Khadi goods catch the fancy of people
Source: Hueiyen News Service / NNN

Imphal, November 10 2013: Khadi goods are becoming popular in Manipur of late.

This indication became visible when over Rs 17 lakh worth of Khadi products were sold in the 10-day long exhibition of the state level Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) which got concluded today at G..MHall Complex, Imphal, organized by the Manipur Khadi and Village Board, Lamphelpat under the sponsorship of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Imphal.

Meanwhile, Manipur commerce and industries minister K Govindas while speaking on the occasion said vibrant markets are important for the producers of Khadi goods.

He then assured that the state government is emphasising in giving more facilities to develop handicraft and handloom.

He said this will in turn help solve the unemployment problem too, besides improving the products.

It can be noted here that Principal Secretary (Commerce & Industries) O.Nabakishore had highlighted the importance of Indian products in foreign markets and how our goods are highly demanded by them on the inauguration day ten days ago.

He had expressed sadness that much of the products could not be exported to other nations.

He had asked the companies and producers of goods in the state to keep their hopes up and make more and better products as the state's Tulihal airport is soon turning internationalised.

Nabakishore also had said that the import-export business could improve if this step is taken up sooner.The state government along with the External Affairs, Government of India, should try to abolish PAP system in Manipur for the free flow of tourists into the state as the number could increase tremendously once the airport is internationalized.

He further added that the government is planning to set up a permanent internal exhibition hall at New Checkon by next year.

The Principal Secretary also gave to the people with the repairing works of the Tamu-Mandalay roads and bridges starting soon.

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