SrinagarThe Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today accorded sanction to the creation of 5 posts of various categories for the Pashmina Testing & Quality Certification Centre (PTQCC) of the Craft Development Institute, Srinagar. These includeone post each of Manager (Quality Control)/Technical Manager, Technician (Chemical), Technician (Mechanical), Assistant Technician (Chemical) and Assistant Technician (Mechanical).
To promote the trade of genuine handmade Pashmina, a Pashmina Testing & Certification Centre was set up under the aegis of the Craft Development Institute, Srinagar for proper testing, hallmarking and promotion of Kashmir Pashmina brand. Centre was established with a grant-in-aid of Rs.444.42 lakh provided under the ASIDE Scheme, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.
The Centre offers testing facilities relating to various fibre and yarns especially Pashmina and is at present, able to test and label around 200 products per month. For overall development of regional Pashmina craft, the State Government has approved Rs 2 crore for procurement of additional equipment and facilities to strengthen the PTQCC. Need was also felt for additional manpower for the smooth functioning of the Centre.
The Cabinet directed the Department of Industries and Commerce to take steps for encouraging Pashmina related activities in Basholi and areas of Ladakh region also.
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