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Action Reported by various Ministries / Departments and Divisions of DAC
S.
No.
Action Point Action Reported
by the Deptt./Min.
Action Reported by the Division(s) Comments of
IMC / Remarks
1 Provision of training of farmers and
members of farm households under on-
going schemes be augmented to impart
market driven skills including enterprises
which can be formally certified /
recognized to facilitate self-employment
of trained persons.
DORD: Swaranjayanthi Gram
Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) is a major
scheme of self employment for rural
poor through provision of income
generating assets financed with a mix
of credit and subsidy. The programme
involves organization of the rural BPL
into SHGs, their capacity building and skill development, training, provision
of technology and marketing support
and allied infrastructure. At the initial
stages after formation of SHGs,
revolving fund is also provided to the
SHGs for internal lending and credit needs for their existing livelihood
activities. Since inception, more than
35 lakh SHGs have been formed under
SGSY.
The focus of SGSY and SHGs formed
under this programme is on BPL
beneficiaries in rural areas with emphasis to vulnerable groups like
women, SC/ST, disabled and minorities
for providing economic assistance for
livelihood activities.
MOMSME: A new employment
generation credit linked subsidies
schemes titled “Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme
(PMEGP) has been introduced by
merging two programmes viz. PM’s
Rozgar Yojana (PMRY) and Rural
Employment Generation Programme
(REGP). This is a significant initiative with higher level of subsidy than PMRY
DAC (Extn.): Training of farmers at Inter-State, within state
and within district is an eligible activity under ATMA
Cafeteria. Also Exposure Visits of farmers at Inter-State,
within state and within district are being organized under
ATMA scheme, to provide exposure to farmers in advanced
technologies in agriculture and allied sectors to augment
their skills in these areas. So far over 88 lakh farmers have
been benefited under the scheme (from its inception in
2005-06 to September 2009). So far over 88 lakh farmers
have been benefited under the scheme (from its inception
in 2005-06 to September 2009).
Action completed
by Extn. Div.
Action Pending
with DORD and
MOMSME.
Action may be
treated as
complete
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and REGP. This is estimated to generate around 38 lakhs additional
employment opportunities during the
four years of 2008-09 to 2011-12.
Khadi and Village Industries
Commission (KVIC) is designated as
the nodal agency for implementation of
PMEGP.
KVIC undertakes the training
programmes for skilled development
as well as entrepreneur development
in Khadi and Village Industries through
its 15 departmental and 18 non-
departmental training centres, 6 centres of KVI Boards and more than
600 accredited training institutes. The
training centres are multi-disciplinary
as well as industry specific.
Farmers can take benefit out of the
above programmes.
2 Self-employment of trained persons
through Bank loans under on-going
schemes or through Banks or otherwise
should be ensured.
DORD: Swaranjayanthi Gram
Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) is a major
scheme of self employment for rural
poor through provision of income
generating assets financed with a mix
of credit and subsidy. The programme
involves organization of the rural BPL
into SHGs, their capacity building and skill development, training, provision
of technology and marketing support
and allied infrastructure. At the initial
stages after formation of SHGs,
revolving fund is also provided to the
SHGs for internal lending and credit
needs for their existing livelihood activities. Since inception, more than
35 lakh SHGs have been formed under
SGSY.
The focus of SGSY and SHGs formed
DAC (Extn.)
• Provision for loan and subsidy is available with the Agri-
clinics and Agri-Business Centers Scheme.
• Trainees are preparing the Detailed Project Report
based on market survey during the training.
• Training institutes are instructed to submit the DPR’s to
the banks at the end of training programmes
• Training institutes are providing one year post training
handholding support to trainees.
• 19278 candidates have been trained out of which 6659
have established agri-ventures in various categories of
activities.
• At present, 395 candidates are undergoing training.
• It is proposed to train 3000 candidates during 2009-10
to maximize establishment of agri ventures through
handholding support.
Action completed
by Extn. Div..
Action Pending
with DORD and
MOMSME.
Action may be
treated as
complete
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under this programme is on BPL beneficiaries in rural areas with
emphasis to vulnerable groups like
women, SC/ST, disabled and minorities
for providing economic assistance for
livelihood activities.
MOMSME: A new employment
generation credit linked subsidies schemes titled “Prime Minister’s
Employment Generation Programme
(PMEGP) has been introduced by
merging two programmes viz. PM’s
Rozgar Yojana (PMRY) and Rural
Employment Generation Programme (REGP). This is a significant initiative
with higher level of subsidy than PMRY
and REGP. This is estimated to
generate around 38 lakhs additional
employment opportunities during the
four years of 2008-09 to 2011-12.
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is designated as
the nodal agency for implementation of
PMEGP.
KVIC undertakes the training
programmes for skilled development
as well as entrepreneur development in Khadi and Village Industries through
its 15 departmental and 18 non-
departmental training centres, 6
centres of KVI Boards and more than
600 accredited training institutes. The
training centres are multi-disciplinary
as well as industry specific.
Farmers can take benefit out of the
above programmes.
3 Provision for revolving funds with
watershed development committees, pani
panchayats, panchayats, farmers’ SHGs
DOLR: Para 75 & 76 of the Common
Guidelines for Watershed Development
Projects, 2008 provide for provision for
DAC (NRM/RFS): Three major Watershed Development
Programmes namely Centrally Sponsored Programme of
National Watershed Development Project for Rain fed
Action completed
by NRM/RFS. Div.
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etc. to provide interim finance to farmers
for self-employment and income
generation, subject to reimbursement by
the Banks or repayment by beneficiaries
should be made.
maintenance of a separate account for Watershed Development Fund (WDF).
At least 50% of the WDF fund shall be
reserved for maintenance of assets
created on community land or for
common use under the project. Works
taken up on private land shall not be
eligible for repair/maintenance out of this Fund. The remaining money may
be used as a revolving fund to advance
loans to the villagers of the project area
who have contributed to the fund.
Individuals as well as charitable
institutions should be encouraged to contribute generously to this Fund.
Areas (NWEPRA) Soil Conservation in the Catchment of
River Valley Project and Flood Prone River (RVP&FPR) &
Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation
Area (WDPSCA) are being implemented by RFS & NRM
divisions. Under these programmes emphasis is given for
people’s participation to ensure effective implementation.
Watershed Committees (WC) are constituted comprises of
10 members. Half of the members of the committee are
from the Self Help Groups and user Groups. SC/ST
community, women and landless persons in the villages
and one member each from the Watershed Development
Team (WDT). Corpus funds/watershed development fund
are created for maintenance of community assets created
under these programmes. Besides the above, provisions
for production systems, livelihood support activities and
small entrepreneurships for the economic benefit of small
and marginal farmers including land less poor. Such
activities are encouraged through Self Help Groups.
Concept is being continued under Watershed
Development Programme
Action Pending
with DOLR.
Action may be
treated as
complete
4 State cooperative banks may be assisted
by DAC under RKVY/ Macro Management
or under existing schemes of DAC and/or
by NABARD for training and promoting
self-employment of trained farmers under
different agri related enterprises through
Farmers’ Groups / organizations.
NABARD: NABARD is providing grant assistance to Voluntary Agencies / NGOs / other agencies for conducting various skill development and self-employment programmes like Rural Entrepreneurship Development Programme (REDP), Micro Enterprise Development Programme (MEDP), Skill Development Programmes (SDP), etc. which facilitates developing activity oriented skill among the farming community and other unemployed rural youth for taking up income generating livelihood activities on self-employment/wage earning basis.
NABARD has so far assisted 21,406 (cumulative position as on 31.03.2012) REDP/SDPs and around
DAC (RKVY): RKVY is a State Plan Scheme where
additional Central Assistance is provided to State
Governments for spending on projects / interventions that are decided by their State Level Sanctioning
Committee (SLSC) that is headed by the Chief Secretary
of the State. DAC cannot provide assistance to State
Cooperative banks / NABARD under RKVY. However,
most States have been providing training to farmers /
farmer groups under RKVY through Agriculture
Universities, KVKs etc. The suggested intervention can be considered by the States.
Action Pending
with NABARD
and RKVY Div.
Action
completed by
RKVY Div. Action still
Pending with
NABARD.
Action reported by NABARD is OK. Action may be treated as Complete.
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5.6 lakh rural youth belonging to the farming and other communities have been trained to take up income generating activities in various avocations. Besides, NABARD has supported 7,910 MEDPs in which 1,97,288 members of matured SHGs were trained in various farm and non- farm activities.
NABARD has also been extending grant support through eligible institutions for training and capacity building of farmers through need based and activity specific programme for promotion of farm innovations and transfer of technologies.
NABARD has launched a pilot project in 2010 for development of a cadre of progressive farmers from amongst the members of Farmers’ Clubs, who will become “Master Trainers” i.e. Resource Persons at village level in the areas of technology transfer, credit counselling and market advocacy to help other farmers in the village to improve the production and thereby their income. It is also expected that these farmers will fill the gap of extension workers at the village level and their services will be available at any point of time (24x7).
NABARD extends financial assistance upto Rs.15 lakh p.a. to the PSBs for imparting training to the farmers through Farmers Training Centres (FTCs) established by them.
Need based support is extended through KVKs, NGOs, Farmers’
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Clubs, etc. focussing on both farmers borrowing loans from financial institutions including Cooperative Banks and also non borrowing farmers.
5 MOF may instruct NABARD, SIDBI and
Banks to promote skill development and
self-employment through productive
assets for farmer families under on-going
programmes of NABARD, SIDBI and Banks.
MOF:
NABARD: NABARD is providing grant assistance to Voluntary Agencies / NGOs / other agencies for conducting various skill development and self-employment programmes like Rural Entrepreneurship Development Programme (REDP), Micro Enterprise Development Programme (MEDP), Skill Development Programmes (SDP), etc which facilitates developing activity oriented skill among the farming community and other unemployed rural youth for taking up income generating livelihood activities on self-employment/wage earning basis.
NABARD has so far assisted 21,406 (cumulative) REDP/SDPs and around 5.6 lakh rural youth belonging to the farming and other community have been trained to take up income generating activities. Besides, NABARD has supported 7,910 MEDPs in which 1,97,288 members of matured SHGs were trained in various farm and non-farm activities.
NABARD has also been extending grant support through eligible institutions for training and capacity building of farmers through need based and activity specific programme for promotion of farm innovations and transfer of
DAC (Credit): Matter has been referred to the Ministry of
Finance and NABARD.
Action Pending
from NABARD.
Action still
Pending with
NABARD/MOF
Action reported by NABARD is OK.
Comments of MOF may be obtained in respect of SIDBI and Banks.
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technologies.
NABARD has launched a pilot project in 2010 for development of a cadre of progressive farmers from amongst the members of Farmers’ Clubs, who will become “Master Trainers” i.e. Resource Persons at village level in the areas of technology transfer, credit counselling and market advocacy to help other farmers in the village to improve the production and thereby their income. It is also expected that these farmers will fill the gap of extension workers at the village level and their services will be available at any point of time (24x7).
NABARD extends financial assistance upto Rs.15 lakh p.a. to the PSBs for imparting training to the farmers through Farmers Training Centres (FTCs) established by them.
Need based support is extended through KVKs, NGOs, Farmers’ Clubs, etc. focussing on both farmers borrowing loans from financial institutions including Cooperative Banks and also non borrowing farmers.
6 SAUs, KVKs, MANAGE and other training
institutions may be identified to impart
training for market driven skills which can
be certified/ recognized as Diploma /
Certification courses by SAUs.
DARE: Already Diploma / Certification
courses are offered by SAUs and
MANAGE. There is no Diploma /
Certification course offered by the
KVKs, as per their mandate. This is further being strengthened at SAUs.
ICAR has been coordinating with SAU’s
in drawing training calendars for skill
development and providing
technological support through
institutes situated in different regions.
The existing KVKs, attached to the
-- Action Pending
with DARE.
Action may be treated as
complete
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research institutes are already conducting on-campus and off-campus
training programmes in all the aspects
of livestock including fisheries &
aquaculture and other disciplines of
agriculture and allied areas. This is
being further strengthened.
7 ATMA Scheme may be reviewed to take
up skill based training more vigorously by
augmenting provisions for agri-clinics and
agri-business schemes under DAC, if
necessary.
-- DAC (Extn.) : Necessary action has been initiated (taken)
in terms of adding new dimensions to ATMA Programme to
take up skill based trainings through setting up of Farm
Schools in agriculture and allied sectors which provide
season long training focused at improving skills of trainee
farmers. The scheme provides for active involvement of
non-governmental service providers including agri-
preneurs promoted and supported under the scheme of
AC/ABC.
Non-governmental implementing agencies are eligible
for service charges upto a maximum of 10% of the cost
of the extension activities implemented through them.
So far, 10341 farm schools have been set up.
Action may be
treated as
complete subject
to providing data
on farm schools
and training by
Extn. Div.
Action may be
treated as
complete
8 The skill development under SGSY should
be given priority.
DORD: Swaranjayanthi Gram
Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) is a major
scheme of self employment for rural poor through provision of income
generating assets financed with a mix
of credit and subsidy. The programme
involves organization of the rural BPL
into SHGs, their capacity building and
skill development, training, provision of technology and marketing support
and allied infrastructure. At the initial
stages after formation of SHGs,
revolving fund is also provided to the
SHGs for internal lending and credit
needs for their existing livelihood
activities. Since inception, more than 35 lakh SHGs have been formed under
SGSY.
-- Action Pending
with DORD
Action may be
treated as
complete
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The focus of SGSY and SHGs formed
under this programme is on BPL
beneficiaries in rural areas with
emphasis to vulnerable groups like
women, SC/ST, disabled and minorities
for providing economic assistance for livelihood activities.
9 Convergence between NREGA and
Watershed Development Programmes
should be prioritized and ensured at the
field level by associating PRIs.
DOLR: A Joint Convergence Guidelines
for Mahatma Gandhi NREGA and
Integrated Watershed Management
Programme (IWMP) has been
approved and issued to the States for
follow up.
DoRD: Section 13 of NREGA makes
panchayats at various levels, the
principal authorities for planning. It
gives them the power to make
recommendations on the work to be
taken up under the NREGA as well as
the power to prepare a development plan comprising a shelf of projects.
Guidelines on convergence of NREGA
with other schemes have been
finalized.
MOPR: Convergence Guidelines have
been issued by Ministry of Rural Development which seeks to efficiently
manage and conserve natural
resources including soil and water.
Instructions have been issued to the
State Governments by the Ministry of
Panchayati Raj stating that such
convergence in most cases could be planned and implemented effectively
by the Gram Panchayats / Gram Sabha
at the local level on a sustained basis.
Even a block is too large an area for
-- Action Pending
with DORD, DOLR
and MOPR
Action may be
treated as
complete
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their effective and implementable planning. Such convergence through
participatory planning should
evidently be undertaken as a mass
campaign. Article 243 ZD stipulate
DPCs to consolidate the integrated,
participatory and decentralized plans
prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities and to prepare in
integrated plan for the district.
10 Skill based training for farmers and youth
in areas like post-harvest management,
improving quality certification for better
marketing opportunities, quality service to
the farmers/managing agro-service
centres etc. should be taken up on priority
under RKVY. This activity can be
coordinated by District/ Block/ Village
Panchayats.
DARE: Skill based training for farmers
and youth in areas like post-harvest
management are already being
conducted regularly by Central
Institute of Post Harvest Engineering & Technology (CIPHET), Ludhiana and
Abohar and Central Institute of
Agriculture Engineering (CIAE),
Bhopal, and also by the KVKs. During
the year 2008-09, 10 training
programmes were organized to engage the use of PHT under which about 100
upcoming entrepreneurs were
benefitted covering items like dal
milling, spice grinding, production of
soy milk, soy-paneer, etc. In the post
harvest sector, the CIFT also has
developed a number of technologies for production of value added products
such as pickles, cutlets, fish balls,
minced fish meat and fish meat based
products, coated fish products, curries
and other ready-to-eat products from
hitherto discarded and low-value fish
and shellfish species. Necessary technology demonstration and training
programmes have been conducted
leading to several entrepreneurs taking
these technologies to industrial level as
well as at cottage level through
DAC (Extn.): Knowledge gaps in agriculture and allied
sectors are being assessed through preparation of SREP
following ‘Participatory Approach’. The training and
extension needs of farmers in knowledge deficit areas
including new and upcoming areas are being supported
under ATMA programme through different training and
extension activities, viz., trainings, exposure visits,
demonstrations, farm schools, etc. The provision for such
activities are also supported under RKVY provided there
are no duplication of efforts and resources and RKVY funds
are only utilized after exhausting ATMA allocation/
funding.
States are requested to give emphasis on training
programme in areas like Post Harvest Management,
Improving quality certification for better marketing
opportunities, Quality service to the farmers/Managing
Agro-service centres for improvement in economic
condition.
DAC (RKVY): Training for farmers and self help groups
have been taken up under RKVY by several states in post
harvest management like agri-processing, vermin-
composting skill based training in repairing farm
equipment etc. However, in most States, the RKVY funds are used to supplement ATMA funds for such training.
Action completed
by Extn. Div.
Action Pending
with DARE and
RKVY Div.
Action may be
treated as
complete
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formation of women SHGs in the area. NDRI, Karnal has developed several
technologies (preparation of channa
based products, ice cream, herbal ghee,
etc.) on value added milk products and
provide training to farm women and
small entrepreneurs.
RKVY is being coordinated by DAC and
the department has to integrate this
activity and ICAR would provide the
needed technological backstopping.
11 Training of willing elected members of
Panchayats with preference to women
and members from weaker sections on
measures to tackle drought and flood
situations and for providing quality
advice/ service to farmers (particularly for
sustainable farm practices, post harvest
management and value addition,
processing and marketing) should be
taken up under RKVY / ATMA
programmes.
-- DAC (Extn.): ATMA scheme provides for active
involvement of PRIs in the process of planning &
implementation of ATMA activities and selection of
beneficiaries/sites and awareness campaigns. Also
minimum 30% of resources meant for programme and
activities are allocated for women farmers and extension
functionaries.
States are requested to organize training programmes
exclusively for willing elected members of Panchayat with preference to women and members from weaker
sections in areas of sustainable farm practices, post
harvest management, marketing, tackling drought/flood
like situations for further advising to farmers.
Action may be
treated as
complete subject
to clarification on
whether the
elected members
of PRI have been
trained
Action may be
treated as
complete
12 SAUs / KVKs and other competent
institutions may be assisted under RKVY
to strengthen their training infrastructure.
-- DAC (RKVY): State Agricultural Universities and KVKs
have been assisted through RKVY as they have been
actively involved in research and extension activities in many States.
The funds provided for extension and research activities
during 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10 (provisional) are
Rs.81.55 crore, Rs.309.77 crore and Rs.179.64 crore,
respectively.
Action Pending
with RKVY Div.
Action may be
treated as
complete
13 MOEF may prepare an appropriate
support mechanism to promote agro –
forestry.
MOEF:
Representative from MoEF who attended the IMC meeting on 29.6.2012 informed that no separate
-- Action Pending
with MOEF
Action still
Pending with
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mandate for agro-forestry but they are taking up under Social forestry and Green India Mission. He assured that necessary information will be provided within 15-20 days.
MOEF.
ATR from MoEF may be obtained.
14 Systematic plan / strategy for wasteland
development should be prepared,
through State Governments, dovetailing
funds available under various schemes
like NREGA, SGRY, RKVY etc. and
developed wasteland, as far as
practicable, be distributed to landless
agricultural labourers preferably
organized as SHGs, giving preference to
women and SC/ST farmers for cultivating
the developed land in a sustainable
manner. Specific guidelines for this
purpose may be issued.
DOLR: The IWMP provides for
systematic planning and strategy. All
the States are required to prepare 18-
year State Perspective & Strategic Plan
(SPSP) to take up the degraded and rainfed areas in the States. A dedicated
institution, State Level Nodal Agency
(SLNA) has been set up at State level to
oversee implementation of IWMP. All
SLNAs have been issued advisories to
dovetail resources from various
schemes like MGNREGA. However, there is no provision of distributing
developed land to landless agricultural
laborers, organized SHGs at present,
because it is a state subject.
DoRD: Swaranjayanthi Gram
Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) is a major scheme of self employment for rural
poor through provision of income
generating assets financed with a mix
of credit and subsidy. The programme
involves organization of the rural BPL
into SHGs, their capacity building and skill development, training, provision
of technology and marketing support
and allied infrastructure. At the initial
stages after formation of SHGs,
revolving fund is also provided to the
SHGs for internal lending and credit
needs for their existing livelihood activities. Since inception, more than
35 lakh SHGs have been formed under
SGSY.
-- Action Pending
with DOLR and
DORD
Action may be
treated as
complete
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The focus of SGSY and SHGs formed under this programme is on BPL
beneficiaries in rural areas with
emphasis to vulnerable groups like
women, SC/ST, disabled and minorities
for providing economic assistance for
livelihood activities.
Section 13 of NREGA makes panchayats
at various levels, the principal
authorities for planning. It gives them
the power to make recommendations
on the work to be taken up under the
NREGA as well as the power to prepare a development plan comprising a shelf
of projects.
Guidelines on convergence of NREGA
with other schemes have been
finalized.
15 Computerization of land records and
revenue maps should be taken up on
priority, particularly in tribal sub-plan
areas.
DOLR: An ambitious programme,
namely, the National Land Records
Modernization Programme (NLRMP)
has been formulated by this
Department. The programme envisages
survey with the help of modern
technology, computerization of land
records and registration, and integration of textual and map data.
The NLRMP was approved by the
Cabinet on 21.8.2008. The programme
was rolled out with a technical
workshop conducted on 24th-25th
September, 2008 in New Delhi which was attended by officers from Revenue
and Registration Departments of the
States. The components and activities
to be undertaken under the
programme and submission of
-- Action Pending
with DOLR
Action may be
treated as
complete
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proposals for release of funds were discussed in detail in the workshop.
As per proposals received from the
States/UTs funds to the tune of
Rs.188.76 crore were released towards
Central share to 20 States/UTs and 69
districts were covered in the year
2008-09. During 2009-10, 72 more districts
were covered under the Programme
and funds to the tune of Rs.195.44 core
were released towards Central share.
Thus 141 districts in 21 States and 5
UTs have been covered under the NLRMP so far.
The State Governments/ Union
Territory Administrations have been
requested for giving preference to
tribal districts while formulating
proposals for release of funds under
the Programme.
16 National and State Land Use Boards may
be strengthened so as to proactively give
quality advice to farmers on possible land
uses in a sustainable manner, keeping in
view the weather and other conditions
including, trade and marketing issues.
Boards should promote sustainable
management of land, keeping watch on
diversion of agricultural land for non-
agricultural purposes and identifying lands
with low biological potential for providing
land for non-agricultural purposes, which
is essential for non-farm employment in
rural areas.
DOLR (Supplementary): As indicated at
S.No.187 below, the DoLR is not
administering any scheme for
strengthening State Land Use Boards.
Ministry of Agriculture is administering
the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of
Strengthening of State Land Use Boards (SLUBs). Accordingly, as already
requested, Ministry of Agriculture has
to take the necessary action for
strengthening the State Land Use
Boards.
Regarding diversion of agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes, etc.
the position is indicated at S.No.18 and
23 below.
DAC (NRM/RFS): To address the problem of fertile land,
Land Acquisition (Amendment) Bill 2007 and Rehabilitation
& Resettlement BiIl 2007 have been proposed by Ministry
of Rural Development which are under consideration of the
Cabinet. The Centrally Sponsored Programme of State
Land Use Board (SLUB) is mandated to look after the policy
matters of land of the States. Under this programme,
suitable measures in the form of rules/executive orders,
etc. are taken to prevent diversion of Agriculture land for
other purposes. Revised operational guidelines lying down
the role/mandate of SLUBs have been issued on 31.7.08.
The Centrally Sponsored Programme of State Land Use
Board (SLUB) has been discontinued with the approval of the Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture w.e.f. 1st August,
2009 due to the following reasons :
(i) Most of the States were utilizing the major
portion (about 50%) of the funds for meeting
the expenditure of Pay & allowance, Office
Action
incomplete. This
point is not
included in the
list of action
points for DoLR
but now it may
be referred to it.
The proposed Bill
has not yet been
approved by the
Parliament.
Action may be
treated as complete
In view of the
development as
reported by
NRM/RFS, this
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Expenses. (ii) The major mandate of this programme was to
formulate State Land Use Policy for optimum
use of land and prevention of diversion of
agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes,
etc. Even after lapse of about 2 decades, the
State land use policy was not brought out by any
of the State Governments.
(iii) The SLUBs were not utilized for any significant
activities, as most of the Boards were defunct and funds were primarily used only to meet the
salary and allowances of the post which were
also not of permanent nature but were being
utilized to adjust officers from time to time.
point may be
included in the list for States.
17 The amendments to Land Acquisition Act
and National Rehabilitation and
Resettlement Policy / Act may provide for
payment of cost of development of
equivalent wastelands to compensate for
diversion of agricultural land for non-
agricultural or industrial purposes over
and above the compensation being paid
under the law.
DOLR: The Rehabilitation and
Resettlement Bill, 2009 and the Land
Acquisition (Amendment) Bill, 2009 were drafted by this Department in
consultation with the Ministry of Law &
Justice. These were considered by the
Cabinet in its meeting held on
23.7.2009 and approved for their
introduction in the Lok Sabha. The
Bills were sent to the Lok Sabha Secretariat on 5th August, 2009 by the
Ministry of Law and Justice. It was
proposed to introduce the Bills in
Parliament during the Budget Session
of 2010-11. However, they could not
be introduced. In the meantime, as per
request made by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, the Ministry of
Law and Justice has been requested for
changing the title of the Bills as the
Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill,
2010 and the Land Acquisition
(Amendment) Bill, 2010, because of the change in the year from 2009 to 2010.
AS (DOLR) who attended the IMC
meeting held on 03.6.10 opined that
action on the part of DoLR may be
-- Action Pending
with DOLR
Action may be
treated as
complete as the
Government
had already
announced the
National
Rehabilitation
and
Resettlement
Policy, 2007
and the States
have conveyed
that they would
implement
what has been
envisaged in
the Policy and
nothing less
than what has
been contemplated
in the Policy
will be allowed.
16
treated as complete because the Government has already announced
the Policy and the States have agreed
that they will only improve on what has
been envisaged in the Policy and
nothing less than what has been
contemplated in the Policy will be
done.
18 A State level Agricultural Land
Development Fund may be created to
accumulate such compensatory fund to
be accrued for development of equivalent
wastelands for diversion of agricultural
land for non-agricultural purpose. This
fund can be used for development of
degraded land for productive purpose.
This will help in taking care of two issues
of arresting fast shrinking agricultural land
and also development of degraded/
wastelands fast to put it to economic use
to compensate for loss of agricultural
land.
DOLR: The National Rehabilitation and
Resettlement Policy, 2007 formulated
by the Department of Land Resources
provides that, as far as possible,
projects may be set up on waste land,
degraded land or un-irrigated land.
Acquisition of agricultural land for non-agricultural use in the project may be
kept to the minimum; multi-cropped
land may be avoided to the extent
possible for such purposes, and
acquisition of irrigated land, if
unavoidable, may be kept to the minimum. Prior to initiating the
acquisition of land for a project, the
appropriate Government should, inter
alia, take into consideration the
alternatives that will minimize the
acquisition of agricultural land for non-
agricultural use in the project.
Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill,
2010 and the Land Acquisition
(Amendment) Bill, 2010 are to be
enacted.
DAC (NRM/RFS): The matter for development of
wasteland comes under the purview of Ministry of Rural
Development. However, Ministry of Agriculture is
implementing the Watershed Development Programmes in
which wasteland is also treated with objective of
prevention of soil erosion and land degradation. The
average annual allocation of watershed development
programmes varies from Rs.250-300 crore. Suggestions on
the lines of recommendations have been sent to
Department of Land Resources as observation on the
proposed “Land Acquisition (Amendment) Bill 2007”.
Seems to be OK.
Action pending
with DOLR
Action may be
treated as
complete as the
Government had
already
announced the
National
Rehabilitation
and
Resettlement
Policy, 2007 and
the States have
conveyed that
they would
implement what
has been
envisaged in the
Policy and
nothing less than
what has been
contemplated in
the Policy will be
allowed.
19 SLUBs may monitor effective utilization of
this fund to be created by State
Governments. Implementation of
wasteland development projects utilizing
this fund as far as practicable should be
taken up through Groups of beneficiaries
to whom the land would be allotted for
-- DAC (NRM/RFS): State Governments are being informed
accordingly, as they are now responsible.
This issue has been forwarded to the State Governments
for their suitable action.
With the approval of AM, the Programme of SLUBs has
Action may be
treated as
complete subject
to clarification on
continuation of
SLUBs.
Action may be
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cultivation after development. been discontinued w.e.f. 1.8.09 as most of the SLUBs in the states are non-functional. The state Governments are
being reminded to implement the recommendations of
NPF, 2007 circulated vide letter NO.1-1/2007-Policy
(NCF) dated 7.12.07.
treated as
complete
20 DOLR / State Governments may quickly
identify wastelands or degraded lands
where rural non-farm activities can be
promoted. Necessary infrastructure
development to facilitate such activities in
identified lands should be taken up. States
may be advised accordingly.
DOLR: The Plan of Action for
Operationalisation of NPF, 2007 has
been sent to the State/U.T. Governments with the request to take
necessary follow up action and
intimate the action taken to this
Department. However, action taken
report has not received from the
States/ U.Ts.
Para 48 of the Common Guidelines for
Watershed Development Projects,
2008 provides for prioritization and
selection of watersheds on various
criteria. Preponderance of wasteland
and degraded land is one of the criteria for selection of watersheds. 13 % of the
project fund has been earmarked for
production system and micro-
enterprises.
AS (DOLR) who attended the IMC
meeting held on 03.6.10 stated that
further action has to be taken by the states and close monitoring by the
DOLR in this regard is not feasible.
-- Action Pending
with DOLR
Action may be
treated as
complete
21 SLUBs may suitably be alerted on issues
relating to the diversion of prime
agricultural land for non-agriculture
purposes.
-- DAC (NRM/RFS): State Governments are being informed
accordingly.
This issue has been forwarded to the State Governments
for taking suitable action relating to the diversion of prime agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes.
Action may be
treated as
complete subject
to clarification on
continuation of
SLUBs.
Action may be
treated as
18
No action as the SLUB programme has been discontinued.
complete
22 Community based partnership for
production and development of low cost,
unproductive, heavily grazed, eroded /
degraded lands through watershed
development approach should be
encouraged.
DORD: Swaranjayanthi Gram
Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) is a major
scheme of self employment for rural
poor through provision of income
generating assets financed with a mix
of credit and subsidy. The programme involves organization of the rural BPL
into SHGs, their capacity building and
skill development, training, provision
of technology and marketing support
and allied infrastructure. At the initial
stages after formation of SHGs,
revolving fund is also provided to the SHGs for internal lending and credit
needs for their existing livelihood
activities. Since inception, more than
35 lakh SHGs have been formed under
SGSY.
The focus of SGSY and SHGs formed under this programme is on BPL
beneficiaries in rural areas with
emphasis to vulnerable groups like
women, SC/ST, disabled and minorities
for providing economic assistance for
livelihood activities.
Section 13 of NREGA makes panchayats at various levels, the principal
authorities for planning. It gives them
the power to make recommendations
on the work to be taken up under the
NREGA as well as the power to prepare
a development plan comprising a shelf
of projects.
Guidelines on convergence of NREGA
with other schemes have been
finalized.
DAC (NRM/RFS): This has already been included in the
Common guidelines issued by the National Rain fed Area
Authority (NRAA). More emphasis has been given to
Community based partnership for production and
development of low cost, unproductive, heavily grazed,
eroded/degraded lands through watershed development
approach. These aspects have also been included in
operational guidelines of ongoing programme of NWDPRA,
RVP & FPR and WDPSCA.
Action Pending
with DORD
Action may be
treated as
complete
19
23 The policy provides for implementation of
laws relating to, inter alia, tenancy and
land leasing. States may examine ways
and means to develop land lease markets
under their respective laws. States may
be advised accordingly.
DOLR: The entire gamut of land
reforms including land lease is being
looked into by the “Committee on State
Agrarian Relations and the Unfinished
Task in Land Reforms” constituted
under the chairmanship of the Minister
of Rural Development. The Committee
on State Agrarian Relations and the Unfinished Task in Land Reforms has
submitted its report for consideration
of the ‘National Council for Land
Reforms’ constituted under the
chairmanship of Hon’ble Prime
Minister. However, the meeting of the Council has not been held so far.
In the meantime, it has been decided by
the competent authority that
recommendations of the Committee
may be examined by an appropriate
Committee of Secretaries (CoS) before
they are placed for the consideration of the ‘National Council for Land
Reforms’. Accordingly, the
recommendations are being examined
by the CoS. The first meeting of the CoS
has already been held on 13th April,
2010 and the second is to be held on 1.6.2010. Accordingly, further action in
the matter is proposed to be taken as
per directions of the CoS/Council.
While the “Committee on State Agrarian Relations and the Unfinished Task in Land Reforms” has submitted its report, it is to be placed before the “National Council for Land Reforms”. Accordingly action for the purpose was initiated. However, as per directions of the Prime Minister’s Office, the recommendations of the Committee are to be examined by an
-- Action Pending
with DOLR
Action reported
by DOLR is OK.
However,
outcome of the
proposed CoS
meeting may be
awaited.
Action may be treated as Complete once DoLR confirms that specific recommendation relating to Land lease markets has been made by CoS / Committee on State Agrarian Relations and the Unfinished Task in Land Reforms.
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appropriate CoS before they are placed for consideration of the Council. The Cabinet Secretariat has accordingly, got all recommendations examined by the CoS.
The CoS has submitted its recommendations. The aforesaid Committee Report and the recommendations of the CoS are being placed before the “National Council for Land Reforms”.
Representative from DoLR who attended the IMC meeting assured that on 29.6.2012 informed that they will confirm within 7-10 days whether there is any specific recommendation relating to Land lease markets made by CoS or Committee on State Agrarian Relations and the Unfinished Task in Land Reforms.
24 ICAR/ SAUs may review and modify their
curricula to incorporate the concepts of
this policy on “Water”, with specific
reference to water use efficiency, water
conservation, water quality, groundwater
recharge, rainwater harvesting and
maximizing production and income per
drop of water and take steps for wider
dissemination of the results of research
on higher water use efficiency,
conservation of water, water quality and
on optimization of income etc. Training of
farmers on these aspects may be also
organized through SAUs/ KVKS.
DARE: ICAR has recently revised the
UP and PG course curricula and syllabi
and courses on water management in agriculture has been included.
Demonstration units on rainwater
harvesting structure with micro
irrigation system have been sanctioned
to 100 KVKs for conducting training
programmes for the farmers on water
use efficiency, water conservation including rainwater harvesting. The
fisheries research institutes have
already initiated research programmes
to address the issues on water
budgeting in aquaculture and post
harvest processing. The CIFE has developed technology to utilize the
underground subsoil saline water for
aquaculture of finfish & shellfishes.
Regular training programmes and
-- Action Pending
with DARE
Action may be
treated as
complete
21
farmers’ meets have been organized to demonstrate and transfer this
technology for the benefit of fish
farmers, fishery entrepreneurs, State
fishery officials etc.
25 Policy lays emphasis on skill development,
awareness / literacy relating issues facing
agriculture and also emphasizes
sustainable development process without
affecting the fertility of soils and
environment, preserving / conserving
water resources and bioresources. SAUs,
KVKs and other field level institutions of
Ministries/ Departments of Water
Resources, Rural Development, Land
Resources, Agriculture and Cooperation,
DARE, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public
Distribution, Fertilizers, Environment &
Forests etc. would have to take a
coordinated action to implement various
skill oriented training programmes as per
their capacity and resources. Multi subject
awareness/training oriented to
substantially improve skill base of farmers
would be desirable. ICAR / SAUs/ KVKs
may be assisted to prepare training
modules for such skill development
training. As far as possible, accreditation
as applicable for vocational training /
education may be ensured for such
training programmes. Guidelines for
effectively associating private sector in
this effort may be developed by DAC
(Extension Division) in consultation with
DARE / ICAR.
MOWR / MOCAF&PD / MOEF
DOF: The point relates to Department
of Agriculture & Cooperation.
