Imphal, November 08 2025: Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla today inaugurated the Manipur International Textile Expo (MANITEX) 2025 at Urban Haat, Nilakuthi, Imphal.
Organised under the theme "Weaving a Sustainable Future: Manipur's Handloom Heritage to Global Fashion," the expo is being organised by the Department of Textiles, Commerce & Industry and the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Government of Manipur.
Handloom buying houses from 16 countries are par ticipating in this year's MANITEX which features over 100 stalls, including some selling and show-casing handloom and handicraft items made by internally displaced persons (IDPs).
The objective of MANITEX 2025 is to showcase Manipur's diverse handloom, handicraft, and textile products on the global stage, with a focus on eco-friendly t

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