1. Group-II Adoption of Improved Technology for Efficient Use of Water, Nutrients & Plant Protection Chemicals

2. Efficient Use of Water

3. To ensure efficient use of water State is focusing on: Awareness of the farmers, Panchayats, Local bodies etc. regarding consumptive use of water through participatory approach. Proper water management in rainfed areas through water conservation technologies. Judicious use of water in irrigated areas through proper water conveyance system and suitable cropping systems.

4. “Enhancement of Water Use Efficiency in Bundelkhand & Vindhyan Region” Scheme is under implementation in all the 10 districts of Bundelkhand & Vindhyan areas. Under the scheme Sprinkler irrigation system (Sprinkler set, pump set & HDPE pipe) are distributed on 90% subsidy to small & marginal farmers & on 50% subsidy to large farmers. During the 12 th Five Year Plan 25840 sprinkler irrigation systems are to be distributed at the expenditure of Rs.103.78 crore under this scheme.

5. Recognizing the predominance of small & marginal farmers in the State, the 75% of the total sprinkler irrigation system in the scheme are earmarked for them. Other water recharging/water conservation schemes viz. Bhoomi Sena Yojna, Integrated Watershed Management under RIDF, Land Reclamation in Katri Area & RADP schemes are implemented.

6. Nutrients

7. 7 Fertilizer requirement assessed on the basis of fertility status of soil. Month wise district wise requirement of fertilizers for Kharif 2014 prepared. Sensitization of farmers on balance use of fertilizer & INM. N.P.K. through Fertilizer ItemDistribution Kharif 2013 Target Kharif 2014 State Demand Consent by GOI Urea27.8232.0027.00 D.A.P.4.7011.507.50 N.P.K.1.197.004.00 M.O.P.0.492.001.00 Total34.2052.5039.50 ( Lakh M.T.)

8. 8 Green manuring in 2.00 lakh ha proposed under soil health improvement programme. Awareness programme of soil health improvement to all stake holders. Distribution of 43 Lakh bio fertilizers packets. Demonstration and the construction of 16270 vermi compost units. Distribution of Zinc Sulphate, Sulphur, Gypsum at 75 % subsidy. Micro Nutrient mixture grade III & IV provided to the farmers. Nutrient & Soil Health

9. 9 Plant Protection

10. 10 Awareness of I.P.M. Programme to the Farmers For Strengthening of Plant Protection Services To organize Seed Treatment Campaign in Kharif 2014 to control the seed and soil borne diseases. To organize FFS under I.P.M. Programs on Paddy, Pulses, Oilseeds, Maize and other crops. To organize farmers & technical staff training programme for creating awareness about I.P.M. & new techniques of Plant Protection. Surveillance of Pest & Diseases for monitoring & their management alongwith conservation of Bio-agents in standing crops. To organize monthly meeting of pest surveillance and advisory unit constituted at District & State level for direction and co-ordination of local activities on pest & diseases. Extension of IPM activities through electronic & print mass media.

11. 11 Facilities on Plant Protection Measures to the Farmers by the State Government Providing 75% subsidy on Seed Treating Chemicals to all farmers for control the seed as well as soil borne diseases. Providing 75% subsidy to small, marginal farmers on Bio-pesticides /Bio-agents. Providing 50% subsidy to small, marginal on chemical Pesticides. Providing 50% subsidy on storage bin and Plant Protection equipment to small, marginal farmers.

12. 12 Facilities of Plant Protection Equipments to the Farmers by the State Government Department of Agriculture notify the rates of commonly used P.P. Equipments at directorate level through Rate Contract from 2012-13. Details of P.P. Equipment and their specification with their capacity are given below:- Hand Rotary Duster Belly Mounted Type – ISI marked having hopper made of plastic, capacity 6000 cc, tank capacity 6 Kg. and field coverage 2-2.5 acres in 8 hours. Foot Sprayer – ISI marked having 15 Mtrs. Long PVC Delivery hose with adjustable nozzle with fixed pressure chamber 0.85 Litre capacity. Field coverage 4-5 acres in 8 hours.

13. 13 Facilities of Plant Protection Equipments to the Farmers by the State Government Hand Operated Knapsack Sprayer Piston Type- ISI marked having 16 litre Capacity tank made of plastic body with Plastic pressure chamber fitted inside the tank. Field coverage 2-3 acres in 8 hours. Hand Operated Knapsack Sprayer Piston Type- ISI marked having 16 litre Capacity tank made of plastic body with Brass pressure chamber fitted inside the tank. Field coverage 2-3 acres in 8 hours. Battery Operated Knapsack Sprayer- Capacity of tank 16 litres, made of HDPE mounted on solid strong plastic base fitted with self priming DC pump of minimum 2 Litre Per Minute flow rate and fitted with 12 Volts 12 AH power dry battery. Field coverage 4-5 acres in 8 hours.