Newmai News Network Imphal | January 7 Manipur Cooperation and Social Welfare Minister, Nemcha Kipgen expressed that the hill districts of Manipur and far flung areas of the state which remain untouched by development can be transformed through proper and effective implementation of projects. She said this during a visit to Kholep in Kangpokpi district for inspection of a site for constructing multipurpose work shed cum training hall and hostel for handloom and handicraft centre in Kholep through Integrated Cooperative Development Project (ICDP) which is under National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) on Saturday. With an aim to make Kholep as a model village for promotion of handloom, Kipgen expressed the hope that once the multipurpose work sheds are completed, many people especially widows, orphans and destitute would hugely benefit. It will generate employment as well as income and market for the local weavers and artisans, she said while adding that the centre will likely cover weavers and artisans from more than 30-40 villages in and around Kangpokpi district. She added that there is a plan to further extend such centres to other districts as there should be inclusive development in every nook and corners of the state. The Manipur Cooperation Minister urged that only when people become financially independent and stands on their own feet, there will be development in all spheres. As per the information given by the locals, presently more than 50 women are engaged in handloom and handicrafts related work and also market their products to other parts of the country. It may be mentioned that the scheme of Integrated Cooperative Development Project (I.C.D.P.) was introduced for development of district through Cooperative efforts in the area of agriculture and allied sectors like Fishery, Poultry, Handloom, Rural Industries, Livestock, Consumers, to name some. The Concept of ICDP envisage selection of an area on district, formulation of activities and Programme in an Integrated manner based on the resources of the area and the needs of the people and development of those activities through Cooperatives.