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Report on visit of National Monitoring Team (NALMOT – ISOPOM) to Integrated Scheme on Oilseeds, Pulses, Oil palm and Maize development programme implementing districts in the State of Rajasthan from 19.09.2005 to 23.09.2005

Background To secure the accelerated developments in certain priority areas of

economic and social concern and to deliver the benefits to the common masses, the Government of India adopted a comprehensive approach by launching Six Technology Missions during 1985-86 viz. i) Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission; ii) Immunization Mission; iii) National Literacy Mission; iv) Telecommunications Mission; v) Dairy Development Mission (Operation Flood-II); and vi) The Technology Mission on Oilseeds (TMO) (May 1986).

The TMO remain operational under the supervision of ICAR till 1987-88. Further, from 1988-89 the implementation of TMO was transferred under the supervision of Department of Agriculture and Cooperation to harness the best of production, processing, management technologies, harmonizing the interests of farmers, consumers and to accelerate self – reliance in Oilseeds and edible Oils.

The TMO pursued a Mission-Mode-Approach by forming a consortium of concerned departments and stake holders.

In August 1990 Pulses, during 1992-93 Oilpalm and in May, 1995 Maize were also brought under the ambit of the Mission and was renamed as Technology Mission on Oilseeds, Pulses and Maize (TMOP&M). The developmental programmes were continued in the name of Oilseed Production Programme (OPP) (merging the earlier NODP & OPTP), National Pulses Development Project (NPDP), Oil Palm Development Project (OPDP) and Accelerated Maize Development Project (AMDP).

Under the TMOP&M, four-pronged approach through four Mini Missions was evolved by involving the concerned departments and agencies to facilitate the task of handling different specialized focused areas of development. For MM-I (Crop-Protection Technology), the nodal department was DARE with ICAR, Department of Bio-Technology and SAUs as implementing agencies. MM-II (Post-Harvest Technology), the nodal agency was Department of Scientific & Industrial Research with CSIR and Department of Civil Supplies as participating agencies. MM-III (Input & service support to farmers), the nodal agency was DAC with SDAs, NDDB, NABARD and NOVOD Board, as implementing agencies. MM-IV (Price Support, Storage, Processing & Marketing), the nodal agency was DAC with participating agencies as NCDC, NDDB, NAFED, Department of Civil Supplies, KVIC and NOVOD Board.

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Mission’s Achievements

The Oilseed sector made significant progress both in area and production during the post TMOP period as compared to the pre-TMOP period. The Oilseed area increased from 190 lakh hectares (1985-86) to 268 lakh hectares (1996-97) registering 41% increase with production levels of 252 lakh tonnes from the earlier 108 lakh tonnes (113% increase) recording a productivity level of 939 kg/ha from 570 kg/ha during the pre-TMOP period. Major Oilseed Crops grown are groundnut, soybean, sunflower, castor, niger and sesamum in kharif and rapeseed mustard, groundnut, safflower, sunflower and linseed in rabi season.

Unlike oilseeds, spectacular achievements in Pulse sector during the Eight Five Year Plan (Post TMOP) could not be witnessed. However, the MM-III interventions succeeded in arresting the reversal trends in area and production of pulses. Increase in total pulse production from 128.6 lakh tonnes (1989-90, pre-TMOP) to 148.5 lakh tonnes (1996-97, Post TMOP) i.e. nearly 20 lakh tonnes, achieving a productivity level of 636 kg/ha from 549 kg/ha (87 kg/ha increase) may, however, be attributed to Mission’s stablization factor as the pulse sector always remain under severe pressure from more lucrative options, biotic and abiotic stresses etc. Major pulse crops grown are Arhar, mung, urd, kulthi (Horsegram) and moth during kharif and gram, pea, lentil, lathyrus, urd, mung etc in Rabi.

As regards the Maize sector is concerned, the crop being heavy feeder

of water can not be compared with the two most important commodities of Oilseeds and Pulses having national economic and Agro-eco-situations based significance, importance in crop-diversification etc. Ten percent (10%) of germ in the maize grain with about 30% oil content and a total potential for oil production to the tune of 1.5 to 2.0 lakh tonnes through maize, has its own significance and awaits a suitable indigenous technology.

The ISOPOM

Despite continuation of the scheme across the country with sufficient provision of funds under different seed and non seed related components, the annual growth rates for the period from 1994-95, the year from which the protectionist regime started to be dismantled, to 2000-2001, were negative for oilseeds & pulses in terms of area, production and yield. Although during the IXth Plan period (1998-99), both oilseeds and pulses recorded a highest production of 24.75 million tonnes and 14.91 million tonnes respectively.

In spite of huge funding support under seed related components, Seed

Village Scheme (SVS) etc, the poor Seed Replacement Rates (SRRs) in most of the States have been major bottleneck, the technology transfer component was felt as another concern where use of gypsum as source of sulphur, other micro-nutrients and bio-fertilizers, IPM etc were needed to be advocated in a Mission mode spirit.

At a time when integration of efforts is desirable to achieve synergy in

programme implementation, the Ministry winded-up individual developmental schemes on oilseeds (OPP), pulses (NPDP), oilpalm (OPDP) and maize (AMDP) and conglomerated in to a common scheme ISOPOM. Based on the regionally

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differentiated approach to promote crop-diversification involving these commodities, the states have the flexibility in programme implementation on the basis of annual action plan and an area specific project approach. The scheme has innovative features like contractual research for development of drought tolerant varieties, hybrids etc. The other specific features of ISOPOM are :

- Introduction of innovative component to the extent of not more than 10% of total annual financial allocation.

- Partnership in programme implementation with private sector/other stake holders initially with a financial cap of 15% of total allocation.

- Inter-component fund diversion up to 20% by SLSC in non-seed components only.

- Diversion of fund from Seed components to non-seed components with the approval of DAC.

The scheme is operational since 2004-05 in 14 promising oilseeds/pulses states. The first sensitization National Seminar-cum-Workshop on “Delineation of Thrust Areas for Pulses Development Activities under ISOPOM”, involving all participating agencies have also been organized during 27-28 March, 2004 at CSA Univ. of Agri. & Tech., Kanpur, (UP) before launching of ISOPOM. Detailed printed proceedings have already been forwarded to all States/implementing agencies by the Directorate of Pulses Development, Bhopal.

