*National Horticulture MissionRajasthan Horticulture Development Society Directorate of Horticulture, Krishi Bhawan, Jaipur

Rajasthan : Annual Action Plan 2008-09

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*Rajasthan has extremes of temperatures from sub zero in winter to above 45 degrees centigrade in summer Rainfall highly variable Range 15 to 90 cms. 3 out of 5 years affected by drought

*Horticulture:

Present Scenario * Departmental estimatesArea in Lac ha & Production in Lac MT{

Comments on the observation made by GOIOriginal plan : Rs 146.50 CroreRevised plan : Rs 143.30 CroreCreation of water resources components reduced

SNGOI observationComments1. Base line informationInformation enclosed2.Two new perennial crops of lime and sapota proposedBoth the crops were approved in AAP 2007-08 (only for newly included districts)3.District wise and component wise break up of physical and financial programme of ongoing districtsAvailable at annexure 1 to 7 of AAP document4.Details of fruits for area expansion and maintenanceDetails of fruits for area expansion are available at Annexure 1 of AAP document. Details of fruits for maintenance indicated at Annexure 8.

SNGOI observationComments5.Crop wise details for rejuvenation Already provided in AAP document(Page no. 29)6.Creation of water resourcesReduced to about 20%. Fluctuations in area & prod. due to frequent drought conditions, We want to bring stability through rain water harvesting based fruit plantations having drought proofing power 7.No. of farmers to be trained and gardeners, supervisors, entrepreneurs and officers training Available at page no. 38 of AAP document

*Rs. LacPhysical and financial progress achieved during previous three years{

*New area coverage under NHM during previous three yearsTotal 46417 ha.Fruits 13852 ha. Spices 27166 ha.Flowers 2713 ha.M & A Plants 2686 ha.{

*Physical and financial programme for the activities proposed to be taken up during 2008-09Rs. in crores

Revised Annual Action Plan for 2008-09 (As per 11.4.2008 discussions)Central Share121.80State Share21.50Total143.30

*New proposals for 2008-09

1. Public SectorDevelopment of Nurseries

Public SectorProposed DistrictPhy. Target Fin. (Rs.lac)Plants to be raisedModel Nurseries Banswara118.00 Mango Jhalawar118.00 Mandarin Jhunjhunu118.00 Pomegranate, Citrus, Bael Chittorgarh118.00 Mandarin, Bael Total472.00Small Nurseries Ganganagar13.00 Kinnow Bhilwara13.00 Mandarin, Lime, Guava Nagaur13.00 Bael, Ber Jalore13.00 Ber, Pomegranate, Bael Total412.00Grand Total884.00

*2. Private Sector {}

Private SectorPhy.Target (Nos.)Fin. (Rs. lac)DistrictsPlants to be raised Model Nursery545.00Sriganganagar, Bhilwara, Udaipur, Sirohi, Jhunjhunu, Aonla, Mandarin, Guava, Lime , Mango, Bael, Pomegranate, Flowers Small Nursery1522.50Udaipur, Bundi, Jaipur, Ajmer, Alwar, Jhalawar, Tonk, Sirohi, Jodhpur, Ganganagar, Kota, Jhunjhunu, S.Madhopur, Banswara, Dungarpur, Mango, Aonla, Guava, Lime, Mandarin, Sapota, Bael, Pomegranate, Rose, Flowers, Ber, Kinnow, Grand Total2067.50

*Establishment of new gardens- Fruits:

S.No.Fruit Area (ha.)Varieties1Aonla1500NA-7, Chaikaiya, Kanchan, Krishna2Kinnow 800Kinnow3Mandarin1000Nagpuri4Ber1250Umran, Gola, Seb5Pomegranate825Arkta, Mridula, Sinduri, Jalore Seedless6Bael675Narendra Bael-1, 2, 57Guava1500L-49, Allahabad Safeda8Mango850Dashehri, Langra, Amrapali, Mallika,Kesar9Lime1000Kagzi lime10Papaya500P.delicious, P. majesty, CO-211Sapota100Cricket ball, KalipattiTotal10000

