Aizawl, March 25 -- In a dazzling blend of fashion and policy, Mizoram on Wednesday evening turned the spotlight on its silk legacy and future ambitions as a high-profile runway show in the state capital doubled as a platform to pitch the sector as a driver of economic growth.
Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) graced the fashion showcase titled "Tlangro: The Mizoram Silk Runway" at Aijal Club Park, where traditional craftsmanship met contemporary design in a bid to highlight the untapped potential of the state's silk industry.
The event was jointly organised by the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) under the union Ministry of Textiles, the Sericulture Department of the Mizoram government and the National Handloom D...