DORD: Swaranjayanthi Gram
Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) is a major
scheme of self employment for rural
poor through provision of income generating assets financed with a mix
of credit and subsidy. The programme
involves organization of the rural BPL
into SHGs, their capacity building and
skill development, training, provision
of technology and marketing support
and allied infrastructure. At the initial stages after formation of SHGs,
revolving fund is also provided to the
SHGs for internal lending and credit
needs for their existing livelihood
activities. Since inception, more than
35 lakh SHGs have been formed under SGSY.
The focus of SGSY and SHGs formed
under this programme is on BPL
beneficiaries in rural areas with
emphasis to vulnerable groups like
women, SC/ST, disabled and minorities for providing economic assistance for
livelihood activities.
DARE: The institutes under NRM have
developed various technologies for
conserving soil and water resources,
DAC (Extn.): Agriculture practices are changing every day
with the development of new techniques. In order to
avoid duplication and to achieve complimentarity in
training and HRD, instructions and guidelines for
Development of a comprehensive State/ District Training
Plan has been developed by Extension Division; shared
with ICAR/DARE/MoRD and Deptt. of AHD&F with the
approval of Secretary (A&C). These guidelines have been
shared with all States for achieving desired
complimentarity and convergence in training/HRD efforts.
As regards accreditation for vocational training/ education
under the scheme, it is not currently available for farmers.
Before revising the guidelines of the scheme, the feedback
from the states is solicited vide our letter No. 7-1/2008-AE
dated 22.9.09. Further, the DAC has developed draft
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for promoting
partnership with non-governmental sector including
private sector. This MoU has been developed in
consultation with the private partners and the states which
have already initiated this move. The draft MoU has been
shared with all states for their necessary facilitation and
promoting this activity under ATMA programme vide our
letter No. 31(5)/2007-AE dated 7th
September, 2009.
Action may be
treated as
complete on the
part of Ext.
Division.
Action reported
by DoRD, DOF, DARE and
DOLR is OK. Action still
Pending with
MOWR,
MOCA&PD and
MOEF.
The issue relates to capacity building and skill development for water related topics in which MOCA&PD and MoEF may not have any role. Therefore names of these Ministries may be deleted.
Action reported by MoWR is OK.
Action may be treated as
22
maintaining soil fertility and livelihood generation for sustainable
development of agriculture without
affecting the environmental balance.
The required training modules to
impart skill and their use by farmers
are being developed by KVKs and SAUs.
The requisite accreditation of the program is to be secured by the
extension agencies of DAC. During
2008-09, 12.54 lakh farmers were
trained to upgrade their knowledge
and skills on improved agricultural
technologies through KVKs. The major research programmes of the Fisheries
Research Institutes have been re-
oriented with thrust on sustainable
management of aquatic resources and
exploited fish stocks; standardization
of management protocols for stocks
improvement and species enhancement, etc.
DOLR: DoLR has accorded great
emphasis on capacity building. The
capacity building component is inbuilt
in IWMP by providing 5% of the total
cost for the purpose of ‘Institution & Capacity Building’. Apart from this,
there is separate budgetary provision
for the Department for further
strengthening capacity building
initiatives.
MOWR: As already conveyed in the OM dated 29th/30th May 2008, the need for capacity building through organization of framing programmes etc. is duly established and such training courses are organized by National Water Academy, Central Water Commission and Rajiv Gandhi
Complete
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National Water Training Institute from time to time.
Rajiv Gandhi National Ground Water Training & Research Institute (RGI) is engaged in capacity building programme for groundwater development and management. In the XII Plan, RGI is conducting training under 3-tier arrangement. The details of courses are available at web www.cgwb.gov.in which can be used for capacity building of professionals and at grassroots level stakeholders.
MOEF: - Deleted
MOCAF&PD: - Deleted
26 Sprinkler and drip irrigation may be taken
up in a mission mode.
-- DAC (NRM/RFS) – Deleted against NRM/RFS
The matter is related with the Horticulture Division.
DAC (Horti./NHM): A centrally sponsored scheme on
Micro Irrigation is being implemented in the country to
increase the coverage of area under drip and sprinkler
irrigation for improving crop productivity with efficient use
of available water resources and to develop the skills of
farmers and field functionaries through human resource
development (HRD).
Action may be
treated as
complete.
27 Several programmes and schemes have
already been launched by the
Government of India. These schemes
have to be constantly monitored with
reference to targets and outcomes.
Programmes like ground water recharge,
rainwater harvesting and watershed
development should be augmented and
expanded.
MOWR: As already conveyed in the OM dated 29th /30th May 2008, Ministry of Water Resources encourages rain water harvesting & ground water recharge. Several State Governments have undertaken measures towards watershed development (through Land Resources Department etc.) and the rainwater harvesting and ground water recharge. Central Ground Water Board has implemented a scheme on ‘Artificial Recharge to
DAC (NRM/RFS): The programmes of RFS & NRM Divisions
are monitored regularly by way of half yearly/annual
review meetings followed by field visit to verify physical
achievement. In addition, evaluation studies of the
completed watersheds are entrusted to outside agencies
to monitor the impact of the programme. Besides,
midterm evaluations of sample watersheds are taken up
during the course of implementation to analyze the
deficiency/ weaknesses, if any, so that appropriate
corrective measures are taken up to make the projects far
more effective and sustainable.
To address all aspects of sustainable and holistic
Action may be
treated as
complete on the
part of NRM/RFS
Div.
Deleted against
DORD Action still
Pending with
MOWR
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ground water through dug well” in over-exploited, critical and semi-critical assessment blocks during XI Plan.
During the XI Plan, 133 demonstrative recharge projects costing Rs. 99.87 crore were approved for construction of 1661artificial recharge structures in State of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh Delhi, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, U.P. and West Bengal. A sum of Rs. 73.63 crore has been released to State implementing agencies for construction of recharge structures.
“A scheme Accelerated Artificial Recharge to Groundwater is also proposed with 100% funding for construction of artificial recharge and rainwater harvesting structure for up scaling artificial recharge countrywide. A provision of Rs.15,000 crores is proposed under the State Sector Scheme for implementation in XII Five Year Plan”
Under the scheme, of Artificial recharge to GW through dug well as on 31.12.2011, funds amounting to Rs. 280.402 crore including Rs. 260.525 crore as subsidy to beneficiaries, Rs. 17 crore to implementing states for IEC/capacity building activities, Rs. 0.2417 crore to/the Ministry for awareness of the scheme and Rs. 2.6358 crore to
development of rainfed areas, NRAA has been established.
The authority has been mandated to evaluate the
effectiveness of completed watersheds and cod concurrent
evaluation of ongoing programmes.
From Tenth Plan & onwards major thrust has been given
for rainwater harvesting through construction of large
number of Water Harvesting Structures (WHS), Silt
Detention Dams (SDD), Percolation Tanks (PT) for creating
opportunities for supplementing irrigation to mitigate the
effects of dry spell and to enhance the ground water
recharge.
Action reported by MoWR is OK.
Action may be treated as Complete
25
NABARD as operating cost have been incurred. Total 108671 dug well recharge structures have been constructed till completion 31.12.2011.
The Working Group on Minor Irrigation and Watershed Development for XII Plan constituted by the Planning Commission has recommended a new scheme on “Artificial Recharge to Groundwater through Irrigation dugwells” in OE/Critical/ Semi-Critical Blocks falling in states of AP, MP, TN, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Kerala, Chhattisgarh and Bundelkhand region of UP & MP with central subsidy for implementation during the XII Plan.
DORD: Deleted
JS (RD) who attended the IMC meeting
held on 03.6.2010 stated that this point
does not come under their direct
purview as it pertains to soil and water
conservation.
28 A large number of Water Users’
Associations are existing now. These
associations should be encouraged to gain
expertise in maximizing benefits from
available water and also about water
quality. For their capacity building, steps
may be taken for seed money raised by
farmers as well as assistance from
Government which can be utilized for
linkage with Bank credit for cropping and
livestock/ allied sector activities including
value addition and to take up non-farm
MOWR: MoWR encourages formation of Water Users’ Association under its Command Area & Water Management Programme. Appropriate training programmes are also organized under the programme. The activity related to cropping & livestock / allied sector activities including value addition and taking up non-farm activities to augment income of small and marginal farmers are primarily related to schemes of the Ministry of Agriculture.
DAC (Extn.): The capacities of these FIGs/CIGs – both in
agriculture and allied sectors are regularly built through
trainings, demonstrations and Exposure Visits. The
awareness about new technologies is generated through
Agri. Exhibitions at District/state level; information
dissemination through print media and FSIs at different
levels. The farmer Groups are being promoted to federate
at block/district & state level. Providing seed
money/revolving fund to FIGs/CIGs is one of the important
components of ATMA programme for which a support of
Rs.10,000 per group is provided (one time).
Action may be
treated as
complete on the
part of Ext.
Division subject
to providing data
on water related
issues.
Action
completed by
Extension Div. Action still
26
activities to augment income of small and
marginal farmers. Federation of these
associations at Block and District level
should be organized with financial support
from Central and State Governments to
facilitate their capacity building, effective
single window service to their member-
farmers to the extent practicable.
States are requested to give due importance to formation of FIGs on water related issues.
Providing seed money/revolving fund to FIGs / CIGs is
one of the important components of ATMA programme
for which a support of Rs.10,000 per group is provided
for one time.
Under ATMA programme, FIGs/CIGs are formed around
a particular commodity. But, information specific to
Water User Associations and Pani Panchayats is not
available.
DAC (NRM/RFS)- Deleted against NRM/RFS
This matter is not related with the NRM Division.
Pending with
MOWR.
Action reported by MoWR is OK.
Action may be treated as Complete
29 Legislations of Model Bills on Participatory
Irrigation Management (PIM) and for
regulating groundwater of MOWR were
enacted by only some States. To what
extent the enactments are effective in
achieving the desired outcome should be
evaluated and required modifications, if
necessary, may be implemented. Other
States be persuaded for enactments on
priority.
MOWR: Ministry of Water Resources has already taken measures in this direction by drafting and circulating Model Bill for enactment of a suitable legislation by States for Participatory Irrigation Management. So far, 15 States namely, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Punjab, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan have enacted PIM. The status of implementation was reviewed in the XIII meeting of the National Water Board held on 18th September, 2009.
Also, governments of Jharkhand, Manipur and Meghalaya are in the process of drafting their PIM Bills. Haryana and Punjab are in the process of amending their existing acts. The remaining states are being persuaded to enact PIM. Issue of PIM legislation was also discussed during the “Annual Conference of Principal
-- Action Pending
with MOWR
Action still
Pending with
MOWR Action reported by MoWR is OK.
Action may be treated as Complete
27
Secretaries/ Secretaries of Irrigation, Water Resources & Command Area Development Departments held on April 27, 2011 at New Delhi.
Impact evaluation studies have been conducted from time to time. Evaluation of 53 projects has been completed so far. The results indicate better efficiency of water use, increase in irrigation intensity, increase in farmers’ income, equity in water distribution and checking incidence of waterlogging.
Recently, Ministry of Water Resources has awarded the work of conducting study for evaluation and impact assessment of Command Area Development & Water Management (CAD &WM) Programme to Agriculture Finance Corporation Limited. One of the objectives of this study has been to make a critical appraisal of PIM as implemented in the states and the functioning of Water Users’ Associations (WUAs). The final report of the study is still awaited. Project evaluation Organization (PEO) of Planning Commission has also undertaken evaluation of CAD & WM programme.
The Union Government has circulated Model Bill to the States and Union Territories to enable them to enact suitable legislation for regulation and control of ground water development. The Bill was initially circulated in 1970 which has been re-circulated in 1992, 1996 and 2005 for adoption.
28
Representative from MoWR who attended the IMC meeting on 29.6.2012 clarified that the model bill relating to ground water regulation has already been circulated and states are responsible for enacting the bill.
30 The scheme for training of farmers and
trainers on water harvesting etc. is an
excellent initiative by DARE. Emphasis
should be on training of trainers, officials
of KVKs, entrepreneurs of agri-clinics/
agri-business centres, extension personnel
who can then train the farmers, to
improve the outreach and increase
coverage of farmers. As DARE proposes a
corpus fund for this purpose, similar
corpus fund should be created at the KVKs
which can be funded under RKVY or any
other ongoing schemes under DAC.
Recovery of the cost of training by each
institution should be the primary
objective in the medium term.
DARE: The corpus for training of
trainers, officers of KVKs and
entrepreneurs of agri clinics/ agri
business centres who would in turn train the farmers is being created at the
KVKs for funding by RKVY through DAC
and during 2008-09, a total of 3487
training programmes were organized
benefiting 90,398 extension personnel
on various thematic areas in
agriculture, livestock production and management, farm machinery and
other related areas. The KVKs are
funded from Plan Budget of ICAR as
approved by the Government.
DAC (RKVY) / (MM): Corpus funds cannot be created
under RKVY. Moreover, any decision requesting use of
RKVY fund is for the SLSC to decide. Options under
other schemes may be explored.
Action Pending
with DARE, RAVY
/ MM Division.
Action may be
treated as
complete
31 Agricultural Extension Mechanism to
ensure that the farmers, SHGs/ WUAs /
pani Panchayats are trained and made
aware about issues relating to water
quality and water use efficiency with
appropriate land use and cropping
pattern. Financial incentives for SHGs /
WUAs adopting sustainable practices
should be built in through financial
assistance to WUAs as seed money. The
Command Areas of Irrigation projects
should also sensitize farmers about water
use efficiency and conservation, water
quality and other aspects.
MOWR: As already conveyed in the OM dated 29
th/30
th May 2008,
schemes for Command Area & Water Management are being implemented by the Ministry of Water Resources with the objective of creating irrigation potential in an efficient manner.
DORD: Deleted
JS (RD) who attended the IMC meeting
held on 03.6.10 requested to delete this
point against DORD as there is no provision in their schemes to provide
seed money and MOWR may be
approached for this purpose.
DAC (Extn.): ATMA Scheme provides for training of FIGs
and CIGs formed around a particular commodity including
Water User Association (WUA). The scheme has a
provision for capacity building of these groups/bodies,
which is of the order of Rs.5000/- per group per year.
Under capacity building, besides agriculture a wide range
of activities are being covered. Regular trainings to WUAs
and Pani Panchayats about issues relating to water quality
and water use efficiency are also provided under other
programmes/ schemes of NRM Division of the Department.
Since inception (2005-06), States have reported mobilization of 93,867 Farmer Interest Groups (FIGs) / Commodity Interest Groups (CIGs) till January, 2012 including 17457 FIGs during 2011-12.
Extension Div.
may provide
details by way of
numbers.
Action Pending
with DORD and
MOWR
Data still
awaited from
Ext. Div.
Deleted against
DORD.
Action still
29
Pending with
MOWR
Action completed by Extension Division.
MoWR may comment on the issue of financial incentives for SHGs / WUAs adopting sustainable practices through financial assistance to WUAs as seed money.
32 High Value Cropping Systems in water
scarce areas have to be encouraged.
Seeds of pulses and oilseeds may be
supplied in abundance in dryland areas
and seeds of rice and other high water
crops should not be supplied in these
areas by official channels.
-- DAC (Crops): Depending upon the availability of both
water and land pattern, cropping pattern should be
framed. In dry areas generally seeds of Rice and Coarse
Cereals, etc. are grown during kharif crops for which the
financial assistance is being provided on seed distribution
under ICDP and NFSM. Further, under NFSM, SRI system is
also propagated in water scarce areas by maintaining soil
moisture. However, formation of rain water, rain
harvesting structures/ methods such as ponds, check dams
and diversion of rain waters is the concern of NRM Division
and promotion of water saving mechanisms like drip and
sprinkler irrigation is the concern of Horticulture Division.
In the IMC meeting held on 03.6.10, Dy. Commissioner
(Crops) informed that under NFSM, pulse crops like
pigeon pea, green gram, black gram, gram (chick pea),
lentil, field pea, moth, kulti (horse gram), etc. are taken
up through Minikits. As to the varieties, they differ from region to region and listing out all the varieties is too
exhaustive.
Action
incomplete.
The crops and
varieties need to
be listing out.
Action may be
treated as
complete
33 Attention should be given for increasing -- DAC (Crops): For increasing cropping intensity as also Action may be
30
cropping intensity through multiple
cropping in irrigated areas and inter-
cropping. State-wise evaluation and
assessment of water use efficiency and
income per unit of water should be
undertaken to sensitize all stakeholders
on these important issues.
income per unit of water, the Horticulture Division of DAC
is implementing a Mega Scheme, namely, Centrally
Sponsored Scheme on Micro Irrigation for popularizing
water saving devices like drip and sprinkler Irrigation. That
Division might have undertaken evaluation and assessment
of water use efficiency and income per unit of water.
However, Inter –cropping is important feature of rainfed
areas. The inter cropping/multiple cropping system are
being encouraged under various Schemes of Crops Division
for water use efficiency and higher income per unit of
water.
In the IMC meeting held on 03.6.10, Dy. Commissioner
(Crops) informed that water use efficiency is promoted
through sprinklers under the NFSM. State-wise
evaluation and assessment of water use efficiency could be taken up by NRM division. For increasing the
cropping intensity, the following are some of the Inter-
cropping systems that are being promoted under
NFSM:-
1. Pearl millet – Green gram/Cluster bean
2. Pearl millet – Black gram/Pigeon pea
3. Groundnut - Pigeon pea/Black gram
4. Black gram/Pigeon pea – Sorghum
5. Chick pea – Safflower
6. Cotton – Black gram
7. Pigeon pea – Finger millet
8. Wheat – Chick pea
9. Maize - Pigeon pea/Black gram
treated as
complete subject
to intimation of
specific steps/
schemes aiming at
increasing
cropping intensity
in irrigated areas.
Action may be
treated as complete
34 New technologies are to be introduced for
revamping and creating water storage and
distribution systems to prevent losses on
account of evaporation.
DARE: For proper storage and
checking of seepage of water in the
ponds/tanks the UV resistant
celpauline sheets are being suggested.
Besides, in all rainfed areas the
sprinklers and drips are being
advocated for maximum water use
efficiency. The line departments have been advised to use the micro-
DAC (NRM/RFS): This is the research oriented task and
matter will be referred to ICAR. NRM Division is already
interacting with ICAR, State Agriculture University, etc. for
adoption of the new technology developed by them.
Action Pending
with DARE and
MOWR
Action
completed by
DARE Action still
Pending with
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irrigation scheme for this purpose, particularly for rainfed horticulture.
The CSWCR&TI, Dehradun has
published a book including
technologies on water harvesting and
recycling for different agro-ecological
regions of the country.
MOWR: As already conveyed in the OM dated 29
th / 30
th May 2008, during
the process of planning of Water Resources Projects, these aspects are duly addressed. Further, regarding adoption of new technologies of distribution system, the Working Group on Irrigation including Minor Irrigation under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister of Maharashtra, constituted by the Sub-Committee of the National Development Council on Agriculture and related issues has made the relevant recommendations to adopt closed conduit / piped conveyance system in drought prone areas in order to avoid losses of water in canals, distributaries and field channels on account of seepage and evaporation.
MOWR
Action reported by MoWR is OK.
Action may be treated as Complete
35 A National Crop Specific Plan on Water
Use efficiency may be evolved for
principal foodgrains and other water
intensive crops.
DARE: The water efficient crops and
cropping systems have been identified
for rainfed agro-ecological regions.
Different crops and varieties are being
tested in drought situations through
participatory varietal selection for
recommending the best drought tolerant varieties to the farmers having
high rain water use efficiency. The
CSWCR&TI, Dehradun has recently
taken up farmers Participatory Action
DAC (NRM/RFS) – Deleted against NRM/RFS
The action is required from Crop Division, DAC and Ministry
of Water Resources. So the matter may be referred for
their action.
DAC (Crops) – Supplementary Point
Water use efficiency technologies like use of zero till, seed drills, sprinkler sets, drip irrigation, water pipes,
System of Rice Intensification (SRI) are encouraged
under major crop production schemes of DAC. There is
a separate scheme on micro-irrigation for promoting
Action Pending
with MOWR,
DARE and Crops
Division
Action
completed by
Crops Div. and
DARE. Action still
Pending with
MOWR
32
Research Programme (FPARP) where increase in water use efficiency of
predominant food crops through
recommended soil and water
conservation practices were critically
evaluated in different agro-ecological
regions of the country.
MOWR: Action in respect of planning for cropping pattern etc. is required to be taken by the Ministry of Agriculture.
water use efficiency technologies.
MoWR’s contention is logical as the thrust is on evolving crops and varieties with high water use efficiency for principal foodgrain crops and other water intensive crops.
Action may be treated as Complete
36 Appropriate measures should be taken for
improving surface water irrigation
efficiency to 40% by 2010 and 50% by
2025 and ground water irrigation
efficiency to 70% as recommended by
National Commission for Integrated
Water Resource Development.
MOWR: As per the assessment by Central Water Commission, the present level of water use efficiency in the country is about 38%. The Mission Document on National Water Mission prepared by Ministry of Water Resources aims at achieving the goal of increasing water use efficiency by 20%.
-- Action Pending
with MOWR
Action still
Pending with
MOWR
MoWR may clarify whether targets mentioned in the action point viz. 50% for surface water and 70% for ground water can be achieved. If it is not feasible, the same may be stated clearly.
37 A Model Drought Code for arid and
drought prone areas should be prepared
and circulated to States incorporating
short-term and long term mitigation
-- DAC (Crops): deleted
These points are concerned to DM Division of DAC.
However, it is stated that there are organizations, like
Disaster Management Authority and National Disaster
Action Pending
with DM Division
Manual is under
preparation and
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measures. Action already initiated by DAC
be expedited in close coordination with
DOLR and NIDM.
Institute under the purview of Ministry of Home Affairs to
look after all these aspects. Therefore, it is suggested that
these Action Points may be referred to these organizations
for their necessary action.
DAC (DM): As regards Drought Prone Areas, the Drought
Prone Areas Programme (DPAP) is implemented by the
Department of Land Resources in the Ministry of Rural Development in identified blocks in various States in the
country. As regards Drought Code, this Department had
brought out a Manual for Drought Management. The
Manual focuses on the general elements of drought
management at the National level, while allowing the
States to include their specific schemes and
interventions. The Manual includes chapters on understanding drought, monitoring drought, drought
declaration, drought relief and drought mitigation. The
Manual is expected to help the States/UTs in
preparation/revision etc. of their respective Drought
Codes.
DAC (Policy): The National Institute for Disaster
Management has already prepared the Draft National
Manual for Drought Management for the DM Division of
DAC. This Draft has already been circulated to all the
States and other Institutions/agencies for comments. The
Manual is likely to be finalized by December, 2008.
is likely to be
finalized by the
end of the year.
Action may be
treated as
complete
38 A Model Flood Code for chronically flood
affected areas be prepared and circulated
to States incorporating measures like
ensuring availability of quality seeds and
other inputs to be provided to the farmers
after flood, planning for crops/ varieties
resistant to water logging / flood and
other measures to mitigate losses to the
farmers on account of floods.
MHA (Supplementary): DAC (Crops): deleted
These points are concerned to DM Division of DAC.
However, it is stated that there are organizations, like
Disaster Management Authority and National Disaster
Institute under the purview of Ministry of Home Affairs to
look after all these aspects. Therefore, it is suggested that
these Action Points may be referred to these organizations
for their necessary action
DAC(DM): Ministry of Home Affairs is concerned with matters relating to floods. As such, necessary action on Flood Code would need to be initiated by Ministry of Home Affairs. A copy of the recommendation has
MHA may also be
requested to do
the needful.
Action Pending
with Policy Div.
Action
completed by
DM Div.
Information
from MHA still
awaited
34
been sent to Ministry of Home Affairs for necessary action.
DAC (Policy) : Preparation of Model Flood Code and Model
Good Weather Code in respect of agriculture and allied
sectors has to be made by an appropriate ICAR institution.
NCAP has since been requested to prepare the Manuals or
if they cannot execute the job, details of the appropriate
agency have been called for from NCAP.
Director, NCAP vide his letter dated 6.11.2008 informed
that NCAP is yet to initiate any programme regarding
preparation of weather code for agricultural sector.
However, he gave reference of CRIDA (Hyderabad), CAZRI
(Jodhpur) and ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region
(Patna). Accordingly, letters have been issued to them on
12.11.2008 with the request to let the DAC know whether
they are in a position to take up the work in respect of
these two codes and also intimate their requirements.
Only CAZRI has responded that it needs financial support
and a few workshops have to be held.
Response from MHA may be obtained
39 A Model Good Weather Code for arid
areas and drought prone areas may be
prepared incorporating measures to be
taken by farmers in case of good rainfall
or good weather in these areas with
adequate preparedness for supply of
quality seeds, seedlings, and other inputs
to the farmers.
DARE – Supplementary: DAC (Crops): deleted
These points are concerned to DM Division of DAC.
However, it is stated that there are organizations, like
Disaster Management Authority and National Disaster
Institute under the purview of Ministry of Home Affairs to
look after all these aspects. Therefore, it is suggested that
these Action Points may be referred to these organizations
for their necessary action
DAC (DM): Regarding ‘A Model Good Weather Code for
Arid areas and drought prone areas’, a reference is being
forwarded to DG, ICAR with the request that CAZRI,
Jodhpur may be requested to prepare the Model Good
Weather Code for Arid areas under intimation to this
Department.
‘Model Good Weather Code for Arid areas and Drought prone areas’ has been prepared by Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI), Jodhpur. A
Action Pending
with Policy Div.
This may be
referred to
DARE as supplementary
point
Since CAZRI has prepared ‘Model Good Weather Code for Arid areas and Drought prone areas’, action may be treated as complete.
35
Copy of the same was attached to the letter.
DAC (Policy) : Preparation of Model Flood Code and Model
Good Weather Code in respect of agriculture and allied
sectors has to be made by an appropriate ICAR institution.
NCAP has since been requested to prepare the Manuals or
if they cannot execute the job, details of the appropriate
agency have been called for from NCAP.
Director, NCAP vide his letter dated 6.11.2008 informed
that NCAP is yet to initiate any programme regarding
preparation of weather code for agricultural sector.
However, he gave reference of CRIDA (Hyderabad), CAZRI
(Jodhpur) and ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region
(Patna). Accordingly, letters have been issued to them on
12.11.2008 with the request to let the DAC know whether
they are in a position to take up the work in respect of
these two codes and also intimate their requirements.
Only CAZRI has responded that it needs financial support
and a few workshops have to be held.
40 For preparation of above Model Codes,
DAC may take the lead with the assistance
of ICAR institutions like NCAP.
DARE – Supplementary: DAC (Crops): deleted
These points are concerned to DM Division of DAC.
However, it is stated that there are organizations, like
Disaster Management Authority and National Disaster
Institute under the purview of Ministry of Home Affairs to
look after all these aspects. Therefore, it is suggested that
these Action Points may be referred to these organizations
for their necessary action.
DAC (DM): Deleted
DAC (Policy): Preparation of Model Flood Code and Model
Good Weather Code in respect of agriculture and allied
sectors has to be made by an appropriate ICAR institution.
NCAP has since been requested to prepare the Manuals or
if they cannot execute the job, details of the appropriate
agency have been called for from NCAP.
Director, NCAP vide his letter dated 6.11.2008 informed
that NCAP is yet to initiate any programme regarding
Action Pending
with Policy Div.
This may be
referred to DARE as
supplementary
point
Since DAC had brought out a Manual for Drought Management and CAZRI had prepared ‘Model Good Weather Code for Arid areas and Drought prone areas’, action may be treated as
36
preparation of weather code for agricultural sector.
However, he gave reference of CRIDA (Hyderabad), CAZRI
(Jodhpur) and ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region
(Patna). Accordingly, letters have been issued to them on
12.11.2008 with the request to let the DAC know whether
they are in a position to take up the work in respect of
these two codes and also intimate their requirements.
Only CAZRI has responded that it needs financial support
and a few workshops have to be held.
complete in respect of the two codes for which DAC is responsible.
Pursue with MHA for preparation of Flood Code.
41 The current programme on livestock
insurance is implemented on a pilot basis.
There is a need to extend the scheme to
cover and make the same accessible to all
farmers.
DOAHD&F: The Govt. of India introduced a Central Sponsored Scheme ‘Livestock Insurance’ on a pilot basis during 2005-06 & 2006-07 in 100 selected districts of the country. The scheme continued during 2007-08 also. A full-fledged scheme ‘Livestock Insurance’ was approved on 20.11.2008 in 100 newly selected districts on regular basis. The scheme has been extended to 300 districts from 10.12.2009. The scheme benefits the farmers (large/small/marginal) and cattle rearers having indigenous/crossbred milch cattle and buffaloes.
-- Action Pending
with DAHD&F
Action still
Pending with
DAHD&F.
Action reported by DAHDF is OK.
Action may be treated as complete
42 Credit should be made available for crop-
livestock mixed farming systems suitable
for different agro-climatic regions. This
can be extended through Kisan Credit
Cards. NABARD may issue suitable
guidelines to banks in this regard.
MOF/NABARD: NABARD has advised the
banks to cover term loans for agriculture
and allied activities including crop
livestock under the ambit of KCC Scheme.
DAC (Credit): Matter has been referred to the Ministry of
Finance and NABARD.
NABARD has advised the banks to cover term loans for
agriculture and allied activities including crop livestock
under the ambit of KCC Scheme.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
43 There is a need to strengthen the existing
livestock disease surveillance system at
State and National levels.
DOAHD&F: There is already a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the Surveillance of livestock disease at State and National Level. Funds are being provided for the surveillance and monitoring of the OIE listed diseases. The report is collected from
-- Action Pending
with DAHD&F
Action still
Pending with
DAHD&F.
37
state regularly and after collating the same, is disseminated to the user agency. The report is also sent to the International Animal Health Division of OIE. It is proposed to get the information on line from block level to district/state/central HQr. A scheme is already in pipeline for its implementation.
Action reported by DAHDF is OK.
Action may be treated as complete
44 Training and skill development in livestock
issues and crop-livestock mixed farming
systems and enriching agricultural wastes
to livestock feed / fodder and other
related issues should be taken up by
DOAHD, DAC and DARE/ICAR.
DOAHD&F: Seven Regional Stations for Forage Production & Demonstration and one Central Fodder Seed Production Farm located in different agro-climatic zones of the country are imparting training to the farmers and officials of the concerned state engaged in fodder development. In the training programme issues related to crop livestock mix farming are taken up for apprising the farmers.
Under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme – Centrally Sponsored Fodder & Feed Development Scheme for implementation from 1-4-2010 – component of Demonstration of Azolla cultivation and production units has been introduced in which training will be provided to farmers for Azolla production & its utilization.
DARE: Several training programmes on
mixed farming system has been taken
up. Training and skill development on
enriching the quality of agriculture wastes such as , urea treatment,
complete feed block technology, area
specific mineral mixture, feed
management strategies for grow out
culture systems, feed quality
improvement for fishes etc, have been
DAC (Extn.): ATMA follows a bottom-up approach wherein
capacity building is taken up as per the identified training
needs of the farmers/FIGs in all agriculture and allied
sectors. A wide range of areas including livestock issues
and crop-livestock mixed farming are taken up for capacity
building and skill development through regular training
programme and focused intervention through farm
schools. Recently, the norms for Farm Schools on Fodder
Production & Poultry Farming have been approved and
emphasis is given on adoption of farming system approach.
States are requested to give due importance for
organizing training and skill development in livestock
issues and crop livestock mix farming system and to
provide information on number of training programmes
organized in these areas.
Action Pending
with DAHD&F
and DARE
Action
completed by
Extension Div.
and DARE
Action still
Pending with
DAHD&F.
Action reported by DAHDF is OK.
Action may be treated as complete
38
taken up with DAHD. Technologies on Polyculture, mixed farming and
integrated fish farming incorporating
crop and livestock have been
demonstrated to the farmers towards
skill upgradation and awareness
building.
45 Agri-clinics by veterinary Graduates
should be set up so as to ensure that no
un-employed veterinary graduate is left
out, within a period of 3 to 5 years. They
should be utilized for training of farmers
and in providing quality extension services
to farmers apart from services for animal
health. They can also be trained as
trainers for development of skills of
farmers.
DOAHD&F:
No comments, as livestock extension is presently being carried out by ATMA of DAC and KVKs of ICAR.
DAC (Extn.)
• Veterinary graduates are eligible for training, loan,
subsidy and handholding support under Agri-Clinics and
Agri-Business Centers Scheme.
• As on date, 576 veterinary graduates have been trained
under the scheme and 129 have established Agri-
clinics/Veterinary clinics.
• This scheme will continue with priority for training
veterinary graduates under Agri-Clinics and Agri-
Business Centers Scheme.
• Training with all the provisions to veterinary graduates
will continue during implementation of scheme in
future.
Dir. (Ext.) who attended the IMC meeting on 29.6.2012 updated the information which is as follows:
As on date, out of 2357 candidates trained on Veterinary Services under ACABC scheme (which includes 1749 Veterinary Graduates, 428 Fishery Science Graduates and 180 Graduates in Dairy Technology), 2259 have established Agri-clinics/Veterinary clinics.
Action Pending
with DAHD&F
Action still
Pending with
DAHD&F.
Explanation of DAHDF is reasonable as Agri-clinics scheme is being handled by Extension division of DAC under the AC/ABC scheme.
Action may be treated as complete
46 DOAHD&F may consider the following
suggestions for further action as deemed
appropriate:
DOAHD&F: As far as introduction of
Hatchery Regulation Act is concerned, it
may be mentioned that the rationale to
have such an Act is to ensure healthy
good quality chicks. Further, this is a
State subject and the guidelines should
be in accordance with the spirit of the
Central Act ‘The prevention and control
of infectious and contagious diseases in
-- Action Pending
with DAHD&F
Action still
Pending with
DAHD&F.
Action reported by DAHDF is OK.
Action may be
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• Adequate quality measure
infrastructure for analysis of samples
of milk at the dispatch point of the
farmers;
• Feed and Fodder Development to be
incorporated under the mandate of
NPCBB;
• Encouraging production of organic
manure;
• Introducing Hatchery Regulation Act;
• Setting up of exclusive unit for
eradication / control of Avian
Influenza (AI);
• Awareness training of farmers and
PRIs on surveillance of AI;
Animal Act, 2009’.
DAHDF is implementing CSS ‘Infrastructure for Quality and Clean Milk Production (SIQ&CMP) with main objective of improving the quality of raw milk produced at the village level in the country by training farmers on good milking practices and providing detergents, stainless steel utensils, strengthening of existing laboratory facilities, adulteration test kits, disinfectants, etc. to ensure collection of clean milk.
Feed and fodder development is covered under other schemes being implemented by this Department. In order to avoid duplication of the activities feed and fodder development is not covered under NPCBB. States have opportunity to obtain assistance under RKVY scheme for feed and fodder development.
Does not pertain to the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries. As informed earlier (para 1, above) Under World Bank assisted project on Prevention, Control and Containment of Avian Influenza, an Avian Influenza Cell was established in the Department under Livestock Health Unit. The Consultants were also appointed under the Cell.
Under World Bank assisted project on Prevention, Control and Containment of Avian Influenza, the trainings have
treated as complete
40
• Market infrastructure for livestock
products;
• Reorientation of the functioning of
NDDB to focus on development
oriented programmes;
been imparted to the community workers on quick reporting of Avian Influenzas. The publicity material developed has been sent to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj for further dissemination to the farmers through Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). After completion of World Bank Project activities are sustained through the Centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘Assistance to States for Control of Animal Diseases (ASCAD).
As regards marketing infrastructure for milk and milk product is concerned, the same is looked after by State Govts. and State Milk Federations. Ministry of Food Processing has schemes for setting up of infrastructure for livestock products like cold chains etc.
