Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh Vows to Make India Global Number One in Silk Production
Distilled Policy Brief
- India's total silk production has increased from 26,000 metric tonnes in 2014 to 42,000 metric tonnes, with a target to reach 60,000 metric tonnes by 2030-31.
- Karnataka holds the leading position in the country's total silk production.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
India aims to achieve global rank 1 in silk production by 2028-29, with a target production of 60,000 metric tonnes by 2030-31, up from 42,000 metric tonnes, while Karnataka remains the leading producer.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Discuss the potential of India's sericulture sector in boosting rural incomes, expanding textile exports, and substituting imports amidst declining production in competitor nations like China.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the recent developments in India's silk production sector, consider the following statements: 1. India's total silk production has seen a significant increase since 2014, with a targeted production of 60,000 metric tonnes by 2030-31. 2. Among all states, Karnataka holds the leading position in the country's total silk production. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct. India's total silk production has increased from 26,000 metric tonnes in 2014 to 42,000 metric tonnes, with a target to reach 60,000 metric tonnes by 2030-31. Furthermore, Karnataka currently holds the leading position in the country's total silk production.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.