NIT concludes TIFAC-supported study to modernize Kmr’s Cricket bat industry

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.

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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 Aqib and Project Assistant Junaid, the NIT Srinagar team presented their key findings and strategic recommendations. On the occasion, Dr. Saad Parvez said this study is part of our larger mission to connect academic research with the needs of local industries. The cricket bat industry is a symbol of Kashmir’s artisanal legacy, and it deserves to be equipped with modern tools and systems to thrive in today’s global economy. He emphasized the institute's continued commitment to supporting indigen