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New Indian Express
4 days ago
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- New Indian Express
Sericulture department tableau bags first prize at Independence Day fete
VIJAYAWADA: The Department of Sericulture bagged the first prize for its tableau at the 79th Independence Day celebrations held at IGMC Stadium on Friday. The entry of Sericulture department, presented under the theme 'Mera Resham Mera Abhiman (My Silk–My Pride): From Leaf to Cloth, Towards Sustainable Silk', was among almost 21 tableaux from various departments. The Department of Women and Child Welfare secured the second prize for its tableau titled 'Mahila Rakshana–Badhrata–Sadhikaritha: Maa Prabhutva Dhayama', while the Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas (MEPMA) won the third prize for its entry themed 'One Family, One Entrepreneur: Empowered Digitally, Inspired Collectively'. Following the competition, all colourful tableaux were paraded through the city, passing Bandar Road, Benz Circle, Ramavarappadu, Eluru Road, Control Room and MG Road for public viewing.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
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- The Hindu
Monoculture reduces soil fertility; farmers urged to adopt alternative crops: DC
Mandya Deputy Commissioner Kumar on Wednesday emphasised the importance of diversifying crop cultivation to maintain soil fertility and improve farmers' incomes. Speaking at the Silk Farmers' Technical Convention organised by the Department of Sericulture at the Mandya Zilla Panchayat, he encouraged farmers to consider sericulture (silk farming) alongside traditional crops like paddy and sugarcane. Highlighting the commercial viability of silk farming, Dr. Kumar said: 'Sericulture is a profitable venture. By integrating it with conventional crops, farmers can enhance their income.' He noted that monoculture practices, such as the continuous cultivation of a single crop, gradually reduce soil fertility, underscoring the need to promote and adopt alternative crops. 'Farmers are not poor, and they do not need sympathy. They need empowerment through technical knowledge and self-confidence,' the Deputy Commissioner added. Drawing a parallel between farmers and soldiers, he said, 'Just as soldiers guard the nation's borders, farmers serve the country by providing food. Farmers are equal to soldiers and rich in generosity.' Sericulture Development Commissioner and Director Rajesh Gowda remarked that Mandya is among the districts with the highest number of farmers in Karnataka. He pointed out that if properly supported, silk farming can become a highly lucrative venture for the region's farming community. Progressive silk farmer Nagaraju C.L. from Kolar delivered a technical session on best practices in sericulture, including silkworm rearing, space optimisation, cocoon management, and pest and disease control techniques. Deputy Director of Sericulture B. Puttaswamy, Additional Director Y.T. Timmayya, Deputy Director Somanna D., N.B. Jyothi from the Silkworm Division, Mahiba Helen from CSR&TI Mysuru, and Assistant Director of Sericulture Ravi Kumar and others were present.
