In a proud declaration, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that his state dominates India’s silk landscape, churning out 90 percent of Muga silk and 65 percent of Eri silk. This remarkable feat transforms Assam into the global nerve center for authentic indigenous silk.
Sarma shared these insights via X, underscoring the sector’s vital contributions to rural employment, agricultural resilience, and the Atmanirbhar Assam initiative. He described traditional silk as a bedrock of the state’s autonomous growth paradigm.
‘Muga and Eri embody our legacy and propel rural prosperity,’ Sarma noted. Government interventions span financial assistance, infrastructural boosts, skill enhancement, and market expansion domestically and abroad. By fusing tradition with innovation, producers can scale up efficiently while upholding genuineness.
Women weavers receive dedicated empowerment drives, recognizing their pivotal role. Muga’s signature golden durability earns it GI status, while Eri’s green, animal-friendly process wins acclaim. These silks sustain livelihoods in far-flung regions.
The CM outlined a forward-looking plan to amplify exports, nurture homegrown sectors, and forge a vibrant rural economy anchored in cultural assets, signaling a bright future for Assam’s silk heritage.