CHAPTER-I

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER-I INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background :

The National Development Council (NDC), in its meeting held on 29th May, 2007 resolved that a special Additional Central Assistance Scheme (RKVY) be launched. According to this resolution, each District will have to formulate a District Agriculture Plan (DAP) by including the resources available from all the existing schemes of agriculture and all other allied agriculture sector. The Comprehensive District Agriculture Plan (CDAP) will bring all the sectors under an umbrella and avoid the duplication of efforts and utilise the resources efficiently.

1.2 Definition of a district Plan :

A District plan describes what a district will try to achieve over a medium term, of five years and how it intends to achieve it. A Plan usually contains an analysis of the current situation of the district and particularly its needs and potentials. It should also contain a statement of objectives and analysis of on-going as well as new schemes and programmes within the purview of the districts. It should contain action plan along with the financial outlay with a provision of continuous updating.

1.3 Objectives of the district plan :

The objective of district planning is to design an integrated and participatory action plan for the development of local area in general and agriculture and allied sectors in particular. The planning process should be initiated at grass root level i.e. at village / Gram Panchayat level and obviously the planners at village level will have to collect the basic primary data. The objectives of Comprehensive District Agriculture Plan (C-DAP) are:

 To prepare a Comprehensive District Agriculture Plan (C-DAP) through participatory process involving various organizations and stakeholders.  To enable optimum utilization of scarce natural, physical & financial resources.  To assess and plan for the infrastructure required to support the agriculture development.  To establish linkages with the required institutional support services and agencies, like credit, technology transfer, ICT, research etc.  To evolve an action plan for achieving sustainable agricultural growth with food security and cropping system that will improve farmers’ income.  The agricultural plans are prepared for the district and then integrated into the agricultural plans of the State based on the Agro-Climatic conditions, availability of technology, trained manpower and natural resources.  The local needs / crops / feed and fodder / animal husbandry / dairying /fisheries / priorities are reflected in the plan.  The productivity gaps for important crops, livestock and fisheries are reduced and the returns to the farmers from these are maximized  There are quantifiable qualitative changes in the productivities of the above.  The livestock and fisheries options are given due consideration as an important source of income.

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1.4 Vision of the district :

 By end of XIIth Five Year Plan targeting the agricultural growth to be more than 4%.  To increase rapid growth in agriculture through increase in investment by State Government.  To increase manifold in Agricultural Sector and allied sectors by Public and Private investment, such as infrastructure, marketing, e-farming and cooperative farming etc.  To reduce gap of yield in important crops through focused interventions.  To get maximize return to the farmers and allied sectors through integration of the sectors.  To cover more areas under cultivation through sustainable development.  To popularize watershed basis approach for an overall development in rain fed farming.

1.5 Methodology :

The plan was developed with a bottom up approach. Plans came up from Gram Sabha to Panchayat and from Panchayat to Block. Consolidating all block level plan - the District Agriculture plan has been prepared. The gaps in information were moderated by repeated rounds of consultations with the bottom level officials (Line departments) and also supported with secondary information from the district authorities.

Planning Process : The District planning process went through the following stages :

The District consultation meeting started with a meeting with the District Magistrate and ATMA Director and District Planning Officer on September 04, 2014 & September 18, 2014. The field research and planning process at the Block, GP and village level started from September, 2014. The basic objective of the consultation was to build up a common understanding on the planning process, to have a clear understanding on the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders and to ensure the process to be participatory.

Appraisal-cum-consultation on the annual and perspective plans prepared for the district was done by the team, in the district-level meeting of DPC members, and in the district-level meeting of Pradhan, Block-chairpersons, and BDOs.

Formulation of Vision Document : In this stage, the aspirations and developmental needs of the district were broadly spelt out keeping a specific time frame for achievement. This Vision prepared at the district level in consultation with all stakeholders was taken as a guide in preparation of the plan. The contents of the vision document have been illustrated in the following diagram and this was also a part of the CDAP Manual.

Information Needs and Analysis : The basic statistics of the district were used to work out the indices, which would describe the present status of the district as compared to the state and the country. Based on SWOT analysis, the needs and core sectors were identified to focus on, for further development. The district vision was shared with district stakeholders through a district-level meeting and also through the district website.

Preparation of Participatory Village/Panchayat Plans : The basic information was collected from all the Gram Panchayats by the survey team so as to assess their need, potential, resource availability and problems. The FGD exercise was carried out on sample basis in GPs, and on that basis the priorities were identified by the study team in consultation with the local representatives and villagers. Comprehensive District Agriculture Plan UTTAR BANGA KRISHI VISWAVIDYALAYA for Dakshin Dinajpur District 2 WHERE WISDOM IS FREE

Figure : Agri-vision contents

Formulation of a District Plan : Sectoral planning with Block-specific interventions was done by the line departments considering the need, potential, man power, availability of technology & resources and various policies and programmes adopted. The TSI guided this process, provided necessary format as well as inputs, and did the final consolidation and editing work.

1.6 Structure of CDAP :

The CDAP spreads over 6 chapters including introduction in Chapter-I. Chapter-II describes the general profile of the district while Chapter-III contains the findings of SWOT analysis. Development of Agriculture sector has been narrated in Chapter-IV, whereas the Plan for Allied sectors has been given in Chapter-V. The District plan along with future targets, issues to be addressed in CDAP, strategies, integration of resources and PLP of NABARD have been elaborated in Chapter-VI.

1.7 Limitations :

Due to paucity of time, General elections in the country and the State and massive manpower including the agriculture and allied sectors officials involved in the same during the study period, limitations of resources, delayed submission of GP profiles by BDOs and of GP-level baseline survey reports by the partner NGOs; and the question of feasibility of the demand/requirement reflected in the survey formats received, it was not possible to develop the Gram Panchayat level plans. In fact, the government also recognized, though informally at workshops, these limitations. The problems increased further, as some of the basic data required as per CDAP manual were not available from some of the concerned departments. Almost all the line departments were new to the whole process, and found it difficult to follow the suggestions/requirements of the TSI chiefly because of their stereotyped way of working, lack of resources, and limitations of time. A lot of data was thus collected from primary and secondary sources like Statistical Abstracts, District Statistical Handbook, district website, SREP of ATMA, and other publications and websites.

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CHAPTER-II

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT

CHAPTER-II GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT

2.1 An overview :

The erstwhile Dinajpur district in 1947, at the time of partition of India was split into West Dinajpur and East Dinajpur district. The East Dinajpur district later came to be called Dinajpur and became part of East Pakistan i.e. present Bangladesh. The West Dinajpur district was enlarged in 1956 at the time of reorganization of the State with some added areas from . In 1st April, 1992 the district was bifurcated into Uttar Dinajpur and Dakshin Dinajpur. The sub-division along with and Banshihari Block (which were in Sub-division prior to the bifurcation) comprise the new district of Dakshin Dinajpur.

Topography : The district is enclosed by nos. of rivers and streams. It is drained by four main rivers viz. Atreyee, Punarbhaba, Tangaon and Brahmani. All these rivers flow from North to South and all of them originated from Bangladesh. Besides, there are 03 small rivers i.e. Ichhamati, Brahmani & Tulai flow through this district. There are nos. of streams and canals originating from big and small rivers and merged with others. All these rivers and streams are perennial in nature and do not dry up even in dry season.

Dakshin Dinajpur is predominantly an agricultural district with large area of land being under cultivation. Geologically it is the largest of the old alluvial units of the Bengal basin featureless plain. Consisting entirely of alluvium. This is a non-industrial border district, having no large scale industry. The first industry in medium scale sector got off to a start in the district in November, 2003. Communication and transport facilities are not very well developed. First Railway service has been started on 30.12.2004 from Eklakhi to Balurghat, the district head quarter. There is one state high way with only 03 km of National Highway No. 34 passing through the district. Bengali is the vernacular language of the district. The primary communities are Hindu & Muslim and formed the majority of the district population.

2.2 District at a Glance :

The district is encircled on three sides by Indo-Bangladesh international border (approx.. 252 km) with ‘Hilli’ as international border check post. Among the total 08 blocks of the district, 06 blocks are wrapped by Indo-Bangladesh border. Balurghat is the district head quarter which is located about 440 km away from the State capital of , W.B. Balurghat town played an important role in the August movement in the year 1942 and occupies a place of pride in the history of freedom movement of India.

