Gandhi Shilpa bazaar
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 01, 2011:
The Manipur Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited under the aegis of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles organised the Gandhi Shilpa Bazar 2011 at the Eastern Students' Club's sports complex, Nongmeibung Bazar.
The exhibition will continue till February 15. Additional Chief Secretary PC Lomkunga IAS, graced the inaugural function as chief guest.
Assistant Diretor (Handicrafts) Office of the Development Commissioner, MSEC in Imphal, T Rollie Vareishim and Assistant Director (Design) Rajesh Chatterjee attended as guests of honour.
Managing Director, Manipur Handloom and handicrafts Development Corporation Limited W Nilamani presided over the function.
PC Lomkunga said that there are more than 3 lakh weavers in the state.
Design skills are a must in the field of successful marketing.
He urged the artisans to produce quality products and developed designing skills.