Contingency Plan in the events of Aberrant South-West Monsoon in Rajasthan

Rajasthan-Largest state of country Agro-Climate 10 Agro-Climatc Zones 1 a 1 b 1 c 2 a 2 b 3 a 3 b 4 a 4 b 5 10.4% Land 5.5% Population 1.1 % Water Resources Rajasthan-Largest state of country Humid 15 % Semi Humid 8% Semi Arid 16 % & Arid 61 %

Salient Features Agriculture in Rajasthan is mostly dependent on rainfall. Recurring drought and uncertain rainfall have become regular feature in the State. One or two dry spells of monsoon is a common phenomenon. Short spell of monsoon compounded with low erective rainfall has put the State of Rajasthan as the most water deficit state in the country. Most of the cultivated area in various crops in kharif is under rainfed condition. Normal area and production both are affected In case of less rainfall.

Five Year Pattern of Rainfall (mm) Average Rainfall 463.60mm Year June – Sept. Oct- May Total % deviation from normal 2009-10 385 51.60 436.60 -5.82 2010-11 602.6 94.0 696.6 50.3 2011-12 697.7 22.2 719.9 55.3 2012-13 465.4 38.4 503.8 8.67 2013-14 535.3 48.3 583.6 25.88 2014-15 529.0 14.10 Based on Meteorological Department

Crop sowing and prospects (Lac ha.) Area Kharif 2014 Irrigated Area Proposed Area Kharif 2015 Rice 1.68 0.65 1.50 Sorghum 6.61 0.01 6.50 Bajra 40.77 1.00 44.00 Maize 8.91 0.02 11.00 Total 57.97 63.00

* Irrigated Area About 10.84% Crop sowing and prospects (Lac ha.) Crop Area Kharif 2013 Irrigated Area Proposed Area Kharif 2014 Moong 8.94 0.29 10.40 Moth 8.69 12.00 Urd 2.02 2.00 Cowpea 0.60 1.00 Til 3.30 0.02 4.50 Ground Nut 5.01 3.18 4.60 Soyabean 9.23 10.00 Castor 2.12 1.97 Guar 46.30 4.41 40.00 Total Kharif 86.21 9.89 86.50 * Irrigated Area About 10.84%

Total Storage Received WATER AVAILABLE IN TANKS AS ON 12TH JUNE 2014( Capacity more than 4.25 Mcum ) S.No. Name of Dams Total Gross Storage Total Storage Received % (Mcum)   Major Dams 1 Ranapratap Sagar 2905.230 2854.4 98.25 2 Kota Barrage 112.010 111.04 99.13 3 Jawahar Sagar 67.110 66.55 99.17 4 Mahi Bajaj Sagar 2179.870 2147.19 98.5 5 Haro 11.919 100.00 6 Bisalpur Dam 1095.314 1093.85 99.87 7 Galwa Tank 48.750 47.58 97.56 8 Tordi Sagar 47.136 34.57 73.35 9 Morel Dam 76.635 56.96 74.33 10 Sikri 127.395 0.000 0.00 11 Parwati Dam 120.880 82.16 67.97

Total Storage Received WATER AVAILABLE IN TANKS AS ON 12TH JUNE 2014( Capacity more than 4.25 Mcum ) S.No. Name of Dams Total Gross Storage Total Storage Received % (Mcum)   Major Dams 12 Gudha 95.580 95.58 100.00 13 Ramgarh 75.022 0.000 0.00 14 Chapparwara 34.991 5.94 16.98 15 Kalakh Sagar 16.448 16 Jawai Dam 207.410 59.30 28.59 17 Sardarsamand 88.200 5.22 5.92 18 Meja Dam 84.080 9.40 11.18 19 Som Kamla Amba 172.810 172.81 20 Rajsamand 107.220 13.27 12.38 21 Jaisamand 414.900 284.86 68.66 22 Jakham Dam 142.030 134.35 94.59 TOTAL 8230.939 7286.94 88.53

REQUIREMENT OF POWER SUPPLY MONTH REQUIREMENT June 2114 LU July 2055 LU August 1946 LU September 2020 LU

Actions initiated Contingency crop plan of the State is prepared every year before the on - set of monsoon by the Department of Agriculture. Contingency Crop Plan for Kharif 2015 has also been prepared by the Department of Agriculture, Rajasthan to face any unforeseen eventuality of aberrant weather conditions i.e. delayed onset of monsoon, long dry spell during crop growth period, earlier departure of monsoon and other extreme weather events like excess rainfall.

The plan has been circulated among all Field Officers of all the districts with the directions to prepare the Crop Contingency Plan of their district and remain in contact with the farmers to guide them to face the abnormal weather conditions. District level Crop Contingency plans are being prepared with the coordination of SAU and KVK Scientists on the basis of their prevailing conditions and contingency plan issued by Directorate of Agriculture. Advices to be given to farmers through pamphlets, trainings, newspapers, Door-darshan and Aakashwani etc. by extension agency so as to face any abnormal situation during crop season. Collectors and Divisional Commissioners requested to closely monitor the situation. Interface meeting with ICAR, CRIDA, SAUs, KVK and Departmental officers conducted on 13.06.2014.

