<span style="color: #222222;">In a significant step to promote the rural economy and to boost the sale of genuine products of Jammu & Kashmir, the JK Government today signed an historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with online store Flipkart to provide a platform for local artisans, craftsmen, weavers to reach customers across the globe.<br />''<br />''Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor appreciated the  artisans and weavers of J&K.<br />''<br />''He said that partnership with the e-commerce marketplace like Flipkart will enable the local artisans, craftsmen and weavers to reach global market and also provide an appropriate opportunity for the momentous growth and development of the respective sectors.<br />''<br />''The Lt Governor also underscored the steps Government of J&K has taken in the recent past for improving the financial conditions of artisans and weavers like enhancement in loan to Rs 2 lacs under Artisans Credit card scheme.<br />''<br />''This e-marketing channel shall involve and benefit artisans and weavers both in organized and unorganized sector and for the first six months, Flipkart will not charge any fee from the artisans and weavers.</span><br />