*Plants Lac NosAvailability of planting material

CropsDemandAvailability Other sourcesTotalVarietiesAonla4.5015.00-4.50Chaikaiya, NA-7Mandarin3.001.501.503.00NagpuriBer3.754.00-3.75Gola , UmranKinnow2.403.00-2.40KinnowPomegranate3.300.253.053.30Sinduri, ArktaBael2.025-2.0252.025Narendra Bael 2 & 5Guava4.501.003.504.50L-49, A. SafedaMango1.100.600.501.10Langra, DashehariLime3.005.00-3.00Kagzi limeSapota0.13-0.130.13Kalipatti, CricketballTotal27.70529.3510.70527.705

*Planting material arrangement : Strategy

Requirement : 37.00 lac (All schemes/ individuals)Production : 29.35 lacMechanism to ensure quality planting material: Nursery Bill 2008 RAJHANS - Mother plants assessment by scientists - District level committee to monitor, supervise & to register pvt nurseries - Production, procurement & supply of quality material - New mother plant blocks from ICAR Institutes/SAUs

*Establishment of new gardens- Flowers:

Flower groupArea (ha.)CropsDistrictsCut Flowers20Dutch Rose, GerberaJaipur, Alwar, Ajmer, Kota, Tonk, Ganganaga , Sirohi, UdaipurBulbous flowers20Gladiolus, TuberoseJaipur, Ajmer, Alwar, KotaLoose flowers1000Rose, Marigold, Gaillardia, China asterJaipur, Ajmer, Alwar, Bhilwara, Ganganagar, Kota, Chittorgarh, Banswara, Karauli, Udaipur, Bundi, S. Madhopur, Tonk, Sirohi, Jhunjhunu, DungarurTotal1040

*Establishment of new gardens- Spices:

Crop Area (ha.)Name of districts Coriander1200Kota, Baran Jhalawar, Chittorgarh, Karauli, S.Madhopur, BundiCumin1300Jodhpur Pali, Jalore, Barmer, Nagaur, Jaipur, Tonk, S.Madhopur, Sirohi, Bhilwara, JhunjhunuFenugreek750Jaipur, Nagaur, Jhalawar, Kota, Baran, Pali, Banswara, S.Madhopur, Bhilwara, JhunjhunuChilli800Ajmer, Jodhpur, Pali, Tonk, Jalore, Banswara, Karauli, S.Madhopur, Bhilwara, Sirohi, Udaipur, DungarpurFennel350Jodhpur, Pali, Jalore, S.Madhopur, Tonk, Sirohi, BhilwaraGarlic300Kota, Baran Jhalawar, Chittorgarh, Jodhpur, BanswaraGinger150Banswara, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, UdaipurTurmeric150Banswara, Chittorgath, Dungarpur, UdaipurAloe vera125Jaipur, Ajmer, Alwar, Tonk, Pali, Jodhpur, Nagaur, ChittorgarhMehandi125Jodhpur, PaliIsabgol175Barmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Pali, SirohiAswagandha75Banswara, Chittorgarh, Jodhpur, Pali, S. MadhopurTotal5500

*Rejuvenation of senile plantation:

CropDistrictArea (ha.)Fin. Rs. in lacsKinnowSriganganagar 12518.75MandarinJhalawar15022.50MangoBanswara, Dungarpur507.50LimeBanswara, Jalore, karauli, Pali, S. Madhopur10015.00GuavaS.Madhopur, Karauli7511.25Total50075.00

* Over exploiting ground water in almost all blocks of the state Safe- 32 Semi critical- 14 Critical- 50 Over exploited 140 dark zones All 32 districts are endemic to fluoride problem 25 districts are affected by salinity Underground water quality is deteriorating (19%in 1991 to 25% in 2003) Most of the soils are loamy fine to coarse sands, productive under irrigated situations with adequate fertilizers

Development of Horticulture through rain water harvesting:

Fluctuations in area & prod. due to frequent drought conditions, We want to bring stability through rain water harvesting based fruit plantations having drought proofing power

*Rapidly depleting ground Water:SafeCriticalTotal 237 blocks, Over exploited 140 (Dark zones), Rest criticalArea to be treated 3000 ha.Total no. of water resources- 300 NosRequirement of funds 30.00 crores{

*Protected cultivation: State government made provision of additional subsidy for green house construction. Now subsidy available for green house in the State is: 75 % for SF/MF farmers instead of 50% under NHM 50 % for other farmers instead of 33% under NHM{

*Promotion of IPM/ INM:

