The Chhattisgarh government has decided to increase production of Kosa silk in order to provide livelihood for people residing in rural areas of the state. The chief secretary Vivek Dhand has sent out letters to all district collectors to support the measure, so that a committee can be formed in every district to implement the proposed plan.

The state government is in the process of chalking out an elaborate five-year plan for promotion of Kosa silk production in Chattisgarh and all district collectors have been asked to submit a report on production prospects of Kosa and silk in their respective regions. There would be a lot of focus on planting Kauha (Arjun) and Saja saplings during the monsoon season to promote the Kosa silk production drive. The government expects the plantation to benefit since training would be provided in weaving threads at the Kosa production site.

State Horticulture Department will host technical and training programs for the people involved in the Kosa and silk trade. The government has also directed to develop women self-help groups (SHGs) under National Rural Livelihood Mission to help them with the Kosa and ailk production. Chhattisgarh now one ‘Raw Material Bank’ for Tussar silk established in Raigarh district, according to the 2013-14 annual report of the Union Ministry of Textiles. The primary objective of the ‘Raw Material Bank’ is to ensure economic and fair price for the primary Tussar Silk growers.

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