Yenning Keithel at Thoubal
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Thoubal, February 02, 2011:
The 4th WIGC Craft Bazaar 2011-Yenning Keithel Mela commenced today at the ground of Chaoyaima Hr Sec School, Thoubal with IG AR (S) Maj General CA Krishnan as chief guest.
The Women's Income Generation centre (WIGC), Thoubal is organizing the 10 day exhibition under the sponsorship of Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
150 stalls, from the nine districts of the state and other states are participating in the exhibition.
More than 30 types of handicraft items are being displayed in the exhibition.
President WIGC Indira Oinam presided over the inaugural function.
Commandant, 9 Sector AR Brig Gajendra Prasad, Assistant Director, MSEC Imphal, Office of the DC (Handicrafts)T Rollie Vareishim and Commandant 15 AR Sanjoy Ghosh attended as guests of honour.
Speaking in the occasion, Maj Gen CA Krishnan said that Manipur is an advanced state in the field of handicraft.
He assured that AR will do their best to develop handicrafts in the state.