Question: Consider the following statement with reference to Silk Samagra Scheme:
(1) It is a Central Sector Scheme.
(2) To scale up production of Silk by improving the quality and productivity is one of the objectives of this scheme.
Choose the correct option given below:
(a) Only (1)
(b) Only (2)
(c) Both (1) and (2)
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- The Minister of Textiles has informed Rajya Sabha about the implementation of Silk Samagra Scheme for Development of Sericulture.
- It is a Central Sector Scheme launched for a period of three years i.e. 2017-2020.
- Objective: To scale up production of Silk by improving the quality and productivity and to empower downtrodden, poor & backward families through various activities of sericulture in the country.
- It is being implemented by the Central Silk Board (CSB).
- The scheme comprises four major components;
- Research & Development, Training and Transfer of Technology and I.T. Initiatives.
- Seed Organizations
- Coordination and Market Development and
- Quality Certification Systems (QCS)/Export Promotion and Technology Up-gradation.