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Silk Cocoon

Silk Cocoon

Assam is globally renowned for its silk, especially Muga, Eri, and Mulberry silk, produced from high-quality silk cocoons. Sericulture provides sustainable livelihoods through silkworm rearing, reeling, weaving, and textile production.

Silk cocoon production is one of Assam’s distinctive agro-based industries, with Muga, Eri, and Mulberry silk supporting rural livelihoods, particularly through sericulture and weaving activities. Silk cocoons are processed into raw silk, yarn, handwoven fabrics, sarees, scarves, stoles, and designer textiles valued for their durability, sheen, and cultural heritage. Growing demand for traditional and sustainable textiles creates opportunities for MSMEs and artisans. Silk products attract applicable GST rates, while exports are zero-rated and may be eligible for RoDTEP incentives. GI, Handloom Mark, Silk Mark, and sustainability certifications can enhance authenticity, brand value, and global market acceptance.

Government Schemes for the Industry

Sr no. Scheme Name Scheme Type Action
1 Assam Tea Industries Special Incentive Scheme (ATISIS) State View more
2 Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) Central View more
3 MSE Green Investment and Financing for Transformation Scheme (MSE-GIFT) Central View more
4 MSE Scheme for Promotion and Investment in Circular Economy (MSE-SPICE) Central View more
5 MSME Trade Enablement and Marketing Initiative (MSME TEAM Initiative) Central View more
6 Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) Central View more
7 Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) Central View more
8 Sarothi-The Start-Up Assam State View more