Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma has inaugurated a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Eri Silk Weaving at the Integrated Textile Tourism Complex (ITTC) in Ri Sai, Nongpoh.
The inauguration was held on August 7 as part of the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations and the conclusion of National Handloom Week. It is to be noted that Eri Silk, also known as Ryndia, is a silk variety indigenous to Meghalaya.