Ningolgi Khudol Keithel concludes at Kakwa
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 08 2026: The two-day Ningolgi Khudol Keithel, a fair for exhibition and sale of products made by SHG members, organised by Thongju Apunba Women Multipurpose Co-operative Society Ltd (TAWMCS Ltd) in connection with Ningol Chakkouba festival, concluded today at Kakwa Lamdaibung Lampak.

Inaugurating the fair yesterday, Thongju AC MLA Thongam Biswajit said a country can develop only when its women are empowered, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched various schemes with this vision.

He said under the National Rural Livelihood Mission, the Manipur State Rural Livelihood Mission (MSRLM) is playing a major role in forming Village Level Federations and Cluster Level Federations of SHGs to empower women and improve their economic condition.

He said SHG activities under MSRLM have been successful in Thongju AC, but it needs to be further strengthened.

He said the fair itself is an example of self-reliance, economic improvement and the spirit of vocal for local.

He assured all possible help to organise such programmes on a larger scale in future.

The programme was presided over by TAWMCS Ltd president NK Bimola.

Lamdaibung Social Welfare Club general secretary Kangujam Ibomcha and MSRLM Imphal East District Mission Manager N Basanta were also present as presidium members.

At the fair, SHGs under TAWMCS Ltd exhibited and sold handloom products, handicrafts and food items.

Food stalls were also opened.

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