India is the largest producer of raw silk - 

Key Points

• Karnataka is the largest producer of raw silk in India, contributing significantly to the country's silk industry.
• The state is renowned for its Mulberry silk, which is primarily used in the production of high-quality silk fabrics.
• Sericulture, the cultivation of silkworms for the production of silk, is a major agricultural activity in Karnataka, providing livelihood to many farmers.
• Karnataka's conducive climate and soil conditions are ideal for the cultivation of mulberry trees, which are essential for silkworm rearing.

Additional Information

• Silk is a natural protein fiber that can be woven into textiles. It is produced by certain insect larvae to form cocoons.
• The silk industry in India is an important part of the textile sector, involving both agriculture (for the production of raw silk) and manufacturing (for the production of silk fabrics).
• India is the second-largest producer of silk in the world after China and also the largest consumer of silk.
• The four major types of silk produced in India are Mulberry, Eri, Tasar, and Muga, with Mulberry accounting for the majority of production.