Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute

What Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute does

Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute (CSRTI) is India's premier tropical sericulture research institute, established in 1961 at Chennapattna and relocated to Mysore in 1963. It operates under the administrative control of the Central Silk Board (CSB), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, with a mandate to develop sericulture technologies across the full silk production value chain — mulberry host plant improvement, silkworm breeding and production, crop protection, post-cocoon technology, and mechanization. The institute holds 25 granted patents and five registered trademarks spanning bio-formulations (Vijetha, Bionema, Raksha Rekha, Sampoorna, Poshan), semisynthetic silkworm diets (Nutrid, Serinutrid), mechanization equipment, and sericin/fibroin extraction processes. Six of its mulberry varieties are registered under the PPV&FR Act, 2001, and CSRTI serves as the designated Nodal DUS Test Centre for Mulberry.

CSRTI serves four primary customer segments: sericulture farmers (technology adoption, quality inputs, mechanization), state Departments of Sericulture (technology dissemination, training, project coordination), entrepreneurs and corporate sericulture operators (consultancy, feasibility studies, contract farming support), and students/researchers (internships, academic projects). It reaches farmers through a three-tier extension network of four Regional Sericultural Research Stations (RSRS) at Ananthapur, Salem, Kodathi, and Chamarajanagar, plus Research Extension Centers (RECs). The institute's International Centre for Training and Research in Tropical Sericulture (ICTRETS), established in 1980 under Indo-Swiss cooperation, trains personnel from developing countries through ITEC, JICA, SCAAP, and Colombo Plan channels.

The institute operates under a hybrid revenue model dominated by government funding from CSB supplemented by fee-based services: structured training programs (Rs. 1,500–15,000 per participant), laboratory testing (Rs. 68–3,933 per sample), chawki rearing services (Rs. 1,750/100 dfls), and commercial licensing of patented technologies through 5–10 year license agreements with chemical, equipment, and biotech partners (Linga Chemicals, Healthline, Rainbow Agro-Vet, Shrikrupa Industries, Mag Solvics, RmKV). The institute is ISO 9001:2015 certified and tracked 4.3 million cumulative website visitors and 428,466 unique visitors. Technologie

Name

Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute

Legal name

Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute (CSRTI), Mysuru

Website

https://csrtimys.res.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute (CSRTI) is India's premier tropical sericulture research institute, operating under the Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles. It develops mulberry varieties, silkworm hybrids, bio-formulations, mechanization equipment, and training programs for sericulture farmers, state departments, entrepreneurs, and international trainees.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Research Services

NAICS

Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112), Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing (325311), Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing (325312)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Silkworm & Other Beneficial Invertebrate Farming (Sericulture) (AFAEAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Certified Seed Production (AFAGAIAC), Biologicals Distribution & Field Application Services (AFABAEAN), Specialty Fertilizers for Horticulture & Controlled Environment (Greenhouse, Hydroponic, Nursery) (AFABACAL), Seed Quality Testing & Certification Support (Germination, Purity, Vigor) (AFAOADAK), Forestry, Arboriculture & Silviculture (EDAOAOAJ)

Keywords

• Tropical sericulture research
• Silkworm hybrid development
• Mulberry cultivation technology
• Sericulture training programs
• Agricultural bio-formulations

Headquarters

HQ city

Mysuru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Research Funding: Core funding from Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India for R&D activities, infrastructure, and human resources
2. Training Programs: Revenue from structured training programs including Technology Orientation Programme, Farmers' Skill Training, Need Based Training, and student internships. Fees range from Rs. 1,500-10,000 per person depending on program duration and type
3. Technology Licensing and Royalties: Technologies commercialized through licensing agreements with commercial partners (chemical companies, equipment manufacturers). Licenses typically granted for 5-10 years with standard terms
4. Testing and Analysis Services: Paid testing services for soil, water, FYM samples, disinfectants, and mulberry products. Charges range from Rs. 68-3,933 depending on test type and customer category
5. Chawki Rearing Services: Commercial Chawki Rearing Centre supplies chawki worms to sericulturists on cost basis at Rs. 1,750/100 dfls

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Go-to-market motion2 records

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Core offering

CSRTI is India's premier government research institute for tropical sericulture, conducting R&D across mulberry host plant improvement, silkworm breeding, crop protection, and sericulture mechanization. It delivers structured training programs, laboratory testing services, and consultancy for large-scale sericulture operations, and commercializes patented technologies (disinfectants, bio-formulations, machinery, value-added silk products) through licensing to industry partners.

