Vimala College Students Launch Sericulture Start-up
TL;DR
- Zoology students in Thrissur have started a project called V-Weave.
- The initiative covers the entire silk production process.
- Students manage everything from mulberry cultivation to weaving sarees.
- The project aims to provide practical experience in sericulture.
Students from the Zoology Department at Vimala College in Thrissur, Kerala, have established a new campus start-up named V-Weave. The project focuses on the end-to-end production of silk.
Participants are involved in every stage of the process, including growing mulberry plants and rearing silkworms. They also handle the harvesting of cocoons.
The ultimate goal of the initiative is to produce silk sarees. This project allows students to gain hands-on experience in sericulture from the farm to the loom.
Why It Matters
This initiative highlights the growing trend of student-led entrepreneurship in India, showcasing how academic departments are integrating practical agricultural and textile skills into their curriculum to prepare students for self-employment.
Sep 8, 2026 · Updated 10/29/2026, 2:12:35 PM · Reported with: The Hindu Fashion
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