SRINAGAR, Oct. 14 -- Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) is preparing a policy framework for the revival of Jammu and Kashmir's silk industry, incorporating recommendations from experts from six countries and Indian research and government institutions.

The roadmap follows a brainstorming session organised by SKUAST-K's College of Temperate Sericulture on the sidelines of the J&K Agriculture Science Congress 2026. The exercise focused on addressing production and marketing challenges, improving silk quality and productivity, expanding market access and increasing returns for sericulture farmers.

Experts from Uganda, Vietnam, Thailand, Romania, Japan and Turkey participated alongside re...