Apex Craft Bazar kick-starts
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 07 2013:
A ten-day long 8th Apex Craft Bazar 2013 was rolled into motion today at Naharol Shintha Kanglup Ground (Complex), Wangkhei Keithel Ashangbi.
The Craft Bazar is being organised by Manipur Apex Handloom Weavers and Handicrafts Artisans' CS Ltd, Paona Bazar under the sponsorship of Oo Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) Ministry of Textiles, Govt of India.
The inaugural function of the craft bazar 2013 was graced by O Nabakeshwor Singh, Principal Secretary (Commerce and Industries); V Tualthang, Addl Director (C&I); T Rollee Vareshim, Asst Director, Marketing and Service Extension Centre, Imphal, Oo DC (Handicraft), Ministry of Textile; M Satyabhama Devi, president of MAHWHA CS Ltd and P Meenakumari Devi, OSD (Handloom), Imphal East district as the chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
Speaking at the occasion, O Nabakeshwor said organising such exhibition has provided many craftsmen with additional income.
A total of 150 stalls were opened in the Apex Crafts Bazar 2013 .