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Center for Geo-informatics, Research and Training College of Basic Sciences
CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University Palampur H.P. 176 062 INDIA
Annual Progress Report Centre for Geo-informatics
2011-2012
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Table of Contents Programme Director's Note ......................................................................................................... iii
Executive Summary ..................................................................................................................... iv
Staff in Centre for Geo-informatics ............................................................................................... 1
1) Faculty ........................................................................................................................................... 1
2) Research and Development Team ................................................................................................ 2
RESEARCH ............................................................................................................................ 4
a. Projects (On-going) ....................................................................................................................... 4
b. New Research Projects Sanctioned ............................................................................................ 21
c. Research projects prepared/submitted during the year ............................................................ 21
d. Publications ................................................................................................................................. 21
1. Paper Published..................................................................................................................... 21
2. Book Chapter ......................................................................................................................... 21
3. Online/Digital Publications .................................................................................................... 22
e. Technical reports ........................................................................................................................ 23
f. Paper/Poster presented .............................................................................................................. 23
g. Lead lecture Presented in National Symposium: ....................................................................... 24
h. Preparation of Teaching/ Practical manuals ............................................................................... 24
i. Brain Storming /State level Steering Committee Meetings: ...................................................... 24
j. Lead lecture Presented in National Symposium and published in Compendium: .................... 24
k. GIS based Maps along with data generated by Centre for Geo-informatics (in addition to ongoing projects) ........................................................................................................................ 25
l. Conference /workshop/annual review meeting/Conclave/Specialized Meetings/Trainings attended ...................................................................................................................................... 25
TEACHING ........................................................................................................................... 26
EXTENSION ......................................................................................................................... 28
a. Popular/ Extension articles ......................................................................................................... 28
b. Organized Summer Schools/workshops/seminars/symposia/Extension Activity/One day Awareness programme etc. ........................................................................................................ 28
c. Invited/ Technical Lectures ......................................................................................................... 28
Miscellaneous/ Other responsibilities entrusted at various levels (Department/College/University)........................................................................................ 29
Financial Contributions to University by CGRT ..................................................................... 32
VIP Visits to Centre for Geo-informatics ............................................................................... 32
Glimpses of Centre For Geo-Informatics, Research And Training (2011-2012) ....................... 33
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Programme Director's Note The Centre for Geo-Informatics Research and Training (Geo-Centre) is a premier Research and Consultancy centre established in the 80th meeting of the Board of Management of CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University held on November 8, 2003. The Centre was created with the mission to integrate the issues of Research, Teaching, Training and Consultancy in natural resource management, pollution, natural hazards, systems simulation, decision support systems and global climate change using geo-information technology. The multidisciplinary faculty of CGRT is trained at national and international level to carry out research and development activities in the field of Geo-Informatics. A state of the art research laboratory is currently catering to the needs of the research and development work that is being carried out at the centre. This facility provides capacity for higher end computing applications such as remote sensing, geo-information technology, software development and systems simulation to the faculty, and students involved in these applications. The research agenda of the centre is to work on frontier R&D areas like natural resource management (land and water); global climate change impacts on land use changes; development of suitable decision support system framework through GIS and DSS model interfaces. These are the areas that need immediate attention of the Agricultural University (CSKHPKV) to provide a sound background for developing food security of Himachal Pradesh. The training component of the Centre focus on training of the first timers as well as training the trainers (mid career professionals) by periodically updating their knowledge base. Besides University scientists of different disciplines, officials of the line Departments like the Department of agriculture, soil conservation, irrigation and forests are given priority for training. The Centre currently offers a four week GIS and Remote Sensing training for professionals and specific academic project training for students. A strong education curriculum on GIS is introduced in terms of certificate courses as well as diploma courses of different duration. The curriculum would include basics, software understanding, use and applicability for problem solving and project management using GIS platform. The Centre renders consultancy services to different R&D projects going under Department of Agriculture & Rural Development of Govt of HP and other agencies. More than 1000 posters were designed and printed for various projects, scientists, students and other individuals. The scanning capabilities of Centre are being used to scan lathas for use in the HPCDP-JICA-ODA project.. Centre renders full support in generating different maps for students and scientists. Students were also assisted by CGRT in generating maps of their study areas. CGRT also assists various departments and State Government agencies by providing GPS and other instruments for gathering information during their field visits. With the exception of poster printing, all these facilities are generally provided free of cost to the students and scientists of University. We thankfully acknowledge the support extended to us by all the units of the University. However we would like to particularly thank the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Directorate of Research and Dean College of Basic Sciences for their support to us. Centre generated income of Rs. 2,00,000/-, deposited Rs. 95,000/- as institutional charges. A HPCDP-JICA-ODA project was sanctioned with an amount of Rs. 45.49 lakh. Two trainings were sanctioned for Rs. 9 lakh and Rs 7 lakh respectively. Centre for Geo-informatics continues to remain the one of the most frequently visited units of the University by the Scientists, Government Officials, Academicians, Professionals and students visiting the University for various purposes, highlighting the role of CGRT in modern scientific endeavors of the University. We look forward to welcome future generations of scholars, students, and visitors to the Center as we rigorously and energetically work that will continue to make CGRT a required milestone in any tour of the University.
Sharda Singh
Programme Director
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Executive Summary
In the project "GIS based Agriculture Resource Information System" application software
has been upgraded with the state-level data and thematic maps of Himachal Pradesh. The
information generated is also posted on the website as a part of web based application.
In the project "Integrated Geo Database model for effective planning of DRDA", data at
Block level/Gram Panchayat level has been generated under this project for WATERSHED
DEVELOPMENT/ IDENTIFICATION FORMULATION. GPS based mapping of various assets has
been started and work has been nearly completed for thirteen development blocks of
district kangra. The assets were geo-tagged using Global Positioning Systems and the entire
information is ported on the WEBGIS portal for DRDA Kangra accessible via University’s GIS
Portal.
In the project “Impact, adaptations and vulnerability of Indian Agriculture to climate
change” The study on water balance clearly showed decreasing trends in all the agro
climatic zones during past three decades. The snowfall trend analysis indicated significant
decrease in monthly average snowfall of December and May. Thus, the studies clearly
indicated that water resources have been impacted due in changes in climatic conditions in
mountains of Himachal Pradesh during past two to four decades. Farmers are expecting
more and more forecast information in order to minimize their losses due to abnormal and
abrupt changes in weather conditions.
In the project “Application of Extended Range Forecast in Crop Planning and Operations
under Sub-humid and Temperate Wet Conditions of H.P” At state, district and sub-divisional
level, the one month advance forecast for SW monsoon, 2011 was more consistent than
two months advance forecast while the forecast received for individual months is more
accurate than the seasonal forecast received for 2 to 3 months. The verification of SW
monsoon revealed a positive trend with varying magnitude in % deviation leading some
values to negative. The verification of winter rainfall forecast revealed higher forecast
values than the observed rainfall except in January, 2012. The verification of temperature
forecast revealed that the forecasted values were near to the observed values however, the
magnitude of % deviation varies. The weather based tailor made Agro advisory for wheat
and apple as a target crop were issued and value addition in Medium range weather based
Agro-advisory were done
In the project “Impact of Climate Change on Mountain Agriculture” The local knowledge
(ITKS) with respect to weather information and climate resilient practices followed by
farmers of Kangra, Chamba Una and Hamirpur were documented. The climate resilient
practices regarding protection from seed borne diseases and insect pest followed by
farmers of Kangra, Una, Chamba Hamirpur in agricultural activities, like treating the seeds
with mixture of ash & cow urine and dung before sowing or mixed cropping during rainfed
conditions or the use of chullah ash, Rambaan and ankhar leaves for pest disease protection
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are not only beneficial but they also contribute less towards climate change. Leaves of Drek
Plant (Melia azandrach) and extract of Tobacco leaves can be used to cure skin diseases of
animals. Likewise, dry leaves of Bangru (Wild pudina), Kali Basuti or safeda (Eucalyptus sp.)
can be used to protect the stored grains, which are again effective low cost remedies to
combat negative effects of climate change
In the project “Integrated Experimental Agro meteorological Advisory Service at Palampur
in H.P” The five days forecasts on different weather parameters viz. rainfall, temperature,
cloud cover, relative humidity and weekly cumulative rainfall for our study districts
(Chamba, Kangra, Hamirpur and Una ) were validated. The reliability of rainfall forecast
varied from 46.15 to 98.65% for all the districts. The total 72 AAS bulletins were prepared in
English and Hindi and published in university and www.imd.gov.in and
www.cropweatheoutlook.com of CRIDA (ICAR) websites. In addition to this 8178 SMS were
sent in Himachal Pradesh by IFFCO Kisan Seva Limited sent five messages per day to 6219
registered farmers under the services.
