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Annual Report 2009-2010

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2009-10

CENTRAL SILK BOARDMinistry of Textiles – Government of India

CSB Complex, BTM Layout, MadivalaBangalore – 560 068.


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September, 2010

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Ms.M.Sathiyavathy, I.A.S.,Member SecretaryCentral Silk BoardBangalore – 560 068.

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CONTENTSPage No.

I. HIGHLIGHTS OF CENTRAL SILK BOARD’S ACTIVITIES-2009-10

• Introduction 5

• Major achievements in Research and Development 6

• Policy intervention 9

• Parliament related matters 9

• Right to information Act, 2005 9

• Official Language 9

II. FUNCTIONS AND ORGANISATIONAL SET-UP

• Introduction 13

• Constitution of the Board 13

• Meetings of the Board & Standing Committee 14

• Staff Strength of CSB 14

• Implementation of reservation policy of the Govt. of India in CSB 14

• Recruitment of persons with disabilities 14

• Organizational chart and units of CSB 14

• Regional Offices and Regional Development Offices 14

• Computerization in the Central Silk Board 15

• International Collaboration 16

• Vigilance 16

• Implementation of Official Language Policy 18

• Public Information Cell 19

III. FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS

• Receipts 23

• Expenditure for the year 2009-10 23

• Provision approved for the year 2010-11 24

• Internal Audit 24

IV. PROJECTS/SCHEMES

• Catalytic Development Programme 27

• Projects with overseas funding 30

• Projects with Internal Funding 31

• Special SGSY Projects 31

• Projects with assistance under Catalytic Development Programme (CD P) 33

• Projects with R&D Funds 35


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V. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AND EXTENSION

• Highlights of R&D activities in CSB Institutes 39

• CSRTI, Mysore 39

• CSRTI, Berhampore 42

• CSRTI, Pampore 45

• CSGRC, Hosur 47

• SSTL, Bangalore 48

• SBRL, Bangalore 49

• CTRTI, Ranchi 50

• CMERTI, Lahdoigarh 53

• CSTRI, Bangalore 55

VI. CSB SUPPORT SERVICES

• Training 61

• Enterprise Development & Management Development Programmes 62

• Publicity programmes and publications 62

• Silkworm seed production & supply 64

• NSSO, BTSSO, CTSSS, MSSO, ESSO 65

• Market support : TRMB, MRMB & ERMB 68

• Pre-shipment & Issual of Tariff Certificate 68

• Silk Mark Organization of India 69

VII. SERICULTURE STATISTICS

• Raw silk production 73• Prices of raw silk and cocoons : 2009-10 74

• Silk Exports & Imports 77

• Graphs 79

ANNEXURES

• List of Board Members 87

• Organizational chart of the Central Silk Board 90

• Units of CSB 91

• Catalytic Development Programme during X Plan 92

• Production Statistics for the year 2008-09 96

• Abbreviations 98


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Highlights of

Central Silk Board’s

Activities

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� Introduction

2009-10 was a remarkable year for silk industry in India. The Industry has shown a positive growth to thetune of 7.2% in overall silk production and 8.03% in employment. The year has been special year for vanya silk,which recorded a highest growth of 22%. The vanya silk production has already crossed the target set for XIplan. The table below indicates improvement in productivity leading to vertical growth of silk industry mainly dueto the R&D intervention, technology transfer and successful implementation of centrally sponsored CatalyticDevelopment Schemes. Comparative performance of silk industry during the years 2008-09 and 2009-10 isgiven below:

The table below indicates the performance of silk industry during IX, X and XI Plan periods. The silkproduction has shown a steady growth over the years in spite of various constraints like drought, labour scarcity,urbanization, drastic fall in price etc. The industry has now taken a momentum of growth which is likely to becontinued in the coming years.


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� Major achievements in Research and

Development during 2009-10

The main Research & Training Institutes of theCSB provide R&D and Training support for thedevelopment of sericulture. The Central SericultureResearch and Training Institutes at Mysore(Karnataka), Berhampore (West Bengal) andPampore (J&K) deal with mulberry sericulture.Central Tasar Research and Training Institute atRanchi (Jharkhand) undertakes research on Tasarculture. The Central Muga and Eri Research Instituteestablished at Lahdoigarh, Jorhat (Assam) providesR&D support to Muga and Ericulture. RegionalSericulture Research Station (RSRS / RTRS) formulberry and non-mulberry has been functioning forthe dissemination of research findings and for tacklingthe regional field issues of the industry. Besides, anetwork of Research Extension Centres (RECs) & itssub-units for mulberry and non-mulberry are alsofunctioning to provide extension support tosericulturists. In order to provide R&D support in post-cocoon sector, the Board has established a CentralSilk Technological Research Institute (CSTRI) atBangalore. In addition, the CSB has also set upspecialized Research Stations such as SilkwormSeed Technology Laboratory, (SSTL) in Bangalore(Karnataka), Central Sericultural GermplasmResource Centre (CSGRC) at Hosur (Tamil Nadu)and Seri-Biotech Research Laboratory (SBRL) atBangalore. During 2009-10, 67 Research projects arecontinued and 30 new Research projects wereinitiated and a total of 50 research projects wereconcluded. The brief highlights of the Research andDevelopment activities of CSB Research institutesduring the period under report are as follows :

Mulberry

Five new genotypes were evaluated under FinalYield Evaluation (FYE), two genotypes out-yieldedthe check variety by 16-21% and 2.94 – 22.22% underoptimal and sub-optimal conditions of irrigationrespectively. Eleven HVA1 lines of transgenicmulberry plants were maintained under greenhousecondit ions and prel iminary data on morpho-biochemical parameters were recorded. Droughttolerant genotypes were developed by utilizing leafexplants of V-1, S-34 and S-36 for Agrobacteriummediated transformation studies to introduce SHN(wax genes) and DREB (Dehydration RelatedElement Binding) genes. Two new mulberry varieties

viz., M. multicaulis x S-13 and S-30 x Acc.119 weresubmitted for All India Coordinated Experimental trialsfor Mulberry [AICEM] for Authorization trials. Fortytwo new progenies were identified as prospectivetriploids and out of this 15 genotypes were foundtriploids in West Bengal. Out of 11 mulberrygenotypes subjected for evaluation of productivity andquality, 3 (SR-68, SR-75 and SR-62) were found tohave 20% more leaf yield than the S-1635 (check).Sixteen mulberry collections were added to the fieldgene bank raising the number of accessions to 1136under ex-situ conservation at germplasm resourcecentre. Suitable methods for intercropping ofmedicinal and aromatic plants with mulberry wereevolved. Some new mulberry genotypes having moreleaf yield suitable for cultivation in user land in UttarPradesh have been screened. Framework linkagemaps of parental lines of root trait segregatingpopulation were constructed. In J &K evaluation of13 mulberry genotypes grown as bush has revealedthe leaf yield and leaf weight registered maximum byME –0210 being at par with ME-0211, ME-0182 andME-0188. The moisture content in the highest yieldinggenotypes was recorded more than 74% in springseason and more than 70% in autumn season.Lavendula officinalis, an aromatic plant as anintercrop with tree type of mulberry recorded morethan 90% survival ability with additional income ofRs.8000/- per hectare in J & K areas without havingany significant effect on the productivity of mulberryfoliage. IPM for control of white fly has beendeveloped. Suitable control measures weredeveloped for a new mealy bug species commonlyknown as papaya mealy bug (Paracoccusmarginatus) which effectively reduced pestinfestation by 90%.

Potential Bivoltine silkworm hybrids wereidentified for rearing throughout the year. Silkwormhybrids, viz., CSR50 x CSR51 and (CSR50xCSR52)x (CSR50 x CSR51) were identif ied for raceauthorization test. CSR50 X CSR51 with productivemerit (>60 kg/100 dfls) are tolerant to diseases.Some potential hybrids viz., CSR46 x CSR47 (thermotolerant), Gen3 x Gen2 (amylase introgressed), SLD4x SLD8 (Shorter larval duration), PM x CSR2 (SL)(Multi x Bivoltine hybrid) were also authorized. Multix Bivoltine hybrid viz., ND7 x CSR2 (Jayalakshmi) –Superior to ruling hybrid PM x CSR2 in terms ofproductivity in cocoon/silk yield with one day shorterlarval duration produces gradable silk, NDB6 x CSR2– BmDNV1 tolerant hybrid and ND5 x CSR2 thermo


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tolerant hybrid were identified for Race Authorizationtest. Under fiber quality improvement programme ofmulti x bivoltine hybrid, L14 x CSR2 has been foundpromising. Two bivoltine hybrids viz., Gen1 x 4C(Single hybrid) and G3 x G8 (Double hybrid) are underOn-Farm trials. Similarly for rainfed zone two multi xbivoltine hybrids viz., PM x Gen1 and PM x Gen2 areunder On-Farm trials. Under conservation of bivoltinesilkworm genetic resources, 227 bivoltine accessionswere reared in two batches. Genetic diversity amongsilkworm germplasm stocks were identified byenzyme polymorphism, the technique used to identifyunique genotypes associated with productive traits.New Improved silkworm hybrids viz, SBGP 22 XSBGP 5 and CSR2 X SBGP 22 were evolved for J&Kregion. Innovative tools for rearing and mountingmanagement – Worm separator, cocoon harvesterand Plastic rotary mountages are being tested in thefield. Low cost package for mass production ofNesolynx thymus and Exorista phillipinensis onhousefly pupae was developed and biological controlof sericulture pests in the field was popularized. Thevalidation studies of “NPV resistant” markers indifferent genotypes (PM, HM, Moria, GNM, Nistari,C.nichi) of silkworm revealed that BmSat117 markeris associated with Pure Mysore, Nistari (D), GNM andHosa Mysore varieties. New spray disinfectant“Astra” has been commercialized for rearing houseand appliances. The mother moth examinationtechnique employed for pebrine detection wasstandardised.

Vanya Silks

One tetraploid variety of Terminalia arjuna withhigher leaf yield of superior quality has beendeveloped. Application of Magnesium sulphate onhost plants has been recorded as highly effectivefor improved plant growth and higher leaf yield. RAPDanalysis of eleven genotypes of T. arjuna and T.tomentosa indicated genetic variation in thegenotypes. Under in vitro conditions, 66-81%induction of shoots of Terminalia arjuna and T.tomentosa was observed in BAP supplemented MSmedium. Application of secondary nutrient mixtureSM

5 on systematic tasar food plantation increased the

leaf yield by 27%. Plantation of 39 som accessionsof plus tree was established and characterizedmorphologically. Rooting in som plants has beenobtained in MS media modified with 2 mg IBA/L inmicro propagation study. Ready reckoner for NPKfertilizer requirement has been prepared for som.

Soalu was found predominant with a population densityof 36% in Meghalaya. Leaf blight of soalu wascontrol led by application of plant extracts ofBougainvillea spectabilis. Plantation of eight castorgenotypes was established and evaluated theirperformances.

Eight eco-races of A. mylitta (Daba BV, DabaTV, Sukinda, Sarihan, Modal, Modia, Raily, Laria) aremaintained in the Germplasm Bank. Temperaturebelow 20° C during III instar was found to be the factorresponsible for induction of diapause. Indoor chawkirearing technique has been standardized. In-housevalidation revealed 89% survival of chawki worms(up to II moult) under indoor conditions as againstonly 61% outdoor. DNA amplification studies usingRAPD and Operon primers of 18 bacterial pathogensand 14 microsporidians showed difference in bandingpatterns, indicating different strains. Improvedgrainage, incubation and chawki rearing technologieswere developed for temperate tasar during Autumncrop. Three species of oak fed silkworms viz., A.proylei, A. pernyi, A. frithi and ten breeds viz., PRP

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PRP3,

PRP5,

PRP12,

RPP4,

Blue, C27,

B6,

BY1 and Yellow

were maintained in the GPB. Juvenile hormone and20 hydroxy ecdyson application on muga silkwormlarvae elevate vitellogenin synthesis which is helpfulin egg development. Rooting in som plants has beenobtained in MS media modified with 2 mg IBA/L inmicro propagation study. Soalu was foundpredominant with a population density of 36% atRongrenpal area of the Balpakram National Park,South Garo Hills, Meghalaya. Ready reckoner forNPK fertilizer requirement has been prepared for som.Leaf blight of soalu was controlled by application ofplant extracts of Bougainvillea spectabilis up to 89%.

Thirty seven micro satellite loci developed fromAntheraea assamensis were screened forpolymorphism. Cultivated populations of mugasilkworm were compared with wild (hills) and plainarea populations using Inter SSR primer system. Wildpopulation WWHa showed 74.19% polymorphism.Five wild muga silkworm stocks, collected fromAssam and Meghalaya were released at therespective site of original collection for conservation.Fifteen accessions of wild muga silkworm stockshave been collected from different places are beingmaintained under Ex-situ condition and characterized.Among four wild muga silkworm stocks, RMRS AS001showed better performance in fecundity, larval weight,cocoon weight and shell weight. Evaluation and


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selection of seven eri ecoraces up to twelvegenerations along with diallele crossing of selectedbreed have been completed.

Post-cocoon Sector

Low cost 8 ends / basin, 10 basin multiendreeling machine has been developed for mulberry silkreeling which would reduce the capital investment ofthe reelers considerably while maintaining the qualityof the raw silk as in the existing multiend reelingmachines. Solar water heating system along with miniboiler for cooking and reeling for multiend reeling unithas been developed which has found to reduce thefirewood consumption significantly. 8 ends multiendreeling unit suitable for tasar and muga cocoon reelingwith individual break stop motion has been developed,which is capable of producing superior quality yarnwith higher productivity. A low cost solar operatedhand spinning machine suitable for spinning all typesof non-mulberry wastes and also mulberry waste hasbeen developed for achieving better quality of yarnand higher productivity. A twin shuttle loom has been

designed and developed specif ical ly for therequirement of North-eastern states to weave twonarrow width fabrics simultaneously, which ensuresbetter quality and almost double the productivity ofthe existing loin looms. The five wheel take-upmechanism in the CSTRI improved handloom hasbeen modified and fine tuned to overcome theproblem of frequent gear changing and for productionof uniform quality fabrics with higher productivity.Stain guard finish for silk yarn and loom finished fabrichas been developed and standardised. TraditionalDharmavaram / Kancheepuram sarees and loomfinished dupion fabrics were woven using stain guardtreated yarn. Under product development, various silkproducts like eri-mulberry hybrid fabrics, eri-mulberrydouble cloth and silk saree with Nagaland motifs weredeveloped.

The tables below indicate the technology packagesevolved by the research institutes and assigned forcommercial application and the technology packagesthat are commercialized during the year under report:

Technology Assigned (11)

1. A process of Extraction of virgin sericin of Bombyx mori for potential industrial application - CSRTI,Mysore

2. A Process of extraction of fibroin of Bombyx mori for potential application in different value addedproducts - CSRTI, Mysore

3. Process for the development of new preservation technology for cross breed (PM X CSR2) eggs ofsilkworm Bombyx mori. – SSTL, Kodathi

4. Rakshak, a broad spectrum botanical based silkworm bed disinfectant – SSTL, Kodathi

5. Solar spinning machine – CSTRI, Bangalore

6. Lac dye for tasar fabrics – CTRTI, Ranchi

7. Wet reeling for tasar cocoons – CTRTI, Ranchi

8. Core spinning of tasar cocoons – CTRTI, Ranchi

9. Twin reeling charkha – CTR&TI, Ranchi

10. Labex – CSRTI, Berhampore

11. Morizyme – B - CSRTI, Berhampore

Technology Commercialized (3)

1) “Asthra” (For rearing house and appliances a new spray disinfectant) – CSR&TI, Mysore.

2) Labex – CSRTI, Berhampore.

3) Morizyme – B - CSRTI, Berhampore.


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The table below indicates the silkworm hybridsdeveloped by the research institutes and authorizedfor release to the field:

APS105x APS126 APM2 x APDR105

APS45 x APS12 APM3 x APS12

CSR46 x CSR47 Mcon1 x Bcon4

Dun17 X Dun18 Mcon4 x Bcon4

GEN3 x GEN2 MH1 x CSR2

KSO1 x NP4 PM x CSR2(SL)

NK2 x NP4 M con1 X M con4

SLD4 x SLD8 Nistari X M con4

APDR15 x APDR115 PM X C110

Application of Remote Sensing and GIS inSericulture Development

The Central Silk Board has taken up anR&D project in collaboration with North-eastern SpaceApplication Centre, Shillong to map and identify thepotential areas for the development of food plants forsericulture in non-traditional states and to develop anetwork of Sericulture Information Linkage &Knowledge Systems (SILKS).

� Policy Intervention during 2009-10

The Ministry of Textiles, Government of Indiahas passed the Central Silk Board Silkworm SeedRegulations, 2010 vide Gazette Notif icationNo.G.S.R. 194(E) dated 16.03.2010 laying down interalia the quality standards required for production ofSilkworm Seed, its export and import procedure,certification and testing of Silkworm Seed and otherrelated provisions.

National Fibre Policy

At the behest of Ministry of Textiles, Govt. ofIndia, CSB has prepared and submitted a draftNational Silk Policy to the Ministry of Textiles to be asignificant part of the proposed ‘National Fibre Policy’for necessary clearance. The recommendations madeby the Board have been incorporated in the NationalFibre Policy. As a result of these policy initiatives,the Sericulture farmers will be able to enjoy thebenefits provided to the agriculture and allied sectors.

Skill Development Initiative

To strengthen the Govt. of India’s initiative ofSkill Development in different sectors includingtextiles and silk, Central Silk Board has drawn-up anambitious plan to cover around 40,000 farmers /cocoon growers, reeler, weavers, dyers, extensionagents and other industry stakeholders including anadditional 20,000 participants during the entire periodof XI Plan. During the period under report a total of13,109 farmers and stakeholders were impartedtraining for skill seeding and enhancement.

� Parliament related matters

During the year 2009-10, the Central Silk Boardhas furnished reply material to ParliamentaryQuestions, as per the following break-up:

House of Parliament Reply to ParliamentQuestions

Lok Sabha 24

Rajya Sabha 21

Total 45

� Right to Information Act, 2005

CSB has designated 37 CPIOs and 217 APIOsin its headquarters and Field units to provideinformation to the public. CSB has updated 17Manuals/Reports and published the same in the CSBWebsite (www.indiansilk.kar.nic.in) as per theprovisions of the Act. A Public Information Cell hasbeen established in the Head quarters of CSB toreceive enquiries from the Public and to furnishreplies. The Cell is integrated to Kisan Call Centre(1551). To understand the latest issues relating tothe implementation of RTI Act, CSB has organizedzone-wise training programmes and trained a total of114 CPIOs/APIOs. CSB received 125 applicationsseeking information and all have been replied.

� Official Language

The Central Silk Board, Bangalore bagged thefirst prize of Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha Puraskar forexcellent performance in implementation of OfficialLanguage Policy for the year 2007-08 of theDepartment of Official language, Ministry of HomeAffairs, New Delhi this year also. The MemberSecretary Smt. M. Sathiyavathy, Central Silk Board,Bangalore received the award from the Hon’blePresident of India on 14th September, 2009.


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Functions

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Change in Senior Level Officers

During the period under report, following changes tookplace in the level of Director:

� Dr.B.C.Prasad has been appointed as Director,Central Tasar Research and Training Institute,Ranchi w.e.f.30.09.2009

� Dr. R.K.Rajan has been appointed as Director,Central Eri Muga Research & Training Institute,Lahdoigarh w.e.f. 03.08.2009

� Introduction

The Central Silk Board (CSB) is a Statutory Body,established on 20.09.1948, by an Act of Parliament. Itfunctions under the administrative control of theMinistry of Textiles, Government of India.

The main functions assigned to the Board underthe Act are:

� Promoting the development of Silk Industry bysuch measures as it thinks fit.

� Undertaking, assist ing or encouragingscientif ic, technological and economicresearch.

� Devising means for improved methods ofmulberry cult ivation, si lkworm rearing,developing and distribution of healthy silkwormseeds, improved methods of silk reeling andspinning of the cocoons and silk-waste,improving the quality and production of raw silk,if necessary by making it compulsory, for all

raw silk to be marketed, only after the samehas been tested and graded in properly equippedSilk Testing and Conditioning Houses.

� Improving the marketing of raw silk.

� Collection of statistics.

� To advise the Central Government on all mattersrelating to the development of silk industryincluding import and export of raw silk.

� To prepare and furnish such other reportsrelating to the silk industry as may be requiredby the Central Government and other agenciesfrom time to time.

• Constitution of the Board

In exercise of powers conferred by Sub-Section3 of Section 4 of the CSB Act 1948, the following Lok/Rajya Sabha Members have been appointed to serveas Members of CSB for a period of 3 years subject tothe provisions of the Act as shown against theirnames:

During the period under report,Shri H. Hanumanthappa, Shri Bhupendra Singh, IASand Ms.M.Sathiyavathy, IAS; continued as Chairman,Vice-Chairman and Member Secretary of the Board,respectively.

A list of Members of the Board as on 31.03.2009is at Annex-I.


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� Dr. N.B.Vijayaprakash, Director has beentransferred from CTRTI, Ranchi to SBRL,Kodathi and assumed the chargew.e.f.05.10.2009.

• Meetings of the Board and StandingCommittee

During the period under report, two StandingCommittee Meetings on 17.11.2009 & 18.03.2010 andthree Board Meetings on 25.09.2009, 10.02.2010 &17.02.2010 were convened.

• Staff Strength of CSB

The group-wise sanctioned strength and workingstrength of the Central Silk Board is indicated below:

• Implementation of Reservation Policy ofthe Government of India in the CSB

In conformity with the instructions issued by theGovernment of India, the Central Silk Board has beenfollowing the reservation policy relating to reservationfor Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, OBCs andPWD, in the matter of Direct Recruitment as well aspromotions as prescribed from time to time. Out ofthe total staff strength of 4043, the CSB has 906employees belonging to Scheduled Caste communityrepresenting 22.41 %, 414 employees belonging toScheduled Tribe community representing 10.24%,176 employees belonging to Other BackwardCommunities and 46 belonging to PWD. Theprescribed percentage of reservation is 15% for SCand 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBCs and 3% for PWD.

• Recruitment of Persons WithDisabilities (PWD) Under CSB

In conformity with the instructions issued by theGovernment of India, the Central Silk Board has beenfollowing the reservation policy relating to reservationof Persons With Disabilities in the matter of DirectRecruitment in all Groups as well as in Promotions inGroup ‘C’ categories under (Equal Opportunities,

Central Silk Board has established four RegionalOffices, one each at New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata andJammu and six Regional Development Offices, oneeach at Bhubaneshwar, Guwahati, Hyderabad,Lucknow, Chennai and Patna. The brief activities ofROs/RDOs are as follows:

� Co-ordinate with State Insti tut ions/Governments and Central Units in assistingimplementation of all sericulture developmentprogrammes/ projects in the respective state/region/zone.

� ROs / RDOs are the Member Conveners of StateLevel Sericulture Co-ordination Committeemeetings constituted by the CSB.

� Organize demonstrations, farmers’ meets andentrepreneurship development programme.

� Collection of data pertaining to sericulture andsilk industry, analysis and forward to the CentralOffice for maintaining MIS database.

� Conduct base-line surveys in selected areason improvement in productivity and the costincurred by Sericulturists.

Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995as prescribed from time to time. The CSB has alsoidentified the posts, the duties of which can beperformed by various categories of Persons withDisabilities without loss of productivity. During theyear under report out of 30 recruitments made, oneofficial is from PWD.

• Organizational Chart and Units of CSB

The Organizational chart and the Units of CentralSilk Board are at Annex –II.

• Regional Offices and RegionalDevelopment Offices

In order to co-ordinate the SericultureDevelopment Programmes in different states, the


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� Identify gaps in Lab-to-Land and in the statesand proposed schemes/suggestions to CentralOffice.

� Co-ordinate with the Directors of the ResearchInstitutes in their jurisdiction in respect of fieldtrials and surveys.

� Critically evaluate the work of the NGOs andother voluntary agencies in the state in respectof sericulture programmes.

� Maintain a close l iaison with the StateSericulture Department/ Departments, fieldunits and CSB field functionaries to co-ordinatetransfer of technology etc.

� To implement “Catalytic DevelopmentProgrammes” being carried out with CSB fundsin the States not entrusted to ResearchInstitutes for implementation.

� Co-ordinate or organize trainings/workshops onthe directions of Central Office and distributionof publications, extension materials, video filmsetc.

� Undertake voluntary quality inspection of silkgoods meant for exports.

� Assist States towards formulation,implementation and evaluation of CentrallySponsored Catalytic Development Programme(CDP) being executed through CSB.

� To act as Central Public Information Officers(CPIOs) / Assistant Public Information Officers(APIOs) to provide information to the public asper the provisions of the RTI Act. 2005

� To coordinate implementation / execution ofSilk Mark Chapters (“Silk Mark Organization ofIndia”) of jurisdictional States.

� Impact assessment study of the Women HealthInsurance Scheme implemented under CDP incollaboration with the State Government.

• Computerization in the Central Silk Board

The Central Silk Board has been utilizing the

Information Technology in various operations of theorganization from past 20 years. The Central SilkBoard has been effectively utilizing InformationTechnology resources to empower CSB in all the

areas of its activities for efficient functioning.

The present set up of Information Technologyinfrastructure in the Central Silk Board consists of :

� There are about 900 computers in CSB,including servers, Pentium – IV & Dual corecomputers and Notebooks, which areextensively used for Research datacompilation, analysis, sericulture statistics,office productivity and routine correspondencein CSB and its nested units.

� Central Office and all the Research Institutes arehaving internet and email facility. In addition, mostof the other CSB units have email facility.

� Sun Solaris, Linux and Windows Server 2003operating systems are used in Servers.Windows 2000, ME, XP and Vista are used ondesktop computers.

