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J-K govt approves Rs 91 crore project for revival of sericulture, setting
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
"Sericulture is the only cash crop that ensures significant returns in a short span of time, earning it a special place in the rural economy. Although the state produces high-quality bivoltine cocoons, productivity and total cocoon output are low," said Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretar
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Farmers in J-K's Udhampur generate good revenue from sale of cocoons throu
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 14 (ANI): Farmers practicing sericulture in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir are generating good revenue from the sale of cocoons at the auction market organised by the Sericulture Development Department.
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J-K government begins rearing process of cocoons to increase silk producti
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 28 (ANI): As sericulture plays a significant role in generating employment for the locals in the Valley, the administration of Jammu and Kashmir has been taking significant steps placing emphasis on the rearing process of cocoons to boost the produc
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Study finds silk offers homemade solution for COVID-19 prevention
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Cincinnati (Ohio) [US], September 24 (ANI): With personal protective equipment still in short supply, researchers at the University of Cincinnati examined what common household fabrics might work best as a face covering.
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Rearing process of cocoons in full swing to boost silk production in Kashm
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 5 (ANI): Since the sericulture sector plays a significant role in generating employment for the local people in Jammu and Kashmir, the local authorities in the Kashmir Valley are focusing on increasing the production of mulberry fruit crops alo
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Udhampur admin opens cocoon market, farmers welcome it
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 19 (ANI): The Udhampur administration in Jammu and Kashmir has opened a market where farmers can sell cocoons. Farmers have welcomed the step taken by the government as they are facing losses due to the impact of COVID-19 even though, they said, the
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