Functionary Manual For Technical Officers - Seri.ap.gov.in

MOBILE FARMERSTRAININGUNIT/RTC/RTIMaintenance of AttendanceMaintenance of officeDecorum and disciplineReview of Tour dairies of fieldstaffOthersSupervisionShould maintain attendance of hissubordinates.Should maintain the office indisciplined mannerShould review and approve tourdairies of subordinate staff.Should follow the instructions issuedby the higher authorities.Should supervise all the activities ofthe unit in the absence of higherofficer incharge of the unit.P3,P2,P1FARMSSEEDMaintenance Registers and Should maintain all the Registers andRecordsRecondrs.Stocks and storesShould maintain stocks and storesTours and Film Shows by theMFTU.Should accompany the unit forarranging audio visual aids as perplan given by higher authorities.Publicity Should popularize the newtechnologiesOthersShould follow the instructions of thehigher authorities.SupervisionMaintenance of Records andRegistersShould supervise all the activities ofhis subordinates in mulberrycultivation and silkworm rearing andachieve the targets fixed.Should maintain records and registerswith up date entries.Testing Should conduct testing of EggsLarvae, Pupae and moths and recordin the testing register.Assistance Should assist the Inspector ofSericulture in all activities.OthersShould follow the instructions of thehigher authorities.D.OPERATIONAL JURISDICTION OF THE FARM FOREMAN:The Asst.Inspector is having a definite jurisdiction demarcated in the TSC area. While his work in theunits is limited to the respective unit i.e. Seed Farm/Grainage/Cocoon Market/Reeling unit/Traininginstitute/Tassar Seed Station.6

The Asst.Inspector will furnish the information to his superior officers/take decisions in the areasspecified as detailed below:Sl.No. Name of the unit Activity Decision/Information to befurnished01. Technical Service Centre Identification of beneficiaries. He will take decisionSource of cuttings. Plantation.Technical guidance to theSericulturists/approved package ofpractices. Placing of consolidatedindent for layings to theGrainages,. Preparation ofschedules for plantation,disinfection and rearing. Appl. ofTour diaries of the staffSubmission of reports on crops.Registering of failure of crops asHe should furnish the reportsto the Higher Authorities .and when they occur. Creditarrangement. Implementation ofthe schemes. Out break ofpebrine.Daily up-dation of the Records Update Records of the Unittime to time.OthersShall take decision time totime on the works entrustedby his superiors.02. Seed Farms Weeding,Application of manures He should take decision.,fertilisers Irrigation and Pruningof the Garden,Leaf picking Should guide the Operatives /Farmforemen in takingdecision regarding pickingsuitable leaf in requiredquantities.Disinfection Should guide the Operatives /Farmforemen in takingdecision regardingapplication of beddisinfectants depending uponthe climatic conditions.Following new technology Should follow the approvednew technology .TestingTest the samples and takedecision in consultation withIOSHarvesting of seed cocoons Should guide the Operatives /Farmforemen in takingdecision regardingharvesting of cocoons i.e.,suitable day/time to avoid thedamage.Following the package of practices Package of practices assuggested has to be followed.7

Daily up-dation of the Records Submission of the updatedRecords to the Unit Inchargefor signature.OthersShall take decision time totime on the works entrustedby his superiors.03. GRAIANGE Disinfection Feed back on these activitiesto his immediate superior.Sorting and preservation of -dococoonsEmergence, Pairing, Isolation, egglaying, surface Disinfection ofeggs.-do-Daily up-dation of the Records Submission of the updatedRecords to the Unit Inchargefor signature.OthersShall take decision time totime on the works entrustedby his superiors.04 CB/SEED Cocoonmarkets05 REELING UNITSArrangement of cocoon Lots, Issueof Bidding slips, Sample cocoontesting,Maintenance of Hygienicconditions both in the Market andpremisesMaintenance of StoresTransport of seed cocoonsDaily up-dation of the RecordsOthersStifling of Cocoons ,Sorting ofCocoons, Proper preservation ofcocoons, Cooking of Cocoons,Change of water and maintenanceof temperature in the basins,Skiening and Book makingTakes decision.Feed back on these activitiesto his immediate superior.Takes decision.Shall take decision for safetransport of seed cocoons tothe Govt. Grainages inconsultation with the MarketofficerSubmission of the updatedRecords to the Unit Inchargefor signature.Shall take decision time totime on the works entrustedby his superiors.Feed back on these activitiesto his immediate superior.Others He should furnish theinformation/take decisions onother works as entrusted bythe Higher Authorities06 Tasar TSC/ PPC/GTSS Disinfection of Tassar Grainage, Feed back on these activitiesto his immediate superior.Procurement and selection of seedcocoons, Pupal testing , Surfacedisinfection, Supply of dfls to thetasar rearersConduct of testing of diseasedHe should take decission inconsultation with Unit officerHe should inform to the Unit8

larvae collected from the farmers/Departmental rearing07 Training Institutes Conduct of trainings, maintananceof mulberry gardens, disinfectionarrangements, arrangement forPractical trainings, conduct of filmshows, practical demonstrations ofdifferent activities such as packageof practices, improvedtechnologies of silkworm rearings,silk reeling / twisting /weaving/trainingsincharge in case of diseasedetection.He should take decisions withRegard to areas mentioned inconsultation with theincharge ofthe institute.E. ENACTMENTS, RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE FOLLOWEDThe Asst.Inspector shall discharge his duties as per the AP Silkworm Seed & Control Act, 1956 and Rules1983. He should also discharge his duties as per the Rules of the State Government. The brief functionsare recorded hereunder:FUNCTION SECTION UNDER THE ACT ROLERegulationofmanufacture/Sale/transportthe silkworm seedRegulation of rearingsRegulation of transportation,Disposal and purchase ofsilkworm cocoonsApplication of licenceSection (3) of the AP SilkwormSeed & Control Act, 1956 readwith Rules issued in GO Ms No101 Industries & Commerce (SP&S) Department,dt. 26.2.83.Section (4) of the AP SilkwormSeed & Control Act, 1956 readwith Rules issued in GO Ms No101 Industries & Commerce (SP&S) Department,dt. 26.2.83.Section(4)(a) (b)(c)of the APSilkworm Seed & Control Act,1956 read with Rules issued inGO Ms No 101 Industries &Commerce (SP&S) Department,dt. 26.2.83.Section(5) of the AP SilkwormSeed & Control Act, 1956 readwith Rules issued in GO Ms No101 Industries & Commerce (SP&S) Department,dt. 26.2.83.Renewal of licence As per the Rule (7) of APSilkworm Seed & ControlRules issued in GO Ms.No.101Industries & Commerce(SP&S) Department, dt.26.2.83.Shall report the unauthorisedmanufacture/sale/transport theSilkworm seed to hisimmediate officer for furtheraction.Shall report the rearings withunatuhorised silkworm layingsto the immediate officer forfurther action.Shall ensure the disposal ofcocoons in regulated cocoonmarkets.Shall initiate processing ofapplication for issue of lincenceunder the Act.Shall initiate processing ofapplication for renewal oflincence under the Rules.9

F.WHOM TO APPROACH FOR ASSISTANCE :TheAsst. Inspector shall approach the following officers /departments in case of difficulties arisedduring discharging of his duties.AREA /ACTIVITYMulberry cuttingsSilkworm layingsSilkworm diseasesSanction of LoansGrievances of farmers/reelersGrant/Renewel of Rearers LicenseGrant / Renewel of Reelers LicenseWHOM TO APPROACHShall approach his immediate officer in case of nonavailabilityof suitable cuttings for new plantation inhis jurisdiction.Shall approach his immediate officer with advanceindent in case of non-availability of layings in nearby grainages.Shall report out-break of diseases particularlypebrine to his immediate officers and also takenecessary measures.Shall approach his immediate officers in case ofnon-coperation /sanction of loans by the banks.Shall take genuine grievances of farmers/reelers tohis immediate officer for redressal if disposal is notin his purview...Shall approach Dy./Asst.Director (s)Shall approach Regl.Joint director (s)G. ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTABILITY.The Asst.Inspector is accountable for non-achievement of the set targets to his officers. The area-wiseaccountability together with the Administrative Officer to whom accountable is furnished hereunder.Unit /Duties Area of accountability Omission AccountableTechnical ServiceCentro (On-Farm)TargetsachievementsMulberrypropagationDisinfectionAssistancemarketingandinShould achieve the targetsfixed to him by theunit inchargeShould identify suitablebeneficiaries, extendtechnical guidance inestablishing mulberrygarden. Arrangedemonstrations, assistingin processing of loanapplications etc.,Should arrange perfectDisinfection of rearinghouses/equipment asper proceduresstipulated.Should assist newsericulturists inmarketing of cocoons.Failure totargetsachieve theUnsuitable identification,failure to extend requiredtechnical guidance inestablishing mulberrygarden and processing ofapplications.Frequent failure of cropsNon-complianceThe ADS should reportto Commissioner ofSericulture.-do--do--do-10

Supply of Collect indents andCBDFLssupply layings in timefrom GovernmentGrainages.Crop monitoring Should inspect silkworm rearings of thebeneficiaries atleast oncefor every instar andgive suitable suggestionsfor successful crops andmake necessary entriesin the pass book.DiseasemonitoringTransfertechnologyofFeed back oncropsCollectiontechnical dataofCollection of soilsamples for soiltestingMaintenancerecordsofImplementation ofthe schemesLoaningprogrammeShould collect larvae fortesting and to suggestpreventive measures incase of disease, besidesreporting of out break ofdiseases if any.Should popularise thelatest technologiesamong the farmingcommunity forincreasing theproductivity and quality.Should give feed back onperformance of the cropsto the Grainages/Officersconcerned .(Lot wise)through TSC inchargeShould collect technicaldata from the farmers /field staff and submit tothe unit incharge afterconsolidation..Should collect soilsamples from the farmerfields for testing and tosuggest correctivemeasuresAssists the Unitincharge in maintenanceof records.Timely and propergrounding of the units.Should attend creditcamps Mandal meetings,GramsabhasJanmabhoomi etc.forsanction of loans to thesericulturists.Tour dairies Should maintain up todate tour dairiesFailure in supply of layingsin intimeFailure of silkworm crops.Failure to test the larvae/mulberry plants. Failure intimely reporting of outbreak of disease.Poor productivityFailure in submission offeed back on cropsFailure to submit reports intime.Failure in arranging soilsamples testing.Non assistance.Non-grounding of units.Non-attendingFailure to do-do--do--do--do--do--do--do--do--do--do--do-11

