Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Kashmir's Namdha Craft Set for Revival with Government Support
The government is helping to bring back the traditional Kashmiri 'Namdha' craft, which involves making felted wool items with embroidery.
They are providing money to install a new machine that will make the process faster and easier.
This should help the craft survive by making it easier to produce and more appealing to younger people.
It's meant to preserve the cultural heritage and support the people who make these crafts.
The J&K government is funding the revival of the Kashmiri 'Namdha' craft.
A high-capacity carding machine will be installed to modernize production.
The initiative aims to address the decline due to limited facilities and manual methods.
Modernization is expected to reduce labor, increase production, and attract younger artisans.
The government is committed to preserving the craft and improving artisans' livelihoods.
- Who
- The J&K government and artisans of the 'Namdha' craft.
- What
- The J&K government is reviving the 'Namdha' craft by funding a carding machine.
- When
- The initiative is part of the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) plan.
- Where
- Kashmir
- Why
- To revive the craft, preserve cultural heritage, and improve artisans' livelihoods.
- Craft
- Namdha
- Region
- Kashmir
- Initiative
- Government funding for modernization
- Objective
- Revival and promotion of craft
- Benefit
- Improved artisan livelihoods