Contents background and Summary of Discussions in Fifth Dean’s Committee meetings New Initiatives
Non-Mulberry Silkworm Rearing Technology (0+5)
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Non-Mulberry Silkworm Rearing Technology (0+5) Rearing of tasar, eri, muga silkworms – incubation of eggs, chawki rearing, lateage silkworm rearing (indoor and outdoor rearing techniques), mounting, harvesting of cocoons, Marketing of non-mulberry cocoons, collection of different eco-races and maintenance of non-mulberry germplasm. Value Addition to Grainage and Rearing Byproducts (0+5) Selection of by products, assessment of quality and price fixing, sorting and grading based on its end use convertibility. Improving quality of by products (raw material) by subjecting to different treatments, cleaning, drying, removal of stains, dyeing and preservation of the raw material. Analysis of the raw material based on their size, shape and hardness and using them for preparing different value added products- vases, bouquets, interior decoration material, garlands, door curtains etc. Further utilization of waste generated during preparation of crafts. Calculation of benefit cost ratio and assessment of product price, marketing techniques, advertisement techniques, entrepreneurial techniques to establish this as a cottage industry. Bio craft enterprising marketing strategies, exploration of different sources for production of bio crafts. Brain storming and creative learning in bio crafts.
Raw Silk and Spun Silk Production Technology (0+5) Planning and designing of reeling unit, assessment of quality and price fixing, cocoon procurement, preservation of cocoons, stifling, sorting, cooking, brushing of cooked cocoons, Reeling, re-reeling, lacing, silk examination and package of raw silk, quantification of silk production, quality assessment of raw silk, economics of reeling and preparation of project proposals for charaka, cottage basin and maintenance of records. Entrepreneurship Development in Post silk Technology (0+5) Selection of raw silk, sorting grading and preservation of raw silk. Winding of silk, doubling, twisting and steam setting, twist. Single yarn twisting, dupion twisting, Different intensity of twisting, Weft yarn twisting, warp yarn twisting. Warping of the yarn: Preparation of sectional warp and ball warp, re-reeling and arrangement of yarn on roller (roller warping). Acquaint skills in dyeing: Selection of dye, understanding of dye chart and mixing of dyes, single dye application, multiple dye application (Tie and dye) finishing of the dyed yarn, dehydration and preservation of dyed silk. Entrepreneurship Development in Products Technology (0+5) Introduction to the weaving, selection of raw silk, procurement, Preparation of raw silk yarn, arrangement of looms: pit loom, frame loom, Power loom, self designed, Jacquard looms, dobby operation. Weaving of the fabric, designing of the fabric, plain or designed weaving, zari work, Hand working on plain fabrics understanding of the Jacquard designs. Finishing of the fabric: Normal finish packaging of sarees, dress material starch, chemical finishing of the fabric tautening, ironing. Marketing of the fabric, project preparation and calculation of B/C ratio in weaving. Entrepreneurship Development in Silk Apparel Technology (0+5) Designs in fabrics, zaries blended fabrics. Caring of fabric, value addition in fabrics, Knitting, embroidery, embossing, dyeing, printing, self designing. Designing, Blending, Chiffon, Satin, Creping, Mercerisation. Induction of tentering, Special effects in fabric by different levels of twisting, combination of twisted yarns, blending of silk with other yarns. Designing of silk fabrics. Weaving- plain designs, zari designs. Loading/ weightening of silk/fabric. Silk in upholstery and interior decorations. Zari making from silk. Silk fabrics – traditional kacheevaram, dharmavaram, arni, illakal, molkalmur, pochampalli, venkatagiri, banarasi, rajasthani, paithani etc. apparels from vanya silks, Caring of silk fabrics. Fashion design from silk-tie, glouse, cap, vanity bags etc. Visit to KSIC, CSTRI and Jharcraft and private silk apparel designers.
Soil Health Clinic (0+5) Principles of analytical chemistry, Maintenance and handling of instruments used in soil health clinic, Good laboratory practices, requirements for establishing soil health clinic; sampling techniques-soil, plant, water, manure, fertilizer and amendments; Processing/ preparation of samples; Physical properties of soils-Mechanical analysis of soil; soil texture by feel method; bulk density and pore space of soil, soil colour; Physico-chemical properties of soil-pH, EC and cation exchange capacity of soil; Chemical properties-Organic carbon, available nutrient status in soil, Interpretation of soil test results and recommendation; Visual diagnosis of nutrient deficiency symptoms in plants; Plant analysis for nutrient contents, interpretation and recommendations. Quality assessment of manure, fertilizer and amendments; Visits to soil health laboratories, NBSS & LUP, Bangalore, Pollution Control Board lab, fertilizer factories, compost production units KCDC and farmers’ fields. Problematic Soils and their Management (0+5) Study of soil and water resources of Karnataka and India; Collection and preparation of soil, irrigation water, waste water samples; Study of soil profile; Study of physical constraints in soils-Soil crusting: measurement of crust strength; Soil compaction: Study of hard pans in fields; Acid soils-Determination of soil pH, EC, Organic carbon, nutrient status, forms of acidity, Estimation of extractable aluminium and CEC, Lime requirement methods; assessment of quality of liming materials; Salt affected soils-determination of pH, EC, Organic carbon, nutrient status, CEC, cations and anions, ESP, SAR, Determination of gypsum requirement of alkali soils and assessment of quality of gypsum; Quality of irrigation water-determination of pH, EC, cations and anions, SAR, RSC and interpretation of results; Use of waste water for agriculture-Determination of pH, EC, anions, Cations; Determination of DO, BOD and COD; Visits to problematic soil areas-to see the fields affected by salinity, sodicity, acidity and control measures taken up; Visits to soil health laboratories, NBSS & LUP, Bangalore. Integrated Farming Systems (0+5) Visit to successful surrounding IFS farms, cultivation of crops, maintenance and production of livestock/subsidiary enterprise (location specific). Harvest, post harvest and preparation of produce for market. Quantification and recycling of location specific crop/livestock residues. Working out nutrient flow efficiency in the linked components. Practice of labour and resource management, labour saving techniques. Indigenous technical knowledge in IFS, Farm records and farm book keeping. Economic analysis of IFS. Water Management (Watershed, Micro-irrigation, Problematic Water) (0+5) Map reading-reading of toposheets, aerial photos, reading satellite images, interpretation of map data and ground verification of data, Delineation of watershed. Survey-data collection tabulation and interpretation. Manual delineation, delineation by GIS. Construction of farm pond. Selection of site, design criteria- designing farm pond. Field activity-digging of pond, lining, inlet and outlet finishing. Cost estimation, evaluation. Construction of check dam. Selection of site. Calculation of runoff, Silting criteria, designing check dam. Construction of check dam, visit to 2-3 check dam. Cost estimation, evaluation of efficiency. Drip irrigation. Discharges-calculation: assessment of discharge. Designing of drip-data collection; pressure regulation; discharge distribution. Growing a crop on 10 gunta by each student-field installation of drip system. Uniformity evaluation. Evaluation of system-WUE and economic assessment Maintenance problems. Sprinkler irrigation. Suitability studies pressure/ discharge regulations. Designing and planning of sprinkler system Matching the system with crop needs. Field installation of system. Evaluation of different sprinklers: assessment of uniformity coefficient distribution efficiency. Economic analysis. Maintenance problems. Problematic water and land suitability. Land irrigability classes. Analysis of water quality- saline, sewage bore well, surface water etc. evaluation for irrigation. Recycling of effluents for irrigation. Treatment of water.
TERM OF REFERENCE 6.
* (Field staff can be outsourced) Faculty Expertise
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