DefinePK

Abstract

ABSTRACT A vital role is played by Sericulture in the economy of the State of Jammu & Kashmir. This industry has always been main stay of the farmers economy in the State. In 1947, a part of the State was liberated and named as Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Despite varied types of constraints, the state government made modest efforts to develop this industry in the liberated area in the beginning. However, a marked development in this field has been witnessed during last decade. In the beginning the cocoons production was confined to boundary areas only. Later on policy was changed by introducing silkworm rearing in the specified area of Kotli District. The results were very encouraging therefore, the development of this cottage industry was extended to other parts of the territory.