An international conference on “Silkworm Seed Industry: Opportunities and Future Prospects” organised by the seed organisations of Central Silk Board (CSB) at National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bengaluru on January 30 and 31 focus on the development of appropriate technologies for quality silkworm seed production and farmer-friendly techniques to increase the rearing capacity of raw silk production.
Organised jointly by National Silkworm Seed Organization (NSSO) in association with Basic Tasar Silkworm Seed Organisation, Bilaspur, and Muga Eri Silkworm Seed Organisation, Guwahati, of the CSB, the conference, according to a CSB statement, aimed to provide a platform to scientists of CSB, State Departments of Sericulture, Agriculture Universities, researchers from foreign countries like Japan, China, Ghana, and Netherlands, besides policy makers, entrepreneurs and students to interact, share experiences and exchange ideas to devise a roadmap for development of silkworm seed sector and seri-industry in the country.
While Member Secretary of CSB P. Sivakumar, during his inaugural address, presented an overview of the sericulture scenario in the country and sought more attention to avoid fluctuations in tasar and muga seed sectors, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Textiles, Ms. Prajakta L Verma felt CSB had gained the trust of seri-entrepreneurs across the country through its efforts for the development of silk industry.