ComponentPhy. Targets Fin. lacsDisease Forecasting unit10 Nos.40.00Promotion of IPM10000 ha.100.00Bio Control Lab2 Nos.120.00Plant health clinic4 Nos.70.00Leaf tissue analysis lab1 Nos.20.00Total350.00

*Organic Farming:Strength:

Capitalize on the naturally growing organic produce Linked with Internal Control System & Certification Began in 2005-06 466 ha area, 825 ha in 2006-07 & 1290 ha in 2007-08{

*HRD including horticulture institute:

S.No.ItemNos.AssistanceFinancialA. 1Farmers Training - Production Technology230.7517.252Agro processing, Marketing and Packaging130.753.753Export & phytosanitary activities100.753.754Preservation of F & V100.754.505IPM50.753.756Seed Production40.754.507Bee Keeping 50.757.50BExposure Tours561.2570.00COfficial/ Officer trainingInside state100.505.00Out side state200.5010.00Abroad1020.60DI. Training of Supervisors SIAM & Takarda28.12516.25II. Training of Supervisors KVK Abusar118.12518.125EGardeners Training - SIAM17.525Total200.00

*Pollination support through Bee-Keeping:

S. No.DistrictNo. of Bee ColoniesNo. of Bee Hives/ EquipmentFinancial Req. (Rs. in lacs)Crop1Bharatpur2000200016.00Mustard, Citrus, Ber, Mango, Guava, Arhar, Cucurbits, Dhaincha, Neem 2Karauli1500150012.003S. Madhopur100010008.004Chittorgarh7007005.605Alwar5005004.006Kota1500150012.007Jaipur2002001.608Ganganagar1500150012.009Baran5005004.0010Sirohi3003002.4011Bhilwara3003002.40Total100001000080.00

*Technology dissemination through Front line demonstration:

To conduct front line demonstrations at SAU;s

Demonstration of Hi-tech horticulture practices for flowers, fruits, vegetables in open fields & Green house cultivation Demonstrative unit - primary processing & PHM of perishablesTechnology dissemination & training

Rs.200.00 lac Collaborators : Rajasthan Agriculture University, Bikaner Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur.

*Post Harvest Management:

S. No.ComponentUnitTargetsFin. Rs. lacaPack HouseNos.2012.50bCold Storage unitsNos.201000.00cC.A. StorageNos.1400.00dRef. Vans/ ContainersNos.1060.00eMobile processing unitsNos.16.00fMarket intelligencePB100.00gBuy Back InterventionPB50.00hEstt. of Marketing Infrastructure for horticulture produce in Govt. / Private /Cooperative SectorPBi)Whole Sale MarketsNos.12500.00ii)Rural Markets/ Apni Mandi/ Direct MarketsNos.1037.50iii)Functional Infrastructure for collection / gradingNos.1037.50iv)Extension, quality awareness & market led extension activities for fresh processed productsPB500.00Total4703.50

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Technical support Group

S.No.ComponentPhy. (Nos)Fin. (Lac Rs)Remarks1 Farmer's friendly literature, posters, exhibits, video films53.00Rs. one lac per district & Rs. 30.00 lac at hq.2 Publicity through print media/ electronic media33.003 National Level Seminar125.00One Seminar on PHM aspects of Aonla and aloe vera 4 State level farmer's fair15.00One fair at Jaipur5 District level Farmer's fair2323.00One fair at each district.6 Seminar (2 days)1020.007 Orientation workshop (one day)2323.00One work shop in each district.8 Hiring of consultants1018.00As per need @ Rs. 15000/- per month for 12 months.Total200.00

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Mission management and Innovative programme

S.No. Component Financial Rs. Lac DMission Management1State & District Mission Structure including additional manpower & project preparation cost 654.672Support to Cooperatives for infrastructure requirement50.003Institutional Strengthening, hire, purchase of vehicles, hardware/software100.00ENew Interventions {

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YearApproved districtsNosName2005-0613Alwar, Jaipur, Ajmer, Kota, Baran, Jhalawar, Chittorgarh, Jodhpur, Pali, Jalore, Barmer, Nagaur, Ganganagar2006-0717Alwar, Jaipur, Ajmer, Kota, Baran, Jhalawar, Chittorgarh, Jodhpur, Pali, Jalore, Barmer, Tonk,Nagaur, Ganganagar, {Banswara Karauli, S.Madhopur (IDPHT)}2007-0823Alwar, Jaipur, Ajmer, Kota, Baran, Jhalawar, Chittorgarh, Jodhpur, Pali, Jalore, Barmer, Tonk,Nagaur, Ganganagar, {Banswara Karauli, S.Madhopur (IDPHT)}, Sirohi, Udaipur, Dungarpur, Bhilwara, Bundi, Jhunjhunu

