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<\/a> spongy water reed of Manipur is one of the nature\u2019s gifts to the economically backward people of Manipur, India. Hailing from Cyperaceae<\/i> family, the aquatic plant is known to people of the state since time immemorial. The flora is so deeply associated with the inhabitants of this region that, we can strongly argue with the fact that every house in this regions will have at least one or two products made of this wonderful plant.<\/p>\nThe dangerous influx of low-cost machine made artificial d\u00e9cors in and around us, has led to the squeezing of self-reliance cottage industry and extinction of this sector in agrarian economy like Manipur. The alternative means of employment generation is to create new avenues for youth and nevertheless, development skill enhancement activities too. Problem of unemployment in a state like Manipur, can be solved to an extent with the development of cottage industries, resulting in changing attitude towards the sector. And this is what exactly documentary filmmaker, Romio Khangemba of Singjamei believes and thrust to take up a documentary venture on Kauna.<\/p>\n
\u201cExploring entrepreneurship and alternative vocations for youths through traditional handloom, handicraft industry and finding market for its products could ensure a viable society in the state,\u201d Romio further said.<\/p>\n
The 25-minutes-long documentary highlight the potential source of income and employment through cultivation and manufacturing of its products. From being an unused plant grown wildly to marshy areas in Manipur, it is now cultivated in different parts of the state after discovering the dynamical usability. Basketries, flower vases, mattress, sofas and handbags are some of the intriguing home decor of Kauna. Ironically, it also laments the reluctance of educated youth to take up this occupation of cultivation and making of Kauna products to meet\u00a0 their ends.<\/p>\n
Earlier, by-products of Kauna were meant for local needs. However, in the recent past\u00a0 the demand of this products in international markets has increased phenomenally. Innovations in various shapes, sizes and styles can be credited to consumer\u2019s consciousness about the product. People are more inclined to this products because of its bio-degradable, non-toxic and air conditioning properties.<\/p>\n
Besides, awareness created by artisans who had participated in national and international fairs and exhibitions said, \u201cdemand for this material is found to be growing day by day which gives an extra mileage in the development of\u00a0 new designs to suit the ever increasing customers\u2019 requirement and satisfaction. With the incre When asked about his inclination towards making of this documentary film, Romio said, \u201cIt is an effort to create awareness about the importance and eco-friendly characteristics of Kauna in today\u2019s alarming juncture of global warming.\u201d<\/p>\n Through this medium, he appealed especially the youths to take part in the development activities of small scale industries, so that our younger generation can be economically self-reliable and dependent.<\/p>\n Presently he is working on his next documentary film \u201cYaithaba\u201d, based on toxicology.<\/p>\n \u201cCholom\u201d<\/strong> a documentary on classical <\/strong>masculinity dance of Manipur and \u201cPUNG- Rhythm of the Paradise\u201d, documentary on Manipuri percussion Pung (Drum) were screened at 4th International Documentary & Short film Festival, 2011, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerela, and MIFF (Mumbai International Film Festival, organised by Ministry of Information and Broadcast, Government of India at Mumbai in 2010 respectively.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kauna<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Here are a few projects on which he has worked.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CET, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, India<\/p>\n Producer: Romio Khangemba (2007-2012)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Telecast: <\/strong>EKLAVYA, a technical educational channel.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n A Centre for Educational Technology,<\/p>\n IIT Guwahati Production. <\/p>\n A Centre for Educational Technology, <\/p>\n Producer\/ Director: Romio Khangemba <\/p>\n Asst. Director: Romio Khangemba<\/p>\n Won \u201cThe Best Non-Feature on Biographical, Art & Culture\u201d in<\/p>\n 7th<\/sup> Manipur State Film Festival, 2010 organised by Manipur Film Development Corporation<\/strong><\/p>\n Genre: Documentary<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Asst. Director: Romio Khangemba<\/p>\n Genre: Documentary<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Asst. Director \u2013 Romio Khangemba<\/p>\n Genre: Documentary<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Asst. Director \u2013 Romio Khangemba<\/p>\n Genre: Documentary<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Asst. Director \u2013 Romio Khangemba<\/p>\n Genre: Documentary<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Asst. Director \u2013 Romio Khangemba<\/p>\n Genre: Documentary<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Director \u2013 Romio Khangemba<\/p>\n Genre: Documentary<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Art Director \u2013 Romio Khangemba<\/p>\n Genre: Tele Film<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Production Controller \u2013 Romio Khangemba<\/p>\n Genre: Tele Film<\/p>\n\n Read more \/ Original news source: http:\/\/kanglaonline.com\/2014\/02\/with-romio-on-his-documentary-kauna\/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=with-romio-on-his-documentary-kauna<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Kauna (Scirpus lacustris L), the spongy water reed of Manipur is one of the nature\u2019s gifts to the economically backward people of Manipur, India. 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The launch of a website by one of the shops in UK is a great example of increasing popularity of the same\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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\nProducer: Romio Khangemba
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\nProducer: Romio Khangemba
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