2. CONSTITUTION OF NALMOT

In accordance with the guidelines of Integrated Scheme of Oilseeds, Pulses, Oilpalm and Maize (ISOPOM), a National Monitoring Team (NALMOT) for effective implementation and monitoring of the production programmes of Oilseeds, Pulses, Oilpalm and Maize was constituted vide Ministry’s letter No.9-1/2004-Pul/TMOP dated 8th Feb., 2005. The NALMOT for Rajasthan comprises of :

1. Dr. A.K.Tiwari, Director, Govt. of India, - Convenor Directorate of Pulses Development, VI Floor, Vindhyachal Bhawan, Bhopal (M.P.) (0755-2550353)

2. Shri. Narendra Kumar - Member Assistant Director, Govt. of India, Directorate of Millet Development, Mini Secretariat, Jaipur (Rajasthan) (0141-220038)

3. Dr.I.J.Mathur - Member Associate Director Extension, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan) (0294-2417697)

4. Shri. Somendra Sharma, Joint director, - Coordinating Member Nodal Officer, ISOPOM Directorate of Rajasthan, Krishi Bhawan, Jaipur (Rajasthan) (0141- 2227365 Ext-257)

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COMMODITY PROFILE

The State of Rajasthan is the largest state of Indian Union with a geographical area of 342.66 lakh hectares of which 216.64 lakh ha is put under cultivation (Net area sown – 161.31 lakh ha; Area sown more than once 44.30 lakh ha). The irrigated area accounts for 52.06 lakh ha which is 24% of the gross cropped area.

Oilseeds – Normal estimates of Area, Production and Yield figures taken on Five Year’s average for the years 1999-2000 to 2003-04 (DES) reveal that Oilseeds are grown in an area of 30.123 lakh ha with 28.635 lakh tonnes production realized at 951 kg/ha yield (Kharif: A-11.075 lakh ha, P-9.016 lakh tonnes, Y-814 kg/ha; Rabi: A-19.048 lakh ha, P-19.618 lakh tonnes, Y-1030 kg/ha). Major Oilseeds of State are Rape Seed & Mustard (18.999 lakh ha) Soybean (5.546 lakh ha), Sesamum (2.525 lakh ha), Groundnut (2.332 lakh ha). The State ranks IInd in Area and IIIrd in Production.

Pulses – Pulses are grown in an area of 27.738 lakh ha with 11.623 lakh tonnes production realized at yield levels of 419 kg/ha (Kharif: A-18.99 lakh ha, P-5.374 lakh tonnes, Y-283 kg/ha; Rabi: A-8.748 lakh ha, P-6.249 lakh tonnes, Y-714 kg/ha). Major Pulses of the State are gram (8.369 lakh ha), Urd (1.825 lakh ha), Moong (5.836 lakh ha), Moth (9.92 lakh ha). The State ranks IIIrd in area and IV th in Production and is much lower in average yield (i.e. 419 kg/ha against All India average of 595 kg/ha).

Maize – Normal area under Maize in the State is 10.035 lakh ha with production of 12.812 lakh tonnes at yield levels of 1277 kg/ha. The State ranks Ist in Area and IInd in Production.

STATUS OF DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMME The developmental programmes on oilseeds/pulses (OPP/NPDP) in the

state have been under implementation since 1986/1990 with sufficient project manning support (66 posts) and developmental funds under critical components with special assistance under seed sector. The State SRR % during 2004-05 has been as under: Pulses (Arhar-4.32, Moong-5.06, Urd-3.4, Moth-0.63, Gram-2.95), Oilseeds (Soybean-6.61, Sesamum-11.19, Rapeseed-mustard-50.51, castor-15.18) and maize-6.81.

1. Administrative Approval (2005-06) The Ministry of Agriculture vide letter No.14-1/2005-CA.II, dated 19th

April, 2005 has conveyed the Administrative Approval of the ISOPOM to a total outlay of Rs.240 crores as Central share for 2005-06.

For the implementation of ISOPOM in the State of Rajasthan, Rs.2350 lakh have been allocated out of which Rs.1175 lakh have been released by the Ministry vide letter No.14-1/2005-CA.II, dated 12th May, 2005.

2. Production Target The production targets fixed by the Government of India for Rajasthan

state under pulses, oilseeds & maize are 15.50 lakh tonnes, 39.477 lakh tonnes and 16.41 lakh tonnes respectively. However, the State has fixed the target for pulses, oilseeds & maize are 25.71 lakh tonnes, 66.50 lakh tonnes and 14.70 lakh tonnes respectively.

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3. Rainfall Situation in Rajasthan State The South West Monsoon commenced in the State on 26.06.2005 upto

06.09.2005. The state received 349.00 mm rainfall against the Normal of 547.8 mm i.e. 73.4%. (Excess rainfall in 2 districts, Normal in 7 districts, Deficit 19 districts and 4 districts having scanty rainfall). The Actual rainfall received during last three years as under:

Rainfall - mm Year Normal Actual Shortfall 2002-03 575.1 267.1 -53.6 2003-04 575.1 588.4 +2.3 2004-05 575.1 498.9 -13.2

4. Area Coverage and production Scenario

The monsoon arrival in the state was delayed by one week from normal time. The crop-wise sowing position as on 17.08.2005 was as under:

Area (lakh ha) Crop Target Coverage

% coverage

Pulses 30.30 25.27 83 Oilseeds 22.00 16.22 74 Maize 10.50 9.78 93

The year 2003-04 was the best year for pulses & maize and year

2004-05 for oilseeds. The Area, Production & Yield scenario during 2002-03 to 2004-05 in the State are as under: Year Crop Area (lakh

ha) Production (lakh tonnes)

Yield (kg/ha)

Pulses 18.03 4.84 269 Oilseeds 24.48 17.55 717

2002-03

Maize 9.83 8.70 885 Pulses 38.60 22.82 591 Oilseeds 32.26 39.96 1239

2003-04

Maize 11.10 20.69 1863 Pulses 35.58 13.28 373 Oilseeds 51.33 55.41 1079

2004-05

Maize 10.42 12.61 1211

No severe pests have been reported in the State. However, the attack of low to medium infestation of grass hopper, white grub, girdle beetle, semilooper, tobacco caterpillar have been reported in some districts of the State.

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5. Fund Status (2005-06) The GOI issued the administrative approval for Rs.2350 lakh for

implementation of ISOPOM during 2005-06. The Ministry has released Rs.1175 lakh and revalidated Rs.595.92 lakh (unspent balance during 2004-05) thus Rs.1790.92 lakh is available with the State. 6. Progress of ISOPOM -2005-06

The State Department of Agriculture, Government of Rajasthan has utilized Rs.631.26 lakh upto August, 2005 against the total Central share of Rs.2945.90 lakh. The details component-wise physical & financial progress upto August 2005 is as under : Crop-wise progress report is yet to be received from the State.

