Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 14 2009:
A six-day Swarnajayanti Gram Swararozgar Yojana (SGSY) handloom fair was opened at Tangkhul Naga Long ground, Ukhrul, reports our correspondent.
Sub-Divisional Officer and DC in-charge of Ukhrul, Sudhan R graced the inaugural function as chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, the SDO said that SGSY is a Central Government scheme which targets to provide employment to rural poors.
The scheme will enhance the economy of the rural areas of the district, he said.
TSL president AS Dinah, while speaking in the function, said that it is the biggest ever fair organised in the district.
He also called on the people of the district to generate employment with the help of the scheme.
In all, 70 stalls are taking part in the fair, which will continue till December 19 .
The fair will also witness entertainment programmes performed by the artistes from the district and Imphal.
Popular artistes like Ramnu, Shimreingham, Source Akhui, Uttam, Sori Senjam, Bobin, Alvina, Naoboy, Chanchan and Soro etc enthralled the audience with their scintillating performance in the opening function.