Workshed cum outlet inaugurated
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, December 04 2015 :
Senapati DC Jacinta Lazarus inaugurated a workshed cum outlet of a handloom enterprise called Nane Handloom Enterprise at Tusii Nganii Khumai near Senapati district headquarters today.
Speaking at the occasion, the Senapati DC said although the district has many skilled artisans in both handloom and agriculture sectors, they are mostly small scale producers.
The DC encouraged artisans to weave new designs of handloom clothes besides clothes expressing the rich traditions.
She further urged weavers to see if the cost of the traditional clothes could be lowered.
The DC further proposed constituting a joint federation of entrepreneurs and opening retail outlets at either Guwahati or Delhi to market the handloom products of the State.
She further assured that the district administration will provide all possible assistance to the entrepreneurs in the district.
DIC, Senapati, General Manager Apinao Muivah and DIC, Senapati, Project Manager (Handloom) N Nilabantajit graced the inaugural event as president and guest of honour respectively.