Baramulla: Director (Technical), Central Silk Board (CSB), Bengaluru, Dr. Manthira Moorthy, on Friday described the College of Temperate Sericulture, SKUAST-K, Mirgund, as one of the finest institutions in the country dedicated to sericulture education, research and technological advancement.
Dr. Moorthy made the remarks during his maiden visit to the college, where he was received by Associate Dean Prof. M.R. Mir and senior faculty members.
During the visit, Prof. Mir presented an overview of the college’s academic, research, extension and entrepreneurship initiatives, highlighting its growing contribution towards strengthening the sericulture sector in Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country.
A key issue raised during the interaction related to recruitment policies within the Central Silk Board, particularly the limited opportunities available to sericulture graduates for scientist-level positions. Prof. Mir advocated greater representation and preference for candidates possessing specialised qualifications in sericulture and allied disciplines.
Responding to the concerns, Dr. Moorthy assured the faculty that the matter would be taken up with the appropriate authorities for consideration.
The discussions also focused on expanding collaboration between the Central Silk Board and SKUAST-K in areas including joint research projects, capacity-building programmes, technology transfer, student training and sectoral development initiatives.
Faculty members and scientists participated in the deliberations and shared suggestions aimed at promoting research, innovation and technological advancement in the sericulture sector.
Dr. Moorthy appreciated the academic and research environment at the college and commended its faculty and scientists for their dedication and sustained contribution to sericulture science and technology. He particularly lauded the institution’s efforts in promoting research-driven development and human resource generation in the sector.
The visit concluded with a tour of the college’s facilities, with both institutions reaffirming their commitment to strengthening collaboration for the benefit of students, researchers and the sericulture farming community.