Product overview

Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute (CSRTI), Mysuru operates as India's premier research institution for tropical sericulture under the Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The institute offers a comprehensive portfolio of sericulture technologies and products spanning the entire silk production value chain: high-yielding mulberry varieties (V-1, G-2, S-13, RC-1) for different agro-climatic conditions; bivoltine and multivoltine silkworm hybrids (CSR2xCSR4, Krishnaraja, Chamaraja); biological and chemical disinfectants (Vijetha, Ankush, Amruth); bio-formulations for disease management (Bionema, Raksha Rekha, Navinya, Nemahari); sericulture machinery for mechanization; growth promoters (Sampoorna, Samrudhi); and value-added products. Beyond products, CSRTI provides training programs (TOP, FST, NBT, IBT), consultancy services for large-scale farming, and testing services for soil, water, and agricultural inputs. The institute also focuses on mulberry cultivation technologies, silkworm rearing equipment, and IPM solutions for pest management.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• High-Yielding Mulberry Varieties Developed mulberry varieties for irrigated (K2, S-54, S-36, V-1, G-2, G-4), rainfed (S-13, S-34, RFS-135, RFS-175, AR-11, RC-1, RC-2), alkaline (AR-12), and shaded (Sahana) conditions; six varieties (G-2, Sahana, MSG-2, RC-1, AR-12, G-4) registered under PPV&FR Act, 2001. Licensed to growers and state sericulture departments.
• Silkworm Races and Hybrids Bivoltine hybrids (CSR2xCSR4, CSR12xCSR6, CSR2xCSR5, Krishnaraja, Chamaraja) and multivoltine hybrids (MY1xNB18, Kapila, Cauvery, Varuna, Jayalakshmi) including colored silk variants; supplied to seed producers and sericulture farmers.
• Silkworm Bed Disinfectants (Vijetha, Ankush, Amruth, Vijetha Supplement) Chemical and bio-formulation disinfectants for silkworm disease management; patented and licensed to chemical companies for commercial production and sale to sericulture farmers.
• Bio-formulations for Mulberry Disease Management (Bionema, Raksha Rekha, Navinya, Nemahari, Nursery Guard) Biological control agents for control of root knot nematode, fungal diseases, and root rot in mulberry; patented formulations licensed to commercial producers.
• Sericulture Mechanization Machines Patented machines for mulberry cutting preparation, shoot harvesting, intercultural operations, cocoon harvesting, deflossing, and silkworm leaf litter separation; reduce labor costs by 35-40%. Licensed to manufacturers such as Shrikrupa Industries and Mag Solvics.
• Silkworm Growth Promoters (Sampoorna, Samrudhi, Nutrid, Serinutrid) Phytoecdysteroid-based maturation synchronizer (Sampoorna), juvenile hormone analogue (Samrudhi), and universal semisynthetic diets for young age silkworms (Nutrid, Serinutrid); patented technologies.
• Integrated Pest Management Solutions (Uzi trap, IPM kits) IPM products for controlling uzi fly, dermestid beetles, mealy bug, leaf roller, and Bihar hairy caterpillar in silkworm rearing; patented Uzi trap and Raksha Rekha insecticidal chalk.
• Structured Sericulture Training Programs (TOP, FST, NBT, IBT) Paid training courses covering Technology Orientation Programme, Farmers' Skill Training, Need Based Training, and Intensive Bivoltine Training; fees Rs. 1,500-10,000 per participant; serve sericulture farmers, entrepreneurs, officials, and overseas trainees through ITEC and JICA programs.
• Sericulture Consultancy Services End-to-end consultancy for large-scale and corporate sericulture operations including feasibility studies, project formulation, technical/management consultancy, technology transfer, market research, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Laboratory Testing and Analysis Services Paid testing for soil, water, FYM samples, disinfectant quality (Astra, Sanitech, Serichlor, Vijetha, Ankush), leaf nutrient analysis (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S), micronutrients, and Poshan product verification; charges Rs. 68-3,933 per test.
• Commercial Chawki Rearing Service Supplies young-age (chawki) silkworms to sericulturists on cost basis at Rs. 1,750 per 100 dfls against advance indents.
• DUS Testing of Mulberry Varieties Designated Nodal DUS Test Centre for Mulberry under PPV&FR Act, 2001; conducts distinctness, uniformity, and stability tests for new mulberry varieties submitted for plant variety registration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Productivity increased from <40 kg to 86 kg silk/hectare/year
• +5 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Indo-Swiss Technical Cooperation ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1980Established International Centre for Training and Research in Tropical Sericulture (ICTRETS) in 1980 under Indo-Swiss Technical Cooperation. This partnership enabled development and spreading of Indian Tropical Sericulture Technologies to various developing countries.
• Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSRTI operates under the administrative control of Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The institute was established for the overall development of silk industry in the country and receives core funding and governance through CSB.
• Central Sericultural Germplasm Resources Centre (CSGRC), HosurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research on DNA marker aided analysis of mulberry gene bank and core assembly construction for sustainable conservation and crop improvement. Part of DBT-funded project portfolio.
• Ministry of External Affairs (ITEC), Government of IndiamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorITEC-sponsored training programs for overseas participants from developing countries as part of India's technical cooperation with other developing nations.
• Linga Chemicals (Madurai, TN)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed to commercialize Poshan multinutrient formulation for mulberry (10-year license since 2017).
• Healthline Pvt. Ltd. (Bangalore)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed for commercial production of Poshan, Vijetha Supplement, Uzi trap, Serimore, Sanitech Super, and Chlorine Di-oxide disinfectant. Multiple 10-year licenses from 2011-2020.
• Rainbow Agro-Vet Technologies (Cuddapah, AP)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed for Poshan, Nemahari, Ankush, Vijetha, Sampoorna, and Uzi trap commercial production. Multiple 7-10 year licensing agreements.
• Shrikrupa Industries Pvt. Ltd. (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed for cocoon harvesting machine and chawki leaf chopper production (10-year license from 2019).
• Mag Solvics Pvt. Ltd. (Coimbatore, TN)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed for cocoon harvesting machine production (10-year license from 2016).
• RmKV Silks Private Limited (Tirunelveli, TN)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed for technology of induction of colour to fibroin through biological system in silkworm (10-year license from 2014).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR): Apex national agricultural research body with institutes (IARI, NBSS&LUP, etc.) covering crop production, plant breeding and agricultural inputs; CSRTI's mandate sits within ICAR's broader agricultural research portfolio even though sericulture is administered under the Ministry of Textiles.
• International Sericultural Commission (ISC): Intergovernmental body coordinating sericulture research and policy across member countries headquartered in Lyon, France; comparable in mission to advance tropical sericulture globally, with CSRTI acting as a national counterpart.

