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Governance Framework

Policy DocumentVersion 1.0Approved
Available July 15
Published
June 2026
Last Updated
June 2026
Document Owner
HCRF Governance Committee
Approval Authority
HCRF Executive Board

Executive Summary

Why State of Kashmir Crafts 2026 exists.
Purpose:

  • Independent assessment
  • Public participation
  • Evidence-based findings
  • Transparency
  • Annual reporting

Mission

Document the current realities, opportunities, challenges, and future priorities of Kashmir's handicraft ecosystem.

Principles

Independence

Assessment findings are evidence-driven.

Inclusivity

All stakeholder groups may participate.

Transparency

Methodology is publicly available.

Accountability

All findings traceable to evidence.

Non-Partisanship

No political endorsement.

Public Benefit

Findings serve public knowledge.

Governance Structure

Patron

Provides moral support.

Advisory Council

Strategic guidance.

Assessment Secretariat

Daily management.

Review Panel

Quality control.

Public Participants

Evidence contributors.

Roles & Responsibilities

Detailed matrix. Example:

Advisory Council
Provide strategic advice
Secretariat
Manage operations
Review Panel
Validate quality
Stakeholders
Provide evidence

Ethics

  • No fabrication
  • No manipulation
  • No undisclosed conflicts
  • No selective reporting

Review Process

Submission
↓
Verification
↓
Analysis
↓
Draft Findings
↓
Validation
↓
Expert Review
↓
Final Report

Publication Policy

  • Annual publication.
  • Archive retention.
  • Version control.

Version Control

Current Version
1.0
Change Log
v1.0June 2026

Initial Approval and Publication

File Repository

Current PDF
Available July 15
Previous Versions
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