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OUTCOME BUDGET

2011 – 12

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COOPERATION

Contents

Executive Summary 1-4

1. Chapter – I : Introduction 5-16

2. Chapter – II : Outlays, Physical Outputs & Outcomes 17-39

3. Chapter – III : Reform Measures & Policy Initiatives 41-54

4. Chapter – IV : Review of Past Performance 55-78

5. Chapter – V : Financial Review 79-84

6. Chapter – VI : Review of Performance of Statutory 85-102

Bodies & Autonomous Bodies

CHAPTER – I

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER –II

Outlays, Physical Outputs

and

Outcomes

CHAPTER –III (A)

Reform Measures

&

Policy Initiatives

CHAPTER –III (B)

Gender Based

Material

CHAPTER –IV

Review

of

Past Performance

CHAPTER –V

Financial Review

CHAPTER-VI

Review of Performance

of

Autonomous

&

Statutory Bodies

1Department of Agriculture & Cooperation

Executive Summary

“Outcome Budget” is endeavour of the Government to convert “outlays” into “outcomes” by

planning expenditure, fixing appropriate targets, quantifying deliverables in each scheme and bringing

out “outcomes” of Budget Outlays provided for each scheme/programme. It is also intended to serve

as policy tool to establish effective linkage with allocation and disbursement of public funds, on basis of

measurable performance. OUTCOME BUDGET 2011-12 of Department of Agriculture & Cooperation

(DAC) indicates physical performance during 2009-10, 2010-11 and targets of physical performance of

2011-12.

During year 2009-10, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation (DAC) was allocated a budget of

Rs.10965.23 crore (RE-2009-10) and actual expenditure was Rs. 10870.15 crore which is 99.13 %.

Under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), an outlay of Rs. 3707.07 crore was provided at RE stage,

Rs. 3758.13 crore was released to eligible States. Under National Food Security Mission (NFSM),

expenditure was Rs. 1017.09 crore against allocation of Rs. 1074 crore in RE 2009-10 . Some major

highlights are that focused and target oriented technological intervention under NFSM resulted in

production of 80.98 million tonne Wheat, 89.31 million tonnes Rice and 14.77 million tonne Pulses.

During this year additional area coverage under National Horticulture Mission(NHM) was 3.84 lakh ha.

while 0.77 lakh ha. was rejuvenated, 336 new nurseries were set up and 4860 water harvesting structures

established. Under National Horticulture Board (NHB), 5213 units were developed for commercial

horticulture through production and post harvest management, and capital investment subsidy provided

to 231 units for construction/expansion/modernisation of cold storages and storages for horticulture

produce. Under Micro Irrigation scheme, 5.96 lakh ha. was covered under drip/sprinkler irrigation.

Under the scheme ‘Development and Strengthening of Infrastructure Facilities for Production and

Distribution of Quality Seeds’ 66,832 Seed Villages were established and assistance provided for

creation of 54 Seed Processing Plants in Private Sector. Under National Agriculture Insurance

Scheme(NAIS), reported claims of Rs. 4392.42 crore were paid to 88.30 lakh farmers, who suffered

from crop losses during the year. Government of India share of Rs. 1419 crore was released during the

year for settlement of claims.

During year 2010-11, DAC was allocated a budget of Rs.17254.00 crore (RE-2010-11) and

actual expenditure upto 31.1.2011 is Rs. 13867.77 crore which is 80.37%. Under RKVY, an outlay of

Rs. 6722 crore was provided at RE stage and an amount of Rs. 5618.35 crore has already been

released to eligible States(as on 31.1.2011). Under NFSM, expenditure is Rs. 1020.98 crore against RE

allocation of Rs. 1277.13 crore, under which about 20 million ha. of rice and 13 million ha. of wheat is

covered. In addition, a new initiative -Accelerated Pulses Production Programme (A3P) was launched

as part of NFSM Pulses from 2010-11. Under A3P, one million ha. of potential pulses areas for major

pulses crops-Tur, Moong, Gram and Lentil have been taken up for large scale demonstration of tech-

nology, in compact blocks. A total 600 A3P units of Tur, Urad, Moong, Gram and Lentil have been

proposed during 2010-11 out of which 564 units of A3P have been conducted by States and 36 units of

A3P conducted through National Centre for Integrated Pest Management (NCIPM).

During this year additional area coverage under National Horticulture Mission(NHM) so far was

1.70 lakh ha. while 0.21 lakh ha. was rejuvenated, 35 new nurseries set up and 1385 water harvesting

structures established. Under National Horticulture Board(NHB), 3609 units have been developed for

commercial horticulture through production and post harvest management. Under Micro Irrigation scheme,

4.22 lakh ha. has been covered under drip/sprinkler irrigation so far. Under NAIS, allocation in RE 2010-

11 is Rs. 2662 crore, out of which Rs. 2660 crore has already been released for settlement of claims.

2 OUTCOME BUDGET 2011-12

For year 2011-12, budget allocation of Rs.17122.87 crore has been proposed in BE 2011-12.

Allocation for RKVY is proposed to be increased to Rs. 7810.87 crore. Under NFSM, with proposedallocation Rs. 1350 crore, it is envisaged to undertake demonstration of improved package - 23633

nos., demonstration of System of Rice Intensification (SRI)-9835 nos., distribution of high yield variety(HYV)seeds- 794693 qtls. for rice, demonstration on improved package- 650 nos., distribution of HYV Seeds-

184734 qtls. for wheat, production of foundation and certified seeds-158022 qtls. and distribution ofcertified seeds-356564 qtls. for pulses. Targets for National Horticulture Mission(NHM) include addi-

tional area coverage of 1.55 lakh ha., rejuvenation of 0.5 lakh ha., new nurseries-175 nos. and addi-tional 1050 water harvesting structures. Under National Horticulture Board(NHB), 5900 units are pro-

posed to be developed for commercial horticulture through production and post harvest management.Under Micro Irrigation scheme, 7 lakh ha. is proposed to be covered under drip/sprinkler irrigation.

Outcome Budget 2011-12 consists of following Chapters:

Chapter I - introductory note on mandate, goals, policy framework, salient functions, organizational

structure of the Department as also major schemes/ programs under its implementation.

Chapter II - tabular statements indicating details of financial outlays of various schemes/ programs,

projected physical outputs and projected outcomes with objective to establish one-to-one correspondence between the financial outlays and targeted outcomes.

Chapter III - reform measures and major policy initiatives of DAC to promote agricultural production,productivity and well being of farmers. This chapter also provides details of efforts

made by Department to main-stream gender concerns by allocating specific resourcesfor women under various major schemes/ programs and development interventions

with focus on formation of Women Self Help Groups (SHGs), Capacity Building Interven-tions, support for extension activities and ensuring women representation in various

village/ block/ and district level decision-making bodies.

Chapter IV - scheme-wise analysis of physical performance during 2009-10 and in 2010-11 in terms

of targets.

Chapter V - comprehensive financial review of overall trends in expenditure vis-à-vis Budget Esti-

mates/ Revised Estimates in recent years and position of outstanding utilization certifi-cates.

Chapter VI - review of performance of Statutory and Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector Under-takings under administrative control of the Department.

Monitoring Mechanism:

Department of Agriculture and Cooperation (DAC) places special emphasis on monitoring and

evaluation of programs being implemented by the Department for which comprehensive multi-levelsystem of monitoring and evaluation, has been evolved. Salient features of Monitoring Mechanism are:

a) Monitoring mechanism is in-built in guidelines of each scheme to ensure achieving objectivesof schemes.

b) Central Sector Plan Schemes and Centrally Sponsored Schemes are also monitored throughperiodical progress reports, received from implementing agencies, indicating financial and

physical progress.


c) Implementing Agencies including State Governments are required to submit performance-cum-

achievement report at end of financial year.

d) Implementing Agencies of plan schemes are required to maintain subsidiary accounts of Gov-

ernment grant, which are subjected to statutory audit.

e) Concurrent evaluation studies are undertaken through reputed and independent research insti-

tutions/ organizations to evaluate performance of various schemes/ programmes at field level,

and to assess impact of these programs.

f) State Level Sanctioning Committees (SLSCs) have been constituted to sanction projects and

monitor progress of sanctioned projects/ schemes under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY).

National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) is monitored through State Governments and

Implementing Agencies, who report regarding coverage and payment of claims periodically.

State Level Coordination Committees on Crop Insurance of States, meet twice a year and

representatives of DAC attend these meetings.

g) Other Important Centrally Sponsored Schemes like Integrated Scheme for development of

Oilpalm, Oilseeds and Maize (ISOPOM), Jute Technology Mission (JTM) and Cotton Technol-

ogy Mission (TMC) are monitored by National Level Monitoring Committees (NALMOTs) com-

prising officials from concerned Crop Directorates, ICAR, SAU, State Departments of Agricul-

ture and DAC representatives. These teams undertake periodic field visits to monitor imple-

mentation of various components of schemes and based on field/ tour reports, states are

advised to take corrective action.

Public Information System:

Information, Education and Communication (IEC) play vital role in creating awareness, mobiliz-

ing people and making development participatory through advocacy and by transferring knowledge,

skills and techniques to people. IEC plays two important roles – informative and persuasive, and as

such is crucial for bringing about requisite social mobilization and facilitating participatory development.

DAC has adopted multi-pronged strategy for creating awareness, mobilizing farmers and en-

suring their active participation in various schemes/ programs, and various initiatives taken in this

regard are as under:

a) For implementation of major schemes, State Departments of Agriculture undertake publicity

campaigns to create awareness amongst farmers by organizing Kissan Melas, Seminars/

Workshops. Promotional activities like State/ District level Workshops, interactive live pro-

grams on Door Darshan/ All India Radio, setting up of Stalls in National/ Regional Exhibitions

etc. are undertaken by Implementing Agencies.

b) Publicity campaigns by distributing posters and handbills printed in vernacular language, wall

paintings, advertisement in newspapers and rural oriented magazines are carried out by Imple-

menting Agencies

c) Farmers’ training programs are organized to disseminate information on improved production

and protection technologies


d) Scheme details as also progress of implementation of various schemes is hosted on

Department’s website (http//www.agricoop.nic.in), and is up-dated regularly to bring information

in public domain, DAC portal provides information on schemes and programs of DAC; Acts,

Rules, Reports, publications, documents, conferences, seminars, office circulars/ notices,

agricultural news etc.

e) DAC is supporting e-governance activities in Agriculture and allied Departments of State Gov-

ernment through AGRISNET, a state sector Mission Mode Project (MMP) which aims at provid-

ing improved services to farming community using ICT.

Focused Advertisement Campaign:

A Focused Advertisement cutting across all Divisions of DAC was launched on 5 th July,2010,

to create awareness about assistance available under various schemes of Department of Agricul-

ture & Cooperation. Resources of Rs. 91 crore have been pooled in from various Divisions as

under:-

RKVY- Rs. 55 crores

NFSM- Rs. 32 crores

TMNE- Rs. 2 crores

NHM - Rs. 2 crores

Initially the spots which were available with Department were broadcast/telecast through 96

F.M. Stations of AIR under ‘Kisanvani’ programmes through National, 18 Regional & 180 High Power/

Low Power (HTPs/LTPs) and through Doordarshan during ‘Krishidarshan’ under Scheme “Mass

Media Support to Agricultural Extension” through National and Regional News and during entertain-

ment programmes, films, etc. Spots are also telecast through Private Channels operating at Na-

tional & Regional Level during News, entertainment programmes, serials etc. In view of life style of

the farmers, all channels have been requested to telecast spots before 9.30.p.m. A software has

been developed to monitor the campaign.

Gender Specific Initiatives:

Within overall mandate, goals and objectives, DAC places special emphasis on women participa-

tion and contribution to agricultural productivity and production which in turns addresses women wel-

fare. A separate Chapter on women specific initiatives has been included at Chapter-III.

Coverage of SC/ST

In accordance with Government of India’s decision regarding implementation of special com-

ponent Plan (SCP) for Scheduled Castes and Tribes, States/ Implementing Agencies are advised to

ensure, at least, 16 % of total allocation for SCP for Scheduled Castes and 8 % of allocation for SCP for

Scheduled Tribes, in various plan schemes.

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS

Structure

Department of Agriculture and Cooperation (DAC) is one of the three constituent Departments of

Ministry of Agriculture, other two being Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries (DAHD&F)

and Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE). Department is headed by Agriculture

Minister and is assisted by a Minister of State. Secretary (Agriculture & Cooperation) is administrative

head of Department and principal adviser to Agriculture Minister on all matters of policy and administration.

Secretary is assisted by one Principal Adviser, five Additional Secretaries including one Financial

Adviser, one Economic and Statistical Adviser, an Agriculture Commissioner, twelve Joint Secretaries,

one Horticulture Commissioner, one Horticulture Advisor, one Market Adviser and two Deputy Director

Generals. In addition, Chairman of Commission for Agriculture Costs and Prices (CACP) advises the

Department on pricing policies for select agricultural crops.

DAC is organized into twenty six Divisions and has four attached offices, twenty-one subordinate

offices which are spread across the country for coordination with State level agencies and implementation

of Central Sector Schemes in their respective fields. Further, DAC has two public sector undertakings,

eight autonomous bodies and ten national level cooperative organizations and one authority under its

administrative control. List of Attached/Subordinate offices of the Department and Public Sector

Undertakings/Autonomous bodies/National Level Cooperative Organisations under its administrative

control is annexed.

