Traces its origin to the Regional Muga Research Station created in 1982 when the Titabar station was bifurcated, with muga research separated from mulberry. Today it carries muga and eri research and extension across lower Assam.
At a glance
| Unit | Regional Sericulture Research Station, Boko |
|---|---|
| Type | Regional Sericulture Research Station |
| Location | Boko, Kamrup district, Assam |
Work of the unit
- Muga and eri research for the lower Assam agro-climatic zone
- Socio-economic uplifting of farmers through improved eri technologies and skill development
- Seed and chawki supply to the surrounding cluster
Programme allocation, 2026-27
| Programme | Allocation |
|---|---|
| Resham Krishi Mela | 1 (200) |
| Awareness programmes | 5 (250) |
| Farmers field days | 3 (300) |
| Technology demonstrations | 5 (125) |
| Farmers Skill Training | 2 programmes / 50 stakeholders |
| Technology Orientation | 2 programmes / 20 stakeholders |
| Sericulture Resource Centres | 20 programmes / 200 stakeholders |
Extension figures show programmes with stakeholders reached in brackets. Full plan on Extension Communication and Capacity Building.
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