Male weavers' society floated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 21 2015:
For the first time in the history of Manipur, a male weavers, artisans and entrepreneurs' society was formed during 1st congregation of male weavers and entrepreneurs of Manipur held at Shintha Handloom and Handicraft premises located at Thongju Part-II yesterday.
According to a statement, the new body is named State Society for Male Weavers, Artisans and Entrepreneurs, Manipur (SSMWAEM).
Khelen Thokchom of Pheijaleitong and Budha Nongmaithem of Bishnupur Nachou, Hijam Sanatomba of Khongjom, Pradeep Lourembam of Keishamthong and Wangkheimayum Inao Singh of Samurou Awang Leikai have been elected as the president, secretary, joint secretary, treasurer, publicity secretary and secretary organisation respectively, it said.