Silk Samagra 2.0 — Sericulture — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Silk Samagra 2.0 — National Sericulture Development Scheme: Subsidy for Silkworm Rearing & Reeling | csb.gov.in |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2021 |
| Benefit | 50-75% subsidy on mulberry garden inputs + Equipment subsidy for reeling/weaving + Free silkworm seed distribution + Training & technical support + Market linkage for silk cocoons and yarn + Insurance for silk cocoon crop |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last Verified | 25 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://csb.gov.in |
What is Silk Samagra 2.0 — Sericulture?
Silk Samagra 2.0 is the central government's comprehensive sericulture development scheme, implemented by the Central Silk Board (CSB), Ministry of Textiles. Launched in 2021-22 (replacing the earlier Silk Samagra scheme), it provides end-to-end support to the sericulture value chain — from mulberry plantation and silkworm seed production to cocoon production, reeling, and weaving. The scheme has 4 components: (1) Research & Development for new silkworm varieties, disease-resistant seeds; (2) Seed organisation — support to silkworm seed production centres; (3) Coordination & Market development — farmer training, market linkages; (4) Quality certification and export promotion for Indian silk. Subsidies are provided for: mulberry garden development (50-75% subsidy on inputs), silkworm rearing equipment, chawki rearing centres, automatic reeling machines (up to 50% subsidy), weaving infrastructure. Special focus on Bihar, J&K, NE states, Odisha, and West Bengal for expanding non-mulberry silk (Tasar, Eri, Muga).
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive 50-75% subsidy on mulberry garden inputs + Equipment subsidy for reeling/weaving + Free silkworm seed distribution + Training & technical support + Market linkage for silk cocoons and yarn + Insurance for silk cocoon crop. The scheme was launched in 2021 and is implemented by the Government of India.
Benefits of Silk Samagra 2.0 — Sericulture
50-75% subsidy on mulberry garden inputs + Equipment subsidy for reeling/weaving + Free silkworm seed distribution + Training & technical support + Market linkage for silk cocoons and yarn + Insurance for silk cocoon crop
Who is Eligible for Silk Samagra 2.0 — Sericulture?
- ✓Farmers with land suitable for mulberry cultivation (minimum 0.1 hectare)
- ✓Existing sericulture farmers wanting to upgrade equipment
- ✓SHGs, FPOs, cooperatives of sericulture farmers
- ✓Silk reelers and weavers wanting to upgrade to automatic machinery
- ✓Rural entrepreneurs wanting to start chawki (young silkworm) rearing centres
- ✓Priority to SC/ST farmers, women, NE states, and traditional sericulture districts
Documents Required for Silk Samagra 2.0 — Sericulture
How to Apply for Silk Samagra 2.0 — Sericulture Online?
- 1Contact nearest Central Silk Board (CSB) regional office — offices in Bangalore, Ranchi, Guwahati, Mumbai, Delhi, Varanasi
- 2Or apply online at csb.gov.in under Silk Samagra 2.0 portal
- 3Attend free training at CSB Silkworm Seed Station / Sericulture Training Institute
- 4Submit application with land records and project proposal
- 5CSB field officer visits for verification → subsidy released in 2-3 instalments
- 6Access market linkage through CSB-supported Silk Mark certified buyers and exporters
Official Government Portal
Apply directly on the official government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
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