Handicraft expo begins at Naoremthong
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 27 2011:
A 10-day long Cheiraoba Exhibition cum Sales of Handicraft has been inaugurated by Uripok AC MLA L Nandakumar Singh at Epathoukok complex today.
Inaugural programme of the exhibition organised by Socio Economic and Cultural Development Organisation, Uripok Achom Leikai under the sponsorship of Development Commissioner (Handicraft), Ministry of Textiles was also graced by the presence of Imphal West Deputy Commissioner K Radhakanta as the president along with Investigator of Marketing and service Extension, Imphal Th Rajen, Epathoukok president H Murali Meitei and principal (Retd) of NG College K Tombi as the guests of honour.
In all handloom and handicraft products by the local artisans are being put on display for sale in 18 stalls in connection with the forthcoming Cheiraoba festival.
Speaking at the occasion, dignitaries present expressed that such an event would not only facilitate the artisans to showcase their produce to enhance income generation avenue but also boost in promoting handloom and handicraft products.