List of short duration and drought tolerant varieties- Suitable varietis Cereal Bajra HHB-67 (Imp.), HHB-94, ICMH-356, RHB-121,RHB-90, ICTP-8203, Raj-171, GHB-538, RHB-173 Jowar CSH-6, CSH-9, CSH-13,14 CSV-15 & 17 Maize Mahi Kanchan, Mahi Dhawal,Pratap Makka-2 & 5, PHEM-2 Pulses Moong MUM-2, RMG-268,RMG-62, RMG-492, SML-668, GM-4 Moth RMO-40, RMO-435, RMO-257, RMO-423, CZM-2 Urd T-9, Pant-19, PU- 30, RBU-38 Cowpea RC-19,RC-101, FS-68 Guar RGC-936, 10031007,1017,1038, 1055 Oilseeds Soybean JS 93-05, JS 95-60, JS-335, Pratap soya-1, JS 97-52 G.Nut RG-141, HNG-10, GG-7, TG 37-A, Pratap Moongphali -1,2 Til RT-46, RT-125,127, TC-25, Pratap. Fodder Bajra Chari, Rajco, Pusa Giant SSG-59-3, MP Chari, Raj Chari1,2,3, Pusa chari-6 Navjot, Pratap Makka, Chari-6

Contingency Crop Plan of the Rajasthan State for aberrant weather conditions Emphasis on mixed cropping and intercropping system. Fodder crops viz: Bajra, Maize, Jowar and Guar crop will be sown along with pulse crops. In case of intercropping in cereal crops with Pulses and Oilseeds, plant population of cereal crops be reduced. Life saving irrigation through sprinkler and drip system will be given where irrigation water is available. Adoption of soil moisture conservation practices i.e. interculture operation and mulching in standing crop through locally available material. Partially damaged crop to be used as a fodder. In case of Heavy rainfall- drain out excess water from field. Keep fallow field for Rabi crops if rainfall occurs in second fortnight of August.

Agriculture operations for Normal sowing conditions (upto july 1st fortnight) Growing of different kharif crops Bajra, Jowar, Maize, Ground nut, Soybean, Cowpea, Til, Guar & Moth on the onset of monsoon. Growing of Short duration & drought tolerant varieties. Seed treatment before sowing as per recommendation. Reduction of Nitrogen application by 40 % of recommended dose under unirrigated conditions by drilling. Fertilizer application should be given on the basis of soil analysis. Use of Gypsum to be promoted in Oilseed and pulse crops through special extension efforts. Promoting use of organic bulky manures like FYM for conserving moisture. Application of half dose of nitrogen by top dressing in moist condition. Growing of short duration millets and intercropping with pulses. Insitu soil moisture conservation through contour sowing, bunding, ridge / furrow sowing, raised bed sowing. Use of plant protection measures for insect- pest and diseses management as per recommendation.

Agriculture operations on Late onset of monsoon (after 15th July) In case of rainfall received in 2nd fortnight of July.(upto 25th july) short duration varieties of Bajra (i.e. HHB-60, HHB-67, RHB-121, ICMH-356), Jowar (CSH-9, CSH-13, CSH-16) are recommended for sowing. In case of rainfall received after 25th july in place of cereal crops Pulses ( Moong, Moth, Cowpea) Guar and Oilseed Crops (short duration varieties of Til) are recommended for sowing. Basal dose of fertilizer is recommended to be applied by drilling as per POP. Use of higher seed rate upto 15-20% . Emphasis on mixed cropping and intercroping system. Fodder crops viz: Bajra, Maize, Jowar and Guar crop should be sown along with pulse crops.

Agronomic Practices for Long dry spell during crop growth stage In case dry spell occurs 30-45 days after sowing of crops, reduce plant population by thinning . Incase of intercropping with Pulses and Oilseeds of cereals crops the plant population of cereal crops should be reduced. Life saving irrigation through sprinkler and drip system should be given where irrigation water is available. Adoption of soil moisture conservation practices i.e. inter-culture operation and mulching in standing crop through locally available material.

Agriculture operations for Early withdrawl of monsoon Spray of 0.1% thiourea in Bajra- beneficial to reduce the moisture stress. At early grain filling stage life saving irrigation will be promoted where irrigation water is available. Adoption of soil moisture conservation practices i.e.weeding, interculture operation and mulching in standing crop through locally available material Avoid top dressing of Nitrogen Fertilizer.

Contingency Crop Plan of the Rajasthan State for aberrant weather conditions Input arrangement and availability Seed- In the State during Kharif 2013, and Kharif 2014, 6.25 lac qtls. and, 6.07 lac qtls. certified quality seed of different crops were distributed respectively. During Kharif 2015 total 7.81 lac qtls. seed of different crops are available against the requirement of 7.75 lac qtls. In case of abrupt climatic conditions during ensuing Kharif season, the minikit of pulses and fodder crops ( bajra & Jowar) is proposed to be distributed among the farmers. Use of farm saved seed by farmer.