Grievances Should record thegrievances in prescribedregister and disposethem off.Others Should follow theinstructions issued by thehigher auithorities.Technical ServiceCenter (Seed)Targets andachievementsDisfinfectionSupplylayingsIncubationblack boxingTransfer ofTechnologyof SeedandShould achieve thetargets fixed by the unitincharge.Should arrange perfectDisinfection of rearinghouses/equipment asper proceduresstipulated.Collect indents andarrange timely supply oflayings from the GovtGrainages.Should guide thesericulturists to doproper incubation andblack boxing of eggs forbetter hatching.Should popularise thelatest technologiesamong the farmingcommunity forincreasing theproductivity and qualityCrop monitoring Should inspect silkworm rearings of thebeneficiaries atleast onceDiseasemonitoringMounting,Harvesting andtransportation ofseed cocoonsfor every instar andgive suitable suggestionsfor successful crops andmake necessary entriesin the pass book.Should collect larvae fortesting and to suggestpreventive measures incase of disease, besidesreporting of out break ofdiseases if any.Should guide thesericulturists in propermounting of worms ,harvesting of cocoonsand transport of Seedcocoons.Non-compliance.Failure in following theinstructions.Failure in achieving thetargets.Failure of crops due toimproper disinfection.Failure in supply of timelylayings.Poor hatching %Low productivity and poorquality.Failure of silkworm crops.Failure to test the larvae/mulberry plants. Failure intimely reporting of outbreak of disease.Poor quality cocoonproduction-do--do-The ADS should reportto t-do--do--do--do--do--do--do-12

Collectiontechnical dataofShould collect technicaldata from the farmersand submit to the unitincharge.Timely and propergrounding of theImplementation ofthe sanctionedschemesschemes.Others Should follow theinstructions issued by thehigher authorities.GRAINAGESSupervision Should superviseactivities of theFarmforemen,OperativesFailure to submit reports intime.Non groundingFailure in following theinstrctions.Improper supervision.-do--do-The ADS should reportto the Director ofSericulture.The IS should report tothe ADS who inturn referthe matter to the Dos .TestingShould attend testing ofpupae and moths as perthe norms.Out break of diseaseThe IS should report tothe ADS who inturn referthe matter to the Dos .Stocks and stores.. Should maintain thestocks and storesincluding properpreservation of piercedcocoons.HygenicShould maintainconditions hygienic conditions inthe Grainage premisesand manipulate to createcongenial temperatureand relative humidity.Others Should follow theinstructions of higherauthorities.SEED FARMSSupervision Should superviseactivities of theFarmforemen,Operatives.TestingShould conduct larvaland pupal test as per theHygenicconditionsnorms.Should maintainhygienic conditions inthe Rearing housepremises and manipulateto create congenialtemperature and relativehumidity.Shortage of stocks andstores.Non complianceNon complianceImproper supervision.Out break of disease.Non complianceThe IS should report tothe ADS who inturn referthe matter to the Dos .The IS should report tothe ADS who inturn referthe matter to the Dos .The IS should report tothe ADS who inturn referthe matter to the Dos .The IS should report tothe ADS who inturn referthe matter to the Dos .-do--do-13

Stocks and stores.. Should maintain the Shortage of stocks and -dostocksand stores stores.including properpreservation of piercedcocoons.Package of Should take-up package Non compliance.-dopracticesof practices in thegarden.Pruning schedules Should arrange pruning Non compliance-doschedulesin the farmsystematically forbrushing of layingsregularly as per the plan.Chawkie plot Should maintain separate Non compliance-do-Chawkie plot in thegarden.Others Should follow the Non compliance-doinstructionsof thehigher authorities.REELING UNITSupervision Should supervise Low production and inferior The IS should report toactivities of the quality.the ADS who inturn referFarmforemen,the matter to the Dos .Operatives.CocoonShould conduct the Production of un desirable The IS should report toassessment single cocoon silk with heavy denier the ADS who inturn referassessment for variations.the matter to the Dos .production of requireddenier silk .Stocks and stores Should maintain stocks Shortage/damage of stocks The IS should report toand stores and supply and storesthe ADS who inturn refercocoons for silkthe matter to the Dos .production.Others Should follow the Non-compliance of The IS should report toinstructions of higher instructions.the ADS who inturn referauthorities.the matter to the Dos .CB/ SEEDCOCOONMARKETSSupervision Should supervise Non compliance.The IS should report toactivities of thethe ADS who inturn referFarmforemen,the matter to the Dos .Operativesfor smooth conduct oftransactions.Auction Should conduct auction Delayed / improper auction The IS should report tothe ADS who inturn referthe matter to the Dos .WeighmentcocoonsofShould conductweighment of cocoonsafter acuction.Delayed / improperweighmentThe IS should report tothe ADS who inturn referthe matter to the Dos .14

Preparation ofbills and paymentMaint. Ofregisters andrecordsExhibiting marketratesTransportation ofseed cocoonsOthersNON FARMTSCSTargets andachievementsEstablishment ofpvt reelingtwisting, dyeingand weaving.TransferTechnologyofImplementation ofthe schemesCollectiontechnical dataofOrganisation ofproductivity clubsQuality testingShould prepare the billsimmediately afterweighment and makepayments.Should update dailytransaction and otherregisters / records.Should exhibit updatedcocoon rates of differentMarkets on the NoticeBoard.Should carefully trasportseed cocoons withoutany damage to pupae.Should follow theinstructions of the higherauthorities.Should achieve thetargets fixed by the unitincharge.Should assist the unitinchaargeinidentification of suitableentrepreneurs andgrounding of the scheme.Should popularize thelatest technologiesamong the entrepreneursfor increasing theproductivity and quality.Timely and propergrounding of the units.Should collect technicaldata from the units andsubmit to the unitincharge.Assist unit incharge inorgansing productivityclubs.Assist unit incharge inquality testing of rawsilk, water etc.Others Should follow theinstructions of the higherauthorities.Delayed / improperpreparation of bills andpayments.Delayed / impropermaintenanceNon complianceNon complianceNon compliance ofinstructions.The IS should report tothe ADS who inturn referthe matter to the Dos .The IS should report tothe ADS who inturn referthe matter to the Dos .The IS should report tothe ADS who inturn referthe matter to the Dos .The IS should report tothe ADS who inturn referthe matter to the Dos .The IS should report tothe ADS who inturn referthe matter to the Dos .Failure to achieve. The Asst.Director ofSericulture should reportto the Commissioner ofSericultre.Improperidentification,/grounding.Low productivity and poorquality.The Asst.Director ofSericulture should reportto the Commissioner ofSericulture.The Asst.Director ofSericulture should reportto the Commissioner ofSericulture.Non grounding of units. The Asst.Director ofSericulture should reportto the Commissioner ofSericultureFailure to submit the reports-dointime.Non complianceNon complianceNon compliance-do--do--do-15

TSC TASSARDisinfectionSupply of DFLsCollectionsamplesHarvestingmarketingTechnicalguidanceData collectionofandAssist the Tasar rearersin conductingdisinfection andmaintaining hyginicconditions.Should supply requiredDFLs to the rearers asper the targets fixed.Should collect thediseased larvae andconduct testing andadvise the Rearers totake precautionarymeasures.Assist the farmers inharvesting / marketingof cocoons.Should Extend technicalguidance to the TassarRearers.Should obtain Technicaldata from the farmersand submit to the TSCincharge.GTSS/PPCDisinfection Should attenddisinfection of grainagebuilding and equipment.Seed cocoonprcourementSeed cocoonpreservationProductionTassarpupal testofDFLsAsssist in procurementand selection of seedcocoons.Should preserve seedcocoons in systamaticway.Should assist in tassarDFLs production ,surface disinfection.Should also conductpupal test as per norms.Non compliance.-do-Non compliance.-do-Non compliance-do-Non compliance-do-Non compliance.-do-Non compliance-do-Non compliance-do-Non compliance-do-Non compliance Sericulture officer,should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,. TheAsst.Director ofSericulture, in turnshould report to theCommissioner ofSericulture.Non compliance. Sericulture officer,should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,. TheAsst.Director ofSericulture, in turnshould report to theCommissioner ofSericulture.16

MarketingcocoonsStocks and storesOthersofShould attend sorting,counting, stifling ofcocoons.Should maintain stocks/stores along withrelevant records.Follow the instructionsof the higher authorities.REGIONALTRAININGCENTRESupervision Should superviseactivities of the Farmforemen,Operatives.Testing Should assist thetrainees in testing ofpupae and moths.HygienicconditionsStocks and storesShould maintainhygienic conditions inthe premises andmanipulate to createcongenial temperatureand relative humidityShould maintain stocks/stores along withrelevant records.Demonstrations Should arrangespecimens /equipmentfor demonstration to thetrainees.Non compliance. Sericulture officer,should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,. TheAsst.Director ofSericulture, in turnshould report to theCommissioner ofSericulture.Shortage of stocks and Sericulture officer,stores.should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,. TheAsst.Director ofSericulture, in turnshould report to theCommissioner ofSericulture.Non compliance Sericulture officer,should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,. TheAsst.Director ofSericulture, in turnshould report to theCommissioner ofSericulture.Improper supervisions. The Sericulture Officershould report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,.Non compliance Sericulture officer,should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,.Non compliance. Sericulture officer,should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,.Shortage of stocks and Sericulture officer,stores.should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,.Non compliance Sericulture officer,should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,.17

LibraryGardenmaintainenceShould maintain librarysystamatically and lendbooks to the traineeswith necessary entries..Should supervisemaintainence ofmulberry garden dulyfollowing package ofpractices.Others Should follow theinstructions of higherauthorities.REELERSTRAININGINSTITUTESupervision Should superviseactivities of the Farm-Foremen, Operatives.AssistanceStocks and storesLibraryPurchase of RawmaterialShould assist the traineesin acquiring the skills.Should maintain stocks/stores along withrelevant records.Should maintain Librarysystematically and lendbooks to the traineeswith necessary entries.Should assist in purchaseof raw materials.Demonstration Should arrangespecimens/equipment fordemonstration to thetrainees.Others Should followinstructions of higherauthorities.MOBILEFARMERSTRAINING UNITSupervisionShould supervise theactivities of Operativesand Farmforemen.Improper maintainence Sericulture officer,should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,.Improper maintenance Sericulture officer,should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,.Non-complianceinstructions.ofSericulture officer,should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,.Improper supervision Sericulture officer,should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,.Non Assistance Sericulture officer,should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,.Shortage of stocks and Sericulture officer,stores.should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,.Improper maintenance and Sericulture officer,storage/loss of books. should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,.Non compliance Sericulture officer,should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,.Non compliance Sericulture officer,should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,.Non compliance Sericulture officer,should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,.Non compliance Sericulture officer,should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,.18

