India’s first silk museum to be established in Mysuru: Report
Mysuru: India will establish its first silk museum in Mysuru, renowned for its silk sarees, to highlight the rich history and craftsmanship of silk in the country, reported The New Indian Express on Thursday.
Central Silk Board’s (CSB) National Silkworm Seed Organisation (NSSO) Director Dr Manthira Moorthy said that the silk museum in Mysuru will display detailed exhibits on silk production, including how the thread is procured from the pupa stage to how its woven into a fabric.
“This will be the first-ever and unique museum. A dedicated team is being deployed to work on this. The total cost of the project will be known after tenders are finalised. The museum will be set up in CSB’s centre in Mysuru, which is spread across 120 acres,” TNIE quoted Moorthy as saying.
The project has already gained momentum, with CSB officials researching silk museums in China and Italy to deepen their understanding of international best practices and collections. The team is also compiling a collection of traditional and heritage silk items from silk-producing states and local farmers across India.
The project, promoted by the Ministry of Tourism, will reportedly begin groundwork in the upcoming financial year and complete it in two years.
Once finished, the museum will also offer educational insights into identifying authentic silk versus counterfeit varieties.
Karnataka, which contributes around 32% of India’s total silk production, is the leading state in the industry. The region is home to 11,526 sericulture villages, where more than 148,000 farmers and 6,700 reelers are engaged in the production of silk, added the report.
The roots of sericulture in the state can be traced back to the reign of Tipu Sultan, who promoted the industry. Major cocoon production areas include Chikkballapura, Kolar, Ramanagara, Mandya, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, and Bengaluru Rural.
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UP: Girl raped by two youths, juvenile at Banda hotel, all accused held
Banda (UP) (PTI): A 15-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly abducted and gang-raped at a hotel here by two youths and a minor, who then abandoned her under a bridge, police said on Thursday.
The two youths involved in the crime were arrested, and the juvenile was apprehended on Wednesday, they said.
According to Atarra Circle Officer Praveen Yadav, the arrested have been identified as Mahesh Kushwaha (18), Shakti Singh (19), and a 15-year-old boy, all residents of Girwan.
He said the incident took place around 8.30 pm on Tuesday.
The complaint filed by the girl's father stated that his daughter had gone to the market in Atarra town with a friend, when the three accused on a motorcycle made her inhale some intoxicant. They took the semi-conscious teenager to a hotel on Station Road, committed the crime and then abandoned her under the Ken Canal bridge before fleeing, CO Yadav said.
A case was registered on Wednesday, and all the accused were held, the CO said.
He added that one of the arrested accused was a former acquaintance of the victim. RUK
