Uttarakhand, one of the states in India, has recently introduced a novel insurance scheme called Resham Keet Bima for the benefit of sericulturists. This initiative marks a significant milestone as Uttarakhand has become the first state in India to implement this particular insurance policy for sericulture.
The Resham Keet Bima scheme is aimed at providing financial protection and support to sericulturists, who are involved in the rearing of silk-producing insects, in case of any losses caused by unforeseen events like natural disasters, diseases, or other hazards. This move is expected to bring relief to the sericulture industry in Uttarakhand and encourage more farmers to take up silk farming.