State: Tripura Agriculture Contingency Plan for District: West Tripura · 2019. 6. 21. · State:...

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State: TripuraAgriculture Contingency Plan for District: West Tripura

1.0 District Agriculture profile1.1. Agro-Climatic/Ecological Zone The Humid Eastern Himalayan Region and the islands

Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) 15biii Dc2 3h B210 (Humid Hyperthermic with LGP .300 days and moisture index40-60%. Soils red and lateritic)

Agro –Climatic Region (Planning Commission)Agro-Climatic Zone (NARP) Humid Dissected Mounts and Valleys, Sub-Humid Dennunded HillsList all the districts or part thereof falling underthe NARP Zone

Parts of South, Dhalai and North districts

Geographic coordinates of district Latitude Longitude Altitude23016' to 24014' North 91009' to 91047' East 12.8-244m (msl)

Name and address of the concerned ZRS/ZARS/RARS/RRS/RRTTS/HRC

ICAR RCNEHR, Lembucherra and Horticulture Research Complex (HRC),Nagicherra.

Mention the KVK located in the district Divyodaya Krishi Vigyan Kendra, West Tripura, Chebri, Khowai

1.2 Rainfall NormalRF(mm)

NormalRainyDaysNumber)

Normal(specify week andmonth

Normal cessation(specify week andmonth)

SW monsoon (June-Sep) 1650.2 75.3 1st week June 3rd weekSeptember

NE Monsoon (Oct-Dec) 272.5 12.8 1st weekOctober

2nd weekDecember

Winter (Jan – March) 58.4 5 2nd week March 3rd week JanuarySummer (Apr-May) 635.4 24.3 2nd week May 2nd week AprilAnnual 2610.1 117.5 June December

1.3 Land usePattern of theDistrict (latestStatistics)

GeographicalArea

Forestarea

Land underNon-agricultural use

Permanentpastures

Cultivablewasteland

Land underMisc.treeCrops andgroves

Barren andUncultivableLand

CurrestFollows

Otherfollows

Area (000 ha.) 299 114 20 32 13 49 14 0.6 0.6

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1.4 Major Soils (common names likeShallow red soils etc.,)

Area (‘000 ha.) Percent (%) of total

1. Tilla land(lateritic red soil) 90 432. Plain and lunga land(Sandy loam) 110 523. Marshy land(Alluvial soil) 10 5Others (specify)

1.5 Agricultural land use Area (‘000 ha.) Cropping intensity %Net sown area 114

184Area sown more than once 96Gross cropped area 210

1.6 Irrigation Area (‘000 ha.)Net irrigated area 18.16Gross irrigated area 76.72Rainfed area 95.84Sources of Irrigation Number Area (‘000

ha.)Percentage of total irrigated area

Lift irrigation 452 76.72 -Deep tube well 105 -Diversion 14 -Shallow tube well 2222 -Over flow 6035 -Pump sets 1759 -Water harvesting structure 1354 -Common tanks 221 -Irrigation tank/pond 358 -Groundwater availability and use*(Data source: State/Central Ground waterDepartment/Board)

No.ofblocks/Tehisils

(%) area Quality of water (specify the problemsuch as high levels of arsenic, fluoride, salineetc)

Over exploited Data Not AvailableCriticalSemi CriticalSafeWaste water availability and use

* Over-exploited groundwater utilization>100%; critical: 90-100%, semi critical : 70-90%; safe : < 70%

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1.7 Area under major field crops & horticulture etc. (2014-15)

1.7 Major Field Crops cultivated Area (‘000 ha.)Kharif(May-Sept) Rabi(Oct-Jan) Pre-Kharif Total

Irrigated Rainfed Irrigated Rainfed Irrigated Rainfed1 Rice Data Not available 942 Rape seed and Mustard. 1.73 Pea 0.94 Lentil 0.75 Maize 1.3

Horticulture crops-Fruits Total area Irrigated Rainfed1 Mango 2.56 NA

2 Pine apple 2.53 Orange 0.324 Jack fruit 1.545 Banana 4.9

Horticulture crops-Vegetables Total area Irrigated Rainfed1 Potato 2.4 Data not available NA2 Summer Vegetables 7.8 Data not available Data not available3 Winter Vegetables 6.1 Data not available NA

Medicinal and Aromatic crops Total area Irrigated Rainfed1 Lemon grass - Data not available2 Aloe vera -3 Cinnamon -4 Nut mag -5 Spices -

Plantation crops Total area Irrigated Rainfed1 Rubber 51.292 NA2 Tea -3 Teak -4 Kuroi -

Fodder crops Total area Irrigated Rainfed1 Napier Data not available2 Para3 Guinea

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4 MulberryTotal fodder crop area Data not availableGrazing landSericulture etc.Others (Specify)

1.8 Livestock Male(‘000) Female(‘000) Total(‘000)Non descriptive Cattle (Local low yielding - - -Crossbred cattle - - -Non descriptive Buffaloes(local low yielding - - -Graded Buffaloes - - -Goat - - -Sheep - - -Others(Camel, Pig, Yak etc.), Pig - - -Commercial dairy farms (Number) - - -

1.9 Poultry No.of farms Total No. of birds (‘000)Commercial 304.47Backyard 274.05

Fisheries (Data source: Chief Planning Officer)

A. Capturei) Marine (Data Source:Fisheries Department)

No. of Fishermen Boat Nets Storage facilities(ice plants etc.)Mechanized Non-mechanized Mechanized

(Trawl nets,Gill nets)

Non-mechanized(Shore Seines, Stake

and trap nets)

ii) Inland (Data Source:Fisheries Department)

