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Dated Khawzawl, the 16th May, 2026 : Today, the Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya visited the Handloom Training Centre and houses constructed under PMAY-G in Chawngtlai village. She also held an interaction programme with Self Help Group (SHG) members at the VC House. The Minister was accompanied by Khawzawl ADC Pu K. Zorammuana, SDO Pu Chandrakant Bagoria and other district officials.

The Minister interacted with the staff and trainees of the Handloom Training Centre and remarked that the beautifully woven traditional textiles produced there should be promoted on a wider scale. She also visited two households whose homes had been completed under the PMAY-G scheme and expressed her happiness that they were able to build their homes through assistance provided under the government scheme.

During her interaction with SHG members at the VC House, the Minister advised them to ensure purity and maintain good quality in all SHG products so that the public can trust and confidently use them. Highlighting the Central Government’s commitment towards the upliftment and development of women, youth, farmers and economically weaker sections, she encouraged the women of Khawzawl to make full use of the various schemes meant for women. She further stressed the importance of exploring wider marketing avenues and better pricing opportunities for SHG products.