Training
Generation of trained manpower is important for progress of the Indian silk industry. CTRTI, Ranchi has played a significant role in this regard, which enabled quick dissemination and adoption of improved tasar technologies. The Institute is affiliated to the Ranchi University for the Post-Graduate Diploma in Sericulture (Non-Mulberry) course.
The Institute conducts several Human Resource Development programmes for different target groups - Officers / officials from Departments of Sericulture of command States, stakeholders and entrepreneurs. Training Division also provides need-based formal and informal training programmes, tailor made for specific situations and needs. In-house training programmes are also arranged for updating the knowledge of the field functionaries in latest developments. The courses cover all aspects of tasar culture from cultivation and management of host plants, silkworm rearing and processing of yarn.
Besides, the Institute is imparting training to farmers from Jharkhand state under a project from DBT, Govt. of India on Tasar Technology Complex, to update the knowledge and improvement of skill of the tasar farmers. This programme envisages to train about 720 tribal farmers (2007-11). Under this programme the participants are provided hands-on-practice exposure on different aspects of tasar culture both under in-house and on-field programmes. In addition, they are provided with a kit containing the literature and implements. The programme is free and conducted in collaboration with DOS, Jharkhand.
The Institute also provides facilities to under-graduates / post graduate students from different Institutions / Universities to carry out project works / dissertations in different aspects of tasar culture, including biotechnology.
Training Facilities : Training Division is equipped with modern audio-visual and class room facilities, supported with professionally competent scientists-cum-faculty. It has well-equipped Laboratories, Computer facility with LAN and Internet, rearing fields and grainages for practical training. The library of the Institute houses a good collection of books / journals / magazines. It provides lending / … facilities to its readers.
Hostel Facility :This Institute has well furnished hostel facilities for trainees. The hostels have various facilities for indoor and outdoor games and other recreations. Several other amenities like medical services, transport, communication, etc. are also available for the welfare of the trainees and students. Separate accommodation is available for the farmer trainees.
Structured Course:
1. Post-Graduate Diploma in Sericulture (Non-Mulberry)
Duration : 15 months
Eligibility :
Graduate / Post-Graduate in Botany/Zoology/Sericulture/Agriculture
from a recognized University and age below 42 yrs on the date of commencement of the course.
Selection:
Selection of candidates is done through a screening process as per norms of Ranchi University. The advertisement is made in National / Local dailies as well as the website of Central Silk Board (indiansilk.kar.nic.in) during the month of April every year. Fee structure and other details are given in the training calender.
Capsule Course (short duration) :
The candidates are sponsored by the DOS of respective states.
Contact persons :
Director, 0651-2775815, 2910239
Scientist-D/ Scientist-C, 0651-2775841