A comparative studies of two silkworm species in raigarh district for high quality yield

The sericulture industry is very unique and popular for its high valued textile fiber, agricultural outputs including, cocoons and cottage based labor intensive and for the production of high quality textiles. An attempt has been made to formulate a strategic model to recognizethe potential strength and challenges of sericulture in Raigarh district at Chhattisgarh state. We report results of the comparative studies relating to the silk production and productivity at Raigarh district from the silkworm species Antheraea mylitta and Bombyx mori. The study indicates the commercial perspective of silkworm production at Raigarh district.