Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Record cocoon prices boost Malda’s silk farmers
Farmers in Malda, India, are very happy because the price of silk cocoons has gone up a lot.
One farmer got Rs 26,000 for just 40 kg of cocoons, which is a record.
This is great news for the 70,000 families who depend on silk farming.
The government has been helping by improving the quality of silk and making sure farmers get fair prices.
The Nistari silk from Malda is special because it has a GI tag, which means it's unique and in high demand.
Many farmers who had stopped farming silk are now thinking of starting again because of these high prices.
Everyone is hopeful that this will help the silk industry in Malda grow and thrive.
A farmer earned Rs 26,000 for 40 kg of silk cocoons, a record high in Malda.
The surge in cocoon prices has brought hope to Malda's struggling silk industry.
Sericulture is a lifeline for nearly 70,000 families in Malda district.
State interventions have improved silkworm seed supply, training, and market linkages.
The GI-tagged Nistari silk has elevated its demand nationwide and globally.
- Who
- Silk farmers in Malda, India
- What
- Record high prices for silk cocoons
- When
- During the Agrahayan season, with a notable event on Friday
- Where
- Kaliachak Cocoon Market, Malda, India
- Why
- Improved quality, GI tag for Nistari silk, and state interventions
- Price per 40 kg
- Rs 26,000
- Location
- Kaliachak Cocoon Market, Malda
- Number of Families
- 70,000
- GI Tag
- Nistari silk
- Key Figures
- Sabina Yasmin, Ujjal Saha