Imphal, Nov. 8 -- Highlighting the significance of the handloom and textile sector in the economy of Manipur, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday said uplifting the state's weavers was akin to uplifting communities.
Delivering his inaugural address at the Manipur International Textile Expo (MANITEX) 2025 here, Bhalla said initiatives like One District One Product (ODOP), PM Mitra Parks and Digital India e-commerce integration are transforming the sector by providing technology, innovation, and market access to artisans.
Organised by the Department of Textiles, Commerce & Industry and the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Government of Manipur, the Expo is themed "Weaving a Sustainable Future: Manipur's Handloom Heritage to Global Fas...