State Vision News Service Budgam, Nov. 13 Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed the Convocation Ceremony at National Institute of Fashion Technology NIFT , Srinagar. In his address on the occasion, the Lt Governor congratulated the NIFT management, faculty members, staff and graduating students, and extended his best wishes. The Lt Governor urged the young, creative minds to address the emerging challenges of domestic apparel and textile industry and make India fashion capital of the world. Youth are the inheritors of our great civilization. I firmly believe India s unique cultural and historical identity and dedication of our youth to weave magic into creative products will bring far reaching changes in the fashion industry, the Lt Governor said. At the convocation, the Lt Governor shared the key initiatives taken, under the guidance of Hon ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, to strengthen the entire value chain from fiber, yarn, fabric to apparel and also reviving unique cultural and artistic heritage. J K is a repository of Indian creative traditions and it manifests in various handicraft and handloom products. We are committed to provide necessary opportunities and facilities to empower and unlock the potential of our talented weavers and craftsmen , he said.
The Lt Governor also commended the efforts of NIFT to provide a complete, meaningful, Contd. on page 2
