Science & Technology - Nagaland

Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Sericulture Development – II Phase

Sericulture is one of the important activities in the rural sector that has a significant role in the socioeconomic development. Realizing the potential of sericulture industry, in increasing the exports and generating employment the Central Silk Board (CSB) and the various state governments have launched the national sericulture project.

In the second phase, three districts were covered, that is, Kohima, Dimapur and Peren for assessment of suitability of land for sericulture. This project was completed and submitted to Central Silk Board in 2019 and officially released on 5th Aug., 2019 in Central Silk Board Portal.