Ganderbal, Sept. 9 -- Secretary of the Union Ministry of Textiles, Smt. Neelam Shami Rao today inaugurated the first-of-its-kind Seri-Eco Tourism project at the Central Silk Board's P4 Basic Seed Farm (CSB-P4-BSF) in Manasbal, Ganderbal. This project, themed "Soil to Silk - A Journey into Heritage, Nature & Livelihood," is designed to transform the scenic farm into an immersive destination, offering visitors a unique insight into the complete silk value chain while promoting sustainable development in the region.

The strategic importance of this initiative was underscored by the presence of a distinguished high-level delegation. The Secretary was accompanied by Ms. Padmini Singla, IAS, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles; Ms. Swayampra...