New Delhi, Dec 20 (KNN) Manipur will host the ‘World Bamboo Workshop’, 2019 under the slogan, ‘Breaking the challenges of bamboo for a better future’ from February 4 to 8 next year, said P. Vaiphei, Principal Secretary (Textiles, Commerce and Industries).

He made the above announcement in a joint review meeting of the Directorate of Trade Commerce and Industries and the Directorate of Handloom and Textiles.

Presenting a detailed account of varied activities, achievements and issues of the two directorates in the presence of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, he said “Chief Ministers of all the North East States would grace the opening function of the workshop.”

Besides, he said that the efforts are being made to revive Jiribam Tea Estate having a total area of 1100 acres.

In addition, Manipur Industrial Development Corporation Limited (MANIDCO) has submitted an estimate of Rs. 194.10 lakh for boundary fencing of the estate to check illegal encroachment, he added.

Vaiphei further informed that the State Government has received approval in principle from the government of India regarding seeking loan from NABARD for the construction of warehouses in Bishnupur, Churachandpur, Ukhrul, Imphal East and Tamenglong districts.

On the other hand, Ministry of Textiles has approved in principle to develop Handloom Park at Thongju in Imphal East District at Rs.9.04 crore.

Chairing the meeting, Chief Minister directed the officials concerned to take up necessary steps to use garments manufactured in the state only in stitching of school uniform from the next academic session.

Also, he asked the officials of the department to present a detailed presentation of the present status of the government’s plan on the revival of Loitang Khunou Spinning Mill in the next meeting.

He also instructed them to come up with the total project cost, number of jobs to be created by the project, types of machineries to be used etc.

He also directed to convene a meeting on December 29 to discuss the present scenario of Indo-Myanmar trade at Moreh.