Handloom Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 01 2014 :
The 15th Handloom Day was observed today at GM Hall here under the aegis of the Handloom Promotion Council (HPC) Manipur in collaboration with the Manipur Apex Handloom Weavers and Handicraft Artisans Cooperative Society Limited.
Commerce and Industries Minister Govindas Konthoujam, Commerce and Industries Director B John Tlangtinkhuma and Ministry of Textiles, Weavers Service Centre retired Assistant Director H Rajendro attended the function as chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, Govindas claimed that handloom and handicraft sector has been making rapid strides in the last couple of years as a result of the Government's special attention on the sector.
He said that majority of the Manipuri population do not have healthy work culture.
Yet, a vibrant work culture can be cultivated if one knows the value of time and the importance of using time judiciously.
The function culminated with presentation of handloom promotion awards to 37 individuals.