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PLP 2016-17 Tuensang District EXECUTIVE SUMMARY “Accelerating the pace of capital formation in agriculture and allied sector” The Potential Linked Credit Plan (PLP) is prepared with a view to serve as a reference document for various policy makers, developmental and promotional agencies for planning at various levels and for creation of requisite infrastructure to meet the need of the district by judicious tapping of the potential. It facilitates banks for extending credit to viable activities in the district and line departments and developmental agencies may provide necessary infrastructure and linkage support. The PLP projections serve as a basis for banks in preparing Annual Credit Plan with special thrust on ‘Areas based Schemes’. Saving and Investment leading to capital formation are the prime movers of the economy. Capital formation refers to addition to the capital stock of an economy which enhances the productive capacity of various factors of production viz. land, labour, capital and entrepreneurship in all the sectors i.e. primary (including agriculture), secondary and tertiary. With a large capital stock, an economy acquires the capacity to change, innovate and adjust to new ideas and technological advances. Recognizing the importance of capital formation NABARD has chosen the theme “Accelerating the Pace of Capital Formation in Agriculture and Allied Sector” for the PLP 2016-17. Tuensang district with a total geographical area of 1728 sq. kms has a total population of 1,96,596 as per the 2011 Census. It lies on the eastern part of Nagaland sharing its border with Myanmar in the east, Kiphire district in the south, Mon and Longleng districts in the north and Mokokchung and Zunheboto districts in the west. The main inhabitants of the district are Chang, Sangtam, Yimchungru and Khiamniungan spread over 104 villages. The economy of Tuensang district is primarily based on agriculture and allied activities. Traditional rain-fed agri-horticulture crop production is the main farming system in the district. Jhum cultivation is practiced along with terrace rice cultivation on the hill slopes. Paddy is the dominant crop grown in Tuensang district and occupies 64 % of the cultivated area. Rajmah Kholar / Kidney Bean is another important cash crop of the district. The PLP of Tuensang district seeks to present a comprehensive assessment of potentials available under various sectors of the economy, the credit requirements for exploiting the potentials, available infrastructure as well as credit absorption capacity of the borrowers. It also show-cases the non- credit inputs required and aspects that require the attention of the Government and other agencies involved in the development process. Tuensang district has a hilly terrain and is land locked. There are a lot of critical issues which need to be addressed. The district suffers from a lack of basic infrastructure such as good roads, surface transport connectivity and drinking water. Other important infrastructures such as tele communication facilities, quality educational institutions, medical facilities, banking services are grossly inadequate. Of the critical issues mentioned above, priority should be accorded to provision of adequate surface transport connectivity and improvement of existing roads as this basic infrastructure affects the livelihood of thousands of villagers. Once road connectivity is developed the pace of development in various sectors of the district’s economy will be accelerated and the pace in flow of credit will improve. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people and crop production is an important activity for the economy of the district which provides livelihood-cum-employment opportunities for the rural population. The new and emerging sectors/economic activities in the district are Piggery farming and vegetable cultivation. Pig farming and vegetable cultivation will provide employment opportunities to seasonally employed rural farmers and supplement their income to improve their living standards. The PLP of Tuensang district has estimated an institutional credit potential of Rs. 5623.20 lakh for the year 2016-17. The credit potential for Agriculture has been estimated at Rs. 4074.89 lakh, Micro, 1 PLP 2016-17 Tuensang District Small and Medium Enterprises at Rs. 635.00 lakh, Education at Rs. 192.00 lakh, Housing at Rs. 420.00 lakh, Social Infrastructure at Rs.39.20 lakh, Renewable Energy at Rs. 13.61 lakh and Others at Rs. 248.50 lakh Broad Sector-wise PLP Projections for the year 2016-17 Name of the district: Tuensang State: Nagaland (Rs. in lakh) Sr. Particulars PLP Projections 2016-17 A Farm Credit i Crop Production, Maintenance and Marketing 717.04 ii Term Loan for agriculture and allied activities 2669.14 Sub Total 3386.18 