Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Kashmir Showrooms Ordered to Remove Machine-Made Products
The government in Jammu and Kashmir is cracking down on handicraft stores selling machine-made products.
They're giving stores a week to remove these items, often imported from Turkey and Iran, which are being sold as real Kashmiri crafts.
If stores don't follow the rules, they could be shut down.
The goal is to protect the reputation of genuine Kashmiri handicrafts and stop fake products.
J&K orders showrooms to remove machine-made products within seven days.
The directive targets goods mainly from Turkey and Iran.
Non-compliance will lead to blacklisting and deregistration.
The government aims to protect authentic Kashmiri handicrafts.
Dealers are reminded of their commitment to sell genuine local crafts.
- Who
- Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, J&K.
- What
- The Department of Handicrafts and Handloom ordered registered handicraft dealers to remove all machine-made products from their showrooms.
- When
- Dealers were given a seven-day deadline to comply with the notice.
- Where
- Showrooms in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- To protect authentic Kashmiri handicrafts and curb deceptive practices.
Authenticity Advocates
Dealers Selling Machine-Made Goods
Authenticity
Authenticity Advocates
Supports the government's actions.
Dealers Selling Machine-Made Goods
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- Issued By
- Department of Handicrafts and Handloom
- Deadline
- 7 days
- Products Targeted
- Machine-made products
- Primary Origins
- Turkey and Iran
- Consequences
- Deregistration and Blacklisting
- Relevant Act
- J&K Tourist Trade Act, 1978