According to the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) Act, 1987, it shall be the duty and function of the NDDB to promote plan and organize programmes for the purposes of development of dairy and other agriculture based and allied industries and biological on an intensive and nation-wide basis and to render assistance in the implementation of such programmes. Towards this, NDDB would take measures so as to assist primary producers of milk and milk products and persons in the cooperative and public sector to get incentive prices; and for the development and coordination of organizations in the production of milk and milk products so as to enable the primary producers thereof to become participants in, and
41
beneficiaries of, the development and growth of dairy and allied industries. To continue to take this objective forward, NDDB in 2007 envisioned the National Dairy Plan (NDP) – a project spanning 15 years with a proposed aggregate investment of about `17,300 crore. The project proposes to address the major constraints faced by farmers with reference to breed improvement, fodder, feed and health care. To begin with, the first phase of the Project i.e. NDP-I has been formulated with the objective (i) to help increase productivity of milch animals and (ii) to help provide rural milk producers with greater access to the organised milk processing sector. Through access to organised milk-processing sector, the project is proposed to promote transparent and fair procurement systems that constitute a non-opportunistic buyer of raw milk and which is critical to producers’ continuing interest in dairying. The breed improvement programmes and scientific nutrition programmes under NDP-I are expected to enhance the livelihoods of dairy farmers of which more than 90 per cent own 5 or less milk producing animals and 80 per cent own 1-3 milk producing animals. The pilot model for viable AI delivery services (through a professional service provider) under NDP-I is envisioned to demonstrate the sustainability of the model that may be taken up by veterinary and farm science graduates. From the above facts – the functions of NDDB as
42
• Review of ban on export of livestock
and livestock products;
• Development of infrastructure to
assess the immune status of
vaccinated birds and animals;
• Provision of a dedicated MSP for
provided in its Act 1987 and various initiatives being taken up, the organization is oriented towards the sustainable development of the large number of dairy farmers, majority of who own 5 or less milk producing animals.
Ban on export of livestock and livestock products are reviewed in consultation with Department of Commerce keeping in view the domestic availability of products. As per the action plan of the Department on Prevention, Control and Containment on Avian Influenza vaccination is not being carried out in the country. However, under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘Assistance to States for Control of Animal Diseases (ASCAD)’ the funds are provided to the State Government for immunization of economically important disease of animals including poultry. Vaccinations are also being done under Foot & Mouth Disease Control Programme (FMD-CP), National Control Programme on Brucellosis (NCPB), National Control Programme of Peste des Petits Ruminants (NCPPPR). As regards to assessment of immune status of vaccinated animal the same is being done by the States, under Foot and Mouth Disease Control Programme (FMD-CP). Seromonitoring of pre and post vaccinal serum sample is being done under Project Directorate on FMD, ICAR, Mukteshwar. MSP for perishable products like milk
43
livestock produce, milk, meat and egg;
• An attractive remuneration to private
artificial insemination workers to be
introduced under NPCBB on the basis
of calf born.
is not feasible. MSP is provided in case of grains etc. as it can be stored and used at a later stage.
Poultry unit has no scheme or proposal where market intervention or MSP is considered. In fact, there is little marketing intelligence with DADF. Agriculture Produce markets cover poultry and egg and Department of Economics & Statistics compiles the various livestock prices through their infrastructure. The commercial egg and broiler/poultry rates are declared by some agencies like NECC and BROMARK etc. Department agrees to the suggestion made in National Policy for Farmer 2007. Incentive available under NPCBB:-
• Stipend @ Rs 1500 per month during training period of 3 months to 4 months and tapering grants during initial period of their establishment after training to the tune of Rs 6000 per AI worker is available under NPCBB
• States have augmented additional incentives for private AI workers, under the RKVY and other multidisciplinary rural development schemes having livestock components.
DAHDF is contemplating for performance linked higher incentives for private AI workers during 12th Plan period.
47 Institutions for training in “Fish for All”
should be set up at district and block
DOAHD&F: The essential role of
training of fish farmers in enhancing
-- Action Pending
with DAHD&F
44
levels. ATMAs can be the nodal agency for
this purpose. KVKs, progressive fish
farmers, NGOs and other competent
institutions should be assisted to build
their capacity to enable them to impart
such training, which may be certified /
recognized through appropriate
institutional mechanism like State Council
for Vocational Training.
production and productivity could not be overemphasized. Adequate training
is being imparted by the National
Fisheries Development Board (NFDB).
In addition, the Department of Animal
Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
through the Centrally Sponsored
National Scheme of Welfare of Fishermen also provides funding
assistance for training.
Total number of KVKs in the country as per records available are 573, out of which 74 KVKs have a Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) in fisheries. In addition, there are 4 programme coordinators, 21 Project Assistants and 2 Research Assistants in Fisheries.
Action may be
treated as
complete
subject to
providing
information on
how many of
the KVKs have
Fisheries
scientist with
them.
Action reported by DAHDF is OK.
Action may be treated as complete
48 Action plan to cover waterlogged areas in
irrigated ayacuts and other potential
areas should be prepared by the States
with the help of FFDAs. Suitable
guidelines may be issued to the States in
this regard.
DOAHD&F: Administrative Approval
stipulating the norms for Waterlogged
Areas has been issued to all States and
UTs for the 11th Five Year Plan.
-- Action Pending
with DAHD&F
Action may be
treated as
complete
49 A Comprehensive Model Fisheries Act
may be formulated and circulated to the
States for achieving fuller utilization of
resources in the high seas as well as on
land, handling of Inter-state matters
relating to brackish water or fresh water
culture fisheries, prohibition of capture
of breeder and immature fish, restriction
on jute netting, timber seasoning and
polluting of water bodies, restriction on
electric fishing and restrictions on
maximum time of fishing, maximum
volume of catch from common property
water bodies and frame work for
DOAHD&F: A draft for Marine Fishing
Regulation Act for regulation of fishing
in the Indian EEZ has been prepared
and circulated to all Coastal States/UTs
for their comments. A Model Fisheries
Act for inland waters have also been
drafted for adoption by the State
Governments.
Draft legislation on Inland Fisheries
and Aquaculture has been prepared
which has been sent to the Ministry of
Legislative Affairs for vetting.
The draft Marine Fisheries
-- Action Pending
with DAHD&F
Action reported
is partial.
Action may be treated as complete subject to reporting of progress in respect of other states (other than Kerala) by
45
conversion of less productive agricultural
land like waterlogged / saline lands to
aqua culture bodies etc.
(Regulation & Management) Bill was circulated to stakeholders including coastal states/UTs. Comments have been received from most of stakeholders on draft bill, and accordingly the draft bill has been amended/ revised. The revised bill is under consideration for finalization at present. The Coastal State/UTs are having their own Marine Fisheries Regulation Acts (MFRAs) which are based on a “Model bill” circulated by Ministry of Agriculture in 1979.
Government of India has circulated guidelines to all State Governments for farming a bill on the Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture in their respective states. In pursuant with these guidelines, Government of Kerala has enacted legislation on Inland Fisheries in the State.
DAHDF
50 Awareness about the two enactments
through mass media and agricultural
extension mechanism should be provided
to cover the importance of bio-resource
conservation.
MOEF:
Representative from MoEF who attended the IMC meeting on 29.6.2012 assured that necessary information will be provided within 15-20 days
DAC (Extn.): Awareness is being created through AIR &
Doordarshan. This activity is carried out on a continuous
basis.
DAC (PP)- Deleted against PP Division: Para 4.6 of the Plan
of Action if NPF, 2007 speaks about the two enactments
“PPVFR Act, 2001” and “Biological Diversity Act, 2002”.
Hence, doesn’t pertain to this Division.
DAC (Seeds) - Supplementary
Dir.(Seeds) who attended the IMC meeting on 29.6.2012 informed that PPV&FR Authority is supporting several raining-cum-awareness programmes of ICAR Institutes/ SAUs/other research organisations/NGOs in order to promote literacy among all the stakeholders about the PPV&FR Act, 2001.
Action Pending
with MOEF and
Seeds Division
Action still
Pending with
MOEF.
Information
from Seeds Div.
still awaited
ATR from MoEF be obtained.
Action completed by Seeds division.
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51 National Gene and Biodiversity Fund
should be set up to be used, inter alia, to
recognize and reward the farmers who
are considered to be protectors of
biodiversity.
DARE: This is under Protection of
Plant Variety and Farmers’ Rights (PPV
& FR) and is serviced by this Authority.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
(ICAR) has presently no access to this
fund. However, the issue will be taken
up with PPV and FR Authority.
As this falls under Protection of Plant Variety & Farmers Rights (PPV&FR) and is serviced by this authority, ICAR has no access to this fund, and the same is utilized exclusively by PPV & FR.
DAC (Seeds) - Supplementary
Dir.(Seeds) who attended the IMC meeting on 29.6.2012 informed that PPV&FR Act, 2001 provides for establishment of National Gene Fund that can inter-alia can be used to recognise and reward farmers who are conserving agro-biodiversity. DAC created National Gene Fund in 2007.
During 2007-08 to 2008-09, PPV&FRA recognised 9 farming communities / farmers for their contribution in agro-biodiversity conservation. After approval of modalities by DAC in 2009-10, following farming communities were rewarded with cash award of Rs.10.00 lakhs:
2009-10
• Kopatgiri Nandiveeri Math Seva Foundation, Gadag, Karnataka
• Panchabati Gramya Unayana Samiti, Koraput, Odisha
2010-11 • Wayanad District Tribal Development Action
Council, Wayanad, Kerala
• Pokkali Rice Farming Community, Kerala
• Tamil Nadu Hill Banana Growers’ Federation, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
• Shyamsundar Sister Nivedita Sangh, Burdwan, West Bengal
Action Pending
with DARE
Further
response from
DARE may be
awaited.
In view of the information provided by Seeds division, action may be treated as complete.
52 Documentation of traditional knowledge
should be ensured by PPVFR Authority.
Action needs to be taken for the
development of community biodiversity
registers and for engagement of ICAR
institutions and other NGOs in
documentation of traditional knowledge.
DARE: The extension division of ICAR
has already documented the traditional
knowledge (ITK) on different aspects of
agriculture in seven volumes, and we
are in the process of documenting more ITKs and validating them through
our institutes located in different agro-
eco regions.
DAC (Seeds): The Deptt. Of Industrial Policy & Promotion
(DIPP) is the nodal department for dealing with all aspects
of traditional knowledge in the country. The Parliamentary
Standing Committee on Commerce has recommended for
setting up of an Inter-Ministerial Task Force comprising the
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Science
and Technology and Ministry of Agriculture for collection,
collation, publication and publicity of all traditional
knowledge of the country. It has also recommended
setting up of an Authority for protection of traditional
knowledge. This Department in consultation with PPV&FR
Authority has supported the recommendation of the
Seems to be OK
but no mention
about the
development of
community
biodiversity
registers.
Action Pending
with DARE
Action may be
treated as
complete
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Parliamentary Standing Committee on setting up of the
Inter-Ministerial Task Force. However, the PPV&FR
Authority is also mandated under Section 8 of the PPV&FR
Act, 2001 for documentation, indexing and cataloguing all
farmers’ varieties in the country. The Authority has started
the process of registering new varieties of plants, including
farmers’’ varieties under the provision of the Act.
Under Section 39 of the PPV&FR Act, 2001, a farmer who is
engaged in conservation of genetic resources of land races
and wild varieties of economic plants and their
improvement through selection and preservation is
entitled for recognition and reward from the Gene Fund
maintained by the Authority. The Authority has identified
agro biodiversity hotspots in the country for conservation
of genetic resources. The Authority is also identifying
farmers/farming community, with the help of NGOs and
organizations engaged in this field, and rewarding such
communities every year in recognition of their contribution
in conservation of plant genetic resources. Further under
Section 41 of the said Act, any village and local community
is entitled to get compensation if their claim is attributable
to the contribution of the people at village or local
community in the evolution of any variety in India.
The PPV&FRA has reported that 66 varieties have so far
been registered under PPV&FR Act.
Under the Second Plant Genome Saviour Award, 4
farming communities have been recognized for
preserving plant genetic resources.
22 agro biodiversity hotspots have been identified by
the Task Force set up by the PPV&FRA for giving award to farming communities for the conservation of plant
genetic resources.
DIPP is in the process of finalizing draft legislation for
protecting traditional knowledge. The PPV &FRA has
started the process of registering new varieties of plants
including farmers’ varieties. Is has instituted Gene Savior Award to be given every year to farmers for their
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conservation and preservation of farmers’ varieties.
53 Sensitization of farmers with the
environmental concerns and balanced and
conjunctive use of bio mass, organic and
inorganic fertilizers and controlled use of
agro chemicals (INM/ IPM) should be
taken up more vigorously.
-- DAC (Seeds)- Deleted against Seeds Div.: This point
relates to INM and Plant Protection Divisions.
DAC (INM) – Supplementary: DAC is working to educate
the farmers for balanced and judicious use of chemical
fertilizers in conjunction with environmental friendly
organic sources of nutrients viz., organic manure, green
manure, bio-fertilizers, vermi compost, etc. for sustainable
soil health.
DAC is implementing two major schemes – NPMSHF and
NPOF for promoting use of bio-mass through application of
organic manures and bio-fertilizers.
DAC (PP) – Supplementary: Keeping in view ill effects of
chemical pesticides such as development of pest
resistance to commonly used pesticides, pest
resurgence, outbreak of secondary pests, pesticide
residues in food, fodder, soil, air and water resulting in
human health hazards and ecological imbalances; Govt.
of India, Deptt, of Agriculture & Cooperation has
adopted Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as the main plank of plant protection strategy. Under the ambit of
IPM programme, the Govt. of India has established 31
Central IPM Centres in 28 State and one UT. The
mandate of these Centres is pest/disease monitoring,
production and release of bio-control agents/bio-
pesticides, conservation of bio-control agents and Human Resource Development in IPM by imparting
training to Agriculture/Horticulture Extension Officers
and farmers at Grass Root Level by organizing Farmers
Field Schools (FFSs) in farmers’ fields. Basic aim of FFS
is to train the farmers on the latest IPM technology so
that they are able to take decision in pest management
operation. Achievements like trainings at various levels and demonstrations in IPM, publications on IPM
Package of practices, establishment of State Bio-control
Laboratories have been annexed. At national level, the
impact of IPM has been observed through the following
Action Pending
with PP Div.
Action may be
treated as
complete
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indicators:-
1. Crop yield increased from 6.72 - 40.14% in rice and
22.7 - 26.63% in cotton in IPM fields compared to
non-IPM fields.
2. Chemical pesticide sprays were reduced to the
extent of 50 – 100% in rice and 29.96 – 50.5% in
cotton.
3. Chemical pesticide sprays were reduced from eight to three numbers (up to nil in some cases) with
yield increase from 5.9% to 25% as compared to
non-IPM plots in vegetables. Net gain in terms of
rupees to the farmers varied from Rs.6,200 to
Rs.22,500 per ha. which has potential to go up to
Rs.54,000 per ha.
4. Use of biopesticides / neem based pesticides
increased from 123 MT during 1994-95 to 1,873
MT during 2007-08.
5. Over all consumption of chemical pesticide in the
country has reduced from 75,033 MT (Tech. Grade)
during 1990-91 to 43,860 MT (T.G.) during 2008-
09.
54 Utilization of rural and urban garbage,
innovative solution to waste reduction
and re-cycling of agricultural and
municipal organic wastes that can be
composted may be given priority.
-- DAC (INM): DAC is providing financial assistance for
establishment of Mechanical Compost Plants to the
Municipalities in the country for re-cycling of organic waste
into compost. States have also been advised from time to
time to use all various sources of organic manure for
increasing the agricultural production and productivity and
to maintain soil fertility.
Two new mechanical compost plants have been
established during 2007-08 in the country.
So far 19 vermiculture/vermi compost units (each with a
capacity of 150 tons per annum) for conversion of rural
waste into compost has already been established in these
identified districts.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
50
55 Training can be imparted by ICAR / KVKs.
DARE: The Krishi Vigyan Kendras are
already organizing trainings to update
the knowledge and skill of the farmers
and extension personnel to orient them
in the frontier area of technology
development. During 2008-09 the
KVKs conducted 85871 frontline
demonstrations, 106.16 lakh farmers participated in extension activities,
1605 technologies taken up in 6645
locations with 20542 on-farm trials.
-- Action Pending
with DARE
Action may be
treated as
complete
56 One Model Genome Club in each State
should be set up to start with, with the
support from RKVY.
DARE: ICAR/DARE is conducting genome research in agriculture in its different institutes. RKVY is being taken up by DAC, GOI and hence, setting up of model genome club in each state could be taken up by DAC and ICAR would provide all technical help in the matter.
DAC (RKVY) – Supplementary Point:
RKVY being a state plan scheme, does not prescribe any particular strategy, programme or project to be implemented by the states. The states have flexibility and autonomy in the process of selection, planning, approval and execution of schemes to make investments in interventions as per their needs so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the RKVY objectives.
Action Pending
with DARE
Comments from
RKVY Div. may
be sought.
Since genome club is a research/ educational venture, SAUs are ideally suited for this purpose and ICAR may impress on the SAUs to start one such club in their respective states.
57 One institution under DAC may be given
responsibility for protection of traditional
knowledge, innovations and practices of
indigenous and local communities and
harnessing them for sustainable
agricultural growth.
-- DAC (Seeds): PPV&FR Authority, an autonomous
organization under administrative control of DAC is already
dealing with protection of traditional knowledge with
regard to plant varieties.
This is an ongoing process being carried out by the
PPV&FRA.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
58 The system of rewards and incentives
should be introduced on priority.
DARE/ICAR: Progressive farmers are
recognized by ICAR by providing
-- Action Pending
with DARE and
51
Biodiversity Funds may be made available
to DARE for strengthening the on-going
research activities.
incentives in the form of awards. Presently ICAR has no access to this
fund.
MOEF:
Representative from MoEF who attended the IMC meeting on 29.6.2012 assured that necessary information will be provided within 15-20 days.
MOEF
Action
completed by
DARE
Action still
Pending with
MOEF.
ATR from MoEF may be obtained.
59 Animal Science graduates, SHGs and
progressive livestock farmers should be
encouraged and supported to maintain
pedigree animals.
DARE/ ICAR: The issue needs to be
addressed by the line departments viz.
State AH Department and the
SAUs/SVUs located in the state. The
ICAR will provide necessary technical
know-how, through its institutes/KVKs
situated in different regions.
MOEF: Deleted
DOAHD&F – Supplementary:
-- Action Pending
with DARE and
MOEF
Action
completed by
DARE
Action still
Pending with
MOEF.
MoEF do not have any role on issue of maintenance of pedigree bulls. Therefore its name be deleted.
Comments of DAHD&F may be sought in the light of DARE’s response.
60 Evaluation of pedigree bulls used for
artificial insemination of cattle for the
quality of progeny, ranking and selection
of superior quality breeding bulls should
be taken up more vigorously.
DARE/ ICAR: The Council is already
undertaking field progeny testing of
frieswal bulls in collaboration with
SVUs/SAUs/NGOs. The effective
implementation of this programme
-- Action Pending
with DARE,
DAHD&F and
MOEF
Action
52
requires coordination between the SAUs and state departments. This
aspect has been emphasized with the
SAUs to have better linkages with the
state departments. However,
programme on evaluation of bulls of
various breeds/strains of cattle on a
large scale needs to be taken up by the State/Central Animal Husbandry
Departments. During the ICAR-
DAHD&F interface this point has been
discussed for taking up the programme
more effectively.
DOAHD&F:
Funds are being released to the States for implementation of Progeny Testing Programme (PTP) under NPCBB. Bull production programme is also under implementation and all the bulls available at semen stations for AI will be replaced with the bulls of known genetic potential.
Progeny testing for Holstein Friesian (HF) pure, HF crossbred, Jersey crossbred, Murrah and Mehsani buffalo will be taken up under National Dairy Plan-I (NDP-I).
Pedigree selection for Gir, Rathi, Sahiwal, Kankrej, Hariana, Tharparkar, Jaffarabadi, Pandharpuri and Nili-Ravi will be covered under NDP-I.
MOEF: Deleted
completed by
DARE
Action still
Pending with
MOEF and
DAHDF.
Action reported by DAHDF is OK.
The issue relates to evaluation of pedigree bulls for AI in which MoEF do not have any role. Therefore its name may be deleted.
Action may be treated as Complete.
61 Livestock breeding policy at State level /
National level may be evolved for
increasing productivity of livestock and
DARE: Department of Animal
Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
(DAHD&F), Government of India and
-- Action Pending
with DARE,
DAHD&F and
53
livestock products taking into account the
need for preserving biodiversity.
State Animal Husbandry Departments are involved in evolving livestock
breeding policy at State / National
level. ICAR/DARE is providing
research support, improvement of
different breeds of livestock and
poultry by providing improved germ
plasma through network / All India Coordinated Research Project suited to
different agro-eco regions of the
country.
DOAHD&F: It is mandatory for the States to formulate and notify breeding policy for bovine population for participation under NPCBB. Department is taking steps to evolve National Livestock policy for improving livestock and livestock productivity. It is mandatory for the State to have notified bovine breeding policy for participation under NDP-I. State breeding policy will also be revisited during implementation of NDP-I.
Poultry Poultry sector in India is broadly divided into two sub-sectors – one a highly organized commercial sector and the other being unorganized. The breeding of commercial birds is almost totally in the hands of organized sector. As far as the unorganized sector is concerned, the birds are very low-yielding (60-80 eggs annually). Central Organizations of DAHDF, ICAR, State Agri Universities and some private players have developed low-input technology birds suitable for rearing at harsh rural conditions but have
MOEF
Action
completed by
DARE
Action still
Pending with
MOEF and
DAHDF.
Clarification may be sought from DAHDF ‘whether such breeding policies of states do take care of preserving bio-diversity’.
The issue relates to livestock breeding policy in which MoEF may not have any role. Therefore its name may be deleted.
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better yield (160-200 eggs annually). Research is at the apex level as states above and then Great Grandparent/ Grandparent stock are maintained at Central Poultry Development Organizations (CPDOs) mostly which supply parent stocks to State Government which in turn produce commercial stock for onward distribution to beneficiaries. Thus it is a very good example of taking the research/technology from lab to the land. MOEF: Deleted
62 As envisaged in the Document, “Eleventh
Five Year Plan – Agriculture”, the strategy
to accelerate agricultural growth to 4%
per annum in the Eleventh Plan requires
action, inter alia, on bringing technology
to the farmers. Immediate action points
are: - priority in agriculture research
should be given to strategic research; -
research priorities have to shift towards
evolving cropping systems suited to
various agro climatic conditions and
towards enhancing the yield potential in
rainfed areas through development of
drought and pest resistant remedies; -
ICAR needs to restructure accordingly and
to increase its accountability; - SAUs also
need to be made more accountable and
strengthened to develop, refine and
promote location specific technologies.
Their teaching capacity also requires to be
strengthened.
DOBT: DOBT is supporting research
projects of various agricultural research
institutions including SAUs for
development of crops like, rice, wheat,
maize, oilseeds, pulses, millets, etc.
tolerant/resistant to abiotic stresses like
drought, salinity and also pests and
diseases. Some research leads have
been obtained but developing crops
through biotechnological interventions is
a time consuming exercise as it requires
following of all the environmental and
bio-safety protocols in compliance with
the existing regulatory systems.
(recd. as on 24.5.10)
DARE: Due emphasis is placed on
breeding varieties for traits such as
drought and pest resistance including
using novel germplasm and DNA marker technology.
Due priority is given towards strategic
research e.g. developing new varieties
to fit in different cropping systems in
different agro-climatic conditions.
-- Action Pending
with DARE, CSIR
Action
completed by
DOBT and
DARE
Action still
Pending with CSIR.
The issue relates to research priorities in Agriculture in which CSIR may have little role. Hence, its name may be deleted and comments from DST may be sought.
55
These include efforts for enhancing yield potential in rainfed areas through
development of drought and pest
resistant varieties. Review
mechanisms such as Research Advisory
Committee, Quinquennial Review
Teams etc. are in place.
Efforts have been made to develop, refine and promote locations specific
technologies for use by the farmers by
the Cooperating centres of the Six All
India Coordinated Research Projects
located in different State Agricultural
Universities and ICAR institutes. A good number of location specific
technologies and equipment have been
developed and promoted.
The ICAR has strengthened the scheme
on Basic and Strategic Research.
Besides, ICAR has also documented
state-specific technological interventions for higher agricultural
growth and distributed among various
states for its dissemination to the
farmers.
New initiatives have been taken up in
the XI Plan to address issues of climate change viz., outreach programme on
Methane Emission; Adaptation and
Facilitation of Livestock to Impending
Climatic Changes through Shelter
Management; Environmental
Pollutants, Contaminants & Toxicants.
CSIR: Deleted
DST: Supplementary
63 Application of biotechnology in
agriculture should be promoted keeping
DOBT: The important recommendations
of the “Task Force on Application of
DAC (Seeds): Pursuant to the recommendations of the
Task Force on Application of Biotechnology in Agriculture
Action Pending
with DARE
56
in view the recommendations of the Task
Force on Application of Biotechnology in
Agriculture and present scenario in this
regard. DOBT programme to create
varieties resistant to various climatic
changes should be intensified. Once such
varieties are developed, DAC / DARE may
take appropriate action for on-farm
demonstrations of such varieties.
Research programmes for use of
biotechnology for nutritional fortification
may be taken up.
Biotechnology in Agriculture” was to set
up an independent, autonomous
National Biotechnology Regulatory
Authority. As per PMO’s directives,
DOBT has prepared the Biotechnology
Regulatory Authority Bill, 2008 and plan
for its establishment. Ministry of Law &
justice has finalised the draft Bill and
designated the same as “Biotechnology
Regulatory Authority of India Bill, 2009”.
The same is being reviewed by a
Committee of secretaries (COS).
As per the recommendations of an
expert committee, DOBT invited
proposals for developing network
research projects on biotechnological
interventions for developing crops
adapted to climate changes. 3 network
research proposals on rice, crops for
coastal agro-system and cloning and
characterization of novel genes and
promoters for traits likely to be impacted
by climate change have been obtained
and have been reviewed by an expert
Committee which suggested major
revision of the proposals. The
Department received a revised proposal
on improving ‘Agricultural Productivity of
Coastal Region’ and another new
proposal on ‘Developing Heat and
Drought Tolerant Wheat Genotypes’,
which would be considered and reviewed
as per the norms of the Department.
DOBT is already supporting 3 network
research projects on bio-fortification of
three important staple crops viz. wheat,
rice and maize for their enrichment for
iron and zinc micro-nutrients through
transgenic as well as molecular breeding
headed by Prof. M.S. Swaminathan, the DAC has included
‘Application of Biotechnology in Agriculture’ as one of the
components under the Central Sector Scheme
“Development and Strengthening of Infrastructure
Facilities for Production and Distribution of Quality Seeds”.
Under the component, DAC is providing financial assistance
to ICAR centers, SAUs, State Departments of Agriculture,
KVKs, NSC/SFCI, Central Universities, DBT identified
Institutions and other reputed institutions of States
contributing to agricultural related scientific applications
for ‘Capacity Building & Training’, ‘Awareness Campaign on
GM Crops’, ‘Quality Control of Genetically Modified
Seeds/Crops’ and ‘Setting up of Tissue Culture Facilities’.
Rest of the para relates to Department of Biotechnology
and ICAR/DARE.
Till 2008-09, funds amounting to Rs.29 crores have been
sanctioned to various implementing agencies/States for
strengthening/establishment of tissue culture
facilities/labs at 35 places for various crops. The above
amount also includes an amount of Rs.83.65 lakhs which
was released to Biotech Consortium of India Ltd., who organized awareness programme on quality control
aspects of Bt Cotton Seeds.
(received on 25.5.10) : DAC has conducted 79
workshops on issues related to GM crops with a focus on
post-release monitoring in all the 9 Bt. Cotton growing
states with the Biotech Consortium of India Ltd. during 2006-07 to 2008-09. Financial assistance has also been
provided for establishment of DNA finger printing
laboratory in major cotton growing states. As far as
identification / development of varieties resistant to
various climate changes is concerned, the subject is
being handled by DARE/ICAR and DBT.
Action may be
treated as complete
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approaches.
DARE: Biotechnological tools have
been used for employing genes for
stress resistance and quality in several
crops from their wild relatives;
developed early and suitable plant
types for new niche areas and cropping
systems in pulses and other crops; evolved effective male sterility systems
for hybrid development in many crops.
Some of the varieties successfully
developed employing molecular
techniques include bacterial blast
resistant varieties ‘Improved Pusa Basmati 1’ and ‘Improved Samba
Mahsuri’, Bt-cotton variety using an
indigenous variety ‘Bikaneri Narma’ for
resistance to bollworms, Maize hybrid
(Vivek QPM 9) etc..
The fisheries and animal research
institutes have initiated research programmes in all the aspects of
biotechnology including production of
improved varieties with faster growth
and disease resistance through
selective br5eeding and marker
assisted selection programmes;
cryopreservation of gametes for genetic improvement and biodiversity
conservation; biomolecules and
bioactive compounds; water quality
management and bioremediation
through microbes in aquaculture;
molecular diagnostics and vaccine for fish, livestock and poultry; hormonal
manipulations using synthetic
analogues for fish and shellfish
breeding; nutraceuticals; probiotics
and immunostimulants; biosecurity;
nanotechnology; processing and
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product development etc.
Capacity building of Scientists in niche
areas viz. marker assisted selection,
allele mining, functional genomics, bio-
informatics, nanotechnology,
transgenics have been taken up so that
research programmes in the emerging
areas could be addressed.
64 NARS, Seed protection/production
agencies and private sector may be
brought together in consortia for
development of new varieties and for
production of newly developed varieties.
DARE: (Supplementary): In response to
the state-wise and variety-wise
requirement the ICAR organizes the
Breeder Seed production through the
NARS network. To provide more
emphasis for supply of quality seed, all
the breeder seed production and seed technology centres have been
strengthened. The breeder seed,
parental lines and self-pollinated field
crop varieties is provided, as per the
indent of Department of Agriculture
and Cooperation. The surplus seed is sold to private companies and other
institutes/organizations for
multiplication and sale to farmers.
A total of 71,622 quintals of breeder
seed of food crops, oil seeds, pulses,
forage and fibre crops was produced
during 2007-08 and 73,933 quintals in 2008-09. ICAR is also producing about
25,000 quintals of breeder seed of
State-released varieties of different
field crops annually as per the indents
of the States. Department is also
supplementing the breeder seed
production of different field and horticultural crops under the Mega
Seed Project, by producing to the tune
of 120,842 quintals during 2008-09.
However, its conversion to foundation
DAC (Seeds)- Deleted against Seeds Division: This issue of
development of new varieties relates to ICAR.
However, the Division is coordinating the activities relating
to production of breeder seeds by ICAR as per requirement
of States. The demands of private sector are also taken
care of while deciding the allocation of breeder seeds of
new varieties. The Division is also convening zonal
meetings before each sowing season to bring all
stakeholders in seed production system (inducing ICAR) at
one platform to discuss availability and requirement of
foundation and certified seeds and enable them to make
good the shortages, if any.
Action pending
with ICAR
Action may be
treated as
complete
59
and certified seed is mainly the responsibility of the line departments
and state governments that needs to be
intensified.
The project on “Seed production in
Agricultural Crops and Fisheries
approved in the X Plan and continuing
in the XI Plan has accelerated the supply of quality basic/breeder seed of
parental lines, open pollinated varieties
and planting materials to all agencies
including the private sector.
ICAR has implemented its guidelines
for IP management and technology transfer/commercialization which
provide for dissemination of ICAR
technologies including seeds in
partnership with public and private
sectors based on the principles of joint
IPR ownerships and pre-decided
licensing rights on mutually agreed terms.
ICAR has embarked upon functional
Public-Private Partnership for
extending the benefit of hybrid
technology to the target beneficiaries
i.e. farmers on a large scale. Sharing of rights, germplasm and technology is
being effected through MOUs, MOAs
and non-exclusive licenses, etc. IARI,
the premier unit of the ICAR has
functional and effective MOUs with M/s
Mahyco, Ankur, Nirmal Seeds, Advanta,
Indo-American Seeds, J.K. Agri-Genetic, etc, and spectacular success has been
achieved in the case of Pusa rice hybrid
RS-10 and very high yielding rice
variety Pusa 1121.
65 In view of the fact that overwhelming -- DAC (Seeds): Training of farmers on various aspect of seed Action may be
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majority of the farmers use farm saved
seeds, farmers are required to be trained
in seed production, particularly for hybrid
seeds, processing and storage
technologies on a large scale. SAUs and
KVKs should train progressive farmers in
this regard.
production technology, such as seed treatment, isolation
distance, sowing practices and other agronomic practices,
identifying off types, rogues and its removal from seed
plots, plant protection measures, harvesting methods, seed
cleaning, seed grading, seed treating, storage methods and
seed packaging aspects, etc. is being undertaken under the
component “Seed Village Programme” of the Division’s
scheme “Development and Strengthening of Infrastructure
Facilities for Production and Distribution of Quality Seeds”
through SAUs, KVKs and the State Department of
Agriculture.
Seed Village Programme is being implemented
successfully in the country. But the SAUs and KVKs in
the States of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Punjab,
Haryana, UP, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand, West
Bengal and Assam is not implementing the Seed Village
Programme. Seed Village Programme is being
implemented in these States through the State
Department of Agriculture and State Seeds
Corporations.
treated as
complete.
66 Seed Village Programmes associating
more women farmers and SHGs should be
further expanded.
-- DAC (Seeds): Implementing Agencies for Seed Village
Programme are State Departments of Agriculture, SAUs,
KVKs, State Seeds Corporations, National Seeds
Corporation, State Farm Corporation of India, State Seed
Certification Agencies and Department of Seed
Certification. The implementing agencies are
identifying/selecting 50 to 150 farmers (which may include
women farmers also) for the same crop in a compact area
in consultation with the concerned State Departments of
Agriculture. However, the financial assistance is not
provided directly to the SHGs. However, Division has made
a provision in guidelines allowing the implementing
agencies to form SHGs in those areas where farmers show
more interest, enabling them to take assistance for setting
up of seed processing units under 25% back ended credit
linked subsidy scheme of the Division.
Action may be
treated as
complete subject
to indication of
specific measures
for associating
more women
farmers in the
Seed Village
Programmes to
be taken.
Action may be
treated as
complete
61
Under the component “Assistance for Boosting Seed Production in Private Sector” back ended capital subsidy
@ 25% subject to a maximum of Rs.25 lakhs is provided
among others to the SHGs for setting up of seed
processing units and seed storage capacity. So far, 216
proposals have been sanctioned involving seed
processing capacity of Rs.43.42 lakh quintals and
storage capacity of 15.72 lakh quintals.
67 Long term research required to develop
biotech crops for food security in the
country should be given top most priority
and ongoing programmes be
strengthened.
DARE/ ICAR: Programmes for
developing biotech crops for food
security in the country are prioritized
and strengthened in all the crop
improvement project/institutes, and in
the XI Plan major emphasis has been
given for developing biotech crops and on Institute of Agricultural
Biotechnology is in the process of
establishment.
-- Action Pending
with DARE
Action may be
treated as
complete
68 Production of quality seeds and its
distribution and exchange at community
level needs to be intensified under the
schemes like Seed Village and other
ongoing schemes/programmes of DAC.
-- DAC (Seeds): This is being achieved under the Seed Village
Programme. Since 2005-06, 56,000 seed villages have
been organized across the country and 43 lakh quintals of
quality seed has been produced and distributed under the
programme so far.
So far, 64191 seed villages have been organized across
the country and 104.37 lakh quintals of quality seeds
have been produced and exchanged among farmers
under the programme.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
69 Blue print for conservation farming in
States of Punjab, Haryana and Western
U.P. should be prepared in consultation
with the concerned State Governments.
Sustainable agricultural practices keeping
in view the limitations of natural
resources and needs for monitoring soil
fertility and water conservation should be
suitably incorporated.
-- DAC (INM): INM Division is advocating for soil test based
Balanced and Judicious Use of Chemical Fertilizers in
conjunction with organic sources of nutrients to maintain
the soil fertility. The Division is also in support of financial
assistance for strengthening of soil testing services in the
country.
Proposal from the State Governments have been invited
under “National Project on Management of Soil Health and
Fertility (NPMSHF)” for strengthening of soil testing
services in the country. Rs.16.63 crores to 16 States for
NRM/RFS Div.
may also be
involved as
conservation
farming is a
wider concept
than mere soil
fertility.
Action may be treated as
complete
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2008-09 and Rs.17.54 crores to 8 States for 2009-10 have
been released for establishment of 75 static STLs and 83
mobile STLs against the plan target of 500 static STLs and
250 mobile STLs.
The point regarding water conservation has to be dealt
with by NRM Division and MOWR.
NRM/RFS Div. – Supplementary Point :
NRM/RFS Division is implementing two major Watershed Development Programmes, namely National
Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas
(NWDPRA) and Soil Conservation in the Catchment of
River Valley Project and Flood Prone Rivers (RVP&FPR)
for management of land and water resources in the
country including States of Punjab, Haryana and
Western UP. Under these Programmes, Water Harvesting Structures, Farm Ponds, Sunken Ponds,
Percolation Tanks, etc. are constructed to conserve the
rain water.
