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Sericulture

Silk Production Trends in Sikkim, 2019-20 to 2023-2024:

Variety2019-202020-212021-222022-232023-24
Mulberry plantation (ha)300179179179179
Mulberry raw silk (MT)     
Bivoltine10.080.030.40.5
Totel10.080.030.40.5

Source: Seri-States of India 2024

 

Status of Sericulture Industry in Sikkim, 2024:

ParticularsMulberryEri
Sericulture villages623
Sericulture farmers115050

Source: Seri-States of India 2024

 

Infrastructure Created by the State Government, 2024:

ParticularsNo.
Demonstration farm3
Nursery3
Chawki rearing centre5
Cocoon drying unit1
Reeling centre1
Spinning centre1
Twisting unit1
Multi-end reeling unit (8 basins)1

Source: Seri-States of India 2024