A new story of change is being written in Tangargaon, a tribal dominated area of Jashpur district. The farmers here are now becoming self-reliant and moving towards prosperity through the Silk Department’s Kosa Palan Yojana. Parshu Ram, Farmers like Rajkumar, Subhadhar and Augustus have given a new direction to their lives by adopting this scheme.
Until a few years ago, these farmers of Tangargaon were forced to work as labourers in other states to earn their livelihood. Even after working hard throughout the year, they were able to save only 30-35 thousand rupees. It was difficult to run the family, it was difficult to educate the children and earn a better livelihood. The dreams of life seemed incomplete. But, giving priority to employment-oriented schemes under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, the Silk Department implemented the Kosa Palan Yojana in Tangargaon. Sajja and Arjuna plants were planted on 5 hectares of forest land. These plants benefited from the By rearing cocoon insects, farmers not only got employment opportunities but their income also increased manifold.
In the year 2024-25, these farmers of Tangargaon reared 3000 DFLs (eggs) and produced 1,51,080 Kosafal. This production generated a total income of more than 5 lakh 20 thousand. Each farmer earns an average annual income of Rs 1.50 lakh Income was received. This additional income has not only improved the economic condition of these farmers, but has also brought prosperity to their families. Children are now getting education in good schools. Pucca houses are being built. For the entire family Good clothes and needs are being fulfilled. The compulsion to go to other states for work has ended.
Parshu Ram and his friends said, ‘Kosa Palan Yojana has changed our lives. Earlier, dreams which seemed difficult to even dream about are now being fulfilled. We are able to send our children to good schools for studies. Now we have There is employment, there is income, and there are hopes for the future. The silk department is providing advanced technology, training and assistance to the farmers. Officers and employees reach the spot immediately to solve any problem. Due to this scheme, the district There has been a 75 percent reduction in migration for labour.
This scheme of the Silk Department has introduced a new model of economic development in tribal and rural areas. These farmers of Tangargaon have not only become self-reliant, but their story is becoming an inspiration for other villages. Woven with delicate silk threads This success story proves that big changes are possible with the right planning and hard work. Kosa farming has not only given employment to these farmers but also a new life. Now these farmers of Tangargaon are not only fulfilling their dreams but also laying the foundation of a better future for generations to come.