Nedfi promotes handloom and handicraft industry in NE

Guwahati, Aug 30: Realising that handloom and handicrafts is the second largest industry in the northeast region and employs large number of artisans, the North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFi) is making all possible efforts to promote them and help them establish a market.

Karma Deru, a young local entrepreneur who designs artificial flowers, is one of the few entrants from the state to this industry.

Deru is showcasing her products at the Nedfi fair in Guwahati.

Diploma holder in fashion technology, Deru left her permanent job and started this business two years ago.

She has participated in several fairs and received good response for her products.

Speaking to media here, she said that youth should take up entrepreneurship.

"People are always looking for government job, but I was never satisfied with a job. If we work hard then we can achieve anything and improve our living standards,"Deru said.

The handloom and handicraft industry is starting to pick up in state as young entrepreneurs are taking up the profession.

Like Deru, Dakge Lomri, another entrepreneur from the state participated in the fair.