1. Rajasthan National Conference on Agriculture Rabi Campaign 2010-11 17 -18 Sep. 2010

2. Jaisalmer Barmer Jodhpur Bikaner Sri Ganga Nagar Hanuman garh Churu Jhunjhunu Sikar Nagaur Jaipur Tonk Ajmer Bhilwara Raj Samand Raj Samand Udaipur Chittor Garh Chittor Garh Bundi Kota Baran Jhalawar Sawai Madhopur Sawai Madhopur Dausa Karauli Dholpur Bharatpur Alwar Pali Jalore Sirohi Dungarpur Banswara Pratap Garh Pratap Garh Rajasthan Rainfall As on 13 th Sept. Rainfall in % 60 % or more Abnormal : 6 Distt. 20 to 59 % Excess : 10 Distt. - 19 to 19 % Normal : 14 Distt. - 20 to –59 % Deficit : 3 Distt.

3. Kharif 2010Kharif 2009 Average Normal Rainfall up to 13th Sept. 503.90 mm Acutal Rainfall received up to 13th Sept. 562.10 mm367.62 mm Deviation from normal11.57%-27% Rainfall position During Kh. 2010 vis-à-vis Kh.2009 CategoryNo of Districts 20102009 More than 60%60 Excess (20 to 59%)100 Normal ( 19 to -19%)148 Deficit ( -20 to -59%)3 (9%)26 (78%) Total33 Category of Districts on rainfall position Major sowing done from 20th to 31th July Good weather conditions prevails and disease and pest at few location only. Very good plant growth and higher crop yield envisaged.

4. Area and Yield under Kharif Crops Area in lac ha, Yield in Kg / ha Kharif assessment 2010 Crops Five years avg. 04-05 to 08-09 2009 achievement2010 Target Ist estimates of BOR AreaYieldAreaYieldAreaYieldAreaYield Cereals 67.2276370.9748267104769.72886 Pulses 23.8827024.171912465424.90337 Oilseeds 15.29103417.2084415.50121217.261265 Cotton 3.863514.443453.903602.90425 Guar-Seed 26.8530525.817826.9040127.75545 Total including others 141.80-144.97-142.50-147.23-

5. Production under Kharif Crops Production in lac Mt/ lac bales 5 Yrs Avg. 2009 Ach 2010 Target Likely Ach. As per Ist estimates of BOR % increase over five years average Cereals51.3134.1970.1461.7520% Pulses6.464.6215.698.4030% Oilseeds15.8114.5318.7921.8238% Cotton7.234.088.277.250.27% Guar-seed8.192.0110.7815.1385% Kharif assessment 2010

6. Area in lac ha, Yield in Kg / ha Rabi Prospects 2010-2011 Area and Yield CropsFive years average Achievement 2009-10Target 2010-11 AreaYieldAreaYieldAreaYield Wheat 23.17291223.94313325.503200 Barley 2.2925152.2327853.003050 Gram 11.246558.8460514.00850 Mustard 30.28117822.12131632.001300 Total including others 68.70-58.25-78.04-

7. Position of 695 Major, Medium and Minor Dams Water Condition20092010 Dams having no Water332209 Marginally filled Dams329394 Full Dams3492 Total Water availability (MCUM)12260.8613301.73 Water being received from outside the State Major Dams Capacity (MCUM) % Water Availability Full capacity Capacity as on 13.09.10 200102009 Bhakra Dam 9248.877496.52 81.0558.77 Pong Dam8249.987032.8482.2555.74 Canal will be having more water in INGP, Bhakhra and gang canal system this year along with greater availability of water in Dams (1040.87 MCUM). This will help in higher area under Rabi crops and will also increase production & productivity. The extended Monsoon in Sept. month beyond 15 th Sept. will increase area under mustard & gram Availability of Water in Dams and water received from out side the State

