The Ministry of Textiles, Government of Indiaconferred the National Awards to outstanding weavers and artisansas a token of recognition to their contribution and encouragement to continue with the. In similar manner and with a broader objective to enable the local handloom weavers to participate in the national level competition, the Department of Textiles, Commerce & Industry, Government of Manipur introduced the State Awards to the handloom weavers of Manipur in recognition of their outstanding contribution, craftsmanship & development of handloom. Each award has cash prize of Rs.1,00,000/- with copper plaque and a shawl. Each State Merit Certificate has Cash prize of Rs.50,000/- with Certificate.
The Department conferred the following awards:
Sr | Name of Awardee with address | Product | Award |
For 2018-19 | |||
INNAPHEE | |||
1 | Khaidem Nonganlei Devi, Tellou Mayai Leikai | Silk Inaphi Ningkham Samjin | State Award |
2 | K. Medha Devi, Wahengkhuman Maning Leikai, Bishnupur | Lamthang Khuthat | Merit award |
PHANEK/LADIES LUNGI | |||
1 | Guijinliu, Karuangmun Village, Tamenglong Dist | Sumdum Pwangsoi | State Award |
2 | Lalrinawmi of Churachandpur | Zou Thalka | Merit award |
CONSOLATION | |||
1 | Mayoringmi Ramson, Awangtang, Ukhrul | Sina Kasan | Consolation |
2 | Kimzanei Churachandpur | Vaiphei Pondum | Consolation |
3 | Peimila Kengoo, Khaiyeashat, Ukhrul | Zingtai Mansingla | Consolation |
4 | Mathani, Churachandpur | Khamtang Phanek | Consolation |
5 | Phukhrambam Ibemhal Devi, Langthabal Thong Ahanbi | Bed sheet Ataobi Design | Consolation |
6 | D. Sovenir, Grihang, Kamjong | Centenary Grihang | Consolation |
7 | H. Solomi, Senapati | Poumei Phanek | Consolation |
For 2019-20 | |||
INNAPHEE PRODUCT | |||
1 | Km. Khundrakpam Tharonganbi Devi | Innaphee (Laiphee Mayek) | State Award |
2 | Shri K. Shanta Singh | Wangkheiphee Chaddar | Merit Award |
3 | Sapam Shanti Devi | Rani Phee (Yengao Mayek) | Merit Award |
Tribal Product | |||
1 | Ms PS Hangmila | Tangkhul Traditional Cloth | State Award |
2 | S.Chongboi Haokip | Shaipi Khup | Merit Award |
Bed sheet product | |||
1 | Pukhrambam Ibemhal Devi | Ataobi Design | State Award |
CONSOLATION | |||
1 | Gongthonliu W/o Kakhulan Kamei, Longmai IV | Rani Pheisoi | Consolation |
2 | Wangkheimayum Inao Singh S/o (L) Thmbal Singh, Samurou | Silk Innaphee | Consolation |
3 | K. Medha Devi W/o K. Sanathoi Singhm Wahengkhuman | Innaphee Khoicharong | Consolation |
4 | Kh. Sunibala Devi W/o (L) Kh. Ibomcha Singh | Cotton Innaphee | Consolation |
5 | N, Thoibi Devi D/o N. Chandra Singh, Thinungei | Ataobi Bed Sheet | Consolation |