Sualkuchi In Assam

The Dhemaji Engineering College has been built on 276 bighas of land, at the cost of about Rs 45 Crore. The Sualkuchi Engineering College, whose foundation stone will be laid, will be built on 116 bighas of land at a cost of about Rs 55 crore.

The semi-rural town of Sualkuchi in Assam is famous world over for its Assam silk made on traditional handlooms. The indigenous weavers of this town have been battling cheap imitations for over a decade. For the past one month demonetization has taken its toll in the small town also known as the 'Manchester of Assam'.

Kumud Deka, a 48-year old weaver in Sualkuchi, has been creating magic with muga silk for three decades now. But he isn't sure how long he can sustain his trade..

The Dhemaji Engineering College has been built on 276 bighas of land, at the cost of about Rs 45 Crore. The Sualkuchi Engineering College, whose foundation stone will be laid, will be built on 116 bighas of land at a cost of about Rs 55 crore.

The semi-rural town of Sualkuchi in Assam is famous world over for its Assam silk made on traditional handlooms. The indigenous weavers of this town have been battling cheap imitations for over a decade. For the past one month demonetization has taken its toll in the small town also known as the 'Manchester of Assam'.

Kumud Deka, a 48-year old weaver in Sualkuchi, has been creating magic with muga silk for three decades now. But he isn't sure how long he can sustain his trade..