Authors : Dr. Subhashini Konakondla

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 7 - July

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jul921

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Abstract : Agriculture in India is undergoing a gradual but significant transformation in crop cultivation patterns, driven by shifting market demands and economic pressures. This study examines the transition of farmers in Korinthakunta Thanda, Talakondapally Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana, from traditional crops such as cotton, peanut, red gram, and paddy to sericulture (silk farming), assessing its financial viability and profitability. This research aims to determine whether sericulture offers higher and more stable income opportunities compared to conventional crops and how this shift impacts farmers' livelihoods. Through an analysis of data from Korinthakunta Thanda—where sericulture adoption has been notable—this study observes that farmers shifting from peanut cultivation to sericulture achieve significantly higher profits. This paper evaluates the profitability, challenges, and long-term sustainability of this transition, providing empirical evidence on the economic potentiality of sericulture. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers and agricultural stakeholders to promote sustainable farming practices and enhance rural incomes.

Keywords : Sericulture, Profitable Crops, Peanut, Red Gram, Paddy, Cotton Crops, Korinthakunta Thanda Talakondapally, Telangana.

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