Sustainable Rearing of Eri Silkworm (Samia ricini) in Bishnupur District of Manipur

Abstract

Background: The practice of rearing eri silkworm is extensively practice in Bishnupur district of Manipur. The current study aimed to access the input factors for production as well as major constraints faced by the respondents during its production and marketing. Methods: The present research investigation was carried out during the agricultural year 2020-21 with a total of 120 respondents were selected by following a multi-stage simple random quota sampling technique. Result: Study reveals that the majority of the female respondents were actively doing Eri-rearing; the total cost of cultivation of Eri-rearing was ₹ 8,530 per 100 dfls with 90 kgs cocoon produce with gross and net returns viz; ₹ 13,500 and ₹ 4,970 respectively on semi-medium farm category.