Dibrugarh, Aug. 5 -- Assam Handloom, Textiles and Sericulture Minister Biswajit Daimary on Wednesday inaugurated the newly constructed Handloom Trade Centre at Chowkidinghee, near the ASTC Bus Terminal in Dibrugarh.

Built at a cost of Rs 991.70 lakh with financial support from the North Eastern Council (NEC) and the Government of Assam, the centre is expected to provide marketing opportunities for traditional handloom products and support local weavers.

Speaking on the occasion, the minister said the trade centre marks a new chapter for Assam's handloom sector by providing a platform for weavers to promote their products and access wider markets.

The facility is expected to enable weavers to connect directly with buyers, promote indige...