Sericulture & Silk Production Technology
Explore the complete production cycle of silk from silkworm rearing to cocoon production. Learn mulberry cultivation, silkworm biology, rearing-house management, feeding, disease prevention, cocoon harvesting, grading and basic silk value-chain concepts. Develop practical knowledge for sericulture enterprises and rural livelihood opportunities.
Level 04 – AELP. Agriculture Experiential Learning Program. Practical, Project-Based and Experiential Skill Training.
Over 1.5 months, you follow silk production from mulberry in the field to healthy silkworms, cocoon harvest, and grading—linking rearing-house practice with disease prevention and basic value-chain awareness for sericulture enterprises or rural livelihood work.
Module 1: Sericulture Overview and Value Chain
- Silk types, production regions, and stakeholders in the chain
- Mulberry sericulture cycle from leaf to cocoon
- Enterprise models: rearer, chawkie, grainage, and cocoon marketing basics
- Quality and hygiene expectations across the cycle
Module 2: Mulberry Cultivation and Leaf Quality
- Varieties, planting layout, and pruning for leaf production
- Irrigation, nutrition, and pest awareness in mulberry plots
- Leaf harvesting stage, handling, and transport to rearing houses
- Linking leaf supply calendars to rearing batches
Module 3: Silkworm Biology and Rearing Stages
- Life stages, moulting, and growth requirements of silkworms
- Egg, chawkie, and late-age rearing room conditions
- Feeding schedules, bed cleaning, and spacing as larvae grow
- Observing larval health and uniform development
Module 4: Rearing-House Management and Environment
- Temperature, humidity, ventilation, and lighting control concepts
- Disinfection, equipment layout, and workflow in rearing rooms
- Mounting frames and cocoon formation support
- Daily records for batches, feed, and environmental readings
Module 5: Disease Prevention and Sanitation
- Common silkworm diseases and field symptoms
- Disinfection protocols for rooms, tools, and trays
- Separating weak batches and reducing spread risk
- Following extension and local sericulture department guidance
Module 6: Cocoon Harvesting, Grading, and Marketing Basics
- Harvest timing, stifling, and handling to protect cocoon quality
- Grading by size, shape, and defect criteria used in trade
- Storage and transport before sale to cocoon markets or agencies
- Simple yield and batch economics for rearers
Module 7: Practical Rearing Plan and Project Review
- Planning one rearing cycle with leaf and labour estimates
- Troubleshooting feeding gaps, environmental stress, and quality loss
- Rural livelihood and small-enterprise considerations
- Presenting your sericulture plan for trainer feedback
Who This Is For
Minimum 12th pass or equivalent. Suitable for agriculture and rural-development students, aspiring sericulture rearers, farmers diversifying income, self-help groups, and learners exploring cocoon production and mulberry-based enterprises with structured hands-on training.
Outcomes
On completion, you should be able to:
- Manage mulberry plots for reliable leaf supply to rearing batches
- Rear silkworms through key stages with appropriate feeding and room care
- Apply sanitation and disease-prevention routines in rearing houses
- Harvest, grade, and prepare cocoons for market channels
- Outline a basic sericulture cycle plan and simple batch economics
Training builds skills; it is not a statutory licence and does not include job or placement guarantees.
Course Information
- Duration: 1.5 Months
- Fee: ₹8,500
- Mode: Online, offline, or hybrid
- Payment: Full payment or installment
- Certificate: AELP Experiential Skill Certificate, issued by SANDILYAS ACADEMY PRIVATE LIMITED
- Eligibility: Minimum 12th pass or equivalent
How to Join
- Apply online
- Counselling
- Registration
- Fee payment
- Batch confirmation