Conservation Farming is a new concept which is being
studied and experimented under the ICAR’s system.
NRKA is also taking up pilot studies emphasizing conservation of agricultural practices. Conservation of
agriculture is a multi disciplinary subject which includes
crops, livestock, nutrient management, pest
management, micro irrigation and water management
etc. The programme of NRM/RFS cannot accommodate
all the concept of conservation farming.
70 Where the existing land and water do not
optimally support production of
foodgrains, such areas should be
diversified with horticulture including
floriculture and fodder for livestock etc. as
would be feasible. Such lands for
diversified cropping should be identified
in consultation with the State
Governments.
M/o Textiles: The issue of
identification of land and earmarking the said land for diversified cropping
falls under the jurisdiction of
respective State Governments. In so far
as diversification of area to cotton is
concerned, the acreage under Cotton is
concerned, the acreage under cotton has been increasing over the years and
is expected to increase further.
DAC (Hort./NHM): National Horticulture Progrramme is
being implemented in the country for the holistic
development of horticulture including floriculture by
adopting an area based regionally differentiated, cluster
approach for the identified crops having comparative
advantage. The annual Action Plan for the State is
prepared by the State Horticulture Missions based on the
district action plan, on the basis of existing potential for
horticulture development. While preparing the action plan
due care is taken that the area suitable for foodgrain
Action Pending
with MOT and
CSIR
Action
completed by
MOT
Action still
Pending with
CSIR.
The issue
63
CSIR: Deleted
DST: Supplementary
production is not diverted for horticulture crops.
relates to diversified farming in which CSIR may have little role. Hence, its name may be deleted and comments from DST may be sought.
71 As regards crop diversification, to provide
further impetus to the efforts, policy
initiatives like assurance for procurement
of produce, fixing MSPs, creation of post
harvest and value addition opportunities
should be taken up. However, concerns of
food security have to be kept in view
while planning for diversification.
-- DAC (Hort./NHM): At present, the horticulture crops are
not covered under MSP. However, horticulture crops are
covered under Market Intervention Scheme. The NHM
programme envisages for creation of infrastructure for
post harvest management, primary processing and
marketing.
DAC (ESA): The Government fixes Minimum Support Prices
(MSPs) for various agricultural commodities each year on a
regular basis. The MSPs are decided after taking into
account the recommendation of the Commission for
Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), the views of the State
Governments and Central Ministries as well as such other
relevant factors which are considered important for
fixation of support prices. MSP is in the nature of a
minimum guaranteed price for the farmers offered by the
Government for their produce in case the market prices fall
below that level. If the market offers higher price than
MSP, the farmers are free to sell at that price.
The implementation of MSP for cereals is the concern of
Department of Food and Public Distribution. In case of
pulses and oilseeds, the implementing authority is NAFED,
which is under the administrative control of Cooperation
Division of DAC. Procurement of cotton and jute is
undertaken by Ministry of Textiles.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
72 Possibility for exploring production of high
value hybrid rice in rice growing bowls of
the country may be initiated
-- DAC (Crops): In order to popularize Hybrid Rice,
demonstrations are conducted across the state through
the supply of Hybrid minikits. During 2008-09,
approximately 40 MTs of Karnataka hybrid rice have been
Action may be
treated as
complete.
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distributed to the farmers during samba season. To
popularize hybrid rice cultivation, 300 demonstrations
under NFSM at a cost of Rs.9.00 lakhs is also allotted. A
subsidy of Rs.17.52 lakhs was allotted towards 175.2 MT of
hybrid rice seed production and a sum of Rs.27.12 lakhs as
subsidy towards distribution of 135.6 MT of hybrid rice.
Under National Agricultural Development Programme, in
order to increase the hybrid rice seed production, an
amount of Rs.50 lakhs was allotted towards production of
100 MT of hybrid rice during this year. Tamil Nadu
Agricultural University has released CORH3 during 2006.
The quality and productivity is good and it is programmed
to take up seed production activity.
DAC (Seeds): Deleted
The issue relating to production of high value hybrid rice
relates to Crops Division.
73 Region specific and result oriented
research strategy based on agro-climatic
zones may be developed to improve
productivity in a sustainable manner with
emphasis on location specific and
economically viable improved varieties of
agricultural and horticultural crops,
livestock species and aqua culture.
Conservation and judicious use of
germplasm and other bio-diversity
resources should be ensured.
DARE/ ICAR: AICRP in different crops
consist of a National Coordination Unit
and a large number of cooperating
centers located in different State
Agriculture Universities and the ICAR
institutes. The multilocation testing for performance of varieties and
production technologies serve as
indicators to develop location specific
technologies under different agro
climatic conditions.
In the XI Plan, ICAR has reoriented the
functioning of 13 National Research Centres to work in Directorate mode of
operation to address location, system
and situation specific researchable
issues and to have a single control and
command.
The NRM Division has started integrated farming system research at
31 centres in collaboration with SAUs
-- Action Pending
with DARE
Action may be
treated as
complete
65
of the country to develop region and location specific technologies for
higher productivity, profitability and
livelihood generation by integrating
various components of farming, viz.
agriculture, horticulture, livestock,
fisheries/aquaculture.
Region specific agroclimatic zones have been developed through participation
with DAHD&F and various NGOs doe
improvement in livestock and poultry
sector. ICAR has already taken up a
Network project on survey
characterization and conservation of Animal Genetic Resources of the
country. A country report on Animal
Genetic Resources has also been
prepared and submitted.
Genetic Resource Bureaus in
conjunction with other R&D
programmes take care of the requirement of conservation and
judicious use of germplasm and also
Intellectual property Management Unit
is put in place to address issues
concerning germplasm and bio-
diversity resources.
Location specific research strategies
for different ago-climatic zones have
been suggested for increasing fish
production and productivity to achieve
the full production.
In livestock and poultry sector there
are 17 AICRPs/NWPs on various aspects covering feed/fodder resources
and their utilization, livestock and
poultry improvement, animal health,
product development etc. located in
different agro-eco regions of the
66
country to address location and situation specific problems for
enhancing production and
productivity.
74 A network of ICAR multi-disciplinary Task
Forces to develop all inclusive futuristic
research agenda for different regions of
the country on a continuous basis should
be set up.
DARE: The Department has given
emphasis to basic and strategic
research for knowledge advancement
in niche areas and to have global competitiveness. In this endeavour,
the Department has reoriented and
strengthened the National Fund for
Basic and Strategic Research to
function as National Fund for Basic,
Strategic and Frontier Application in
Agriculture in the XI Plan to address key issues like gene pyramiding,
bioprospecting and allele mining,
nanotechnology, transgenics, etc. 21
projects have already been sanctioned
at a total cost of Rs.33.0 crores under
this scheme. This is in addition to the ongoing National Agricultural
Innovative Project funded by the World
Bank, which also addresses research of
basic and strategic in nature under
Component 4. Already, 61 projects
have been approved under this
component, at a total cost of Rs.30.4 crores, with a unique feature of having
partners from diversified fields like
private industries, premier institutions
like CSIR, IISc, IITs and from the
National Agricultural Research System.
Some of the important research areas
being addressed are: Identification of QTL for milk yield, fat
and protein percent in buffaloes; Allele
mining expression profiling of resistant
and virulent genes in rice blast
pathosystem for development of rice of
-- Action Pending
with DARE
Action may be
treated as
complete
67
non-specific disease resistance; Development of non-destructive
systems for evaluation of microbial and
physico-chemical quality parameters of
mango; Arsenic in food chain-cause,
effect and mitigation; unraveling
molecular processes involved in
adventive polyembryony towards genetic engineering for fixation of
heterosis, etc.
75 Development of human resources through
capacity building and skill upgradation of
extension functionaries should be taken
up on priority basis by SAUs/KVKs.
Upgradation of training infrastructure for
this purpose should be considered under
RKVY and other innovative projects.
DARE: As bulk of the holdings of Indian
farmers is of less than one hectare, this
is factored in at both stages of
technology generation and extension.
Accordingly, Krishi Vigyan Kendras are organizing on-farm trials and
demonstrations in the farmers’ fields
duly involving resource-poor farmers,
factoring the prevailing situations
faced by them. Suitable capacity
building programmes through training and demonstrations of resource
conservation technologies are
undertaken by the KVKs in the farmers’
fields. All programmes related to soil
and water conservation, integrated
farming system models, livestock,
farming system models, livestock, fishery and agricultural implements are
designed in accordance with the
requirements of small holdings and
resource-poor farmers. Income
generation technologies using local
resources are vigorously promoted to
augment the income levels of resource-poor farmers. KVKs are also getting
integrated in the new schemes such as
RKVY and NREGS, to provide
technology and methodology
backstopping. Aspects of food,
DAC (Extn.): Capacity building and skill up gradation of
extension functionaries is an approved component of the
scheme. The SAMETIs at the State Level are mandated to
provide needed HRD support in innovative areas of
extension delivery and for regular capacity building of
technical staff of agriculture and other line departments.
The scheme provides for establishing linkages between
SAMETI & SAUs at state level and ATMA & KVKs at district
level. In addition, MANAGE, Hyderabad has launched a PG
Diploma in Agriculture Extension Management for public
extension functionaries. 3345 extension functionaries have
been trained under one year diploma during 2008-09.
Besides, ATMA scheme provides for upgrading and
restructuring of SAMETIs @ Rs.0.14 lakhs per block or
minimum of Rs.9.00 lakhs per SAMETI at state level and
Rs.5.00 lakh per district for District Training Centres under
Innovative Activities of ATMA Cafeteria. Further, the
demand for training infrastructure as and when made by
the state under RKVY is also fully supported by the Division.
Action Pending
with DARE
Action may be
treated as
complete
68
nutritional and livelihood security are duly addressed through convergence
programmes, as for example the High
Quality Protein Maize is being
promoted through KVKs across the
country. Technology inventories were
also published to facilitate the
technology transfer process for poor farmers.
76 Action should be initiated to have an
autonomous authority to monitor and
implement National Agricultural
Biosecurity System, covering crops,
livestock, fisheries etc. One competent
ICAR institution may be designated to
provide institutional and technical support
to the proposed authority.
DARE / ICAR: Already a National
Biodiversity Board is in existence
under Ministry of Environment,
Government of India which also deals
with crops, livestock and fisheries
including microbes. In addition, the fisheries research institutes have taken
up programmes to develop biosecurity
and bio-safety protocols and food
safety guidelines for hatchery and grow
out culture systems and post harvest
sector. The CIFT has been recognized as the Referral Laboratory by ICAR in
the field of fisheries and has also got
the National Accreditation Bureau for
Laboratories (NABL) accreditation in
all the three fields; chemical, physical
and biological. The European Union
and FDA of the US have also recognized CIFT as an approved laboratory for
quality assessment of seafood products
by importing countries.
Indian Veterinary Research Institute
(IVRI), Izatnagar would be designated
as Nodal Institution for bio security
system in livestock having networking with HSADL, Bhopal and VTC, Hissar.
HSASL, Bhopal has got the recognition
from OIE as a diagnostic lab for Avian
Influenza (AI).
DAC (PP): A report on the National Agricultural Bio
security system is being finalized after which a proposal
will be prepared for consideration of the Committee of
Secretaries including setting up of an autonomous National
Agricultural Bio security Authority.
The report of the core Group on setting up of the
National Agricultural Bio-security System was
submitted in February, 2009. The Expenditure Finance
Committee in its meeting held on 25.11.2009 has
approved setting up of National Centre for Agricultural
Bio-security and National Agricultural Bio-security
Network. Draft legislation for setting up of National Agricultural Bio-security Authority has been prepared
and circulated for inter-ministerial consultations.
Action Pending
with DARE and
DAHD&F
Action
completed by
PP Div. and
DARE Action still
Pending with
DAHD&F.
Action reported by DAHDF is OK.
Action may be treated as Complete.
69
DAHD&F:
The action on National Agricultural Biosecurity Authority is being done by Plant Quarantine Division of Department of Agriculture & Cooperation. The Cabinet note has been put up by them. Department has already given its input long back to Department of Agriculture & Cooperation related to Biosecurity system in livestock and Marine Sector.
77 Animal quarantine facilities at land route
borders should be strengthened. ICAR
indicated that the quarantine stations are
also ill equipped to even undertake basic
testing of materials. This should be
appropriately strengthened and
modernized.
DOAHD&F:
Department has already modified the existing component of AQCS with strengthening of bio-security in livestock and marine sector, under which two more quarantine stations at Hyderabad and Bangalore have been set up. The funds were also provided for strengthening the existing four quarantine stations at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. Funds are also being provided further for this purpose in coming years.
-- Action Pending
with DAHD&F
Action still
Pending with
DAHD&F.
DAHDF may provide data on allocation of funds and facilities created. It may also clarify whether all major land route points of entry have been covered or not?
78 ICAR indicated that the amendments to
the existing Livestock Importation Act
need to be undertaken on priority basis so
as to prevent ingress of exotic diseases
and ensure effective check against the
spread of infections / diseases as per the
regulations of the Office of International
des Epizooties(OIE).
DOAHD&F:
The Department has issued Notification under Section 3 & 3A of the Livestock Importation Act categorizing the livestock products as livestock products requiring Sanitary Import Permits (SIPs), products requiring NOC from the AQCS and
-- Action Pending
with DAHD&F
Action still Pending with
DAHD&F.
Action reported by DAHDF is
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products which do not require either SIP or NOC after through Risk Analysis by the technical exports. Presently two notifications are in force – SO 655 (E) dt 07.07.2001 and SO 794 (E) dt. 28.03.2008 under which all the imports are checked. Moreover, the Department conducts Risk Analysis on case to case basis before issuing SIPs. All the regulations for import of livestock and livestock products are made under the provisions of Livestock Importation Act, 1898 as amended in 2001. Framing of regulations and rules are continuous process and the Department is regularly monitoring the imports.
OK.
Action may be treated as Complete.
79 After the Avian influenza outbreak, there
should be more containment laboratories
in strategic locations considering the
geographic requirements for effective
diagnosis and control of animal diseases.
Other facilities / steps including disease
surveillance required to prevent spread of
such deadly diseases may also be put in
place on priority.
DOAHD&F:
There is a proposal for establishment of 23 BSL-II Laboratories, 6 BSL-III Laboratories and one BSL IV Laboratory in strategic locations for effective diagnosis and control of animal diseases including Avian Influenza. Two prefabricated BSL-III Labs have already been set up at Kolkata and Jullandhar. Two more such Labs, will be set up soon.
-- Action Pending
with DAHD&F
Action still
Pending with
DAHD&F.
Action may be treated as complete subject to DAHDF reporting further progress on the said proposal.
80 In view of increasing aquaculture
production and diversification, it is likely
that there is going to be a greater demand
for introduction of exotic fish and shell
fish species both for food fish and
ornamental fish production. It is,
DARE / ICAR: The fisheries research
institutes are coordinating with the
Department of Animal Husbandry,
Dairying & Fisheries with respect to
the introduction of exotic fish &
shellfish species in Indian waters. All the bio-security protocols are being
-- Action Pending
with DARE and
DAHD&F
Action may be
treated as
complete
71
therefore, necessary to develop a
biosecurity system for assessment of risks
and certified movement of aquatic
animals in the regions. While guidelines
for introduction of exotic species have
been prepared, there is a need to put the
quarantine system in place at least in
important places of entry.
followed to protect the indigenous fauna and the eco-system. The
institutes are regularly providing the
research inputs to the department in
formulating the protocols and
guidelines for quarantine etc.
DOAHD&F: The National Farmer Policy
has recommended creation of
Integrated National Agriculture Bio-
security System (NABS) covering crops,
animal husbandry, fisheries, Forestry &
agriculturally important micro-organisms. During 3rd meeting of the
Agriculture Coordination Committee
held on 15th February, 2008, Hon’ble
Prime Minister emphasized the need
for establishment of an integrated
national bio-security system covering
plant, animal and marine issues. A major component in ensuring Bio-
security is to have aquatic quarantine
set up. Accordingly a proposal for
“Strengthening of Bio-security in
Livestock and Marine Sector” under the
component ‘Animal Quarantine Certification Service’ on the Central
Sector Scheme “Directorate of Animal
Health’ was considered by the
Expenditure Finance committee (EFC)
in the meeting held on 7th November,
2008 which approved the modification
of scheme for implementation during 11th Plan period.
The Committee approved these
components which are implemented
during 11th Plan period. The major
items under the Marine Bio-security
are establishment of an Aquatic
Quarantine Unit, a Disease Diagnostic
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Laboratory each at Chennai & Mumbai for East & West Coast respectively
along with a Central Co-ordination Unit
at New Delhi. Apart from this, an
Aquatic Quarantine Facility has also
been established at Neelankarai
Chennai for imported broodstock of L.
Vannamei. This is funded by the National Fisheries Development Board
(NFDB) and managed by Rajiv Gandhi
Centre for Aquaculture (RCCA).
81 Capacity building and development of
human resources for biosecurity is
important. For that purpose existing
training institutions under DAC and ICAR
should be strengthened.
DARE:
ICAR is involved in capacity building and development of Human Resources for Bio-security through our respective Divisions such as Crop Sciences, Horticulture, National Resources Management, Animal Science and Fisheries. The Bureaus of Plant Genetic Resources, Animal Genetic Resources, Fish Genetic Resources and Agriculturally important micro-organisms & insects are also undertaking certain steps towards capacity building enhancement of ICAR and State Agriculture University Scientists. ICAR is undertaking specialized training programmes of Scientists as per their requirements.
DAC (PP); The National Plant Protection Training Institute,
Hyderabad has been converted and upgraded into the
National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPM),
Hyderabad for human resource development for bio-
security. The NIPM would undertake additional activities in
the area of Plant Protection with up gradation of
infrastructure, expanded faculty and better networking.
National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM)
is the training Institute for capacity building &
development of human resources in plant protection
technology & biosecurity.
NIPHM was formerly called National Plant Protection
Training Institute. It has been converted into an
autonomous body registered under the name NIPHM.
Governing Council & Executive Council have been
delegated substantial financial and administrative
powers.
Capacity Building programmes in bio-security have been initiated for Pest Control Operators and NGOs. So far
100 persons have been trained.
Action Pending
with DARE
Action
completed by
PP Div. Action still
Pending with
DARE.
Action reported by DARE is OK.
Action may be treated as Complete.
82 Flow of information and surveillance of
pest and livestock diseases should be
strengthened / improved.
DARE: The area of Surveillance and
Monitoring is being suitably addressed
by an Independent Institute for this
purpose i.e. Project Directorate on
Animal Disease Monitoring and Surveillance (PDAFMAS) located at
Bangalore. In addition to this, specific
DAC (PP): National, State and District Pest Surveillance and
Advisory units have been set up for improving pest
surveillance. The proposed National Agricultural Bio-
security System would strengthen surveillance of pest and
livestock diseases.
Action Pending
with DARE and
DOAHD&F
Action
completed by
PP Div. and
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diseases like FMD, Bluetongue, Hemorrhagic Septicaemia (HS), Gastro
– Intestinal Parasitism (GIP) are also
being monitored and controlled
through Network approach in
collaboration with SAUs/SVUs and
State AH Department.
DOAHD&F: There is already a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the Surveillance of Livestock Diseases at State and National Level. Funds are being provided for the surveillance and monitoring of the OIE listed diseases. The report is collected from State regularly and after collating the same is disseminated to the user agency. The report is also sent to the International Animal Health Division of OIE. It is proposed to get the information on line from block level to district/state/central 1HQr. A scheme is already in pipeline for its implementation.
Pest Surveillance and Advisory System
The Department of Agriculture & Cooperation (DAC) has
been working on developing eco-friendly IPM
technologies in different crops’ agro-ecosystem with the
decision to set up three tier Pest Surveillance and
Advisory system at National, State and District levels for
effective data convergence and, appropriate and timely
advisories to the farmers. In this regard, DAC has issued an order vide its letter No.3-4/2007/-PP-II, Advisory
Unit (NPSAU) at national level and suggested State
Government to set up State Pest Surveillance and
Advisory Unit (SPSAU) and District Pest Surveillance
and Advisory Unit (DPSAU) at state and district level,
respectively. 17 States have so far constituted advisory units.
Locust Control and Research: The scheme Locust
Control and Research is implemented through Locust
Warning Organization (LWO). The Locust Warning
Organization (LWO) monitors locust
development/activities over an area of approximately
2,00,000 sq km of the Scheduled Desert Area (SDA) in parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat States. It has 10 Circle
Offices located at Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Palanpur,
Bhuj, Jalore, Phalodi, Nagaur, Suratgarh and Churu with
its Field Headquarters at Jodhpur and a Central
Headquarter at Faridabad. Besides, there is one Field
Station for Investigations on Locusts (FSIL) situated at Bikaner.
To strengthen the locust monitoring and forecasting,
regular surveys are conducted and data recorded in
eLocust2, an improved device for instant data recording
and transfer to Field Headquarters from the field. A
Remote Sensing Laboratory has been set up at LWO,
Jodhpur to prepare vegetation maps based on satellite imageries and data received from the field for
forecasting locust population and its activities.
Fortnightly Locust Bulletins are issued to all concerned
nationally and internationally.
LWO maintains its own wireless network for
DARE Action still
Pending with
DOAHD&F Action reported by DAHDF is OK.
Action may be treated as Complete.
74
exchanging information on locust survey and control between Locust Circle Offices, Field Headquarters at
Jodhpur and Central Headquarters, Faridabad. Border
meetings between India and Pakistan are also conducted
every year during June to November for exchanging
locust information between the two countries.
Satisfactory locust control potential are being
maintained in the form of fleet of vehicles, pesticides, plant protection equipments, wireless sets and trained
technical, wireless and mechanical staff.
83 Agri-clinics should be associated in
popularizing IPM / INM techniques, bio-
pesticides and natural pesticides etc.
-- DAC (Extn.): There is a provision to involve agri-preneurs
in implementation of extension activities under ATMA at
block level with service charges of 10%.
MANAGE has written letter (Ref. No.MNG/ACABC/.ECR
/2005, dt. 16/1/09) to all the Secretaries of Agriculture to
involve the trained candidates and established agri-
preneurs of Agri-Clinics and Agri – Business Centers
Scheme in implementation of extension activities.
Since inception of ACABC scheme (April, 2002), 27,966 candidates have so far been trained, out of which, 9965 candidates (state-wise details annexed in their letter) have established agri-ventures in agriculture and allied areas to provide advisories and extension services to the farmers. Out of 9965 agri-ventures, 6180 (approx.) are directly or indirectly associated in popularizing IPM/INM techniques and bio-pesticides.
Action may be
treated as
complete subject
to providing data
on the number of
such ventures
Data still
awaited from Ext. Div.
In view of the data provided by Extension Division, action may be treated as complete.
84 Drive for pre-sowing treatment of seeds
should be strengthened further.
-- DAC (PP): Government of India has started a campaign for
100% seed treatment of important crops with the active
involvement of State Governments/SAUs/NGOs, etc for
early establishment of the crop and protection of the crop
for almost 30-40 days. Video Conferences are held with
the State Government officials for this purpose.
Advertisements are also issued in the newspapers.
Drive for pre-sowing treatment of seeds should be
strengthened further.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
75
Seed treatment Campaign: The concept of seed treatment is the use and application of biological and
chemical agents that control or contain primary soil and
seed borne infection/infestation of insects and diseases
which pose devastating consequences to crop
production and improving crop safety leading to good
establishment of healthy and vigorous plants resulting
better yields. Government of India has launched a country wide campaign for ensuring 100% seed
treatment in all important crops during coming
Kharif/Rabi season. Pesticide industry associations,
ATMAs, CIPMCs, KVKs Farmers Clubs, SAUs, NGOs, etc.
are associated to play an important role in the campaign
for 100% seed treatment. Advertisements being issued from time to time for the campaign by DAC.
85 FASAL project should be implemented
expeditiously.
-- DAC (ESA): To strengthen the current capabilities of in-
season multiple crop estimation through combination of
Remote Sensing, econometric, Agro-met and Land based
observations, a plan scheme titled “Forecasting Agricultural
Output using Space Agro-Meteorology and Land based
Observations” (FASAL) was launched in August, 2006. The
project is to be implemented in three phases of two years
each to its full scope in 6 years time-frame.
The agencies involved and the work to be undertaken by
them is as follows :
(i) The activities involving forecasting of area and
production using Remote Sensing Technology have
been outsourced to the Space Application Centre
(SAC), Ahmadabad. Out of selected 11 crops, SAC is
providing National Forecast for both Kharif and Rabi
seasons in respect of three crops namely - Rice
(Kharif), Wheat and Potato (Winter). During 2008-09,
first forecast of Rapeseed & Mustard has also been
provided. Methodologies for other identified crops
are at development stage. Remote sensing
technology requires ground trusting of remote
sensing data. In this regard, the possibility of
collecting Land Observations through outsourcing is
being explored.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
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(ii) The activities involving forecast of production based
on econometric modeling have been outsourced to
the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), New Delhi.
IEG is developing and standardizing the models/
methodologies for crop acreage and production
forecasts for different crops based on econometric
parameters. IEG have furnished experimental area
and production of Kharif and Rabi crops for the year
2008-09 and kharif Crops for the year 2009-10 for all
India and major states based on these models.
(iii) The activities based on agro-met parameters is being
outsourced in India Meteorological Department
(IMD). IMD has submitted a project proposal for
implementation of agro-met component of FASAL.
A meeting of the Technical Committee on FASAL is
scheduled to be held on 23.09.2009 under the
Chairmanship of Principal Adviser, DAC to consider and
approve the proposal received from IMD and also to
review the progress of different components of the
scheme.
86 Sub-district level meteorological
forecasting should be developed by IMD
so that it can be more useful for farmers.
MOES: DAC (Crops): Deleted
Concern of IMD
Action Pending
with MOES
Action still
Pending with
MOES
Response from MoES may be obtained.
87 Training of farmers and willing elected
representatives of Panchayats in
managing adverse conditions like drought,
flood and deficiencies in rainfall etc.
should be undertaken.
DARE: Regular training programmes
for managing adverse, climatic
conditions are being imparted by the
569 KVKs established in different
districts in the country. In addition,
weather based advisory are put on the
ICAR website and updated daily for the
benefit of state departments, KVKs and farmers.
DAC (Extn.): The involvement of Panchayati Raj
Institutions (PRIs) at different levels is an integral part of
the ATMA scheme. The scheme provides for full
involvement in Gram Panchayats in the selection of
beneficiaries including the proposed selection of Farmer
Friend (FF). Further, the training and exposure visits of
extension functionaries belonging to governmental and
non- governmental sector including PRIs is given due
importance. The scheme guidelines also suggest that
minimum 10% allocations on recurring activities are to be
Action Pending
with DARE
Action may be
treated as
complete
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used through non-governmental sector including PRIs.
88 Model guidelines on farmer-seed
company partnership keeping in view
model rule for contract farming should be
prepared and circulated for consideration
of State Governments.
-- DAC (Seeds): The matter will be examined in the Division,
for which model rules will be obtained from Marketing
Division.
This issue will be considered under the proposed
“National Seed Mission”.
Planning Commission has now suggested inclusion of ‘National Mission on Seeds’ as sub-scheme ‘Seeds and Planting Material’ of the newly CSS ‘National Mission on Agricultural Extension & Technology’ for implementation during the 12
th Five Year Plan.
Action Pending
with Seeds Div.
Action may be
treated as
complete after
the Mission is
approved /
launched.
Action may be treated as complete after operationalisation of the said sub-scheme and confirmation from Seeds division that the model guidelines in question will be issued to state governments.
89 A National Seed Grid should be
established to ensure timely supply of
seeds, especially to areas affected by
natural calamities.
-- DAC (Seeds): A National Seed Grid is being maintained on
year to year basis, in which the State Seeds Corporation,
NSC/SFCI and State Departments of Agriculture are given
targets to maintain seeds of various crops to meet the
demand of seeds in the event of natural calamities. The
Division is supporting the implementing agencies by way of
reimbursing the costs involved in maintaining the targeted
quality of seeds for the purpose, which includes
transportation charges, processing and packaging charges,
storage charges, storage losses, insurance charges and
price differential for undistributed quantities of seeds.
Further, the Division also provides funds to the
implementing agencies for construction of seed godowns
for storage of seeds under the Grid.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
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The component “Establishment and Maintenance of
Seed Bank” is being implemented under the Scheme “
Development and Strengthening of Infrastructure
Facilities for Production and Distribution of Quality
Seeds” for maintaining targeted quantity of seeds of
various crops to meet the demands of seeds in the event
of natural calamities. During the last three years, funds amounting to Rs.18 crores have been sanctioned to
various implementing agencies/states who maintained
about 4.44 lakhs quintals of seeds under Seed Bank. The
target for 2009-10 is to maintain 2.04 lakh quintals of
seeds in the Seed Bank.
90 Use of hybrids and coverage under
hybrids should be expanded significantly
and given high priority under ongoing
schemes.
-- DAC (Seeds) - Deleted against Seeds Division.
The matter relating to use and coverage of hybrid relates
to Crops Division. However as far as Seeds Division is
concerned, the Division’s scheme is “Development and
Strengthening of Infrastructure Facilities for Production
and Distribution of Quality Seeds” under implementation
since 2005-06, has a separate component for hybrid rice
seed production, under which production and distribution
of hybrid rice seeds is promoted by providing production
and distribution subsidy for notified hybrid rice varieties.
The scheme is implemented through State Departments of
Agriculture, State Seeds Corporations, SAUs, NSC/SFCI and
private seed companies. It also envisages training of
farmers/growers on hybrid rice seed production
techniques. However, in future, this component is
proposed to be merged with Seed Village component of
the Division’s scheme keeping in view the lack of technical
support required for hybrid rice seed production, which is
likely to be met under the Seed Village component, which
has a very strong technical support from ICAR/.SAU
system.
DAC (Credit): Deleted against Credit Division
Credit Division is not the concerned Division.
DAC (NHM/Horti.)- Supplementary
Lacking focus and
targeted approach
Crops Div. to
respond
To be quantified
with figures.
Action may be
treated as
complete
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SHMs have been requested to use good quality planting
material including hybrids when available.
DAC (Crops) – Supplementary Point
Under National Food Security Mission, hybrid rice
cultivation is promoted in 3 million hectares of rice area.
Components of demonstrations of hybrid rice
technology, production and distribution of hybrid rice are supported under NFSM. Mini mission of Technology
Mission on Cotton is providing assistance for
popularization and use of hybrid through production
and distribution of seed, demonstration, training of
farmers and extension workers, with the result a very
high proportion of cotton area is now covered under
hybrids. Minikits of hybrid rice, jowar and Bajra are supported under NFSM – Rice and ICDP coarse cereals
respectively.
DAC (TMOP) – Supplementary Point
Under ISOPOM, assistance is given for the production of
foundation seed, certified seed and distribution of the
varieties and hybrids of oilseeds, pulses and maize.
Besides this, certified seeds varieties/hybrids are supplied
to the farmers under Seed Minikit Programme free of cost
in every season. The crops like pulses and oilseeds still
lack hybrids and only one CMS based hybrid each, has been
notified so far, which has been supplied to the farmers
under Seek Minikit Programme of ISOPOM. Further, the
popularity of maize hybrids has been a major tool in
increasing production and productivity in recent years.
Maize is an important cereal crop in the country. Among
the cereals, maize has a high level productivity and
utilization. Every part of the maize plant is utilized for
one purpose or the other. It can be consumed as food, seed, fodder and is a source of more than 3500 products
including ethanol. Its suitability to diverse climatic
conditions is unmatched with any other crop. It is being
grown in three seasons, i.e., kharif, Rabi and summer in
the country. It needs less water than other crops like
rice and wheat. There are also not much problems of
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Insects and diseases. There is tremendous scope of improving maize productivity by adoption of Improved
Cultivation Practices and Hybrids.
In India up to 1970-75, the major portion of Maize was
used for domestic consumption (75-85%). However,
slowly due to change in food habits and increase in
availability of fine grains, the domestic consumption has
been reduced . At present, it is estimated that around 35-40% of maize is being used in domestic consumption
and 45-55% goes for livestock and poultry feed, 10-15%
is for starch industry and 5% for seed and miscellaneous
purposes.
The hybrids are developed by using best genotypes and
breeding practices. These have higher yield potential over the Open Pollinated Verities (OPVs) and
composites. Therefore, to increase the production and
productivity of crops, the main thrust is given on
popularization of use of hybrids, along with transfer of
latest crop production and protection technology at
farmers’ fields.
Quality seed of hybrids may contribute as high as up to 30% increase in the yield in normal conditions with
better management over the seeds of composites/ OPVs
in some other crops like maize. Therefore, it is
essentially required to increase the area under quality
seeds of hybrids of all crops in general and crops having
good hybrids in particular viz., Maize, Sunflower, paddy, vegetables, etc. At present, only 41.10% of the area is
under hybrids of maize. The percentage areas under
hybrid maize in the high productive States {AP,
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar (Rabi)
and Punjab} are more than the lower productive states
{Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar (Kharif)}.
Distribution of Area under hybrids in different seasons are as under :
Seasons Area Area under
hybrid
Kharif 80% 25%
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Rabi 18% 100%
Spring 2% 100%
The average yield of kharif maize in the country is about
1.8 tonnes/ha, while that of rabi maize is more than 3
tonnes/ha. The average yield for spring season is also 3
t/ha. This is primarily because of the relatively mild
climatic factors during Rabi and spring seasons during
which the duration of the crop is longer leading to sustained harvesting of solar energy, leading to higher
recovery of grain and biomass. However, the fact that
there is a larger coverage of hybrid maize with high
inputs during the mild seasons is also equally effective.
These states with favourable ecosystem especially Bihar
and West Bengal are witnessing an expansion in winter-
maize areas. Almost 90% of the total hybrid seed production in the country is also confined to Andhra
Pradesh and Karnataka and used by these States. So far
118 hybrids have been released.
In view of this, under Integrated Scheme of Oilseeds,
Pulses, Oil Palm and Maize (ISOPOM), Government of
India is being given thrust to use only seeds of good hybrids/HYVs nor more than 10 years old. The financial
assistance is provided for purchase and production of
breeder seed, production of foundation seed, production
& distribution of certified seeds and distribution of seed
Minikits of maize under Front Line Demonstrations
being organized by ICAR on Maize under ISOPOM.
The area, production and productivity of maize in India since inception of Technology Mission are given as
under :
S.No Year Area
in
lakh
ha
Production
(in lakh tones)
Product
ivity
(in
kg/ha)
1 1995-96 59.80 95.00 95.30 1595
2 1996-97 62.60 100.00 107.70 1620
3 1997-98 63.21 105.00 108.20 1712
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4 1998-99 62.04 108.00 111.50 1791
5 1999-00 64.27 110.00 115.10 1822
6 2000-01 66.11 113.00 120.43 2000
7 2001-02 65.82 120.00 131.60 1681
8 2002-03 66.35 125.00 111.52* 1681
9 2003-04 73.43 130.00 149.84 2041
10 2004-05 74.30 135.50 141.72 1907
11 2005-06 77.27 141.00 150.91 1953
12 2006-07 78.94 146.50 150.97 1912
13 2007-08 81.17 160.00 189.55 2335
14 2008-09** 81.88 195.00 192.87 2355
* Less production due to severe drought in all
parts of the country
** 4th advance estimate of Dte. of E&S
Major achievements in Area, Production and
Productivity of Maize :
� Recorded area coverage of 81.17 lakh ha under
maize during 2007-08
� Recorded production of 189.55 lakh tones of Maize during 2007-08
� Popularization of inter-cropping of pulses,
oilseeds and vegetables with maize
� Popularization of maize cultivation in Rabi and
summer season.
� Demonstration on special corn like Quality Protein Maize (QPM), Baby Corn, Sweet Corn
and Popcorn, etc.
� 25.73% increase in area during the period from
1995-96 to 2007-08
� 98.89% increase in production during the
period from 1995-96 to 2007-08
� 46.39% increase in productivity during the period from 1995-96 to 2007-08
The following initiatives have been undertaken under
ISOPOM during 2007-08 & 2008-09 to enhance the
productivity of Maize in the country :
� Allocation of 7642 qtls. And 11090 qtls of seeds
of various hybrids of maize for supplying to the
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State during the year of 2007-08 and 2008-09 under Seed Minikit Programme.
