A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, led by Shri P. Sivakumar, Member Secretary, Central Silk Board (CSB) and Secretary General, International Sericultural Commission (ISC), concluded a multi-sectoral engagement in Georgia, during 17-21 November 2025, aimed at strengthening cooperation in sericulture, textiles, apparel, and carpet trade. The delegation participated in the 11th BACSA International Conference – CULTUSERI 2025, where Shri Sivakumar delivered the Opening Address representing ISC, highlighting India's leadership in traditional silk knowledge and its relevance to creative and cultural industries. He also presented a technical paper titled “The Chronicles of Wild Silk." Dr. S. Manthira Moorthy, Director (Tech), CSB, presented a paper on Indo-Bulgarian collaboration in developing a productive bivoltine silkworm hybrid for India. During the visit, CSB showcased its innovative “5-in-1 Silk Stole,” a premium product integrating Mulberry, Oak Tasar, Tropical Tasar, Muga, and Eri silks. The delegation engaged with key Georgian institutions, including universities, sericulture laboratories, research centres, textile companies, apparel manufacturers, carpet traders, and the Georgian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI). These interactions emphasized opportunities for enhancing bilateral textile trade, promoting industry collaborations, and exploring joint research in sericulture. Meetings with senior officials of the Government of Georgia focused on identifying new areas of cooperation, improving market access, and expanding trade in textiles, apparel, carpets, and value-added silk products. Key outcomes are strengthened India–Georgia cooperation in sericulture research, textiles & apparel trade, India's innovation through the 5-in-1 Silk Stole, avenues for trade diversification, including carpets and high-value textiles, pathways for institutional partnerships and technical collaboration, and India's global role through active participation in the BACSA international platform. The release was posted on November 23, 2025, at 11:01 AM by PIB Delhi and the press release was written by Mayusha A.M. The visitor counter is at 1248.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Textiles: Indian ministry responsible for the development and regulation of the textile industry.
Central Silk Board (CSB): Indian autonomous body responsible for the development of the silk industry.
International Sericultural Commission (ISC): Intergovernmental organization promoting the development of sericulture worldwide.
Georgia: Country in the Caucasus region, focus of cooperation in textile and sericulture sectors.
Ministry of Textiles
India Strengthens Textile and Sericulture
Cooperation with Georgia
Posted On: 23 NOV 2025 11:01AM by PIB Delhi
A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, led by Shri P. Sivakumar,
Member Secretary, Central Silk Board (CSB) and Secretary General, International Sericultural
Commission (ISC), concluded a successful multi-sectoral engagement in Georgia, during 17-21
November 2025, aimed at strengthening cooperation in sericulture, textiles, apparel, and carpet trade.
The delegation participated in the 11th BACSA International Conference – CULTUSERI 2025, where
Shri Sivakumar delivered the Opening Address representing ISC, highlighting India’s leadership in
traditional silk knowledge and its relevance to creative and cultural industries. He also presented a
technical paper titled “The Chronicles of Wild Silk.”
Dr. S. Manthira Moorthy, Director (Tech), CSB, presented a paper on Indo-Bulgarian collaboration in
developing a productive bivoltine silkworm hybrid for India.
During the visit, CSB showcased its innovative “5-in-1 Silk Stole,” a premium product integrating
Mulberry, Oak Tasar, Tropical Tasar, Muga, and Eri silks. Conceived under the initiative of the
Member Secretary, the product was highlighted as a unique representation of India’s rich silk heritage
with strong market potential
The delegation engaged with key Georgian institutions, including universities, sericulture
laboratories, research centres, textile companies, apparel manufacturers, carpet traders, and the
Georgian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI). These interactions emphasized opportunities
for enhancing bilateral textile trade, promoting industry collaborations, and exploring joint research in
sericulture.
Meetings with senior officials of the Government of Georgia focused on identifying new areas of
cooperation, improving market access, and expanding trade in textiles, apparel, carpets, and value-
added silk products.Key Outcomes
Strengthened India–Georgia cooperation in sericulture research, textiles & apparel trade
Showcased India’s innovation through the 5-in-1 Silk Stole, a potential flagship product
Identified new avenues for trade diversification, including carpets and high-value textiles
Created pathways for institutional partnerships and technical collaboration
Reinforced India’s global role through active participation in the BACSA international platform
The visit marks a meaningful step in advancing India’s textile diplomacy and promoting cross-border
partnerships for the growth of the silk and textile sectors
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Mayusha A.M.
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