Spinning Success: Sericulture Deptt leads charge in silk sector revival

Srinagar, Aug 24: Director Sericulture J&K, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, chaired the U.T Level Project Monitoring Committee meeting at the Directorate of Sericulture Dev. Department, Tulsi Bagh Srinagar today. The meeting saw active participation from Central Silk Board (CSB) members, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India representatives from New Delhi and Bengaluru, and senior Sericulture Department officials.

The meeting focused on reviewing the "Silk SAMAGRA" progress at the District level across Jammu & Kashmir. Discussions centred on achievements, challenges, and future strategies for comprehensive Sericulture Sector development under this flagship programme.

Bhat stressed the importance of timely fund utilization under Silk SAMAGRA, emphasizing its critical role in timely project implementation and boosting Sericulture Farmers' income across the U.T.

The committee deliberated on District-level requirements and challenges, identifying areas needing further Central Silk Board support. Bhat urged coordinated efforts to ensure Silk SAMAGRA benefits reach the grassroots, contributing to the Sericulture Community's socio-economic upliftment in Jammu & Kashmir.

Appreciating the department's efforts in ongoing projects, the Director called for accelerated execution of pending tasks. He emphasized continuous monitoring and evaluation to meet Silk SAMAGRA objectives within stipulated timelines.

The meeting concluded with a consensus on enhancing collaboration between Central and U.T agencies to address emerging Sericulture Sector challenges and explore new avenues for sustainable industry development in Jammu & Kashmir.

Key attendees included the Director CSR&TI, CSB, Pampore; Additional Director, SDD, Jammu/Kashmir; Scientist-D STSC, CSB, Miran Sahib Jammu; Development Officers; Project Executive Officers; Deputy Director, P&S, SDD, J&K; Accounts Officer, SDD, J&K; Nodal Officer CSB, Bengaluru for UT of J&K; I/C Regional Office, CSB, New Delhi; District Sericulture Officers; Manager Seed of J&K; and Technical Section representatives from the Directorate of Sericulture J&K.

The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the chair.