Indiapost drive to showcase local products in Mizoram

Aizawl, Sept 30(UNI) The postal department, in collaboration with NABARD's regional office, has put up a ''Showcase'' at Aizawl Head Office building to help the self help groups(SHGs) and local entrepreneurs sell their products.

'' The Showcase will display traditional and modern Mizo art and culture, besides folklores and traditional clothes prepared by self help group members and young entrepreneurs,'' the Mizoram Postal Division Director said here today.

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development(NABARD) has identified six SHGs, namely, Hnam Chhantu Pawl, Cod Nerc, Centre for Peace&Development, Zoram Entu Pawl, Zonu Welfare Society and Community Development Action&Reflection for showcasing their products.

Starting in Meghalaya in August 2007, similar ''showcases'' were being set up in the head post offices across the country, sources informed.

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