2.2.1 Location and Geographical Units :

The Dakshin Dinajpur district lies between 26035’15” and 25010’55” North Latitude and 89o0’30” and 87o48’37” East longitude in the division of .

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2.2.2 Administrative Set-up :

The district consist of two sub-division, namely Balurghat and . Balurghat sub-division comprises of Balurghat municipality and four (04) community development blocks viz. Balughat, Tapan, and Hilli. Similarly Gangarampur sub- division consists of Gangarampur municipality and four (04) Community Development Blocks such as Gangarampur, Harirampur, Kushmandi and Banshihari. The district have eight development blocks, 2 municipalities, 02 towns, 65 gram panchayats, 929 Gram Sansads, 1579 villages, 8 police stations, 1638 mouzas etc. Each sub-division of the district consists of 04 community development blocks, except municipality area, which in turn are divided into rural and urban areas. There are 02 urban part in two municipality areas in the district. In addition to that, Chakvrigu, Buniadpur and Baidyanathpara are three urban outgrowths in the district. Bunidpur is the new declared municipality by the State Govt. The details breakups of the various administrative units are given below.

Sub-Division 2 Village 1,579 Blocks 8 Mouza 1,638 Municipality 2 Panchayat Samity 8 Wards 41 Gram-Sansad 929 Gram-panchayat 65 Total Population (upto date) 16,70,931

A. Balurghat Sub-division

Balurghat is the North Eastern Sub-division of Dakshin Dinajpur district and consists of 04 community development blocks namely Balurghat, Kumarganj, Tapan, Hilli. This sub- division runs between north eastern and western border of West Bengal and Bangladesh respectively. Balurghat community development block consists of rural area only with 11 Gram Panchayats, Kumarganj community development block consists of rural area only with 05 Gram Panchayats and Tapan community development block comprises of rural areas only with 11 Gram Panchayats. Comprehensive District Agriculture Plan UTTAR BANGA KRISHI VISWAVIDYALAYA for Dakshin Dinajpur District 5 WHERE WISDOM IS FREE

Table 2.1 : Area, Population and density of population in Dakshin Dinajpur, 2001 & 2011 Census.

Density Sub-Division/ Area in P.C. of population to district Population /Sq. C.D. Block/M Sq. km. population Km. Gangarampur Sub-Div. 1047.9 682277 651 45.39 Kushmandi 310.63 175086 564 11.65 Banshihari 196.52 122091 621 8.12 Harirampur 214.94 124927 581 8.31 Gangarampur(M) 10.29 53533 5202 3.56 Gangarampur 315.52 206640 655 13.75 Balurghat Sub-Div. 1202.88 820901 682 54.61 Kumarganj 286.62 153042 534 10.18 Tapan 445.63 226136 507 15.04 Balurghat (M) 10.46 135737 12977 9.03 Balurghat 369.39 228736 619 15.22 Hili 90.78 77250 851 5.14 District Total 2001 2219.00 1503178 677 100.00 2011(P) 2219.00 1670931 753 100.00 N.B. : Total of Rural & Urban area may not conform with the district area Source : Census of India, 2001 & 2011

B. Gangarampur Sub-division : Gangarampur is the north western sub-division of Dakshin Dinajpur district and comprises of rest 04 community development blocks of the district namely Gangarampur, Harirampur, Kushmandi, Banshrihari. The Gangarampur community development block consists of rural areas with 11 Gram Panchayats, Harirampur community developments blocks consists of rural areas with 06 Gram Panchayats, Kushmandi community developments block consists of rural areas only with 08 Gram Panchayats and Banshrihari community development block comprises of rural areas only with 05 Gram Panchayats.

Table 2.2 : Growth of Population by sex on different census years in Dakshin Dinajpur (Number)

No. of P.C. of rural Index with Number Urban Total Number of females Rural population to Year 1901 of populat Population Males per 100 population total as base Females ion males population 1901 741284 100 386432 354852 92 - 741284 100.00 1911 791512 107 412237 379275 92 - 791512 100.00 1921 695536 94 360542 334994 93 - 695536 100.00 1931 745821 101 399896 345925 87 5907 739914 99.21 1941 834726 113 443277 391449 88 6952 827774 99.17 1951 976882 132 518484 458398 88 41940 934942 95.71 1961 1323797 179 694372 629425 91 98969 1224828 92.52 1971 1859887 251 967937 891950 92 173690 1686197 90.66 1981 2404947 324 1241611 1163336 94 268726 2136221 88.83 1991 1230608 100 632969 597639 94 164225 1066383 86.65 2001 1503178 122 770335 732843 95 196854 1306324 86.90 2011 1670931 136 855104 815827 95 236075 1434856 85.87

Note : Figures upto 1981 represents West Dinajpur District, which was fragmented into Uttar & Dakshin Dinajpur in 1992. So 1992 and onward figures represent Dakshin Dinajpur only and indexed with base 1991 = 100

Source : Census of India

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2.2.3 Demographic Profile :

The Geographical area of the district is 2,21,480 hectors, with a total population of 16,70,931 as per 2011 census. The decadal growth rate of population is 22.15% in which male constitutes 51.25% and female constitute 48.75%. The total male population of the district is 8,55,104 and female population is 8,15,827 nos. The total rural population is 14,34,856 and the urban population is 2,36,075.

Literacy :

The total literacy in the district comprises of 73.86% in which the male literacy is 79.63% and the female literacy is 67.81%. Among the total literate, the rural literacy rate is 71.18% and urban literacy rate is around 89.42%.

Table 2.3 : Literacy Rates of Dakshin Dinajpur District

Literacy Rate 2001 2011 Persons Males Females Persons Males Females 63.59 72.43 54.28 73.86 79.63 67.81

Education facilities in the District :

Primary Schools 1175 P.T.T.I. 01 Secondary Schools 89 Anganwadi Centres 3126 Higher Secondary Schools 81 Sishu Siksha Kendras 669 Colleges 06 Junior High Madrasha 10 Public Libraries 581 Junior Madrasha - Junior High Schools 79 NCLP Schools 40 Senior Madrasha 06

2.2.4 Occupational Structure :

The following table illustrates the occupational structure of the Dakshin Dinajpur district in relation to their nature of work.

Table 2.4 : Distribution of population over different categories of workers and non- workers by sex in the district of Dakshin Dinajpur, 2011

P.C. of Col.(4) to Number respective total Category population Male Female Total

A. Total Workers : (a) Main workers : Rural 339023 75106 414129 31.70 Urban 46654 10404 57058 28.98 Total 385677 85510 471187 31.35 (b) Marginal workers : Rural 40409 95822 136231 10.43 Urban 2386 2924 5310 2.70 Total 42795 98746 141541 9.41 B. Non-workers : Rural 290364 465600 755964 57.87

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P.C. of Col.(4) to Number respective total Category population Male Female Total

Urban 51499 82987 134486 68.32 Total 341863 548587 890450 59.24 Total Population (A+B) : Rural 669796 636528 1306324 100.00 Urban 100539 96315 196854 100.00 Total 770335 732843 1503178 100.00 A. Total Workers : 1 Cultivators :

Rural 159355 29767 189122 34.36 Urban 612 80 692 1.11 Total 159967 29847 189814 30.98 2 Agricultural Labourers : Rural 128472 91788 220260 40.02 Urban 951 794 1745 2.80 Total 129423 92582 222005 36.23 3 Household Industry Workers : Rural 9805 15267 25072 4.56 Urban 2221 2437 4658 7.47 Total 12026 17704 29730 4.85 4 Other Workers :

Rural 81800 34106 115906 21.06 Urban 45256 10017 55273 88.62 Total 127056 44123 171179 27.94 Total Workers : (1+2+3+4) = (a+b) Rural 379432 170928 550360 100.00 Urban 49040 13328 62368 100.00 Total 428472 184256 612728 100.00 Source : Census of India, 2011

2.2.5 Topography, Rivers and Climatic Characteristics :

Dakshin Dinajpur district is criss-crossed by nos. of north and south flowing rivers like Atreyee, Punarbhava, Tangon, Yamuna etc. River Atreyee enters into the district on north side of Bangladesh, flows right across Kumarganj and Balurghat blocks and again falls into Bangladesh. The Punarbhava enters into the district across the northern boundary of the Gangarampur and Tapan blocks and falls into Bangladesh. The Tangon passes through Kushmandi and Bangshihari block of the district and then flows away to . Tangon merges with Punarbhava river at Tapan block of the district and convergent with river Mahananda in Malda district. There is a small river Yamuna in the district which flows from the north to eastern extremity of the Hilli block and flows away to Bangladesh. In rainy season, flood occurs due to over flowing of water of these rivers and streams frequently. All these rivers are being stilled and depth are reducing through the years due to various factors most importantly due to degradation of environment.

