A delegation from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Sericulture Development Department, headed by Ajaz Ahmad Bhat (IAS), Director Sericulture J&K participated in the International Conference on “Global Scenario and Sustainable Solutions in Silk Industry” and in mega event namely Bharat Tex Expo 2024 from 26th to 29th February 2024 at New Delhi, India.
Speaking on the occasion the Director Sericulture J&K told that these kind of events provide plethora of opportunity for business and manufacturers to gain global visibility and publicity among the focused audience and expand their customer base across the globe.
During the occasion one of the Automatic Reeling unit holder M/S Bombyx Mori, Khanmoh, Srinagar, Kashmir participated in the event and showcased his stall of silk products.
He informed that his unit produces 20 MT Silk yarn for weaving of quality Silk Cloths and expressed his optimism that by virtue of these events the business get the opportunity to conduct transactions on B2B platform to widen and expand area of network in contemporary global business scenario.
The National and international delegations from across the country and the world actively took part in the Expo, besides, the Unit holders from different parts of the country including Jammu & Kashmir showcased their stalls to highlight the diversity and potential of the Silk Industry.
The participation of the J&K Sericulture Development Department in this global event reflects the commitment to explore sustainable solutions and foster collaboration for the growth and development of the silk industry.
Ajaz Ahmad Bhat (IAS), Director Sericulture Dev. Department J&K while expressing his views, underscored the significance of such Expos and their positive impact on the silk industry and the Department of Sericulture is actively considering to organize similar Expos in Jammu and Kashmir which will certainly act as a catalyst for the revival and growth of the Silk Industry in the region.
During the occasion, the Director Sericulture further emphasized that strenuous efforts are being made to revive the Sericulture industry in J&K by the Department in which various programmes have been started which include dissemination of awareness among Silkworm Rearers, farmers and youth, Capacity building programmes in all Districts of J&K, providing of financial assistance for constructions of rearing sheds in a phased manner and distribution of toolkits, equipments and implements for conducting silkworm rearing and other sericulture activities. Besides, subsidies are also being provided to the beneficiaries for establishment of Silk Reeling Units.
Distinguished personalities present on the occasion included Dr. H. Kinoshita, Consulting Engineer (Silk Reeling Technology) from Japan; Dr. Chyuki Takabayashi, Director of Okaya Silk Museum, Okaya, Japan; Dr. Rangam Rajkhowa, Associate Professor at the Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Australia; and Dr. G Hariraj, Scientist -D (Retd.) from CSTRI, Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, Bengaluru. These eminent individuals shared their valuable insights and expertise, contributing to the overall success and knowledge-sharing atmosphere of the conference.
