Government of West Bengal · পশ্চিমবঙ্গ সরকার
Directorate of Sericulture
Department of Agriculture. কৃষি দফতর
Government of West Bengal · পশ্চিমবঙ্গ সরকার
Department of Agriculture. কৃষি দফতর
Promoting Silk Production, Rural Employment & Sustainable Development across West Bengal.
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Supporting Sericulture Farmers through Modern Technology and Government Schemes.
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Preserving Tradition while Building a Sustainable Future for Sericulture.
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The Department of Agriculture (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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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.
The Department of Agriculture (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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| Sl No | Name of the Crop | P3 | P2 | P1 | Commercial | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Baishakhi | 02-06 November | 20-22 December | 14-16 February | 28-30 March | All Districts |
| 2. | Jaistha | 05-10 January | 21-23 February | 18-20 April | 01-04 June | Murshidabad, Nadia, Birbhum, N & S 24-Parganas, Purulia, Bankura |
| 3. | Shrabani | 10-14 February | 26-30 March | 7-10 May | 20-23 June | Malda, Jalpaiguri, Midnapore, U & D Dinajpur |
| 4. | Bhaduri | 07-12 April | 15-21 May | 21-23 June | 4-6 August | Malda, Jalpaiguri, Midnapore, U & D Dinajpur, Coochbehar |
| Ashwina | 01-03 May | 07-09 June | 14-18 July | 23-25 Auguest | Murshidabad, Birbhum, Nadia, N & S 24-Parganas, Purulia, Bankura | |
| 5. | Agrahayani | 28-30 June | 07-09 August | 16-18 September | 31st Oct. - 5th Nov | Murshidabad, Birbhum, Nadia, N & S 24-Parganas, Purulia, Bankura |
| 03-05 July | 11-13 August | 16-18 September | 03-05 Nov. | Malda, Midnapore, Coochbehar, U & D Dinajpur | ||
| 6. | Falguni | 06-12 September. | 16-24 October. | 02-04 December | 28-30 January | Murshidabad, Birbhum, Nadia, N & S 24-Parganas, Purulia, Bankura |
| 7. | Chaitra | 15-21 September | 16-24 October | 02-04 Dec | 06-09 February | Malda |
| Type | Crop | Date of Brushing |
|---|---|---|
| Seed Crop | 1st Crop | 1) 20th-22nd June |
| 2nd Crop | 2) 20th-22nd August | |
| Commercial Crop | 3rd Crop | 1) 18th-20th October |
| 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. | 07-09 October |
| 5th Crop | Dec.-Feb. | 19-20 December |
| Crop | Type | Season | Months | Date of Brushing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarua | Pre-seed | Winter | Dec.-Feb. | 17-20 january |
| Chotua | Seed (P-1) | Early Spring | Mar.-April | 25-28 March |
| Jethua | 2nd Comm. | Spring | May-June | 14-17 May |
| Aherua | Pre-seed | Early Summer | July | 03-06 July |
| Bhodia | Seed (P-1) | Late Summer | Aug.-Sept. | 22-26 August |
| Kotia | Main Comm. | Autumn | Oct.-Nov. | 11-15 October |
| Special Crop (for Darjeeling Hill Areas) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Period | Date of Brushing | Breed Type | Nature of Crop |
| Early Spring | March-April | 16-17 March | BV X BV | Seed |
| Late Spring | May | 01-03 May | BV X BV | Seed & Commercial |
| Early Summer | June | 08-10 June | BV X BV | Commercial |
| Late Summer | June-July | 23-25 June | BV X BV | Commercial |
| Autumn | August-September | 23-25 August | BV X BV | Commercial |
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