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*Market linkages: Food Parks

Four food parks 1. Ranpur at Kota 2. Boranda at Jodhpur3. Udhyog Vihar at GNG 4.Neemrana at AlwarProduct focus:KotaCoriander, Fenugreek, Aonla, Mandarin, Garlic, Potatoes, TomatoJodhpurCumin, Chilli, Garlic, Onion, Ber, Pomegranate, Aonla, Sonamukhi, Mehandi, IsabgolGNGKinnow, Orange, Aromatic grassesAlwarChilli, citrus Aonla, Capsicum

*Market linkages: AEZs and Commodity Markets - AEZsTwo AEZs for cumin and coriander19 commodity specific markets {>}

Commodity Specific MarketsCommodityCommodity Specific MarketsCommodityMerta cityCuminBassi TomatoAlwarOnionPushkarFlowersRamganjmandiCorianderBhawanimandiOrangeChomuAonlaSGNRKinnowChipabarodGarlicAjmerFlowersTonkChilliShahpura TindaS.MadhopurGuavaSojatcity MehandiJodhpurCuminSojatcity SonamukhiBhinmalIsabgolJhalrapatanAshwgandha

*Physical and financial progress achieved during previous three years{>}

S. No.Name of Scheme/ComponentUnitPhysical and financial progress (Rs. Lac)2005-062006-072007-08 Phy.Fin.Phy.Fin.Phy.Fin.APlantation Infrastructure & Dev.1Production of planting materialaDevelopment of NurseriesiPublic SectorModel Nursery (4ha.)Nos.590.008144.0010180.00Small Nursery (1 ha.)Nos.00.001236.00618.00iiPrivate SectorModel Nursery (4ha.)Nos.19.0039.0064.50Small Nursery (1 ha.)Nos.43.00147.502321.73Total10102.0037196.5045224.23bVegetable Seed ProductionPublic SectorHa.5025.0052.702914.50Private SectorHa.00.000.3640.00Total5025.003.06414.50cSeed InfrastructurePublic Sector0.00228.792181.00Private Sector0.0011.9224.78Total0.0030.71185.78

*Physical and financial progress achieved during previous three years{>}

S. No.Name of Scheme/ComponentUnitPhysical and financial progress2005-062006-072007-08 Phy.Fin.Phy.Fin.Phy.Fin.2Estt. of New gardensaFruits (Perennial)Ha.4618255.323972222.835262516.12First year MaintenanceHa.126129.082531134.55Second year MaintenanceHa.121299.18Fruits sub Total 255.32251.91749.85bFlowersiCut Flowersa) Small & Marginal FarmersHa.b) Other FarmersHa.iiBulbous Flowersa) Small & Marginal FarmersHa.b) Other FarmersHa.iiiLoose Flowersa)Small & Marginal FarmersHa.81643.95287.526.70b)Other FarmersHa.18413.54488.934.79Flowers sub Total64.7499.89776.461.48cSpicesHa.6833349.778923609.8511410474.74dM&A Plants524.7320.224263246.842Total674.57961.871332.9

*Physical and financial progress achieved during previous three years{>}

S. No.Name of Scheme/ComponentUnitPhysical and financial progress2005-062006-072007-08 Phy.Fin.Phy.Fin.Phy.Fin.3Rejuvenation of senile plantationHa10414.6438743.8656570.184Water resourcesNo14129.841141151.32382387.995Protected cultivationaGreen HouseiSmall & Marginal FarmersSqM74904243.44iiOther FarmersSqM20013.35900019.35bMulchingHa.0.03570.1000cShade NetSqM90.30528000.22111401.13dPlastic tunnelSqM5000.0250.0017050.09Total0.3653.63264.016Promotion of INM/IPMiSanitary and phytosanitary105.80iiPromotion of IPMHa.425731.231008572.08763049.38iiiDisease Forecasting unitsNos.28.00520.00520.00ivBio control labsvPlant health clinic (Public Sector)Nos.120.007140236.00viLeaf tissue analysis labsTotal59.23337.88105.38

