Tamil Nadu is all set to get its first automatic silk reeling unit.
The Rs. 3-crore project, which will come up at Paariyur in Gobichettipalayam taluk, will give a boost to sericulture.
The State has 25,000 mulberry farmers and 23,000 acres under sericulture, but produces just 1,000 tonnes of silk a year. Nearly 55 per cent of the mulberry production is sold to other States.
Officials of the Directorate of Sericulture say the State has just 250 reeling units. They produce a thick variety silk, mostly used for making saris.
The entrepreneur for the unit, K.L. Bhoobash Kangayan, was selected a month ago, based on his educational qualification, financial strength, sericulture experience and age, says an official. The machinery will be imported from China. The plant will go on steam shortly.
Mr. Kangayan visited China to take a look at the machinery. According to him, the unit will need a tonne of cocoon (bivoltine variety) a day and produce 120 kg of silk. He plans to source cocoon through contract farming to ensure quality. Inputs and finance will also be arranged for farmers.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
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