The Government of India (GOI) has concurrent responsibility for the development of the silk industry in the country. At the Central level, Ministry of Textiles is the nodal organisation with 'Sericulture and Silk Textiles Industry' as one of the principal functional areas.

The Ministry of Textiles is responsible for policy formulation, planning, development, export promotion and trade regulation of the textiles industry. This includes all natural and manmade cellulosic fibres that go into the making of textiles, clothing, and handicrafts. The developmental activities of the Ministry include making available adequate raw material to all sectors of the textiles industry and augmenting the production of fabrics at reasonable prices from the organized and decentralized sectors.

It also lays down guidelines for a planned and harmonious growth of various sectors of the industry. It monitors the techno-economic status of the industry and provides the requisite policy frame work for modernization and rehabilitation.

Central Silk Board (CSB), Bangalore

The Central Silk Board is a statutory body, constituted under the Central Silk Board Act,1948, with the objective of promoting the growth and development of sericulture in the country.

The programmes for the development of sericulture and silk textiles industry are primarily formulated and implemented by the State Sericulture/Textiles Departments. However, the Central Silk Board supplements the efforts of the States by providing necessary support for research and development as well as extension and training through its countrywide network of centres.

Besides, the Central Silk Board organises the production and supply of quality silkworm seeds, mulberry cuttings, etc., and also implements various sericulture projects directly, as well as, jointly with the State Sericulture Departments.

Indian Silk Export Promotion Council (ISEPC),Mumbai

The Indian Silk Export Promotion Council was established by the Government of India in 1983 with the prime object of promoting and regulating the export of natural silk goods and to promote India's image as a reliable supplier of high quality silk goods like fabrics, made-ups, readymade garments and machine made carpets.

Today 2000 firms are members of the ISEPC and US $ 500 millions worth of silk goods are exported annually to more than 100 countries. The Council produces and disseminates information to its members about market developments in the world, changes in the trade policies, etc. through its monthly magazines known as the Silk Net.

Synthetic and Art Silk Mills Research Association (SASMIRA)

The Synthetic & Art Silk Mills' Research Association is a cooperative venture set up by the man-made textile industry of India after independence as a multi-functional institute to serve its scientific and technological needs. It was established on 12th January 1950 after due recognition by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Later it was linked to the Ministry of Textiles. The imposing marble structure of SASMIRA building stands on a plot of land measuring about 12,000 sq.metres at the foot of Worli Hill Mumbai in the prime location of the city. The building was completed in 1958.

SASMIRA is engaged in multifarious activities with the prime objective of rendering scientific & technical assistance to the textile industry, thereby assisting it's growth and development. These activities include research and development, technical services and testing, instrumentation, technical education, dissemination of technical information and organising seminars and conferences.