Jecin Kumbang Pao, an entrepreneur based in Assam, won the prestigious award of 'Assam Gaurav' for her contribution to the promotion of traditional Assamese crafts. Through her enterprise "Kangkan Dhemaji", she has revived the handloom industry with national placement of Assamese fabric. Her efforts to showcase Assamese heritage have established her as an important figure in the state's cultural and economic zones. With her brand "Kangkan Dhemaji," Jecin Kumbang Pao has promoted Assamese textiles on a national platform and brought recognition to Assam's dense tradition of handloom heritage. Her award-winning entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to community building inspire and support the Mising tribe's weaving practices, consolidating Assamese cultural heritage and pride.

The Mising tribe, which is one of Assam's native groups, boasts a rich culture as well as robust handloom traditions. The Misings are talented weavers, particularly famous for weaving complex textiles that have bold patterns and bright colors. Classic handwoven clothing, like the Mekhela Sador and shawls, is part of their cultural identity, and Pao's work helps advance and preserve this craft on a larger level.

Jecin Kumbang Pao, a Mising entrepreneur, started her handloom company "Kangkan Dhemaji" in 2017. She had a dream to promote Assamese textiles and hence developed her company to three showrooms in Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, and Guwahati, marketing traditional Assamese textiles all over the country. Her enthusiasm for Assamese handloom products is the outcome of strong cultural pride and a desire to promote indigenous art extensively. Pao's contribution has been revolutionary in the context of Assam's handloom sector. "Kangkan Dhemaji" has enabled hundreds of weavers by providing them with direct and indirect jobs, thereby keeping their art alive and local economies thriving. Her commitment to authenticity and quality has revived passion for Assamese handlooms, enabling traditional craftsmen to reach more markets while retaining their distinct skills.