Sericulture is also known as sericulture. In sericulture, silkworms are reared for the production of raw silk. This agro-based industry costs very little. It is a good source of employment for the farmers of rural areas. The demand for silk is very high in the Indian market.

Our country is a big producer of silk, along with it it is the only country to produce 5 types of silk. These five varieties are mulberry, tussar, oak tussar, eri and coral silk. Coral sericulture is the only cash crop in the agriculture sector, from which farmers start getting benefits within 30 days. Let us get detailed information about silkworm rearing and sericulture.

What is silkworm rearing?

• Silkworms are reared by this method. These insects produce raw thread called silk. It is used to make clothes and other decorative items.

Benefits of silkworm farming

• Silkworm rearing gives more income in less time.

• It is a good source of income for rural areas.

• There are ample employment opportunities in this field.

• Women can also increase their income by joining this business.

In which states of India silk is produced?

• Silk is produced by rearing silkworm in many states of our country. In which Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal are included.

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