The Evolution of the Sericulture Industry in India: From  Tradition to Modernity

Pavithra A; Rajashekar J; Saikrishna K; Shreya B; Pramod Kumar M; Thanuja A; Hariharan S

doi:10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i92353

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The Evolution of the Sericulture Industry in India: From Tradition to Modernity

Pavithra A, Rajashekar J, Saikrishna K, Shreya B, Pramod Kumar M, Thanuja A, Hariharan S

Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · pp. 282–291 · Published 30 Aug 2024

10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i92353

Abstract

Sericulture, the ancient practice of silk production, has evolved from its origins in China around 2600 BC to a modern, technology-driven industry. India, the world's second-largest silk producer, has seen this transformation enhance productivity, quality, and economic impact, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Women have played a pivotal role in this evolution, with sericulture providing significant employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. The industry involves complex operations, from mulberry cultivation to fabric finishing, and recent advancements in high-yielding hybrids and seri-biotechnology have addressed challenges like pests and climate change, supporting sustainable development. Despite these advancements, India’s silk industry faces ongoing technological and market access challenges, yet it remains a vital contributor to rural economies and the empowerment of marginalized communities.

Sericulture mulberry silk production women’s employment and technological innovation

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Pavithra A, Rajashekar J, Saikrishna K, Shreya B, Pramod Kumar M, Thanuja A, Hariharan S (2024). The Evolution of the Sericulture Industry in India: From Tradition to Modernity. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports , 282–291. https://doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i92353

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Pavithra A — Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad, India.
Rajashekar J — DAATTC, Sangupet, Sangareddy, India.
Saikrishna K — Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad, India.
Shreya B — Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad, India.
Pramod Kumar M — Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad, India.
Thanuja A — Division of Entomology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Mega University Hyderabad Hub, India.
Hariharan S — Division of Entomology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Mega University Hyderabad Hub, India.

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