Seminar on handicrafts schemes, Gl registration held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 24 2021:
Handicrafts Service Centre, Imphal of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) organised a one-day workshop cum seminar on development commissioner (handicrafts) schemes, Geographical Indication (GI) registration, E-commerce, GEM- Portal and GST at Luwangshangbam on Friday.
The programme was attended by Handicrafts Service Centre assistant director Yumnam Jagyashwori, Hand-loom arid Textiles joint director E Jeeten and Shilp Guru Awardee Gurumayum Shanti Devi as presidium members.
Speaking at the programme, Jagyashwori informed that the workshop was initiated to make the artisans aware about GI registration and several schemes taken up by the government.
The workshop aims to impart knowledge on how artisans could sell and register their products during this Covid-19 pandemic.
A similar workshop will also be conducted for ST artisans soon, she added.
Highlighting the importance of GI tag in the changing market trend, E Jeeten said the change is inevitable and one should adapt to these changes.