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Title
Silk board to double production to 46,000 mt in 12th Plan.
Abstract
The article reports on a proposal submitted by the Central Silk Board (CSB) to spend 2,799 crore Indian rupees under the 12th Plan (2012-2017) and expand mulberry silk production in the country. Topics discussed include the raw silk production in 2011-2012, the focus states for expansion, and CRB's plans to include some breeds of silk in the areas. Also mentioned are the ongoing talks of the Board with Brazil, Japan and Thailand for transfer of technology in various silk processes.