Interms of its research potential, the department of sericulture can avail itself of interactive possibilities of joint exploration together with sister departments in the university like botany. Pdf challenges and prospects of sericulture in kenya. The total cost of the above package during x five year plan works out to rs. Bere sericulture production private limited company. India continues to be the second largest producer of silk in the world. The tradition of the government sponsoring sets of pictures of the. Sericulture, or silk farming, is the rearing of silkworms for the production of silk. This article would be helpful to recognize the potential, strength and challenges of the sericulture industry in india to formulate certain policies and measures for socioeconomic development. Traditionally an important role for women in the economy of rural regions, silkmaking encompasses planting mulberry, raising silkworms, unreeling silk, making thread, and designing and weaving fabric.
The illustrations below of the steps in the sericulture process are from a set issued by the government in the late seventeenth century. Sericulture during the following centuries spread through china and silk became a precious commodity highly sought by other countries. Although there are several commercial species of silkworms, bombyx mori is the most widely used and intensively studied silkworm. At present, adequate officer level staffs are not readily available to undertake these. Sericulture has become an important cottage industry in countries such as brazil, china, france, india, italy. Sericulture is a cottage based industry which combines both the features of agriculture and industry. The tradition of the government sponsoring sets of pictures of the processes involved in both agriculture and silk production dated back to song times. The reign of the emperor hoangti dates back to 2677 2597 bc and it is observed that sericulture was already a longestablished profession. Among the developing countries, india enjoys a very favourable position for doubling the. The analysis of organizational need necessitates organizing refresher courses. Sericulture dharmapuri district, government of tamil. Traditionally an important role for women in the economy of rural regions, silk. Jan 08, 2014 it describes everything about sericulture silk farming.
There are varieties of silk produced all over the world. With its rich tradition of silk saris, india is the worlds largest consumer of raw silk. Although there are several commercial species of silkworms, bombyx mori the caterpillar of the domestic silkmoth is the most. Sericulture is an important labourintensive and agrobased cottage industry. Sericulture, the technique of silk production, is an agroindustry, playing an eminent role in the rural economy of india. Although there are several commercial species of silkworms, bombyx mori the caterpillar of the domestic silkmoth is the most widely used and intensively studied silkworm. Sericulture since time immemorial has been an activity which helped poor people build lives and earn good livelihood. In britain, the silk industry had been mediocre for its economy.
It describes everything about sericulture silk farming. Economic importance of mulberry sericulture based farming system agriculture in india is the single largest employer of rural labour. It was based on the view that the government should. Directorate of sericulture and weaving of meghalaya helps in promotion and. This platform has been developed and maintained with the support of.
The concise oxford dictionary of english etymology t. Sericulture practices for hilly areas of south india. Sericulture and silk industry global, national and regional scenario 4. The eggs hatch, and the larvae feed on mulberry leaves. Sericulture and silk craftsmanship of china, based in zhejiang and jiangsu provinces near shanghai, have an ancient history. History and status of mulberry and nonmulberry sericulture in india. Sericulture and silk production the ancient technique of rearing silkworms for production of silk yarn and weaving it into expensive cloth is widely practiced today. History though the chinese sources say that foxi, the first emperor of china as the first person to introduce mulberry cultivation, silkworm rearing, it is silingchi, the wife of the emperor hoangti who has been considered as the lady of the silkworms. An alternative source of income to enhance the livelihoods of smallscale farmers and tribal communities b. Department of studies in sericulture science credit based choice based continuous evaluation pattern system eligibility for admission to the m. Bere sericulture plc 12222015 2 bere sericulture plc is aimed at cocoon producing processing the cocoon silk production is a new technology to ethiopian agriculture production of feed, rearing. Affordable and search from millions of royalty free images, photos and vectors. India has the unique distinction of being the only country producing all the five kinds of silk mulberry.
