(a) whether a delegation from Uzbekistan has visited various establishments of Central Silk Board in India in the recent past;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(c) whether Uzbekistan is interested in development of Sericulture and Silk industry in their country;
(d) if so, whether India and Uzbekistan have signed any cooperation agreement for promotion of Sericulture and Silk industry; and
(e) if so, the details in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SMT. PANABAAKA LAKSHMI)
(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. A seven member Uzbekistan delegation headed by H.E. I. Khaydarov,
Minister of Light Industries, Government of Uzbekistan visited to the Central Silk Board
Headquarters, Central Silk Technological Research and Training Institute, Bangalore and
few farmers fields in and around Bangalore (Karnataka) on 29th September, 2010 to study
the development of silk industry in India and to explore the possibility of identifying
interested Indian companies to invest in Uzbekistan on silk production. Central Silk Board(CSB) had organized a meeting of the Uzbek delegation with 11 Indian businessmen involved
in the development of Silk industry.
(d) & (e): No cooperation agreement has been signed between India and Uzbekistan for
promotion of Sericulture and Silk industry.