Seed requirement (Lac Qts) Contingency Crop Plan of the Rajasthan State for aberrant weather conditions Input arrangement and availability Seed- Name of Crop Seed requirement (Lac Qts) Seed Availability (Lac Qts) RSSC (Lac Qts) NSC (Lac Qts) Private (Lac Qts) Others (Lac Qts) Bajra 1.30 1.49 0.09 0.10 0.00 Jowar 0.20 0.31 0.17 0.01 0.13 Maize 1.55 0.08 0.16 1.31 Moongbean 0.60 0.64 0.24 0.28 0.02 Mothbean 0.21 0.005 0.11 Guar 0.65 0.66 0.05 0.51 Ground nut 0.70 0.72 0.07 0.63 Soybean 2.30 1.73 1.01 0.41 0.30

Contingency Crop Plan of the Rajasthan State for aberrant weather conditions Input arrangement and availability Fertilizer- Average consumtion of fertilizer in last 5 Kharif season ( 2009-2013) is 11.26 lac mt. Fertiliser – wise average consumption during above period is Urea 6.03 lac mt, DAP 3.02 lac mt , SSP 1.84 lac mt. During Kharif 2014 the total distribution of fertilizer was 11.57 lac Mt. ( DAP, Urea, SSP, Other Mixers) against the target 14.58 lac Mt. The proposed requirement of fertilizer of Kharif 2015 is 16.23 lac Mt including Urea 8.00 lac mt., DAP 4.00 Lac mt and SSP 3.65 Lac mt. Sufficient availability of fertilizers.

Possible date of occurrence of rainfall Contingency Crop Plan of the Rajasthan State for aberrant weather conditions Specific Contingent Crop Plan for rainfed regions of Rajasthan Possible date of occurrence of rainfall 15-31 July 01-15 August 16-31 August Short Duration varities of Guar, Til, Moong, Cowpea, Bajra and jowar Til, Moong, Moth Guar, Castor, Jowar and Bajra for fodder Jowar / Bajra for fodder

Arrangement for quality fodder Fodder minikits of Bajra and Jowar are proposed to be distributed in the drought affected areas. In case of rainfall received in September sowing of Rabi crops i.e Taramira & Mustard to be advocated along with minikit distribution. Efforts should be made to increase the production of supplements like UMMB (Urea Molasses Mineral Block). Possibility of feeding of tree leaves after lopping and grazing of grasses in forest areas may be explored in consultation with Forest Department. Pods of trees like Prosopis juliflora can be collected and supplemented as feed source. The pods contain nearly 13% protein and 25-30 sucrose. Perennial grasses like sewan, dhaman and moda dhaman grass etc. Which grow naturally during rainy season can also be property harvested and used as a fodder.

Other Activities Rain water storage in farm pond/tanks- promotion of water harvesting structures under various schemes. 10000 farm ponds/khet talai are proposed to be constructed during 2015-16. Promoting for subsidiary income and employment generating activities i.e. mushroom cultivation, dairying and value addition of ker/ sangri. Liason with line department- To ensure irrigation/life saving irrigation to crops, it is praposed to make liason with line departments like Irrigation, Electricity corporation, ground water department IGNP/CAD etc. 3.40 Lac farmers have been linked through farmer portal.

AREA DIVERSIFICATION & DEVIATION (Lac Ha.) Crop Normal Area 15- 31 July 1-15 August 16-31 August Bajra 44.0 42.0 34.0 30 Soy bean 10.0 4.0 - Maize 11.0 6.0 3.0 2 Sorghum 6.5 7.0 7 Cowpea 1.0 0.85 Moong 10.4 12.4 13.0 Til 4.5 1.4 Guar 40.0 30.0 Moth 12.0 16.0 17.0 Castor 2.0 1.7 1 Others 16.43 Total 157.83 111.95 40 % Deviation (-) 29.06 (-) 74.65

Proposed fodder & crop minikit distribution programme during kharif 2015 & budgetary requirement No. of Minikits in lacs Qty. of seed reqd. in qtls. Proposed cost Rs. In lac Kharif : A(Fodder crops) 1 Bajra 1.90 2850 285.00 2 Jowar 0.90 4500 450.00 Total (A) 2.80 7350 735.00 B (Pulses) 1 Moth 1.20 4800 432.00 2 Moong 2.16 8640 950.40 3 Guar 2.28 4560 342..00 Total (B) 5.64 18000 1724.00 Total Kharif (A+B) 8.44 25350 2459.40

Proposed fodder & crop minikit distribution programme during Rabi 2015 -16 No. of Minikits in lacs Qty. of seed reqd. in qtls. Proposed cost Rs. In lac Rabi : A(Fodder crops) 1 Lucern 4.00 8000 1820 2 Berseem 3.00 9000 1336.5 3 Oats 30000 1140 TOTAL (A) 10.00 47000 4296.5 B (Pulses/oil seeds) 1 Gram 1.00 16000 1091.2 2 Mustard 3000 198 3 Taramira 0.10 300 17.4 TOTAL (B) 2.10 19300 1306.6 Total Rabi (A+B) 12.10 66300 5603.10

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