| Sl No. |
Project Code & Title |
PI of the Project |
Duration |
Objective |
Total Budget (in Lakh Rs) |
Expected Outcome |
| Where PI from the Institute |
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1. |
AIB02019MI:Development of bivoltine double hybrids suitable for different regions of India |
Dr.Raviraj V.S. |
June 2022 to
May 2025 |
- Development of bivoltine breeds with high temperature & humidity tolerance through Marker assisted selection
- Improvement of viability in the parents of FC1, FC2 through Marker assisted selection
- Evaluation and identification of productive bivoltine double hybrids with abiotic tolerance
|
50.78 |
- Productive bivoltine hybrids with high temperature and high humidity tolerance is expected to increase silk productivity
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2. |
APS02020MI:Improvement of seed crop productivity in West Bengal. |
Dr. KhasruAlam |
November 2022 to October 2025 |
- To improve quality of multivoltine and bivoltine seed cocoon crops
- To improve continuous production of commercial hybrid dfls in West Bengal
|
96.63 |
- Stabilization of seed cocoon (bivoltine and multivoltine) generation in West Bengal
- Sustainable development of bivoltine seed cocoons and production of good quality dfls for commercial crops in West Bengal
- Reduction of grainage cost by avoiding transportation of bivoltine seed cocoons from south and other parts of India and increasing egg recovery %
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3. |
PIE02021SIC: Identification and assessment of superior hybrids of polycross population for leaf yield and quality traits in mulberry |
Dr.Yallappa H. |
March 2024 to February 2027 |
- To identify superior F1 hybrids of polycross population in mulberry
- To evaluate shortlisted F1 hybrids for leaf yield and quality traits
|
24.00 |
- The identification of the superior hybrids of polycross population for leaf yield, improved quality and resistant to diseases & pest along with paternity assignments of polycrosses
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4. |
MOE02022MIC: Vulnerability of sericulture to climate change in India |
Dr. Plabani Roy |
March 2024 to August2026 |
- To assess the vulnerability and adaptation strategies of seri-farmers to climate change
- To find out the potential areas of sericulture based on climatic factors
- To build the climate resilience among seri-farmers through extension approaches
|
40.00 |
- Climate vulnerability assessment
- Adaptation strategies identification
- Potential area identification
- Climate-resilient farming module
- Foundation for climate-smart sericulture
|
5. |
CFW02023MIC: Study the weaving and knitting performance of WB & NE mulberry silk yarn & comfort value of its fabric |
Mr.Arun Kumar |
March 2024 to February 2026 |
- To analyse the season-wise quality parameters of raw silk and its impact on aesthetic properties in woven and knitted fabric of different silk yarn
- To identify the best-performing process and best product based on E & NE silk
- To identify improvement in quality parameters of silk yarn with respect to fabric and process requirements
|
8.00 |
- New possibility of products made from MV/CB yarn with better aesthetic value
- Documentation of quality parameters of reeled and spun yarn of different E & NE regions that can be utilized for new product development
- Come out with the best possible combination of yarn parameters (Katghai) and fabric weave for fabric aesthetics
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6. |
BPP02024SIC:In vitro evaluation of potential health benefits of different botanical parts of mulberry. |
Dr.K. Rahul |
March 2024 to February 2027 |
- To identify the phytochemical constituents of different botanical parts of mulberry by mass spectroscopy analysis.
- To evaluate antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and osteo-protective properties of different botanical parts of mulberry (In vitro).
|
64.00 |
- This preliminary study might depict beneficial aspects of different parts of mulberry plant in cell culture based experiments paving the way for further studies in this line.
|
7. |
PIP02026SIC:Bio-herbicide for mulberry Sericulture. |
Dr. Pradeep S.D. |
March 2025 to August 2027 |
- To develop an effective plant-based bioherbicide for mulberry cultivation
- To assess the effectiveness of bioherbicide on weed management in mulberry
- To evaluate the safety of bioherbicide on silkworm
|
13.00 |
- Coming out with a bioherbicide which can be an effective weed management tool, having ability to become part of a robust, sustainable, ecological, integrated weed management system in sericulture
|
8. |
PIN02027SIC: Microbe-based nutrient-biostimulant-antimicrobial (trio) concoction for quality mulberry leaf production. |
Dr.Y. Nagaraju |
March, 2025 to February 2027 |
- To evaluate and screen the in vitro mineralization, organic acids, and secondary metabolites production of microbes
- To develop a microbe-based trio concoction product
- To assess the effectiveness of concoction products on the quality and quantity of mulberry leaf
|
8.00 |
- The project focuses on developing high-quality microbial-based nutrients, biostimulants, and antimicrobials to promote sustainable farming while reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers and fungicides. By leveraging natural microbial processes, it aims to lower input costs, enhance crop-specific solutions, and create economic opportunities in the biotech sector. Successful implementation will drive widespread adoption through training programs, benefiting both farmers and the environment while ensuring long-term sustainability.
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9. |
SIG02028SIC: Optimizing genetic inheritance in hybrids to enhance disease tolerance and cocoon quality |
Dr.Vikram, K.V. |
March 2025 to February 2028 |
- To evaluate the genetic inheritance levels in multivoltine and bivoltine silkworm crosses for identifying hybrids with enhanced disease tolerance
- To evaluate and optimise cocoon quality traits in the identified hybrids for improved silk production
|
8.00 |
- Optimal levels of bivoltine and multivoltine inheritance in Multi x Bi hybrids with least incidence of disease and improved silk quality
- Insights from the study will pave way for further research across various regions and environmental conditions to assess optimal inheritance levels in hybrids specific to those conditions.
- The study’s insight will contribute to formulation of region-specific breeding policy or revamping existing breeding policy
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10. |
PRP02029SIC:Development of Actinomycete based formulation for the management of fungal foliar diseases of mulberry |
Dr.Sanghmitra Aditya |
March 2025
to August 2027 |
- Isolation and screening of native actinomycetes against mulberry foliar fungal pathogens.
- Optimization of fermentation conditions to develop an antifungal formulation from Actinomycetes.
|
10.00 |
Development of a stable and effective actinomycete-based formulation that reduces theincidence of fungal diseases in mulberry |
11. |
MTC02030SIC: AI-Driven App for silkworm counting using Deep learning approaches |
Dr.KhasruAlam |
May 2025 to
April 2026 |
- Development of automatic silkworm larval counting system forChawki (IIIrd instar 1st day) and late instar
- Creation of silkworm bed image data base
|
10.00 |
Development of an AI based automatic silkworm counting device will aid in quantification of silkworm larvae during third instar 1st day which in turn can help farmers in accurate selling of the worms. Further quantifying silkworm larvae in the rearing bed may hold immense importance in calculating overall production potential while optimizing the whole production process |
12. |
SRP02031SIC: Development and evaluation of antimicrobial mulberry sheet for rearing of silkworm, Bombyx mori L. |
Dr.Mihir Rabha |
May 2025 to
April 2027 |
- To develop an antimicrobial sheet for the rearing of mulberry silkworms using the bark of harvested mulberry twigs
- To evaluate the efficacy of the antimicrobial paper sheets through On Station Trials
|
10.00 |
- Development of an affordable antimicrobial sheet for rearing of mulberry silkworm
- Utilization of sericulture byproduct (harvested mulberry twigs) to develop a useful antimicrobial rearing sheet
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