Advisory Council
A diverse group of respected voices helping strengthen the credibility, inclusiveness, and relevance of the State of Kashmir Crafts annual assessment.
Why an Advisory Council?
Large public assessments require trusted advisors to ensure that the methodology and execution remain firmly grounded in reality. An independent Advisory Council protects the initiative from tunnel vision and brings critical, on-the-ground context that pure data cannot capture.
Credibility
Ensures the assessment process meets high standards of trustworthiness.
Inclusiveness
Brings diverse and often underrepresented voices to the table.
Sector Expertise
Embeds deep domain knowledge from practitioners and scholars.
Stakeholder Confidence
Builds broad public confidence in the initiative's methodology.
Independent Perspectives
Provides external validation to counteract internal biases.
Knowledge Sharing
Facilitates the exchange of historical context and future outlooks.
Role of the Advisory Council
Important note:
Advisory Council members provide guidance but do not determine findings, recommendations, or editorial conclusions.
What the Advisory Council Does Not Do
Final responsibility remains with KHCRF.
Council Composition
Council Membership Principles
Proposed Council Structure
Chair / Patron
Guiding vision and institutional leadership.
Advisory Members
Core contributors across all phases.
Sector Experts
Domain-specific guidance and insights.
District Representatives
Local coordination and grassroots pulse.
Youth Voices
Next-generation insights and future outlook.
Institutional Contributors
Organizational backing and data access.
Honorary Advisors
Respected veterans and thought leaders.
Meet the Advisory Council
Member profiles will be published following confirmation.
Advisory Council Meetings
Launch Consultation Meeting
Mid-Term Review
Draft Findings Review
Validation Review
Final Reflection Meeting
Advisory Contributions
Stakeholder Recommendations
Advisors may recommend important stakeholder groups, institutions, experts, and community voices for consultation.
Issue Identification
Advisors may identify emerging concerns, overlooked challenges, and sector priorities that require attention.
Expert Guidance
Advisors may provide strategic guidance on methodology, consultation design, and evidence interpretation.
Participation Outreach
Advisors may help encourage broader participation from artisans, institutions, industry bodies, researchers, and communities.
Evidence Suggestions
Advisors may recommend reports, documents, studies, datasets, or historical material for inclusion in the evidence repository.
Sector Insights
Advisors may share knowledge on market trends, craft traditions, policy gaps, youth participation, women’s roles, and future opportunities.
Join as an Advisor
Submit your interest to join the State of Kashmir Crafts Advisory Council.
Transparency & Disclosure
- Advisory Council members may publicly disclose relevant affiliations.
- Participation on the Advisory Council does not imply endorsement of report findings.
- KHCRF retains editorial independence.
Official Documents
Advisory Council Charter
Defines the council's mission, structure, and operational guidelines.
Terms of Reference
Outlines roles, responsibilities, and expected contributions.
Membership Guidelines
Criteria for selection and participation standards.
Conflict of Interest Form
Required for reviewers, advisors, fellows, and contributors.