ITANAGAR, Aug 29: The State Minister for Industries, Textile & Handicrafts etc. Er. Tumke Bagra, called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar today. They discussed on reviving indigenous tribal looms and handicrafts for boosting the rural economy.
The Governor emphasised that the revival of indigenous looms, particularly the age-old practice of loin loom will enhance financial power of the people at the same time provide a sustainable avenue for employment. It will also preserve, protect and promote the indigenous designs and patterns of the tribal people.
The Governor also discussed about setting up of a centre to impart training on loin looms and tribal handicrafts. Such initiative of the State Government will encourage self-employment and entrepreneurship amongst the youth and keen unemployed homemakers, he said.
The Governor advised the minister, who is also the in-charge for Skill Development, to strengthen The District Crafts Centres, and Industrial Training Centres while assuring to take up welfare issues with the state and central government.

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