Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 31:
Special Handloom Expo and Craft Bazar 2008 being sponsored by the Development Commissioner (Handloom), Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi was opened today at Hapta Kangjeibung.
Altogether 108 stalls are opened in the 15 day expo.
The expo will remain open from 11 am till 6 pm every day.
Speaking at the inaugural function as chief guest, Commerce and Industries Minister Y Erabot while noting the popularity of kouna products outside Manipur, informed that the Commerce and Industries Department in collaboration with Agriculture Department has been working to grow kouna and to conserve the same.
Moreover, 14 acres of land has been set aside in Jiribam to grow good varieties of bamboo so that bamboo industrial products can be promoted in the State, he said.