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The Arunachal Pradesh Khadi & Village Industries Board (APKVIB) organised a one-day awareness programme on Beekeeping and Eri & MulbToday moving ahead on the development of Khadi- Eri, Mulbury & Oak Tassar Silk in different suitable climatic zones in Arunachal Pradesh, addressed the 100 prospective farmers of Balisso, Naksa parbat and Dikkalmukh villages in Dissing- passo circle under Pakke Kessang dist., A.P. These villages have fertitle land with good climate for the growth of different silk host plants and have expressed happiness to form joint clusters for project. The program was attended and addressed by Vice Chairman, APKVIB, Sh. Tagin Siga ji, the Chief Operating Officer, ArSLM, Sh. Ruxing Bellai, Sh.Ralong Singhi, DO, APKVIB, the President Sh. Nabam Takum, Kameng Organic Farmers Producers Co., Ms. Tadar Sahi, Circle Officer, Dissing- passo circle and Chairperson, Hills Heritage Coop. Soceity Ms Meena Jomoh. The question and answer session and interaction opened the way ahead for implementation of Eri and Mulbury Silk development project for brsnd of Himalayan Silk and Silk village in western corridor.erry Silk Cluster Development at Jote-Poma, Sangopodom Circle, Papum Pare district. Speaking at the programme, Adv. Maling Gombu, Chairman, APKVIB, highlighted the Board’s mandate for the development of Khadi, silk and rural industries through convergence with the Departments of Sericulture, Textile & Handloom, Agriculture and Horticulture. He said the proposed interventions would focus on strengthening the entire village-industry value chain—from cocoon production and yarn processing to weaving, garments, handicrafts, branding, packaging and marketing. He emphasised Arunachal Pradesh’s favourable agro-climatic conditions and its potential to substantially increase silk production. APKVIB proposes to work with village clusters, SHGs and the State Rural Livelihood Mission to promote employment, entrepreneurship and livelihood opportunities, particularly for women. Ms. Humpu Techi Tadar, Development Officer, APKVIB, delivered a presentation on beekeeping, pollination and the distinctive qualities of honey produced in Arunachal Pradesh. She stated that APKVIB would support bee farmers in processing, packaging and marketing their produce. Shri Tagin Siga, Vice Chairman, APKVIB, highlighted the Government’s initiatives for MSME development, Vocal for Local and Swadeshi, and reiterated APKVIB’s commitment to strengthening the silk and rural industries sector. The programme included an interactive question-and-answer session and was attended by around 100 farmers, SHG members, village representatives, Panchayat members and APKVIB officials.