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Sericulture in Asssam
Submitted by pbhagawati on Tue, 12/23/2008 - 10:55
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Traditionally, sericulture is a major cottage industry in the State. Non mulberry silk in general and Muga silk in particular has been closely associated with the rituals and traditions of Assam and, thus, silk production and its usage has been an important household activity in the State over the years. Rearing of Eri, Muga and Mulberry silk worm are playing an important role in the economic development of a large section of rural population of the State. It is practiced in more than 10532 villages and provides employment to 2.6 lakh family. Assam accounts for the highest production of non mulberry silk, muga and eri in the country - for which it is well known and famed. Further, Assam has the monopoly in the world in production of Muga, the “Golden Silk” as about 99 per cent of Muga Silk is produced in Assam. Assam has also achieved the right of ‘Geographical Indication’ for Muga thread.
It is reported that the State has produced 88.73 MT Muga Raw Silk, 891.09 MT Eri Raw Silk and 8.35 MT Mulberry Silk during the year 2009-10 as against 101 MT Muga Raw Silk, 810.00 MT Eri Raw Silk and 10.00 MT Mulberry Silk in 2008-09. During the year 2006-07, the production of Muga Raw Silk, Eri Raw Silk and Mulberry Raw Silk was 99 MT, 665 MT and 9 MT respectively. The Tasar Silk worm rearing has been developed in the State and it is practiced mainly in the two hill districts.
The total area under Silk worm Food Plants has been recorded marginal increase to 21229 hectare (+14 percent) during in 2009-10 from 18556 hectare in 2008-09. During the year 2006-07 the area under silk worm food plant was 18392.045 hectare. The total production of Silk Yarn, however, recorded marginal fall from 921 MT in 2008-09 to 916.17 MT in 2009-10. The decreases of production of silk yarn during the year 2009-10 was effected due to fall in production of Muga raw silk and Mulberry raw silk by 12.15 percent and 16.5 respectively over 2008-09.
Sericulture Activities in Assam:
Source: Economic Survey, Assam 2010-11
The State Sericulture Department although did not implemented any specific Scheme for the empowerment of women, the Sericulture activities have a significant gender domination as more than 65 percent of the people obtaining livelihood from this activities are women. Under Centrally sponsored schemes (Catalytic Development Programme) the department has given priorities to women beneficiaries for taking up different projects. In such cases, 30 percent of all beneficiaries’ oriented schemes are reserved for women beneficiaries. In addition, programmes have been implemented by the department for technology upgradation especially for women SHGs/NGOs/ entrepreneurs engaged in production of yarn and fabric by providing financial assistance.
District wise Sericulture Activities in Assam for the year 2009-10:
Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2010
District wise Sericulture Activities in Assam for the year 2008-09:
Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2009
Sericulture Farm and Granaries in Assam, 2009-10:
Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2010
Sericulture Farm and Granaries in Assam, 2008-09:
Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2009 Reeling Units in Assam, 2008-09 and 2009-10:
Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2010 Statistical Handbook Assam 2009
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