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19 May, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Seychelles envoy meets Assam Governor, discusses bilateral tiesLakshman Prasad Acharya said that Seychelles is globally admired for its natural beauty, ecological richness and unique biodiversity. Drawi...
16 May, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Gujarat: VGRC to open new doors of opportunities in Surat's textile sectorThe Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference will accelerate industrial growth in South Gujarat. This event aims to attract investments, connect...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
India to become Aatmanirbhar in silk production in 2 years: Smriti IraniUnion minister Smriti Irani said that India's raw silk production increased 35 per cent in the last six years. Six years ago, 70 lakh peopl...
07 Mar, 2021, 09.46 PM IST
India looks to become self-reliant in silk sector in next two years: IraniThe Minister of Textiles and Women & Child Development said that the recent Budget has brought cheer to the textile industry with the annou...
23 Feb, 2021, 07.32 PM IST
Silk is losing lustre in its prime land Bengal and AssamAccording to Central Silk Board statistics, West Bengal and Assam contribute around 6.5 thousand Metric Ton (MT)silk to India's total annua...
09 May, 2020, 12.20 PM IST
Raw silk production increased by 10.52 per cent: Smriti Irani"The total raw silk production in the country increased by 10.52 per cent during 2018-19 over the previous year 2017-18," Smriti Irani said...
19 Jul, 2019, 01.20 PM IST
Long way to go for Karnataka, Tamil Nadu weavers to match Chinese silk qualityDespite improvements in the quality of silk produced domestically, especially in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Chinese silk still beckons weave...
25 Aug, 2015, 11.31 AM IST
Govt clears Rs 890 crore scheme for silk sector in 12th PlanTo promote silk industry, the govt has approved continuation of Catalytic Development Programme with an outlay of Rs 889 crore in the 12th ...
12 Sep, 2013, 10.12 PM IST
- Government to continue with Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme, working on package for silk sector
The government today said it will continue with the Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) for the textiles sector.
16 Jul, 2012, 07.58 PM IST
- Orissa targets to produce about 500 tons of silk by 2020
The Orissa government decided to set up a State Sericulture Research and Development Institute (SSRDI) at an estimated cost of Rs 15 crore ...
16 Apr, 2010, 11.30 PM IST
- Cheap Chinese silk invades Indian silk sector31 Jul, 2009, 12.22 PM IST
- China quake hits Indian silk sector
Indian silk industry with an annual business of over Rs 10,000 crore has been hit hard by last month’s earthquake in China, a major supplie...
30 Jun, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- Govt's putting emphasis on forest-grown silk
With China far ahead of India in the sericulture sector, the Centre is laying emphasis on the growth of ‘vanya’ or forest-grown silk that h...
28 Dec, 2006, 02.43 AM IST
- Drawing on silk appeal
Of the two things which catch every woman’s fancy - silk and diamonds - India has created a very unique niche for itself as regards silk.
19 Dec, 2006, 04.03 AM IST
- Women power weaving magic with tasar silk
Masuta, a producers’ co-operative in the tasar silk sector, has become operational. The Mahila Suta Tasar (Masuta) Co-operative, formed und...
05 Aug, 2006, 12.00 AM IST