Biswajit fetes Padmashree L Subadani awards Rs 1 lac
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, February 03 2018:
Textiles, Commerce and Industries Minister Thongam Biswaj it Singh today felicitated Langpoklakpam Subadani Devi on receiving Padmashree, one of the country's highest civilian honour.
A simple felicitation ceremony was organised by the Directorate of Handloom and Textiles at the conference hall of the Minister's office at New Secretariat at Babupara.
Lauding Padmashree Subadani, Biswajit said that her recognition is a rare feat and will certainly encourage and inspire local weavers.
He said that the recognition has once again proved to the country that Manipur has a rich cultural heritage in the field of traditional handloom.
He said that considering the lack of a proper platform for the weavers to market their finished products, the Government under the initiative of the Governor has initiated the Mission for Economic Empowerment of Traditional Artisans/Craftsmen (MEETAC) .
This will help and promote the local weavers and artisans, he added.
In recognition of her achievement, Minister Biswajit handed Rs 1 lakh to Padmashree Subadani.