Chhattisgarh received the Best Achiever Award for Tasar Silkworm Rearing and Tasar Yarn Production Activities from Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated the Rural Industries department officials, employees, and silkworm farmers
Raipur, 23 September 2024. Chhattisgarh’s farmers have been honoured with a prestigious award in the field of sericulture. On September 20, during the 75th Foundation Day celebration of the Central Silk Board in Bengaluru, Chhattisgarh received the Best Achiever Award for Tasar Silkworm Rearing and Tasar Yarn Production Activities from Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai extended his congratulations to the officials, employees, and silkworm farmers of the Rural Industries Department for this significant achievement.
Secretary-cum-Director Shri Yashwant Kumar expressed his delight at this accomplishment and stated that Shri Santosh Kumar Dewangan from Sivani village in Janjgir-Champa district was nominated as a Yarn Producer, and Shri Ganesh Ram Sidar from Bar village in Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district was nominated as a Tasar Silkworm Rearer, based on recommendations. A comprehensive compilation, including award certificates, success stories, photographs, and videos, was submitted to the Joint Secretary of the Central Silk Board, Bengaluru.
The Rural Industries Department’s Silk Division had sent these Tasar Silkworm Rearer and Yarn Producer farmers to participate in the “Platinum Jubilee Celebration” on behalf of the state. Both categories of participating farmers were recognised and awarded by the Central Silk Board, Bengaluru.