Physical Financial (Rs. in

lakh Component Unit

Target Ach. Target Ach. Purchalse of Breeder Seed of Oilseed, Pulses & Maize

qtls 705 53 30.00 0.00

Production of Foundation seed of Oilseeds, Pulses & Maize

qtls 15000 1227 75.00 254.57

Production of Certified seed of Oilseeds, Pulses & Maize

qtls 100000 61400 500.00 263.88

Distribution of certified seed of Oilseeds, Pulses & Maize

qtls 100000 31634 800.00 0.00

Infrastructure Development 0 0 150.00 0.00 Block Demonstration ha 4910 2947 126.88 4.31 Block Demonstration of polythene mulch technology in groundnut

ha 500 0 35.00 0.00

Crop Demonstration training cum farmers No. 1082 0 43.28 0 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) No. 5700 213 64.59 0.94 Plant protection chemicals ha 13300 11320 285.14 195.82 Plant protection equipment Nos. 7500 191 60.00 0.00 Weedicides ha 850 0 4025 0.00 Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus (NPV) ha 3200 0 8.00 0.00 Rhizobium culture ha 952380 22550 100.00 0.06 Distribution of Gypsum/Pyrites/liming/Dolomite ha 440000 78064 600.00 75.00 Micro-nutrients ha 5000 0 10.00 0.00 Demo. Of thio-urea spray in mustard crop ha 14285 0 25.00 0.00 Seed treatment ha 50000 0 50.00 0.00 Improved farm implements Nos. 7000 3024 70.00 4.57 Distribution of Sprinkler sets Nos. 3809 60 457.06 1.87 Farmers training Nos. 500 124 45.00 2.70 Staff & contingencies 110.00 36.85 Distribution of pipes Lac.

mtr 5.13 0.06 150.00 0.39

Officers Training Nos. 20 6 3.20 0.63 Publicity 2.00 0.00 Involvement of Private sector 43.52 0.00

Total 3977.20 841.68

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7. OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS The NALMOT visited the districts of Jaipur, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Udaipur and Chittorgarh during the period from September, 18th to 23rd, 2005. The visit started with a briefing meeting with Director of Agriculture, extensive field visits and interactions with beneficiaries/Stake holders and wrap-up meeting with SDA.

A. SEED COMPONENT

1. Purchase of breeder seed and production of foundation seed

The state had fixed a target of 645 qtls under Purchase of breeder seed out of which 598 qtls breeder seed was purchased during 2004-05. The details on crop-wise breeder seed purchase & quantity of foundation seed produced have been as under:

Crop Variety Qty. of breeder seed (Qtls)

Qty. of foundation seed produced (Qtls)

Moong K-851,MUM-2,RMG-268, G-8, RMG-344, RMG-492

14.25 59.79

Urd T-9, TAU-2, IPU-94-1 2.75 5.44 Cowpea RC-19, GC-3, RC-101 6 65.25 Moth FMM-96, RMO-40, RMO-225, RMO-435,

RMO-257, RMO-423 19.3 51.53

Arhar Manak, UPAS-20 0.9 Crop failed Gwar RGC-936, RGC-1002, RGC-1003, RGC-

986, RGC-1017, HD,365, M-83 25.55 205.92

Soybean JS-335, PK-472, PK-1024, PK-1042, NRC-12, JS-9041, MACS-450, MACS-450, MAUS-47, INDIA SOYA-9, NRC-37, MAUS-61-2, JS-93-05, Pratap

227.6 946.8

Til RT-46, RT-125, RT-127, GUJ-2 0.46 2.93 Groundnut JL-24, GG-2, HNG-10, GG-7, TAG-24,

TAG-37-A, TPG-41, GG-10 83.5 157.24

Caster 48-1, VP 1, TMV-51 0.95 0.86 Gram C-235, D. Yellow, RGG-44, BG-372, GNG-

663, NG-469, Pusa-391, RSG-888, CSJD-884, GNG-1292

142.92 1619

Mustard Bio-902, Laxmi, USL-5, CS-52, P.Bold, RH-30, T-59, Rohini, Aravali, Maya, Geet, Varund HRA, Swarna Jyoti

1.59 167

Pea Azad-P1, Azad P-3, Arkel 27.3 180.4 Lentil DPL-15, K-75, L-4076, PL-4 8.6 Maize PEHM-1, PEHM-2, EH-50802 2.09 17.1

Total 563.76 3479.4

2. Production of Certified seed (Seed village scheme) It is observed that 69,869 qtls of certified seed of oilseeds, pulses &

Maize was produced by the state which exceed the fixed target . The details are as under

Crop Certified Seed (Qtls) Pulses 20664 Oilseeds 45550 Maize 3655

Total 69869

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3. Distribution of Certified seed The State of Rajasthan distributed a total of 64966 Qtls certified

seed of oilseeds, pulses & maize against the target of 68315 qtls. The cropwise details are as under:

Crop Variety Certified seed (Qtls)

Moong K-851, MUM-2, ML-613, RMG-62, SML-668, RMG-268, Pant-2

1638.7

Moth RMO-40, RMO-25, RMO-257 1211.3 Urd T-9, RBU-38 823.3 Arhar BDN-2 106.6 Cowpea RC-19 89.36 Guwar RGC-1002, RGC-1003, RGC-936, RGC-986 2194.8 Gram RSG-44, GNG-469, GNG-663, C-235, D.Yellow,

ICCV-10, ICCV-2, Vishal, KPG-59 8867.6

Pea Arkel 184.2 Lentil K-75 24 Mustard Bio-902, Laxmi, P.Bold RH-30, Rohini, Rajat, T-59,

Jagganath, Agrani, RLM-1359 19327.69

Groundnut HNG-10, M-335, JL-24, Prakash, GG-2 1643.4 Caster D-4 81.7 Til RT-125, RT-127, G-1 32.72 Soybean JS-335, PK-1024, NRC-37, PK-472, MACS-450 19001.8 Maize PEHM-2, G-2, Navjot A-Tall, M. Kanchan 2459.38

As interacted with the beneficiaries it was observed that the subsidy for Rs.800 per Qtls is not really transmitted and availed by the farmers due to high cost of the seed (the RSSC incorporates approximately 39% overhead charges with the seed sale rate). At times the seed rates are comparatively lower in the open markets.

4. Seed Minikit Demonstration (Varietal Diversification) Quite a good number of seed minikits in oilseeds & pulses of the

promising varieties (within the 10 years of release period) have been under distribution in the State. During 2003-04 to 2004-05 a total of 306227 numbers and 157000 numbers of minikits of oilseeds & pulses respectively have been distributed. Although the state is particular in furnishing the performance report of the minikit varieties but the same documentation could not come across to the NALMOT during at the district level. However, popularization of certain varieties like Bio-902 in mustard, RSG-888 in gram and Guar-936 (RGC-936) in some districts like Ajmer etc., may be attributed to minikits programme.