No. of farmers owned ponds No. of Reservoirs No. of village tanks59853 NIL Data not available

B. CultureWater Spread Area (ha) Yield (t/ha) Production (‘MT)

i) Brackish Water (Datasource: MPEDA/FisheriesDepartment)

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ii) Fresh water (Data source:Fisheries Department)

7254.48 2.325 15170.64

Others 7254.48 2.325 15170.64

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1.11 Production and productivity of major crops (Average of last 5 years)1.11 Name of

cropKharif Rabi Pre-Kharif Total Crop

Residueas

fodder(‘000tons)

Production(‘000 t)

Productivity(kg/ha)


Productivity(kg/ha)


Productivity(kg/ha)


Productivity(kg/ha)

Major Field crops (Crops to be identified based on total acreage)*Crop 1 Rice 155.238 3611 6.544 2874 88.774 3995 250.556 3493 No

record

Crop 2 Wheat - - - - - - 0.677 1900 -Do-

Crop 3 Maize - - - - - - 0.504 933 -Do-

Crop 4 Pulse 0.6098 647.6 0.6936 627.2 - - 1.3034 637.4 -

Crop 5 Rape and

Mustard

0.304 665.2 - - - - 0.304 665.2 -

Crop 6 Potato - - 23.4912 15969.2 - - 23.4912 15969.2 -

Crop 7 Ground nut 0.1784 1080 0.0502 1034.0 - - 0.225 1057 -

Others - - - - - - - - - -Major Horticultural crops (Crops to be identified based on total acreage)*

Crop 1 Cucurbits - - - - - - 33.451 13480 -

Crop 2 Bhendi - - - - - - 5.440 6990 -Crop 3 Brinjal - - - - - - 14.338 17980 -

Crop 4 Cabbage - - - - - - 21.303 23980 -Crop 5 Cauliflower - - - - - - 9.872 12300 -Crop 6 Tomato - - - - - - 12.500 20000 -Crop 7 Mango - - - - - - 2.484 3100 -Crop 8 Pine apple - - - - - - 28.050 17290 -Crop 9 Jackfruit - - - - - - 71.155 52660 -Crop 10 Banana - - - - - - 48.441 12730 -

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*Source: SREP, West Tripura, GOT

1.12 Sowing window for 5major field crops

(Pre Kharif-Rainfed-Irrigated)

Crop 1: Rice 2. Mustard 3. Maize 4. Groundnut 5. Lentil

Pre-Kharif- Rainfed 3rd Week of May to 1st Week of June - - - -Kharif – Rainfed 1st Week of July- 4th Week of July - 1st week of July June-July -Kharif – Irrigated 1st July -15th of August - - - -Rabi – Rainfed Nov-Dec 15th Oct-15th

Nov- - Mid Oct- Mid

NovRabi - Irrigated Nov-Dec - 1st week of

NovemberMid Sept- MidOct

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1.13 What is the major contingency the district is proneto? (Tick mark and mention years if known during thelast 10 year period)

Regular Occasional None

Drought √2009,2010,2003Flood Cyclone Hail storm Heat wave √Cold wave √Frost √Sea water intrusion √Pests and diseases (specify) √Late blight of potato √Root rot of vegetables √Brinjal fruit and shoot borer √Fruit fly of cucurbits √Red mite √Downey mildew of cucurbits √Others

1.14 Include Digital maps of thedistrict for

Location map of district within State asAnnexure 1

Enclosed : Yes

Mean annual rainfall as Annexure 2 Enclosed : YesSoil map as Annexure – 3 Enclosed : Yes

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Location map of district West Tripura within State as Annexure 1

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Mean annual rainfall of District West Tripura as Annexure 2

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Soil map of District West Tripura as Annexure – 3

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2.0 Strategies for weather related contingencies2.1 Drought

2.1.1. Rainfed situation(Pre-Kharif)

Condition Suggested Contingency measures

Early season

drought

(delayed onset)

Major Farming

Situation

Normal Crop/Cropping

System

Change in crop/cropping

System

Agronomic

Measures

Remarks on

Implementation

Delay by 2

Weeks (Specify

Month)*

May 3rd Week toJune 1st Week)

Moderately steeplysloping hill top and hillslopes with deep tovery deep fine loamysoils

Jhum cultivation of rice, maize

Mono cropping of Paddy/Maize

Short or medium durationHYV paddy should beintroduced,

Single crossed hybridmaize can be introduced.

Conservation practicesshould be encouraged;instead of burningdecomposition of plantparts should beencouraged.

Mulching, Rain waterHarvesting, Contourplanting of should beencouraged instead ofJhum cultivation tocheck soil and waterloss.

IWMP,MGNREGA,RKVY, NFSM

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Gently to moderatelysloping undulating

plains with deep fineloamy soils

Paddy/Maize -Mustard/Lentil/Pea/Ground nut/Maize

Paddy/Maize –Lentil/Pea/Maize/Mustard/RapeSeed/Ground Nut

Green manuring ofDhaincha can be includedprefer medium durationHYV paddy varieties,Single cross hybrid varietyof maize can be included.Summer green gram canalso be included wherepaddy cultivation isproblematic due to scarcityof water.

Adopt SRI paddycultivation, Adopt zeroor minimum tillage,Use paddytransplanted machinefor timely quicksowing, Promotecommunity nurserybed,Raised bed furrowirrigation method ofmaize.

RARS-AAU, IIPR,CRRI, ICAR-Tripura centre,

HRS,NFSM

Very gently slopingflood plains with verydeep fine loamy soils

Paddy/Summer Vegetables –Mustard/Pea/Lentil/WinterVegetables/Ground nut/Paddy

Paddy-Pea/Lentil/Mustard/Rape Seed/Maize/Vegetables

Green manuring ofDhaincha can be includedprefer medium durationHYV paddy varieties.