Two new research staff as Senior Research Fellow, and Project Assistant joined in various
research projects operational in the Centre.
New modules were integrated into State’s First WEB GIS portal being hosted at CGRT.
A Skill up-gradation training was conducted for scientists of SKUAST-Kashmir at CGRT from
25-Sep-2011 to 30-Sep-2011 in which 6 scientists of SKUAST-Kashmir participated.
A Three days Training on "Establishment of GIS & MIS and Monitoring system for JICA
officers" under HPCDP-JICA ODA, project was organized from 12-Dec-2011 to 14-12-2011, in
which a total of 19 officials participated.
A Three days Training on "SPATIAL DATABASE PREPARATION FOR ESTABLISHMENT of GIS &
MIS and MONITORING SYSTEM" HPCDP-JICA ODA, project was organized from 28-Dec-2011
to 30-12-2011, in which a total of 11 officials participated.
A 21 days summer training “Geospatial Technologies and Applications” started on 25-6-
2012. The training has been sponsored by DST-NRDMS, New Delhi.
Eight Gram Sewak Training Programme of one day each were conducted in various blocks of
district kangra (Bhawarana, Paragpur, Panchrukhi, Kangra, Dharamshala, Nurpur, Fatehpur
and Indora blocks)
An open house was conducted as a part of INSPIRE INTERNSHIP CAMP 2011-Celebrations in
the University.
A total of fifty nine credit hours (seventy six contact hours) of teaching were done by
teachers in CGRT.
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Staff in Centre for Geo-informatics
1) Faculty
Dr.(Mrs.) Sharda Singh Programme Director Research interests 1.Mathematical Modeling 2. Applications of GIS-RS Technology in Resource Management E-mail: [email protected]
Dr. R.M.Bhagat Professor (Ex-Programme Director) (on EOL) Research interests 1. Land and water Management 2. Use of GIS and Space technology for Natural resource management E-mail: [email protected]
Dr. R.S.Rana Scientist(Agronomy) Research interests 1.Climate Change and its Effects 2. Applications of GIS and RS in weather forecasting. E-mail: [email protected]
Vaibhav Kalia Assistant Professor (Computer) Research interests 1 Use of GIS and Space technology for Natural resource management 2. Software Development E-mail: [email protected]
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2) Research and Development Team
Kunal Sood Research Associate (IT) Research interests 1 Geo Informatics and Remote Sensing 2. Software Development 3. Web Development E-mail: [email protected]
Arun Kaushal Research Associate Research interests 1 Satellite Image Analysis (GIS and RS Techniques) 2. Software Development E-mail: [email protected]
Dr. Ruchi Sood Research Associate Research Interests 1. Climate Change and Crop Modelling. 2. Applications of long range weather forecasting in Agriculture.
Dr. Navell Chander Research associate Research Interest 1. Climate change assessment 2. Crop Modeling
Nutan Sharma Senior Research Fellow Research Interest 1. Geospatial technologies in Environment Impact Assessment. 2. Climate Change assessment
Aditya Rana Senior Research Fellow Research Interest 1. Crop modeling utilizing GIS and Remote sensing techniques, 2. Validation of multiple crop yield forecast
Mrs. Vasudha Katoch Highly skilled Labour
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Sunil Kumar Computer Assistant
Shashi Kumar Field Investigator
Rajan Kumar Field Investigator
Sandeep Barwal Skilled Labour
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RESEARCH
a. Projects (On-going)
1. Project Title: GIS based Agriculture Resource Information System (State Adhoc Project 2004-34).
Study Team: Dr. Sharda Singh, Dr. R.S.Rana, Sh. Vaibhav Kalia,
Research Staff: Mr. Kunal Sood, Sh. Arun Kumar, Sh. Rajan Kumar
Start of the Project: April 2010
Key Outputs: Under this project, GIS based single window information system AgGIS (Agriculture
Geo-spatial Information System) is being developed. It is being developed as a part of the
Department of Agriculture , Govt of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla sponsored project “GIS based
Agriculture Resource Information System” . The Software application is bring designed and consists
of two components: Stand alone application and Web based application with modules at State
level, district level and block level.
The available Geo-database at district level and block level has been collected and normalized as per
the requirement for the customized GIS software. The spatial Agriculture Geo database
(Administrative boundaries, Contours, spot heights, Digital elevation Model, Climatic spatial patterns
for rainfall & temperature, Landcover, Drainage , Census indicators, Agro-socio-economic data,
Spatial Disease/pests insects information (crops & livestock) and other allied information derived
through need based spatial analysis as Agro-climatic Zones, niche areas, suitability maps) for the
entire state/ districts/blocks level is being attached to both the applications. The information is now
being represented in state level maps.
Stand-alone Application Software:
AgGIS (Agriculture Geo-spatial Information System) is for desktop users packed in the form of a
multimedia CD-ROM. It provides flexibility and versatility for users to compute their own agricultural
indicators/thematic maps, update their data and visualize data using simple GIS functionalities.
Furthermore, using this software it is possible to superimpose thematic maps with different GIS
layers (infrastructure) allowing the user to visualize complex spatial relationships. This system,
developed in a geographic information system (GIS) framework, allows scientists, managers,
planners, researchers, students and farmers to rapidly assess land attributes and link these
attributes with maps and related infrastructure. Hence, it can facilitate efficient use of existing
resource information. This software is initiative taken in order to change the perspective of
understanding the agriculture land use pattern at the planning level.
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There are following modules in the AgGIS
1. Agro Socio-Economic Module: Agro-socio-economic-information module allows for querying of
the data and visual representation in the form of thematic maps, tables and charts in an interactive
environment on various parameters of agriculture and allied sectors such as Agriculture,
Horticulture, Livestock and Fisheries, Human Resources.
2. Bio Physical Information Module: Bio-physical information module presents available resources
as land heights, landcover, climatic parameters, agro-ecological zones etc.
3. Crop Requirement Module: Crop Information & Management module deals with crop
requirements and their management. Crop wise fertilizer requirement and disease preventive
measures are given in an interactive way for the users. This module has also got the option of
displaying the available bio-physical resources in the blocks.
4. Decision Support System (DSS) Module: Agri. DSS provides options for calculating agriculture
areas in low, mid and high hill zones tehsil-wise and overlaying them on satellite imagery,
diversification index and Income generation module.
5. Database Update Module: The Database Update module will help in keeping the software up to
date, making the user put his/her own data at his/her end only. This will reduce dependence on the
development team to update the information. Moreover, users can create their own maps, tables,
charts and print them.
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Stand-alone Application Window
District level Agro Socio-Economic Module
Bio Physical Information Module
Crop Requirement Module
Decision Support System (DSS) Module
Database Update Module
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Web based Application Software:
As an output for wider & interactive accessibility, following layout for the modules has been built-in
in the AgGIS ( Agriculture Geo-spatial Information System –“a location-specific e-Agriculture model
for the state of Himachal Pradesh”) web portal:
State Level Information +Administrative Maps HP with District Boundaries HP with Tehsil Boundaries HP with Block Boundaries +Terrain Information Contours Spot Heights Digital Elevation Model +Climatic Information Meteorological Stations Annual Avg Rainfall Kharif Avg Rainfall Ravi Avg Rainfall Annual Avg Min Temperature Annual Avg Max Temperature Annual Avg Mean Temperature General Landcover
Drainage Network +Landuse + Census Indicators +Agro-socioeconomic
+District Level Information +Block Level Information
+Agro-ecological Zonation +Suitability Information +Soil Information Physical Characteristics Fertility Characteristics +Diseases Crops Vegetables +Insects/Pests Crops Vegetables +Livestock Diseases +Fisheries Resources +Water Resources (to be considered later on when data is generated)
Natural resources Khads
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Rivers Dams Man-made resources Check dams Kuhls Tube wells Canals
The spatial information will be available as a single window and is accessible 24X7 through the
internet. It is fully interactive and has the objective of making the spatial information available to
the users (line departments especially Department of Agriculture, Department of Animal Husbandry,
Department of Fisheries, Department of Horticulture, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh’s officials and
scientists who are working for the upliftment of the farmers ) at the click of the button. Web based
Information provides a platform for accessibility anywhere and anytime.
At present the research team is working in preparing the trends for the agriculture diversification
over the period of 15 years which will reflect the shift of agriculture cropping patterns.
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The screenshots display various interactive windows of AgGIS:
WEB Based AgGIS Window
State level Digital Elevation Model
Livestock Diseases Hotspots
Soil Classification (physical characteristics)
District level Landcover information of Shimla
District level Elevation Range of Shimla
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2. Project Title: Integrated Geo Database model for effective planning of
DRDA (State Adhoc Project 2008-34).
