Mokokchung, September 29 (DIPR): Organized by the District sericulture office Mokokchung, a one day Cocoon Mela cum Cocoon Grading awareness programme was held at Youth Hall, Imkongmeren sports Complex, Mokokchung on September 27.
The chief guest of the programme was Addl. Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung, Bendanglila, while keynote address was given by District sericulture Officer, Mokokchung, Alemkumzuk. Short speech was delivered by Deputy Director, Directorate of sericulture, Mhathung Kikon, which was followed by the inauguration of the Cocoon Mela by the chief guest.
Around 120 Eri Cocoon farmers from villages under Mokokchung district participated in the Mela. Altogether 717 Kg of Eri Cocoon was purchased from the farmers participating in the Mela by the Department at Rs. 500/- per Kg.