Timely landpreparation, sowing &Transplanting. Rainwater harvestingby 30 cm highbunding. Utilization ofwaters for irrigationfrom nearbybeels, ponds, rivers,natural depressionsetc. Medium durationdrought tolerant cropsshould be grown. ,Promote communitynursery bed, Zerotillage or minimumtillage should beencouraged in case ofmustard, lentil.

AAU, IIPR, CRRI,ICAR-Tripuracentre, HRS,(MGNREGARKVY, IWMP,NHM,NFSM)

Very gently slopingflood plains with deep Paddy/Summer Vegetables –

Mustard/Pea/Lentil/WinterGreen manuring ofDhaincha can be included

Timely landpreparation, sowing &Transplanting. Rain

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clayey soils Vegetables/Ground nut

Paddy-Pea/lentil/Mustard/RapeSeed/Maize/Vegetables/Paddy/Fallow

prefer medium durationHYV paddy varieties.

water harvestingby 30 cm highbunding. Utilization ofwaters for irrigationfrom nearbybeels, ponds, rivers,natural depressionsetc. Medium durationdrought tolerant cropsshould be grown. ,Promote communitynursery bed, Zerotillage or minimumtillage should beencouraged in case ofmustard, lentil.

2.1.2. Rainfed situation(Kharif)

Condition Suggested Contingency measures

Early season

drought

(delayed onset)

Major Farming

Situation

Normal Crop/Cropping

System

Change in crop/cropping

System

Agronomic

Measures

Remarks on

Implementation

Delay by 2

Weeks (Specify

Month)*

June 3rd Week

Moderately steeplysloping hill top and hillslopes with deep tovery deep fine loamysoils

Jhum cultivation of rice, maize.


Short or medium durationHYV paddy should beintroduced, Single crossedhybrid maize can beintroduced.

Conservation practicesshould be encouragedinstead of burningdecomposition of plantparts should beencouraged.

Mulching, CommunityPaddy nursery, intercropping of cow peacan be encouragedalong with maize.

IWMP, RKVY,MGNREGA, NFSM

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Gently to moderatelysloping undulatingplains with deep fineloamy soils


Paddy/Maize –Lentil/Pea/Maize/Mustard/RapeSeed/Fallow

No change. Preferenceshould be given tomedium duration paddyvarieties.

Adopt SRI paddycultivation, Adopt zeroor minimum tillage incase of lentil, mustard,Use paddy transplantmachine for timelyquick sowing, Promotecommunity paddynursery bed

RARS-AAU, IIPR,CRRI, ICAR-Tripura centre,HRS,NFSM

Very gently slopingflood plains with verydeep fine loamy soils

Paddy –Mustard/Pea/Lentil/WinterVegetables/Ground nut/Paddy/Fallow


No change, prefer mediumduration HYV paddyvarieties.

Timely landpreparation, sowing &Transplanting. Rainwater harvestingby 30 cm highbunding. Utilization ofwaters for irrigationfrom nearby beels,ponds, rivers, naturaldepressions etc, SRITechnology should beproperly adopted,Timely weeding, atcritical growth stagesand short durationdrought tolerant cropsshould be grown.

AAU, IIPR, CRRI,ICAR-Tripuracentre, HRS,(MGNREGA,RKVY, IWMP,NHM,NFSM)

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Very gently slopingflood plains with deepclayey soils

Paddy –Mustard/Pea/Lentil/WinterVegetables/Ground nut/Paddy


No change, prefer mediumduration HYV paddyvarieties.

Preparation of seedbed & main fieldimmediately afterrainfall. Rain waterharvesting by 30 cmhigh bunding.Utilization of watersfor irrigation fromnearby beels, ponds,rivers, naturaldepressions etc. Keepconstant visit in thefield to check anycracks & crevices andtake immediatemeasures byrepairing/mud

plastering. SRITechnology should beproperly adopted,Timely weeding, atcritical growth stagesand short durationdrought tolerant cropsshould be grown.

RARS-AAU, IIPR,CRRI, ICAR-Tripura centre,HRS,NFSM

AAU, IIPR, CRRI,ICAR-Tripuracentre, HRS,(MGNREGA,RKVY, IWMP,NHM,NFSM)

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Condition Suggested Contingency measuresEarly seasonDrought(delayedonset)

Major FarmingSituation

Normal Crop/CroppingSystem

Change incrop/cropping

System

AgronomicMeasures

Remarks onImplementation

Delay by 4Weeks(SpecifyMonth)July 1st week

Moderately steeply slopinghill top and hill slopes withdeep to very deep fineloamy soils



Short or medium durationHYV paddy should beintroduced, Singlecrossed hybrid maize canbe introduced.



RARS-AAU, IIPR,CRRI, ICAR-Tripuracentre, HRS,IWMP,MGNREGA, RKVY,NHM,NFSM

Gently to moderatelysloping undulating plainswith deep fine loamy soils



No change. Prefer shortduration of paddyvarieties (MTU 1010,Naveen), Adopt relaycropping in rabi seasonin pulses and oil seeds.

