Five-Day Capacity-Building Training Programme Organised by the Department of Industries and Commerce in Zanskar

Zanskar, October 13: The department of industries and commerce, Union Territory of Ladakh, in collaboration with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Srinagar, organised a five -day capacity-building training programme in Zanskar District commencing on 13 October 2026 sponsored under the RAMP scheme of ministry of MSME. The programme was inaugurated by Shri Omkar Rajindar Singh, IAS, District Magistrate, Zanskar.

The programme was attended by Dr. Mohd. Asif, District Sheep Husbandry Officer; Ms. Hawa Khatoon, Superintendent, Handloom Wing; Mr. Baqir Ali, Procurement Officer; and Mr. Tsering Namgal, In-Charge Supervisor, Weaving Centre, Handloom Department, Zanskar. Officials and staff of the Handloom Department, Zanskar, along with local trainees, also participated in the programme.

The training programme is aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of local artisans and promoting traditional handloom activities in the region with focus on embroidery craft and colour dyeing techniques.