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New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met with delegates of the World Craft Council (WCC) here and said the organisation could assist the Union territory in unlocking its full potential in handicrafts and making it sustainable in the years to come. A key highlight of the meeting was the announcement of the collaboration between the government of Jammu and Kashmir and the WCC to establish a world craft hub and international crafts museum in Srinagar, a government spokesperson said on Sunday. Also Read | Odisha Parba 2024: PM Narendra Modi Highlights Govt's Efforts To Make State Prosperous and One of Fastest-Growing States (Watch Video). He said the initiative was aimed at positioning Kashmir as a global centre for artisanal excellence to preserve traditional skills and create sustainable revenue streams for artisans. Abdullah emphasized the importance of crafts in preserving cultural identity and giving a fillip to economic growth. Also Read | Winter Session 2024: INDIA Bloc To Hold Parliamentary Floor Leaders Meeting To Decide Strategy on November 25. "Jammu & Kashmir is proud of its rich cultural heritage, deeply rooted in traditional craftsmanship. The handicrafts and handloom sectors, vital pillars of this heritage, hold immense potential for economic growth and social upliftment, particularly in rural areas. These crafts not only preserve the region's cultural identity but also provide livelihood for countless artisans,” the chief minister said. Abdullah expressed the hope that as the WCC would achieve more milestones to celebrate in years to come, the crafts sector would also emerge stronger in J&K. He hoped that the transfer of skills and craft knowledge would pass on to the younger generations. "Organisations like WCC could assist J&K in unlocking its full potential in handicrafts and making it sustainable in the years to come," he said. As part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of the WCC, themed "Craft, Creativity & Compassion," Abdullah hosted a dinner for WCC delegates on Saturday. The event, attended by distinguished national and international delegates, was part of the celebrations to welcome the WCC, the spokesperson said. The WCC celebrations have been scheduled in two phases – from November 21-24, which was held in New Delhi and from November 25-27 at Srinagar – to highlight the significant role of Jammu and Kashmir in global crafts. With Srinagar's recognition as the 63rd World Craft City, the region's standing as a hub of cultural and artisanal excellence has been further elevated. During the presentations to the participants, several initiatives undertaken by the J&K Government were highlighted including the wool processing, handloom, and handicrafts policy 2020, financial assistance programs, skill development schemes like the 'Karkhandar' initiative, and the promotion of Geographical Indication (GI) certification to protect Kashmiri crafts. It was conveyed that there has been a remarkable increase in exports which has risen from Rs 563 crore in 2021-22 to Rs 1,162 crore in 2023-24, the spokesman said. During the event, a presentation on the crafts of Jammu & Kashmir and the way forward; a short film celebrating the global legacy of crafts and Srinagar being designated as a World Craft City was shown to the audience. The celebrations hold immense significance for Jammu & Kashmir, offering global recognition to its artisanal heritage and creating direct and indirect employment opportunities for artisans, the spokesman said. By integrating crafts into tourism and connecting local artisans to global markets, the event is expected to have a lasting impact on the region's cultural and economic landscape. A notable feature of the second leg of the event in Srinagar would be the participation of artisans from Iran and Central Asia, whose visit would help be significant for historical and cultural ties between Central Asian and Kashmiri crafts, the spokesman said. He said the interaction with WCC is expected to foster cross-cultural learning, celebrate shared heritage and open up avenues for reviving lost techniques. This momentous event is seen as a milestone in Jammu & Kashmir's journey to reclaim its position in the world of crafts, he said. With its artisans at the heart of this revival, collaboration with the WCC is expected to help J&K revive and sustain its rich cultural heritage for generations to come, the spokesman said. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)The former Tory chancellor, now chairman of the British Museum, suggested Sir Keir Starmer had contributed to a warmer spirit of the negotiations over the famous ancient artworks. Greece has long called for the return of the Marbles, also known as the Parthenon sculptures, and maintains they were illegally removed from Athens’ acropolis during a period of foreign occupation. The British Museum – where they are currently on display – is forbidden by law from giving away any of its artefacts, and the Government has no plans to change the law to permit a permanent move. But under Mr Osborne’s leadership, the museum is negotiating the possibility of a long-term loan of the sculptures, in exchange for rolling exhibitions of famous artworks. No 10 has indicated the Prime Minister is unlikely to stand in the way of such a deal. Speaking on Political Currency, the podcast he hosts alongside former Labour politician Ed Balls, Mr Osborne said the museum was “looking to see if we can come to some arrangement where at some point some of the sculptures are in Athens, where, of course, they were originally sited”. He added: “And in return, Greece lends us some of its treasures, and we made a lot of progress on that, but we’re still some distance from any kind of agreement.” The Greek government has suggested negotiations with the museum have taken a warmer tone since Labour came to power in the summer. Mr Osborne appeared to concur with this view and praised Sir Keir’s hands-off approach, adding: “It is not the same as Rishi Sunak, who refused to see the Greek prime minister, if you remember, he sort of stood him up. “So it seems to me a more sensible and diplomatic way to proceed.” Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek premier, discussed the Elgin Marbles with Sir Keir when they met on Tuesday morning at Downing Street, he said after returning to Athens. Mr Mitsotakis has signalled his government is awaiting developments on the negotiations. A diplomatic spat between the Greek leader and Mr Sunak emerged last year when the then-prime minister refused to meet his counterpart. Mr Mitsotakis had compared splitting the Elgin Marbles from those still in Athens to cutting the Mona Lisa in half. The marble statues came from friezes on the 2,500-year-old Parthenon temple and have been displayed at the British Museum for more than 200 years. They were removed by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century when he was British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. Some of the remaining temple statues are on display in the purpose-built Acropolis Museum in Athens, and Greece has called for the collections to be reunited.bread and circus 。

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