Govt to assist in cocoon production in Udhampur in J

Jammu, Jan 23 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir government today informned the Legislative Assembly that the sericulture department will provide quality Mulberry Saplings of improved varieties to the people besides rearing kits and roofing material.

Minister for Agriculture Production Abdul Aziz Zargar in reply to a question in the Legislative Assembly said chemicals and disinfectants are being provided to the rearers for control of diseases to boost the cocoon production in Udhampur district.

''The cocoon crop produced by the farmers in the state is disposed of in notified cocoon auction markets by open auction through open bid system, he said adding that the highest bid of a cocoon lot is accepted by the seller otherwise the lot is put to fresh auction and the department has no role in fixing the bid price.

The Minister said the enhancement of cocoon rate by Rs 5 to 10 per kg would be considered actively.

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