<span style="color: #222222;">Union Minister of State for Textiles Darshana Jardosh today inaugurated the Silk Mark Expo in New Delhi. The expo is being organised by the Silk Mark Organisation of India under Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles. Speaking on the occasion, Ms Jardosh said, during the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', the Textile Ministry has launched various schemes aiming at giving boost to the textile sector.<br />''<br />''Highlighting the quality of silk products at the expo, the Minister said, weavers specially women artisans have put rigorous efforts in making original silk products that will attract consumers across the country. She said, Silk Mark is a quality assurance label launched by government to determine that the product is made up of pure natural silk. This mark will highlight qualifying standards, which will eventually build consumer confidence in both domestic and export markets.<br />''                                   <br />''AIR Correspondent reports that the Silk Mark Expo which will run till 28th of this month, is aimed at protecting the interests of not only the silk consumers, but all the stakeholders of silk value chain. These include farmers, reelers, twisters manufacturers and traders of pure silk. This time, 39 exhibitors from 12 states are participating in the expo.</span><br />