Awareness on "Silkworm Pest & Diseases Management" concludes in Bishnupur
Source: The Sangai Express
Moirang, August 11 2025:
As part of the Mera Resham Mera Abhiyaan (MRMA) initiative, a sericulture technology transfer campaign launched by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, an awareness programme on "Silkworm Pest & Diseases Management" which was held across three different locations in Bishnupur district by the Central Silk Board Regional Sericulture Research Station, Imphal, concluded today at Saiton.
Prior to the closing event, similar programs were conducted at Wangoo and Thanga under Bishnupur district.
The concluding programme at Saiton was attended by Regional Sericulture Research Station, Imphal, Scientist-D & Head Dr Sinam Subharani Devi; District Sericulture Officer Bishnupur, K Tahenleima Chanu; Sericulture Inspector Bishnupur, Circle in-charge Saiton, Yumnam Jiten; along with Social Activists, Laishram Samungou Meitei, Angom Mangi and Irengbam Amumacha as presidium members.
During the event, Dr Sinam Subharani Devi along with K Tahenleima and Yumnam Jiten, spoke in depth about the various types of silkworms, the status of silk industry in India, silkworm rearing techniques, and effective measures for pest and disease control in silkworm rearing to the gathering.