Study Team: Dr. Sharda Singh, Sh. Vaibhav Kalia
Research Staff: Mr. Kunal Sood, Sh. Arun Kumar.
Start of the Project: April 2010.
Key Outputs
Following data at Block level/Gram Panchayat level has been generated under this project for
WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT/ IDENTIFICATION FORMULATION
• No. of schemes
• Panchayats covered/ Villages Served
• Land Use and Land cover mapping
• Assets Mapping of Various assets like check dams, irrigation canal, Crate Structures, Land development.
• Area under Watershed
• Beneficiary Population
• Drainage Network
• Irrigation and Fisheries (Site selection for Ponds, Reservoirs, Check Dams)
• Lift irrigations , Tube wells, Kuhl, Canals Spatial Locations
• Roads and transportation Networks
• Thematic Mapping for the policy planners of various schemes and projects
Currently, GPS based mapping of various assets has been completed for thirteen blocks of district
kangra. The data thus collected is now being ported on the internet (WebGIS for DRDA) from where
it is being used by the Block officials for planning the rural development schemes.
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DRDA WEB GIS portal
Assets of Bhawarna Block on DRDA GIS portal
Schools mapped using GPS
Jeep-able roads (MNREGA) mapped using GPS
Check Dams mapped using GPS
Photos of assets location geotagged on DRDA Portal
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3. Project Title: Impact, adaptations and vulnerability of Indian Agriculture to climate change
Study Team: Dr. R.S. Rana, Dr. Sharda Singh, Mr. Vaibhav Kalia, Dr. Sanjay Sharma,
Research Staff: Dr. Navell Chander, Mrs. Vasudha Katoch
Key Outputs:
The study on water balance clearly showed decreasing trends in all the agro climatic zones
during past three decades. Maximum availability of surplus water balance showed a shift from
July during 1974-84 to August during recent five years period (2004-09) and registered a
decrease.
The snowfall trend analysis indicated significant decrease in monthly average snowfall of
December and May. The Mann-Kendall trend test showed increasing trends of snowfall during
January and February reflecting delay in snowfall during winters.
The significant decrease of surface water flow of Beas and Sutlej river water flow observed in
trend analysis. Thus, the studies clearly indicated that water resources have been impacted due
in changes in climatic conditions in mountains of Himachal Pradesh during past two to four
decades.
Farmers are expecting more and more forecast information in order to minimize their losses due
to abnormal and abrupt changes in weather conditions.
Detailed Report:
The study on water balance showed decreasing trends in all the agro climatic zones in past three
decades. The meteorological data of Palampur showed sharp decline of 33.3 percent in
precipitation during past three decades. The trend in recent decade i.e. 2004-2009 showed less
rate of decrease than previous decades. Maximum availability of accumulated surplus water was
shifted from July during 1974-84 to August during recent decade and reduced to the tune of 30.1
percent. Similarly, at Bajaura and Dhaulakuan maximum availability of surplus water was
reduced by 35.5 and 72.1 percent, respectively by the 2004-09. The water balance studies for
low altitude at Dhaulakuan showed decreasing trend of lesser magnitude as compared to agro
climate zone situated at higher attitude. Both Palampur and Dhaulakuan, have exhibited water
surplus during kharif season and water deficit during Rabi season (except during 1974-84 at
Palampur). On the contrary, Bajaura in Kullu district revealed reverse trend for seasonal water
availability during the period under study.
Farmers are expecting more and more forecast information in order to minimize their losses due
to abnormal and abrupt changes in weather conditions.
The best planting date for maize was 20th June under increased temperature of 1 and 2 0C under
Dhaulakuan conditions and delay in sowing showed more impact of increased temperature.
The demonstration also showed the results that late transplanting under subtropical conditions
gave higher yield (6.62 %) that timely transplanted crop.
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The simulated planting windows for Gobhi Sarson was November,9 and the yield of Gobhi
Sarson crops was 50 kg /ha higher when crop was sown during 1-10 November, 2011 compared
to crops sown during October 20-31 October.
The simulated planting windows for wheat under Palampur conditions showed late sowing as
the best sowing. The yield of wheat crops sown during 1-10 November was 13 percent lower
than crops sown during November 11-20, 2010.
4. Project Title: Application of Extended Range Forecast in Crop Planning and Operations under Sub-humid and Temperate Wet Conditions of H.P
Study Team: Dr. R.S.Rana, Dr. Sharda Singh, Sh. Vaibhav Kalia, Dr. S.K. Upadhyay, Dr. Vinod K.
Sharma (Kullu) and Dr. B.S. Mankotia.(Malan)
Research Staff: Dr Ruchi Sood
Key Outputs:
In the project “Application of Extended Range Forecast in Crop Planning and Operations under
Sub-humid and Temperate Wet Conditions of H.P” At state, district and sub-divisional level, the
one month advance forecast for SW monsoon, 2011 was more consistent than two months
advance forecast while the forecast received for individual months is more accurate than the
seasonal forecast received for 2 to 3 months. The verification of SW monsoon revealed a positive
trend with varying magnitude in % deviation leading some values to negative.The verification of
winter rainfall forecast revealed higher forecast values than the observed rainfall except in
January, 2012. The verification of temperature forecast revealed that the forecasted values were
near to the observed values however, the magnitude of % deviation varies. The weather based
tailor made Agro advisory for wheat and apple as a target crop were issued and value addition
in Medium range weather based Agro-advisory were done
Detailed Report:
The study was conducted on application of extended range forecast in crop planning and operations
under sub-humid and temperate wet conditions of Himachal Pradesh during April, 2011- April, 2012.
The project aims to improve the capacity to forecast the Indian summer monsoon, to demonstrate
approaches using forecast and other climate information to benefit agriculture/rural livelihoods. The
experimental forecast on South west monsoon, winter rainfall and temperature was provided for
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verification at target districts. The observed data for different districts and meteorological sub-
divisions was provided by IMD, Shimla.
The corroboration of the SW monsoon forecast revealed that one month advance forecast was more
consistent than the two month advance forecast. At state level, the verification of two months
advance forecast in 2011 revealed that the % deviation from forecast varies from -61 to 30. The one
month advance forecast for SW monsoon received during May, 2011 reported a deviation of -61 to
30. The forecast received for individual months is more defined than the collective forecast received
for 2 to 3 months. In 2011, the difference between forecast and observed rainfall for the month of
June, July, August and September was -17,28,-26 and 21 respectively.
At district level, the trend of the SW monsoon forecast was in the positive direction however, the
magnitude of the % deviation from forecast varies leading some values to negative. The SW
monsoon forecast received in April revealed that % deviation from forecast from -152 to 95 in 2011.
The May forecast for SW monsoon observed a % deviation of -152 to 95 in 2011. In 2011, the
forecast for June July August September month varies from -101 to 69, -21 to 94, -152 to 21 and -14
to 71 respectively.
At meteorological sub-divisions, the two month advance forecast of SW monsoon showed a %
deviation from forecast of -276 to 95 while one month advance forecast varies from -276 to 95,
respectively. The % deviation from forecast for individual month i.e. June, July, August and
September varies from -200 to 86, -47 to 95, -153 to 42 and -85 to 84 respectively.
The winter season forecast revealed elevated rainfall however the observed rainfall was negligible in
some areas of the state. At state level, the observed % deviation from forecast for 2011 was 26, 36, -
62 for October, November and December and 17 and 10 for November and December respectively.
In 2012, in the month of January and February the % deviation from forecast varies -34 and 45. At
sub-divisional level, the % deviation from forecast for October, November and December in 2011
was 100 to 19 respectively while the % deviation from forecast was -372 to 100 for January,
February and March in 2012 respectively.
The temperature forecast received during winter months was precise enough but with varying
magnitude. At state level the % deviation from forecast was 25 and 19 for January and February,
2012 respectively. The temperature data at district level was not available for verification of
forecast. At sub-divisional level, the % deviation from forecast varies from -6 to 23 in 2012
respectively.
In accordance with the forecast received the value added medium range weather forecast based
agro-advisories were also issued for the farmers. Some of the advisories actually benefitted the
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farmers. The climate risk management tools were also developed with the help of farmers to combat
the impact of adverse climate.
