The Central Silk Board (CSB) and Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute (CSRTI) in Mysuru marked Resham Kisan Divas on December 23. They honored six top sericulture farmers from south Karnataka for using advanced silk farming methods. The event stressed new technologies to help India become the world’s largest raw silk producer. Prathibha H.R., joint director of the Mysuru Sericulture Department, urged farmers to adopt bivoltine silkworm rearing and plant mulberry trees with wider spacing for better weed control and mechanization. She also spoke about using subsidies carefully to improve cocoon quality and silk output. Dayananda, in-charge director of CSRTI, highlighted how well-designed silkworm rearing houses with good ventilation and climate-resilient silkworm hybrids like TT21xTT56 and MV1XS8 can help meet global silk standards. India currently ranks second in raw silk production after China. CSB member B.S. Nanjundaswamy said the board works nonstop on research to support farmers but also stressed tackling health risks faced by those in sericulture. Technical sessions featured scientists discussing the new mulberry variety AGB-8, pest and nutrient management, organic fertilisers, drip fertigation, pesticide use, and disease control. Farmers raised concerns about whitefly attacks, root rot, powdery mildew, and cocoon prices. The deputy director of the Mysuru Sericulture Department told attendees about free inputs and new disease control methods available to farmers. The event also showcased new sericulture technologies, screened educational films, and included visits to labs and experimental fields. Award winners included K. Madayya, Krishne Gowda, L. Paramasivamurthy (all Mysuru), Nagesh (Mandya), Basavarajappa (Chikkamagaluru), and Sharath Kumar (Mandya). Over 70 farmers and officials attended, with coordination by scientists Joycy Rani, Manjappa, and assistant Justin Kumar.