Ri Bhoi, Dec. 6 -- Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, inaugurated EKTA Meghalaya (Exhibition cum Knowledge Sharing for Textiles Advantage) at Nongpoh, Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya on Saturday. He also inaugurated the Integrated Textile & Tourism Centre (ITTC).

The Union Minister was accompanied by Union Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, Minister of Textiles, Government of Meghalaya, Metbah Lyngdoh, MLA, Nongpoh Mayralborn Syiem, MLA, Umsning Dr. Celestine Lyngdoh, senior officials, artisans, weavers and local stakeholders.

Addressing the gathering, Union Minister Giriraj Singh said, "The Northeast is the pride of India's textile heritage. It is the land of Muga, Eri and traditional weaving excellence. Under th...