Union Minister Launches Mission Senehjori to Boost Assam's Muga Silk Industry
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative Name | Mission Senehjori |
| Launched By | Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia |
| Objective | Transform Assam's Muga silk into a globally recognized luxury textile brand, strengthen the value chain, and align with Atmanirbhar North East vision. |
| Key Agencies Involved | Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Government of Assam, Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, and other agencies. |
| Focus Areas | Cluster-based development covering 8 Muga-producing districts (Jorhat, Sivasagar, Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Majuli, Sualkuchi). |
| Key Interventions | Strengthening host plant cultivation, modern reeling infrastructure, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Common Facility Centres (CFCs), GI authentication, digital traceability, branding. |