Nagaland will soon host a 2-day tribal artisan mela in Wokha region to identify new artisans, media reports said.
The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited will hold a two-day tribal artisan mela from May 9.
In this regard, a meeting was held with NGOs, civil societies, entrepreneurs, the Wokha Chamber of Commerce and Industries and others at the Wokha deputy commissioners office on Saturday to chalk out modalities for the smooth conduct of the mela, reports North East Now.
Highlighting the aims and objectives of the mela, Wokha skill development officer Anuranjan Singh said the mela will focus on expanding the tribal producers base and products of tribal origins of different communities of the northeastern states.
It will also aim to empower individuals to become self-employed.
He said artisans can exhibit textiles and handloom, metal crafts, jewellery, organic food and paintings in the mela.
