Published Feb 14, 2024
Sericulture is about raising silkworms to get silk. We mostly use the domestic silkmoth called 'Bombyx Mori,' but there are others like Eri, Muga, and Tasar for wild silk.
Making silk involves three main steps: Moriculture, where silkworms are raised, and silk reeling, where silk threads are woven or twisted into yarn.
Sericulture is utilized for making clothes, accessories, furniture, and more. It's valuable in crafting premium shampoos and repairing sturdy bags like gunpowder bags.
India is the sole producer of five commercial silks: mulberry, tropical tasar, oak tasar, eri, and muga. Muga, known for its golden hue, is exclusive to India.
The Indian Sericulture market is projected to hit INR 1,032.8 Billion by 2027, with a growth rate of 18.4% from 2022-2027. In 2021, it was valued at INR 376 Billion.
Sericulture offers low-maintenance, high returns, and potential for home-based silkworm farming. It's a significant source of rural employment and economic reconstruction.