• Dr. Kumara H D

Sericulture plays a crucial role in India’s rural economy, providing livelihoods to millions of farmers and workers. It is particularly significant in Karnataka, where a large number of rural families rely on silk farming as a primary or secondary source of income. Beyond rural areas, the silk industry also engages a large number of urban poor, particularly in activities like silk reeling and weaving. In India, the wealth generated from the silk industry is often transferred indirectly from the richer sections of society, who consume expensive silk products, to the poorer sections, who are involved in cocoon farming and raw silk production. One of the major challenges in India’s sericulture sector, particularly in Karnataka, is the high cost of production at the three key levels: mulberry leaf cultivation, silkworm cocoon production, and silk yarn production. These costs are substantially higher in India compared to China, which is the world leader in silk production. The main reason for this difference is the lower productivity levels in India, especially in Karnataka. While China benefits from higher yields and more efficient processes, Indian farmers face difficulties in increasing productivity. Factors such as climate, lack of modern techniques, and inadequate resources contribute to the higher costs in India.

Cultivation, Silkworm Rearing, Silk Cocoons, Raw Silk Production etc.

"THE ANALYTICAL STUDY ON GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN SERICULTURE SECTOR IN KARNATAKA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no.f1-f11, March-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503525.pdf

"THE ANALYTICAL STUDY ON GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN SERICULTURE SECTOR IN KARNATAKA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no. ppf1-f11, March-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503525.pdf