Sualkuchi, which holds a unique place in Assam's socio-economic history for being the home to a thriving silk weaving industry, has been selected as one of the best tourism villages in the ‘craft’ category this year.

The award was announced by the Ministry of Tourism on the occasion of the World Tourism Day.

The village is renowned for preserving the legacy of silk fabrics such as Muga, Eri, Paat and Tasar. Muga silk has gained international recognition for its distinctive properties and characteristics.

Local NGO Marvella, which has been working for promotion and welfare of Sualkuchi's silk weaving industry, has been honoured with the award for its relentless work.

Sualkuchi is about 35 km from Guwahati in Kamrup (Rural) district on the north bank of Brahmaputra. It is also known as the 'Manchester of East'.

Sualkuchi stands out as the only village in Assam where silk production is carried out on a commercial scale in an extended manner.