ToursShould move along withMobile unit and arrangeaudio visual aids.Film shows Should Exhibit Filmshows in the field.Feed back Should maintainattendence Register forthe sericulturists andcollect feed back afterthe show / trg..Maintenance Should maintain theequipment in goodcondition for functionwith out anyinterruption.Others Should follow theinstructions of the higherauthorities.Non compliance Sericulture officer,should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,.Non compliance Sericulture officer,should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,.Non compliance Sericulture officer,should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,.Non compliance. Sericulture officer,should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,.Non compliance Sericulture officer,should report to theAsst.Director ofSericulture,.H.QUANTIFICATION OF WORK-OUT PUT:The Asst.Inspector will be assigned with definite targets in the mulberry expansion,brushingof CBDFLs, Cocoon production. He is expected to achieve the targets fixed to him . Besides above heshould also concentrate on increasing of productivity and quality. He should discharge his duties asassigned by his Unit officers in the departmental units to time. The performance will be assessed basingon his achievement for the works entrusted. The Assessment parameters of the above functionary areindicated in the AnnexureI.I.PERIODICAL REPORTING SYSTEM:The Asst. Inspector working in the unit s will have to submit FFI, FFII and FFIII to his Unitofficer every month. Proformae are enclosed.The Asst. Inspector working in other departmental Units shall also furnish the reports as per theworks assigned to him in the Proformae given by his Unit officer time to time.J. LIST OF REGISTERS TO BE MAINTAINED:The Asst. Inspector working in Unit s will have to maintain the registers in the Proformae ofFF1,FFII, and FFIII separately and update the registers every month and produce the registers to his Unitofficer every month for verification.K. POSSIBLE AREAS OF INTERFACE:The Asst.Inspector will meet the sericulturists and his immediate superiors as and when required/called forto sort-out the grievances and to furnish the information to appraise his work done particulars.He interacts with the following officers / Agencies to facilitates in the process of sanction of loans.19

S.No Organisation / Agency Purpose Authority1 Mandal Development officer Processing of Loan / Subsidy application Mandal developmentofficer2 Mandal Revenue officer Assisting the beneficiary in gettingRevenue recordsVillage Asst / MandalRevenue Officer3 Local Bank branches To obtajn consent and assists in Manager of the Bankgroundingconcerned4 DRDA / ITDA/SC Corporation Persue for sanction of subsidy Project Director/ Projectofficer/Executive Directorrespectively5 Asst. Director of Agriculture For soil testing of the samples collectedfrom farmersAsst Director Agrl.SoilTesting Lab in concernedDistrict.6 G.M Industries Department Sanction of subsidy to Non-farm units. Extension Officer/General ManagerA.ORIGIN OF THE POST.II. TECHNICAL OFFICERThe post of Farmforeman was created at the time of creation of sericulture wing in Industry & CommerceDepartment, and further continued in both Handlooms & Textiles Department. The post is still continuingin Sericulture Department, which was created in the year 1981. Originally the post was designated asFarm foreman Grade I, Farm foreman Grade II, Sericulture Demonstrator, Propaganda foreman, andsubsequently designated with a common designation as Farm foreman.The reason for creating this post is to assist in the following activities:1) Mulberry expansion and cocoon production2) Maintenance of seed farms3) Silkworm seed production center i.e., Grainages4) Cocoon Markets5) Silk Reeling Units6) Tassar Seed Stations7) Training InstitutionsThe Farm foreman will assist his immediate officers i.e. Assistant Inspector of Sericulture / Inspector ofSericulture in discharging the duties besides supervising the works of the operatives and other staff workingunder his control.B.POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION AND SPAN OF INTERACTION IN THEDEPARTMENTThe Farm Foreman is also a front line functionary just above the Operative in the department. He interactswith the farmers in mulberry extension activities and Asst. Inspector of Sericulture/Inspector of Sericulturein the departmental units such as Technical Service Centers/Seed Farms/Grainages/Reeling Units/CocoonMarkets/Tassar Seed Stations/Training Institutions and assist in discharge of various functions of the abovefunctionaries. The Farm Foreman also interacts with the Asst. Director/Deputy Director of Sericulture asand when required to appraise his and his staff works and also takes guidance in coordinating with otherline departments such as DRDA, SC Corporation, banks etc.20

There are 638 no. of Farm-foremen working in the following schemesSl. Name of the No of Nature of theNo. Unit /Office Units Work1 Head office 1 Technical2 O/o. the D.D(s) 8 Technical3 O/o. the A.D(s) 47 Technical4 Seed Farms 60 Technical5 Seed Area TSC 11 Technical6 Grainages 39 Technical7 Tech. Ser. Centre 140 Technical8 Pilot Proj. Centers 14 Technical(Tasar)9 Cocoon Markets 8 Technical10 Regl. Trg. Centers 7 Technical/Mobile farmersTrg. Units.11 Silk Reeling Units 14 TechnicalC. FUNCTIONS OF THE FARM FOREMANThe duties and responsibilities of the above functionary are shown here under.Unit Duties Responsibilities Failures/LapsesTechnical ServiceCentro (On-Farm)Targets and Should achieve the targ- Failure to achieve theachievements ets fixed to him by the targetsMulberrypropagationDisinfectionAssistancemarketingSupplyCBDFLsinofunit inchargeShould identify suitablebeneficiaries, extendtechnical guidance inestablishing mulberrygarden. Arrangesdemonstrations, assistsin processing of loanapplications etc.,Should arrange perfectDisinfection of rearinghouses/equipment as perprocedures stipulated.Should assist newsericulturists inmarketing of cocoons.Collect indents andsupply layings in timefrom GovernmentGrainages duly payingthe cost of layings to thegrainage incharge.Unsuitable identification,failure to extend requiredtechnical guidance inestablishing mulberrygarden and processing ofapplications.Frequent failure of cropsNon-complianceFailure to supply layingsand payment of cost oflayings in time21

Crop monitoring Should inspect silkworm rearings of rearersonce in every instar andgive suitable suggestionsfor successful crops andmake necessary entriesin the passbook.DiseasemonitoringTransfertechnologyofFeed back oncropsCollectiontechnical dataofCollection of soilsamples for soiltestingMaintenancerecordsofImplementation ofthe schemesLoaningprogrammeShould collect larvae fortesting and to suggestpreventive measures incase of disease, besidesreporting of out break ofdiseases if any.Should popularize thelatest technologiesamong the farmingcommunity forincreasing theproductivity and quality.Should give feed back onperformance of the cropsto the Grainages/Officersconcerned .(Lot wise)through TSC inchargeShould collect technicaldata from the farmers /field staff and submit tothe unit incharge afterconsolidation.Should collect soilsamples from thefarmers' fields for testingand to suggest correctivemeasures as per the testreport.Assists the Unit inchargein maintenance ofrecords.Timely and propergrounding of the units.Should attend creditcamps Mandal meetings,GramsabhasJanmabhoomi etc.forsanction of loans to thesericulturists.Tour dairies Should maintain up todate tour dairiesGrievances Should record thegrievances in prescribedregister and disposethem off.Failure of silkworm crops.Failure to test the larvae/mulberry plants. Failure intimely reporting of outbreak of disease.Poor productivityFailure in submission offeed back on cropsFailure to submit reports intime.Failure in arranging soilsamples testing.Non assistance.Non-grounding of units.Non-attendingFailure to doNon-compliance.22

Technical ServiceCenter (Seed)Others Should follow theinstructions issued by thehigher authorities.TargetsachievementsDisfinfectionSupplylayingsIncubationblack boxingTransfer ofTechnologyandof SeedandShould achieve thetargets fixed by the unitincharge.Should arrange perfectDisinfection of rearinghouses/equipment as perprocedures stipulated.Collect indents andarrange timely supply oflayings from the Govt.Grainages.Should guide thesericulturists to doproper incubation andblack boxing of eggs forbetter hatching.Should popularize thelatest technologiesamong the farmingcommunity forincreasing theproductivity and qualityCrop monitoring Should inspect silkworm rearings of thesericulturists atleast oncein every instar and givesuitable suggestions forsuccessful crops andmake necessary entriesin the passbook.DiseasemonitoringMounting,Harvesting andtransportation ofseed cocoonsCollectiontechnical dataofImplementation ofthe sanctionedschemesShould collect larvae fortesting and to suggestpreventive measures incase of disease, besidesreporting of out break ofdiseases if any.Should guide thesericulturists in propermounting of worms,harvesting of cocoonsand transport of Seedcocoons.Should collect technicaldata from the farmersand submit to the unitincharge.Timely and propergrounding of theschemes.Failure in following theinstructions.Failure in achieving thetargets.Failure of crops due toimproper disinfection.Failure in supply of timelylayings.Poor hatching %Low productivity and poorquality.Failure of silkworm crops.Failure to test the larvae/mulberry plants. Failure intimely reporting of outbreak of disease.Poor quality cocoonproductionFailure to submit reports intime.Non grounding23

GRAINAGESOthers Should follow theinstructions issued by thehigher authorities.Supervision Should superviseactivities of theOperatives.Failure in following theinstructions.Improper supervision.TestingShould attend testing ofpupae and moths as perthe norms.Out break of diseaseSEED FARMSStocks and stores. Should maintain thestocks and storesincluding properpreservation of piercedcocoons.HygienicShould maintainconditions hygienic conditions inthe Grainage premisesand manipulate to createcongenial temperatureand relative humidity.Others Should follow theinstructions of higherauthorities.Supervision Should supervise allactivities of theOperatives .TestingHygienicconditionsShould conduct larvaland pupal test as per thenorms.Should maintainhygienic conditions inthe Rearing housepremises and manipulateto create congenialtemperature and relativehumidity.Stocks and stores. Should maintain thestocks and storesincluding properpreservation of piercedcocoons.Package of Should take-up packagepracticesof practices in thegarden.Shortage of stocks andstores.Non complianceNon complianceImproper supervision.Out break of disease.Non complianceShortage of stocks andstores.Non compliance.24

Pruning schedules Should arrange pruning Non complianceschedules in the farmsystematically forbrushing of layingsregularly as per the plan.Chawkie plot Should maintain separate Non complianceChawkie plot in thegarden.Others Should follow the Non complianceinstructions of the higherauthorities.Supervision Should supervise the Low production and inferioractivities of Operatives quality.for quality targetedproduction.CocoonShould conduct the Production of un desirableassessment single cocoon silk with heavy denierassessment for variations.production of requireddenier silk.Stocks and stores Should maintain stocksand stores and supplyShortage/damage of stocksand storescocoons for silkproduction.Others Should follow the Non-compliance ofinstructions of higher instructions.authorities.Supervision Should supervise the Non compliance.activities of theOperatives for smoothconduct of transactions.Auction Should conduct auction Delayed / improper auctionWeighment of Should conduct Delayed / impropercocoonsWeighment of cocoons Weighmentafter auction.Preparation of Should prepare the bills Delayed / improperbills and payment immediately after preparation of bills andWeighment and make payments.payments.Maintenance of Should update daily Delayed / improperRegisters and transaction and other maintenanceRecords.registers / records.Exhibiting marketratesShould exhibit updatedcocoon rates of differentMarkets on the NoticeNon complianceTransportation ofseed cocoonsOthersBoard.Should carefullytransport seed cocoonswithout any damage topupae.Should follow theinstructions of the higherauthorities.Non complianceNon compliance ofinstructions.25

