SILK SAMAGRA – II (2021-26)

Ministry: Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
Implementing Agency: Central Silk Board (CSB)
Scheme Type: Central Sector Scheme
Duration: 2021-22 to 2025-26
Target Sector: Sericulture (Mulberry, Tasar, Eri, Muga)

About the Scheme

Silk Samagra-II is the continuation of the first Silk Samagra programme (2017-21). It is a comprehensive, cluster-based scheme that integrates all activities of sericulture and silk industry development — from seed to silk marketing.

The scheme supports:

• R&D, innovation, and training through national institutes.
• Seed sector strengthening via National Silkworm Seed Organisation (NSSO).
• Beneficiary-oriented support for farmers, seed producers, reeling, spinning, twisting, weaving, dyeing, printing, finishing, and value-addition units.
• Market development, brand building, and export facilitation.

Objectives

1. To achieve self-sufficiency in silk production and reduce import dependency.
2. To improve quality, productivity, and income of silk farmers.
3. To generate sustainable rural employment, especially for women, SC/ST, and tribal populations.
4. To promote innovation, digital monitoring, and cluster development in sericulture.
5. To ensure traceability and transparency through IT-based DBT systems.

Components of Silk Samagra-II

Payout & Funding Pattern

Mode of Payment: All assistance is released through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary’s bank account after physical verification and utilization report submission.

Monitoring & Status Check

• All projects and assets are geo-tagged and tracked online.
• The CSB uses the SILKS Monitoring Portal integrated with the ServicePlus DBT platform.
• Beneficiaries can track their application number for approval status and fund release date.
• Quarterly reports are generated by State Departments and uploaded to CSB HQ.

🔗 Status Check Portals

• https://silks.csb.gov.in
• https://serviceonline.gov.in

• Registered sericulture farmers, seed growers, and rearers.
• Entrepreneurs, start-ups, and SHGs working in silk reeling, spinning, twisting, dyeing, or weaving.
• State Sericulture Departments, FPOs, NGOs, and SPVs involved in silk projects.
• Priority is given to women, SC/ST, and tribal beneficiaries.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must be registered with the State Sericulture Department.
• Land ownership or long-term lease proof for plantation (minimum 0.25 acre to maximum 5 acres).
• Must have basic infrastructure like rearing house, chawki rearing centre, or weaving unit.
• Willingness to continue sericulture for at least five years post-assistance.
• For entrepreneur category: must have valid Udyam registration or business license.
• Projects above ₹10 lakh need State PMC recommendation.

📅 Application Window

The scheme is open throughout the year, but fund release occurs on a quarterly basis subject to project approval and budget availability.

• Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID (Identity Proof).
• Proof of Residence (Ration Card / Electricity Bill / Certificate from Panchayat).
• Land ownership or lease document registered under the name of applicant.
• Sericulture registration certificate issued by State Sericulture Department.
• Bank account details (passbook copy for DBT).
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC if applicable).
• Detailed Project Report (DPR) or proposal endorsed by State Department.
• Passport-size photographs and geo-tagged location of plantation / unit.
• Undertaking for maintenance of assets for 5 years.
• Previous utilization certificate (if second installment claimed).

Online

• Visit 👉 www.csb.gov.in → “Schemes & Projects” → Silk Samagra – II.
• Create an account on the SILKS Portal / ServicePlus Platform.
• Fill the application form digitally and upload all required documents.
• Select the component (applicable sector – Mulberry, Tasar, Eri, Muga).
• Submit the form for State Sericulture Department verification.
• After approval, it is forwarded to the Central Silk Board HQ for final sanction.
• Application status and fund release details can be viewed on the dashboard using registered ID.

Offline

• Download the application format from CSB or collect from local Sericulture Office.
• Fill in the details and attach all documents.
• Submit it to the District Sericulture Officer (DSO) or State Sericulture Department.
• The proposal is reviewed by the Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) at State level.
• Recommended projects are forwarded to the In-House Appraisal Committee (IHAC) of CSB.
• Final approval is issued by the Apex Approval and Monitoring Committee (AAMC) of CSB.

Benefits Under the Scheme

• Financial assistance for plantation development, rearing houses, irrigation, reeling / spinning / twisting units.
• Training on modern rearing and weaving techniques.
• Supply of disease-free layings (DFLs) and quality silkworm seed.
• Subsidy for machinery and equipment under post-cocoon sector.
• Support for marketing and export promotion initiatives.

📞 Contact & Helpline

Central Silk Board Head Office
Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
B.T.M. Layout, Madiwala, Bengaluru – 560068
📞 080-26282612 / 080-26282633
📧 csbsilksamagra2@gmail.com

• 🌐 www.csb.gov.in
• 🐦 Twitter: @csbmot
• 📘 Facebook: central.silkboard

💬 FAQs

Q. Is there any fee for application?
No. Application is completely free of cost both online and offline.

Q. Can individuals from non-sericulture backgrounds apply?
Yes, under the entrepreneur category with a valid project proposal and Udyam registration.

Q. How long does approval take?
Usually 45–90 days after State verification and CSB scrutiny.

Q. How is progress verified?
Through geo-tagged images, physical inspection, and online reporting on SILKS portal.