XII Plan-Project Mode Cluster Silk Development

We have now entered into XII plan period . A Zone wise holistic Cluster based development concept dovetailing with CSS like MGNREGS, RKVY, MoRD schemes is to be taken up to achieve set targets during XII plan starting with Village,Taluk, Distrcit wise State Plan Development Programmes. 

Targets for Mulberry and Vanya silks production have been set and out based on Zones for XII plan. These are to be met with active Management Concepts in project mode with all concerned utilizing backward and forward linkages etc effectively. 

Thrust has been given for BV silk of international 3A grade besides increasing production in Vanya silks. 

The targets for XII plan, I think, can only be achieved through proper expansion of food plants acreage, a basic need/ requirement for silk production cycle, and better management and utilization of food plants horizontally and vertically/ per unit area. 

It has come to my knowledge that Sericulture Industry of India is the largest gainful employment provider of rural people particularly SC/ ST/ Women and BPLs at their doorstep. 

There is once again a scope for non traditional states to prove sustainable profitability in Sericulture to stakeholders where Sericulture is a seasonal activity.

Additions and Modalities to be adopted to achieve set targets are invited from Silk fraternity, Stakeholders and Silk loving/ caring community across boundries.

Thanks and regards to all.

CHHITIJ SHUKLA