10 day exhibition cum sales fair kicks off
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 17 2021:
A 10 day exhibition cum sales fair was inaugurated today at Naoremthong Takhellambam Leikai today.
The fair has been organised by Luwangpokpa Handicrafts Producer Company Limited under the aegis of Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles.
Speaking on the occasion as the chief guest, Yumnam Jagyashori, Assistant Director of Handicrafts Service Centre stated that the artisans of the State are highly skilled and the arts and handicrafts products of the State are popular in other States as well.
However due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the artisans are finding it difficult to find markets for their produce hence with an aim to provide a platform for such produce, the exhibition cum sales has been organised, she added.
She further appealed to all the artisans to actively participate in the exhibition cum sales as it will benefit them.
Former corporator of IMC Ward no 5, Hajarimayum Bobby Sharma and advisor of Shilleima Handloom Producer Company Limited, Maimom Deven also attended the inaugural function as the presidium members.