SANGAM : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed his government’s commitment to protecting and strengthening Kashmir’s iconic cricket bat industry, asserting that it is the government’s responsibility to ensure the traditional sector not only survives but flourishes for generations to come.Interacting with members of the Cricket Bat Manufacturers Association at the Hallamulla Sangam Industrial Estate here, the Chief Minister said the government would take all necessary steps to address the concerns of manufacturers, particularly regarding the sustainable availability of willow wood, uninterrupted power supply, infrastructure support and ease of doing business.Responding to the concerns raised by the association, the Chief Minister said that immediate steps were necessary to safeguard the cricket bat industry, adding that preserving traditional industries was as important as attracting new ones.Describing the cricket bat industry as one of Jammu and Kashmir’s unique strengths, Omar Abdullah said it is backed by locally available raw material, skilled craftsmen and a well-established market across the country and abroad.The Chief Minister said........

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