Union Textiles Minister Unveils Innovative Eri Sericulture Project in Gujarat

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated the Eri Sericulture Promotional Project in Palanpur, Gujarat. The project aims to utilize unused castor leaves for eri silk production, boosting the sericulture industry and providing sustainable livelihoods for castor farmers. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed during the event.

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Saturday inaugurated the 'Eri Sericulture Promotional Project' in Palanpur, located in Gujarat's Banaskantha district.

The initiative aims to support castor farmers by utilizing unutilized castor leaves to produce 'eri silk.' This move is designed to promote the sericulture industry and create sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Gujarat, being India's largest castor seed producer, stands to benefit significantly from this project. The Central Silk Board, Union Ministry of Textiles, in collaboration with Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University (SDAU) and Kalyan Foundation, launched the project. An MoU was signed in the presence of key officials, including Union Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita and Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles Rachna Shah.