Odisha’s First Silk Yarn Production Centre Set Up In Choudwar, Cuttack

Odisha’s first-ever Tussar Silk Yarn Production Centre has been set up at Choudwar in Cuttack district which was inaugurated by Khadi and Village Industries Commission Chairman Vinai Kumar Saxena.

According to the reports, Chairman Vinai Kumar Saxena stated that the silk yarn production centre will ensure local availability of Tussar Silk yarn, create local employment and reduce the silk production cost. Tussar silk is one of the finest varieties of silk that is distinguished by its coarseness and porous weave that give it a rugged and rustic appearance.

The production centre is set up at a cost of Rs 75 lakh and is capable of producing 200 KG of silk yarn worth Rs 94 lakh annually. The production capacity of this unit will be gradually increased to meet the increasing demand. This silk yarn production centre is equipped with advanced machineries like silk reeling machines, re-reeling machines, spinning machines and others.

Saxena said “Silk is the timeless heritage of India which is integral to our culture and tradition. It is also a key component of the Indian textile industry, particularly Khadi. With the commissioning of this silk yarn production centre, Silk yarn will be produced locally and thus reducing the cost of Silk production. This will give a major boost to the sale of the famous Tussar Silk of Odisha and strengthen the traditional craft of Silk.”