A bunch rearing of Eri silkworm is seen in this picture from Department Of Sericulture Nagaland’s website. (Photo Courtesy: sericulture.nagaland.gov.in)
Morung Express News
Dimapur | February 6
Nagaland has been selected as the ‘Best Eri Silk Producing State" in India.
Sharing the information on the social media platform Twitter on February 5, the state Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio lauded the officials and staff of the Department of Sericulture for the achievement.
The award will be given by Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj at the Ministry of Textiles’ Mega Silk Event on February 9.
“Happy to know that #Nagaland will be awarded the "Best Eri Silk Producing State" in #India…Congratulations to the officials & staff of Dept. of Sericulture…” Rio tweeted.
Meanwhile, according to the schedule of the event shared by Central Silk Board, the ‘Mega Silk Event’ will be held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi February 9 under the theme “Surging Silk” with Swaraj as the chief guest.
She will also honour ‘Best Achievers’ who have significantly contributed to the silk industry as well as ‘Best Performing States’ in implementation of ‘Silk Samagra’ and ‘Growth of Silk Industry.’
The event presided by Textiles Minister Smriti Zubin Irani will also feature the release of ‘Seri-states of India 2019: A Profile’ and ‘Melange Fabric,’ product made from silk waste.
Swaraj will also launch a mobile application - ‘E-Cocoon’ at the event.
