ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2020-21

ICAR-KVK- List of OFTs Approved

S.No. Title of the OFTs approved 1 Assessment of suitable Black gram varieties for 2 Assessment of Groundnut varieties suitable for Kanyakumari District 3 Assessment of microbial consortia for decomposition of Banana wastes 4 Assessment of Tomato Hybrids suitable for Kanyakumari District 5 Assessment of Brinjal varieties suitable for Kanyakumari District 6 Assessment of root knot nematode management technologies in tuberose 7 Assessment of Cassava varieties suitable for Kanyakumari District 8 Assessment of suitable Integrated nutrient management practice for matured Rubber tree 9 Assessment of suitable ICT enabled advisory services in Crop Protection for Rice in Kanyakumari District 10 Hurdle technology for processed products from Pineapple 11 Suitability assessment of Tapioca varieties for extruded products List of FLDs Approved

S.No. Title of the FLDs approved 1 Demonstration of ICM in VGD 1 scented rice variety 2 Demonstration of Pre and post emergence herbicide for puddle transplanted rice 3 Demonstration of Ecological Engineering Approaches For Pest And Disease Management In rice 4 Demonstration of VBN 3 Cowpea under Rainfed condition 5 Demonstration of Fusarium wilt and nematode management in Banana using bioagents 6 Demonstration of integrated management package for Root (wilt) and Rugose spiraling whitefly affected coconut gardens 7 Demonstration of Cassava tonic 8 Demonstration on convenience food from tapioca 9 Demonstration on processing techniques for cashew apple 10 Démonstration on value addition in Jasmine 11 Demonstration of Grama priya breed for backyard poultry farming 12 Demonstration on processed products from Milk 13 Demonstrating the efficiency of whatsapp in dissemination of technologies related to pulses cultivation 14 Demonstration of banana expert system as android based mobile app OFT KVK: KANYAKUMARI SMS (discipline) name: AGRONOMY

Technology Assessment (OFT No. 1) Theme: Varietal evaluation Season: Summer Category: Agriculture - Pulses Location: - Puthalam Agastheeswarm-Eravipudur Sub category: Black gram Adopted village/ DFI,SCSP, Cluster village DFI/SC/TSP/Cluster Village (specify)

Title of the OFT: Assessment of suitable Black gram varieties for Kanyakumari District Background/Problem Low productivity, High pest and Disease incidence identified: Rationale: High yield with YMV resistance No. of Locations: 5 Agro-ecology, soil Rainfed, Clay loam type, site description etc. Scientist(s) involved: Dr P.Rajarathinam, Dr.K.Kavitha, Dr.P.Suthamathi Technology Option 1 Black gram VBN 10 Source of the Technology TNAU, 2019 Technology Option 2 Blackgram VBN 11 Source of the Technology TNAU, 2020 Farmers Practice VBN6, VBN 8 , Local variety Parameter(s) for assessment Number of days to 50%flowering, Yield and BCR Critical inputs VBN 10 and VBN 11 black gram seeds Pulse wonder Cost per location ( Rs.) 1650

Cost of OFT ( Rs.) 8250 KVK: Kanyakumari SMS (discipline) name: AGRONOMY

Technology Assessment (OFT No.2) Theme: Varietal evaluation Season: Rabi 2020 Category: Crops Location: Aralvaimozhi - Block Iravipudur - Block Sub category: Oil Seeds Adopted village/ Cluster Village/SC / DFI Village DFI/SC/TSP/Cluster Village (specify)

Title of the OFT: Assessment of Groundnut varieties suitable for Rainfed cultivation in Kanyakumari District Background/Problem Low Productivity identified: Non adoption of High yielding varieties Rationale: Adoption of new high yielding varieties increase the productivity in the district No. of Locations: 5 Agro-ecology, soil type, Garden land with sandy loam soil site description etc. Scientist(s) involved: Dr.A. Selvarani Dr.S. Nazreen Hassan Dr.P.Suthamathi Technology Option 1 BSR 2 Source of the Technology TNAU 2019 Technology Option 2 TMV 14 Source of the Technology TNAU 2018 Farmers Practice Local variety Parameter(s) for assessment Days to Flowering, No. of pods / Plant, Yield (q/ha), Net Return ( Rs.), BCR

Critical inputs Seed – : BSR 2, 16k g 1600 TMV 14 16 kg 1600 T.viride 1kg 200 Rhizobium 200ml 400 Phosphobacteria 200ml 400 TNAU Groundnut rich 4 kg 800 Field board sticker 1 No. 100

Cost per location Rs.5,100 Cost of OFT Rs.25,500 KVK: KANYAKUMARI SMS (discipline) name: Plant Pathology