8. Wheat Barley Gram Mustard Rabi Prospects 2010-11 Production : in Lac MT 5 yrs Average 67.48 5.77 7.36 35.66 Ach. 2009-10 75.01 6.20 5.35 29.12 Target 2010-11 81.60 9.15 11.90 41.60 Highest Ach. 77.56 8.78 9.81 38.56

9. National Food Security Mission 2010-11 Particulars Components (Rs. In lacs) NFSM-WheatNFSM-Pulses NFSM Media & Publicity Total Approved Technical Programme 2220.375260.24 200.00 (approval awaited) 7680.61 Unspent Balance (01.04.10) 783.41205.38-9.07979.72 Revalidation ---- GOI Release (2010-11) -2424.73- Total Funds 783.412630.11-9.073404.45 Expenditure up to 31.08.10+booked amt. 17.38+750.001183.89+20059.83 2211.10 (65%)

10. National Food Security Mission Progress Components 2008-092009-10 Allot.Exp.Allot.Exp. NFSM-Wheat2285.941853.113070.662287.26 NFSM-Pulses1499.41747.891919.871714.49 NFSM – M & P147.86121.68136.17145.25 Total3933.212722.685126.714147.00

11. National Food Security Mission: Comparison of yield (Rabi) with Non – NFSM districts WheatPulses (Gram) 2008-092009-102008-092009-10 NFSM districts 26572715 ( 6.66% increase ) 766530 Non – NFSM districts 34833299844842 State31753133779605 Av.Yield in Kg / ha. Year 09-10 was a drought year resulted reduction in productivity of pulses crops. As major area of pulses comes under rain fed conditions.

12. Accelerated Pulses Production Programme (A3P) under NFSM during kharif 2010 Distt.- Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Nagour, Churu, Tonk Area covered (Target 25000) 31020 Ha. Seed distributed (Moong/Urd) 22000/3000 kits Gypsum distributed 7316 MT. Bio-fertilizer distributed 0.76 lac Micro-nutrient (ZnSO4) distributed 484 MT Fertilizer (DAP) distributed 1551 MT. Trichoderma powder distributed 1200 Kg. PP Chemicals distributed 38430 Lit. Lures distributed 436080 Nos. NPV (250LE) distributed 13860 Bottles Pheromone Traps 145360 Nos. Financial Allocation 13.18 crore Expenditure Incurred 7.63 crore

13. Accelerated Pulses Production Programme (A3P) under NFSM approved for Rabi 2010-11 Funds indicated - 1913.10 lacs The instruction have been issued and the programme would be under taken in districts of Bikaner, Churu, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Nagour, Jhunjhunu. The components under the programme would be same as those in kharif 2010 i.e. improved seed, micro-nutrient, Seed treatment with trichoderma fertilizer, Bio-fertilizer, Zypsum etc. Under the programme 16 kg minikit of gram would be distributed. 35,000 kits to be distributed in above 6 districts. The programme will be implemented 35000 ha area. Rs. 5400 ha to be provided for inputs for INM/IPM.

14. Achievement under MIS since inception YearDripSprinklerDrip DemoTotal 2006-072608650684567721 2007-082690709846173735 2008-095097726322477753 2009-10874386813-95556 2010-11 Target Ach. Upto Aug.2010 23000125000-148000 295030172-33122 Area in Ha. Special interventions of State for accelerated growth 20% Additional Subsidy for Drip irrigation Drip System made compulsory for NHM/RKVY orchards and WHS MI compulsory for new electricity connections & additional assistance up to 20% to motivate farmers Interventions needed from GOI Area (5 ha) ceiling to be exempted for maximum coverage

15. Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana : progress YearFunds receivedExpenditureUnspent BalanceUC sent to GOI 2007-0855.760.0055.76Nil 2008-09233.76+55.76= 289.52175.78113.74175.78 2009-10186.12+113.74= 299.86248.6251.24248.62 2010-11515.47373.4162.00 Amount Rs. in crores Programme taken under RKVY during 2010-11 1.Golden rays programme for increasing productivity of Maize in tribal areas- 37480.60 qts hybrid seed in 5 kg minikit provided to 7.50 lac tribal cultivators. 2.Massive programme of Seed replacement rate of Pearl Millet in 8 western districts (Bikaner, Barmer, Churu, Jalor, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Nagour and Sikar) covring 10.94 lac S & M farmers with outlay of Rs. 21.26 lacs. 3.Construction of 5000 deggies in canal command area and construction of 2000 farm ponds & 1000 water storage tanks for efficient use of water. 4.Development of Dairy sector. 5.Date palm & pomegranate plantation programme at large scale on farmers fields. 6.Involvement of private seeds companies on PPP mode to improve SSR of different crops. 7.Involvement of NGO’s in Agriculture & allied sectors for transfer of new technologies.

16. RKVY in 2010-11 : Status Total Provision for Rajasthan State - Rs. 515.47 Crore Funds Released by GOI (a) Rs. 128.87 Crore Stream-II (b) Rs. 193.30 Crore Stream-I Total Rs. 322.17 Crore Expenditure Incurred upto August-2010- Rs. 124.64 Crore. Rs. 28.50 crore received under sub scheme for pulses, oilseed production in rainfed area.

17. Status of Funds Released and utilized under RKVY (07-08 to 09-10) 1 Funds received in 07-08 = 55.76 crore, 2 funds received in 08-09= 233.76 crore 3 funds received in 09-10= 186.12crore 4 Total funds received since inception = RS 475.64 crore S. No. Name Of Deptt. Funds Tranferred in 08-09 Exp. Incurred in 2008-09 Funds Transferred in 09- 10 incl. unspent balance Exp. incurred in 09-10 Total Funds transferred upto March, 2010 Total Exp. incurred upto March 2010 1 Agriculture including RSSC 38.7535.12128.79124.10163.91159.22 2Horticulture66.9957.8040.8724.1798.6781.97 3Fisheries2.231.320.910.902.232.22 4RCDF24.0719.5321.90 41.43 5RAU, Bikaner6.965.446.95 12.39 6MPUAT, Udaipur15.7514.248.44 22.68 7Animal Husbandry6.005.945.683.1811.639.12 8Cooperative23.3417.7728.3028.1746.0745.94 9College Education1.00 0.002.001.00 10Water Resource26.0017.5933.4119.7751.0037.36 11Forest0.00 2.001.162.001.16 12RSAMB0.00 4.202.994.202.99 13NGO/PPP2.000.008.896.898.896.89 Total213.09175.75291.34248.62467.09424.40

18. Strengthening Extension Machinery at State Level Krishi Gyan Avam Aadan Shivir –P re Kharif Panchayat level campaign organized to reach out to farmers with focus on enhancing productivity. Rabi Abhiyan- is in progress (15 th Sep to 15 th Oct)- Efficient use of available water and productivity enhancement are the focus areas “KHETIBARI”, a weekly TV program of Department-good quality and highly popular “Kheti Ri Batan” a live daily Radio program with farmer-friendly format-phone-in, success stories, farmers interviews etc. Inter-state exposure visits of farmers -5600 farmers to be benefited during 2009-10 Beneficiary trainings ( Software ) included in implementation of components ( hardware ) viz. seed production, agri. implements, sprinkler, drip, pipe line etc. Kisan Call Centre running successfully; very popular.86078 calls in 09-10 and 75000 calls in 10-11 up to 31 th July, 10 Regular training programmes of extension functionaries, on processing & PHM, diploma in value added products from fruits & vegetables, “Post Graduate Diploma in Agriculture Extension Management” and other capacity building training at State level and out of State institution. Community Radio Station, Gram set based training. Mobile Group Messaging - 3 lac farmers ICT based Kisan Call Centre.

