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INDIAN SILK, JANUARY, 2013
CSB bags Times of India Social Impact Award 2012
R.K. Sinha and K. Sathyanarayana
CSB’s contribution to livelihood creation in tasar sector
K. Sathyanarayana
Additional cocoon cropping in Jammu and Kashmir: Prospects
B.B. Bindroo
Sericulture in Jammu & Kashmir for various reasons has been traditionally a mono crop. In view of the potentials based on the success of field trails from time to time and also to make the activity sustainable for the farmers, the concept of additional crops calls for a focused and proactive approach. While dwelling upon the prevailing constraints, the author presents strategies for introduction of multiple cropping pattern in the state.
Mulberry sericulture in Maheshpur Raj of Jharkhand
Dipesh Pandit, M.D. Singh, A.K. Saha and B.B. Bindroo
Though a non-traditional sericulture area with regard to mulberry culture, Maheshpur Raj in Jharkhand lying in close proximity of sericultural areas in West Bengal and supported with relative congenial climate, has started showing signs of positive response to the developmental efforts by the governmental agencies. Sericulture is now emerging as a potential avocation for sustainable returns through out the year for farmers in the area.
Carboxymethyl cellulose: Sodium salt from mulberry stem
R.N. Datta, L.M. Saha and B.B. Bindroo
Mulberry plants have their various uses in a host of industries namely, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, sports and others. Now, the authors have reported an alternative use for mulberry stem powder having cellulose that can be converted into an industrially useful product, Carboxymethyl cellulose for detergent and cosmetic industries.
Muga changed my life - Jingang
Amalendu Tikader
Determination is the key to success.  By practising muga culture in Meghalaya, Shri Jingang has not only earned a name in production of seed, rearing and also yarn making; but also been helpful to the fellow farmers - thanks to his entrepreneurial skills, and the urge to move ahead.
Cocoonase and its use in cocoon cooking and degumming
M.N.S. Iyengar/ Research Brief
Improvement of raw silk quality characteristics: Causes and remedies
G. Hariraj, Subhas V. Naik and Arindam Basu
Silk is appreciated much for its feel and sheen which largely depends on the quality of the cocoon and various reeling processes. The authors dwell upon the causes for various defects that occur during unwinding of the yarn from the cocoon, and suggest remedies.
Compilation and different contributors
Editorial, Letters to the editor, Report, SMOI News, CSB News, Silk Briefs,  This issue that year, Trade Information, Delicacy etc.