Transplant 3-4seedlings/hill inconventionalcultivation of paddy,Adopt SRI paddycultivation, Adopt zeroor minimum tillage inlentil and mustard,Use paddy transplantmachine for timelyquick sowing, Promotecommunity seed bed

RARS-AAU, IIPR,CRRI, ICAR-Tripuracentre, HRS

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Very gently sloping floodplains with very deep fine

loamy soils

Paddy –Mustard/Pea/Lentil/WinterVegetables/Ground nut/Paddy/Fallow


No change, prefer shortduration paddy variety

Resowing or delaysowing , Timelyweeding, Communitypaddy nursery, properadaptation of SRI,Early sowing ofrapeseed. Soil &moisture conservationmeasures (Organicmulches + moreFYM).Timely landpreparation & sowing.Seed soaking for toria.Weeding & breakingof soil mulch by fingerweeder.

Ridge & furrowcultivation of Maize.Grow

short duration pulses(Black gram,

Pea etc.). Utilizationof waters for irrigation

from nearby beels,ponds, rivers, natural

depressions etc.

DMR, RARS-AAU,IIPR, CRRI, ICAR-Tripura centre, HRMGNREGA (RKVY,IWMP, NHM,NFSM)

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Very gently sloping floodplains with deep clayey

soils



No change, prefer shortduration paddy variety

Resowing or delaysowing , Timelyweeding, Communitypaddy nursery, properadaptation of SRI,Early sowing ofrapeseed. Soil &moisture conservationmeasures (Organicmulches + moreFYM).Timely landpreparation & sowing.Seed soaking for toria.Weeding & breakingof soil mulch by fingerweeder.

Ridge & furrowcultivation of Maize.Grow short durationpulses (Black gram,Pea etc.). Utilizationof waters for irrigationfrom nearby beels,ponds, rivers, naturaldepressions etc.

DMR, RARS-AAU,IIPR, CRRI, ICAR-Tripura centre, HRS,(MGNREGA, RKVY,IWMP, NHM,NFSM)

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Condition Suggested Contingency measuresEarly seasondrought(delayedonset)



Change incrop/cropping

System

AgronomicMeasures


Delay by 6Weeks(SpecifyMonthJuly 3rd week

Moderately steeply slopinghill top and hill slopes withdeep to very deep fineloamy soils



Cultivation of shortduration rice variety,Single cross hybrid formaize.



RARS-AAU, IIPR,CRRI, ICAR-Tripuracentre, HRSNHM, , MGNREGARKVY,NFSM, StateAgril. department

Gently to moderatelysloping undulating plainswith deep fine loamy soils

Paddy/Arahar/Maize/Ground nut.-Mustard/Lentil/Pea-Fallow


Cultivation of paddy maybe withdrawn, if paddy isconsidered only veryshort duration i.e. 90-110days variety to be sown,no change for maize-pulse cropping system

Adopt DSR technique,zero tillage, , relaycropping in next topaddy, communitynursery bed

RARS-AAU, IIPR,CRRI, ICAR-Tripuracentre, HRS

Very gently sloping floodplains with very deep fineloamy soils

Paddy, Maize, Ground nut Vegetables


Cultivation of paddy maybe withdrawn, if paddy isconsidered only veryshort duration i.e. 90-110days variety to be sown,

Adopt DSR technique,zero tillage in next topaddy , , relaycropping in lentil andmustard, community

RARS-AAU, IIPR,CRRI, ICAR-Tripuracentre, HRS,NFSM

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no change for maize andin place of paddy kharifpulse or Groundnut maybe taken as alternativecrop

nursery bed

Very gently sloping floodplains with deep clayeysoils



Cultivation of paddy maybe withdrawn, if paddy isconsidered only veryshort duration i.e. 90-110days variety to be sown,no change for maize andin place of paddy kharifpulse or Groundnut maybe taken as alternativecrop

Adopt DSR technique,zero tillage in next topaddy , relay croppingin lentil and mustard,community nurserybed

RARS-AAU, IIPR,CRRI, ICAR-Tripuracentre, HRS,NFSM

Condition Suggested Contingency measuresEarly seasonDrought (NormalOnset)


NormalCrop/Cropping

System

Crop Management Soil Nutrient &Moisture

conservationmeasures


Normal onset followedby 15-20 days dry spellafter sowing leading topoor germination /cropstand etc.

Moderately steeply slopinghill top and hill slopes withdeep to very deep fine loamysoils

Jhum cultivationincluding rice, maize.

Mono cropping ofPaddy/Maize

Gap filling orretranslating, Timelyweeding

Straw mulching inmaize. Use oferosion resistingcrop like cow peacan be grown asinter crop withMaize.

RARS-AAU, IIPR, CRRI,ICAR-Tripura centre, HRS

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Gently to moderately slopingundulating plains with deepfine loamy soils


Paddy/Maize –Lentil/Pea/Maize/Mustard/Rape Seed/Fallow

Transplant the seedlingsin gaps raised fromavailable nursery or bysplitting the tillers fromthe surviving hills,Timely weeding, Gapfilling or resowing.Foliar spray with 2%Urea during the dry spell,Postpone top dressingwith N,

Life savingirrigation(fertigation)


Very gently sloping floodplains with very deep fine

loamy soils

Paddy,Arahar,MaizeGround nut Vegetables


Transplant the seedlingsin gaps raised fromavailable nursery or bysplitting the tillers fromthe surviving hills,Timely weeding, Gapfilling or resowingFoliar spray with 2%Urea during the dry spell,Postpone top dressingwith N



Very gently sloping floodplains with deep clayey soils

Paddy –Mustard/Pea/Lentil/Winter Vegetables/Groundnut/Paddy


Transplant the seedlingsin gaps raised fromavailable nursery or bysplitting the tillers fromthe surviving hills,Timely weeding, Gapfilling or resowingFoliar spray with 2%Urea during the dry spell,Postpone top dressingwith N



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Condition Suggested contingency measuresMid seasonDrought (long dryspell,Consecutive 2weeks rainless(>2.5 mm) Period)



Crop Management Soil Nutrient & Moistureconservation measures


At vegetative stageModeratelysteeply slopinghill top and hillslopes with deepto very deep fineloamy soils

Jhum cultivation including rice,maize.

