Government through Central Silk Board (CSB) had implemented a Centrally Sponsored Scheme viz. ‘Catalytic Development Programme’ (CDP) to synergize and disseminate technologies & innovations developed by R&D units of CSB.
The objective under the scheme was to incentivize investment among stakeholders to enhance production, productivity and quality of silk.
The components under the CDP envisaged:
Strengthening and creation of silkworm seed infrastructure,
Development of farm and post-cocoon infrastructure and
Creation of better marketing facilities to ensure remunerative price to primary producers.
Consequent upon closure of CDP with effect from 2015-16, Government through Central Silk Board has been implementing a restructured Central Sector Scheme, viz. ‘Integrated Scheme for the Development of Silk Industry’ for development of Sericulture industry in various. The scheme has the following components:
Research & Development, Training, Transfer of Technology & IT Initiatives
Seed Organization
Coordination and Market Development
Quality Certification systems and Brand promotion & Technology up-gradation
