Hastkala Sahyog Shivir campaign held
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, February 23 2018:
Development Commissioner for Handlooms Weavers' Service Centre Imphal organised 'A World of Opportunity Awaits Your Craftsmanship', a programme under Hastkala Sahyog Shivir, an initiative of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India at the Library and Information Centre, Kakching today.
Member of Parliament Dr Thokchom Meinya, Deputy Commissioner of Kakching Neilenthang Telien and Assistant Director (Design) Weavers' Service Centre Imphal C Rajashekhar attended the event as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Speaking at the event Thokchom Meinya stressed on the importance of the programme.
Hastkala Sahyog Shivir is an initiative of the Government to give awareness to the weavers about different schemes and benefits available.
The programme will also informed the weavers about various loans available, he said.
He further urged the weavers to adopt new technology to improve quality and ensure growth.
Officials of the State Bank of India and Indian Overseas Bank explained the various processes required to avail loans from the banks at the event.
Officials of the banks and other institutions also gave awareness about various insurance available to the weavers.