Dr Moorthy presents development of bivoltine silkworm hybrid for India
A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Textiles has interacted with key Georgian institutions, emphasizing opportunities for enhancing bilateral textile trade, promoting industry collaborations, and exploring joint research in sericulture http://commerce.gov.in.
The delegation visited 17-21 November the institutions, including universities, sericulture laboratories, research centres, textile companies, apparel manufacturers, carpet traders, and the Georgian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI).
Meetings with senior officials of the Government of Georgia focused on identifying new areas of cooperation, improving market access, and expanding trade in textiles, apparel, carpets, and value-added silk products, the Ministry said on 23 Nov.
Key Outcomes:
Strengthened India–Georgia cooperation in sericulture research, textiles & apparel trade;
Showcased India’s innovation through the 5-in-1 Silk Stole, a potential flagship product;
Identified new avenues for trade diversification, including carpets and high-value textiles;
Created pathways for institutional partnerships and technical collaboration;
Reinforced India’s global role through active participation in the BACSA international platform.
The visit marks a meaningful step in advancing India’s textile diplomacy and promoting cross-border partnerships for the growth of the silk and textile sectors, the Ministry said https://bacsa-silk.org/.
P. Sivakumar, Member Secretary, Central Silk Board (CSB) and Secretary General, International Sericultural Commission (ISC), led the delegation in a multi-sectoral engagement in Georgia, aimed at strengthening cooperation in sericulture, textiles, apparel, and carpet trade.
The delegation participated in the 11th BACSA International Conference – CULTUSERI 2025, where Sivakumar delivered the Opening Address representing ISC, highlighting India’s leadership in traditional silk knowledge and its relevance to creative and cultural industries. He also presented a technical paper titled “The Chronicles of Wild Silk.”
Dr. S. Manthira Moorthy, Director (Tech), CSB, presented a paper on Indo-Bulgarian collaboration in developing a productive bivoltine silkworm hybrid for India.
During the visit, CSB showcased its innovative “5-in-1 Silk Stole,” a premium product integrating Mulberry, Oak Tasar, Tropical Tasar, Muga, and Eri silks. Conceived under the initiative of the Member Secretary, the product was highlighted as a unique representation of India’s rich silk heritage with strong market potential. Fiinews.com
