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Assam Converts Muga Silk Waste
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 05:48 PM
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Assam has launched an initiative to convert Muga silk waste into high-value yarn, a significant development for the state's sericulture industry. This mission aims to utilize waste materials and generate valuable products.
The Assam government has unveiled a mission to convert Muga silk waste into high-value yarn, a move that is expected to boost the state's sericulture industry. Muga silk, known for its golden color and durability, is a specialty of Assam and is highly prized for its quality. The conversion of waste materials into valuable products will not only reduce waste but also generate additional income for sericulture farmers. This initiative is a significant step towards sustainable development and waste management in the state.