5. Title of the project: Impact of climate change on mountain Agriculture
Study Team: Dr. R.S.Rana, Dr. Sharda Singh, Sh. Vaibhav Kalia, Dr. Pawan sharma
Research Staff: Ms. Nutan Sharma, Mr. Sunil Kumar and Mr. Shashi Kumar
Key Outputs:
In the project “Impact of Climate Change on Mountain Agriculture” The local knowledge (ITKS)
with respect to weather information and climate resilient practices followed by farmers of
Kangra, Chamba Una and Hamirpur were documented. The climate resilient practices regarding
protection from seed borne diseases and insect pest followed by farmers of Kangra, Una,
Chamba Hamirpur in agricultural activities, like treating the seeds with mixture of ash & cow
urine and dung before sowing or mixed cropping during rainfed conditions or the use of chullah
ash, Rambaan and ankhar leaves for pest disease protection are not only beneficial but they also
contribute less towards climate change. Leaves of Drek Plant (Melia azandrach) and extract of
Tobacco leaves can be used to cure skin diseases of animals. Likewise, dry leaves of Bangru (Wild
pudina), Kali Basuti or safeda (Eucalyptus sp.) can be used to protect the stored grains, which are
again effective low cost remedies to combat negative effects of climate change
Detailed Output
The local knowledge (ITKS) with respect to weather information in advance from farmers were
gathered and documented. The climate resilient practices followed by farmers of Kangra, Chamba
Una and Hamirpur were collected from farmers and documented.
As per farmer’s perceptions SW monsoon rainfall and rainfall during the teer period showed
decreasing trends in last 36 years weather data at Palampur. The mean minimum temperature
showed decreasing trends during teer period in the region which is the reason for the decreasing
trend in rainfall during SW monsoon rainfall. The minimum temperature during June also showed
decreasing trends in Palampur region.
Under the farmers survey new insects wheat aphids were noticed in the mid hills regions of Kangra
and Nagrota block during rabi 2010-11 due to more rains during this year. The yellow rust in wheat
varieties were also identified in the lower plains regions of Kangra, Una and Hamirpur
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The climate resilient practices regarding protection from seed borne diseases and insect pest
followed by farmers of Kangra, Una, Chamba Hamirpur in agricultural activities, like treating the
seeds with mixture of ash & cow urine and dung before sowing or mixed cropping during rainfed
conditions or the use of chullah ash, Rambaan and ankhar leaves for pest disease protection are not
only beneficial but they also contribute less towards climate change. Leaves of Drek Plant (Melia
azandrach) and extract of Tobacco leaves can be used to cure skin diseases of animals. Likewise, dry
leaves of Bangru (Wild pudina), Kali Basuti or safeda (Eucalyptus sp.) can be used to protect the
stored grains, which are again effective low cost remedies to combat negative effects of climate
change.
6. Title of the project: Integrated Experimental Agro meteorological
Advisory Service at Palampur in H.P
Study Team: Dr. Ranbir Singh Rana, Nodal Officer and Dr. J Shekhar Principal Nodal officer
Key Outputs:
1. Forecast Verifications
i. Palampur (Kangra)
The validation of forecasts received from IMD for four district viz. Kangra Hamirpur, Una
and Chamba was done with the observed data recorded for the respective district. The
average rainfall of each district was analyzed for forecast accuracy. The other weather
parameters viz. relative humidity, cloud cover, winds etc were compared with data
recorded at Palampur for Kangra district only. In Kangra district at Palampur, the rainfall
forecast (Correct and Usable %) cases varied between was more than 50% correct in all
season except SW monsoon with 15.73%. The Ratio score (%) was more than 63.33% in
all the seasons.
The correct and usable cases varied between 22.22 to 62.97% in all the season for cloud
cover. In general higher values of cloud amount were forecasted for all season
compared to observed rainfall.
The error structure for maximum temperature varied from 44.26 to 59.25% and 46.29 to
75.3% in minimum temperature in all the season. The lower accuracy was obtained due
to Kharif season in both minimum and maximum as compared to rabi. In general, higher
temperature values for maximum temperature and lower for minimum temperature
were predicted.
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The accuracy for wind speed forecast varied between 91.23 to 100% in all the season.
Whereas, the wind direction reliability varied from 31.41 to 63.15%.
ii. Dharamsala
For district Kangra at Dharamsala, the observed daily rainfall was higher than the
predicted rainfall in all the seasons except winter and hot season. On the contrary, lower
weekly-accumulated forecasted rainfall was observed in all the season compared to
observe except for SW monsoon winter and kharif season.
iii. Una
The accuracy for rainfall in district Una varied between 48.72 to 98.65 % in all season.
The ratio score was 93.10 % for whole year. The usability was lower in kharif than rabi
season. Weekly cumulative rainfall accuracy varied between 22.22 to 78.57 % for all
seasons.
At Akrot, the correct and usable cases of daily rainfall varied from 53.45 to 98.57 for all
the seasons. The ratio score was also high and correlation coefficients were also
positive. The weekly cumulative in rainfall forecasted was less than observed except SW
monsoon and hot season.
iv. Chamba
For district Chamba the forecasted daily rainfall was higher for all the seasons. While
weekly cumulative rainfall was predicted higher for all the seasons except for winter
season compared to observed weekly cumulative rainfall.
At Salooni, for rainfall correct and usable case varied from 46.15 to 97.14%.The highest R
score was observed in South West monsoon i.e 86.42. The correlations were positive for
all the seasons. Weekly cumulative rainfall observed correct and usable cases from 8.82
to 70 % while the ratio score was highest during SW monsoon The correlation
coefficients were significant and positive for all the seasons.
The correct and usable cases for maximum and minimum temperature varied from 4.96
to 50.62 and 43.86 to 74.38 respectively. The accuracy to predict temperature was fairly
high to simulate in the crop models.
v. Hamirpur
The daily rainfall was predicted higher for the wetter season (SW-monsoon and kharif
season) and lower for the drier seasons (NE-monsoon, winter and rabi season).The
forecasted daily rainfall was lower for the hot season compared to observed. The weekly
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cumulative rainfall forecasted for district Hamirpur was lower compared to observed
rainfall.
2. Bulletins disseminated
72 AAS bulletins were prepared in English and Hindi and posted in university website. All
the English bulletins were published in university website and www.imd.gov.in and
www.cropweatheoutlook.com of CRIDA (ICAR).
3. IFFCO SMS to Farmers:
Five messages sent per day 6219 farmers are registered under the services.
Short message services (SMS) for agro-advisories based on Long range forecasting is
carried out on the pilot basis for a small group of farmers (15-20) using web GIS portal.
Agro-advisory services are uploaded weekly on server which sends SMS to the farmers
automatically.
In Himachal Pradesh, 17994 SMS were sent during 2010 and 8178 SMS were sent till
April 2011.
There is an increase of 0.82 million consumers against last year, who receive the SMS.
4. Awareness camps
Three awareness programmes /seminar on climate change and weather were organized
to School students and college students at CSKHPKV, Palampur and NGOs Jagori at
Dharamshala where 12 Schools 81 school children, 200 college students and 30 faculty
and 26 farmers of NGOs participated in the seminar.
7. Title of the project: Forecasting Agricultural Output Using Space, Agro
Meteorology And Land Based Observations (Fasal)
Study Team: Dr. Ranbir Singh Rana , Dr Suresh Kumar Sharma and Dr B.S. Mankotia
Research Staff: Ms Aditya
Key Outputs:
The study was carried out in six districts of the state viz. Kangra, Chamba, Una, Mandi, Bilaspur
and Hamirpur. To accomplish the objectives of the study the area and crop yield data for major
cereal crops (rice, wheat, and maize) for Himachal Pradesh as well as for the selected districts
was collected from the Statistical Outline published by the Department of Economics and
Statistics Himachal Pradesh.
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Field sampling of wheat crop was done for different blocks of the Kangra district for statistical
and crop model based forecast. The blocks sampled were Kangra, Nagrota, Nurpur, Baijnath,
Lambagaon and Bhawarna. The sampling was done on three different dates each after an
interval of one month i.e. 15th November, 15th December and 15th January.
The area and yield of all the crops in the target districts was found changed by varying degrees
over the last two decades. The area under rice cultivation in the Kangra district was found to be
37531.77 ha over the last two decades. The productivity of rice has also come down to the
extent of about 30 to 35 percent in the last few years. The area under maize increased up to 2 to
4 percent in the last decade where the area under maize was 57556.5 ha. The average
production of maize was 87725.9 tonnes in the district and the productivity has registered an
increase of 16 to 19 percent. The area under wheat crop has slightly increased in a range of 3 to
9 percent. The productivity of wheat has also reported an increase of up to 21 percent in the last
two decades.
