Weavers’ Service Centre to be set up in Meghalaya

The Union Textiles Minister, Giriraj Singh, announced that a new Weavers’ Service Centre (WSC) will be set up in Meghalaya once the state government provides land.

Currently, the northeast has only one such centre in Guwahati.

The minister inaugurated the Integrated Textile & Tourism Centre (ITTC) in Nongpoh, which will help weavers by providing training, design development, and access to markets.

The government is also working to improve silk production, especially Muga silk, to help farmers increase their income.

Meghalaya's Textiles Minister said the ITTC will empower artisans and make Nongpoh a hub for textile tourism.

The northeast has 52% of India's handlooms, and all textile ministers will meet in Guwahati next month to discuss a textile agenda focused on the region.