Freshwater Pearl Farming 1. Introduction 2. Market Demand for the Glowing Gleam of Pearls 3. Step-by-Step Guide: From Mussel to Marvels 4. The Surgical Transformation 5. Marketing Masterplan: Turning Pearls into Profit 6. Cost and Profit analysis (For 1000 Mussels) 7. Conclusion In the quiet depths of India's freshwater ponds lies an untapped treasure, pearls that shimmer with promise, not just in beauty, but in profit. Freshwater pearl farming, also known as inland pearl culture, is an emerging non-conventional aquaculture practice in India. It involves cultivation of artificially reared pearls inside freshwater mussels under controlled conditions. Unlike natural pearls, which are formed by chance, deep inside the oceans, cultured pearls are deliberately introduced using modern surgical techniques. In India, states like Bihar, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamilnadu are increasingly becoming hotspots for freshwater pearl far...
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