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VOL. 9, ISSUE 8 (2024)
Sericulture in Assam: A decade of trends, challenges, and opportunities
Authors
Md Akib Hussain, Shehnaz Siddika Rasid, Saif Afridi Hussain, Rubi Sut
Abstract
The art of silkworm rearing, cocoon processing, and fabric production
is an age-old tradition among the Assamese people. For the people of Assam,
silk is more than just a commodity; it embodies the cultural identity of
various tribes and is a legacy passed down through generations. Assam's
geographical and climatic conditions provide an ideal habitat for sericigenous
insects, including the commercially viable Eri, Muga, Tasar, and Mulberry
silkworms. Among these, Eri and Muga silkworms are the primary contributors to
the state's annual raw silk production. The quality and endemicity of Muga silk
to the state of Assam contribute to its increased popularity on the
international market. Despite numerous environmental obstacles, the state's
marginal sericulture farmers persevere in making the greatest contributions to
this industry. This study focused on the trends in Assam's sericulture industry
over the past ten years in order to assess the state of the industry in terms
of employability, raw silk output, cocoon production, and area acquisition for
host plants. The present instability in Assam's sericulture industry begs many
questions for the relevant authorities; ideally, these will be answered quickly
so Assam may take the lead in the country's silk output.
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Pages:71-76
How to cite this article:
Md Akib Hussain, Shehnaz Siddika Rasid, Saif Afridi Hussain, Rubi Sut "Sericulture in Assam: A decade of trends, challenges, and opportunities". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 8, 2024, Pages 71-76
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