₹51 Lakh Sanctioned for 100 New Looms in J&K

  The Union Ministry of Textiles has sanctioned ₹ 51.00 lakh for the procurement and distribution of 100 more looms under the ‘Wool Processing Scheme’ of the Central Wool Development Board.   Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that these Modified Modern Steel Looms are to be distributed amongst the carpet weavers. Each loom costing ₹ 51,000 has been specially designed by the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT), Srinagar, which provides a suitable back-rest and comfort se...