National Food Security Mission 14 th Executive Committee Meeting Department of Agriculture TamilNadu

Area, Production and Productvity FOOD GRAINS Target PADDY Area – 21 lakh ha Production-92 lakh M.T. Productivity Kg/ha. MILLETS Area – 12 lakh ha Production- 45 lakh M.T. Productivity Kg/ha. PULSES Area – 11 lakh ha Production- 8 lakh M.T. Productivity- 727 Kg/ha. Food grains – 145 lakhs M.T.

Area, Production and Productivity COMMERCIAL CROPS Target COTTON Area – 1.70 lakh ha Production lakh bales Productivity- 670 Kg/ha. SUGARCANE Area – 3.60 lakh ha Production- 400 lakh M.T. Productivity- 111 M.T./ha.

CROP AREA COVERAGE (L.Ha) * Area coverage upto

STRATEGIES FOLLOWED PADDY SRI Community Nursery Mechanised Planting and power weeding Direct seeding PULSES Redgram Transplantation Bund cropping and intercropping Micro irrigation and precision farming Sychronised matured varieties MILLETS Seed drill sowing Intercropping with pulses Micro irrigation

Seed Supply Plan Crop Kharif Supply Plan 2014 Seeds Distributed Rabi Plan Seeds Distributed Stock Available Paddy Millets Pulses Cotton Unit in MTs

STRATEGIES FOLLOWED CottonSugarcane High Density Planting SystemSSI Promoting Rice fallow cottonPrecision Farming Trash Mulching Integrated Crop ManagementIntercropping with Pulses/ Green Manures Promoting ELS and Desi CottonMechanical Harvesting

New Initiatives Implemented under NFSM NFSM – Rice New initiatives 6800 ha area covered so far - sowing / System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Demonstration under Swarna Sub -1 Paddy ha - Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Cuddalore and Thanjavur 400 qtl of ‘F 1 ’ swarna sub – 1 seed and 3000 qtl of ‘C 1 ’ paddy seeds procured and seed farms being organized for the certification and procurement of swarna sub – 1 paddy seeds. Community nurseries raised in 565 ha. Steps taken to implement cropping system based demonstrations 2880 ha covered under cropping system based demonstration- first crop -Paddy, second crop -Pulses. Inputs- seeds (50kg), Zinc sulphate (25 kg), liquid biofertilizer (2 lit / ha) and plant protection chemicals Second crop pulses - ADT3,ADT5, Vamban4 taken up during Feb-March 2014 in the same field. Awareness created through distribution leaflets. Seed treatment with Bio fertilizer, Application of weedicides Subsidy of Rs ha for paddy and Rs / ha for pulses extended as subsidy for distribution

New Initiatives Implemented contd., NFSM- Pulses I. Red gram Transplantation Seed rate is lesser (2.5 kg/ha ) compared to conventional sowing. Inputs like seed minikits, Weedicides, Bio-fertilizers, IPM inputs, DAP. 3 to 4 irrigations at critical stages,Nipping of tips, Earthing up 2% DAP foliar spray - flowering, seed formation increased number of flowers and yield. Expected Productivity to 2000 kg/Ha II. Synchronised Maturing Varieties Cluster Demonstrations Ha Red gram-CO(Rg)-7,Green gram-CO-8,Black gram-VBN-6 Maturity in a Synchronised manner, Mechanical harvesting

NFSM- Pulses Cropping System Based Demonstrations First season - Rice Fallow Pulses Second season -Summer Irrigated Pulses Area Programmed Ha Area of Operation Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Cuddalore, Thanjavur Arrangements Beneficiaries identification in Progress High Yielding Quality Seed Mobilization, Seed Treatment Timely sowing, Optimum Population Maintenance PP Chemicals,Weedicides- Indent Placed Foliar Spraying of DAP 2 %, Micronutrients, Demonstration of IPM Techniques

