Bhubaneswar, Dec 6 (PTI) To boost silk production and growth of rural industries in the state, the Odisha government has decided to launch two schemes - Chief Minister Silk Development Scheme and Chief Minister Weaving Industry Development Scheme, a minister said in the Assembly on Saturday.

This decision was taken at the state Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday.

The Cabinet decisions were announced by Parliamentary Affairs minister Mukesh Mahaling in the Assembly on Saturday. The Cabinet approved a total of six proposals, Mahaling said.

The Chief Minister Silk Development Scheme worth Rs 274 crore will be spent over five years for strengthening the state's sericulture industry through improved infrastructure and skill-building ini

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