� MS-Office 2000, Office - XP and Open Officeare used for general office correspondence,research, technical and statist ical datamaintenance. Power Builder, VB .net, ASP .netis used for developing front end interfaces onLAN. Oracle, MS Access, My SQL and Foxproare used for managing data, handled throughapplications. SPSS and Windostat are used foranalysis of Research and statistical data andforecasting of cocoon arrivals in the market.

� Major applications and information systemspresently in use (in house developed as wellas outsourced) are :

Personal Information SystemFinancial Accounting System / PayrollSystemConfidential ReportsAddress MasterGSLIS Information systemsGPF Information SystemMedical Bills Processing SystemResearch MISSericulture Management Information System(SMIS)Sericulture Production StatisticsGPF Investment ManagementPension ProcessingFixed Deposit ManagementRecruitment Information System


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Indian Silk Magazine Monitoring SystemMedical Identity Card for Employees and theirdependants

CSB hosts a website www.indiansilk.kar.nic.inas an enterprise information site in English and Hindi.In accordance to the Right to Information Act, alldetails are required under Section 4.(1).b have beenpublished in CSB website. The other Research unitsof CSB have also created websites to give Researchand Scientific Information:

CSRTI, Mysore - www.csrtimys.res.in

CSRTI, Berhampore - www.csrtiber.res.in

CSGRC, Hosur - www.silkgermplasm.com

CTRTI, Ranchi - www.ctrtiranchi.co.in

SMOI - www.silkmarkindia.com

CSB has developed contents for SericultureInformation Kiosk and presently it is installed at twentyeight locations – CSB Head Quarters, various DOSs,Govt. Cocoon Markets, CSB Research Institutes etc.,in various states viz., Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh,Tamilnadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, West Bengal andJammu & Kashmir. The Kiosks provide informationon sericulture practices, mulberry cult ivation,silkworm rearing and latest technologies, disease/pest control, prices of cocoon and raw silk, etc.Information Kiosk contents are in multilingual format(English, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam andKashmiri) with audio and video clippings. During theyear 2009-10 Marathi contents were developed andinstalled at three Kiosks in Maharashtra. ManagementInformation System (MIS) software project wascommenced during the year which is a web basedapplication with a central server at Central Office.

CSB and its units have large number ofcomputer savvy and computer literate end users.Senior officers take personal interest in IT planningand usage.

CSB had taken up the following activities under ITInitiative of the XI Five Year Plan:

� Computerization

� Knowledge Management

� Data Compilation & Dissemination throughPortals

� e-Governance

� Networking (includes Kiosk hardware)

� Upgradation of existing Applications (includesKiosk software)

� IT applications in Research & Development

Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) hasbeen set up at CSRTI, Mysore with a view to facilitatethe stakeholders, who can dial the toll free number1-800-425-0010 and directly interact with thescientists to obtain first hand information on regionspecific problems, technologies, to get suggestions/clarifications etc., instantly by online. In case, thequery needs some more clarification/information, itwould be kept pending and the information will bepassed on to the caller in due course through phone/post.

• International Collaboration

Central Silk Board as a Member ofInternational Organizations

Central Silk Board continued to be a member ofthe International Sericulture Commission (ISC),stationed at Lyon, France.

Visit of CSB Delegations/Officials to otherCountries

Participation in International Meetings/Symposium/Conference

Ms. Sathiyavathy, Member Secretary, CSB,attended the Executive Committee Meetings ofInternational Sericultural Commission held at Lyonon 13th May 2009 and 3rd November, 2009.

Visits to other countries under BilateralProgrammes

Dr.S.Sree Kumar, Scientist-C and S.K. Aswath,Scientist-C of CSRTI, Mysore has been deputed toNational Institute of Agro-biological Sciences,Tsukuba, Japan from 18.01.2010 to 01.02.2010 toundertake research work as a part of the DST-JSPScollaborative programme.

• Vigilance

The Vigilance Cell of Central Office, Central SilkBoard, Bangalore has a staff strength of four and hasbeen functioning under the supervision of the JointDirector (Admn.) who, in turn, reports to the Director/Chief Vigilance Officer and to the Board’s Member


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Secretary. The Vigilance Cell also looks after the jobof re-dressal of the grievances of the staff and thepublic and thus it is the Vigilance Cell as well as theGrievance Cell.

The main subjects assigned to the Cell as regards theVigilance aspect are furnished below in brief :

� Identification of points and sensitive postsvulnerable for corrupt practices and carrying outsurprise and periodical inspections of thevarious Units of the Board as and whensituation demands.

� Initiation of Disciplinary Cases against theofficials concerned arising out of complaints /Preliminary Investigation Reports, inspectionsof surprise as well as regular nature / CBIInvestigation Reports and of Internal AuditReports, etc.

� Processing of f i les at different stages(beginning with the receipt of complaints andReports) which culminate in the Imposition ofPenalty and later on at the stage of appeal andof the Writ Petitions filed by the aggrieved.

Measures taken to strengthen the preventivevigilance by streamlining of procedures

The Units of the Board which are consideredsensitive areas have been identified and measuresfor preventive vigilance, surveillance and detectionhave been taken. Besides the Chief Vigilance Officer,Directors of the Board stationed at different Zoneshave been entrusted with the task of surpriseinspection of the Units / sensitive areas clearlydemarcating areas of jurisdiction. An Internal AuditWing - headed by a Director (Finance) supported byZonal Audit teams in different Zones - has beenfunctioning to conduct the Internal Audit on theaccounts of all the Units. The Directors of theInstitutes and the officers of the rank of Scientist-E /Scientist-D / Joint Secretary holding independentcharge of the various Units have been delegated withpowers to function as Disciplinary Authority in respectof certain categories of officials. The complaints andpetitions received are examined and action taken asand when a prima facie case is established.

Expediting the Completion of PreliminaryInvestigations / Oral Inquiries

Preliminary Investigation wherever ordered is

being completed as early as possible and action takenon the findings of the Investigation Officers. Duringthe period concerned, i.e., from 01-04-2009 to 31-03-2010, 12 Disciplinary Cases have been initiatedand 21 Cases were pending for disposal as on 31-03-2009. And out of the total of 33 Cases (12 plus21), 12 have been finalized during the period and theremainder of 21 are pending for disposal as on 31-03-2010. With regard to the oral inquiries [ in theDisciplinary Cases initiated under Rule 14 of CentralCivil Services (Classification Control & Appeal) Rules,1965 (Major Penalty Proceedings) ], senior officersfrom the Board and Retired Judges are appointed asthe Inquiry Officers and all the Inquiry Officers areperiodically advised to complete the Inquiry processwithin the specified time limit.

Disposal of Appeal Petitions filed by thedelinquents against the penalty impositionmade by the Disciplinary Authorities

During the period, three appeals (filed againstPenalty Imposition) have been received and they havebeen disposed off by the Appellate Authority (theMember Secretary) during the period, i.e. 01.04.2009to 31.03.2010.

Observance of Vigilance Awareness Week

In accordance with the guidelines issued by theMinistry / Central Vigilance Commission, New Delhi,Vigilance Awareness Week was observed at theCentral Silk Board’s Headquarters and at all itssubordinate Units between 03.11.2009 and07.11.2009 in a befitting manner.

Steps taken to activate the GrievancesMachinery in the Board

As per the instructions of the Ministry, seniorofficers of the Board of the cadre of Director /Scientist-E / Scientist-D holding independent chargehave been nominated as the Grievance Officers toattend to the grievances of the staff and from thepublic. During the period concerned, i.e. from01.04.2009 to 31.03.2010, 40 grievance petitionshave been received and 19 were pending forredressal as on 31.03.2009. Out of the total of 59(40 plus 19), 51 have been redressed during the period,the remainder of eight are pending for redressal as on31.03.2010.


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• Implementation of Official LanguagePolicy

Central Silk Board, Bangalore bagged the firstprize of Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha Puraskar forexcellent performance in implementation of OfficialLanguage Policy for the year 2007-08 of the Deptt. ofOfficial Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, NewDelhi, this year also. The Member SecretarySmt.M.Sathiyavathy, Central Silk Board, Bangalorereceived the award from the Hon’ble President of Indiaon 14th September, 2009. During the period underreport, efforts were continued for achieving the targetsfixed by the Department of Official Language, Ministryof Home Affairs for implementation of the OfficialLanguage Policy of the Union for the year 2009-10.As a result of accelerating the progressive use ofHindi in Official purposes, many Offices of CentralSilk Board were awarded from different Forums. TheNational Silkworm Seed Organization, Bangalorereceived 1st Prize under Regional Rajbhasha Puraskarin South Zone for the year, 2008-09 for excellentperformance in implementation of Official Languageon 09.10.2009. Dr.S.Raje Urs, Director, NSSOreceived the award from the Hon’ble Union HomeMinister for State. The Central Silk TechnologicalResearch Institute, Bangalore received 1st prize forimplementation of Official Language Policy for theyear, 2008-09 from Town Official LanguageImplementation Committee, Bangalore; MugaSilkworm Seed Organization, Guwahati receivedCitation for excellent work in Hindi during the year2009 by TOLIC, Guwahati; Basic Seed Multiplication& Training Centre, Regional Tasar Research Stationand Demonstration cum Technical Service Centrelocated in Bhandara received 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizerespectively towards excellent Official LanguageImplementation during the year 2008-09 by TOLIC,Bhandara and Shri Jagadishan, LDC, SateliteSilkworm Breeding Centre, Coonoor receivedRajbhasha Panini Puraskar – Shield and Certificatefrom Town Official Language ImplementationCommittee, Ooty-Coonoor for excellent work donein Hindi. Dr. Subrath Das, Scientist-D, CSTRI,Bangalore received third Prize for Scientific articleby TOLIC, Bangalore.

Compliance of Official language Act, 1963 &Rules, 1976

Apart from ensuring cent percent compliance ofSection-3(3) of the Official Language Act, 1963, letters

received in Hindi were replied to in Hindi and bilingualonly under Rule-5 of Rules, 1976. Targets fixed fororiginal correspondence, fax etc., in the AnnualProgramme 2009-10 were also achieved. Ninety sixOffices including Board’s Secretariat have so far beennotified under Rule 10(4) of Official Language Rules,1976.

Meetings

Quarterly meetings of Official LanguageImplementation Committee which monitors OfficialLanguage Implementation Programme in Board’sSecretariat, Research Institutes and other main Sub-ordinate Offices were held regularly. In most of theSub-ordinate Offices also, the meetings of OfficialLanguage Implementation Committee were heldregularly.

Hindi Fortnight

Hindi Fortnight was observed jointly by CentralOffice, National Silkworm Seed Organization andCentral Silk Technological Research Institute,Bangalore from 7th September, 2009 to 18thSeptember, 2009 in CSB premises in Bangalore andcompetitions i.e. Handwriting, Noting-Drafting,Dictation, What does the picture say?, Cross Word,Glossary, Memory Test, Oral Quiz, Anthyakshariand Hindi Songs, etc. were organised. Hindi FortnightValedictory and Cultural Programme-cum-PrizeDistribution function was organised on 30th October,2009. Hindi Day/ Week/ Fortnight was also organisedin all the Attached/ Sub-ordinate units of the Board.

Hindi Workshop

Board’s Head Office organised four one day full-time Hindi Workshop for the Employees on 29.06.2009,04.09.2009, 14.12.2009 & 22.03.2010 and one dayfull-time Hindi workshop was organised for Officers on23.03.2010. Hindi Workshops were also organised inAttached & Sub-ordinate Offices of the Board.

Software and its use

‘Leap Office 2000’ are being used in variousUnits/Centres of Central Silk Board. It has facilitatedEmployees in many ways and use of Hindi has gotmomentum to a considerable extent. Followinginstruction of the Department of Official LanguageUnicode is also being used.


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Inspection

Inspection pertaining to the implementation ofOfficial Language were carried out in 60 Attached andSub-ordinate offices of the Board.

Publication

‘Resham Bharati’ – a House Journal devoted forpromotion of Official Language was published regularlyby Central Office. Central Office continued to publishAnnual Report, 2008-09 in bilingual, Annual Accounts& Audit Report, 2008-09 in Hindi also. BTSSO,Bilaspur published “Ushna Katibandhiya Tasar BeejUtpadan evam Pragunan Per Margadarshi Pustika” inHindi. CSRTI, Mysore published and released a bookin Hindi “Shahtut Resham Utpadan : Ek Pari-anukulPratispardhatmak Grameen Udyam”. The Institutealso published the Training Calender in bilingual.CTRTI, Ranchi published a booklet “UshnaKatibandhiya Tasar Samvardhan Proudhyogiki kipustika” Part-I & Part-II in Hindi and also published‘Resham Vani’, a House Journal.

Seminar

A Seminar was organized on “Tasar Samvardan-dasha Evam Disha” in Jharkhand State by CTRTIRanchi Institute in Hindi.

Rolling Shield Award

In order to accelerate the tempo ofimplementation of Official Language in Board’sSecretariat and its attached units, Central Silk Boardhas introduced Rajbhasha Rolling Shield Schemefrom 1993-94 which envisages awards for theirperformance during the year. Provision for a separateRolling Shield has also been made for the Sectionsof the Board’s Secretariat. The recipients of theaward for the year, 2008-09 were Muga SilkwormSeed Organization, Guwahati; Central SericulturalGermplasm Resource Centre, Hosur; RegionalDevelopment Office, Lucknow and RegionalDevelopment Office, Guwahati. Among the Sectionsof the Board’s Secretariat, Corporate & EnterprisesDevelopment Cell bagged the Rolling Shield for theyear, 2008-09. CTRTI, Ranchi, CSRTI, Berhamporeand CSTRI, Bangalore also have introducedRajbhasha Rolling Shield Scheme to boost theimplementation of Official Language Policy in themain Institute & in their respective Units & Sections.

Competitions

Board’s Head Office organized a ‘Hindi Noting& Drafting’ competition on 25.11.2009 on the occasionof Joint Hindi Fortnight at Town Level in the auspicesof Bangalore Town Official Language ImplementationCommittee in which candidates from the Central Govt.Offices, Autonomous Bodies and Statutory Bodieslocated in Bangalore participated.

Translation

Board’s Secretariat translated State-wiseaddresses of CSB’s Units, Silk Mark Expo Calendar2009-10, Annual Report 2008-09, Annual Accounts& Audit Report 2009-10, CSB Silkworm SeedRegulation 2010, Examination of Demand for Grantsfor the year 2010-11 by Standing Committee onLabour into Hindi.

Training

Board’s Secretariat trained four officials in HindiComputer Operating System organized byDepartment of Official Language, Govt. of India.CSTRI, Bangalore also trained nine officials in thesame organized by Department of Official Language,Govt. of India. CTRTI, Ranchi organized FarmersTraining Programme at BSMTC, Kathikund from 22to 24 June, 2009 and at Kushchira, Godda from 25-27 June, 2009.

Orientation Programme

CSRTI, Mysore organized one day OrientationProgramme at Mysore on 27.06.2009.

• Public Information Cell

The Central Silk Board (CSB) has setup an“Information Centre” at its headquarters at Bangaloreto facilitate computerized public interface aimed atdissemination of information to the public on theservices and activities of Central Silk Board. The“Information Centre” provides information on majoractivities of Central Silk Board, its organizationalsetup, services offered by the Board, technologicaladvancement in sericulture and silk industry, pricesof silk commodities, sericulture production data, silkexport, import statist ics, schemes/projectsimplemented by the Board either directly or throughthe Department of Sericulture, NGOs, trainingimparted by various CSB units, literature, periodicalpublications, books, sericulture films available for


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sale, facilities provided by the Board on quality testing,certification, seed supply etc., to farmers, reelers,weavers, NGOs, quality clubs and other interestedpublic. The “information Centre” is equipped withKIOSK, a computer & printed materials like pamphlets,brochures, leaflets, display boards etc.

Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India haslaunched “Kisan Call Centres” throughout the Countryby a network of call centres, which enable the farmersto get on the demand expert advice through a toll freenumber 1551. Central Silk Board has integrated “CSBInformation Centre” with the “Kisan Call Centre” toprovide sericulture related information to the generalpublic as well as stake holders of silk industry. Govt.of India has identified Central Silk Board (CSB) aslevel II experts of this “Kisan Call Centre” network.

The role & scope of the Information Centre hasbeen broadened consequently upon enactment of the

Right to Information Act, 2005. The Central Silk Boardhas designated as many as 37 Central PublicInformation Officers (CPIOs) and 217 Assistant PublicInformation Officers (APIOs) in the Central Silk BoardHeadquarters and its sub-ordinate units to provideinformation to the Public as per the provisions of theRight to Information Act, 2005. The Public InformationCell receives application from the applicants andsends it to the concerned Central Public InformationOfficer for processing and furnishes reply to theapplicant as per the provisions laid down under theRight to Information Act, 2005. During the year underreport, the CSB has received and processed 125applications received from different applicants underthe RTI Act, 2005. To understand all the provisionsand for proper implementation of the RTI Act, 2005,CSB has trained 114 CPIOs/APIOs during the year2009-10.


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• Receipts (Grant-in-Aid) for the year 2009-10

Grants-in-Aid for the year 2009-10

In accordance with Section 9(1) of the Central Silk Board Act, 1948, the Central Government released theGrant-in-Aid to the Central Silk Board during the year 2009-2010 for enabling it to exercise the powers anddischarge its functions under the Act. The details of the Grant-in-Aid released by the Government of India,Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi for the financial year 2009–2010 are as under:

Non-Plan [Figures in Lakh Rupees]

Grants towards Administration of CSB 19,834.00

Grants towards Development of Silk Industry 1,500.00

Total 21,334.00

Plan



Grants towards Projects/Schemes in NE Statesincluding Sikkim 4,790.00

TOTAL 18,540.00

Grand Total (Plan and Non-Plan)



TOTAL 39,874.00

• Expenditure for the Year 2009-10

Taking into account of opening Balance of Rs.48.89 lakh under Plan (Dev. of Silk Industry), expenditureincurred by the Board and its attached units during the financial year 2009-10 are as follows :


Administration of CSB 19,533.84

Dev. of Silk Industry 1,500.00

TOTAL 21,033.84

Plan



Grants towards Projects /Schemes in NE Statesincluding Sikkim 4,790.00

TOTAL 18,588.89


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Grand Total (Plan and Non-Plan) [Figures in Lakh Rupees]



TOTAL 39,622.73

Out of Grant-in-Aid amounting to Rs.21,334.00 lakh under Non-Plan sanctioned /released by the Ministry ofTextiles, expenditure to the extent of Rs.21,033.84 lakh was incurred during the year 2009 – 2010. The unspentGrants of Rs.300.16 lakh to be utilized for committed liability i.e., payment of MACP arrears has been retained, asper MOT approval letter No.20008/5/08-B&A dated 17th March 2010.

Loan for the Year 2009-10

No Loan amount was released by the Ministry of Textiles to Central Silk Board towards House BuildingAdvance during 2009 – 2010.

• Provisions approved for the year 2010-11

Provisions approved by the Ministry of Textiles against Vote on Accounts for the year 2010-11 – DemandNo.92 of MOT


Administration of Central Silk Board 18,500.00


TOTAL 20,300.00

Plan



Grants towards Projects /Schemes in NE StatesIncluding Sikkim 7,000.00

TOTAL 32,000.00

Grand Total (Plan and Non-Plan)



TOTAL 52,300.00

• Internal Audit

The Internal Audit wing of the Central Silk Board, has framed Board’s Secretariat and Five Zonal InternalAudit Teams (A to E) at CTRTI- Ranchi, CSRTI- Berhampore, CSRTI- Mysore, RSRS-Jammu and MSSO,Guwahati to conduct audit work in different units of the Board. The Internal Audit Teams had conducted internalaudit at 107 delegated units and 75 non-delegated units during the year 2009-10. In addition, the internal audithad also given opinion in respect of 50 cases referred on different service matters during the year 2009-10.Besides, 27 A. Gs Audit Report pertaining to various units of CSB had been received and suitable replies werefurnished to the respective Accountant Generals during the year 2009-10. The Internal Audit also proposed todevelop web based /stand alone software package called Audit Management System to computerize auditingsystem of the Board and the same will be introduced during the year 2010-11.


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Implementation of Catalytic DevelopmentProgramme and other Programmes during XIPlan (2007-12)

The XI Plan envisaged Development ofSericulture, which has many facets – increase in areaunder Mulberry, enhance production, productivity andquality, Poverty alleviation, generation of employmentand income and also increase in family income.

During the XI Plan it is proposed to intensifythe R&D activities to improve the productivity andquality to complement the expansion programme toreach the envisaged production of 26,000 MTs of rawsilk by the end of XI Plan. To carry out the additionalresearch and developmental activities, it is necessaryto develop infrastructure, human resources and otherfacilities.

During the Plan period it is targeted to produce26,000 MTs of both mulberry and non-mulberry silksand generate a cumulative employment of 77.04 lakhpersons. Special status has been given to North-eastern Region, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand,Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Himachal PradeshStates for development of sericulture and silk industry.

• Catalytic Development Programme (CDP)

CSB, being a Science and Technology (S&T)based Research and Development organization, themain thrust has been on Research based activities.The Board is covering areas like Research andTechnology Development, Seed maintenance &production and development of Sericulture & SilkIndustry. As a part of its developmental initiatives,CSB has implemented Catalytic DevelopmentProgramme (CDP) as a Centrally Sponsored Schemeduring IX & X Plan period, in association withconcerned State Sericulture Departments and otherimplementing agencies to supplement their efforts inachieving the goals set for the Plan period. CDP isthe f lagship Scheme of Sericulture, beingimplemented by the Ministry of Textiles throughCentral Silk Board in collaboration with States. Itconsists of various components and sub-componentsfor promotion of all varieties of silks in India.

The objective of the programme is to focus oncomplete and holistic development of SericultureIndustry in the country involving States andbeneficiaries for sustainability and improvement inoutput in terms of quality and quantity. The CDP is a

unique and effective tool for transfer of technologiesevolved by the Research Institutes in the field andhas made a visible impact on quality of silk producedin the country since IX Plan.

The Catalytic Development Programme (CDP)consists of various components and sub-componentsunder Mulberry, Tasar, Eri and Muga Sectors. Theprogramme is being implemented as a CentrallySponsored Scheme with certain modifications but ina package-mode during XI Plan. The components arebeneficial for both existing and new farmers forpractising sericulture. The State Departments ofsericulture have to identify existing as well as newfarmers and offer the components according to theirrequirements from out of the basket of components.The packages under CDP covers three major areas– Seed sector, Cocoon sector and Post-cocoon sectorand would be supplemented by other components ofSupport Services, which are common to all packages.Within each package, flexibility has been built-in tocater to the specific needs of different seri-zones inthe country.

� The package under Seed sector will havecomponents for seed production in the Public/Private sector and / or with public-privatepartnership in case of Mulberry sector andthrough support to States and also for privateGraineurs in the Vanya sector.

� The package under Cocoon sector supportscomponents for food plant development(Mulberry varieties like V-1) together with thetechnology for a concerted effort to produceBivoltine silk, supply of rearing equipmentsincluding improved mountages, irrigationfacilities, construction of rearing houses, supplyof disinfectants and chawki rearing centre withthe essential insurance coverage for all sectorsunder Sericulture.

� Package for Post-cocoon sector coverscomponents for silk reeling & spinning, silkweaving, silk wet processing and bye-productutilization and also for marketing support.

� The above packages would be supplementedby other components of Support Services,which are common to all packages.

The programme envisages implementation of50 Cluster Development Projects in selected clusters(40 clusters in Cocoon Sector and 10 clusters in Post-


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cocoon Sector) directly by CSB through the Field Unitsof Central Silk Board (Regional Offices, ResearchExtension Centres, Basic Seed Multiplication-cum-Training Centres, Demonstration–cum–TechnicalService Centres), involving 250-300 stakeholders percluster. The projects are being implemented utilizingthe provisions and facilities available under the CDPcomponents.

CSB would give preference to corporate bodiesalso with emphasis on Post-cocoon Sector, on a largescale through hinterland approach. The corporatebodies would be encouraged to setup large seedproduction units, chawkie rearing centres and supplythe chawki worms to large number of small andmedium farmers in selected clusters of the hinterlandarea and buy back the cocoons on quality basedpricing system. The corporate bodies would beencouraged to set up large-scale reeling and post-reeling units to produce quality silk. CSB will providerequired technical & training support in all areas ofsericulture.

Outlay approved for XI Plan

The total outlay for implementation of the CDPduring the XI Plan is pegged at Rs.1476.24 crore ofwhich CSB’s share is Rs.661.62 crore. The entireexpenditure is of non-recurring in nature. The schemewas approved by the Expenditure Finance Committee(EFC) in the Ministry of Finance on 2nd November,2007 and subsequently by the Cabinet Committee onEconomic Affairs (CCEA) on 24th January,2008.Formal approval of Govt. of India for implementationof CDP in the country during XI Plan was received on1st February, 2008.

During the years 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10, against the total outlay of Rs.81.01 crore,Rs.76.73 crore and Rs.146.12 crore (revised outlay)respectively, a sum of Rs.80.82 crore, Rs.90.74 croreand Rs.144.06 crore has been spent / released byCSB to States / CSB units towards implementationof various components under CDP. The scheme-wisedetails of Physical target & Financial Outlay andachievements made during 2007-08, 2008-09 and2009-10 are furnished in Annexure – III.

Implementation of Cluster PromotionProgramme in States

In pursuance of the suggestion from thePlanning Commission and Ministry of Textiles, Govt.of India, Central Silk Board in close association withthe State Sericulture Departments is implementingCluster Promotion Programme during XI Plan forpromotion and development of sericulture on a soundfooting in a limited geographical area by a means oftransfer of latest technology, infrastructureupgradation of farmers, improvement of skills andknowledge of farmers and str ict discipl ine insericulture practices.

