Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 09, 2010:
Proprietor of M/s W Bimola Devi Wool Knitting cum Embroidery Unit, Wangoi Wangkheimayum Bimola Devi has been conferred with the National Award 2010 as the Best REGP Unit (North East Zone) by Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Govt of India on August 31 at New Delhi.
President Pratibha Devi singh Patil presented the award to Bimola Devi, whose Samurou-based Unit produces woollen shoes, ladies wear, lamp cover, sweater (children) shawl, bedsheets, dolls, decorative items, etc.
The unit is said to have been established in 2006 under the REGP Scheme of KVIC.
Bimola Devi being the eldest daughter took the responsibility of looking after her family and diverted her mind from studies to craft work to support the family.