Overall Progress
State of Kashmir Crafts Assessment 2026–2027
25%
Programme Readiness
Assessment Status: Public Consultation & Hearings
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2026-2027
Assessment Cycle
Public Consultation & Hearings
Current Phase
17 August 2026 – 28 November 2026
Consultation Window
31 May 2027
Final Report
Official Assessment Roadmap 2026-2027
The official lifecycle governing the 2026 State of Kashmir Crafts Assessment
3 of 12 stages completed • 4 currently active25% lifecycle completion
| Stage | Assessment Phase | Planned Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Governance Framework | Completed | ✔️Completed |
| 02 | Stakeholder Registry System | Completed | ✔️Completed |
| 03 | Stakeholder Registration | 17 Aug 2026 to 27 Jan 2027 | 🔄Active |
| 04 | Public Hearing Registration | 17 Aug to 28 Nov 2026 | 🔄Active |
| 05 | Public Hearing Orientation | Completed | ✔️Completed |
| 06 | General Public Consultation | 17 Aug to 31 Oct 2026 | 🔄Active |
| 07 | Public Hearings | 5 Sep to 28 Nov 2026 | 🔄Active |
| 08 | Draft Findings | 18 Mar to 14 Apr 2027 | ⚪Scheduled |
| 09 | Review | 15 Apr to 5 May 2027 | ⚪Scheduled |
| 10 | Validation | 8 May to 12 May 2027 | ⚪Scheduled |
| 11 | Expert Review | 15 May to 24 May 2027 | ⚪Scheduled |
| 12 | Final Report Publication | 31 May 2027 | ⚪Scheduled |
2026 Hearing Mode: Online
Hearings conducted through the SKC Online Secretariat.
Hearings conducted through the SKC Online Secretariat.
Stakeholder Participation
Stakeholder Engagements22,079
Institutional Engagements98
Approved Participants22177
Artisans / Weavers
9,714
Youth Participants
2,209
Retailers
1,547
Students
1,545
Manufacturers
1,543
Exporters
1,104
Online Sellers
1,106
Researchers
1,105
Women Entrepreneurs
1,105
Tourism Stakeholders
441
Media Professionals
223
Diaspora Members
222
Political Representatives
111
International Buyers / Collectors
65
International Researchers
39
Participation Composition
Women Participants1,105
Youth Participants2,209
Diaspora Participants222
Government Departments7
Universities6
District Coverage Dashboard
GIS-linked real-time activity and launch schedules across all participating districts
Srinagar
Stakeholder Engagement7,211
Consultations0
Evidence0
Recommendations0
Consultations Active
Anantnag
Stakeholder Engagement2,010
Consultations0
Evidence0
Recommendations0
Consultations Active
Baramulla
Stakeholder Engagement1,859
Consultations0
Evidence0
Recommendations0
Consultations Active
Bandipora
Stakeholder Engagement1,353
Consultations0
Evidence0
Recommendations0
Consultations Active
Budgam
Stakeholder Engagement2,863
Consultations0
Evidence0
Recommendations0
Consultations Active
Ganderbal
Stakeholder Engagement1,507
Consultations0
Evidence0
Recommendations0
Consultations Active
Kulgam
Stakeholder Engagement1,354
Consultations0
Evidence0
Recommendations0
Consultations Active
Kupwara
Stakeholder Engagement831
Consultations0
Evidence0
Recommendations0
Consultations Active
Pulwama
Stakeholder Engagement1,678
Consultations0
Evidence0
Recommendations0
Consultations Active
Shopian
Stakeholder Engagement1,181
Consultations0
Evidence0
Recommendations0
Consultations Active
District-Eligible Engagement: 21,847Global / Non-District Engagement: 330
2026-2027 ASSESSMENT CYCLE
Institutional Participation
Participation across government, academia, industry, civil society, financial institutions, cultural bodies, and international organizations.
