Weavers' interaction programme held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 01 2024:
A mobilization cum interaction programme for women weavers was organised by District Handloom and Textiles Office, Imphal West at Sagolband and Langthabal Mantrikhong on Sunday with participation of Handloom and Textiles deputy director Th Basanta, Imphal West District Han dloom and Textiles project director L Dasumati, Mani pur Handloom, officials of Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited (MHHDCL), cluster development executives, Imphal West Textiles engineers and officials of District Handloom and Textiles office.
Speaking at the event attended by around 60 worn en weavers and entrepreneurs, Th Basanta informed the participants about the upcoming 5th Handloom Census in the last quarter of 2024.He also discussed policy of encouraging government officials and other establishments to use handloom and handicraft products apart from emphasising the importance of using products made by women weavers and artisans and exporting them outside the state.
Basanta also reflected on challenges faced by weavers and artisans in selling their products in the past while assuring that there would be no such issue as MHH DCL is considering to bulk purchase their products.