India participated in the 11th BACSA International Conference – CULTUSERI 2025 held in Georgia, where India showcased its progress, research, and innovation in the silk sector.

11th BACSA International Conference - CULTUSERI 2025
- Venue: Tbilisi, Georgia
- Date: November 16 to 21, 2025
- Theme: Traditional knowledge on harnessing silk best practices for cultural, creative industries, and tourism purposes
- Organizer: Jointly organized by the Black, Caspian Seas and Central Asia Silk Association (BACSA), EU Horizon Project ARACNE, the Georgian State Silk Museum, the Agricultural University of Georgia, and the Georgian Scientific Research Center for Agriculture.
India-Georgia Cooperation: Key Points
- The delegation, led by Mr. P. Shivakumar, Secretary General of India's Central Silk Board (CSB) and International Sericulture Commission (ISC), met with several institutions, laboratories, universities, and industries.
- Special emphasis was placed on the following issues during these meetings:
- Increasing bilateral textile trade
- Joint research in sericulture
- Technical cooperation and skill development
- Diversification into high-value carpet and textile products
- Improving market access
5-in-1 Silk Stall: India's Innovation
- It showcased a comprehensive display of India's five major silk varieties – mulberry, oak tussar, tropical tussar, muga, and eri.
- This product represents India's rich silk heritage and has great potential in global markets.

Georgia: A Brief Introduction
- Location: Transcaucasian country at the junction of Eastern Europe and Western Asia
- Capital: Tbilisi
- Borders: Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkmenistan, and the Black Sea
- Much of the country is mountainous; the Greater Caucasus and Lesser Caucasus mountain ranges.
- The climate is humid subtropical in the west and more arid in the east.
- The country is a strategic bridge between Europe and Asia and a vital route for energy pipelines.
|