From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal
Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.
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Notable Quotes
"Over time, small improvements in hygiene, feeding practices, and environmental control began to compound into better survival rates and higher-quality cocoons."
— Jolapuram Umamaheswari , Academic
"Modern sericulture is currently undergoing a massive digital and biotechnological shift."
— Krishna Tomala , Executive
"India is the only country in the world where all four commercial varieties of silk - Mulberry, Tasar, Eri, and Muga - are available."
— Manthira Moorthy , Executive
"Technology is transforming silk reeling from a slow, manual craft into a fast, precision-driven industry, while solar power is quietly making it more sustainable."
— Satheesh Kannur , Executive
Key People
Umamaheswari transitioned from a scientist in Singapore to a silk farmer in India.
Tomala is the founder of Asho Farms, integrating technology into silk farming.
Moorthy is a director at the government's Central Silk Board.
Kannur runs a company specializing in turning cocoons into raw silk yarn.
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