SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday visited the Industrial Estate at Hallamullah, Sangam, to review the issues confronting the Kashmir cricket bat manufacturing industry.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Minister Javed Ahmed Rana, and MLA Srigufwara-Bijbehara Bashir Ahmad Veeri during the visit.
According to an official statement, the review focused on ensuring a sustainable supply of raw material, safeguarding the interests of local manufacturers, improving workers’ safety and working conditions, and strengthening infrastructure support for the industry.
The Chief Minister directed the concerned departments to promptly address the concerns raised by the Cricket Bat Manufacturers Association and take coordinated measures to support the sector’s growth and ensure its long-term sustainability.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening the cricket bat industry, which is a key source of livelihood and a significant contributor to Jammu and Kashmir’s economy. — (KIMS)