� In order to popularize improved production
technology on Maize in the fields of farmers,
10451 FLDs during 2007-08, 7899 FLDs during
2008-09 organized on the Maize through ICAR.
14560 FLDs will be organized on Maize during
the year 2009-10. � Involvement of private and cooperative sectors
in the seed distribution
� Enhancement of financial assistance on certified
seed production from Rs.500/qtl. to
Rs.1000/qtl.
� Adoption of Rabin Maize in some parts of the country like UP, Bihar, Rajasthan and
Maharashtra, etc.
� Promotion of inter-cropping practices of pulses,
oilseeds, vegetables, flowers, etc. with maize,
will provide positive effects/ benefits.
� Administrative approval for implementation of
the schemes were issued timely � States/Agencies were requested to formulate a
sufficiently large annual action plan
� Arrangement of inputs, well in time, by the
States under the programmes
� NSC, SFCI, State Seeds Corporations and other
Seed producing agencies were asked for their active involvement in the certified seed
production of maize, hybrid/varieties to fulfill
the seed requirement of the maize in the
country.
� Timely issue of State level sanctions/release of
funds and provision for supporting services are
communicated immediately to the implementing authorities at the District level.
� Transfer of technology by imparting training to
the officers and farmers
� Constituted a National Level Monitoring Team (NALMOT) for close monitoring of
implementation of the programme activities.
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91 The strategy for Eleventh Plan emphasizes
the need to ensure adequate and timely
supply of quality seeds. The seed
production and distribution system must
be revamped by strengthening public
sector seed agencies and by involving
private trade in seed multiplication and
distribution system. States must
simultaneously strengthen their systems
to check quality of seeds by expanding
testing facilities for seeds. Appropriate
guidelines may be issued to the States.
-- DAC (Seeds): The objective of the Seeds Division’s scheme
“Development and Strengthening of Infrastructure
Facilities for Production and Distribution of Quality Seeds”
is to ensure the availability of adequate quantity of quality
seeds to farmers at affordable price and at the time of
need. The scheme seeks to achieve this objective by
strengthening the seed infrastructure facilities, such as
seed processing plants, seed testing laboratories and seed
storage godowns. Besides other programmes aimed at
improving seed Replacement rate area also being
implemented. The Division is in the process of revamping
the scheme and come out with a National Seeds Mission
including all aspects of seed production, distribution,
strengthening of seed production agencies, acquisition of
new technologies, etc.
The proposed “National Seed Mission” is under preparation.
Planning Commission has now suggested inclusion of ‘National Mission on Seeds’ as sub-scheme ‘Seeds and Planting Material’ of the newly CSS ‘National Mission on Agricultural Extension & Technology’ for implementation during the 12
th Five Year Plan.
Action may be
treated as
complete subject
to providing
information on
progress on
setting up of
National Seed
Mission.
Action may be
treated as
complete after
the Mission is
approved /
launched.
Action may be treated as complete after operationalisation of the said sub-scheme and confirmation from Seeds division that appropriate guidelines will be issued to States.
92 Issue of soil health passbooks with soil
testing advisory may be ensured first in
the districts where adequate soil testing
facilities are already available or would be
available. As per the soil testing results,
soil maps at district level should be
prepared and updated regularly.
-- DAC (INM): DAC is promoting for soil health passbooks
and providing financial assistance for issuance of soil health
cards to the farmers in the country. The State
Governments have been advised to ensure the distribution
of soil health cards to all those farmers who send their soil
samples for soil testing and also for preparation of soil
fertility maps based on soil testing results at District, Block
and Nyay Panchayat levels. They are also being advised for
updation from time to time. The National Project on
Management of Soil Health and Fertility also has a
component for preparing soil fertility maps. The state
Governments are being advised from time to time for their
Action may be
treated as
complete.
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updation. 222.3 lakh soil health cards have been
distributed till 2007-08 in the country.
The State Governments have been advised to ensure the
distribution of Soil Health Cards to all those farmers
who send their soil samples for soil testing and also for
preparation of soil fertility maps based on soil tests.
277.35 lakh Soil Health Cards have been issued to
farmers till March 2009 in the country.
The project proposed by ICAR has been sanctioned to
prepare geo-referenced Soil Fertility Maps (including
secondary and micro nutrients) covering 19 States. An
amount of Rs.386.59 lakh has been released for
implementation during 2009-10 under ‘National Project
on Management of Soil Health and Fertility’.
93 Agencies at the National level to promote
agro forestry in comparatively low
productive agricultural land may be
designated and suitable guidelines to
States in this regard may be developed.
-- DAC (NRM/RFS): In the ongoing programmes of NRM
Division, agro forestry is one of the small components
which are being undertaken as a block plantation or on the
field boundaries in comparatively low productive
agricultural land. The promotion of agro forestry provides
fuel, fodder and extra income to the farmer. In view of this
State Govts. have already been suggested to promote the
agro forestry in the programmes of NRM Division.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
94 Agri clinics and agro service centres may
be assisted to have soil testing and input
testing facilities as far as possible.
-- DAC (INM): DAC is operating a new CSS “National Project
on Management of Soil Health and Fertility”. Under the
scheme there is provision for providing financial assistance
for establishment of static and mobile soil testing
laboratories through the State Governments, KVKs, NGOs
and Fertilizer Industry, etc. The Guidelines for
implementation of the scheme have been prepared and
are in advance stage of finalization.
Proposals for establishment of soil testing laboratories
(static and mobile) have been invited through the State
PSMC.
The information provided earlier at para 2 above and para
3 of point No.69 has been repeated.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
95 All KVKs may be provided with soil testing DARE: ICAR has already sanctioned soil DAC (INM): 304 centres of KVKs are already provided with Action Pending
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facilities.
and water testing facilities in 303 KVKs. Proposal has also been initiated
for creating such facilities in 106 KVKs
during XI Plan.
soil testing facilities till 2006-07 and rest may be covered
under the new scheme “National Project on Management
of Soil Health and Fertility” on demand basis during the
Eleventh Plan.
Under NPMSHF, proposals are invited through State PSMC
on demand basis.
with DARE.
Action may be
treated as
complete
96 Soil health awareness should be
promoted through a credible system of
soil testing and of advice on nutrient
needs based on soil test extension and
farming.
-- DAC (INM): DAC is promoting soil health awareness
through organizing National / Regional training and
workshops on soil testing and as well as providing financial
assistance for demonstration on nutrients need based
balanced fertilization and use of organic manures.
Under NPMSHF, there is a provision for organizing field
demonstrations on nutrients need based balanced
fertilization and use of organic manures, organizing
farmers’ fairs to make the farmers aware about soil health
and fertility and by adopting 8000 villages by the soil
testing laboratories in the country.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
97 Production and usage of fortified /coated
fertilizers, manufacture and use of
fertilizers amenable to fertigation and
biofertilisers should be encouraged.
DOF: Action complete. DOF has issued
the policy for encouraging production
and availability of fortified and coated
fertilizers in the country vide letter
No.12012/20/2007-FPP, dated 2nd
June, 2008 (copy enclosed).
-- Action Pending
with DOF
Action may be
treated as
complete
98 Inclusion of sulphur as a subsidized
nutrient under the subsidy regime may be
considered.
DOF: Action complete. Sulphur has
been included as a subsidized nutrient
under the subsidy regime.
-- Action Pending
with DOF
Action may be
treated as
complete
99 Uniform freight subsidy regime for all
subsidized fertilizers may be considered.
DOF: Action complete. DOF has issued
policy for uniform freight subsidy on all
fertilizers under the fertilizer subsidy regime (copy enclosed).
-- Action Pending
with DOF
Action may be
treated as
complete
100 Nutrient based pricing of fertilizers and
encouraging fertilizers with balanced
DOF: Action complete. DOF has issued
order for Nutrient based pricing of
-- Action Pending
with DOF
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nutrients to maintain soil health may be
considered.
subsidized fertilizers – new MRPs.
Action may be
treated as
complete
101 New products including biofertilisers
should be included in the subsidy regime.
DOF: New products included in the
Concession scheme are Mono
Ammonium Phosphate (MAP),
Ammonium Sulphate (AS) and Triple
Super Phosphate (TSP).
-- Action Pending
with DOF
Action may be
treated as
complete
102 Production of SSP by linking subsidy to
input price should be encouraged.
DOF: The concession for SSP w.e.f.
1.5.08 to 30.0.09 was based on the
input cost of rock and sulphur and
other costs. From 1.10.09, ad hoc
concession of Rs.2000/- per MT is
being paid on SSP with free MRPs.
-- Action Pending
with DOF
Action may be
treated as
complete
103 Monitoring of planned movement of
fertilizers through fertilizer based
Monitoring System up to the Block level
should be ensured.
DOF: The Fertilizers Monitoring
Systems (FMS) is operative and
functioning. The movement of
fertilizers is monitored up to district
level.
-- Action Pending
with DOF
Action reported
by DOF is OK
but the target is
up to the Block
level.
Further response from DoF may be obtained.
104 Arrangements for analyzing pest residues
in agricultural produce in the markets
selected at random to monitor quality /
safety may be made by States.
-- DAC (PP): A Central Sector Scheme ‘Monitoring of
Pesticide Residues at National Level’ has been launched in
2005 to collect, collate and analyze data and information
on centralized basis, on prevalence of pesticide residues at
farm gate and market yards.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
105 States may be advised to incorporate
plans for pesticide quality infrastructure
and the funds provided to them under
MMA and RKVY.
- DAC (PP): Macro Management Division has formulated
guidelines to release funds to develop quality
infrastructure for pesticides. States send their Work Plan
according to the guidelines and funds are recommended to
be released to them by MM Division.
Action Pending
with RKVY Div.
Action may be
treated as
complete
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State Pesticide Testing Laboratories (SPTLs) are strengthened by supplementing the resources of
State/UT Governments under Strengthening &
Modernization of Pest Management Approach in India
(SMPMA), Macro Management (MM) & Rashtriya Krishi
Vyapar Yojana (RKVY) for the analysis of pesticides for
monitoring their quality to ensure availability of quality
pesticides including bio-pesticides and new eco-friendly molecules to the farmers.
DAC (RKVY): States have invested in pest surveillance
and integrated pest management (IPM) / pesticide
testing laboratories through RKVY funding. The funds provided for IPM / pesticide testing
laboratories activities during 2007-08, 2008-09 and
2009-10 (provisional) are Rs.15.50 crore, Rs.76.91 crore
and Rs.56.16 crore, respectively.
106 Steps taken for development of women
friendly implements / tools be reviewed
and guidelines to State Governments to
ensure development and greater use of
these implements should be issued.
-- DAC (M&T): The ICAR and other R&D organizations have
developed a number of gender friendly equipment for farm
women in order to reduce their drudgery in carrying out
various farm operations. A list of such equipment has been
sent to all the State Governments to promote them.
Assistance in the form of subsidy is also being provided
under Government assisted programmes for their
promotion. The M&T Division has also requested the State
Governments to allocate 5-10% of their total outlay for the
popularization and distribution of such gender friendly
equipment as per their regional/cropping requirements.
Besides, the Division has also provided assistance for the
demonstration of gender friendly equipment in the states
of Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, etc. under
the division’s scheme.
In order to reduce the drudgery and increasing efficiency in
farm operations, a number of agricultural implements and
hand tools suitable for farm women have been developed
by Research & Development organizations under ICAR.
The list of gender friendly equipments {like Seed Treatment
Drum, Naveen Dibbler, Rotary dibbler, Seed Drill, Paddy
Action may be
treated as
complete.
89
drum Seeder, Rice Transplanter (manual), Cono Weeder,
Long Handled Weeder (Grubber) Weeder (Wheel Hoe),
Fertilizer Broadcaster, Spraying Safety Kit, Improved Sickle,
Sugarcane Stripper, Tubular Maize Sheller, Rotary Maize
Sheller, Groundnut Stripper, Groundnut Decorticator
(sitting Type), Groundnut Decorticator (Standing Type),
Pedal operated Paddy Thresher, Hanging Type Double
Screen Grain Cleaner with Sec. Holder, Pedal operated
cleaner Grader, Potato Peeler, Potato Slicer, Mini Dal Mill,
Hand operated Chaff Cutter, Wheel Ridger, Cotton Stalk
Puller, Hand Ridger, Bhindi Plucker, Fruit Harvester} has
been sent to all States/UTs for popularizing them through
Macro Management Scheme. The State Governments/UTs
have been requested to earmark 10% of the funds for
these equipments. As per the information supplied by the
States/UTs about 735693 gender friendly equipments have
been distributed among farm women during 2007-08 to
2009-10.
107 The implements like rotavators be
popularized through training and
demonstration in KVKs and agri-clinics/
service centres.
-- DAC (M&T): The rotavators are being popularized through
subsidy under macro Management Scheme and NFSM.
Besides these are also being demonstrated under the M&T
division’s scheme for which 100% grants-in-aid is being
provided to the State Governments. On the basis of
proposals submitted by the State Governments under this
Scheme, the under mentioned units of the equipment have
been sanctioned for their demonstrations at farmers’ fields
Year Units of Rotavators
sanctioned
2005-06 40
2006-07 37
2007-08 31
2008-09 Till 30/6/ 09 32
Further, while sanctioning the units during 2008-09, the
State Governments have also been requested to conduct
the demonstrations of the equipment in the district
identified for promotion of mechanization under NFSM.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
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The Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institutes
(FMT&TIs) functioning under M&T Division have also been
advised to impart training on rotavators.
During the period from 2006-07 to 2008-09 funds
amounting to Rs.110 lakhs have been released to ICAR for
conducting the demonstrations of rotavators and other
equipments through KVKs. During the same period an
amount of Rs.1867 lakhs have also been released to State
Governments for conducting the demonstrations of
agricultural machines and equipments including rotavators.
Regular training programmes are also arranged through
the Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institutes at Budni
(MP), Hissar (Haryana), Garladinne (AP) and Biswanath
Chariali (Assam).
108 Action to strengthen production facilities
for vaccines for livestock may be taken.
DARE: ICAR is already producing
vaccines and diagnostics for various
economically important diseases in
livestock. Research in developing
molecular diagnostic kits and vaccines
is being carried out regularly. The
technology is being transferred to
industries for large scale production to meet the continuous needs of the
livestock farmers.
-- Action Pending
with DARE
Action may be
treated as
complete
109 Steps should be taken to improve the
infrastructure for vaccine production.
DOAHD&F:
Department is providing assistance to State under “Assistance to States for Control of Animal Disease”. There is provision for providing assistance for up- gradation of PPR Vaccine Biological Units under NCPPR.
-- Action Pending
with DOAHD&F
Action still Pending with
DOAHD&F
Action may be treated as complete subject to provision of relevant data by DAHDF.
110 There is a need to train para veterinarians DOAHD&F in consultation with DARE/ -- Action Pending
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in service delivery mechanisms to
consolidate desired growth in livestock
sector. States may be suitably advised.
ICAR
Training of para vets is state subject and state provides funds. Besides, funds are provided for training of para vets under Centrally Sponsored Scheme, “Assistance to States for Control of Animal Disease”. Further assistance is also given by Cattle Unit under Cattle & Buffalo Breeding Project under delivery mechanism of AI.
Funds are being released under NPCBB for training of existing AI technicians, veterinarians and professionals.
Assistance is being made available to the States for training and establishment of private AI workers.
with DOAHD&F
and DARE
Action still
Pending with
DOAHD&F
Action may be treated as complete subject to confirmation from DAHDF that States have been suitably advised.
111 Programmes/schemes to enrich
agricultural wastes to quality feed
material for livestock should be
augmented and strengthened. State
Governments can utilize existing schemes
of DAC / DOAHD like RKVY. Appropriate
guidelines may be issued to the States in
this regard.
DOAHD&F: Department has prepared a new CSS-Scheme e on Feed and Fodder Development namely Centrally Sponsored Fodder and Feed Development Scheme for implementation from 1-4-2010 in which component of Establishment of Fodder Block Making Unit has been retained from earlier scheme but has been modified under which subsidy has been revised from 25% (maximum of which will be Rs.21.25 lakhs of the project cost of Rs.85.00 lakhs to 50% (maximum of which will be Rs.42.50 lakhs of the project cost of Rs.85 lakhs) to utilize crop residues like wheat straw etc.
DAC (Extn.) – Deleted
Doesn’t pertain to Extension Division directly.
DAC (RKVY): States are taking up such activities. Tamil
Nadu has reported planning of nutrient enrichment in
paddy straw & chaff cutter supply to reduce waste of
cholam & maize straw as fodder.
Action Pending
with DOAHD&F
and RKVY Div.
Action
completed by
RKVY Div.
Action still
Pending with
DOAHD&F
Action reported by DOAHD&F is OK
Action may be treated as complete.
112 New facilities for genetic evaluation of
indigenous livestock breeds should be
created and existing facilities be
strengthened.
DOAHD&F: Central Herd Registration
Scheme has 4 units located at Rohtak
(Haryana), Ahmadabad (Gujarat),
Ajmer (Rajasthan) and Ongole (Andhra
-- Action Pending
with DOAHD&F
Action may be
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Pradesh). Under this scheme field performance recording of cattle and
buffalo milk production is being done.
On the basis of milk production
records, elite cattle and buffalo are
identified for propagation of the
superior germplasm. During 2009-10
upto Sept., 2009 about 7571 Animals of different Breeds viz. Murrah, Surti,
Jaffarbadi, Mehsani, Tharparkar, Gir,
Kankarej, Hariana and Ongole have
identified and primarily registered.
treated as
complete
113 Provisions should be made under the
programmes like NREGA, ICDS for
providing child care centres including
crèches, nutrition and health care of
women farmers and other women centric
requirements like training of women
should be considered.
MORD:
MOWCD: The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme is one of the flagship programmes of the Government of India and represents one of the world’s largest and unique programmes for Early Childhood Development. The beneficiaries under the Scheme are children in the age group of 0-6 years, pregnant women and lactating mothers. Objectives of the Scheme are : i) to improve the nutritional and
health status of children in the age-group 0-6 years.
ii) to lay the foundation for proper psychological, physical and social development of the child.
iii) To reduce the incidence of mortality, morbidity, malnutrition and school dropout.
iv) To achieve effective co-ordination of policy and implementation amongst the various departments to promote child development ; and
v) To enhance the capability of the
-- Action Pending
with MORD and
MOWCD
Action still
Pending with
DORD and
MOWCD
Action completed by MOWCD
MoRD may indicate the women centric provisions in MGNREGA.
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mother to look after the normal health and nutritional needs of the child through proper nutrition and health education.
The ICDS Scheme offers a package of six services, viz. i) Supplementary nutrition ii) Pre-school non-formal education iii) Nutrition and health education iv) Immunization v) Health check-up and vi) Referral services
The last three services are related to health and are provided by Ministry/ Department of Health and Family Welfare through NRHM & Health system. ICDS is a self-selecting programme and open to all. The Scheme is implemented through State Governments. There are 6900 operational ICDS projects and 13.04 lakh Anganwadi centres across the country covering a total of 9.67 crore beneficiaries as on 31.03.2012. IGMSY: Indira Gandhi Matriva Shyog Yojna (IGMSY), a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, is operational on pilot basis in 52 selected districts since October 2010 which addresses nutritional and health needs of mother and infant by providing cash to pregnant and lactating women. It is being implemented using the platform of ICDS. The scheme attempts to partly compensate for wage loss to Pregnant & Lactating women both prior to and after delivery of the child.
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Pregnant women of 19 years of age and above for first two live births are entitled for benefits under the scheme except all Government/PSUs (Central & State) employees. The beneficiaries are paid Rs.4,000/- in three installments per P & L women between the second trimester till the child attains the age of 6 months on fulfilling specific conditions related to maternal and child health. The grant-in-aid is released to States/UTs. Around 12.5 lakh pregnant & lactating women are expected to be benefitted under the Scheme every year.
114 Training of adequate number of women
farmers in all training programmes under
DAC, DOAHD&F and DARE may be
ensured.
DOAHD&F: Seven Regional Stations for Forage Production & Demonstration and one Central Fodder Seed Production Farm located in different agro-climatic zones of the country have been instructed to include women farmers in the training programmes organized by them.
DARE: During 2008-09, 3.52 lakh
women farmers were trained to
upgrade their knowledge and skills on
various aspects of improved
agriculture through KVKs of the
Department.
DAC (Extn.): Mainstreaming gender concerns in agriculture
is one of the key reforms being promoted under ATMA
programme. The gender concerns are being mainstreamed
by ensuring minimum 30% of resources on programmes
and activities are utilized for women farmers and women
extension functionaries. The participation of women
beneficiaries is also encouraged by way of having reduced
beneficiary contribution of 5% for women along with SC/ST
and beneficiaries of hilly areas. As many as 23.28 lakh
women farmers have so far been benefited under the
programme (since inception in 2005-06 to Sept.09) out of
the 88.04 lakh trainees.
Action Pending
with DOAHD&F
and DARE
Action
completed by
DARE
Action still
Pending with
DAHD&F
Action may be treated as complete subject to provision of data by DAHDF on the number of women farmers trained.
115 Action should be taken by MOF, NABARD
and RBI by analysing the problem of credit
delivery at State level and issuing
appropriate guidelines to remove
MOF / RBI / NABARD:
Location specific interventions are being taken up for strengthening the
-- Action Pending
with MOF/
NABARD/ RBI
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bottlenecks, if any and improve the
existing mechanism to ensure an efficient
and better delivery system of credit.
credit delivery system. In this context and as a part of our initiatives to support the banking system to finance key investment with direct bearing on enhancing crop productivity in the Eastern Region, NABARD, has decided to provide 100% refinance to banks at a concessional interest rate of 7.5% p.a. as against the prevailing rate of interest on our refinance at a minimum of 10.50% p.a. for Commercial Banks and 10% p.a. for Cooperative Banks and RRBs. The concessional refinance scheme is applicable to the Eastern Region comprising of Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Eastern Uttar Pradesh. The concessional refinance support is available for the financial years 2011-12 and 2012-13.
Towards addressing the bottlenecks like under-financing especially for investment activities under agriculture sector, NABARD is periodically reviewing the indicative unit costs and facilitating realistic credit need assessment by the banks for the respective State. Model bankable schemes are also prepared and circulated for the benefit of farmers, entrepreneurs and financing institutions.
NABARD promoted farmers’ institutions viz. Farmers’ Clubs are being actively involved in credit counselling and credit delivery.
Group promotion and inculcating banking habits are integral components of the development
A meeting may
be convened by JS(Policy) in
which officials
from DFS and
Credit Div. can
be invited to
sort out the
issues.
Action reported by NABARD is OK.
Action may be treated as Complete.
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intervention under tribal development programme and watershed projects.
Another intervention is to work out area specific and activity specific banking plans for a time bound implementation.
In respect of all investments under agriculture and allied activities, Regional offices of NABARD, in consultation with State Level Bankers’ Committee, State Government Research Institutions and Progressive Farmers, finalises the Unit Cost and economics for each activity under agriculture and allied activity. These unit cost are updated periodically and copies of the same are made available to all the banks in the State. Banks are also advised that the unit costs for various investment activities are only indicative and banks should sanction loans as per the requirements of the investment.
NABARD has prepared around 112 model bankable schemes under agriculture and allied sectors. This will enable banks and farmers to formulate the scheme for availing bank credit.
In order to educate banks about the various schemes under agriculture sector, NABARD periodically conducts training programmes on various activities under agriculture sector through training establishments of NABARD. In addition, Regional Offices of NABARD also conducts number of training programmes.
NABARD acts as the channellising
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agency for administration of subsidy in respect of 14 government sponsored subsidy schemes under agriculture and allied activities. NABARD also takes initiatives to popularise the schemes and also conducts workshops for the benefit of banks and borrowers.
NABARD also conducts various investment specific studies focussing on particular investment to identify the potential and also problems relating to flow of credit to a particular investment. The findings of the studies are discussed in DCC and SLBC meetings for taking necessary action by banks and government departments.
116 Kisan Credit Card may have a component
to take care of the long term investment
needs of farmer for undertaking soil
enrichment / land development or micro
irrigation/ irrigation development and
also for setting up of enterprises creating
non-farm employment opportunities.
MOF/NABARD:
NABARD has issued a circular No. NB. 71 / PCD – 04 / 2011-12 dated 29 March 2012 to all banks (SCBs, DCCBs and RRBs) and also Commercial Banks on the revised scheme for issue of KCC. The operational guidelines is based on the recommendations of the Working Group set up by the DFS, MoF, GoI, to review the KCC scheme and to suggest changes to be made in the scheme to make it a Smart Card cum Debit Card, which was accepted by the Government of India.
The revised KCC Scheme aims at providing adequate and timely credit support from the banking system for both, short term and long term credit requirements.
Long term investment needs of the
DAC (Credit): Matter has been referred to the Ministry of
Finance and NABARD.
NABARD has advised the banks to cover term loans for
agriculture and allied activities under the ambit of KCC
Scheme including soil enrichment/land development,
micro irrigation/irrigation development and also setting up
of enterprises for creating non-farm employment
opportunities.
Action Pending
with MOF
A meeting may
be convened by
JS(Policy) in
which officials
from DFS and
Credit Div. can
be invited to
sort out the
issues.
Action reported by NABARD is OK.
Action may be treated as Complete.
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farmers include land development, minor irrigation, purchase of farm equipment and allied agricultural activities.
Additional Information from PCD, NABARD
NABARD vide its circular No NB 214/PCD 30/2004 dated 09 August 2004 advised Cooperative Banks and RRBs in the country to enlarge the scope of KCC scheme to cover term loans for agriculture and allied activities, including a reasonable component to meet the consumption needs, besides the existing facility of providing crop loan limit. The progress made by banks in case of Term Loan sanctioned under KCC as on 31 March 2012 is as under :-
Agency No of borrow
ers
Amount sanctioned (Rs.crores)
Cooperative Banks
906154 3976
RRBs 537158 3458
Commercial Banks
1019901 17342
Total 2463213 24776
117 While assessing Banks’ performance in
providing credit to farmers, the number of
farmers / accounts covered should also be
a criteria.
MOF / NABARD:
The number of farmers’ loan accounts financed and the amount disbursed to agriculture sector is closely monitored by NABARD/ RBI and MoF/ MoA, GoI.
Agency-wise details of credit flow to agriculture, including allied activities
DAC(Credit): Matter has been referred to the Ministry of
Finance and NABARD.
The number of farmers’ loan account is taken into
consideration while assessing the bank’s performance in
providing credit to farmers.
Action Pending
with MOF
A meeting may
be convened by
JS(Policy) in
which officials
from DFS and
Credit Div. can
be invited to
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and number of accounts financed are furnished on a monthly basis to MoA and MoF by NABARD (source: RRBs and Cooperatives, and Commercial Banks – RBI / IBA). The data relating to credit flow to Small and Marginal Farmers, Tenant Farmers, Oral Lessees and Share Croppers, including number of accounts are also made available to MoA & MoF.
sort out the
issues.
Action reported by NABARD is OK.
Action may be treated as Complete.
118 Effective credit guarantee insurance
scheme for agriculture and allied sectors
may be put in place to take care of
genuine cases of enterprise failure to
relieve the affected farmers from the
burden of loan.
MOF / NABARD:
NABARD, as an equity holder, partners with Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd. (AICI) in achieving its objective of protecting both the loanee and non-loanee farmers, without any ceiling on the land holdings, against losses suffered on account of crop failure due to natural calamities, etc., and help them to be credit worthy.
All food crops (cereals, millets and pulses) oilseeds and eleven annual horticultural/commercial crops are covered under the “National Agricultural Insurance Scheme” (NAIS). In the case of Small and Marginal Farmers, 50% of premium is given as subsidy. The scheme is compulsory for loanee farmers and voluntary for non-loanee farmers. The claims are settled on the basis of actual yield after assessing the extent of crop loss, based on crop cutting experiments.
A 'Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS)' on pilot basis, is under implementation, in select states since 2007-08. The scheme aims to
DAC(Credit): Matter has been referred to the Ministry of
Finance and NABARD.
NABARD has advised the banks to cover term loans for agriculture and allied activities under the ambit of KCC
Scheme.
Action Pending
with MOF
A meeting may
be convened by
JS(Policy) in
which officials
from DFS and
Credit Div. can
be invited to
sort out the
issues.
Action reported by NABARD is OK.
Action may be treated as Complete.
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provide insurance protection against adverse weather incidence affecting crops. Under the scheme, the difference between actuarial rates and flat rates in respect of food and oilseeds crops is equally shared by Central and State Government. Other parameters are identical to NAIS.
119 Credit counseling centres may be set up in
each block and bank branches to counsel
and advise the indebted farmers and to
assess the credit needs of farmers in a
holistic manner. Such Counseling Centres
may be set up at each branch level.
District and Block Panchayats may oversee
/ monitor functioning of credit counseling
centres.
MOF/ NABARD:
NABARD has decided to support establishment of Financial Literacy Counseling Centers (FLCCs) by Lead Banks in 256 excluded districts and 10 disturbed districts from Financial Inclusion Fund.
As on 31st March 2012, Rs.10.71
crore sanctioned to Lead Banks to set up FLCCs in 121 districts of 12 States viz. Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.
-- Action Pending
with MOF and
NABARD
A meeting may
be convened by
JS(Policy) in
which officials
from DFS and
Credit Div. can
be invited to
sort out the
issues.
Action reported by NABARD is OK.
Action may be treated as Complete.
120 There is a need to extend all insurance
facilities made available by Government
for farmers at the time of sanctioning
KCCs or agricultural credit by Bank
branches to improve the risk mitigation
for farmers.
MOF/NABARD:
National Agricultural Insurance Scheme, implemented by Agriculture Insurance Company, is one of the major risk mitigation interventions, to provide insurance coverage and financial support to the farmers in the event of failure of any of the notified crops as a result of natural calamities, pests and diseases so as to restore the credit worthiness for ensuing season and also help stabilize farm
-- Action Pending
with MOF
A meeting may
be convened by
JS(Policy) in
which officials
from DFS and
Credit Div. can
be invited to sort out the
issues.
Action reported
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incomes, particularly in disaster years. NABARD popularizes insurance schemes through Farmers’ clubs promoted by Banks and NGOs through workshops, Training programmes, seminars etc. It has also advised all Lead Banks to review the progress in implementation of NAIS / Weather based insurance schemes by including as an item in the agenda of DCC meetings as well as in BLBC meetings. NABARD is using the platform of Farmers’ Club and interacting with various field level agencies and banks to address the issue.
Instructions are already in vogue to cover all crop loans under the insurance scheme compulsorily. The scheme also provides for coverage of non loanee farmers.
by NABARD is OK.
Action may be treated as Complete.
121 ATMA scheme may incorporate training
on credit and insurance aspects also. Such
counseling centres may be set up at each
branch level.
-- DAC (Extn.): Under ATMA programme training is imparted
on various issues for overall empowerment of farmers.
The programmes/schemes related to agriculture credit also
provide such trainings.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
122 Specific target for KCC to women farmers
and women SHGs may be given by MOF.
MOF/NABARD:
As per the revised guidelines, the eligible entities for issue of Kisan Credit Cards include SHGs and JLGs.
CGM, NABARD who attended the IMC meeting on 29.6.2012 clarified that the mandate is to cover 100% farmers and therefore the question of specific targets for women does not arise.
-- Action Pending
with MOF
A meeting may
be convened by
JS(Policy) in
which officials
from DFS and
Credit Div. can
be invited to
sort out the
issues.
Action reported by NABARD is
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OK.
Action may be treated as Complete.
123 NABARD may consider direct lending to
PRIs, NGOs and selected private sector
units and popularize model schemes like
agri clinics, enterprises and contract
farming. RIDF can be used for this
purpose. NABARD should promote sector
wise pro-active plans to improve
productivity in agriculture and rural
development activities.
MOF / NABARD:
NABARD has already formulated a scheme to support registered Producers Organisations for carrying out Farm Sector / Non-Farm Sector activities. Credit support is provided for financial intervention. Support in the form of grant, loans or a combination of these is also available for capacity building and market intervention.
Under UPNRM, we are also supporting NGOs / other private sector units. It aims at boosting rural livelihoods by supporting community managed sustainable natural resource management projects.
CGM, NABARD who attended the IMC meeting on 29.6.2012 clarified that coverage of PRIs is not possible under the present guidelines.
-- Action Pending
with MOF/
NABARD
A meeting may
be convened by
JS(Policy) in
which officials
from DFS and
Credit Div. can
be invited to
sort out the
issues.
Action reported by NABARD is OK.
Comments of MOF on the issue of direct lending to PRIs may be sought.
124 New categories of micro borrower
accounts with loan upto much less than
the existing small borrowers limit of Rs.2
lakhs may be introduced by NABARD to
monitor credit flows to poorer sections of
the population.
MOF / NABARD:
A view in this regard has to be taken by Reserve Bank of India which is authorised to issue guidelines on various sectors and classes of borrowers covered under Priority Sector.
NABARD is encouraging promotion and credit linking of Self Help Groups with the banking system, whose credit requirements are normally less than Rs.2 lakh.
-- Action Pending
with MOF/
NABARD
A meeting may
be convened by
JS(Policy) in
which officials
from DFS and
Credit Div. can
be invited to
sort out the
issues.
Action reported
103
RBI is in the process of revising the guidelines on Priority Sector Advances, based on the recommendations of the M.V. Nair Committee.
by NABARD is OK.
Comments of MOF on the issue of micro borrower accounts may be sought.
125 Incentives for regular repayment of bank
loans by farmers should be created by
enhancing credit limit under KCCs,
extending study loans, providing skill
development training or by other suitable
mechanisms.
MOF/NABARD:
CGM, NABARD who attended the IMC meeting on 29.6.2012 informed that as per the extant guidelines issued by NABARD/ RBI, the credit limit under KCC is fixed, depending upon the extent of land cultivated, crops grown and scale of finance for the crops for which loan is availed. This limit is reviewed by the financing bank every year.
Govt. of India is providing additional interest subvention for prompt repayment of crop loans by farmers. For the years 2011-12 and 2012-13, the incentive announced is 3 per cent.
-- Action Pending
with MOF
A meeting may
be convened by
JS(Policy) in
which officials
from DFS and
Credit Div. can
be invited to
sort out the
issues.
Action reported by NABARD is OK.
Comments of MOF on the issue of other incentives mentioned in the action point may be sought.
126 Elected Panchayat members including
women members should be imparted
training on how to identify, initiate and
implement credit worthy projects in
agriculture and allied sectors and non-
farm sectors.
MOPR: MoPR has been imparting
training for capacity building of
Panchayat members in general. DAC is required to impart them training in
respect of specific sectors. A letter in
this regard has been addressed to D/o
Agriculture & Cooperation.
NABARD: Wherever there is a request, NABARD is extending need based faculty support to PRIs at state/district level for imparting
DAC (Extn.) – Deleted
Doesn’t pertain to Extension Division.
Credit Division may sensitize and train Panchayat Members
to initiate/ implement credit worthy projects in agriculture
and allied sectors
Credit Division – Supplementary point
May be
transferred to
Credit Division.
Action Pending
with MOPR
Action
completed by
MOPR
Information
awaited from
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awareness/ training on identification, initiation and implementation of viable and bankable projects in agriculture and allied activities and non-farm activities.
Credit Div.
Action reported by NABARD is OK.
Action may be treated as Complete.
127 Banks may take pro-active steps to
educate and empower the borrowers
through workshops, seminars, community
meetings, training programmes and
promoting and encouraging SHGs so as to
enhance productivity continuously.
MOF / NABARD:
NABARD is providing grant assistance for conduct of various training programmes targeting the Self Help Groups. Cumulatively, as on 31 May, 2012, as many as 50,300 training programmes have been conducted covering 28.37 lakh participants.
-- Action Pending
with MOF and
NABARD
A meeting may
be convened by
JS(Policy) in
which officials
from DFS and
Credit Div. can
be invited to
sort out the
issues.
Action reported by NABARD is OK.
Action may be treated as Complete.
128 Performance criteria for NABARD and
Banks including cooperative banks should
include number of successful agricultural
polyclinics and information centres /
agricultural enterprises set up and
created.
MOF / NABARD:
With a view to improve the extension and related support services to the farmers and to provide self-employment opportunities for the agri / veterinary graduates, GoI has launched the Agri Clinics and Agri Business Centres (ACABCs) which is being implemented by NABARD. Under the programme, as on 31 March 2012, 537 ACABCs have been provided subsidy assistance to the tune of Rs.10.929 crore.