Cropping system: Mono cropping ofPaddy/Maize

Weeding, Transplantthe seedlings fromavailable nursery

Mulching in maize, lifesaving irrigation in paddy.

RARS-AAU, IIPR,CRRI, ICAR-Tripura centre, HRS

Gently tomoderatelyslopingundulatingplains with deepfine loamy soils



Transplant the seedlingsin gaps raised fromavailable nursery or bysplitting the tillers fromthe surviving hills.Timely weeding, Gapfilling or resowingPostpone top dressingwith N

Life saving irrigation(fertigation), application ofanti transparent andmulching.


Very gentlysloping floodplains with verydeep fine loamysoils

Paddy, Arahar, Maize, Ground nut,Vegetables


Transplant the seedlingsin gaps raised fromavailable nursery or bysplitting the tillers fromthe surviving hills,

Timely weeding, Gapfilling or resowing,Relay cropping (Lentiland Mustard)Postpone top dressingwith N

Life saving irrigation(fertigation), application ofanti transpirant andmulching.


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Very gentlysloping floodplains with deepclayey soils



Transplant the seedlingsin gaps raised fromavailable nursery or bysplitting the tillers fromthe surviving hillsTimely weeding, Gapfilling or resowing,Relay cropping(Lentiland Mustard)Postpone top dressingwith N

Life saving irrigation(fertigation), application ofanti transparent andmulching.


Condition Suggested Contingency measuresMid seasonDrought(longdry spell)



CropManagement

Soil Nutrient & Moistureconservation measures


Floweringstage Moderately steeply

sloping hill top andhill slopes withdeep to very deepfine loamy soils

Jhum cultivation including rice, maize.


In extremecondition cropsshould beharvested forfodder .In maize cobsshould be pluckedearly

Life saving irrigation should begivenLower leaves should be nippedoff to save moisture, in paddyanti transparent can be used.

DMR, RARS-AAU,IIPR, CRRI, ICAR-Tripura centre, HRS,(MGNREGA,RKVY, IWMP,NHM) 9

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Gently tomoderately slopingundulating plainswith deep fineloamy soils



In extremecondition cropsshould beharvested forfodderIn maize cobsshould be pluckedearly,

Life saving irrigation should begivenLower leaves should be nippedoff to save moisture, in paddyanti transparent can be usedIn case of crops like lentil andmustard zero tillage cultivationshould be practiced.

DMR, RARS-AAU,IIPR, CRRI, ICAR-Tripura centre, HRS,(MGNREGA,RKVY, IWMP,NHM)

Very gently slopingflood plains with

very deep fineloamy soils

Paddy, Maize, Ground nut, Vegetables


In extremecondition cropsshould beharvested forfodderIn maize cobs

should be pluckedearly

Life saving irrigation should begivenLower leaves should be nippedoff to save moisture, in paddyanti transparent can be used incase of crops like lentil andmustard zero tillage cultivationshould be practiced inharvested water from waterbodies should be utilized incase of vegetables.

DMR, RARS-AAU,IIPR, CRRI, ICAR-Tripura centre, HRS,(MGNREGA,RKVY, IWMP,NHM

Very gently slopingflood plains withdeep clayey soils



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Condition Suggested Contingency measuresTerminaldrought

MajorFarmingSituation


Crop Management Soil Nutrient & Moistureconservation measures


Moderatelysteeply slopinghill top andhill slopeswith deep tovery deep fineloamy soils

Jhum cultivation including rice,maize.


In maize cobs should be pluckedearly.Iin extreme condition cropsshould be harvested for fodder.Control pests and diseases,reduce plant population, controlweed

Apply a life saving irrigation.Lower leaves should benipped off to save moisture

DMR, RARS-AAU,IIPR, CRRI, ICAR-Tripura centre, HRS,(MGNREGA,RKVY, IWMP,NHM).

Gently tomoderatelyslopingundulatingplains withdeep fineloamy soils



In maize cobs should be pluckedearly.Iin extreme condition cropsshould be harvested for fodder.Control pests and diseases,reduce plant population, controlweed

Apply a life saving irrigation.Lower leaves should benipped off to save moisture

DMR, RARS-AAU,IIPR, CRRI, ICAR-Tripura centre, HRS,(MGNREGA,RKVY, IWMP,NHM)

2.1.2 Irrigated situation(Pre-Kharif)

Condition Suggested Contingency measuresMajor Farming

SituationNormal Crop/Cropping

SystemChange in

crop/cropping systemAgronomic measures Remarks on

ImplementationDelayed releaseOf water inCanals due toLow rainfall

Not applicable

Limited release of waterin canals due to lowrainfall

Not applicable

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Non release of water incanalsunder delayed onsetof monsoon in catchment

Not applicable

Lack of inflows intostreams due toInsufficient/ delayedonset of monsoon


Summer Vegetables, PaddyCropping System:Fallow/Summer Vegetables-AusPaddy-Fallow/WinterVegetables/Mustard/Lentil/Pea/Paddy

Summer Green gramcan be cultivated inthe fallow areas andDhaincha can begrown as greenmanuring crop insteadof keeping landsfallow.

Use more organicmanure to improvewater holding capacityof soil and use of lifesaving irrigation.

