Context:
India is aiming to significantly scale up its sericulture sector, positioning silk as a high-value agricultural and export commodity through productivity enhancement, technological adoption, and wider geographical spread.
Key Announcement
- The Central Silk Board has set a target to double India’s silk value chain from ₹55,000 crore to over ₹1,10,000 crore by 2030.
- The Board functions under the Ministry of Textiles.
Central Silk Board (CSB)
What it is
- The apex statutory body for the overall development of sericulture and the silk industry in India.
- Functions under the Ministry of Textiles.
Established
- 1948 (by an Act of Parliament).
Headquarters
- Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Government Initiatives
- Support through schemes such as Silk Samagra.
- Increased participation of States in the silk economy.
- Emphasis on diversification of silk applications beyond traditional uses.
