Training course on 'Kouna craft' begins
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, May 16 2022:
Ibeyaima Kouna Crafts Centre has launched a three-month long training course on 'Kouna craft' at its Kakching Paji Leikai centre from Monday.
The inaugural function of the training was attended by Kakching ex-MLA Yengkhom Surchandra as chief guest and Centre's proprietor Yengkhom Ibeyaima as president while Kakching Municipal Council caretaker chairperson Naorem Sanjitkumar and Kakching ward number 4 caretaker councillor Pukhrambam Sanahal Devi were guests of honour.
Speaking at the function, Surchandra stressed the need for multiple cropping in a field throughout the year by conducting soil testing.
The swampy areas near hill sides in Kakching district might be suitable for plantation of Kouna (water rush), he opined.
While urging the artisans to produce new designs which will be attractive to the customers and ensure success of Kouna business, the chief guest pointed out that manufacturing quality will help compete in the international market.