Gandhi Shilp Bazar 2015 begins at Imphal

Gandhi Shilp Bazar 2015, a handicraft exhibition cum sale organized by the the Manipur Apex Handloom Weavers and Handicrafts Artisans’ CS Ltd under the sponsorship of Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt of India was set into motion today at Rising Athletic Union (RAU) ground, Khuman Lampak.

Govindas Konthoujam, Minister of Commerce and Industries, Ng Bijoy Singh, Chairman, MPCB, M Satyabhama Devi, president of AWAS and T Rollee Vareishim, Asst Director (H), O/o Development Commissioner (H), Ministry of Textiles attended the inaugural function as a chief guest, functional president and guests of honour respectively.

Speaking at the occasion, Govindas Konthoujam said that a change has been witnessed in India including Manipur in handloom and textiles production sector after the introduction of Central sponsored NER Textile Promotion scheme.
The Minister said that the Centre has sanctioned Rs 150 crore and Rs 30.34 crore for the valley and hill districts respectively for enhancing silk production in the State.

He also added that a foundation for setting up of a regional Apparel and Garment making Centre for NE would be laid at Imphal by Union Minister for Textile during his visit tomorrow.

The Gandhi Shilp Bazaar opened with a total of 100 stalls and will go on for ten day.

Recent Posts

Biella Yarn launches collection combining yarns with human senses

Biella Yarn, the flat knitting brand of Suedwolle Group, has unveiled its Fall/Winter 2027/2028 collection, New Romance, at Pitti Filati…

2 days ago

DuPont launches Tyvek APX protective fabric

DuPont has introduced its latest Tyvek APX protective fabric to the ASEAN market during the Thailand Safe@Work 2026 exhibition, held…

2 days ago

PRGMEA joins ATTI to accelerate industry decarbonization

The Pakistan Readymade Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA), has joined the Apparel & Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI).

2 days ago

Gore introduces material innovations focused on performance and circularity

W. L. Gore & Associates has unveiled new material innovations to help apparel manufacturers meet growing consumer demand for versatile…

3 days ago

Renfro Brands, Inspectorio to strengthen supply chain traceability

Renfro Brands has expanded its partnership with supply chain technology provider Inspectorio to strengthen responsible sourcing, management, and traceability.

3 days ago

HKRITA partners to launch circular textile recycling ecosystem

HKRITA has signed a landmark MoU with textile company Jeanologia and recycling specialist Looptworks to establish the Green Machine Circular…

3 days ago