In continuation with its endeavour of technology dissemination out reach programs, Krishivigyaankendre (KVK) Srinagar conducted two days training program on production technology and disease management of silk worms with effect from 4 May 2024.The event was organised for silk worm rearing entrepreneurs and extension functionaries of district Srinagar to provide hands-on training on different aspects of rearing technology from seed production to cocoon harvesting including management of frequently occurring protozoan, bacterial,viral and fungal diseases during the rearing season that infests the larval stage in particular. A statement from KVK stated that the first of its kind programme was organised in collaboration with CoTSMirgund and Deptt. ofSericulture Kashmir well before the onset of rearing season to benifit the practising rearers/entrepreneurs by upgrading their skills with various scientific techniques in order to make rearing a more remunerative venture. On the occasion, Dr.SASimnani, Head KVK and Dr.RayeesWaniSMS gave an overview of the KVK activities and underlined need of conducting such skill orientated programs to equip growers with the latest rearing techniques. Resource person from CoTSDr.Farhat deliberated on the pathological problems of the worms encountered during the rearing season with precise focus on economically important diseases like muscardin (fungal) and Flacherie (viral) infesting during larval period of rearing.Dr SehreenRasool (Deptt of Sericulture) gave an insight of the issues in production and horizontal expansion of the sector and their remedial measures being taken by the department to adress the issues in holistic approach.At the end of the program Dr Simnani urged the participants to get acquainted and benefitted from various schemes under HADP program of the UT.