At the J&K Buyer-Seller Meet in Srinagar, the Chief Minister called for doubling the region’s exports by 2030, stressing the need to create new exporters beyond traditional hubs. He highlighted the importance of direct buyer-artisan interaction under the “Know Your Artisan” initiative, called for improved export infrastructure including a dry port, and flagged inconsistencies in export data due to procedural bottlenecks. The event brought together international buyers, local artisans, self-help groups, and exporters to strengthen market linkages.