B Agriculture Infrastructure 343.46 C Ancillary activities 345.25 I Credit Potential for Agriculture (A+B+C) 4074.89 II Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises 635.00 III Export Credit 0.00 IV Education 192.00 V Housing 420.00 VI Renewable Energy 13.61 VII Others 248.50 VIII Social Infrastructure involving bank credit 39.20 Total Priority Sector (I to VIII) 5623.20 2 PLP 2016-17 Tuensang District Summary of Sector/Sub-sectorwise PLP Projections for the year 2016-17 (Rs. in Lakh) Sr. No. Particulars PLP Projections 2016-17 I Credit Potential for Agriculture A Farm Credit i Crop Production, Maintenance and Marketing 717.04 ii Water Resources 134.49 iii Farm Mechanization 285.61 iv Plantation and Horticulture (including sericulture) 793.58 v Forestry and Waste Land Development 204.30 vi Animal Husbandry – Dairy 106.72 vii Animal Husbandry – Poultry 212.60 viii Animal Husbandry – Sheep, Goat, Piggery, etc. 714.24 ix Fisheries (Marine, Inland, Brackish water) 217.60 Sub Total 3386.18 B Agriculture Infrastructure i Construction of storage facilities (Warehouses, Market yards, Go 52.50 downs, Silos, Cold storage units/ Cold storage chains) ii Land development, Soil conservation, Watershed development 249.62 iii Others (Tissue culture, Agri bio-technology, Seed production, Bio 41.34 pesticides/ fertilizers, Vermin composting) Sub Total 343.46 C Ancillary activities i Food and Agro processing 329.25 ii Loans to MFIs 16.00 Sub Total 345.25 Total Agriculture 4074.89 II Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises i MSME – Working capital 170.00 ii MSME – Investment credit 465.00 Total MSME 635.00 III Export Credit 0.00 IV Education 192.00 V Housing 420.00 VI Renewable Energy 13.61 VII Others - Overdraft facility to PMJDY account holders 248.50 VIII Social Infrastructure involving bank credit 39.20 Total Priority Sector 5623.20 3 PLP 2016-17 Tuensang District MAP OF TUENSANG DISTRICT 4 PLP 2016-17 Tuensang District DISTRICT PROFILE Tuensang district, along with Mokokchung and Kohima was among the three original districts during the creation of Nagaland State. However, with time, the district has gradually diminished in size with carving out of the districts of Mon, Kiphire and Longleng district. The area comprising the present Tuensang district remained unadministered prior to 1947 and had almost no contact with the outside world. For the first time, an administrative post was established at Tuensang HQ in 1948. In 1954, the district was brought under the North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) as the Tuensang Frontier Division. However, in 1957, the Tuensang Frontier Division was merged with Naga Hills District of Assam to form an administrative unit called the Naga Hills Tuensang Area which finally became a full-fledged state on 1st November 1963. The administrative machinery under the Deputy Commissioner (DC) who is ably assisted by the Additional Deputy Commissioners, Sub Divisional Officers and Extra Assistant Commissioners functions from Tuensang town. For administrative convenience the district is further divided into sub-divisions. There are nine rural development blocks viz. Chare, Longkhim, Noklak, Sangsangyu, Noksen, Shamator, Chessore, Thonoknyu and Panso each headed by ADC, SDO, EAC and Block Development Officer (BDO). Besides, there are also councils at the village level with the responsibility for settlement of disputes in accordance with the customary laws and procedures laid down in the Nagaland Village and Area Council Act 1978. The whole of Tuensang district is mountainous and the middle Mountain ranges and the Patkai Range dominate the topography. The entire district is criss-crossed by numerous rivers, streams and rivulets. Dikhu, Zungki and Tizu are the biggest rivers flowing through the district. The district is rich in mineral resources. The eastern part of the district lies along the Ophiloite belt where mineral-bearing rocks occur. Coal, limestone, marbles, chromites etc. are the major minerals found in the district. These resources are yet to be economically exploited for the benefit of the people in the district. There are many areas where the district can create opportunities and generate employment. Tourism and hospitality industry, eco-tourism, rural tourism and adventure sports are some potential areas. Enhancement of infrastructure and rural connectivity linkages in the rural areas is however required to realize these prospects. The potentials have to be packaged, advertised and marketed professionally. Travel agents, travel services, organizers, tourist guides, caterers, shop owners, hoteliers and restaurants are related and associated professions in this sector. Eco-tourism in Tuensang has the potential to be a major revenue and employment generating enterprise. However, infrastructure, roads, boarding /