NIT Concludes Study To Modernize Bat Industry

Srinagar: In a major step toward revitalizing one of Kashmir's iconic traditional industries, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar hosted the valedictory workshop marking the successful culmination of a two-year-long technology gap assessment study in the cricket bat manufacturing industry of Kashmir.

- Observer News Service

The project, supported by the Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC), was conducted by the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar and aimed at identifying and bridging critical technological shortcomings in this heritage industry.

Led by Principal Investigator Dr. Saad Parvez and Co-Principal Investigator Dr. Noor Zaman Khan, along with Project Associate Mr. Aqib and Project Assistant Mr. Junaid, the NIT Srinagar team presented their key findings and strategic recommendations. The comprehensive study aims to modernize the cricket bat manufacturing ecosystem, ensuring its competitiveness, quality, and sustainability in both domestic and international markets.