Technology Assessment (OFT No. 3) Theme: Resource Conservation Season: Kharif, 2020 Technology Category: Crops Location: - Muthalakurichi village Sub Fruits Adopted village/ Adopted village, SCSP category: DFI/SC/TSP/Cluster Village

Title of the OFT: Assessment on performance of microbial consortia for decomposition of banana wastes Background/Proble Lack of awareness on waste management m identified: Low availability of OM and Poor soil fertility Rationale: Increase in organic matter content for enhancing the soil fertility No. of Locations: 5 Agro-ecology, soil Garden land under Irrigated situation with Sandy clay Loam soil type type, site description etc. Scientist(s) involved: Dr.K.Kavitha, Dr.A. Selvarani, Dr.P.Suthamathi Technology Option 1 Waste Decomposer @ 30 g/ton of waste Source of the Technology NCOF, 2017 Technology Option 2 TNAU Bio mineralizer @ 2 kg/ton of waste Source of the Technology TNAU, 2012 Farmers Practice Natural decomposition

Parameter(s) for assessment Number of days taken for composting, C:N Ratio, BCR Critical inputs Waste decomposer, TNAU Bio mineralizer, Testing of samples

Cost per location Rs. 1050/- Cost of OFT Rs. 10500/- KVK: Kanyakumari SMS (discipline) name: Horticulture Technology Assessment (OFT No.4) Theme: Varietal evaluation Season: Kharif 2020 Category: Crops Location: Kozhikottupothai, Mylaudy, Iravipudur - Agastheeswaram Block Sub category: Vegetables Adopted village/ Cluster Village/SC / DFI Village DFI/SC/TSP/Cluster Village (specify)

Title of the OFT: Assessment of Tomato Hybrids suitable for Kanyakumari District Background/Problem Low Productivity identified: Non adoption of High yielding varieties/Hybrids Rationale: Adoption of new high yielding varieties increase the productivity in the district Farmers can have choice among high yielding varieties/ hybrids No. of Locations: 5 Agro-ecology, soil type, site Garden land with sandy loam soil description etc. Scientist(s) involved: Dr.T.Prabhu Dr.A. Selvarani Dr.P.Suthamathi Technology Option 1 Arka Samrat Source of the Technology IIHR, 2016 Technology Option 2 COTH4 Source of the Technology TNAU 2020 Farmers Practice Local variety Parameter(s) for assessment Days to Flowering, No. of fruits / Plant, Fruit Yield (q/ha), Net Return, BCR

Critical inputs Input Quantity Amount (Rs) Seed – : Arka Samrat 50 g 1500 COTH4 50g 1500 T.viride 1kg 200 Azospirillum 200ml 400 Phosphobacteria 200ml 400 Field board sticker 1 No. 100

Cost per location Rs.4,100 Cost of OFT Rs.20,500 KVK: Kanyakumari SMS (discipline) name: Horticulture Technology Assessment (OFT No. 5) Theme: Varietal evaluation Season: Kharif 2020 Category: Crops Location: Kozhikottupothai, Mylaudy - Agastheeswaram Block Iravipudur - Agastheeswaram Block Sub category: Vegetables Adopted village/ Cluster Village/SC / DFI Village DFI/SC/TSP/Cluster Village (specify) Title of the OFT: Assessment of Brinjal varieties suitable for Kanyakumari District Background/Problem identified: Low Productivity Non adoption of High yielding varieties/Hybrids Rationale: Adoption of new high yielding varieties increase the productivity in the district Varietal diversity can be created which enables pest and disease resistance No. of Locations: 5 Agro-ecology, soil type, site Wet land with sandy clay loam soil description etc. Scientist(s) involved: Dr. T.Prabhu Dr.S.Nazreen Hassan Dr.P.Suthamathi Technology Option 1 Arka Harshita Source of the Technology IIHR, 2016 Technology Option 2 Ponny Source of the Technology KAU, 2015 Farmers Practice Local variety Parameter(s) for assessment Days to Flowering, No. of fruits / Plant, Fruit Yield (q/ha), Net Return, BCR

Critical inputs Input Quantity Amount (Rs) Seed – : Arka Harshita 50 g 1000 Ponny 50g 1000 T.viride 1kg 200 Azospirillum 200ml 400 Phosphobacteria 200ml 400 Yellow sticky trap 4 Nos. 600 Field board sticker 1 No. 100 Cost per location Rs,3700 Cost of OFT Rs.18500 KVK: KANYAKUMARI SMS (discipline) name: Plant Pathology

