Current Research in Agriculture and Farming (CRAF)
Year : 2025, Volume 6, Issue 5
First page : 9-13
Article doi: : http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-7146.248
Silkworm Rearing as a Livelihood: A Sustainable Option for Rural Development
1Divission of Sericulture, Manasa Gangothri University, Mysore, Karnatka, India 2Department of Entomology CSK HPKV, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India 3PhD Scholar, Division of Entomology, SKUAST, Chatha, Jammu 4The Graduate School, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India 5Project Associate, Floriculture lab, Division of Agrotechnology, CSIR-IHBT, Palampur, HP, India 6Ph.D. Research Scholar, Department of Entomology, MPUAT, Udaipur, Rajasthan *Corresponding Author E-mail: ladybird.cryptolaemus@gmail.com Received: 2.07.2025 | Revised: 29.08.2025 | Accepted: 10.09.2025
ABSTRACT
Silkworm rearing, or sericulture, is a sustainable agricultural practice with significant potential for rural development. This article examines sericulture as a viable livelihood option, focusing on its economic viability, social impact, and environmental sustainability. Through scientific insights into Bombyx mori biology, economic analysis of cost-benefit ratios, and case studies from India and Ethiopia, sericulture is shown to generate stable incomes, empower women, and create employment, with one hectare supporting 12–15 person-years of work. Environmentally, mulberry plantations sequester 20–25 tons of CO₂ per hectare annually, while byproducts promote circular economies. Technological advancements, such as hybrid breeds and digital tools, enhance productivity, though challenges like market volatility and climate change persist. Supported by policies in countries like India and China, sericulture aligns with Sustainable Development Goals, offering a scalable, inclusive model for rural economic resilience.
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Cite this article:
Damodhara, G. N., Karthik, R., Raj S. S., Sharma, K., Manjunatha, B., Priti, Vashishta, N., Mahala, S. K., & Abhishek, T. S. (2025). Silkworm Rearing as a Livelihood: A Sustainable Option for Rural Development, Curr. Rese. Agri. Far. 6(5), 9-13. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-7146.248
