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Assessing Lac Production and Farmer Viability in India’s Forest-based Economies: A Review

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The complex terrain of lac production in India, a major non-wood forest product with several industrial uses, is examined in this research. With more than 50% of global production, India is the world's top producer and supplier of lac. The review describes the host plants and crop cycles of the two main lac insect strains, Rangeeni and Kusmi. It draws attention to the economic importance of lac farming as a vital supplemental source of income for rural populations and its contribution to forest preservation. The study includes an in-depth examination of production dynamics in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting a gain in absolute output but a minor drop in its national share, alongside a notable reduction in production instability, notably a favorable reversal in Kusmi lac growth. The once-leading producer Chhattisgarh, on the other hand, has witnessed a more notable drop in mean output and national share, with both Rangeeni and Kusmi lac seeing notable mean value declines, particularly in summer harvests. With an average net return of Rs. 103,744.97/acre and a Benefit-Cost Ratio of 1:1.84, an economic viability study from the Kanker district of Chhattisgarh shows significant profitability; nevertheless, this runs counter to the reported apathy of farmers as a result of sharp price volatility.To guarantee sustained growth in the lac industry, the results highlight the necessity of an all-encompassing, integrated strategy that prioritizes risk management, market stability, and technology diffusion.

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hal-05214886 , version 1 (19-08-2025)

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Shreeya Chandrakar, Ayushi Trivedi, Amit Dixit. Assessing Lac Production and Farmer Viability in India’s Forest-based Economies: A Review. Asian Journal of Current Research, 2025, 10 (3), pp.255-267. ⟨hal-05214886⟩
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