DMR, RARS-AAU,IIPR, CRRI, ICAR-Tripura centre, HRS,(MGNREGA, RKVY,IWMP, NHM, NFSM,ISOPOM).


Aush paddy, Summer VegetablesCropping System:Aus Paddy/Summer Vegetables-Aman Paddy-Boro Paddy/WinterVegetables

Photosensitive ricevarieties up to 45 daysold seedling can betransplanted, doubletransplanting of ricewith 45 days oldseedlings of longduration variety(Gomati).

Delay sowing andtransplanting, useground water, apply lowdose of nitrogen,


2.1.3 Irrigated situation(Kharif)



SystemChange in crop/cropping

systemAgronomicmeasures


InsufficientgroundWaterrecharge dueto lowrainfall


Paddy –Mustard/Pea/Lentil/WinterVegetables/Groundnut/Paddy

Paddy-Pea/lentil/Mustard/RapeSeed/Maize/Vegetables/Paddy

No change, prefer mediumduration HYV paddyvarieties

SRI in Paddy. DMR, RARS-AAU, IIPR,CRRI, ICAR-Tripuracentre, HRS, (MGNREGA,RKVY, IWMP, NHM,NFSM, ISOPOM).

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Aush paddy,AmanPaddy,Boro PaddyPaddy-Paddy

HYV paddy varieties shouldbe introduced.

SRI in Paddy. DMR, RARS-AAU, IIPR,CRRI, ICAR-Tripuracentre, HRS, (MGNREGA,RKVY, IWMP, NHM,NFSM, ISOPOM).



SystemChange in

crop/cropping systemAgronomic measures Remarks on

ImplementationDelayed releaseOf water inCanals due toLow rainfall

Not applicable

Limited release of water incanals due to low rainfall

Not applicable

Non release of water incanalsunder delayed onsetof monsoon in catchment

Not applicable

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Lack of inflows intostreams due to Insufficient/delayed onset of monsoon





Delay sowing andtransplanting, use groundwater, apply low dose ofnitrogen and SRI inpaddy.

DMR, RARS-AAU,IIPR, CRRI, ICAR-

Tripura centre, HRS,(MGNREGA, RKVY,IWMP, NHM, NFSM,ISOPOM).


Aush paddy,AmanPaddy,Boro PaddyPaddy-Paddy


Delay sowing andtransplanting, use groundwater, apply low dose ofnitrogen,


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SystemChange in crop/cropping

systemAgronomicmeasures


InsufficientgroundWaterrecharge dueto lowrainfall


Paddy –Mustard/Pea/Lentil/WinterVegetables/Groundnut/Paddy


Photosensitive rice varietiesup to 45 days old seedlingcan be transplanted, doubletransplanting of rice with 45days old seedlings of longduration variety (Gomati).

SRI, Direct sowing ofrice, tillage practicesto minimize run-offand evapo-transpiration.Increase row spacing,

DMR, RARS-AAU, IIPR,CRRI, ICAR-Tripuracentre, HRS, MGNREGA ,RKVY, IWMP, NHM,NFSM, ISOPOM).


Aush paddy, Aman Paddy,Boro PaddyPaddy-Paddy

Photosensitive rice varietiesup to 45 days old seedlingcan be transplanted, doubletransplanting of rice with 45days old seedlings of longduration variety (Gomati).

SRI, Direct sowing ofrice, tillage practicesto minimize run-offand evapo-transpiration.Increase row spacing,

DMR, RARS-AAU, IIPR,CRRI, ICAR-Tripuracentre, HRS, (MGNREGA,RKVY, IWMP, NHM,NFSM, ISOPOM).

2.2 Unusual rains (untimely, unseasonal etc.) (For both rainfed and irrigated situations)

Condition Suggested Contingency measuresContinuous high rainfall in a short span

leading to water loggingVegetable stage Flowering stage Crop maturity

stagePost harvest

Crop 1. Rice. 1. Proper drainage.2. Raised bed3. Proper drainage4. Proper drainage

Application ofhormones/nutrient sprays toprevent flower drop orpromote quickflowering/fruiting

Shifting ofproduce to saferplace andprotection againstpest/diseasedamage in storageetc.

Shifting of produce tosafer place for drying andmaintaining the quality ofgrain/fodder andprotection againstpest/disease damage instorage etc.

Crop 2. MaizeCrop 3. Cow PeaCrop 4.Green gram

HorticultureCrop 1. Pine apple Proper drainage of the

basinApplication ofhormones/nutrient sprays to Shifting of produce

Shifting of produce tosafer place for drying andCrop 2. Orange

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Crop 3. Mango prevent flower drop orpromote quickflowering/fruiting

to safer place andprotection againstpest/diseasedamage in storageetc.

maintaining the quality ofgrain/fodder andprotection againstpest/disease damage instorage etc.

Crop 4.Crop 5.

Heavy rainfall with high speed winds in ashort span2

Crop 1. Rice. Proper drainage of thesoil.

Application ofhormones/nutrient sprays toprevent flower drop orpromote quickflowering/fruiting, staking themaize plants.

Measures forpreventing seedgermination,shifting produce tosafer place andprotection againstpest/diseasedamage in storageetc.



HorticultureCrop 1. Pine apple Proper drainage of the

soil,Application ofhormones/nutrient sprays toprevent flower drop orpromote quickflowering/fruiting

Measures forpreventing seedgermination,shifting produce tosafer place andprotection againstpest/diseasedamage in storageetc.


Crop 2. OrangeCrop 3. MangoCrop 4.Crop 5.