TargetsachievementsandEstablishment ofPvt. Reelingtwisting, dyeingand weaving.TransferTechnologyofImplementation ofthe schemesCollection oftechnical dataOrganisation ofproductivity clubsQuality testingShould achieve thetargets fixed by the unitincharge.Should assist the unitIncharge in theidentification of suitableentrepreneurs andgrounding of the scheme.Should popularize thelatest technologiesamong the entrepreneursfor increasing theproductivity and quality.Timely and propergrounding of the units.Should collect technicaldata from the units andsubmit to the unitincharge.Assist unit incharge inorganizing productivityclubs.Assist unit incharge inquality testing of rawsilk, water etc.Others Should follow theinstructions of the higherauthorities.DisinfectionSupply of DFLsCollectionsamplesHarvestingmarketingTechnicalguidanceData collectionofandAssist the Tasar rearersin conductingdisinfection andmaintaining hygienicconditions.Should supply requiredDFLs to the rearers asper the targets fixed.Should collect thediseased larvae andconduct testing andadvise the Rearers totake precautionarymeasures.Assist the farmers inharvesting / marketing ofcocoons.Should Extend technicalguidance to the TassarRearers.Should obtain Technicaldata from the farmersand submit to the TSCincharge.Failure to achieve.Improper/grounding.identification,Low productivity and poorquality.Non grounding of units.Failure to submit the reportsin time.Non complianceNon complianceNon complianceNon compliance.Non compliance.Non complianceNon complianceNon compliance.Non compliance26

GTSS/PPCDisinfection Should attenddisinfection of grainagebuilding and equipment.Seed cocoon Assist in procurementprocurement and selection of seedSeed cocoonpreservationProductionTassarpupal testMarketingcocoonsofDFLsStocks and storesofcocoons.Should preserve seedcocoons in systematicway.Should assist in TassarDFLs production,surface disinfection.Should also conductpupal test as per norms.Should attend sorting,counting, stifling ofcocoons.Should maintain stocks/stores along withrelevant records.OthersFollow the instructionsof the higher authorities.Supervision Should supervise theactivities of Operatives.TestingShould assist the traineesin testing of pupae andmoths.HygienicconditionsStocks and storesShould arrangehygienic conditions inthe premises and createcongenial temperatureand relative humidityShould maintain stocks/stores along withrelevant records.Demonstrations Should arrangespecimens /equipmentfor demonstration to thetrainees.LibraryShould maintain librarysystematically and lendbooks to the traineeswith necessary entries.GardenmaintenanceShould supervisemaintenance of mulberrygarden duly followingpackage of practices.Others Should follow theinstructions of higherauthorities.Non complianceNon complianceNon complianceNon compliance.Non compliance.Shortage of stocks andstores.Non complianceImproper supervisions.Non complianceNon compliance.Shortage of stocks andstores.Non complianceImproper maintenanceImproper maintenanceNon-complianceinstructions.of27

REELERSTRAININGINSTITUTEMOBILEFARMERSTRAINING UNITSupervision Should supervise theactivities of Operatives.Assistance Should assist the traineesin acquiring the skills.Stocks and stores Should maintain stocks/stores along withrelevant records.LibraryShould maintain Librarysystematically and lendbooks to the traineeswith necessary entries.Purchase of Raw Should assist in purchasematerialof raw materials.Demonstration Should arrangespecimens/equipment fordemonstration to thetrainees.Others Should followinstructions of higherauthorities.Supervision Should supervise theactivities of Operatives.ToursShould move along withMobile unit and arrangeaudio visual aids.Film shows Should Exhibit Filmshow in the field.Feed back Should maintainattendance Register forthe sericulturists andcollect feed back afterthe show / trg.Maintenance Should maintain theequipment in goodcondition.Others Should follow theinstructions of the higherauthorities.Improper supervisionNon AssistanceShortage of stocks andstores.Improper maintenance andstorage/loss of books.Non complianceNon complianceNon complianceNon complianceNon complianceNon complianceNon complianceNon compliance.Non complianceD. OPERATIONAL JURISDICTION OF THE FARM FOREMAN:The Farm Foreman is having a definite jurisdiction demarcated in the TSC area. While his work in theunits is limited to the respective unit i.e. Seed Farm/Grainage/Cocoon Market/Reeling unit/Traininginstitute/Tassar Seed Station.28

The Farm Foreman will furnish the information to his superior officers/take decisions in the areas specifiedas detailed below:Sl.No. Name of the unit Activity Decision/Information to befurnished01. Technical Service Centre Selection of land. Identification of He will take decisionbeneficiaries. Source of cuttings.Plantation. Technical guidance tothe Sericulturists/approvedpackage of practices. Placing ofindent for layings based onestimated leaf availability.Disinfection of rearing equipmentand Rearing sheds. Advocatingnew technology of rearings.Submission of reports on crops.Registering of failure of crops asHe should furnish the reportsto the unit officer.and when they occur. Creditarrangement. Implementation ofthe schemes. Out break ofpebrine.Daily up-dating the Records Submission of the updatedRecords to the Unit Inchargefor signature.OthersShall take decision time totime on the works entrustedby his superiors.02. Seed Farms Gardening He should take decision toirrigate the garden and toremove weeds periodically.Leaf pickingShould take decision to picksuitable leaf in requiredquantities.DisinfectionMaintenance of HygienicconditionsBlack boxingBed cleaningFollowing new technologyTestingShould take decision to applybed disinfectants dependingupon the climatic conditions.Should take decision tomaintain hygienic conditionas per the requirement.Should identify the correctdate of hatching and arrangefor block boxing for effectinguniform matching.Identify the correct stage ofbed cleaning whileconducting silkworm rearing.Should follow the approvednew technology.Test the samples29

Maintenance of Temperature andhumidityRecording Temperature andhumidity in the prescribedformat and manipulate tokeep optimum levels.Harvesting of seed cocoons Take decision to harvestcocoons regarding suitableday/time to avoid thedamage.Transportation of seed cocoons Careful transportation of seedcocoons.Maintenance of chawkie plot Demarcated chawkie plot hasto be maintained well as perthe suggested technology.Following the package of practices Package of practices asDaily up-dating the RecordsOtherssuggested has to be followed.Submission of the updatedRecords to the Unit Inchargefor signature.Shall take decision from timeto time on the worksentrusted by his superiors.03. GRAINAGE Disinfection Ensure feed back on theseactivities to his immediatesuperior.04 CB/SEED CocoonmarketsSorting and preservation ofcocoonsEmergence, Pairing, Isolation, egglaying, surface Disinfection ofeggs.Daily up-dating of the RecordsOthersArrangement of cocoon Lots, Issueof Bidding slips, Sample cocoontesting,Maintenance of Hygienicconditions both in the Market andpremisesMaintenance of StoresTransport of seed cocoonsDaily up-keeping of the RecordsOthers-do--do-Submission of the updatedRecords to the Unit Inchargefor signature.Shall take decision time totime on the works entrustedby his superiors.Submit the lot wise testresults to the In-charge afterissue of the bidding slips.Shall take timely decision tokeep the market clean.Inform stock position to thein-charge periodically.Shall take decision for safetransport of seed cocoons tothe Govt. Grainages inconsultation with the MarketofficerSubmission of the updatedRecords to the Unit Inchargefor signature.Shall take decision time totime on the works entrustedby his superiors.30

05 REELING UNITSStifling of Cocoons ,Sorting ofCocoons, Proper preservation ofcocoons, Cooking of Cocoons,Change of water and maintenanceof temperature in the basins,Skiening and Book makingShall take decision time totimeOthers He should furnish theinformation/take decisions onother works as entrusted bythe unit officer.06 Tasar TSC/ PPC/GTSS Disinfection of Tassar Grainage, Feed back on these activitiesto his immediate superior.Procurement and selection of seedcocoons, Pupal testing , Surfacedisinfection, Supply of DFLs to thetasar rearersConduct of testing of diseasedlarvae collected from the farmers/Departmental rearing07 Training Institutes Conduct of training, maintenanceof mulberry gardens, disinfectionarrangements, arrangement forPractical training, conduct of filmshows, practical demonstrations ofdifferent activities such as packageof practices, improvedtechnologies of silkworm rearings,silk reeling / twisting /weaving/trainingHe should take decision inconsultation with Unit officerHe should inform to the Unitincharge in case of diseasedetection.He should take decisions withRegard to areas mentioned inconsultation with theincharge ofthe institute.E. ENACTMENTS, RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE FOLLOWEDThe Farm Foreman shall discharge his duties as per the AP Silkworm Seed & Control Act, 1956 and Rules1983. He should also discharge his duties as per the Rules of the State Government. The brief functionsare recorded hereunder:FUNCTION SECTION UNDER THE ACT ROLERegulationofmanufacture/Sale/transportthe silkworm seedRegulation of rearingsRegulation of transportation,disposal and purchase ofsilkworm cocoonsSection (3) of the AP SilkwormSeed & Control Act, 1956 readwith Rules issued in GO Ms No101 Industries & Commerce (SP&S) Department, dt. 26.2.83.Section (4) of the AP SilkwormSeed & Control Act, 1956 readwith Rules issued in GO Ms No101 Industries & Commerce (SP&S) Department, dt. 26.2.83.Section (4)(a) (b)(c) of the APSilkworm Seed & Control Act,1956 read with Rules issued inGO Ms No 101 Industries &Commerce (SP&S) Department, dt. 26.2.83.Shall report the unauthorizedmanufacture/sale/transport theSilkworm seed to his immediateofficer for further action.Shall report the rearings withunauthorized silkworm layingsto the immediate officer forfurther action.Shall ensure the disposal ofcocoons in regulated cocoonmarkets.31

