Textile and Jute Minister Golam DastagirGazi, Bir Pratik on Wednesday said an integrated plan will be formulated for the expansion and development of the silk industry, reports BSS.
“Self-employment opportunities will be created and poverty alleviation and socio-economic conditions of silk farmers will be improved by formulating an integrated plan for the expansion and development of Bangladesh’s silk industry,” he said.
He made the remarks at the 6th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Bangladesh Silk Development Board at the conference room of the Ministry of Textiles and Jute.
“Through the implementation of this project, it will be possible to expand the farming system in the new 1000 bighas of land, purchase of silk cocoons, provide advanced training to the silk farmers and provide financial assistance to the settlers for rearing equipment,” he said.
“It will be possible to improve the living standard of silk farmers through formulation and implementation of this plan, he added.
