The Department of Cocoon Crop Production,
College of Sericulture came into existence since the commencement of the
college i.e. 9 February 2014 with the mandate of undergraduate teaching on producing
commercially good
quality cocoons.Historical evidence shows that silk was
discovered in China and that the industry spread from there to other parts of
the world and ultimately to India and its different parts. The sericulture is
conducted by farmers for the purpose of gaining their income. High profit is
the ultimate aim of farmers to take up any cash crop. In sericulture, this can
be achieved by producing as many cocoons as possible of good quality from a
unit of silkworm cocoon production technology. Factors contributing to the
degree of success of crop and extent of profit are use of leaf in time, healthy
and hygienic rearing must be carried out by providing optimum conditions and
quality leaves, brushing silkworm eggs in relation to leaf availability, proper
(scientific) rearing management, rearing facilities and the race of silkworm
reared should be superior and spin commercially good quality cocoons.
UG Courses
#
Course No.
Course Title
Course Credit
Syllabus
1
CCP(ENT)-321
*
Entrepreneurship Development in Sericulture Crop Protection
1(0 + 1)
2
CCP(SERI)-111
*
History, Development and Organization of Sericulture Industry
ICAR sponsored project on "ICAR, New Delhi Sponsored project on"Sustainable security of tribal community of Assam through Sericulture centric promotional activites under Tribal Sub Plan",", project cost Rs.19.9 Lakh implemented in 2018. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Manasee Hazarika Ahmed)
