Handloom clusters in offing
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 17 2014:
MPCC Vice-president and Vice-Chairman of Khadi and Village Industry Board, S Achouba, during a press conference, said that preparations are being made for the establishment of a handloom cluster at Wangoi A/C in Imphal West district.
The cluster, when established would benefit an estimate of about 515 women weavers under the A/C.The said cluster would be taken up under the Handloom and Handicraft Division of the Centre's Ministry concerned.
The first phase endorsement for purchasing of raw materials and workshed construction for the project, S Achouba added, would be released this December.
Later, S Achouba along with former Minister Y Mani also distributed seasonal seeds to the farmers of Yumnam Huidrom and Thiyam Leikai, Wangoi A/C.The team also distributed 5 kgs each of sugar to the residents of Thiyam Leikai today.