Silkworm Rearing Chamber
The scheme aims to promote sericulture & enhance silk production among farmers by providing financial assistance for establishing dedicated silkworm rearing chambers. Under this scheme, farmers are provided financial support of upto ₹1,00,000 (80:10:10 pattern) for construction of rearing chambers.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Silkworm Rearing Chamber” was launched by the Department of Sericulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote sericulture and enhance silk production among farmers by providing financial assistance for establishing dedicated silkworm rearing chambers.
Benefits
Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/- is provided for the construction of a silkworm rearing chamber on an 80:10:10 cost-sharing basis. The farmer contributes ₹10,000/- for completing the foundation of the chamber, while the state government provides ₹90,000/- as a subsidy in two equal installments.
Eligibility Criteria
The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
The beneficiary must have availed assistance under the Silk Tree Plantation Scheme.
The beneficiary must have at least 300 mulberry plants available for silkworm rearing.
Application Process
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Under the Silk Samagra Yojana, farmers are selected in cluster mode. A departmental committee conducts a field inspection, and the scheme is implemented based on the suitability of the area. The required documents are compiled to prepare the farmer’s Project Implementation Sheet (PIS).
For the construction of the rearing chamber, the farmer builds the foundation using their own funds. Based on the progress of the construction and the recommendations of the cluster in-charge, the government subsidy is released into the farmer’s account in accordance with the scheme guidelines.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/- is provided for the construction of a silkworm rearing chamber on an 80:10:10 cost-sharing basis. The farmer contributes ₹10,000/- for completing the foundation of the chamber, while the state government provides ₹90,000/- as a subsidy in two equal installments.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Under the Silk Samagra Yojana, farmers are selected in cluster mode. A departmental committee conducts a field inspection, and the scheme is implemented based on the suitability of the area. The required documents are compiled to prepare the farmer’s Project Implementation Sheet (PIS).
For the construction of the rearing chamber, the farmer builds the foundation using their own funds. Based on the progress of the construction and the recommendations of the cluster in-charge, the government subsidy is released into the farmer’s account in accordance with the scheme guidelines.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Silkworm Rearing Chamber |
| Short Title | SRC |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Agriculture,Rural & Environment |
| States | Uttarakhand |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 30 — Any years |
| Area | Both |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in ↗ |