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Presentation by -AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT :

ASSAM

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ASSAM – AGRICULTURE SCENARIO

Geographical Area - 78.44 lakh hectare

Gross Cropped Area - 39.57 lakh hectares

Net Cropped Area - 27.53 lakh hectares (35.10 % of Geographical Area)

Area under Horticultural Crops - 5.40 lakh hectares (13.6% of Gross Cropped Area)

Cropping Intensity - 144%

Irrigated Potential Created - 10.98 lakh hectare(28% of Gross Cropped Area)

Total operational holding - 27.12 lakh (as per 2000-01 Agri. Census)

Marginal & Small holding - 83.34% of total holding

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ASSAM – AGRICULTURE SCENARIO

Per capita operational holding

- 1.14 ha. (2000-01 Agri. Census) ( 1.41 ha. at National Level)

Farm power available per ha.

- 0.60 HP per hectare (National average 1.01 HP per hectare)

Consumption of chemical fertilizer

- 53.50 Kg. per hectare (National average – 104.5 Kg. per

hectare)

Consumption of chemical pesticides

- 81.58 gm ai per hectare

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ASSAM – LIVESTOCK SCENARIO

Assam farmers practise mixed farming where crops , livestock production go side by side.

Due to religious and social acceptance meat consumption is higher which offer opportunities for rearing small animals and poultry.

Livestock economy has grown at the rate of 0.70 % while national average is 3.51 % during 1994-95 to 2004-05.

Share of livestock in gross value of output of agricultural sector has increased from 17.8 % in triennium ending 1992 to 19% in triennium ending 2005-06.

On the whole growth of livestock economy is low.

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ASSAM – LIVESTOCK SCENARIO

Livestock population ( Livestock census 2003) Species Nos. in thousand

1. Cattle 8440 2. Buffalos 678 3. Sheep 170 4. Goat 2987 5. Pig 1543 6. Total poultry 21664

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ASSAM – DAIRY SCENARIO

MILK PRODUCTION (thousand MT) Milk production by Assam India % of production

at national level.

1. Crossbred cows 159 19344 0.822. Non descript cows 468 20415 2.293. Buffaloes 93 52070 0.184. Goat 27 3790 0.71TOTAL 747 95619 0.78

Per capita availability of Milk in Assam has decreased from 79 gm/day in 1998-99 to 72 gms / day in 2005-06, while during the same period per capita availability of milk has increased from 213 gms to 241 gms per day at national level.

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ASSAM – FISHERY SCENARIO

Assam is very rich in water resources in fish culture. About 95% of people are fish eaters. Demand for fish is very high.

Per capita fish consumption is about 7.5 Kg.

Total Fish production is 1.81 Lakh MT.

Total import from outside the state is 0.30Lakh MT.

Total Requirement on Nutritional standard is 3.00 lakh MT

High potential for developing unused areas like swamp.

Price level is reasonably high making fish farming profitable.

Assam is very rich in ornamental fish resource.

Target of fish production at the end of 11th Plan is 3.60 Lakh MT.

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ASSAM – FISHERY SCENARIOSTATE WATER RESOURCES

Category* Number* Area (Ha)

Individual ponds 2,73,500 35,300

Community Tank 5,300 3,500

Beel fishery 1,200 1,00,000

River Fishery 48,000 2,05,000

Derelict/Swamps/Low lying water bodies 1,800 39,000

* Approximate DataFISH SEED

State is self sufficient in Carp Seeds.(Fry stage) Shortage of genetically pure actual stocking materials State has 153 hatcheries Quality of fish seed produced in private echo hatcheries is sub-

standard.

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STATUS OF AGRI-HORTI CROPS IN ASSAM2007-08 (anticipated)

Crop Area (lakh ha.) Production (lakh MT)

Rice 24.43 36.49

Pulses 1.23 0.68

Oilseeds 3.08 1.59

Jute 0.60 6.59 lakh bales

Sugarcane 0.24 9.60

Fruits 1.16 14.02

Vegetables 2.38 39.16

Spices 0.88 2.18

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YIELD GAP – ASSAM vs INDIA

Crop Normal Yield (Kg. per ha.)

