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Tasar Silk Production challenges in Jharkhand State

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<p>Jharkhand is a forest-rich state where Tasar sericulture is a vital livelihood for thousands of tribal families. It serves the following&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Major source of employment during agricultural lean seasons</li>
<li>Women-led enterprise from cocoon to value addition</li>
<li>Promotes forest conservation and biodiversity protection</li>
</ul>
<p>Tasar sericulture provides livelihood support to over 4-5 lakh tribal families in Jharkhand, especially during agricultural lean seasons.</p>
<h3>Major Tasar producing areas in Jharkhand and the challenges</h3>
<p><strong>DUMKA</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Irregular leaf flushes</li>
<li>Unpredictable rainfall</li>
<li>Increased pest pressure</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>GODDA</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Irregular leaf flushes</li>
<li>Unpredictable rainfall</li>
<li>Increased pest pressure</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>SARAIKELA- KHARSAWAN</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Irregular leaf flushes</li>
<li>Unpredictable rainfall</li>
<li>Increased pest pressure</li>
</ul>
<h3>Host Trees for Tasar Silkworm (<em>Antheraea mylitta</em>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Arjun (<em><a title="External website that opens in new window" href="https://agriculture.vikaspedia.in/viewcontent/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/medicinal-and-aromatic-plants/terminalia-arjuna?lgn=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-page-id="3039">Terminalia arjuna</a></em>)</li>
<li>Asan (<em>Terminalia tomentosa</em>)</li>
<li>Sal (<em>Shorea robusta</em>)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Imapcts of Climate change on Tasar Sericutlure</h3>
<p><strong>1. Rising temperatures</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Heat stress reduces leaf quality and moisture</li>
<li>Poor larval growth and higher mortality</li>
<li>Lower cocoon weight and silk quality</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>2. Erratic rainfall</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Delayed monsoon, dry spells and unseasonal rains</li>
<li>Disrupts rearing schedule</li>
<li>Heavy rains wash away larvae and increase disease</li>
<li>Leads to crop losses</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>3. Increasing pests and diseases</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Climate variability favors pest multiplication</li>
<li>More pest damage to host plants</li>
<li>Silkworms more vulnerable to diseases</li>
<li>Lower productivity and higher risk</li>
</ul>
<h3>Impact on tribal livelihoods</h3>
<ul>
<li>Reduced cocoon yield and income</li>
<li>Food insecurity and economic stress</li>
<li>Increased seasonal migration</li>
<li>Discourages youth from continuing sericulture</li>
</ul>
<h3>Building climate resilience</h3>
<ul>
<li>Climate-resilient practices and technologies</li>
<li>Weather-based advisory and forecasting</li>
<li>Integrated Pest Management (IPM)</li>
<li>Strengthening community institutions</li>
<li>Research, innovation and capacity building</li>
<li>Policy support and convergence for sustainability</li>
</ul>
<h3>The way forward</h3>
<p>Adapting to climate change is essential to sustain Tasar sericulture and the livelihoods of tribal communities. Through scientific innovation, traditional knowledge and strong community participation, we can build a resilient and sustainable future for Tasar - nature's golden silk.</p>

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