Application of licenseRenewal of licenseSection (5) of the AP SilkwormSeed & Control Act, 1956 readwith Rules issued in GO Ms No101 Industries & Commerce (SP&S) Department, dt. 26.2.83.As per the Rule (7) of APSilkworm Seed & ControlRules issued in GO Ms.No.101Industries & Commerce(SP&S) Department, dt.26.2.83.Shall initiate processing ofapplication for issue of lincenceunder the Act.Shall initiate processing ofapplication for renewal oflincence under the Rules.F. WHOM TO APPROACH FOR ASSISTANCE:The Farm Foreman shall approach the following officers /departments in case of difficultiesarised during discharging of his duties.AREA /ACTIVITYMulberry cuttingsSilkworm layingsSilkworm diseasesSanction of LoansGrievances of farmers/reelersWHOM TO APPROACHShall approach his immediate officer in case ofnon-availability of suitable cuttings for newplantation in his jurisdiction.Shall approach his immediate officer withadvance indent in case of non-availability oflayings in near by grainages.Shall report out-break of diseases particularlypebrine to his immediate officers and also takenecessary measures.Shall approach his immediate officers in case ofnon-cooperation /sanction of loans by the banks.Shall take genuine grievance of farmers/reelersto his immediate officer for redressal.G. ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTABILITY.The Farm Foreman is accountable for non-achievement of the set targets to his officers. The area-wiseaccountability together with the Administrative Officer to whom accountable is furnished hereunder.Unit/ Duties Area /AccountabilityTechnical ServiceCentro (On-Farm)Targets andShould achieve theachievementstarg- ets fixed to himby the unit inchargeOmissionFailure to achieve thetargetsTo Whom accountableUnit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDS32

Mulberry propagationDisinfectionAssistance inmarketingSupply of CBDFLsCrop monitoringDisease monitoringTransfer of technologyShould identifysuitable beneficiaries,extend technicalguidance inestablishing mulberrygarden. Arrangedemonstrations, assistin processing of loanapplications etc.,Should arrangeperfect Disinfectionof rearinghouses/equipment asper proceduresstipulated.Should assist newsericulturists inmarketing ofcocoons.Collect indents andsupply layings intime fromGovernmentGrainages dulypaying the cost oflayings to thegrainage incharge.Should inspect silkworm rearings of thesericulturists once inevery instar and givesuitable suggestionsfor successful cropsand make necessaryentries in thepassbook.Should collect larvaefor testing and tosuggest preventivemeasures in case ofdisease, besidesreporting of out breakof diseases if any.Should popularize thelatest technologiesamong the farmingcommunity forincreasing theproductivity andquality.Unsuitableidentification, failureto extend requiredtechnical guidance inestablishing mulberrygarden and processingof applications.Frequent failure ofcropsUnit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSNon-compliance Unit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSFailure to supplylayings and paymentof cost of layings intimeFailure of silkwormcrops.Failure to test thelarvae/ mulberryplants. Failure intimely reporting of outbreak of disease.Unit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSPoor productivity Unit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDS33

Feed back on cropsCollection of technicaldataCollection of soilsamples for soil testingMaintenance ofrecordsImplementation of theschemesLoaning programmeTour dairiesGrievancesOthersTechnical ServiceCenter (Seed)Targets andachievementsShould give feedback on performanceof the crops to theGrainages/Officersconcerned .(Lot wise)through TSCinchargeShould collecttechnical data fromthe farmers / fieldstaff and submit tothe unit incharge afterconsolidation.Should collect soilsamples from thefarmer fields fortesting and to suggestcorrective measuresAssists the Unitincharge inmaintenance ofrecords.Timely and propergrounding of theunits.Should attend creditcamps, Mandalmeetings,GramsabhasJanmabhoomi etc.forsanction of loans tothe sericulturists.Should maintain upto date tour dairiesShould record thegrievances inprescribed registerand dispose them off.Should follow theinstructions issued bythe higher authorities.Should achieve thetargets fixed by theUnit incharge.Failure in submissionof feed back on cropsFailure to submitreports in time.Failure in arrangingsoil samples testing.Unit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSNon assistance. Unit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSNon-grounding ofunits.Unit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSNon-attending Unit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSFailure to do Unit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSNon-compliance. Unit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSFailure in followingthe instructions.Failure in achievingthe targets.Unit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSDisfinfectionShould arrangeperfect Disinfectionof rearinghouses/equipment asper proceduresstipulated.Failure of crops due toimproper disinfection.Unit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDS34

Supply of SeedlayingsIncubation and blackboxingTransfer ofTechnologyCrop monitoringDisease monitoringMounting, Harvestingand transportation ofseed cocoonsCollection of technicaldataImplementation of thesanctioned schemesOthersCollect indents andarrange timely supplyof layings from theGovt. Grainages.Should guide thesericulturists to doproper incubation andblack boxing of eggsfor better hatching.Should popularizethe latesttechnologies amongthe farmingcommunity forincreasing theproductivity andqualityShould inspect silkworm rearings of thesericulturists atleastonce in every instarand give suitablesuggestions forsuccessful crops andmake necessaryentries in thepassbook.Should collect larvaefor testing and tosuggest preventivemeasures in case ofdisease, besidesreporting of out breakof diseases if any.Should guide thesericulturists inproper mounting ofworms, harvesting ofcocoons and transportof Seed cocoons.Should collecttechnical data fromthe farmers andsubmit to the unitincharge.Timely and propergrounding of theschemes.Should follow theinstructions issued bythe higher authorities.Failure in supply oftimely layings.Unit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSPoor hatching % Unit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSLow productivity andpoor quality.Failure of silkwormcrops.Failure to test thelarvae/ mulberryplants. Failure intimely reporting of outbreak of disease.Poor quality cocoonproductionFailure to submitreports in time.Unit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSNon grounding Unit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSFailure in followingthe instructions.Unit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDS35

GRAINAGESSupervisionTestingStocks and stores.Hygienic conditionsOthersShould superviseactivities of theOperativesShould attend testingof pupae and mothsas per the norms.Should maintain thestocks and storesincluding properpreservation ofpierced cocoons.Should maintainhygienic conditionsin the Grainagepremises and arrangeto create congenialtemperature andrelative humidity.Should follow theinstructions of higherauthorities.Improper supervision. Unit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSOut break of disease Unit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSShortage of stocks andstores.Unit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSNon compliance Unit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSNon compliance Unit Incharge / ADS /DDS / RJDSSEED FARMSSupervisionTestingHygienic conditionsStocks and stores.Package of practicesShould superviseall activities of theOperatives.Should conductlarval and pupaltest as per thenorms.Should maintainhygienicconditions in theRearing housepremises andmanipulate tocreate congenialtemperature andrelative humidity.Should maintainthe stocks andstores includingproperpreservation ofpierced cocoons.Should take-uppackage ofpractices in thegarden.Improper supervision. Unit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSOut break of disease. Unit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSNon compliance Unit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSShortage of stocksand stores.Unit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSNon compliance. Unit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDS36

Pruning schedulesChawkie plotOthersSupervisionCocoon assessmentStocks and storesOthersCB MARKETSSupervisionAuctionWeighment of cocoonsPreparation of billsand paymentMaint. Of registersand recordsShould arrangepruning schedulesin the farmsystematically forbrushing oflayings regularlyas per the plan.Should maintainseparate Chawkieplot in the garden.Should follow theinstructions of thehigher authorities.Should supervisethe activities ofOperatives forquality targetedproduction.Should conductthe single cocoonassessment forproduction ofrequired deniersilk.Should maintainstocks and storesand supplycocoons for silkproduction.Should follow theinstructions ofhigher authorities.Should supervisethe activities ofthe Operatives forsmooth conduct oftransactions.Should conductauctionShould conductWeighment ofcocoons afterauction.Should preparethe billsimmediately afterWeighment andmake payments.Should updatedaily transactionand other registers/ records.Non compliance Unit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSNon compliance Unit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSNon compliance Unit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSLow production andinferior quality.Production of undesirable silk withheavy deniervariations.Shortage/damage ofstocks and storesNon-compliance ofinstructions.Unit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSNon compliance. Unit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSDelayed / improperauctionDelayed / improperWeighmentDelayed / improperpreparation of billsand payments.Delayed / impropermaintenanceUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDS37

Exhibiting marketratesTransportation of seedcocoonsOthersNon-Farm TSCsTargets andachievementsEstablishment of Pvt.reeling twisting,dyeing and weaving.Transfer ofTechnologyImplementation of theschemesCollection of technicaldataOrganisation ofproductivity clubsQuality testingShould exhibitupdated cocoonrates of differentMarkets on theNotice Board.Should carefullytransport seedcocoons withoutany damage topupae.Should follow theinstructions of thehigher authorities.Should achievethe targets fixedby the unitincharge.Should assist theunit Incharge inidentification ofsuitableentrepreneurs andgrounding of thescheme.Should popularizethe latesttechnologiesamong theentrepreneurs forincreasing theproductivity andquality.Timely and propergrounding of theunits.Should collecttechnical datafrom the units andsubmit to the unitincharge.Assist unitincharge inorganizingproductivityclubs.Assist unitincharge inquality testing ofraw silk, wateretc.Non compliance Unit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSNon compliance Unit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSNon compliance ofinstructions.Unit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSFailure to achieve. Unit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSImproperidentification,/grounding.Low productivity andpoor quality.Non grounding ofunits.Failure to submit thereports in time.Unit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSNon compliance Unit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDSNon compliance Unit Incharge / ADS / DDS /RJDS38

OthersTasarDisinfectionSupply of DFLsCollection of samplesHarvesting andmarketingTechnical guidanceData collectionGTSS/PPCDisinfectionSeed cocoonprocurementShould followthe instructionsof the higherauthorities.Assist theTasar rearersin conductingdisinfectionandmaintaininghygienicconditions.Should supplyrequired DFLsto the rearersas per thetargets fixed.Should collectthe diseasedlarvae andconduct testingand advise theRearers to takeprecautionarymeasures.Assist thefarmers inharvesting /marketing ofcocoons.Should Extendtechnicalguidance to theTassar Rearers.Should obtainTechnical datafrom thefarmers andsubmit to theTSC incharge.Should attenddisinfection ofgrainagebuilding andequipment.Assist inprocurementand selectionof seedcocoons.Non complianceNon compliance.Non compliance.Non complianceNon complianceNon compliance.Non complianceNon complianceNon complianceUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDS39

Seed cocoonpreservationProduction of TassarDFLs pupal testMarketing of cocoonsStocks and storesOthersSupervisionTestingHygienic conditionsShouldpreserve seedcocoons insystematicway.Should assistin Tassar DFLsproduction,surfacedisinfection.Should alsoconduct pupaltest as pernorms.Should attendsorting,counting,stifling ofcocoons.Shouldmaintainstocks/ storesalong withrelevantrecords.Follow theinstructions ofthe higherauthorities.Shouldsupervise theactivities ofOperatives.Should assistthe trainees intesting ofpupae andmoths.Shouldmaintainhygienicconditions inthe premisesand manipulateto createcongenialtemperatureand relativehumidityNon complianceNon compliance.Non compliance.Shortage of stocks andstores.Non complianceImproper supervisions.Non complianceNon compliance.Unit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDS40

