Bihar govt to assist sericulture farmers with superior know-how

Bihar govt to assist sericulture farmers with superior know-how

Patna, Mar 16 (KNN) With the intention to realize self-sufficiency in silk manufacturing, the Bihar authorities on Wednesday introduced superior technological assist for farmers to extend productiveness of cocoon and uncooked silk within the state.

The Bihar authorities has additionally determined to offer expert coaching and technical steering to farmers in mulberry cultivation, silkworm rearing, and silk reeling actions.

Taking part within the debate on the industries division funds for 2023–24 within the state meeting, Bihar Trade Minister Samir Kumar Mahaseth stated, “The Mahagathbandhan authorities in Bihar has determined to offer superior infrastructural amenities to farmers engaged in sericulture within the state. Round 5,277 farmers in Saharsa, Madhepura, and Supaul districts are already availing amenities being supplied by the division to extend the manufacturing of mulberry.”

“Equally, over 300 farmers in Banka, Munger, Nawada, Kaimur, and Jamui districts have been supplied motorized spinning machines by the division,” he added.

The federal government is motivating the farmers and entrepreneurs to undertake improved applied sciences to carry down the manufacturing price by rising manufacturing and productiveness of high quality cocoons and silk. With the intention to assist farmers and supply them uncooked supplies all year long, the federal government has determined to determine ‘Cocoon Banks’ in Banka district, the minister stated.

Mahaseth identified that Bihar has already obtained the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for producing Bhagalpuri silk, which helps in getting recognition for the product within the international market.

The minister additionally introduced that, in an try to offer impetus to domestically manufactured items and employment alternatives to the individuals of the state, the Industries division has directed all state-controlled our bodies to accord precedence and worth choice in authorities procurement to merchandise manufactured by industrial models situated throughout the state.

The division has directed that the prevailing state’s ‘Buy Choice Coverage” (2002 model) and “Bihar Finance (Modification) Guidelines, 2005’ needs to be strictly adopted and ‘buy choice have to be given to home producers and suppliers in authorities procurement.

Earlier, the state authorities had introduced Rs 1648.81 crore funds for 2023-24.  (KNN Bureau)