Eri Sector:
In
the state of Sikkim natural distribution of Eri food plants viz.
Castor abundantly available, and Tapioca is also cultivated by every
farmers for consumption of its root, one more perennial host plant
called
Khanakpa
in local language is also available. Hence, in
consideration to its best utility of leaves and seed of castor for
economic boost up of our poor farmers, Ericulture has been
introduced first time in the year 2003-04, in some of the villages
as indicated below:
Area and Production Statue:
|
Year |
Area under
Food plants
(Acre) |
Production of |
Remarks |
|
Dfls.in Nos. |
Cut cocoons
in kg. |
Raw Silk in kg. |
|
2002-03 |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Not started |
|
2003-04 |
30 |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Rearing not Started yet |
|
Total |
30 |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Not started |
Muga Sector:
Augmentation of Muga food plants was introduced in
2003-04 in Sikkim, under the CDP, identified host plant called
Kutmero in local language (Litsea polyantha) abundantly available in
natural conditions needs only systematic plantation. In the same
year nearly 12 acres has been brought under muga host plant
plantations in South and West Sikkim. This may be seen under the tab
given below:
|
Year |
Area under
Food plants
(Acre) |
Production of |
Remarks |
|
Dfls.in Nos. |
Cut cocoons
in kg. |
Raw Silk in kg. |
|
2002-03 |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Not started |
|
2003-04 |
12 |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Rearing
starts
from 2004-09-09 onwards |
