From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal
BBC India·5h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Dr Jolapuram Umamaheswari left her Singapore science career to become a silk farmer in Andhra Pradesh, India. After overcoming initial disease outbreaks and yield challenges, she now produces ten raw silk crops annually, earning approximately $1,000 monthly. Her scientific expertise enabled improvements in hygiene and environmental control, demonstrating sericulture's potential as a reliable income source.
Key Entities
Dr Jolapuram UmamaheswariAndhra PradeshIndiaSericultureSingaporeSilk farming