Guwahati, May 31 -- The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Limited (NEHHDC), a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region organised a one-day training programme on the theme "Sustainable Livelihood through Eri Culture & Castor Plantation" in Guwahati.

According to the press release, the programme held on Saturday brought together farmers and participants from Arunachal Pradesh to build awareness and capacity around Eri silkworm rearing and castor cultivation as viable, income-generating livelihood options.

Inaugurating the programme, the MD of NEHHDC, Mara Kocho, highlighted the deep cultural and economic significance of Eri silk for the people of Arunachal Prade...