Why In The News?

• Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, unveiled a commemorative coin celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of the Central Silk Board (CSB) at Mysuru.

About Central Silk Board:

=> The Central Silk Board (CSB) is a statutory body established in 1948 under an Act of Parliament.

=> It operates under the Ministry of Textiles and plays a crucial role in the development of India’s silk industry.

=> The CSB advises the Government of India on all matters concerning sericulture (silk farming) and the silk industry.

=> Headquarters:  Bengaluru, Karnataka

Silk Production in India:

=> India is the 2nd largest producer of Silk in the World.

=> India is the only country in the world that produces all four major varieties of silk – Mulberry, Eri, Tassar, and Muga.

=> South India is the leading silk producing area of the country and is also known for its famous silk weaving enclaves like Kancheepuram, Dharmavaram, Arni, etc.