Publisher's Synopsis
Introduction:
Sericulture is (R)ne of the viable and highly remunerative Agro-based
Rural Industry in India. It is most suitable for countries having
agriculture-based economies and abundant labor forces. Thus, sericulture
activities are mostly concentrated in India and China. It helps to improve
the economic level of farmers and contributes to earning foreign
exchange for the country. Karnataka has a lion's share of more than 60
percent of India's raw silk production. Thus, it is considered a "Silk
Bowl of the Country"
