Office of the Asstt. Director of Sericulture

Morigaon, Assam

Address:  Gasbari, Morigaon, opposite Police Reserve

Email : adsmorigaon@gmail.com

Assistant Director : Mrs. Lina Dutta, DDO

Dept Location : 

Overview

Welcome to the Morigaon District Sericulture Department.

Muga , Mulberry and Eri silk aren't just fabrics; they are the golden threads that weave the rich cultural and economic tapestry of Morigaon. Our department is dedicated to preserving this heritage 

while simultaneously empowering our local communities. We are the driving force behind a mission to transform Morigaon into a hub of high-quality silk production, directly benefiting the lives of our farmers and artisans.

Our Vision:

• Weaving Prosperity

•  Empowering Our People

• Spreading prosperity through welcoming various government schemes for the local rearers and seri farmers.

We believe that sericulture holds the key to a prosperous and self-reliant rural economy. Our core objective is to create a thriving sericulture ecosystem where every farmer has the tools, knowledge, and support needed to succeed and We achieve this by:

Boosting Family Incomes: We provide our farmers with a reliable and sustainable source of income, which helps lift families out of poverty and secures their future.

Creating Rural Jobs: By promoting sericulture, we are creating valuable employment opportunities right here in our villages, encouraging our youth to build their careers at home and helping to reduce migration to cities

Producing World-Class Silk: We focus on improving the quality and quantity of our silk. Through scientific methods and high-quality silkworm seeds, we ensure that Morigaon’s muga , mulberry and eri silk are recognized for their excellence both locally and globally.

Innovating for the Future: We continuously introduce new technologies and best practices in rearing, reeling, and weaving to make sericulture more efficient and profitable for our farmers.

Our Commitment: How We Support Our Sericulture Community

Our department acts as a strong pillar of support, guiding our sericulture community every step of the way. Our responsibilities include:

Hands-On Farmer Support: We offer comprehensive training and a wealth of technical knowledge on everything from cultivating host plants to managing silkworm health, ensuring our farmers can produce the best cocoons possible.

Bringing Schemes to You: We are the bridge between government schemes and our farmers. We actively implement programs like the APART and Silk Samagra, providing crucial financial and technical aid.

Ensuring Quality Resources: We manage our sericulture farms and grainages to supply farmers with a consistent stock of healthy, disease-free silkworm seeds (DFLs) and high-quality host plants

Connecting You to Markets: We help our farmers secure fair prices for their hard work by establishing vital connections to markets and buyers for their raw silk and cocoons.

Spreading the Word: Through workshops and awareness campaigns, we are inspiring a new generation of sericulturists and ensuring that our vibrant tradition continues to thrive.

Manpower In The Office Of Asstt. Director of Sericulture, Morigaon :

To control the entire Sericulture Activities in Morigaon, Government created 55numbers of post from Class-I to Grade -IV. The following table shows the details of Post Creation and Staff Position till date.

CENTRES/FARMS UNDER THE OFFICE OF  THE ASSTT. DIRECTRO OF SERICULTURE, MORIGAOAN :

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