State Handloom Expo kicks off
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 21 2021:
A 14 day long 'State Handloom Expo' organised by Manipur Apex Handloom Weavers & Handicrafts Artisans CS Ltd was inaugurated today at Urban Haat, Nilakuthi.
The expo has been organised under the aegis of Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles as a part of National Handloom Development Program.
A total of 60 stalls are opened in the said expo.
Speaking at the inaugural function as the chief guest, Shilp Guru awardee, G Shanti said that the weavers of the State should strive to promote the handloom products globally maintaining its uniqueness.
The function was presided by A Ronika, president of Manipur Apex Handloom Weavers & Handicrafts Artisans CS Ltd and OSD (Handloom) of Directorate of Handloom and Textiles, Th Sunila, Officer-in-charge of National Handloom Development Corporation Ltd, Y Shantikumar and coordinator of AYUSH, S Tondang Meitei attended as the presidium members.