JK Government Empowers Handicrafts Director to Combat Machine-Made Copperware, Promote Genuine Craftsmanship

JK Government Empowers Handicrafts Director to Combat Machine-Made Copperware, Promote Genuine Craftsmanship

Asif Iqbal | January 9, 2024 | 10:22 PM IST | Jammu Kashmir | Follow on Google News

JK Government Empowers Handicrafts Director to Combat Machine-Made Copperware, Promote Genuine Craftsmanship.image/SJK

JK Government Empowers Handicrafts Director to Combat Machine-Made Copperware, Promote Genuine Craftsmanship

The Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed the Director of Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir as the designated authority responsible for enforcing the J&K Prohibition of Manufacture of Specified Copper Utensils (by machine) Act. This move aims to counter the infiltration of machines in the production of copper utensils, leading to the marginalization of traditional artisans. It has also allowed individuals without specific copperworking skills to enter the industry, negatively impacting traditional craftsmen.

Despite challenges faced in implementing the act, the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir is actively addressing the issue of machine-made copperware being sold as handmade. The department is promoting genuine handmade copperware and has introduced hologram-based labeling to authenticate products. In the first three quarters of 2022-23, 291 Copperware labels were issued. Additionally, a priority is placed on bringing handmade copperware under the protection of the Geographical Indication Act.

The department has recently included copperware, along with 20 other crafts, in the category of ‘Notified Crafts’ to support local artisans. This inclusion facilitates the registration of copperware artisans, providing them access to various government support programs.

The Director of Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir emphasized that the department’s primary goal is to champion genuine handmade copperware. He assured that identifying deceptive artisans and manufacturers of copperware by the Quality Control Division will be given top priority.

This directive modifies the Prohibition of Manufacture of Specified Copper Utensils (by Machine) Act, 2006 (Act No. XIII of 2006), mandating the department to take action against unlawfully operating units and conduct the confiscation of machine-made copper items.

The public is encouraged to purchase copper items labeled with QR codes, as this supports authentic artisans.

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