Spatio-temporal analysis of Sericulture Concentration Development in North Western Himalayan Region of Kashmir Valley, India: A District level Analysis.

Abstract

Sericulture is an allied agricultural sector that includes the agroforestry cottage industry,which is crucial toproviding people in the Kashmir valleywith sustainable livelihoods and regional development.Backward and forward linking activities include growing mulberry plantations, breeding silkworms to manufacture silk cocoons, coiling cocoonsto untie silk filament, yarn production, weaving, and processing silk textiles.The purpose of the present study is to emphasise the Spatio-temporaltrends, concentration, and distribution of sericulture in the Kashmir valley from 2005-2006 to 2019-2020 in terms of mulberry plants and silk cocoons. To achieve the study's goal of determining trends at the district level and the concentration of sericulture development in Kashmir Valley, the compound annual growth rate, linear regression analysis, and evaluation index method were utilised.According to the Perusal of Results, the trend of silk cocoon production and yield increased at rates of 3.77 and 10.70 from2005-2006 to 2019-2020, whereas the mulberry area showed signals of decreasing at a rate of -5.97 over the last 15 years (2005-2020).The findingsshowthat the concentration of sericulture is maximum in northern and southern parts of Kashmir valley includesBaramulla,Anantnag, Kupwara, and minimum in central parts of Kashmir. The spatial distribution of sericulture concentration in Kashmir's districts has been visualised using Arc GIS 10.4, with the goal of identifying places for sericulture development in the valley. As a result, efficient government sericulture policy initiatives and an integrated strategic approach are vital not only in terms of prospective revenue-generating activities, but also in terms of the J&K economy's GDP.The Kashmir Valleysilk arts and craftsmanship reflect the region's rich cultural heritage and contribute considerably to the development of new artistic trends within the Union of Jammu and Kashmir.