Imphal, July 7 (KNN) With the aim to promote the indigenous handloom products of the state, the Department of Textiles, Commerce and Industries distributed looms to 61 weavers of Khurai constituency on Wednesday.

The weaving looms were distributed by CAF and PD Minister, L Susindro at an event held at his Khurai Lamlong premises.

Speaking at the occasion, Susindro highlighted that loom distribution programme was carried out under the supervision of CM N Biren to promote handloom industries in the state.

While pointing out that Department of Textiles, Commerce and Industries has provided looms to select weavers in every AC free of cost, Susindro said that in respect of Khurai AC the 61 weavers were selected after a survey conducted by the department in 43 polling stations of the constituency.

This initiative by the state department of Textiles will not only encourage production of more handloom products but will also help in improving the economic status of the State. (KNN Bureau)