The Institute is functioning under National Silkworm Seed Organization, a unit of Central Silk Board, since 2006. The Central Silk Board in its 142^nd Board Meeting held on 19^th January 2025 has renamed

Silkworm Seed Technology Laboratory → Institute for Silkworm Seed Technology Research

This renaming was done to suit the mandate and activity of the institute, along with its national recognition and collaboration.