Gangwar to lay foundation stone of powerloom estate
Source: Hueiyen News Service

Imphal, March 20 2015 : Union Minister of State for Textile (independent charge) Santosh Gangwar is all set to lay the foundation stone of the powerloom estate proposed to be set up at Lamboikhongnangkhong in Imphal West on March 24 .

However, the foundation laying ceremony will be held at the City Convention here.

According to Industries department sources, a total of 201 semi-automatic power loom units are to be installed at the proposed power loom estate.

The State Industries Department had in 2013-13 prepared a Detailed Project Report (DPR) and sent it to the Union Ministry of Textile proposing for setting up an "apparel garment making and power loom estate" in the State.

Establishment of the proposed powerloom estate will require 40 acre of land area and cost nearly Rs 10 crore of which the Centre will bear 90 percent and 10 percent by the State Government.

A total of 201 semi-automatic powerloom units will be installed at the projected estate at a total cost of 3.6 crore.

Each semi-automatic powerloom costs Rs 1.82 lakh.

As soon as the estate is set up, the State Government is likely to focus on exporting lungi cloths in neighbouring Myanmar where lungi wearing is extensive.

Manipur already has three privately owned powerloom units.

The State Government is also planning to develop a trade-cum-exhibition centre close to the proposed powerloom estate at Lamboikhongnanghong and so this area is expected to get regular power supply soon.

Meanwhile, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawar Chand Gehlot who will be visiting the State between March 23 and 24 will be distributing loans, certificates and wheelchairs to differently disabled persons at 1st MR Ground in the presence of Chief Minister O Ibobi.

The two ministers during their visit will be accompanied by high ranking officials from both the ministries.

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