Functions

§ Formulation & implementation of National Policies and Programmes for achieving rapid growth

and development of Agriculture through optimum utilization of country’s land, water, soil and

plant resources

§ Undertaking developmental planning, and assist States in undertaking scarcity relief measures

and in management of natural calamities relating to drought

§ Formulation of policies relating to co-operation and co-operative organisations, co-operative

training and education

§ Bring about integrated development of markets for agricultural produce with a view to safe-

guard economic interests of farmers

§ Formulation of policies for improving agricultural extension services, aiming for integrated ex-

tension services, by adopting new institutional arrangements with involvement of NGOs, Farmer’s

organisations and Agricultural Universities

§ Strengthening co-operative movement through National Co-operative Development Corpora-

tion (NCDC), National Agricultural Co-operative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED)

and National Co-operative Union of India (NCUI)

§ Promoting plant protection measures and practices through dissemination of information and

education of various functionaries involved in agricultural production

§ Supplementing efforts of State Governments for increasing production and productivity of agri-

cultural and horticultural crops through promotional programmes


§ Promoting measures for production of quality seeds and distribution of improved plant variet-

ies developed by agriculture research institutes and agriculture universities, for increasing

productivity.

§ Promotion of farm mechanization

§ Developing suitable strategies for rainfed farming through peoples’ participation for holistic and

integrated development of potential watersheds and promotion of farming system approach,

for augmenting income and nutrition level of farmers

§ Arranging Agricultural Census and inputs survey through States for providing information on

land use, cropping pattern, tenancy, irrigation, seeds, disbursal of operational holdings and

consumption of various inputs.

Schemes under Implementation by Department:

DAC has been assigned responsibility of formulation and implementation of National Policies

and Programmes aimed at enhancing agricultural production and productivity through optimum utiliza-

tion of natural resources of land, water, soil, etc. In furtherance of this basic objective, a number of

schemes and programmes are under implementation. Important schemes being implemented are

briefly discussed below:

(i) National Food Security Mission (NFSM)

National Development Council (NDC) in 53rd meeting held on 29 th May, 2007 adopted resolution

to launch Food Security Mission comprising rice, wheat and pulses to increase the production of rice

by 10 million tons, wheat by 8 millions tones and pulses by 2 million tons by end Eleventh Five Year

Plan (2011-12). Accordingly, centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘National Food Security Mission (NFSM)’

was launched from Rabi 2007-08 to operationalise above mentioned resolution. National Food Security

Mission has three components viz. National Food Security Mission- Rice (NFSM-Rice), National

Food Security Mission- Wheat (NFSM-Wheat) and National Food Security Mission- Pulses (NFSM-

Pulses).

Main objective of NFSM is to increase production of Rice, Wheat and Pulses through area

expansion and productivity enhancement in sustainable manner in identified districts; restoring soil

fertility and productivity at individual farm level; creation of employment opportunities; and enhancing

farm level economy (i.e. farm profits) to restore confidence among farmers.

NFSM is being implemented in 467 districts of 17 States viz. Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar,

Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa,

Punjab, Rajsthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. About 20 million hectares of rice area

and 13 million hectares of wheat area is included in these districts that roughly constitute about 50% of

cropped area for wheat and rice. For pulses, additional 17.5 million ha (20% cropped area) is to be

created.

Major interventions under NFSM relate to demonstration of improved production technology;

distribution of quality seeds of High Yielding Varieties and hybrids; popularization of newly released

varieties; support for micro nutrients; gypsum; zero tillage; Rotavators; Conoweeders; seed drills;

multi- Crop Planters; Power Weeders and other farm implements; Integrated Pest Management (IPM),

Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), extension; water lifting and moisture saving devices; training


and mass media campaign including awards for best performing districts. Besides, pilot projects on

community generators, control of blue bulls and demonstration of International Crop Research Institute

for Semi Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) technologies, are being implemented. The identified districts have

been given flexibility to adopt area specific technological interventions suited to local conditions.

Scheme is implemented through State Department of Agriculture, ICAR, Central and State Seed

Producing Agencies, KRIBHCO, NAFED, IFFCO, IIPR Kanpur, ICRISAT etc. Panchayati Raj Institutions

are actively involved in undertaking following activities:

(i) Selection of beneficiaries and identification of priority areas for the implementation of Mission

interventions; and

(ii) Implementation of local initiatives in identified districts.

(ii) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)

Pursuant to resolution adopted on 29-05-2007 by National Development Council(NDC), to reori-

ent current agriculture development strategies to meet needs of farmers and for fresh effort by central

and State Governments to rejuvenate agriculture, to achieve 4% annual growth during 11th Five Year

Plan, a new State Plan Scheme of Additional Central Assistance (ACA) for agriculture and allied sectors,

namely ,Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) was been launched during 2007-08 with an envisaged

outlay of Rs.25,000 crore for 11th Five Year Plan.

RKVY aims at achieving 4% annual growth rate in agriculture and allied sectors in 11th Five

Year Plan and requires States to prepare District and State Agriculture Plans for creation of such infra-

structure, which is essential to catalyse existing production scenario for achieving higher production.

Additional Central Assistance (ACA) is made available to States as 100% grant. The States

have full autonomy in process of selection, planning, approval and execution of schemes. Funds are

allocated to States in two streams, viz. Stream-I and Stream-II, and are routed through State Agriculture

Department, Nodal Department for the scheme. Under Stream-I, at least 75% of the RKVY funds are

made available for specific projects as part of State and District Plans. Under Stream-II, upto 25% of the

total RKVY funds to a State are made available for strengthening existing State Sector schemes.

Under the Scheme, following broad activities have been identified for focused attention – Inte-

grated Development of Food Crops, including coarse cereals, minor millets and pulses; Agriculture

Mechanization; Soil Health and Productivity; Development of Rainfed Farming Systems; Integrated

Pest Management; Market Infrastructure; Horticulture; Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries; Con-

cept to Completion Projects that have definite timelines; Support to Institutions that promote Agriculture

and Horticulture, etc.; Organic and Bio-fertilizers; and Innovative Schemes. These activities are only

indicative in nature.

Scheme was operationalized with effect from August, 2007 and has evoked good response

from States. During the year 2007-08 an outlay of Rs. 1500 crore was approved, of which an amount of

Rs.1246.89 crore including Rs.48 crore @ Rs.10 lakh per district for preparation of District Agriculture

Plans (DAP), was released to States, under the programme.

For year 2008-09, an outlay of Rs.2891.70 crore was provided at RE stage and an amount of

Rs.2886.80 crore released to eligible States. For year 2009-10, revised allocation was Rs.3707.07

crore and out of this, Rs.3758.13 crore was released to States/UTs.


Three new sub-schemes have been introduced under RKVY from 2010-11, first on extending

green revolution to Eastern Region of the country - covering States of Bihar , Chattisgarh, Jharkhand,

Orissa, Eastern UP and West Bengal, with objective of increasing crop productivity of region by inten-

sive cultivation through promotion of recommended agricultural technologies and package of prac-

tices. Allocation of Rs. 400 crore for 2010-11 has been made for this, out of which Rs. 260.62 crore have

been released to the States so far.

Second sub-scheme is special initiative for Pulses and Oilseeds in Dryland Areas during 2010-

11, with an allocation of Rs. 300 crore in current year and is operationalized by organizing 60,000 Pulse

and Oilseeds Villages in identified watersheds by providing farm machinery and equipment on custom

hiring basis to pulses and oilseed farmers and dovetailing with other existing central schemes having

components for promotion of oilseeds and pulses production. Rs. 238.50 crore have been released to

the States under this sub-scheme so far.

Third sub-scheme is National Mission for Saffron-Economic Revival of J&K Saffron Sector with

allocation of Rs. 39.43 crore for current year. Out of this, first instalment of Rs. 19.72 crore has been

released to Jammu & Kashmir.

(iii) National Horticulture Mission (NHM)

Mission was launched in 2005-06 for holistic development of horticulture sector duly ensuring

horizontal and vertical linkages, with active participation of all stake-holders. All States and three Union

Territories of Andaman Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and Puducherry are covered under the Mission

except the eight North Eastern States including Sikkim, and States of Jammu & Kashmir , Himachal

Pradesh and Uttrakhand, which are covered under Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan

States (HMNEH). At present, 371 districts in 18 States and 3 Union Territories have been covered under

NHM. All horticulture crops such as fruits, spices, flowers, medicinal and aromatic plants, plantation

crops of Cashew and Cocoa are included for area expansion, whereas, Vegetables are covered through

seed production, protected cultivation, INM/IPM and organic farming.

(iv) Technology Mission on Integrated Development of Horticulture in North Eastern States

Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand (TMNE)

Scheme was launched in 2001-02 with objective of harnessing potential for horticulture in all

eight North Eastern States including Sikkim and in States of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and

Uttarakhand and is being implemented in Mission mode, with four Mini Missions, to address various

issues related to development of horticulture in these eleven States.

Implementation of Mission since inception upto 2009-10 has helped in bringing in an additional

area of 528748 ha. under various horticulture crops in the states. Of this, fruits contributed 287516 ha.

vegetables 104202 ha. spices 74317 ha, plantation crops (cashew) 14111 ha, medicinal plants 6464 ha,

aromatic plants 10183 ha, flowers 30468 ha, root & tubers crops 1319 ha. In addition, 35744 ha. of senile

and unproductive orchards have been rejuvenated to increase productivity. Infrastructure facilities such

as model nurseries (1017), community tanks (11177), tube wells (14583), greenhouses (3449777 sqm.),

model floriculture centres (27), herbal gardens (57), tissue culture units (27), disease forecasting units

(22) and 27 mushroom units have been set up. Besides, wholesale (47), rural primary markets (278),

apni mandis (67), state grading laboratories (18) and 65 processing units have been established. So

far, 266603 farmers/officers including 73912 women farmers have been trained on various aspects of

horticulture.


During current financial year (2010-11), additional area of 12807 ha. has been brought under

different horticultural crops and to restore production potential of senile/unproductive orchards, 1370

ha. of orchards have been rejuvenated. Besides, infrastructure facilities such as nurseries (19), green-

houses (104635 sqm) and 37 rural primary markets and 1 processing unit, have been created, 9033

farmers/officers including women farmers have been trained on various aspect of horticulture, so far .

(v) Micro Irrigation

In dry land / rainfed areas, it is necessary to increase efficiency of water utilization for optimum

utilization of scarce water resources, reduce cost of production, and to stabilize production. To ensure

optimum utilization of water resources, Micro Irrigation scheme is being implemented since January,

2006 with objective of increasing area under efficient methods of irrigation, viz. drip and sprinkler

irrigation and for efficient use of surface as well as ground water. The scheme is now being imple-

mented in mission mode as ‘’National Mission on Micro Irrigation” (NMMI) with enhanced scope for

coverage, incorporating revised cost norms and inclusion of additional components.

During 10th Plan period an area of 3.5 lakh ha. was covered under scheme and during 11th Plan

period, National Mission on Micro Irrigation (NMMI) is being implemented with an outlay of Rs. 8032.90

crore, of which Rs. 3409.26 crore will be contributed by DAC as Central share comprising 40% subsidy

for general farmers and 50% subsidy for small and marginal farmers. Since inception of Scheme, an

area of 24 lakh hectare has been brought under micro irrigation in 18 States by utilizing Rs.2700 crores

as Central share.

During current financial year (2010-11), there is a budget allocation of Rs. 981.97 crore (RE) to

cover area of 6.30 lakh ha. Upto December, 2010, 4.22 lakh ha. has been covered with financial assis-

tance of Rs. 748.51 crore.

(vi) National Bamboo Mission (NBM)

To harness potential of bamboo crop in the country, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme “National

Bamboo Mission” is under implementation in twentyseven States. Mission envisages promoting holis-

tic growth of bamboo sector by adopting area based regionally dif ferentiated strategy, to increase area

under bamboo cultivation and to improve marketing of bamboo and its products. Under this mission,

steps have been taken to increase availability of quality planting material by supporting setting up of

new nurseries/tissue culture units and strengthening existing ones. To address forward integration,

mission is taking steps to strengthen marketing of bamboo products, especially those of handicraft

items.

(vii) Macro Management of Agriculture Scheme (MMA)

This scheme was formulated with objective of ensuring that Central Assistance is spent on

focused and specific interventions for development of agriculture as per priorities identified by States.

The scheme became operational in 2000-01 in all States and UTs. The Scheme provides sufficient

flexibility to States to develop and pursue their programmes on basis of regional priorities mainly

focused around development of rice, wheat, sugarcane and coarse cereals, through appropriate mix of

measures aimed at enhancing soil health, supply of quality seeds and other inputs and promotion of

agricultural mechanization. Scheme also lays special emphasis on Natural Resource Management

through watershed development and management approach.


In year 2008-09, Macro Management of Agriculture Scheme was revised to improve its effi-

cacy in supplementing / complementing efforts of States for enhancement of agricultural production and

productivity. Role of this scheme has been redefined to avoid overlapping and duplication of ef forts

and to make it more relevant to present agricultural scenario in States to achieve basic objective of

food security and to improve livelihood system for rural masses. Revised MMA scheme comprises 10

sub-schemes relating to crop production and natural resource management.

Salient features of the Revised Macro Management of Agriculture Scheme are as follows:

(i) Practice of allocating funds to States/UTs on historical basis has been replaced by a new

allocation criteria based on gross cropped area and area under small and marginal

holdings. Assistance is provided to the States/UTs as 100% grant.

