The Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Srinagar has been established vide  Govt. Order No 44-Ind of 2004, dated: 01-02-2004 with the objective to provide necessary technical support to Carpet Industry of the State. The initial Grant (Capital & Operational Expenditures) for Setting up of the Institute was sanctioned by O/o Development Commissioner Handicrafts, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. Since 2010-11, the requisite budgetary support is being provided to the Institute by Industries and Commerce Department, Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir (Administrative Department) for meeting all recurring expenditure, including the salary of its 13 employees.

Foundation stone for permanent building of the Institute along with Hostel Block was laid down in the year 2003-04 by the then Hon’ble Chief Minister  Jenab Mufti Mohammad Syed. The Institute was formally inaugurated by the then Hon’ble Chief Minister, Jammu and Kashmir State on 21st June, 2008.

The affairs of the Institute are managed by an Executive Committee headed by Administrative Secretary to Government, Industries & Commerce Department, Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir as its Chairperson. The progress of the Institute is being reviewed through meetings of the Executive Committee (Governing Body of the Institute) and 23 such meetings have been held so far.

Objective

To provide necessary technical support to regional Carpet Industry of the State through Human Resource Development (HRD), Design Creation & Development (DCD), Research &Development (R&D) and Technical Services & Facilities (TSF) to the Industry.