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The district is enriched with nos. of famous Dighis. There has been nos. of Dighis in every village & road side. The most historically important Dighis are Kaldighi, Dhaldighi, Mahipal Dighi, Pransagar and Tapan Dighi, Malian Dighi, Alta Dighi etc. which are spread in various blocks of the district.

Table 2.5 : Monthly rainfall in the district of Dakshin Dinajpur

Centre : Balurghat : (mm) Normal Actual Month 2011 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 January 6 - 34 - - - February 9 29 2 1 - 12 March 20 14 24 17 - 28 April 61 12 16 7 71 58 May 156 147 174 183 171 220 June 290 462 352 92 419 339 July 326 377 334 330 237 236 August 265 200 266 361 367 311 September 210 230 152 60 268 265 October 183 30 29 205 144 6 November 4 - - - 6 4 December 1 - - - - - Total 1531 1501 1383 1256 1683 1479 Source : Agricultural Meteorologist, Directorate of Agriculture, Govt. of W.B.

The district Dakshin Dinajpur has moderate type of climate occurred by sudden heavy rainfall during the monsoon and slight rainfall in all other months of the years. The average rainfall varies from 1600-1700 mm. The distribution of rain fall throughout the year is not uniform or even. The maximum temperature varies from 20o-37oC and minimum temperature 09o-04o C with average humidity 80-92% .

2.2.6 Geology :

Geologically, Dakshin Dinajpur district is featureless plain consists of entirely of alluvial and situated in the old alluvial agro-climatic zone of West Bengal. Few parts of the district are also in red and lateritic zone. The soils are light medium and heavy texture, upland being lighter and medium and low lands being heavier. The soils consists of ash coloured, clay silt, locally called khiar. The characteristics features of these zone is inundation caused by sudden heavy rainfall due to lake of proper drainage facilities. The soils are low in Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium content (N, P, K). The Dakshin Dinajpur district is not a mineral rich district. No major mineral is available in the district. The minor minerals that are available is river sand and brick earth/clay.

Soil : Dakshin Dinajpur district is situated in the old alluvial agro climatic zone of West Bengal. Some parts of the district are also included under red and lateritic zone. The soils are light, medium and heavy in texture, upland being lighter and medium and lowlands being heavier. The characteristic feature of this zone is inundation caused by sudden heavy rainfall due to lack of proper drainage facilities. The soils are low in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium content (N, P, K).

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Table 2.6 : Soil fertility status of Dakshin Dinajpur

Range of Nutrients status & pH Name of Block O.C.% E.C. AVP2O5 AVP2O5 pH Balurghat Sub-Div. Kumarganj 0.05-0.70 12-225 40-600 5’4-7’5 0.01-1.4 Tapan 0.05-0.92 12-199 54-542 5’3-6’7 0.02-6.8 Balurghat 0.05-0.65 12-125 40-600 5’5-7’0 0.01-1.4 Hilli 0.05-0.08 12-125 40-500 5’5-7’0 0.01-1.4 Gangarampur Sub-Div. Kushmandi 0.02-0.58 4-98 36-206 4’0-6’2 0.05-0.26 Harirampur 0.17-0.39 8-52 8-78 4’9-6’3 0.02-0.12 Banshihari - - - - - Gangarampur 0.05-0.63 2-216 41-800 5’5-7’5 0.01-1.42

Table 2.7 : Soil Groups of Dakshin Dinajpur District

Area Predominant % of total Other % of total Name of Block available for group area groups area cultivation Kushmandi 24630 Old Alluvium 70 Alluvium 30 Harirampur 29510 -Do- 75 -Do- 25 Gangarampur 25240 -Do- 80 -Do- 20 Kumarganj 23350 -Do- 80 -Do- 20 Tapan 35290 Laterite 75 -Do- 25 Balurghat 500100 Old Alluvium 75 -Do- 25 Hilli 7500 -Do- 60 -Do- 40 Total District 175620

Table 2.8 : Block-wise soil types of Dakshin Dinajpur

With Cultivable Area in ha. Soil clay Name of Block different Clay Sandy Sandy loam loam loam Kushmandi - 540 2060 14190 7840 Harirampur & - 550 550 22590 5820 Banshihari Gangarampur 1570 3040 3040 3040 14550 Kumarganj 1270 3870 3860 3860 10490 Tapan 21940 4950 1100 4300 3000 Balurghat 1610 4440 18250 5280 520 Hilli 380 4285 1060 1075 700 Total District 26770 21675 29920 54335 42920

2.2.7 Land use pattern and Land Holdings :

The Dakshin Dinajpur district comprised of 2,37,971 nos. of land holdings in which 1,94,237 nos. of land holdings are under marginal farmers category (up to 1.0 hectors), 38,551 numbers under small farmers (1.0-2.0 hectors) and about 5188 nos. comes under large farmers (above 2.0 hectors) category. The district consists of 42,369 (11.70%) nos.

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landless laboures 72,059 (5.90%) nos. of Bargadar and 1,07,373 (8.80%) nos. of patta holders which comes under weaker section of population.

Table 2.9 Classification of land utilization statistics in the district (Area in thousand hectares)

Year Reporting Forest Area Barren & Permanent Land culture- Fallow Current Net Area Area under uncuiltur- pastures & under able land fallow area non- able land other misc. waste other sown agril. grazing tree land than use land groves current not fallow includes in net area sown 2001-02 221.91 0.93 26.92 0.03 - 0.46 0.17 0.05 1.60 191.75 2002-03 221.91 0.93 24.13 0.08 0.00 0.66 0.08 0.54 0.88 194.61 2003-04 221.91 0.93 25.61 0.21 0.01 0.67 0.02 0.09 1.15 193.22 2004-05 221.91 0.93 28.20 0.20 0.01 0.67 0.02 0.12 3.18 188.58 2005-06 221.91 0.93 29.54 0.03 0.02 0.59 0.01 0.17 2.67 187.95

Source : Directorate of Agriculture (Evaluation), Govt of WB

Table 2.10 : Block-wise land situation of Dakshin Dinajpur

Special Area High Med. Low Total Name of Block Flood Land Land Land Land Drought Prone Kushmandi 1000 11490 12140 24630 - - Harirampur & Banshihari 2050 15390 12070 29510 - - Gangarampur 2020 6970 16250 25420 - 1200 Kumarganj 1850 6320 11800 23350 - - Tapan 25690 5510 4090 35290 - 800 Balurghat 2050 25770 2280 30100 - - Hilli 905 5510 1085 7500 - - Total District 35565 80260 59765 175620 - 2000

Table 2.11 : Ownership distribution of land holdings in Dakshin Dinajpur

Total number of land holdings 2,37,971 Upto 1.0 ha 1,94,237 1.0 ha to 2.0 ha 38,551 Above 2.0 ha 5,188

2.2.8 Irrigation & Ground Water :

The total Geographical area is 2,21,480 hectors in which 1,75,620 hectors comes under cultivable area and among the cultivable area 58,716.41 hectors is irrigated. The average irrigated area is 30% only compared to the average of 66% in total West Bengal. Thus, the crops largely depends on the whims and fancies of nature, practicably during monsoon. This district is flood prone which occurs almost every year. On the other hand, sometimes drought hits and the cultivators cry worst for water.

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Table 2.12 : Area irrigated by different sources of Dakshin Dinajpur (thousand hectares)

Area irrigated by Year Govt. Tank HDTW MDTW LDTW STW RLI ODW Others Total Canal 2001-02 - 10.36 3.48 0.19 0.14 38.31 9.89 - - 62.37 2002-03 - 10.36 2.16 0.16 0.04 38.28 5.9 - - 56.9 2003-04 - 10.36 5.09 0.29 0.04 38.27 4.9 - - 58.95 2004-05 - 10.36 5.67 0.35 0.04 2.00 6.23 - - 24.65 2005-06 - 10.36 5.60 0.40 0.32 5.73 5.84 - - 28.25

Note : HDTW = High capacity Deep Tubewell MDTW = Middle capacity Deep Tubewell LDTW = Low capacity Deep Tubewell STW = Shallow Tubewell RLI = River Lift Irrigation ODW = Open Dug Well DTW = HDTW + MDTW + LDTW

Sources : 1) PAO, D. Dinajpur, 2) Asstt. Engineer, (Agri Mech. & Agri.Irri.), 3) Irrigation and Waterways Directorate, Govt. of WB

Table 2.13 : Sources of irrigation in the district of Dakshin Dinajpur (Number)

Year Tank HDTW MDTW LDTW STW RLI ODW Others 2001-02 10656 129 11 11 21489 278 - - 2002-03 10756 132 11 14 21402 255 - - 2003-04 10756 133 11 11 21402 261 - - 2004-05 10756 118 11 11 684 246 - - 2005-06 10756 111 11 81 1443 251 - -

Sources: 1) P. A. O., Dakshin Dinajpur, 2) Ex.Engineer, Agri Mech. & Agri.Irri.

