Mysore/Mysuru, March 3 -- To inspire more farmers to take up sericulture; Experts hint at increase in demand for farmers, silk in future

Reshme Krishi Mela-2026, themed 'Advanced Technologies for Sustainable Sericulture,' organised by Central Silk Board (CSB) - Central Sericulture Research and Training Institute (CSRTI), Mysuru, in coordination with Department of Sericulture, was inaugurated at Anugraha Convention Hall near Udbur on H.D. Kote Road this morning.

P. Girisha, Director (Finance), CSB, who inaugurated the Krishi Mela, highlighted the changing scenario, with new age farmers jumping into sericulture cultivation. However, on the flip side, there are farmers who have been venturing into cities and finding solace in landing jobs,...