19. Strengthening Extension Machinery at State Level ATMA-implementation in all 33 districts: PPP based implementation of extension programme- farm schools will be organized with the collaboration of ITC Broad based capacity building of field functionaries. FIG / CIG based programmes formulated.- so far 4388 groups formed and provided support for different activities Award to 474 progressive farmers at block, district and state level. National /Multinational companies like Pepsico, Monsanto, Chambal Fertilizers, Lupin, NM Sadguru foundation and reputed NGOs are also being involved in various Extension activities. MOU with Reuters under consideration this year for sending advisories to farmers on mobile phones.

20. Seed: Enhanced Production & Distribution Increased Certified Seed Distribution – Rabi Year2005-0606-07 07-08 08-09 2009-10 2010-11 (tgt) lac Qtls 5.46.318.559.399.6511.35 Increased Certified Seed Distribution – Total (kharif + rabi) Year2005-0606-07 07-08 08-09 2009-10 2010-11 (tgt) lac Qtls 7.618.7311.8014.2314.8218.35 New Seed Scheme – Involvement of Private Sector in Seed Production and distribution Monsento, Krishi dhan, PHI (Pioneer), Syngenta and Kanchan jyoti agro Minikit distribution scheme refined as seed production scheme for self-use Quality control measures enforced strictly

21. Seed Arrangements : Rabi in lac Qtls. 5 years Average 04-05 to 08-09 2009-10 distribution 2010-11 Targets distribution Wheat4.917.329.00 Barley0.380.951.30 Gram0.360.550.75 Mustard0.680.831.05 Total6.339.6512.10

22. Seed Replacement Rate in kharif & rabi crops (SRR%) Crop2005-062006-072007-082008-092009-102010-11 (Proposed) Bajara34464246 63.13 Maize172025424153.40 Moong8912232226.19 Soyabeen71113182135.39 Castor321228383744.44 Cotton4953676473100 Wheat19202631.773135.42 Barley1282026.684247.50 Gram435589.65 Mustard48647877.919486.69

23. Fertilizer Arrangements : Rabi 5 yrs avgerage 04-05 to 08-092009-10 Requirement 2010-11 DAP2.262.713.00 UREA7.678.249.50 SSP0.760.601.25 Others0.460.630.85 Total11.1712.1814.60 Interventions needed from MOA, GOI Timely supply of DAP, NPK, other complex fertilizers and urea according to allotment Increase in rack points for uniform supply of fertilizers Adequate and timely availability of rail wagons for transportation of fertilizers MOA, GOI may compel Chambal fertilizers to maintained 50000 MT. urea’s buffer stock Consumption : in lac M.T.

24. Massive increase in distribution of soil health cards - 3.00 lac in 2008-09, 2.85 lac in 2009-10 & 1.30 lac soil health cards distributed during 2010-11. (till 31 st Aug. 2010) Micro nutrient testing facility available in 32 labs - 0.55 lac samples in 2008-09, 0.52 lac -samples in 2009-10 and 0.30 lac samples analyzed in 2010-11 so far. Special software being used to generate Computerized soil health cards – recommendations in terms of fertilizer materials for 4-8 important crops. Block-wise fertility maps prepared and distributed at GP, PS, AS, AAO and district level and also to major fertilizer dealers of the State Fertility maps on GIS – Maps of all districts displayed on GIS. Large scale use of Gypsum in rabi Oilseeds and Pulses as source of nutrient – efforts initiated for timely supply of gypsum, besides, uniform price of gypsum across the state Gypsum distributed in 09-10 - 1.07 lac MT. and 0.65 lac MT. during 10-11 upto 31 th Aug 2010 12 mobile soil testing labs has start working on PPP mode in the State Soil Health Enhancement through INM

