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Cocoon mela held at Ukhrul
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, October 11 2019:
One day 'Cocoon Mela' was held today at DRDA Conference hall, Mini Secretariat office complex, Hamleikhong, Ukhrul.
Deputy Commissioner Ukhrul, Joseph Pauline Kamsom who attended as the chief guest of the 'Cocoon Mela' inspected the cocoon displayed in the hall by different farmers of Ukhrul district.
DC Ukhrul, while speaking at the inaugural function, expressed about the potential of Sericulture in Ukhrul district.
He also mentioned that Sericulture industry can provide substantial income and can improve the rural economy.
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Silk rearing is a profitable business, he said and added that Cocoon can be harvested 4 to 6 times in a year unlike other cash crops.
While District Sericulture officer CM Paul, in his keynote address, mentioned about the benefit of rearing silk worm, said that silk worm rearing began in Ukhrul district in 1988 .
He also mentioned that Mulberry Bivoltine race silkworm thrive well and is a good quality silk while adding that Silk worm can be harvested in one month and at least 4 to 6 times in a year that can generate sufficient income for a family.
During the mela, farmers of Ukhrul district also shared their experience about Cocoon harvesting.
Later, chief guest Joseph Pauline distributed cash award to the highest Cocoon producer and to farmers who produced best quality Cocoon.
According to a report, about 3000 Kg of Cocoon was produced from Ukhrul district annually.
Over 50 farmers participated in the Cocoon mela organized by Ukhrul District Sericulture office which also saw officers of KVK, Ukhrul Dr Ramakrishna and staffs attending the mela.
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