Rs 411 crore Mission 'Senehjori' launched to boost Assam's Muga Silk sector

Business 02 Jun, 2026

Rs 411 crore Mission 'Senehjori' launched to boost Assam's Muga Silk sector

Business To Business, Guwahati, 2^nd June, 2026: Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday launched the Mission Muga Silk 'Senehjori', a ₹411-crore initiative aimed at strengthening Assam's traditional Muga silk sector and improving the livelihoods of more than 2.5 lakh people connected to the industry.
What is Mission Muga Silk 'Senehjori'?
The mission is designed to support:

Muga silk rearers,
Weavers,
Artisans,
Entrepreneurs,
Other stakeholders in the Muga silk value chain.

The programme seeks to improve production, quality, marketing, and value addition across the sector.
Launch event
The virtual launch from New Delhi was attended by:

Himanta Biswa Sarma,
Pabitra Margherita,
Sukanta Majumdar,
among other dignitaries.

Why Muga silk is special
Muga Silk is unique to Assam and is often called the state's "golden silk" because of its natural golden sheen.

Key characteristics include:

Natural golden color.
High durability.
Cultural and historical significance.
Exclusive production in Assam's climatic conditions.

Objectives of the mission
According to Scindia, the initiative aims to:

Increase Muga silk production.
Improve quality standards.
Enhance value addition and processing.
Strengthen market access.
Improve incomes of producers and artisans.
Boost exports and global competitiveness.

Economic and cultural significance
The Muga silk industry supports thousands of rural households across Assam and represents an important part of the state's cultural heritage.
The mission is expected to:

Generate employment.
Encourage entrepreneurship.
Preserve traditional weaving skills.
Promote sustainable rural development.

Broader importance
Mission Senehjori aligns with efforts to promote the North East's unique products through value-chain development and branding. By improving productivity and market reach, the government hopes to position Assam's Muga silk as a premium global textile product while ensuring that the economic benefits reach local communities involved in its production.
If implemented effectively, the initiative could significantly strengthen one of Assam's most iconic traditional industries and enhance its contribution to both the regional and national economy.

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