The team has observed that stringent measures are required

with respect to the quality of seeds, the pamphlet/literature etc. at the level of NSC/SFCI and also in organization of demonstration at the level of District Agricultural functionaries.

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5. Infrastructure Development The component has been continued since 8th plan onward for

development of threshing floors/construction of go-downs with the State farms/state seed corporation and the compact area of seed village scheme under the oilseed production programme (OPP). Since 2004-05, with the implementation of ISOPOM the component is continued with slight modification in sharing pattern i.e. 50:50 (earlier 75:25).

As regards the detailed progress report on this component

since inception, the same could not be made available for review of the NALMOT. No progress has also been made during the year 2004-05. It was also recorded that the Deputy Director Agriculture are not acquainted with this component. NON-SEED COMPONENTS

1. Block Demonstration

A total of 8155 ha of block demonstrations (Oilseeds 4134 ha, pulses 3320, Maize 701 ha) incurring an expenditure of Rs.98.04 lakh (provisional exp. 136.00 lakh) has been indicated by the State.

During interactions with district level functionaries in zonal rabi

conference at Agricultural University, Udaipur, untimely availability of certified seed and other inputs etc. were appraised as a major constraints in non-organization of block demonstration. It was also seen that most of the block demonstrations in the state are varietal demonstration.

From the year 2005-06 the state is implementing the Farmers Field

School based demonstration on the lines of learning by doing. The Block Demonstration is allocated for less than 1 ha (SC/ST, women & marginal farmers) and 1-2 ha area for small farmers by Agriculture Supervisor through a Committee under the Chairmanship of Sarpanch. An Agriculture Officer becomes the Nodal officer for farmers training. A total of 5 one day crop demonstration training (4 at critical stages of crop + 1 field day during maturity or harvesting) have been provided for 30 farmers. For ISOPOM, 5 block demonstrations (in five ha compact area) are being taken and an amount of Rs.4000 has been provided (honorarium Rs.800, refreshment Rs.800, training material Rs.500 demonstration display board Rs.200 avail/award Rs.400 communication/mobility Rs.400, field day expenses Rs.900).

The team has observed that the block demonstration with

farmers field school approach adopted by the state is a good idea and may also be replicated in other states.

2. Block Demonstration by Polythene Mulch Technology

The component of Polythene mulch technology has not been implemented by the State due to same technical confusion on this very component. The State has requested for suitable technical guidelines on its utility/implementation in the state of Rajasthan.

It is to mention that the use of this technology was demonstrated for

groundnut in NE State during Rabi season, where the crop faces winter with

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all time low temperature below 15ºC. The ICAR experiment at Barapani and other centres during rabi has revealed the higher pod yield (2193 kg/ha) with groundnut variety JL-94 in BBF system with use of polythene mulch. The 7-8 micron polythene sheet as mulch recording 10-12 days early germination with 10-15 days delayed maturity, better soil moisture conservation & temperature balance capacity in soil resulting in higher branching, pod weight and kernel weight etc.

Plant Protection 3. Farmers Field School (FFS)

A total of 585 (Oilseeds-503, Pulses-65 & Maize-17) Farmers Field School incurring an expenditure of Rs.65.57 lakh have so far been reported to be achieved during 2004-05 in the state. The team visited one such FFS in Jaipur district. It was reported that the light traps (2 trap/ha) has demonstrated very good result. The 14 days FFS has following provision in the State, a slight modification than the GOI Guidelines.

Amount in Rupees S.

N. Items

Per day Total 1. IPM Kit for 70 trainees - Rs.5,680/- 2. Honorarium to 2 trainer @ Rs. 100/day 200/- Rs. 2800/- 3. Training arrangement, stationary 125/- Rs. 1750/- 4. Vehicle for training arrangement (need base) - Rs. 500/- 5. Working tea/refreshment for 39 participants (5

AEO, 30 farmers, 3 trainers) @ Rs.15/- per participant per day for 14 days (38X15X14)

Rs.200/-

Rs.2800/-

6. Contingent expenditure, prize etc. Rs.100/- Rs.1,400/- 7. Mobility & Communication (per facilitator) Rs.100/- Rs.1,400/- 8. IPM material from Directorate level Rs.4,300/- 9. Organizing IPM Field day (Working

tea/refreshment for 38 participants/& 62 fellow farmers)

Rs.2,000/-

Total expenditure on one FFS IPM demo-cum-training consisting of 30 farmers + 5 apprentice

Rs.22,680/-

The state has also circulated detailed guidelines for use of the field

functionaries.

4. Bio-intensive The bio-intensive IPM demonstration in the State has been recommended

for different crops with slight modification as under.

Sl. No.

Crop Name of bio-agent/bio-pesticide & Qty. Max. subsidy limit

1. Groundnut Trichoderma (8 g/kg seed) Bromodiolin (005%) 1.5 kg/ha Light trap (1 trap/5 ha) IPM kit ( 35 kit/10ha.) Pheromone trap lure 5, 25 Spodoptera lure/ha.

Rs.1627.50/- per ha.

2. Soybean Trichoderma (6 g/kg seed) NPV (S) 250LE/ha Bromodiolin (0.005%) 1.5 kg/ha Light trap (1 trap/5 ha), IPM kit ( 35 kit/10ha.), Pheromone trap lure 5, 25 Spodoptera lure/ha.

Rs.800/- per ha

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Sl. No.

Crop Name of bio-agent/bio-pesticide & Qty. Max. subsidy limit

3. Rapseed/ Mustard

Trichoderma (6 g/kg seed) Azadiractine 1500, 1lt/ha for 2 spray IPM kit ( 35 kit/10ha.)

Rs.930/- per ha

4. Maize Trichogard 8/ha ( 4 times per 15 days) IPM kit (35 kit/10 ha.)

Rs.1480/- per ha

5. Gram Trichoderma (6 g/kg seed) Trap lure 5 and 5 Helicoverpa armigera lure/ha. Light trap (1 trap/5 ha) IPM kit ( 35 kit/10ha.)

Rs.747.50/- per ha

The team has observed that the bio-intensive IPM are not being

conducted as a separate component and neither such report is being indicated in the State’s MPR. There is need to implement the two components of plant protection i.e. (i) FFS based IPM and (ii) the bio-intensive IPM in its full identity as two separate sub component.

5. Plant Protection Chemicals The State has distributed the PP chemicals to the tune of Rs.59.38

lakhs under oilseeds, pulses & maize during 2004-05.

The team has observed in district Udaipur, Jaipur etc. that infestation of Helicoverpa armigera on maize and girdle beetle on soybean has become prevalent for the last two years.

