Handloom expo inaugurated in Imphal to run till Sept 17

Imphal, Sept 5 (KNN) A handloom expo organised by the Manipur Handloom and Handicraft Development Corporation Limited was inaugurated by MHHDCL Chairman Khongbantabam Ibomcha on Sunday at GM Hall in Imphal.

The handloom expo is being held under the sponsorship of the Commissioner of Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles.

While addressing the inaugural ceremony, Ibomcha pointed out that handloom and handicraft is the second biggest contributor to the state’s economy after agriculture.

“To further promote the handlooms and handicrafts in the state, the chief minister has also instructed all government departments to use handloom and handicraft products”, he said.

Ibomcha further highlighted that in every expo, the number of applicants seeking permission to open stalls far exceeded the number of stalls opened and it is a testimony of how the handloom and handicraft sector has been thriving in the State.

Around 60 kiosk have been put up at the expo that would be held till September 17. This is the third expo that is being organised by MHHDCL this year.

MHHDCL General Manager (Administration) Th Basanta and National Awardee (Handloom) K Medha were amongst those present at the ceremony.  (KNN Bureau0