Weaving looms distributed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 13 2023:
Planning & Development Authority (PDA) Chairman and Keirao A C MLA Lourembam Rameshwor Meitei on Tuesday distributed looms to women weavers of his constituency during a function held at Meitei Lamkhai.
Speaking on the occasion, L Rameshwor said that 30 looms were distributed for the first phase on the occasion of Nupi Lal Day in remembrance and honour of the valiant Manipuri women who fought against the British.
Expressing hope that the looms will help the women weavers become economically self-reliant, the MLA said that the looms were distributed under the Mega Handloom Cluster of Imphal East district which was set up in honour of Olympic medallist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu by the Government of India.
He continued that a total of 750 looms provided by the Central Government under the Mega Handloom Cluster of Imphal East will be distributed to the beneficiaries in a phase manner.