Under the Cluster Promotion Programme, 45model sericulture clusters including 14 new clustersorganized in 16 states in pre-cocoon sector in closecoordination with the State Sericulture Departmentscontinued during 2009-10. These clusters havecovered around 7010 farmers both in mulberry andVanya sectors. The sector-wise break up of existing/new clusters (45) is furnished below:

Sector No. of clusters(Pre-cocoon)

Mulberry 31

Muga 4

Eri 3

Tasar 3

Oak Tasar 4

Total 45

During the period under report, the clusterproject proposals for 2009-10 received from the 16States viz, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh,Maharashtra, Orissa, Jammu & Kashmir, WestBengal, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, UttarPradesh, Chhattisgarh, Assam/BTC, Meghalaya,Mizoram, Manipur & Nagaland under pre-cocoonsector for existing/new cluster, have been consideredand Rs.1704.94 lakh has been released being centralshare of funds under CDP mainly towards raisingplantation, supply of rearing appliances, constructionof rearing houses, seed production, farmers training/study tour, post-cocoon activities etc. The break-upof CSB’s share released during 2009-10 under clusterpromotion programme is given the following table :


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The silkworm rearings have been conducted inthe identified clusters. In Southern States of Karnataka,Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Maharastra,emphasis is laid on rearing bivoltine during favourableseasons and multi-bivoltine in un-favourable seasons.The crop performance is satisfactory with an averagecocoon yield of around 65 kg/100 dfls in bivoltine andaround 67 kg in multivoltine hybrids. It is observedthat the cocoon yield is also showing improvement inother states, around 40 kg/100 dfls in West Bengaland around 43 kg/oz in Jammu & Kashmir. Theprogramme has started in tropical/oak tasar and theyield is around 40 cocoons / dfl in tasar and 15 cocoons/ dfl in oak tasar. It has made a beginning in Eri sectorand the average yield of cut cocoons is around 6.6 kg/100 dfl. There is significant improvement in cocoonyield in muga sector and the average no. of cocoons/dfl has been recorded at 42 cocoons, which is 40%higher than the production (30 cocoons /dfl) recordedat the commencement of the programme.

CSB has constituted the Crop ReviewCommittees to monitor and evaluate the cropperformance in the clusters and to suggest suitablemeasures for crop improvement. The crop review isbeing conducted on a regular basis, besidesmonitoring at the State level. The Central LevelMonitoring of the cluster programme is also conductedperiodically to review the overall performance,constraints/problems and other related matters.

Vanya Silk Market Promotion Cell (VSMPC)

Vanya Silk Market Promotion Cell (VSMPC) wasestablished under X Plan CDP scheme with anobjective of providing input support to Vanya Silks inthe areas of Market Promotion, Product Development

(Rs. in lakhs)

and Diversification. The activities of VSMPC arecontinued during XI Plan at an outlay of Rs.100.00lakh.

During the year 2009-10 VSMPC has focusedon the following activities :

Publication of Vanya Silk Directory andInformation Brochure on Vanya Silks

During the year 2009-10 VSMPC has publishedthe “Vanya Silk Directory”. The Directory containsthe addresses of Vanya Silk Manufacturers, Traders,Retailers and Exporters, addresses of CSB and StateGovt. off ices of Vanya Silk producing states,addresses of Vanya Silk Shoppees, Raw MaterialBanks, Eri Spun Silk Mills and SMOI Chapters alongwith the basic information on Vanya Silk Sector.

Organizing & Participation in Exhibitions andFashion shows

VSMPC participated in Nine Silk Mark Expos –held at Bhubaneshwar, Kochi, Lucknow, Pune,Mangalore, Bangalore, Jaipur, Rourkela andHyderabad, two editions of “Silk Paradise” held atNew Delhi and Adivasi Exhibit ion held atBhubaneshwar. VSMPC in association with CSTRIBangalore, CSRTI Mysore &, CTRTI Ranchi & theirsubunits has organized exclusive Theme-Pavilion inall the above exhibitions. The theme-pavilion wasmore informative and educative to the people visitingExpos. The live silkworms were displayed in thetheme pavilion. Exclusive Vanya Silk productsdeveloped under different collaborative projects byVSMPC & P3D Cell - CSTRI and developed underR&D activities of CSTRI were displayed in the Theme


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Pavilion. Some of the products were displayed throughFashion shows. In order to encourage the primarymanufacturers of North-East to participate in Silk MarkExpos VSMPC has provided a subsidy of 75% in stallrent. 24 primary manufacturers from North-East haveparticipated in 16 expos.

Vanya Silk Shoppees

One Vanya Silk Shoppee in Bangalore and Twoin New Delhi were allotted to the Primary Producersof Vanya Silk Products for 2 years duration to helpthe producers in establishing a firm link with theconsumers and exporters etc. Wide publicity is givento Vanya Silk Shoppee through print media, web-siteetc., for sales promotion.

Collaborative Projects with other Institutions:Product Development and Diversification

VSMPC has entered into the collaborativeproject with NIFT-TEA Knitwear Fashion Institute,Tirupur and Sportking Institute of Fashion Technology(SIFT), Ludhiana for development of Eri silk knitwearproducts and with National Institute of Design,Ahmedabad for Development of Designs for VanyaSilk Products.

Test Marketing of Vanya Silk Products

VSMPC in association with NIFT-TEA, KFITirupur has developed Eri silk knitwear products fortest marketing the products by Silk Mark Organizationof India (SMOI).

Brand Promotion

As a part of brand promotion of Vanya Silks theVanya Silk Logo is being used in all the publicitymaterial, Hoardings, Handbills, Web-site etc. Widepublicity is given through advertisements in IndianSilk magazine, Silk Mark Vogue magazine and duringthe exhibit ions through paper advertisement,hoardings, carry bags etc.

In order to involve the stake holders of theVanya silk industry in Generic and Brand promotionof Vanya Silks, VSMPC has introduced the conceptof Authorised User to authorize private manufacturers,retailers, exporters to use Vanya Silk logo for genericand brand promotion. Under this CSB will encourageprivate manufacturers to become the authorized usersof Vanya silk logo.

Product Design Development &Diversification (P3D)

During the year, P3D Cell under CSTRI hasdeveloped 5 designs of sarees with Nagalandtraditional motifs and two designs of Himroo shawl /bed sheet. P3D has also developed various garmentsand made-ups that includes Tasar silk shirt & Kurta,Eri coat, Eri ladies top, Eri sherwani, vest coat, Eridenim trouser and skirt, hand painted tasar saree,laser cut embroidered bed spread and pillow covers,Nagaland mufflers & shawls, stain guard sarees etc.The cell has prepared the product brochure on Mugasarees, silk knits, Eri denims and silk stretch products.

P3D Cell has participated in Silk Paradiseexhibition organized by ISEPC at New Delhi, theexhibition organized by NHDE at Ranchi, IITF Expoat New Delhi and displayed the new productsdeveloped. P3D Cell has trained Nagaland weaversand dyers on handling and weaving of silk, dyeing ofsilk yarn and fabric. P3D has procured 19 booksrelated to textile designs. A team of Scientists haveconducted survey in Orissa in connection with GI -documentation of Orissa designs.

Schemes and Projects being implemented byCSB and States with external/internalassistance for development of Sericulture

• Projects with Overseas Funding

Manipur Sericulture Project (Phase-I)assisted by JICA

The Govt. of Manipur is implementing the projectwith the financial assistance from JBIC Japan over aperiod of 10 years at a total cost of Rs.490.59 crore.The first phase of the Project was approved with atotal cost of Rs.134.52 crore. As per the revised ActionPlan due to appreciation in Yen, the total cost of thephase-I of the project raised to Rs. 154.99 crore withJBIC assistance of Rs.136.66 crore and state shareof Rs.18.33 crore. The first phase was completed inthe year 2008-09. CSB undertook concurrent evaluationof the project activities and suggested consolidationof the project activities and commissioning ofinfrastructure for optimization of yield and productivityduring the year 2009-10.

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houses. A total of 17.65 lakh dfls were reared toproduce 545.1 MT of cocoons.

Further to utilize the remaining loan, draftproposal for the Phase-II of Manipur SericultureProject was prepared at a total cost of Rs.356.5 croreand submitted to Govt. of India and JICA forconsideration and sanction. The approval of secondphase of the project is under process.

• Projects with Internal Funding

• Special SGSY Projects

Special SGSY Projects for development ofTasar and Eri Culture in Bihar and Jharkhand

Two special SGSY Projects for development ofTasar and Eri culture are being implemented in theStates of Bihar and Jharkhand with financial assistancefrom the Ministry of Rural Development (MORD), Govt.of India from 2003-04. Central Silk Board is theExecuting Agency, which closely monitors theimplementation and extends the necessarytechnological support through units of CTRTI, Ranchion Pre-cocoon aspects, BTSSO, Bilaspur for seedrequirement and CSTRI, Bangalore on Post-cocoonactivities. CSB also meets the entire requirement ofbasic seed through the BSMTCs in the two states.The projects are being implemented in both the Statesby Professional Assistance for Development Action(PRADAN), an NGO.

Financial outlay and sharing pattern of the Project costare as follows :

[Rs.in lakh]

Development of Tasar and Ericulture in Bihar(2003-07)

The Project is being implemented in Bankadistrict of the State. The project is extended till 31st

March 2011.

The Project progress as on 31st March, 2010 is asfollows.

� Till March 2010, an amount of Rs.663.041 lakhwas released under the project to PRADAN &CSB units in the project area, which includesRs.495.426 lakh from MORD and Rs.167.615lakh from CSB, excluding project administrativeexpenses spent by CSB for its personnelinvolved in project execution.

� The Project has mobilized credit to the tune ofRs.338.215 lakh

� 37 Self Help Groups (SHGs) and 3051swarozgaries have been assisted under theProject. 268.76 ha. of block plantation, 2430chawki garden units of 0.1 ha. and 40.5 ha. ofcastor have been raised.

� 587 Adopted Seed Rearers have brushed1.3623 lakh dfls of nucleus seed and harvested77.41 lakh nucleus seed cocoons, of which35.914 lakh cocoons were procured byBSMTCs for processing.

� 1564 seed rearers brushed 3.88 lakh dfls ofbasic seed and produced about 126.94 lakhseed cocoons, of which 90.56 lakh seedcocoons were procured and processed by 104private graineurs to produce 69.762 lakhcommercial dfls in 599 grainage operations.9202 commercial rearers have brushed 20.99lakh commercial dfls to produce 780.76 lakhreeling cocoons.

� 13 Rearers’ Co-operative and 11 Reelers’ andSpinners’ Co-operative Societies have beenorganized, 15 resource personnel and 4841swarozgaries have been trained, 24swarozgaries were taken on study tour and twofarmers’ days were conducted under theproject.

Development of Tasar and Eri culture inJharkhand (2003-05)

The Project has been extended upto 31st March,2010.

The Project is being implemented in the districtslike Giridih, Deoghar, Dumka, Pakour, Godda,Sahebganj, Jamtara, Ranchi, East Singhbhum, WestSinghbhum, Saraikela, Simdega, Hazaribagh andGumla of Jharkhand. One new BSMTC was


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established at Deoghar in the state and 3 existingBSMTCs at Kathikund, Kharsawan and Madhupur werestrengthened. The Project is under progress.

The Project progress as on March, 2010 is as follows:

� Till March 2010, Rs.887.026 lakh has beenreleased under the Project to PRADAN & CSBunits in the project area, which includes Rs.659.444 lakh from MORD and Rs.227.581 lakhfrom CSB, excluding nominal projectadministrative expenses spent by CSB for itspersonnel involved in project execution.

� Credit was mobilized to a tune of Rs.461.47lakh.

� 132 SHGs and 8136 swarozgaries have beenassisted. 743.09 hectares of block plantation,3144.4 chawki garden units and 82.00 hectaresof castor plantation have been raised.

� 2364 Adopted Seed Rearers have brushed 4.13lakh dfls of nucleus seed and harvested 194.56lakh nucleus seed cocoons, of which 88.322lakh cocoons were procured by BSMTCs forprocessing.

� 3175 seed rearers brushed 6.84 lakh dfls ofbasic seed and produced about 242.09 lakhseed cocoons, of which 166.08 lakh seedcocoons were procured and processed toproduce 35.419 lakh commercial dfls in 955grainage operations. 18350 commercial rearershave brushed 25.87 lakh commercial dfls toproduce 1387.54 lakh reeling cocoons.

� 19 Rearers’ and 24 Reelers’ and Spinners’ Co-operative Societies have been organized, 15resource personnel and 10455 swarozgarieshave been trained, 36 swarozgaries were takenon study tour, three farmers’ days and twoseminars were conducted under the project.

Special SGSY Project on development ofMulberry Sericulture in Lai, Mara and ChakmaAutonomous District Councils of Mizoram

Three Projects prepared by CSB for Lai, Maraand Chakma ADCs of Mizoram state at a total cost ofRs 5100.00 lakh @ Rs.1700.00 lakh are beingimplemented by DOS, Govt. of Mizoram with thefinancial assistance from MORD and CSB for a periodof five years in two phases beginning from 2002-03.The first Phase of all the three projects started during

2002-03 at Rs.512.00 lakh each. MORD has releasedfunds to a tune of Rs.701.45 lakh for three ADCs andRs.219.60 lakh released by CSB as its share underCDP (upto Oct, 08). The first phase of the Projectwas extended upto 2007-08 to complete the settargets/milestones.

The progress achieved under the Project (uptoDecember, 2009) is as follows:

� 1500 hectares of Mulberry Plantation wasraised by 1500 farmers in three ADCs and allof them were supplied with rearing equipments.

� 1500 farmers have been organized into SelfHelp Groups.

� 75 CRCs were established during the projectperiod

� 1500 Rearing Houses were constructed for Lai,Mara and Chakma ADCs.

� 88700 dfls of Multi X Bi hybrids were rearedand 17347.62 Kg of cocoons were producedand sold to MASCOS, Mizoram.

� 1000 beneficiaries were trained and 100beneficiaries taken on study tour.

� Three Krishi Melas were organized one in eachADC.

� Cocoon Market Yards were completed andstarted functioning

It is indicated by DOS, Mizoram that,Government of Mizoram is not willing to take thePhase-II of the Project.

Special SGSY Project for development ofmulberry sericulture in Uttarakhand

The Ministry of Rural Development,Government of India has sanctioned a project entitled“A Special SGSY Project for Development of MulberrySericulture in Uttarakhand” at a total cost of Rs.757.84lakh to be implemented by Directorate of Sericulture,Govt. of Uttarakhand over a period of 5 years from2007-08 to 2011-12. The funds are shared by MORD(Rs.417.009 lakh) and CSB/State (Rs.153.899 lakh),Bank credit is Rs.131.205 lakh and the beneficiarycontribution is Rs.55.727 lakh. Central Silk Board isthe Executing and Coordinating Agency. The Projectis being implemented by DOS, Govt. of Uttarakhandin Nainital district since 2007-08 and by Grameen


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Krishi Vikas Samittee (GKVS) – an NGO in UdhamSingh Nagar district w.e.f. November, 2008.

Due to revision in the cost of rearing house andrearing appliances in the year 2007-08, the Projectcost has been restructured to Rs. 917.840 lakh byrevising CSB/State share at Rs. 379.636 lakh, BankCredit of Rs. 76.205 lakh and the BeneficiaryContribution being Rs. 44.991 lakh without anychange in MORD Share.

An amount of Rs.327.87 lakh including MORDshare of Rs.103.566 lakh and CSB share of Rs.224.30lakh has been released under the Project till the year2009-10. The progress achieved under the project isas follows:

� 40 vermi-compost sheds were constructed. Atotal of 30.78 MT of vermicompost has beenproduced and applied to mulberry plantation.

� Tree mulberry plantations in 355 units of ½ acreeach and bush plantation in 10 units (½ acreeach) were raised during the year. Sinceinception, a total of 850 units of tree plantation(with 300 trees each) and 26 units of ½ acrebush plantations have been raised.

� A total of 1.45 lakh saplings were used for gapfilling to improve the survival percentage in theplantation raised during 2007-08 & 2008-09 tomaintain desired number of trees/plants perswarozgaries.

� One CRC established at Govt. Farm, Bichpuriand location of another two CRCs one each atNathunagar and Kota Bagh is finalized andplantation work is completed.

� 264 swarozgaris were supported forconstruction of Individual Rearing Houses and254 swarozgaris supplied rearing and mountingappliances.

� Trial silkworm rearing of 20300 dfls was takenup during 2009-10, to utilize the mulberryplantations raised during 2007-08 & 2008-09and a total of 6191.0 kg cocoons wereharvested.

� One Refresher Crash Course to Officials ofProject Implementing Agencies was organized.

� 365 farmers were trained in plantationmaintenance and silkworm rearing techniquesduring the year. A total of 986 swarozgaris weretrained since inception.

� 89 farmers were given exposure to sericulturepractices in Himachal Pradesh and one KrishiMela and 3 farmers’ days were organized.

The Project is under progress.

• Projects with assistance under CatalyticDevelopment Programme (CDP)

Micro Project for development of Oak Tasarin Manipur (Phase-II)

The second phase of “Micro Project forDevelopment of Oak Tasar in Manipur” was initiatedin the year 2007-08 for a period of five yearscoinciding with XI Plan period at a total cost ofRs.387.368 lakh with CSB, State and Beneficiarysharing @ Rs.227.421, Rs.64.203 and Rs.87.429 lakhrespectively and the balance is credit from financialinstitutions. The Project is being implemented byManipur State Sericulture Cooperative FederationLtd., (MSSCF). CSB has released its share ofRs.94.531 lakh under CDP Schemes.

The progress achieved under the Project is as follows:

� 150 ha of oak plantations have been raised andmaintained since inception.

� 250 existing oak tasar rearers were supportedwith rearing equipment.

� 85 seed rearers were supplied with rearingequipment.

� During the year 2009-10, a total of 1.05 lakhdfls were reared and 28.03 lakh cocoons wereharvested. Since inception of the Project, a totalof 2.7 lakh dfls were reared and a total of 75.4lakh cocoons harvested.

� One CFC was established with 5 Reeling-cum-Twisting machines, 12 Spinning machines. Atotal of 265 kg reeled silk and 676 kg of spunsilk produced.

� 27 cert i f ied improved looms are underestablishment.

� A total of 6.0 lakh seed cocoons wereprocessed to produce 71,000 dfls by 4 Oaktasar farm-cum-grainages strengthened underthe Project. Since inception of the Project a totalof 10.00 lakh seed cocoons were processedand 1.22 lakh dfls produced.


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� 150 commercial farmers, 18 seed rearers, 5reelers, 11 spinners and 27 weavers have beentrained. Apart from this, three technology up-gradation programmes, two farmers’ day wereorganized and 45 farmers were sent on studytour for exposing them to advanced practices.

� The Project is under progress.

Micro Project for development of Oak tasarin Mizoram

A “Micro Project for Development of Oak Tasarin Mizoram” was initiated with a total cost of Rs.94.682lakh with CSB, State and Beneficiary sharing @Rs.71.542, Rs.18.746 and Rs.2.225 lakh respectivelyalong with a credit of Rs.2.168 lakh. The Project isbeing implemented in Tlangsam, Zotlang and Zotevillages of Champai district by DOS, Govt. of Mizoramcoinciding with XI Plan period.

CSB has released its share of Rs.22.846 lakh underCDP Scheme.

The Project progress is as follows:

� 12 Adopted Seed Rearers, 200 Oak TasarRearers supported.

� Strengthened one Oak Tasar grainage andestablished one Community Reeling & SpinningCentre.

� 16 Reelers and 6 spinners trained.


Income enhancement of Rural Poor throughEriculture in Gujarat

A Project on “Income enhancement of RuralPoor through Ericulture” with a total cost ofRs.296.607 lakh has been initiated for a period of fouryears from 2008-09 to 2011-12. The Project costincludes Central Share of Rs.176.076 lakh from thefunds available under the Catalytic DevelopmentProgrammes of CSB. The State matching share ofRs.72.788 lakh would be met by Department ofCottage and Rural Industries (DCRI), Govt. of Gujaratand Rs.47.743 lakh to be borne by the beneficiaries.The Project is being implemented in clusters in thedistr icts of Mehsana, Patan, Banaskantha &Sabrakantha of North Gujarat between 2008-09 to2011-12 by Department of Cottage & Rural Industries,Govt. of Gujarat, Gandhinagar. CSB has releasedRs.31.573 lakh towards its share under CDP.

The progress of the Project is as follows:

� Seven training programmes were organizedand 109 farmers were trained in Eri-cocoonproduction.

� A total of 785 dfls were reared during trainingproducing 409 Kg cocoons with averagecocoon productivity of 52.1 kg/ 100 dfls.

� Carried out several group demonstrations andvideo shows to generate awareness aboutEriculture in the selected clusters.

� Produced 28,622 eri dfls from the cocoonsproduced under the programme and suppliedto Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, UttarPradesh, Orissa, Chhattisgarh.


Integrated Tribal Development Programmefor Chakai Block of Jamui District of Bihar

The Project is being implemented in tribaldominated Dulampur, Nauwadih, Faritazadihi andGajhi panchayats of Chakai Block of Jamui bycreating Tasar Sericulture based forward andbackward l inkages for sustainable l ivel ihooddevelopment. Total outlay of the Project isRs.1274.91 lakh, of which NABARD, Patna is fundingRs.837.72 lakh (65.71%), CSB share of Rs.170.91lakh (13.41%), Beneficiary share is Rs.217.29 lakh(17.04%) and Loan from NABARD amounts to Rs.49lakh (3.84%), for a period of five years starting from2009-10 with CDP funding proposed only for the XIPlan period i.e., 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12 atRs.20.675 lakh, Rs.86.517 lakh and Rs.63.717 lakh,respectively.

It is proposed to raise tasar host plants in 3000acres covering 1500 farmers, establish 50 privategraineurs, assist 100 reelers and spinners in tasarsector. It is also proposed to create water harvestingstructures and common amenities viz., cocoongodown, CFC buildings with storage & stifl ingfacilities, pump sets, sprayers and weeders, whichwould also help the farmers in raising mangoorchards, goat rearing, paddy and vegetablecultivation.

For better value addition, all the linkages fromplantation, rearing, seed preparation to reeling/spinning with project assistance towards commonfacilities for storage and processing, institution


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building, health and sanitation besides healthinsurance, building of community assets viz., pumpsets, sprayers, weeders, capacity building/ trainingof stake holders, village level Community ResourcePersons (CRP) and women development throughsetting up of seri-clinics is proposed.

Till date, 60 SHGs have been formed, 545 acresof land was mobilized to raise tasar host plantationand 30 nursery farmers have also been identified. 6Tasar Vikas Samities have been formed. Toimplement these activities, Rs.2.589 lakh has beenutilized till date.

Integrated Tribal Development Programmefor Banka District of Bihar

The Project is being implemented in tribaldominated Katoria, Chandan and Bounsi blocks ofBanka district through WADI approach (Agri-Horti-Forestry). Total outlay of the Project is Rs.675.91lakh, of which NABARD, Patna is funding Rs.512.33lakh (75.8%), fund dovetailed from SGSY share ofRs.31.14 lakh (4.61%), Beneficiary share is Rs.117.44lakh (17.37%) and Loan from NABARD amounts toRs.15 lakh (2.22%), for a period of seven yearsstarting 2008-09, respectively.

It is proposed to raise tasar host plants in 900acres covering 1500 farmers @ 0.6acres, establishone basic seed production unit under private sector,assist to establish one cocoon bank and hot air dryereach besides create water/ soi l conservationstructures, which would also help the farmers inraising mango orchards, goat rearing, paddy andvegetable cultivation.

Further, linkages would be established with theinfrastructure/ capacities developed under SGSYSpecial Projects in Bihar for seed, pre-cocoon andpost-cocoon sectors.

• Project with R&D Funds

Application of Remote Sensing and GIS inSericulture Development

The Project RS&GIS in Sericulture Development istaken up by the North-Eastern Space ApplicationCentre (NESAC), Shillong. The broad objectives ofthe project are:

� To map and identify the potential areas fordevelopment of food plants for mulberry andvanya sericulture in the non-traditional stateson 1:50,000 scale.

� To carry out an appraisal survey to evaluatethe progress of sericulture development (preand post project) for a few selected areas fromthe four sericulture zones and

� To develop and implement a network ofSericulture Information Linkage & KnowledgeSystem (SILKS).

During 2009-10 NESAC entered into MOUswith different State Remote Application Centres fortaking up the Project work. NESAC Shillong hasconducted hands on training to the scientists ofSRACs. In the selected districts of NE States,Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Punjab, UttarPradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Orissa, preparation ofsoil maps, wasteland mapping, forest boundary linemapping has been completed. Hands on Training onthe methodology and steps to be followed have beenorganized for scientists in Uttarakhand, HimachalPradesh, Chhatt isgarh, Madhya Pradesh,Maharashtra, Kerala, Bihar and all NE States.Advisory groups have been constituted for finalizingthe contents of Sericulture Information Linkages andknowledge System. As against the total project costof Rs.250.00 lakh, as at the end of March 2010 anamount of Rs.105.30 lakh had been released by CSBof which an expenditure of Rs.96.10 lakh has beenincurred.


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• Highlights of R&D Activities in CentralSilk Board’s Research Institutes

A. Mulberry Sector

• Central Sericultural Research andTraining Institute (CSRTI), Mysore

The Institute has its hinterland in all the fourSouthern States including Maharashtra, MadhyaPradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Nested under it are4 Regional Sericultural Research Stations (RSRSs)at Ananthapur, Chamarajanagar, Kodathi and Salem,18 Research Extension Centres (RECs) atBidaraguppe, Chitradurga, Krishnagiri, Madivala,Rayachoti, Parbhani, Baramati, Samayanallur,Vikarabad, Angamaly, Venkatagiri Kota, Udumalpet,Madakasira, Gobichettypalayam, Hosur, Agali,Nagpur and Hoshangabad with 11 Sub-units at Bidar,Kinakanahalli, Shimoga, Koppal, , Eluru, Kanakapura,Maddur, Penukonda, Attappadi, Neyeli andAurangabad and one Satellite Silkworm BreedingStation (SSBS) at Coonoor.