Stocks and storesDemonstrationsLibraryGarden maintenanceOthersREELERSTRAININGINSTITUTESupervisionAssistanceStocks and storesShouldmaintainstocks/ storesalong withrelevantrecords.Should arrangespecimens/equipment fordemonstrationto the trainees.Shouldmaintainlibrarysystematicallyand lend booksto the traineeswith necessaryentries..Shouldsupervisemaintenance ofmulberrygarden dulyfollowingpackage ofpractices.Should followthe instructionsof higherauthorities.Shouldsupervise theactivities ofOperatives.Should assistthe trainees inacquiring theskills.Shouldmaintainstocks/ storesalong withrelevantrecords.Shortage of stocks andstores.Non complianceImproper maintenanceImproper maintenanceNon-compliance ofinstructions.Improper supervisionNon AssistanceShortage of stocks andstores.Unit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDS41

LibraryPurchase of RawmaterialDemonstrationOthersMOBILE FARMERSTRAINING UNITSupervisionToursFilm showsFeed backShouldmaintainLibrarysystematicallyand lend booksto the traineeswith necessaryentries.Should assistin purchase ofraw materials.Should arrangespecimens/equipment fordemonstrationto the trainees.Should followinstructions ofhigherauthorities.Shouldsupervise theactivities ofOperatives.Should movealong withMobile unitand arrangeaudio visualaids.Should ExhibitFilm show inthe field.ShouldmaintainattendanceRegister forthesericulturistsand collectfeed back afterthe show / trg..Improper maintenanceand storage/loss ofbooks.Non complianceNon complianceNon complianceNon complianceNon complianceNon complianceNon complianceUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDS42

MaintenanceOthersShouldmaintain theequipment ingoodcondition.Should followthe instructionsof the higherauthorities.Non compliance.Non complianceUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSUnit Incharge / ADS / DDS/ RJDSH. QUANTIFICATION OF WORK-OUT PUT:The Farm-foreman will be assigned with definite targets in the mulberry expansion, brushingOf CBDFLs, Cocoon production. He is expected to achieve the targets fixed to him. Besides above heshould also concentrate on increasing of productivity and quality. He should discharge his duties asassigned by his Unit officers in the departmental Uniform time to time The performance will be assessedbasing on his achievement for the works entrusted. The Assessment parameters of the above functionaryare indicated in the AnnexureI.I. PERIODICAL REPORTING SYSTEM:The Farm-foreman working in the unit s will have to submit FFI, FFII and FFIII to his Unit officerevery month. Proformae are enclosed.The Farm-foreman working in other departmental Units shall also furnish the reports as per theworks assigned to him in the Proformae given by his Unit officer time to time.J. LIST OF REGISTERS TO BE MAINTAINED:The Farm-foreman working in Units will have to maintain the registers in the Proformae of FF1,FFII, and FFIII separately and update the registers every month and produce the registers to his Unit officerevery month for verification.K. POSSIBLE AREAS OF INTERFACE:The Farm-foreman will meet the sericulturists and his immediate superiors as and when required/called forto sort-out the grievances and to furnish the information.The farm-foremen interacts with the following officers / Agencies to facilitates in the process of sanction ofloans.S.No Organisation / Agency Purpose Authority1 Mandal Development office Processing of Loan / Village DevelopmentSubsidy application officer/ MandalDevelopment officer2 Mandal Revenue office Assisting the beneficiary Village Asst / Mandalin getting Revenue Revenue officerrecords3 Local Bank branch To obtain consent andassists in groundingLocal Bank branchManager43

III OPERATIVEA.THE ORIGIN OF THE POSTThe post of Operative is created at the time of formation of sericulture wing in Industry & CommerceDepartment, further continued in Handlooms & Textiles Department and there after in SericultureDepartment created in the year 1981. Originally the post was designated as Moth Tester/MulberryCultivator and subsequently re-designated as operative.The reason for the creation of post is to assist the Department in performing the following activities:1) Mulberry expansion and cocoon production2) Maintenance of seed farms3) Silkworm seed production center i.e., Grainage4) Cocoon Markets5) Silk Reeling Units6) Tassar Seed Stations7) Training InstitutionsThe Operative plays a vital role in assisting his immediate officer i.e. Farm Foreman/ Assistant Inspector ofSericulture/ Inspector of Sericulture in discharging the dutiesB. POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION AND SPAN OF INTERACTION IN THEDEPARTMENTThe Operative is an important and vital front line functionary and forms base in the organization. Heinteracts with the farmers in mulberry extension activities and Farm Foreman/Asst Inspector ofSericulture/Inspector of Sericulture. His role in the departmental units such as Technical ServiceCentres/Seed Farms/Grainages/Reeling Unit/Cocoon Markets/Tassar Seed Stations/Training Institutions isskill oriented and actually performs various tasks involved in these units. The Operative also collects vitalbasic data, which is very important in planning future developmental schemes. The Operative interactswith the Asst Director/Deputy Director of Sericulture as and when required to appraise his work and alsotakes guidance and instructions to co-ordinate with other organizations such as DRDA, SC Corporation,banks, Mamdal Dev. Offices Mandal Revenue Offices, Agriculture Offices etc.C. FUNCTIONS OF THE OPERATIVE.The Operative has to discharge only field functions.the Operative. The details are furnished hereunder:The functions vary depending upon the placement ofUnit Duties Functions/ResponsibilitiesTechnical Service Centre(On-Farm)Targets and achievementsShould achieve the targets fixed tohim by the unit officer / Asst.Director of Sericulture.Mulberry propagation Should identify suitablebeneficiaries, extend technicalguidance in establishing mulberrygardens. Arrange demonstrations;44

Technical Service Center(Seed)assist in processing of loanapplications.DisinfectionShould ensure perfect Disinfectionof rearing houses in accordancewith departmental procedures in hisareaAssistance in marketing Should assist new sericulturists inmarketing of cocoons.Supply of CBDFLs Collect indents and arrange timelysupply of layings from GovernmentGrainages.Crop monitoringShould inspect silk worm rearingsof the sericulturists once in eachstage and recommend suitablesuggestions for the success of crops.Necessary entries have to be madein the passbook.Disease monitoring Should collect samples for diseasetesting and to suggest preventivemeasures besides reporting outbreak of mulberry & Silkwormdiseases if any.Transfer of technology Should communicate the latesttechnologies in the farmingcommunity for increasing theproductivity and quality.Implementation of the Timely and proper grounding ofschemesnew programs and schemes.Collection of technical data Should collect technical data fromthe farmers and submit to the Unitincharge. Should maintain arearecord/production registers.Tour dairiesShould submit the tour dairies andalso maintain in the office.GrievancesShould attend grievances of thefarmers and maintain the grievanceregister.Others Should follow the instructionsissued by the higher authorities.DisciplineShould maintain discipline in theoffice.Targets and achievementsDisfinfectionSupply of Seed layingsShould achieve the targets fixed bythe Unit incharge.Should arrange perfect disinfectionof rearing houses in accordancewith departmental procedures in hisarea.Collect indents and arrange timelysupply of layings from the Govt.Grainages duly paying the cost ofthe layings.45

Crop monitoring Should inspect silkworm rearingsof the beneficiaries atleast everystage and recommend suitablesuggestions for successful crops andnecessary entries made in the passbook..Disease monitoringShould collect larvae for diseasetesting to suggest preventivemeasures besides reporting outbreakof mulberry diseases, if any.Transfer of technology Should communicate the latesttechnologies to the farmingcommunity for increasing theproductivity and quality.Implementation of theschemesCollection of technical dataTimely and proper grounding of theUnits.Should collect technical data fromthe farmers and submit to the Unitincharge.Others Should follow the instructionsissued by the higher authorities.GRAINAGEDisinfection Should attend disinfection ofGrainage building and equipment.Sorting and arranging ofthe lotsEmergence, pairing,isolationtion, egg layingsurface disinfection of eggs.Testing of pupae and mothOther worksShould attend the sorting of seedcocoons and arrange lotssystematically.Should attend emergence, pairing,and isolation of moths, egg layingand surface disinfection of eggs.Assist the FFM in conducting themicroscopic examination of pupaeand moth.Should follow the instructions of thehigher authorities.F1 GrainagesDisinfection Should attend disinfection ofGrainage building and equipment.Sorting and arranging ofthe lotsEmergence, pairing,isolation, egg laying,surface disinfection of eggs.Testing of pupae and mothsOther worksShould attend the sorting of seedcocoons and arrange lotssystematically.Should attend emergence, pairing,and isolation of moths, egg layingand surface disinfection of eggs.Assist with FFM in testing pupaeand moths.Should follow the instructions of thehigher authorities.46

SEED FARMSREELING UNITDisinfectionShould attend disinfection of rearinghouse and equipment as per thenorms.Incubation and black Should attend incubation and blackboxingboxing of eggs for uniformhatching.RearingShould attend feeding, bed cleaning,application of bed disinfectants,mounting and harvesting of cocoonsetc.Hygienic conditions Should maintain hygienicconditions in rearing house.GardeningShould attend timely irrigation,removal of weeds, application ofmanures and fertilisers etc.Leaf pickingAttend leaf picking in accordancewith the age of silkworm and incaseof emergency he should himselfharvest the leaves.OthersShould follow the instructions ofhigher authorities.C.B.MARKETSSorting of cocoonsStifling, drying andpreservation.CookingSupervisionOthersFacilitating the farmers.Maintenance of hygienicconditionsOthersShould attend the sorting of cocoonsimmediately after cocoon lots areprocured.Should attend the stifling, dryingand preservation of cocoonssystematically including byeproducts.Should attend cooking and supplyrequired cooked cocoons to thereelers.Should supervise all the reelingactivities involved in the productionof quality silk yarn and as per theset target.Should follow the instructions of thehigher authorities.Should facilitate the farmers comingto the cocoon market and assistthem in arrangement of lots, issueof bidding slips.Should maintain premises of themarket clean and hygiene andremove all diseased cocoons andburn the Uzi maggots everyday.Should follow the instructions of thehigher authorities.47

