Economic empowerment of scheduled tribes through sericulture enterprise: A way forward

A. Mahadeva, Chandana S, Gururaj CS, M.N. Ramya · International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science · 2026

Sericulture is an agro based rural industry, it offers a promising substitute to traditional farming, providing quick returns with minimal upfront investment for farmers. One of the key advantages of sericulture is its ability to generate reliable income. The costs associated with producing income play a crucial role in determining whether a venture results in profit or loss. To gain a better understanding of this aspect, a comprehensive study was conducted to assess the costs involved in bivoltine silkworm cocoon production spanning 15 districts of Karnataka. An investigation into production