Mulberry improvement, Production andProtection

Under optimal irrigated conditions, genotypes7 & 8 recorded significantly higher leaf yield overcheck (V-1) by 18 and 20%, respectively. Under sub-optimal irrigated conditions, genotypes 3 and 8recorded significantly higher leaf yield over check(RC-1) by 23 and 26%, respectively. Under soilmoisture stress conditions, genotypes 8 and 10recorded significantly higher yield of 16 and 24% overthe National check S-1635 and genotype 10 recordedsignificantly higher yield of 6.37% over the regionalcheck S-13. Eleven HVA1 lines of transgenic mulberryplants were maintained under greenhouse conditionsand preliminary data on morpho-biochemicalparameters were recorded. Attempts were made todevelop drought tolerant genotypes by utilizing leafexplants of V-1, S-34 and S-36 for Agrobacteriummediated transformation studies to introduce SHN(wax genes) and DREB (Dehydration related elementbinding) genes. A range of 6 - 27% regenerationresponse was obtained on selection media. QTLanalysis was done using WUE (Himachal local x MS3)and root trait (Dudhia white x UP) mapping

populations. On Himachal Local (�) map, QTLs were

identified in the chromosomal regions controllingaverage shoot length (LG7, LOD 4.0). length of the

longest shoot (LG7, LOD > 4.0). In MS-3 map, QTLsfor average leaf area and inter-nodal distance werelocated in LG3 with LOD value of > 4.0. Analysis ofroot trait mapping population identified QTL regionsin LG9 of Dudhia White controlling leaf yield (LOD3.4) and longest root length on LG5 (LOD 3.2). WUEand root trait were introgressed and two populationswere developed. Five promising mulberry lines wereshort listed based on ∆13C (stable isotope of carbon),total shoot biomass and visual scoring for evaluationunder primary yield trial. Molecular marker analysisof mulberry germplasm (around 100 accessions)using dominant marker (RAPD & ISSR) systems wascarried out for genetic diversity assessment andgrouping.

The study on varietal performance under sub-optimal conditions showed significantly higher yield inRC2 (32.40 MT/ha/yr) compared to RC1 (28.07 MT/ha/yr). However, significant difference in the leaf yieldwas revealed at different irrigation levels. At 36 mmCPE (optimal) the leaf yield was 33.79 MT/ha/yr ascompared to 27.09 MT/ha/yr at 54 mm irrigation levelCPE (sub optimal MT/ha/yr). Under the study on modelorganic farm, no significant difference was observedbetween organically treated plots against the non-organic treated with respect to leaf yield. Thecomparative economics of different treatmentsrevealed low cost of production in the organic treatmentplot (Rs.1.39 /kg leaf) where as in control plot the costof production was Rs.1.53/kg leaf. Further, data onchemical and biological properties of soil revealedsignificant increase in the soil fertility i.e., OC - 0.66to 0.93%; phosphorus - 31.74 to 56.37 kg/ha; Potash- 201.50 to 283.33 kg/ha.

Root rot pathogens (Fusarium solani , F.oxysporum, Botryodiplodia theobromae andMacrophomina phaseolina) were mass multiplied onsuitable substrates and artificially inoculated to thepotted saplings. Leaf sample analysis of two trialswith 30 genotypes revealed increase in phenolcontent in inoculated plants compared to that ofhealthy (20.78 to 26.72 %) ones. Out of 75 microbesscreened, only 2 fungi (Pleurotus florida & P.ostreatus) exhibited strong cellulolytic and lignolyticactivities and were selected for hastening thedecomposition of seri residue. These isolates weremass cultured and 10 treatments with differentcombinations along with control were imposed underanaerobic condition. Results showed that T-9 (Mulberryshoot + SSP + Lime powder + Sugarcane bagasse +


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P. florida-1) was found effective in decomposition ofthe mulberry shoot upto 92% within 150 days. Themicrobial population in compost (CFUs) ranged between105-107 / g.soil fungi (Trichoderma spp., Aspergillusspp., Chaetomium spp., &, Rhizopus spp.,) 109-1010

/ g.soil bacteria (Bacillus spp. & Pseudomonas spp.,)and 104-106 /g.soil Actinomycetes (Streptomycesspp., & Nocordia spp., ) in different treatments.Chemical analysis of the decomposed mulberry shootcompost prepared showed the following features: pHin the range of 7.50-8.63; EC < 1, OC 2.04 -3.84%; N0.23 - 0.42%; P 0.05 - 0.36%; and K 0.19 - 0.27%. AnIDM package [deep digging (30 cms) followed byapplication of neem oil cake (@800 kg/ha) after 45days sowing of Dianchia crop (after 6 days)] formanagement of soil borne pathogens in contaminatedsoils has been developed for taking up new plantations.

Paracoccus marginatus a new mealy bugspecies commonly known as papaya mealy bug hasheavily infested nearly 1,500 acres of mulberry inCoimbatore and Erode districts of Tamil Nadu. Tocontrol the infestation immediately, cultural,mechanical and chemical control measures wereadvocated which effectively reduced pest infestationby 90%. Awareness was created among thesericulturists about this pest through Audio / Videovisual aids. Attempts are being made to develop anIPM package against the pest in collaboration withNBAII, Bangalore & TNAU, Coimbatore.

Silkworm Improvement, Production andProtection

Potential Bivoltine silkworm hybrids wereidentified to rear throughout the year. Silkwormhybrids, viz., CSR50 x CSR51 and (CSR50xCSR52)x (CSR50 x CSR51) were identif ied for raceauthorization test. CSR50 X CSR51 with productivemerit (>60 kgs/100 dfls) are tolerant to diseases.Some potential hybrids viz., CSR46 x CSR47 (thermotolerant), Gen3 x Gen2 (amylase introgressed), SLD4x SLD8 (Shorter larval duration), PM x CSR2 (SL)(Multi x Bivoltine hybrid) were also authorized. Multix Bivoltine hybrids viz., ND7 x CSR2 (Jayalakshmi) –Superior to ruling hybrid PM x CSR2 in terms ofproductivity in cocoon/silk yield with one day shorterlarval duration produces gradable silk, NDB6 x CSR2– BmDNV1 tolerant hybrid and ND5 x CSR2 thermotolerant hybrid were identified for Race Authorization

test. The silkworm hybrid AGL5 x CSR2 was developedthrough parthenogenesis. Fibre quality is improved inL15 x CSR2 and produces gradable silk. Some specialcharacter breeds were also tested for fecundityimprovement through marker assisted selection (15 to20% gain) using FSP1 as marker. Sericin rich hybrid(NxCSR20) with 95% sericin was tested. 28 breedscomprising of productive, robust, sex limited and thindenier were maintained. 21 BV & 10 MV breeds weredeveloped for rearing on semi-synthetic diet in younginstars. Rearing package for high temperatureconditions and new silkworm breeds was developed.Innovative tools for rearing and mounting management(worm separator and cocoon harvester) werestandardized and assessment of reproductiveparameters of new silkworm breeds was conducted.Survey was conducted to find out the prevalence ofgreen muscardine disease in selected sericulturalareas of Karnataka in all seasons. The prevalence wasmore during rainy (30%) followed by winter (14%) andsummer (2%) seasons. Pathogens were characterizedand its pathogenecity, mode of infection, rate of spreadand susceptibility status against different breeds wereevaluated. Beauveria bassiana and Aspergillus tamariiwere identified to cause egg mortality in the fieldsamples. Six microsporidia (NIK-1Bm, NIK-2Bm, NIK-3Bm, NIK-4Bm, NIK-5Bm and NIK-6Bm) were isolatedfrom silkworm which were different from N. bombycis.NIK-4Bm was found low pathogenic (4.00%) comparedto other microsporidia (11.36-31.00%) and N.b.(75.00%). NIK-1Bm is found to be non-transovarial. Anew spray disinfection “Astra” has beencommercial ized which is cost effective whencompared to all the assisting disinfectants availablein the market.

Patent filed -2

� A process of extraction of virgin sericin ofBombyx mori for potential industrialapplication

� A process of extraction of fibroin of Bombyxmori for potential application in different valueadded products.

Technologies commercialized -1

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Progress at RSRSs

RSRS Ananthapur

Under non-stress plot, selected genotypes 4, 7,14, 17 and 22 along with V1 as check variety wasestablished and the f irst year data is undercompilation. Similarly under Stress plot, selectedgenotypes 16, 17, 26, 31 and 33 along with S13 checkvariety was established and data collection is underprogress. Conducted two trials with AGL3 x CSR2,AGL5 x CSR2 and PM x CSR2 (control), Two trialswith GEN1 x 4C and CSR2 x CSR4, Two trials withPM x GEN1, PM x GEN2 and PM x CSR2, and fewTrails were conducted with Double hybrids andChamaraja Dfls recorded the data and the cocoonsamples sent for reeling analysis. 500 kg ofvermicompost was generated in the Farm. 416 soilsamples were analyzed for NPK status andrecommendations given to farmers.1000 cuttings ofV1 and 300 cuttings of Taiwan variety were planted.400 packets of N. thymus were prepared and suppliedto farmers on cost basis.

RSRS, Chamarajanagar

Final Yield Evaluation (FYE) with the genotypeNos.4, 6, 7, 15, 17 and S

13 under rainfed condition

and No.4, 7, 15, 17, 22 and V1 under irrigated condition

have been initiated. Survey was conducted to findout incidence of root rot and root knot disease invarious parts of Karnataka. Incidence was found tobe approximately 5% at Chamarajanagar and 10.45%in Gundulpet. On Farm Trial with AR

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genotypes were conducted at farmers‘ field. On FarmTrial on Integrated Nutrient Management (INM)Package for mulberry cultivation was also conductedunder irrigated condition with V-1 mulberry variety.Intercropping in rainfed mulberry with groundnut,cowpea, horsegram under Chamarajanagar conditionhas been found to be quite beneficial and can improvethe farm economics. The silkworm rearing did notshow any significant variation in the larval growth,survivability and cocoon yield due to intercroppingas compared to control (sole mulberry) suggestingno adverse effect of intercropping on mulberry leafquality. Experimental trials with sampoorna wasconducted for reduction of drudgery in silkwormmounting . It was found to be effective. Farm trialswere conducted with productive bivoltine single anddouble hybrids developed by amylase markerassisted selection, (G8 x G3 and FC1 x FC2) keeping

(GEN1x4C and CSR2 xCSR4) as control. A total of2670 ml (6.4 lakh) N. thymus was cultured on houseflypupae at Station and were released in the field tocontrol Uzifly population.

RSRS Kodathi

The Station is having 10.31 acre of mulberrygarden with different high yielding mulberry varieties.Under integrated plant nutrient management systemsprogramme, plant growth and leaf yield wasdetermined followed by bioassay experimentationbrushing with CSR2 x CSR4 silkworm race. Impactof INM and IPM technologies were demonstrated tothe farmers by maintaining one acre of V1 mulberryplantation. One acre of V1 mulberry was planted inimproved wide spacing by facilitating mechanizationon either sides for large-scale sericulture farming. Atotal of 65,940 kg of mulberry leaf was produced.Further, total quantity of 132 MT of compost as wellas 28 MT of vermicompost in vermicompostingchambers were generated and utilized for farmgarden/REC, Bidaraguppe. During the year, 2759 dflswere brushed and an average cocoon yield of 62.41kg /100 dfls obtained. A total of 1722 kg of cocoonwas harvested. Under on farm trials, three rearingtrials of MxB hybrid- AGL3 x CSR2 and AGL5 x CSR2,one rearing trial of single hybrid - Gen1 x 4C,CSR28DR x CSR21DR and one double hybrid – G8x G3 (Bi x Bi) and 2 new M x B hybrids – PM x Gen1and PM x Gen2 were conducted.

RSRS Salem

During the period, technology support for 14945dfls of CSR2xCSR4 and FC1 X FC2 (DH) wereextended covering 90 crops in the clusters of Salem,Namakkal and Dharmapuri districts. An average yieldof 63.2 kg/100 dfls was recorded. In Tamil Nadu,under Cluster Promotion Programme (CPP), sixclusters were selected covering 1500 farmers and2100 acres. Bench mark survey was initiated withfarmers selected in the respective areas for CPP.Further, progressive farmers are identified for theestablishment of Farmer Field School, Biocontrolagents’ production unit, Sericulture poly clinic andnecessary infrastructures are provided for smoothfunctioning. Intensive Bivoltine silkworm rearingswere undertaken in six clusters, supplying scientificallyreared chawkie silkworms to the farmers from theidentified CRCs and periodical crop inspections werecarried out for rendering necessary technical guidance.


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Till date, 3.78 lakh BV dfls of chawkie silkworms aresupplied to 1500 farmers and a quantity of 2.46 lakhkg of BV cocoons has been produced with an averageyield of 65.00 kg / 100dfls. Under ATMA scheme, 75farmers and 15 DOS staff were imparted with 2 daysduration training both on silkworm rearing and mulberrycultivation. Under CPP, steps have been taken toestablish Six Farmers Field Schools (FFS). A full-fledged Soil Science Laboratory was established anda total of 350 soil samples were analyzed andnecessary recommendations given to farmers.

SSBS Coonoor

A total of 16,284 kg of leaf was produced out ofwhich 10,012 kg was utilized for experimental rearing.Five experimental rearings followed by grainageoperations was conducted. 20 bivoltine germplasmstocks were maintained. Under supportiveprogramme, 235 dfls of FC2 parents were reared withan Avg. yield of 80.69 / 100 dfls and 189.63 kg ofseed cocoons were generated and supplied to P-1grainages of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Silkwormrearing of GEN 2 & GEN 3 races were conducted and25.68 kg of seed cocoons were generated and 22.03kg of seed cocoons were supplied to CSRTI grainage.

Sericulture extension

Under XI plan Central Sector Scheme, 17Farmers Field Schools were established - two eachin Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu duringthe year. Under DBT project Six entrepreneurs wereidentified and imparted training for establishment ofCRCs. A total of 4.56 lakh dfls of bivoltine hybridswere chawki reared and distributed to farmers andan average cocoon yield of 61.29kg/100dfls washarvested. In co-ordination with RSRSs/RECs andconcerned DOS, Cluster Promotion Programme andCentral Sector Scheme were implemented in 22identified clusters in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh,Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. 8.74 lakh bivoltinehybrid dfls were chawki reared and supplied to 482farmers. An average yield of 60.31 kg/100dfls wasrecorded. Under CDP, 32 CRCs were monitored; 9.89lakh dfls of Bivoltine hybrids and 10.80 lakh dfls ofCB were chawki reared and supplied to the farmersand an average yield of 63.20 kg/100 dfls in BV and60.40 kg in CB hybrids was harvested. Six daystraining programme (2 batches covering 20 persons)on “Mass production of bio-control agents” wasconducted for lead farmers (CPP) and women self help

group sponsored by M.S. Swaminathan Foundation,Dindigul. Under IT initiatives, Video Conferencing wasconducted with sericulturists in collaboration with UAS,Bangalore. Extension Communication programmesconducted at RSRSs, RECs and CSRTI, Mysore areas follows:

Name of the Activity No of eventsconducted

Group Discussions 228

Enlightenment Programmes 102

Demonstrations of Technology 67

Awareness Programmes 61

Field Days 41

Film Shows 33

Exhibitions 25

Need Based TrainingProgrammes 08

Exposure Visits to ResearchInstitute 07

Workshops 04

Krishimela 01

Study tour 01

FFS Meets 03

Video Conferences 02

T.V.Programme 01

ATMA Programmes 02

Contact Classes 02

Total 588

• Central Sericultural Research andTraining Institute (CSRTI), Berhampore

Central Sericultural Research and TrainingInstitute is one of the oldest premier Research andTraining Insti tute of the country. Since itsestablishment in the year 1943, the Institute has beenrendering outstanding research, development,technical, technological, extension and servicesupport through its four (4) Regional SericulturalResearch Stations (RSRSs) at Kalimpong (W.B.),Koraput (Orissa), Ranchi (Jharkhand) and Jorhat(Assam) and 14 nested units i.e., 12 ResearchExtension Centers (RECs) at Nabagram(Murshidabad) & Mothabari (Malda), West Bengal,Rongpoo (Sikkim), Deogarh (Orissa), Singhanpur


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(Chhattisgarh), Gumla and M.P. Raj (Jharkhand),Agartala (Tripura), Dimapur (Nagaland), Shillong(Meghalaya), Imphal (Manipur) and Aizwal (Mizoram)and two (2) Research Extension Center sub-units(REC-SUs) at Bhandra and Rajmahal (Jharkhand),besides, generating expertise in mulberry sericulturethrough its various Human Resource Developmentprogrammes / 15 months structured “Post GraduateDiploma in Sericulture (PGDS)” course / On-jobtraining / capsule / need based sponsored coursesand contributing for vertical and horizontal growth ofsericulture industry especially in eastern and North-eastern India comprising of 12 states viz. WestBengal, Sikkim, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand,Bihar, Assam, Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya,Manipur and Mizoram.

Mulberry improvement and production

The tetraploid T-36 and diploid S-1572 wereidentified as photosynthetically efficient mulberrygenotypes (Photosynthetic rate: 13.02 and 12.70 µ.mol.m2.s-1; stomatal conductance: 5.81 cm.s-1 and5.80 cm.s-1, respectively), which may be used inmulberry improvement programmes. The sulphurapplication package has been developed as abalanced use of fertilizer based on nutrient removalpattern to optimize the quality mulberry leafproduction per unit area and to maintain the soilfertility as well. Through Organic farming approachin mulberry application of vermicompost @ 30 mt/ha/year average leaf yield of 8.45 mt/ha/crop wasproduced against control leaf yield of 8.07 mt/ha/cropwith an increase of 4.7%. Under rainfed sericulture,application of antitranspirants KCl (1%) on mulberrywas found effective in respect of leaf yield (9.15 mt/ha/year) against control (8.16 mt/ha/year) with 9.5%yield gain over the control, besides, increase in plantwater status and bioassay of silkworms. Economicsworked out showed that KCl (1%) was profitable inmonetary return over the control to the tune of 6.2%for multivoltine and around 20% for bivoltine silkwormbreeds. Package for increasing mulberry yield throughIntegrated Nutrient Management for the farmers ofrainfed areas of Jharkhand has been developed.Mulberry leaf disc of 10 mm diameter wasstandardized through in vitro culture experiment asfaster propagation technique.

Mulberry Protection

Under field evaluation of botanical insecticidesfor management of major mulberry pests and their

impact on leaf yield suppression of thrips withbotanicals (viz, Neem oil, Pongamia oil and Nicotineformulation) was showed at par with the chemicalcontrol. However, application of Neem oil+ Pongamiaoil reduced the incidence of Tukra by 35.14% asagainst 26.67% in chemical control. Mulberry leafyield in botanical insecticide (Neem oil) treated andchemical treated plots were 21.7% and 14.7% higheras compared to control plots. Seven putative sourcesof resistance to bacterial leaf spot of mulberry from82 germplasm accessions through natural fieldscreening followed by artificial re-checking in pottedplants was identified. Genomic DNA was isolated andpurity was tested through agarose gel electrophoresisfrom short-listed bacterial leaf spot responsiveprogenies. Weather based forewarning system formulberry diseases for different sericultural zones ofeastern and North-eastern India is being developed totake up timely preventive measures to minimize croploss. Weather based forecasting system for mulberrypests is under process of development for prediction& management of pest incidence.

Silkworm Improvement

Using the foundation cross SK6 x SK7 as malecomponent, the large scale field trial of Multi x Bihybrid, N x (SK6xSK7) was conducted at differentplaces of West Bengal; REC, Imphal (Manipur) andREC, Aizawl (Mizoram) during the unfavourableseasons (Apr.,09- Baisakhi/early Summer, Jun.,09-Shravani/ Summer and Sept.,09-Aswina/ Rainy) witha total of 3,41,100 dfls showed an average of 40.6 kgcocoon yield (ranging from 20 to 45 kg/100 dfls) asagainst 18-20 kg (Nistari) and 24-27 kg (N x M12W) /100 dfls. The trial conducted during favourableseasons i.e., commercial Nov.,09 (Agrahayani) andFeb.,10 (Chaitra) crops by rearing 7,21,900 dfls atfarmers’ level showed an average cocoon yield of 45.5kg/100 dfls (ranging between 35 and 62 kg) against41.8 kg in control (N x NB4D2) ranging between 34and 50 kg/100 dfls, paving the way for generation ofbivoltine P1 seed cocoon within the state / zone.Three productive and hardy Multi x Bi hybrids namelyM6D(P)C x SK4(C), M6D(P)C x [D6(P)N x SK4(C)]and M6D(P)C x D6(P)N and one bivoltine hybrid D6(P)Nx SK4(C) from multilocational trials was developed.Multi x Bi hybrids yielded an avg. cocoon of 56.3 kg,56.8 kg and 54.9 kg /100 dfls respectively (7 crops)against 48.3 kg/100 dfls in control (NxNB4D2), whilein BixBi hybrid cocoon yield was 42.1 kg (6 crops)against 34.6 kg/100 dfls in control (NB18 x P5). For


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development of Integrated package for raising chawkileaves and young age silkworm rearing, effect of plantgeometry study revealed that leaf yield was at par inpaired row (19.35 mt/ ha/yr) and 60 cm x 60 cm (20.26mt / ha/yr) spacing system of plantation, while cocoonyield / 10,000 larvae (14.3 kg), filament length (637m), denier (2.49), renditta (8.84) and reelability% (81.95)were significantly higher in paired row plantation ascompared to 60 cm x 60 cm spacing.

Silkworm Protection

Microsporidian isolates/variants study showedmarked differences in their morphometry (oval & ovo-cylindrical). The microsporidian isolates/ variants M1,M3 and M5 were found to be different variantsbelonging to the genus, Nosema. Eight immunogensincluding three micronutrients, two proteins, twobotanicals and one live bacteria were used in theimmunization of si lkworm experiment duringunfavourable seasons, of which two proteins, one livebacteria and one micronutrient performed better.

Transfer of Technology

Under IVLP programme (Phase-II), 375(irrigated & rainfed 75 & 300 respectively) farmerswere covered and by following the packages ofmulberry cultivation & silkworm rearing, mulberry leafyield and cocoon production have been increased. Inirrigated condition, mulberry leaf yield increased from22.0 to 34.5 mt/ha/yr with 56.8 % improvement overthe control and in rainfed condition, leaf productionwas increased from 8 mt to 11.5 mt/ha/yr with 44.37%improvement over the control, whereas in silkworm,in irrigated condition, 44400 dfls of MxBi and 11550dfls of MxM reared in 10 crops (upto March, 10)recorded an average cocoon yield of 39.6 kg in caseof MxBi and 25.0 kg in MxM against the control of34.8 kg and 21.7 kg per 100 dfls respectively. Inrainfed condition, 31120 dfls were reared in 7 cropswith an average cocoon yield of 45.0 kg from 9700dfls of BixBi; 34.3 kg from 19420 dfls of MxBi and22.3 kg from 2000 dfls of MxM. The correspondingcontrol yields were 39.3 kg, 29.6 kg and 19 kg per 100dfls, respectively.

Cluster Promotion Programme (CPP) underXI Plan

CPP has been jointly initiated with DoT (Seri),West Bengal and DoS, Mizoram at two locations inWest Bengal (Murshidabad and Malda districts) and

one in Mizoram (Serchhip district). In all the 3 clusters,357 acres were covered with 867 farmers of which, 82acres (142 farmers) is under new plantation.

Extension Communication Programmes

To disseminate technologies, educate & trainthe farmers on different aspects of improved mulberrycult ivation and si lkworm rearing practices/technologies developed by the Institute, the followingprogrammes were taken up and more than 12500farmers/seri-stakeholders participated in the melas,field days, awareness & A-V programmes visitedexhibition and got educated on various sericulturetechnologies.

Activity organized No. (No. of farmers)

Resham Krishi Melas 05 (1500)

Audio-visual programmes 53 (2253)

Field Days 53 (2280)

Exhibitions 53 (2854)

Awareness programmes 60 (2331)

Farmers’ & Trainers’Training programmes 56 (1357)

Human Resource Development (HRD)

Various HRD programmes were taken up forawareness, skill updating and transfer of technologyin view of sustainable development of sericulture.During the period, a total of 177 candidates weretrained [PGDS: 31 (19+12), Capsule: 23, On-job: 35,Orientation prog.: 59 and Skill updation prog.: 29].With a view to acquaint the officers of concernedfacilitating departments and to jointly identifytechnologies suitable for their state for testing/largescale trial followed by popularization based onperformance for cost and resource eff icientproductivity, quality improvement and greater cropsuccess, three days’ “Orientation” for Officers and oneweek’s “Skill updation” programme for field staff ofDoS / DoT of different states, in batches have beenorganized. A total of 59 officers / officials from DoT/DoS in Orientation programme and 29 in Skill updationprogramme were trained.

Active persuasion with the “Distr ictAdministration (NREGS-West Bengal)”and untiringefforts have made it possible to initiate excavationand renovation work of old ponds in the campus as“Water reservoir”. Second phase of work worth Rs. 45


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lakh (NREGS) and Rs. 35 lakh (RKVY) for overalldevelopment of the Institute have been sanctioned andthe work is in progress for the year 2010-11.

Progress of RSRSs

RSRS, Kalimpong (West Bengal)

Collaborative projects on Development ofweather-based forecasting models for mulberry pestsand Development of forewarning system of mulberrydiseases have been implemented at Main institute,Testing of rearing package as validation trial atfarmers’ field and implementing additional mandatealong with taking up of other routine extensionactivities of Muga Augmentation Programme wasimplemented in collaboration with MSSO, Guwahati.