Technology Assessment (OFT No. 6) Theme: Integrated Disease Management Season: Kharif, 2020 Category: Crops Location: Agatheeswarm- Athalavillai, Thovalai- Madavalayam Sub category: Flowers Adopted village/ Cluster Village, SCSP DFI/SC/TSP/Cluster Village

Title of the OFT: Assessment of root knot nematode management technologies in tuberose Background/Problem Yellowing of plants, Inferior flower quality, Plant mortality, Low productivity identified: Rationale: Adoption of biocontrol technology for nematode management No. of Locations: 5 Agro-ecology, soil type, Garden land under Irrigated situation with Sandy clay loam soil type site description etc. Scientist(s) involved: Dr.K.Kavitha Dr.T.Prabhu Dr.P.Suthamathi Technology Option 1 Bulb treatment with P. fluorescens & T. harzianum each @ 10g/Kg , Application of T. harzianum+ P. fluorescens + Paecilomyces lilacinus each @ 2 Kg / t of FYM for enrichment & applied before planting or For standing crop biopesticides enriched neem cake 100kg/ac – Once in three months Source of the Technology IIHR 2016 Technology Option 2 Bulb treatment with Pochonia chlamydosporia @ 1 kg/ha followed by soil application @ 2.5 kg/ha mixed with FYM or along with Neem cake 100kg/ac once in three months Source of the Technology TNAU 2020 Farmers Practice Farmers’ Practice –Application of Insecticides Parameter(s) for assessment Nematode population, No of galls / plant, Disease incidence (%), Flower quality Yield & BCR Critical inputs P. fluorescens, T. harzianum , Paecilomyces lilacinus, Pochonia chlamydosporia, Neem Cake Cost per location Rs. 3000 Cost of OFT Rs. 15000 KVK: KANYAKUMARI SMS (discipline) name: AGRONOMY

Technology Assessment (OFT No.7) Theme: Varietal evaluation Season: Rabi Category: Horticulture Location: Thuckalay - Muthalakurichi village Sub Tuber crops - Tapioca Adopted village/ Adopted village, SCSP category: DFI/SC/TSP/Cluster Village

Title of the OFT: Assessment of suitable Tapioca varieties for Kanyakumari District Background/Problem Less starch content , Less productivity, CMV identified: Rationale: High Tuber yield 40 t/ha , high starch content, CMD resistance No. of Locations: 5 Agro-ecology, soil Rainfed, Sandy Loam type, site description etc. Scientist(s) involved: Dr.A. Selvarani Dr.T.Prabhu Dr.P.Suthamathi Technology Option 1 Cassava YTP 2 Source of the Technology TNAU, Technology Option 2 Sree Harsha Source of the Technology CTCRI, Farmers Practice Local variety -Kariillaiporiyan Parameter(s) for assessment Yield, Starch content, Disease incidence (%), BCR

Critical inputs Cassava Setts, T. viride & P.fluorescens Cost per location ( Rs.) 5000

Cost of OFT ( Rs.) 25000 KVK: KANYAKUMARI SMS (discipline) name: AGRONOMY

Technology Assessment (OFT No. 8) Theme: INM Season: Kharif Category: Horticulture Location: , Andoor Sub category: Plantation crops - Adopted village/ Cluster Village , SCSP Rubber DFI/SC/TSP/Cluster Village (specify) Title of the OFT: Assessment of suitable Integrated nutrient management practice for matured Rubber tree Background/Problem Lack of awareness on nutrient management, Focusing on identified: Low latex Yield, High nutrient depletion due to perennial mono cropping Rationale: Overcome nutrient deficiencies, replenish soil nutrients and improves latex yield No. of Locations: 5 Agro-ecology, soil Rainfed, Reddish brown sandy clay loam type, site description etc. Scientist(s) involved: Dr P.Rajarathinam Dr.T.Prabhu Dr.P.Suthamathi Technology Option 1 60:40:24 Kg NPK/ha + 5kg organic manure `+ Magnesium sulphate @ 60 g, borax and zinc sulphate @ 20 g per palm/year Source of the Technology KAU Technology Option 2 NPK 10:10:10 grade mixtures at the rate of 900 g/tree `+ Magnesium sulphate @ 90 g, per palm/year. Source of the Technology TNAU Farmers Practice Only incorporation of cover crops and application of organic manures alone Parameter(s) for assessment Latex yield and BCR Critical inputs Magnesium sulphate, Zinc sulphate, Borax and Fodder cowpea seeds Cost per location ( Rs.) 3100

