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NEHHDC Opens Eri Silk Spinning Plant At Integrated Textile Park In Kharuajan, Assam

• By  Textile Excellence
• January 05, 2025

North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) has commissioned its Eri Silk Spinning Plant at the Integrated Textile Park at Kharuajan in Baksa district of Assam. The Chief Executive Member of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) Pramod Boro inaugurated the plant on 2^nd January 2025.

Eri Silk is a domesticated wild variety of silk which is primarily cultivated in Assam and North Eastern States of India. Its distinct wool like texture and isothermal properties keeps one cooler in summer and warmer in winter making it all weather fiber. It is also known as nonviolent or peace (or Ahimsha) silk as the fiber production do not necessitates killing of the pupa. NEHHDC’s Eri Silk spinning plant has been set up with an investment of Rs 15 crore and produce approximately 450 kgs of yarn per day comprising of both coarse and fine counts in grey and dyed variety. The spinning machinery line of the plant from Blowroom to Ring Frame is supplied by LMW while silk degumming and yarn dyeing plants are supplied by Jogindra Industries (Jogson).

During the inaugural speech, BTR Chief Pramod Boro lauded the project, highlighting its potential to strengthen the rural economy and its emphasis on creating sustainable livelihoods, particularly for women traditionally involved in Eri silk cultivation. He also urged the stake holders to work together to ensure the success of the plant.

He acknowledged the challenges faced in the cocoon rearing and the shortage of modern machinery to meet the growing demand of Eri yarns. Further, he underlined the project’s ability to provide employment opportunities to rural youth, contributing significantly to the development of the state.

The inauguration ceremony was also attended by dignitaries like Bhupen Boro, MLA Barama; Rakesh Brahma, EM BTR; Dhananjay Basumatary, EM, BTR; Daobaisa Boro, EM BTR; Raktim Buragohain, Secretary, Handloom & Textile, BTC; PVSLN Murthy, CMD, NEDFi; Brigadier (retd) R.K. Singh MD, NEHHDC along with others.

NEHHDC’s Eri Silk spinning plant has been set up with an investment of Rs 15 crore and produce approximately 450 kgs of yarn per day comprising of both coarse and fine counts in grey and dyed variety. The spinning machinery line of the plant from Blowroom to Ring Frame is supplied by LMW while silk degumming and yarn dyeing plants are supplied by Jogindra Industries.