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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AAP accuses Chadha of indulging in 'soft PR', dodging key issues in Parliament
New Delhi (PTI): The AAP on Friday hit back at party MP Raghav Chadha, accusing him of shying away from raising issues against the Centre in Parliament and instead engaging in "soft PR".
Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that Chadha failed to toe the party's line on several matters in Parliament and did not join opposition walkouts on key issues.
"We all are soldiers of Arvind Kejriwal, the Centre doesn't care about soft PR or talking about samosas at airport canteens when bigger issues are at stake," Bharadwaj said in a video posted on X.
"Whenever the Opposition staged a walkout in Parliament, you (Chadha) did not participate. You did not raise issues concerning Punjab, from where you are elected, and you hid in a foreign country when former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was arrested," he added.
AAP national media in-charge Anurag Dhanda also criticised Chadha, questioning whether someone who "fears" Prime Minister Narendra Modi can fight for the country.
"In West Bengal, the right to vote is being snatched away. When a proposal against the CEC came up in the House, you (Chadha) refused to sign it," Dhanda said on X.
"In Parliament, we get limited time to speak, and it can be used either to fight for the nation or discuss trivial matters like cheaper samosas at airport canteens," Dhanda said, adding that Chadha has been hesitant to speak on "real issues" for the last few years.
The remarks came after Chadha earlier in the day said he was "silenced, not defeated", a day after being removed as the AAP's deputy leader in Rajya Sabha.
