Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Odisha Launches Schemes to Boost Silk Production
The Odisha government has started two new plans to help make more silk and support the people who work in this industry.
The first plan, called the Chief Minister Silk Development Scheme, will spend Rs 274 crore over five years to make better silk and help farmers.
It will focus on making silk in a kind way, called 'Ahimsa' silk, and help farmers sell their silk for good prices.
The second plan, called the Chief Minister Weaving Industry Development Scheme, will spend Rs 490 crore over five years to help new textile factories and create more jobs.
The government also decided to make some changes to how the fishing service works and approved a new policy for medicines and medical devices.
These plans will help make Odisha a better place for making silk and textiles.
Odisha government launched two schemes to boost silk production and weaving industry.
Chief Minister Silk Development Scheme with a budget of Rs 274 crore over five years.
Focus on ethical silk production, including 'Ahimsa' silk, and better marketing for farmers.
Chief Minister Weaving Industry Development Scheme with a budget of Rs 490 crore over five years.
Schemes aim to promote investment, empower local industries, and expand employment opportunities.
- Who
- Odisha government
- What
- Launched two schemes to boost silk production and weaving industry
- When
- Decided on Friday, announced on Saturday
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To strengthen sericulture industry, promote ethical silk production, and expand employment opportunities
- Schemes Launched
- Chief Minister Silk Development Scheme and Chief Minister Weaving Industry Development Scheme
- Total Budget
- Rs 764 crore (Rs 274 crore for silk, Rs 490 crore for weaving)
- Duration
- Five years
- Focus Areas
- Ethical silk production, infrastructure, skill-building, and marketing
- Additional Approvals
- Restructuring of Odisha Fisheries Service Cadre and Odisha Pharma and Medical Device Policy 2025
- Policy Alignment
- Odisha Apparel and Technical Textile Policy 2022 and Industrial Policy Resolution 2015