Bilaspur | Under the aegis of the (CSB), the (BTSSO), Bilaspur organized an induction training programme on Tasar silk for newly appointed CSB scientists from 30 December 2025 to 6 January 2026. The programme was conducted under the leadership of Dr. N. K. Bhatia, Director, CSB-BTSSO, Bilaspur, with the objective of strengthening scientific competence, technical skills, and field-level efficiency in the Tasar silk sector.
The intensive training programme covered key topics such as quality silkworm seed production, disease surveillance and management, post-cocoon technologies, MRMA, technology dissemination, cocoon sorting, grading, and quality assessment through both theoretical and practical sessions.
During the programme, Dr. J. P. Pandey, Scientist-D, CSB-BTSSO, Bilaspur delivered a lecture on the role of the Disease Monitoring Committee (DMC) in quality seed production, emphasizing disease prevention and scientific surveillance mechanisms. Dr. Nadaf, Scientist-D, provided training focused on the Seed Act and related regulatory provisions, which are crucial for ensuring the quality of silkworm seed.
In addition, Ashok Kumar, Scientist-B, , Bilaspur, shared detailed insights into advanced Tasar post-cocoon technologies, value-added by-products, and the scientific principles of cocoon sorting, grading, and quality testing. J. Komal, Scientist-B, CSB-BTSSO, Bilaspur highlighted the role and contribution of CSB-BTSSO in MRMA and technology dissemination, explaining its impact at the field level.
The training programme concluded with an exit test, feedback session, and group presentations. The participating scientists effectively presented the knowledge, practical experience, and field understanding gained during the training, reflecting their enhanced technical competence and scientific outlook towards Tasar silk.
In the concluding address, Dr. N. K. Bhatia emphasized the importance of scientific discipline, strict quality control protocols, and technology-based interventions to strengthen the Tasar silk value chain. He urged the newly appointed scientists to effectively utilize the knowledge gained in field implementation, extension activities, and research work to ensure sustainable development of the silk sector.
The programme was efficiently coordinated by I. P. S. Lodhi, while the vote of thanks was proposed by J. Komal, Scientist-B, CSB-BTSSO, Bilaspur. The induction training programme is being regarded as a significant initiative towards capacity building, strengthening quality production systems, and enhancing technical efficiency in the Tasar silk sector.
