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Key Points

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40% of Muga silk cocoons go unused due to lack of processing facilities.

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The project will convert this waste into premium yarn.

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Higher‑value yarn can increase earnings for silk producers.

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The plan supports job creation and environmental sustainability.

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Summary

Approximately 40 % of the cocoons are currently discarded because there are no processing plants.

The new yarn will have a higher market value and can boost the local economy.

The initiative also aims to create jobs and reduce environmental waste.

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New Words to Learn

5 words
Muga silk
a special golden‑colored silk that comes from Assam
cocoons
the protective shells spun by silkworms
process
to turn raw material into a finished product
premium
of higher quality and price
sustainability
using resources in a way that does not harm the environment
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