2.2.9 District per Capita Income :

Agriculture is the principal livelihood support system of people in the district with 2.60% share of agriculture & livestock of the district to State with per capita annual income of Rs. 22,219. The district contributes about 1.39% of State GDP and 0.1006% to National GDP. This is very much resource poor district with no visible industry and hence there are very few small and medium industries based on rice mills only. The non-existence of any commercial large scale industry is adversely affected the per capita income of the district which is Rs. 2,317 per months.

Table 2.14 : Per Capita Income in districts of West Bengal

District 1961 1965 1971 1975 2001 2005 59,794 76,337 87,886 91,119 83,078 94,488 Birbhum 5,040 4,357 1,567 4,219 5,347 6,251 2,870 3,386 3,252 2,276 6,532 7,003 Medinipur 16,972 17,071 16,228 16,831 32,099 34,731 Haora 144,206 182,421 152,211 151,969 159,511 156,121 Hoogly 72,113 93,853 85,008 95,889 100,934 97,283 North 24 PGS 219,160 271,222 245,176 256,996 244,832 248,242 South 24 PGS 135,980 168,284 152,122 159,457 151,910 154,025 24 Parganas 355,140 439,506 397,298 416,453 396,742 402,267 Kolkata 23,162 23,177 20,291 17,221 18,283 19,195 Nadia 3,249 5,443 5,562 7,006 14,239 14,349 1,339 1,472 1,330 2,139 4,115 4,406 Uttar Dinajpur 1,013 1,248 1,309 1,185 2,526 3,440

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District 1961 1965 1971 1975 2001 2005 Dakshin Dinajpur 682 840 881 798 1,701 2,317 West Dinajpur 1,695 2,088 2,190 1,983 4,227 5,757 Maldah 106 77 586 273 1,525 2,286 Jalpaiguri 20,488 19,044 20,263 19,869 26,407 28,114 8,877 8,362 8,691 8,438 12,617 13,634 525 558 566 818 1,036 1,933 2,812 3,134 2,615 2,743 4,891 5,682 West Bengal 718,338 880,286 805,544 839,246 871,583 893,500

Source : Chief Inspector of Factories, West Bengal

2.2.10 Development vision and strategy :

Dakshin Dinajpur district is primarily agriculture based nature enriched area, where majority of rural stakeholders depends on sustainable traditional agricultural practices with small and marginal land holdings along with scare cash flow for agricultural inputs delivery system.

This is a non-industrial border district of region in the State of West Bengal, having no large scale industry. The first industry in medium scale sector got off to a start in November, 2003 in the district. Transport and communication are not well developed. The district has sufficient ground water recharge with enough rainfall of about average 1700 mm. A large nos. of rivers, streams and Dighis as water resource are available in the district with ample scope of commercial fishery farming practices. Fish is the principal dish of large section of people which reflect that the development of pisci-culture is very crucial and also revenue generation avenue. The prospect of the horticulture sector through traditional and cash crop oriented vegetable production practices is rapidly growing in the district, which also needs further promotion and strengthening. The Animal Husbandry sector in terms of cattle, goat, sheep, pig, poultry, duckery are also very promising and huge resources also remains in every households in the district. To improve the sustainable productivity and profitability of this sector, improvement through adoption of breed up- gradation, scientific feeding, management and disease prevention and control practice is the need of the present scenario.

The farmers in the district are not so proactive for agricultural development due to several reason which will be dealt in the main chapter. So, there is a greater need of effective income generation through modernization in the agricultural sector. These can be achieved by introduction of high yielding variety seeds. Crops diversification, introduction of organic farming practices, good irrigation facility, farm mechanization along with cooperative farming practices by poor farmers for better sustainable growth of agricultural sector. Development of organized marketing system along with efficient transportation facility is extremely needed for the advanced growth of overall agricultural system. Animal resource development has tremendous potential in the district and for this introduction of advanced animal husbandry practices with sustainable productive model is very important. Fishery farming in all water bodies can lead better result through systematic technology support. In all other sectors like – sericulture, Agril. Marketing, forestry etc. has also ample scope in the district with proper technological guidance, expert advice and fund support system.

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CHAPTER-IV

DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

CHAPTER-IV DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

4.1 Introduction :

The Dakshin Dinajpur district is agriculturally rich. The major economy of the district is dependent on agriculture. The availability of agricultural labour is also on the higher side. There is also a well-structured and experienced agri-extension network services supported by R & D facilities. The district witnesses moderately high annual natural precipitation at 1700 mm. The soil is also fertile.

The agrarian society of the district is in general comparatively lazy. The soil of the district is mostly acidic which causes non-availability of essential plant nutrients to the crop, resulting in higher cost of cultivation. The application of properly developed organic manure is very little. The interest of the farming community to adopt suitable and scientific measures for soil health management is poor.

The area under irrigation is only 34%. A large part of the district is flood or inundation-prone. The major portion of the annual precipitation is during a very short span between July and September causing inundation and flash flood.

There is surplus paddy and vegetable production in the district. However, the paddy cultivation is gradually becoming costlier and unremunerative. The farmers' prices are fluctuating.

Jute, which used to be grown in large quantum in the district, has lost its viability in the face of easy availability of substitute cheaper products. The jute industry in the state is also gradually declining. However, Jute geotextiles and jute diversified product sectors also offer immense opportunities. Jute geotextiles have double-edged sharpness – on the one hand they act as erosion-control device and on the other provides consumable daily necessities.

The geo-physical condition of the district compels the majority of the people to be an agriculturist inspite of all odds. The agriculture will continue to be the mainstay of the economy of the district. The people of the district have to make best use of this option. While traditional agricultural practices are becoming gradually costlier and unremunerative, there is need for diversification in agriculture through crop diversification and commercial cash crop production.

There are also large opportunities in agri-based and agri-processing industries. Rice bran oil and paddy husk based industries and products offer veritable opportunities. Fruits and vegetable processing sectors also offer opportunities. What is needed is making the necessary logistics support available to the interested entrepreneurs.

The single most ominous threat to the improved and diversified agricultural practices and crop diversification is the fear of flood and inundation. Erosion – control and proper water management practices can keep this threat away.

The increased and diversified agricultural productivity can only be successful if the rural marketing network is strengthened and reached to the farmers. There is, therefore, a need to improve the rural marketing infrastructure.

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Soil acidity is a threat to the growth in agricultural production. There is a need to control the acidity in soil and research and development works are necessary in this direction.

The Agriculture Department is providing training and other inputs to the farmers in the district which is activating them to gradually adopt advanced technology in farming and switching over to multiple cropping systems. In Rabi season, the HYV Paddy, Oilseeds, wheat, potato, pulses and vegetables are grown. There is a gradual shift from un- remunerative to remunerative crops like vegetables, potato in the district. The coverage of HYV paddy is growing up steadily replacing the area under local paddy.

Agriculture Infrastructure : The agriculture department has the basic infrastructure and manpower for the development of agricultural activities in the district. The department has functionaries like Krishi Prayukti Sahayaks at Gram Panchayat level, ADAs at block level.

The district has one Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) at Mahijan and five Seed Development Centers at five blocks (Banshihari, Gangarampur, Hili, Kusmandi and Tapan) and one sub-divisional Adoption Research Centre at Kumarganj for providing agriculture extension services. Besides, the district has one Agriculture Training Centre (ATC) at Raghunathpur, Balurghat.

4.2 District Land Situation :

The moisture retention capacity of land in the high situation is causing low fertility. The lower situation is more fertile in middle order land, multi cropping has gained popularity. With assured irrigation facilities these land can be better utilized for crop production. Out of total land, 35565 is high land, 80260 is middle land and 59765 is low land. The flood prone area in the district is around 2000 ha.

