Padmashree 2023 awardee, Neihunuo Sorhie along with the state awardees in Handicraft and Commissioner and Secretary (I&C) director, Kekhrievor Kevichusa and staff of Directorate of Industries & Commerce at the felicitation programme on April 25.
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DIMAPUR, APRIL 25 (MExN): The felicitation programme for the State awardees in the handicraft category was held at the Conference Hall, Directorate of Industries and Commerce on Tuesday.
A DIPR report stated that a total of 30 individuals were awarded in different categories of arts. Kekhrievor Kevichusa, Commissioner and Secretary (I&C) was the special guest of the programme and Padmashree awardee 2023 Neihuno Sorhie also graced the programme.
Speaking on the occasion, Kevichusa spoke on the significance of the award function and stated that hard work and dedication give them awards which is a good name for self, for the community, and for the state in particular.
Award-winning also opens up avenues for self-business and makes them legible for future national and other prestigious awards. "We expect changes and progress in the textile sector of the state and for which the department and the awardees should be cooperative to bring the textile to the greater highs and will become competitive with the neighboring states," he added.
Padmashree 2023 awardee, Neihunuo also encouraged and congratulated the awardees at the function. She shared her journey toward the highest civilian award. She also appreciated her mother for teaching, encouraging, and guiding her.
A. Temjen Jamir, Director of Industries and Commerce in his keynote address highlighted that the award was being given by the Ministry of Textile in 67 categories based on criteria like design, techniques, materials used, traditions, etc.
