Cocoon incentives and seed-cocoon bonuses from the Silk Price Stabilisation Fund (Karnataka Sericulture)
Funded in the budget: Karnataka Budget 2026-27, Expenditure Volume 3 (Mar 2026, Head 2851-00-107-1-51 “Programs implemented by Price Stabilization Fund” — Subsidies (106), Budget Estimates 2026-27 ₹2,800.00 lakh)
Silkworm rearers selling bivoltine cocoons in a government cocoon market get ₹30 a kg; registered seed-cocoon growers get ₹120 a kg for high-yield seed cocoons, and ₹225 a kg when good seed cocoons have to be sold for reeling.
- Lead benefit
- ₹30per kg of cocoons, at most
- Components
- 4each read from the document
- Who can apply
- Allapplicants
- Closing date
- Noneapply any time
What it pays
₹30 for every kg of bivoltine cocoons you sell in a government cocoon market, if your yield is above 60 kg per 100 disease-free eggs.
What the document says, word for word
Only Karnataka sericulturists, only for bivoltine (double-hybrid) cocoons traded in government markets, and only from eggs or chawki worms bought from state/central grainages or registered private chawki centres. The yield counted is capped at 90 kg per 100 disease-free eggs; pierced or damaged cocoons get nothing. Rates are from the Department of Sericulture’s 2024-25 guidelines (circular of 31.05.2024, reproduced in its RTI 4(1)(b) disclosure of 22.04.2025). The same Price Stabilisation Fund head carries ₹2,800 lakh of subsidies in the 2026-27 budget; no later rate circular was found.
“ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ : 4 — ಬೈವೋಲ್ಟೈನ್ ರೇಷ್ಮೆ ಗೂಡುಗಳಿಗೆ ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ ನೀಡುತ್ತಿರುವ ಪ್ರೋತ್ಸಾಹಧನವನ್ನು ಪ್ರತಿ ಕಿಲೋಗೆ 10 ರೂ.ನಿಂದ 30 ರೂ.ಗೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸಲು ಘೋಷಿಸಿದೆ. … ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಆದೇಶದ ದಿನಾಂಕ : 04.06.2024ರಿಂದ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ರೇಷ್ಮೆ ಗೂಡು ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾರಾಟವಾಗುವ ದ್ವಿತಳಿ ರೇಷ್ಮೆ ಗೂಡುಗಳಿಗೆ ಪ್ರತಿ ಕೆ.ಜಿಗೆ ರೂ.30/-ರಂತೆ ಪ್ರೋತ್ಸಾಹಧನ ನೀಡಲು ಅವಕಾಶವಿರುತ್ತದೆ.”₹120 a kg for seed cocoons from registered seed growers that meet the yield and quality limits (pure Mysore: at least 35 kg per 100 eggs; pure bivoltine: above 50 kg).
What the document says, word for word
Only for seed growers registered with the Central Silk Board who bought disease-free eggs from state/central grainages; the cocoon count per kg must be under 900 (Mysore) or 700 (bivoltine). Rates are from the Department of Sericulture’s 2024-25 guidelines (circular of 31.05.2024, reproduced in its RTI 4(1)(b) disclosure of 22.04.2025). The same Price Stabilisation Fund head carries ₹2,800 lakh of subsidies in the 2026-27 budget; no later rate circular was found.
“ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ : 3 — ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಉತ್ಪಾದನೆಯಾಗಿ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ರೇಷ್ಮೆ ಗೂಡಿನ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ವಹಿವಾಟಾಗುವ ರೇಷ್ಮೆ ಬಿತ್ತನೆ ಗೂಡುಗಳಿಗೆ ಉತ್ಪಾದಕತೆ ಮತ್ತು ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟ ಆಧರಿಸಿ ಪ್ರತಿ ಕೆ.ಜಿ.ಗೆ ರೂ.120/- ಪ್ರೋತ್ಸಾಹಧನ ನೀಡುವುದು.”₹225 a kg bonus when pure Mysore seed cocoons fit for seed find no buyer and are sold for reeling (yield at least 32 kg per 100 eggs).