Table 4.1 : Block-wise land situation of Dakshin Dinajpur District

High Med. Low Total Special Area Name of Block Land Land Land Land Drought Flood Prone Kushmandi 1000 11490 12140 24630 - - Harirampur & Bansihari 2050 15390 12070 29510 - - Gangarampur 2020 6970 16250 25240 - 1200 Kumarganj 1850 9620 11800 23350 - - Tapan 25690 5510 4090 35290 - 800 Balurghat 2050 25770 2280 30100 - - Hili 905 5510 1085 7500 - - Total District : 35565 80260 59765 175620 - 2000

Table 4.2 : Area of Vested Agril. Land distributed and No. of Beneficiaries in D. Dinajpur

Area of land Number of beneficiaries Upto distributed (hectare) Scheduled Caste Scheduled Tribe Others Total 30.11.2007 20950 39862 47031 43296 130189 30.11.2008 20950 39862 47031 43296 130189 30.11.2009 21010 39957 47077 43435 130469 30.11.2010 21010 39957 47077 43435 130469 30.11.2011 21018 40092 47078 43692 130862

Source : Land & Land Reforms Deptt., Govt. of W.B.

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4.3 Land Use :

The total quantum of land is 1,75,620 hectares, out of which 58,716.41 hectares is irrigated. In the district 194237 numbers of holdings are under marginal class (0-1 ha), 38551 numbers under small class (1-2 ha). About 5188 land holdings are over 2 ha of land.

4.4 Soil Health :

Dakshin Dinajpur district is situated in the old alluvial agro climatic zone of West Bengal. Some parts of the district are also included under red and lateritic zone. The soils are light, medium and heavy in texture, upland being lighter and medium to lowlands being heavier. The characteristic feature of this zone is inundation caused by sudden heavy rainfall due to lack of proper drainage facilities. The soils are low in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) content.

4.5 Water Resources and Management :

Main rivers and tributaries : The district is drained by a number of North-South flowing rivers like Atreyee, Punarbhaba, and Tangon. The river Atryee comes from Bangladesh and again goes to Bangladesh through Kumarganj and Balurghat blocks. The Punarbhaba flows through the Gangarampur and Tapan blocks. The Tangon flows through the Kushmandi and Banshihari blocks. There are three small rivers – Jamuna, Ichhamati and Brahmani. During rainy season flood occurs due to over flowing of water. All these rivers are being silted and depths are reducing. Besides, there are a number of streams and canals originating big and small rivers and merging with others. Water bodies are the common features of the district.

As per the Third Micro Irrigation Census (2000-01) 3925 tanks out of the total 18,716 tanks in the district is 188580 ha of which 81329 ha are under net irrigation.

4.6 Major Crops and Varieties in the District :

Dakshin Dinajpur is one of the major paddy producing districts in West Bengal. The net area and gross area under cultivation is 188580 ha and 326134 ha respectively. About 68% of the land is utilized for cultivation of paddy. The cropping intensity is on gradual rise and has reached to 189%. The net area under irrigation is about 81329 ha i.e. 43% of the area under cultivation and the proposed increase in next three to five years will be around 48%.

During the last five years the growth in coverage, production and productivity of major crops are as under:

Table 4.3 : Area under Principal Crops in the district of Dakshin Dinajpur (thousand hectares)

Crops 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 Foodgrains : 1. Rice 185.1 197.9 205.3 190.4 189.7 Aus 10.4 7.3 7.3 5.2 3.5 Aman 132.4 147.9 154.7 149.9 151.6 Boro 42.3 42.7 43.3 35.3 34.6 2. Wheat 8.9 10.1 11.1 11.8 12.6 3. Barley - - - - - 4. Maize 1.5 0.5 0.4 0.5 0.5 5. Other Cereals - - - - - Total Cereals 195.5 208.5 216.8 202.7 202.8

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Crops 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 6. Gram (a) (a) - - - 7. Tur - - - - - 8. Other Pulses 0.6 0.9 1.1 0.8 0.8 Total Pulses 0.6 0.9 1.1 0.8 0.8 Total Foodgrains 196.1 209.4 217.9 203.5 203.6 Oil Seeds : 1. Rapeseed & Mustard 23.9 22.3 23.2 21.2 21.4 2. Linseed 0.1 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.1 3. Other Oil seeds 0.2 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.4 Total Oil seeds 24.2 23.1 23.9 21.9 21.9 Fibres : 1. Jute 17.6 19.7 19.6 18.0 18.1 2. Mesta 3.7 3.2 3.2 2.9 3.9 3. Other Fibres - - - - - Total Fibres 21.3 22.9 22.8 20.9 22.0 Miscellaneous crops : 1. Sugarcane - - - - - 2. Potato 2.9 3.9 4.8 5.4 6.3 3. Tobacco - - - - - 4. Tea - - - - - 5. Chillies (dry) 2.8 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 6. Ginger 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 Total Miscellaneous crops 5.8 7.6 8.5 9.1 10.0

(a) less than 50 hectares Source : 1) Directorate of Agriculture, Govt. of W.B. 2) B.A.E.& S., Govt. of W.B.

Table 4.4 : Production of Principal Crops in the district of Dakshin Dinajpur (thousand hectares)

Crops 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 Foodgrains :

1. Rice 446.4 492.0 501.6 463.8 560.7 Aus 18.2 14.6 15.3 8.7 7.7 Aman 294.4 354.9 348.7 360.6 447.7 Boro 133.8 122.5 137.6 94.5 105.3 2. Wheat 21.9 29.9 32.2 35.3 38.2 3. Barley - - - - - 4. Maize 4.1 1.4 1.1 2.3 1.6 5. Other Cereals - - - - - Total Cereals 472.4 523.3 534.9 501.4 600.5 6. Gram (b) (b) - - - 7. Tur - - - - - 8. Other Pulses 0.3 0.4 0.7 0.4 0.3 Total Pulses 0.3 0.4 0.7 0.4 0.3 Total Foodgrains 472.7 523.7 535.6 501.8 600.8 Oil Seeds : 1. Rapeseed & Mustard 13.1 13.2 17.2 17.5 21.4 2. Linseed (b) 0.1 0.1 (b) (b) 3. Other Oil seeds 0.4 0.7 0.6 0.4 0.6 Total Oil seeds 13.5 14.0 17.9 17.9 22.0 Fibres :* 1. Jute 204.6 250.9 250.9 234.2 247.1 2. Mesta 43.0 39.9 48.3 46.7 53.7 3. Other Fibres - - - - - Total Fibres 247.6 290.8 299.2 280.9 300.8 Miscellaneous crops : 1. Sugarcane - - - - -

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Crops 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2. Potato 42.1 92.4 86.3 151.1 169.6 3. Tobacco - - - - - 4. Tea - - - - - 5. Chillies (dry) 2.5 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 6. Ginger 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 Total Miscellaneous crops 44.8 96.0 90.0 154.8 173.3

* In 1000 bales of 180 kgs each (b) Less than 50 tonnes

Source : 1) Directorate of Agriculture, Govt. of W.B. 2) B.A.E.& S., Govt. of W.B.

Table 4.5 : Yield rates of Principal Crops in the district of Dakshin Dinajpur (Kilogram per hectare)

Crops 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 Foodgrains :

1. Rice 2412 2486 2443 2436 2955 Aus 1748 2007 2086 1684 2164 Aman 2224 2399 2254 2405 2954 Boro 3163 2871 3178 2677 3042 2. Wheat 2476 2958 2898 2982 3019 3. Barley - - - - - 4. Maize 2671 3163 3003 4613 3666 5. Other Cereals - - - - - Total Cereals 2416 2510 2468 2473 2960 6. Gram 743 943 - - - 7. Tur - - - - - 8. Other Pulses 402 471 577 670 434 Total Pulses 402 471 577 670 434 Total Foodgrains 2410 2501 2458 2466 2951 Oil Seeds :

1. Rapeseed & Mustard 548 593 741 822 1000 2. Linseed 195 277 275 55 374 3. Other Oil seeds 1424 1471 1652 1621 1563 Total Oil seeds 557 607 746 818 1006 Fibres * :

1. Jute 11.6 12.7 12.8 13.0 13.6 2. Mesta 11.8 12.4 15.0 16.0 13.8 3. Other Fibres - - - - - Total Fibres 11.6 12.7 13.1 13.4 13.7 Miscellaneous crops :

1. Sugarcane - - - - - 2. Potato 14724 23803 17824 28089 26738 3. Tobacco - - - - - 4. Tea - - - - - 5. Chillies (dry) 907 948 948 951 953 6. Ginger 1230 1307 2029 2043 2042 Total Miscellaneous crops 7724 12632 10588 17011 17330

* In bales / hectare 1 bale=180 kgs Source : 1) Directorate of Agriculture, Govt. of W.B. 2) B.A.E.& S., Govt. of W.B.

