Dilip Kumar & P. N. Pandey 
Recent Trends In Sericulture [EPUB ebook] 

Silk, The Textile Queen, Is One Of The Major Commodities Traded World Wide. India Is One Of The Major Contributors Both In Production And Global Silk Trade. Non Mulberry Silk And Applied Products Are Of Utmost Importance. The Muga Silk Of Assam Is Regarded As Pride Of India On Account Of Its Fine Texture, Durability, Tensile Strength And Amazing Shimmering Golden Colour. Tussar And Eri Are Two Other Prominent Non Mulberry Silk Varieties Which Have Registered Their Eminence Globally. The Demand For Silk And Allied Products Now Registering New Heights. There Is A Wide Gap Between Demand And Supply Of Silk Products. No Doubt, With The Aid Of Scientific And Bio-Technological Innovations, Much Progress Has Been Made In Indian Sericulture. But, On The Other Hand, Silk Industry Is Facing A Host Of Challenges On Account Of Diversification, Commercialization And Economic Viability. India Has Ample Scope For Sericulture. Further, Sericulture Being A Rural And Cottage Based Industry, It Can Be Effectively Utilized As A Potent Tool For Rural Development In India. The Present Book Entitled, Recent Trends In Sericulture Deals With The Scope, Constraints, New Initiatives And Skillful Strategies For Successful Management Of Silk Industry In India. The Book Has Been Painted On A Large Canvas With Broad Strokes Comprising 19 Chapters By Experts And Researchers Delved In Their Respected Fields Covering The Subject Area.