Cost of OFT ( Rs.) 15500 KVK: Kanyakumari SMS (discipline) name: Agrl. Extension

Technology Assessment (OFT No.9) Theme: Varietal evaluation Season: Kharif Category: ICT Application Location: Thovalai- Esanthimangalam, Agastheeswaram-Ramapuram Sub category: Mobile Advisory Adopted village/ Cluster Village App usage DFI/SC/TSP/Cluster Village Adopted village (specify)

Title of the OFT: Assessment of suitable ICT enabled advisory services in Crop Protection for Rice in Kanyakumari District Background/Problem Lack of awareness& Knowledge, Connectivity, Lack of usage identified: Rationale: Cost effective, Time saving, information at finger tips No. of Locations: 2 Agro-ecology, soil type, High rainfall Zone, Brown, dark gray and grayish brown sandy clay, Cropping Pattern rice-rice- site description etc. pulses/coconut/banana/tapioca Scientist(s) involved: Dr. S. Nazreen Hassan , Dr.K.Kavitha, Dr.P.Suthamathi Technology Option 1 TNAU Apps on Expert Systems Source of the Technology TNAU (2007) Technology Option 2 Uzhavan App Source of the Technology TNAGRISNET (2018) Farmers Practice Public Extension System Parameter(s) for assessment Knowledge gain , Perception and symbolic adoption Critical inputs Connectivity Cost per location Rs 1000 Cost of OFT Rs 5000/- KVK: Kanyakumari SMS (discipline) name: Food Science Technology Assessment (OFT No.10) Theme Enterprise Season: Rabi Category: Processing Location: Block

Sub category: Hurdle technology Adopted village/ Cluster village DFI/SC/TSP/Cluster Village (specify) Title of the OFT: Hurdle technology for processed products from Pineapple

Background/Problem identified: Lack technical know-how on pineapple processin Rationale: To bring remunerative returns to the farmers during glut season by minimizing post harvest losses No. of Locations: 5 Agro-ecology, soil type, site description etc. -

Scientist(s) involved: Dr.CissieTheebyln David Dr P.Rajarathinam Dr.P.Suthamathi Technology Option 1 Osmo-dehydrated pineapple slices Source of the Technology TNAU 2000 Technology Option 2 Solar dried pineapple slices Source of the Technology IIHR 2004 Farmers Practice Fresh fruits Parameter(s) for assessment Shelf life, sensory attributes and BCR Critical inputs Raw material and packaging materials Cost per location Rs. 2000/- Cost of OFT Rs.10000/- KVK: Kanyakumari SMS (discipline) name: Food Sceince

Technology Assessment (OFT No.11) Theme: Enterprise Season: Rabi Category: Processing Location: Kurunthencode and Thuckalay Block

Sub category: Product Development Adopted village/ Cluster village DFI/SC/TSP/Cluster Village (specify) Title of the OFT: Assessment of Tapioca varieties for extruded product development Background/Problem identified: Lack suitable variety of tapioca for extruded product development Rationale:  Product diversification in tapioca based products towards entrepreneurship development and livelihood promotion No. of Locations: 5 Agro-ecology, soil type, site - description etc. Scientist(s) involved: Dr.CissieTheebyln David Dr.T.Prabhu Dr.P.Suthamathi Technology Option 1 KAU variety - Hraswa Source of the Technology KAU, 2013 Technology Option 2 CTCRI Variety -Sree Vijaya Source of the Technology CTCRI 2016 Farmers Practice Kariyillaiporiyan Parameter(s) for assessment Starch recovery (%), Gelatinization time and temperature, Shelf life performance and BCR Critical inputs Raw materials for processing and packaging material Cost per location Rs. 910/- Cost of OFT Rs. 4550/- FLD Technology Demonstration (FLD No.1)

Theme: Varietal Evaluation Season: Rabi 2020 Category: Crops Location: Iravipudur - Agastheeswaram Block Puthalam - Rajakkamangalam Block Erachakulam - Thovalai Block Sub category: Cereals Adopted village/ DFI/ SC/TSP/Cluster Village (specify) DFI /Cluster Village/SC

Title of the FLD: Demonstration of VGD 1 scented rice variety

OFT converted to FLD or direct FLD: Direct FLD Features of the Technology: Medium Duration Variety with 130 days duration, Scented variety as an alternate to Zeraga samba, High yield potential Source of the technology: TNAU 2018 No. of Locations: 10

Agro-ecology, soil type, site description etc.: Wetland with Sandy clay loam soil Scientist(s) involved: Dr P.Rajarathinam Dr.S.Nazreen Hassan, Dr.P.Suthamathi