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Table 4.6 : Yield Rates of Some Selected Crops in the district of Dakshin Dinajpur (Kilogram per hectare) 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 Crops West West West West West District District District District District Bengal Bengal Bengal Bengal Bengal (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) Rice 2412 2593 2486 2573 2443 2533 2436 2547 2955 2708 Wheat 2476 2281 2958 2602 2898 2490 2982 2680 3019 2760 Gram 743 768 943 984 - 1039 - 1110 - 1069 Jute 1980 2545 2286 2425 2304 2426 2340 2573 2448 2576 Rapeseed 548 803 593 888 741 764 822 850 1000 1021 & Mustard Potato 14724 12384 23803 24704 17824 10677 28089 35768 26738 32831 Tea - 2091 - 2053 - 2026(E) - 1940(E) - 1984(E)

Source : 1) Directorate of Agriculture, Govt. of W.B. 2) B.A.E.& S., Govt. of W.B. 3) Tea Board

Table 4.7 : Index numbers of Agricultural Area, Production & Productivity in the district of Dakshin Dinajpur & Uttar Dinajpur (C) Base : Triennium ending crop year 1981-82 = 100

Area Production Productivity Year All crops All crops All crops Cereals Cereals Cereals combined combined combined 2006-07 98.94 96.35 259.16 247.54 261.94 256.92 2007-08 106.66 101.82 290.02 289.55 271.91 284.37 2008-09 110.67 105.67 302.78 294.47 273.59 278.67 2009-10 103.70 100.24(P) 278.97 294.10(P) 269.02 293.40(P) 2010-11 101.71 99.23(P) 313.85 327.77(P) 308.57 330.31(P)

Source : B.A.E.& S., Govt. of W.B.

4.7 Input Management :

Fertilizer consumption : The fertilizer (Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Potash) consumption of the district is approximately 45.6 thousand tones in the year 2006 and is increasing substantially through years. The following table shows the consumption of fertilizer (2001- 06) in Dakshin Dinajpur district.

Table 4.8 : Fertilizer Consumed in the district of Dakshin Dinajpur

Year Nitrogen (N) Phosphate (P) Potash (K) Total 2006-07 17.5 10.9 8.0 36.4 2007-08 21.8 7.8 7.0 36.6 2008-09 20.2 10.9 9.8 40.9 2009-10 22.7 11.9 15.6 50.2 2010-11 27.7 15.0 11.2 53.9

Source : Directorate of Agriculture, Govt. of W.B.

4.8 Farm Mechanization/Farm Equipment/Marketing Infrastructure :

Farm Mechanization leads to a number of benefits viz. increase in production, productivity and cropping intensity, better utilization of irrigation potential and adoption of multiple cropping pattern.

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The department is the sponsoring authority for giving the subsidy for power tillers at subsidized rates. Besides, tractors and power tillers, small implements like sprayer, and thresher etc., are financed under the scheme for which subsidy is available. As most of the farmers belong to small and marginal categories, the use of power tillers is more preferred than the use of tractors. Although there is practice of hiring of tractors and power tillers in the district, the hiring charges are sometimes not reasonable.

Marketing Infrastructure : Marketing infrastructure is most crucial component for development of efficient agricultural value chain and ensuring the better prices for the farmers / growers. The marketing infrastructure in the district includes one regulated market, sixteen sub market yard and about 168 rural haats/mandis. Besides, there are 213 godowns constructed under CISS through NABARD with a proposed capacity of 90270 MT. The Agriculture Marketing Department in the district oversees and regulates the functions of warehouses and market yards. The details of other Market infrastructures are given below the following table.

Table 4.9 : Warehousing and Cold Storage Facilities available to Cultivators in the district of Dakshin Dinajpur

Warehouses Cold Storages No.of Year Cultivators Number Capacity (MT) Number Capacity (MT) benefitted. 2006-07 23 28264 1 5000 - 2007-08 23 28264 1 5000 - 2008-09 23 28264 1 5000 - 2009-10 35 28470 3 25494 - 2010-11 35 28470 3 25494 -

Source : 1) Suptd. Agri. Marketing Officer, Dakshin Dinajpur 2) W. B. S. W. H. C.

4.9 Special Projects/ Programmes on- going in the district :

There are only few projects on-going in the district and are dealt under the broad heads in the chapter.

4.10 Constraint Analysis :

Current Scenario and Challenges : 49% of West Bengal’s agriculture is still rain-fed. The annual average rate of growth in agriculture (net State domestic product that comes from agriculture) was 4.63% between 1984-85 and 1995-96. This looks impressive, especially because the all-India rate was only 3.62%.

But this growth rate has begun to plateau out. Between 1995-96 and 2004-05, the annual average rate of growth in West Bengal’s agriculture slowed to 2.67%. This is also the case with Dakshin Dinajpur as there are problems with water-logging, improper drainage, non-availability of electricity and inadequate road and transport infrastructure. Commercialization, diversification and dis-intermediation in agriculture aren’t encouraged to the extent possible. Unlike several other States, West Bengal has yet to amend the Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation) Act. Small-holder and fragmented agriculture, particularly in food-grain production, cannot be a solution to problems of poverty and unemployment. 43% of West Bengal’s labour force and 80% in Dakshin Dinajpur is still in agriculture, often at a subsistence level.

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Dakshin Dinajpur specific : The other major constraint is that only a small percentage of total Irrigation Potential is utilized in the district. Little effort has been made so far towards surface water irrigation through harvesting of rainwater and also there is low irrigation efficiency. The communities and especially the farmers have very little knowledge about surface water conservation & management. This needs to undertaken seriously and the total potential needs to be realized.

Regarding agriculture the major constraints are low food grain productivity, inadequate credit & storage facilities. The small and fragmented landholdings belonged to 80 percent of marginal and small farmers are a big hurdle towards the adoption of improved and mechanized farming system, inadequate use of information technology at block and GP level and inadequate and poor marketing infrastructure and inadequate storage facilities.

1. Crop Diversification :

Crop diversification refers to a shift of one predominating crop of a particular region to any a number of other crops for increasing the production, for improving the soil health, to reduce the dependency on a single crop, to meet the ever increasing demand of cereals, pulses, vegetables, fruits, fibers, fodders etc. The most common cropping system is Jute- Rice-wheat/mustard in Dakshin Dinajpur. Crop diversification is important from the point of view that the existing two major food crops had faced stagnancy in production. Inclusion of alternate crops in the cropping system can show some new directions in future agriculture. Not only increasing productivity, this may lead us to new employment generation with the development of alternate crop based small scale enterprises. Pulse crops can be included in the cropping system with cereal crops in rotation. Pulses are the wonder crops with tremendous benefits. Not only they supply food, feed and fuel; they also fix atmospheric nitrogen in soil. Leaves can be used as green leaf manuring to add nitrogen and organic matter in the soil. The degradation in soil health caused by continuous cultivation of rice and wheat with heavy fertilizer dose and other chemicals can be minimized with this. Lentil or maize is a good option for Rabi season replacing wheat or mustard. Lentil can be sown following paira cropping system (broadcasting seeds in standing rice crop). In the same land in which pulses would be taken, cereals can be taken in the next season. Intercropping of pulses may be followed with rabi maize. In the pre kharif season, as an alternate of jute, dhaincha can be grown as it would add a good amount of nitrogen for the aman rice.

2. Farm Mechanization :

Farm mechanization is one of the critical inputs of production. It is needed to raise productivity in rainfed upland and rainfed lowland and to increase cropping intensity in irrigated farms. Farm mechanization should be practiced by farmers especially in seed bed and field preparation because of the shorter time involved at the same cost. Improved tillage implements can reduce cost of tillage and prepare better seed bed. Seed drills give better plant population, reduce cost and give higher yields of rice. These inputs must be applied wisely and economically to bring about the desired increased outputs of production. Paddy transplanter reduces cost of transplanting by 45-50 % and labour requirement by 75- 80%. Uses of improved weeders like conoweeder, Japanese weeder, wheel hoe etc reduce weeding cost by 79-90%.

