Chandigarh: The Punjab govt has announced plans to launch state-produced silk products under its own label as part of an effort to boost farmers’ income through agricultural allied-occupations. At a state-level Silk Day event, state horticulture minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra unveiled his department’s logo for silk products and committed to doubling silk production in the state by the end of 2025. He said: “Sericulture is practiced in about 230 villages across the sub-mountainous districts of Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Pathankot, and Ropar, with 1,200 to 1,400 silk rearers involved in the occupation.
” The state produces two types of silk mainly: bivoltine mulberry and eri silk. Annually, 1,000 to 1,100 ounces of mulberry silk seeds yield 30,000 to 35,000 kilograms of mulberry silk cocoons, while 200 ounces of eri silk seeds produce 5,000 to 8,000 kilograms of eri silk cocoons. The minister noted that sericulture is practiced primarily by individuals living below the poverty line, landless people, or those with small landholdings.
He also honored silk farmers from the Kandi region for their contributions to this production. tnn We also published the following articles recently Keerthy Suresh looks like the ultimate Golden Girl in a beautiful silk sari Keerthy Suresh secured the Best Actress Award (Telugu) for her role in Dasara. She attended the event in a golden silk sari paired with a white blouse, adorned with traditional jewelry.
Her makeup and hairstyle perfectly complemented her outfit, making her one of the most memorable appearances on the red carpet. Mysuru all set to host Central Silk Board platinum jubilee celebrations on Sept 20 The Central Silk Board will mark its platinum jubilee on September 20 at the KSOU convocation hall in Mysuru. Union ministers, sericulture experts, and stakeholders from across India will attend.
Key highlights include an exhibition of silk products, release of new mulberry varieties, and signing of MoUs for future collaborations. Kareena Kapoor Khan glows in a Banarasi silk saree as she celebrates her 25 years in cinema-Pics Inside Kareena Kapoor Khan celebrated her 25th anniversary in cinema with a special film festival by a leading multiplex chain. She shone in a Banarasi silk saree, receiving affectionate comments from family and friends on social media.
Her recent film, 'The Buckingham Murders,' is praised by audiences. She will next star in 'Singham Again.'.
