author(s)
Rathore MS, Chandrashekharaiah M and Sinha RB

abstract
In order to fulfill the huge demand of disease free laying (DFLs) in tropical tasar silkworm, a new approach has been developed called Private Graineur (PG) as a small entrepreneurs for the commercial seed production through cluster approach. This study has been planned to analyze the impact of PG adoption by the Basic Tasar Silkworm Seed Organisation (BTSSO) on DFLs production and profit per PG generated over the years. The study revealed an increased trend over the years recorded in both number of seed rearers as well as PG in the adoption programme. A total of 1,59,855 dfls were supplied to seed rearers during 2018-19 and cocoon production increased significantly with a positive trend across the years. DFLs production increased significantly over the years, to an extent of 126 % from 2004-05 to 2018-19. The profit per graineur was Rs. 4,798/- during 2004-05 and increased substantially over the years to an extent of 6.18 times in 2018-19 (Rs. 30,314/-). This study indicated that the PG is a profitable venture for the rural youth and can potentially improve employment in tasar sector.