Gap (Kg per hectare)

(Assam-India)Assam India

Rice 1489 1938 -449Wheat 1151 2692 -1541Pulses 556 595 -39Foodgrains 1432 1651 -219Oilseeds 532 850 -318Fruits 12005 9220 2785Vegetables & Tubers 13497 15764 -2267Spices 2475 1844 631

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BACKGROUND of RKVY Agricultural growth during last one decade has decelerated.

At National level growth of agriculture decelerated from 3.20% per annum in the 8th Plan to 1.80% per annum in the 10th Plan.

In Assam, growth of Agriculture at the end of 8th Plan period was 1.13% which decreased to 0.39% at the end of 9th plan and registered further decline to -0.27% (estimated) at the end of 10th plan period.

The National Development Council (NDC) in its meeting held on 29th May, 2007 decided to introduce a new Central Assistance Scheme to incentivise States to draw up agricultural plans more comprehensively.

Accordingly, GOI has launched Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) from this year (2007-08).

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AGRICULTURAL GROWTH TRENDItem 8th Plan

Period

(1991-92 to 1996-97)

9th Plan Period

(1997-98 to 2001-02)

10th Plan Period

(Anticipated)

(2002-03 to 2006-07)

11th Plan Period

(Target)

(2007-08 to 2011-12)

Contribution of Agriculture to State GDP at constant prices

31% 27.00 30.96 32.05%

Growth in Agriculture 1.13% 0.39% -0.27% 2.00%

In Assam growth of Agriculture at the end of 8th Plan was 1.13% which decreased to 0.39% at the end of 9th plan and registered further decline to -0.27% (anticipated) at the end of 10th plan.

Against the National Growth Target of 4% in Agriculture during 11th Plan, considering the present status of Agriculture in the State it is targeted to achieve 2% growth during 11th five year plan.

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REASONS FOR SLOW AGRICULTURAL GROWTH IN ASSAM

Natural calamity - regular flood and occasional drought like situation.

Problems associated with small holdings.

Lack of assured irrigation and dependency on rainfall.

Non availability of quality planting material within easy reach of farmers.

Inadequate mechanization.

Deteriorating soil conditions and soil acidity.

Lack of adequate credit support.

Lack of infrastructural and market support.

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STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING 2% ANNUAL GROWTH IN 11TH PLAN, ASSAM1. Formulation of district/state specific plan depending on agro-

climatic conditions, growth potential and specific requirement of district.

2. Integrated Agricultural Plan which include livestock, dairy and fisheries.

3. Sensitization of public servants and encouraging community participation.

4. Strengthening input and credit delivery mechanism.

5. Development of mechanization and irrigation.

6. Natural resource management.

7. Market information to farmers.

8. Amelioration of soil acidity.

9. Area expansion in mono-cropped areas.

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RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIKASH YOJANA (RKVY) The plan envisages food security as well as optimum utilization of

comparative advantages of the State in terms of potential crops.

At least 2% annual growth is targeted during 11th plan.

Targeted sectors are Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Fishery, Dairy.

The State has already prepared the action plan and the sector wise break up of the fund requirements for the11th plan is as below -

Agriculture - Rs. 4099.57 Crore

Animal Husbandry & Veterinary - Rs. 1157.57 Crore

Fishery - Rs. 128.01 Crore

Dairy - Rs. 728.01 Crore

Gross requirement - Rs. 6113.16 Crore

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CROPWISE PRODUCTION DURING 10TH PLAN AND ESTIMATED PRODUCTION

AT THE END OF 11TH PLAN TO ACHIEVE 2% GROWTH Crop 10th Plan average

production of first 4 years

(in lakh MT)

Projected production at the end of 11th plan at 2% annual growth

over 10th plan average production of first 4 years

(in lakh MT)Rice 36.60 41.19 Wheat 0.68 0.74 Pulses 0.65 0.70 Oilseeds 1.55 1.68 Fruits 13.30 14.12 Vegetables 34.02 39.80

In case of Rice 3% , Fruits 1.5% and Vegetables 4% of annual growth have been taken to project production at the end of 11 th plan. In other cases 2% annual growth have been taken.

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RKVY : AGRICULTURE emphasis on - Quality seed production through seed village concept.

Area expansion & enhancement of productivity through ground & surface irrigation.

