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Extension Network

The Institute has organized a three tier extension network with the aim of taking the technologies to the door steps of sericulturists with the following widespread extension network.

RESEARCH EXTENSION NETWORK

  • Mandate of RSRSs:

    • To identify regional specific problems in consultation with respective DOS.
    • To conduct research to find solutions to regional specific problems pertaining to sericulture industry.
    • To test verify the selected technologies developed by main institute and suggest fine tuning/modifications.
    • To conduct On - Farm Trials (OFT) of the selected technologies with selected farmers and in DOS farmers.
    • To conduct demonstrations of selected technologies through selected farmers.
    • To popularize the proven technologies through various extension methods by cluster area approach.
    • To conduct training for both gross root level extension staff of DOS and farmers on various technological aspects.
    • To conduct survey on crop yield, economics and disease and pest surveillance for forecasting/ forewarning.
    • To conduct TOT programme for DOS/NSSP once in a year.
    • To establish service center/consultancy center and also sericulture technology park at RSRSs for benefit of the sericulture farmers

  • Mandate of RECs and SUB-UNITS of RECs:

    • To conduct demonstrations of selected technologies through selected farmers.
    • To popularize the proven technologies through various extension methods by cluster area approach.
    • To Supply of inputs such as mulberry cuttings, silkworm seed, chawki worms and chemicals.
    • To conduct training for both gross root level extension staff of DOS and farmers on various technological aspects.
    • To conduct survey on crop yield, economics and disease and pest surveillance for forecasting/ forewarning.
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