Official Account of Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. Promoting Sericulture R&D, Technologies, Farmer Empowerment since 1949.
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#JanVishwasBill2026 under PM @NarendraModi ji’s leadership simplifies compliance processes, reduces ambiguity & ensures penalties are fair and proportionate to the nature of the offence.
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Ministry of Textiles to Open PLI Scheme Portal for accepting new applications from 1st November 2026
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At the Heritage Award Conclave by @TheWeekLive at PMML, Ministry of Textiles & NJB pitched for globalizing Indian artisanal crafts.
Key Highlights:
✨ Inaugurated by Hon'ble Minister of Culture & Tourism, Shri @gssjodhpur
📈 JS, Textiles,Ms. Padmini Singla stated India's target of $10B handloom & handicraft exports by 2030-31.
🛡️ Focus on building consumer trust globally via the 'Handloom Mark' and 'India Handmade'' to guarantee authentic craftsmanship.
🌍 Taking local artisans to global stages through Export Promotion Councils & Fibres' Boards.
"Our purpose is to see that Indian crafts don't just remain heritage, but become premium, global, aspirational products." — Ms. Padmini Singla, JS.
Co-panelist Shri Kishan Singh (JD, NJB) stressed leveraging India's rich fibre legacy.
@JuteBoard
#BharatTex #HandloomMark #MakeInIndia #IndianHandlooms 🇮🇳
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दिनांक 27.10.2026 को स्वच्छता अभियान 6.0 के अंतर्गत निगम द्वारा आयोजित हथकरघा प्रदर्शनी स्थल पर हथकरघा बुनकरों के लिए स्वच्छता कार्यशाला का आयोजन किया गया।
कार्यशाला के दौरान बुनकरों को व्यक्तिगत स्वच्छता, कार्यस्थल की साफ-सफाई, कचरे के उचित निस्तारण तथा गीले एवं सूखे कचरे को अलग-अलग रखने के महत्व के बारे में जानकारी दी गई। साथ ही, प्रदर्शनी स्थल पर स्वच्छ वातावरण बनाए रखने, प्लास्टिक के अनावश्यक उपयोग से बचने तथा स्वच्छता संबंधी नियमों का नियमित रूप से पालन करने के लिए प्रोत्साहित किया गया।
कार्यशाला में उपस्थित हथकरघा बुनकरों ने स्वच्छता के महत्व को समझते हुए अपने कार्यस्थल एवं आसपास के क्षेत्र को स्वच्छ रखने में सक्रिय सहयोग देने का संकल्प लिया।
#Swachhata6.0 #SwachhBharat #NHDC
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🏭 From Geotextiles to Carbon Fibre: Textile Commissioner Tours BTRA’s Research Facilities!✨
Ms. Vrunda Manohar Desai, Textile Commissioner, accompanied by Shri Ajay Pandit, Additional Textile Commissioner, visited the Bombay Textile Research Association (BTRA), Mumbai, today.
Dr. Sreekumar, Director, BTRA, made a detailed presentation on the activities and initiatives undertaken by BTRA in the areas of research and development, consultancy, testing services and technical textiles, highlighting the organisation’s capabilities and contributions to the textile sector. The presentation was followed by a tour of BTRA’s facilities, during which the Director briefed the Textile Commissioner on the physical and chemical testing laboratories and the facilities of the Geotextiles Laboratory established under the Centre of Excellence (CoE).
A detailed demonstration of the carbon precursor and carbonisation processes was also conducted, providing an insight into the technological capabilities and ongoing work in this area.
The visit provided an opportunity to review BTRA’s research infrastructure, testing capabilities and initiatives in technical textiles, including advanced materials and specialised applications.
#BTRA #TextileCommissioner #TechnicalTextiles #TextileResearch #Geotextiles #AdvancedMaterials #IndianTextileIndustry
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Ms. Padmini Singla said the govt. had set an ambitious target of $10 billion exports of handloom & handicrafts products by 2030-31.
She said building consumer trust was a priority, particularly in ensuring customers could identify genuine handloom & handicrafts' products.
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Technical Textiles, टेक्सटाइल्स की दुनिया में नवाचार का नया आयाम हैं। कृषि, स्वास्थ्य, निर्माण और सुरक्षा जैसे क्षेत्रों में इनका बढ़ता उपयोग भारत की तकनीकी दक्षता और औद्योगिक विकास को नई गति दे रहा है।
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Visited the Central Silk Board (CSB), Ministry of Textiles, in Bengaluru, today, for the first time after becoming a Member of the CSB Board.
Had a fruitful interaction with Shri P. Sivakumar, Member Secretary, CSB, Dr. Naresh Babu N, Joint Secretary (Technical) and senior scientists. I gained gaining valuable insights into CSB’s initiatives and the diverse landscape of India’s sericulture sector.
I also visited the Product Design, Development & Diversification (P3D) Cell, which showcased innovative, cluster-based silk products, reflecting the immense potential of Indian silk in design, diversification and value addition. @csbmot @TexMinIndia
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Ministry of Textiles Highlights Significant Achievements of Central Silk Board under Special Campaign 6
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सरकारी सहायता, बेहतर बाजार तक पहुंच और कौशल विकास के अवसरों ने अरुणाचल प्रदेश की कारीगर श्रीमती रिंचिन देमा लामा जी की उत्पादकता को नई गति दी है। इसके परिणामस्वरूप उनकी मासिक आय ₹12,000 से बढ़कर ₹25,000 हो गई है।
सशक्त बुनकर, समृद्ध भारत
Shri Lahar Singh Siroya, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, visited the Central Silk Board.
During the visit, Shri P. Sivakumar, IFS, Member Secretary, Central Silk Board, along with his team, briefed the Hon’ble MP on the Board’s initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s silk sector, promoting innovation, and supporting the growth and development of the Indian silk industry.
