Srinagar, Aug 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday extended warm congratulations to artisan weavers Manzoor Ahmad Hajam and Fayaz Ahmad Wani on receiving the prestigious National Handloom Award from President of India Droupadi Murmu.
Hajam and Wani were conferred the National Award for their joint entry, “Chand-Daar Kani Shawl,” at a function held in New Delhi to commemorate National Handloom Day recently.
The award carries a citation and cash prize of ₹2.5 lakh.
Congratulating the two artisans, the Chief Minister said their achievement celebrates the timeless legacy and artistic excellence of Jammu and Kashmir’s handloom tradition.
He said the Government remains committed to empowering local artisans, preserving traditional heritage and promoting indigenous crafts on national and global platforms.