NON-FARM UNITSTassarGTSS/PPCTargets and achievements Should achieve the targets fixed bythe Unit incharge.Establishment of private Should assist the Unit incharge inreeling, twisting, dyeing identification of entrepreneurs andand weaving.grounding of the scheme.Transfer of technology Should communicate the latesttechnologies to the non-farmentrepreneurs for increasing theproductivity and quality.Implementation of the Timely and proper grounding of theschemesCollection of technical dataOthersUnit.Should collect technical data fromthe non-farm sector and submit tothe Unit incharge.Should follow the instructions of thehigher authorities.Disinfection Assist the Tassar rearers inconducting disinfection andmaintaining hygienic conditions.Supply of DFLsShould timely supply of DFLs tothe rearers as per the targets fixed.Collection of samples Should collect the diseased larvaefor testingHarvesting and marketing Assist the farmers in harvesting andmarketing of cocoons.Technical guidance Should extend technical guidance tothe Tassar rearers.Data collectionShould obtain technical data fromthe farmers and submit to the Unitincharge.OthersFollow the instructions of the higherauthorities.Disinfection Should attend disinfection ofGrainage building and equipment.Seed cocoon procurement Assist in procurement and selectionof seed cocoons.Seed cocoon preservation Should preserve seed cocoons insystematic way.Production of Tassar DFLs Should assist in pupal testing,surface, disinfection etc.Others Follow the instructions of higherauthorities.48

Regional Training CentreRTIMOBILE FARMERSTRAINING UNITDisinfectionShould attend disinfection of rearinghouse and equipment as per normsHygienic conditions Should maintain hygienicconditions in rearing house.RearingShould conduct rearings along withtrainees and assist in silk wormrearing techniques as a part thetraining programs.GardeningShould attend timely irrigation andall other package of practicesprescribed by the department.Leaf pickingShould attend and assist the traineesin leaf picking suitable to thesilkworm larvae.OthersShould follow the instructions ofhigher authorities.Hygienic conditions Should maintain hygienicconditions in the Unit.Arranging of raw material Should arrange raw materials andrelative equipment fortraining/demonstration purpose.Maintenanceof Shouldmaintainmachinery/equipment machinery/equipment workworthy.OthersShould follow instructions of higherauthorities.Targets and achievementsToursFilm ShowsFeed BackMaintenanceOthersShould assist higher authorities inachieving Targets.Should accompany the Mobile Unitin the tours and assist the higherauthorities.Should assist in Exhibition of Filmshows.Should assist the Unit officer / Asst.Director of Sericulture in collectingfeed back.Should maintain projectors andother equipment for better working.Should follow the instructions of thehigher authorities.D. OPERATIONAL JURISDICTION OF THE OPERATIVE:The Operative is having a definite jurisdiction demarcated area of operation. While his work in the Unit islimited to the respective Unit i.e. Seed Farms/Grainages/Cocoon Markets/Reeling Unit/Traininginstitutes/Tassar Seed Stations.The Operative will furnish the information to his superior officers/take decisions in the areas specified asdetailed below:49

Sl.No. Name of the Unit Activity Decision/Information to befurnished01. Technical Service Centre Selection of land . He will take decisionIdentification of beneficiaries.Source of cuttings. Plantation.Technical guidance to theSericulturists with approvedpackage of practices. Placing ofindent for layings based onestimated leaf availability.Disinfection of rearingequipment and Rearing sheds.Advocating new technology ofrearings.Submission of reports on crops.Registering of failure of cropsas and when they occur. CreditHe should furnish the reports tothe Unit officer/ Asst. Director ofSericulture.arrangement. Implementationof the schemes. Out break ofpebrine.Others He should furnish theinformation/take decisions onother works as entrusted by theHigher Authorities02. Seed Farms Gardening He should take decision toirrigate the garden periodically.Removal of weeds.Maintenance of chawkie plot Demarcated chawkie plot has tobe maintained as per thesuggested technology.Following the package of Package of practices aspracticesMaintenance of HygienicconditionsBlack boxingBed cleaningFollowing new technologysuggested has to be followed.Should take decision to maintainhygienic conditions as per therequirement.Should identify the correct dateof hatching and arrange for blackboxing for effective and uniformhatching.Identify the correct time for bedcleaning while conducting silkworm rearing.Should follow the approved newtechnology without anydeviation.TestingCollection of sample for testingMaintenance of Temperature Recording Temperature andand humidityhumidity in the prescribedformat and maintaining theoptimum levels in rearing room.Harvesting of seed cocoons Harvesting of cocoons onsuitable day/time to avoid thedamage.50

Transportation of seed cocoons Careful transportation of seedcocoons.Others He should furnish thereports/take decisions on otherworks as entrusted by the HigherAuthorities03. GRAINAGE Disinfection Feed back on these activities tohis immediate superior.Sorting and preservation of-dococoonsEmergence, Pairing, Isolation,egg laying, surface disinfectionof eggs, Drying & Preservation-dooflayings, .Others He should furnish theinformation/take decisions onother works as entrusted by theHigher Authorities04 REELING UNITS05 Cocoon Markets Systematic arrangement ofCocoon Lots, Issue of Biddingslips, Collection of cocoonsamples for testing ,cleannessin the market and premisesStifling of Cocoons ,Sorting of Shall take decision time to timeCocoons, Proper preservationof cocoons, Cooking ofCocoons, Change of water andmaintenance of temperature inthe basins, Skiening and BookmakingOthers He should furnish theinformation/take decisions onother works as entrusted by theHigher AuthoritiesShall take decision time to timeOthers He should furnish theinformation/take decisions onother works as entrusted by theHigher AuthoritiesE. ENACTMENTS, RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE FOLLOWEDThe operative shall discharge his duties as per the AP Silkworm Seed & Control Act, 1956 and Rules1983. He should also discharge his duties as per the Rules governed to the Stated GovernmentEmployees. The brief functions are recorded hereunder:FUNCTION SECTION UNDER THE ACT ROLERegulationof Section (3) of the AP Silkworm Shall report the unauthorizedmanufacture/Sale/transport the Seed & Control Act, 1956 read manufacture/sale/transport thesilkworm seedwith Rules issued in GO Ms No101 Industries & Commerce (SP&S) Department,dt. 26.2.83.Silkworm seed to his immediateofficer for further action.51

FUNCTION SECTION UNDER THE ACT ROLERegulation of rearingsSection (4) of the AP SilkwormSeed & Control Act, 1956 readwith Rules issued in GO Ms No101 Industries & Commerce (SP&S) Department,dt. 26.2.83.Shall reportRegulation of transportation,Disposal and purchase ofsilkworm cocoonsApplication of licenceSection(4)(a) (b)(c)of the APSilkworm Seed & Control Act,1956 read with Rules issued inGO Ms No 101 Industries &Commerce (SP&S) Department,dt. 26.2.83.Section(5) of the AP SilkwormSeed & Control Act, 1956 readwith Rules issued in GO Ms No101 Industries & Commerce (SP&S) Department,dt. 26.2.83.Renewal of licence As per the Rule (7) of APSilkworm Seed & Control Rulesissued in GO Ms.No.101Industries & Commerce (SP&S)Department, dt. 26.2.83.the rearings withunauthorized silkworm layings tothe immediate officer for furtheraction.Shall ensure the disposal ofcocoons in regulated cocoonmarkets.Shall initiate processing ofapplication for issue of lincenceunder the Act.Shall initiate processing ofapplication for renewal oflincence under the Rules.F. WHOM TO APPROACH FOR ASSISTANCE:The Operative shall approach the following officers /departments in case of difficulties arisedduring discharging of his duties.AREA /ACTIVITYMulberry cuttingsWHOM TO APPROACHShall approach his immediate officer in case ofnon-availability of suitable cuttings for newplantation in his jurisdiction.Silkworm layingsShall approach his immediate officer with advanceindent in case of non-availability of layings in nearby Grainages.Silkworm diseases Shall report out-break of diseases particularlySanction of LoansGrievances of farmers/reelersPersonal grievancespebrine to his immediate officers and also takenecessary measures.Shall approach his immediate officers in case ofnon-cooperation /sanction of loans by the banks.Shall take genuine grievances farmers/reelers tohis immediate officer for redressal.Shall approach Drawing & Disbursing Officerthrough proper channel for redressal of hisgrievances.52

G. ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTABILITY.The Operative is accountable for non-achievement of the set targets to his officers. The area-wiseaccountability together with the Administrative Officer to whom accountable are furnished hereunder..Unit /Duties Area /Accountability Omission To whom accountableTechnical ServiceCentro (On-Farm)Targets andachievementsMulberrypropagationDisinfectionAssistancemarketingSupplyCBDFLsinofShould achieve thetargets fixed to him byunit officer.Should identify suitablebeneficiary, extendtechnical guidance in aestablishing mulberrygarden. Arrangedemonstrations, assistingin processing of loanapplications.Should ensure perfectDisinfection of rearinghouses in accordancewith departmentalprocedures in his areaShould assist to newsericulturists inmarketing of cocoons.Collected indents andarrange timely supply oflaying from GovernmentGrainages.Crop monitoring Should inspect silkworm rearings of thesericulturists once ineach stage andDiseasemonitoringTransfertechnologyofImplementation ofthe schemesrecommend suitablesuggestions for successof crops. And necessaryentries made in thepassbook.Should collect larvae fordisease testing and tosuggest preventivemeasures besidesreporting out break ofmulberry diseases if any.Should communicate thelatest technologies in thefarming community forincreasing theproductivity and quality.Timely and propergrounding of the Unit.Failure intargetsachieving theUnsuitable identification,failure to extend requiredtechnical guidance inestablishing mulberrygarden and processing ofloan application.Failure of crops due toimproper Disinfection.Failure in assistance inmarketing of cocoons tonew sericulturists.Failure in supply of layingsin intimeFailure of silkworm cropsdue to lack of inspections.Failure in collection oflarvae and for out break ofdiseases in his area.Poor productivity due tonon-adoption of newtechnologies.Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Non-grounding of Unit. Unit incharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.53

Collectiontechnical dataofShould collect technicaldata from the farmers andsubmit to the Unitincharge. Shouldmaintainarearecord/productionregisters.Tour dairies Should submit the tourdairies and also maintainin the office.GrieviencesShould attend Grieviencesof the farmers andmaintain the grievienceregister.Others Should follow theinstructions issued by thehigher authorities.Discipline Should maintaindiscipline in the office.Technical ServiceCenter (Seed)Targets and Should achieve the targetsachievements fixed by the Unitincharge.Disfinfection Should arrange perfectdisinfection of rearinghouses in accordance withSupplylayingsIncubationblack boxingof SeedandCrop monitoringDiseasemonitoringdepartmental proceduresin his area.Collect indents andarrange timely supply oflaying from the GotGrainages.Should guide the farmersto do proper incubationand black boxing of eggsfor better hatching.Should inspect silkwormrearings of thebeneficiaries atleast everystage and recommendsuitable suggestions forsuccessful crops andnecessary entries made inthe pass book..Should collect larvae fordisease testing to suggestpreventive measuresbesides reporting outbreakof mulberry diseases, ifany.Failure of submission ofreport and nonmaintenanceof registers.Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Failure in maintenance. Unit incharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Failure in attending theGrievances and nonmaintenanceof registers.Failure in following theinstructions.Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSUnitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Failure in discipline. Unit incharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Failure in achieving thetargets.Failure of crops due toimproper disinfection.Failure in supply of timelylayings.Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Poor hatching. Unit incharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Failure of silkworm cropsdue to lack of inspections.Failure in collection oflarvae and outbreak ofdisease.Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.54