As a token of appreciation, Shri Lahar Singh Siroya was presented with a five-in-one silk stole and various publications of the Central Silk Board, including the Performance Profile, Coffee Table Book, and Vanya Coffee Table Book.
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♻️ Cloth Waste for Recycling | Segregation & Collection Drive!
The Office of the Textile Commissioner has undertaken a Cloth Waste Segregation & Collection Drive as a step towards responsible textile waste management through reuse and recycling.
🌿 By promoting the segregation, collection, and recycling of cloth waste, we aim to reduce textile waste, encourage sustainable practices, and contribute towards a cleaner and greener future.
🤝 Together for a Cleaner, Greener Tomorrow!
#SpecialCampaign6 #TextileCommissionerIndia #MinistryOfTextiles #TextileWasteManagement #ClothWasteRecycling #Sustainability #ReuseAndRecycle
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Ministry of Textiles Highlights Significant Contribution of NHDC under Special Campaign 6
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केंद्रीय रेशम बोर्ड, बेंगलुरु की अध्यक्षता वाली नगर राजभाषा कार्यान्वयन समिति कार्यालय-3, बेंगलुरु की द्वितीय छमाही बैठक राष्ट्रीय फैशन प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान (निफ्ट), बेंगलुरु के परिसर में दिनांक 26 अक्टूबर 2026 को श्री पी. शिवकुमार, भा.व.से. की अध्यक्षता में आयोजित की गई । श्री पी शिवकुमार ने अपने अध्यक्षीय संबोधन में सभी सदस्य कार्यालय प्रमुखों से राजभाषा प्रावधानों का अनुपालन करने हेतु आग्रह किया एवं राजभाषा नियम, धारा 3( 3), नियम 5 का अनुपालन करने पर जोर दिया। बैठक का संचालन श्री कमल किशोर बडोला, उपनिदेशक (राजभाषा) एवं सदस्य सचिव, नगर राजभाषा कार्यान्वयन समिति (का-3), बेंगलुरु द्वारा किया गया। इस अवसर पर निफ्ट के निदेशक प्रो. डॉ यतीन्द्र एल. ने सभी का स्वागत किया। बैठक में श्री निर्मल कुमार दुबे, उपनिदेशक (कार्यान्वयन), क्षेत्रीय कार्यान्वयन कार्यालय, बेंगलुरु, श्री अनिल कुमार साहू, सहायक निदेशक, हिंदी प्रशिक्षण संस्थान, बेंगलुरु तथा समिति के सदस्य कार्यालयों के प्रमुख एवं राजभाषा अधिकारी उपस्थित रहे। बैठक के दौरान श्री पी एस लोधी, सहायक निदेशक (राजभाषा) एवं जनार्दन तिवारी वरिष्ठ अनुवादक (हिंदी) ने समन्वयन में सहयोग किया।
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आज वस्त्र मंत्रालय की योजनाओं की समीक्षा हेतु मंत्रालय के वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों के साथ बैठक की अध्यक्षता की।
इस दौरान योजनाओं की वर्तमान स्थिति एवं वस्त्र उद्योग पर उनके प्रभाव से जुड़े विभिन्न विषयों पर चर्चा हुई।
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The latest from India’s textile sector, watch the update.
PM highlighted Punjab’s ‘Kheti Virasat Mission’, promoting traditional, chemical-free farming of naturally coloured cotton, reducing the need for fabric dyes.
#TextilesInNews #MinistryOfTextiles #IndianTextiles #TextilesNewsUpdates #LatestUpdates
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♻️ Promoting responsible recycling for a cleaner, greener tomorrow! The Office of the Textile Commissioner organized an E-Waste Collection Drive to encourage the segregation and safe disposal of electronic waste. 🌱
Together, let’s embrace sustainable practices and build a greener future! 🌍
#Specialcampaign6.0 #EWasteManagement #EWasteCollectionDrive #SwachhataHiSeva #SustainableFuture #MinistryOfTextiles
Integrity Begins with Us! 🇮🇳 Marking the commencement of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 (26 October – 1 November 2026), officers and officials of the Central Silk Board, National Silkworm Seed Organisation (NSSO), and Central Silk Technological Research Institute (CSTRI), Bengaluru, came together to take the Integrity Pledge. The pledge reaffirmed their collective commitment to honesty, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in public service, in line with the guidelines of the Central Vigilance Commission. Together, let us uphold integrity and build a corruption-free India.
#VigilanceAwarenessWeek2026 #CentralSilkBoard #IntegrityPledge #CentralVigilanceCommission #SayNoToCorruption #Transparency #Accountability #MinistryOfTextiles
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A noteworthy initiative under Swachhata Special Campaign 6.0 at the Central Silk Board is the successful renovation of office washrooms, reinforcing the importance of clean, hygienic and comfortable workplace facilities for employees.
Towards a #Swachh and #ViksitBharat 🇮🇳
#SpecialCampaign6 #Swachhata #CleanWorkplace #WasteManagement #4Rs #CentralSilkBoard
Central Silk Board, @TexMinIndia is undertaking Special Campaign 6.0 (SCDPM 6.0) from 1-30 October, 2026 across its institutes and offices. The month-long campaign focuses on workplace cleanliness, record management, disposal of obsolete files and e-waste, waste management, campus greening and efficient utilization of office space. “Let every hand join the mission of cleanliness and let every space shine with dignity.” Together, let’s build cleaner workplaces and contribute to a Swachh Bharat and Viksit Bharat! 🇮🇳
#SpecialCampaign6 #SCDPM6 #Swachhata #CentralSilkBoard #MinistryOfTextiles #ViksitBharat