Plan of action for Rabi and Summer Pulses Rice Fallow Pulses Area Target L.ha, Last year Coverage (3.27 L.Ha) Summer Pulses Area Target L.Ha Plan of Action: Awareness Campaigns, Quality seed Distribution Growing of high yielding varieties in black gram and green gram- Sowing at the correct time i.e., - January to February to improve the productivity. Optimum plant 33/sq.m,Seed treatment with bio-fertilizer -Rhizobium,Phosphobacteria and fungicides, Weed management, INM : 2% DAP foliar spray / Pulse wonder Pheromone traps,Azadiractin spray and yellow sticky traps Stress Management – PUSA hydrogel, Micro irrigation Interventions: distribution of High yielding CS, Bio fertilizers, Micro nutrients, PP Chemicals, Weedicides, Micro irrigation - Sprinkler, Raingun, DAP Foliar spray

New Initiatives under NFSM- Coarse Cereals New initiatives Demonstration organized to dissemminate technologies Sorghum : 550 ha Cumbu : 650 ha Ragi: 1000 ha Maize : 3500 ha Steps taken for Cropping system based demonstration First crop- Maize, second crop – Pulses Ha Inputs like seeds, liquid biofertilizer, Maize booster / plant growth regulator,field days organized. Second crop –Pulses will be taken up during December distribution of Seed, Pulses wonder and weedicide will be distributed.

Learning from Implementation of coarse cereals component Area under millets were reduced for past one decade.Area has been increased to 7.11 ha during (6.40 ha during ). Increase in area – scheme intervention Cultivation of coarse cereals - Sorghum, Cumbu, Ragi, Maize, Samai, Thenai and Kudiravalli crops, increase the demand and nutrient value of foods and by products produced by different MNCs. Marketing net work for coarse cereals are increasing and great awareness created through the Department of Agriculture stressing the nutrient values and value added products of coarse cereals in Tamil Nadu. Awareness created due to intervention demonstration by NGOs in remote areas under NFSM- Coarse cereals

Progress of NFSM schemes S.NoSchemes Allocation approved by GOI First Release by GOI Achvt made as on % Achvt 1NFSM- Rice NFSM- Pulses (including Addtl area coverage of Pulses) ** NFSM- Coarse cereals NFSM- Commercial crops Total Rs. in Lakhs ** inclusive of Rs lakhs for committed expenditure incurred during

Progress report on NFSM- Rice Interventions Approved Rate of Assistance UnitTargets approved by GOIAchvt upto % Achvt Phy.Fin.Phy.Fin. Cluster demonstrations (a). Direct seeded Rice/Line/SRI Rs.7500/haHa (b). Cluster Demo on Hybrid Rice Rs.7500/haHa Demonstration on Swarna Sub-1 Rs.7500/haHa (d) Cropping system based demonstration Rs.12500/haHa Seed Distribution (a) Hybrid Rice Seed. Rs.5000/qtlQtl (b). HYVs Seeds. Rs.1000/qtlQtl

Progress report on NFSM- Rice contd., Interventions Approved Rate of Assistance UnitTargets approved by GOIAchvt upto % Achvt Phy.Fin.Phy.Fin. Plant and Soil Protection Management (a) Micronutrients Rs.500/haHa (b) PP chemicals Rs.500/haHa (c) Weedicides Rs.500/haHa Resource Conservation (a) Manual Sprayer Rs.600/unitNos (b) Power 0knack Sack sprayer Rs. 3000/unitNos (c) Power Weeder Rs.15000/unitNos (d) Rotovator Rs.35000/unitNos

Progress report on NFSM- Rice contd., Interventions Approved Rate of Assistance UnitTargets approved by GOIAchvt upto % Achvt Phy.Fin.Phy.Fin. Incentive for Pump sets Rs.10000/unitNos Paddy thresher Rs.40000/unitNos Self Propelled Paddy transplanter Rs.75000/unitNos Cropping System based trainings Rs / Session Rs / trg Nos Local Initiative (a) Community Nursery Rs 12500/ha limited to 50% of cost Ha Other Initiatives (a) Assistance for custom hiring (Paddy Transplanters) Rs 1500/haHa (b) Assistance for custom hiring (Combine Harvesting) Rs 1500/haHa Total

Progress report on NFSM- Pulses Sl. No. InterventionsApproved Rate of Assistance Target Approved by GOI Achvt upto % Achvt UnitPhysicalFinancialPhysicalFinancial 1 Demonstrations on improved technologies (a)Cluster Demonstrations(of 100Ha each) Rs.7500/ HaHa (b)Cropping system based demonstrations Rs.12500/HaHa Distribution of HYV Certified Seeds Rs.2500/QtlQtl Integrated Nutrient Management: (a)Gypsum/80% Wettable SulphurRs.750/- HaHa (b) Micro-nutrientsRs.500/- HaHa (c)BiofertilizersRs. 300/ HaHa