Observation in district Ajmer has revealed that some of the PP

Chemicals like Methyl Parathion (Supplied by Rajfed) through KVSS/GSS was not preferred by the farmers of the district who preferred only Bayer’s parathion (9 out of 25 samples were reported as failed) on qualitative ground.

6. Plant Protection Equipments

A total 11267 Nos. of PP equipments (Rs.53.46 lakh) as sprayers and dusters have been distributed during 2004-05. Farmers’ application is obtained by Agriculture Supervisor and after approval, the equipments is supplied through KVSS/GSS who takes the farmers share excluding the subsidy amount. Such distribution was also observed at Kisan Mela organized by Krishi Seva Kendra Sahada, district Bhilwara, where the team visited.

As prescribed, none of the implement super-scribed “Under

SDA Subsidy 2005-06”. The State has a provision of A Committee under Director, Agriculture as Coordinator, and Additional Director (Input), Special Officer Agriculture (Group I), Chief Account Officer (Agriculture) & JDA (PP) as Member Secretary, functions as Registration Committee to register the PP implement/PP chemicals firms.

7. Improved Farm Implements

A total of 15178 mannual/bullock drown farm implement at a total budget of Rs.76.29 lakh were distributed by the State during 2004-05. Similar procedure, as opted for PP equipments, is in practice for implementation of this component also.

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8. Frontline Demonstration The front line demonstrations are organized by the ICAR through the

KVKs, SAUs, ZARS, and the NGOs having sufficient technical back stopping. An area of 0.4 ha is chosen for FLD on production potential, improved Agricultural machinery and on discipline oriented programme like cropping systems efficiency, Rhizobium inoculation, application of Micronutrients INM etc. An FLD is organized @ of Rs.2000 per demonstration (0.4 ha). The FLD plot should be approachable by road and farmers fair/field day must be organized.

The funds for FLD are directly released by the Ministry to ICAR and during the current year an amount of Rs.300 lakhs, Rs.100 lakhs & Rs.50 lakh for Maize, Oilseeds & Pulses have so far been allocated.

The concerned Central Directorates (DPD, Bhopal/DOD, Hyderabad) responsible for ISOPOM monitoring are, however, not fully involved by the ICAR/Ministry and the details on location/nature/numbers of FLDs conducted by the ICAR is only partially known to these Directorates.

However, the team could arrange to visit the FLDs on maize, soybean & groundnut organized by the KVK Chittorgarh. The soil health-cards and other such details were also missing in these FLDs and these were not known to the State/district agriculture functionaries, thereby defeating the mandated objectives.

9. NPV/Rhizobium Culture It is observed that during the year 2004-05 the component on NPV

could not be implemented. Looking to the total area under gram in particular and importance of bio-intensive IPM in general, the implementation status of this component seems to be disappointing. Similarly during the year 2002-03 & 2003-04 the component could be implemented only in negligible area of 260 ha (Rs.1.08 lakh).

10. Rizobium Culture/PSB During the year 2002-03, 2003-04 & 2004-05, distribution of

Rhizobium Culture/PSB in the State has been to the tune of Rs.95.62 lakh in Oilseeds & Pulses.

11. Gypsum/Pyrite It is observed that gypsum/pyrite distribution has been taken up in an

area of 298128 ha involving an expenditure of Rs.358.02 lakh ha during 2004-05. However, the impact documentation could not be seen in any of the district visited by the team.

12. Sprinkler Set/HDPE Pipes - Implementation of Sprinkler set component in the State has been

concentrating to almost all the 32 districts of Rajasthan. A total of 4181 Nos. of Sprinkler sets with an expenditure of Rs.240.43 lakh were distributed during 2004-05. The no. of sets provided were more in Jaipur district (775) followed by Sikar (607) and Alwar (292).

- The farmers prefer HDPE make of Hasti, Pioneer, EPC, Modi, Maxflow brand of manufacture and BIS marked standard QCPE HDPE Pipe–14151 part II/99 aluminium 7092.

During 2004-05 an expenditure of Rs.41.51 lakh was met by the state on HDPE Pipes component.

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- The Pipeline programme has been found very effective in minimizing convergence losses of water and a successful one in the State like Rajasthan. The issue on allowing subsidy on HDPE Pipe IS 14151 Part-II under ISOPOM was requested along with HDPE Pipes (IS-4985).

- As per the provision the HDPE Pipe (75 mm diameter of IS 2786-1989 or IS 14151-1 (1994) of 6 meter each (35 units, total 210 meters) are provided.

- Discussion with the Director, Agriculture/wrap-up meeting and feed back from district functionaries & beneficiaries has revealed that the HDPE Pipes (IS 14151 make) of Part-I, used for underground lining having ‘Pipe to Pipe inserting joint provision” should not be insisted upon in the State like Rajasthan with varying degree of biodiversity in 32 districts. The state has requested for permitting “HDPE Pipe (IS-14151 make) Part-II having a coupling device” and HDPE Pipe IS-4984 (having rolling characteristics with maximum material) which can be shifted need based as it is not put under the soil. The team was also apprised that this change do not have any financial implication within the component.

13. Officers training The guidelines prepared by SDA provides an advance training calendar

detailing the name of the training institution and programme content etc. Here also the team has observed dissimilarity in Financial provision of certain components including Training in Centrally Sponsored programmes (TMC cotton – Rs.15000/-, ISOPOM Rs. 16000/-). The State implements the component as follows:

Sl. No. Activity/Item Amount (Rs.) 1. Honorarium to resource person @ Rs.250/- 2500/- 2. Training kit/materials (30 participants @ Rs.75/-) 2250/- 3. Stationary/AV rent/others 500 4. Boarding Charges 1500/- 5. Field visit (Vehicle/experimental work) 1000/- 6. Refreshment, two lunch & one Dinner (30 participatns

+ 10 = 40 person) @ Rs.75 x 2 days 6000/-

7. Fair for other participants 1250/- Total 15000/-

During 2004-05, the state conducted 8 such officers training under

oilseeds only. For the year 2005-06, 20 officers training have been proposed to be organized.

14. Farmers Training The State has organized farmers training programme to the total of

422 (Oilseeds 317 nos., pulses 90 nos. and maize 15 nos.) by incurring an expenditure of Rs.29.23 lakh during 2004-05.

Detailed guidelines have already been circulated by State Headquarter for follow-up by the district functionaries. The team attended one such training programme at KVK, Chittorgarh and observed that these trainings should be more interactive/practical/field oriented with good input provision.