-- Action Pending
with MOF and
NABARD
A meeting may
be convened by
JS(Policy) in
which officials
from DFS and
Credit Div. can
be invited to
sort out the
issues.
Action reported by NABARD is
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OK.
Action may be treated as Complete.
129 Proposal for the amendment of the
Constitution for revitalizing cooperative
sector may be expedited.
-- DAC (Coop.): Pursuant to the Common Minimum
Programme of the UPA Government to ensure the
democratic, autonomous and professional functioning of
cooperatives, it has been decided to amend the
Constitution. The amendment to the Constitution, for the
purpose, will address the key issues for empowerment of
the co-operatives through their voluntary formation,
autonomous functioning, democratic control and
professional management. The Constitution (One Hundred
and Sixth Amendment) Bill, 2006 has been introduced in
the Lok Sabha on 22nd
May, 2006.
The Constitution Amendment Bill was referred to Standing
Committee on Agriculture. The Committee has submitted
its report. The report has been examined in consultation
with the Ministry of Law and Justice.
Cabinet has approved the Official Amendments to The
Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Bill,
2006 Bill subject to certain modifications regarding
representation to the SC/ST and Women on the board of
directors of a cooperative society. Official Amendments
are being drafted by the Ministry of Law and Justice
(Legislative Department).
Action may be
treated as
complete.
130 Implementation of Vaidyanathan
Committee Recommendations for revival
of short term and medium term
cooperative credit structure may be
reviewed and steps taken to streamline
this process accounting for delay in revival
of cooperatives.
MOF / NABARD:
The progress in implementation of Vaidyanathan Committee recommendations for revival of short term cooperative credit structure is being reviewed by GoI and NABARD on regular basis. Remedial action is taken from time to time to speed up the implementation process.
So far, 25 States have signed the
DAC (Coop.) – Deleted against Coop. Div.
Cooperation Division informed that this point relates to
Credit Division.
DAC(Credit) – The progress of implementation of
Vaidyanathan Committee recommendations for revival of
short-term cooperative credit structure is being reviewed
by Government and NABARD on regular basis. Remedial
action is taken from time to time to speed up the
implementation process.
Action Pending
with MOF/
NABARD
A meeting may
be convened by
JS(Policy) in
which officials
from DFS and
Credit Div. can
be invited to
sort out the
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MOU with the Government of India and NABARD and 17 states have utilized recapitalisation fund under revival package amounting to Rs. 9002.98 crore.
The progress in implementation of the Revival Package as on 31 May 2012 is enclosed.
NABARD is regularly following up with the State Governments for early completion of the pending benchmark activities under the Revival Package.
So far, 25 states have signed the MOU with the
Government of India and NABARD and 10 states have
utilized recapitalization fund under revival package
amounting to Rs.7259.70 crores.
The Government is implementing revival package for Short-term Rural Cooperative Credit Structure involving financial outlay of Rs.13596 crore. 25 state governments have signed MoU with Government of India and NABARD. As on March 12, 20112, an amount of Rs.9002.98 crore has been released by NABARD as GoI share for recapitalization of 53205PACs in 17 states.
issues.
Action reported by Credit Division and NABARD is OK.
Action may be treated as Complete.
131 All States must act urgently to implement
the Vaidyanathan Committee
Recommendations. Monitorable
deadlines may be set to meet the
required commitments.
-- DAC (Coop.) – Deleted against Coop. Div.
Cooperation Division informed that this point relates to
Credit Division.
DAC(Credit): For monitoring the implementation of the
package at national level, National Implementation and
Monitoring Committee (NIMC) headed by Finance
Secretary regularly meets and reviews the progress of the
implementation of the recommendations.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
132 Federations/cooperatives of SHGs at Block
and district level for important crops /
products may be encouraged.
NABARD – Supplementary:
NABARD has a policy to support Federations of SHGs on model neutral basis and on merits of the proposals. The Federation can involve in variety of non-financial activities, including inter alia :
1. to build capacities of groups and clusters in management and problem solving
2. procurement and supply of agricultural inputs to its members
3. to aggregate the produce of its members and sell it in the market
4. to facilitate SHG members participating in the organized supply chain management and
DAC (Extn.): ATMA scheme provides for formation of
Farmer Interest Groups (FIGs) which revolve around a
particular commodity. The capacities of these FIGs/CIGs
both in agriculture and allied sector are built through
trainings, demonstrations, exposure visits. The awareness
about new development in agriculture is generated
through agriculture exhibitions and district/state level,
information dissemination through print media and farmer
scientist interaction at different levels. The Farmer groups
constituted under the scheme are encouraged to federate
at block, district, state level after attaining due maturity. So
far 42796 FIGs established
DAC (Coop.) – Deleted against Coop. Division as it informed
that this point relates to Credit Division.
DAC(Credit)
Action may be
treated as
complete after
ascertaining from
Credit Division
that NABARD has
done the needful.
Information
awaited from
Credit Div.
Action reported by NABARD is OK.
Action may be treated as
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primary process of produce
Financial assistance by way of grant is provided to proposals from SHG Federations for their non-financial interventions, as per guidelines.
The matter is being examined in consultation with
NABARD.
Complete.
133 Model guidelines should be issued for
agricultural cooperatives / federations of
SHGs to enter into strategic alliances with
private and public sector organizations for
marketing, value addition and other
forward linkage activities.
NABARD - Supplementary: Keeping in view the requirement of supporting, aggregating and marketing efforts of farmers’ organisation (producers), Producers Organisation Development Fund (PODF) has been established. Any registered Producers Organization viz, Producers Company( as defined under Sec 581 A in part IXA of Company’s Act 1956), Producers Cooperatives, registered Farmer Federations, MACS (Mutually aided cooperative society), industrial cooperative societies, other registered federations, PACS, etc. set up by producers are eligible to be covered under the fund. The fund aims to support producers’ organisation in input supply, production, aggregation, value addition and marketing. Assistance from the fund is available in the form of credit for taking up any economic activity and is linked with grant support for capacity building of the producers and also for market tie up.
In order to enable PACS to provide more services to their members and generate income for themselves, an initiative has been taken to develop PACS as Multi Service Centres. This will enable PACS to provide ancillary services to its members and diversify its activities. Assistance under PODF is available to StCBs/CCB/ PACS for
DAC (Coop.): Cooperation Division informed that this point relates to Credit Division. DAC(Credit): The matter is being examined in consultation with NABARD.
Action Pending
with Credit
Division
Action still
Pending with
Credit Division
Action reported by NABARD is OK.
Action may be treated as Complete.
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this purpose. The objective is to ensure better returns on the agricultural produce by encouraging farmers to use the latest technology to increase agricultural production as also to store their produce in a scientific manner to minimise storage losses and get better returns on their produce.
134 Training programme be conducted for
elected members of cooperatives to
improve productivity and efficiency.
-- DAC (Coop.): Under Central Sector Scheme for Cooperative
Education & Training, grants-in-aid are being released to
the National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI) and
National Council for Cooperative Training (NCCT) for
implementing Cooperative Education and Training in the
country since from Third Five Year Plan.
NCUI organizes Leadership Development Programmes for
the Chairman and Board of Directors of the cooperatives to
improve the productivity and efficiency of the cooperative
organizations. Every year, NCUI organizes around 50 such
programmes and approximately 1500 cooperatives leaders
are benefiting under these programmes.
NCCT through its constituent units of VAMNICOM, Pune,
RICMs and ICMs organizes every year several training
programmes for enriching the knowledge of the Board of
Directors/leaders of the cooperative organizations.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
135 The Farm schools with linkage with agri-
clinics and agri-business centres as well as
KVKs / ATMAs may be encouraged by
issuing suitable guidelines and targets to
States.
-- DAC (Extn.): Setting up of Farm Schools is a new
dimension added to ATMA cafeteria in the year 2007-08.
The Farm Schools in agriculture and allied sectors are
operationalised at Gram Panchayat level and are set up at
the field of outstanding farmers and awardees of nationally
recognized awards for farmers. The teachers in the Farm
Schools are progressive farmers, extension functionaries or
experts belonging to govt. and non-governmental sector.
The main activities of the Farm School promoted under
ATMA programme is to operationalise frontline
demonstrations with focus on integrated crop
management including field preparation, seed treatment,
Action may be
treated as
complete subject
to providing
information on
the linkages
between farm
schools ACs,
ABCs, KVKs and
ATMAs
Action may be
treated as
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IPM, INM, etc. The Farm Schools are currently being
conducted in agriculture and allied sectors including
Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Sericulture, etc. A total of
10341 Farm Schools have so far been set up (from
inception in 2005-06 to Sept.’09).
States are asked to set up at least 2-3 farm schools per
block. Agri graduates trained under AC/ABC Scheme could work as a teacher in the farm schools.
complete
136 Training of trainers should be more
systematically organized by MANAGE.
Regional centres of MANAGE may also be
considered to improve performance in
this regard.
-- DAC (Extn.): MANAGE organizes programme on capacity
building for senior and middle level functionaries of State
Department of Agriculture, NGOs and Private. Sector
Organizations involved in extension. These training
programmes fall under the categories namely – Agriculture
Extension Management; Agriculture Business
Management; Natural Resource Management; Mass Media
& Communication and Information Technology in
Agriculture Extension. Further, the Department is
restructuring the Extension Education Institutes (4) as
Regional Centres of MANAGE to take care of the training
and capacity building needs of the functionaries of
governmental or non-governmental sector on regional
basis.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
137 Number of farmers covered under skill
based training programmes should be
substantially stepped up.
-- DAC (Extn.): The skill based training is provided under
ATMA programme through the Farm Schools which are set
up on the field of progressive farmers and impart
knowledge/ information including inculcation of
appropriate skills on all areas of the subject on which a
farm school is set up. Setting up of Farm Schools is since a
new activity introduced under AMTA Cafeteria in line with
the Recommendation of National Commission on Farmers,
it is accorded due priority with the states requested to set
up at least 2 to 3 Farm schools per block/ Gram Panchayat .
So far 10341 Farm schools have already been set up in
different agriculture/ allied sectors.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
138 Nationwide Sustainable Natural Resource
Inspection and Safeguard Extension
(SUNRISE) Programme may be initiated to
DORD: Deleted
JS (RD) who attended the IMC meeting
DAC (Extn.): Deleted
Doesn’t pertain to Extension Division.
Action Pending
with DORD and
NRM/RFS Div.
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promote technically sound, economically
viable, environmentally non-degrading
and socially acceptable solution to natural
resource management. Inter-disciplinary
teams to promote this may be constituted
with resource support from SAUs /
MANAGE.
held on 03.6.10 stated that this point does not come under their direct
purview as it pertains to natural
resource management.
DOLR - Supplementary:
May be taken up/ supported by NRM Division of DAC.
NRM/RFS Division: Government of India, Ministry of
Agriculture is implementing three major Watershed
Development Programmes namely, National Watershed
Development Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA), Soil
Conservation in the Catchment of River Valley Project
and Flood Prone River (RVP&FPR) and Watershed Development Programmes, namely National Watershed
Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Area
(NWDSCA) for management of land degradation in the
country. For the execution of these programmes, State
Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) has been constituted
followed by a district Watershed development Committee (DWDC) in each districts. The natural
resource management work is approved by the SLNA
which is executed through Watershed
Committees/Users’ Group under supervision of through
DWDC. The works of watershed development are inter-
disciplinary in nature to address development of natural
resources in an integrated and holistic manner.
At national level, the NRAA has been established as an
advisory, policy making and monitoring body to advise
the States to promote technical sound, economically
viable, environmentally non degrading and socially
acceptable solution to natural resource management.
The NRAA has multi disciplinary experts to address all
the aspects of NRM. Similarly, at the State level, State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) has also been established as
an inter disciplinary body to address the development of
natural resources in an integrated and holistic manner.
Action
completed by
NRM/RFS.
Deleted against
DORD
Comments from
DOLR may be
sought.
Comments from DoLR may be obtained.
139 Framework for linking extension
machinery with common service centres
or other IT infrastructure including PCO
booths available at village level should be
developed, so that these can function as
Gyan Chaupals at village level providing
quality information and advice to the
farmers. To start with all Panchayats
DOIT: The Common Services Centers
(CSC) Scheme, which is part of the
National e-Governance Programme (Ne
GP) aims to offer a wide range of services to the rural Citizens.
Agriculture related service is one of the
key services that are being offered
through the CSCs. There has been an
earnest attempt to aggregate all
DAC (Extn.): The extensive use of ICT and its infrastructure
is proposed to be a critical component of the scheme
during 11th
Plan. The infrastructure being developed under
National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) to link all the blocks by
a Wide Area Network and provide connectivity up to the
village level through Common Service Centers (CSCs) would
provide important support at all levels including extension.
The scheme also proposes to optimally use the ICT
Action Pending
with DOIT
Action may be
treated as
complete
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headquarter villages can be covered
under Gyan Chauapals. Steps be taken
urgently to develop software resources
necessary for Gyan Chaupals in
consultation with States.
possible farm related information and services to the local level using the
CSCs. Coordination with Agricultural
Universities where advanced farm
knowledge is generated has been
attempted. There is need to tie up the
CSCs with the Universities so that the
farmers can get access to knowledge base of Agricultural Universities and
extension counters. Also there is
growing need for reliable and
specialized advice on issues beyond
farm technology adoption such as
markets inputs and environment for a country like India where majority of
the population is dependent on
Agriculture.
2. The Government intends to
augment the Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) resources and capabilities of the
Agricultural Technology Information
Center (ATIC) at the University level
and the Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs),
so that sustainable farm knowledge
and advisory services can be disseminated using the internet as an
additional medium to the farmers
through the CSCs. Attempt has also
been made to establish “Online Farm
Information and Advisory Cell” )OFAC)
with computer and internet facilities in
the Krishi Vigyan Kendras.
3. Through the CSCs, a web based
application could be developed to
streamline the manner in which
farmer’s queries could be addressed,
referenced and archived to achieve the
desired objectives. Provisions could be
infrastructure available in the private sector and agri-clinics
in the villages and to integrate it in into the public
extension systems to increase its effectiveness, quality and
outreach. The steps are also being taken to develop
Comprehensive Kisan knowledge Management System
(KKMS) to provide and disseminate information related to
the modern technology, modern farm implements, best
agriculture practices, post harvest management and
marketing information. It is also envisaged to utilize the
support provided under AGRISNET to attain this objective.
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made for publicizing the toll-free telephone numbers of the Agricultural
Universities, along with CSCs as
additional medium of Farmer-
Researcher interaction
4. The Government/ Universities could
interact with the farmers through the CSCs regarding nature and frequency of
information on seasonal package of
practices, crop wise sustainable
cultivation practices, details of farmer
outreach activities etc. The CSCs can
handle online queries along with phone calls. An ICT based knowledge
dissemination, dedicated technical
support can be ensured through the
CSCs and can make available online
services like:
i. Seasonal Package of practices-crop wise
ii. Latest breakthroughs in Farm
Research
iii. Desirable cultivation
(integrated disease, pest, nutrient
management) practices-crop wise iv. Periodic Farm advisory
Bulletins etc
v.Suitability of advanced crop/seed
varieties produced at the KVKs, and
their availability status.
vi. Recordings of field
demonstrations of University Farm Scientists (which shall be circulated
manually in CD format to all the SCAs
after signing of a binding IPR
agreement)
vii. Farmer do’s and don’ts with regard
to handling pesticides and other
chemicals
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viii. Any other agricultural extension activities.
5. At the KVK level, an Online Farm
Information and Advisory Cell (OFAC)
with computer and web access can be
set up, which would function under the
direct supervision of the Head of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra. The Training
Associates at the KVK level will be
deputed to provide web based farm
queries as per the frequency mutually
determined by stakeholders.
6. The CSCs can be used as a facilitator
for farm information and advice as
highlighted below:
• Providing local/district level information on farm institutions
• Provision of details about farm related schemes, subsidies offered,
eligibility criteria
• Public display of farmer training activities, agricultural bulletins and
content by the Agricultural
University
• Organizing shows of participatory farm videos to farmer groups
• Transmitting farmer’s queries to KVKs for timely solution
• I.T. Support to agricultural extension staff for online agricultural advisory
system.
7. The CSCs can be used as Online
Farm Advisory System as highlighted
below:
• Facility for faster communication between Agricultural Expert and
Field Staff with image support
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• Creation of online database based on archiving of farm queries and
answers
• Periodic suggestions and feedback
through portal about local demand for information
8. The CSCs can be used as Local
Market Price Information Centers as
highlighted below:
• Display of mandi prices from AgmarkNet, SugarFed etc
• Information on forms, procedures, and eligibility for
o Contract farming, o Farmer’s welfare scheme,
o Financial assistance to accident
victims
o Subsidies for soil reclamation,
vermin compost, bio-fertilizers
o Subsidies for high yielding
seeds, implements.
9. The CSCs can be used to provide
Local Farm Information Services as
highlighted below:
• Weather information, rainfall trends
• Farm insurance through Rashtriya Krishi Bhima Yojana - purpose,
eligibility, crops covered, cost of
premium etc,
• Bank credit for - crop loans/KCCs
- macro & micro irrigation systems
- farm machinery - agri inputs
• District-wise list of shops with fertilizer and seed licences
• List of State Seed Farms
• District-wise list of approved firms
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for sale of farm machinery
10. The CSCs can provide Agri-
extension services like:
• Soil testing, water samples can be collected from the farmers through
the CSCs.
• The collected samples are being picked up from the centers through
the companies offering the service
• The sample is tested in the lab and the report is generated
• The test report is sent via mail to the CSC and a printout is handed over to
the farmer
• The VLE charges the farmer on
handing over the printout
• Reconciliation is done on a monthly
basis and the money is transferred to the company by the SCA.
11. Citizens can be benefited through
the CSCs as follows:
• Ready access to local farm sector information
• Improved interaction with public sector extension
• Provide an online platform to address local farm queries
• Provide responses to farm queries in local language as well as bi-lingual
format
• Allow users to browse content by forums, or search for answers to
farm queries readily
• Reduce the need to routinely approach the experts by enabling
them make use of the knowledge database generated to address
routine queries
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• Provision of supporting information like, along with images of the
field/infested plant part etc. along with farm queries
• Capacity Building of the farmers/citizens through Farmers’
Meet, Inputs on Farm Techniques,
training for farmers on germination
technique, pesticide application,
cropping techniques etc.
140 There is a need to popularize existing
insurance schemes among the farmers by
the Banks and extension machinery.
MOF/NABARD:
National Agricultural Insurance Scheme, implemented by Agriculture Insurance Company, is one of the major risk mitigation interventions, to provide insurance coverage and financial support to the farmers in the event of failure of any of the notified crops as a result of natural calamities, pests and diseases so as to restore the credit worthiness for ensuing season and also help stabilize farm incomes, particularly in disaster years. NABARD popularizes insurance schemes through Farmers’ clubs promoted by Banks and NGOs through workshops, Training programmes, seminars etc., It has also advised all Lead Banks to review the progress in implementation of NAIS / Weather based insurance schemes by including as an item in the agenda of DCC meetings as well as in BLBC meetings.
NABARD is using the platform of Farmers’ Club and interacting with various field level agencies and banks to address the issue.
DAC (Extn.) : District level Exhibitions, Kisan Melas and
Fairs are organized under ATMA programmes along with
information dissemination through print media/local
advertisements to popularize existing scheme of centre
and state including the existing insurance schemes among
the farmers.
DAC(Credit Div.) : Supplementary point
Action Pending
with MOF
Inputs from
Credit Division
may also be
obtained.
A meeting may
be convened by
JS(Policy) in
which officials
from DFS and
Credit Div. can
be invited to
sort out the
issues.
Action reported by NABARD is OK.
Action may be treated as Complete.
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Additional Information from PC Division, NABARD There are two types of insurance schemes applicable to farmers at present. NABARD, in consultation with General Insurance (Public Sector) Association (GIPSA), introduced Personal Accident Insurance Scheme for KCC holders vide its circular No. NB PCD 17/2001-02 dated 14 June 2001. The scheme covers the risk of KCC holders against death or permanent disability resulting from accidents caused by external, violent and visible means and the amount of cover ranges from Rs. 25000/- to Rs. 50000/- depending upon the nature of risk. The nominal premium payable for one year policy is Rs. 15/- while the same for a 3-year policy will be Rs. 45/- and the premia payable will be shared by the financing bank and the KCC holder in the ratio of 2:1 to make it more farmer friendly the scheme was made more flexible during the year 2005.06 by allowing the banks to cover the KCC borrowers under PAIS through any other insurance company offering competitive insurance premium.
In the event of crop failure, the crop of the farmer is also covered under Rashtriya Krishi Bima Yojana. The scheme is being monitored by DPD-FS. Further details may be obtained by CPD from DPD-FS.
141 Priority should be on implementing MSP
for 25 crops effectively in all States,
particularly where the decentralized
procurement system is continuing.
DOFPD / DOC / MOT for their respective
MSPs
MOT: Every year before the
DAC(ESA): The Government fixes Minimum Support Prices
(MSPs) for various agricultural commodities each year on a
regular basis. the MSPs are decided after taking into
account the recommendation of the Commission of
Action Pending
with DOFPD, DOC
and MOT
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Disbursement of subsidies in time and
other issues discouraging decentralized
procurement may be addressed
effectively. Guidelines should be issued to
the States to submit audited accounts in
time in order to ensure that the benefits
of MSP operations reach the intended
beneficiaries without any delay.
commencement of the Cotton season (Oct. to Sept.), the Ministry of
Agriculture based on the
recommendations of Advisory Board,
viz., Commission for Agricultural Costs
and Prices (CACP) fixes the MSP with a
view to give incentives to the cotton
farmers of the country.
Accordingly, taking into consideration
the recommendations of CACP, the
Ministry of Agriculture has fixed MSP
for two basic varieties of cotton, viz.,
Medium Staple length cotton having
205% span length of 24.5 mm to 25 mm with micronnaire value of 4.3 to
5.1 and long staple length cotton
having 2.5% span length of 29.5 to 30.5
mm with micronnaire of 3.5 to 4.3 of
new crop of seed cotton (Kapas) of Fair
Average Quality (FAQ) for cotton
season 2008-09. The support price for medium staple length cotton has been
fixed at Rs.2500/- per quintal and for
long staple at Rs.3000/- per quintal.
Based on the support price for these
two basic varieties of Kapas seed, the
MSP for other classes is fixed by the Textile Commissioner.
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI)
is the nodal agency designated by the
Ministry of Textiles to undertake MSP
operations and it has effectively
undertaken MSP operations in all the
cotton growing States and submitted audited accounts in time.
DOC :
Agricultural Crops and Prices (CACP), the views of the State
Governments and Central Ministries as well as such other
relevant factors which are considered important for
fixation of support prices, MSP is in the nature of a
minimum guaranteed price for the farmers offered by the
Government for their produce in the case the market6
prices fall below that level. If the market offers higher price
than MSP, the farmers are free to sell at that price.
The implementation of MSP for cereals is the concern of
Department of Food and Public Distribution. In case of
pulses and oilseeds, the implementing authority is NAFED,
which is under the administrative control of Cooperation
Division of DAC. Procurement of cotton and jute is
undertaken by Ministry of Textiles.
Action
completed by MOT.
Action still
Pending with
DOFPD and DOC.
Comments from DOFPD and DOC may be obtained.
142 Indirect tax structure on foodgrains and
commercial crops should be reviewed.
MOF: Department of Revenue
informed that all primary food grains
-- Action Pending
with MOF
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Excise duty on farm
machinery/implements, fertilizers, bio-
fertilizers, bio-pesticides etc. used as
inputs in agricultural production should be
reduced.
are exempt from Central Excise Duty. All raw materials and specified fuels
such as Naphtha, furnace oil etc. are
already exempt from Central Excise
Duty. Certain specified goods intended
for use as fertilizers are also exempt
from Central Excise Duty. Farm level
agricultural machinery for activities such as soil preparation, sowing,
harvesting, grading and sorting – like
paddy transplanter, laser land leveler,
reaper cum binder, sugarcane
harvester, straw of fodder balers,
cotton pickers, track used for manufacture of track type combine
harvester etc. and their parts – are also
exempt from Central Excise Duty.
Action may be
treated as
complete
143 Rural godowns/ warehouses set up under
existing schemes of DAC should have
facilities for grading and sorting.
-- DAC (Mktng.): Assistance under the scheme is available on
capital cost of construction of godowns including the cost
of allied facilities like boundary wall, internal road,
platform, internal drainage system, weighing, grading,
packaging, quality certification, warehousing facilities
which are functionally required to operate the godown.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
144 Further expansion of the Village Grain
Bank scheme in targeted areas and
introduction of the scheme in areas not
currently targeted may be considered
expeditiously. The scheme may include
release of coarse grains where local
community seeks such release for their
consumption.
DOFPD: -- Action Pending
with DOFPD
Action still
Pending with
DOFPD
Comments from DoFPD may be obtained.
145 Levy of market fees as a regular tax on
agricultural produce as in model APMC
Act / Rules may be reviewed and if
necessary, States may be encouraged to
shift to a service charge on the basis of
use of services by farmers instead of
MOF: Market fee is not a tax and
respective APMCs are providing services
in the market in lieu of fee levy. The
Government is also considering the
reform in tax structure in the form of GST
which facilitates the uniform levy of tax
DAC (Mktng.): The model APMC Act, which was circulated
to States for its adoption, provides provision for single
point levy of market fee in the states on agricultural
produce. 16 States have already amended their APMC Act
and 4 states have made partial amendments. 7 States have
no APMC Act. Remaining States are being persuaded to
Action may be
treated as
complete.
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compulsory levy. This will go a long way
to ensure single national market.
on semi-processed/ processed products
as there is no tax on primary agricultural
produce at present in transaction in
different markets.
amend their APMC Act to provide the above suggested
provisions in their market law.
Market fee is not a tax and respective APMCs are providing
services in the market in lieu of fee levy. The Government
is also considering the reform in tax structure in the form
of GST which facilitates the uniform levy of tax on semi-
processed/ processed products as there is no tax on
primary agricultural produce at present in transaction in
different markets. 8 States have amended their APMC
Rules on the lines of model rules circulated during
November 2007.
146 Training of farmers for adopting practices
which would result in minimizing post
harvest losses should be undertaken in
horticultural sector.
-- DAC (Extn.): Knowledge gaps of all line departments
including horticulture are being assessed through SREP
with participatory approach. The extension need, viz.,
Farmer Training, Exposure Visit and Demonstration
including Farm School of all the line departments are also
being supported by ATMA through gap filling mode.
DAC (Horti./NHM): Under the HRD component of NHM
the training of farmers on various aspects of horticulture
development including Post Harvest Management, study
tours, etc. is already covered.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
147 Formation of groups of farmers
particularly small, marginal and women
farmers backed up by capacity building
should be encouraged to enable farmers
to avail benefits of on-going schemes/
policies. Block/district level federations
may be encouraged to take up processing
and post-harvest activities, particularly in
horticulture sector.
-- DAC (Extn.): Formation of Farmer Interest Groups, which
revolve around a particular commodity, is an approved
activity under ATMA programme. The capacities and
capabilities of these FIGs and CIGs both in agriculture and
allied sectors are built regularly through trainings,
demonstrations, exposure visits, etc. The group members
are further made aware about new developments in
agriculture through exhibitions, Information dissemination
through print media and Farmer Scientist Interaction at
different levels. These groups including those in
horticulture sector are further being encouraged to
federate at block, district and state level after attaining due
maturity. So far 42796 groups have been formed under
ATMA.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
148 Agri-clinic services have been provided in APEDA: DAC (Extn.): Deleted Action Pending
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some AEZs. APEDA may consider
encouraging agri-clinics and agri-business
centres in other AEZs by utilizing ongoing
schemes of DAC. Development
infrastructure of AEZs on a PPP model
may be explored by APEDA.
DOC:
Promotion of Quality & Quality Control:
Assistance has been provided for
setting up/strengthening/upgradation
of laboratories for export testing.
Assistance has been given for upgradation of technical and
managerial skills through on-the-spot
training. Seminars were organized by
APEDA and assistance was also given
for organizing seminars/group
activities/study tours. Infrastructure Development :
Assistance were provided for purchase
of specialized transport unit for
horticulture and floriculture sector,
mechanization of harvest operations,
setting up of sheds for intermediate
storage, setting up of both pre-cooling facilities as well as cold storage for
storing, setting up of vapour heat
facilities, setting up of environmental
control system.
Market Development : Assistance was
given for development of packaging
standards and design, conducting
feasibility studies, supply of material
for publicity and market promotion for
trade fairs/events, brand publicity
through advertisement, etc., export promotion by APEDA for undertaking
activities like buyer-sellers’
meet/production
promotion/participation in fairs/
exhibitions/events.
Transport Assistance : to promote
export of agricultural products,
Action pertains to APEDA.
with DOC and
APEDA
The action
reported by DOC
is all
encompassing
and not specific.
Action still
pending against
APEDA
Comments from APEDA may be obtained.
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transport assistance for a select number of agricultural products for
exports to specified destinations, and
subject to certain minimum price
conditions, was given to the exporters.
149 Expanding and strengthening of AEZs may
be taken up by APEDA and DOC.
APEDA DOC:
Promotion of Quality & Quality Control
: Assistance has been provided for
setting up/strengthening/ upgradation
of laboratories for export testing.
Assistance has been given for
upgradation of technical and managerial skills through on-the-spot
training. Seminars were organized by
APEDA and assistance was also given
for organizing seminars/group
activities/study tours.
Infrastructure Development :
Assistance were provided for purchase
of specialized transport unit for
horticulture and floriculture sector,
mechanization of harvest operations,
setting up of sheds for intermediate storage, setting up of both pre-cooling
facilities as well as cold storage for
storing, setting up of vapour heat
facilities, setting up of environmental
control system.
Market Development : Assistance was
given for development of packaging
standards and design, conducting
feasibility studies, supply of material
for publicity and market promotion for
trade fairs/events, brand publicity through advertisement, etc., export
promotion by APEDA for undertaking
-- Action Pending
with DOC and
APEDA
Action still
pending against
APEDA
Comments from APEDA may be obtained.
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activities like buyer-sellers’ meet/production
promotion/participation in fairs/
exhibitions/events.
Transport Assistance : to promote export of agricultural products,
transport assistance for a select
number of agricultural products for
exports to specified destinations, and
subject to certain minimum price
conditions, was given to the exporters.
150 Coarse grains like bajra, jowar, ragi, etc.
which are mainly grown in dryland areas
would be included in PDS if their
procurement is done by State
Governments and there is a demand from
States / Consumers.
DOFPD:
As per existing policy of Government, Procurement of coarse grains is being undertaken by State Governments and their Agencies under MSP operations. The State Governments retain the quantity procured to the extent of their requirement for the TPDS and the balance is disposed of by the FCI through tender. The difference between the economic cost and disposal price is paid as subsidy to the State Governments. Coarse grains are being procured by the State Governments of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Vide d.o. letter No. 1-3/2011-BP-III dt. 21.2.2012, States/ UTs have been requested to popularize the use of coarse grains through the Public Distribution System and other Welfare Schemes such as Midday Meal Scheme, ICDS, etc. as coarse grains are nutritionally superior to rice and wheat and there is an emphasis on promoting consumption of coarse
-- Action Pending
with DOFPD
Action still
Pending with
DOFPD
Action reported by DOFPD is OK.
Action may be treated as Complete.
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grains in order to enhance the nutritional status of the targeted populations under the National Nutrition Policy.
151 Follow up action of the Alagh Committee
Report may be expedited.
-- DAC (ESA): On the recommendations of the Expert
Committee headed by Prof. Y.K. Alagh on the
methodological issues in fixation of MSP, the government
has taken the decision to revise the Terms of Reference
(TOR) of Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
(CACP). The resolution on TOR has been sent for
publication in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part-I,
Section-II.
On assigning the statutory status to CACP, the Government
did not accept the recommendation of Prof. Alagh
Committee.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
152 There is an urgent need for modernization
of cold storage and processing facilities in
the country to minimize post harvest
losses in perishable agricultural produce.
Creation of these infrastructures by
federations of farmers’ SHGs with
appropriate linkages with the private
sector be encouraged and supported
under ongoing schemes of DAC.
Appropriate guidelines for this purpose
may be issued.
MOFPI (Supplementary): DAC (Hort./NHM): Under NHM, all types of PHM
infrastructure including creation/modernization of Cold
Storage are already being taken up by involving private
entrepreneur, farmers group/ association, cooperative
societies, companies incorporated in public and private
sector, etc. Appropriate guidelines have also been issued
in this regard. However, the processing aspect of
horticulture produce is being dealt by the Ministry of Food
Processing Industries.
Action Pending
with MOFPI
Action still
Pending with
MOFPI
Comments from MOFPI may be obtained.
153 SFAC should be energized to cater to the
needs of the farmer entrepreneurs and to
promote public and private investment in
agri business.
-- DAC (Mktng.): The existing scheme has been modified for
implementation during 11th
Plan to promote public and
private investment in agri business.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
154 DAC may advise the States to take up
building up of the following infrastructure
out of RKVY funds and the special funds of
Rs.35,000 crores by MOFPI given to
States:
MOFPI: To encourage setting up of
cold chain facilities and backward
linkages in the country, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MFPI) has
a Plan Scheme for Cold Chain, Value
Addition and Preservation
DAC (Hort./NHM): The recommendation has already been
conveyed to all the State Horticulture Missions.
DAC (RKVY): RKVY provides flexibility to States to invest
in agriculture and allied sectors as per their priorities.
To encourage better marketing and storage facility,
Action Pending
with MOFPI and
RKVY Div.
Action may be
treated as
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(a) Primary processing centres – cum –
cold chain at villages.
(b) Collection centres – cum – cold
chains
(c) Transportation logistics at
appropriate temperature.
(d) Capacity building in post harvest
management handling.
Infrastructure during the 11th Plan to provide financial assistance to project
proposals received from public/private
organisations. The scheme envisages
financial assistance in the form of
grant-in-aid @ 50% of the total cost of
plant and machinery and technical civil
works in general areas and 75% for North Eastern Region and difficult
areas subject to a maximum of Rs.10.00
crore. The initiatives are aimed at
filling the gaps in the supply chain,
strengthening of cold chain
infrastructure, establishing value addition with infrastructural facilities
like sorting, grading, packaging and
processing for horticulture including
organic produce, marine, dairy, poultry,
etc. This scheme covers all the
components mentioned in the
recommendations of NPF, 2007.
Under this Scheme, MFPI has approved
10 cold chain projects for financial
assistance in different States during the
financial year 2008-09 and released
financial assistance of Rs.32.74 crore so
far. These projects cover the components like primarily processing
centers-cum-cold chain, collection
centers, transportation logistics at
appropriate temperature and post
harvest management handling /value
addition.
several states have used RKVY funds for creating infrastructure for storage and processing of agricultural
and dairy produce. Innovative interventions like low
cost storage structures have also been introduced in
States like Gujarat.
The funds provided for marketing and storage during
2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10 (provisional) are Rs.76.82 crore, Rs.134.38 crore and Rs.253.76 crore,
respectively.
DAC (Mktg.) – Deleted
Action on this recommendation is to be taken by MFPI.
complete
155 DARE may take suitable action to advice
SAUs / KVKs/ ATMA to register and
accreditate the farm graduates. These
registered graduates may be covered on
priority under agri-clinic / agri-business
centre scheme for providing quality
DARE: In regard to recommendation
for registration and accreditation to farm graduates as registered farm
graduates to provide quality service to
the farmers, it is felt that further
deliberations may be required on the
issue keeping in view (i) the number
DAC (Extn.): Action pertains to DARE.
As regards ATMA involvement in registering and
accrediting of Farm Graduates, the same is not included in
the present ‘operational guidelines’. The views/ feedback
of the states have been obtained before revising the ATMA
Action Pending
with DARE
Action may be
treated as
complete
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service to farmers.
and type of multiple agencies already in existence for the purpose, (ii)
agriculture being a State subject and
(iii) the nature and quantum of
knowledge and service required to be
provided to the farmers.
The registration and accreditation of
farm graduates is done by MANAGE under the scheme on agri-clinics and
agri-business centre scheme.
Guidelines in this regard.
156 Issues relating to agriculture in the
context of WTO, Codex, SPS etc. should be
incorporated in the curriculum and
training of faculty on these aspects should
be taken up on priority. Each SAU may
constitute a WTO Cell to undertake
research on WTO related issues and
implications in the context of particular
States and to generate awareness on
WTO, Codex, SPS issues.