Expansion of farm mechanization. Extension programs promoting crop demonstrations. Strengthening of Soil Testing Laboratories. Capacity building of officials and farmers. Land development through soil and water conservation. Expansion of area for fruits, nuts and vegetables. Organic production. Utilization of on-farm resources. Ensure availability of quality fertilizers. Economize production cost by using optimum dose of fertilizers. Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) & Integrated Pest

Management (IPM) Market Information & Market Infrastructures. Credit facilitation

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RKVY : AGRICULTURE - KEY TARGETS IRRIGATION : Low Lift Pumpsets:-1,30,371 numbers. Shallow Tube Wells:- 2,21,330 numbers. Flow irrigation:- 12378 ha.MECHANIZATION : Tractors:- 18,697 numbers Power Tiller:-35,000 numbers Pedal Thresher:-22,000 numbers Tracto-Rotovator:- 400 numbers.SEED : Seed Village Programme (Paddy, Mustard & Pulse) – 95,115 ha. Foundation Seed Production Programme – 2,446 ha.FERTILIZER : Establishment of Soil Testing Laboratory – 19 nos. Strengthening of existing Soil Testing Laboratory – 12 nos. Application of Lime – 3,28,616 ha.ORGANIC FARMING : Establishment of Vermicompost cum hatchery unit – 826 nos. Organic cultivation (Ginger,Turmeric,Joha Rice,Pineapple,Veg) – 2855 ha.

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RKVY : AGRICULTURE - KEY TARGETSHORTICULTURE :

Area Expansion 163985 Ha

Creation of Irrigation facilities 32575 Nos.

Infrastructure development:

Nursery & Processing units 323 Nos.

Technology demonstration 11424 Nos.

Training 118815 Nos. of trainee

TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION :

353560 Nos. (includes cereals like paddy, wheat,pulses, oilseeds, SRI, IPM, Micronutrients, Lime application, Bio-fertilizer, etc..)

TRAINING :

222032 Nos. (includes training on Package of Practices of different crops, Mechanization, Application of micronutrients, Vermicompost, IPNM, etc..)

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RKVY : AGRICULTURE - KEY TARGETS

MARKETING : Training of Officers & Farmers - 20250 nos

Auto Van subsidy to Farmers Group - 1300 nos

Infrastructure Dev of Rural Market - 250 nos

Est. of Agri-clinic & Agri Business Centre - 262 nos

Assistance to establish rural go-down (PPP mode) - 148 nos

Subsidy to establish Cold storage - 24 nos

Sub-terminal Market with pack house - 8 nos

Establishment Terminal Market - 1 no.

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RKVY : AH & DAIRY emphasis on -

Augmenting AI for herd improvement;

Disease diagnostic and animal health services;

Piggery, goatery, poultry and duck rearing activities;

Strengthening of infrastructure.

Support services on milk collection, processing, value addition, marketing infrastructure of surplus milk as a result of the proposed growth

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RKVY : AH & VETERINARY - KEY TARGETS

Artificial Insemination (AI) to 30% breed-able cattle so as to achieve 9 % crossbred cattle by the end of 2012.

Establishment of 1712 nos. of additional AI centers with all infrastructure & equipments for facilitating the target of 34.47 lakh AIs.

Distribution of Fodder seeds packet ( 5 Kg) to 184300 nos of beneficiaries, establishment of 180 Fodder Banks, establishment of 248 community pasture for fodder production and Distribution of 20834 chaff cutting machine to the progressive farmers.

Establishment of 1696 nos. Pig Cum Fish cum Duck Farm, distribution of piglets including cultivation of tapioca and sweet potato.

Establish 327 nos. mini feed mill in private sector,

Establishment of 475-sale booth for marketing linkage.

Promote 1150 Poultry Villages for backyard farming and

Rearing of 50000 parent stock at existing Govt Poultry Farm

Artificial Insemination (AI) to 30% breed-able cattle so as to achieve 9 % crossbred cattle by the end of 2012.

Establishment of 1712 nos. of additional AI centers with all infrastructure & equipments for facilitating the target of 34.47 lakh AIs.

Distribution of Fodder seeds packet ( 5 Kg) to 184300 nos of beneficiaries, establishment of 180 Fodder Banks, establishment of 248 community pasture for fodder production and Distribution of 20834 chaff cutting machine to the progressive farmers.

