Manipur govt to repair state buildings at New Delhi

Imphal, Aug 31 (UNI) Manipur Commerce and Industries Minister Yumkham Erabot has announced that the state government will repair the Manipur Panthoibi Emporium and Manipur Pavilion at New Delhi.

Manipur Information Centre officials here today said the minister took the decision after inspecting the two complexes at New Delhi.

Mr Erabot instructed the engineers of the Manipur Industrial Development Corporation Ltd to start the repair work, the officials added.

The minister was dissatisfied with the existing design of Manipur Pavillion's interior and front view, the officials said.

Mr Erabot said in order to promote and develop Manipur's handloom and handicrafts industry, there should be coordination among other departments which supplied the raw materials, including agriculture and horticulture.

The minister said the state's handloom and handicraft products, including mattresses, bags, wall hangings and hats, were in great demand adding that his department would promote the export of such products.

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