Workshop begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 28 2013:
A two-day workshop and seminar on the promotion of cocoon craft in Manipur began today at Hotel Tampha, North AOC Point.
The workshop cum seminar is being organised by the Neo Life Foundation, Nongpok Sekmai, Thoubal district under the sponsorship of Development Commissioner (Handi- craft), Ministry of Textiles, Govt of India.
The inaugural function of the two-day event was attended by S Manglemjao Singh, DIG; H Ginjamang Simte, Director, Sericulture; V Tualthang, Additional Director, Commerce and Industries; S Aginibala, DIC, Textiles Industries and Th Shyamchanran Singh, Chief Engineer, MPHC as the chief guest, president, special guest, and guests of honour respectively.
Resource persons such as Sukumar Haobam, Empanelled designer, DC (H); Th Gambhi Singh, Retd Deputy Dir (Seri); KK Singh, Retd Regional Director, CBWE and W Ibotombi Singh, enlightened the gatherings on cocoon craft.