Establishment of 1696 nos. Pig Cum Fish cum Duck Farm, distribution of piglets including cultivation of tapioca and sweet potato.

Establish 327 nos. mini feed mill in private sector,

Establishment of 475-sale booth for marketing linkage.

Promote 1150 Poultry Villages for backyard farming and

Rearing of 50000 parent stock at existing Govt Poultry Farm

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RKVY : DAIRY DEVELOPMENT - KEY TARGETS

Formation of 258 DCS and 105 SHG

5 nos of Milk testing laboratory,

9 Chilling plant,

63 Milk collection Centers,

789 Milk sale booths,

8 Training Centers,

11 Processing plants,

208 Bulk Coolers,

28 Milk parlours, and

91 Milk carrying vans.

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RKVY : FISHERIES emphasis on -

Enhancing productivity of ponds;

Beel fisheries development for raising productivity;

Quality fish seed of adequate size & quantities;

Production of riverine fisheries;

Research support and extension reforms

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RKVY : FISHERIES - KEY TARGETS

6650 ha of existing individual ponds,

1145 ha of existing integrated fish farming pond,

1600 ha of existing community tank,

750 ha of paddy cum fish culture,

5000 of beel fisheries,

5000 of derelict waters bodies,

1965 ha of low-lying area for conversion to community tank &

5000 ha of new pond construction in the existing low lying area which are not suitable for agriculture crop

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RKVY : FUND REQUIREMENT FOR THE TARGETED GROWTH (Rs. Crore):

Sl.Sectors 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Total

1 Agri 589.38 925.82 859.03 955.54 769.78 4099.57

2 Vety. 447.70 225.84 221.15 126.00 136.88 1157.57

3 Dairy 30.83 29.07 22.89 25.08 20.13 128.01

4 Fishery 94.33 148.43 179.57 168.30 137.37 728.01

Total in AAP 1162.25 1329.16 1282.64 1274.92 1064.16 6113.16

FUND PROVISION DURING 2008-09 :Agriculture 52.89 crore

AH & Dairy 30.00 croreFishery 20.00 croreTotal : 102.89 crore

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NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY MISSION (NFSM)

1. National Food Security Mission (NFSM) on Rice, Wheat and Pulses have been recently launched by the GOI.

2. Out of three components of the mission Assam has been covered under NFSM-Rice.

3. Of the 27 districts of the State only 13 districts have been identified as per operational guidelines.

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REASONS FOR LOW PRODUCTION & PRODUCTIVITY

OF RICE IN ASSAM1. Low Seed Replacement Rate.

2. Low adoption of High Yielding Varieties.

3. Lack of assured irrigation and dependency on rainfall.

4. Inadequate mechanization.

5. Low use of fertilizer because of risk in Kharif season.

6. High weed growth.

7. Low investment capacity of farmers.

8. Increasing fragmentation of land.

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NFSM : OBJECTIVE1. Increasing production of Rice through area expansion

& productivity enhancement.

2. Restoring Soil Fertility & Productivity at the individual farm level.

3. Creation of employment opportunity

4. Enhancing farm level economy.

( Only SUMMER RICE has been taken up in NFSM- Rice 2007-08 )

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1. Implementation in a mission mode through active engagement of all the stake holders at various level.

2. Promotion and extension of improved technologies i.e. Seed, Integrated Nutrient Management including micronutrients, Soil amendments, IPM and resource conservation technologies along with capacity building of farmers.

3. Flow of fund would be closely monitored to ensure that interventions reach the target beneficiaries on time.

4. Various interventions proposed would be integrated with the district plan & targets for each identified district would be fixed.

5. Constant monitoring and concurrent evaluation for assessing the impart of interventions for a result oriented approach by the implementing agencies.

NFSM : STARATEGIES

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1. Demonstration on – (a) Improved Package Of Practices, (b) System of Rice Intensification (SRI).

2. Varietals replacement – (a) Seed Replacement Ratio (SRR) – Certified HYV Seed (b) Hybrid Seed Distribution.

3. Nutrient Management/ Soil Ameliorant- (a) Promotion of Micro-nutrient (b) Application of lime.

4. Mechanization- Conoweeder.

5. Training of Farmers on Farmers Field School (FFS) pattern.

NFSM : MISSION INTERVENTIONS

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NFSM : FUND PROPOSED & RECEIVED DURING 2007-08

Rs. 2765.05 lakh has been proposed for implementation of NFSM-Rice in Assam during 2007-08.

