Training and entrepreneurship development in sericulture industry a case study of Belgaum division

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＂