RSRS, Koraput (Orissa)

Adoption of IVLP registered a mulberry leaf yieldof 10 mt/ha/yr and cocoon yield of 37.8 kg/100 dflswhich were 4.7% and 13.2% more over farmers’practice (9.5 mt/ha/year and 33.4 kg/100 dfls).Application of Serecillin as a silkworm crop protectionmeasure registered a cocoon yield of 50.6 kg/100 dflswith 23.4% gain over control (41 kg/100 dfls).Popularization of vermicompost as an alternative toFYM at the farmers’ level revealed a leaf yield of 10mt/ha/yr and cocoon yield of 37.8 kg /100 dfls with4% and 13.2% gain over control (9.7 mt/ha/yr and33.4 kg/100 dfls respectively). Two collaborativeprojects of Main Institute entit led “PRE 3345:Development of weather-based forecasting modelsfor mulberry pests” and “PRP 3352: Development offorewarning system of mulberry diseases” wasimplemented besides taking up routine extensionactivities.

RSRS, Ranchi (Jharkhand)

The collaborative project on Development offorewarning system of mulberry diseases wasimplemented . Under Integrated Nutrient Managementfor increasing the leaf productivity of mulberry inrainfed condition of Jharkhand, highest leaf yield (2.72mt/ha/crop) was recorded in treatment T3(75N:50P:50K + Vermicompost + Azotobacter @ 4kg/acre/year which was 11.9 % more over control(2.43 mt/ha/crop). It was observed that adoption ofIVLP package of practices of mulberry cultivation andsilkworm rearing improved the mulberry leaf yield(10.6 mt/ha/yr) by 10.4 % and cocoon yield (34.6 kg/

100 dfls) by 8.8 % over farmer’s traditional practice(9.6 mt/ha/ year and 31.8 kg /100 dfls respectively).Application of Serecillin as a silkworm crop protectionmeasure was found to register a cocoon yield of 50.74kg/100 dfls with 11.6 % gain over control (45.4 kg/100 dfls).

RSRS, Jorhat (Assam)

Popularization of vermicompost as an alternativeto FYM at the farmers’ level revealed leaf yield of 3.59mt/ ha/crop and 40.3 kg cocoons / 100 dfls which were18.5% and 13.5% more against 3.03 mt/ha/crop and35.6 kg/100 dfls respectively in control. Adoption ofIVLP package of practices of mulberry cultivation andsilkworm rearing improved the leaf yield by 18.4 %and cocoon yield by 12.2 % over farmer’s traditionalpractice. Application of Serecillin as a silkworm cropprotection measure was found to register cocoon yieldof 39.8 kg/100 dfls with 10.4 % gain over control (36kg/100 dfls). The collaborative projects on Developmentof weather based forecasting model for mulberry pestsand Development of forewarning system of mulberrydiseases was implemented.

• Central Sericultural Research andTraining Institute (CSRTI), Pampore

The Institute has its hinterland in J & K,Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh,Uttarakhand and Rajasthan. It has nested under ittwo Regional Sericultural Research Stations (RSRSs)at Jammu and Sahaspur (Uttarakhand), one P4 BasicSeed Farm at Manasbal (J & K), 13 ResearchExtension Centres (RECs) at Y.K.Pora, Nowshera,Sujanpur, Barnoti, Gorakhpur, Gonda, Duttnagar,Udhamsingh Nagar, Bageshwar, Una, Fatehnagar,Hamirpur and Chutmalpur with five Sub-units of theRECs at Bandipur, Tikri, Tral, Panchkula andBhadrasi.

Mulberry Improvement

The saplings treated with bio-fertilizers in nurseryshow better survival ability (>90%) after transplantationin the field compared to the untreated saplings (<80%).Lavendula officinalis, an aromatic plant as an intercropwith tree type of mulberry recorded more than 90%survival ability with additional income of Rs.8000/- perhectare without having any significant effect on theproductivity of mulberry foliage.


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Mulberry Production

Evaluation of 13 mulberry genotypes grown asbush has revealed the leaf yield and leaf weight whichregistered a maximum by ME–0210 being at par withME-0211, ME-0182 and ME-0188. The moisturecontent in the high yielding genotypes was recordedat more than 74% in spring season and 70% in autumnseason.

Mulberry Protection

Mulberry variety Goshoerami and Chinese whitewere found more susceptible to insect pests viz.Glyphodes pyloalis and Hemerophilla atrilineata ascompared to Rokokuyaso. Mulberry variety Chinesewhite was found more susceptible to leaf spotCercospora moricola, which is more prevalent inQazigund area. Mulberry varieties Goshoerami and TR-10 were more susceptible to powdery mildewPhyllactinia corylea which is more prevalent inPulwama area. Based on screening of variousbotanicals / plant extracts for insecticidal andantifungal activity, Alliun cepa, Allium sativum andArtimesia sp. were found having antifungal andinsecticidal activity. Screening of bio-pesticides fortheir efficacy against mulberry insect pests revealedthat neem based Praghat has been found effective. Itis observed that the bio-control fungivorous beetleHalzia tchitscherini is very effective against powderymildew diseases of mulberry and the beetle iscleaning up all the mycelia patches of the infectedgardens within 48 hours. It was found that Apentelesobliquae and Pristomerous sculci are predominantones as natural enemies of insect pest of mulberry. Itwas found that tree type of mulberry plantations areless susceptible to insect pest and disease attackfollowed by dwarf mulberry plantation.


To meet the requirement of the bivoltine sectorof North-West India, the Institute has evolvedproductive silkworm hybrids viz., SBGP 22 X SBGP5and CSR2 X SBGP 22, which were found superior overthe ruling hybrid SH6 x NB4D2 in terms of cocoon yield(10-15 kg more/100 DFLs), quality of silk (A Grade),low defective cocoon percentage (5-6% less) and goodpost-cocoon parameters (> 81% reelability, 18-19%raw silk and >90 points neatness). The said hybridshave been put forth for trials under Provincial RaceAuthorization Programme. Under the breedingprogramme for evolution of races for sub-optimal

conditions, 10 breeding lines have completed F5generation in autumn 2009. The pupation rate in theselines ranged from 80.09 to 90.04%, cocoon yield inthe range of 12.80 to 15.33Kg/10,000 larvae & shellratio 16.53 to 20.06%. In evolution of lines for thindenier, 6 lines completed F2 generation in autumn2009 and the denier has been recorded in the rangeof 2.24 & 2.55.

Cataloguing on evaluation of mulberrygermplasm in North India has been done. 67 mulberryaccessions were being maintained at CSRTI,Pampore. 165 silkworm accessions are beingmaintained (mostly Bivoltines) in the silkwormGermplasm Bank at Pampore. 80 genotypes ofmulberry germplasm are being maintained at P4,BSF, Manasbal as Temperate Germplasm Bank. 46bivoltine Silkworm accessions are being maintainedin the Germplasm Bank at RSRS, Sahaspur.

Transfer of Technology and Extensionactivities

A quantity of 254.5 oz (25450 Dfls) weredistributed to 268 farmers in the Kashmir valley duringspring season and harvested 11,157 kg of cocoonswith an average yield of 43.84kg/100 Dfls. Duringsummer season 27 oz (2700 Dfls) were distributed to49 farmers in the Kashmir valley and obtained 597.5kg cocoons with an average yield of 22.13kg/100 Dfls.The Institute has worked out a comprehensiveprogramme of TOT for the Northern States, whichinclude transfer of 08 developed technologiescovering various aspects viz. Mulberry tree cultivationtechnology for North India; Leaf harvesting andpruning technology for mulberry trees grown undersub-tropical condit ions of North India;Vermicomposting technology; Introduction of newsilkworm hybrids -CS6 x Pam101, Dun6 x Dun21 &RSJ3 x RSJ1; Plantation in high pH soil/user land atfarmers land in Uttar Pradesh and silkworm cocoonhandicrafts technology for women empowerment.

Training

Apart from 60 farmers, 70 DoS officials andstudents were trained in various aspects of Sericultureat this Research Station. Under IGNOU study centre,13 students completed the “Certificate course inSericulture”. Under farmers field schools, 210 farmershave been trained on various aspects of silkwormrearing and mulberry cultivation through 07 FarmersField Schools in North India. During the year, 41


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Group Discussions, three Vichara Goshthis, threeAwareness Programmes and nine Film Shows wereorganized.

Progress of RSRSs

RSRS Jammu [J & K]

Evaluation of superior mulberry genotypes underJammu conditions resulted in identification of LC-8genotype, which has been found to be at par with theprevailing improved variety S146. In addition, two goodrooting genotypes were identified, viz. ME – 0065 andME – 0129. Three aromatic plants, viz. Cymbopogenpendulus var Kalam CPK F 238, C.nardus var CN-5and Mentha arvensis were grown successfully inbetween mulberry tree type plantation under DSTsponsored project.

Eight silkworm genotypes namely DUN6,DUN22, RSJ11, RSJ14, RSJ15, CS6, SH6 andNB4D2 have tested for rearing behaviour under stressfeeding conditions in 5th instar. Genotypes NB4D2,CS6 and RSJ14 have recorded cocooning% between40-50 and selected as breeding resource material forfurther study under the Project. During spring crop,2009 an average cocoon yield of 50.30Kg/oz wasrecorded with an average yield of 60.0Kg/oz in RSJhybrids. Four transfer of technology projects wereconducted on popularization of productive silkwormhybrid RSJ1 x RSJ3, vermicomposting, mulberry treecultivation, pruning and leaf harvesting technologyunder subtropical North India. Based on thetechnology developed, 10 vermeries have beendeveloped at farmers places for developing a conceptof cost effective and eco-friendly vermicompostproduction, under TOT programme. A concept ofmarket flowering, economically viable silkwormcocoon handicrafts has been developed as anavocation during non-rearing period. 47 women weretrained in cocoon handicrafts, mulberry fruit jam andsyrup preparations during the period. 41 DOS / otheragencies sponsored candidates imparted training onthe various aspects of sericulture under differentcapsule courses.

RSRS Sahaspur [Dehradun]

The growth parameters of mulberry trees grownat different elevations with different treatmentsshowed improvement over control. Mild slope 100Crecorded maximum leaf yield of 9.27 tons/ha.Medicinal plants (Andrographis, Rauvolfia, Cyperus,

and Asparagus) can safely be integrated with mulberryin the spacing of 10’X10’ with an advantage ofincreased mulberry leaf yield productivity by 20-25%and additional income to the farmer. Organic farmingwith Sericultural waste + Green manuring with Daincha(Sesbania aculeata) seeds inoculated with Rhizobiumbacteria + FYM + Vermi compost + liquid biophos andbio-potash, increased leaf yield from 8.41 mt/ha/yr to9.93 mt/ha/yr in tree type mulberry and from 16.41 mt/ha/yr to 18.99 mt/ha/yr in bush type. S-146 and S-1635 mulberry genotypes were identified as promisingmulberry genotypes in different eco-zones of HimachalPradesh for plantation as trees at different altitudesfor improved cocoon productivity. Leaf yield rangedfrom 9 - 10 mt/ha/yr in three harvests from five yearold trees. Three local strains of Azotobacter have beenisolated after standardization of culture media. Further,carrier of bio-fertilizer has also been standardized todevelop Biofertilizer for integrated nutrient managementsystem for mulberry grown in Dehradun soil.

The Station initiated three TOT programmes andwith regard to Dun 6 x Dun 21 TOT a total of 11450hybrid dfls were prepared and supplied to sevendesignated test centres in autumn, 2009. REC’scovered 858 farmers for commercial rearing withruling hybrids SH 6 x NB4D2, Multi X Bi (Nistari XNB4D2 & PM X NB4D2) and new hybrid DUN 6 XDun 22 recording 40.11, 32.62 and 44.45 per 100dfls respectively. Under extension communicationprogramme 78 Group discussions, 28 Farmers days,08 Vichar Goshties and 32 Film shows wereorganized.Under special SGSY project 3.07 lakhmulberry plantations were raised up to the period ofreport. Farmers produced about 2058 kg cocoons withaverage productivity of 32.28 kg cocoons per 100 Dflsin spring and autumn crops respectively. Underbeneficiary training programme 986 farmers werecovered so far. As per CSB training schedule 46personnel’s were covered under training calendar andRs 11500 was collected as course fee. Besides 88farmers were imparted training under otherprogrammes.

• IV. Central Sericultural GermplasmResource Centre (CSGRC), Hosur

Mulberry Division

A total of 41 mulberry samples were collectedthrough survey and exploration in Himachal Pradesh(21), Mizoram (09), Nagaland (09) and Assam (02).


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The collections include four species i.e., Morus indica,M.alba, M.laevigata and M.serrata. Sixteen mulberrycollections were added to the field gene bank raisingthe number of accessions to 1136 under ex-situconservation. Twenty Five mulberry accessions werecharacterized for morphological, reproductive and leafhistological parameters. Fifty Six mulberry accessionswere evaluated for propagation traits and 30accessions showed more than 80% rooting. A totalof 189 accessions were evaluated for 4 crops underAugmented Block Design (ABD) for growth and yieldtraits. Growth behaviour and yield traits were recordedfor two seasons of 25 mulberry accessions. Themaximum leaf yield was recorded at more than6 kg/plant/crop. Twenty Five mulberry accessionswere screened for foliar fungal diseases i.e., powderymildew, leaf spot and leaf rust under natural condition.The incidence of the leaf spot was observed in varyingdegrees and approximately half of the total populationof the accessions was free from infection. 123mulberry accessions (indigenous–101 and exotic-22)were supplied to three different institutes/universitiesof the country. Thirty-four mulberry accessions werecryopreserved at Cryo-gene Bank of National Bureauof Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi. Data werestored for 1065 mulberry accessions on morphology,anatomy, reproductive growth, etc. The digital imagesof habit (400 accessions), leaf (900) accessions,flower (300 accessions) and fruits (184 accessions)were also recorded from the Field Gene Bank.

Silkworm Division

Silkworm gene bank of CSGRC, Hosurpresently maintains 441 Silkworm genetic resourcescomprising of 72 multivoltine, 349 bivoltine and 20mutants collected from 20 donors representing 14countries. Ten new bivoltine silkworm geneticresources were collected and conducted twoquarantine rearings through disease monitoringmeasures and ensured disease freeness and allbreeds are maintained true to type. All 441-silkwormgermplasm accessions were characterized for 26morphological descriptors at various growth stagesviz., egg, larva, cocoon, pupa and moth with novariations during the process. Two silkworm breedsSLWU-8 (Bivoltine) and MH-1 (Multivoltine) fromKSSRDI, Bangalore were registered. Quarantinerearing was also completed. The prel iminaryevaluation data was recorded for 72 multivoltinesilkworm accessions from five conservation crops

under generation 68 ~ 72. Among top ten multivoltineaccessions BMI-0065 and BMI-0073 scored highvalues for seven economic traits analyzed. Seventy-two generations were completed for all 72 multivoltineaccessions and observed true to type with no diseaseincidence. Conservation rearing of 339 bivoltineaccessions completed for 15th ,13th and 7th generationand eggs were conserved under 10 months hibernationschedule with back up 12 months. All the accessionsmaintained disease free and true to type. Evaluationwas conducted for 339 bivoltine accessions forimportant economic traits. BBE-0035, BBE-0268, BBE-0264 and BBE-0238 scored higher values for fourimportant economic traits. Twenty mutant accessionscompleted 17th generation and eggs were conservedunder 6-month hibernation schedule. All accessionswere maintained disease free and true to type. A totalof 159 MV accessions in 11 spells were supplied tosix indenters. Similarly 43 BV accessions weresupplied in 12 spells to nine indenters for researchpurposes. The feed back information was alsocollected. Sixteen bivoltine accessions were evaluatedfor all the post-cocoon traits Esterase and AlkalineProtease enzyme kinetics using different substrateconcentrations were evaluated in 10 multivoltine and10 bivoltine accessions. Nine silkworm accessionswere characterized for five Expressed Sequence Tag(EST) markers. Ten silkworm races were screened forthermal kinetics to identify genetic hardiness; PureMysore and Nistari were found with higher enzymeactivity and thermal stability. Ten multivoltine andtwo bivoltine accessions were characterized throughSSR Markers. Different molecular forms wereidentified and designated as alleles and their relationwas established for productive traits. Ten Multivoltineaccessions were screened through thermo stableesterase enzyme kinetics. Nistari possess maximumenzyme stability up to a temperature of 55°C (100%)followed by Pure Mysore. Under the GermplasmRegistration System, CSGRC, Hosur registered sixmulberry and two silkworm breeds of KSSRDI,Bangalore

• V. Silkworm Seed TechnologyLaboratory (SSTL), Kodathi, Bangalore

Moriculture

The general plantation under irrigated conditionyielded 30,625 kg of quality mulberry leaf and aquantity of 14,000 kg vermicompost was generated


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by using left over mulberry leaf and other green materialsuch as Glyricidia, Pongamia etc., which were raisedin the campus.

Developmental Biology and Seed Production

The long-term preservation technique developedfor cross breed eggs has been utilised for commercialpurpose. A quantity of 3.61 lakh of CB eggs receivedfrom seven Silkworm Seed Production Centres ofNational Silkworm Seed Organization was preservedunder this technology and is being distributed. Thelong-term preservation technique developed for crossbreed eggs has been utilized for commercial purpose.A quantity of 3.61 lakh of CB eggs received from sevenSilkworm Seed Production Centres of NationalSilkworm Seed Organization was preserved under thistechnology and is being distributed. The pupation rateand male moth efficiency were found to be better withFC2 combinations and their reeling performance wason par with that of PM x CSR2. Studies on theevaluation on occurrence of non-diapause in a fewnewly evolved bivoltine breeds viz., CSR6, CSR26 &CSR27 revealed the highest non-diapause of 44.5% inCSR27, while CSR6 & CSR2 recorded 1.9 % and 1.2%, respectively. CSR26 showed no non-diapauseirrespective of seasons. In the treatment meant forminimizing occurrence of non-diapause eggs as wellas control, 100% diapause was observed in all thebreeds in all the seasons.

Physiology and Pathology

The mother moth examination techniqueemployed for pebrine detection was standardised.Among the various concentrations, 2 ~ 3% K

2CO

3

solution was better for the release / liberation ofpebrine spores from the silk moths’ tissue over thepresently used concentration of 0.6%. Similarly, 3 ~4% concentration proved better for the release /liberation of pebrine spores from the tissues of pupaeand larvae. Among various centrifugation speed tested,6000 rpm for 5 min. resulted in better sedimentation ofpebrine spores over the currently practicedcentrifugation speed of 3000 rpm for 3 min.

Under the Joint Silkworm Disease MonitoringSurvey, a total of 965 lots (335 bivoltine & 630multivoltine) were randomly tested wherein, two lotsrevealed pebrine, 74 lots flacherie, two lots grasserieand 31 lots muscardine. Necessary prophylacticmeasures were suggested to contain the diseases.During the period, a quantity of 1,76,086 Dfls has been

preserved in cold storage under different hibernationschedules and 3,44,376 Dfls were released andsupplied. A sum of Rs. 62,567/- was collected towardsthe preservation / cold storage charges. The Sub-Unit,BSF, Yediyur reared 490 DFLs of Pure Mysore andyielded 247.30 kg of cocoons and obtained a sum ofRs. 46,320.

Human Resource Development & Extension

Seventeen training programmes on differentaspects of seed technology were conducted in 26batches. Out of these, eight programmes were regularcourses as approved by Central Academic Councilof Central Silk Board, seven additional and two underCentral Sector Scheme. A total number of 252candidates sponsored by Departments of Sericultureof various states, viz., Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, AndhraPradesh and Assam, CSB, NSSO, KSSRDI,APSSRDI and LSPs of Karnataka & West Bengalwere imparted training on various facets of seedtechnology. A total of 15 ToT programmes (nine inKarnataka, four in Tamil Nadu, one each in AndhraPradesh and Uttarakhand) were conducted for thebenefit of personnel comprising of technical officers /off icials of Department of sericulture, f ieldfunctionaries, seed farmers and seed producers. Atotal of 795 personnel (230 technical staff, 123grainage officers and LSPs & 442 seed farmers)participated in the programmes.

• Seribiotech Research Laboratory(SBRL), Kodathi, Bangalore

The Seribiotech Research Laboratory, CentralSilk Board, Bangalore is involved in research onvarious disciplines of Biotechnology i.e., Silkwormand Host Plant Genomics, Proteomics and MolecularPathology through CSB and DBT fundedprogrammes. The highlights of research activitiesduring the period under report are as indicated below:

Silkworm Genomics

Validation studies of “NPV resistant” markersin different Bombyx mori genotypes revealed that,BmSat117 marker is associated with Pure Mysore,Nistari (D), GNM and Hosa Mysore varieties; Nag 65with Nistari (D), Pure Mysore and partially with HosaMysore and C.nichi races and polymorphic primerNag 34 with C.nichi , GNM and Nistari. Theintrogression experiments were continued and theBC4 generation is completed. The lines tested have


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shown heterogametic presence of the marker. Fivemetabolic enzyme genes viz. Trehalase,Phosphofructokinase, Sorbitol Dehydrogenase-2,Glycogen phosphorylase and Glucose 6 phosphatedehydrogenase were differentially expressed in non-diapausing and diapause induced eggs suggesting amajor role for the said genes during embryogenesis.Similar expressions of heat shock protein genesindicated a minor role in both eggs during earlyembryonic development. Similar expressions of heatshock protein genes indicated a minor role in botheggs during early embryonic development. Theinteraction of brain-specific liphophorin receptor,LpR4 and respective proteins confirmed throughwestern blotting experiments indicated that, theseinteracted proteins are involved in signal transductioncascades enabling the smooth functioning of brain ofthe silkworm. Studies on the variation among nineeco-races of Antheraea mylitta and their relationshipwith other silkworm species using mitochondrialcontrol region primer revealed significant variationsindicating that JattaDaba was a unique ecorace of A.mylitta, while, ecoraces of A. assamaensis had veryclose phylogenetic status.

Mulberry Genomics

Analysis of Bilidevalaya x V1 parents and 100full sib F1 progeny using ISSR primers revealedamplification in 21 primers that gave a total of 114bands. Out of these, 99 were polymorphic and 15monomorphic, while, 18 were female specific and 19male specific; 52 were common to both the parentsand 25 were new bands in the progeny not identifiedin parents.

Proteomics

Studies on Host-pathogen interaction revealedencapsulation of the uzi maggots in a cell mediatedimmune response to parasitism. Significant variationin protein profiles was observed in different tissuesof uzi parasitized silkworm larvae compared to controls.

Molecular Pathology

Cross infectivity study of three new isolates ofmicrosporidians to silkworm by way of 16S-SSU-rRNA sequences and morphological features suggestthat two of the isolates belong to genera Nosema andthird one to Varimorpha species. The eight isolatesof tasar silkworm were collected from the JharkhandState. The pathogenicity studies suggest that NIJ-6r

is the most virulent isolate based on LT50

causing 50%mortality in 10-11 days. The multiplex PCR-basedtechnique developed by the SBRL for the simultaneousdetection of Nosema bombycis, Nuclear PolyhedrosisVirus (NPV) and Densonucleus Virus (DNV) infectingsilkworm is being used to screen eggs of P3 farms ofNSSO for routine detection of pebrine. PCR analysisof flacherie diseased silkworm samples from farmers’fields revealed presence of DNV2 in 80% of thesamples suggesting the strong occurrence of DNV2 incase of “flacherie” disease of silkworm. 71% ofmultivoltine silkworm germplasm races screened usingPCR technique revealed BmDNV2 susceptible geneand 29% BmDNV2 resistant gene. 94% of the bivoltinesilkworm germplasm races screened revealed BmDNV2susceptible gene, while, only KA had BmDNV2resistant gene. This study could distinguishablyidentify the DNV2 resistant and susceptible genotypes.

B. Non-mulberry

VII. Central Tasar Research and TrainingInstitute (CTRTI), Ranchi

Central Tasar Research and Training Institute,Ranchi was established in 1964 under the aegis ofCentral Silk Board to conduct R & D to cater to theneeds of Tasar silk Industry (both tropical andtemperate), a tribal based rural enterprise in thecountry. The Institute provides the state-of-the-arttechnological know-how to the command statesthrough its network of eight Regional Tasar ResearchStations (RTRS), viz., Dumka (Jharkhand), Jagdalpur(Chhattisgarh), Baripada (Orissa), Warangal (A.P.),Bhandara (Maharashtra) for tropical areas and Imphal(Manipur), Bhimtal (Uttarakhand) and Batote (J&K)for temperate areas; eight Research ExtensionCentres (REC) for tropical tasar viz., Hatgamaria(Jharkhand), Katghora (Chhattisgarh), Bangriposi(Orissa), Bhadrachalam (AP), Robertsganj &Jhansi(U.P.), Purulia(WB), Nasik (Maharashtra); twoRECs for temperate Tasar, Palampur(HP) andGopeshwar(Uttarakhand) and three Oak tasarextension centres cum BSMTCs, Umrangshu,Yaikongpao and Kikruma under the control of RTRSImphal.

Host Plant Improvement

Genetic variation in the eleven accessions ofT. arjuna and T. tomentosa was ascertained throughRAPD markers. 451 clones of six promising


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genotypes including developed polyploids and two fastgrowing accessions were prepared for theirmultiplication. Clonal propagation technique was underdemonstration. While developing protocol for in vitropropagation of Terminalia sp. , 66-81% induction ofshoots of Terminalia arjuna and T. tomentosa wasobserved in BAP supplemented MS medium. Foliarapplication of one of the secondary nutrient mixtureson economic tasar food plantation(Asan and Arjun)increased the leaf yield by 27%. Silkworm rearingperformance on treated leaves indicated improvementin cocoon weight, shell weight and silk ratio by 20.33,35.43 and 12.61%, respectively. On the basis of theCumulative Disease Index, 20 accessions of T. arjunaand 12 accessions of T. tomentosa were identified asaccessions tolerant to fungal foliar diseases. TheInstitute is on the verge of making breakthrough indeveloping culture method for stem borer Aeolesthesholoseric. This may help in developing effective controlmeasures against borer.