(ii) Subsidy structure has been rationalized to make pattern of subsidy uniform under all

schemes implemented by Department of Agriculture & Cooperation. Revised subsidy

norms indicate maximum permissible limit of assistance. States may either retain exist-

ing norms, or increase them to a reasonable level, provided that norms do not exceed

revised upper limits as specified.

(iii) Two new components have been added namely, (a) Pulses and oilseeds crop produc-

tion programmes for areas not covered under Integrated Scheme of Oilseeds, Pulses,

Oil palm and Maize (ISOPOM) and (b) “Reclamation of Acidic Soil” along with the existing

component of “Reclamation of Alkali Soil”.

(iv) Permissible ceiling for new initiatives has been increased from existing 10% to 20% of

the allocation.

(v) At least 33% of funds has to be earmarked for small, marginal and women farmers.

(vi) Active participation of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) of all tiers is to be ensured in

implementation of the Revised MMA scheme including review, monitoring and evaluation

at district/sub-district level.

The scheme is a major window for funding in case of North –Eastern States and special cat-

egory States of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttrakhand for agricultureal activities, as number

of States belonging to this category are ineligible for accessing funds under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas

Yojana(RKVY). In case of other States, it is still a major sorce of funding for taking up activities relating

to crop production and natural resource management on watershed development basis, till RKVY firms

up in these States.

(viii) Integrated Scheme of Oilseeds, Pulses, Oil-palm and Maize (ISOPOM):

In order to provide flexibility to States in implementation, based on a regionally differentiated

approach in promoting crop diversification, and to provide focused approach to programmes, Cen-

trally Sponsored Scheme of Integrated Scheme of Oilseeds, Pulses, Oil-palm and Maize (ISOPOM) is

being implemented since 1.4.2004. The scheme came into existence by merging four erstwhile schemes

of Oilseeds Production Programme (OPP), National Pulses Development Project (NPDP), Oil-palm

Development (OPDP) and Accelerated Maize Development Programme (AMDP).


(ix) Agriculture Extension

Centrally Sponsored Scheme “Support to State Extension Programmes for Extension Re-

forms” is being implemented in all states for making the extension system farmer-driven and farmer-

accountable by way of new institutional arrangements for technology dissemination. 598 Agricultural

Technology Management Agency (ATMAs) have been established in the country to operationalize

extension reforms. For improving and strengthening agricultural extension services in private sector

and for efficient use and easier availability of inputs and utilization of skilled and technical manpower in

agriculture sector, scheme of Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres was taken up. Another scheme of

Mass Media Support to Agriculture Extension is also being implemented to provide information to

farmers on matters related to agriculture production. In order to help farmers in tackling problems

relating to pest attack, plant disease and use of inputs, scheme ‘Kissan Call Centres’ is being imple-

mented.

(x) Organic Farming

The scheme on ‘National Project on Organic Farming’ aims at (a) capacity building through

service provider; (b) financial support to production units of bio fertilizers, compost and vermi compost

etc.; (c) human resource development through trainings on certification and inspection, production

technology etc.; (d) field demonstration programmes on Organic Farming; (e) development of model

organic farms; (f) market development for organic standard; (g) development of organic standard (h)

support to new initiatives on technology related to organic farming; (i) formulation of regulatory mecha-

nism of organic farming; and (j) creation of awareness about organic farming. Under this scheme,

financial assistance is provided for setting up of production units of (i) fruits/vegetable compost units;

(ii) bio-fertilizer units & (iii) vermin-culture hatcheries.

(xi) Agricultural Marketing

Reforms in agricultural marketing sector is another important area to which Government at-

taches a lot of significance. Post-harvest and market infrastructure, including grading, packaging, trans-

portation and storage, needs to be created on large scale. Main objectives of scheme entitled “Con-

struction of Rural Godowns (Grameen Bhandaran Yojana)” includes creation of scientific storage capac-

ity with allied facilities in rural areas for storage of farm produce. Storage capacity prevents distress

sale by creating facility of pledge loan and marketing credit. Main objective of Scheme “Development

/ Strengthening of Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure, Grading & Standardization” is to develop market-

ing infrastructure in the country to cater to post-harvest requirement of production and marketable sur-

plus of various farm products and allied sectors including dairy, meat, fisheries and minor forest pro-

duce. The Scheme is reform-linked, and is being implemented in those States/ UTs which amend their

respective Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) Acts, wherever required, to allow direct

marketing, contract farming and setting up of markets in private and cooperative sectors.

Since inception of scheme and up to end of November, 2010, 4188 projects have been sanc-

tioned by NABARD for which subsidy of Rs. 267.90 crore has been released. Besides this, 313 projects

proposals of different State agencies have been sanctioned/released involving Rs. 101.64 crore as

subsidy. In cooperative sector, NCDC has sanctioned 1286 infrastructure projects involving Rs. 23.47

crore as subsidy.


(xii) National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS)

Central Sector Scheme namely, National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) is being imple-

mented since Rabi 1999-2000, as part of risk management in agriculture with intention of providing

financial support to farmers in event of failure of crops due to natural calamities, pests and diseases.

The scheme is optional for States/UTs at present. It is being implemented by 25 States and 2

Union Territories. No State-wise allocation of funds is made under this scheme because it’ s demand

driven. Funds are released to Implementing Agency, which in turn settles admissible claims of farmers

as per provisions of scheme. Progress of scheme is measured in terms of farmers/area covered, sum

insured, premium collected, claims paid and farmers benefited. During last twenty one crop seasons

(i.e. from Rabi 1999-2000 to Rabi 2009-10), 1586 lakhs farmers have been covered for an area of 2446

lakhs hectares insuring total sum amounting to Rs.186962 crore. Claims of Rs.20404 crore became

payable/paid against premium income of Rs. 5585 crore compensating 451 lakhs farmers for losses

suffered.

(xiii) Modified NAIS

Due to some limitations/shortcomings in existing scheme of NAIS, Department of Agricul-

ture & Cooperation constituted a Joint Group to study the improvements required in existing crop

insurance scheme to make it easier and farmer friendly. Based on recommendations of Joint Group

and views of various stakeholders, NAIS has been modified and approved for implementation on pilot

basis in 50 districts from Rabi 2010-11 season. Major improvements made in MNAIS are – actuarial

premium with subsidy to farmers ranging 40% to 75% depending upon the slabs, all claims liability

would be on the insurer, Unit area of insurance reduced to village panchayat level for major crops,

coverage for prevented sowing/planting risk & post harvest losses due to cyclone, on account pay-

ment up to 25% of likely claims as immediate relief, more proficient basis for calculation of threshold

yield, minimum indemnity level of 70% instead of 60% and inclusion of private insurers.

(xiv) Pilot Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS)

WBCIS is intended to provide insurance protection to farmers against adverse weather inci-

dence, such as deficit/excess rainfall, low/high temperature, frost etc. which are deemed to impact

adversely the crop production. It has the advantages of minimizing moral hazards; lowering of admin-

istrative costs; speedy settlement of claims etc.

Pilot WBCIS is being implemented since Kharif 2007 on pilot basis. Scheme is based on

actuarial regime, but to make the scheme competitive, premium actually charged from farmers is re-

stricted to at-par with NAIS. The difference between actuarial rates and premium actually paid by

farmers is borne by State and Central Governments on equal basis.

(xv) Agriculture Mechanization

As integral part of strategy to promote agricultural mechanization and technology for enhance-

ment of agricultural production and productivity, Department is implementing scheme titled ‘Promotion

& Strengthening of Agricultural Mechanisation through Training, Testing & Demonstration’. Scheme

comprises of following components: (i) Training & Testing; (ii) Outsourcing of Training; and (iii) Demon-

stration of newly developed agricultural/horticultural equipments at farmers’ field.


(xvi) Information Technology

To promote e-governance in Agriculture, DAC is implementing a scheme titled “Strengthening

/ promoting Agricultural Information System”, which consists of following components: (i) Development

of Agricultural Informatics and Communication; (ii) Strengthening of IT Apparatus in Agriculture and Co-

operation Departments in States and Union Territories (AGRISNET) (iii) Strengthening of IT apparatus in

DAC Headquarters and its field offices; (iv) Agricultural Resources Information Systems(AGRIS); and

(v) Kisan Call Centres.

(xvii) Co-operation

Co-operatives are important institutional systems for promoting economic development of ag-

ricultural and rural economy. Co-operatives are engaged in several economic activities such as dis-

bursement of credit, distribution of agricultural inputs like seeds, fertilizers and agro-chemicals and in

arranging storage, processing and marketing of farm produce. To enable farmers to access quality

inputs at reasonable price, as well as to ensure remunerative returns for their produce, DAC is imple-

menting a scheme titled “Assistance to NCDC Programmes for Cooperative Development”.

(xviii) Development & Strengthening of Infrastructure Facilities for Production and Distribution of

Quality Seeds

Central Sector restructured Scheme “Development & Strengthening of Infrastructure Facilities for

Production and Distribution of Quality Seeds”, in operation since 2005-06, essentially aims to ensure

production and multiplication of high yielding certified / quality seeds of all crops in order to make

sufficient quantities of seeds available to farmers in time at affordable price, including those in remote

areas, not easily accessible by rail / road. It has started making an impact and is continued in 11th Plan

to consolidate and empower efforts being made to increase production of quality seeds, and to raise

seed replacement rate to 30% for self pollinated, 25% for cross pollinated; and 100% for hybrid seeds.

(xix) Strengthening and Modernization of Plant Quarantine Facilities in India

Plant Quarantine regulatory measures are operated through ‘Destructive Insects & Pests Act,

1914 (Act 2 of 1914)’ in the country. Purpose and intent of this Act is to prevent introduction of any

insect, fungus or other pest, which is, or may be destructive to crops. Import of agricultural commodities

is presently regulated through Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order , 2003 issued

under DIP Act, 1914. Further, significance of Plant Quarantine has increased in view of globalization and

liberalization in International trade of plants and plant material in wake of Sanitary and Phytosanitary

(SPS) Agreement under WTO. Phytosanitary certification of agricultural commodities being exported, is

also undertaken through the scheme as per International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), 1951.

Primary objectives of Scheme are to (i) prevent introduction and spread of exotic pests that are

destructive to crops by regulating/restricting import of plants/plant products and (ii) facilitate safe global

trade in agriculture by assisting producers and exporters by providing a technically competent and

reliable phytosanitary certificate system to meet requirements of trading partners.

(xx) Drought Management

Central Sector Scheme “Drought Management Programme” was launched during 8th Five

Year Plan commencing from year 1992-93. However, from February, 2002 onwards, consequent upon

transfer of work relating to disaster management in the wake of natural calamities on account of cy-


clones, floods, earthquake, riots, etc. to Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Agriculture & Coopera-

tion is implementing scheme on Drought Management, hailstorm and pest attack as part of main scheme.

Central Sector Scheme “Drought Management Programme” has been discontinued during 11th

Plan and subsumed into Central Sector Scheme “Studies on Inputs for Agriculture Development” being

handled by Directorate of Economics and Statistics. Scheme being implemented by Drought Manage-

ment Division is not a “development scheme” and as such it does not envisage any allocation/release

of funds, either as Grants-in-Aid or loans/advances to any implementing Agency (including State Gov-

ernment).

Even though the mandate of the scheme does not have any scope for fixing any targets or

achievements, its implementation has certainly resulted in qualitative achievements in form of effective

and efficient management of situation created by drought and consequently reducing its impact on the

people.

This Department has introduced a scheme on ‘Diesel Subsidy’ in Drought and Deficit Rainfall

Affected Areas’ in Kharif 2009-10 to enable the farmers to provide supplementary protective irrigation to

the standing crops. Scheme was applicable for districts where deficit rainfall as on 15.7.2009 was more

than 50% or to such talukas/districts, declared as drought-affected by the respective State/UT Govern-

ment. It was intended to provide 50% subsidy to the affected farmers on the cost of diesel for providing

upto 3 protective irrigations, subject to a maximum of 2 hectares per farmer. The subsidy amount

provided is to be shared by the Government of India and the States/UTs in the ratio of 50:50. The share

of the Government of India on subsidy amount is upto maximum of Rs. 7.50 per litre of diesel. The

scheme was subsequently relaxed to include areas with prolonged dry spell for any continuous 15

days period starting from 15.7.2009 for those areas with scanty rainfall. The scheme was to operate on

reimbursement basis and was applicable upto 30.9.2009. So far claim of an amount of Rs. 7.81 lakhs

has been received from State Government of Jharkhand.

The scheme of “Diesel Subsidy” has been implemented during Kharif, 2010 on last year pattern

in drought affected areas.


ANNEXURE

INVENTORY OF FIELD FORMATIONS

I. Attached Offices

1. Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Shastri Bhavan, ‘B’ Wing, New Delhi.

2. Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices, Shastri Bhavan, ‘F’ Wing, Second Floor, New Delhi.

3. Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage, N.H.IV, Faridabad (Haryana).

4. Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, N.H.IV, Faridabad (Haryana).

II. Subordinate Offices

1. Central Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute, Budni (Madhya Pradesh).

2. Northern Region Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute, Hissar (Haryana).

3. Southern Region Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute, Garladinne, Distt. Anantapur (A.P).

4. North Eastern Region Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute, Biswnath Chariali, Distt.

Sonitpur (Assam).

5. Directorate of Cotton Development, 14, Ramjibhai Kamani Marg, Ballard Estate, P.B.No. 1002, Mumbai-

400030 (Maharashtra).

6. Directorate of Jute Development, 234/4, Acharya Jagdish Bose Road, Nizam Palace Campus, Kolkata-

700020 (West Bengal).