*Physical and financial progress achieved during previous three years{>}

S.NoName of Scheme/ComponentUnitPhysical and financial progress2005-062006-072007-08 Phy.Fin.Phy.Fin.Phy.Fin.7Organic FarmingaAdoption of organic farmingHa.46720.01116249.541290.2555.48bVermi compost unitsNos.285.3715544.99506151.06cCertification0.001.0010.46Total25.3894.64217.008HRDFarmers Training46.77100.31775173.65Exposure Tours13.0644.71324780.52Officers/ Officials Training3.4513.648718.98Training of supervisors54.7831.04216.25Entrepreneurs Training110.125Gardeners Training211.25Total9Pollination support through bee-keepingNos195518.98418150.141052080.2910Technology dissemination through Front line demons.0.0017747.64120.90

*Physical and financial progress achieved during previous three years{>}

S. No.Name of Scheme/ComponentUnitPhysical and financial progress2005-062006-072007-08 Phy.Fin.Phy.Fin.Phy.Fin.BPost Harvest Management1Pack HouseNos.2Cold Storage unitsNos.6151.303Ref. Vans/ ContainersNos.4Mobile processing unitsNos.5Market intelligenceNos.30.006.5936Buy back intervention7Establishment of marketing infrastructure for hort. cropsaWholesale MarketbRural Market/ Apni Mandi415.00cFunctional infrastructure1544.97dExtension, quality awareness & market led extension activitiees for fresh processed products100.0060.00Total189.976.593211.30

*Physical and financial progress achieved during previous three years{>}

S. No.Name of Scheme/ComponentUnitPhysical and financial progress2005-062006-072007-08 Phy.Fin.Phy.Fin.Phy.Fin.DMission ManagementaState & District Mission Structure17.5165.186165.95bSupport to co-operatives10.60cInstitutional Strengthening43.7941.4118.07cTechnical support groupIState level farmer fairNos.26.99iiDistrict level farmer fairNos.10.8513.3098.14iiiSeminar (Two days)Nos.10.918.491219.59ivOrientation workshopNos.13.731110.66vFarmer friendly literature, posters, exhibits, video films40.1215.00viElectronic/ print mediaSub TotalTotalFNew InterventionsaHorticulture equipments18.8820.867.68bDistribution of drying sheetsTotalGrand Total1464.303306.965667.31

*2. Private Sector

NurseryDistrictPhy.Target (Nos.)Fin. (Rs. lac)Plants to be raised Model Nursery Sriganganagar19.00 Bhilwara19.00 Aonla, Mandarin, Guava, Lime Udaipur19.00 Mango, Aonla, Guava, Lime Sirohi19.00 Flowers/ Mango Jhunjhunu19.00 Bael, Pomegranate Total545.00 Small Nursery Udaipur11.50 Mango, Aonla, Guava, Lime Bundi11.50 Mandarin, Sapota Jaipur 11.50 Aonla, Bael, Pomegranate, lime Ajmer11.50 Aonla, Rose, Bael, Guava Alwar11.50 Aonla, Bael, Flowers Jhalawar11.50 Mandarin Tonk11.50 Aonla, Guava, Pomegranate, lime Sirohi11.50 Pomegranate, Mango, Flowers Jhodhpur11.50 Ber / Pomegranate Ganganagar11.50 Kinnow/ Rose, Pomegranate Kota11.50 Mandarin, Mango Jhunjhunu11.50 Ber, Aonla, Bael S. Madhopur11.50 Guava, Mango Banswara11.50 Mango Dungarpur11.50 Mango, Guava, Lime Total1522.50Grand Total2067.50{>}

*Green House:{>}

DistrictsGreen house (Sq. mtr.)Ajmer20000Alwar120000Baran6000Bhilwara6000Chittor10000Jaipur60000Jhalawar10000Jhunjhunu8000Kota20000Nagaur15000S. Madhopur50000Sirohi10000Sriganganagar30000Tonk10000Udaipur25000Total400000

*Protected cultivation:

MulchingShade netDistrictArea (Ha.)Fin. Req. (Rs. in lacs)DistrictShade net units (sq.mt.)Fin. Req. (Rs lac)Ajmer 100.70Ajmer80000.560Jhalawar100.70Alwar300002.100Kota100.70Bhilwara20000.140S. Madhopur100.70Bundi20000.140Sriganganagar100.70Chittor30000.210Total503.50Jaipur70000.490Plastic tunnelsJalore20000.140DistrictPlastic Tunnel (Sq. mtr.)Fin. (Rs. In lacs)Jhalawar20000.140Jhunjhunu30000.15Jhunjhunu20000.140Sriganganagar70000.35Jodhpur30000.210Total100000.50Karauli20000.140Kota50000.350Pali20000.140S. Madhopur70000.490Sirohi50000.350Sriganganagar100000.700Tonk30000.210Udaipur50000.350Total1000007.000

*Adoption of organic farming:{>}

S.No.DisritctArea (ha.)Fin. Rs. in lacsIndicative Hort. crops in rotation 1Ajmer10010.00Vegetables2Alwar10010.00Fruits3Banswara10010.00Fruits, Vegetables4Baran15015.00Coriander5Barmer15015.00Cumin, Isabgol6Bhilwara10010.00Spices7Bundi505.00Coriander8Chittor10010.00Coriander9Dungarpur505.00Spices10Jaipur10010.00Fenugreek, Vegetables11Jalore15015.00Cumin12Jhalawar15015.00Coriander13Jhunjhunu10010.00Fenugreek, vegetables14Jodhpur15015.00Cumin, vegetables15Karauli505.00Chilli16Kota15015.00Coriander17Nagaur10010.00Cumin18Pali15015.00Cumin, chilli19S. Madhopur10010.00Spices20Sirohi505.00Fennel21Sriganganagar15015.00Kinnow22Tonk10010.00Chilli, Cumin23Udaipur10010.00Ginger, turmericTotal2500250.00

*Vermi compost units:

S.No.DisritctVermi compost Unit (Nos.)Fin. req. (Rs. in lacs)1Ajmer257.502Alwar257.503Banswara257.504Baran257.505Barmer257.506Bhilwara257.507Bundi154.508Chittor257.509Dungarpur206.0010Jaipur257.5011Jalore309.0012Jhalawar257.5013Jhunjhunu309.0014Jodhpur309.0015Karauli206.0016Kota309.0017Nagaur257.5018Pali309.0019S. Madhopur257.5020Sirohi206.0021Sriganganagar5015.0022Tonk257.5023Udaipur257.50Total600180.00

*Innovative Proposal :1. Horticulture equipment/ ImplementsTo control the insect pest, Modern PP equipments are to be provided to the farmers on subsidized ratesFor training, pruning and removing of unwanted growth financial assistance is proposed on horticulture implementsTo impart intercultural operations in fruit orchards, small tractors are also to be popularised among the farmers to enhance the productivity of the fruit cropsBackpack sprayer, Power sprayer, Foot sprayer, Tractor/trolley mounted power sprayer, Horticulture tools, Small Tractor for intercultural operations in orchards etc. will be provided to the farmersThe assistance will be given @ 50% of total cost of equipment/ Small Tractor / tools subject to ceiling of Rs. 10000/- per beneficiary. During the year 2008-09, a financial provision of Rs.50.00 lacs has been kept for distribution of equipments/ tools.

*Innovative Proposal : 2. Distribution of Drying Spices SheetsRajasthan contributes more than 50% of national production of seed spices State is leading producer of coriander, cumin & fenugreek Spices farmers are not adopting hygienic conditions during threshing Many times heavy losses occurs and quality of the produce also gets spoiled Farmers could not get attractive prices in domestic as well as international marketDistribution of plastic sheets for drying/ threshing of seed spices rather than to dry on ground may help in getting remunerative prices

*Distribution of Drying Spices Sheets:Technical specifications for drying spices sheets: Five layered polythene sheet (6X8 meter), 250 GSM (gram per square meter), Color-Black Both sides coated specially with reinforced HDPE fabric heavy duty 5 layers rigged with tear resistance strength, Heat sealed edge reinforced with rope and humid with minimum 25 mm overlap fitted with eyelets 120 cm apart all round out to sizes Financial assistance proposed: 50 % of cost limited to Rs. 1000/- per sheet (6x8 mtr) Maximum assistance admissible per beneficiary will be Rs. 5000.For distribution of drying spices sheets and construction of cemented drying yards, a sum of Rs. 50.00 lacs is proposed for the year 2008-09. {>}

***Rajasthan has extremes of temperatures from sub zero in winter to above 45 degrees centigrade in summer.

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