The area under the rice cropping in Chamba district was 3034.8 ha which has declined since last
few years in a range of 6 to 15 percent. This decrease in area also lowered the productivity of
rice in the district by 10 to 20 percent. The area under maize cultivation was 27318.5 ha which
showed an increase of 6 to 14 percent in the recent years. The average production of maize in
the region was recorded to be 69408.4 tonnes and the productivity increased by 33 to 53
percent since the last decade. An increase in both area and production of wheat crop was
recorded. The area under wheat crop was 19645.3 ha increased by 4 to 13 percent in the last
two decadal periods. The extent of increase in wheat productivity was 25 to 25 percent.
The area under rice was 2110.6 ha in district Una with an increase of about 11 to 20 percent in
the last few years. The productivity of rice has immensely gone up by about 75 to 77 percent.
The maize crop also showed increase in the production with and an increase in productivity of
44 to 61 percent in the last two decades. The area under the maize crop observed was 29832.8
ha and showed an increase of up to 10 percent. However, the area under wheat crop in the
district recorded a decline of about 2 to 5 percent. The area under the wheat crop was 32274.5
ha. The wheat productivity in the region has however registered an increase of 25 to 52 percent
despite the decrease in the area since the last two decades.
The area under rice in district Mandi was 21699.9 ha declined to an extent of about 8 to 17
percent during the two decadal periods. The average rice production recorded was 26773.8
tonnes and the productivity declined by 30 to 40 percent. The area under maize in the district
was 47230.3 ha. The increase recorded was 2 to 10 percent for area and 38 to 42 percent for the
productivity of maize. The area and production of wheat have marked a decline over the years.
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The area under the wheat crop was 66627.7 ha declined to an extent of 3 to 7 percent and the
productivity lowered up to 50 percent in the district.
The area occupied by the rice in the district Bilaspur was 2414.7 ha which showed a decline of 31
to 42 percent in the recent years. The productivity of rice also lowered down up to 38 percent.
An increase in both area and production of maize and wheat crop was depicted. The area under
the maize in the district was 26221 ha showing an increase of 10 to 16 percent and the
productivity of maize in the last two decades showed a rise by 23 to 42 percent. The area under
wheat in the district was 26882.8 ha. A remarkable increase of 2 to 6 percent in the area and up
to 65 percent increase in productivity of wheat was observed.
The area under the rice recorded in district Hamirpur was 3068.5 ha declined by 37 to 44
percent in the last few years. The rice productivity in the last few years gone up by 32 to 47
percent. The area falling under maize cultivation was 32278.9 ha showed an increase in the
range of 2 to 5 percent. The productivity of maize also increased by 21 to 30 percent in the past
years. A decline in the area under wheat crop was also observed for the region. The area under
wheat cultivation recorded was 35066.8 ha. The decrease in the area under wheat to the order
of 2 to 6 percent was observed and productivity increased up to 31 to 53 percent.
Crop simulation models Infocrop (Calibrated and validated) and DSSAT (Field database prepared)
were used. The observed field data for the year 2000 to 2002 was used to validate the Infocrop
model for rice and wheat. Simulated and Observed days to maturity, anthesis and yield for the
cereal crops were compared. The simulated results of rice crop yield indicated that 20th June
transplanted crop was the best transplanting window for rice followed by 30th June under
Palampur conditions. The results also revealed that 30th November was the best planting
window followed by 15th December whereas, the sowing done on 30th December resulted in
the lowest yield of wheat.
Weather data (maximum and minimum temperature and rainfall) for the six target districts from
IMD Shimla was available since July 2010 to October 2011. The climatic trends for various
regions were obtained and studied.
Three varieties (HPW-155, HPW-42, and HPW-249) and four sowing environments (20th
October, 10th November, 30th November and 20th December) were selected in order to
validate new crop varieties for wheat crop and pre harvest forecasting model for district Kangra.
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b. New Research Projects Sanctioned Establishment of GIS & MIS and Monitoring System –HP Crop Diversification Project, JICA, ODA
Climate change in National Mission for Sustaining Himalayas Ecosystem under National Action
Plan on Climate Change
c. Research projects prepared/submitted during the year
Establishment of GIS & MIS and Monitoring System –HP Crop Diversification Project, JICA, ODA
“Assessment of Water Resources at 200 to 500 sq. km. watershed using Soil Water assessment
Tool (SWAT) using GIS and RS Technology in HP Himalayas” in National Mission for sustaining
Himalayas ecosystem under National action Plan on Climate Change
Spatial Data Infrastructure for Rural Development for the State of Himachal Pradesh,
Department of Rural Development, Govt of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla
“Spatial disaggregation of agricultural statistical data & food security analysis through SPOT
VEGETATION datasets for a mountainous state of Himachal Pradesh , UGC, New Delhi”
d. Publications
1. Paper Published
1. Ranbir Singh Rana, R. M. Bhagat, Man Mohan Singh , Vaibhav Kalia, Sharda Singh And
Rajender Prasad. Trends in Climate over Himachal Pradesh. Journal of Agrometeorology
14 (1): 104-109 (June 2012) [Impact Factor =6.6 (2012)]
2. R. S. RANA, R. M. BHAGAT and VAIBHAV KALIA (2011) Impact of climate change on apple
crop in Himachal Pradesh. Journal of Agrometeorology 13 (2): 97-103 (Dec 2011) (Impact
Factor =6.6_2012).
3. R.S. RANA, A.B. BHOSALE, RUCHI SOOD, ROHIT SHARMA and NAVELL CHANDER. (2011).
Simulating impact of climate change on mustard (Brassica juncea) production in
Himachal Pradesh .Journal of Agrometeorology 13 (2): 104-109 (Dec 2011) (Impact Factor
=6.6_2012).
2. Book Chapter 1. RANBIR SINGH RANA, R. M. BHAGAT VAIBHAV KALIA and HARBANS LAL, Impact of Climate
Change on Shift of Apple Belt in Himachal Pradesh, India .In: Climate Change, Development
and Governance: A Handbook on Climate Change and India.Edited By Navroz K. Dubash.
2011 Published by Oxford University Press U.K.
2. Ranbir Singh Rana, R. M. Bhagat, Sharda Singh, Rohit Sharma, Vaibhav Kalia and Vijayshri
Sen.2011.,ihmaacala p`doSa maoM jalavaayau pirvat-na ko saUcak Ê p`Baava evaM inayan~Na ko sauJaava
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(Climate change indicators, impact and mitigations measures in Himachal Pradesh), In
Hindi Book “Climate change” Published by Ministry of Earth Sciences (MOES ) New Delhi,
2011
3. Ranbir Singh Rana, Sharda Singh, Vaibhav Kalia, Kunal Sood and Rohit Sharma.2011.
BaUgaaoilak saUcanaa pwit evaM sadUr saMvaodnaa kI pB̀aavaao%padk maaOsama pUva-anaumaana AaQaairt kRiYa
maaOsama pramaSa- saovaaeoM maoM BaUimaka,, (Role of GIS and RS for effective Agro advisory services
based on medium range weather forecast) In Hindi Book “Climate change”
Published by Ministry of Earth Sciences (MOES ) New Delhi, 2011
4. Ranbir Singh Rana, Vaibhav, Kalia, Sanjay Sharma Scientist (Soils) and Sharda Singh 2011.
In ICAR Network Project on Annual report (10-11) of project “Impact, Adaptation and
Vulnerability to Indian Agriculture to Climate Change. Edited by B. Venkateswarlu et al.
Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture; Santoshnagar, Hyderabad, A.P. pp 216-
221
5. Ranbir Singh Rana, Manmohan Singh, Rohit Sharma, Aditya Rana and Vijayshri Sen.2011.,
maQya pva-tIya xao~aoM maoM maQyama AvaiQa maaOsamapUva-anaumaana kI yaqaaqa-ta evaM ]pyaaoigata kI vaOQaainak isqait,, (Reliability and
applicability of of Medium range weather forecast in mid hill regions of Himachal
Pradesh). In Climate change book Published by Ministry of Earth Sciences (in Hindi) New
Delhi,2011
6. Ranbir Singh Rana, Sharda Singh, Vaibhav Kalia, Kunal Sood and Rohit Sharma.2011. BaUgaaoilak
saUcanaa pwit evaM sadUr saMvaodnaa kI p̀Baavaao%padk maaOsama pUva-anaumaana AaQaairt kRiYa maaOsama pramaSa- saovaaeoM maoM BaUimaka,, (Role of GIS and
remote Sensing for effective Agro advisory services based on medium range weather
forecast ). In Climate change book Published by Ministry of Earth Sciences (in Hindi) New
Delhi,2011.
