SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 4: President of the Rotary Club of Kashmir Dr Touseef Bhatt called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and discussed a range of issues related to youth empowerment, environmental conservation, community service and the welfare of local artisans.
During the meeting, Bhatt apprised the Lieutenant Governor of ongoing and proposed Rotary International initiatives in the region, particularly those aimed at strengthening community outreach, engaging youth in constructive activities and promoting environmental sustainability.
He also briefed Sinha on the Rotary Club of Kashmir’s grassroots community initiatives, with a focus on creating sustainable social impact.
The Lieutenant Governor appreciated the initiatives and conveyed his best wishes to the club for its continued efforts in community service.
Bhatt was accompanied by Rotarian Irfan Gujju, owner of Atwaas Retails, who shared his views on youth entrepreneurship, local enterprise and strengthening Jammu and Kashmir’s business ecosystem.
Rotarian Sajad Shah raised issues concerning Kashmir’s artisan and shawl-manufacturing sector, including Geographical Indication (GI) tagging, protection of traditional craftsmanship, market access and preservation of the region’s artisanal heritage.
The delegation stressed the need for greater institutional support and focused interventions to safeguard the interests of local artisans and shawl manufacturers while helping them access wider national and international markets.
Bhatt expressed gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor for meeting the delegation and for his encouragement towards initiatives focused on youth development, environmental conservation, community service and strengthening traditional livelihoods.
The delegation reaffirmed its commitment to working with stakeholders for the sustainable development and inclusive growth of Jammu and Kashmir.
