Dr. Parameswar Naik J., Scientist-C & Head
We are dedicated to supporting the sericulture community and being a strategic partner to improve the knowledge and skills of Farmers, State/Central Extension officials and other stakeholders of silk industry in Eastern and North-Eastern India.
Objectives:
Systematic training programmes are imparted to the respective stakeholders on different activities of sericulture along with practical demonstrations and hands-on training programmes to farmers and extension (DOS/CSB) officials. A structured course, 15-months Post Graduate Diploma in Sericulture (PGDS) is offered to the participants across the country under affiliation to Kalyani University (Kalyani, West Bengal). Human Resource Development (HRD) programmes are organized for capacity building of stakeholders and transfer of technology for the development of sericulture in Eastern and North Eastern India.
List of Training programmes conducted in the Division
S.N |
Programme |
Course Name |
Duration |
1 |
PGDS – Mulberry |
Post Graduate Diploma |
15 Months |
2 |
Farmers Skill Training (Target group: Seri-farmers) |
Chawki Rearing | 5 Days |
| Late Age Rearing | 5 Days |
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| Mulberry Cultivation | 5 Days |
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Integrated Pest & Disease Management |
5 Days |
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| Handicrafts Training | 5 Days |
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3 |
Technology Orientation Programmes (Target Group: DOS/CSB Officials) |
Biological Control of Insect Pests |
5 Days |
| Pebrine Detection & Disinfection | 2 Days |
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Faculty Development Training Programme |
2 to 5 Days |
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4 |
Intensive (Target group: Farmers/Officials) |
Bivoltine Sericulture Training Programme |
21 to 30 Days |
5 |
Exposure Visit (Target group: Farmers) |
Exposure |
3 Days |