Kanglei Ningol Handloom Mela kicks off
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 17 2011:
The 6th Kanglei Ningol Khudol Handloom Exhibition cum Mela being organized by Apunba Kanglei Sinnaibi Lup (AKSIL) got underway from today at GM Hall complex here.
The inaugural function of the Mela was attended by Principal Secretary of Commerce and Industries O Nabakishore as Chief Guest, President of AKSIL Th Gomati Leima as President while Chairperson of ICM Jina Potsangbam, General Manager of DIC Imphal East Th Arunkumar, General Manager of DIC Imphal West T Rajen, General Manager of DIC Thobal S Thoiba, Proprietor of Kangla Food Products A Birendra and Social & Environment Activist Ashwanikumar Moirangthem as Guests of Honour.
Speaking on the occasion, Nabakishore noted that to improve the financial condition of the weavers in Manipur, they should also pay attention to weaving silk cloths.
Nabakishore informed that just like the Kishan Credit Card issued to farmers, Weaver Credit Card would be soon launched to help the weavers in getting loan from the banks.
Weaver Credit Card would also assure a concession of 10 percent at the time of purchasing yarns.
He further informed that efforts are being made in Manipur to have a separate Directorate for promotion of Handloom and the matter is set to be taken up for discussion in the Cabinet meeting.
Proprietor of Kangla Foods Products A Birendra observed that public should cultivate the habit of using cloths produced in Manipur and have a sense of pride in doing so, if at all we want development in industrial sector.
Others who spoke at the occasion also stressed on the need for giving more attention to promotion of the local weavers and their products and give up the habit depending on imported cloths.
Various handlooms and handicraft products are being put up for display and sale the Kanglei Ningol Khudol Handloom Exhibition cum Mela which would continue till October 27 .