Jharkhand to boost tussar silk with sari brands
Feb 15, 2007 - 3:23:25 PM
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The state produces around 100 metric tonnes of silk.
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By IANS,
[RxPG] Ranchi, Feb 15 - Jharkhand is planning to introduce two varieties of special silk saris in the market to promote large-scale production of tussar.
The two varieties, Anjana and Swarnarekha, are likely to hit the markets in May, said K.K Dutta, managing director of Jharkhand Silk Textile and Handicraft Corporation Limited -.
The saris will be a joint venture of JSTHCL and the Kharsawa Development Board. Tussar silk, procured from a fully-matured worm, is cultivated on a large-scale in Kharsawa district of Kuchai locality.
'The saris will be like Baluchari saris of Bankura district of West Bengal. The tribal people are being involved in the production of Anjana and Swarnarekha saris,' said Dutta Wednesday.
The saris will also come with traditional prints depicting tribal dances, and tribal musical instruments, reflecting the state's culture. The market price of each sari would be around Rs.2,500-3,500.
The state produces around 100 metric tonnes of silk.
The Central Silk Board is providing financial aid to Jharkhand to increase its silk production. In the next five years, the board is to provide more than Rs.3 billion to boost silk production in the state.
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