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The Central Silk Board (CSB) was established in 1948 through an Act of Parliament to promote sericulture in India.
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Central Silk Board
✏Establishment of the CSB:
-The Central Silk Board is a statutory body established in 1948 by an Act of Parliament to advise the government on matters related to sericulture and the silk industry.
✏Ministry Involvement:
-The CSB operates under the Ministry of Textiles, not the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.
✏Silk Production in India:
-India is the second-largest silk producer in the world, contributing 42% of global production in 2023. The country produces various types of silk, including Mulberry, Eri, Tasar, and Muga.