Parameter(s): No. of Productive tillers / Plant,No. of Grains / Panicle, Grain Yield (q/ha), Net Return, BCR Critical inputs: Seed,Pseudomonas,Pheromone trap (YSB),Azospirillum,Phosphobacteria Field Board Cost per location: Rs.2850 Cost of FLD: Rs.28500 Potential for the technology if successful (area in ha) 50 ha Technology Demonstration (FLD No. 2) Theme: Weed Management Season: Kharif Category: Agriculture Location: Agastheewaram-Ramapuram Sub category: Cereals-Paddy Adopted village/ DFI/ Adopted village, SCSP SC/TSP/Cluster Village (specify) Title of the FLD: Demonstration of Pre and post emergence herbicide in puddled rice ecosystem OFT converted to FLD or direct FLD: Direct FLD Features of the Technology: Cost effective weed management, labour and time saving Source of the technology: TNAU 2019 No. of Locations: 10 Agro-ecology, soil type, site description etc.: Irrigated, Clay loam Scientist(s) involved: Dr.A. Selvarani, Dr.K.Kavitha, Dr.P.Suthamathi Parameter(s): Weed species, Weed count, yield and BCR Critical inputs: Pretilachlor - PE herbicide @ .75 kg a.i and EPOE - Chlorimuronmethyl + Metsulfuron methyl @ 4g a.i /ha Cost per location (Rs.) : 1000 Cost of FLD (Rs.) : 10000 Potential for the technology if successful (area 1000 Technology Demonstration (FLD No.3)

Theme: Integrated pest and Disease Season: Rabi, 2020 management Category: Crops Location: Kurenthencode-Manavalakurichi Agastheeswarm-Eravipudur Sub category: Cereals Adopted village/ DFI/ DFI, Cluster village, SCSP SC/TSP/Cluster Village Title of the FLD: Demonstration of Ecological Engineering Approaches For Pest and Disease Management in rice OFT converted to FLD or direct FLD: Direct FLD Features of the Technology: Seed treatment (10g/kg) & soil application (1 kg/ac) with Pseudomonas, Trichogramma (6cc/ac), Pheromone traps (5 Nos/ac), growing of border crops and use of Neem formulation Source of the technology: TNAU 2020 & NIPHM 2014 No. of Locations: 10 Agro-ecology, soil type, Low land under Irrigated situation with Clay loam soil type Scientist(s) involved: Dr.K.Kavitha, Dr.A. Selvarani, Dr.P.Suthamathi Parameter(s): Dead heart %, leaf folder incidence %, White ear %, PDI of sheath rot & rice blast , Natural enemies population, Yield and BCR Critical inputs: P. fluorescens, Pheromone traps , Trichogramma, Border crop seeds, and Neem formulation Cost per location: Rs. 2000 Cost of FLD: Rs. 20000 Potential for the technology if 500 successful Technology Demonstration (FLD No. 4)

Theme: Varietal Evaluation Season: Summer 2020 Category: Crops Location: Mnavalakurichi - Kurunthancode Block Puthalam - Rajakkamangalam Block Sub category: Pulses Adopted village/ DFI/ SC/TSP/Cluster SC /Cluster Village Village (specify) Title of the FLD: Demonstration of VBN 3 Cowpea under Rice Fallow condition OFT converted to FLD or direct FLD: Direct FLD Features of the Technology: High yield potential, 90 days duration, Tolerant to Yellow Mosaic Virus Source of the technology: TNAU 2018 No. of Locations: 10 Agro-ecology, soil type, site description etc.: Wetland with Sandy clay loam soil, Grown as Rice Fallow crop Scientist(s) involved: Dr P.Rajarathinam, Dr.S.Nazreen Hassan, Dr.P.Suthamathi Parameter(s): No. of Pods / Plant, No. of Seeds / Pod, Grain Yield (q/ha), Net Return BCR Critical inputs: Seed, T.viride, Rhizobium,Phosphobacteria, Pulse wonder Field Board Cost per location: Rs.3100 Cost of FLD: Rs.31000 Potential for the technology if successful (area in ha) 75 ha Technology Demonstration (FLD No. 5) Theme: Integrated Disease management Season: Kharif, 2020 Category: Plantation crops Location: Kurenthencode- Vellimalai Sub category: Coconut Adopted village/ DFI/ SC/TSP/Cluster Village DFI, SCSP, Cluster village