SCAR marker was designed based on specificsequence of OPW-16. The PCR studies conductedon Daba and Sarihan ecoraces clearly demarcatedthe high and low cocoon and shell weight groups.Eight ecoraces of A. mylitta (Daba BV, Daba TV,Sukinda, Sarihan, Modal, Modia, Raily, Laria) weremaintained in the Germplasm Bank. Treatment below20°C temperature to III instar larvae up to pupationresults in diapausing stock. The same temperaturetreatment to IV and V instar larvae till pupation alsogives diapausing stock but with a good number oferratic emergence. This suggests that the grainagepostponement during adverse conditions of hightemperature can be maneuvered with the help of lowtemperature (15-20°C) treatment to 200-210 days oldBV and 150-160 days old TV cocoons of diapausinggeneration up to 15-20 days. 10 µl of 10% accessorygland extract to just decoupled female moth enhancesfecundity by 20% during I crop. For the same gain innumber of eggs in II crop, 20 µl of 10% extract isrequired. Diapause specific protein(16 kDa) has beenidentified in the pupal haemolymph. Thin LayerChromatography (TLC) studies indicated presence ofß-sitosterol, an important biochemical constituent insilkworm at Rf value 0.65 to 0.67 in leaf samples ofTerminalia arjuna, T. tomentosa, Shorea robusta,T. bellerica and Syzygium cumuni. Concentration ofß -sitosterol varied with different host plants. Besides,

two common bands at Rf value 0.786 in primary foodplants and at Rf value 0.216 in secondary food plantswere detected which may be considered as determiningfactor for feeding preference.

Silkworm Crop Protection

Molecular characterization studies conductedthrough DNA amplification using RAPD primers,indicated 18 bacterial pathogens and 14microsporidians as different strains.

Post-cocoon Technologies

The twin Charkha developed by the Institute withimproved efficiency (raw silk output- 1.0 kg/day) waspopularized through DOS, Jharkhand. It increases perday earning of a reeler from Rs. 50/ person/ day toRs.150/-. About 200 such machines have beeninstalled in State CFCs. The machine was alsopopularized in Orissa among women reelers under thepatronage of DOS. Technology for wet reeling of tasarcocoons has been developed by inserting jetteboutein the existing twin charkha. It ensures improved yarnquality in terms of lustre, fineness, tenacity (2.3 g/d)and uniformity in denier (50-60) compared to dry reeling(tenacity–1.7 g/d and of denier- 80-120). 120 SHGwomen working with CFCs of Jharkhand were trainedin reeling & spinning to develop as master reeler,spinner. As a step towards product diversification,technology has been standardized for preparation oftasar fancy spun yarns and fabrics. Existing motorizedreeling – cum – twisting machine was fine tuned bymaking it hand driven to suit rural areas. Technicalassistance for various PCT works like stifling (5 lakhcocoons), twisting (200 kg yarn) were provided to DOS,Jharkhand and a revenue of Rs. 40,000/- wasgenerated.

RTRSs (Tropical)

RTRS, Dumka

The Station maintained the pure stock of Sarihanecorace. A total of 5,229 dfls were supplied to 49rearers in all the three crops for popularization and1,21,445 cocoons were harvested with 1:23 dfl cocoonratio, 7.93 gm cocoon wt., 0.76% shell wt. and 9.58%silk ratio. Under the farmers adoption programme,adoption of improved technologies by 46 farmers in Iand III crops resulted in average cocoon yield of 36cocoons/dfl against 34 cocoons /dfl by the farmersconsidered as control.


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RTRS, Baripada

The Station undertook conservation,preservation, grainage and rearing of rejuvenatedSukinda (TV) in different crop seasons and supply ofbasic seeds to state department and BSM&TCs formultiplication and commercial exploitation. Underfarmers adoption programme 20 farmers in 1st cropand 105 farmers in 3rd crop (Total 125 farmers) wereadopted and integrated technology package wasdemonstrated. Adoption of the package, yielded onan average 88 cocoons / dfl (58 -115 cocoons/ dfl)with a gain of 15 cocoons /dfl over control . Underpopularization of twin charkha, six reelers wereprovided training on operation who reeled 1.00kg to1.140 kg of yarn in eight hours sitting per day.

RTRS, Bhandara

Under technology trial and popularization of IPRtechnology at farmers’ level, average yield of 79cocoons/dfl was recoded as against 74 cocoons/dflin control batches. Similarly, adoption of LSMapplication by farmers for management of virosisresulted in increase of cocoon yield by 4 cocoons/dfl(Control – 60 cocoons/dfl).

RTRS, Warangal

Introgression of desired characters (fecundityand survivability) from the donor parent (Daba TV)into the recipient (Andhra Local) indicatedimprovement in fecundity by 13.00 to 18.46% andsurvivability by 65.01 to 101.21% over MPV. Withenhanced survivability indices BC IV was undermultilocational trial. Under farmers adoptionprogramme data of 50 farmers indicated cocoonyield of 43/dfl of Daba BV due to adoption of IPR(control – 35/dfl) during I crop and 40/dfl of Daba BV(control – 25.7/dfl) and 60.48 /dfl for Daba TV(control – 40.75/dfl).

RTRS, Jagdalpur

In order to utilize the vast flora of Lagerstroemiaparviflora in the Bastar area, a pilot project wasundertaken to assess the performances of silkwormrearing on different tasar food plants and theircombinations during different seasons. The cocoonyield during I crop was recorded highest (61 cocoons/dfl) and then si lkworm reared on Terminaliatomentosa (up to 5th day of 5th stage) were shifted toL. parviflora in V instar (after 5th day) followed by 42

cocoons/dfl when silkworms were fed upto III instaron Terminalia tomentosa and then shifted to L.parviflora. Similarly, during II crop, cocoon yield of45 and 37 per dfl were recorded in above situations.For popularization of the F1 hybrid of Raily ecorace,rearing at farmers’ fields resulted in cocoon yield of50/dfl during I crop.

RTRSs (Temperate)

RTRS, Bhimtal

Brushing of oak tasar silkworm larvae in firstweek of September was found optimum to stabilizethe autumn crop in N-W region. Cocoons harvestedfrom such lots showed less erratic emergence (2.5%)as compared to other lots (15%). Comparativelyhigher emergence (92%), coupling (95%) andfecundity(205) were observed in same lot. Pruningof Quercus serrata plants at 5 feet height was foundto improve the leaf yield (419.14 g/plant) againstpruning at 4 ft height (380.28 g/plant) and silkwormrearing performance(ERR – 32.85% as against31.42% in 4 ft pruning). The Station undertookproduction and supply of 19.5 kg of seed of oaktasar to the commercial farmers at high altitude.

RTRS, Imphal

Three species of oak fed silkworms viz., A.proylei, A. pernyi, A. frithi and ten breeds viz., PRP

2,

PRP3,

PRP5,

PRP12,

RPP4,

Blue, C27,

B6,

BY1 and Yellow

were maintained in the GPB. The Station undertookhybridization programme. To develop superiorbreeds, the BC5 line was under evaluation. Seedcocoon preservation studies indicated that seedcocoons preserved at 8 hrs. and 12 hrs. photophasemaintained the pupal diapause under normal roomcondition, whereas the seed cocoon preserved at 24hrs. photophase or 24 hrs. scotophase terminated thepupal diapause under normal room conditions.Biochemical studies showed that the protein andmoisture contents was comparatively more in malepupa than in female pupa in all the four treatments of8 hrs., 12hrs. and 24 hrs. photophase and 24 hrs.scotophase preservation treatments. Survey of tigerband disease in different locations indicatedmaximum mortality of 4.50% (in Umrangsu) duringspring season, while it was higher (more than 4.5%)in summer season. Towards development of eco-friendly prophylactic measures, application of plantextract (P-27) gave maximum ERR (44%) followedby 37% ERR in P-44 treated lot against ERR of 17%


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in the control lot. The newly evolved improved breedsC

27 and Blue under popularization programme

showed better performance in terms of averagecocoon yield of 37 cocoons / dfl and 30 cocoons / dfl,respectively against 25 cocoons per dfl of A. proylei.

Human Resources Development

A total of 739 persons were imparted trainingunder different programmes (PGDS- 41, Short term– 26, Ad-hoc courses – 155, Farmers training – 271and Tribal farmers training under DBT project – 246).

Motivational Programmes

To facilitate spread of technological awarenessamong the farmers, the nested units undertookfollowing programmes:

Tropical & Temperate RTRSs and RECs

• VIII. Central Muga Eri Research &Training Institute (CMERTI), Lahdoigarh

Central Muga Eri Research & Training Institute(CMERTI), Lahdoigarh has its hinterland in all theNorth-eastern states, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh andAndhra Pradesh. Nested under it are three RegionalStations (Regional Muga Research Station, Boko,Assam; and Regional Eri Research Station,Mendipathar, Meghalaya, Regional Eri ResearchStation, Shadnagar, Andhra Pradesh), with threeResearch Extension Centres for muga (Lakhimpur inAssam, Tura in Meghalaya, Coochbehar in WestBengal), five RECs for Eri (Diphu and Kokrajhar inAssam, Fatehpur in UP, Shadnagar in AndhraPradesh, Navasari in Gujarat and one Composite RECin Mangaldoi, Assam. The highlights of the works doneduring 2009-10 are :

Host Plant Improvement

Population density of muga host plants wasstudied at Rongrenpal area of the Balpakram NationalPark, South Garo Hills, Meghalaya. Soalu plants were

Acc. 036. Highest shell with (0.50g), SR% (15.52) andERR (85.67%) was observed in Acc. 003. Two leafyield data were recorded where highest leaf yield wasrecorded in Acc. 003.

Insect stimulants released from muga silkwormhost plants were isolated, identified and characterized.Primary and secondary metabolites were estimated intender, medium and mature leaves of Som, Soalu andDigloti leaves. Highest total phenol content (1.946 mg/g FW), Ascorbic acid content (0.927 mg/ 100g),β-sitosterol content (1.06%) was found in tender leavesof som. The range of molybdenum content was 24.74µg/g in mature leaves of soalu to 37.46 µg/g in tenderleaves of som. Protocol has been standardized formass multiplication of som through micro propagation.In vitro shoot proliferation of som by modified MS mediawas standardized. Further, rooting of in vitro grownmicro shoot in modified MS media was standardized.Model for fertilizer recommendation of cultivation ofmuga host plant and som based on soil nutrient statuswas developed. Analysed correlation of soil fertilitywith cocoon productivity, leaf nutrients with cocoonproductivity and soil character with leaf nutrients.

found to be predominant with a population density of36%. Fifteen accessions are being maintained in exsitucondition. Population study of muga silkworm on theavailability of bio indicators was conducted atconservation site of Rongrenpal, Balpakram, GaroHills, Meghalaya. Data analysis on bio indicators andpopulation is under progress. Thirty Nine plus treesor som genotypes have been identified and collected.Growth characters (Height of plant , No. of branches,Internodal length, Leaf area), leaf yield, nutrient status,pest & diseases incidence of 39 accessions have beenrecorded along with one bioassay. Established 2nd yearplantation taking eight promising genotypes of castor(Acc 1, Acc 3, Acc 4, Acc 11, Acc 20, Acc 30, Acc,36 and Acc 56). Bioassay of the accessions revealedsignificant variation in larval weight, SR% and ERR%. Highest larval weight (7.34g) was observed in Acc001. Highest cocoon weight (3.65g) was observed in


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Developed a new technique for retaining somleaf fresh upto 8 days and with this technique,survivability in II instar worms was found at 93.4%.Developed nutrient supplemented phagostimulantspray and using this spray, survivability in II instarworms was found 96.4% in leaf freshness technique,95% in potted plant and 88.4% in control (untreatedpotted plant). Developed a new polythene device forindoor rearing in which survivability in II instar wormswas found 89.8%. Causal organism of leaf blight hasbeen identified as Coletrotricum gloeosporioides.Occurrence of disease was maximum during July toDecember. Blitox-50 was found to be the mosteffective which resulted in 90.6% reduction of diseaseseverity in f ield condit ion.Plant extract ofBougainvillea spectabilis results in 86.3% reductionin disease severity under field condition. Cost benefitratio was 1: 3.48 in B.spectabilis against 1: 3 in Blitox-50 and 1:2.77 in control.

Silkworm improvement

Endocrine regulation of production andenhancement of fecundity in muga silkworm wasstudied in order to find out feasibility of neurohormone(s) for enhancement of fecundity. Influence of juvenilehormone (JH-III) & 20 hydroxy ecdysone onreproductive efficiency of muga silkworms wasevaluated. 15µg topical application elevated the rateof vitellogenin synthesis at different stages (40-70%),ovarian development with more egg formation (40-60%), retained less egg in abdomen (12-15), reduced5th instar larval duration by 4-5 days and improvedoverall rearing performance. Long term preservationof muga seed cocoons by double step preservation onfecundity and hatching was studied. Preservation upto 62 days did not affect the fecundity (190-198),hatching % (85-90) as against control. Semi-syntheticdiet for muga and eri silkworm was developed toincrease productivity through minimization of earlyinstars loss. Rearing technology on semi-syntheticdiet for young instar worms, Muga and Eri wasdeveloped. A trial rearing was conducted. Total 300nos. of larvae were brushed and feed response after48 hrs was found 4.38 %. Weight of 10 larvae in 1stinstar was found as 0.350 g and in 2nd instar as 1.462g. against 0.198 g and 1.295 g respectively in control.After completion of 2nd instar, 196 no. of larvae werereleased for outdoor rearing. ERR of diet reared lotwas found at 7.14% against 15.3% in control lot.

Causal agents of Flacherie, Grasserie andMuscardine diseases of muga silkworm were isolated,

identified and characterized. Six fungal spp. and threebacterial spp. have been isolated, characterized andidentified. Beauveria bassiana, was found to be severepathogen causing 70-80 % fungal disease in mugasilkworm during Jarua and seed crop. Among bacteria,Bacillus thuringiensis is found to be occurredthroughout the year causing 20-41% crop loss. Four Bbassiana isolates were analysed against 6 RAPDprimers which revealed 8-16 polymorphic bands in theisolates. Four bacterial samples were amplified usingBT specific primer, Cry2Ac. PCR amplification whichshowed a 356 bp band against all the four samplesbut RAPD analysis showed no polymorphism.

RMRS Boko

In situ conservation of muga silkworm A.assamensis was conducted. Population density ofmuga host plants was studied at Rongrenpal area ofthe Balpakram National Park, South Garo Hills,Meghalaya. Soalu plants were found to bepredominant with a population density of 36%. 15accessions are being maintained in exsitu condition.Population study of muga silkworm on the availabilityof bio-indicators was conducted at conservation siteof Rongrenpal, Balpakram, Garo Hills, Meghalaya.Data analysis on bio-indicators and population isunder progress. Hybrids of A assamensis wereproduced and evaluated. Performance of F-1 in 12combinations of four accessions namely RMRS Aa00-1, RMRS Aa00-2, RMRS Aa00-3 and RMRS Aa00-4was studied during two commercial crops viz. Jethua(May-June) and Kotia (October-November) and twoseed crops (Aherua -June-July & Bhodia August-Sept).Values for heterosis and General Combining Ability(GCA) for different economic traits during thecommercial crops were worked out in addition toAbsolute Silk Yield. The collected stocks of differentaccessions of wild muga silkworm stocks are beingmaintained and performance study is under progress.Survey was conducted for collection of ecotypes ofmuga silkworms in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh andNagaland. Thirty seven micro-satellite loci developedat CDFD, Hyderabad were screened forpolymorphism in six different populations of mugasilkworm. Of these, 12 SSR loci showed ‘withingenotype’ and ‘in between genotype’ polymorphism.Genetic analysis of the populations and sub-populations revealed genetic diversity between wildand commercialized populations. Genetic distancebased on ISSR markers among the ecotypes rangedfrom 0.096 to 0.1941.


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RERS Mendipathar

Attempts were made to evolve eri silkwormbreeds with higher fecundity and shell weight toincrease productivity. On the basis of higher fecundityand higher shell weight, two parental stocks, Borduar(B) and Genang (G) have been selected out of seveneri eco-races. Breeding and directional selectionbetween two potential parents have been carried outup to 12th generation of the breeds. In F1 generation,G X B and B X G showed 9.47% and 2.8% heterosisfor fecundity and shell weight, respectively.

RERS Shadnagar

The Regional Eri Research Station at Shadnagar(Andhra Pradesh) was established in May 2009. Effortshave been made to procure about 15 acres of land atSeed Farm, Dept. of Sericulture (DOS), Govt. of AndhraPradesh, Kammadanam, Shadnagar for permanentestablishment of the Station. Station is mandated toconduct applied and adaptive research to developericulture as a subsidiary occupation on castor ortapioca. One acre of castor plantation was establishedwith three varieties viz., Kranti, GCH- 4 and DCH-519to support experimental eri silkworm rearings. Theresults indicated that Kranti variety exhibited highervalues for the traits sprouting (89.00%), plant height(36.81 cm), number of nodes/plant (8), inter-nodaldistance (1.94 cm) and number of leaves per plant (6)in comparison to GCH-4 & DCH - 519. The inter-nodaldistance which was found to be shortest (0.72 cm) inDCH -519 recorded lowest sprouting (29.0 %) duringthe season. Higher Coefficient of variation (16.67%)was recorded for the number of leaves/plant.

Rearing and grainage performance of isolatedlines from the mixed population was conducted. Fourlines i.e., Yellow Plain (YP), Yellow Spotted (YS),Greenish Blue Plain (GBP) and Greenish BlueSpotted (GBS) were isolated from the commercialmixed population and were evaluated for theirperformance. Besides this, pilot studies wereconducted by evaluating the performance of four erisi lkworm eco-races viz ., Dhemaji, Lakhimpur,Kokrajhar and Dhakuakhana under the prevailing sub-tropical conditions . The results indicate that the eco-race, Dhemaji recorded better performance withregard to ERR by number (7717) and weight (22.912kg) while Dhakuakhana recorded highest values forthe traits fecundity (418 eggs), single cocoon weight

(3.114 g),single shell weight (0.493g) and shell ratio(15.83%). Further, Dhemaji recorded superiority overmultiple traits recording highest EI- 55.69 followed byDhakuakhana (54.22). The mixed population treatedas control recorded lower EI of 45.79 with Kokrajharrace recording the lowest EI (43.95). Farmers FieldDay/Awareness Programmes were organized in EastGodavari District, Andhra Pradesh to create awarenessto the farmers on ericulture rearing and management.

• Central Silk Technological ResearchInstitute (CSTRI), Bangalore

CSTRI has its head quarters at Bangalore andthe sub-units spread across the country. CSTRI has12 Demonstration Cum Technical Service Centres(DCTSC) at Dharwad, Hindupur, Dharmapuri,Palakkad, Jammu, Malda, Suri, Bhagalpur, Varanasi,Dehradun, Bhandara and Cuttack, 6 Silk Conditioningand Testing Houses (SCTH) at Bangalore,Dharmavaram, Kancheepuram, Jammu, Srinagar andMalda, 4 Textile Testing Laboratories (TTL) atBangalore, Jammu, Bhagalpur and Varanasi, 1 zonaloffice at Bilaspur, 2 Raw Silk Testing Centres (RSTC)at Siddlaghatta and Kollegal, 2 Cocoon TestingCentres (CTC) at Ramanagaram and Coimbatore and1 Regional Silk Technological Research Station(RSTRS) at Khanapara.

Low cost 8 ends/basins, 10 basins multi-endreeling machine has been developed for mulberry silkreeling which would reduce capital investment of thereelers considerably while maintaining the quality ofthe raw silk as in the existing multi-end reelingmachines. Solar water heating system along with miniboiler for cooking and reeling for multi-end reelingunit has been developed which has been found toreduce the firewood consumption significantly.Development of table retrofit automation system toCSTRI multiend reeling machine is under progress,which is aimed at reducing the labour requirement toa large extent.

8 ends multiend reeling unit suitable for tasarand muga cocoon reeling with individual break stopmotion has been developed which is capable ofproducing superior quali ty yarn with higherproductivity. A low cost solar operated hand spinningmachine suitable for spinning all types of non-mulberry wastes and also mulberry waste has beendeveloped for achieving better quality of yarn and higher


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productivity. The machine is ideal for remote villageswhere there is no power supply.

A twin shuttle loom has been designed anddeveloped specifically for the requirement of North-eastern states to weave two narrow width fabricssimultaneously, which ensures better quality andalmost double the productivity of the existing loinlooms. The five wheel take-up mechanism in theCSTRI improved handloom has been modified andfine tuned to overcome the problem of frequent gearchanging and for production of uniform quality fabricswith higher productivity.

Synthesis of silk carbon nano structures andcharacterization was conducted in collaboration withIISc, Bangalore and the results indicate promisingtrends for synthesizing carbon nitride using silk. Silvernano particles have been synthesized by a greenprocess using sericin as a reducing and cappingagent. The nano particles were found to have anti-microbial properties which is being studied on silkfabrics.

Stain guard finish for silk yarn and loom finishedfabric has been developed and standardised.Traditional Dharmavaram / Kancheepuram sareesand loom finished dupion fabrics were woven usingstain guard treated yarn. The treated sarees anddupion fabrics had the required lustre, feel and aestheticappeal when compared to fabrics treated with stainguard chemical after weaving. A finishing formulationhas been evolved which imparts excellent creaseresistant / recovery to pre-treated 70 GSM crepe satinfabric. Such fabrics are suitable in the production ofcrease resistant silk garments.

Human Resource Development

Under capsule training programme, 142candidates were trained on silk reeling, raw silktesting and grading, silk dyeing and printing, silktwisting, powerloom setting and maintenance,designing on dobby and jacquard, silk machinerymaintenance, si lk weaving and non-mulberrytechnology. Under adhoc training programmes, 43candidates were trained on raw silk testing andgrading, silk technology, silk dyeing and printing,fabric processing, dyeing and cocoon drying and non-mulberry technology. A sum of Rs.3.10 lakh wasearned as revenue from the training.

Testing

The Textile Testing Laboratory (TTL) at the maininstitute tested a total of 1839 lots, both on chargeand advisory basis under physical, chemical and eco-parameters and earned a revenue of Rs. 16.36 lakh.

P3D (Product Design , Development andDiversification)

Under product development, various silkproducts like eri-mulberry hybrid fabrics, eri-mulberrydouble cloth and silk saree with Nagaland motifs weredeveloped. Under product launching programme incollaboration with SMOI, CSB, Bangalore differentfabrics like multi-layered eri-mulberry fabric, hybrideri-mulberry fabric, baby blanket and eri denim weredeveloped.

CDP Implementation

The main institute along with the sub-unitsimplemented the various schemes of the post-cocoonsector under the XI Plan Catalytic DevelopmentProgramme (CDP). The details of the physicalprogress are given in the following table:

Particulars No. of units

Multiend reelingmachine 10 basin 44 20 basin 3

Automatic reeling machine 3

Assistance for twistingmachine (400 spindles) 37

Master reelers/weavers/dyers 18

Shuttle less looms 19

Certified handlooms 750

Loom up-gradation 554

Computer Aided TextileDesigning (CATD) 96

CFC

Yarn dyeing 25 kg 34

Yarn dyeing 50 kg 7

Arm dyeing 50 kg 7

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Sub-Units

The sub-units of CSTRI were involved inorganizing various training programmes, conductingtechnology demonstrations and field interactionprogrammes, implementation and monitoring ofvarious XI Plan CDP schemes. The sub-units werealso involved in adoption of reeling, weaving, twistingand dyeing units for continuous monitoring for overallimprovement. Testing services is the other majoractivity of the sub units. The progress of the sub-unitsduring the year is as follows:

TTLs

Particulars Nos

Mechanical tests 649

Chemical tests 1099

Eco tests 394

Total tests 2142

Total Revenue (Lakh Rs.) 10.75

Field Programmes 04

Tech. Advisory visits 08

CTCs

Particulars Nos

Cocoon lots tested 14054

Field programmes 08

Tech advisory visits 113

Demonstration of technologies 04

SCTHs

Particulars Nos

Limited test (Filature) 11290

All tests (Filature) 160

Twist tests 6036

Size tests 28852

Zari tests 6055

Boil-off tests 6923

Mechanical parameters 445

Chemical parameters 550

Other tests 221

Total tests 60532

Total Revenue (Lakh Rs.) 13.64

Field programmes 58

Demonstrations 37


DCTSCs

Particulars Nos

Candidates trained 1005

Demonstration of technologies 100

Cocoon samples tested forreeling parameters 14311

Raw silk samples tested 723

Water samples tested 118

Total test 15222

Total revenue (Lakh Rs.) 1.96

Field programmes 77

Technical advisory visit 278

Adoption 11

RSTCs

Particulars Nos

Limited tests 824

Denier tests 55625

Total tests 56449

Total revenue (Lakh Rs.) 3.06

Field programmes 20


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• Training

Structural Training in Sericulture

The Research and Training Institutes of CSBhave been conducting training programmes foroff icers and off icials deputed from the StateDepartments, Industries, CSB and NGOs. In additionto this, the institutes conduct Adhoc TrainingProgrammes upon specific request from thesponsoring agencies as per their requirement onpre and post-cocoon aspects.

