Training programme
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 10 2014 :
A 22-day cane and bamboo training programme, organised by Life Line Trust Center, has kick started at Naoremthong Laishram Leirak, Lamphelpat from today.
Around 50 persons including many differently abled persons are taking part at the programme.
Speaking at the occasion as chief guest, Commerce and Industries Additional Director V Tualthang said that demand for cane and bamboo products is increasing day by day.
Saying that many hotels are using cane and bamboo products as decorative items, Tualthang said that these items are favourite items for many well-to-do families of the State as well.
These products have the potential to bring economic upliftment of the State if innovative deigns are added, he said.
Cooperative Department Additional Registrar Th Manao said that raw materials of cane and bamboo items are abundantly available in Manipur.