NSSO, Central Silk Board - Bengaluru

On the occasion of World Environment Day, all 17 Silkworm Seed Production Centres (SSPCs) of NSSO across India actively participated in environmental conservation activities. Awareness programmes, environmental pledges, tree plantation drives, and campus cleanliness campaigns were organized with participation of officers and staff .
The coordinated efforts across all units reflected the strength, unity, and commitment of NSSO towards building a greener and more sustainable future. #InspiredbyNatureForClimateForOurFuture #WorldEnvironmentDay2026 @IfsSivakumar @TexMinIndia @csbmot

An Orientation Training on Central Silk Board (Amendment) Act , 2006 with specific reference to the Act, Rules and Regulations brought in to Seed Sector was organised by NSSO in Hybrid mode for Seed Act Nodal Officers on 21.05.2026. A total of 17 Nodal Officers representing 17 states, Scientist and officials of NSSO and Seed Cell participated in the training.

Dr.S.Manthira Moorthy, Chairperson, Registration Commitee, CSSC gave opening remarks on the important of effective implementation of the various provisions of Seed Act.

Sri.V.K.Harlapur narrated the genesis of the Seed Act from 2003 and the modalities followed by CSB and other Sericulture states for bringing the Amendment successfully in 2006.

Sri.Ganesh, Asst Director (Law), CSB outlined the objectives of the Amendment brought in for Seed Sector and explained various Sections under the Amendment including the recent amendment brought under Jan Vishwas, 2026 for Seed Sector.

Dr.Rathore, Scientist -D, Seed Cell, CSB detailed the various sections of the Seed Act and explained the organisational structure and functioning of CSSC and clarified the doubts raised thereon from time to time.

Sri.B.Mohan, Scientist -D, Seed Act Cell narrated the various ways and means to be followed in popularisation of the Seed Act among stakeholders. He also explained various ease of doing works brought into the system viz., Online Registration process, Quarterly Production Return submission, National Register and mobile-based inspection system.

During the intersection session, practical experiences were shared to Nodal Officers and various queries raised by them were clarified. Valuable inputs given by Nodal Officers were received for future consideration.

The meeting ended with thanks to the Chair, organisers and all participants.

CSB–CSR&TI, Pampore, in collaboration with the Sericulture Development Department (SDD), J&K, organized a Silkworm Seed Act Awareness Programme on 14 March 2026 at the Seed Station, Achabal, Anantnag.

The programme was graced by Sh. Aijaz Ahmad, District Sericulture Officer, Anantnag, who highlighted the importance of quality silkworm seed production for the sustainable growth of sericulture in the region.

A detailed presentation on the provisions, objectives and implementation of the Silkworm Seed Act was delivered by Sh. P. Kumaresan, Scientist-D & Nodal Officer (Silkworm Seed Act), J&K, emphasizing regulatory measures to ensure quality seed supply and strengthen the sericulture sector.

The session was effectively moderated by Miss Ruby, Sericulture Assistant and In-charge of the Seed Station, Achabal, in coordination with the newly recruited scientists of CSB–CSR&TI, Pampore.

The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation of over 60 stakeholders, including departmental officials, seed producers and farmers, reflecting strong interest in enhancing awareness on quality seed production and regulatory compliance in sericulture.

An Awareness Programme on Central Seed Act was organised at the Government Model Grainage, Chadalapura, Chikkaballapura District on 24.02.26.
The programme witnessed active participation from officials of the Karnataka State Department of Sericulture, registered seed producers and registered chawki rearers from Bengaluru Rural, Kolar and Chikkaballapura districts.

The programme was graced by Shri Malluru Shivanna, Board Member, CSB, who emphasised that every RSP and RCR must strictly adhere to the norms specified under the Seed Act.
Dr. N. Balachandran, Scientist-D, RSRS, Kodathi, delivered a lecture on “Best Practices in Chawki Silkworm Rearing”; Smt. Kalpana, Scientist-D, NSSO, Bengaluru, also addressed the participants;
Dr. Parameshwar Nayak, Scientist-C, REC, Madiwala, delivered a lecture on “Pest Management in Mulberry Gardens.
Dr. Venkatachalapathy, DDS-ZP, Bengaluru Urban District and Shri. K. Byregowda, ADS-ZP, Kolar District, also addressed the gathering.

The programme was presided over by the Central Seed Act Nodal Officers, Dr. P. M. Muniswamy Reddy, Scientist-D and Dr. G. Lokesh, Scientist-D, who elaborated on the provisions of the Central Seed Act, including new registrations and renewal of certifications.

The participants also included newly recruited scientists - Shri Bharath K. B., Scientist-B, SSPC, Vijayapura; Shri Kishan, Scientist-B, SSPC, Chintamani and Shri Manjunath K. V., Scientist-B, REC, Madiwala, along with newly appointed Sericulture Extension Officers (SEOs) from nearby Technical Service Centres & ASRs of SSPC Vijayapura.

An Awareness Program (2025-26) on Central Seed Act for Maharashtra state was organised on 24.02.2026.

A total of 70 participants including 51 CRC owners, 02 RSPs and 17 officials attended the program.

Shri. Ankush S Gadge, Scientist-B & Nodal officer (Maharashtra) welcomed and detailed the stakeholders about the CSB Silkworm Seed Act regulations, 2010.

Shri. Hemant Ladgaonkar, Asst. Director; DoS, Smt. Anupama Bharambe, STA, NSSO; Shri. Bhagvan Khandagale, SDO, DoS, Kolhapur & Shri. Baban Dengle, SDO, DoS, Chh. Sambhajinagar addressed the gathering about the importance of registration and renewals for getting the benefits of Govt. schemes.