This is great.
Like many, as this report mentions, I too didn't know that Sualkuchi gets most
of the cocoons from Dhemaji.
I am glad the DC has brought Rs. 1 crore (an initial amount) for expansion of
this industry - for the betterment of the weavers.
Now if an engineering college is established there, a big portion of the
talented youth will be able to capitalize on this with a good technical degree,
by attending the college there and sparing their parents of the extra burden in
expenses of staying far in a hostel.
I also wonder how many regular colleges are there in Dhemaji.
I read that the hospital there is also in a very bad shape. Why is this
step-motherly treatment to Dhemaji by the government and the people? Or is it
the same situation in Nalbari or in Lakhimpur or any other city in Assam other
than Guwahati?
It will be a proper and timely question to ask the Chief Minister,
Mr. Gogoi when he attends the Assamese get-together here at the US of America
this July.
- A. Sarangapani
Spring/Houston, Texas. USA.
“In order to make spiritual progress you must be patient like a tree and humble
like a blade of grass”
- Lakshmana
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:39:36 +0100From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL
PROTECTED]: [Assam] Weaving magic on silk (The Telegraph ,21.06.07)
Chief minister Tarun Gogoi speaks to a weaver during an exhibition at Dhemaji
Weaving magic on silk
Sualkuchi’s exquisite silk products have acquired a name for themselves
But few know that the Lower Assam town of Sualkuchi gets most of its cocoons
from Dhemaji district in Upper Assam, which produces nearly three crore cocoons
every year. Of these, most are sent to Sualkuchi, which is also known as the
Manchester of the East. But Dhemaji itself has skilled weavers who can create
magic on silk.
The aesthetic designs by the Mising tribe have become popular in and outside
the state. However, silk growers have not been able to grab the available
market due to a lack of exposure.
The Dhemaji district administration has realised that the weavers also lack
professionalism in adopting modern weaving techniques for refined products.
“In view of this, we have launched Project Subansiri to help the weavers get
the right price for their hard work. Initially we are investing Rs 1 crore for
the project. More funds will follow,” said Dhemaji deputy commissioner Diwakar
Misra.
The weavers will be shown how to procure the best available silk and grab a
share of the weaving market. This will ensure that the charm of silk infused
with colourful Mising designs can capture a slice of the pie.
A cocoon bank will be set up at Dhemaji to ensure that cocoon producers get a
minimum support price for their products. Strategies will be drawn up to
enhance efficiency and maintain quality in production of muga yarn by
introducing modern reeling machines.
There are plans to introduce sophisticated looms. It will also set up training
centres in various parts of the district to create a “network of all weavers
group” under one umbrella and rope in dress designers in blending silk (muga
and eri) with Mising designs to tap the domestic and international market.
The Telegraph - Calcutta : Northeast
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