CONTENTS:- 1. Introduction. 2. Design, methodology and A brief Profile of Anantapur District. 3. Growth and Development of Sericulture in Anantapur District. 4. critical Appraisal of Sericulture in Anantapur District. 5. Efficacy of the Central and State Schemes in the Promotion of Sericulture in Anantapur District. 6. Conclusion and Suggestions.