SMRITI SINGH
UNIVERSITY DEPT. OF ZOOLOGY
S.K.M.UNIVERSITY
DUMKA-814110
(JHARKHAND)
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| Dumka Sericulture Centre |
Introduction
·
Sericulture
is forestry based agroindustry that provides sustainable livelihoods to rural
community.
·
The
global production of raw silk is approx.70,000 tones/year of which 25,000
tones/ year is produced by India.
·
Silk
industry has a lot of socio-culture and traditional linkages in the country.
·
Tasar
culture is the main source of income for many tribal communities of Santal
Pargana.
Abstract
The prospects
of Tasa silk moth ( Antheraea paphia/mylitta) culture practice was noted to be
prosperous, quite promising and highly encouragable in tribal blocks ( Shikaripara, Kathikund,
Aashanbani, Ramgarh, Masalia) of Dumka district.
Generally Asan
trees (Terminalia tomentosa) were used in these areas for tasar silk culture. Such
practices in certain villages was found to be an occupational practice.
They usually
obtained two crops annually (June-August and September-November).
Economic value
Cocoon
price- 2.85₹/Cocoon
Annual Cocoon production- 10-12 crore
Silk yarn- 700g/1000 Cocoon
Value in ₹ = 4,500- 5,000₹/kg (silk yarn)
The overall
picture indicated a gradually advancing interest of Paharia people in tasar
moth cultivation, due to favorable conditions of hilly forest areas of this
wild variety silk moth. Only scientific techniques and proper management in
tasar culture practices are required to get maximum yield of the cocoons.
An extensive
training and technical guidance among tribal youths and farmers are needed to
involve them in tasar silk industries.
It will be
attempted for employment generation among tribal and also to discourage the
destructive profession of wood cutting.
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| Trying to reel the yarn but it can be done by professionals only |
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| Observing Garland of Cocoon with my Guide Dr. P.K.Verma Sir |
Problems
·
Lack
of training/ education among the resources.
·
No
idea of scientific as well as commercial process of rearing due to illiteracy and
lack of communication.
·
Discouraging
attitude of the society.
·
Lack
of healthy seeds.
·
Shortage
of seeds of tasar silkworm.
·
Financial
crisis.
·
Marketing
problems-
1. Sell of cocoon
2. Lack of transport and communication
3. Supply of adequate loan at low rate
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| Observing Asan sample tree with my Guide Sir |
Prospects
It is one of
the most profitable activities in rural sector.
Availability
of indigenous technology at low cost.
It is
cottage industry plays an important role in employment generation and poverty
alleviation.
To encourage
women empowerment on largescale.
To develop
sustainable livelihood model based on tasar culture.
To provide
best technologies and practices to the rearers, reelers, spinner and weavers.
Indian Tasar
Silk related figures
Tasar State
|
DFL
(lakh)
|
Cocoon
(lakh kahan)
|
Raw silk
(m)
|
Silk waste
(MT)
|
Jharkhand
|
4.50
|
0.95
|
95.00
|
20
|
Chattisgarh
|
8.76
|
0.62
|
79.00
|
32
|
Orissa
|
6.16
|
0.14
|
17.42
|
3
|
W.B
|
3.15
|
0.07
|
14.00
|
Negligible
|
U.P
|
0.47
|
0.02
|
2.00
|
-
|
Manipur
|
3.22
|
0.01
|
1.00
|
Negligible
|
Maharastra
|
1.49
|
0.01
|
0.99
|
-
|
A.P
|
3.32
|
0.02
|
1.00
|
Negligible
|
*1280 Cocoon = 1 Kahan
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