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15. Publicity As regards the publicity is concerned, the State is vigorously pursuing this programme through i) Kisan Salahkar Samiti (Rs.2000 per annum revolving fund) in AAO circle ii) adoption of Village and iii) Kisan Seva Kendra.

The State also provides annual cash rewards to Students, organizes Farmers fair, exhibition etc. Further through All India Radio, Radio-Agri-Education Programme, “Kheti/Ri Batan” programme (16 All India Radio Centre – 7.45 to 8.15 PM) and Navankur on Doordarshan (7.30 to 8.00 PM) are other such interventions being practiced in the State.

16. Innovative Measure Under Innovative component during 2004-05 the state had taken

spray of Thio-urea on mustard, micronutrients, farm implements & seed treatment as new innovations. During the current year 2005-06 it has taken thio-urea spray, seed treatment and FFS based Block Demonstration as new innovative component.

17. Involvement of Private Sector Involvement of Private Sector/NGOs etc. is yet to be ensured in certain

components implementation by the State.

18. Staff & Contingencies For project manning support, the state is availing staff &

contingency funds since 1986/1990 onwards. Details of Staff provided is as under:-

Posted at Sl. No.

Post Pay Scale No. of Sanctioned post

ISOPOM Cell

Field

Pulses 1. Joint Director Agriculture Rs.12000-16500 1 1 - 2. Agriculture Officer Rs.8000-13500 1 1 - 3. Personal Assistant Rs.5500-9000 1 1 - 4. Driver Rs.3050-4590 1 1 - 5. Peon Rs.2550-3200 1 1 -

Total 5 5 - Oilseeds 1. Joint Director Agriculture Rs.12000-16500 1 1 - 2. Deputy Director

Agriculture Rs.10000-15200 1 - 1-Hanumangarh

3. Assistant Director Agriculture

Rs.9000-14400 2 1 1-Alwar

4. Agriculture Officer Rs.8000-13500 2 1 1-Hanumangarh 5. Asstt. Agriculture Officer Rs.5500-9000 8 2 2 each at Ganganagar,

Alwar and Bharatpur 6. Agriculture Supervisors Rs.3050-4590 34* 13 1 each at Ganganagar,

Alwar, Jhujhunu, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Ajmer, Sikar, Dausa, Bharatpur, S.Madhopur

7. Personal Assistant Rs.5500-9000 1 1 - 8. Steno Rs.5000-8000 1 1 - 9. LDC Rs.3050-4590 5 3 2- Alwar 10. Driver Rs.3050-4590 2 1 1-Alwar 11. Peon Rs.2550-3200 4 2 1- Alwar

1- Hanumangarh Total 61 26 24

Grand Total 66 31 24 * 8 post are kept in abyance

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SUGGESTIONS

1. Breeder Seed Involvement of district DDAs is must in identification of varieties and the quantity for Breeder Seed to be indented to address the strategic need for the seeds of the recommended/promising varieties.

For example the promising guar variety RGC-1003 (10-12-qtls/ha yield) with sustainability during long dry spell and promising groundnut varieties for Jaipur and adjoining districts, drought tolerant, salinity, sodicity tolearnt, short duration variety of gram and RMG-62 (short duration/synchronous variety) of mung in Ajmer district, PEHM-2 Maize variety, JS-335 Soybean variety and RBU-38 (Barkha) Urd variety in Udaipur district need Seed production programme/indenting for breeder seed. Probably such observations of the DDAs are not taken into consideration at the level of State Headquarter finalizing breeder seed indents.

Breeder seed also need to be indented for new varieties/promising

varieties (Green Gram-GG-4, RMG-62, Pusa Vishal, Ganga-8; Urd var. Krishna, RBU-35 (Barkha) IPU-94-1; Cowpea (FS-68); Moth bean-Vikas; Arhar Pusa-855; Guar-RGC-1003; Gram-DCP-92-3, Alok, Karnal Chana-1, BG-1053 (Chamatkar) ICCC-32 (Kabuli); Lentil-Malika, L-4076, Jawahar Masoor-3, Noori; Peas-KPMR-522, DDR-27. Oilseeds-Groundnut-Chandra, M-13, Soybean-JS-9305, PS-16, Sesamum-RT-125, JC-25, Mustard-Bio-902, Pusa bold, PR-45.

2. Certified seed production (Seed village scheme)

The team suggests involvement/participation of DDAs in implementation of SVS component to harness the mandated objectives. The district (DDAs) role inherited to this component also need to be clearly explained to feed functionaries.

In order to realize quality seed production of the location specific

recommended varieties as also to attract more number of farmers/SHGs/FIGs to opt for Certified seed production through SVS as a lucrative proposition, the incentive (Rs.375+125) to farmers also need be channelized through DDAs/SDOs. - The State, to harness the mandated results, may opt for two types of

provision in its implementation vis. i. SVS through RSSC ii. SVS through Deputy Director (Agriculture) 3. Certified Seed distribution

On the Distribution of Certified seed, looking to the cost factor, varietal requirement and the subsidy penetration to the real beneficiaries, the team suggest aggressive efforts on local Seed production at local level through Seed Societies by way of implementation of seed village scheme with the farmers through DDAs and a tie-up arrangement for local distribution of seed produced under SVS.

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- The monitoring has also revealed that after a long span of more than 2 decades. since implementation of TMOP, the State need to discourage the distribution of certified seed and need concentrating its effort for local seed production through SVS or other schemes making the farmers self sufficient in this sector.

- In the succeeding work plan (2006-07) the State may accordingly divert more funds under certified seed production through SVS with a slight departure from the mode of implementation i.e. directly through the DDAs.

4. Seed minikit The interaction/observations in the field conclude to improve upon the

quality of certified seed, strictly channel-zing the new varieties as also non-repeatition of the similar variety in the second consecutive year. The tendency of allocating maximum No. of seed minikit need to be curved down as it has direct bearing on quality of seed/demonstration. - A major suggestion from almost all district level functionaries on non-

repeatition of variety, direct implementation of minikit programme without involvement of panchayat and reduction in number of minikits and clubbing of minikit demonstration with 2-3 hrs training with a nominal provision of fund for meeting refreshment/training expenses may be accepted as a policy decision for real results/demonstration/adoption.

- For better publicity, and awareness, all the districts/block/panchayat Headquarters should display the list of promising varieties alongwith the performance, chanalized under seed minikits.

- In view of 4 kg/ha seed rate of mustard in Rajasthan state, the size of mustard seed minikit, specially in Rajasthan State, need to be scaled down from existing 2 kg to 1 kg.

5. Infrastructure

- Development of Infrastructural facilities is the most crucial component having direct bearing on seed production/processing on a long term sustainable basis. The poor monitoring of this component suggests a detailed information on progress since inception of the TMOP programme in the State.

