Sericulture is an agro based commercial industry which involves cultivation of host
\nplants (Mulberry) and rearing of silkworms for the production of cocoon to produce raw silk.
\n\uf0d8 Silk is referred as the \u201cQueen of Textiles\u201d. It is known for its qualities like luxury, class
\nand comfort.
\n\uf0d8 Silk has been involved with the life and culture of the Indians.
\nImportance of sericulture
\n\uf0d8 Sericulture plays a major role in rural employment and a very good commercial business.
\n\uf0d8 Lot of business opportunities are available in various fields of sericulture.
\n\uf0d8 It is practiced in various states of India especially in Assam, Jharkhand.
\n\uf0d8 Non-Mulberry sericulture is practiced in Assam, Jharkhand, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh.
\n\uf0d8 More than 8 million people are involved in sericulture.
\nWhy Sericulture?
\n\uf0fc Potential employment is generated in rural areas.
\n\uf0fc Suitable for Women workers.
\n\uf0fc Low gestation period.
\n\uf0fc High returns within short duration.
\n\uf0fc Mulberry plantation lasts 10-15 years.
\n\uf0fc Shorter crop duration i.e., 5-6 crops\/Year.
\n\uf0fc Most of the activities (garden, rearing, reeling, twisting and weaving) are household.
\n\uf0fc Mulberry is also a good fodder crop.
\nSILKWORM
\nBombyx mori L. is derived from the Latin name for the silkworm, the silk producing caterpillar
\nthat feeds on mulberry (Morus alba) leaves.
\nLIFE CYCLE
\nThe life cycle of mulberry silkworm completes in 45-55 days and the life cycle has 4 stages like
\negg, larva, pupa and moth. Egg stage is lasting for 9-10 days, larval stage which is 24-28 days,
\npupal stage 8-10 days and moth stage 3-4 days.
\n\uf0d8 Eggs: Silkworm egg is round and white. The weight of freshly laid 2,000 eggs is about
\n1gram.
\n\uf0d8 Larva: After 10 days the eggs hatch into larva. It is called caterpillar. After hatching
\ncaterpillars need continuous supply of food because they are continuous feeders.
\n\uf0d8 Pupa: Pupa is the resting stage of silkworm. It is a period during which some changes
\ntake place.
\n\uf0d8 Adult: The adult of Bombyx mori is about 2.6 cm in length and creamy white. After
\nemergence the adult is incapable of flight because of its weak wings and heavy body.
\nSERICULTURE INDUSTRY\u2013 SWOT ANALYSIS
\nSTRENGTHS
\n\uf0b7 This industry is suitable for producing all kinds of silks.
\n\uf0b7 The trend for demand of silk is high in the domestic market.
\n\uf0b7 High returns with low gestation period.
\n\uf0b7 Employment opportunity for rural people.
\nWEAKNESSES
\n\uf0b7 Lack of skilled labours.
\n\uf0b7 All the allied activities (Grainage, Reeling Etc.) are not co-ordinated each other for their
\neffective functioning.
\n\uf0b7 Fluctuation of the prices for the outcome of the industry production.
\n\uf0b7 Availability of the certain inputs which is of major concern in certain parts of the
\nsericulture practicing areas is very low.
\n\uf0b7 Lack of awareness in people and lack of requirements in some areas.
\nOPPORTUNITIES
\n\uf0b7 Growing demand for Indian silk products all over the world.
\n\uf0b7 Application of the products in the health and pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
\n\uf0b7 Awareness on the utilization of by-products of the industry.
\nTHREATS
\n\uf0b7 Competition from other cash crops such as sugarcane, cotton, jute.
\n\uf0b7 Any negative change in the importing policy will cause a so much of damage to the
\nindustry.
\n\uf0b7 Invasion of pests and diseases and etc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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