7. Rohit Sharma, Ranbir Singh Rana, Vijayshri Sen, Aditya Rana and Ruchi Sood.2011.PaSaupalana maoM
maaOsama pUva-anaumaana AaQaairt kRiYa maaOsama pramaSa- saovaaeoM maO mah%ba, , (Importance of Agro advisory services based on
medium range weather forecast in livestock management ). In Climate change book
Published by Ministry of Earth Sciences (in Hindi) New Delhi,2011
8. Ranbir Singh Rana, Harbans Lal, Rohit Sharma, Vijayshri Sen, Aditya Rana and Ruchi
Sood.2011.,iksaanaaoM kI raya maoM ihmaacala p`doSa ko pva-tIya xao~aoM maoM jalavaayau pirvat-na: ek p`k̀rNa AQyyana (Farmers’
Perceptions of climate change in Himachal Pradesh). In Climate change book Published by
Ministry of Earth Sciences (in Hindi) New Delhi,2011
3. Online/Digital Publications 1. Sharda Singh, Ranbir Singh Rana, Vaibhav Kalia, Kunal Sood and Arun Kaushal “HP
Agriculture Geo Spatial Information System, 2012 (Interactive CD - ROM)
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2. Sharda Singh, Vaibhav Kalia, Kunal Sood & Arun Kumar “Spatial Application Software”
for DRDA funded Project which is running successfully on the Internet at link
http://14.139.224.135/myapp/index_files/DRDAKgr.htm
e. Technical reports 1. Sharda Singh, Vaibhav Kalia, Kunal Sood & Arun Kumar 2012. Annual Technical Reports for
all 15 Blocks of District Kangra “Integrated GeoDatabase Model for effective planning of
DRDA ” submitted to DRDA, Dharmshala
2. Ranbir Singh Rana, Vinod Sharma, S.K. Upadhaya, Bhupinder Mankotia, and Sharda Singh
2012. Annual Project report for 2011-12 Application of Extended Range Forecast in crop
Planning and Operations under Sub-humid and Temperate Wet Conditions of Himachal
Pradesh. Submitted to CAS, IIT New Delhi.
3. Ranbir Singh Rana, Sharda Singh, Sanjay Sharma and Vaibhav Kalia. 2012. Annual Technical
Project Report for 2011-12 “Impact, Vulnerability and Adaptation of Mountain Agriculture
to Climate Changes’ submitted to ICAR New Delhi
4. Ranbir Singh Rana and Ruchi Sood 2012. Consolidated report for 2009-12 Application of
Extended Range Forecast in crop Planning and Operations under Sub-humid and
Temperate Wet Conditions of Himachal Pradesh. Submitted to CAS, IIT New Delhi.
5. Ranbir Singh Rana and Navell Chander 2012. Consolidated (2008-12), 2004-07) and annual
report (2012) and report for 2009 of project “Impact, Vulnerability and Adaptation of
Mountain Agriculture to Climate Changes’ submitted to ICAR New Delhi.
6. Ranbir Singh Rana,2011 Annual progress report of project entitled “Fifth Annual Review
Meeting of Integrated Agromet Advisory Services project to be held at ICAR ,NEH region.
Lembuchera, Agartala,Tripura w.e.f. 18-20 October, 2011.
7. Ranbir Singh Rana, Suresh Kumar Sharma and Bhupinder Singh Mankotia. Annual Project
report for 2011-12 Forecasting Agricultural Output using Space, Agro meteorology and
Land based observations (FASAL).
f. Paper/Poster presented 1. Ranbir Singh Rana, Vijayshri Sen , Sharda Singh, and Ruchi Sood , Navell Chander and Kunal
Sood,2011 Published in Compendium of Pre- Congress workshop of 1st Indian Forests
Congress, on Climate Change Signals, Future Climate Scenarios and Adaptation Strategies
in Mountain Agriculture of Himachal Pradesh at Himalayan Forest Research Institute
(Indian Forestry Research & Education) Conifer Campus, Panthaghati Shimla -171009(H.P)
No QSD.NAIP/Training/1-8/11-692 dated 26.7.2011
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2. Ranbir Singh Rana, Ruchi Sood 2012. Impact of climate change on mountain Horticultural
Crops. Key lecture presented in National seminar on “New Frontiers and Future challenges
in horticultural crops” NFFCHC-2012 from March 6-8 , 2012 PAU Ludhiana
g. Lead lecture Presented in National Symposium: 1. Ranbir Singh Rana, Ruchi Sood 2012. Impact of climate change on mountain Horticultural
Crops. Key lecture presented in National seminar on “New Frontiers and Future challenges
in horticultural crops” NFFCHC-2012 from March 6-8 , 2012 PAU Ludhiana
2. Pre- Congress workshop of 1st Indian Forests Congress, on Climate Change Signals, Future
Climate Scenarios and Adaptation Strategies in Mountain Agriculture of Himachal Pradesh
at Himalayan Forest Research Institute (Indian of Forestry Research &Education) Conifer
Campus, Panthaghati Shimla -171009(H.P) No QSD.NAIP/Training/1-8/11-692 dated
26.7.2011
h. Preparation of Teaching/ Practical manuals 1. Manuals Introduction of Remote Sensing and Hands on exercises (Using ERDAS Imagine),
CGRT( 2011)
2. Ranbir Singh Rana, Sharda Singh and Vaibhav Kalia, 2011.Training manual on
ESTABLISHMENT of GIS & MIS and MONITORING SYSTEM for JICA -ODA project. CGRT
3. Ranbir Singh Rana, Sharda Singh and Vaibhav Kalia, 2011.Training manual on SPATIAL
DATABASE PREPARATION FOR ESTABLISHMENT of GIS & MIS and MONITORING SYSTEM
for JICA -ODA project. CGRT.
4. Introduction of GIS and hands on Exercises and Hands on exercises (Using ILWIS), ( 2012)
(Sharda Singh, Ranbir Singh Rana, Vaibhav Kalia, Kunal Sood and Arun Kaushal, 2012, CGRT
COBS , CSKHPKV , Palampur
i. Brain Storming /State level Steering Committee Meetings: 1. Participated and presented the work done on Climate change in the State Working group
meeting on Climate change organized by Himachal Pradesh Climate Change Centre , State
council of Science , Technology and Environment Shimla and Climate change and
development division, Embassy of Switzerland in India on 14.11.2011
j. Lead lecture Presented in National Symposium and published in
Compendium: 1. Ranbir Singh Rana, Ruchi Sood 2012. Impact of climate change on mountain Horticultural
Crops. Key lecture presented in National seminar on “New Frontiers and Future challenges in
horticultural crops” NFFCHC-2012 from March 6-8 , 2012 PAU Ludhiana
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2. Pre- Congress workshop of 1st Indian Forests Congress, on Climate Change Signals, Future
Climate Scenarios and Adaptation Strategies in Mountain Agriculture of Himachal Pradesh at
Himalayan Forest Research Institute (Indian of Forestry Research &Education) Conifer
Campus, Panthaghati Shimla -171009(H.P) No QSD.NAIP/Training/1-8/11-692 dated
26.7.2011
k. GIS based Maps along with data generated by Centre for Geo-informatics
(in addition to ongoing projects) 1. Map of District Kangra released by Sh R.S.Gupta, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of District
Kangra on 28th April 2012.
l. Conference /workshop/annual review meeting/Conclave/Specialized
Meetings/Trainings attended
Dr. Sharda Singh
1. Attended Meeting convened by Sh R.S.Gupta, Deputy Commissioner of District Kangra for
the release of Thematic Map at village level for district Kangra on 28th April 2012 at
Dharmshala
2. Expert Member for conducting Interviews at HP Central University, Dharmshala on 17th &
18th of Feb 2012
3. Subject Expert (Mathematics)for conducting Interview at Sri Sai University, Palampur
4. Attended Interaction Workshop on Administrative/Financial matters on 16.02.12 held by
GAD Branch, CSKHPKV-Palampur
Dr. Ranbir Singh Rana
1. Attended the Meeting of Working Group Meeting Under the Chairmanship of Worthy
Additional Chief Secretary (Env.,S&T) held on 27.9.2011 1.00 A.M. at Conference Hall, Hotel
Peter Haff organized by State Centre for Climate Change (CCC) in Himachal Pradesh- Vide
letter No QSD.2-5/DR-CSKHPKV/Tech/13039-44 Dated 14/9/2011
2. Attended the AGISAC inaugural functions inaugurated by Hon’ble CM Himachal Pradesh at
Shimla on 14.11.0211 on the behalf of Vice-Chancellor.
3. Attend video conferencing with DDG NeGP- AMMP GOI New Delhi on 20.12.2011 regarding
the weather forecasting component and agro advisory service appraisal to DDG.