Title of the FLD: Demonstration of Fusarium wilt and nematode management in Banana using bioagents OFT converted to FLD or direct FLD: direct FLD Features of the Technology: Growing Sunhemp / marigold around the basin , Soil application of Trichoderma viride and Paecilomyces lilacinus 25g / plant (at planting ; 2nd , 4 th and 6th month after planting) Source of the technology: NRCB 2015 No. of Locations: 10 Agro-ecology, soil type, site Garden land under rainfed situation with Sandy loam soil type description Scientist(s) involved: Dr.K.Kavitha, Dr.T.Prabhu, Dr.P.Suthamathi Parameter(s): Critical inputs: Trichoderma viride , Paecilomyces lilacinus , Sunhemp / marigold

Cost per location: Rs. 3500 Cost of FLD: Rs. 35000 Potential for the technology 5000 ha Technology Demonstration (FLD No. 6) Theme: Integrated pest and Disease Season: Kharif, 2020 management Category: Plantation crops Location: Kurenthencode- Manavalakurichi Agastheeswarm- Eravipudur Sub category: Coconut Adopted village/ DFI/ SC/TSP/Cluster Village DFI, SCSP, Cluster village Title of the FLD: Demonstration of integrated management package for Root (wilt) and Rugose spiraling whitefly affected coconut gardens OFT converted to FLD or direct FLD: Direct FLD Features of the Technology: Encarsia (100 parasitoids /ac) , Chrysoperla (500 eggs/ac) , Yellow sticky traps (5/ac) -RSW Soil application of Trichoderma @100 g/plant & Biofertilizers @50g per plam, Crown drenching with hexaconazole @2ml in 300 ml water , Growing green manure cowpea crop @100g /palm basins and Application of micronutrients- MgSO4-250g/palm and Borax-120 g/palm, Dolomite @ 1 kg / palm- RWD Source of the technology: TNAU 2020 - RSW & CPCRI, 2015- RWD No. of Locations: 10 Agro-ecology, soil type, site description Garden land under rainfed situation with Sandy loam soil type Scientist(s) involved: Dr.K.Kavitha, Dr.A. Selvarani Dr.P.Suthamathi Parameter(s): RSW incidence (%), RWD incidence (%), Yield, B C Ratio Critical inputs: Encarsia ,Yellow sticky traps, Chrysoperla, Trichoderma , Biofertilizers , Hexaconazole , Micro nutrients , cowpea Cost per location: Rs. 3500 Cost of FLD: Rs. 35000 Potential for the technology 5000 ha Technology Demonstration (FLD No. 7) Theme: Nutrient Management Season: Rabi Category: Horticulture Location: Thuckalay - Muthalakurichi village Sub category: Tuber crops – Cassava Adopted village/ DFI/ Adopted village, SCSP SC/TSP/Cluster Village (specify) Title of the FLD: Demonstration and popularization of Cassava tonic OFT converted to FLD or direct FLD: Direct FLD Features of the Technology: Drought tolerance, CMD tolerance, Increase starch content. Source of the technology: TNAU 2020 No. of Locations: 10 Agro-ecology, soil type, site description etc.: Rainfed, Sandly loam Scientist(s) involved: Dr.T.Prabhu, Dr.S. Nazreen Hassan, Dr.P.Suthamathi Parameter(s): Starch content (%), % of CMV disease incidence, Yield, B C Ratio Critical inputs: Cassava tonic Cost per location (Rs.) : 1500 Cost of FLD (Rs.) : 15000 Potential for the technology if successful (area 1000 in ha) Technology Demonstration (FLD No.8) Theme: Enterprise Season: Rabi Category: Processing Location: Agastheeswaram and Sub category: Convenience food Adopted village/ DFI/ SC SC/TSP/Cluster Village (specify) Title of the FLD: Demonstration on convenience food from tapioca OFT converted to FLD or direct FLD: Direct FLD Features of the Technology: Minimize post harvest loss and increase remunerative returns Source of the technology: TNAU, 2014 No. of Locations: 10 Agro-ecology, soil type, site description etc.: - Scientist(s) involved: Dr. Cissie Theeblyn David , Dr.T.Prabhu, Dr.P.Suthamathi Parameter(s): Shelf life, sensory attributes and BCR Critical inputs: Tapioca, food additives, starch, protein, fat base and laminated pouches) Cost per location: Rs. 1000/- Cost of FLD: Rs. 10000/- Potential for the technology if successful (area in ha) Promote entrepreneurship paving way for livelihood promotion Technology Demonstration (FLD No.9) Theme: Enterprise Season: Rabi Category: Processing Location: Agastheeswaram and Kurunthencode Sub category: Value addition Adopted village/ DFI/ SC/TSP/Cluster Adopted village Village (specify) Title of the FLD: Demonstration on processing techniques for cashew apple OFT converted to FLD or direct FLD: Direct FLD Features of the Technology: Minimize post harvest loss during glut season Source of the technology: TNAU, 2015 No. of Locations: 10 Scientist(s) involved: Dr. Cissie Theeblyn David , Dr.T.Prabhu, Dr.P.Suthamathi Parameter(s): Shelf life, Sensory attributes and BCR Critical inputs: Cashew apples, clarifying agents, sweetening agents, food additives, syphoning unit, packing containers and labels Cost per location: Rs.1500/- Cost of FLD: Rs. 15000/- Potential for the technology if successful (area in ha) Cashew apple (seasonal) utilization can be promoted with product availability year round Technology Demonstration (FLD No.10)

