The new area expansion would help in increasing the production of silk from the present 23,000 tonnes per annum to 32,000 tonnes, a growth of 39 per cent.
Silk exporters are already hit by rupee appreciation and competition from Chinese firms, Mittal said, adding that of the total 50 lakh workers in the sector, over 100,000 have lost jobs. The industry is apprehensive that the situation could worsen this year due to deepening of the US economic slowdown, which is spreading to other economies as well.
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Barely a month after India began anti-dumping probe against Chinese silk imports, Indian traders are up in arms against Chinese firms, alleging that two Chinese government companies supplied damaged silk fabric to about a dozen Indian importers.
Giving final touches to its most ambitious plan to build a wide network of new silk roads on land and seas to enhance global connectivity, China has invited India to join President Xi Jinping's pet project that would revive the ancient trade route and benefit the region.
From the word go, Bihar growled its needs out when an MP from the state said aloud: "Give something for Bihar also, Madam." Every time the Budget mentioned cities and towns in Andhra Pradesh, "Kursi Bachao" was the call from Congress MPs.
With the tablet carefully kept inside a red cover with a golden-coloured national emblem embossed on it instead of the briefcase, Parliament will be her next destination after the call on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
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Now, it is the silk industry sector that India and China plan to jointly tap the global market.
The army was deployed and indefinite curfew clamped on Saturday in the silk town Sualkuchi in Assam's Kamrup (rural) district following protests against use of artificial silk during which 14 persons were injured in a police firing.
Muga silk (Muga Paat) or the golden silk is not only a nature's gift to Assam, but also a symbol of rich Assamese culture. It represents the brilliance of traditional attire of the region. The most significant characteristic of 'Muga silk' is its golden bright hue.
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Silk Smitha was a diva, and it showed in her movies. Can Vidya Balan match up?
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According to latest figures, exports of some jute items -- such as yarn -- dropped by over 48 per cent from April to January, 2009-10.
A natural beauty, she's gorgeous in just about anything she wears -- be it a silk salwar suit, an off-the-shoulder maxi or even an envy-inducing monochromatic sweater.
Directed by Anil the film is said to be a more realistic portrayal of Silk Smitha.
A dominant leader in the volume segment, the company's latest move is designed to strengthen its presence in the value market as well.
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With regards to continuing the anti-dumping duty on import of raw silk from China, the Commerce Ministry has ordered a sunset review investigation by the Central Silk Board in the matter. In face of the pending investigation, the duty has been extended for another year up to January 1, 2009. The silk growers in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir are concerned that this exercise may lead to opening up the silk imports from China.
Singapore-based airline SilkAir plans to launch thrice a week flights from Singapore to Coimbatore from October. The proposal is still subject to government approval.
'aris can be boiling hot in July. The choice of viscose over cotton was deliberate. Cotton would have crushed badly. We used viscose because it is a wood pulp fibre and lets you breathe. It is cooler than silk. We had to consider breathability because the athletes would be on a barge, in the heat, for up to five hours.'
Geetanjal Krishna spends three days in Benares to understand why the city's famous handwoven silk industry is in the doldrums.
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China has invited India to be part of its new initiative to build a Maritime Silk Road which it says is aimed at improving connectivity and trade among Asian nations through the sea on the lines of ancient Silk Route.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented gifts from Sri Ranganath Swamy temple in Tiruchirapalli to the newly constructed Ram temple in Ayodhya.
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