7. Directorate of Millets Development, Mini Secretariat Building, Room No. 710, 6th Floor , Bani Park, Jaipur

(Rajasthan).

8. Directorate of Tobacco Development, 26 Haddows Road, 3rd Floor, Shastri Bhawan Annexe, Chennai-

600006 (Tamil Nadu).

9. Directorate of Sugarcane Development, 8 th Floor, Hall No.3, Kendriya Bhavan, Aliganj, Lucknow - 226024

(U.P).

10. Directorate of Rice Development, 191, Patliputra Colony, Patna-800013 (Bihar).

11. Directorate of Wheat Development, CGO Building, Hapur Road Chauraha, Kamla Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad

(U.P).

12. Directorate of Extension, Krishi Vistar Bhavan, Dr. K.S. Krishna Marg, IARI Campus, Pusa, New Delhi-110

012.

13. Directorate of Oilseeds Development, Telhan Bhavan, Himayat Nagar, Hyderabad-500029 (A.P).

14. Directorate of Pulses Development, 8th Floor, Vindhyachal Bhavan, Bhopal- 462004 (M.P).

15. Central Fertiliser Quality Control & Training Institute, N.H.IV, Faridabad (Haryana).

16. National Centre of Organic Farming, C.G.O. Complex, Kamla Nehru Nagar, Hapur Road Chungi, Ghaziabad

(U.P).

17. Directorate of Cashewnut and Cocoa Development, M.G. Road, Kochi-682011 (Kerela).

18. Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development, Cannanore Road, Kozhikode-673005 (Kerela).

19. Office of the Minister (Agriculture), Embassy of India, ROME (ITALY).

20. All India Soil and Land Use Survey, IARI Campus, Pusa, New Delhi-110 012.


21. National Seed Research & Training Centre (NSRTC) VARANASI (W).

III. Public Sector Undertakings

1. National Seeds Corporation, Beej Bhavan, Pusa Complex, New Delhi - 110 012.

2. State Farms Corporation of India, Farm Bhavan, 14-15, Nehru Place, New Delhi –110 019.

IV. Autonomous Bodies

1. Coconut Development Board, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kochi-682011 (Kerala).

2. National Horticulture Board, 85, Sector -18, Institutional Area, Gurgaon- 122015 (Haryana).

3. National Cooperative Development Corporation, 4, Siri Fort Institutional Area, Hauz Khas, New Delhi.

4. National Oilseeds and Vegetable Oils Development Board, 86, Sector-18, Institutional Area, Gurgaon-

122015 (Haryana).

5. Small Farmers’ Agri Business Consortium (SFAC), 4th Floor, PHD House, Siri Fort Institutional Area, Hauz

Khas, New Delhi-110016.

6. National Institute for Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030

(A.P).

7. National Institute of Agricultural Marketing, Kota Road, Bambala, Near Sanganer, Jaipur-303906 (Rajasthan).

8. National Institute of Plant Health Management, Hyderabad (A.P.)

V. National Level Cooperative Organisations

1. National Cooperative Union of India, 3, Siri Institutional Area, Khelgaon Marg,

New Delhi - 110 016.

2. National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited, NAFED House, Sidhartha En-

clave, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi.

3. National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Ltd., Ansal Plaza, Block C, 2nd Floor, Khelgaon Marg,

New Delhi-110049.

4. National Heavy Engineering Cooperative Ltd., 16, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Pune-400001 (Maharashtra).

5. National Federation of Urban Cooperative Banks and Credit Societies Ltd., B-14, 3 rd Floor, Naraina Shop-

ping Complex, Naraina Vihar, New Delhi-110028.

6. The All India Federation of Cooperative Spinning Mills Ltd., Canada Building, 2nd Floor ,

226- D.N. Road, Mumbai-400001 (Maharashtra).

7. National Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Banks Federation Ltd., “Takshila” 2nd Floor,

G.M. Pasta Road, Dadar (East), Mumbai- 400014 (Maharashtra).

8. National Federation of State Cooperative Banks Ltd., J.K. Chambers, 5th Floor, Plot No. 76, Sector-17,

Vashi, Navi Mumbai-400703

9. National Federation of Labour Cooperatives Ltd., Plot No.11, Sarita Vihar Institutional Area, Near Tele-

phone Exchange, New Delhi- 110044.

10. National Cooperative Tobacco Growers’ Federation Ltd., Anand (Gujarat).

VI AUTHORTITIES

1. Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authorities, NASC Complex, DPS Marg, Opposite Todapur

village, New Delhi-110012.


1. Agriculture Extension

Support to State Extension Programmes for extension Reforms (ATMA Programme) is main scheme

to revamp agricultural extension across country. It aims at providing a decentralized and demand

driven extension system by way of new institutional arrangements for technology dissemination in form

of an Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) at district level and is under implementation

in 598 districts of country. To further strengthen extension system, following new provisions have been

made in modified ATMA Scheme:

i. Provision of specialist and functionary support at different levels;

ii. Innovative support through a ‘Farmer Friend’ at village Level @ one Farmer Friend

per two villages;

iii. Revision in ATMA cafeteria.

iv. Farmers Advisory committee at State, District and Block levels comprising a group

of farmers to advise and provide inputs to administrative bodies at each level;

v. Support to SAMETI for creating essential infrastructure; and

vi. Delegation of powers to State Level Sanctioning Committees (SLSCs), set up under

RKVY, to approve State Extension Work Plan prepared under Extension Reforms

Scheme.

2. Seeds

Seed is critical determinant of agricultural production on which performance and efficacy of

other inputs depends Availability and use of quality seeds is not a onetime af fair, seed security is

imperative for food security. Considering this, two important initiative of Department of Agriculture and

Co-operation include introduction of official amendments to Seeds Bill 2004 and launch of National

Mission on Seeds.

3. Seeds Bill 2004

In response to changes that have taken place in seeds sector, existing Seeds Act, 1966 is

proposed to be replaced by suitable legislation, inter alia, to (i) create conducive climate for growth of

seed industry, (ii) enhance seed replacement rates for various crops (iii) boost export of seeds and

encourage import of useful germplasm (iv) create conducive atmosphere for application of frontier

sciences in varietal development and for enhanced investment in research and development. Seeds

Bill, 2004 was introduced in Rajya Sabha in December, 2004 and was referred to Parliamentary Stand-

ing Committee on Agriculture, which recommended several modifications in the Bill. Accordingly, Gov-

ernment moved official amendments to Seeds Bill in 2009 and March & April,2010. Government agreed

to further amendments after meeting with MPs and VIPs. Notice was issued to Rajya Sabha but due to

adjournment of Parliament, notice lapsed. It is proposed to issue fresh notice for moving official amend-

ments and its passing/consideration in forthcoming session of Parliament.

Proposed legislation makes registration of seed compulsory and will, therefore, regulate seeds

and planting material of all agricultural, horticultural, plantation crops, etc. so as to ensure availability of

true to type seeds to farmers. It brings in higher compliance for quality control through enhancement of


penalties and provisions for registration of seed producers, seed producing units and seed dealers. It

expands scope of farmers’ rights by providing for labelling of expected performance of seeds so that

farmers are assured of quality of seeds purchased by them; payment of compensation to farmer in

case of seed failure and exempting them from compulsory registration of seeds. Government will have

right to exclude certain kind or variety of seeds from registration to protect public order or public

morality or human, animal and plant health or to avoid serious prejudice to environment. Seed health

has been added as an additional standard for quality seed. Considering emergence of India as a hub

for seed production, the Bill also seeks to provide for liberalised import of seed and planting materials.

4. National Mission on Seeds

‘Scheme for Development and Strengthening Of Infrastructural Facility For Production And Dis-

tribution Of Quality Seeds’ is being implemented since 2005-06 on all India basis. Objective of ongo-

ing scheme is to ensure production and multiplication of high yielding certified/quality seeds of all

crops in sufficient quantities and make seeds available to farmers, including those in remote areas on

time and at affordable price. Present scheme requires major changes to adjust to changed scenario.

Seed production technologies are changing and new technologies like transgenic, tissue culture, soil-

less agriculture etc. have emerged. There is greater emphasis on seed quality assurance particularly

to safeguard interest of farmers. There has also been a significant change in country’s socio-economic

conditions. Economy has been substantially liberalised and private sector is playing increasing role in

various spheres including agriculture. In liberalized and changed environment, India is increasingly

engaging in import and export of seeds and planting materials.

Keeping in view above facts, it is proposed to launch a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme

‘National Mission on Seeds’ in mission mode. Scheme is proposed to be implemented from 2011-12

and projected allocation for the five year period from 2011-12 to 2015-16 is Rs. 3773.40 crore. Pro-

posed allocation for first year of scheme(i.e. 2011-12) is Rs. 633.77 crore. Interventions proposed

under scheme are seed planning, seed production, varietal replacement, seed infrastructure, quality

control of seeds, specific interventions for public seed producing organisations, contingency planning

through National Seed Reserve and seed bank, public private partnership and international coopera-

tion in seeds. Mission when implemented will replace above-mentioned existing scheme. Planning

Commission has already given ‘in principle’ approval to the scheme. Draft EFC Memo has already

been sent to Department of Expenditure for convening meeting of EFC.

5. National Horticulture Mission (NHM)

New interventions have been included in National Horticulture Mission (NHM) such as High Den-

sity Plantations, Peri-Urban vegetable cluster under protected cultivation, Horticulture Mechanization

and certification of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). Besides, cost norms of some of activities like

setting up of nurseries, area expansion, rejuvenation programmes and protected cultivation were re-

vised to provide better incentives to farmers for adopting improved technologies and cultivars. Cost

norms and pattern of assistance for Post Harvest Management (PHM) have been enhanced to encour-

age private sector participation in building PHM infrastructure like cold storages, CA storage, grading/

pack houses, etc. Revised cost norms have come into force from 2010-11.

6. Micro Irrigation

A National Mission on Micro Irrigation (NMMI) has been launched in June, 2010 in continuation to

earlier Micro Irrigation Scheme(MIS). New interventions in the scheme are;


a) Revision of Cost norms

b) Revision of subsidy pattern i.e. @60% for small and marginal farmers and @ 50% for

general farmers including 10% State Government Share.

c) This scheme is being implemented throughout country including North-Eastern and Hi-

malayan States.

This scheme will be benefitting in terms of increase in crop productivity, water & fertilizer use

efficiency and return to farmers.

7. National Horticulture Board Programmes:

During 2010-11 existing schemes have been modified to generate synergy and to give focused

attention to horticulture development. New components like setting up of Mother plant Nurseries/Scion

and Root Stock Banks, Accreditation and Rating of Horticulture Nurseries, Horticulture Parks, Market

Intelligence and National Cold Chain Development Centre have been incorporated.

8. National Agricultural Bio Security System (NABS)

In pursuance to decision taken in 3 rd meeting of Agriculture Coordination Committee chaired by

Prime Minister on 15.02.2008, to establish an integrated national bio-security system covering plant,

animal and marine issues, Core Group constituted by Department of Agriculture & Cooperation submit-

ted report on 26.02.2009 -recommending establishment of National Agricultural Bio security System

(NABS). Core Group identified new and emerging factors including globalization, genetic engineering,

climate change, bio-terrorism and trans-boundary diseases, which have profound implications on plant

health and environment. The Group also recommended strengthening and expansion of country’s plant

quarantine system, besides new convergent structures and enabling legislation. An Inter-ministerial

consultation has been held on the draft National Agricultural Bio-security Bill, 2010. The draft Bill is in

process of vetting in Legislative Department.

9. Pesticide Management Bill, 2008

Pesticide Management Bill, 2008 which is intended to replace the Insecticides Act, 1968 to pro-

vide for more effective regulatory framework for introduction and use of pesticides was introduced in

Parliament (Rajya Sabha) on 21.10.2008. Parliamentary Standing committee on agriculture laid its report

on Bill in Parliament on 18.02.2009. Recommendations of Standing Committee have been examined

and taking into account these recommendations, official amendments to the Pesticide Management

Bill, 2008 have been forwarded to Rajya Sabha for passing the Bill.

10. Cooperation:

(i) Amendment of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002

The proposed amendment to the MSCS Act, 2002 intends to strengthen the cooperatives by

making them more member – driven and professional. It defines an active member to ensure member’s

active participation in affairs of society. Time bound decision by society for admitting members is

proposed to prevent inordinate delay by society in admitting members. A clause is proposed to be

inserted for ensuring that members make their payment due to society to be eligible for exercising their

rights as a member. It is proposed to allow MSCS to refund full or part of share capital subscribed by


Government to reduce/eliminate Government control of these cooperatives. To ensure presence of

experts on board, it is proposed to provide that the co-opted directors should have experience in field

of banking, management, finance or specialization in any field relating to objects and activities under-

taken by MSCS. Directors will also be required to disclose interest of their relatives in af fairs of society.

It is proposed to give freedom to Board to constitute an Executive Committee and other committees or

sub-committees as specified in bye-laws. However, it is proposed that every society shall be required

to constitute an Audit and Ethics Committee of the Board. Existing restriction on borrowings by society

is proposed to be relaxed and decrees, awards under section 84 of MSCS Act, 2002 are proposed to

be included in section 94 of the Act for purpose of execution.