Outbreak of pests and diseases due tounseasonal rainsCrop 1. Rice. Foliar spray with systemic

fungicide likecarbendazim @0.3%, Soilapplication of bioagentlike Trichoderma spp@5g/lit along with CMC

Foliar spray of chlorpyriphos@ 2 ml/ lit, neem basedinsecticides, use of birdperches,

Harvest at properstage of maturity,spraying ofimidacloprid @ 4ml/10 lit,chlorpyriphos @ 2

1. Clean & white wash thestore before storing.2. Cleared dry garon with<12 % moisture shouldstored. 3. Gunny bagtreatment with malathion


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@0.2% (W/V),Pseudomonas @5 g/lit,neem based insecticides.

ml/lit, NSKE 5%at 10 daysintervals.

1ml/li of water ordichlorvos @2ml/lit ofwater.4. Spraying godown wallwith malathion @ 2ml/litof water.5. Disinfect the storagewith formaldehyde @4%.6. Use improved storagebin.7. Rodent management byusing rodent trap orpoison bait.

HorticultureCrop 1. Pine apple Spray mancozeb 75 WP

@ 2g/lit, blitox @ 4g/litUse of NAA @200 ppm,ANAA @ 1ml/4.5 lit of water.@ 1ml/ lit,

Spray malathion @1 ml/lit of water.Use Ethephon @100 ppm foruniform ripening.

Shift the freshly harvestedproduce to dry and coolplace.Damaged, diseasedharvest should not keptstorage.Value addition to theharvest.Vacuum packaging.

Crop 2. OrangeCrop 3. MangoCrop 4.Crop 5.

2.3 Floods. NA

Condition Suggested Contingency measureTransient water logging/ partial

InundationSeedling/nursery stage Vegetative stage Reproductive stage At harvest

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2.4 Extreme events: Heat wave /Cold wave/Frost/Hailstorm/Cyclone

Extreme event type Suggested contingency measurer

Seedling/nursery stage Vegetative stage Reproductive stage At harvestHeat Wave NA NA NA NACrop 1 - - - -Crop 2 - - - -Crop 3 - - - -Crop 4 - - - -Crop 5 - - - -Horticulture - - - -Crop 1 (specify) - - - -Crop 2 - - - -Crop 3 - - - -Cold Wave NA NA NA NACrop 1 - - - -Crop 2 - - - -Crop 3 - - - -Crop 4 - - - -Crop 5 - - - -Horticulture - - - -Crop 1 (specify) - - - -Crop 2 - - - -Crop 3 - - - -Frost NA NA NA NACrop 1 - - - -Crop 2 - - - -Crop 3 - - - -Crop 4 - - - -Crop 5 - - - -Horticulture - - - -Crop 1 (specify) - - - -Crop 2 - - - -Crop 3 - - - -

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HailstormCrop 1. Rice Cover the nursery with net Prevention of hails by

hails suppressiontechniques, followingforecasts of weather andprotecting crops, Useheaters, wind machines,sprinkling water etc.

Prevention of hails by hailssuppression techniques,following forecasts ofweather and protectingcrops, Use heaters, windmachines, sprinkling wateretc.

Following forecasts ofweather and protectingcrops, spraying salt onharvested paddy or othercrop to prevent thegermination and sproutingof the harvested produce

Crop 2. MaizeCrop 3. MustardCrop 4. Lentil

HorticultureCrop 1. Pine apple Planting crop after the damage,

select varieties which will maturebefore the beginning of the hazard

Prevention of hails byhails suppressiontechniques, followingforecasts of weather andprotecting crops, Useheaters, wind machines,sprinkling water etc.

Prevention of hails by hailssuppression techniques,following forecasts ofweather and protectingcrops, Use heaters, windmachines, sprinkling wateretc.

Following forecasts ofweather and protectingcrops, spraying salt onharvested paddy or othercrop to prevent thegermination and sproutingof the harvested produce,Covering plants with hotcaps

Crop 2. OrangeCrop 3. Mango

CycloneCrop 1. Rice Use proper method of irrigation, use

of shelter belts (like row of treesplanted for wind protection), growlodge resistance varieties,

use of shelter belts (likerow of trees planted forwind protection)

use of shelter belts (like rowof trees planted for windprotection)


Crop 2. MaizeCrop 3. Mustard

Crop 4. LentilUse proper method of irrigation, useof shelter belts (like row of treesplanted for wind protection), growlodge resistance varieties,

use of shelter belts (likerow of trees planted forwind protection)



Crop 2. OrangeCrop 3. Mango

2.5 Contingent strategies for Livestock, Poultry & Fisheries2.5.1. Livestock

Suggested contingency measuresBefore the events During the event After the event

DroughtFeed and fodder availability Quantification of requirement and

availability, preservation of fodderEfficient utilization of preserved andunconventional fodder and feeds

Evaluate the suitability of measurestaken during draught and applicationduring next event.

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Drinking water Awareness programme to conservewater resource like rain waterharvesting and reduced wastage ofwater

Application of techniques to reducewater loss, reduce sweating.

Programme to aware people to realizethe last havoc and feel the importanceof water conservation.

Health and disease management Awareness programme on draughtpreparedness.

Application of measures suggested byhealth professionals and veterinarians.

Programme to aware people to realizethe last havoc and feel the importanceof water conservation.

Floods NACycloneFeed and fodder availability Weather forecast to the general

people along with advice- Rehabilitation programme based on

damage assessed.Drinking water Weather forecast to the general

people along with adviceDrinking of sterilized and filteredwater.

Dispose the dead animals properlyaway from water source.

Health and disease management Keep first Aid medicines Keep vigil on animals Health campsHeat wave and cold waveShelter/environment management Awareness programmes to cop up

with the eventsVigilance on casuality andrectification of the faults.

