Visit to Sericulture Unit ,Rayapur,Dharwad 2018-19

 Objective : To understand how Silk is obtained from Cocoons.

As a part of the curriculum, students of STD VII visited sericulture unit at Rayapur on  Thursday i.e 12-07-2018 .The Reeling unit is run by the Central Govt whereas the training unit is run by the State Govt. There Officials explained all the steps in the process of Extracting Silk from Cocoons. Students were tried to use their hands at reeling. Weaving of Silk Sarees were demonstrated. Handicrafts made from broken cocoons were displayed (Best from Waste). Dead Larvae are used to extract Oil, make Dog Biscuits etc. Children carried home the information and also some cocoons to Spin Fibers and obtain Yarn.

In-Charge Teachers : Mr. Devendra and Mrs. Neeta .H.