Proposed amendments also include provisions for filing of applications, documents, inspec-

tions, payment of fees, charges and issuance of certificates of registration and maintenance of docu-

ments by Central Registrar in electronic forms. It also provides for cancellation of registration if obtained

by mis-representations of facts, submission of false or misleading information, suppression of material

facts or fraud etc. Reservation of seat for SC/ST and women on board, constitution of interim board of

experts for rehabilitation of a sick society, election authority for conduct of election and Cooperative

Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Fund for rehabilitation and development of cooperative societies

have also been proposed. The proposed amendments also include provision for Cooperative Informa-

tion Officer and Appellate Authority to provide information to members about affairs and management of

society; penal provisions for non filing of returns; non-admission of new members by administrators

when the board is under supersession; obligation on part of a Multi-State Co-operative Society to make

available its products and services to its members and their patronage by members, etc.

Proposed amendments to MSCS Act, 2002 has been introduced in Lok Sabha on 15.11.2010.

(ii) Amendment to the Constitution in respect of Cooperatives

Pursuant to Common Minimum Programme of UPA Government to ensure the democratic,

autonomous and professional functioning of cooperatives, it has been decided to initiate a proposal for

amendment to Constitution for the purpose.

Since the Bill could not be passed in the 14 th Lok Sabha, it has been decided to re-intorduce

the Bill. The Constitution (One Hundred and Eleventh Amendment) Bill, 2009 has been introduced in

the Lok Sabha on 30.11.2009. The Bill was referred to Standing Committee on Agriculture, which has

submitted its report. Further action in accordance with recommendations of the Standing Committee is

being taken by the Department.

11. Mechanization and Technology

During 2010-2011, DAC has designated 21 State Agricultural Universities (SAUs)/ICAR institu-

tions as approved centres for performance testing of low cost agricultural machinery and equipments

such as hand tools, manually operated equipments or machines etc. This policy initiative will help in

broadbasing the quality assurance programme on nationwide scale and further catalyze strengthening

institution-industry-farmers interface necessary to accelerate level of farm mechanization.

12. Natural Resource Management:

The impact of climate change is likely to alter the quality, availability and distribution of India’s

natural resources thereby adversely affecting livelihood of its people. With agriculture sector being


closely tied to natural resource base, food production faces major threat from the impacts of climate

change. Further, adverse impacts on agricultural production are likely to be severe in absence of

appropriate adaptation and mitigation measures with far reaching consequences in terms of shortages

of food articles and rising prices thereby endangering food and livelihood security of our country . This

necessitates need to progressively adapt Indian agriculture to climate changes and variabilities for

ensuring food security, enhancing livelihood opportunities and contributing to economic stability at

national level.

13. National Mission For Sustainable Agriculture(NMSA): National Mission for Sustainable Agri-

culture (NMSA) is one of eight Missions under National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). The

Mission seeks to address issues regarding ‘Sustainable Agriculture’ in context of risks associated with

climate change by devising appropriate strategies for ensuring food security and enhancing livelihood

opportunities thereby contributing to economical stability at national level. Mission Document on NMSA,

which was formulated in consultation with relevant Ministries/ Departments, NGO’s, Civil Society, Knowl-

edge Institutions, Selected States and other stakeholders, was accorded in principle approval by

Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change on 23.09.2010. The department has already initiated follow

up measures to implement identified interventions through a process of selective upscaling of ongoing

interventions and introducing new programmatic interventions.

14. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna (RKVY)

Three new sub-schemes have been introduced under RKVY from 2010-11, first on extending

green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country, covering States of Bihar, Chattisgarh, Jharkhand,

Orissa, Eastern UP and West Bengal, with objective to increase crop productivity of region by intensive

cultivation through promotion of recommended agricultural technologies and package of practices. An

allocation of Rs. 400 crore for 2010-11 has been made for this, out of which Rs. 260.62 crore have been

released to States so far.

Second sub-scheme is a special initiative for Pulses and Oilseeds in Dryland Areas during

2010-11, with an allocation of Rs. 300 crore in current year. Which will be done by organizing 60,000

Pulses and Oilseeds Villages in identified watersheds by providing farm machinery and equipment on

custom hiring basis to pulses and oilseed farmers and dovetailing with other existing central schemes

having components for promotion of oilseeds and pulses production. Rs. 238.50 crore have been

released to States under this sub-scheme so far.

Third sub-scheme is National Mission for Saffron-Economic Revival of J&K Saffron Sector with

an allocation of Rs. 39.43 crore for the current year. Out of this, first instalment of Rs. 19.72 crore has

been released to Jammu & Kashmir.


GENDER PERSPECTIVE IN AGRICULTURE

The goal of Ministry of Agriculture is to enhance agricultural production and productivity. Within

its overall mandate, goals and objectives, effort is to ensure that women contribute effectively to agricul-

tural productivity and production. Appropriate structural, functional & institutional measures are being

promoted by DAC to empower women and build their capacities and improve their access to inputs,

technology and other farming resources. Mainstreaming of gender concerns is being addressed by

allocating 30% funds for women under various major schemes/programmes.

1.1 Policy provisions in favour of Women

• National Agriculture Policy formulated in the year 2000, accorded high priority to recognition

and mainstreaming of women’s role in agriculture and highlighted incorporation of ‘gender

issues’ in agricultural development agenda. The Policy states that mainstreaming gender con-

cerns in agriculture would receive particular attention. Appropriate structural, functional & institu-

tional measures would also be initiated to empower women and build their capacities and

improve their access to inputs, technologies and other farming resources.

• Under National Policy of Farmers 2007, various Policy measures have been taken for em-

powering women in farming & allied areas and improving their access to land, credit and other

services, such as Joint pattas for both homestead and agricultural land, speedy issue of Kisan

Credit Cards, creating multiple livelihood opportunities through crop-livestock farming sys-

tems, agri-processing, etc.

1.2 Gender Specific Initiatives

• National Gender Resource Centre in Agriculture (NGRCA) has been set up as unit of Direc-

torate of Extension (DOE) of DAC under Scheme of Extension Support to Central Institutes/

DOE to reflect national commitment of empowerment of women through ‘strategy of

mainstreaming’ and ‘strategy of agenda setting. Centre acts as a focal point for conver-

gence of gender related activities and issues in agriculture and allied sectors within and

outside Department of Agriculture & Cooperation; add gender dimension to agriculture

policies and programmes; and to render advocacy/ advisory services to States /UTs to

internalize gender specific interventions for bringing farm women in the mainstream of

agriculture development. Other initiatives of NGRCA include:-

Ø Macro/micro level and action research studies in critical thrust areas including assessment

of gender content and impact of various on-going programmes of DAC, MOA and to make

recommendation, if required, on appropriate improvements in strategy and design of the

scheme to incorporate gender perspective.

Ø Gender sensitization of extension functionaries at senior, middle and functionaries at cut-

ting edge level to ensure inclusion of gender dimensions in policy and programmes for

bringing women in the mainstream of agriculture development.

Ø Revision of existing Reporting Formats of various schemes / programmes of Department

to reflect gender disaggregate data i.e. budget provisions and physical targets, which flow

to women farmers.


Ø Convergence of women SHGs formed under various schemes of Department of Agricul-ture & Cooperation to ensure flow of benefits to Women Self Help Groups under differentschemes.

Ø As part of its networking strategies, NGRCA is committed to initiate appropriate action onNational Plan of Action on National Policy for Empowerment of Women (NPEW) formulatedby Ministry of Women & Child Development (MoW&CD) related to Agriculture.

• To bring gender concerns to centre stage in all aspects of public expenditure and policy , Deptt.of Agriculture & Cooperation has set up a Gender Budgeting Cell (GBC) in the NGRCA and it islocated in Directorate of Extension, Krishi Vistar Sadan, Pusa , New Delhi. Cell looks into thebudgetary commitments of various schemes of DAC to ensure proportionate flow of publicexpenditure benefiting women farmers. It has been mandated that minimum of 30% funds wouldbe utilized for women farmers under all beneficiary oriented programmes / schemes.

• Women Component Plan (WCP) has been introduced in the Department to ensure 30% alloca-tion of resources/benefits to women under all Beneficiary Oriented Schemes (BOS) of theDepartment.

• In its commitment to take Gender Budgeting initiatives Gender Budgeting Cell has sensitizedGender coordinators about Concept of Gender Budgeting and existing Reporting Formats ofvarious schemes/programmes of Department have been revised to reflect gender disaggre-gate data i.e. budget provisions and physical targets, which flow to women farmers.

1.3 Programmatic Interventions for Women’s empowerment

Important programmatic interventions for women’s empowerment within various subject matterdivisions are briefly given below:

(i) Horticulture - During financial year 2011 – 2012, as per norms suggested and directives issuedby Planning Commission/Ministry of Finance under Special Component Plan, 16% and 8% ofPlan allocation are earmarked for SC and ST farmers/beneficiaries under Scheduled Caste subPlan (SCSP) and Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) respectively and at least 30% of the allocation forwomen beneficiaries/farmers under Women Component Plan (WCP).

(a) Under National Horticulture Mission as well as Micro Irrigation scheme, implementing agencieshave been directed to earmark at least 30% of budget allocation for women beneficiaries in allongoing programmes and same is also been emphasized in Administrative Approvals ofSchemes issued during the year. Activities under National Bamboo Mission are not definedgender-wise. Both men and women are benefited from activities under National Bamboo Mis-sion.

(b) One of tasks of Missions under National Horticulture Mission, Micro Irrigation and TechnologyMission of Integrated Development of Horticulture in North Eastern States, Sikkim, Jammu &Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand (TMNE) is to make women self reliant by provid-ing them equal opportunities, so that they are able to avail benefits and opportunities of theexisting agricultural schemes. Directions have been issued to State/Implementing Agencies to

ensure that at least 30% of budget allocations are earmarked for women beneficiaries/farmers.

(c) Under scheme assistance provided for development of women farmers is enumerated as

under:


(i) Entrepreneurial Development: The programme envisages making women farmers self-

reliant by providing them equal opportunities, so that they are able to avail benefits and

opportunities of existing agricultural systems.

(ii) Organization/identification of women groups which would act as a network for channelizing

horticultural support.

(iii) Need assessment of women farmers in terms of the horticulture support such as input

support, technological support and extension support etc.

(iv) Prioritizing the activities of the individual women’s groups on the basis of the need as-

sessment.

(v) Provide adequate organizational and financial support to “women self-help groups” to

make them self-reliant so that they are able to orchestrates their own activities and re-

sources through group interaction.

(vi) Provide technical training in horticulture and allied areas to women farmers.

(vii) Provide training in increased managerial, organizational, entrepreneurial and decision

making skills.

(viii) Base line survey to identify the amount and type of work being contributed by the women

in the filed of horticulture, their role in decision making process and the problems faced

by them in farming.

(ix) Providing assistance for Base line survey in order to identify the amount and type of work

being contributed by the women in the field of horticulture, their role in decision making

process and the problems faced by them in farming. Under the scheme the assistance

being provided are as under:-

ü Base line survey @Rs.10,000 per district,

ü Curriculum development @Rs.20,000 per District,

ü Refresher training of facilitators @Rs.10,000 per District,

ü “Self Help Groups of women” @ Rs.5000 per Group.

ü 5 days training @ Rs.1000/ per farmwomen for training in production technology,

procedures to access credit and loan, techniques for marketing of the produce, etc

(d) Under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme “National Bamboo Mission” (NBM), in the operational

guidelines, the activities are not defined gender-wise. Under the Mission, both men and women

are benefiting from activities like establishment of private nurseries, plantation in non-forest

areas and trainings. However, directions have been issued to State/Implementing agencies to

ensure that at least 30% of the budget allocations are earmarked for Women beneficiaries/

farmers. Since 2001-02 to 2010- 11 (up to Jan 2011) 81,946 women entrepreneurs have been

trained on different aspects of horticulture and 9087 Women Self Help Groups are in place.


(ii) Agriculture Extension –

(a) Centrally Sponsored Scheme is under implementation in 598 districts of 28 States and 3 UTs.

The funds under the Scheme are being released to State on basis of State Extension Work

Plan (SEWP). As per provisions of Operational Guidelines of Modified ATMA Scheme 2010

[Para 4.13(ii)],, minimum 30% of resources meant for programmes and activities are required to

be allocated to women farmers and women extension functionaries with specific documenta-

tion of expenditure and performance for women being maintained. Besides, scheme also

provides for involvement of women in different decision making bodies at district and block

level such as women farmers are appropriately represented on Agriculture Technology Man-

agement Committee (ATMA) Governing Board and ATMA Management Committee at district

level and Farmers Advisory Committees at Block/district and state level. Besides, scheme

provides for involvement of more women as ‘Farmer Friend’ under the newly introduced mecha-

nism for extension delivery below the Block level. Under the cafeteria of activities, beneficiary

contribution for women has also been reduced from 10% normal beneficiary contribution to an

extent of 5% for four beneficiary oriented activities viz. Farmers’ Training, Demonstrations,

Exposure Visits and Capacity Building of Farmers’ Groups. Since inception of scheme in

2005-06, total 26,73,772 farm women have participated in farmer oriented activities like expo-

sure visit, training, demonstration & Kisan melas including 3,89,503 women farmers benefited

during 2010-11 (up to January, 2011) i.e. 55602 through Exposure Visits, 96268 through Trainings,

24855 through Demonstrations and 212778 through Kisan Melas.

