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Zubair Chowdhry
Srinagar : The three-day Handicraft Demonstration cum Awareness Programme, held under the National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) 2025–26, concluded on a successful note today in Srinagar.
The event was organized by the Sereen Zehra Handicrafts Producers Company in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles. It featured live demonstrations, cultural awareness sessions, and hands-on training workshops.
A total of 20 artisans, including 15 women, actively participated in the programme. They were mentored and guided by renowned National Awardees such as Baqir Ali Bhat (Sozni), Zahid Ali (Papier-mâché), Fayaz Ali (Wood Carving), and Mohd Hussain Ganie (Sozni).
During the closing ceremony, Assistant Director of Handicrafts, Raja Rahil Rasheed, and Managing Director of Sereen Zehra, Nisar Ali Mir, felicitated the participating artisans and awardees for their outstanding contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional crafts.