Unit /Duties Area /Accountability Omission To whom accountableTransfertechnologyofImplementation ofthe schemesCollection oftechnical dataShould communicate thelatest technologies to thefarming community forincreasing theproductivity and quality.Timely and propergrounding of the Unit.Should collect technicaldata from the farmersand submit to the Unitincharge.Others Should follow theinstructions issued by thehigher authorities.GRAINAGEDisinfection Should attenddisinfection of Grainagebuilding and equipment.Poor productivity and nonadoptionof newtechnologies.Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Non-grounding of Unit. Unit incharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Failure of submission of Unitinchargereports in time./ADS/DDS/RJDS.Failure in following theinstructions.Contamination of the cropsnoticed.Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Graingeincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Sorting andarranging of thelotsEmergence,pairing,isolationtion, egglaying surfacedisinfection ofeggs.Testing of pupaeand mothShould attend the sortingof seed cocoons andarrangelotssystematically.Should attendemergence, pairing, andisolation of moths, egglaying and surfacedisinfection of eggs.Assist with FFM intesting of pupae andmoth.Other works Should follow theinstructions of thehigher authorities.F1 GrainagesDisinfection Should attenddisinfection of Grainagebuilding and equipment.Sorting andarranging of thelotsEmergence,pairing, isolation,egg laying,surfacedisinfection ofeggs.Should attend the sortingof seed cocoons andarrangelotssystematically.Should attendemergence, pairing,isolation of moths, egglaying and surfacedisinfection of eggs.Improper sorting of seedcocoons and improperarrangement of lots.Not attending emergence,pairing, isolation of mothsegg laying and surfacedisinfection of eggs. Notattending the duties.Not attending the duties.Failure to follow theinstructions.Contamination of the cropsnoticed.Improper sorting of seedcocoons and improperarrangement of lots.Not attending emergence,pairing, isolation of mothseggs laying and surfacedisinfection of eggs.Graingeincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Graingeincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSGraingeincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSGraingeincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSGraingeincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSThe IS should report to theADS.The IS should report to theADS.55

Unit /Duties Area /Accountability Omission To whom accountableOther works Should follow theinstructions of the higherauthorities.SEED FARMSDisinfectionIncubation andblack boxingShould attend disinfectionof rearing house andequipment as per thenorms.Should attend incubationand black boxing of eggsfor uniform hatching.Rearing Should attend feeding,bed cleaning, applicationof bed disinfectants,mounting and harvestingof cocoons etc.HygienicconditionsShould attend hygienicconditions in rearinghouse.Gardening Should attend timelyirrigation, removal ofweeds, application ofmanures and fertilisersetc.Leaf picking Attend leaf pickingsuitable to the stage of thelarvae and should alsopersonally pick the leavesin emergency conditions.Others Should follow theinstructions of higherauthorities.Failure to follow theinstructions.Improper disinfection.Graingeincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS .Seed Farmincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSIrregular hatching. Seed FarmIncharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Crop failuresFailure in maintainingthe Hygiene in theunits.Poor maintenance ofmulberry garden.Crop failure.Non compliance ofinstructions.SeedFarmincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSSeedFarmincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSSeedFarmincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSSeedFarmincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSSeedFarmincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.REELING UnitSorting of cocoons Should attend thesorting of cocoonsimmediately afterpurchase.Stifling,drying and Should attend thepreservation. stifling, drying andpreservation ofcocoons systematicallyincluding byeproducts.CookingShould attend cookingand supply requiredcooked cocoons to thereelers.Supervision Should supervise allthe reeling activitiesfor quality targetedNon-sorting of cocoons. Reeling Unit inchargeADS/DDS/RJDS.Improper handling. Reeling UnitinchargeADS/DDS/RJDS.Delay in supply affect outputProduction of under qualityyarn.ReelingUnitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSReelingUnitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS56

production.Others Should follow theinstructions of thehigher authorities.C.B.MARKETSFacilitating thefarmers.Maintenance ofhygienic conditionsShould facilitate thefarmers coming to thecocoon market andassist them inarrangement of lots,issue of bidding slips.Should maintainpremises of the marketclean and hygienic andremove all diseasedcocoons and burn theUzi everyday.Others Should follow theinstructions of thehigher authorities.NON-FARM Unit SFailure of instructions. Reeling Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS.Non complianceNot compliance.Non complianceMarketOfficer/ADS/DDS/RJDS.MarketOfficer/ADS/DDS/RJDS .MarketOfficer/ADS/DDS/RJDSTargetsachievementsandEstablishment ofprivate reeling,twisting, dyeing andweaving.TransfertechnologyImplementationthe schemesofofShould achieve thetargets fixed by theUnit incharge.Should assist the Unitinchargeinidentification ofentrepreneurs andgrounding of thescheme.Should communicatethe latest technologiesto the non-farmcommunity forincreasing theproductivity andquality.Timely and propergrounding of the Unit.Failure in achieving thetargets.Improper identification, lackof extending technicalguidance in establishingUnit.Poor productivity and nonadoptionof newtechnologies.Non-Farm Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSNon-Farm Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSNon-Farm Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSNon grounding of Unit Non-Farm Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSCollection of Should collecttechnical data technical data from thenon-farm sector andsubmit to the Unitincharge.Others Should follow theinstructions of thehigher authorities.Unit TassarDisinfection Assist the Tassarrearers in conductingdisinfection andmaintaining hygienicFailure of submission ofreports in time.Non compliance.Non-Farm Unitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSNon-Farm Unit incharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSNon compliance. Unit Tassar incharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS57

conditions.Supply of DFLs Should timely supplyDFLs to the rearers asper the targets fixed.Collection of Should collect thesamplesdiseased larvae fortestingHarvesting and Assist the farmers inmarketingharvesting andmarketing of cocoons.Technical guidance Should extendtechnical guidance tothe Tassar rearers.Data collection Should obtaintechnical data from thefarmers and submit tothe Unit incharge.OthersFollow the instructionsof the higherauthorities.GTS/PPCDisinfection Should attenddisinfection ofGrainage building andequipment.Seed cocoon Assist in procurementprocurement and selection of seedcocoons.Seed cocoon Should preserve seedpreservation cocoons in systematicway.Production of Should assist inTassar DFLs production pupaltesting, surface,disinfection etc.OthersFollow the instructionsof higher authorities.Regional TrainingCentreDisinfection Should attenddisinfection of rearinghouse and equipmentas per normsHygienic conditions Should maintainhygienic conditions inrearing house.RearingShould attend rearingsalong with traineesand assist in silk wormrearing techniques.Non compliance Unit Tassar incharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSNon compliance Unit Tassar incharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSNon compliance. Unit Tassar incharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSNon compliance Unit Tassar incharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSNon compliance. Unit Tassar incharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSNon compliance Unit Tassar incharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSNon-compliance Unit incharge /ADS/DDS/RJDSNon-compliance.Non-compliance.Non-complianceNon-complianceImproper disinfectionNon-maintainenencehygienic conditions.ofUnitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSUnitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSUnitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSUnitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSRTCincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDSRTC incharge /ADS/DDS / RJDSNon compliance. RTC incharge/ ADS/DDS / RJDS58

GardeningShould attend timelyirrigation and all otherpackage of practicesprescribed by thedepartment.Leaf picking Should attend andassist the trainees inleaf picking suitable tothe silkworm larvae.Others Should follow theinstructions of higherauthorities.RTIHygienic conditions Should maintainhygienic conditions inthe Unit.Non compliance RTC incharge/ ADS/DDS/ RJDSNon complianceIS should report to theADS concerned.Non-compliance RTC incharge/ ADS/DDS/ RJDSNon-maintenanceHygienic conditions.ofTraining Instituteincharge/ ADS/ DDS /RJDSArranging of rawmaterialMaintenance ofmachinery/equipmentShould arrange rawmaterials and relativeequipment fortraining/demonstrationpurpose.Should maintainmachinery/equipmentworkworthy.No compliance Training Instituteincharge/ ADS/ DDS/RJDSNon compliance Training Instituteincharge/ ADS/ DDS/RJDSOthers Should followinstructions of higherauthorities.Non compliance Training Instituteincharge/ ADS/ DDS /RJDSUnit /Duties Area /Accountability Omission To whom accountableMOBILEFARMERSTRAINING UnitTargets and Should assist inachievements achieving Targets andachievements to theUnit officer.Tours Should accompanyMobile Unit in the toursand assist the Unitofficer.Film Shows Should assist inExhibition of Filmshows.Feed Back Should assist the Unitofficer collecting feedback.Non compliance Unit incharge/ ADS/DDS/RJDSNon touring Unit incharge /ADS/DDS/RJDSNon compliance Unit incharge /ADS/DDS/ RJDSNon complianceUnitincharge/ADS/DDS/RJDS59

Maintenance Should maintainprojectors and otherequipment for betterworking.Others Should follow theinstructions of the higherauthorities.Non complianceUnit incharge/ADS / DDS/RJDSNon compliance Unit incharge/ ADS/DDS/ RJDSH. QUANITIFICATION OF WORK-OUT PUT:The Operative will be assigned with definite targets in the mulberry expansion, brushingof CBDFLs, Cocoon production. He is expected to achieve the targets fixed to him. In addition he shouldalso concentrate on increasing of productivity and quality. He should discharge his duties as assigned by hisUnit officers in the departmental Units from time to time The performance will be assessed basing on hisachievement for the works entrusted.I. PERIODICAL REPORTING SYSTEM:The Operative working in Unit s will have to submit FFI, FFII and FFIII to his Unit officer everymonth. Proformae are enclosed.The Operative working other departmental Unitshall also furnish the reports as per the worksassigned to him in the Proformae given by his Unit officer time to time.J. LIST OF REGISTERS TO BE MAINTAINED:The Operative working in Unit s will have to maintain the registers in the Proformae ofFF1,FFII, and FFIII separately and update the registers every month and produce the registers to his Unitofficer every month for verification.K. POSSIBLE AREAS OF INTERFACE:The operative will meet the sericulturists and his immediate superiors as and when required/called for tosort-out the grievances and to furnish the information to appraise his work done particulars.S.No Organisation / Agency Purpose Authority1 Mandal Development office Processing of Loan / Village DevelopmentSubsidy application officer/ MandalDevelopment officer2 Mandal Revenue office Assisting the beneficiary Village Asst / Mandalin getting Revenue Revenue officerrecords3 Local Bank branch To obtain consent andassists in groundingLocal Bank branchManager60