Institutional Engagements
98
Joined Institutions
98
Consulted Institutions
36
Cooperative / Producer Group
87
Invited
35
Joined
14
Consulted
Civil Society Organization
47
Invited
19
Joined
7
Consulted
Heritage Organization
37
Invited
15
Joined
6
Consulted
Financial Institution
30
Invited
12
Joined
4
Consulted
University / Academic Institution
15
Invited
6
Joined
2
Consulted
Government Department
17
Invited
7
Joined
2
Consulted
International Organization / Development Agency
10
Invited
4
Joined
1
Consulted
International Museum / Cultural Institution
0
Invited
0
Joined
0
Consulted
2026-2027 ASSESSMENT CYCLEACTIVE
ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY TIMELINE
Date-aware programme feed showing the current/next activity, upcoming activities, recently completed activities, and later programme milestones. Items automatically move between sections based on their official dates and status.
Consultation Opens
17 August 2026
Current Phase
Public Consultation & Hearings
Publication Status
Assessment Activities Underway
Activity feed data has not yet been published.
Hearing Topics & Flagship Themes
Future of PashminaPublic hearing on Pashmina preservation, artisan protection and sector modernization.
Concluded
Next Milestone
No formal hearings linked
Progress35%
Carpets & KaniOnline hearing evaluating carpet loom clusters and Kani weaving heritage.
Scheduled
Next Milestone
No formal hearings linked
Progress25%
GI & AuthenticityHybrid hearing investigating GI enforcement, testing labs, and anti-counterfeit protection.
Scheduled
Next Milestone
No formal hearings linked
Progress20%
Heritage ConservationOnline hearing on museum documentation, antique preservation, and heritage zones.
Scheduled
Next Milestone
No formal hearings linked
Progress15%
Artisan LivelihoodsSpecial public hearing on artisan wages, healthcare, and weaver welfare.
Scheduled
Next Milestone
No formal hearings linked
Progress30%
Women in CraftsOnline hearing examining spinning cooperatives, wage parity, and women enterprise.
Scheduled
Next Milestone
No formal hearings linked
Progress20%
Education & SkillsHybrid hearing evaluating craft design institutes and master-apprentice training.
Scheduled
Next Milestone
No formal hearings linked
Progress10%
Youth in CraftsOngoing stakeholder engagement programme for young artisans and design students.
Scheduled
Next Milestone
No formal hearings linked
Progress40%
Digital Craft MarketsOnline hearing focusing on e-commerce platforms, digital payments, and direct sales.
Scheduled
Next Milestone
No formal hearings linked
Progress35%
Craft FinanceHearing evaluating credit facilities, working capital, micro-loans, and banking access.
Scheduled
Next Milestone
No formal hearings linked
Progress20%
Global Craft MarketsOnline hearing on global export tariffs, trade corridors, subthemes on exports, and logistics.
Scheduled
Next Milestone
No formal hearings linked
Progress10%
Raw Material AccessHearing addressing raw material procurement, timber supply, and silk yarn availability.
Scheduled
Next Milestone
No formal hearings linked
Progress25%
Technology & DesignOnline hearing on CAD integration, modern design innovation, and tool modernization.
Scheduled
Next Milestone
No formal hearings linked
Progress10%
Closing Climate and Sustainability ConsultationEvaluating eco-friendly dyes, sustainable raw material sourcing, and climate resiliency.
Scheduled
Next Milestone
No formal hearings linked
Progress5%
Evidence Repository Metrics
145
Documents Uploaded
539
Photos Uploaded
5
Videos Uploaded
0
Audio Files
1
Research Papers
0
Policy Notes
98
Institutional Submissions
35
Letters Received
Transparency Center
Ensuring the public holds the assessment accountable to its own methodological and procedural standards.
MethodologyPublished
Governance FrameworkPublished
Stakeholder RegistryOpen / In Progress
Participation StatisticsLive Data
Validation ProcessScheduled
Evidence StandardsPublished
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Public Accountability Statement
The State of Kashmir Crafts assessment is committed to transparency. Participation statistics, consultation activities, and assessment progress are published publicly to promote accountability and trust.