Sericulture, or silk farming, is the cultivation of silkworms to produce silk. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. At present, adequate officer level staffs are not readily available to undertake these activities in a focused manner. Scope of sericulture in india visavis other agricultural crops, employment potential and income generation, role of women in sericulture. See more ideas about silk, mulberry leaf and silk road. India has the unique distinction of being the only country producing all the five kinds of silk mulberry, eri, muga, tropical tasar and temperate tasar. Silk is the most elegant textile in the world with unparalleled grandeur, natural sheen, and inherent affinity for dyes, high absorbance, light weight, soft touch and. Sericulture industry at glance in india 20082009 to 20112012 statewise production of mulberry and nonmulberry raw silk in india 20092010 to 20112012 selected statewise number of. With the advent of many technologies in agriculture be it by variety, soil and nutrient. Such success stories have appeared in this column earlier. The other major silk producing countries in order of production are japan, china, south korea, u.
Silk is the most elegant textile in the world with unparalleled grandeur, natural sheen, and inherent affinity for dyes, high absorbance, light weight, soft touch and high durability and known as the queen of textiles the world over. To benefit sericulture farmers amrita vishwa vidyapeetham. Describe the various steps involved in the synthesis of urea. The farmers who plant improved mulberry variety in their field for silkworm rearing are given a sum of rs. This method save much labour and expenses for mounting.
Men preparing twig frames where silkworms will spin cocoons sericulture by liang kai, 1200s. Sericulture and silk craftsmanship of china silk roads. Media in category sericulture the following 122 files are in this category, out of 122 total. An attempt has been made to draw a strategic model to strengthen and promote sericulture industry in india to enhance productivity and quality of silk etc. Agriculture remains the main source of income and livelihood for the rural population in india. Different types of silk such as mulberry silk, nonmulberry silk, anaphe, fagara, coan, mussel, spider etc. Sericulture has become an important cottage industry in. Sericulture industry at glance in india 20082009 to 20112012 statewise production of mulberry and nonmulberry raw silk in india 20092010 to 20112012 selected statewise number of sericulture production centres under catalytic development programme cdp in india as on 24. Silkfibre is a protein produced from the silkglands of silkworms. Silk was first produced in china as early as the neolithic period. Interms of its research potential, the department of.
Directorate of sericulture and weaving of meghalaya helps in promotion and management of sericulture programmes in the state. India is developing as potential silk producing country among many silk producing countries of the globe. Stages of production of silk the silk moth lays eggs. Sericulture and weaving in meghalaya are the two most important cottage based, ecofriendly industries in the rural areas. Zoology section a descriptive answer any 2two of the following questions. A study on the effective implementation of sericulture and. Animated sericulture the process of making silk by liang kai. Sericulture, or silk farming, is the rearing of silkworms for the production of raw silk. Sericulture at present is carried on in many parts of the world. Information on sericulture, farms, nurseries, training institutes and plantation, etc.
The mountages are placed directly on the rearing bed and the worms naturaly crowl up to the mountages and pupate. Sericulture, silkworm, silk, muga, eri abstract sericulture, also known as silk farming where the silkworms are reared to produce silk. Bombyx mori is the most widely used species of silkworm and intensively. Sericulture is considered as a subsidiary occupation, technological innovation has made it possible to take it up on an intensive scale capable of generating adequate income. Silk was believed to have first been produced in china as early as the neolithic period. Over 564 sericulture pictures to choose from, with no signup needed. Online assignment topic seri culture linkedin slideshare. When sufficient number of larvae reach the mountage it should be replaced by a new one. History though the chinese sources say that foxi, the first emperor of china as the first person to introduce mulberry. Galla tulasi and buddolla viswanath department of sericulture, sri padmavathi mahila viswavidyalayam. Import of cheaper raw silk poses a threat to indigenous sericulture. Sericulture india growth statistics details figures. Although there are several commercial species of silkworms, bombyx mori is the most widely used and intensively studied.
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