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the eye. Some say that continuous involvement in rearing and in the
mulberry garden generates excess heat in the body. To overcome this
problem, in K K Pura for instance, regular consumption of pork among
the sericulturists is very common.
Concluding Remarks
The above section has portrayed not only the unique features of
sericulture, but also the multiple dimensions and complications involved
in it. The process of silkworm rearing is a complex process, requiring
effective maintenance and efficient management. In Seripura, Sericulture
has been practised for almost more than two decades without a break.
Those who are involved in sericulture are mostly from the dominant
communities with greater access to resources of production. At the same
time there is also a substantial participation by the marginal and small
land-size categories but again only by those who have better access to
irrigation and other infra-structure facilities. It has also been seen that
the participation of the working members in sericulture families has been
at its maximum. The analysis on the performance has brought out the
crucial socio economic and cultural determinants in sericulture adoption
and sustainability. It has also brought out the significance of each factor
and the vulnerability of sericulture, if it is not approached holistically.
The following chapter looks into the labour types and labour demand in
the agro-sericulture scenario of Seripura with specific focus on labour
relations, strategies and prospects in the context of sericulture.
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