25. Project Golden Rays – Department of Agriculture & Monsanto India Ltd. have a joint extension support programme in tribal areas. Monsanto provided pre-sowing, post harvest and package of practices to the farmers. Cost of hybrid maize seed provided by the Department of Agriculture to Monsanto India Ltd. Organizing farmers fairs by confederation of Indian Industries- The Department of Agriculture and CII organized grand State level exhibition and fair at Jodhpur in year 2009-10 and at Sriganganagar on 7 th -8 th Sept. 2010 to disseminate latest technologies for Agriculture and allied sectors. Incentives to girl students for education agriculture discipline- DOA providing annual stipend of Rs. 3000, 5000 and 10000 to girl students for 10+2, Graduation, PG and Doctorate in Agriculture respectively. Best Practices Adopted By The Department of Agriculture, Rajasthan

26. Convergence of Agri. services at the door step of farmers Disseminate appropriate technology & practices for Kharif crops Arranged availability of inputs for Kharif through Beej Raths 9173 camps organized all over State at GP HQ level Encouraging people’s participation- 9.38 lac farmers Best Practices Kharif Campaign- 2010 15 th June to 15 th July 2010 Major Achievements: Soil samples collected- 0.997 lac Soil Health Cards distributed- 0.69 lac Seed minikits distributed- 4.39 lac Applications prepared- 0.98 lac Farmer Friendly literature - 25.67 lac Kishan Credit Card – 0.185 lac Bio-fertilizer pkt dist. – 1.56 lac Zypsum dist. – 0.15 lac M.T. Certified seed dist. – 0.14 lac Qts.

27. Best Practices Rabi Abhiyan 2010 Camps at the level of Gram Panchayats – 9189 Gram Panchayats covering 41,375 villages Preparation of Kisan Credit Cards on campaign mode involving cooperatives & banks for access of credit and also insurance benefit to the farmers who have been badly hit by drought- in Chittor district 1.20 lac soil health card prepared this year on campaign mode. Free distribution of 2.94 lac minikits to of different crops. Applications being prepared for individual beneficiary activities. Participation of NGOs and private sector companies for seed production in districts for popularizing good practices – Lupin, Monsanto, Gayatri Sansthan, Sir Sayed Trust, Access etc. Emphasis on water saving devices such as sprinkler, drips, pipelines and promotion of diggies, farm ponds, water harvesting structures etc. Weather Insurance Scheme - Weather Insurance Scheme was implemented in 7 districts for loanee farmers covering 10 crops in Kharif 2009. Now the scheme is implemented through out the State. 15 th Sep. to 15th Oct. 2010

28. Efforts for Soil moisture conservation specially in rain fed areas for higher production Kharif Season : Advisory Practices for Farmers Soil moisture conservation practices. Weed Management Life saving irrigation Plant Protection Measures Rabi Season : Rabi Campaign – Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 2010 Conservation of Soil Moisture Distribution of minikits of mustard, gram. Bio-fertilizer and organic manure. Seed treatment, IPM and INM

29. Efforts to achieve higher productivity in Rabi 2010-11 Gypsum as nutrient in pulses and oilseed crops & INM Print & Electronic Media Special campaign on project mode for increasing SRR of pulses and rabi maize. Under NFSM scheme- farm implements, post harvest management, certified seed, zypsum, micro- nutrient distribution A3P for higher production in kharif & rabi pulses Distribution of improve seed of pulses, fertilizers, implements, under programme 60000 oil seed & pulses villages in rain fed area Construction of water storage tank( 2000), Diggies (5000) and farm ponds (1500) under RKVY. Timely availability of inputs (Fertilizer, Seed, insecticides etc.) being ensured – advance stocking of 3 lac MT of DAP and urea. Weather insurance scheme extended through out the state.

