This document summarizes the Indian government's initiatives to modernize the textile and sericulture industries, as outlined in response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4152 on August 19, 2025. A key component is the PM MITRA scheme, which aims to establish large-scale, integrated textile parks to enhance the competitiveness of the Indian textile sector. Infrastructure development under this scheme is underway, with approved works totaling ₹1,197.33 crore and expenditure incurred so far at ₹291.61 crore.
To modernize sericulture infrastructure, the Central Silk Board (CSB) is implementing the Silk Samagra-2 scheme (2021-26). This includes:
* Introducing advanced technologies and machinery for improved silk quality and productivity, focusing on mechanization of silkworm rearing, seed production, and post-cocoon processes.
* Establishing Automatic Reeling Machine (ARM) units to produce 3A/4A grade raw silk from bivoltine cocoons.
* Strengthening cold storage and grainage facilities for quality silkworm seed production and supply.
* Enhancing R&D to improve cocoon production and productivity through improved mulberry varieties, silkworm hybrids, and technology packages.
* Implementing measures to support the overall development of the sericulture industry, including kisaan nurseries, silkworm rearing packages, irrigation, rearing houses, equipment, prophylactic measures, chawki rearing centers, silkworm seed sector infrastructure, silk reeling, spinning, weaving, and processing.
Furthermore, the government has launched a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, with an outlay of ₹10,683 crore. This scheme aims to boost the production of Man-Made Fiber (MMF) apparel, MMF fabrics, and technical textiles, with the goal of achieving global competitiveness and improving India's global ranking in textile manufacturing. The Minister of State for Textiles, Shri Pabitra Margherita, provided this information.
Key Entities Referenced
PM MITRA Parks: A scheme by the Government to develop large-scale, integrated, world-class textile facilities to improve the competitiveness of the Indian textile industry. Seven such parks have been approved.
Central Silk Board (CSB): The organization through which the Government is implementing measures for modernization of sericulture infrastructure under the Silk Samagra-2 scheme.
Silk Samagra-2 scheme: A government scheme (2021-26) focused on modernizing sericulture infrastructure through various measures, including technology upgrades, infrastructure development, and research and development.
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Textiles: A government scheme with an outlay of 10,683 crore to promote the production of Man Made Fibre (MMF) apparel, MMF fabrics, and technical textiles to improve India's global ranking in textile manufacturing.
Minister of Textiles: The government ministry responsible for policies related to the textile industry in India.
LOK SABHA: The lower house of the Parliament of India. This document is an answer to a question raised in Lok Sabha.
Man Made Fibre (MMF): A type of textile promoted under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Textiles.
SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA: The Minister of State for Textiles who provided the answer to the Lok Sabha question.
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4152
TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.08.2025
MODERNISATION OF SERICULTURE INFRASTRUCTURE
4152. DR. MALLU RAVI:
Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री
be pleased to state :
(a) the progress on setting up PM MITRA parks and modernization of sericulture infrastructure in the
country; and
(b) the measures being taken to improve India’s global ranking in textile manufacturing?
उत्तर
ANSWER
वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री (श्री पबित्र मार्घरे रटा)
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES
(SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)
(a)&(b): The Government has approved seven PM MITRA Parks. The PM MITRA scheme envisages
to develop large-scale, integrated, world-class textile facilities to improve the competitiveness of Indian
textile industry. Under the scheme, infrastructure works worth ₹1,197.33 crore have been initiated by
State Governments with an expenditure of ₹291.61 crore incurred so far.
For modernisation of sericulture infrastructure, the Government through Central Silk Board (CSB) is
implementing following measures under Silk Samagra-2 scheme:
i. Introducing modern technologies/machineries to enhance silk quality and productivity,
mechanisation of silkworm rearing and seed production, and improving post-cocoon processes to
reduce drudgery and improve economic returns.
ii. Establishing Automatic Reeling Machines (ARM)/Units for production of 3A–4A grade raw silk
from bivoltine cocoons.
iii. Strengthening cold storage and grainage facilities to produce, store, and supply quality silkworm
seed.
iv. Strengthening R&D to improve cocoon production and productivity by developing improved
mulberry/host plant varieties, silkworm hybrids, and technology packages.
v. Under the Silk Samagra-2 scheme (2021–26), measures such as raising of kisaan nurseries,
silkworm rearing packages (plantation, irrigation, rearing houses, equipment, prophylactic
measures), establishment of chawki rearing centres, silkworm seed sector infrastructure, silk
reeling, spinning, weaving, and processing, are implemented for the overall development of the
sericulture industry.
The Government has launched Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Textiles, with an outlay of
₹10,683 crore to promote production of Man Made Fibre (MMF) apparel, MMF fabrics, and
products of technical textiles, aiming to achieve size and scale for global competitiveness and to
improve India’s global ranking in textile manufacturing.
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