(b) Central Sector Scheme “Mass Media Support to Agricultural Extension” was launched dur-

ing X Plan period with view to contribute to revamping extension services by using electronic

media for transfer of technology / information to farmers. Under the Scheme existing infrastruc-

ture of Doordarshan and All India Radio (AIR) is being utilized to produce and transmit programmes

covering a wide spectrum of topics in agriculture and allied field for bringing latest information

and knowledge to farming community. In order to cater to needs of women farmers, special

programmes are being produced and broadcast by DD & AIR in areas in which women are pre-

dominantly involved such as Honey-bee keeping, Seed treatment, Mushroom cultivation,

kitchen-gardening, post-harvest management of fruits and vegetables, cultivation of aromatic

and medicinal plants, gender friendly tools, etc. During the financial year 2010-11 (upto Decem-

ber 2010) 793 such programmes have been produced and telecast through National, 18 Re-

gional and 180 HPTs/LPTS of Doordarshan and 2208 by 96 FM of All India Radio.

(c) Central Sector Scheme “Establishment of Agri-Clinic & Agri-Business” (ACABC) was

launched in April 2002 with aim of providing extension and other services to farmers on pay-

ment basis, supplementing agriculture development and entrepreneurship; and promoting self/

employment in agriculture sector by way of setting-up of agri-ventures in agriculture and allied

areas. The scheme is open to graduates in agriculture and allied areas such as Horticulture,

Animal Husbandry, Forestry, Dairy, Veterinary, Poultry, Farming and Pisciculture. During 2010-

11(up to December, 2010), 121 women agriculture graduates have been trained, of whom 45

trained graduates have set up ventures. A total of 1426 and 296 women have got trained and set

up their ventures respectively since inception of the Scheme (till December, 2010). Higher

credit linked back-ended subsidy @ 44% is provided in respect of women candidates.

(iii) Macro-management -. Under Revised Scheme ‘Macro Management for Agriculture’ States

have been instructed to allocate funds for SC/ST/ women farmers proportionate to their population

and utilize the 10%-20% provided under “New Initiatives” for implementing activities for gender


empowerment, development of risk prone/backward/tribal areas and to include Schemes which

encourage group formation among Women/ SC/ST farmers in the Work Plan. During financial

year 2010-11, 2014598 women farmers have benefited under the scheme.

(iv) Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) - Under ‘National Programme for Organic Farming’

(NPOF), 25 % seats has been reserved for training of women farmers in organic farming.

(v) Watershed Development Programmes - Under National Watershed Development Project for

Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA), all communities inhabited in watershed area are benefited through

natural resource management and farming system activities. So far about 24348 Women Self

Help Groups & 18075 User Groups of Women have been formed in project areas covered

under programme. Under new common Guidelines for Watershed Development issued by

National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA), it has been envisaged that at least one member of

Watershed Development Team (WDT) should be a women. Guideline focuse on mobilizing

women to ensure all perspectives and interests of women are adequately reflected in water-

shed action plan. Watershed Committees that are formed to implement NWDPRA will have to

comprise of at least 10 members, half of members shall be representatives of SHGs and User

groups, SC/ST community, women and landless persons in village. Besides this, largest por-

tion of SHGs from watershed area groups comprise of women members only.

Projected outcome for women (both intermediate and final) under watershed programmes

are enumerated as under:-

(i) Involvement of women in project planning and implementation

(ii) Social dignity and economic empowerment through income generating activities/en-

trepreneurship through SHGs

(vi) Crops Division –

(a) Scheme Mini Mission-II of Technology Mission on Cotton is not a gender specific

scheme. As such, no provision has been made fixing targets specifically for women for

any component. Components like distribution of seeds and agricultural inputs, women

farmers are to be given priority particularly those who own land. In case of training of

farmers, again priority can be given for inclusion of women farmers including also

landless women farmers. States have been advised to ensure that 30% of allocation is

spent for benefit of women and also to work out tentative targets (physical as well as

financial) for women in their state and achievement should be reflected in Monthly

Progress Report.

(b) Scheme Mini Mission-II of Jute Technology is not a gender specific scheme. For com-

ponents like distribution of agricultural inputs, women farmers are to be given priority

particularly those who own land. In case of training of farmers, priority can be given for

inclusion of women farmers also including the landless women. States have been

advised that 30% of allocation should be spent for benefit of women.

(c) National Food Security Mission:- ‘National Food Security Mission (NFSM), was launched

in October 2007-08, targeting three important food grain crops-rice, wheat and pulses.

Beneficiaries of Mission include small and marginal farmers, including women farmers

States have been advised to set aside at least 30% of allocation of funds for women


farmers. To create more visible impact of these technologies, progressive small and

marginal farmers are given preference for seed mini-kits and demonstrations.

(vii) Technology Mission on Oilseeds & Pulses (TMOP)-

Under ‘Integrated Scheme of Oilseeds, Pulses, Oil palm and Maize (ISOPOM)’, views of

directions issued by Government of India that benefits of 30% of allocation should flow to women

farmers, Therefore, in components like distribution of agricultural inputs, training and demonstration,

etc. [preference may be given to women headed house-holds] Under this scheme, assistance of

Rs.15,000 is provided for 210 meters of pipe for carrying water from source to the field. Small/marginal,

SC/ST and women farmers are provided maximum of 4 ha. per beneficiary for development of Oil

Palm. Further, assistance provided to women farmers for drip irrigation component is 50% of cost (with

ceiling ranging from Rs7400 to Rs.9300), whereas, for other categories it is 35% (with a ceiling of

Rs.5200 to Rs.6500).

(viii) Gramin Bhandaran Yojana : A Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme for Construction/

Renovation of Rural Godowns: Scheme was introduced in 2001-02 with a view to create scientific

storage capacity with allied facilities in rural areas to meet requirements of farmers for storing farm

produce, processed farm produced and agricultural inputs; promotion of grading, standardization and

quality control of agricultural produce to improve their marketability, prevention of distress sale immedi-

ately after harvest by providing facility of pledge financing and marketing credit.

Under the scheme rate of subsidy for projects located in North-Eastern States, hilly areas and

those belonging to Women Farmers / their self help groups / co-operatives and SC/ST entrepreneurs

& their self-help groups / Co-operatives is 33.33% of the capital cost of the project subject to a maxi-

mum ceiling on subsidy of Rs.62.50 lakh. However, for all categories of farmers (Other than Women

Farmers), agriculture graduates, cooperatives and State/Central Warehousing Corporations, subsidy is

25% of capital cost of project subject to a maximum ceiling on subsidy of Rs.46.87 lakh.

Under institutional lending a back-ended subsidy as term loan is provided by banks up to a

minimum of 50% of project cost (46.67% in case of NE States, hilly areas, Women Farmers / their self

help groups / co-operatives and SC/ST entrepreneurs & their self-help groups / Co-operatives). Re-

payment schedule will be drawn on total loan amount (including subsidy) and adjusted after liquidation

of bank loan (net of subsidy) but not before 5 years from date of disbursement of first installment of term

loan. Pattern of funding is different for projects in which subsidy is rooted through NCDC and NABARD.

However, in both cases projects belonging to women farmers, SC/ST entrepreneurs and self help

groups, cooperatives located in NE states/hilly areas (i) owner’s minimum contribution is 20%, whereas,

for others categories it is 25%, (ii)Subsidy from Government is 33.33% compared to 15% for other

categories and (iii) minimum term loans from eligible Financing Institutions is 46.67% for women farm-

ers, SC/ST entrepreneurs and self help groups, cooperatives located in NE states/hilly areas and 50%

for all other categories.

(ix) Machinery & Technology

(a) Under Central Sector Scheme ‘Promotion and Strengthening of Agricultural Mechanization through

Training Testing and Demonstration, during 2010-11 (upto December, 2010) about 2925 gender

friendly equipments have been distributed amongst farm women. Under the scheme for

‘Outsourcing of training & Demonstration of Newly Developed Agricultural Equipment including

Horticultural Equipment at Farmers’ Field, separate physical targets have been fixed for women


and 30 % of the funds have been allocated for women farmers. Under During 2010-11 (upto

December 2010), a total of 499 women have been imparted training at Farm Machinery, Training

and Testing Institutes (FMTTIs). List of about 30 identified gender friendly tools/equipments

developed by Research & Development Organization for use in different farm operations has

been sent to all States/UTs for popularizing them. State Governments have been directed to

earmark 10% of total funds allocated for training of women farmers.

(b) Under Scheme ‘Post Harvest Technology and Management through Demonstration, Distribu-

tion and Outsourcing of Training”, implementing agencies like ICAR and SFCI have been di-

rected to ensure release of 30% funds to women beneficiaries. Under scheme 732 demonstra-

tions have been conducted out of which 512 were exclusively for women farmers. Flow of funds

to women farmers during 2010-11 (upto November, 2010) was Rs.80.36 lakhs.

(x) Pest Management Approach in India: Under scheme “Strengthening and Modernization of

Pest Management Approach in India” assistance is provided to private entrepreneurs, NGOs, Coopera-

tives, SHGs, women organizations for opening mass production units of bio-control agents/bio-pesti-

cides, for improving availability of bio-control agents and bio-pesticides to farmers and to purchase of

laboratory equipments for setting up bio-control laboratories. Subsidy on total cost of equipments is

provided at 35% for general category & 50% for SC/ST/Women’s Organizations subject to maximum of

Rs.5.00 lakhs per unit

(xi) Seeds – Under Scheme ‘Development and Strengthening of Infrastructure Facilities for Produc-

tion and Distribution of Quality Seeds’, Implementing agencies/States have been requested to allocate

sufficient funds and also ensure participation of women in ‘Seed Village Programme’ and ‘Assistance

for Boosting Seed Production in Private Sector’.

(xii) Cooperation - Cooperation Division is implementing two Central Sector Schemes viz. (i) Cen-

tral Sector Scheme for Cooperative Education & Training (ii) Assistance to NCDC for Development of

Cooperative programme, wherein due focus is given to women for their economic and social upliftment.

With overall objective of bringing women in cooperative fold, develop participation in group

activities and to improve socio-economic conditions of women farmers of selected blocks, NCUI is

now running four exclusive women’s development projects located at Shimoga (Karnataka), Berhampur

(Orissa), Imphal (Manipur) and Bhopal (MP). Under this, women are organized into self-help groups to

help them to develop thrift habits. Women are also provided training to equip them to undertake in-

come-generating activities with help of their own resources or by borrowing from cooperatives.

NCDC encourages women cooperatives to avail themselves of assistance under its various

schemes. There is no gender bias in providing assistance by the cooperation. Cooperatives exclu-

sively promoted by women or cooperativeness having women as their member can also avail them-

selves of the assistance under various schemes/ programmes of the Cooperation. A large number of

women members are engaged / involved in cooperatives dealing with fruits and vegetables, spinning

and services etc. activities.

Cumulative outlay During the financial year 2010-11 for women development of cooperative

societies exclusively organized by women including Food Grain Processing, Plantation Crops, Oil-

seed Processing, Fisheries, Integrated Cooperative Development Projects (ICDPs), Spinning Mills,

Handloom and Power loom Weaving and Super Mills etc. is Rs6.40 crores out of which Rs1.72 crores

has been released upto December 2010.


(xiii) Credit - Credit Division is implementing three Central Sector Schemes, namely, Investment in

Debenture of Land Development Banks (SLDBS), National Agriculture Insurance Scheme (NAIS) and

Pilot Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS). Beneficiaries are not categorized by gender/

state under these schemes. . As both schemes are demand driven, funds are released as and when

demand is received.

(xiv) Policy: National Policy for Farmers 2007 announced by Government envisages following mea-

sures aimed at women’s empowerment.

• Asset reforms under land, water, and livestock for an equitable share to women farmers.

• Better access to inputs and services science and technology, implements, credit and

support services like creches, child care centres, nutrition, health and training.

• Encouragement to women for participating in group activities aimed at achieving economies

of scale through farming groups.

• Involvement of women in conservation and development of bio-resources.

(xv) Agriculture Census - On recommendation of Central Statistical Organization (CSO), Ministry of

Statistics & Programme Implementation, New Delhi, collection of gender-based data was introduced for

first time in Agriculture Census1995-96. Since then, the data on this aspect has been collected in the

successive Censuses, viz., 2000-01 and 2005-06. Scope of collection of data has been restricted to

number of operational holdings and the corresponding operated area by different size classes of

holdings, social groups, gender (male & female) and types of holdings (individual, joint and institu-

tional), which forms first part of Agriculture Census project including Input Survey. Collected information

indicates participation of women population in operation and management of agricultural holdings.

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Utilisation Certificate

Status of pending UCs is indicated in the following :-

Department is making concerted efforts for liquidating outstanding Utilization Certificates due

from State Government/Implementing Agencies. No release is made to State Government/Implement-

ing Agencies, who have not furnished UCs. 770 UCs amounting to Rs. 1994.62 crore were pending as

on 1.4.2010, which have since reduced to 481 UCs for Rs. 1749.88 crore as on 31.12.2010.


1. Ch. Charan Singh National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (NIAM), Jaipur.

Ch. Charan Singh National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (NIAM)

was established in 1988 with mandate for training, research, consultancy and education in field of

agricultural marketing. As apex body of agricultural marketing in India, the Institute plays vital role as

policy advisory body to Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. Union Minister for Agriculture is

President of General Body of NIAM and Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation is Chair-

man of Executive Committee.

Aim of Training Programme imparted by NIAM is upgradation of skills of existing agricultural

marketing personnel and these programmes cover contemporary topics in areas of Quality, Stan-

dards, Food Safety, Information Technology, Women Empowerment, Scientific Storage, Regulations,

Agriculture Marketing, World Trade Organization (WTO) etc.

NIAM imparts training to senior and middle level executives of agriculture and horticulture

departments of State Governments, agro industries corporations, state marketing boards, agricultural

produce marketing committees and apex level co-operatives, commodity boards, export houses,

commercial banks and non-governmental organizations. The Institute also imparts training programmes

for upgrading skills of all stake holders involved in agricultural marketing in North East States and

women.