- The states proposal on infrastructure also need to be endorsed to concerned CDDs/responsible for monitoring of the programme to minimize the communication gap and time taken for examination and approval etc.

State is advised to furnish the details on progress in the MPR

indicating the location/items of the infrastructure. - The SDA may also be advised to extend the benefits of this component

to the farmers of SVS (in the compact areas of SVS) by involving the DDAs.

6. Block Demonstration The FFS based block demonstration adopted by the State is a good approach, the team, however suggests that instead of varietal demonstration alone there is a need to conduct demonstration on Agro-Eco-situation based composite or single activity

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demonstration such as inter-cropping, introduction of non-traditional pulses/oilseeds, irrigation demonstration (critical stages), sowing techniques/cultural demonstration, timely operation, use of micronutrient etc.

7. Block Demonstration by Polythene Mulch Technology

Feasibility on use of polythene mulch technology in groundnut, suitable technical guidelines along-with its state-wise recommendations need to be obtained from ICAR (National Research Centre for Groundnut, Junagarh, Gujarat) and forwarded to the State of Rajasthan. The team also recommends that pending clarification from the ICAR the funds towards this component may be diverted to other need based components like seed production in the work plan for 2006-07.

8. Farmers Field School - The financial provision from Rs.22680/- per FFS may be scaled down

to Rs.17000 per FFS as per the uniform norms circulated by Plant Protection Division of the Ministry and as also applicable under Cotton Programme.

- There is need to improve upon the quality of IPM kits being provided to training participants.

- In view of the importance of light trap (2 trap/ha), the team recommends non insistence of IPM list envisaged under the IPM guidelines circulated by the State.

- The team also strongly feel clubbing of the FFS with block demonstration;

- It is also felt that there is need to conduct three month season long training for the facilitators to implement the component in its totality.

- In view of the proven efficacy of bio-agent/bio-pesticides, the State need to ensure the availability of bio-agents/bio-pesticides/other inputs at the block level.

9. Bio-intensive

- Although the State has circulated a detailed guidelines for use of field functionaries, the team, however, feel for further skill up-gradation programme for the field functionaries.

- In view of the proven efficacy of the bio-intensive IPM in control of pests and diseases in oilseeds & pulses, provision of bio-intensive IPM demonstration component in the ISOPOM has its own relevance. The team, therefore, suggest the implementation of the bio-intensive IPM and the FFS based IPM separately/independently as two components of the transfer of technology under plant protection.

It is also suggested that there is a strong need for strengthening

of the production units for different bio-agents/bio-pesticides in the State laboratories/KVKs.

The team visited the IPM laboratory at Chittorgarh under

the funding support of Government of India with sufficient infrastructure (approximately Rs.20 lakh) was found as under utilized due to poor staff strength/technical manpower. This

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Lab may cater to the requirement of at least 2-3 districts on NPV and Trichocards etc.

The details on bio-intensive modules and their periodical

interventions under different crops as detailed below may be adopted by the State.

S. No

Name of bio-agent

Crop stage Rate (in Rs.)

Dose of application/Ha

Appli-cation cost

Rs./Ha

50% subsidy Rs./Ha.

PIGEONPEA I. TRICHODERMA Seed 200/- per

kg 100 gm 20 10.00

II. NEEM 1500 100 days 250/-per ltr 1.0 ltr 250 125.00 III. TRAP+LURE 100 days 18/trap +

8/Lure 5 Nos. 130 65.00

IV. LURE 130 days 8/- Lure 5 Nos. 40 20.00 V. NPV 130 days 2.00 per LE 450 LE 900 450.00 VI. B.T. 150 days 1200/kg 0.75 kg 900 450.00 VII. LURE 160 days 8/Lure 5 Nos. 40 20.00

TOTAL 2280 1140.00 GRAM

I. TRICHODERMA Seed 200/- per kg 300 gm 60 30.00 II. TRAP+LURE 20 days 18/- + 8/- 5 Nos. 130 65.00 III. NEEM 1500 40 days 250/- per L 0.5 ltrs 125 62.50 IV. LURE 50 days 8/- 5 Nos. 40 20.00 V. NPV 70 days 2.00 per LE 250 LE 500 250.00 VI. LURE 80 days 8/- 5 Nos. 40 20.00 VII. B.T. 90 days 1200/kg 0.5 kg 600 300.00

TOTAL 1495 747.50 MUSTARD

I. TRICHODERMA Seed 200/- per kg 300 gm 60 30.00 II. NEEM 1500 30 days 250/-per ltr 0.5 ltr 125 62.50 III. NEEM 1500 50 days 250/-per ltr 0.5 ltr 125 62.50 IV. CHRYSOPERLA 35 days 260/-per

1000 eggs 5000 eggs

1300 650.00

V. NEEM 1500 70 days 250/-per ltr 1.0 ltr 250 125.00 TOTAL 1860 930.00

GROUNDNUT I. TRICHODERMA Seed 200/- per kg 300 gm 60 30.00 II. CHRYSOPERLA 40 days 260/-per

1000 eggs 5000 eggs

1300 650.00

III. NPV-SL 45 days 2.00 per LE 250 LE 500 250.00 IV. TRAP+LURE 45 days 18/trap +

8/Lure 5 Nos. 130 65.00

V. NPV-SL 70 days 2.00 per LE 250 LE 500 250.00 VI. LURE 70 days 8/Lure 5 Nos. 40 20.00 VII. B.T. 80 days 1200/kg 0.5 kg 600 300.00

TOTAL 3255 1627.50

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S.No Name of bio-agent

Crop stage

Rate (in Rs.)

Dose of applicatio

n/Ha

Appli-cation cost Rs./Ha

50% subsidy Rs./Ha.

SOYBEAN I. TRICHODERMA Seed 200/- per kg 300 gm 60 30.00 II. NPV-SL 45 days 2.00 per LE 300 gm 500 250.00 III. TRAP-LURE 45 days 18/trap +

18/Lure 5 Nos. 130 65.00

IV. NEEM 1500 60 days 250/-per ltr 0.5 ltr 125 62.50 V. LURE 70 days 8/Lure 5 Nos. 40 20.00

TOTAL 855 428.00 SUNFLOWER

I. TRICHODERMA Seed 200/- per kg 300 gm 60 30.00 II. CHRYSOPERLA 40 days 260/-per

1000 eggs 5000 eggs

1300 650.00

III. NPV Ha 45 days 2.00 per LE 250 LE 500 250.00 IV. B.T. 80 days 1200/kg 0.5 kg 600 300.00

TOTAL 2460 1230.00 MAIZE

I. TRICHODERMA Seed 200/- per kg 300 gm 60 30.00 II. TRICHODERMA 45 days 40/card

(20000 eggs) 50000x4 400 200.00

III. CHRYSOPERLA 45 days 260/-per 1000 eggs

5000 eggs

1300 650.00

IV. B.T. 60 days 1200/kg 1.0 kg 1200 600.00 TOTAL 2960 1480

10. Plant Protection Chemicals

- In view of Helicoverpa armigera infestation on maize and girdle beetle prevalence in soybean in Udaipur and other adjoing districts, there is an strong need to work out an strategy in the 2006-07 work plan to break the cycle of Helicoverpa and the girdle beetle.

