Vol. 12, Special Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
Rastra Nunisa, Chandan Hazarika, Monimala Saikia, Udeshna Talukdar and Hemanta Saikia

Abstract:
This study delves into the socio-economic demographics that shape the lives of sericulture farmers within this region. By comprehensively exploring the socio-economic attributes, this research aims to offer a detailed portrayal of the sericulture farming community. The study revealed that majority (57%) of the respondents belonged to middle age group (36-50 years) and 94% of the respondents were female with 62% of respondents having below matriculation level of education. In case of operational land holding, majority (87%) were marginal farmers. Moreover, majority (54%) of the respondents had 16-20 years of experience in sericulture practicing ericulture 100% with majority (87%) of respondents involved in cocoon production.