PM Modi stated that the production process of Eri Silk does not involve killing silkworms, making it an ethical and eco-friendly alternative in the global textile market. That is the reason the Meghalaya silk is also called 'Ahimsa Silk'.
Pabitra Margherita, who studied textiles in college and is now the Union Minister of State for Textiles, walked as the showstopper during the showcase of India's sustainable heritage weaves at the Bharat Tex 2025 here in the national capital's Bharat Mandapam.
Set up by the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) at a cost of Rs 14.92 crore, the plant covers an area of 12,916 sq. ft..
The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) under the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER), has successfully obtained the prestigious Oeko-Tex certification for its Eri Silk, directly from Germany, on the nation's 78th Independence Day.
First Lady of the State, Neelam Mishra in presence of Minister Industries, Textile & Handicraft Tumke Bagra on Wednesday officially launched the State 'Eri Silk Logo and branding of Kaushya Eri Silk of Arunachal Pradesh at a function organised by the Department of Sericulture at General