Nemcha Kipgen inaugurates NKC Handloom Showroom
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
CCpur, July 23 2022:
Textiles, Commerce & Industry Minister, Nemcha Kipgen today inaugurated NKC Handloom Showroom at Koite, Churachandpur in the presence of Paolienlal Haokip, MLA Saikot AC.
The Minister also launched the Hank to Bobbin Winding Machine during the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Nemcha Kipgen highlighted the schemes implemented by the Directorate of Handlooms & Textiles for the welfare of weavers and artisans of the State.
She also encouraged the weavers and artisans to make quality products to showcase the rich handloom and handicraft of Manipur to the world.
"Such a platform contributes in uplifting the socio-economic life of the people, especially women folks and helps generate employment and income in our society", she added.
It may be mentioned that Manipur has around 2.12 lakh handloom weavers, 2.11 lakh looms and 2 lakh handicraft artisans as per the National Handloom Census Report, 2019 .