Empowering Displaced Families: Inside Manipur’s Kangpokpi Skill Development Initiative
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Empowering Displaced Families: Inside Manipur’s Kangpokpi Skill Development Initiative

A three-week‑long Skill Development Training Program for displaced family members in Kangpokpi district, Manipur, wrapped up at the Sandang Shenba Maring Community Hall. The initiative, which began on June 17, 2025, saw approximately 160 trainees participate, equipping them with practical skills to boost employability and rebuild livelihoods. The ceremony was honored by key dignitaries, government…

“Ukhrul Black Pottery: How Nungbi Village Revived a  Neolithic Craft for Modern Markets”
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“Ukhrul Black Pottery: How Nungbi Village Revived a  Neolithic Craft for Modern Markets”

Summary of the News ArticleIn Ukhrul district’s Nungbi (Longpi) village, the centuries-old black pottery tradition is keeping around 200 families afloat, serving as their main livelihood. Made manually—without potter’s wheels—and fired in open kilns using a mix of crushed serpentine stone and natural clay, this eco-friendly craft produces durable, non-toxic cookware ideal for slow cooking….