Social distancing is a privilege of the middle and upper classes in India. Next time say ‘I am safe at home’ instead of ‘I am stuck at home’.

To make the textile industry competitive, focus needs to be on upgrading technology and expanding weaving capacity to scale up operations.

Kupwara district runs a unique initiative of ‘mobile skill training’ in kani shawl-weaving and traditional crewel embroidery for women.