The
real significance of handicrafts lies in the newness of each object No two things of handicrafts are alike, for each
is a fresh creation. Standardization is in fact a negation of all that handicrafts stand
for. There is a wide range even in the clay water pots and panes, clothes and garments
with distinctive colors and designs, which breaks the monotony which is most sickening in
life.
Kashmir has excelled in the art of
portraying the beautiful flora and fauna of the land through medium of colours and needle
and its craftsmen have been revered all over the world. In this machine age handicrafts
stand a symbol of flow of creativity as compared to dull repetition. The stress on
mechanization and mass production is telling upon the field of Handicrafts. Many age old
concepts are being discarded. In such a scenario, Kashmir presents a reassuring situation,
with its elaborate techniques evolved over the ages, particularly in Carpets, Embroidery,
intricate woodwork, and papier mache.
The industry presents vast potential for its further development in the context of
growing demand of goods both within and outside the country. The export-oriented character has been the most
significant feature of the industry which has been fetching a handsome foreign exchange
for the country. TOURISM Tourism
is a major source of foreign exchange earnings for India . The Tourism Industry is more
important in case of Jammu and Kashmir comprising Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh region of the
State whose economy primarily is dependent on this sector. The growth of tourism both
domestic and foreign would require growth in Hotel accommodation as well as other
facilities like travel agencies, shopping centres, handicrafts, transport, trade and
catering services. In the State of Jammu and Kashmir, Tourism has emerged as an important and one of the major contributors to the State’s economy. There are various places of tourist attraction in the State which are being visited by both foreign and domestic tourist but there remains much to be done to exploit the tourism potential to the maximum extent. Keeping this in view, Government of Jammu and Kashmir have recently, declared tourism as an industry and number of concessions and incentives have been extended . Further, beautification of existing natural tourist spots and adding new areas/spots of tourist attraction are being done by J&K Government for the growth of tourism.
HORTICULTURE Horticulture is one major revenue earning activity in
the State with Vast export and employment potential. It provides employment to nearly 25
lakh people annually. Total area under fruit production has increased Considerably in the
last 50 years and it is nearly 2.00 lakh hacters with an annual production around 12 lakh
tones. Large acreage in the temperate,sub temperate hilly region and sub tropical areas of
the state are yet to be exploited for fruit production.
Such land slopes which are not suitable for crop production can be put under fruit
crops and therefore additional areas are required to be brought under fruit cultivation. |
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