Central Silk Board

Central Silk Board Latest News

Recently, the government has increased the Central Silk Board’s financial approval limit to ₹1 crore from ₹50 lakh by amending Rule 22 of the Central Silk Board Rules, 1955.

About Central Silk Board

• It is a statutory body established in 1948 by an Act of Parliament.
• Nodal Ministry: It is working under the administrative control of Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
• Headquarter: Bengaluru

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Mandate of Central Silk Board

• To advise the central Government on all matters relating to the development of silk industry including import and export of raw silk
• To prepare and furnish such other reports relating to the silk industry as may be required by the Central Government from time to time.
• To create greater opportunities for gainful employment and improved levels of income in sericulture through spread of scientific sericulture practices

Silk production in India

• India is the second-largest producer and consumer of silk globally.
• India’s raw silk production increased from 31,906 MT in 2017-18 to 38,913 MT in 2023-24.
• Major silk producing states: Karnataka (the largest silk producing state), Andhra Pradesh,
• Major Silk varieties Produced: Mulberry, Eri, Tasar and Muga.

Source: LM