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TEACHING a) Courses offered:
The following under graduate course for B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture under Experimental Learning (Crop
Production )and Post Graduate supporting courses were offered during the 2nd Sem. of the academic
year 2011-12.
Sr. No. Course No. Course Title Credit Hours Name of teacher
Undergraduate Courses
1. GIS-481 Remote Sensing GIS and Land Use planning
1+2 Dr. R.S. Rana / Mr. Vaibhav Kalia
Postgraduate Courses
1. GIS-501 Geographic Information System and its Applications
2+1 Dr. R. S. Rana/ Dr. Sharda Singh
2. GIS-502 Remote Sensing and its applications
2+1 Dr. R.S. Rana / Sh. Vaibhav Kalia
b) Courses taught during the year:
Course taught
Semester Course No. Credit
hours
Contact
hours
Name(s) of the
teacher(s) if taught
jointly
Advisory
work
contact
hours
1 2 3 4 5 6
Dr. SHARDA SINGH
Under-graduate
I. Math 311 3+0 3 --
Math 121 3+0 3
Math 122 3+0 3
Math 221 4+0 4
Tutor & Advisor S-2010 batch 1
II. Math 322 3+1 5 Sh. Vaibhav Kalia
Math 121 3+0 3
Math 222 2+0 2
Math 311 3+0 3
Math 211 3+0 3
Math 112 3+0 3
Tutor & Advisor S-2010 batch 1
Post-graduate: NA
I.
II. GIS-501 2+1 4 Dr. R.S.Rana
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Dr. RANBIR SINGH RANA
Under-graduate
I.
II. GIS-481 2+1 4 Sh. Vaibhav Kalia
Post-graduate:
I. ENV-506 2+0 2
II. Agron-603 2+1 4
GIS-501 2+1 4 Dr. Sharda Singh
Mr. VAIBHAV KALIA
Under-graduate
I. Comp.111 1+1 7
Advisory S-2010- 1
Advisory S-2011 1
II. Comp.121 1+1 5
Comp.221 2+1 4
Math 322(P) 3+1 2 Dr. Sharda Singh
GIS 481 2+1 4 Dr. Ranbir Rana
Advisor 1
Post-graduate
I. Comp.502 2+1 4
II. Env. 504 2+1 2 Dr Ranbir Rana
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EXTENSION
a. Popular/ Extension articles 1. Vijay Rana , Ranbir Rana , Ajay Srivastava and Navell Chander “ Himachal Pradesh main
jalvayu paribatan ka ghuin avam jaon ki fsalon par jalvayu paribatan ke suchak, prabhav
avam niyantran ke sujabh”.2012 gehun avam jaon shvarnima Vol-2011 (Special issue
Jalvayu paribatan, Directorate of Wheat research Karnal.
2. Ranbir Sing Rana, ManMohan Singh , Rohit Sharma, Ruchi and Rajendra Prasad, (Madham
Avadhi mousam poorvanuman ke krishi man upyog: Parvitya Kheti Bari October to
December , 2011 Issue
3. Media Report issue to Punjab Kesari (Kangra Kesari ) 24 September 2011
b. Organized Summer Schools/workshops/seminars/symposia/Extension
Activity/One day Awareness programme etc.
Centre for Geo-informatics, Research and Training organized following activities:
1. Organized as Local Coordinator The Two days Awareness Programme workshop for junior
Engineer and Masons on Earthquake Resistant Structures in HP sponsored by State council
for Science Technology & Environment BUSDA complex kasumpti Shimla -9 w.e.f. 28-29 July
2011 at Directorate of Extension Education CSKHPKV , Palampur ( Vide letter no SCSTE RSC
DISASTER Management /VI1239 dated 24-6-2011 )
2. Three day Training on Establishment of GIS & MISS and Monitoring system for JICA officers
w.e.f 12-14 December, 2011 Under HPCDP-JICA ODA, project.
3. Three day Training on SPATIAL DATABASE PREPARATION FOR ESTABLISHMENT of GIS & MIS
and MONITORING SYSTEM in CGRT, CSKHPKV, Palampur w.e.f 28-30 December, 2011 Under
HPCDP-JICA ODA,project.
4. Awareness meeting convened by Sh R.S.Gupta, Deputy Commissioner of District Kangra for
the release of Thematic Map at village level for district Kangra on 28th April 2012 at
Dharmshala. The revised Map of District Kangra was released during this meeting.
5. A 21 days national level summer training “Geospatial Technologies and Applications” started
on 25-6-2012. The training has been sponsored by DST-NRDMS, New Delhi.
c. Invited/ Technical Lectures
Dr. Sharda Singh
Delivered Invited Lecture “Change Detection using Remote Sensing--” at Indian Agricultural
Statistical Research Institute (IASRI), New Delhi
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Counseling and guidance lecture to B.Sc. 3rd Year students of COBS on 25.04.12
Dr. Ranbir Rana
Ranbir Singh Rana, Ruchi Sood 2012. Impact of climate change on mountain Horticultural
Crops. Key lecture presented in National seminar on “New Frontiers and Future challenges in
horticultural crops” NFFCHC-2012 from March 6-8 , 2012 PAU Ludhiana
Pre- Congress workshop of 1st Indian Forests Congress, on Climate Change Signals, Future
Climate Scenarios and Adaptation Strategies in Mountain Agriculture of Himachal Pradesh at
Himalayan Forest Research Institute (Indian of Forestry Research &Education) Conifer
Campus, Panthaghati Shimla -171009(H.P) No QSD.NAIP/Training/1-8/11-692 dated
26.7.2011
Invited key lecture on “Climate trends analysis and management strategies to climate
change” for trainee officer of Department of Agriculture and animal husbandry GPHP on
18.4.2012 at Sate Agricultural Management Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) Shimla.9
(23 officers participants)
Invited key lecture on “Weather based agro advisory services” for trainee officer of
Department of Agriculture and animal husbandry GPHP on 18.4.2012 at Sate Agricultural
Management Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) Shimla. (23 officers participants)
Invited key lecture on “Climate resilient agricultural practices and cropping system” for
trainee officer of Department of Agriculture and animal husbandry GPHP on 19.4.2012 at
Sate Agricultural Management Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) Shimla(23 officers
participants)
Invited key lecture on “Carbon Markets and clean development mechanism” for trainee
officer of Department of Agriculture and animal husbandry GPHP on 19.4.2012 at Sate
Agricultural Management Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) Shimla(23 officers
participants)
Miscellaneous/ Other responsibilities entrusted at various levels
(Department/College/University)
Dr. Sharda Singh:
Member College Purchase Committee, College of Basic Sciences
Member, Board of Studies, College of Basic Sciences
Chairman, Interview Committees for Research staff in CGRT
Supporting PG students for their study area and thematic maps for their thesis work
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Expert Member for conducting Interviews at HP Central University, Dharmshala on 17th & 18th
of Feb 2012
Subject Expert (Mathematics)for conducting Interview at Sri Sai University, Palampur
Attended Interaction Workshop on Administrative/Financial matters on 16.02.12 held by GAD
Branch, CSKHPKV-Palampur
Nodal Officer for Geoinformatics System and Remote sensing from CSKHPKV-Palampur for
Aryabhat Geo-informatics Space Application Centre, Shimla
Member, Team of Scientists for Climate Change in the State of Himachal Pradesh
Member, Intellectual Property Rights Committee (IPRs)
Dr. Ranbir Singh Rana
Participated and presented the work done on Climate change in the State Working group
meeting on Climate change organized by Himachal Pradesh Climate Change Centre , State
council of Science , Technology and Environment Shimla and Climate change and development
division, Embassy of Switzerland in India on 14.11.2011
Appointed Member of state working group on mission Sustainable Agriculture No-
QSD/PD/CGRT/CSKHPKV/1482-84
Appointed as Nodal officer of NeGP- Agricultural Mission mode Project (Weather forecasting)
Shimla Nodal officer in respect of the service “Information on Forecasted Weather
Implementation of NeGP-Agriculture Phase-1-Nomination of service –wise state level nodal
officers No. QSD. DR- CSKHPKV/10-20/Tech/2010 11289-92 dated 27-7-2011.
Appointed as Committee members: Appointed as member of COBS sale, purchase and
inspection committee (Vide letter no. QSD./COBS/CSKHPKV/Store/17/11/195-202 dated
7.1.2012
Appointed as member of committee for one Gbps internet connectivity for university under
NKN by Hon’ble VC (Vide letter No QSD.11-2/2011/CSKHPKV/UNS/CMS/- 68394-99 dated 10-10-
2011
Appointed as convener of Reception/ Transportation/ Lodging Committee and member of
Technical/ Secretarial/ Invitation Committee of Workshop AICRP on Agrometeorology 22-24
Sept. 2011 No:- 1-4/DR/ CSKPKV/ Tech/WGM /11/-11951-12011 dated 23/8/2011
Magazine Editor: Appointed as Editor ( Technical Section ) of College of basic Science magazine
Vigyan Punj) for 2011-12 (Vide letter no QSD/PA-1(COBS)CSKHPKV/-4033-51 dated 09-09-2011.
