The Design, Innovation & Resource Centre (DIRC), Umden, Diwon
DIRC is recently set up in collaboration with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) at the first Eri Silk Village in Umden Diwon to act as a medium for weavers to innovate, record and share information on new techniques and processes
The centre captures the entire weaving traditions of the people of Umden, Diwon, with informative sections on traditional fabrics, weaving tools and natural dying sections for visitors to get enlightened.
The DIRC will be a one-stop centre for weavers, dyers, researchers aspiring learners to come together to discover and learn the rich textile traditions of the state.
Centre of Excellence
To effectively disseminate the improved package of practices to farmers and ensure the success of the silk industry in Meghalaya, skill seeding and enhancement of the Extension workforce and other industry stakeholders are crucial. Presently, the level of skill development among the extension workers and stakeholders is relatively low, which significantly impacts the production and productivity across all segments of the silk industry, including on-farm and off-farm activities.
To address this issue and boost skill development, the department has set up a newly completed “Centre of Excellence for Training.” At the District Sericulture Office, Nongpoh, Ri-Bhoi District. This Centre aims to fulfil the skill development needs of the state’s workforce and the stakeholders involved in the silk industry. By prioritising skill enhancement among the extension workforce and industry stakeholders, the State aims to ensure that everyone involved in the silk industry can reap the full benefits of the efforts on the board for its development. With a well-equipped and efficiently run “Centre of Excellence for Training,” Meghalaya can pave the way for a thriving and sustainable silk industry, nurturing both the artisans’ capabilities and the sector’s overall growth
Inauguration of the production cum training centre of NELA Handloom and Silk Production Unit by the Chief Minister Shri. Conrad K Sangma.
Ryndia from Meghalaya on the spotlight at the Dubai International Expo
Ryndia exhibited at Bremen, Germany
Textiles and Tourism Minister, Bah Paul Lyngdoh inspects the Integrated Textile Tourism Complex in Nongpoh
Showcasing Ryndia in the “ Silk in Lyon “ Conference
Showcasing Ryndia at International Sericulture Commission( ISC) Romania
