Assam stands tall in India’s sericulture arena, producing almost 90 percent of Muga silk and 65 percent of Eri silk, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s latest revelation. This supremacy establishes the Northeast powerhouse as the premier destination for Swadeshi silk worldwide.
Through a detailed X post, Sarma illuminated the industries’ impact on village economies, farm sector strength, and self-reliance goals. Silk weaving emerges as a key pillar in Assam’s roadmap to economic independence.
Cultural treasures and economic dynamos, Muga and Eri transcend textiles. The administration’s toolkit features subsidies for farmers, facility improvements, capacity-building sessions, and promotional thrusts into global arenas. Strategic modernization safeguards traditions amid rising productivity.
Focusing on female artisans—the sector’s lifeblood—tailored schemes foster inclusion. GI-protected Muga dazzles with its innate glow and resilience; Eri impresses with ethical, nature-aligned methods. They collectively spark widespread job creation.
Sarma committed to elevating indigenous ventures, export volumes, and a fortified rural framework drawn from Assam’s timeless skills, heralding an era of inclusive growth.