Guwahati, Dec. 5 -- Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh will be on an official visit to Meghalaya on Saturday to inaugurate the Integrated Textile & Tourism Centre (ITTC) at Nongpoh in Ri Bhoi district. The visit aims to assess ongoing initiatives in conservation, seed production, and the expansion of Meghalaya's indigenous muga silk, known globally for its natural golden sheen.

During the programme, he will be joined by the Union Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita.

Following the inauguration, the Union Minister will also visit the Muga Seed Unit in Ri Bhoi.

The ITTC at Ri Bhoi is a flagship initiative of the Department of Textiles, Meghalaya, created to promote the state's rich textile heritage while advancing sus...