30. Agriculture Insurance in Rajasthan National Agriculture Insurance Scheme No. of districts notified26 (Except Kota, Baran, Bundi, Jhalawar, Dausa, Sawai Madhopur & Karauli) No. of crops notified11 (Bajra, Jowar, Maize, Urd, Chaula, Moong, Moth, G.Nut, Soyabean, Sessamum & Guar) No. of farmers insured25.90 lac Area insured45.52 lac ha. No. of farmers benefitted21.03 lac Total claim paid1399.20 crore Share in claim AIC79.50 crore GOI share659.85 crore GOR share659.85 crore TOTAL1399.20 crore Kharif 2009

31. No. of districts notified16 (Ajmer, Banswara, Barmer, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Churu, Dholpur, Dongarpur, Pali, Pratapgarh, Rajsamand, Sikar, Sirohi, Tonk, Udaipur & Jaislamer) No. of crops notified09 (Wheat, Gram, Barley, Mustard, Taramira, Coriander, Methi, Cumin & Isabgol) No. of farmers insured4.21 lac Area insured8.19 lac ha. Sum insured720.20 crore Premium paid by farmers24.60 crore No. of farmers to be benefitted0.81 lac Total claim payable50.19 crore Share in claim AIC11.61 crore GOI share19.29 crore GOR share19.29 crore TOTAL50.19 crore RABI 2009-10

32. Kharif 2010 Entire State Covered Under WBCIS No. of farmers insured34.58 lac Area insured55.65 lac ha. Sum insured2664.24 crore Farmers share in premium90.73 crore State share for premium subsidy 102.55 crore GOI share for premium subsidy102.55 crore Ever highest coverage under insurance by farmers and area coverage since inception of the scheme in Rajasthan.

33. Propositioning of DAP and urea for rabi 10-11 as per DOF instructions. Second release may be expedited for ISOPOM. NFSM- Inclusion of …. - coarse cereals for more comprehensive food security - more districts in NFSM (Wheat-9 districts, Rabi Pulses-11, Rice- 4, Kharif Pulses-5) Issues for Consideration

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35. Kharif assessment 2010 Area, Production & Yield under Kharif Crops Area in 000 ha, Production in 000 M.T. Yield in Kg. / ha Crops Five years Average 04 to 08 Actual 2009Target 2010Likely Ach. As per I est. BOR % Prod. over Five Years average AreaProd.YieldAreaProd.YieldAreaProd.Yield cereals Rice115194168215023115421102372155238123 Jowar596299501720103145600360600353118 Bajra4961320264551692035394495044528993719116 maize1033143113861040104810081030195719001851129 S. millets17635418211110880014232 Total Cereals67225131763709734194826700701410476175120 Pulses moong852288338886373422875613701394137 moth1258249198127340321245747600322129 Urad13347354113282521259273655117 Cowpea1214436412412981258870449111 Arhar19136801863502024121820157 Other Kh. Pulses56106721443104410 Total Pulses2388646270241746219124001569654840130 Total Food Grain9110577763495143881408910085849437015121 Oilseed G. Nut304473155432535410903005081693599127 Sesamum39511629359797163400138345205177 Soyabeen70885512086819151344730109515001190139 Caster1211371133117867381201381150188137 Total Oilseed152915811034172014538441550187912122182138 Commercial Crops S.Cane847456419810513932106056050035274 Cotton386723350444408345390827360725100 guar2685819305258120178269010784011513185 Others462 226 510 G.Total14180 14492 14250

36. Name of Crop Average 2004-05 to 2007- 09 Revenue Estimates 2009- 10 Proposed for 2010-11 AreaProdYieldAreaProdYieldAreaProdYield 1Wheat231767482912239475013133255081603200 2Barley229577251522362027853009153050 Total Cereals 254673252877261781213104285090753184 3Gram11247366558845356051250 1000 4 Other Rabi Pulses 21311476910111150651300 Total Pulses 1145767670893545610130013151012 Total Food Grains3691809221923510866624694150103902504 5 Rape & Mustard 302835661178221229121316350045501300 6Tarameera15146305983637015060400 7Linseed00#DIV/0!54778451300 Total Oil Seeds317936121136231529521275365446151263 8Others550 01190 010000 Grand Total687011704170458251161819957804150051923 Rabi assessment 2010 Area, Production & Yield under Kharif Crops Area in 000 ha, Production in 000 M.T. Yield in Kg. / ha