The north-east Indian state of Meghalaya is all set to establish a Wool Bank within the state with sponsorship of the Ministry of Textiles, state Deputy Chief Minister Bindo M Lanong said, while speaking at inaugural ceremony of the 2nd Shilong Woolen Expo 2012.
The north-east Indian state of Meghalaya is all set to establish a Wool Bank within the state with sponsorship of the Ministry of Textiles, state #
The state would also gain self-reliance in wool production with support of Central Wool Development Board (CWDB), he added.
The north-east Indian state of Meghalaya is all set to establish a Wool Bank within the state with sponsorship of the Ministry of Textiles, state #
Mr. Lanong said Textile Ministry would focus on rearing of sheep and angora rabbit and other wool producing animals, training and setting up of infrastructure for wool exhibition-cum-sale, as well as on information and technical expertise.
The north-east Indian state of Meghalaya is all set to establish a Wool Bank within the state with sponsorship of the Ministry of Textiles, state #
Noting that majority of the cattle rearing in the state is done for meat, Mr. Lanong said time has ripened for a change in purpose of animal rearing from meat consumption to catering to the wool and garment industry.
The north-east Indian state of Meghalaya is all set to establish a Wool Bank within the state with sponsorship of the Ministry of Textiles, state #
Stating that sheep rearing is not undertaken on a large-scale in the state, Mr. Lanong said the establishment of a wool bank, which is in its second last stage of completion and likely to conclude by forthcoming winter season, would give a boost to sheep rearing industry in the state.
The north-east Indian state of Meghalaya is all set to establish a Wool Bank within the state with sponsorship of the Ministry of Textiles, state #
Mr. Lanong said just like other north-eastern states, Meghalaya also has immense potential in wool rearing.
The north-east Indian state of Meghalaya is all set to establish a Wool Bank within the state with sponsorship of the Ministry of Textiles, state #
He also applauded the efforts of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), which is heading a series of programs aimed at promoting north-east India as a preferred investment destination.
The north-east Indian state of Meghalaya is all set to establish a Wool Bank within the state with sponsorship of the Ministry of Textiles, state #
Mr. Nakib Ahmed, Advisor ICC for northeast region, highlighted ICC’s efforts and said establishment of wool bank is a rightly-timed initiative as there is huge demand for woollen items, both in domestic as well as global markets.
The north-east Indian state of Meghalaya is all set to establish a Wool Bank within the state with sponsorship of the Ministry of Textiles, state #
He added that north-eastern part of India consists of hilly states, where winter, which is a preferred climate for wool rearing, lasts longer as compared to other regions of the country.
The north-east Indian state of Meghalaya is all set to establish a Wool Bank within the state with sponsorship of the Ministry of Textiles, state #
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