NIAM is also engaged in preparing Agricultural Marketing Plans for development of agricultural

marketing in a number of States and has also prepared Project Reports for setting up terminal markets

and other agri-business projects. Institute was engaged in preparing master marketing plan for Govt. of

Bhutan, which was completed in 2008.

NIAM facilitates State Governments in preparing proposals relating to agri-marketing for assis-

tance on concessional terms by World Bank under Multi-State Agricultural Competitiveness Projects

(MSACP). During 2008-09 it prepared report on Marketing Component of Assam Agricultural Com-

petitiveness Project. During 2008-09 NIAM entered into agreement with USAID for undertaking programme

for Strengthening Agricultural Marketing System of India. Institute publishes a journal -“WATS” covering

different aspects of Agricultural Marketing.

NIAM conducts applied research on important Agricultural Marketing issues through its own

faculty and students.

It offers AICTE approved two-year residential programme ‘Post Graduate Diploma Programme

(PGDABM)’ to students and course has a success record of 100% placements since inception.

In year 2010-11, with financial outlay of Rs. 5.50 crore, 50 Programmes are designed which

include core Programmes, farmer awareness Programmes, target group specific such as cooperative

Officials, Women etc. Programmes are being organized in different locations of the country to cover

the vast client and to address need based issues of stakeholders.

During year 2011-12, NIAM proposes to expand its reach to more stakeholders in Agricultural

Marketing by conducting 70 training programmes designed to cater to the diverse issues of Agricultural

marketing in view of the changes in global and domestic scenario with specific focus on adoption of

Model Act by States, quality agreed of Agricultural Marketing, ICT, post harvest management, contract

farming, etc.


Research:

In tune with its mandate to conduct applied research on various aspects of Agricultural Market-ing, NIAM is conducting five research studies as follows:

1. Study (I) for reduction of Post Harvest Losses in Perishable commodities

2. Study(II) for reduction of post harvest losses in Oilseeds

3. Awareness creation to strengthen Agricultural Marketing System and Agribusiness Develop-ment

4. Capacity Building of officials of State Agricultural Marketing Boards and Line Departments

5. Impact of mobile services on marketing decision of producers

During year 2011-12, the following research studies have been undertaken:-

1. Studies on handling agricultural wastes in APMCs

2. Improving marketing of pulses

3. Role of Women in Agricultural Marketing

Projects

In order to generate resources and optimum utilization of expertise of NIAM faculty , Institute is

taking up 8 Consultancy Projects in year 2010-11.

One consultancy project is for north east entitled ‘Preparation of Detailed Project Report for

post harvest management, processing and marketing of Ginger and pineapple in Meghalaya State will

be completed in 2011-12.

Two more consultancy projects will be taken up in 2011-12.

2. Small Farmers’ Agri-business Consortium (SFAC):

Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) in close association with commercial banks is

implementing the Central Sector Scheme for Development of Agri-business in the country. The scheme

aims to facilitate setting up of agribusiness project, catalyze private investment in the sector and thereby

help in providing assured market to producers for increasing rural income and employment. The scheme

provides (a) Venture capital to agribusiness projects and (b) assist farmer/producers groups in prepa-

ration of quality Detailed Project Reports (DPR).

The main objectives of the Scheme is to facilate setting up of agribusiness ventures in partici-

pation with Banks, catalyze private investment in setting up of agribusiness projects and thereby pro-

viding assured backward market to producers for increasing rural income and employment, strengthen

backward linkages of agri-business projects with producers, assist farmers, producer groups, to ex-

tend benefits cold chain infrastructure and hitech floriculture units of agripreneurs setting up identified

agribusiness projects.

During year 2009-10 and 2010-11 (till date), 123 agribusiness projects were sanctioned by

SFAC in various States across country, with a Venture Capital of Rs.3272.26 lakh inducting private

investment of Rs.42590.57 lakh, thereby benefiting 9888 farmers and generating employment to 10595

persons.


3. National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)

Organizational Structure & Functions:

National Cooperative Development Corporation is non-equity based development financing

institution created exclusively for cooperative sector with objective of planning and promoting

programmes for production, processing, marketing, storage, export and import of agricultural produce,

food-stuff and certain notified commodities on cooperative principles. With amendment of NCDC Act in

2002, its scope of activities got widened to cover livestock, cottage and village industries, handicrafts,

rural crafts and certain notified services besides enabling NCDC to lend directly to cooperative societ-

ies, provided security to satisfaction of Corporation is furnished by borrowing co-operatives.

Corporation provides funds to State Governments under two major heads namely, (i) Central

Sector/Centrally Sponsored Schemes and (ii) Corporation Sponsored Schemes. Central Schemes

are being funded by Central Government jointly with Corporation’s funds. Under Central Sector Scheme,

subsidy is provided by Govt. of India and loan is provided by Corporation out of its own resources.

Besides, Corporation also operates a few schemes exclusively funded from its own resources.

Schemes of Department of Agriculture & Cooperation (DAC), Ministry of Agriculture, imple-

mented by NCDC were restructured in 10 th plan. Restructured scheme has been named as “Assis-

tance to National Cooperative Development Corporation Programmes for Development of Coopera-

tives”. This restructured scheme has four components viz. (i) Assistance for cooperative, marketing,

processing, storage etc. programmes in cooperatively under/least developed states/UTs., (ii) Assis-

tance for share capital participation in growers’/weavers’ cooperative spinning mills, (iii) Integrated

Cooperative Development Projects (ICDP) in selected districts and (iv) Assistance to National Level

Federations.

Restructured Central Sector Scheme is being continued during 11th Plan Period with an outlay

(subsidy) of Rs.320 crore. Pattern of assistance in respect of restructured scheme were rationalized

and approved by CCEA for 10 th plan. In accordance with rationalized patterns, subsidy was approved

@ 20% of block cost of project for cooperatively under-developed states and @ 25% of block cost of

project for cooperatively least-developed states. Categorization of states into cooperatively under/

least developed was done by Planning Commission in consultation with Department of Agriculture &

Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture and NCDC. There is no gender bias in implementation of aforesaid

schemes.

As stated above, restructured scheme consists of four components viz . (i) Assistance for co-

operative, marketing, processing, storage etc. in cooperatively under/least developed states/UTs., (ii)

Assistance for share capital participation in growers’/weavers’ cooperative spinning mills , (iii) Inte-

grated Cooperative Development Projects (ICDP) in selected districts and (iv) Assistance to National

Cooperative Federations. Component-wise objectives of schemes are indicated below:


For 10th five year plan, an outlay of Rs.149.50 crores was approved towards subsidy under

restructured Central Sector Scheme for assistance to NCDC programmes involving three components

i.e. ICDP (Rs.67 crores), UD/LD States scheme (Rs.50 crores) and growers’/weavers’ spinning mills

(Rs.32.50 crores). Against this approved outlay, Rs.137.36 crore were disbursed during 10 th plan,

which constitute 91.88% of total subsidy provided during 10 th plan.

For year 2010-11, keeping in view spill-over commitment and likely new sanctions, an outlay

of Rs.60 crore towards subsidy for all three components of Restructured Central Sector Scheme for

Assistance to NCDC Programme for Developments of Cooperatives has been approved by DAC.

Scheme-wise break-up of financial outlays and physical targets for year 2010-11 is indicated below:

As far as monitoring of sanctioned projects is concerned, programmes assisted by NCDC

under these schemes are coordinated and monitored at field level by Regional Directorates of Corpo-

ration located at various state capitals. Regional Offices help in identifying suitable projects, in formu-

lation of proposals besides monitoring and evaluation of the projects at the field level. Apart from this,

programmes being implemented in States are monitored and reviewed from time to time by Senior

Officers of Corporation and concerned divisions from Head Office. For such purpose, review and


implementation meetings are also conducted under chairmanship of Secretary (Cooperation) / Agricul-

ture Production Commissioner of concerned State in which Senior Officers from various concerned

departments/cooperatives of State also participate. Project monitoring is considered an important

aspect during implementation of project for which detailed guidelines are issued by Corporation from

time to time.

Assisted projects are monitored in various ways by obtaining periodical reports, field visits and

in case of Integrated Cooperative Development Projects (ICDP) in selected districts also by a monitor-

ing cell specially established in Office of Registrar of Cooperative Societies for the purpose.

4. National Horticulture Board (NHB)

NHB was established in 1984 as an autonomous registered Society under this Department with

its Headquarters at Gurgaon and 35 field offices located all over the country with objectives of creation

of production hub for commercial horticulture development, Post-Harvest Infrastructure and Cold Chain

facilities, promotion of new technologies, Introduction and promotion of new crops, and Promotion of

Growers’ Association.

NHB schemes have helped in promotion of public investment in Horticulture Sector through

credit from Financial Institutions for creation of Hubs for development of high-tech commercial horticul-

ture and strengthening of network of cold chain for horticulture products. The scheme has also helped

in introduction of new crops and promotion of technology and for capacity building among grower-

farmers.

During Eleventh Five Year Plan period, NHB proposes to strengthen Post Harvest Manage-

ment Infrastructure to minimize post harvest losses of horticulture produce. The Board assists in pro-

motion of good agriculture practices (GAP) in horticulture and horticultural mechanization. Existing 17

Growers’ Association on horticulture and 2 affiliated associations will be further strengthened and mobi-

lized in promoting horticulture development programmes.

During 2010-11, Budget Allocation was Rs.125 crore and so far Rs.121 crore has been released

for implementation of the approved programmes. Existing schemes have been modified to generate

synergy and to give focused attention to horticulture development. New components like setting up of

Mother Plant Nurseries/Scion and Root Stock Banks, Accreditation and Rating of Horticulture Nurseries,

Horticulture Parks, Market Intelligence and National Cold Chain Development Centre have been incor-

porated in the NHB scheme.

The proposed outlay for 2011-12 is Rs. 150 Crore.

5. Coconut Development Board (CDB)

Coconut Development Board was established by an Act of Parliament enacted in 1979 and came into

existence on 12.1.1981 and implements various programmes like Production and Distribution of Plant-

ing material, expansion of area under coconut, and Integrated Farming in coconut holdings for produc-

tivity improvement and a Technology Mission on Coconut etc.

During XI Plan, CDB has introduced new Schemes to improve productivity in existing coconut

gardens - a scheme on Replanting and Rejuvenation in Traditional Coconut Gardens in India in inte-

grated manner covering an area of 4.56 lakh ha. and another scheme to extend insurance cover to

coconut farmers.


Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme intends to provide Insurance coverage to coconut crop.

Under the scheme all healthy nut bearing palms in the age group from 4 years to 60 years are eligible

to get insurance coverage against natural perils leading to death / loss of palm becoming unproductive.50% of premium is borne by board and balance is shared between State Govt. and Farmers @ 25%

each.

Scheme was launched in last financial year 2009-10. Rs.10 lakh was released as 50% of central

share for payment of insurance premium for the insured farmers in the participating states during 2009-10. This is being implemented through Coconut Development Board. An amount of Rs.85 lakh was

released as central share to the CDB during financial year 2010-11.

Year 2009-10 witnessed highest fund utilization by Coconut Development Board for implemen-

tation of Scheme “Integrated Development of Coconut Cultivation and Industry in Country” including thescheme “Technology Mission on Coconut” since its establishment in 1981. An amount of Rs.74.13

crore was utilized against budget allocation of Rs.75.00 crore.

Production and productivity of coconut in the country according to the All India final estimate for

2008-09 were 15729.75 million nuts and 8303 nuts per hectare.

6. National Oilseeds & Vegetable Oils Development Board (NOVOD Board)

National Oilseeds and Vegetable Oils Development (NOVOD) Board was constituted on 8thMarch, 1984 under the National Oilseeds and Vegetable Oils Development Board Act, 1983 (No. 29 of

1983) as a statutory body for integrated development of oilseeds and vegetable oils industry undercontrol of Union Government.

NOVOD Board is implementing Central Sector Scheme “Integrated Development of Tree BorneOilseeds” for exploitation of existing potential and augmentation of future potential of Tree Borne

Oilseeds (TBOs).

Organizational Structure:

NOVOD Board consists of 36 Members headed by Union Minister of Agriculture as Chairmanand Secretary (Agriculture & Cooperation) as Vice-Chairman and other Members are Senior Officers

from Central Govt. (Agriculture, Planning Commission, Finance Civil Supplies), State Department ofAgriculture, Autonomous bodies (STC, NCDC, NDDB, NAFED & NABARD), Members of Parliament (3),

representatives of Oil Industry & Trade and growers. Besides, Special Secretary, Director (TMOP&M)and Joint Secretary (TMOP&M) are co-opted members. Powers of supervising day-to-day functions of

Board are vested with Managing Committee headed by Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Coop-eration, Govt. of India.

Objectives & Functions

Functions of Board cover entire gamut of issues related to development of oilseeds and veg-

etable oils industry including production, processing, marketing, technical & financial assistance, col-lection, procurement and maintenance of buffer stocks for stabilizing prices, development of infrastruc-

ture facilities, production of quality seeds, supply of inputs and adoption of latest technology for pro-duction, processing etc.

