Preserving Tradition while Building a Sustainable Future for Sericulture.
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Supporting thousands of rural families through sustainable sericulture practices and silk cocoon production across West Bengal.
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Preserving traditional sericulture while introducing scientific methods for quality silk production.
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The Directorate of Sericulture, Government of West Bengal is committed to promoting sustainable silk production, empowering farmers, preserving Bengal's rich sericulture heritage, and generating rural employment through innovative schemes and modern technology.
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Government of West Bengal
Nabanna, 325 Sarat Chatterjee Road, Shibpur, Howrah - 711102
033-2214-XXXX
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Agriculture Department
Address: Nabanna, 3rd Floor, 325 Sarat Chatterjee Road, Mandirtala, Shibpur, Howrah - 711102
2214-1778, 2253-5181
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Agriculture Department
Address: Nabanna, 3rd Floor, 325 Sarat Chatterjee Road, Mandirtala, Shibpur, Howrah - 711102
2214-1778/2253-5181
2214-5757
Agriculture Department
Nabanna, 3rd Floor, 325 Sarat Chatterjee Road, Mandirtala, Shibpur, Howrah - 711102
2253-5124,2250-1057
2214-3045
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Agriculture Department
Address: Directorate of Sericulture, 45, Ganesh Chandra Avenue, 2nd Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal 700013
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Bengal Silk has been admired for centuries for its elegance, durability and rich cultural heritage. Sericulture plays a vital role in improving rural livelihoods while preserving one of India's oldest traditional industries.
Directorate of Sericulture, Government of West Bengal, promotes mulberry cultivation, silkworm rearing, silk yarn production and weaving through innovative schemes, farmer training and sustainable development initiatives.
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| # | Name of the Crop | Preferential Date of Brushing | District | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P3 | P2 | P1 | Commercial | |||
| 1 | Baisakhi | 2-6 November | 20-22 December | 14-16 February | 28-30 March | All Districts |
| 2 | Jaistha | 5-10 January | 21-30 February | 18-20 April | 28-30 May | Murshidabad, Nadia, Birbhum, Bankura |
| 3 | Shrabani | 10-14 February | 26-23 March | 07-10 May | 20-23 June | Malda, Jalpaiguri, Midnapore |
| 4 | Ashwina (Early) | 07-12 April | 15-21 May | 21-23 June | 09-10 August | Malda, Birbhum, Jalpaiguri, Midnapore, U & D Dinajpur, Coochbehar |
| Ashwina (Regular) | 01-13 May | 07-09 June | 14-18 July | 17-18 August | Murshidabad, Nadia, N & S 24 Pargana, Purulia, Bankura | |
| 5 | Agrahayani | 28-30 June 03-05 July |
07-09 August 11-13 August |
16-18 September 16-18 September |
31 October-05 November 03-05 November |
Murshidabad, Nadia, Birbhum, N & S 24 Pargana, Purulia, Bankura
Malda, Midnapore, Coochbehar, U & D Dinajpur |
| 6 | Falguni | 06-12 September | 16-24 October | 02-04 December | 28-30 January | All Districts |
| Type | Crop | Date of Brushing |
|---|---|---|
| Seed Crop | 1st Crop | 20th-22nd June |
| 2nd Crop | 20th-22nd August | |
| Commercial Crop | 3rd Crop | 18th-20th October |
| Special Crop Schedule for Kalimpong & Darjeeling Hill Areas | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Season | Period | Date of Brushing | Breed Type | Nature of Crop |
| 1 | Early Spring | March - April | 16 - 17 March | BV × BV | Seed |
| 2 | Late Spring | May | 01 - 03 May | BV × BV | Seed & Commercial |
| 3 | Early Summer | June | 08 - 10 June | BV × BV | Commercial |
| 4 | Late Summer | June - July | 23 - 25 June | BV × BV | Seed (Ashwina P1) & Commercial |
| 5 | Autumn | August - September | 23 - 25 August | BV × BV | Seed (Agrahayani P1) & Commercial |
| Eri Crop Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Crop | Months Covered | Date of Brushing |
| 1st Crop | April - May | 14 - 18 April |
| 2nd Crop | May - June | 27 - 31 May |
| 3rd Crop | June - July | 13 - 14 July |
| 4th Crop | Oct - Nov | 7 - 9 October |
| 5th Crop | Dec - Feb | 19 - 20 December |
| Muga Crop Schedule | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crop | Type | Season | Months | Date of Brushing |
| Jarua | Pre-Seed | Winter | Dec - Feb | 17 - 20 January |
| Chotua | Seed (P1) | Early Spring | Mar - April | 25 - 28 March |
| Jethua | 2nd Commercial | Spring | May - June | 14 - 17 May |
| Aherua | Pre-Seed | Early Summer | July | 3 - 6 July |
| Bhodia | Seed (P1) | Late Summer | August - September | 22 - 26 August |
| Kotia | Main Commercial | Autumn | October - November | 11 - 15 October |
