Mt Everest College organises workshop on "Rearing of Silkworm"
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, July 13 2025:
The Department of Zoology, Mount Everest College, in collaboration with the Directorate of Sericulture, Government of Nagaland, successfully organised a one-day workshop on "Rearing of Silkworm" at Smart Hall, Mount Everest College on Friday.
The event was held as a follow-up to the MoU signed between Directorate of Sericulture, Government of Nagaland and IQAC, Mount Everest College, Senapati.
The workshop aimed to promote practical knowledge and skill-based training in sericulture, equipping participants with hands-on experience in silkworm rearing and exploring sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Vilhousienuo Khro, District Sericulture Officer, Kohima, Nagaland, delivered a keynote lecture on silkworm rearing, highlighting Nagaland's progress in Muga Silk Development under Silk Samagra-I & II .
She elaborated on the life cycle of "eri" and other silkworm varieties, their products, and benefits.
An interactive session followed, during which students and faculty members raised queries on silkworm consumption, health benefits, training programmes and marketing aspects, which were addressed by the keynote speaker.




