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Pateriya  \nSilkworm and cocoon  \nWhat is Sericulture?  \nSericulture is an agro-based industry. It involves rearing of silkworms for the production of raw silk, which is the yarn obtained out of cocoons spun by certain species of insects. The major activities of sericulture comprises of food-plant cultivation to feed the silkworms which spin silk cocoons and reeling the cocoons for unwinding the silk filament for value added benefits such as processing and weaving.  \nAlthough there are several commercial species of silkworms, Bombyx mori is the most widely used and intensively studied. According to Confucian texts, the discovery of silk production by B. mori dates to about 2700 BC, although archaeological records point to silk cultivation as early as the Yangshao period (5000 – 10,000 BCE) .By the first half of the 1st century AD it had reached ancient Khotan, and by AD 140 the practice had been established in India. Later it was introduced to Europe, the Mediterranean and other Asiatic countries. Sericulture has become one of the most important cottage industries in a number of countries like China, Japan, India, Korea, Brazil, Russia, Italy and France. Today, China and  \nIndia are the two main producers, together manufacturing more 90% the world production each year.  \nWhat is Silk-Man is always inquisitive for silk products. SILK - The Queen of Textiles, spells luxury, elegance, class and comfort. Mankind has always loved this shimmering fibre of unparalleled grandeur from the moment Chinese Empress Shiling Ti discovered it in her tea cup. It withstood many a daunting challenges from other natural and artificial fibres and yet, remained the undisputed Queen of Textiles since centuries. Exquisite qualities like the natural sheen, inherent affinity for dyesand vibrant colours, high absorbance, light weight, resilience and excellent drape etc. have made silk, the irresistible and inevitable companion of the eve, all over the world.  \nChemically speaking, silk is made of proteins secreted in the fluid state by a caterpillar, popularly known as 'silkworm' . These silkworms feed on the selected food plants and spin cocoons as a 'protective shell' to perpetuate the life. Silkworm has four stages in its life cycle viz., egg, caterpillar, pupa and moth. Man interferes this life cycle at the cocoon stage to obtain the silk, a continuous filament of commercial importance, used in weaving of the dream fabric.  \nWhy Sericulture? The major benefit of the sericulture especially Tasar is the employment generation to the people specially in forest areas like tribal. Income from the forests leads to sense of protection and conservation of areas.  \n1. High employment potential  \nAbout 60-100 lakh persons are engaged in various sericulture activities in the country  \nIt is estimated that Sericulture can generate employment @ 11 man days per kg of raw silk production (in on-farm and off-farm activities) throughout the year. This potential is par-excellence and no other industry generates this kind of employment, specially in rural areas, hence, sericulture is used as a tool for rural economy upliftment .  \nProvides vibrancy to village economies  \nAbout 57 % of the gross value of silk fabrics flows back to the cocoon growers with share of income to different groups.  \n56.8 % to cocoon grower  \n6. 8% to the reeler  \n9. 1% to the twister  \n10.7% to the weaver  \n16.6% to the trade Thus, large chunk of income goes back to the villages from the cities.  \n2. Low Gestation, High Returns  \nMulberry takes only six months to grow for commencement of silkworm rearing. Mulberry once planted will go on supporting silkworm rearing year after year for 15-20 years depending on inputs and management provided.  \n3. Five crops can be taken in one year under tropical conditions.  \nBy adopting stipulated package of practices, a farmer can attain net income levels up to Rs.50000 per acre per annum. hardworking farmers with proper","cbCaicEAB22KRE5l","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicEAB22KRE5l","pdf",592467,31,"English","# What is Sericulture?\n# What is Silk - The Queen of Textiles?\n# Life Cycle of Silkworm\n# Why Sericulture?\n## High employment potential\n## Low Gestation, High Returns\n## Women friendly Occupation\n## Eco-friendly Activity","[{\"question\":\"What is sericulture and what activities does it include?\",\"answer\":\"Sericulture is an agro-based industry that rears silkworms to produce raw silk from cocoons. 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