Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Minister for Textiles & Handicrafts, Nyato Dukam, on Saturday inaugurated the new District Emporium at Pasighat in East Siang district.
Inaugurating the District Emporium, Dukam stated that the emporium should be a key centre for marketing new products from Self-Help Groups (SHGs), artisans, and weavers. He added that this effort would support the government’s ‘vocal for local’ initiative and help strengthen the handloom sector.
“SHG members are the true embodiment of Shashakt Arunachal. These emporiums will not only promote local crafts but also create sustainable livelihood opportunities for rural artisans, skilled weavers, and budding entrepreneurs,” Dukam said.
Textile and Handicrafts Joint Director TC Kapa informed that the new Pasighat Emporium, executed by the Pasighat division of the WRD, is one of the projects taken up in a phased manner for upgrading and revamping District Government Emporiums across the state.
The emporium will also serve as a repository of the traditional weaving and handicrafts products of the district, Kapa added.
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MLAs Ninong Ering, Tapi Darang, Onit Panyang, and Likha Soni, East Siang DC Sonalika Jiwani, ADTH Libang Perme, HoDS, SHG members, weavers and artisans attended the programme.