Rs. 939.42 lakh (Rs. 158.00 lakh as 1st installment, 222.42 lakh as 2nd installment and Rs. 559.00 lakh as 3rd installment) has been received from GOI during 2007-08.

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NFSM : COMPONENTS PROPOSED & APPROVED UNDER DURING 2007-08.

Component Physical Financial(Approved

by GOI)(Rs. in lakh)

Unit Proposed Approved by GOI

01. Demo. on Improved Package of Practices

No. 5624 1000 25.00

02. Demo. on SRI No. 5624 200 6.0003. Assistance for

distribution of HYV seed

Qtl. 74238 25000 125.00

04. Assistance for distribution of Hybrid Rice seed

Qtl. 84.4 133.5 2.67

05.Incentive for Conoweeder

No. 5624 2200 66.00

06. Incentive for Micronutrients

Ha. 5624 1000 5.00Contd ….

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COMPONENTS PROPOSED & APPROVED UNDER NFSM-RICE DURING 2007-08.Component Physical Financial

(Approved by GOI)

(Rs. in lakh)

Unit Proposed Approved by GOI

07. Incentive for Liming in soil

Ha. 351504 5000 25.00

08. Farmers training at FFS pattern

No. 563 80 13.60

09. Application of lime Ha 140601 95000 475.0010. Conoweeder No. 5624 2800 84.0011. (a) PMT & Misc. expenditure at

State level1 1 13.87

(b) PMT & Misc. expenditure at district level.

13 13 82.68

Total : 923.8212. Publicity 15.60Grand Total : 939.42

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MACRO MANAGEMENT MODE OF AGRICULTUREFUND RECEIVED & UTILISED (as on 31st March, 2008)

Year Amount release

d by GOI

Amount received by State

Govt.

Amount drawn by

Department

Amount utilized by

Department

Amount balance

with State Govt.

Remarks

2004-05Unspent balance of earlier CSS merged with MMMA

255.16 255.16 57.63 57.63 197.53

2004-05 1661.93 1661.93 1623.48 1623.48 38.452005-06 860.00 860.00 859.97 859.97 0.03

2006-07 1000.00 1000.00 997.97 997.97 2.032007-08 1594.64 1594.64 1594.64 - - Under process

of implementation

Total 5371.73 5371.73 5133.69 3539.05 238.04

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COMPONENTS UNDER MACRO MANAGEMENT MODE OF AGRICULTURE :

2007-08 Mechanization. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas

(NWDPRA). Integrated Pest Management. Integrated Nutrient Management. Strengthening of Field Trail Stations. Crop Development (Diversification). Char Area development. Evaluation. Women Empowerment. Rodent Pest management. Amelioration of Soil acidity. Agricultural Information & Publicity. Training programme & exposure visit. Components under Soil Conservation Department.

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Technology Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (TMIDH) in Assam is a centrally sponsored scheme being implemented in the state since 2001-02 in Horticulture Sector. It has four Mini Missions as under -

The scheme is comprehensive which encompasses all the issues associated with development of Horticulture i.e. from generation of Technologies (Mini Mission –I), increasing production and productivity (Mini Mission –II), storage and marketing (Mini Mission –III) and lastly processing (Mini Mission –IV).

The impact of this comprehensive scheme in the State is now gradually emerging in various fronts including products, productivity infrastructure development, per capita income, commercialization, etc.

TECHNOLOGY MISSION FOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF

HORTICULTURE (TMIDH)

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TMIDH : THRUST CROPS vis-a-vis POTENTIAL ZONES

Crops Potential Zones identified

Banana Lower Brahmaputra Valley Zone, Central Assam Zone

Orange Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone, Central Assam Zone, Part of Western Zone

Pineapple Hill Zone, Southern Zone, Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone (Part)

Assam Lemon Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone, Central Assam Zone, Southern Zone

Litchi North Bank Plain Zone II

Cashewnut Lower Brahmaputra Valley Zone, Hill Zone and Part of Southern Zone

Ginger Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone, Hill Zone

Black Pepper North Bank Plain Zone and Other Zones

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Crop 2000-01 (Pre Mission)

2006-07 (After 6 years of Mission period)

Percentage increase after 6 years of Mission Period (in 2006-07 over

2000-01)

Production (lakh

MT)

Productivity (Kg. per

ha.)

