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What is Sericulture?

Dr Vijay Prakash Sharma: "Sericulture or silk farming is the cultivation of silkworms to produce silk. Silkworm larvae are fed with mulberry leaves and after the fourth moult, they climb a twig placed near them and spin their silken cocoons. This process is achieved by the worm through a dense fluid secreted from its structural glands, resulting in the fibre of the cocoon."

How I got into Sericulture?

Dr Vijay Prakash Sharma: "After doing my PHD in Neuroscience in 1981, I have worked with Zoological Survey of India for 5 years and after that worked with Silk Organization of Government of India for 30 years. I have published 157 research papers and have been awarded with National and International Gold Medals in various fields. I am working as the principal of Alpine Group of Institution since 2012."

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What Is:
1)	Sericulture

Education:
2)	Botany - Plant Breeding & Genetics
3)	Zoology - Specialisation In Entomology
4)	Soil Chemistry
5)	Types of Silk
6)	Knowledge of Climate

Skills:
7)	Technical Know How
8)	Technologies
9)	Techniques
10)	Knowledge of Value Added Products

Positives:
11)	Rural Employment
12)	Awareness
13)	Government Schemes

Challenges:
14)	Climatic Conditions
15)	Lack of Skilled People
16)	Quality & Quantity

A Day Of:
17)	Sericulture