Acted as member for Transport committee of Regional committee Meeting held at Palampur
June 8-9 , 2012
As a Committee Member Verification of Permanent & Consumed stocks CGRT store
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Acted as convener in National Science day for Painting competition held on 24 February, 2011.
(Vide letter no. CSKHPKV/NSD/COBS/101-141 dated 17.1.2011
Acted as member of technical arrangement committee in the National Symposium cum
Brainstorming workshop on Organic Agriculture’ on 19-20, April 2011 ( vide letter No. qsd.4-
13/DR-CSKHPKV/Tech/2011-2734-2853 dated 8.3.2011
Acted as member of store verification member for Deptt of Physical Sciences and Languages for
the year 2011-12.( Vide letter no. QSD/3-48/2009/CSKHPKV/(PSL)-Store-130-38 dated 2.4.2011
Members of the committee sale & purchase and inspection certificate Letter no. QSD/ COBS/
CSKHPKV/ Store/ 17/11/2255-64 dated 20-09-2011
Conducted Project Staff Recruitment Interviews as Expert for the Interview held on dated 8-7-
2011 Principal Investigator Letter no QSD/CGRT/CSKHPKV/2011/1322-28 dated 5-7-2011
Appointed as Director of Research Nominee for Project Staff Recruitment Interviews of the NAIP
project for A value chain of sebuckthorn held on 26.6.2012.
Appointed as Director of Research Nominee for Project Staff Recruitment Interviews of the NPCC
project In Entomology held on 12.4.2012
Mr. Vaibhav Kalia
Lab & Store Incharge, Centre for Geo-informatics and Training
Member Anti-Ragging Committee, College of Basic Sciences, CSK HPKV-Palampur
Member Students’ Advisory Committee for B.Sc. students
Member Expert for interview of faculty recruitment in KLB DAV College for Women,
Palampur.
Member assessment committee of Technical Staff Group – III at IHBT Palampur.
Member, College Canteen Management Committee
Nodal officer for entry of RKVY Data into Government of India Website.
LAN segment Incharge, COBS
Game Incharge for Volleyball
Subject expert for faculty recruitment at GGDSD College Rajpur
Member reception hall arrangement and Invitation committee for XXII ICAR Meeting at
CSKHPKV, Palampur
Member of technical expert committee constituted by Registrar CSKHPKV for purchase of
Digital Postal Franking Machine.
COBS admission committee for scrutiny of Application forms
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Financial Contributions to University by CGRT Generated income of Rs. 200,000/- (approx) from July 2012 to June 2012.
Deposited Rs 95,000/- as Institutional Charges in the University.
Rs. 45.49 lakh project titled “Establishment of GIS & MIS and Monitoring system - HP Crop
Diversification Project”, under HPCDP-JICA ODA, Hamirpur.
Two externally funded trainings were sanctioned worth Rs. 9.00 lakhs and Rs. 7.00 lakhs by DST
& ICAR respectively.
VIP Visits to Centre for Geo-informatics Sr. No. Date Name & Address
1 28/07/11 Sh. E. Vikram, Joint Member Secretary State Council for Science, Technology & Environment
2 16/09/11 Sh. Rahul Chauhan, Sh. Amit Mehra & Sh. Prashant HAS
3 13/09/11 Dr. Subash Dhiman, Additional Director of Horticulture, Dharamshala
4 21/10/11 Ms. Kalpana Sharma,Bharti Vidya Peeth Baijnath
5 21/10/11 Ms. Rita Katoch, KV Palampur Holta Camp
6 16/11/11 Students & Teachers of Govt. PG College Dharamshala
7 17/11/11 Dr. B. Mishra, Vice Chancellor Jammu, Agriculture University
8 24/11/11 Sh. Kulbir Singh Rana, TE, DWDA Kangra
9 23/12/11 Dr. Shailja Verma, Head Department of Botany, Govt. College of Science Education & Research, Punjab
10 23/12/11 Dr. S.K. Verma, Retired Lecturer, Govt. College of Science Education & Research, Punjab
11 23/12/11 Dr. Reeshika Verma, Govt. Medical College, Patiala
12 17/02/12 Dr. Neerja Sharma, Biochemist, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
13 07/03/12 Dr. Ravi Anand CSIRO Australia
14 26/05/12 Dr J.L. Aggarwal, Associate Professor & Head Department of Commerce & Business DAV College, Abohar (Pb)
15 09/06/12 Dr. Shafiq A. Wani, Director Research, SKUAST-Kashmir
16 23/06/12 Dr. Arame Tall, CCAFS – Climate Change, Agriculture & Food Security Program of CGIAR
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Glimpses of Centre For Geo-Informatics, Research And Training
(2011-2012) Map of District Kangra released by Sh R.S.Gupta, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of District Kangra on 28th April 2012
Release of Publications
Professor Shashi K. Dhiman Vice Chancellor HP Tech. University with Dr. S. K. Sharma, Vice Chancellor CSKHPKV, Palampur and Dr. G. L. Bansal, Dean COBS, CSKHPKV, Palampur on the occasion of Release of Manual on Remote Sensing during National Science Day Celebrations 2012
Release of “HP Agriculture Geo Spatial Information System, 2012 (Interactive CD - ROM)” by Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir, Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture, Govt. of J&K, Dr S. Ayyappan, Secretary, DARE & DG-ICAR, Dr. V.L. Chopra, former Director General, ICAR, Dr. S.K. Sharma. Hon’ble Vice Chancellor CSKHPKV on 8-6-2012
Capacity Building Trainings offered by CGRT
Training to Gram Sewaks at Nurpur GPS Training to Gram Sewaks at Nurpur
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Training on "Establishment of GIS & MIS and Monitoring system for JICA officers"
Group photograph of participants with Dean COBS Lab sessions in the training
GPS Training to participants Discussions for establishment of GIS & MIS and monitoring system
Dr G L Bansal, Dean COBS, awarding the certificate on the successful completion of training to the participants
Dr. Sharda Singh highlighting the training achievements and role of CGRT for successful implementation of HPCDP-JICA ODA project.
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Training on " SPATIAL DATABASE PREPARATION FOR ESTABLISHMENT of GIS & MIS and MONITORING SYSTEM "
Group photograph with CGRT Staff and Resource persons Lab sessions in the training
Inspire- 2011 at COBS – Open House at CGRT
Students from various schools visit Centre during the Inspire 2011 organised by Department of Microbiology, COBS, CSK HPKV,Palmapur.
Students from various schools visit Centre during the Inspire 2011 organised by Department of Microbiology, COBS, CSK HPKV,Palmapur.
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DST Sponsored 21 days Summer Training Programme on Geospatial Technologies and
Applications at CGRT wef 25 June 2012 to 14 July 2012.
Inauguration Function of National Training Dr. S. K. Sharma, Vice Chancellor CSKHPKV, Palampur, Dr. G. L. Bansal, Dean COBS, CSKHPKV, Dr P K Sharma, Dean COA, CSKHPKV, Dr C K Oberoi, Librarian CSKHPKV on occasion of release of training manual of 21 days summer training organized by CGRT
Inauguration Function of National Training Inauguration Function of National Training
Trainees visiting CGRT Lab. Group photograph of all participants
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Visitors in CGRT
Dr. B. Mishra Hon’ble Vice Chancellor SKUAST-Jammu visiting on 17.11.2011
Sh. E. Vikram, IFS, Joint Member Secretary, HP State Council for Science,. Technology & Environment, H.P on 28.07.2011
Faculty of Government Degree College, Dharamshala alongwith
Faculty members of COBS visiting CGRT on 16.11.2011 Students of Government Degree College, Dharamshala visiting
CGRT on 16.11.2011
Skill up-gradation training
Skill up-gradation training conducted for scientists of SKUAST-
Kashmir at CGRT from 25-Sep-2011 to 30-Sep-2011 Scientists from SKUAST-K with Dr. GL Bansal, Dean COBS alongwith
Staff of CGRT
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Map of District Kangra released by Sh R.S.Gupta, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of District Kangra on 28th April 2012
Printed: July 2012
Center for Geo-informatics, Research and Training College of Basic Sciences
CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University Palampur H.P. 176 062 INDIA
http://hillagric.ac.in/edu/cobs/gis/