Looms and accessories distributed
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, November 18 2018:
Hiyanglam AC MLA, Dr Radheshyam Yumnam has distributed looms to 77 weavers and loom accessories to 147 weavers of Hiyanglam Kendra yesterday.
MLA Dr Radheshyam Yumnam, who is also a chairman of MANDICO and MANITRON along with Project Manager (Handloom) of District Handloom and Textiles Office Kakching, L Modhu and other officials visited seven handloom cluster of Hiyanglam AC including Sekmaijin, Sekmaijin Khunou, Arong Nongmaikhong, Tokpaching, Elangkhanpokpi, Tezpur and Hiyanglam and distributed one traditional looms each to 11 weavers of each cluster and loom accessories to 21 weavers of each cluster.
Speaking at the occasion, MLA Radheshyam Yumnam spoke about various schemes planned by the Government for the welfare of fish farmers, weavers and other farmers.
He also said that about 1800 looms were distributed in the recently conducted MANITEX at Lamboikhongnangkhong from November 5 to 11, out of which 77 looms were sanctioned for Hiyanglam AC which was distributed to seven different handloom clusters of Hiyanglam AC.
He continued that further efforts is going on to provide more looms and accessories to other weavers.
He also encouraged the weavers to be sincere and committed towards their profession so that they can become an independent and self-reliant individual while urging them to encash on stream of welfare scheme initiated by the Govt.