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Raw Silk Import Duty Is Rised Due to J&K Governor Demands

Feb 9, 2015

The governor of the state of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), NN Vohra has requested the Centre to hike customs duty on raw silk imports to 30 per cent. “The governor approached the minister of state for textiles, Santosh Kumar Gangwar to ...

Tags: Raw Silk, Textile

NSB Is Set to Open by Next Year, The Phnom Penh Post Reported

Dec 23, 2014

The National Silk Board (NSB), an industry body that aims to tighten regulations and boost investor confidence in Cambodia’s silk industry, is set to open by next year, the Phnom Penh Post reported. Speaking at a workshop aimed at ...

Tags: Silk Board, raw silk producers, Textile

The Bhagalpur of Bihar Is Famous for Its Distinctive Type of Tasar Silk and Silk Fabrics

Jul 30, 2014

The Bhagalpur of Bihar is famous worldwide for its distinctive type of tasar silk and coarse varieties of silk fabrics. The silk handloom weavers of Bhagalpur are facing stiff competition from power loom and mill sector due to high ...

Tags: Silk Industry, Apparel

ASSOCHAM Recommended Extension of Anti-Dumping Duty on Imports of Raw Silk From China

Apr 8, 2014

Batting for domestic silk producers, apex industry body ASSOCHAM recommended extension of anti-dumping duty on imports of raw silk from China till December 2015 in order to boost India's raw silk production. "India's silk industry is an ...

Tags: Silk, Raw Silk, Textile

Raw Silk Production in India Should Be Doubled to 46,000 Tons,Said Textiles Minister

Jan 6, 2014

Raw silk production in India should be doubled to 46,000 tons by the end of the Twelfth Five-Year Plan period, i.e. 2016-17, with an annual growth rate of 20-25 percent in silk production, said Textiles Minister K Sambasiva Rao at a meeting ...

Tags: Raw Silk, Textile

China's Commerce Held a Conference Including Ministry for Promoting Silk Industry

Jan 3, 2014

China’s Ministry of Commerce held a video conference to implement the plan jointly formulated by eight ministries and departments, including the Ministry of Commerce, for promoting the development of the silk industry. The ...

Tags: Silk Industry, Textile

Government Is Implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme to Promote Eri Production

May 9, 2013

In order to promote Mulberry, Eri and Muga silk production in Assam, Government through Central Silk Board is implementing a centrally sponsored scheme viz “Catalytic Development Programme” (CDP) in collaboration with State ...

Tags: Silk Output, Textile

China Is The World's Largest Silk Producer

Apr 8, 2013

China is the world's largest silk producer. In 2005, it accounted for 74 percent of the global raw silk production and 90 percent of the world export market. Local governments have and are continuing to introduce new facilities that are ...

Tags: Silk, Silk Industry, silk producer

Cambodia Silk Industry Is in Rapid Decline Due to Limited Domestic Supply of Silk Yarn

Mar 12, 2013

The silk industry of Cambodia is in rapid decline due to limited domestic supply of silk yarn and high cost of imported raw materials. According to the latest data released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)-Cambodia, the ...

Tags: silk industry, silk yarn, raw materials

Revival of Afghan Silk Industry Is Gained Help From Monsoon & Christian

Feb 26, 2013

The silkworm project is based in Herat, in western Afghanistan, an area that has a long history of silk production and was once a stop on the Silk Road trade route. The area is ideal as the mulberry trees which the silkworms feed on ...

Tags: silkworm project, silk production, Silk Industry

Wensli Group Planned to Relocate Its Product Development Centre to France

Jan 29, 2013

Wensli Group Co. Ltd. is planning to relocate its product development centre to France this year. China’s silk industry has witnessed fluctuations in cocoon and silk prices in recent years and it was further impacted by last ...

Tags: China, Wensli Group, Silk R&D Centre, France

Thailand Silk Industry Achieved Success in Spinning 'Eri Silk' From Cassava-Fed Silkworms

Jan 8, 2013

Thailand silk industry has achieved success in spinning a new environment friendly yarn – ‘Eri silk’ from cassava-fed silkworms, the Bangkok Post reported. Having a non-glossy texture, Eri silk is lightweight and does ...

Tags: Thailand, silk industry, Eri silk, silkworms

Cstri Is Planning to Conduct Training on Product Design for Silk

Dec 31, 2012

A 10-day training programme on silk, “Product design, development and diversification and possibilities for silk” would start on December 31, 2012 at Central Silk Board complex in Bangalore. Being organized by ...

Tags: training programme, silk, Central Silk Board, silk tech

A 10-Basin Multi-End Reeling Unit Has Been Set up at Baghat-E-Kanipora in Budgam,Srinagar

Dec 4, 2012

A 10-basin multi-end reeling unit has been set up at Baghat-e-Kanipora in Budgam, Srinagar, under a scheme sponsored by the Centre with an aim to boost the post-cocoon industry of Jammu and Kashmir. The fourth of its kind unit in the ...

Tags: silk reeling unit, reeling unit, Silk Board, textiles

J&K Established a New Reeling Unit in Bhagat-E-Kanipora of Budgam District

Nov 17, 2012

In order to ensure enhanced cocoon production and create more jobs for the youth in the state, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has established a new reeling unit in Bhagat-e-Kanipora of Budgam district. Inaugurating the new unit, J&K ...

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