Meghalaya Eri silk Centre of Excellence in Ri-Bhoi
Why in the news
Meghalaya opened a dedicated centre to strengthen its Eri silk weaving tradition in August 2026.
Key facts
- Opened by CM Conrad K. Sangma in Ri-Bhoi district: a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Eri silk weaving.
- Eri silk goes by the name Ryndia and is native to Meghalaya.
- Focus areas: traditional weaving, Ahimsa Silk, design development, innovation and artisan support.
- Handlooms in the state sustain 50,000+ households; women are over 70% of the workforce.
Significance
- Supports artisans, many of them women, and promotes design and innovation in a local craft.
Exam angle
- Likely question: what is Ryndia? Answer: Eri silk of Meghalaya.
- Place: Ri-Bhoi district. Inaugurated by: Conrad K. Sangma.
- Related terms: Ahimsa Silk, Centre of Excellence, handloom households.