Seminar commemorates National Handloom Day
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, August 08 2024: As part of the five-day observance of National Handloom Day jointly organised by Manipur Handloom and Handicraft Development Corporation Limited and Directorate of Handloom and Textiles, a day-long seminar on "Various Schemes and Campaigns of the Office of the Development Commissioner, Handloom, Ministry of Textiles, and State Government Schemes" was held on Thursday at Panthoibi Arcade, Wangkhei.

The inaugural function was attended by Weaver Service Centre, Porompat deputy director Priyadarshi Daripa, Handloom and Textiles, Manipur deputy director (Handloom) Th Basanta, Handicrafts Service Centre, Imphal senior assistant director Mutum Sanjivkumar, Handloom and Textiles, Manipur IAED Joshilin Akoijam and women weavers and craftsmen.

Speaking at the event, Th Basanta explained that the seminar aims to raise awareness among state weavers about various welfare schemes, insurance programmes, and projects initiated by both Central and state governments.

He highlighted that these initiatives include insurance and scholarship programmes for children of weavers, as well as the Chief Minister Yarn Scheme, which provides high quality yarn at subsidised rates.

Additionally, the state government has mandated all government offices and institutions to use locally made handloom and handicraft items to support local weavers and artisans by creating a marketplace for their products.

Basanta also mentioned that information about these schemes and projects are available at the head office and district handloom and handicrafts offices.

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