Eri Silk Current Affairs, GK & News
8th India International Silk Fair inaugurated by Smriti Irani
The Textiles Minister of India, Smriti Irani, inaugurated the 8th India International Silk Fair on the Virtual Portal. Highlights This fair is the biggest silk fair of India. The fair is being held under one roof of the virtual platform of Indian Silk Export Promotion Council. The fair is a five days long event. More ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Events Current Affairs
Topics: 8th India International Silk Fair • Eri Silk • Mulberry Silk • Silk farming • Silk in the India • Smriti Irani • Textiles Minister of India
Indian Sericulture Sector
In light of the growing demand for silk, partially fuelled by the fall in Chinese silk imports, silk cocoon production in Karnataka has been increasing. Silk in India Silk is derived from the cocoons of silkworms (Bombyx mori). India has 5 main types of silk: Mulberry silk Tropical tussar silk Eri silk Muga silk Oak ..
Topics: Bivoltine Cocoon • Chawki Rearing • Eri Silk • Muga silk • Mulberry Silk • Silk • Silkworm • Tussar Silk