5-Day Event Journey
Day 1: Grand Inauguration-
Ceremony with H/Governor, distribution of NHDP interventions, assistance to ex-trainees, book release, exhibition opening, and traditional fashion parade with musical nite.
Day 2: Workshop on 'Integrating Indigenous Textiles and rich Traditional Motifs of Manipur for preservation and to diversify for Global Fashion Supply Chains'-
Speakers:
1.45 P.M.: Welcome of Speakers
2.05 P.M.: Shri N. Sreedhar, Executive Director, HEPC, Chennai
2.25 P.M.: Shri Pankaj Talrreja, Country Head-INDIA, IDEA NUOVA, New York
2.45 P.M.: Dr. Rajnikanta, Padma Shri Awardee, GI Expert, HWA, Varanasi
3.05 P.M.: Ms. Yuka Ishitake, Director, AEJ Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur
3.25 P.M. : Smt. Gurmeet R Kaur, ACE Sourcing India, Gurgaon
3.45 P.M. : Shri E. Jeeten Singh, Director of Handlooms & Textiles, Manipur
4.05 P.M. : Vote of Thanks
Day 3: Workshop on “Driving Green Growth: A Workshop on Innovation & Sustainable Production Practices”-
Speakers:
1. Prof. Ng. Iboyaima Singh, Dean, CFT, Central Agricultural University, Imphal
2. Shri Mutua Bahadur: Founder & Director, Mutua Museum, Imphal
3. Dr. Ningombam Yaiphaba, Associate Professor, Dept of Chemistry, Manipur University
4. Shri Sarbeswhar Das, HoO/DD, Weavers Service Centre, Ministry of Textiles, Imphal
5. Smti Chirom Indira, Devi, National Awardee (Design)
6. Shri Th. Basanta Singh, DD (HL), Directorate of Handlooms & Textiles, Manipur
7. Shri O Brojendro Singh, Proprietor, Eastern Dyeing and Printing Industry, Imphal, Manipur
Day 4: Outreach Programme on “Weaving Prosperity: Government Schemes/initiatives and Financial Aid for Weavers/Artisans”-
Speakers:
1. Deputy Director (HC), Directorate of Handlooms & Textiles, Manipur
2. Deputy Director (HL), Directorate of Handlooms & Textiles, Manipur
3. Sr. Asst. Director/HoO, Handicrafts Service Centre, Ministry of Textiles, Imphal
4. HoO/DD, Weavers Service Centre, Ministry of Textiles, Imphal
5. Lead District Manager, PNB, Imphal East, Manipur
6. Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India, Imphal
7. Lead District Manager, SBI, Imphal, Manipur
8. Director of Handlooms & Textiles, Manipur
9. Dy Director, MSME-Technology Center, Imphal
Day 5: Closing-
Valedictory session, awards for best stall/artisan/designer, feedback collection, and closing MANITEX Fashion Show.