Theme: Enterprise Season: Rabi Category: Processing Location: Agastheeswaram and Thovalai Sub category: Dehydration Adopted village/ DFI/ Adopted village and DFI SC/TSP/Cluster Village (specify) Title of the FLD: Démonstration on value addition in Jasmine OFT converted to FLD or direct FLD: Direct FLD Features of the Technology: Poor remunerative returns to the farmers during glut season Source of the technology: TNAU, 2012 No. of Locations: 10 Agro-ecology, soil type, site description etc.: - Scientist(s) involved: Dr.T.Prabhu, Dr. Cissie Theeblyn David , Dr.P.Suthamathi Parameter(s): Shelf life, sensory attributes and BCR Critical inputs: Raw materials and packaging materials Cost per location: Rs. 2100/- Cost of FLD: Rs. 21000/- Potential for the technology if successful (area in ha) Promote entrepreneurship with better remunerative returns to the farmers Technology Demonstration (FLD No.11)

Theme: Varietal Introduction Season: Category: poultry Location: Kurenthencode, Thovalai and Agastheeswaram Sub category: Backyard Poultry Adopted village/ DFI/ SC and DFI SC/TSP/Cluster Village (specify)

Title of the FLD: Demonstration of Grama priya breed for backyard poultry farming OFT converted to FLD or direct FLD: OFT to FLD Features of the Technology: Higher Egg production Source of the technology: DPR 2017 No. of Locations: 10 Agro-ecology, soil type, site description etc.: -

Scientist(s) involved: Dr. S. Nazreen Hassan, Dr P.Rajarathinam,Dr.P.Suthamathi Parameter(s): Critical inputs: Chicks-25 Nos and feed Cost per location: Rs. 1500/- Cost of FLD: Rs. 15000/- Potential for the technology if successful (area in ha) Increase per capita income Technology Demonstration (FLD No.12)

Theme: Enterprise Season: Rabi Category: Milk Location: Thovalai and Agastheeswaram Sub category: Processing Adopted village/ DFI/ SC and DFI SC/TSP/Cluster Village (specify) Title of the FLD: Demonstration on processed products from Milk OFT converted to FLD or direct FLD: Direct FLD Features of the Technology: Enhance product availability and income generation through processing Source of the technology: TNAU, 2012 No. of Locations: 10 Agro-ecology, soil type, site description etc.: -

Scientist(s) involved: Dr. Cissie Theeblyn David, Dr.A. Selvarani, Dr.P.Suthamathi Parameter(s): Sensory evaluation, shelf life performance and BCR Critical inputs: Raw materials, processing accessories and packaging materials Cost per location: Rs. 1200/- Cost of FLD: Rs. 12000/- Potential for the technology if successful (area in ha) Increase per capita consumption of milk Technology Demonstration (FLD No.13)

Theme: INM Season: Kharif Category: Plantation Crops Location: Kanyakumari- Thovalai-Siramadam, Bhoothapandy Agastheeswaram-Eraviputhoor Sub category: Coconut Adopted village/ DFI/ SC/TSP/Cluster Cluster Village Village (specify) DFI

Title of the FLD: Demonstrating the efficiency of whatsapp in dissemination of technologies related to pulses cultivation OFT converted to FLD or direct FLD: -

Features of the Technology: Social Networking Platform, Mobile advice Source of the technology: - No. of Locations: 10 Agro-ecology, soil type, site description etc.: High rainfall Zone, Brown, dark gray and grayish brown sandy clay Scientist(s) involved: Dr.S. Nazreen Hassan, Dr P.Rajarathinam Dr.P.Suthamathi Parameter(s): Knowledge gain, Adoption Critical inputs: Connectivity

Cost per location: Rs 600 Cost of FLD: Rs 6000/- Potential for the technology if successful (area Increase in knowledge gain in ha) Technology Demonstration (FLD No.14)

Theme: INM Season: Kharif Category: Plantation Crops Location: Kanyakumari-Thovalai-Madhavalayam, Bhoothapandy Agastheeswaram-Eraviputhoor Sub category: Coconut Adopted village/ DFI/ SC/TSP/Cluster Cluster Village, DFI Village (specify)

