Need to develop separate place for holding crafts mela: Joykumar
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 24 2014:
Former Director General of Manipur Police Yumnam Joykumar has stated that a separate place like the "Delhi Haat" should be developed in the State for organizing handloom and handicraft expos and melas.
He was speaking as Chief Guest of the inaugural function of HADO Crafts Mela-2014 being organized by Help and Development Organization (HADO) at Yaipha Lamjing Lup Club Ground, Pishum here today.
Joykumar further said that the State has great potentials for handloom and handicrafts.
The artisans must be encouraged to produce quality products in order to export them to other states and abroad.
The State's economy could be boosted through handloom and handicrafts industry of the State, he noted.
The inaugural function was also attended by Assistant Director (H), M&SC, Imphal T Rollee Vareishim and Director of ICM Kh Somorendro as President and Guest of Honour respectively.