1. Review meeting on preparedness of Kharif Season, 2015-16 State : Assam Date : 2 nd June, 2015

2. Month Actual Rainfall Normal rainfall Departure from normal Pattern January10.816.2 (-) 33% Deficient February14.332.0 (-) 55% Deficient March26.278.1 (-) 66% Scanty April232.0172.9 (+) 34% Excessive May300.3304.2 (-) 1% Normal Total : (January – May) 583.6603.4 (-) 3% Normal Pattern of rainfall in Assam during 2015 Weather Scenario (in mm)  Overall rainfall during January-May in the State is normal during 2015.  Deficient rainfall was recorded during January-March (51.3 mm against normal of 126.3 mm).  Rainfall pattern has been satisfactory from the start of Kharif season. During April-May the State has received 532.3 mm rainfall with (+) 12% departure from normal.  Occurrence of flood in one district (Dhemaji) has already been reported.

3. Contingency Plan, 2015-16 Drought : Strategy proposed :  Cultivation of drought tolerant Paddy Varieties in rain shadow / chronically drought prone areas (0.94 lakh hectare). SAU has already been consulted regarding availability of seeds of local drought resistant varieties.  Area under Sahbhagi Dhan will be expanded further under different programmes.  For life saving irrigation, existing mobile pump sets iesel subsidy, free distribution of seeds, micronutrient etc. to affected farmers has been proposed. Budgetary provision of Rs. 10.00 crores is made in the State Plan.  For life saving irrigation, existing mobile pump sets will be placed in operation in affected areas. Moreover, diesel subsidy, free distribution of seeds, micronutrient etc. to affected farmers has been proposed. Budgetary provision of Rs. 10.00 crores is made in the State Plan.  Motivating farmers to conserve run-off in pre-monsoon rain (April-May) in existing water harvesting structures.  Special Rabi Programme for affected farmers to compensate loss. At present there is no drought like situation in the State. However, a contingency plan has been drawn to face the eventuality of drought like situation.

4. No. of phases Probable period of occurrence Strategy proposed 1 st Phase Mid April to June  Sowing of flood tolerant Paddy varieties in chronically flood prone pockets (4.93 lakh hectares).  Buffer stocking of Paddy seed for raising seedling in the event of flood.  Awareness 2 nd Phase July to Mid August  Raising of Paddy seedlings in community nurseries, Govt. farms, community land & farmers field (high land) etc.  Distribution of seedlings available at farmers level to needy farmers.  Distribution of direct seeded short duration paddy variety 3 rd Phase Mid August to September  Tractorization for Rabi crops.  Distribution of Rabi seed and summer (Boro) paddy seeds. Contingency Plan, 2015-16 Flood :

5. Seed :  Requirement of quality Paddy and Blackgram seeds during Kharif, 2015 will be met from State’s own production.  Adequate provision has been made for seeds of drought & flood tolerant varieties like Sahbhagi Dhan and Swarna Sub 1.  In the event of occurrence of drought, seeds of drought tolerant Paddy varieties will be made available in collaboration with SAU.  Community nurseries will provide requirement of Paddy seedlings in the event of occurrence of flood. Farmers of flood prone areas are being motivated for community nurseries.  Horizontal expansion of Jute & Sugarcane is very limited. Stress is given to increase productivity through distribution of suitable quality seeds / planting materials. Availability of Input

6. Variety Quantity available (qtl.) Area can be covered (ha.) Drought resistant variety : 1. Sahbhagi Dhan 1,7904,475 Late (staggered) planting variety : 1. Prafulla 8,55021,375 2. Gitesh 4,81212,030 Submergence tolerant variety : 1. Swarna Sub 1 64,2731,60,680 2. Panindra, Jalshree, Luit, Kapili, Dishang, 281703 Availability of Seeds for Stress prone situation Under BGREI, 7655.00 qtls. of certified Sahbhagi Dhan was distributed during Rabi, 2014-15. A portion of production (2.15 lakh qtl. Approx.) will be available to meet the requirement of Sali Paddy cultivation.

7. Fertiliser :  Availability of fertilisers has been very low (only 32% of requirement) during first two months (April / May) of current Kharif season.  Companies / dealers have been consulted to ensure availability of fertilsers.  Regular monitoring with railways for timely arrival of fertiliser. Availability of Input Requirement & Availability of Fertilisers during Kharif, 2015 (in MT) MonthUreaDAPMOPSSPNPKTotal April Requirement1530022505850810045031950 Availability579480022373298170 12299 (38%) May Requirement22100325084501170065046150 Availability2643123016206653630 12776 (28%) Requirement from June – September : June3570052501365018900105074550 July3910057501495020700115081650 August3570052501365018900105074550 September22100325084501170065046150

8. Irrigation :  Full utilization of 3.62 lakh operational pump sets in the event of insufficient rainfall, particularly during Sali Paddy cultivation.  870 nos. of mobile pump sets have been placed in different districts to help drought affected farmers.  Arrangement made with Irrigation Department to harness irrigation water for assured irrigation in command areas. Power :  Power Department has been providing dedicated connectivity in the area of operation of electrical pump sets. 1.75 lakh electrical pump sets installed by Agriculture Department are in operation. Availability of Input