Sericulture Course: Sericulture is the study of silk farming i.e. rearing of silkworm for silk production. It also includes other activities such as mulberry cultivation and post-cocoon technology which are also essential for silk production. The sericulture is a cottage industry that plays an important role in the rural economy and provides a wide range of employment opportunities to rural women. In today’s world, India and China are the leading producers of silk.