In the serene landscapes of Meghalaya, a quiet revolution is unfolding in the traditional art of eri silk spinning. Thanks to the introduction of solar-powered eri spinning machines under the Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) initiative, the lives of women artisans are being transformed.
North-Eastern Hill University has launched initiatives to train farmers, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer and financial support for rural sericulture entrepreneurs.
Speaking in the Assembly, he proudly shared that the shirt he was wearing was made from Eri silk, dyed using natural turmeric-based colors, and produced in Meghalaya.
It's a double honour for Eri Silk which is known as the world’s only vegan silk. After getting a GI Geographical Indication (GI) tag, it has now got Oeko-Tex Certification.
