The Federation functions from the government cocoons market in the City and caters to the welfare of sericulturists. President of the Federation, M Venkataram has called upon farmers and sericulturists to become members of the newly-formed body.
The following are the office-bearers of the Farmers and Sericulturists Federation: C Nanjundappa - honorary president; V N Shankarappa - vice-president; H Venkateshappa - general secretary; Dyavappa - organising secretary, M Narayanappa - joint secretary and Ramachandrappa - treasurer.
More information can be had on 9901082113, a release from Federation said.
(Published 13 August 2009, 18:15 IST)