What the document says, word for word
Only for Central Silk Board-registered seed growers in the Mysore seed area; cocoon count must not exceed 1,000 per kg and the cocoons must be stifled immediately. Rates are from the Department of Sericulture’s 2024-25 guidelines (circular of 31.05.2024, reproduced in its RTI 4(1)(b) disclosure of 22.04.2025). The same Price Stabilisation Fund head carries ₹2,800 lakh of subsidies in the 2026-27 budget; no later rate circular was found.
“ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ : 1 — ಮೈಸೂರು ಬಿತ್ತನೆ ವಲಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಿತ್ತನೆಗೆ ಯೋಗ್ಯವಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಬೇಡಿಕೆ ಇಲ್ಲದೆ ನೂಲು ಬಿಚ್ಚಾಣಿಕೆಗೆ ಮಾರಾಟವಾಗುವ ಶುದ್ಧ ಮೈಸೂರು ತಳಿ ಬಿತ್ತನೆ ಗೂಡಿಗೆ ಬೋನಸ್ ಪ್ರತಿ ಕೆ.ಜಿ.ಗೆ ರೂ.225/- ನೀಡುವುದು.”₹225 a kg bonus when bivoltine seed cocoons fit for seed find no buyer and are sold for reeling (yield at least 45 kg per 100 eggs).
What the document says, word for word
Only for Central Silk Board-registered seed growers in the bivoltine seed area; cocoon count must not exceed 700 per kg. Rates are from the Department of Sericulture’s 2024-25 guidelines (circular of 31.05.2024, reproduced in its RTI 4(1)(b) disclosure of 22.04.2025). The same Price Stabilisation Fund head carries ₹2,800 lakh of subsidies in the 2026-27 budget; no later rate circular was found.
“ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ : 2 — ದ್ವಿತಳಿ(ಬೈವೋಲ್ಟೈನ್) ಬಿತ್ತನೆ ವಲಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಿತ್ತನೆಗೆ ಯೋಗ್ಯವಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಬೇಡಿಕೆ ಇಲ್ಲದೆ ನೂಲು ಬಿಚ್ಚಾಣಿಕೆಗೆ ವಿಲೇವಾರಿಯಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಂತಹ ಬಿತ್ತನೆ ಗೂಡಿಗೆ ಪ್ರತಿ ಕೆ.ಜಿ.ಗೆ ರೂ.225/-ಗಳ ಬೋನಸ್ ಪಾವತಿಸುವುದು.”How much can I claim?
Enter the size (kg of cocoons) to see the figure.
Only Karnataka sericulturists, only for bivoltine (double-hybrid) cocoons traded in government markets, and only from eggs or chawki worms bought from state/central grainages or registered private chawki centres. The yield counted is capped at 90 kg per 100 disease-free eggs; pierced or damaged cocoons get nothing. Rates are from the Department of Sericulture’s 2024-25 guidelines (circular of 31.05.2024, reproduced in its RTI 4(1)(b) disclosure of 22.04.2025). The same Price Stabilisation Fund head carries ₹2,800 lakh of subsidies in the 2026-27 budget; no later rate circular was found.
Who can apply
- All applicants
Papers you need
- Sericulture pass book
- Receipt for disease-free eggs or chawki worms
- Cocoon market auction slip
- Bank pass book and Aadhaar copies
How to apply
- Keep your sericulture pass book up to date at the Technical Service Centre — eggs or chawki worms bought, rearing and the market sale are entered there (programme 4, part I).
- Sell the cocoons in a government cocoon market and keep the auction slip and the receipt for disease-free eggs / chawki worms (programme 4, item 4).
- The centre sends your proposal with Aadhaar and bank pass book copies; the money is paid to your bank account through Khajane-2 / DBT (programme 4, parts I–II).
Applying is free. Never pay anyone to apply for you.
When to apply
The guidelines set no closing date.
Combining with other schemes
The documents do not say whether this can be combined with other schemes. Ask the implementing office before you count on both.