Central Silk Board

What is the Central Silk Board?

  • Central Silk Board is the apex statutory body for the development of the silk industry in India
  • It functions as an advisory body to the Government of India on all matters related to sericulture and silk production
  • Established under the Central Silk Board Act, 1948
  • Operates under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
  • Headquartered at Bengaluru, Karnataka

Objectives

  • Promote research and development in sericulture and silk production
  • Improve quality and productivity of silk
  • Develop new technologies in mulberry and non-mulberry silk
  • Support employment generation in rural and semi-rural areas
  • Enhance export competitiveness of Indian silk

Functions

  • Advises the Union Government on silk policy, planning, and regulation
  • Conducts scientific research through Central Silk Board research institutes
  • Coordinates development programs with State Governments
  • Provides technical assistance and training to silk farmers and reelers
  • Maintains quality standards for silk and silk products
  • Promotes sericulture-based livelihoods, especially for women

Types of Silk Covered

  • Mulberry silk
  • Tasar silk
  • Eri silk
  • Muga silk

Institutional Structure

  • Board consists of representatives from
    • Central Government
    • State Governments
    • Parliament
    • Silk industry experts
  • Operates through regional offices, research institutes, and training centres

Key Schemes Implemented

  • Silk Samagra Scheme (integrated development of sericulture)
  • Catalytic Development Programme (CDP)
  • Support for cluster development and farmer-based interventions

Economic and Social Significance

  • India is the second-largest producer of silk globally
  • Sericulture is a labour-intensive activity with low capital requirement
  • Provides employment to millions, particularly
    • Small and marginal farmers
    • Women and tribal communities
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