Kashmir artisans pin hope on G20 Summit in Srinagar
Hindustan TimesAs the much anticipated G20 Summit in Srinagar is less than 72 hours away, expectations among locals have reached a feverish pitch. "Handicrafts sector before 2019 was one of the most neglected sectors of Kashmir, but after 2019 the governments in the centre paid attention to the sector and now the Kashmir handicraft sector is witnessing an improvement," said Aijaz Ahmad, who associated with handicraft business from last three decades. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday also said that the G20 meeting will give a new height to Jammu and Kashmir's growth. The Lt Governor expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing a powerful platform of the G20 meeting for connecting local and global aspirations. "G20 meeting will give a new height to J-K's growth, boost to the limitless potential of the tourism and hospitality sector and enhance economic prosperity to all sections of society.