Training Division
The Training Division of the Institute for Silkworm Seed Technology Research (ISTR), Kodathi is a key functional unit responsible for systematic capacity building and human resource development in the field of silkworm seed technology. Institute is organizing various training programmes relating to silkworm seed technology, as per the course curriculum approved by Central Academic Council of Central Silk Board, besides conducting various training programmes under Central Silkworm Seed (Amendment) Act, 2006. The division facilitates the organized dissemination of approved technologies, standard operating procedures, and quality norms to stakeholders involved in silkworm seed production and sericulture extension.
It conducts need-based training programmes, refresher courses, and skill development initiatives for departmental officials, technical personnel, seed producers, State Sericulture Departments, NGOs, Farmers and other stakeholders, with the objective of ensuring uniformity in practices, compliance with quality standards, and effective implementation of research outputs. The beneficiaries covering under the said training programmes is across the country.
Through structured training interventions, the Training Division supports institutional strengthening, improvement in seed quality, and enhancement of operational efficiency, thereby contributing to the overall mandate of CSB-ISTR and National Sericulture Development Programmes.
Training Courses Offered
| # | Name of the Course | Duration (Days) |
|---|---|---|
| CAPSULE | ||
| 1 | Monitoring of Silkworm Diseases and pests in Seed Crop | 4 |
| 2 | Pebrine detection in Silkworm | 3 |
| 3 | Seed Production Techniques | 6 |
| 4 | Egg handling techniques | 6 |
| 5 | Artificial hatching methods for Bivoltine silkworm eggs | 2 |
| 6 | Quality Silkworm seed cocoon production – Planning and Management | 3 |
| 7 | Seed production techniques and grainage management | 6 |
| SEED ACT | ||
| 8 | Implementation of Central Silk Board (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2006 for Seed producers Certificate training on Silkworm Seed Production Techniques | 90 |
Scientists Involved
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Dr. Mala N | Scientist C |