Title of the FLD: Demonstration of banana expert system as android based mobile app OFT converted to FLD or direct FLD: -

Features of the Technology: Technology transfer, Knowledge at finger tips Source of the technology: TNAU

No. of Locations: 10 Agro-ecology, soil type, site description etc.: High rainfall Zone Scientist(s) involved: Dr.S. Nazreen Hassan Dr P.Rajarathinam Dr.P.Suthamathi Parameter(s): Knowledge Gain, Adoption, Critical inputs: Connectivity

Cost per location: Rs 600 Cost of FLD: Rs 6000/- Potential for the technology if successful (area in Knowledge gain, Adoption ha) Special Activities

• EDP • Commercial production of value added products from underutilized minor fruits (EDP)-Rs. 30,000 • FFS • Integrated Crop management in Groundnut-Rs. 30,000 Training Programmes

Trainings No. of courses No. of participants programmes expected Farmers and Farm 50 1250 Women Rural Youth 6 150

Extension Personnel 10 250 Skill trainings and 8 160 vocational trainings Total 74 1810 S. No. Extension programme No. of programmes 1 Advisory Services 250 2 Diagnostic visits 20 3 Field Day 7 4 Group discussions 2 5 Kisan Ghosthi 0 6 Film Show 10 7 Kisan Mela 0 8 Exhibition 2 9 Scientists' visit to farmers field 20 10 Plant/Soil health/Animal health camps 1 11 Ex-trainees Sammelan 0 12 Farmers' seminar/workshop 0 13 Method Demonstrations 10 14 Celebration of important days -- Extension 15 Special day celebration 0 16 Exposure visits 2 programmes 17 Technology week - 18 FFS 10 19 Farm innovators meet -- 20 Awareness programs 2 21 Lecture delivered 5 22 TV/Radio Programme 2 23 News clips 10 24 Popular Articles 4 25 Research Article 4 26 Extension Literatures 10 27 Kisan Mobile Advisory Services 50 Total 421 Technological Products to be produced in KVK during 2020-21

S. No. Category Name of the product Quantity (Qtl.)/ Names of the team Number planned members involved to be produced 1 Cereals Rice –TPS5 seed Mr. R. Rajesh Kannan 60 Q Dr.P. Rajarathinam 2 Vegetables Kitchen garden seed kit Dr.S.Nazreen Hassan 100 Nos. seeds 3 Planting Fodder Cumbu napier Dr.A. Selvarani 10000 Nos. material COBN5 Mr. R. Rajesh Kannan 4 Biocontrol Pseudomonas & Dr. K. Kavitha 200 kg agents Trichoderma 5 Spawn Mushroom Spawn 100 Nos Dr. K. Kavitha 6 Bioinputs Azolla 100 Kg Dr.A. Selvarani 7 Micronutrient Coconut tonic 250 lit Mr. R. Rajesh Kannan 8 Vermicompost Vermicompost 10 Q Dr.P. Rajarathinam 9 Value added Value added products Dr. Cissie Theeblyn David products from fruits,millets, 20 Kg banana fibre and palmyrah Budget Estimate (2020-21) S.No Particulars Proposed BE 2020-21 (Rs lakhs) (Indicative) 1 Recurring Items: Pay & Allowances 125.13 Traveling allowances 1.30 Field activities & Training Programmes 1.1 Contingencies A Office Contingencies Stationery, telephone, stamps and other expenditure on office running 4.50 POL, repair of vehicles, tractor & equipments including hiring of vehicle B Technical Programmes Rs. 150/- per person per day towards food and refreshments for KVK training programmes for farmers/ extension personnel Teaching materials for training and demonstrations Training of extension functionaries Publication of extension literature for farmers and extension functionaries Honorarium for trainers On farm testing (Problem oriented) Front Line Demonstration on major crops including oilseeds & pulses, fodder crops, animal husbandry, fisheries etc. 7.80 Kisan Melas/ Farmers Fair (at KVK farm) Library (Purchase of newspaper, journals, etc.) Maintenance of farm Entrepreneurship Development(EDP)/Integrated Farming system (IFS)/ Farmers Field School (FFS) Soil testing Reffill and printing of Soil Health Card (SHC) Mobile App , Website updating/maintenance , Production of short video films SCSP component (Rs. 2.05 lakhs) C. Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP Component) Total of Contingencies 12.30 Total Recurring items 138.73 2 Non-Recurring Contingencies SC-SP Component 1.50 Total Non-Recurring Contingencies 1.50 Grand Total (1+2) 140.23