The proposed project is about using water hyacinth, a weed that abundantly grows in Assam for production of natural fibres for bulk selling and also a production unit that would create new design samples and products under the guidance and supervision of specialist designers for sales and export.

Water hyacinth is found in plenty across the state. Various natural water bodies are full of water hyacinth that does not require any effort on part of human beings for its growth. It grows very fast and therefore can bear a material that is almost free and can be procured throughout the year without hindering any commercial activity concerning it.

The Implementing Agency

Sreemanta Sankar Mission of Guwahati has proposed this particular project on an experimental basis aimed at empowering the rural people of the chosen project area and providing them a sustainable livelihood option through commercialization of water hyacinth has natural fibre.

Goals and Objectives Of the Project

The Project proposed to achieve the following goals:-

• Create awareness among rural people of the project area about the scope and opportunities associated with water hyacinth as a natural fibre that could provide them sustainable livelihoods throughout the year.
• To extend specialist and technical guidance for processing of water hyacinth plants into natural fibres for bulk supply.