Centre Unveils ₹411-Crore Mission ‘Senehjori’ to Boost Assam’s Muga Silk Sector

  GUWAHATI: In a major initiative aimed at revitalising Assam’s muga silk industry, Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia virtually launched Mission ‘Senehjori’ on Tuesday, June 2, a ₹411-crore project designed to benefit more than 2.5 lakh weavers, rearers and entrepreneurs associated with Muga silk production across the state.  ALSO…

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PM Modi Gifts Assam’s Muga Silk Stole to Italy PM Giorgia Meloni During Rome Visit

  GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a traditional Muga silk stole from Assam to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his visit to Rome, showcasing one of India’s most celebrated handloom traditions on the global stage. ALSO READ: First Session of 16th Assam Assembly Begins; UCC Bill Likely to Be Tabled on May 26 Muga…

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Centre Explores Fusion of Eri Silk and Kota Doria to Develop Premium Handloom Fabric

  GUWAHATI: The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) is exploring a collaboration between the Northeast’s Eri silk and Rajasthan’s traditional Kota Doria fabric to develop a premium handloom textile aimed at domestic and international markets. ALSO READ: Poor Condition of Lakkhipriya Road in Guwahati’s Satgaon Hampers Emergency Services As part of the initiative,…

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