Erabot urges for handloom development
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 20 2011:
Industry Minister Y Erabot today distributed cheque of Rs 248.81 lakh to 33 different handloom clusters of the state in a function held at Tribal Research Institute, Chingmeirong organised by the Directorate of Commerce and Industries.
Speaking as chief guest of the function Erabot said that the amount is being distributed in order to inspire them.
He urged the artisans to improve their quality and develop the product of handloom in the state.
Repairing and beautification work of the Panthoibi Manipur Emporium in New Delhi is on progress, he said.
In his presidential address, Officer on Duty, Department of Commerce and Industries, M Rajen said that development in the field of handloom is very important since the state is a potential state in the field.