State Handloom Expo concludes

IMPHAL, Jun 28: The valedictory function of fortnight long State Handloom Expo 2022-23 was held at Urban Haat, Nilakuthi today. The expo was organised by Manipur Apex Handloom Weaver And Handicrafts Artisan CS Ltd under the aegis of National Handloom Development Programma (NHDP) and  the Development Commissioner for Handloom. The valedictory function was graced by Pradhan of Nilakuthi Gram Panchayat, Thongbam Roksheni Devi, president of Manipur Apex Handloom Weaver And Handicrafts Artisan CS Ltd, A Ronika, managing director, Ch Mandakini Devi, project manager (handloom), District Handloom and Textiles, Imphal East, Th Ibecha and representative of Weaver Service Centre, RK Premabati as the presidium members. Addressing the function, Thongbam Roksheni Devi said that it is a good initiative to organise such handloom expo which provide a platform for the promotion of indigenous handloom products of the local weavers. She also lauded the earnest efforts of the handloom weavers of the State who have been producing beautiful and unique handloom products though they earn a meagre income and are also supporting their families. She also appealed to all to make concerted efforts to motivate and enhance the status of handloom weavers in the State and urged the Government extend best possible help to ensure that they earn reasonable income as per their works.