Rearing Silk Worm
Rearing of Silk Worms
MARG has also gone a step ahead in training and educating the villagers of the hills of North Bengal on Sericulture. It is said that Sericulture in Darjeeling dates back to 1879 when Rev W.S Sutherland introduced the same in schools curriculum at Scottish Mission Institute in Kalimpong. In the villages namely, Kange, Maria Busty, Tode Tantha of Kalimpong. MARG has already started plantation of Mulberry trees in a large scale with the help of local sericulture clubs. MARG in future would like to
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Generate interest in the youth in silk worm rearing in the hills of West Bengal |
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Organise trainings and awareness camps. |
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Train them (silk worm rearing, weaving) |
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Help them make silk worm rearing shed |
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Make them self sustainable. |
These areas are largely inhabited by tribes. E.g. Lepchas. Lepchas have a history in weaving and they are recognised as finest weavers. MARG in the later stage would built weaving centres in some villages and this would enable the villagers to earn their livelihood
MARG would like to work with other local NGOs seek help from other bigger NGOs, individuals, and institutions.
