Reviving Chamba Embroidery: Initiative to Empower Women in Kathua In the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom has launched a special training program under the ‘Karkhandar Scheme’ to revive the ancient art of Chamba embroidery. The initiative aims not only to preserve this traditional craft but also to empower women by promoting their socio-economic development. Under the guidance of the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom Jammu, efforts are being made to breathe new life into the fading art of Chamba embroidery. This craft was once highly popular in the hilly regions of Jammu and Himachal Pradesh and is known for its intricate pictorial style. A dedicated training center has been established in Village Kootah, Tehsil Hiranagar, where local women are being provided advanced training in Chamba embroidery. #11 May के अपडेट