Srinagar, Jan 06: The Department of Sericulture, under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme-HADP, is actively implementing several beneficiary-oriented schemes with a substantial 80-90% subsidy component. These schemes aim to empower farmers and the general public, offering substantial benefits.
The key schemes include the Development of Mulberry Plantation at Stakeholder’s Level – to support the cultivation of mulberry plants to enhance silk production; assistance for Construction of Rearing Houses – to provide aid for building rearing houses along with improved rearing appliances; establishment of Silk Reeling Related Units – to assist in the setup of units related to silk reeling for enhanced productivity; and Capacity Buildings – to focus on building the capacity and skills of individuals involved in sericulture.
For inquiries and assistance, the Department has encouraged interested parties, especially unemployed youth, to reach out through the following contacts:
Directorate of Sericulture, Tulsibagh Sgr/BC Road Jammu @ 0194-2313309, 0191-2542408, Mobile: 9419518139, Email: [email protected], Additional Directorate of Sericulture Jammu @ 0191-2546318, Email: [email protected], Additional Directorate of Sericulture Kashmir @ 0194-2311171, Email: [email protected].
For district-specific queries, individuals can contact the respective District Sericulture Officers at their numbers, the department said, adding that it welcomes all inquiries and participation from farmers and the public to harness the benefits of these schemes and contribute to the growth of sericulture in the region.