Board was assigned responsibility to carry out above functions for cultivated oilseeds namely

Soyabean, Groundnut, Rapeseed & Mustard, Castor, Linseed, Sunflower, Safflower etc. as well as


oilseeds of tree origin namely Jatropha, Karanja, Sal, Neem, Mahua, Wild apricot, Cheura, Kokum,

Simarouba etc. since inception. However, Board has been entrusted with exclusive responsibility of

implementation of scheme on ‘Integrated Development of Tree Borne Oilseeds (TBOs) with following

objectives:

• To release varieties /hybrids of jatropha and karanja for commercial plantation.

• To promote the plantation of potential TBOs in wasteland through augmentation of superior

planting material, production technologies and handling system.

• To increase domestic availability of vegetable oils of tree-origin at cheaper price.

• To strengthen the Indian economy by reducing import burden of edible and industrial oils.

• To exploit available natural resources for healthy, wealthy and eco-friendly livelihood

• To maintain eco-system globally by increasing green coverage and pollution free atmosphere

• Develop and refine the technologies for improved productivity, quality, value addition etc by

assisting capable institutions to take such programmes.

• Create awareness through training, seminar, workshop, publication & publicity etc. among farm-

ers and primary processing industries for improved agronomic practices and new technolo-

gies.

• Generate income and employment opportunities for small and marginal farmers and other

weaker sections of society, particularly those living below poverty line and women folk etc.

Taking into consideration usefulness of the scheme, NOVOD Board is implementing various

programmes on ‘Integrated Development of Tree Borne Oilseeds’ comprising of following programmes:

(A) Promotional programme:

This programme will be implemented through various programme implementing agencies namelyState Department of Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Forests, State Agricultural Universities, R&D institu-tions of ICAR, CSIR, ICFRE etc. by providing 100% grant-in-aid. This programme envisages :

• Development of elite planting material, model plantation & maintenance

• Technology development and refinement (R&D)

• Feasibility studies for various components

• Transfer of technology :

i) Farmer’s training

ii) Trainer’s training

iii) Observation-cum-study tour

iv) Seminar/workshop/exhibition


v) Publication & publicity material

B) Back-ended subsidy programmes:

This programme will be implemented through various programme implementing agencies viz.Govt./Semi-Govt. organizations, Co-operative institutions, Federations, Corporations, NGO/VOs/Indi-viduals etc. by providing 30% subsidy, 50% own contribution by beneficiary/bank loan, 20% benefi-ciary share of the total project cost. The scheme comprises the following components:

i) Nursery raising and commercial plantation

ii) Establishment of model seed procurement centers

iii) Installation of preprocessing and processing equipments

Salient Achievements Under Scheme of NOVOD Board

(i) Development of elite planting material and model plantation Programme for development

of Tree Borne Oilseeds

Programmes of Development of elite planting material and model plantation in respect of vari-

ous TBOs has been initiated with a view to develop quality planting material, which will serve as source

of quality planting material for undertaking large scale plantation of TBOs in future. Model plantation of

Jatropha in 13806 ha., Karanja in 2848 ha., Neem in 1850 ha. and other TBOs like Tung, Wild Apricot,

Mahua, Simarouba etc. in 3191 ha. area has been undertaken during 10th plan and 2007-08, 2008-09 &

2009-10 on State Govt. land through Department of Agriculture, Horticulture, Forest etc. and institutional

land through State Agricultural Universities and other ICAR, CSIR and ICFRE institutions.

(ii) Transfer of Technology

Though India possess vast potential of TBOs, but only 20-25% is being exploited currently and

that too with very poor quality. Oil expelled from afflatoxin affected seeds is not suitable for bio-pesti-

cides, confectionery and medicinal uses. Therefore, it is used only for soap manufacturing. Remaining

75-80% of the exploitable potential is untapped due to lack of awareness about utility of these com-

modities, scientific/quality collection, pre-processing, processing, storage, marketing etc. among pri-

mary seed collectors.

Total 272 farmers training and 92 trainers training have been organized for motivating for planta-

tion of these plants and also to create awareness among private seed collectors about cultivation and

PHT aspects.

(iii) Research & Development Programme:

National Oilseeds & Vegetable Oils Development (NOVOD) Board had constituted National

Research Networks on TBOs by involving SAUs, Institutions of ICAR, CSIR, ICFRE, CFTRI, IITs to

address various researchable issues.

About 5455 CPTs/superior genotypes including Jatropha (3502), Karanja (1322), W ild apricot

(484), Cheura (71), Simarouba (28), Mahua (20) and Kokum (28) having high yield and oil contents have

been identified. Out of which a total of 1481 CPTs of Jatropha (890), Karanja (305), Wild apricot (270),

Simarouba (2) and Kokum (14) were Cryo-preserved in National Gene Bank at National Bureau of Plant


Genetic Resources (NBPGR), New Delhi. Thirtyfive identified superior genotypes of Jatropha have

been included in National Trial in 2007 & 2008 for testing and evaluation by 14 R&D Institutions. A total

of 644 genotypes are under testing in progeny trial and some potential genotypes have been recom-

mended by participating institutes for yield trial. DNA fingerprinting & molecular characterization of 257

accessions of various TBOs viz. Jatropha (228), Karanja (26) and Simarouba (3) from 19 states has

been carried out. About 2000 seed samples of various TBOs have been analyzed for oil content.

Hybridization programme between J.curcas x J.multifida and J.curcas x J.integerima has

successfully been initiated and two inter specific hybrids have been developed. TNAU has collected

10 species of Jatropha and developed about 2500 inter specific hybrids of above combinations.

J.curcas x J.integerima has more number of hybrids as compared to J.curcas x J.multifida. Good

yield in hybrids having 45 days interval between fruiting and maturity, photo-insensitive, non-synchroni-

zation etc. have been observed in the trial. First generation hybrids of J.curcas x J.integerima have

undergone two generations of back crossing to produce BC1F

1 and BC

2F

1 which have already been

planted in field. A wide variation in morphological characteristic i.e. leaf shape, leaf base and leaf

margin etc. have been recorded. The centre is also developing dwarf hybrids of Jatropha for conve-

nient harvesting. About 39 hybrid clones were evaluated which showed wide variation in their morpho-

logical traits and evaluation of these hybrids is under progress.

Success has also been achieved to regenerate the multiple plants of Jatropha through Tissue

Culture. Besides cost effective and efficient Post Harvest Equipment have also been developed.

NOVOD Board has brought out bilingual (Hindi & English) technical publications on Neem, Jojoba,

Jatropha, Karanja, Wild apricot, Cheura, Tung, Kokum, Mahua & Simarouba for free distribution among

oilseeds growers.

An Oil Analysis Laboratory has been established in the NOVOD Board campus during 2009-10

for testing oil content of different TBOs. The lab is equipped with moisture meter automated sox let

apparatus water distillation GLC. HPLC, Spectro photometer, visco-meter etc. are being installed in lab

for analysis of quality parameters. The Board has received more than 848 seed samples of various

TBOs namely Jatropha (699), Karanja (67), Wild apricot (51). Cheura (3) and Simarouba (28) from

participating institutes of R&D National Network programme. About 300 seed samples of Jatropha and

other TBOs have been analyzed for oil content having 14-46% oil in seeds.

7. National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad

National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) was established in 1985 as

Centre under National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD) and it was registered as a separate society

in June 1987 under Andhra Pradesh (Telengana Area) Public Society Registration Act.

Aims and Objectives:

• Developing linkages between prominent state, regional, national and international institutions con-

cerned with agricultural extension management and also agricultural development.

• Gaining insight into agricultural extension management systems and policies.

• Forging collaborative linkages with national and international institutions for sharing faculty resources.

• Developing and promoting application of modern management tools for improving the effectiveness

of agricultural extension organizations.


• Organizing need based training for senior and middle level agricultural extension functionaries.

• Conducting problem oriented studies on agricultural extension management.

• Functioning as an international documentation centre for collecting, storing, processing and dissemi-

nating information on subjects related to agricultural management.

Mission:

• Mission of MANAGE is facilitating acquisition of managerial and technical skills by extension officers,

managers, scientists and administrators in all sectors of agricultural economy to enable them to

provide most effective support and services to farmers for practicing sustainable agriculture.

• MANAGE offers its services in training, consultancy, management education, research, information

and documentation.

Thrust Area:

MANAGE has endeavoured to build capacity of extension functionaries in districts covered

under scheme “Support to State Extension programmes for Extension Reforms” based on Agriculture

Technology Management Agency (ATMA) model. Focus during the year 2010-11 was on capacity build-

ing of functionaries on operationalization of bottom-up planning based on Strategic Research Extension

Plans of districts and Agriculture Technology Management Agency.

Review of Performance:

During year 2009-10 MANAGE had organized 173 training programmes with 4383 participants.

During year 2010-2011, out of Rs. 600 lakh an amount of Rs. 18.60 lakh has been released to MANAGE

till 7th Dec.2010. During year 2010-2011 MANAGE has organized 87 training programmes up to Septem-

ber, 2010.

Support to State Extension Programmes for Extension Reforms :

MANAGE has been entrusted with responsibility of capacity building of extension functionaries

including facilitating preparation of Strategic Research and Extension Plans (SREPs) and

Operationalization of Extension Reforms under the scheme ‘Support to State Extension Programmes

for Extension Reforms’. During the year MANAGE conducted 29 programmes as part of

Extension Reforms covering 894 functionaries. These include 28 training programmes on

Operationalization of ATMA & SREP; one Review-cum-Experience sharing workshop on SAMETIs and

Extension Reforms.

Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres Scheme (ACABCs) :

Scheme launched in 2002 has been making rapid strides. MANAGE provides training for two

months, free of cost to eligible candidates through Nodal Training Institutes located across the country.

During year 2009-10, 2564 candidates were trained under the programme taking the total number of

trained agri-graduates to 22790. Since launching of the scheme, 8189 ventures were set up in various

agri-based activities by trained graduates, of which 1111 ventures were set up during the year under

report. From 01-04-2010 to 30-11-2010, 877 ACABCs have been established out of 1785 candidates

trained during the period.


Management Education

• MANAGE launched a two year Post Graduate Programme in Agri-business Management (PGPABM)

in 1996 with a view to make available techno-managerial manpower to the agri-business industry.

• Students of 2008-10 batch visited around 80 companies for making presentations to senior execu-

tives of various companies. All students of 2008-10 batch have found placements.

• The PGDABM at MANAGE has been appeared in latest MDRA B-Schools survey of 2010 published

in a special issue of “Outlook” September 27, 2010 with 1 st Rank in Hyderabad under metro ranking.

• MANAGE launched one-year Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers (DAESI)

in distance education mode during 2003-04 to improve knowledge and skills of agri-input dealers

so as to transform them as para-professionals by providing required knowledge so that they can

play useful role in agricultural extension. During 2009-10 six batches of DAESI with 260 participants

were enrolled in programme from Andhra Pradesh out of which 4 batches with 144 input dealers

have completed programme. Four DAESI batches were launched during 2009-10 with 168 partici-

pants.

• MANAGE started one year Post-Graduate Programme in Agricultural Extension Management

(PGDAEM) during 2007-08 to professionalize the public extension service for effective delivery of

extension services by public extension functionaries. Programme aims at enhancing techno-mana-

gerial competence of extension functionaries.

• During 2009-10, 1756 applications were received from 23 States/UTs for the programme. The

programme has been continuing.

Information Services

MANAGE has a well equipped information center to support training, research, consultancy and

educational programmes of MANAGE,

8. Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV&FR) Authority

Scope and Objective: Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV&FR) Authority is Statu-

tory Organization having autonomous character which has been established under section 3(1) of

PPV&FR Act, 2001 (53 of 2001) in November, 2005 with objective to implement provisions of the Act.

This Authority is working for establishment of an effective system for protection of plant varieties, rights

of farmers and plant breeders and for encouraging development of new varieties of plants. Main

function of Authority includes registration of plant varieties to protect plant breeders’ rights, which would

stimulate investment for R&D for development of new plant varieties resulting in agricultural develop-

ment in country, protection of rights of farmers in respect of their contribution made at any time in

conserving, improving and making available plant genetic resources for development of new plant

varieties. Authority is implementing scheme for PPV&FR (erstwhile ‘Implementation of PVP Legisla-

tion’) with a view to enforcement of PPV& FR Act, 2001.


Year-wise Outlays, Physcial Outputs & Outcomes:


Public Sector Undertakings

1. National Seeds Corporation (NSC):

NSC was established in 1963 to contribute to agriculture prosperity through supply of certified/

quality seeds and other agro inputs/services and to enhance agricultural productivity .

Physical outputs and outcomes of grants-in-aid received from DAC under various schemes are

as under:-


2. State Farms Corporation of India (SFCI)

SFCI was established in with prime objective of meeting seed requirement in country. It is a

schedule ‘C’ Central Public Sector enterprises SFCI is a profit making Enterprises and paying dividend

to Government of India and is engaged in production and marketing of certified/quality seeds, which is

a seasonal activity. This is also engaged in low value high volume seeds of cereals, pulses and

oilseeds which are essential for ensuring food and nutritional security and also work as a bullwork for

price stability of seeds.

As part of restructuring proposal of SFCI, Government of India recently approved proposal for

conversion of Government of India loans amounting to Rs.58.74 and interest thereon Rs.65.68 crore as

on 31.3.2007 into equity and setting of f of accumulated losses of Rs.117.12 crore as on 31.3.2007

against equity capital of SFCI. Further, government also released grant of Rs.21.21 crore for settlement

of liabilities of Corporation relating to employees provident fund.

SFCI has been receiving grants from Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, under various

schemes of Department. Details of grants received by SFCI during year 2009-10, 2010-11 and pro-

posed action plan for 2011-12, deliverables and outcome thereof are as follows:-

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