Malda Silk Farmers Honored for High-Quality Cocoons, Industry Revival Underway

• Six Malda silk farmers received awards from the Central Silk Board for producing high-quality silk cocoons.
• Farmers were recognized for successfully rearing various silkworm breeds and using specific mulberry varieties.
• The honored farmers include Mousumi Mondal, Azima Bibi, Mohammad Mustak Ali, Pankaj Kumar Mondal, Ansarul Sheikh, and Tapesh Mondal.
• The awards were presented at a sericulture fair in Bagmara, Kaliachak 2 Block, attended by State Minister Sabina Yasmin.
• State Minister Sabina Yasmin noted the revival of Malda's traditional silk industry due to better prices and high-quality production.

Why It Matters: Malda's silk industry is experiencing a significant revival, driven by high-quality production and improved prices.