Production (lakh

MT)

Productivity (Kg. per

ha.)

Production (lakh MT)

Productivity (Kg.

per ha.)

Fruits 12.94 11870 13.72 12139 6.03% 2.27%

Spices 1.87 2309 2.14 2488 14.44% 7.75%

Vegetables 24.71 12660 38.87 16470 57.30% 30.09%

TMIDH : IMPACT ANALYSIS

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TMIDH : FINANCIAL STATUS(as on 31st March, 2008)MM-II :

(Rs. in lakh)Year Allocation of GOI

Release from GOI

Expenditure Balance U.C submitted

2001-02 610.12 610.12 610.12 Nil 610.12

2002-03 1092.40 1092.15 1092.15 Nil 1092.15

2003-04 1400.00 1400.00 1400.00 Nil 1400.00

2004-05 1425.00 871.00 871.00 Nil 871.00

2005-06 1300.00 1300.00 1300.00 Nil 1300.00

2006-07 1400.08 1400.00 1400.00 Nil 1391.225

2007-08 2200.70 2199.98 1509.98 690.00 1509.98

TOTAL : 9428.30 8873.25 8183.25 690.00 8174.475

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MM-III : MARKETING FACILITY

(Rs. in lakh)Year Allocation of

GOIRelease from

GOIRelease from

ASFACBalance

2002-03 17.04 17.04 17.04 Nil

143.75 143.75 143.75 Nil

2005-06 - 56.25 56.25 Nil

2006-07 - 22.50 22.50 Nil

2007-08 - 3.75 - 3.75

TOTAL : 160.79 243.29 239.54 3.75

TMIDH : FINANCIAL STATUS(as on 31st March, 2008)

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Department % Allocation

Allocation with Contingencies (Rs.

in Lakhs )

Agriculture 35.43% 36301.78AAU 1.16% 1187.18AH & Vety 1.63% 1670.85Dairy 1.63% 1666.47Fishery 5.60% 5742.11Forest 1.45% 1489.08Sericulture 0.09% 96.46PCU 2.34% 2401.78PWD 50.65% 51897.18

Total 100.00% 102452.89

Agriculture35.43%

PWD50.65%

Forest1.45%

PCU2.34%

Sericulture0.09%

Fishery5.60%

AAU1.16%

Dairy1.63%

AH & Vety1.63%

ASSAM AGRICULTURAL COMPETITIVENESS PROJECT (AACP) Project is on retroactively from 1st July. 2004

Project Closing : March 2010

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Upgrading rural roads : 1000 KM BT & 285 bridges

Rehabilitation of 1000 Km. gravel roads.

Maintenance of rural roads with Fund from RMF.

Capacity building of the PWD

Roads to be located in agriculturally potential areas with higher intensity of Project activities under different sectors.

Year 2004-05 onwards: 5 prioritized districts: Sonitpur, Nalbari, Dhubri, Hailakandi and Jorhat (for BT roads); Total 593.76 Km;

2005–06 onwards: Barpeta, Goalpara, Karimganj, Morigaon

Av. 125 km per Dist. except:Hailakandi and Karimganj (together 125 km being small in area)

Dists. selected based on Selection criteria approved by GOA and agreed with the WB

RURAL ROADS : PWD

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Mechanization : • 750 Tractors • 1500 Power Tillers.Irrigation :

• 60,000 STW. • 20,000 LLP• Sprinkler Irrigation - 200 ha

• Land Development- 20,000 ha.Agricultural Extension Service through ATMA :

• 11 districts in phased manner. • ATMA - a Registered Society with the G B (chaired by DC) having

representation of line depts.• Decentralize planning - farmers participation-bottom –up approach.

Market Development :• Up gradation of infrastructure facilities of 50 haats and 24 rural wholesale markets.

Market Lead Extension :• Dept of Livestock, Fisheries and Agri to strengthen or establish, Mkt. Units at HQ.

• Studies - fish, milk, livestock, agri. / horti crop • Training in Marketing and Marketing Extension. • Pilot Enterprise Development Fund (PEDF).

