CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Muga Silkworm Seed Production Centre (SSPC), Tura, Meghalaya is one of the projects taken up directly by Centre Silk Board (CSB) for implementation under Integrated Sericulture Development Project (ISDP) of NERTPS to make the State self-sufficient for production and supply of Muga silkworm seed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Assam is known for producing all the four types of silk. Sericulture has been practised in the state from time immemorial, and is proud of traditionally producing Muga & Eri silks. Muga culture is endemic to erstwhile Assam and is the largest producer of the famous golden Muga silk in the world.

Detailed explanation-3: -Assam is the world’s largest producer of Muga silk. Though Assam produces all four species of silk, the Muga and Eri silks, sometimes known as Vanya silks, have received special attention and this silk is produced in Bihar.

Detailed explanation-4: -Muga silk is a variety of wild silk geographically tagged to the state of Assam in India. The silk is known for its extreme durability and has a natural yellowish-golden tint with a shimmering, glossy texture. It was previously reserved for the use of royalty.

Detailed explanation-5: -Muga silk is the product of the silkworm Antheraea assamensis endemic to Assam. The larvae of these moths feed on som (Machilus bombycina) and sualu (Litsaea polyantha) leaves. The silk produced is known for its glossy, fine texture and durability.