Lok Sabha Question No. 2333 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-10
Subject: Upgradation of Technology in Sericulture Sector
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Dulu Mahato

## UPGRADATION OF TECHNOLOGY IN SERICULTURE SECTOR

## 2333. SHRI DULU MAHATO:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

(a) whether the State of Jharkhand experienced significant growth in the Sericulture sector, and what key Government initiatives have contributed to this growth;

(b) the steps taken by the Government to modernize and upgrade technology in the Sericulture sector, and how have these efforts impacted local farmers and artisans;

(c)  the  details  of  steps  taken  to  provide  necessary  infrastructure  and  common  facilities  to  support  the growth and sustainability of the Sericulture sector in Jharkhand;

(d) the details of initiatives introduced to strengthen backward and forward linkages in the Sericulture industry, including improvements in product design and marketing support;

(e) whether the Government enhancing the global competitiveness of Jharkhand's Sericulture products; and

(f) the measures taken to ensure better remuneration for local artisans and silk producers?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा )

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)

(a) to (c): Jharkhand  with  contribution  of  71%  production  of  Tasar  Silk,  is  the  largest  Tasar  silk producing State in the country.

The Government through following steps/ initiatives has supported the growth and sustainability of sericulture sector including sericulture farmers & artisans in the Jharkhand state:

- i. Established  Central  Tasar  Research  and  Training  Institute  (CTR&TI)  at  Ranchi,  Regional Sericulture  Research  Station  (RSRS)  at  Dumka,  Research  Extension  Centre  (REC)  at Bhandra and P4 station at Chakradharpur to cater Research and Development (R&D) needs related  to  Tasar  silk  sector,  such  as  Tasar  eco-race  conservation  &  breeding,  develop  & demonstrate the improved/modern Tasar silkworm rearing/ reeling/ processing technologies, R&D on by-product utilization & value addition, capacity building & training and Extension Communication Programmes (ECP).
- ii. Developed  Green  Shed  Net  Technology  for  cocoon  preservation,  Region  and  season-wise suitable pruning and brushing schedule and supply of quality Disease Free Layings (dfls) to farmers for enhancement of quality cocoon production.
- iii. To supplement the  Tasar  silkworm  seed  requirement  of  Jharkhand  State,  three  Basic  Seed Multiplication  &  Training  Centre  (BSMTC)  of  Central  Silk  Board,  each  at  Kharsawan, Kathikund & Madhupur are functioning.
- iv. CTR&TI, Ranchi have trained 2,132 persons and conducted 131 Technology demonstration programmes covering 8,134 beneficiaries for various activities related to Tasar silk since the year 2017.
- v. The Government under Silk Samagra and Silk Samagra-2.0 scheme has provided assistance of  Rs.  1,178.77  Lakhs  to  Jharkhand  since  2017-18  towards  implementation  of  beneficiary oriented  components  covering  both  pre  &  post  cocoon  activities/machineries  including common facilities  like  Hot  air  dryers  for  drying  of  cocoons,  Tasar  silk  reeling  machinery package and silk dying processing facilities.
- vi. A Raw Material Bank for Tasar at Chaibasa, Jharkhand is functioning to extend marketing support to the Tasar farmers.

The  above  initiatives  have  helped  various  stakeholders  especially  the  Tribals  of  Jharkhand  in sustaining  their  livelihood  and  improve  their  socio-economic  conditions  by  carrying  out  various sericulture activities.

(d): Silk Samagra-2 scheme provides backward & forward linkages in the silk production chain for implementation by the States. It is beneficial for Project as well as individual beneficiary mode, covering interventions  for  pre-cocoon,  silkworm  seed  production  and  post  cocoon  activities.  Additionally, provision  has  been  made  for  strengthening  of  market  infrastructure,  up  scaling  of  the  reeling  and processing sector and brand promotion of Indian Silk to establish forward linkages.

(e) & (f): The Government has taken the following measures to enhance the global competitiveness of Tasar silk products in the State of Jharkhand:

- i. Based  on  Jharkhand  State's  proposal  for  the  benefit  of  silk  producers  &  artisans,  under  Silk Samagra & Silk Samagra-2 schemes support has been provided to establish 30 Motorized reeling machines, 80 Reeling cum twisting machines, 468 Buniyad reeling machines, 80 multi-fuel hot air  driers  (50  kg  capacity),  80  modified  region  specific  handlooms  and  deploy  6  master reeler/weaver technicians since the year 2017.
- ii. Training  has  been  provided  to  158  artisans  of  Jharkhand  under  SAMARTH  scheme  for  skill seeding and skill upgradation in silk reeling/spinning & weaving activities.
- iii. To popularize Vanya silk products including Tasar, in the export business, focus has been given to product development & diversification with silk blends.
- iv. Generic and Brand promotion of Indian Silks is done by organising theme pavilions and display of products in expos /exhibitions through Silk Mark Organization of India (SMOI).
- v. Jharkhand Silk Textile and Handicraft Development Corporation Ltd. has been established by the  Jharkhand  Government  to  promote  Tasar  silk  products  and  support  local  artisan/  silk producers.

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