Protectors of Silk Traditions and Heritage honored with 'Resham Ratna Samman'
Mr. Rakesh Sachan, Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, Khadi and Village Industries, Silk, Handloom, and Textiles Department, Uttar Pradesh, Honored The People with 'Resham Ratna Samman'
10 -10 beneficiaries were given Solar Charkha and Electric Charkha.
05 beneficiaries were given Toolkit by the Khadi Department
"Resham Mitra Portal" inaugurated; " Resham Mitra Patrika" launched.
Lucknow, 6 November, 2023: A grand ceremony celebrating the preservation of tradition and heritage, "Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Resham Ratna Samman Samaroh" was hosted during the Uttar Pradesh State Mega Expo 2023 from November 3 to 11. This distinguished event was organized by the Uttar Pradesh Silk Directorate, Uttar Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries, Mati Kala Board, MSME, Handloom, and the Central Silk Board, Government of India.
Mr. Rakesh Sachan, Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, Khadi and Village Industries, Silk, Handloom, and Textiles Department, Uttar Pradesh, graced the occasion. He presented the prestigious awards to the farmers,weavers, handloom workers, and fashion designers associated with the Silk Industry who are working towards its success. Speaking on the occasion he said that "Silk department under the able guidance of Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath is committed to safeguard and promote the state's traditional heritage, with a particular focus on the resham (silk) industry
This grand event also marked the launch of the "Resham Mitra Portal" and the unveiling of the "Resham Mitra Patrika." These initiatives will serve as platforms for scientists,entrepreneurs, and experts involved in various aspects of silk production, weaving, and design to share their innovations and promote employment opportunities.
In the Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Resham Ratna Award ceremony, Hon. Minister Shri Rakesh Sachan, Shri R. Ramesh Kumar, Principal Secretary (Silk), Shri Sunil Kumar Verma, Special Secretary/Director (Silk), Shri P. Shiv Kumar, Member Secretary, Central Silk Board (Government of India), Omprakash Gola Prajapati, Chairman of Mati Kala Board, Mati Kala General Manager of the Board Shri Arun Prakash, Additional Chief Secretary, Khadi and Village Industries Shri Amit Mohan Prasad and scientists, departmental officers of various institutions of the Central Silk Board, cocoon producers, silk entrepreneurs, weavers and farmers participated in large numbers.
The "Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Resham Ratna Samman" recognised and awarded outstanding contributions in various categories related to the silk industry. The esteemed awardees are as follows:
Lifetime Achievement Award
First Prize: Mr. P. Shivkumar, Bangalore
Second Prize: Mr. Amresh Prasad Kushwaha, Varanasi
Best Designing (Silk Garments)
First Prize: Ms. Asma Husain, Lucknow
Second Prize: Mr. Mohd. Sharik, Varanasi
Best Designing (Other Silk Products)
First Prize: Mr. Sanjay Kumar Gupta, Bhadohi
Second Prize: Mr. Mohd. Hasin Ahmed, Varanasi
Highest Silk Cocoon Seller/Thread Seller
First Prize: Mr. Dhananjay Singh, Varanasi
Second Prize: Ms. Poonam, Bahraich
Top Seller of Finished Silk Products
First Prize: Mr. Ghanshyam Das, Varanasi
Second Prize: Mr. Ujjwal Khanna, Varanasi
Cocoon Producer (Farmers)
First Prize: Mr. Ramdayal, Bahraich
Second Prize: Ms. Chanda, Maharajganj
Innovation in Cocoon Production (Scientist-led)
First Prize: Dr. T. Selvakumar, Chhattisgarh
Second Prize: Mr. Sarveshwar Prasad Singh, Bahraich
Innovation in Finished Silk Products
First Prize: Mr. Kunal Maurya, Varanasi
Second Prize: Miss Angika Kushwaha, Varanasi
Solar Charkha Beneficiaries:
Champadevi, Mayadevi, Anita Vishwakarma, Sheela Vishwakarma, Sarita, Savita, Kavita, Meena, Ankita, Phoolmati (all from Lucknow).
Electric Charkha Beneficiaries: Chandrashekhar Prajapati, Suresh Kumar, Mohd. Shamim, Mohd. Sajid, Mohd. Zakir, Shivkumar, Kiran, Dhanraj Prajapati, Rajesh Kumar Prajapati, Sanjay Kumar Prajapati.
The Uttar Pradesh Silk Directorate is committed to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of silk and the livelihoods of those involved in the silk industry. Through initiatives like the "Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Resham Ratna Samman," they aim to recognize and reward outstanding contributions to the silk sector and continue the tradition of silk weaving in the state.