Direct peers

• Central Tasar Research and Training Institute (CTR&T): CSB institute focused on tropical tasar (wild silk) silkworm species; structurally a peer institution under the same Central Silk Board umbrella, running parallel research, training and extension programs in non-mulberry sericulture.
• Karnataka State Sericulture Research and Development Institute (KSSRDI): Karnataka government sericulture R&D institute working on mulberry varieties, silkworm breeds, and farmer extension; a state-level peer doing parallel applied sericulture research and training that complements CSRTI's central role.
• Central Eri and Muga Research and Training Institute (CEMERTI): CSB institute dedicated to eri and muga silkworm research in northeast India; a peer CSB research institute covering other silk varieties with similar mandate, training programs, and extension network architecture.
• Central Sericultural Germplasm Resources Centre (CSGRC): Hosur-based CSB germplasm resource centre focused on mulberry genetic resource conservation and DNA-marker-aided breeding; CSRTI collaborates directly with CSGRC on gene bank and core assembly work under DBT-funded projects, making it a direct peer in silkworm host-plant science.
• National Silkworm Seed Organization (NSSO): CSB body responsible for silkworm seed production and supply to rearers; a sister organization under CSB whose bivoltine and multivoltine seed work overlaps directly with CSRTI's silkworm breeding and P4 breeder stock mandate.

Regional players

• National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO), Japan: Japanese national agricultural research body whose sericulture legacy programs pioneered silkworm genomics and Baculovirus expression systems; comparable as an established regional player in applied sericulture research with strong industry linkages.

Emerging players

• International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe): African insect-science research centre working on beneficial invertebrates including silkworms; comparable as a peer organization driving applied insect research and capacity building for sericulture in developing countries.
• Sericulture Research Institute (Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences): China's sericulture research division within CAAS conducts parallel work on mulberry breeding, silkworm genetics and silk biomaterials; relevant international peer given China's dominance in global silk output.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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