Journal of Environmental Biology

Comparative economics of vanya with mulberry cocoon production in India

G.R. Manjunatha*, P.A. Sangannavar, G.R. Halagundegowda, A.S. Nazeer, S.M. Moorthy and V. Sivaprasad

Central Silk Board, Bengaluru-560 068, India

*Corresponding Author Email : mgr.dvg@gmail.com                     *ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4268-3324

Received: 15.12.2022                                                                                                   Revised: 27.03.2023                                                                            Accepted: 29.03.2023

Abstract

Aim: To compare the remunerativeness of Mulberry, Tasar, Eri and Muga based sericulture enterprises.

Methodology: An empirical analysis was undertaken to compare the economics of mulberry and non-mulberry cocoon production in India, utilizing the available data from Central Silk Board using descriptive statistics and suitable ratios.

Results: The study indicated that returns per rupee of investment in Mulberry (1.66), Tasar (1.60), Eri (1.88) and Muga (2.07) were higher compared to agriculture crop enterprises (National Silk Policy-2020), besides being of short duration with frequent assured income at least for three to six times in a year.  

Interpretation: The Mulberry and Eri silkworm cocoon production is highly remunerative enterprise and attracts the youths, because of its domesticated nature, short duration and women friendly enterprise.

Key words: Cocoon production, Economics, Eco-friendly, Mulberry, Sericulture enterprises, Vanya

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