July 15, 2023
In connection with the World Youth Skills Day, the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, today flagged off the first batch of Namda Art products for export. This initiative is part of the Namda Project, implemented under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana. Under the Namda Project, nearly 2,200 candidates from six districts of Kashmir, namely Srinagar, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Bandipora, Budgam, and Anantnag, have received training in the art of Namda craft. This project represents a significant milestone in preserving the endangered craft and empowering local weavers and artisans.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the United Arab Emirates where he met with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the fifth visit in the last eight years. “The leaders expressed satisfaction that UAE-India relations have witnessed tremendous progress on all fronts,” stated the....
