<h1>Silk Samagra Scheme Boosts Sericulture in Rural India, Reduces Import Dependence with Quality Focus and Market Development.</h1> The Silk Samagra Scheme, implemented by the Government of India through the Central Silk Board, aims to develop the sericulture industry, particularly benefiting rural and semi-urban areas. The scheme, active from 2017 to 2020, focuses on enhancing silk production quality and productivity, thereby reducing reliance on imports. It includes components such as research, seed organization, market development, and quality certification. Funds have been allocated to support these initiatives, with additional projects in the North East under the North East Region Textile Promotion Scheme. Measures like anti-dumping duties and customs levies on silk imports are also in place to protect domestic producers.