State Handloom Expo concludes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 03 2022:
The 14 day long 'State Handloom Expo' organised by Manipur Apex Handloom Weavers and Handicrafts Artisans CS Ltd concluded today at Urban Haat, Nilakuthi.
The handloom expo has been held as a part of National Handloom Development Program under the aegis of Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles.
The valedictory function was graced by president, Manipur Apex Handloom Weavers and Handicrafts Artisans CS Ltd, A Ronika, Pradhan of Nilakuthi Gram Panchayat, Thongbam ongbi Roksheni, Technical Superintendent (Processing), Weaver Service Centre, Pooranmai Saini and Managing Director, Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, Dinamani as the presidium members.
Speaking as the chief guest of the occasion, Thongbam ongbi Roksheni said that the handloom products of Manipur have its unique significance and all should strive to promote the handloom products of the State.
Stressing on the important contributions of the weavers of the State who have been playing a major part in the development of the State's economy, she appealed to the Government to extend best possible support to the weavers to motivate and promote them.
Further she called on the weavers to work earnestly to produce good quality products.