Mechanized method of transplanting and field care, is greater in cost than the non- mechanized. But in terms of labour requirement non-mechanized transplanting and field

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care is twice greater than the mechanized. By taking the option of mechanized rice transplanter and field care it will give the farmer ample time for other farm activities to be done. Drum seeder is used for sowing the rice seeds directly in the puddled field. In kharif season, uplands or lands with good drainage are suitable for drum seeding. This is a good option for boro rice sowing. It saves labour, and time for nursery preparation, management and transplanting. One labour can sow one hectare land in one day. Crop matures 7-10 days earlier with 10-15% more yield than normal.

SRI (System of Rice Intensification) marker is another implement which is very much useful in saving labour and time. The method of SRI is followed everywhere nowadays. People are taking interest in this profitable practice of rice cultivation. Maintenance of 25x25 cm spacing is essential for proper movement of weeder between the rows. It is very difficult to transplant delicate young seedlings at 25 cm. Therefore to solve this problem SRI marker can be used. It is easy to operate and less time consuming.

Another important component for farm mechanization is manually operated multi row (4 and 5 rows) seeder. It was developed by CRIJAF to sow jute seed in line. It needs one person for operation and about 5-6 hrs time/hectare. Seed requirement is 3-4 kg/hectare about half of the broadcast method. Line sown crop favours better inter cultural operations especially weeding. The yield of fibre is comparable to broadcast field although better managed line sown field yields more fibre at the reduced cost.

3. Soil Solarisation :

Soil solarization is a method of heating soil by covering with transparent polythene sheet during hot periods to control soil borne diseases. The technique has been commercially used for growing high-value crops in diseased soils in environments with a hot summer (maximum daily air temperatures regularly exceeding 35°C). The additional effects include control of weeds and insect pests and release of plant nutrients.

4. Zero Tillage :

The main reason for low yield of wheat in this region is late harvesting of preceding rice crop which delay the sowing of wheat. As wheat needs a good seedbed for sowing, conventional methods take another two weeks causing more lately sowing. Conventional tillage opens up the soil, accelerates soil moisture evaporation and requires extra irrigation water for next cultivation. Conventional tillage with tractors and ploughs is a major cause of severe soil loss. There is a misconception among people that more tillage operations can produce more yields. But the truth is that more tillage causes more erosion and soil degradation, especially in warmer areas where the topsoil layer is thin. In fact, soils in tropical regions generally do not need to be tilled. The most desirable form of zero tillage is to leave a protective blanket of leaves, stems and stalks from the previous crop on the surface. Zero tillage systems provide higher yields at less cost and also save on fuel use and tractor. Zero tillage is one of a set of techniques used in conservation agriculture, which aims to enhance and sustain farm production by conserving and improving soil, water and biological resources. Essentially, it maintains a permanent or semi-permanent organic soil cover (e.g. a growing crop or dead mulch) that protects the soil from sun, rain and wind and allows soil micro-organisms and fauna to take on the task of "tilling" and soil nutrient balancing - natural processes disturbed by mechanical tillage. A number of experts/scientists

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has, however, shown its concern regarding negative effects of zero tillage on soil texture, carry over of insect pest on successive crop especially rice stem borer, and higher weed infestation in adopting the technology at wider scale. This technology had been in use since long in many parts of the world and then it can be introduced in Dakshin Dinajpur. It could not be popularized among the farming community despite lot of advantages.

5. Laser Land Leveling :

Initially, bucket type soil scrapers can be used for precision land leveling, which can be replaced by laser beam guided automatic scrapers for more precision of land leveling work. Impact assessment studies conducted reveal significant benefits of precision land leveling as given below:

Major Benefits of Laser Land Leveling

. Curtailment in irrigation application losses . Reduction in labour requirements . Enhancement in the irrigated area . Increase in the crop yields

Keeping in view the benefits, it warrants that laser land leveling services are strengthened so that common farmers may harvest the fruits of this modern technique. It envisaged involving private sector for improving service delivery for laser land leveling and building capacity of farmers/operators/service providers for sustainability of the technology transferred so that regular provision of these services is assured without public sector assistance.

6. Bed and Furrow Planting :

Bed and furrow planting technology permits growing of crops on beds with less water. This technique has been tested for various crops and proved quite successful for cotton, wheat, maize, rice, etc. The technique may be evaluated for rice production at farmers’ fields. It has potential to be the future technology as its adoption can make it possible to grow more rice with less water. Some of the advantages associated with bed and furrow technology of crop production are given below:-

. Saving of about 30 percent irrigation water. . Less reduced chances of plant submergence due to excessive rain or over irrigation. . Lesser crusting of soil around plants and, therefore, more suitable for saline and sodic soils. . Adaptable for various crops without changing basic design/layout of farm . Enhanced fertilizer use efficiency due to local application. Minimum chances of crop lodging.

7. Water Saving Techniques : a) Mulching :

 Protects the soil from erosion, reduces compaction from the impact of heavy rains.  Conserves moisture, reducing the need for frequent watering.  Maintains a more even soil temperature, prevents weed growth.  Organic mulches also improve the condition of the soil.

As these mulches slowly decompose, they provide organic matter which helps keep the soil loose. This improves root growth, increases the infiltration of water, and also

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improves the water-holding capacity of the soil. Organic matter is a source of plant nutrients and provides an ideal environment for earthworms and other beneficial soil organisms. While inorganic mulches have their place in certain landscapes, they lack the soil improving properties of organic mulches. Inorganic mulches, because of their permanence, may be difficult to remove if you decide to change your garden plans at a later date. Therefore, this tip sheet is limited to the use of organic mulches. b) System of Rice Intensification :

System of rice intensification (SRI) is a combination of some minute changes in conventional rice cultivation system. This minute changes change the aerial and rhizospheric condition of plants, growth behaviour and ultimately crop yield drastically. Nowadays, SRI is being predicted as the new horizon of rice cultivation. The main advantage of this system is conservation of water as SRI excludes the theory of submerged field condition in conventional rice cultivation. From the view point of adopting sustainable agriculture, when the world is discussing continuously about conserving resources especially water, SRI may be a good support for survival for the rice dominating countries like West Bengal. In India, The current scenario of population outburst and rice consumption rate indicate that the country has to produce additional 1.7Mt of rice every year under many constraints like reducing rice area, poor economic condition of farmers, increasing cost of cultivation and lack of natural resources like water. SRI challenges to increase water productivity and grain yield. It was reported that there was 7-20 per cent higher grain yield over the traditional irrigated transplanted rice. Overall, SRI reduced the seed rate by 80%, water requirement by 29% and growth duration by 8 –12 days; thereby enhanced the water productivity and per day productivity of rice cultivars. c) Sprinkler Irrigation Technology :

Sprinkler irrigation is one of the four basic methods of irrigating the crops. A sprinkler "throws" water through the air to simulate rainfall whereas the other three irrigation methods apply water directly to the soil, either on or below the surface. In certain areas of the province fresh groundwater is available at a depth of 10 to 12 meters and soils are light textured. The portable rain gun sprinkler system is highly suitable in such areas. The system is quite simple and has been developed locally. d) Drip/Trickle Irrigation :

Under drip / trickle irrigation method, water is applied directly to plants through a number of low flow rate outlets placed at required intervals. Specially designed tricklers supply water to individual plants or to a row of plants from these points. Unlike sprinkler or surface irrigation, only soil near the plant is watered rather than the entire area. Trickle irrigation has been generally found feasible in the more arid regions for irrigating high value crops, such as fruits/nut trees, grapes, sugarcane, flowers, vegetables, etc. It is, however, not yet well adopted for field crops. Drip irrigation can be a great aid for efficient use of water. A well-designed drip irrigation system practically loses no water to runoff, deep percolation, or evaporation. Irrigation scheduling can be precisely managed to meet crop demands, holding the promise of increased crop yields and quality. Drip irrigation decreases water contact with crop leaves, stems, and fruits. The conditions, therefore, become less favourable for onset of the diseases. Chemicals for controlling insect pests and diseases can be used more efficiently with drip irrigation. Since only crop root zone is irrigated, nitrogen

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already in the soil is less subjected to leaching losses. Nitrogenous fertilizer that is added can also be used more efficiently. Where insecticides are labeled for application through drip irrigation, their lesser quantities may be required to control pests. e) Management of Crop Residues :

The major losses/damages associated with burning of wheat residues are as under:

• Deterioration of general condition of the soil • Lowering of soil capability/fertility to produce high yields • Burning of beneficial insects/micro-organisms in the soil • Endangers natural environment • Considerable financial loss to farmers as the residues removed from fields would be used for some other purpose e.g. fodder, straw sale, and kitchen fuel.

