Hence, the key to expanding the silk markets lies in product development, and concerted efforts must involve fashion technology institutes, designers, domestic manufacturers, and exporters.

While scientists, technologists, designers, and weavers have worked diligently over the years to innovate and diversify products, the potential beneficiaries have often missed out due to limited visibility. To address this need and establish a platform for the continuous development, documentation, reference, and exchange of ideas, designs, and innovations, the Central Silk Board launched “Product Design, Development, Diversification (P3D – The Cocoon)” at its headquarters in 2006-07,equipped with the necessary infrastructure.