Directorate of Textiles(Sericulture)

Wednesday , 22-January-2025 , 05:29:32 AM

Vision: XII Plan-Defining the Goal and Aspirations

Developing a vibrant and sustainable farmer base by overall improvement in Production, Productivity & Product Quality through expansion of area under host plantation with special emphasis on Tasar sector. Massive programme will be taken up for development of Tasar sector in the Jungle Mahal of the State under LWE area Project in collaboration with CSB
Evolution of climate /season specific, disease resistant, hardy and robust Silk worm breeds (long standing issue of the State) in consultation with Central Silk Board (CSB) with assistance from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The Techno- feasibility study involving Officers of CSB and DOT(S) has been underway for this purpose
Establishment of a Silk Park at Malda with state-of-the-art infrastructure for overall promotion of the industry.
Inclusive development of rural populace, especially women and tribal by creating gainful employment through practicing Sericulture
Linking Sericulture with major agro based programmes of the Union Government like RKVY, MGNREGP etc for better funding
Thrust on Quality Silkworm Seed Production in both Government and Private sector aiming at attainment of Self-sufficiency in seed requirement in Mulberry sector
Intensive support to Sericulturists for construction of Ideal Rearing House & Procurement of Plantation and Rearing inputs/appliances & disinfectants
More coverage on Crop Insurance/Health Insurance sector
Thrust on refinement and transfer of Technology through necessary back-up support from Research Institute
Arrangement of Kissan Credit Cards for the Sericulturists
Arrangement of Old Age Pension for the old & infirm Sericulturists as a mark of recognition to their craftsmanship
Introduction of Provident Fund facility for the Sericulturists under SASPFUW Scheme of Labour Department. Govt. of West Bengal
Emphasis on HRD factor for knowledge and skill development among the stake holders
Encouraging NGOs / SHGs for participation in various activities of sericulture through implementation of various schemes

Proposed Physical target on key parameters in the XII Plan Period:

Item	As on 31/03/2011	As on 31/03/2012	As on 31/03/2013	Projected Target at the end of XII Plan (2016-17)
Area under Sericulture host plant (in acre)
1)MULBERRY	32467 [Cumulative]	33874	35227	43717
2)TASAR	15320 [Cumulative]	15795	16315	16974
3)MUGA	1283 [Cumulative]	1353	1416	1974
4)ERI	1334 [Cumulative]	1523	1642	2647
Production of Raw Silk
1)MULBERRY(MT)	1885	1923.78	2018	2500
2)TASAR(MT)	40.8	43.96	43.76	50
3)MUGA (MT)	0.22	0.23	0.28	2.0
4)ERI (MT)	5.97	11.62	7.24	25.00
Employment generation in Sericulture Sector
1)MULBERRY	259736 [Cumulative]	270992	281816	349736
2)TASAR	30640 [Cumulative]	31590	32630	33948
3)MUGA	2566 [Cumulative]	2706	2832	3948
4)ERI	2668 [Cumulative]	3046	3284	5294
Total	295610	308334	320562	392926