Sivasagar, June 11 -- Defying the conventional rush for government jobs, Dhruvajit Hatibaruah, a highly educated youth from Dikchu in Sivasagar district of Assam, has set a stellar example of self-reliance through agro-based entrepreneurship.

Holding a bachelor's degree in Economics, Dhruvajit embarked on his journey with just 20 silkworms back in 2022, strongly supported by his parents. Today, his venture has scaled into a highly profitable scientific enterprise.

Initially starting on a traditional, small scale, Dhruvajit later integrated technical assistance from the Assam State Sericulture Department. He now practices fully scientific Eri and Muga silkworm rearing. Because the Eri silkworm production cycle takes only 40 days, he sust...