State handloom expo begins
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 11 2022:
Manipur Apex Handloom Weavers and Handicrafts Artisans CS Ltd under Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles and NHDP launched a two-week long state handloom expo 2021-22 at Urban Haat from Friday.
Speaking at the inaugural programme as chief guest, national awardee Mangsatabam Memi highlighted that handloom not only plays a vital role in identifying the state to the world but also in improving the economy of the people.
Weavers of the state need to produce new products that will attract the people.
Moreover, they should be encouraged by the government and its related agencies, she added.
The inaugural programme was also attended by Manipur Apex Handloom Weavers and Handicrafts Artisans CS Ltd president A Ronika as president and Weaver Service Centre technical superintendent (Processing) Nivipati Patel and District Handloom and Textiles project manager (Handloom) Ch Tombi as guest of honour.
Around 60 stalls are exhibiting their handloom products at the expo.