Assam: ‘Mera Resham-Mera Abhiman’ campaign held in BTC

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KOKRAJHAR: The ‘Mera Resham Mera Abhiman’ campaign was successfully launched on Wednesday at Mothambil village, Raimona of Gossaigaon sub division in Kokrajhar district by the Central Silk Board, Muga Eri Silkworm Seed Organization, P3 Unit, Kowabil, in collaboration with the department of Sericulture, BTC, drawing the active participation of over 80 Eri farmers from the region, mainly women.

The event was graced by the Director of Sericulture, BTC, Anjan Chakraborty, Additional Director Ranjit Bhattacharjee (Nodal Officer of MRMA for Kokrajhar district), Ranjit Gogoi, ADS of Gossaigaon, and senior officials of the State Sericulture department.

Dr Suraksha Chanotra, Scientist-B, CSB, MESSO, P3 Unit, Kowabil, focused on recent technologies in Eri silkworm rearing and scientific host plant cultivation for dual purposes, silk production, and pupa marketing. Disinfection and hygiene practices during rearing, weaving, and natural/organic dyeing of Eri silk were the main topics of the event. Two technical bulletins namely ‘Technological advancements in eri-silkworm rearing: scope & challenges’ and ‘Practical guide on castor, Kesseru & Tapioca nursery’ in trilingual format were also released and distributed among the participants. Technical experts conducted sessions on improved rearing techniques, host plant management, disease control, and sustainable practices to enhance both productivity and profitability for farmers.

Addressing the gathering, the Director of DOS highlighted the immense potential of Eri silk in boosting rural livelihoods, particularly for women.

Farmers actively engaged in interactive sessions, sharing field-level experiences and discussing challenges in pest management, leaf quality, and market access. Demonstrations were held on hygienic rearing practices and optimal leaf utilization for improved cocoon yield. The campaign reaffirmed the role of rural women as the backbone of the Eri silk industry in BTC and strengthened the farmer-department collaboration for a sustainable and market-driven sericulture sector in the region. Field inspection of ongoing Eri rearing house construction was also undertaken by the team MRMA BTC Kokrajhar, Assam.

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