Nemcha inaugurates innovative solar silk reeling cum spinning machine
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, November 20 2018:
Social Welfare and Cooperation Minister Nemcha Kipgen inaugurated "Innovative Solar Silk Reeling cum Spinning Machine" designed by one Manoharmayum Manihar Sharma, today.
The inaugural ceremony was organised by Renu Handloom and Handicraft Co-operative Society Ltd at Hotel Imphal, Banquet Hall.
The project was implemented by Renu Handloom and Handicraft Co-operative Society Ltd under the support of NABARD, Imphal, Manipur.
As part of the occasion, innovative solar silk reeling cum spinning machines were demonstrated at the venue by the inventor Manoharmayum Manihar Sharma, who is the Recipient of the 8th National Grassroots Innovation Award.
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Speaking at the function as the chief guest, Minister Nemcha expressed that with the incorporation of the innovative solar silk reeling cum spinning machine, Renu Handloom and Handicraft Cooperative Society Ltd will be able to successfully and conveniently produce more silk products in the near future.
She also extended gratitude to Manihar for introducing such machine, that also at a minimal budget and stated that the innovation will benefit all the weavers of the State.
The Minister appealed all the weavers of Manipur to utilise the machine as it will help boost the economy of the State.
Mentioning the journey of the cooperative society from its humble beginning to being an Awardee of the National Award, Nemcha lauded Renu Arambam, founder/secretary of the Renu Handloom and' Handicraft Cooperative Society Ltd for her dedication for the larger good.
The Minister said that Renu economically uplifted the poor and needy through this cooperative society.
It may be mentioned that Renu Handloom and Handicraft Cooperative Society Ltd has 40 branches in the State as well as in different parts of the country and abroad.