Looms distributed to Khurai AC weavers
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 06 2022:
CAF & PD and PHE minister L Susindro distributed looms to 61 weavers of Khurai constituency on Wednesday.
The looms were distributed under a project of the Department of Textiles, Commerce and Industries.
Speaking at the function held at his Khurai Lamlong residence, minister Susindro informed that the loom distribution programme was carried out under the supervision of CM N Biren to promote handloom industries in the state.
While pointing out that Department of Textiles, Commerce and Industries has provided looms to select weavers in every AC free of cost, Susindro said that in respect of Khurai AC the 61 weavers were selected after a survey conducted by the department in 43 polling stations of the constituency.
While expressing hope that the department will continue to take up such initiatives, the minister expressed confidence that distribution of looms will not only increase production of handloom products but will also help in improving economy of the state.
A beneficiary weaver namely Huidrom Ngoubi of Kongpal expressed elation that provision of the loom will enable her to earn livelihood and help bear family expenses to some extent.
While disclosing that she faced problems after the loom she had been using was taken away by the owner, Ngoubi said that with the new loom she could not concentrate towards eking out a decent livelihood.