Machines distributed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 22 2013:
The State department of Sericulture has distributed 200 motorised spinning machines and 90 motorised reeling machines to beneficiaries of the nine districts under Catalytic Development Programme today at Manipur Sericulture Project Management Complex, Sangaipat, Imphal.
The distribution function was graced by Govindas Konthoujam, Minister of Seri/VAH and Commerce and Industries; Elangbam Chand, MLA and A Nimai Singh, Chairperson of IMC as the chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Speaking at the occasion, Govindas Konthoujam stressed on the importance of increasing of production efficiency.
He said the motorised machines have been distributed in order to boost the production of spun raw silk.
The department had also distributed 232 motorised spinning machines and 100 motorised reeling machines during the financial year 2007-08to 2009-10 .