Integrated Tasar Sericulture: A Nexus of Bioresource Utilization and Socioeconomic Resilience in Jharkhand's Anthropogenic Landscapes

Subhajyoti Pal, Ankit Raj Tiwari, Rasmi Rakha Giri, Soubhagya Goswami, Tanmoy Mandal, Priyam Pathak,

doi:10.5281/zenodo.17143183

Review Paper | Open Access
Volume 02 | Issue 09 | Article Id IJSRT/250309021

Integrated Tasar Sericulture: A Nexus of Bioresource Utilization and Socioeconomic Resilience in Jharkhand's Anthropogenic Landscapes
Subhajyoti Pal* Ankit Raj Tiwari Rasmi Rakha Giri Soubhagya Goswami Tanmoy Mandal Priyam Pathak
B. Sc Agriculture, Dept. of Agriculture, Sai Nath University, Ranchi, Jharkhand-835219, India

Abstract

Jharkhand, a state of East India rich in mineral resources, despite having a lot of natural resources, is shockingly significant socioeconomic and population discrimination. This study examines complex relationships between poverty, gender inequality, rural underdevelopment and environmental weakness in the region. Schedule tribes and scheduled focused on the socio-economic weakness of the nation, insufficient human development criteria and limited access to sustainable livelihood. Research has explored how Tasar silk cultivation works as a sustainable, environmentally friendly and inclusive economic option, especially for communities depending on forests and tribal populations. Using insights from different branches, the research emphasizes the success of agricultural systems, green fertilizers and integrated pest management, integrated insects management in soil health development, increase in silk production and increase in rural income. Additionally, it explores the global market opportunities of fresh silk, difficulties presented by artificial options and requirements of policy action, infrastructure improvements and digital market integration. The effectiveness of self-help groups (SHG) has been tested in increased durability, preservation of biodiversity and increase socio-economic empowerment. This research paper also ranks Tusar silk cultivation as a strategic path for sustainable rural development and environmental resilience in Jharkhand.

Keywords

Tasar silk cultivation, integrated agricultural systems, indigenous livelihoods, sustainable development in rural areas, economic and social inequality, green fertilizer and integrated pest management

Introduction

The rich Jharkhand in significant mineral resources still faces socio-economic inequality and developmental problems. Although India has about 35.5% coal reserves, 90% coal, 40% copper and significant amounts of Avro, Bauxite and iron ore, the state of Human Development Index (HDI) is one of the poorest states [1,2]. More than 75% of its residents live in rural areas and about 28% of the tribal group population, the region is characterized by severe poverty, limited health care access, low educational achievements and gender-related discrimination in nutrition well-being [2,3]. In this context, Tasar Silk Farm (Ban-based silk cultivation) has emerged as an encouraging alternative living, especially made for tribes and forest-dependent communities in Jharkhand and surrounding regions. Unlike traditional agriculture, Tasar silk production combines local environmental insights, biodiversity preservation and sustainable low-ion methods, which makes it a suitable initiative for sensitive rain-based ecosystem and economically disadvantaged communities [4,5].

The scientific basis of the teaser silk cultivation, which includes host plant biology, pest and disease control, soil fertility through green fertility and integrated agricultural system (IFS), environmental elasticity and sustainable land management, provide an independent model to improve rural livelihood with growth[6,7].Research and promotional initiatives led by companies such as the Central Tasar Research and Training Institute (CTR&TI) have shown success in integrated structures that combine to crop farming, water resources growth and women-centric self-help groups (SHG) programs[8,9]. These steps increase family income as well as protecting soil, preserving biodiversity and helping reduce rural-urban immigration. Moreover, sustainable, ethically-extended natural flesh, which has established global growing hunger silk as a cultural significance product and is also effective worldwide [10,11]. This manuscript investigates interconnected issues such as socio-economic problems, gender and livelihood discrimination, as well as scientific and environmental policies of sustainable teasy silk cultivation in tribal regions. It highlights the importance of community-driven, environment-friendly and research-based methods in rejuvenating rural economies and supporting deprived groups [12,13]. The story also assesses the policy structure of the threshold, market trends and new global possibilities, which provide perspectives for scalable, inclusive and sustainable rural development methods [14,15].