Bhalla reviews
25-Jul-2025
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By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Jul 24 : Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, today, chaired a review meeting on the status of sericulture in the State at Raj Bhavan, Imphal.
During the meeting, Director of Sericulture Robertson Asem presented a detailed briefing on key topics, including the distribution and production of silk, plantation activities, raw silk and seed organization, market linkages, and the overall condition of Government-run sericulture farms, said a statement from Raj Bhavan The Director also briefed the Governor on the progress of the Eri Spun Silk Mill currently under construction in the State, highlighting its potential to boost local silk production and employment.
Various Government schemes and projects related to sericulture were also discussed, including SILK SAMAGRA-2 and the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY).
After reviewing the data and ongoing initiatives, the Governor emphasized the urgent need to scale up efforts in the sericulture sector.
He directed officials to intensify implementation and monitoring, ensuring that the sector contributes more significantly to the State’s economy.