Our Correspondent Diphu, Aug. 22 (EMN): Weavers conference-cum-ceremonial distribution programme by Handloom and Textiles Department in collaboration with Adult Education Department, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) was held at Joysing Doloi Auditorium in Diphu on Aug. 21. The programme was held to inform weavers about Swa Nirvar Naari scheme for self-sustainability. Chief Executive Member (CEM), KAAC, Tuliram Ronghang, said that a discussion is being held with the weavers of Karbi Anglong on various schemes which would benefit the weaver’s community. He said that the KAAC supports the Handloom & Textiles Department to help weavers with the production of traditional customs so that it can be promoted to the international level. The CEM said, ‘the Handloom department is providing one-time financial assistance to weavers as support. Each Handloom Co-operative Society is given financial assistance of INR 20,000 including yarns, fly shuttle looms and accessories provided to them. While from the Adult Education Department each SHG is getting a one-time financial assistance of INR 10,000 and a sewing machine.’ Executive Member (EM), KAAC, Handloom & Textiles and Adult Education, Madhuram Lekthe said the weaver’s meet is being organised to help the local weavers to become self-dependent through the production of handloom products...