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Power of the Loom
MANIPUR

THE INITIATIVE

  • Encouraging traditional weaving among SHG members

THE BENEFICIARIES

  • SHG members of Bishnupur district, Manipur

THE CHALLENGE

  • Inefficacious traditional looms that required more manpower
  • Lack of adequate designs
  • Waning interest in this traditional activity

THE SOLUTION

  • NABARD granted assistance to the Unique Manipuri Women Association for assisting 30 SHGs
  • An innovative and modified Manipuri shuttle power loom was promoted among women weavers. The loom, installed at a Common Facility Centre at Keinour village, was financed by Manipur Rural Bank
  • Capacity-building support was ensured for development of design elements and marketing

THE IMPACT

  • Speedy production and new designs
  • Reduction in manpower requirement
  • Increased income for weavers