The seven-day Gandhi Shilp Bazaar was inaugurated at Dimori Cove Resort, Kipfuzha, Kigwema, Kohima, on December 1.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by Commissioner and Secretary, Sericulture and Team Leader, NEPED, K. Libanthung Lotha as special guest.
The event was also attended by esteemed guests, including Neihunuo Sorhie, Padmashri Awardee; Y. Lipongse Thongstar, Addl. Director DICC; Dr. Mayonmi Shimray, director in Charge, IGNOU, Kohima; Rima Sonar, Asstt. Director (Handicraft), HSC, Kohima and Rajib Chandra Roy, HPO, Office of the Development Commissioner, HSC, Kohima.
The Gandhi Shilp Bazar aims to support local artisans by providing them a platform to showcase and sell their handcrafted products.
In her address, Rima Sonar, Assistant Director (i/c), Handicrafts Service Centre, Kohima, reiterated the office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts)’s dedication to the growth and global promotion of Indian handicrafts. She commended the artisans for their role in preserving traditional crafts and stressed the importance of sustainability and innovation in the sector.
The 7-day program, which will run from December 1 to 7, 2024, aims to promote and sell handicraft products created by skilled artisans from the North Eastern States. A total of 50 artisans from different states in the region will participate in the event.