A team comprising commercial enterprises, government representatives and the Nepal Pashmina Industry Association promoted high-quality, cashmere garments and fashion accessories under the Chyangra Pashmina trademark at the 6th Edition of Cashmere World. This is the only specialist commercial event for cashmere and fine fibres in the international exhibition calendar
Naindra Prasad Upadhaya, Secretary Ministry, Government of Nepal (GON, Ministry of Commerce and Suppliers, Nepal made a presentation on ‘Can the environmental footprint and the procurement process be lightened?’ at the corresponding event, Cashmere World Forum.
Upadhaya informed delegates about key areas addressed by the industry, and news of advances in cashmere fibre and finished cashmere merchandise production, of Nepal’s initiative in the cashmere business and presented statistics. The country’s commitment to the cashmere sector, exports of finished goods being responsible for approximately $26 million in 2014, was confirmed through his presentation, ‘Advancing supply and socio-economic development through quality enhancement of Chyangra Pashimina – High Mountain Cashmere from Nepal’.
He said that project was their first step to ‘green’ the industry to preserve our beautiful natural landscape in Nepal. In total 11 booths were occupied by Nepalese at the exhibition, of which three enterprises promoted the Pashmina trademark. The companies, Harati Woollens Knitwear, Shree Pashmina Industry, and Samanta Pashmina Crafts displayed a wide range of cashmere products, which included sweaters, scarves, women’s and children’s wear.
