Product/ Process:
Process of silk production through disease resistant high yielding strain of mulberry silkworm.

Application/ Use: 
High yield in silk.

Salient Features of Process/Technology:
The silkworm races, traditionally used by the cottage industry, yield 20-25 kg cocoons/100 eggs. With the use of a high yielding variety, 23-40 kg. Cocoons/100 eggs can be produced with a disease resistant. Integrated sericulture technology is available including model rearing house, moriculture, silkworm rearing, disease control measures etc.
Status of Commercialisation:
Demonstrated to large number of cottage production units.
Minimum Economic Unit Size: 200 kg cocoon/yr
Indicative Investment: Rs. 2.0 lakh
Equipment and Machinery: Rearing sheds, rearing equipment.
Raw Materials: Mulberry cuttings, silkworm.

For Further Information, Please Contact:
The Director,
Indian Institute of Chemical Technology.

Source: Technologies For The Rural Sector CSIR –New Delhi (2000)