Success Story of Sri Mahato’s
Reasons behind Sri Mahato’s success
- Shri Mathan Mahato is a progressive tasar rearer cum advanced grainure residing in the Jhilimili village of Ranibandh block under Bankura district of West Bengal.
- He is doing tasar sericulcure since 2002.
- Shri Mahato is also the motivational force of ~400 farmers of Ranibandh block for their livelihood through tasar sericulture.
- A 15 days training on Tasar Culture at BSMTC Patelnagar during 2001 under UNDP encourages him to initiate tasar culture
Host plant maintenance
- Regular disinfection of field before and after rearing
- Intercultural operations following the latest recommended norms
Rearing management
- Use of disinfectants during rearing
- Taking utmost care during shifting of tasar silkworms
Grainage operation
- Disinfection of grainage building/appliances
- Maintenance hygiene during coupling and decoupling of moths
- Microscopic female moth examination, washing of layings and disinfection of eggs
Message from Mathan Mahato Good management practise and meticulous maintenance of work calender for each activity Tasar silkworm IIDTV grainage performance during the year 2012 - 18 of Shri Mathan Mahato,Jhilimili Bankura
| Year |
Cocoon processed (no) |
DFLs Produced(no) |
Cocoon:DFL |
Income in Rs |
| 2012-13 |
50000 |
16500 |
3.03:1 |
80000 |
| 2013-14 |
51000 |
16700 |
3.05:1 |
81000 |
| 2014-15 |
52200 |
17000 |
3.05:1 |
82500 |
| 2015-16 |
50000 |
16300 |
3.06:1 |
81500 |
| 2016-17 |
53000 |
17500 |
3.02:1 |
85000 |
| 2017-18 |
96000 |
31500 |
3.04:1 |
150000 |