AGRICULTURE :

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Veterinary

Breed Improvement :• Formation of ALDA• Equipments for FSPCs & FSBs• 400 Gopal mitra to provide AI services..• Training of para-vets • Strengthen the Bull Mother Farm• Need based repairing of the AICs• Promote organization of cattle breeders

Disease Control :• Infrastructure Support for disease investigation • Support to control liver-fluke infestation• FA kits will be provided to 400 Gopal Mitras• Animal Nutrition • Fodder cultivation and Fodder tree demonstration• Urea molasses treatment and Popularize UMM (Urea Molasses Mineral) blocks

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & DAIRY :

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Veterinary

Poultry & Duck Development :• 100 villages in the flood prone districts• Training to Farmers • Crossed breeding of Local ducks• Organized SHGs to be for marketing• Small Ruminants Development• Two or three districts for up gradation of their local stock• SHGs of goat farmers to be organized.• Procurement of Beetal goats • Need based infrastructure developmentPig Development :• Need based infrastructure development• Procurement of parent breeding• Training to 200 farmers on pig farmingMilk Marketing :• Formation of SHT for identification of the milk routes• Procure Bulk coolers for strategic location• Formation of 250 DCs & 250 SHGs along identified milk route in Anand model • Initial 2 yrs. support to the DCs with start up capital.• Placement of para vets within the DCs• Need based Infrastructure development

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & DAIRY : (contd.)

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Fishery

• Dev of 3000 ha Beel, Farmers Ponds 1200 ha , Community Tank 200 ha , Integrated Fish Culture 250 ha & Seed Production 50 ha.

• Emphasis Quality Fish Seed production;• Involvement of community/NGO in beel & Tank;• Procurement of inputs & works by community;• Selection of beneficiaries through PRA.

FORESTRY :• To increase livelihood of forest fringe communities - reduce

dependency on forests.• To develop better market linkages for timber and non-timber forest

produce• Implementation in Kamrup and Nagaon

Joint Forest Management (JFM) principle. Peoples participation - planning , implementation and monitoring

& evaluation.

FISHERY :

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ROLE OF NGOs in AACP :

Core area for their activities is social mobilization meant for successful implementation.

Acts on behalf of the department with a face of NGO.

Member of DACC

At most coordination with the district heads and acts as a bridge between the stakeholders and government.

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AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION REFORMS THROUGH ATMA

(Centrally Sponsored)ATMA Districts 12 nos.ATMA Registered 12 nosFarm Information and Advisory Centre (FIAC) formed 12 districtsBlock Technology Team (BTT) Registered. 96 nosStrategic Research & Extension Plan (SREP) finalized 12 districtsState Extension Work Plan (SEWP), 2007-08 Approved by GOI

Year Fund received from GOI

Fund utilized BalanceState Level District Level Total

2005-06 160.00 15.20 143.80 159.00 1.002006-07 GOI has sanctioned Rs. 163.00 lakh against SWEP, but no fund

was received.2007-08 GOI accorded administrative approval for Rs 1333.60 lakh.

FINANCIAL STATUS : (Rs. in lakh)

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NATIONAL PROJECT ON ORGANIC FARMING

Year Allotment of fund Fund Drawn

2004-05 1.43 1.07 U.C. submitted.2005-06 56.00 52.00 U.C. submitted for Rs. 43.38 2006-07 Nil Nil

2007-08 80.00 Nil GOI has released Rs. 70.24 lakh.

FINANCIAL STATUS : (Rs. in lakh)

OBJECTIVE : a. Popularization of organic farming.b. Capacity building of farmers.c. Enrichment of Bio-gas.d. Infrastructure development for production of organic manure.

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SEED VILLAGE PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE :• To make the State self sufficient in quality seed production.• To increase productivity of paddy, pulse & oilseeds.• To enhance Seed Replacement Rate (SRR).

No. of Seed Villages :

a. Paddy : 2658 nos.b. Blackgram & Mustard : 856 nos.Total area under Seed Villages : 35301 ha.No. of farmers to be involved : 1,51,584 nos.

1. Seed Cost 50% 199.581 lakh

2. Training 600.400 lakh

3. Seed Processing Plant (9 nos.) 200.500 lakh

4. Seed storage godown (21 nos.) 399.500 lakh

Total 1399.981 lakh

FINANCIAL STATUS :

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