Strategic Classification of Sericulture Districts of West Bengal
| Classification | Districts by Sericulture Activity | Key Characteristics | Strategic Focus | Planning Implication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Mulberry (05): Malda, Birbhum, Murshidabad, Nadia, Paschim Midnapore; Tassar (03): Bankura, Jhargram, Purulia; Eri (01): Jalpaiguri | High production; established infrastructure; strong farmer participation; improved sericulture practices. | Quality enhancement; value addition; disease management; sustainability. | Consolidate leadership, deepen productivity, quality and value-chain interventions. |
| Emerging Growth | Mulberry (05): Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Cooch Behar, Uttar Dinajpur, Purulia; Tassar (03): Bankura, Jhargram, Birbhum; Eri (02): Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar | Significant potential for expansion; increasing farm participation; improving production trends. | Technology transfer; capacity building; support infrastructure and market linkage. | Accelerate expansion through cluster-based schemes and infrastructure development. |
| Vulnerable | Mulberry (07): Bankura, Purulia, 24 Parganas (North + South), Dakshin Dinajpur, Burdwan, Murshidabad, Nadia; Tassar (02): Jhargram, Paschim Midnapore | Stagnation/decline or serious constraints arising from climate variability, pests/diseases, labour shortages, weak infrastructure, declining farmer interest or migration. | Revival and stabilisation; pest and disease management; water and input support. | Prioritise revival, targeted corrective interventions, and district-specific risk mitigation. |