PASIGHAT, Aug 11: A consultation meeting under Mera Resham Mera Abhimaan (MRMA) 2.0, a sericulture technology-transfer initiative of the Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, was held at the Research Extension Centre, Sille today to promote scientific sericulture practices and strengthen silk production in East Siang district.
The programme brought together more than 50 sericulture farmers, officials and scientists for direct interaction on field-level challenges, technology adoption and opportunities in sericulture.
Dr Vijay N, Scientist-D, sensitized the farmers on the implementation and opportunities under MRMA 2.0, improved sericulture practices, disease prevention and other technical aspects of silkworm rearing. He emphasized that adoption of scientific practices and appropriate technologies can improve productivity, cocoon quality and economic returns.
East Siang Deputy Commissioner Sonalika Jiwani interacted with the farmers and heard their concerns regarding field-level challenges, quality inputs, availability of silkworm seed and economic returns from sericulture. She assured that efforts would be made to facilitate government support and subsidy for dedicated farmers, besides expanding training opportunities on sericulture in the district.
The DC encouraged farmers to participate sincerely in forthcoming training programmes and adopt scientific practices to improve production and livelihood opportunities.
The programme, which underscored the importance of close coordination among scientists, technical experts, Sericulture Dept and farmers for effective transfer of research-based technologies to the field, concluded with an assurance of continued technical guidance and support to farmers for improving sericulture practices and strengthening the silk sector in the district. (DIPRO)