Mizoram to setup multi-crore culture exhibition centre

Aizawl, Nov 7 (UNI) The Mizoram industries department has proposed to construct a multi-crore permanent culture exhibition centre here.

''We have already sent our proposals to the Ministry of Urban Development to set up a new permanent exhibition centre in the state,'' director of Industries Mr Yogaraja said.

The approval is expected soon, he added.

The proposed project would cost between Rs 15 to 20 crore and areas had been identified, he said adding a detailed feasibility study and a project report was being prepared by National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited (NBCC).

The new centre would give better facilites to the artisans coming from other states for their lodging, Mr Yogaraja said.

Mr Yogaraja also pointed out that the state artisans would be encouraged by helping them to improve their techniques in their work so that the products will be more competitive in the international markets.

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