Progress report on NFSM- Pulses Sl. No. InterventionsApproved Rate of Assistance Target Approved by GOI Achvt upto % Achvt UnitPhysicalFinancialPhysicalFinancial 4Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (a)Distribution of PP ChemicalsRs.500/ HaHa (d)Distribution of weedicidesRs.500/- HaHa Resource Consevation Technologies/Tools (a) RotavatorsRs.35000/UnitNos (b) Seed drillRs.15000/UnitNos (c) Zero till seed drillRs.15000/UnitNos (d) Multi crop PlanterRs.15000/UnitNos Efficient water Application Tools (a)Incentive for Pump setsRs.10,000/UnitNos (b)Pipes carrying waterRs or Rs.25/mNos (c)Distribution of Mobile sprinkler/Raingun Rs.15000/raingunNos (d)Distribution of sprinkler setsRs.10000/per HaHa

Progress report on NFSM- Pulses Sl. No. InterventionsApproved Rate of Assistance Target Approved by GOI Achvt upto % Achvt UnitPhysicalFinancialPhysicalFinancial 7Demonstrations on Improved Technologies (a)Cropping system based trainings(Four sessions., One before Kharif, one each during Kharif & Rabi and one after Rabi harvest.) Rs.3500/ session Rs.14000/ training Nos Miscellaneous Expenses relating to PMT (a) District LevelRs. 10 Lakhs/ District (b) State LevelRs. 14 Lakhs/unit of PMT Local Initiatives a) Mini Dhal MillRs or 50% of cost Nos b)PUSA HydrogelRs.900/ Kg acre TOTAL

Progress report on NFSM- Coarse cereals InterventionsApproved Rate of Assistance UnitTarget approved by GOI Achvt upto % Achvt PhyFinPhyFin Demo of Improved Package Rs. 5000/Ha Ha Sorghum Cumbu Ragi Maize Cropping system-Maize Minor millets Total (a) Distbn.of Hybrid Seed.Rs. 5000/-per Qtl.Qtls (b). HYVs Seeds.Rs.1500/-per Qtl.Qtls Local Initiative (a) Digging of micro farm pond (5x5x1.5Mts) and installation of portable Mobile sprinkler Rs.3000/farm pond&Rs /unit of mobile sprinkler Nos Other intiatives a) Demonstration by NGOsRs. 5500/NoNos Grand Total

Progress of NFSM-Commercial crops Component Unit Cost (Rs.) TargetAchvt upto % Achvt Physical (Ha.)FinancialPhysicalFinancial Crop- Cotton Front Line Demonstration on Integrated Crop Management Rs.7000/Ha Front Line Demonstration on Desi and ELS cotton/Els Cotton Seed Production Rs. 8000/ha Front Line Demonstration on Intercropping Rs. 7000/Ha Trials on High Density Planting SystemRs. 9000/Ha Sub Total (A) Crop- Sugarcane Demonstration on Intercropping and Single bud chip technology with Sugarcane. (Ha) Rs. 8000/Ha State Level training (Nos.) Rs per training Sub Total (B) Grand Total (A+B)

Financial details of NFSM schemes S.N o SchemesAllocation Audited Unspent available First Release Total release incl. unspent Funds utilized for settling committed expenditure Funds available for implementing NFSM Requirement of Balance funds (3+4)67 (5-6)8 (2-7) 1NFSM- Rice NFSM- Pulses ** ** Addtl area coverage of Pulses NFSM- Coarse cereals NFSM- Commercial crops Total Rs. in Lakhs ** inclusive of Rs lakhs for committed expenditure incurred during

Issues to be discussed Inclusion of Erode and Thiruvallur district for implementing PMT at district level along with approved 24 PMT districts for Audited statement of accounts, Programme wise AUCs, details of unspent balance, accrued interest, Progress report for NFSM –Furnished to GOI Release of funds for implementation of Addtl area coverage of Pulses- Rs lakhs Release of balance second installment funds for Rs lakhs (incl. of Addtl area coverage of Pulses) at earliest, since Rabi is the major season for pulses

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