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Researcher : Md. Matiur Rahman
Lac is a secretion produced by the insect species Karia
laccak in association with the host plants. It is used
as a natural paint, varnish, maintenance of automobile
engines, in making ornaments etc. Lac cultivation is
mainly concentrated in some selected areas of Chapai
Nawabganj district. Major objectives of the project
are to identify the appropriate techniques of lac cultivation
and processing as well as its impact on rural economy;
(ii) identify community perception about lac cultivation;
(iii) identification of background and context of introducing
lac cultivation; (iv) understanding methods of lac cultivation,
processing and marketing; (v) identify the problems
and corresponding solutions of the same; and (vi) assess
the ways and means for popularising lac cultivation.
The present research will be conducted in Chapai Nawabganj.
Households cultivating lac will be selected using purposing
sampling technique. Direct participant observation method,
formal and informal interviews as well as use of notebooks
and diaries will be adopted in conducting the study.
This is a capacity-building research of a student of
Rajshahi University.
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