AI Boosts India's Silk Farmers: Bengaluru Tool Fights Disease, Improves Quality

• Central Silk Board and a Bengaluru startup developed an AI-enabled digital microscope for early silkworm disease detection.
• The AI microscope uses algorithms to analyze samples, identifying infections faster and more accurately than manual methods.
• It processes nearly 900 samples daily, significantly increasing testing capacity compared to 200 samples manually.
• Reduces reliance on skilled technicians, standardizes results, and creates digital records for tracking disease patterns.
• Priced at Rs 40 lakh, it will be deployed at government testing centers to reduce crop losses and improve cocoon quality, boosting farmer income.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru's AI microscope revolutionizes Indian sericulture, boosting farmer income by preventing disease and improving silk quality.