- The team also suggests that a list of effective PP chemicals based on the demonstration, need to be displayed at block & panchayat Headquarters for wide publicity & adoption.

- The PP chemicals need stringent quality checks both at the level of KVSS/GSS (Govt. supply) and at the private retail.

11. Plant Protection Equipments/Implements

- The state has taken a need based initiative this year in this regard. The team, however, feel that Director, DMD, Government of India, Jaipur should also be included in the Committee under the Chairmanship of DAG to identify/Finalize the list of implements/equipments, as a special invitee.

- List of PP equipments/other implements need to be en-listed in the MPR as also for appraisal of the SLSC and more gender friendly equipment/implements need to be incorporated in each districts.

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There is need to provide the other farm/post harvest equipment like harrows, seed drills, weeders, maize sheller, ridge maker and chaff-cutter machine etc. These may be proposed in 2006-07 Work Plan.

- The team also recommends that the list of such distribution need to be displayed at district/block/gram panchyat offices.

12. Front Line Demonstration - For location specific technology transfer the results of FLDs conducted

by KVKs & other centres have its own relevance. The team, therefore, suggest a strong monitoring mechanism for this component whereby the field Directorates must receive the details on locations/contact person organizing FLDs to review the same also during the NALMOT visit. Further, the allocation for FLD should be more for oilseeds & pulses as compared to maize.

- The FLDs must be qualitative, scientific with follow-up of soil testing etc. These must be distinctive than the block demonstrations and necessitates full involvement of District Agriculture functionaries for better publicity.

13. NPV

- Team recommends conducting of extensive bio-intensive demonstrations using NPV and strengthening of state IPM Laboratories in terms of technical man power for production of requisite quantity of bio-pesticides/bio-agents.

- For extensive use of NPV, bio-fertilizers (PSB & Rhizobium Culture) the state may be suggested to identify the promising district incorporating in the next work plan 2006-07. Since there is no production of the important bio-agent like NPV in the state the state may be advised to strengthen the KVKs and the state IPM labs for the NPV production.

14. Gypsum/Pyrite

Looking to the importance of Gypsum/Pyrite (as source of sulphur) and the expenditure incurred, team suggests to review the performance of this component by wrap of documenting success stories prevailing lowering of cost of cultivation with phenomenal increase in yield.

15. Sprinkler Set/HDPE Pipe

The NALMOT is fully convinced with the views expressed by the beneficiaries and the State Directorate of Agriculture and strongly recommend to accede to the request of the State permitting them to use both HDPE Pipe IS 14151 Part-II (having coupling provision) and HDPE Pipe IS-4984 (having rolling provision) and better handling characteristics to shift the pipe line as per the requirement of the topography of the district) subject to non-violation of EFC provision i.e. there shall not be any change in length of the pipe (210 meters), subsidy benefits and total component cost.

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16. Officers Training The planning of the SDA is very good, however, still there is need to make awareness amongst the district functionaries regarding the mandate/objectives and the details on ISOPOM Scheme.

17. Publicity

- The State has requested for increase in the publicity fund from Rs.2.00 lakh to Rs.5 lakh.

- The State is also advised to conduct one to two days Seminar-cum-Workshop for district level functionaries from with in the provided funds.

18. New Innovative Component

It is suggested that popularization of pulses & oilseeds in non traditional areas and introduction of these crops through inter-cropping may also be chosen as new innovative components.

19. Involvement of Private Sector

It is suggested that some of the reputed NGO/other stake holders like RIBHCO/IFFCO/KVK etc. may be involved in production of foundation seed, minikit demonstration, training and block demonstrations etc.

20. Staff & Contingencies

Rational approach would be needed for continuation of total 66 posts provided under ISOPOM and the state may be advised to strengthen the state ISOPOM Cell to effectively monitor/coordinate the programme implementation

PROGRAMME MODUS OPERANDI

21.The Team concluded that the performance of programme implementation in the State of Rajasthan, as compared to U.P. & M.P., is better. However the team strongly feels that there is a need to strengthen the district and block machinery as paucity of Staff & attachment of ADA/Supervisors with/CEO/District Collector had adversely affected the performance under micronutrient/PSB/Rhizobium/ IPM/FFS based block demonstration etc.

22.The State has circulated detailed guidelines as desired under the programme.

Delineation of District

23.Logical frame work is needed for work plan 2006-07. Instead of programme implementation in all the 32 districts state need to adopt a pragmatic approach in 2006-07 work plan delineating the whole state into 4 categories.

I. Low crop Commodity area – Low productivity District

II Low crop Commodity area – High productivity Districts

III High crop Commodity area – High productivity Districts

IV. High crop Commodity area – Low productivity Districts

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The ISOPOM programmes only need to be implemented in the district identified as “higher pulse/oilseed area with low productivity districts”. The low area low productivity district may be addressed under other regular scheme like MMM/State run rather than the ISOPOM porgamme.

24.To address the farmers grievances on spurious input the list of

laboratories/agencies should be displayed at district/block Headquarters.

25.Special efforts are also needed from soybean cultivation with a best IPM where micro-irrigation need to be further popularized in big way in Pulses & Oilseeds.

26. Due to continuous cultivation of mustard as mono-crop severe problem of pests, diseases & weeds like orobanki and mustard is loosing ground in Rajasthan inspite of heavy input cost.

Efforts are needed to replace mustard by chickpea & fodder

crops like lucern & barley. 27.District predominantly with DTSP may only be given the targets on the

components suitable/feasible for the tribals of the area thereby diverting the funds to other districts.

28.The district like Bhilwada having more than 1 lakh ha area under pulses spent only Rs.67000/- on pulses development during 2004-05 and nil allocation during 2005-06, despite a total allocation of Rs.36.35 lakh under ISOPOM (2005-06), suggest the need for commodity-wise monitoring and preparation of MPR in order to visualize the need based developmental intervention under TMOP.

Dr. A.K. Tiwari Shri Narendra Kumar Dr. I.J.Mathur Shri Somendra Sharma

(Convener) (Member) (Member) (Member)