During the period under report, Three long termstructured courses of 15 month to Two Year durationeach, viz., Post Graduate Degree in SericultureTechnology, i.e., M.Sc (Sericulture Technology) ofTwo year duration and Post of Graduate Diploma inSericulture (mulberry and non-mulberry) of 15 monthsduration are being conducted. The Posts GraduateDegree course is conducted once in Two years atCentral Sericultural Research and Training Institute,Mysore (Karnataka). The Post Graduate DiplomaCourse has been conducted with 19 candidates atCentral Sericultural Research and Training Institute,Berhampore (West Bengal) in mulberry sector and22 candidates at Central Tasar Research and TrainingInstitute, Ranchi (Jharkhand) in non-mulberry sectorrespectively. 30 Short-Term Capsule Courses withduration ranging from 2 to 45 days were conductedin 71 batches and trained 1263 candidates. Besides,69 Adhoc Courses were conducted in 143 batches atdifferent Research and Training Institutes of CSBoffering training to 3951 candidates as per therequirement of the industry, the State SericultureDepartments and other organizations. The trainingdetails during 2009-10 are indicated in the followingTable. The Adhoc Courses also include FarmersTraining Programmes and Skil l Up-gradationProgrammes for the year 2009-10.

Total number of persons trained during 2008-09 and2009-10 is detailed below:

In order to continue to offer the long termstructured training programmes to the public, theCentral Silk Board has made efforts to obtainaffi l iation by Universities. The Two Year PostGraduate Course in Sericulture Technology has beenaffiliated to Mysore University, Mysore (Karnataka).The 15-month Post Graduate Diploma in Sericulture(mulberry) Course conducted at CSRTI, Berhampore(West Bengal) is affiliated to Kalyani University,Kalyani (West Bengal). The affi l iation of PostGraduate Diploma in Sericulture (non-mulberry)Course conducted at CTRTI, Ranchi (Jharkhand) toRanchi University, Ranchi (Jharkhand) is underprogress.

Four Gold Medals sponsored by the Central SilkBoard and the State Departments of Government ofAndhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh respectivelywere awarded to the meritorious candidates of PGDSCourse (non-mulberry) at CTRTI, Ranchi during theperiod under report. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman Gold Medals sponsored by the Central SilkBoard were awarded for highest aggregate marks andthe other Two Gold Medals were awarded for highestmarks in paper on Silkworm Rearing Technologysponsored by Government of Andhra Pradesh andfor highest marks in papers on Seed ProductionTechnology and Crop Protection Technologysponsored by Government of Madhya Pradesh.

Candidates deputed from the StateDepartments are charged with the course fee at aconcessional rate of 50% on each course to coverthe cost of course material and consumables.Considering the subsequent problems faced by thesponsored candidates, the concession was extendedon accommodation charges also uniformly by someof the Research and Training Institutes. Sufficientrevenue is also generated through the trainingprogrammes.


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• Enterprise Development & Management Development Programmes

Under the Component ‘Enterprise Development & Management Development Programmes’ during the year2009-10, a total of 20 training programmes were organized by C&ED Cell covering around 599 participants. Thebreak-up of the programmes conducted are indicated hereunder:

Beneficiaries Empowerment Programme

Under this component, during the year 2009-10a total of 8558 farmers/stakeholders have been coveredin 19 States incurring a total expenditure of Rs.229.45lakh.

• Publicity Programmes, Press & MediaRelations

The Central Silk Board has organized a numberof press & electronic media publicity programmesduring the year 2009-10. The Publicity programmesincludes organizing press visits and pressconference, printing and publishing of a number ofpublications, part icipation in various publicinformation campaign cum exhibitions organized byPress Information Bureau, organizing publicitycampaigns in the cluster promotion areas and

production of video films on sericulture. The detailsare as follows:

Publications

The Central Silk Board has brought out thefollowing publications as a part of the publicityprogrammes during the year 2009-10:

Annual Administrative Report 2008-09 : TheAnnual Administrative Report of the Central SilkBoard was brought out during the month of September2009. This publication provides complete informationabout the activities of Central Silk Board and itsResearch Institutes. This publication contains detailsabout CSB’s Organization set-up, support servicesprovided by CSB projects and schemes implementedby CSB and annual silk production and export details.


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Tropical Tasar Seed Production &Multiplication: The Central Silk Board has printedand published books on “Tropical Tasar SeedProduction & Multiplication” in English and Hindiduring the month of 2009. This publication was printedand published as per the request received from BasicTasar Silkworm Seed Station (BTSSO), Bilaspur.These publications are very much useful to extensionstaff in various Department of Sericulture involved intasar seed production activities and also the tasarsilkworm seed producers.

CSB Training Manual 2009-2010: The CentralSilk Board has brought out a CSB Training Manual,which provides the complete information on varioustraining programmes conducted by various ResearchInstitutes of the Central Silk Board nested in variousplaces of the country during the academic year May2009-10.

CSB Address Directory 2010: The Central SilkBoard has brought out the CSB address directory 2010during the month of January, 2010. The CSB’s SilkDirectory provides a complete list of addresses & itsnested units. This apart, information on ISA, France,Department of Sericulture in various states, Silk MarkOrganization of India (SMOI), Indian Silk ExportPromotion Council (ISEPC), latest addresses etc., withtheir telephone numbers, Fax numbers and E-mailaddresses and websites.

Press & Media Relations

The Central Silk Board has organized press toursand press conferences at Kokrajhar, Bodoland (Assam)on 04.06.2009 during the inauguration of Eri Spun SilkMills at Kokrajhar and the inauguration of Fabric pluscomposite silk unit at Chhayagaon on 19th August 2009at Chhayagaon, Kamrup District, Assam. The Hon’bleUnion Minister of Textiles, addressed the Press &Electronic Media. In addition to the above, the CentralSilk Board has organized a press conference on 26th

October, 2009 at Bangalore wherein the Chairpersonand Member Secretary, CSB addressed to therepresentatives of press & media. The Central SilkBoard has also organized a Krishi Mela at Chitradurgaon 10th March, 2010 and a press conference wasconducted at Chitradurga (Karnataka) wherein theChairman and Member Secretary of CSB addressedto the press & media.

Advertisements in Print Media

As a part of the press publicity programmes,the Central Silk Board has released pressadvertisements in leading English and vernacularlanguages during the inauguration of Eri Spun SilkMills at Kokrajhar and the inauguration of Fabric Pluscomposite silk unit at Chhayagaon on 19th August2009 and also during the Krishi Mela conducted atChitradurga on 10th March, 2010. Besides, a numberof good wil l ads highlighting the Research &Development achievements of the Central Silk Boardin various newspapers, journals, magazines andsouvenirs were published.

Production of Video Film

As a part of audio visual publicity programme,the Central Silk Board has produced a sericulturevideo film on ’Large Scale Sericulture Farming’. Thisvideo f i lm provides complete information onEconomics of sericulture under irrigated conditionsin large land holdings. This sericulture video film iseducational in nature and also provides completeinformation on Indian Sericulture and variousdevelopmental programmes implemented by theCentral Silk Board. Detailed information on on-goingCDP programme is also provided in this video film.The sericulture video films of CSB are useful to thefield functionaries of various state SericultureDepartments, particularly in the mulberry silkproducing States, involved in sericulture extension.

Publicity campaigns in the new Cluster areas

In pursuance of the suggestion from thePlanning Commission and Ministry of Textiles, Govt.of India, CSB is promoting development of sericulturein the cluster mode approach throughout the countryduring XI plan period. The programme is beingimplemented in close association with the StateSericulture Departments. The Central Silk Board hasorganized publicity campaigns to create awarenessabout the on-going cluster promotion programmes inPalamner, Andhra Pradesh, Dindigul, and Palani &Uttangarai in Tamil Nadu.

Exhibitions

The Central Silk Board has participated in thePublic Information Campaign cum Exhibit ionsorganized by the Ministry of Information andBroadcasting during the year 2009-10. The Central


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Silk Board has put up its stalls in multi media campaignexhibitions organized by Press Information Bureau(PIB), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Govt.of India, at Gauribidnaur between 20th – 25th July, 2010.Besides, the Central Silk Board has organized anumber of field exhibitions at Palani, Kannivadi,Uttangarai (TN) during the cluster promotionprogrammes. Hundreds of sericulture farmers visitedthe field level exhibitions.

Indian Silk

The Central Silk Board continued the publicationof Indian Silk - the monthly bilingual industrial journaldevoted to the sericulture and silk industry of India.Presently, the journal is in its 48th year of publication.During the period, regular attempts were made to enrichits contents for the benefit of its readers.

During the year, Indian Silk also brought out :

� Two consecutive Special Issues (August andSeptember 2009) on the impact ofimplementation of SGSY Special Projects fortasar development in Bihar and Jharkhand withObjectives, Initiatives, Impact, Achievementsof the Projects, and Innovative Concepts,besides interviews conducted with implementingagencies and the beneficiaries.

� A detailed coverage of Silk Mark Expo 2009held at Bangalore supported with a specialfeature on new trends in silk fibres and fabrics.

� Launched a new column on GeographicalIndications to Silk and Silk Products.

� Coverage of the Eri Spun Silk Mill commissionedat Kokrajhar, Assam and Inauguration of Post-Cocoon Units at Molakalmuru. ChitradurgaDistrict, Karnataka.

� Published a special report on International Yearof Natural Fibres – 2009

� Published a good number of success stories indifferent fields of sericulture across the country.

� The cover pages of the magazine and thecontents have been made more topical and theirpresentation, more creative.

� Continued with regular columns like ResearchBriefs, Trade Enquiries & Fair Calendar,National and International Trade events, CSBNews and SMOI News, among others.

� Indian Silk continued to be indexed in selectnational and international abstract serviceswhich ensure free publicity to the journal.

� Further, ISU was actively involved in monthlyup-dation of the contents for the CSB’s websiteabout the magazine, its contents, subscriptionand advertisement, for the benefit of visitors.

• Silkworm Seed Production and Supply

Mulberry Silkworm Seed

• National Silkworm Seed Organization(NSSO)

National Silkworm Seed Organization (NSSO)is engaged in quality silkworm seed production andsupply. About 11.60% of country’s total silkwormseed and more than 50% of bivoltine hybrid dflsrequirement is met by NSSO.

Basic Seed Production

21 Basic Seed Farms (BSF) representing allSericultural regions of India, characterize seedorganization for basic seed maintenance andmultiplication of approved stocks. The BSFs arecategorized into P3, P2 Farms and Centre forSericulture Development (CSD). During the year atotal quantity of 7.23 lakh bivoltine and 2.31 lakhmultivoltine layings have been produced.

Commercial Seed Production

Central Silk Board has established SilkwormSeed Production Centres (SSPCs) to produce QualityF1 Disease Free Layings ( Dfls ) under hygienicConditions for better harvest of cocoons at farmerslevel. Towards this, NSSO is operating 20 SSPCsand these units have produced 283.49 lakh qualityhybrid dfls of different combinations against a targetof 297.62 lakh dfls . Emphasis was given towardsproduction of Quality dfls by adopting QualityManagement System in Seed Production.

The following table indicates the State-wiseproduction of disease free layings by Silkworm SeedProduction Centres of NSSO during 2009-10 alongwith comparative data for the years 2007-08 and2008-09 :


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Bivoltine hybrid dfls production

With regard to bivoltine hybrid dfls production,an average egg yield of 60.51 gm/kg of seed cocoonswas recorded in CSR hybrids and 71.93 gm/kg seedcocoons in the case of double bybrids in southernzone ( against the norm of 60 gm in CSR hybridsand 65gm in Double hybrids.) 89.05 lakh NB4D2 seedcocoons were supplied from the South to SSPCs ofNSSO, DOS and LSPs of West Bengal and also DOSUttar Pradesh. NSSO supplied 73.23 lakh dfls ofbivoltine hybrids to various state departments andCSB units during the year 2009-10. Six more SSPCslocated in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh is broughtunder ISO certification during 2009-10.

Tasar Seed

Tropical Tasar

• Basic Tasar Silkworm SeedOrganization (BTSSO)

In order to organize the systematic seedproduction and supply of Tropical Tasar, a BasicTasar Silkworm Seed Organization (BTSSO) isfunctioning at Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. Under theBTSSO, a Central Tasar Silkworm Seed Station(CTSSO) and 21 Basic Seed Multiplication & TrainingCentres for Tropical Tasar (BSM&TCs) arefunctioning in different states.

• Central Tasar Silkworm Seed Station(CTSSS)

A Central Tasar Silkworm Seed Station (CTSSS)is functioning at Kota in Chhattisgarh for productionand distribution of tasar nucleus seed to BSM&TCsfor further multiplication. The Station is alsomaintaining germplasm of different silkworm races.The table below indicates the nucleus seed produced/supplied by the unit during the years from 2007-08 to2009-10. A Field Unit of CTSSS is functioning at Sihora.

Year Dfls Production(Lakh Nos)

2007-08 1.26

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Basic Seed Multiplication & Training Centres for Tropical Tasar

Progress of BSMTC functioning in different states during the years from 2007-08 to 2009-10 is as follows:

(DFLs in lakh Nos)

Oak Tasar

Oak Tasar seed production is undertaken in two RTRSs, one oak tasar grainage, two RECs and three RECcum BSM&TCs functioning in 5 States. The combined progress achieved by these units during the years from2007-08 to 2009-10 is as follows:

(Dfls in lakh No.)

Muga seed

• Muga Silkworm Seed Organization(MSSO)

The Central Silk Board had implemented aMuga Seed Development Project between 1983-84 &1987-88. Under this project, two P4 and five P3Muga Seed Stations were established under Centralsector and ten P2 seed centers and 6 reeling units

were established under State sector. After completionof the project period, the infrastructures created underState sector have been handed over to the respectiveState Governments for further maintenance and theunits created under Central sector have beenreorganized as MSSO and maintained by the CSB.The MSSO has two P4 units, six P3 units forproduction of basic seed and one Muga Silkworm SeedProduction Centre for the production of commercialseeds.


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Muga Basic Seed Stations

The performance of Muga Basic Seed Stations during the years from 2007-08 to 2009-10 is as follows:

(Dfls in lakh No.)

Muga Silkworm Seed Production Centre

One Muga SSPC is functioning at Kaliabari,Boko in Assam. The seed produced by the SSPC during theyears from 2007-08 to 2009-10 is as follows:

Year Production ofDFLs in lakh No.

2007-08 0.53

2008-09 0.53

2009-10 0.62

Eri Seed

Eri Silkworm Seed Organization (ESSO)

To organize the production and supply of Eri seed, an Eri Silkworm Seed Organization (ESSO) is functioningat Guwahati, Assam . The ESSO has one Eri SSPC in NE region . The ESSO has recently organized 4 EriSSPCs in non- traditional States, one each at Hosur (Tamilnadu), Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Warangal andPeddapuram (Andhra Pradesh) during the year 2004-05 by re-organizing the existing units of CSB.

The progress achieved by the SSPCs during the last three years from 2007-08 to 2009-10 is given below:

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• Market Support:

• Tasar Raw Material Bank (TRMB),Chaibasa

A Raw Material Bank for Tasar is functioningat Chaibasa (Jharkhand) along with 4 Sub-depots,one each at Raigarh (Chhattisgarh), Bhagalpur (Bihar),Warangal (A.P) and Bhandara (Maharashtra). Theprimary objective of RMB is to ensure economic andfair price to the primary tasar growers. The details ofprocurement and sale of tasar cocoons made by RMB,Chaibasa and its sub-depots during the years from2007-08 to 2009-10 are as follows:

(Unit: Qty.in lakh Nos. & Value in Lakh Rs.)

• Muga Raw Material Bank (MRMB),Sibsagar

A Muga Raw Material Bank is functioning atSibsagar in Assam with 3 Sub-Depots, atDhakukhana, Sualkuchi (Assam) and Coochbehar(W.B) with the objective of ensuring economic andfair price to the actual muga cocoon producers. Thedetails of purchase and sale of muga cocoons madeby MRMB, Sibsagar and its Sub-Depots during theyears from 2007-08 to 2009-10 is as follows:

(Unit: Qty. in lakh Nos. & Value in Lakh Rs.)

• Eri Raw Material Bank (ERMB),Hyderabad

For the sustained development of Ericultureand to safe guard the interest of poor farmers andspinners in the non traditional areas, CSB hasestablished Eri Raw Material Bank (ERMB)functioning at RDO, Hyderabad with procurementcenters at Rampachodavaram (East Godhaveri) and

Hyderabad (AP) and Chennai (TN). The primaryobjective of ERMB is to ensure economic and fair priceto the primary cocoon producers and converters. Thecocoons are converted in to mill spun yarn and noilyarn of various counts. The yarn is later sold todifferent agencies involved in production of fabric /garments.

ERMB has processed and produced a total of2040 kg of Mill spun yarn of various counts during2009-10. The details on purchase of cocoons and saleof yarn by the ERMB during the years 2007-08 to2009-10 are given below.

(Unit: Qty.in kgs & Value in Lakh Rs.)

• Pre-shipment Inspection & Issual ofvarious Tariff Certificate

Pre-shipment Inspection

� Compulsory Pre-shipment Inspection of Naturalsi lk goods for export by CSB has beendispensed with effect from 01-04-2000 as perthe direction of Ministry of Textiles. However,CSB continues to be inspection authority forsilk goods. CSB is undertaking Voluntaryquality inspection against payment of servicecharges prescribed by the Board. Various TariffCertificates including GSP are certified by CSBon inspection of si lk goods and on selfdeclaration by the Exporters.

� Silk Waste Inspection and Certification meantfor Export also forms a part of the servicesoffered by the Board.

� 100% Silk Pile Carpet inspection under “SilkMark” Label Scheme has been suspendedw.e.f. 07-10-1999 as per the direction receivedfrom Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, NewDelhi vide letter No F.N. 120111093- Silk dated07-10-1999. However, Central Silk Board isundertaking Carpet Inspection under thisscheme on voluntary basis as an ExportPromotion measure, wherever the exporter (or)Importer makes a request to Central Silk Board.


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Silk Mark Labels are affixed on the 100% NaturalSilk Pile Carpets. The brand is well establishedwith consumers abroad.

� During the year 2008-09 natural silk / mixedsilk goods cert i f ied for exports by theCertification Centres of CSB under VoluntaryQuality Inspection scheme amounted to 158.42lakh sq. mts valued at Rs 73913.80 lakh asagainst 209.24 lakh sq mts, Valued atRs. 92009.41 Lakh during previous year 2007-08. Various tariff certificates including GSP forwhich certificates are issued by the Board underself declaration and on inspection, revenuegenerated amounted to Rs. 30.84 lakh (2008-09) as against Rs. 34.55 lakh (2007-08).

� Analysis of the export data of natural silk /mixed silk goods certified under voluntaryquality inspection scheme comprising of naturalsilk product like fabric, scarves / stoles, sarees,ready made garment, ties , cushion covers etcindicate that product like silk fabric enjoys majorexports to U.S.A. followed by Germany andother European countries. However, sareesexports forms a major part to Asian countrieslike Malaysia, Singapore and U.A.E. etc.

Issual of Various Tariff Certificates

� To enable foreign importers to avail duty free orconcession duty for the import of natural silk /mixed silk products in their country under theEXIM Policy and Bi lateral agreements varioustariff certificates viz., Hand looms certificate toE.E.C., Handicraft cert i f icate to E.E.C.,Handicraft certificate to Australia, Austria,Switzerland tariff certificate, certificate of Originand other Special Certificate of origin to U.A.E.,Sri Lanka, Yugoslavia etc. are issued to goodsinspected and certified for export and on theself declaration by the exporters againstpayment of requisite fees prescribed by theBoard.

� Handloom fabrics also enjoys a specialprivi lege for duty concession at importdestination offered by EEC Countries.

Testing Facilities

Extending testing services for checking silkquality, physical / chemical properties and otherparameters of testing through laboratories attached

to Certification Centres of the Board. Analysis ofsample swatches of Silk, Identification of constituentfibres, percentages etc.

Extend technical assistance in identifying SilkConstituent Yarn and percentage of Silk content inSilk products as and when approached by differentorganization like Customs Department, DirectorateGeneral of Foreign Trade Import and Export, DOS,and other Textiles Institutes and Institutions.

Centre wise silk / mixed silk goods certifiedunder voluntary quality inspection scheme during2007-08 and 2008-09 is given below -

Revenue generated by way of extendingservice to the various institutions and exportingcommunity for the year 2007-08 and 2008-09 is givenbelow :

• Silk Mark Organization of India (SMOI)

Under Quality Certification Systems, the SilkMark Scheme was launched in June 2004. Thescheme is being implemented by Silk MarkOrganisation of India under Central Silk Board, Ministry


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of Textiles Govt. of India . Since its launch till 2009-10, SMOI has a Membership of over 1400 Membersand around 91 lakhs of Silk Mark labeled productshave reached the market which has helped theconsumers significantly in identifying Pure Silk.

Objectives of SMOI

� To familiarize the Silk Mark Logo and vouch forthe purity.

� Create awareness amongst general public andcustomers about silk and its purity aspects.

� Build Brand equity of Indian SilkInternationally by net working.

� Sustaining Silk Mark through intensivepublicity, mass communication, participation inthe International Fairs, Buyers/Sellers meet andExhibition etc.

During 2009-10 under XI Plan 301 NewMembers were added to SMOI, 298 Members wereregistered as Authorized Users of Silk Mark and over22.22 Lakh of Silk Mark labeled products reached themarket.

SMOI participated in various exhibitions andconducted awareness programme for consumers andtrade across the country to promote the Silk Mark.

During the year 2009-10 SMOI had participated in asmany as 410 Exhibitions /Workshops and RoadShows

Silk Mark Achievement for 2009-10

During 2009-10 SMOI organized 16 Silk MarkExpos on self financing and self supporting basis atGuwahati, Bhubaneshwar, Kolkata , Kochi , Lucknow,New Delhi, Pune, Ahmedabad, Mangalore, Chennai,Bangalore, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Mumbai, Rourkela,Hyderabad.

These expos provide an excellent opportunityto common consumers to source pure silk productsfrom Authorized Users and at the same time theAuthorized Users get a platform to display and selltheir silk products. During the expo Vanya Silks werealso promoted through Vanya Silk Market PromotionCell of the Central Silk Board.


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• Raw Silk Production

India is the second largest producer of Silk inthe world. All five kinds of silks namely Mulberry, OakTasar, Tropical Tasar, Eri and Muga are produced inthe country. Annual silk production of the country onan average is about 18,000 MT. and foreign exchangeearnings from silk goods exports are over Rs.3000crore. Central Silk Board collects, compiles andpublishes Sericultural Statistics on all aspects ofsericulture industry of the country.

During the year 2009-10, total production of allvarieties of raw silk was 19,690 M.T. compared tothe production of 18,370 M.T. in the year 2008-09,indicating an increase of 7.2%. Production of mulberryraw silk during 2009-10 was 16,322 M.T. comparedto the production of 15,610 M.T. in the year 2008-09,indicating an increase of 4.6 %.

Production of Vanya silk viz., Tasar, Eri andMuga raw silk during 2009-10, were 803, 2460 & 105M.T respectively over corresponding figure of 603,2038 and 119 M.T. in the year 2008-09, indicating anincrease of 33.2% in Tasar, 20.7% in Eri and a decreaseof 11.8 % in Muga. State-wise Mulberry and Vanyasilk production statistics for the year 2009-10 are givenin Annexures (a) & (b).

Mulberry area, raw silk production, productivity

Basin, Charka and Dupion transacted in the silkexchanges of Karnataka was1084.418 ton valued atRs.15,825.705 lakh compared to the transaction of1,310.351 ton valued at Rs. 15,432.086 lakh duringthe year 2008-09.

� The total quantum of filature/cottage basin rawsilk transaction in the year 2009-10, was732.914 ton valued at Rs 11,509.771 lakhindicating a decrease of 13.3% in quantity termsand an increase of 4.0% in value terms ascompared to the transaction of 845.473 tonvalued at Rs.11,062.761 lakh during the year2008-09.

� The total quantum of Charka raw si lktransaction in the year 2009-10, was 228.531ton valued at Rs.3379.736 lakh indicating adecrease of 3.5% in quantity terms and anincrease of 18.2% in value terms as compared

of raw silk per hectare and variety wise Vanya Silkproduction for the last three years are in graphs 1a,b, c, d & e and 2a, b & c.

Silk Price

Mulberry Sector

Transaction of Raw Silk in Karnataka State

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to the transaction of 236.803 ton valued atRs.2858.189 lakh during the year 2008-09.

� The total quantum of Dupion raw silk transactionin the year 2009-10, was 122.972 ton valued atRs.936.199 lakh indicating a decrease of 46.1%in quantity term and 38.0% in value terms ascompared to the transaction of 228.075 tonvalued at Rs.1511.136 lakh during the year2008-09.

Bangalore Silk Exchange

This is a largest exchange in Karnataka

contributing around 42.2% of the total raw silktransaction in Karnataka. A total quantity of 457.219ton of all varieties of raw silk valued at Rs.6203.574lakh was transacted during 2009-10 indicating adecrease of 28.9% in terms of quantity and an increaseof 11.0% in value terms as compared to the transactionof 643.350 ton valued at Rs. 6971.097 lakh in the year2008-09.

The variety wise quantum of raw silk transactedin all silk exchanges of Karnataka during the year2009-10 as compared to the year 2008-09 is givenbelow:

• Prices of Raw silk and Cocoons : 2009-10

The price of all varieties of raw silk transacted at Bangalore Silk Exchange during the year 2009-10, ascompared to the year 2008-09, is given below:

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The Filature / Cottage Basin raw silk price duringthe year 2009-10 at Bangalore Silk Exchange wasRs.1561 /- per kg showing an increase of 21.1% ascompared to the price of the same during the year 2008-09, which was Rs.1289 /- per kg.

The Charka raw silk prices during the year 2009-10, was Rs.1525 /- per kg, indicating an increase of22% when compared to the price of the same withprevious year’s prices i.e., Rs.1250 /- per kg.

