• Access detailed guides on silk farming techniques and practices.
• Stay updated with the latest news and government schemes for silk farmers.
• Check real-time weather updates and seasonal recommendations.
• Monitor daily market prices for silk cocoons and raw silk.
• Engage with a community of fellow farmers in our discussion forum.

• Silk farming, also known as sericulture, is an ancient practice that involves the rearing of silkworms to produce silk.
• India is the second-largest silk producer in the world, with Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal being the top silk-producing states.
• The demand for organic and sustainable silk is growing, making sericulture a profitable and eco-friendly business..

• Silk farming originated in China around 2700 BC and remained a secret for centuries.
• The Silk Route played a major role in spreading silk production techniques across the world.
• India has a rich silk heritage, producing four main types of silk:-
• Mulberry Silk (most common, ~70% of India's production)
• Tasar Silk (produced by wild silkworms)
• Eri Silk (soft, warm, and durable)
• Muga Silk (exclusive to Assam, known for its golden shine)

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Announcements

• 🆕 New subsidy for silk farmers in 2025!
• 📢 Exclusive training content on silkworm rearing on March 30th.
• 💰 Government collaboration for eco-friendly silk production.
• 🌐 Visit Central Silk Board (CSB)
• Scheme wise unit Cost details post-cocoon-sector

  Information on approved indicative costs, restrictive subsidies, and proportionate costs for package-wise and equipment-wise Post Cocoon Technology (PCT) components under Silk Samagra-II is now available. Please consult the official release for specifics. view pdf

• Silk Samagra-II

  Details of Approved Indicativet/restrictive subsidy/proportionate cost View pdf

• Silk Reeling Machine Subsidy Under Silk Samagra-II:
  The Central Silk Board (CSB) offers subsidies for the installation of various silk reeling machines under the Silk Samagra-II scheme. For instance, a subsidy of ₹1,50,000 is available for the installation of a Dupion Silk Reeling Machine. For detailed information on subsidy amounts and eligible equipment, please refer to the official documentation: View PDF

About the Portal

This portal is designed to provide silk cocoon rearing farmers with up-to-date information on silk farming, including best practices, market trends, and government policies.

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