New Cocoon Auction Market Opens in Srinagar to Boost Sericulture

The Autumn Silk Cocoon Auction Market commenced operations in Srinagar on October 1, 2026, at the Sericulture Complex. The market was established to provide a transparent and competitive platform for cocoon growers in the Kashmir division to market their produce. This initiative is part of efforts to strengthen the marketing infrastructure for silk cocoons.

The market aims to create a more organized and remunerative marketing system for the sericulture community. By attracting buyers from within and outside the Union Territory, the market is expected to encourage healthy competition and enhance market access for local cocoon growers, thereby improving returns from silkworm rearing.