Handloom Expo concludes in Silchar
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 11 2022:
A 14-day long state handloom expo organised as part of National Handloom Development Programme by Manipur Apex Handloom Weavers and Handicrafts Artisans' Cooperative Society (AWAS) Limited under the aegis of Development Commissioner for Handloom, ministry of textiles concluded at the office premises of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Silchar in Assam on Monday.
Manipur Library Association president Kangjam Chaoba and AWAS vice-president S Bhubol attended the closing ceremony as chief guest and president respectively while handloom and textiles department, Silchar assistant director Harilal Singha and AWAS business manager L Ojit were present as guests of honour.
Several weavers and artisans participated in the expo which had 60 stalls displaying and sell ing various products.
The exhibition event recorded a sale of
Rs 1,65,350 .