DARE: WTO related issues and
constitution of WTO Cell and
awareness on implications has been
focused in meetings with SAUs for
taking up research capacity building. The issues relating to agriculture in the
context of WTO, Code3x etc. have been
noted and shall be incorporated in the
curriculum and training of faculty on
these aspects shall be taken up on
priority. Initiatives for developing Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) have
been taken up by the Bureau of Indian
Standards by involving ICAR.
While revising the course curricula of
UG and PG programme, the courses on
marketing and trade have been
included in the degree programmes in agriculture, horticulture, forestry,
home science, agricultural engineering,
dairy sciences and food science and
technology by ICAR. Also for hands-on-
training, experiential learning
programmes in agri business
management in agriculture, and trade and export management in fisheries
have been introduced. At the PG level,
a non-credit compulsory course on
intellectual property and its
DAC (Trade): Trade Division has requested ICAR to take
necessary action to create WTO / Agriculture Trade Cell
in all Agricultural Universities. It also enclosed a letter
written to ICAR in this regard and requested that further
action taken on the issue may be obtained from ICAR and action taken in respect of Trade Division may be
treated as complete.
Action Pending
with DARE and
Trade div.
Action may be
treated as
complete
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management in agriculture has been recommended for all Master’s
programme. Most of the agricultural
universities have adopted the revised
UG course curricula and syllabi and
have consented to adopt the revised PG
course curricula and syllabi from the
next academic session.
157 Emphasis on formation of SHGs in tribal
areas, particularly of women farmers,
should be given with necessary training
and other inputs.
-- DAC (Extn.): Formation of SHGs/FIGs/ CIGs is an important
component of the scheme. These groups are formulated in
all covered districts of the scheme including the tribal
areas. As the formation of groups revolves around a
particular commodity, the groups formed are mixed in
nature and have active involvement of women in them.
Moreover, the scheme provides for involvement of women
in the process of planning that takes place at block/district
level and the ATMA Governing Board at the district level.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
158 Development of Tribal Land, which is
mostly infertile and hilly, may be taken up
so as to increase its productivity.
Watershed approach should be adopted
for this purpose.
DOLR: The DoLR’s mandate is limited
to non-forest land and watershed
approach is heart and soul of the
function of the Department. In fact, the
Common Guidelines 2008 provide for selection of those watersheds on
priority which have more SC/ST
population.
DAC (NRM/RFS): For development of Jhum land in the
tribal areas of NE region, a programme namely Central
Assistance to State Plan for WDPSCA is already in
operation. Under this programme, thrust is given for
developing the shifting cultivation area and at the same
time, rehabilitation package is also given to the family
involve in shifting cultivation practices to support their
livelihood. Besides, WDPSCA, RVP & FPR programme is
implemented in an integrated manner in which all kind of
farmers are benefitted who are part of the watersheds.
Action Pending
with DOLR.
Action may be
treated as
complete
159 Standard norms for supply of inputs
particularly of quality seeds, should be
relaxed for the 75 districts of the country
where scheduled tribe population is more
than 50%. Since the capacity of tribal
population to absorb advance technology
is very low, technology programmes for
them should concentrate on simple,
energy saving, drudgery removing,
production harvest and post harvest
DARE: Low cost technology for
resource poor farmers have been
developed by ICAR. For e.g. an IFS model developed on 1.5. ha of irrigated
cultivated land for livelihood security
of small and marginal farmers; surface
retention of crop residue under rice –
maize system stabilized the soil micro-
climate; evaluated twelve different
resource efficient complimentary bio-intensive cropping systems; refined
DAC (Seeds) - Deleted against Seeds Div.
The other Divisions such as Crops, TMOP, RKVY are
implementing schemes under which inputs, including
quality seeds are supplied, for which norms have been set
under the respective guidelines.
Further the Division does not deal with evolving seed
production technologies, which is mandate of ICAR.
DAC (Credit): Deleted against Credit Div.
Action Pending
with DARE and
Crops Div.
Action may be
treated as
complete
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technologies.
selected machinery such as tractor operated vegetable transplanter, and
pneumatic planter, manual star
weeder, motorized soybean dehuller
and pedal operated cleaner cum
grader; anthropometric and strength
data bank created for reducing
drudgery; studies on tenderization of meat with pomegranate seed power,
rind powder and papin.
The breeder seed production for the
year 2007-08 was 71,622 quintals as
against the indent of 59,530 quintals
and for the year2008-09 was 73,933 quintals as against the indent of 69,176
quintals which clearly indicates that
the Department has the necessary
infrastructure and expertise for
meeting the seed requirements in the
country. ICAR is also producing about
25,000 quintals of breeder seed of State-released varieties of different
field crops annually as per the indents
of the States. In addition, the
Department is also supplementing the
breeder seed production of different
field and horticultural crops under the Mega Seed Project, by producing to the
tune of 120,842 quintals during 2008-
09. However, its conversion to
foundation and certified seed is mainly
the responsibility of the line
departments and state governments
that needs to be intensified.
Not related to Credit Division.
DAC (NHM/Horti.) – Suppli.
The suggestion is not acceptable. There should not be any
compromise on the quality of inputs especially seeds,
which is the basic for any crop production programme.
However, efforts should be made for capacity building of
tribals to absorb advanced technology through
demonstrations by ATMA, KVKs, SAUs & ICAR Institutes.
DAC (Crops) – Supplementary: Most of the crop
development schemes of DAC such as ISOPOM, NFSM,
ICDP, etc. are implemented across the country including
the tribal dominated districts. The agriculture inputs
such as seeds, gypsum, micronutrients, farm machinery,
plant protection equipments and chemicals are made available to small and marginal farmers including SC and
ST at 50% subsidy. Most of the implements promoted
under these schemes like Zero till Seed drills,
conoweeders, rotavators, sprinklers etc. are simple,
energy saving devices intended to reduce drudgery at
farmers’ end and contribute to increased production.
DAC (TMOP) – Supplementary:
Under ISOPOM, critical inputs like distribution of certified
seed, distribution of seed Minikits, distribution of plant
protection chemicals, plant protection equipments,
weedicides, supply of rhizobium culture/phosphate
solubilising bacteria, distribution of gypsum/pyrite/liming/
dolomite, distribution of sprinkler sets and water carrying
pipes, training, publicity etc. are supplied to the farmers
under subsidy programme of the scheme. Government of
India has already enhanced subsidy for inputs like
production of foundation and certified seeds of oilseeds,
pulses and maize from Rs.500/qtl. To Rs.1000/qtl and
distribution of certified seeds of oilseeds, pulses and maize
from Rs.800/qtl. To Rs.1200/qtl. During XI Five Year Plan.
In order to facilitate farmers to use irrigation pipes for
taking water to the field all types of pipes, i.e., PVC, HDPE,
etc. and all size as per requirement of farmers has been
permitted during XI Five Year Plan. The norms for supply of
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irrigation pipes have already been relaxed to all farmers
including tribals.
In the review meeting on 14.10.09, it was informed that
25.60 crores which is 8% of the Plan allocation is
earmarked under Tribal Sub-plan.
160 Target for updating and computerizing
land records in tribal areas should be
more ambitious.
DOLR: This has already been covered
at S. No.15, above.
-- Action Pending
with DOLR
Action may be
treated as
complete
161 District/Block level watershed
development Committees as well as SHGs
may be encouraged in Tribal Areas. As far
as possible, development through
watershed approach be given preference.
This is also applicable for schemes /
programmes being implemented by
MOTA like Special Central Assistance.
MOTA – MOTA is implementing a
programme “Special Central Assistance
to Tribal Sub-Plan” to fund the States to
supplement their plan efforts for tribal
development. SHGs/Community
development of STs is encouraged. In
order to make the programme more
effective and outcomes visible, from
January 2008, a modified approach of
giving preference to watershed based
income generation programmes/
activities was introduced.
As per the modified guidelines, the States are to focus attention on
watershed based income generation
programmes and submit proposals for
the programmes that improve soil and
water conservation, irrigation, fodder
cultivation linked with animal
husbandry, pisciculture, agro-horti-forestry activities. The States are
submitting proposals as per the above
modification and funds have also been
released.
DOLR: As indicated at S.No. 158 above,
the watershed approach is heart and soul
of the function of the Department. The
DAC (NRM/RFS): In this regard, NRAA have already
circulated the Common guidelines for Watershed
Development Projects (2008) to the State Govts. For
implementation of all National Watershed Programmes
with uniform watershed approach during XI Plan. In the
guidelines, it has been clearly spelt out that Watershed
programme should be implemented by involving the
District/Block Level Watershed Development Committees
as well as Self Help Groups including the tribal areas.
The concept of SHG included in the operational guidelines.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
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Common Guidelines, 2008 provide for
selection of those watersheds on priority
which have more SC/ST population.
Watershed Committees are responsible
for grass root planning and
implementation of the IWMP activities.
There is a provision of constituting and
encouraging SHGs under IWMP.
162 MOEF may take action for restoring
traditional grazing rights in certain forest
areas.
MOEF:
Representative from MoEF who attended the IMC meeting on 29.6.2012 assured that necessary information will be provided within 15-20 days
-- Action Pending
with MOEF
Action still
pending with
MOEF
ATR from MoEF may be obtained.
163 Documentation of traditional knowledge
in tribal areas, pastoralists and islands
may be undertaken.
-- DAC (Seeds): As mentioned in reply to action Point No.1,
the documentation of traditional knowledge in the country
is being coordinated by the Department of DIPP. However,
the PPV&FR Authority has already undertaken a study to
identify agro biodiversity hotspots situated in tribal areas
of Orissa and Jharkhand.
22 Agro biodiversity hotspots have been identified by
the Task Force set up by PPV&FRA for giving award to
farming communities for the conservation of plant
genetic resources.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
164 Import of horticulture product be
included in sensitive item list to monitor
growth in import and import price
fluctuations.
-- DAC (Trade): Sensitive Horticulture products are already
being monitored by the DGFT on a monthly basis. A list of
such sensitive commodities was also enclosed. Therefore,
the action taken may be taken as completed.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
165 Biodiversity in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
be ensured and strengthened with
horticulture development.
DAHDF: - Deleted
No comments.
MOEF:
DAC (Hort/NHM)
A scheme of high value agriculture including horticulture
development is already being implemented in the
Andaman & Nicobar Island.
Action Pending
with DAHD&F
and MOEF.
Action still
pending with
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DAHD&F and
MOEF
Since the issue relates to bio-diversity and Horticulture, name of DAHDF may be deleted.
ATR from MoEF may be obtained.
166 Sustainability of fodder resources through
rotational grazing, scientific lopping and
Pollarding, and promoting forest
conservation and development for
ensuring organic farming in the forest
areas may be taken up through extension
activities.
MOEF (Supplementary):
Representative from MoEF who attended the IMC meeting on 29.6.2012 assured that necessary information will be provided within 15-20 days.
DAC (INM): Promotion of organic farming in forest area is
not covered under the National Project on Organic Farming
(NPOF). The National Centre for Organic Farming (NCOF),
Ghaziabad can help the Department of Forest and
Environment in designing the methodology to take up such
initiative.
DAC (Extn.): Relates to Animal Husbandry Dairying &
Fisheries. The extension activities supported under ATMA
programme are purely need based & location specific and
covers all agriculture and allied sectors.
May be referred
to MOEF also.
Comments from
MOEF still
awaited.
ATR from MoEF may be obtained.
167 Price Stabilization Fund administered by
DOC may be extended to all Plantation
Crops including spices.
DOC: DAC (Hort/NHM): The DOC will be requested in this
regard.
Department of Commerce has been requested in this
regard. Response is still awaited. Reminder has been
issued.
Action Pending
with DOC
Action still
pending with
DOC
Comments from DOC and NHM division may be obtained.
168 The provision in National Afforestation
programme for raising coastal shelter
belts in the degraded forests and
adjoining areas should be implemented
particularly in vulnerable areas.
MOEF:
Representative from MoEF who attended the IMC meeting on 29.6.2012 assured that necessary information will be provided within 15-
-- Action Pending
with MOEF
Action still
pending with
MOEF
ATR from
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20 days MoEF may be obtained.
169 More emphasis be given on training and
capacity building for organic farming and
on formation of SHGs / Groups of farmers
to facilitate group certification and other
benefits of groups.
-- DAC (INM): Under NPOF emphasis is being given on
training and capacity building through Service Providers.
Through Service Providers, the farmers are clubbed into
groups and are being facilitated for organic certification.
Under NPOF, up to 30.9.2009, 265 trainings and
demonstrations have been sanctioned and organized on
various aspects of organic farming. During June-Sept. 2009,
3 training programmes were organized at RCOF, Nagpur for
23 master trainers (Govt. as well as NGOs) of the identified
districts of Maharashtra. 41 service providers are working
in these identified districts and roped in more than 60,000
farmers for organic certification.
During the meeting on 14.10.09, INM Division has given the
following further information:
In addition, a specific integrated programme has been
sanctioned for training and converting 25,000 farmers
through cluster formation in 4 identified districts of
Maharashtra. Under the programme, following activities
have been completed in the last 8 months’ time :
• Training for trainers and field workers – 10
trainings (200 trainers
• Training for farmers – 124 trainings (2480 farmers)
• Cluster formation – 39 clusters covering 839
villages and 25261 farmers. These farmers have
been converted to organic farming and have been
registered for organic certification programme
The Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) has been
taken up under NPOF scheme during the 11th Five Year
Plan and therefore the action may be treated as
complete. However, the outcome of PGS implementation will take time.
DAC (Extn.) - Training and Capacity Building is one of the
major components of ATMA programme. Training and
Capacity Building in organic farming and on formation of
SHGs is taken up as per the specific needs and
Action may be
treated as
complete subject
to implementation
of Participatory
Guarantee
System.
Action may be
treated as
complete
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requirements of farming community of a particular district.
170 Capacity building for certification of
organic produces be expanded.
APEDA:
DOC: Department of Commerce has
also promoted exports or organic
products. The National Policy for
Organic Products (NPOP) is
implemented by APEDA to ensure that the organic products exported from
India fulfill the stringent requirements
expected from such products. Our
NPOP standards are already recognised
by the USA and other developed
countries. During 2007-08, 37,533
organic products (including fruits, processed food, cereals and herbal
medicines) have been exported.
DAC (INM): Expansion of capacity building for certification
of organic produce is being taken care of through service
providers under NPOF.
Under capacity building for certification of organic
produce, 6 new certification agencies have been accredited
by the Ministry of Commerce during this year thereby
increasing their number to 18 from 12.
Action Pending
with APEDA.
Action
completed by
DOC.
Comments from
APEDA still
awaited.
Comments from APEDA may be obtained.
171 Steps may be taken for promoting forest
conservation and development for
ensuring organic farming in the forest
areas, through awareness campaigns and
monetary incentives for the forest
conserving communities.
MOEF:
Representative from MoEF who attended the IMC meeting on 29.6.2012 assured that necessary information will be provided within 15-20 days
DAC (INM): Deleted
To be taken up by Department of Forest and Environment.
DAC (Extn.): Training and Capacity Building is one of the
major components of ATMA programme. Training and
Capacity Building in organic farming and on formation of
SHGs is taken up as per the specific needs and
requirements of farming community of a particular district.
Action pending.
Already included
in the list of
action points for
MOEF
Action still
pending with
MOEF
ATR from MoEF may be obtained.
172 Marketing linkage be established through
contract farming or otherwise in identified
organic farming zones, mostly in rainfed
areas.
-- DAC (Mktng.): The model APMC Act provides provision on
contract farming agreement and its model specifications
which was circulated to all States during 2003. 18 States
have made contract farming provision in their APMC
Act/Rules and remaining States are being pursued to
amend their APMC Act at an early date. The model
specifications provide provisions on parties to agreement,
description of farmland covered under contract farming
agreement, duration of agreement, description of farm
produce, quality/quantity specifications, crop delivery
Action may be
treated as
complete.
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arrangements, pricing arrangements, registration and
dispute resolution mechanism and indemnity in favour of
producer, etc. which will protect the interest of both
farmers and sponsors of contract farming.
173 Certification procedure and protocol for
green agriculture should be finalized
keeping in view good agricultural
practices.
DARE: The accreditation and
certification on organic farming are to
be accomplished by APEDA/DAC.
However, ICAR is running a network
project on development of technological packages for different
crops and niche areas for organic
farming.
DOC / APEDA – Supplementary Point:
DAC (NRM/RFS)- Deleted against NRM/RFS
Not related with this Division.
DAC (Crops) - Deleted against Crops Div.
This concerned to Marketing Division of DAC
DAC (Seeds) - Deleted against Seeds Div.
The issue relates to Marketing Division.
DAC (Hort./NHM): This is being addressed by the BIS in
consultation with APEDA.
DAC (INM) -
DAC (Marketing) – supplementary
Draft India – Gap documents is being finalized by BIS.
Hence the matter may be taken up with BIS.
BIS has published an Indian Standard ‘Requirements for Good Agricultural Practices – India GAP Part-1 Crop Base [IS15930 (part 1): 2010]’. The Standard covers the control points and compliance criteria necessary to be followed by the producers (individual growers and/or members of a grower group) of crops such as fruits and vegetables, foodgrains, plantation crops, spices & condiments, oilseeds and nuts in fresh form for direct human consumption or further processing or for feed for animals producing food for human consumption. The Standards on similar lines for combinable crop based, tea based, coffee based, livestock based, poultry based, cattle and sheep based and dairy based good agricultural practices are under development.
BIS India GAP Certification – The standards provides for certification system as per the provisions of BIS Act, 1986 and Rules & Regulations framed
Action Pending
with DARE, INM
Div.
Action
completed by
DARE. Comments from
DOC / APEDA
may be sought.
In view of the publishing of GAP document by BIS, action may be treated as complete.
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thereunder. The license may be granted to producers (individual grower and/or member of a grower group).
174 Genes to make crops drought and salinity
resistant should be developed through
research.
DARE/ ICAR: Large numbers of inbred
lines have been evaluated under
salinity and drought stresses to identify
the sour e of tolerance/resistance and
line identified are being utilized in
development of varieties/hybrids.
A few abiotic stresses resistant varieties for various crops have been
developed. Some recent examples are:
Wheat: HW 2004 (drought), HD 2643
(heat), HD 4672 (drought), HI 1500
(drought), PBW 396 (drought), HD
2888 (drought), Raj 3765 (heat), KRL
210 (Saline & Alkaline), KRL 213 (Saline & Alkaline), KRL 14 (Saline &
Alkaline); Rice: Vandana (drought),
Vikas Dhan 10 (drought), CR dhan 40
(drought), Kalinga 3 (drought), Anjali
(drought), Sadabahar (drought),
Virendra (drought), Lunishri (Saline, Savitri (Submergence), Gayatri
(Submergence), Tulsi (Submergence);
Bajra: GHB 719 (drought), HHB 67
improved (drought), HHB 67 improved
(drought), HHB 68 (drought);
Groundnut: AK 265 (drought);
Sugarcane: Do 99004, Co 94008, C0 2001-13, Co 2001-15 (drought); Bidi
tobacco GT-7 (drought), and FCV
tobacco Kanthi (drought).
Research programmes have been
initiated to identify and characterize the bacterial genes imparting osmo-
tolerance and their validation in crops.
Further, research programmes on
identification of salt tolerance genes in
shrimp have been taken up.
-- Action Pending
with DARE
Action may be
treated as
complete
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The CRIDA, Hyderabad has initiated
candidate genes approach for drought
tolerance in drylands. Under this
project, efforts are on to isolate genes
related to drought tolerance, flowering
and seed filling from crops such as
pearl millet and sorghum. So far, under this, annexin gene has been isolated
and cloned from pearl millet and black
gram and dehydrin gene has been
isolated and cloned from sorghum.
Similarly, CSSRI, Karnal has developed
varieties of Rice, Wheat and Mustard tolerant to soil salinity and further
research is going on to develop more
such varieties in collaboration with
international agencies.
175 Low cost green house technology and
preparation of model schemes of
horticultural crops, floriculture etc. should
be developed for encouraging
entrepreneurs under NHB/agribusiness
schemes.
DARE: Agreed. This aspect has been
taken up with more vigor in the XIth
Plan with P-P-P mode of operation.
DAC (Hort./NHM)
The NHB has been requested to take follow up action.
National Horticulture Board is encouraging farmers / entrepreneurs for low cost poly house models, the
details of which are as under:
• Low cost/Wooden: - Rs.500/- per sq. meter including cost of drip-irrigation/Fertigation and
unit/Fogging, misting system @ Rs.100/- per sq.
meter (Rs.400/- per sq meter for Poly-House and
Rs.100/- per sq. meter for Micro Irrigation Device.
• High cost: - Rs.750/- per sq. meter including the cost of Drip Irrigation unit/Fertigation unit/Fogging,
misting system @ Rs.100/- per sq. meter. (Rs.650/-
per sq. meter for Poly-House and Rs.100/- per sq. meter for Micro Irrigation Device)
• Shade net: - Rs.250/- per sq. mater including cost of drip/sprinkler irrigation system. (Rs.200/- per sq.
meter for Shade – House and Rs.50/- per sq. meter
for Micro Irrigation Device.)
(EFC under
revision)
Action Pending
with DARE
Action may be
treated as
complete
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Small investors are being assisted to prepare their projects by engaging computer proficient stationed at its
all state offices. The Board is also encouraging the
entrepreneurs for development of horticulture
parks/hubs etc. One such floriculture park has come in
Talegaon, Pune over about 200 acres of land earmarked
for this purpose by Maharashtra Industrial Development
Corporation. Benefit of the Scheme shall be extended to the horticulture parks set up in identified Industrial
Development Estates or identified cluster of production
proposed to be developed as production hub for back
end support to marketing and export needs. Notified
Agri-Expo zones shall also be treated at par with
Horticulture Park for the purpose of extending the operation of schemes having component of granting
benefits for setting up of common
infrastructure/facilities with regard to production, PHM
and Processing.
176 Strengthening of knowledge connectivity,
social support system and market
infrastructure be taken up on priority.
Programmes like INM, IPM, organic
farming should be implemented more
intensively so as to cover all 31 districts
covered under Rehabilitation Package.
Contract farming to provide assured
market to farmers be implemented with
provisions for reduced and superior risk
mitigation measures.
NABARD – Supplementary:
Watershed Implementation under PM’s Package for Distress Districts:
NABARD has been entrusted with the responsibility of developing 9.30 lakh ha. on watershed basis in the 31 identified distressed districts as a part of PM's Relief package.
The position of the Watershed Projects in distressed district as on 31 May 2012 is as follows:
Andhra Pradesh: The cumulative amount released for 16 districts is Rs.212.88 crore with coverage of 483322 ha. against a target of 480000 ha.
Karnataka: The cumulative amount released for 6 districts is Rs.76.72 crore with coverage of 186528 ha. against a target of 180000 ha.
DAC (INM): A list of 31 districts in four States covered
under rehabilitation package has been provided to the
NCOF, Ghaziabad to ensure that the NPOF is implemented
more intensively in these districts.
Some more details in respect of some of the districts
covered under the above said package have been provided.
NCOF, Ghaziabad has been directed to ensure that the
NPOF is implemented more intensively in the districts
covered under the rehabilitation package.
DAC (Extn.): Deleted
Pertains to INM Division
DAC ( PP): In order to minimize the dependence of
hazardous chemical pesticides and keep pests and diseases
below damaging levels, the Government of India has
adopted Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as cardinal
principle in Plant Protection for popularizing it among the
extension workers and farmers. IPM trainings through
Action Pending
with Credit Div.
Action
completed by
all Divisions
except the
Credit Div. Action reported by NABARD is OK.
Action may be treated as Complete.
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Kerala: The cumulative amount released for 3 districts is Rs.55.64 crore with coverage of 92077 ha. against a target of 90000 ha.
Maharashtra: The cumulative amount released for 6 districts is Rs.99.19 crore with coverage of 181572 ha. against a target of 180000 ha.
As may be seen from the above, the entire area has been identified in all the 31 districts and projects have been sanctioned covering 9,43,509 ha., as against the physical target of 9,30,000 ha. Cumulatively, an amount of Rs.444.43 crore has been disbursed as at the end of May 2012. These watershed programmes are being implemented with the wholehearted participation of the village communities.
Under watershed implementation apart from soil and water conservation measures, agriculture productivity enhancement measures are also taken up which include capacity building of farmers and need based support for INM, IPM, organic farming, efficient water management, etc, are built in as project components. For strengthening social support system under these projects, formation, and capacity building of community based organizations like, village watershed committee (VWC), Self Help Groups (SHGs), Samyukta Mahila Samiti (SMS), etc., are given focus. VWC is the peoples’ body in the watershed involved from planning, implementation, upto completion of the projects and maintenance
farmers’ fi3eld schools (FFS) are being imparted to farmers
and extension functionaries to upgrade their knowledge
and skill in managing the pests. Emphasis is being given on
use of bio-pesticides and bio-control agents to control
pests and diseases in an environment friendly manner.
IPM scheme is being implemented through 31 Central
Integrated Pest Management Centers located in 28 states.
Keeping in view ill effects of chemical pesticides such as
development of pest resistance to commonly used
pesticides, pest resurgence, outbreak of secondary pests,
pesticide residues in food, fodder, soil, air and water
resulting in human health hazards and ecological
imbalances, Govt. of India, Deptt, of Agriculture &
Cooperation has adopted Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as the main plank of plant protection strategy.
Under the ambit of IPM programme, the Govt. of India
has established 31 Central IPM Centres in 28 State and
one UT. The mandate of these Centres I pest/disease
monitoring, production and release of bio-control
agents/bio-pesticides, conservation of bio-control agents and Human Resource Development in IPM by
imparting training to Agriculture/Horticulture
Extension Officers and farmers at Grass Root Level by
organizing Farmers Field Schools (FFSs) in farmers’
fields. Basic aim of FFS is to train the farmers on the
latest IPM technology so that they are able to take
decision in pest management operation. Statement showing IPM targets and achievements during 2009-10
enclosed.
DAC (Mktng) - The Ministry has launched a Central Sector
Scheme “Marketing Research and Information Network
(AGMARKNET)” since March 2000. Under the Scheme,
more than 3000 market nodes have been covered under
the network and more than 1800 markets are reporting
data on arrivals and prices in respect of 300 commodities
and 2000 varieties. Besides, other market related
information like, commodity profiles, market profile,
research study, market atlas and linkages with other
market institutions for the benefit of farmers and market
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thereafter. Implementation of the livelihood activities for women and landless in the watershed areas are carried out through SHGs / SMS.
users are also available on AGMARKNET portal.
DAC (Credit)- Supplementary Point
177 Emphasis should be on organization of
farmers, particularly women farmers in
SHGs, with support from on-going
schemes.
-- DAC (Extn.): ATMA Cafeteria since provides for ‘group
based extension’, it has necessary budgetary support for
activities related to organizing and supporting farmers
including women farmers into groups. In order to
strengthen these efforts, a provision for reward and
incentives to the best organized Farmer Groups has also
been provided for in ATMA Cafeteria. Further, it is
mandated under ATMA programme that the Work Plans
submitted by the State Govts. shall explicitly spell out the
activities which would be supported from the resources of
other schemes, so as to achieve necessary convergence in
efforts and resources.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
178 Panchayats may be actively associated in
re-structuring of credit and credit
counseling, training and extension,
identifying vulnerable farmers, monitoring
implementation of rehabilitation package
in 31 districts, organizing farmers in SHGs
with assistance like training / capacity
building and ensuring convergence of
different schemes to mitigate distress
conditions in the event of crop failure.
MOPR: Instructions have been issued
by the Ministry of Agriculture stating that in order to ensure involvement of
PRIs in planning and implementation of
schemes of Ministry of Agriculture,
where the guidelines of these schemes
provide for such involvement, the
following steps may be taken in
addition to action already taken by the State Governments in this regard:
i. Identification of crops and
beneficiaries of the schemes should
be in consultation with District
Panchayats.
ii. Training, extension and awareness creation for the schemes should be
through Panchayats and Gram
Sabhas.
iii. The officials in charge of the
implementation of the various
schemes should attend the PRIs
and Gram Sabha Meetings to furnish relevant information and
DAC (Extn.): The role of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) is
very well defined and the PRI Members are fully involved in
various activities including training and extension activities
under the scheme.
DAC (Credit): The banks have been advised to involve the
PRIs and other civil society organizations in restructuring of
credit and credit counseling, training and extension,
identifying vulnerable farmers.
The rehabilitation package for 31 suicide prone districts
envisages involvement of PRIs and local level institutional
structure and special purpose cooperative/community
based organizations in implementation of the programme.
Action Pending
with MOPR
Action may be
treated as
complete
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data regarding the schemes and to take appropriate action on the
observations in these Meetings.
179 Linking of agri-clinics / agri- business
centres to small holders’ estates/ SHGs
etc. should be undertaken in a systematic
manner to strengthen extension system.
-- DAC (Extn.): MANAGE has written letter (Ref.
No.MNG/ACABC/.ECR/2005, dt. 16/1/09) to all the
Secretaries of Agriculture to involve the trained candidates
and established agri-preneurs of Agri-Clinics and Agri –
Business Centers Scheme in implementation of extension
activities. State Governments could utilize the service of
Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business centers to provide extension
services to small holder estates/SHGs.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
180 Commodity based women SHGs/
cooperatives may be assisted under
ATMA, Watershed Projects, NHM, NBM
and SGRY programme to facilitate such
groups.
MORD: Swaranjayanthi Gram
Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) is a major
scheme of self employment for rural
poor through provision of income
generating assets financed with a mix of credit and subsidy. The programme
involves organization of the rural BPL
into SHGs, their capacity building and
skill development, training, provision
of technology and marketing support
and allied infrastructure. At the initial
stages after formation of SHGs, revolving fund is also provided to the
SHGs for internal lending and credit
needs for their existing livelihood
activities. Since inception, more than
35 lakh SHGs have been formed under
SGSY.
The focus of SGSY and SHGs formed
under this programme is on BPL
beneficiaries in rural areas with
emphasis to vulnerable groups like
women, SC/ST, disabled and minorities
for providing economic assistance for
livelihood activities.
DAC (Extn.): FIGs/ CIGs formed under ATMA programme
are mixed groups comprising of men and women farmers.
It is, however, mandated under the scheme that minimum
30% of the resources on programmes and activities shall be
utilized for women farmers and women extension
functionaries. Besides the participation of women
beneficiaries is also encouraged by way of reduced
beneficiary contribution of 5% for women farmers.
Action Pending
with MORD
Action may be treated as
complete
181 Commitment for better risk coverage,
input supply and technology to farmers
-- DAC (Mktng.): The model APMC Act provides provision on
contract farming agreement and its model specifications
Action may be
treated as
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may be built in the guidelines/ rules for
contract farming.
which was circulated to all States during 2003. 18 States
have made contract farming provision in their APMC
Act/Rules and remaining States are being pursued to
amend their APMC Act at an early date. The model
specifications provide provisions on parties to agreement,
description of farmland covered under contract farming
agreement, duration of agreement, description of farm
produce, quality/quantity specifications, crop delivery
arrangements, pricing arrangements, registration and
dispute resolution mechanism and indemnity in favour of
producer, etc. which will protect the interest of both
farmers and sponsors of contract farming.
complete.
182 The formulation of small holders’ estates
requires integrated efforts from various
Ministries/ Departments.
DOLR (Supplementary):
This para does not pertain to this Department.
DORD (Supplementary):
DAC (Extension): No specific action required by Extension
Division.
DAC (Horti./NHM): Cluster approach under NHM,
envisages the development of horticulture belts in
contiguous area owned predominately by the small and
marginal farmers which can be small and marginal farmers
which can be developed as small holders’ horticulture
estates.
DAC (NRM/RFS) - Supplementary point - The matter is
not related with the NRM & RFS Division and may be
referred to the MoRD for their action as also agreed in
the meeting.
This was agreed in the last meeting that the matter will
be referred to the MoRD. No action is pending on the
part of NRM and RFS Division.
Comments of
DOLR may be
obtained.
To be referred to
NRM/RFS Div.
Comments from
DORD may be
sought
The issue relates to small holders’ estates and thus the contention of DOLR seems to be logical.
Comments of DoRD may be obtained.
183 For proper utilization of state farms for
development/preserving breeds of locally
available livestock and crops, necessary
assistance to States should be provided.
DOAHDF:
Funds are being released under NPCBB for strengthening existing bull mother farms of indigenous bovine breeds.
DAC (Seeds): Presently, there is no provision in the
Division’s scheme for financial assistance to States for
development/preservation of crops on the state farms.
However, the matter may be examined in the future while
revising the Division’s scheme.
Action Pending
with DOAHD
Action still
pending with
DOAHDF and
Seeds Div.
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Funds are also released to the States for establishment of Open Nucleus Breeding Farm (ONBS) under NPCBB.
Government of India is maintaining 5 Central Cattle Breeding Farms (CCBF) exclusively for development of indigenous bovine breeds (Red Sindhi, Tharparkar, Murrah, and Surti).
This will be taken care of in the proposed National Seeds Mission.
Planning Commission has now suggested inclusion of ‘National Mission on Seeds’ as sub-scheme ‘Seeds and Planting Material’ of the newly CSS ‘National Mission on Agricultural Extension & Technology’ for implementation during the 12
th Five Year Plan.
Action reported by DAHDF is OK.
Action may be treated as complete after operationalisation of the said sub-scheme and confirmation from Seeds division that provision for assistance to state farms is incorporated.
184 Comprehensive guidelines to facilitate
organization of farmers to SHGs including
the incentives like training, revolving
funds etc. for SHGs, should be issued to
States in order to empower farmers
through SHGs.
-- DAC (Extn.): The Farmer Groups are being promoted with
efforts to federate them at block/ district and state level. A
support of Rs. 10,000/- per group per year (one-time) is
available under the scheme for the FIGs/ CIGs promoted
under the scheme. This support is in addition to the
existing provisions of Rs. 5,000/- per group per year
towards Capacity Building efforts.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
185 Recognition of innovative practices by
progressive farmers should be due by
instituting Awards for such farmers at
National and State level.
-- DAC (Extn.): The ATMA scheme provides for incentivizing
the farmers by way of instituting farmer awards at the
block, district and state level. Also rewards and incentives
and incentives are given to the best organized groups.
Action may be
treated as
complete.
186 DARE/ ICAR may implement the provision
relating to vocational training course
through SAUs/KVKs and private
institutions through district level network
of such institutions / polytechnics in order
to bring in need based and vocation
specific training of rural youth. KVKs /
SAUs may provide training of trainers and
resource persons in other vocational
institutions. Similar training for women
should also be undertaken.
DARE: During 2008-09, 1.87 lakh rural
youth were trained through KVKs on
various aspects of agriculture including
productivity enhancement, orchard
management, value addition, livestock
production and management, protective cultivation, farm machinery,
fishery, production of inputs at sites
etc. SAUs are providing vocational
training in bee keeping, mushroom
cultivation, etc. with support from
-- Action Pending
with DARE
Action may be
treated as
complete
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KVKs.
187 State Governments may be advised to
constitute district level land use
committees duly linked to the SLUBs.
Attention should be given to build
capacity of SLUBs / DLUCs under existing
schemes like RKVY so that these can
monitor and advise on optimum land use
taking into consideration ecological,
meteorological and marketing / trade
factors.
DOLR: Aligns with the mandate of the
Department of Land Resources (DoLR).
However, the DoLR is not
administering any scheme for
strengthening State Land Use Boards.
Ministry of Agriculture is administering
the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Strengthening of State Land Use Boards
(SLUBs). Accordingly, Ministry of
Agriculture was requested to take the
necessary follow-up action in the
matter vide this Department’s OM
No.26011/7/2006-LRD dated 21st
March, 2009.
DAC (NRM/RFS): This point is being forwarded to the State
Government for follow up action.
The point has already been forwarded to all the States
for suitable action.
Implementation of the recommendation is not feasible
as SLUB scheme is not in existence now.
DAC (RKVY): SLUB component has been discontinued
under MMA. However, it can be taken up under RKVY,
subject to limitations of expenditure on administrative
costs.
Action Pending
with DOLR and
RKVY Div.
Action may be
treated as
complete
188 DAC may review MIS to eliminate delays.
Mechanism of a revolving fund as in the
case of Karnataka for this purpose at State
level may be considered for funding under
existing schemes like RKVY.
