DIPR
Imphal, Nov 21,
Social Welfare and Cooperation Minister NemchaKipgen had inaugurated the Innovative Solar Silk Reeling cum Spinning Machine innovated by Manoharmayum Manihar Sharma, in a function organised by Renu Handloom and Handicraft Co-operative Society Ltd. held at Hotel Imphal, Banquet Hall yesterday. The project for this is implemented by Renu Handloom and Handicraft Co-operative Society Ltd. under the support of NABARD, Imphal, Manipur.
As part of the occasion, the innovative solar silk reeling cum spinning machine was thoroughly demonstrated at the venue by the innovator, ShriManoharmayumManihar Sharma, who is theRecipient of the 8th National Grassroots Innovation Award.
Speaking on the function as Chief Guest, Minister Nemcha expressed that with the incorporation of the innovative solar silk reeling cum spinning machine developed by M. Manihar Sharma, the Renu Handloom and Handicraft Co-Operative Society Ltd. will successfully and conveniently produce more silk products in the near future. She also extended her gratitude to the innovator for developing such machine in minimal budget as it will be beneficial for all the weavers of our state. She appeal all the weavers of Manipur to utilise such machine developed in our state as it will boost the economy of the state.
Mentioning about the humble beginning of this cooperative society to being the Awardee of the National Award, Nemcha lauds RenuArambam, Founder/Secretary of the Renu Handloom and Handicraft Cooperative Society Ltd. for her selfless determinations and for dedicating her whole life for the cause of a goodwill society by economically uplifting the poor and needy through this cooperative society.
It may be mentioned that Renu Handloom and Handicraft Cooperative Society Ltd. have 40 (forty) branches across the state as well as in different parts of the country and abroad.
Principal Secretary, Co-operation, Government of Manipur, J.C. Ramthanga, IAS, General Manager/IOC, NABARD Regional Office, Imphal, Manipur and Secretary, The Renu Handloom and Handicraft Cooperative Society Ltd., RenuArambam graced the occasion as Guests of honour and President respectively.