Resolved to elevate India to the No. 1 position in global silk production: Shri Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Textiles

Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh inaugurated the 77th Foundation Day of the Central Silk Board in Bengaluru. The government stated that India's silk production has grown from 26,000 metric tonnes in 2014 to 42,000 metric tonnes, with targets set to reach 60,000 metric tonnes by 2030-31 and to make India the global leader in silk production by 2028-29. Initiatives include organizing 'Best Silk Farmer' award competitions, deploying modern technologies like AI, GIS, and Machine Learning, and strengthening the sericulture value chain to increase farmers' annual incomes.