Sovima, August 25 (MExN): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman paid a visit to Heirloom Naga located at Sovima on August 24. Accompanied by Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio, Deputy CM Y Patton and other cabinet Ministers and Advisors, Nirmala met the weavers in action and also had a look at the handlooms and handcrafts on display.
A DIPR report stated that Jesmina Zeliang, Founder, Heirloom Naga & Cane Concept, COA Member, who is also a Member, Handloom Committee, Ministry of Textiles informed the visiting dignitaries that Heirloom Naga has been working in both Handloom & Handicrafts Sector since 1993, almost 3 decades now and over the years have nurtured, trained and skilled thousands of artisans not only in Nagaland, but also in neighbouring states of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya & Tripura.
She further said that currently Heirloom Naga provides direct employment to more than 450+ home based women weavers and another 300+ male artisans in the handicrafts sector. Till date Heirloom Naga has exported to as many as 30 countries and currently processing orders for clients in 12 countries Jesmina said.
“Despite several challenges, we have inched our way up and today we are 90% export oriented,” the founder added.
Source: https://morungexpress.com/finance-minister-visits-heirloom-naga
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