Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 14: Principal Secretary, Department of Culture, Suresh Kumar Gupta and Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj (RDD&PR), Mohammad Aijaz on Saturday inaugurated a 3-day exhibition of art, craft and cuisine ‘Ashakari’ by the skilled and empowered SHG members of J&K Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) at Kala Kendra Jammu.
Organized by the JKRLM, the event celebrates the talent and craftsmanship of women Self-Help Group (SHG) members from across the Union Territory. The exhibition, which runs from December 14 to 16, features 40 vibrant stalls showcasing the rich art and craft of J&K.
Speaking on the occasion Gupta, stressed on women empowerment and said that it was a shared goal with the Prime Minister to see more and more ‘Lakhpati Didis.’
Mohammad Aijaz emphasized how when women in a community have hope to empower the entire society. Click here to watch video
They also visited the different stalls which offer a mix of handicrafts, handlooms and culinary delights representing both the Jammu and Kashmir divisions.
A distinctive highlight of the exhibition is the live demonstrations of traditional art forms, including pottery, grass handicrafts, Basohli art and Crewel embroidery.
Some of the featured items include Chabhri Binna from Reasi, Saffron from Pulwama, Black Zeera from Kishtwar, Essential oils and Natural Fragrance diffusers from Bhaderwah, Handicrafts and handlooms from Anantnag.
Mission Director, JKRLM, Dr Shubra Sharma, said that the exhibition symbolizes how women with skills can bring new hope for their empowerment.
The exhibition was attended by the Secretary JKAACL Harvinder Kour, Secretary Kala Kendra Javaid Rahi, Director Rural Development, Jammu, Mumtaz Ali; Director, Panchayati Raj, Sham Lal; Chief Operating Officer, Himayat, Rajneesh Gupta; Director Animal Husbandry Jammu, Dr Waheeda Parveen and others.
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