-- DAC (Coop.): The Cooperation Division is implementing
Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) on the request of a
State/UT Government for procurement of agricultural and
horticultural commodities generally perishable in nature
and not covered under Price Support Scheme. The MIS is
implemented in order to protect the growers of these
commodities from making distress sale in the event of
bumper crop when there is glut in the market and the
prices tend to fall below economic levels/cost of
production. Procurement under MIS is made by NAFED as
Central agency and by the State designated agencies.
Losses, if any, incurred by the procuring agencies are
shared between Central Government and the concerned
State Government on 50:50 basis (75:25 in case of North-
Eastern States). However, the amount of loss to be shared
between Central Government and the concerned State
Government is restricted to 25% of the procurement cost.
Profit, if any, earned by the procuring agencies, is retained
by them.
The proposal received from States/UTs Governments for
implementation of MIS is processed expeditiously by the
Cooperation Division without any delay.
The MIS is an ad-hoc scheme under non-plan. The Budget
Action may be
treated as
complete subject
to clarification on
the status of MIS
and revolving
fund.
No clarification
received from
Cooop. Div.
In view of the clarification by Cooperation division, action may be treated as complete.
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provision is meant for meeting the losses incurred by
procuring agencies under MIS. The Central Government
share of loss as approved by the Department of
Expenditure is released to the concerned State
Government after implementation of the MIS. There is no
provision under MIS guidelines for creating any revolving
fund or funding for working capital under any other
scheme. Since, the MIS is a scheme which is implemented
on the specific request of a State Government willing to
share the loss with the Central Government, is absolutely
free to create revolving fund for the said purpose.
MIS is implemented in a glut situation on the specific request of state government for procurement of agricultural and horticultural commodities which are generally perishable in nature and not covered under Price Support Scheme (PSS). The MIS proposals are considered in the department expeditiously without any delay, considering the urgency of the matter. Further, MIS is an ad-hoc need based scheme, implemented under Non-Plan head. Sufficient budgetary provisions are made every year for successful implementation of MIS, and therefore, there is no need to create a separate revolving fund for the said purpose. However, if required, the state governments may create such funds in their states. Similarly, the state governments may also consider providing for marketing support under RKVY.
189 As the Cabinet Committees have to be
constituted by the Cabinet Secretariat,
DOFPD may initiate necessary proposals
for the constitution of the Cabinet
Committee on Food Security.
DOFPD: The DOFPD vide its DO letter
dated 12.10.09 informed that they have conveyed their views vide DO letter
dated 16.10.08, addressed to JS(Crops)
requesting DAC to initiate the proposal
for constitution of Cabinet Committee
on Food Security. It also followed it up
with three reminders dated 14.11.08,
15.12.08 and 15.9.09 addressed to JS(Crops). It again requested DAC to
initiate action for constitution of the
said Committee.
--
Action Pending
with DOFPD
Action still
Pending with
DOFPD
Comments of DOFPD may be obtained.
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190 Strengthening skill based training system
and vocational education to promote rural
non-farm employment should be
undertaken.
DORD: (initially shown against DoLR): Swaranjayanthi Gram Swarozgar
Yojana (SGSY) is a major scheme of self
employment for rural poor through
provision of income generating assets
financed with a mix of credit and
subsidy. The programme involves
organization of the rural BPL into SHGs, their capacity building and skill
development, training, provision of
technology and marketing support and
allied infrastructure. At the initial
stages after formation of SHGs,
revolving fund is also provided to the SHGs for internal lending and credit
needs for their existing livelihood
activities. Since inception, more than
35 lakh SHGs have been formed under
SGSY.
The focus of SGSY and SHGs formed
under this programme is on BPL beneficiaries in rural areas with
emphasis to vulnerable groups like
women, SC/ST, disabled and minorities
for providing economic assistance for
livelihood activities.
DAC (Extn.): While skill based trainings are provided under
the scheme through Farm Schools, the vocational trainings
to promote rural non-farm employment is currently not an
approved activity as per the ‘Operational Guidelines’ of the
scheme.
Action Pending
with DORD
Action may be
treated as
complete
191 States may be advised to identify and
earmark wastelands and degraded lands
for possible development of employment
intensive non-farm enterprises in rural
areas.
DOLR: This aspect has been
adequately explained in S. No. 20 above.
DoRD: Swaranjayanthi Gram
Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) is a major
scheme of self employment for rural
poor through provision of income
generating assets financed with a mix
of credit and subsidy. The programme involves organization of the rural BPL
into SHGs, their capacity building and
skill development, training, provision
of technology and marketing support
and allied infrastructure. At the initial
-- Action Pending
with DOLR and
DORD
Action may be
treated as
complete
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stages after formation of SHGs, revolving fund is also provided to the
SHGs for internal lending and credit
needs for their existing livelihood
activities. Since inception, more than
35 lakh SHGs have been formed under
SGSY.
The focus of SGSY and SHGs formed under this programme is on BPL
beneficiaries in rural areas with
emphasis to vulnerable groups like
women, SC/ST, disabled and minorities
for providing economic assistance for
livelihood activities.
Section 13 of NREGA makes panchayats
at various levels, the principal
authorities for planning. It gives them
the power to make recommendations
on the work to be taken up under the
NREGA as well as the power to prepare
a development plan comprising a shelf of projects.
Guidelines on convergence of NREGA
with other schemes have been
finalized.
192 Suitable mechanism should be evolved in
consultation with the Ministry of Statistics
and Programme Implementation to assess
the income growth rates of farmers from
time to time.
MOSPI: Vide OM dated 23.11.09, it was
informed that NSSO of MOSPI has
already taken action and asked for some more clarifications.
The proposal for conducting a survey
to find out the Socio-Economic
conditions of Indian farmers was
placed before the National Statistical
Commission (NSC) for consideration in
the Commission’s meeting on 19th March, 23rd – 25th April and 19th –
23rd May, 2010. The proposal was for
conducting the Survey in the 68th
DAC (ESA): Matter taken up with MOSPI, who sought
some clarifications.
With regard to this point, it is stated that National Sample
Survey Organization (coordinated and Publication Division),
MOSPI has requested to supply exact data requirement
with a background note to assess the income growth rates
of farmers.
Accordingly, Policy Division has been requested to provide
the requisite information (copy of letter No.
SDDS/Misc.2008-ES, dated 10.9.2009 enclosed)
Vide OM dated 8.10.09, it was informed that the matter
was again taken up with MOSPI and a copy of the letter
Action Pending
with MOSPI and
ESA.
Clarifications sent
to ESA by Policy
Division on
15.9.09
Details of the
decision of the
National
Statistical
Commission
may be
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round of NSSO. NSC vide their communication dated 04/06/2010
have informed that with regard to the
request of Ministry of Agriculture on
conducting a Survey on farmers, the
NSC decided that it could be
accommodated in the 70th round
alongwith the Survey on land holdings, livestock holdings, debt and investment
as was done in the past.
Based on DAC’s request, NSC has decided to repeat the ‘Situation Assessment of Indian Farmers’ during NSS 70
th round alongwith regular
survey of NSSO on ‘Land & Livestock holding’ and ‘Debt and Investment’. Working Group for NSS 70
th round
has already been constituted by NSC with Dr. Vidya Dhar, DDG (AC) of DAC as member.
written to the DG&CEO, NSSO was enclosed.
The MoSPI showed its inability to undertake the survey
due to severe manpower constraint faced by NSSO on
account of certain logistic / administrative reasons.
However, this Department’s request for conducting the
survey was placed before the National Statistical
Commission by MoSPI on 19.3.2010. The matter was
again discussed in the Commission’s meeting held on 19.5.2010. The decision on conducting the survey by the
NSSO is still pending with the National Statistical
Commission.
MOSPI in its communication dated 27.8.2010 informed that a repeat survey of the ‘Situation Assessment Survey of Farmers (SAS), 2003’ will be conducted in the NSS 70th Round during Jan-Dec’ 2013. With the approval of Secretary (A&C), it has been decided that Agri. Census division may initiate further action in the matter of conducting SAS, 2013. Therefore the subject may be dealt by AC division.
obtained from
ESA / MOSPI
Action may be treated as complete subject to confirmation from Agri Census division that the 70th round of NSS will assess the income growth rates of farmers also.
193 For NHM , TMNE, TMC, ISOPOM, Support
to State Extension Programmes, MMA,
NBM and Rehabilitation Package in 31
districts, the guidelines for the schemes to
be modified to bring centrality to PRIs in
following aspects:-
(a) Identification of crops and
beneficiaries in consultation with
district panchayats,
(b) Training, extension and awareness
through Panchayats and Gram Sabhas
(c) Attending PRI and Gramsabha
meetings and giving them feedback
and data.
(d) Identifying vulnerable farm
households for necessary assistance
be done through Panchayats/Gram
Sabha.
MOPR: Instructions have been issued
by the Ministry of Agriculture stating
that in order to ensure involvement of
PRIs in planning and implementation of
schemes of Ministry of Agriculture, where the guidelines of these schemes
provide for such involvement, the
following steps may be taken in
addition to action already taken by the
State Governments in this regard:
i. Identification of crops and beneficiaries of the schemes
should be in consultation with
District Panchayats.
ii. Training,extension ad awareness
creation for the schemes should
be through Panchayats and Gram
Sabhas.
DAC (Extn.): While the activities in 31 districts of 4 states
being covered in PM’s Rehabilitation Package are
separately monitored, there is no special funding being
given to the farmers of these districts as a part of PM’s
Special Package. As per the existing Operational Guidelines,
the roles of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) is well
defined and the PRIs are fully involved in various activities
including selection of beneficiaries and in providing
necessary feedback to the extension system. Besides the
scheme guidelines also suggests that 10% of the allocation
on Recurring activities at district level are to be used
through non-governmental sector including Panchayati Raj
Institutions.
DAC (Crops)
For involvement of Panchayat in the implementation of
Technology Mission of Cotton (TMC) the necessary action
has already been taken and accordingly modifications in
Action Pending
with MOPR &
MM Div.
May be treated
as complete
subject to
obtaining the
concerned
circular to Banks
and elaborate
reply by
Horti./NHM.
Action may be
treated as
complete
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(e) Training of selected Panchayat
members on sustainable soil testing,
water use efficiency, quality of
fertilizer/pesticide, quality of agro
products/awareness, quality
certification of organic produce and
ways and means to effectively
manage natural calamities and
aberrations in weather conditions
may be take up.
iii. The officials in charge of the implementation of the various
schemes should attend the PRIs
and Gram Sabha Meetings to
furnish relevant information and
date regarding the schemes and
to take appropriate action on the
observations in these Meetings.
the guidelines of Mini Mission-II of TMC has been made
and informed the all concerned States in this regard. The
guidelines include identification of beneficiaries, strategy
for crop development and supply of critical inputs to the
farmers under Panchayat Raj System.
DAC (Horti./NHM) - All the SHMs have been advised to
take necessary follow up action on the recommendations.
DAC (Credit) - The banks have been advised by RBI to
involve the PRIs and other civil society organizations in
restructuring of credit and credit counseling, training and
extension, identifying vulnerable farmers.
The rehabilitation package for 31 suicide prone districts
envisages involvement of PRIs and local level institutional
structure and special purpose cooperative/community
based organizations in implementation of the programme.
DAC (MM/RKVY): The revised guidelines of MMA (July
2008) stipulates that the State Government /
implementing agency would have to ensure active
participation of the PRIs of all tiers in the
implementation of the scheme (para 4.22 page 7 of
Revised MMA guidelines). This would include
formulation of Work Plans & implementation of programme (including identification of beneficiaries
through gram sabha; selection of specific sites /
watersheds / area of land use planning; identification of
agencies for supply of inputs & their distribution to
farmers; monitoring & gathering feedback from users
about facility of seeds, fertilizers & farm equipment);
review, monitoring & evaluation of program at district/sub-district level, making requisite
arrangements for extension, training to farmers,
publicizing demonstrations & ensuring participation of
local farmers etc. States may decide as per their
convenience / requirements the nature of activities &
extent of involvement of different tiers of PRIs in implementation of Revised MMA Scheme. (Para 4.23. of
Revised MMA guideline).
DAC (TMOP): The TMOP Division is implementing a
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Centrally Sponsored Integrated Scheme of Oilseeds, Pulses,
Oilpalm and Maize (ISOPOM) of ISOPOM in 14 major
oilseeds and pulses growing states, 15 maize growing and 8
oil palm growing States.
As per the existing guidelines of ISOPOM, the scheme
provides provision for involvement of Panchayati Raj
Institutions (PRIs) by the State Department of Agriculture
for implementation of programme at grass root level.
Further, while issuing the administrative approval of
ISOPOM every year, the States are advised to involve the
Gram Panchayats in selection of beneficiaries (farmers) for
the components like block demonstrations, IPM/FFS
demonstrations, distribution of seed Minikits, sprinkler
sets, etc.
194 MOPR would coordinate for according
specific centrality to PRIs, in consultation
with the respective Central Ministries and
Departments and the State Governments
with specific reference to the following
points:
-- --
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(a)
Role of PRIs in access to and management
of the common property and wasteland
resources (under Para 4.2.1 of NPF 2007)
DOLR: After asset creation under
IWMP, Gram Panchayats have crucial
role for management of the same as provided in para 61.2 of the Common
Guidelines 2008.
Para 61.2 Management of developed
natural resources
a. Improving the sustainability of
various interventions under the
project;
b. Formal allocation of users right over
common property resources (CPRs);
c. Collection of user charges for CPRs;
d. Repair, maintenance and protection
-- Action Pending
with MOPR,
DORD and DOLR
Action may be
treated as
complete
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of CPRs;
e. Sustainable utilization of developed
natural resources;
f. Involvement of Gram Panchayat/
corresponding institutions (as a
governance body) in addressing the
above aspects. DORD: Section 13 of NREGA makes
panchayats at various levels, the
principal authorities for planning. It
gives them the power to make
recommendations on the work to be taken up under the NREGA as well as
the power to prepare a development
plan comprising a shelf of projects.
Guidelines on convergence of NREGA
with other schemes have been
finalized.
MOPR: A letter has been addressed to
Department of Rural Development and
Department of Land Resources for
taking necessary action in this regard.
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(b)
Gram Panchayats need to be accorded
significant role under the provisions of the
Land Acquisition Act. (Under Para 4.2.2 of
NPF 2007)
DOLR: As indicated at S. No. 17 above,
the matter relating to amendments in
the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 is under consideration of the Government.
DORD: Section 13 of NREGA makes
panchayats at various levels, the
principal authorities for planning. It
gives them the power to make
recommendations on the work to be
taken up under the NREGA as well as the power to prepare a development
plan comprising a shelf of projects.
Guidelines on convergence of NREGA
-- Action Pending
with MOPR,
DORD and DOLR
Action may be
treated as
complete
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with other schemes have been finalized.
MOPR: MoPR have given the requisite
comments for the Land Acquisition Act.
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(c)
Role of PRIs in developing and managing
water resources in promoting rainwater
harvesting and acquifer recharge
structures / measures vis-à-vis Water
Users Association Movement. (Under Para
4.3 of NPF 2007)
MOWR: The action point may be made
more explicit. Further, as already
conveyed in the OM dated 29th / 30th
May, 2008, many States have referred to the practical difficulty in linking
Panchayati Raj Institutions & Water
Users’ Association.
Demonstrative Project on Artificial Recharge to Ground Water and Rain Water Harvesting were proposed to be taken up during XI Plan under central sector scheme of “Ground Water Management Regulation” by CGWB, at an estimated cost of Rs. 100 crores with 100% funding by Central Government. Under the scheme, it was proposed to construct-structures for artificial recharge and rainwater harvesting through implementing agencies/ beneficiaries and Panchayats. The central funding was in the form of deposit work to be executed by the States/State Government Agencies/ PRI etc.
No scheme was received from PRI for execution under the Central Sector Scheme.
DORD: Section 13 of NREGA makes
panchayats at various levels, the principal authorities for planning. It
gives them the power to make
recommendations on the work to be
taken up under the NREGA as well as
the power to prepare a development
DAC (NRM/RFS): As per the common guidelines for
watershed developments, full responsibility of overseeing
the watershed programme with the district lie with the
DWDU which works in close collaboration with the District
Planning Committee (DPC). The DPC will approve the
perspective and annual action plans with over all district
plans and also oversee its implementation. The district
Panchayat/Zila Parishad will have an important role of
governance in matters relating to the coordination of
various sectoral schemes with watershed development
projects. Similarly, Intermediate Panchayats have been
important role in planning the watershed development
projects at the intermediate level.
Action Pending
with MOPR,
DORD and DOLR
Action
completed by
DORD and
MOPR Action still
Pending with
MOWR
Action reported by MOWR is OK.
Action may be treated as complete.
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plan comprising a shelf of projects.
Guidelines on convergence of NREGA
with other schemes have been
finalized.
MOPR: In the Cabinet Note on the
scheme of Repair, Renovation and
Restoration of the Water Bodies,
Ministry of Panchayati Raj suggested to the Ministry of Water Resources to
incorporate in the note for the Group of
Ministers/Cabinet the following
suggestions:-
(i) As the small and marginal farmers
would be the main beneficiaries, the involvement of Panchayats at
the Gram Sabha level for the
selection of beneficiaries is
necessary.
(ii) The implementing agency at the
field level should hold periodic
discussions with the Gram Panchayat, Intermediate
Panchayat, the District Panchayat
including its Standing Committees
on the subject.
(iii) Identified water bodies for
restoration/works in the Panchayats areas should form
part of District Plan to be
approved by the DPC.
(iv) At the water bodies level, the
focal point for organization and
implementation of project, will be
the Water Users’ Committee (WUC) consisting of command
area farmers and other eligible
users such as the fishermen. The
WUC should be made special
invitees to the Standing
Committee of the concerned PRIs.
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(v) Funds for implementation should be released to Panchayats at
appropriate level.
(vi) Funds earmarked for capacity
building of the farmers should be
routed through Zila Panchayat
and the beneficiaries for the
training should be selected by the Gram Panchayat through Gram
Sabha to provide sustainability
for restoration of water bodies.
(vii) The monitoring and supervision
of the work should be done jointly
by the subject committee of the Gram Panchayat at the village
level and at the intermediate level
if the water bodies fall in more
than one Gram Panchayats.
(viii) The Completion Plan should be
placed before the Gram Sabha and
other Panchayat bodies. (ix) The scheme should provide for
carrying out social audit of the
project by the gram Sabha.
Maintenance of the water bodies
should be done by the Panchayats
concerned, in association with the WUC.
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(d)
PRIs to be provided suitable funds and
supporting staff to operate crèches,
childcare centres etc. in rural areas.
(under Para 5.5 (ix) of NPF 2007)
MOWCD: MOPR: This is to be done by MoWCD.
A letter has been set to the MoWCD for
taking necessary steps in this regard.
-- Action Pending
with MOPR and
MOWCD
Action completed by
MOPR. Action still Pending with
MOWCD
Comments of
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MOWCD may be obtained.
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(e)
Involvement of PRIs in popularizing the
insurance scheme among the farmers by
various Banks and Insurance companies.
(Under para 5.9 of NPF 2007)
MOF: MOPR: Ministry of Panchayati Raj has
written to the Department of Financial
Services for taking necessary steps in
this regard. They have also been asked
for the involvement of PRIs in the Aam
Aadmi Bima Yojana. The Department
of Financial Services informed that they have written to State
Governments/UTs to involve the PRIs
in the implementation of the scheme as
the process of identification of
beneficiaries is carried out by the State
Governments which identify the nodal
agency for the purpose. A number of States are using the services of the PRIs
for the purpose. MoPR informed that
D/o Financial Services that PRIs should
be actively involved in the
implementation of the scheme because
of the following reasons: a) The scheme intends to cover all the
rural landless households and,
therefore, should aim at universal
coverage, for which the most
effective administrative
arrangements would be through the
Panchayati Raj Institutions. b) There are many other insurance
schemes for the rural poor under
which the State and the Central
Governments contribute either a
majority, or the whole, of the
premium. Therefore, it is desirable to bring about convergence among
all such schemes which could be
achieved most effectively through
-- Action Pending
with MOPR and
MOF
Action
completed by
MOPR. A meeting may
be convened by
JS(Policy) in
which officials
from DFS and
Credit Div. can
be invited to
sort out the
issues.
Comments of MOF (Dept. of FS) may be obtained.
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the Gram Panchayats. c) The requirements of identification
of beneficiaries as well as the
monitoring of the timely
disbursement of the lump-sum
payments and scholarships to
children could be achieved most
effectively.
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(f)
Role of PRIs in establishment of
Community Foodgrain Banks for special
category of farmers, tribal farmers and
pastoralists. (Under Para 5.10 of NPF
2007)
DOFPD: MOPR: A EGoM has been set up to
consider issues concerning
procurement, management of food
grains stocks, revision of central issue prices of food grains and the proposed
law on food security. The Empowered
Group will be serviced by the
Department of Food and Public
Distribution. The Department of Food
and Public Distribution have also been
asked to take necessary steps in regard to this point.
-- Action Pending
with MOPR and
MOFPD
Action
completed by MOPR. Action still
Pending with DOFPD
Comments of DOFPD may be obtained.
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(g)
To provide special attention to distress
hotspots. (Under Para 8 of NPF 2007)
DORD: MOPR: The Government proposes to
extend the benefits of Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) to the rural people through the proposed
scheme for e-governance in Panchayati
Raj Institutions (e-PRI). E-PRI will
bring about improved governance and
improved service delivery through the
Panchayats and enable greater
accountability of PRIs to the community and other authorities. It
will also result in better
implementation and monitoring of
schemes, efficient and transparent
utilization of funds and will enable
-- Action Pending
with MOPR and
DORD
Action reported
by MOPR has no
relevance to the
point under
consideration.
Action still
Pending with
and DORD
Comments of DORD may be obtained.
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rural people to access the external world of knowledge and markets.
Induction of ICT at Panchayat level on
such a scale will eventually result in
mass ICT culture. Ministry of
Panchayati Raj has also given their
comments on a note for CoS prepared
by Ministry of Agriculture on convergence of development efforts for
farmer welfare, sustained agricultural
growth and food security. The Ministry
of Agriculture has been requested to
incorporate the suggestions of the
Ministry of Panchayati Raj in the note for CoS.
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(h)
Role of Panchayats in attracting youth in
various agriculture related activities.
(Under Para 10 of NPF 2007)
MOPR: Ministry of Youth Affairs &
Sports is bringing out a scheme by
merging and amplifying the existing
volunteer schemes of National Service
Volunteers (NSV) and Rashtriya
Sadhbavana Yojana (RSY) into a merge scheme “National Youth Corps” which
would enable young men and women
in the age group of 18-25 to serve upto
2 years in Nation building activities.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj has
supported the scheme. The NYC in
addition to other sectors would be used by the local bodies and PRIs in
agricultural related activities.
MOYA&S: Many of the youth club
members do play an active role in the
general Body Meetings of the Panchayats and also many of them
benefit from the programmes and
activities organized by Panchayats.
However, specific information has not
ever been sought from them, as part of
regular functions of Nehru Yuva
-- Action Pending
with DOPR and
MOS&YA
Action may be
treated as
complete
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Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), an autonomous body under the
administrative control of this Ministry.
Moreover, appropriate information
could perhaps be maintained by the
concerned Panchayats.
195 In consultation with NOVOD Board,
guidelines may be issued to encourage
tree based bio-fuels while improving
edible oil production to meet the
domestic consumption requirement.
-- DAC (TMOP): NOVOD Board is an autonomous
organization under the control of Department of
Agriculture, setup under the Parliamentary Act No.29 of
1983 for integrated development of oilseeds and vegetable
oil industries. The Board is independently implementing
various programmes in pursuance of its mandate as per the
guidelines enforced in respect of approved programmes.
The major programmes being carried out by the NOVOD
Board include:
(1) Development of the elite planting material of Tree
Borne Oilseeds (TBOs) and Model plantation of
quality seedlings from superiors CPTs in compact
areas.
Efforts are being made by NOVOD Board for providing
support (100% grant-in-aid) for the Integrated
Development of Tree Borne Oilseeds (TBOs) including
Jatropha & Karanja which have been identified as potential
source of bio-diesel. The Board has organized model
plantation of Jatropha in 12,678 ha and Karanja in 1814 ha.
Area respectively in 25 States/UTs of the ocutnry in
addition to above 1730 ha neem, 1591 ha. Wild apricot,
433 ha simarouba, 410 ha tung and 19 ha kokum as other
TBOs has also been undertaken under promotional
programme in the country on Govt. / Institutional land
through Department of Agriculture, Horticulture, Forests,
SAUs as well as ICAR, CSIR and ICFRE Institutions. These
plantations will serve as quality planting/seed material for
undertaking mass plantation.
(2) R&D programme (Tree/Crop improvement, value
addition, design and development) :
Action may be
treated as
complete.
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The Board had initiated need-based R&D Programmes on
TBOs in an integrated manner to increase the area under
genetically improved tree species, which could produce
better quality and quantity of oil besides being high
yielding. For this objective, systematic efforts towards tree
improvement, identification of superior trees/ genotypes,
standardization of nursery raising techniques, etc. have
been initiated.
A R&D National Network on Integrated Development of
Jatropha and Karanja has also been initiated by the Board
during 2004-05 with the objectives to conduct research
works on various researchable issues for developing
suitable package and practices, identification of elite
planting material; seed resource assessment; collection &
storage; phonological and chemical resistant to biotic and
abiotic stresses; detoxification of oil meal, value addition;
seed production and certification standard, etc.
Under R&D Network Programme about 2844 Candidate
Plus Trees (CPTs)/potential seed sources of Jatropha and
938 CPTs of Karanja have been identified and about 778
germplasm of Jatropha and 221 CPTs of Karanja have been
cryopserved in National Gene Bank at NBPGR, New Delhi.
The chemical analysis of 1345 CPTs of Jatropha and 438
CPTs of Karanja showed high oil content upto 43-45% in
both cases. The first generation hybrids (F1) have been
developed which are underevaluation and testing. The
progeny, Zonal and National trials are being conducted to
evaluate the select best genotypes for development and
release of varieties. The package and practices including
methodology for mass propagation techniques, agri-
silvicultural trails, etc. are being standardized. Though the
enthusiastic results have been obtained from the research
trial and experiments. However, it will take some more
time to draw concrete recommendations on various
research aspects. The policy for undertaking large scale
plantation of Jatropha on farmers’ field will be made only
after developing high yield varieties/hybrid. Meanwhile,
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R&D programme may continue along with model
plantation on Govt. / Institutional lands.
(3) Transfer of Technology:
To harness the existing potential and to improve the
quality of collection of TBOs, trainings are organized to
create awareness about the raising of nurseries, plantation
of seedlings under organic farming in potential areas as
grassroots levels, i.e., village/Panchayat levels and also
amongst seed collectors and representatives from oil
industry and traders. Establishment of seed procurement
centers equipped with pre-processing facilities and
installation of multi-purpose pre-processing and
processing facilities to maintain the quality of seeds is also
being encouraged.
The activities of NOVOD Board and progress and its
various approved programmes is regularly monitored by
the Department through meetings with its Managing
Committee headed by Secretary (A&C) and through
Departmental meetings headed by Additional Secretary.
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196 There is need for coordinated action
between all agencies at State level. Under
RKVY there is a State level project
sanctioning Committee headed by Chief
Secretary. This Committee at State level
with representatives of DAC may also be
mandated to review implementation of
National Policy for Farmers 2007 at State
level by ensuring effective convergence of
on-going schemes like RKVY / NFSM etc.
Representatives of other important
Ministries may be specially invited to the
meetings of these Committees while
reviewing implementation of the National
Policy for Farmers 2007.
-- DAC (Policy): RKVY/MMA have intimated that all the
action points pertaining to them in the Plan of Action have
since been forwarded to all the States and UTs for
incorporation in the State Agri. Plans and District Agri.
Plans for implementation on a priority basis.
DAC (RKVY): SLSC takes care of effective convergence of
ongoing schemes. The formulation of DAPs & SAPs also ensures the convergence of all schemes for the best
utilization of available resources of the Districts / States
from the perspective of overall development of the
District / State. National Policy of Agriculture was made
under mandate. Policy Division may consider setting up
a state level monitoring agency.
Final view on setting up state level monitoring agency for all major programmes of DAC is outside the purview of the RKVY division. So far as RKVY scheme is concerned, state agricultures department which is the nodal department for implementation of the scheme in the states, has been entrusted to monitor the projects taken up under the scheme.
JS(RKVY) who attended the IMC meeting on 29.6.2012 reiterated the above position and stated that they are bound by RKVY guidelines.
Action Pending
with RKVY
Why
duplication of
state level
monitoring
agencies? RKVY Div. may
reconsider
The issue may be taken up separately by Policy division for a decision at the highest level.
197 Efforts be made to have a single window
facility, in association with the
Panchayats, for providing or facilitating
provision of quality and timely service to
farmers.
MOPR: A letter has been addressed to
Department of Agriculture & Cooperation for initiating necessary
steps in this regard.
DAC (Policy): This action point pertains to the Extension
Division who has to initiate further action. Necessary
proposal has been sent to Extension Division by the Policy
Division.
DAC (Extn.) - Supplementary: The newly added
manpower at the Block Level (BTM and two SMS per
Block) will coordinate with Panchayats and Gram
Sabhas in identifying the participants for ATMA activities, thereby channelizing advisory services to
farmers and ensuring quality and timeliness of such
services.
Action Pending
with MOPR.
May be taken up
with Extension
Div. also.
Action may be
treated as
complete
subject to
clarification
from MOPR as
to which
Division of DAC
the letter has
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been sent
Clarification from MOPR may be obtained.
198 There should be convergence in skill
development programmes at State /
district level being funded by different
Ministries and Departments of the Central
Government with the provision available
under proposed National Mission for Skill
Development so that it can be taken up in
a focused manner in Mission mode.
Planning Commission - Supplementary: DAC (Policy): Extension Division is the nodal agency in DAC
for National Mission for Skill Development. Probably
Planning Commission also needs to be consulted.
DAC (Extension) - Supplementary:
Action Pending
with Policy Div.
Comments from
Extension Div.
and Planning
Commission
may be sought
More details on Extension activities vis-à-vis National Mission for Skill Development may be sought
199 Improving existing monitoring mechanism
is a priority area. MOA, MOWR, MORD
may evolve a system of monitoring
flagship / major programmes through a
system of independent monitoring
mechanisms at Central and State level.
Result of monitoring should be posted in
Department websites.
DARE: ICAR has an in-built system for
monitoring, evaluation,
implementation of its various research
programmes/schemes which are
detailed below:
1. At institute level there is Institute Management Committee (IMC) and
Board of Management (for national
institutes having status of deemed
to be universities) for monitoring
administrative, financial and
matters concerning research activities.
2. Every institute has a Research
Advisory Committee (RAC)
comprising of very eminent
scientists as Chairman and
members who are specialized in
different disciplines concerning the
DAC (Policy): RKVY/MMA have intimated that all the
action points pertaining to them in the Plan of Action have
since been forwarded to all the States and UTs for
incorporation in the State Agri. Plans and District Agri.
Plans for implementation on a priority basis.
DAC (RKVY) - Supplementary:
The status of implementation of projects taken up under RKVY are being uploaded regularly by the concerned state governments in the website of DAC developed by NIC for further monitoring. Status of implementation is also to be monitored in the SLSC meeting.
Action Pending
with DARE,
DAHD&F, MOWR
and MORD
Action taken in
this regard by the
States and UTs
has to be
monitored for
actual
implementation
by RKVY / MMA
Division.
Action
completed by
DARE. May be referred
to RKVY Div. for
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institute who provide directions for the research activities of the
institute and monitor the progress
periodically.
3. The institutes also have their own
Institute Research Council (IRC)
with the Director as Chairman who
meet every six months to monitor the research progress and make
midterm corrections.
4. Also the project monitoring and
evaluation section constituted at
institute level, evaluate and
monitor the research programmes and maintain the research records
viz. RPF I, II, and III of individual
scientists which are being
computerized. The major research
programmes of the institutes are
also put on the institute web site.
5. At the Council level, the research activities are monitored both for
physical and financial targets and
achievements at quarterly interval
and six monthly progress of
individual scientists are monitored
by Director General of the Department.
6. A Quinquinneal Review Team
(QRT) comprising of very eminent
scientists are constituted every 5
years to look into the mandate,
research programmes and other
activities of the institute and suggest future research
programmes based on the thrust
areas.
7. ICAR has also instituted an
independent monitoring
mechanism through outside
agencies and some of the major
comments.
Action still
Pending with
DAHD&F,
MOWR and
MORD
Action reported by RKVY is OK.
Action reported by DAHD&F is OK.
MOWR’s contention seems to be logical if viewed from the para actually appearing in NPF, 2007 and this applies to MORD also. Hence their names may be deleted
Action may be treated as complete.
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institutes have been evaluated by independent agencies like National
Institute of Rural Development,
Hyderabad; Institute of Economic
Growth, University of Delhi; Giri
Institute of Development Studies,
Lucknow; National Academy of
Agricultural Sciences, Hyderabad; National Centre for Agricultural
Economics and Policy Research,
New Delhi; National Council of
Applied Economic Research, New
Delhi; University of Agricultural
Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore; etc. Action regarding posting of results
of such monitoring on the web site
would be taken up.
MOWR: As already conveyed in the OM dated 29
th / 30th May, 2008,
Ministry of Water Resources has no specific observations on the Action Point. Ministry of Water Resources would appropriately consider such proposal formulated by Ministry of Agriculture.
DAHD&F:
This department agrees to the suggestions made in National Policy for farmers.
For review and monitoring of Dairy Division schemes, a Technical Monitoring Committee has been set up by the State Govt. with representative of DAHD&F for monitoring the ongoing schemes funded with assistance of this Department. in addition Secretary (ADF) conducts meeting with States for review of the implementation of
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schemes. The physical and financial achievements / progress of schemes are made available through the Department’s website.
Mechanisms for review and monitoring under NPCBB: (i): The activity components taken up under the state sub-project have quantifiable targets and a time frame to monitor the progress periodically. (ii): Funds have been released to the States for the development of Management Information System (MIS) and to install computers in key positions during Phase-I to facilitate close monitoring. Most of the SIA are posting status of implementation of NPCBB on their website (iii): Funds are proposed under each subproject for the concurrent evaluation of the project by an independent agency. Evaluation of Phase-I has been undertaken by NABARD in 12 States. (iv): Participating States have been requested to submit Monthly, quarterly and annual report of progress in prescribed format to assess progress made by the States in implementation of the project activities. (v): Over and above this state level monitoring mechanism, there is monitoring mechanism in the Department of Animal Husbandry Dairying & Fisheries at the level of a Central Project Management Unit (CPMU). (vi): For evaluation of semen station Department has constituted Central Monitoring Unit (CMU) for evaluation
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of semen stations once in two years. CMU has submitted its report for 2005-06 and 2007-08.
MORD: - Deleted
200 The monitorable outcomes for RKVY may
be specified in the guidelines. One of the
outcomes should be effective
implementation of NPF by State
Governments. Extent to which these
outcomes have been achieved in the past
years should be incorporated as a
criterion for funding under RKVY for
subsequent year.
-- DAC (Policy): RKVY/MMA have intimated that all the
action points pertaining to them in the Plan of Action have
since been forwarded to all the States and UTs for
incorporation in the State Agri. Plans and District Agri.
Plans for implementation on a priority basis.
DAC (RKVY): The progress of projects approved by SLSC
are monitored by subsequent SLSCs. The States also
send reports on the physical and financial progress of
projects to DAC periodically. Release of 2nd installment
of Stream-I funds are based primarily on progress
/utilization of funds reported by the States. Monitorable
outcome of RKVY has been specified in terms of growth
in agriculture & allied sector. Adding effective implementation of NPF as a monitorable outcome will
dilute the focus of growth as there are several policy
measures in NPF with different time horizons and
multiplicity of recommendation specific outputs /
outcomes.
Action Pending
with RKVY Div.
Action may be
treated as
complete
201 District Agriculture Plans should be
formulated for all the districts as per the
existing guidelines and closely monitored.
-- DAC (Policy): RKVY/MMA have intimated that all the
action points pertaining to them in the Plan of Action have
since been forwarded to all the States and UTs for
incorporation in the State Agri. Plans and District Agri.
Plans for implementation on a priority basis.
Action may be
treated as
complete.