Minister for Textiles Paul Lyngdoh on Friday hailed the landmark achievement for the state’s traditional textile industry after the iconic Ryndia was granted the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
He termed it as a “huge victory” for the weavers and artisans of the state. Lyngdoh said that the recognition comes after four years of sustained efforts by the department and the Weavers Association.
“Now, our weavers have a confident outlook in furthering their trade. This ensures the exclusivity of the product and enhances its marketability,” he added.
The minister also announced plans to inaugurate a state-of-the-art Textiles Hub in Nongpoh. “Inside the hub, there will be a plethora of textile-related activities such as live demonstrations of weaving and dyeing to exhibition spaces for artisans to showcase their products,” he informed.
In another boost to the sector, major textile industry players have expressed interest in collaborating with the state. “We are now on the move to adopt more villages as weaver hubs. The government has announced several measures to support weavers, both as individuals and societies,” said Lyngdoh.
He added that the textile industry in the state will be taken to new heights.