The Bivoltine raw silk prices during the year2009-10, was Rs.1482 /- per kg also showing an

(M.T)

increase of 16.33% as compared to the price of thesame during the year 2008-09, which was Rs.1274/-per kg.

Transaction of Reeling Cocoons in Karnataka State

(i) Transaction

Quantum of Bivoltine and Cross Breed reelingcocoon transaction in Karnataka markets during theyear 2009-10 along with the comparative figuresfor the year 2008-09 is given below:

Transaction of (a) CSR Hybrids at Ramanagaram market (b) Cross Breed reeling cocoons at Ramanagaram,Siddlaghatta and Kolar markets in Karnataka for the years 2009-10 and 2008-09 are in graphs 3 (a) & (b).


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(ii) Prices

The average prices of Bivoltine hybrid Reeling cocoons (CSR) at Ramanagaram market and improved CrossBreed Reeling cocoons at Ramanagaram, Siddlaghatta & Kolar markets of Karnataka State during the years 2008-09 as compared to the year 2009-10 are given below:

The weighted average price: The wt. average pricesof reeling cocoons have shown an increasing trend inthe year 2009-10, compared to previous year averageprices. Average price per kg of Cross Breed and CSRHybrid reeling cocoons during the year 2009-10, wereRs.171/- and Rs.205/- per kg while during the year2008-09, the same were Rs.139/- and Rs.170 /- per kgrespectively. The percentage of increase in case ofCross Breed reeling cocoons was 23.0% while for CSRHybrids it was 20.6%.

The prices of Bivoltine hybrid cocoons (CSR) atRamanagaram market and improved Cross Breedreeling cocoons at Siddlaghatta market are alsoshown in graphs 4 (a) & (b), respectively.

B. Vanya Silk

Prices of Cocoon and Raw Silk of Vanya viz.,Tasar, Eri and Muga in important markets of Vanyasilk producing States for the year 2009-10, along withcomparative figures of 2008-09, is given below:

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C. Imported Prices of Chinese Raw Silk

Prices of imported Chinese Mulberry Raw Silk during the year 2009-10 compared to 2008-09 in US $ aregiven below:

(US$/kg)

* Landed prices (source ; M/s. Shah Trading Co.,Mumbai)

** Sale prices include duty (source : Varanasi market)

• Silk Exports and Imports

A: Exports

The Silk Exports Earnings for the year 2009-10compared to the previous year as per the source data(DGCIS, Kolkata ) is given below:

From the table below it is seen that in the year2009-10. Silk goods Export showed a decrease of 9.0%(Rs. 2892.44 crore) as compared to the Exports ofRs.3178.19 crore during year 2008-09 (Graph - 5a).

Imports

Raw silk import

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It is seen that 7097 MT (96.7%) of raw silk, out of 7338 imported during the 2009-10 was imported fromChina P Republic only (Graph-5b). The country wise raw silk imported during the years 2009-10 and 2008-09 isgiven in the Table below:


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Annex-ILIST OF MEMBERS OF CENTRAL SILK BOARD AS ON 31.03.2010

UNDER SECTION 4(3)(a)1. Shri H.Hanumanthappa

Chairman,Central Silk Board,Bangalore - 560 068,KARNATAKA.

UNDER SECTION 4(3)(b)

2. Shri Bhupendra Singh, I.A.S.,Joint Secretary (Silk), &Vice-Chairman, CSB,Ministry of Textiles, Govt.of India,“Udyog Bhavan”,New Delhi – 110 011.DELHI.

3. Shri Deepak Das,Chief Controller of Accounts,Ministry of Textiles,“Udyog Bhavan”,New Delhi – 110 107,DELHI.

4. Ms. M.Sathiyavathy, IASMember Secretary,Central Silk Board,BTM Layout, Madiwala,Bangalore – 560 068.KARNATAKA.

UNDER SECTION 4(3)(c)

5. Shri N.S.V.Chitthan, M.P.(Lok Sabha)C-1/10, Tilak Lane,New Delhi – 110 011.DELHI.

Shri N.S.V.Chittan, M.P.(Lok Sabha),# 34, Indira Gandhi Street,Jawahar Nagar, Thirumangalam,Madurai – 625 706,TAMIL NADU.

6. Shri R.Dhruvanarayana, M.P.(Lok Sabha)@ 211, 3rd Stage, 9th Cross,Gokulam, Mysore – 570 002.KARNATAKA.

7. Shri E.G.Sugavanam, M.P.,No.119, North Avenue,New Delhi – 110 011.DELHI.

8. Shri P.C.Mohan, M.P.,(Lok Sabha),# 657, 11th Cross, 7th Block,Jayanagar,Bangalore – 560 082.KARNATAKA.

9. Shri K.B.Shanappa, (M.P)Rajya Sabha,H.No.10-105/9, Gudi Smruthi,Sharana Nagar, BrahampurGulbarga – 585 103,KARNATAKA.

Shri K.B.Shanappa, (M.P)(Rajya Sabha)Room No.804, Bharamhaputra,Dr.Bishambar Das Marg,North Avenue,New Delhi – 110 001,DELHI.

10. Shri B.K.Hariprasad, M.P.(Rajya Sabha),AB-5, Pandara Road,New Delhi – 110 003DELHI.

Shri B.K.Hariprasad, M.P.84, 6th Main, Malleswaram,Bangalore – 560055.KARNATAKA.

UNDER SECTION 4(3)(d)

11. Shri B.S.Ramaprasad, IASSecretary to Government,[Mines, SSI & Textiles]Commerce and Industries Department,Government of Karnataka,No.135, Ist Floor, Dr.Ambedkar Veedi,Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore – 560 001.KARNATAKA.


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12. Shri I. R.Perumal, IAS,Commissioner for Sericulture Department &Director of Sericulture,Government of Karnataka,Dr.Ambedkar Veedi, MS Building,Bangalore – 560 001.KARNATAKA.

13. Shri T.N.Narasimhaiah,Ex-President, Taluk Panchayat, TalemaradaHalli,Pavagada Taluk, Tumkur Dist.KARNATAKA.

14. Shri K.M.Somashekara Bin Subbanna,(Marappa), Kadajatti Grama, hosakadajattiPost,Nanjangud Taluk, Mysore Dist.KARNATAKA.

15. Shri Chinnapura Narayana Swamy BinRamaiah,Chinnapura Grama,Karnadena Halli, Kolar Dist.KARNATAKA.

UNDER SECTION 4(3)(e)

16. Shri R.Rajagopalan, IAS,Secretary to Govt. Handlooms,Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi Dept.,Government of Tamilnadu,Secretariat,CHENNAI.

UNDER SECTION 4(3)(f)

17. Shri H.Mohan, IASCommissioner of Textiles,Government of West Bengal,Department of Mines & Small ScaleEnterprises & Textiles,Writers’ Building, Ist Floor, Block-IKolkata – 700 001.

18. Shri Basudev Acharya, M.P.,(Lok Sabha), No.24, Ashoka Road,New Delhi – 110 001.DELHI.

UNDER SECTION 4(3)(g)

19 Shri S.K.Sinha, IASCommissioner of Sericulture,Government of Andhra Pradesh,Road No.72, Prashashan Nagar,Adjacent to Water Tank,Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad – 500 033.ANDHRA PRADESH.

20. Shri Laxmi Nath Tamuly, IASCommissioner & Secretary to Government ofAssam,Handloom, Textile & Sericulture Dept.,Assam Secretariat, Block-C, 2nd Floor, Dispur,Guwahati – 781 006,ASSAM.

21. Shri Uday Narayan Thakur, IAS,Director,Handloom & Sericulture,Department of Industries,Government of Bihar, Vikas Bhavan,Patna – 800 015.BIHAR.

22. Shri C.K.Khaitan, IAS,Director/Secretary to the Govt. ofChattisgarh,Rural Industries Department,Sonakhan Bhavan, TelibandhaRing Road No.1,Raipur – 492 006,CHHATTISGARH.

23. Shri A.S.Patel, IAS,Commissioner & Secretary,Cottage & Rural Industries,Government of Gujarat,7/1, Udyog Bhavan, Sector-11,Gandhi Nagar – 382 011.GUJARAT.

24. Shri Dhirendra Kumar, IFS,Special Secretary Cum Director,Handloom, Sericulture & Handicraft,Department of Industries, Govt. ofJharkhand,Nepal House Doranda,RANCHI – 834 002.JHARKHAND.


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25. Shri M.K.Singh, IAS,Commissioner (Silk),Government of Madhya PradeshLower Basement, Satpura Bhawan,Bhopal – 462 004.MADHYA PRADESH.

26. Ms. Sunita Chaturvedi,Director of Sericulture,Directorate of Sericulture-U.PGovernment of Uttar Pradesh,LDA Commercial Complex,Vishwas Khand-3,Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.UTTAR PRADESH.

27. Shri Vinod Phonia, IAS,Principal Secretary cum CommissionerForest & Rural Development Deptt.Government of Uttarakhand,4-B, Subhas Road, Uttarakhand Secretarit,Dehradun – 248 001.UTTARAKHAND.

UNDER SECTION 4(3)(h)

28. Mrs. Sonali Kumar, IASPrincipal Secretary to Govt.,Agriculture Production Department,Government of Jammu & Kashmir,Civil Secretariat,Jammu – 180 001JAMMU & KASHMIR.

UNDER SECTION 4(3)(i)

29. Dr. (Miss) A.Khonglam,Director of Sericulture & Weaving,Government of Meghalaya, Shillong.MEGHALAYA.

30. Smt. Arti Ahuja, I.A.S.,Commissioner-cum-Secretary,Textiles and Handlooms Department,Government of Orissa, Bhubaneshwar.ORISSA.

31. Shri P.Sharat Chandra, IASCommissioner cum Secretary (Sericulture),Department of Industries,Government of Manipur, Imphal,MANIPUR.

UNDER SECTION 4(3)(j)

32. Ms. Deepa Guptaa,C6/77, East of Kailash,New Delhi – 110 048.DELHI.

33. Mr. Dodla Varada Reddy,46-A, Kirlampudi Colony,Visakhapatnam – 530 017ANDHRA PRADESH.

34. Shri K.P.S.Mani,No.11, Ishwarya Avenue,Maniyakaaranpalayam Road,Ganapathy (PO),Coimbatore – 641 006.TAMIL NADU.

35. Anil Kumar, M.I.,S/o Shri V.Lakshme Gowda,Vill. Madanahally, P.O.Velagalbrre,Taluk & Dist. Kolar,KARNATAKA.

36. Shri M.Subramanya,No.333, Maruthi Road,Near Vinayaka Temple,Ramamurthynagar,Bangalore – 560 016.KARNATAKA.

37. Ms. Mamta Khandelwal,133, Uday Park,New Delhi – 110 049.DELHI.

PERMANENT INVITEES

1. The Textile commissioner,Ministry of Textile, Govt. of IndiaNew CGO building,# 48, New Marine Line,P.B.No. 11500.Mumbai – 400 020MAHARASHTRA.

2. The Chairman,Indian Silk Export Promotion Council ,# 62, Mittal Chambers ,Nariman Point,Mumbai – 400 021MAHARASHTRA.


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PHYSICAL & FINANCIAL OUTLAY FOR XI PLAN (2007-12) AND PHYSICAL & FINANCIAL ACHIEVEMENT DURING 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10 UNDER CDP

(Rs.in crores and physical units as indicated)

Physical Financial Physical Fin. Physical Fin. Physical Fin.

1 Package for Seed Sector

a) Mulberry

1 Support for upgrading existing Seed / Grainage Units 10 0.66 4 0.25 11 0.63 24 0.68under Mulberry Sector (Units)

2 Support to establish large scale Bivoltine Seed 10 6.40production Grainages in Public / Pvt. Sector (Nos.)

3 Assistance for Seed Testing Facilities in Public / 250 2.40 5 0.07 17 0.15 40 0.35Pvt. Grainages (for Quality seed production) (Nos.)

4 Assistance for mulberry silkworm seed production units( Support to get ISO / BIS Quality Seed Certification forSilkworm Seed Units )

a) P1 Grainages (Nos.) 3 1.80 1 0.02 -- -- 1 0.11b) P2 Grainages (Nos.) 1 0.30 -- -- 1 0.06 1 0.05

Total for Mulberry 11.56 0.34 0.84 1.19

b) Vanyai) Tasar

5 Assistance to Private Tasar Graineurs (Nos.) 1270 9.15 46 0.36 281 1.22 704 3.82

Assistance to strengthening of tasar seed multiplication infrastructure (No. of PPCs)

7 31 1.85 2 0.12 2 0.12 18 0.45

8 Assistance to seed rearers (Nos.) 1500 0.81 451 0.23 732 0.34 2074 1.03Total for Tasar 12.18 0.85 2.18 5.51

ii) Eri

9 Assistance to State Depts., for Strengthening of existing Eri farm cum Grainages including assistance to Seed Rearer cum Private Graineurs (Nos.)

50 2.01 16 0.62 6 0.21 11 0.42

Total for Eri 2.01 0.62 0.21 0.42iii) Muga

10 Assistance to Muga Private Graineurs (Nos.) 930 8.08 90 0.78 60 0.51 276 2.32

11Assistance to State Deptartments for Strengthening of Muga seed multiplication infrastructure (Nos.)

34 4.60 4 0.51 -- -- 7 1

Total for Muga 12.68 1.29 0.51 3.32Total for Vanya 26.87 2.76 2.90 9.25Total for Seed Packages 38.43 3.10 3.74 10.44

# Name of the Scheme / ComponentOutlay for XI Plan

(2007-012)2007- 08 2008- 09 2009- 10

Achievement Achievement Achievement

6 20 0.37 7 0.14

Assistance for strengthening of Seed Multiplication / Infrastructure for Oak Tasar in the State (Nos)

24 0.50 11 0.21

CENTRALLY SPONSORED SCHEMES FOR SERICULTURE DEVELOPMENT DURING XI PLAN(INTEGRATED CATALYTIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME)

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2 Assistance for irrigation and other Water Conservation 12,000 33.00 3210 8.31 4541 10.51 10.46and usage techniques : (To cover all types of irrigation such as drip, tube / open wells,shallow wells, ponds, farm ponds, surface tanks, and similar waterharvesting systems including ground level water storage tanks andsoil moisture methods)and storage / conservation facilities (fordifferent types of structure for different serizones) (Hectares)

3 Supply of Rearing Appliances ( including improved 15,000 36.00 5438 10.74 7272 10.96 11085 17.56mountages) / farm equipments to farmers ) - for BivoltineSericulture Farmers (acres)

4 Supply of quality Disinfecting Materials and other crop 50,000 5.40 3895 0.32 1325 0.14 6788 0.82protection measures for Bivoltine seed farmers(Nos.)

5 Assistance for Construction of Rearing Houses (RHs) - 8742 22.12 7760 22.04 9936 33.08Models of Rs.1,50,000/-, 14984 75.99Rs.1,00,000 & 31400 91.70Rs.50,000 64697 125.09

6 Assistance for maintenance of Chawkie gardens, 600 8.02 48 0.65 107 1.52 66 0.92construction of Chawkie Rearing Centre (CRC)buildings and procurement of Chawkie Rearingequipments:(Units)

7 Insurance Support ( For all Sectors ) Demand 4.00 0.15 0.0023 1.10 0.10 1.28851 0.09(lakh DFLs) Dependant lakh dfls +

750nucleousfarmers

8 Setting up of Production units for Bio-logical in puts 100 1.00 -- 0.00 6 0.05 11 0.10(Inoculants, Biological control agents etc.)

9 Door to Door Service Agents for Disinfection and inputs 100 1.50 -- 0.00 7 0.05 39 0.33supply & Assistance for Sericulture Poly-Clinics. poly clinics

10 Assistance for Farmers Training (Nos.) 178 1.00 500 0.03 1 0.01 8 0.05Farmers School

Total for Mulberry 402.73 44.69 50.00 69.47

b) Vanyai) Tasar11 Support to rearers for Augmentation of tasar host plantation

(Hectares) 10,000 11.52 1210 1.55 2295 2.54 3769 3.97

12 Assistance for raising and maintenance of systematic plantation of Oak Tasar(Hectares) 1500 1.92 50 0.05 52 0.07 66 0.05

13 Assistance for Construction of Cocoon Storage Houses in Tasar Sector (Nos) 400 1.00 34 0.08 68 0.13 544 1.47

Total for Tasar 14.44 1.68 2.74 5.49

ii) Eri

14Support for Castor/Tapioca cultivators with Start-up tools (Half acre units)

125000 9.45 1946 0.13 1860 0.13 2370 0.25

15Augmentation of perennial Eri food plants with supply of Start-up tools (acres)

11,850 9.48 2222 1.75 1268 0.94 2179 1.59

16 Construction of Rearing houses (Nos.) 2081 7.50 3801 14.11 2069 6.83 3742 13.12

Total for Eri 26.43 15.99 7.90 14.96

iii) Muga17 Raising of nursery of Muga food plants / Augmentation of Muga

plantations with supply of farming tools / assistance to Muga silkworm rearers & seed rearers (acres)

10,000 13.12 1970 2.49 853 1.04 2395 2.86

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2007- 08 2008- 09 2009- 10 Achievement Achievement Achievement

Total for Muga 13.12 2.49 1.04 2.86

Total for Vanya 53.99 20.16 11.68 23.31

Total for Cocoon Packages 456.72 64.85 61.68 92.78

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3 Package for Post-cocoon Sector

i) Silk Reeling & Spinning Components1 Popularization of New Slow-Speed, (Twenty-end per Basin)

Certified Multi-end Reeling Machines (18 basins - equivalent to360 ends) (Nos. of units)

10 2.00 -- -- -- -- -- --

300 15.75 21 1.04 51 2.27 34 1.85b) 20 Basins 100 8.50 -- -- 2 0.17 5 0.43

3 Establishment of Automatic / Semi automatic Reeling Units (Imported) (No.of Units)

10 5.00 -- -- 3 1.50 2 1.00

4 Support for establishment of Improved Cottage Basin Reeling Units (No.of Units) 300 4.13 33 0.46 14 0.23 15 0.23

5 Support for existing Charkha Reeling Units to dissuade child labour (Motorized Charkhas) (No.of Units) 1000 0.53 -- -- 85 0.04 388 0.19

100 1.15 3 0.04 11 0.12 -- --

50 0.33 32 0.21 48 0.27 38 0.28

100 kg. cap (No.of Units)20 0.20 1 0.01 8 0.09 42 0.52

8 Assistance for Twisting Units (400 Spindles) (Nos.) 100 4.56 14 0.63 38 1.68 64 2.41

9 Support for establishment of Pupae Oil Extraction Production and Bye - product utilisation Units (Nos.) 10 1.05 -- -- -- -- -- --

10 Incentive for production of Bivoltine Silk (MTs) 3000 22.50 285.43 1.52 195.26 1.05 221.97754 1.46

11 25 11.97 9 1.86 11 3.23 5 2.01

12 Establishment of Cocoon Banks / Market Support to Vanya Sector - RMBs for Tasar, Oak Tasar, Eri & Muga (Nos.) 10 8.25 3 0.45 3 0.49 9 2.68

13 Providing Services of Master Reelers/Weavers/ Dyers to reeling/weaving/dyeing Units - through / for State Governments/ NGOs/Coop Soc./SHGs (Nos.)

100 0.75 4 0.03 28 0.20 33 0.25

Support for Vanya Reeling/Spinning Sector

a) Spinning (Nos.) 5000 1.41 1120 0.24 2008 0.55 748 0.20

b) Reeling-cum-Twisting (Nos.) 1500 1.80 656 0.65 999 1.02 516 0.48

15 Support for establishment of Spun /Spinning Mills (Nos.) 3 3.06 1 1.36 -- -- 1 1.10

Total for Reeling & Spinning 92.94 8.50 12.91 15.09

ii) Silk Weaving Components16 Support for establising shuttle-less looms (each unit with 8

looms and 1 sectional warping machine) (Units) 20 5.00 2 0.50 11 4.75 6 1.50

Support for Handloom Sector forLoom Upgradation

2000 3.22 172 0.39 742 1.04 2063 3.03

2. Loom Upgradation through Jacquards ( or dobby / pneumatic lifting machanism / Ball to beam conversion device etc.) (Nos.) 5000 3.10 332 0.19 652 0.42 1968 1.11

3. Computer Aided Textile Designing (CATD) (Nos.) 50 1.63 1 0.04 51 1.28 41 1.25

Total for Weaving 12.95 1.12 7.49 6.89

2 Support for establishment of Certified Multi-end Reeling Machines: a) 10 Basins

6 Support for Setting up of Certified Dupion Silk Reeling Units (10 KG. / 20 KG. - Prorata basis) (No.of Units)

7 Support for Hot Air Driers- Electrical/Multi-fuel / Ushnakotis for Reeling Units - 50 kg. &

Quality linked price Support system for Cocoons and Raw Silk - for State Govts./Co-operatives/NGOs/SHGs (No.of States)

14

17

1. Support for Certified Handlooms specially designed for [Parallel beat-up / Swing beat-up, Negative let off, 5 - Wheel take - up, Separate cloth ruler along with Jacquard (240 hooks)] (Nos.)



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iii) Silk Wet Processing Components

18 Support for setting up of Common Facility Centre for yarn dyeing / Fabric processing : (Nos.)

1. Yarn Dyeing : 25 Kg. capacity 100 2.29 1 0.02 34 0.72 44 0.982. Yarn Dyeing : 50 Kg. capacity 50 1.90 -- -- 5 0.19 21 0.703. Arm Dyeing : 50 Kg. capacity 20 1.83 1 0.10 2 0.19 22 2.004. Fabric Processing Facilities 4 0.78 4 0.63 3 0.49 10 1.81

Total for Wet Processing 6.80 0.75 1.59 5.49Total for Post Cocoon 112.69 10.37 21.99 27.47

4 Corporate Participation 5 Projects 35.78

in Sericulture5 Support Services Sector1 Product Design and Development - Generic Promotion of Indian 0.50

Silks / Sericulture (Including Exhibitions, Buyer-Seller meets, etc.,(No. of States)

2 Vanya Silk Market Promotion Cell (No. of States) 1.00

3Entrepreneurship Development & Management Development Programmes. (No. of States)

100 1.00 2 0.26 10 0.17 7 0.24

4Beneficiary Empowerment Programme conducted by States and Serirelated exposure visits.(No. of Beneficiaries)

4340 Farmers

2.17 4206 1.75 876 0.35 8558 2.29

5 Publicity for the sector (Audio visuals / Printing / Exhibitions / Demand 4.00 2 0.38 18 0.41 16 0.51BSMs / Awareness programme, Workshops / Seminars, etc.) Dependant (No. of States)

6 Assistance towards Studies /Consultancies / Surveys / 3.00Monitoring / Supervision / Evaluation etc. (No. of States)

7 Assistance to NGOs / SHGs & Agencies other than CSB & State 2.00 -- 0.03 -- 0.08 -- 0.20for meeting administrative expenditure towards ProjectImplementation in the Vanya sector and in the Mulberry sector(No. of States)

8 Cluster Development Projects through NGOs/SHGs / Support for 1.00 20 0.0079 14 0.08 15 0.16Special SGSY Projects / Scheme of Fund for Regeneration ofTraditional Industries (SFURTI) etc.(No. of States)(No. of States)

9 Women Development Components (No. of 2.33 4 0.08 26040 1.67 8 Creches / 8.91beneficiaries) toilets +

240300

10 Emphasis on Tribal areas (No. of Beneficiaries) 1.00 -- 0.00 8 0.01 -- 0.12Total for Support Services 18.00 2.50 3.33 13.37

80.82 90.74 144.06Note : New Components are indicated in Bold and Italics

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ANNUAL REPORT2009-2010

ABBREVIATIONS

AICEM All India Co-ordinated Experimental Trials for Mulberry

BSMTC Basic Seed Multiplication & Training Centre

BTSSO Basic Tasar Silkworm Seed Organization

CBR Cost benefit ratio

CC Certification Centre

CDP Catalytic Development Programme

CISR Centre for Integrated Sericulture Research

CMRTI Central Muga Research Training Institute

CRC Chawkie Rearing Centre

CSGRC Central Sericultural Germplasm Resource Centre

CSRTI Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute

CSTRI Central Silk Technological Research Institute

CTRTI Central Tasar Research & Training Institute

CTSSS Central Tasar Silkworm Seed Station

DCTSC Demonstration cum Technical Service Centre

DFL Disease Free Laying

DGAD Director General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties

ERR Effective Rearing Rate

ESSPC Eri Silkworm Seed Production Centre

GEC Grainage Extension Centre

IIFS Intensive Integrated Farming Management

IINM Intensive Integrated Nutrient Management

IVLP Institute Village Linked Programme

JBIC Japanese Bank for International Co-operation

JICA Japanese International Co-operation Agency

KSSRDI Karnataka State Sericulture Research and Development Institute

MRMB Muga Raw Material Bank

MSSO Muga Silkworm Seed Organisation


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MT Metric Tonnes

NGO Non-Governmental Organization

NHDC National Handloom Development Corporation

NSSO National Silkworm Seed Organization

ORP Operational Research Project

PTD Participatory Technology Demonstration

R&D Research and Development

RDO Regional Development Office

REC Research Extension Centre

RERS Regional Eri Research Station

RMB Raw Material Bank

RMRS Regional Muga Research Station

RO Regional Office

RSRS Regional Sericultural Research Station

RTRS Regional Tasar Research Station

SBRL Seri-biotech Research Laboratory

SCPC Seed Cocoon Procurement Centre

SCTH Silk Conditioning & Testing House

SMOI Silk Mark Organisation of India

SSPC Silkworm Seed Production Centre

SSTL Silkworm Seed Technological Laboratory

STS Sericulture Training School

TAR Technology Assessment and Refinement

WIPO World Intellectual Property Organization

ZSSO Zonal Silkworm Seed Office

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