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Mission Senehjori for Muga Silk
📅 Published 04 Jun 2026 · june 2026
Mission Senehjori for Muga Silk
Launch: By Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia & Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Duration: 2026–2028.
Investment: Rs 396–411 crore (Rs 136–151 crore from MDoNER).
Aim: Transform Assam’s Muga silk into a premium global textile brand.
Goals:
Create a traceable, export-oriented Muga silk economy.
Enforce GI authentication & digital traceability (80%+).
Target 2,000 kg annual exports under ‘Senehjori’ brand.
Focus areas: Key regions include Jorhat, Sivasagar, Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Majuli, Sualkuchi.
📝 Relevant Exams:
UPSC