Silk Samagra 2 - Scheme
Sericulture refers to the cultivation of silk by rearing silkworms, and it is an important agro-based industry that generates income and employment for millions of people. Silk Samagra: Integrated Scheme for Development of Silk Industry – 2 was launched by Ministry of Textiles under Government of India in 2021. The silk samagra 2 scheme provides a comprehensive package of support to sericulture farmers in India. The main aim of the scheme is to enhance the livelihoods of silk farmers and promote the growth and development of the silk industry in the country.
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Total Tenure period of the scheme | 2021-22 to 2025-26 |
Implemented by | Ministry of Textiles through Central Silk Board |
Duration of Silk Samagra 1 | 3 years from 2017-18 to 2019-20 |
Aim | To empower underprivileged, impoverished and backward families in India through various sericulture activities. |
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Promotion of Indian Silk Brands | Through quality certification by Silk Mark in the domestic and Export market |
Supports | Mulberry, Vanya and Post Cocoon Sectors |
Implementation with other schemes | Based on the convergence with Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme |
Others | For seed quality monitoring and to benefit stakeholders’ silk samagra 2 scheme comprises the following two systems,
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Overall, Silk Samagra-2 schemes promotes the production and development of silk industry in India, with a focus on improving the livelihood of silk farmers and weavers.
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