Aware the people to cop up with nextevent.

Health and disease management Awareness programmes to cop upwith the events

Vigilance on casuality andrectification of the faults.

Aware the people to cop up with nextevent.

2.5.2 Poultry

Suggested contingency measuresConvergence/linkages withongoing programs, if any

Before the event During the event After the eventDroughtShortage of feed ingredients Stocking of feed after

quantifying the requirement.Efficient utilization ofstocked feed.

Cultivation ofdraught resistant feedingredients.

Preparation of low cost feed withlocally available ingredients.

Drinking water Awareness programme toconserve water resource likerain water harvesting etc.

Utilization of conservedwater.

Let the people feelabout the importanceof waterpreservation.

Awareness programme on draught.

Health and disease management Awareness programme onhealth and hygiene.

Vigilance byveterinarian.

Dispose the deadbodies properly.

Awareness programme on health andhygiene.

FloodsShortage of feed ingredients To grow flood resistant

variety of feed ingredients.Efficient utilization ofstocked feed.

Evaluate thesuitability of

Preparation of low cost feed withlocally available ingredients.

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measures takenduring flood andapplication duringnext event

Drinking water Awareness programme onfiltration techniques ofwater.

Proper utilization ofsterilization andfiltration of water.

Health camps. Vaccination and health camps.

Health and disease management Flood preparedness,awareness camps.

Health camps andproper disposal of deadbird.

Health camps andawarenessprogramme to cop upwith the last event.

Vaccination and health camps.

CycloneShortage of feed ingredients Weather forecast along with

advice.- Dispose the dead bird

properly.Health camps

Drinking water Awareness programme onfiltration of water.

Provide sterilized andfiltered water.

Dispose the dead birdaway from watersource.

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Health and disease management Keep first Aid medicinesready.

Keep the bird insidesecured shelter.

Health camps Health camps.

Heat wave and cold waveShelter/environment management Awareness programme to

cop up these events.Vigil on casuality andcorrection of faults.

Aware the peopleabout preparedness tomeet event.

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Health and disease management Awareness programme tocop up these events.

Vigil on casuality andcorrection of faults.

Aware the peopleabout preparedness tomeet event.

Awareness programme on health andhygiene.

a based on forewarning wherever available2.5.3. Fisheries/Aquaculture

Suggested contingency measuresBefore the event During the event After the event

1.DroughtA. CaptureMarine NA NA NAInland(i) Shallow water depth due to insufficient rains/inflow Reduce stocking density De-silting, renovation etc. Application of full package of

practicesii. Changes in water quality Liming Ploughing, proper dose of

lime applicationApplication of full package ofpractices

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iii. Any other - - -B. Aquaculturei. Shallow water in ponds due to insufficient rains/inflow Reduce stocking density De-silting, renovation etc. Application of full package of

practicesii. Impact of salt load build up in ponds/change in waterquality

Liming Ploughing, proper dose oflime application

Application of full package ofpractices

iii. Any other - - -2. FloodsA. CaptureMarine NA NA NAInlandi. Average compensation paid due to loss of human life Awareness programme Rescue and relief Health campii. No.of boats/nets/damaged Repairing Proper handling of boats and

nets etc.Repairing and knitting

iii. No.of houses damaged Awareness programme Rescue Rehabitation

iv. Loss of stock Reduce stocking density Harvesting fish and properguarding by mess nets

Cleaning of aquatic weeds,application of lime, KMnO4 andcatching weed and predatoryfishes

v. Changes in water quality Proper maintenance of pondembankments

Proper guard by mess nets Application of bleaching powder

vi. Health and diseases Reduce stocking density Proper guard by mess nets Netting and sorting programmeB. Aquaculture(i) Inundation with flood water Proper maintenance of pond

embankmentsChecking and repairing Application of lime and KMnO4

ii. Water continuation and changes in water quality Proper maintenance of pondembankments

Checking and repairing Application of lime and KMnO4

iii. Health and diseases Reduce stocking density Proper guard by mess nets Netting and sorting programmeiv. Loss of stock and inputs (feed, chemicals etc.) Reduce stock and less

application of inputsWithdraw feed and chemicals Assessment and fixing of stocking

density and proper dose of inputsv.. Infrastructure damage(pumps, aerators, huts etc.) Keep these in secured place Keep these in secured place Checking and reinstallationvi. Any other - - -3. Cyclone/ TsunamiA. CaptureMarine NA NA NAi. Average compensation paid due to loss of fishermenlives

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ii. Avg. no. of boats/nets/damagedInlandB. Aquaculturei. Overflow/flooding of ponds Reduce stocking density Arrange outflow Assessment of stocking densityii. Changes in water quality(fresh water/brackish waterratio)

Maintain pond embankments Checking and repairing Application of lime and KMnO4

iii. Health and diseases Reduce stocking density Proper guard by mess nets Application of bleaching powderiv. Loss of stock and inputs(feed, chemicals etc.) Reduce stock and less

application of inputsWithdraw feed and chemicals Assessment and fixing of stocking

density and proper dose of inputsv. Infrastructure damage(pumps,aerators, shelters/hutsetc.)

Keep these in secured place Keep these in secured place Checking and reinstallation

vi. Any other - - -4. Heat wave and cold waveA. CaptureMarine NA NA NAInlandB. Aquaculturei. Changes in pond environment(water quality) Influx of water from nearby

channels during heat wave andreduce stocking density in cold

Harvesting of fish during bothheat and cold wave

Harvesting of fish during bothheat and cold wave and waterquality maintenance

ii. Health and Diseases management - - -iii. Any other - - -

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