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
- 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.
