Imphal, July 24 -- Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla today chaired a review meeting on the status of sericulture in the state at Raj Bhavan, Imphal. During the meeting, Director of Sericulture, Robertson Asem, presented a detailed briefing on key topics, including the distribution and production of silk across the state, plantation activities, raw silk and seed organization, market linkages, and the overall condition of government-run sericulture farms. The Director also briefed the Governor on the progress of the Eri Spun Silk Mill currently under construction in the state, highlighting its potential to boost local silk production and employment.
Various government schemes and projects related to sericulture were also discussed, incl...