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Saturday, March 21, 2009

Gandhi Shilpa Bazar, Inaugurated

Gangtok March 21: Sikkim Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd, like every year organized a Ghandhi Shilpa Bazaar at Kanchanjunga Shopping Complex here in the capital Chief Secretary Mr. N.D Chingapa officially, inaugurated 10days long Gandhi Silpha Bazaar by cutting the ribbon.

He also visited around 125 stalls displayed by the artist of different states of the country.

The Bazaar is sponsored by the Office of Development Commissioner Handicraft and Handloom, Ministry of Textile, Government of India.

Chief Secretary during his visit appreciated the work and display items and suggested that artists should maintain the originality of costumes and culture of different community of India with authenticity.

HODs of various departments and Director DHH along with Ms. N.L Pillai Dy Director North East region, Guwahati and Sr Asst Director Mr. V. Kumar from Guwahati representing from Ministry of Textile were also present on the inaugural function.

The Gandhi Silpha Bazaar also have 150 crafts persons from all over the country under one roof who are also giving live demonstrations of their skills.
IPR NEWS SERVICE

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