Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has started a historic initiative to set up first ever Tussar Silk Yarn Production Centre at Choudwar in Cuttack district in Odisha.

The silk yarn production centre was inaugurated on September 24, 2021 by Chairman of KVIC, Vinai Kumar Saxena.

This centre will ensure local availability of Tussar Silk yarn, reduce the silk production cost as well as create local EMPLOYMENT.

Tussar silk is one of the finest varieties of Silk. It is distinguished by its coarseness and porous weave, giving it a rugged and rustic appearance.

This centre was set up at a cost of Rs 75 lakh.

It is capable of producing 200 KG of silk yarn of worth Rs 94 lakh annually.