Two housewives from Tuophema village in Kohima district, Vilanuo Kense and Neilatuonuo Rio, have emerged as successful Eri silkworm rearers, turning their humble beginnings into a sustainable livelihood through sericulture.
The duo began their journey in 2020 with support from the Department of Sericulture under a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Through the scheme, they were provided with essential infrastructure such as rearing houses, silkworm trays, and financial assistance to kickstart their venture.
Since then, they have taken up Eri silkworm rearing as one of their primary occupations, rearing the silkworms four times a year. Their hard work and dedication recently bore fruit when they sold 10,000 Eri silkworm cocoons to the Sericulture Department for seed production.
Apart from cocoon sales, they also earn an average of ₹30,000 per crop solely from selling Eri pupa, making sericulture a reliable source of income for their households.
Sharing the story on the 25th June 2025 in Kohima, District Sericulture Officer, Kohima, Vilhousienuo Khro, further informed that interested individuals can apply at their respective District Sericulture Offices. Based on the availability of suitable schemes and the condition of their gardens, they may be selected and provided assistance accordingly.
(DPRO Kohima)
