• Andhra Pradesh was honoured with the Best State Award by the Central Silk Board under the Mera Resham – Mera Abhiman programme.
• The award recognises the state’s outstanding promotion of sericulture, which has become a key source of livelihood for rural households, especially women.
• Over the past years, Andhra Pradesh has invested in technology transfer, farmer training, and credit support to boost silk production.
• Sericulture provides employment to thousands of families and links traditional practices with modern market opportunities. Officials noted that the award affirms Andhra Pradesh’s status as a leader in the silk sector, combining heritage with rural economic development.