NEHHDC Empowers Arunachal Farmers with Eri Silk Training for Economic Growth
NEHHDC trains Arunachal farmers for self-sufficiency in Eri silk culture
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The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Limited (NEHHDC) conducted a training program in Guwahati aimed at enhancing Eri silk culture and castor plantation among farmers from Arunachal Pradesh. This initiative seeks to promote self-sufficiency and economic growth in the region.
- 01The training program focused on 'Sustainable Livelihood through Eri Culture & Castor Plantation' and involved farmers from Arunachal Pradesh.
- 02NEHHDC's Managing Director, Mara Kocho, emphasized the cultural significance of Eri silk for the Nyishi tribes and the need for local production.
- 03Farmers received castor seeds for silkworm feed and were assured that NEHHDC would buy back all produced Eri cocoons.
- 04Experts provided insights on the Eri silk value chain and the benefits of forming Farmer-Producer Organisations (FPOs) for better market access.
- 05The program included skill development in Eri spinning, weaving, and innovation, culminating in certificate distribution.
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The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Limited (NEHHDC) organized a training program in Guwahati titled 'Sustainable Livelihood through Eri Culture & Castor Plantation,' targeting farmers from Arunachal Pradesh. The initiative aims to enhance self-sufficiency in Eri silk production, which holds significant cultural importance for the Nyishi tribes. NEHHDC's Managing Director, Mara Kocho, highlighted the state's reliance on neighboring regions for Eri silk and the need for local production. Farmers were provided with castor seeds for feeding Eri silkworms and assured of a buyback for all Eri cocoons produced. Experts discussed the Eri silk value chain and the advantages of forming Farmer-Producer Organisations (FPOs) to improve market access. The program also included skill development in spinning, weaving, and innovation, concluding with the distribution of certificates to participants. This initiative represents a step towards sustainable livelihoods and economic growth in Arunachal Pradesh.
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The training program aims to boost local Eri silk production, providing farmers with sustainable livelihood options and reducing dependence on external sources.
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