Benefits of Crop Residue Management : Major benefits of management of crop residues are as under :

• Better soil health and productivity through addition of organic matter contents. • Enhances infiltration rate, improves water and nutrients use efficiency • Accelerates microbial activity, lowers weeds infestation • Increases yield by 15-20 percent • Reduces environmental pollution • Removal of residues can provide additional income from grain recovery and straw sale and also dry feed for livestock. f) Watercourse Improvement :

These are community channels off-taking from government controlled irrigation system. The watercourses are operated and maintained by the shareholders receiving water through these channels. A watercourse commands an area of about 150-250 hectares (375- 625 acres) and is shared by 40 to 50 farm families. Improvement of watercourse consists of complete demolishing of community channels and its rebuilding/re-aligning according to the engineering design with clean compacted soil. Parts of reconstructed channels are lined and necessary water control structures are installed to improve conveyance of irrigation water. All these works are carried out through active participation of the beneficiary farmers who contribute entire skilled and unskilled labour. Various studies and experiences of watercourse improvement have revealed that on an average, annual water saving in an improved watercourse is about 100 acre feet, besides other socio-economic benefits. Some are given below in the Table:

Major Benefits of Watercourse Improvement

1. Time saving in irrigation 2. Labour saving 3. Increase in cropping intensity 4. Enhancement in cropped area 5. Improvement in yield 6. Addition in net farm income g) Site Specific Nutrient Management :

Site Specific Nutrient Management (SSNM) is an approach to feeding rice with nutrients as and when needed. The application and management of nutrients are dynamically adjusted to crop needs of the location and season. Many of nutrients required by rice plants come from soil. But the supply of nutrients is typically insufficient to meet the

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nutrient requirements for high rice yields. The use of fertilizer is consequently essential to fill the gap between the crop needs for nutrients and the supply of nutrient from soil and available organic inputs. h) Leaf Colour chart :

The leaf color chart (LCC) is an innovative cost effective tool for real-time or crop- need-based N management in Rice, Maize and Wheat. LCC is a visual and subjective indicator of plant nitrogen deficiency and is an inexpensive, easy to use and simple alternative to chlorophyll meter /SPAD meter (soil plant analysis development) .It measures leaf color intensity that is related to leaf N status. LCC is an ideal tool to optimize N use in Rice/Maize at high yield levels, irrespective of the source of N applied, viz.,organic manure, biologically fixed N, or chemical fertilizers. Thus, it is an eco-friendly tool in the hands of farmers .Now, it is manufactured with 4 colors called Four Panel LCC & 6 colors called Six Panel LCC. Moreover, LCC is provided with water-proof laminated instruction sticker in the required regional language. Purpose of using LCC is to apply adequate amount of nitrogen and avoid application of fertilizer more than required. Use of LCC helps to determine nitrogen demand of the crop and guide right time of fertilizer nitrogen application so as to prevent unwanted nitrogen losses and their serious impacts on the ecosystem. The excessive dose of urea increases insect-pest attack and thus leads to consumption of high doses of insecticides and pesticides, thereby, resulting in increased cost of production, environmental pollution and deterioration of the quality of produce. Also nitrates trickle down the earth with use of excessive urea. If it reaches 10 milligram or more in per liter water then water becomes unfit for human consumption.

RECOMMENDED INTERVENTIONS FOR THE DISTRICT, WITH DETAILED ACTION PLAN FOR AGRICULTURE SECTOR :

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT OF GOVT. AGRICULTURE FARMS :

Govt Agril. Farms in different blocks and in Sub-Division were established to produce certified Seeds of good quality to assure the supply of quality seeds to the farmers at subsidized rate. So, for drying, preservation of seeds in good condition, protection of farm grow crops & to improve irrigation facility infrastructure Development as well as maintenance of existing infrastructure is necessary for the interest of the local farmers. In view of the above it is proposed to :

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Table 4.10 : Financial outlay for infrastructural development for govt. agricultural farm

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 SL. Scheme Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ No. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. 1. Construction of Open threshing 2 6.9 2 6.9 2 6.9 2 6.9 2 6.9 Floor 2. Shallow Tube well 3 2.25 3 2.25 2 1.5 2 1.5 - - 3. Light Duty Tube 1 4.15 1 4.15 1 4.15 1 4.15 - - well 4. Construction of Seed Godown 1 56.0 2 112.0 1 56.0 1 56.0 1 56.0 cum Training Hall 5. Construct ion of 1 30.0 2 60.0 1 30.0 1 30.0 1 30.0 Fertilizer Godown 6. Construction of 500 1000 500 500 500 8.0 16.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 Irrigation Channel m m m m m 7. Construction of 1 9.5 2 19.0 1 9.5 1 9.5 1 9.5 Implement Shed 8. Construction of Cover threshing 1 13.7 2 27.4 1 13.7 1 13.7 1 13.7 Floor 9. Construction of 200 400 200 200 200 Approach 19.75 39.50 19.75 19.75 19.75 m m m m m Road(Concrete.) 10. Farm Road 1 5.0 2 10.0 1 5.0 1 5.0 1 5.0 Electricity 11. Construction of 652 2000 900 900 900 60.0 180.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 Boundary wall m m m m m 12. Repairing & Renovation of 3 6.0 12 24.0 5 10.0 5 10.0 5 10.0 existing Infrastructure 13. Strengthening of - 3.0 - 2.875 - 2.2 - 1.6 - 1.6 seed farm Total : - 224.25 - 504.075 - 248.7 - 248.1 - 242.45

Total Outlay in Infrastructural Development for Govt. Agricultural Farm is Rs. : 1467.575 lakh

A) SOIL HEALTH MANAGEMENT :-

a) Correction of soil pH :- Soils of most of the blocks of Dakshin Dinajpur are acidic in nature that creates problem in uptake of nutrients of crops grown in such acidic soils as well as induces soil borne pathogens to thrive better and causes diseases in potato vegetables, cruciferous crops etc. This problem can be solved by soil amelioration to achieve potential yield in a sustainable manner. It may be done in (i) In organic way & (ii) Organic way.

i) In organic way : Soil amelioration using lime or dolomite in persistent manner is the easiest way to cope up with the above problem. Recommended dose of application bases on “’Soil Nutrient Mapping done by the Directorate of Agriculture in collaboration with NBSS & LUP is 550 kg./ha/year. In five year span pH of 18,000 ha of land in the following blocks will be corrected in inorganic way. Cost of such ameliorant is Rs. 4500/- per MT (approx).

(ii) Organic way :

Promotion of Green Manuring Crop through Demonstration : Green manuring is an easily acceptable way to enhance soil fertility. As it directly adds essential nutrients and plays role

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for betterment of C: N ratio and physio-chemical character of soil through increasing water holding capacity and in organic nutrient availability to plants in a sustainable manner. It is proposed to cover all the 8 (eight) blocks of the district in the following manner. It is estimate that cost involvement for each ha. of D/C will be Rs. 500/-.

Promotion of Bio-fertilizer through demonstration centre : Use of bio-fertilizer in crop fields, will be considered as a good measure to reduce ill effect of indiscriminate uses of chemical fertilizers and to maintain sustainable productivity of crops. Farmers are not well aware about uses of Bio-fertilizers. To make the farmers aware conduction of D/C with various types of Bio-fertilizers may be taken in the proposed plan. All the 8(eight) blocks will be taken under this coverage. Each unit will be 0.4 ha. and cost involvement will be Rs. 500/- per ha. Year wise physical and financial target will be given in Table 4.11.

Promotion of INM (Integrated Nutrient Management) concept through Demonstration Centre : To check indiscriminate uses of chemical fertilizers and at the same time to aware the farmers about utility of balanced fertilization at the ratio of N:P:K = 2:1:1 D/C on INM may be considered as a good measure. All the 8(eight) blocks may be taken under this intervention. Each D/C will be of 1 ha area involving cost to the tune of Rs. 5000/- (approx). Year wise physical and financial target will be given in Table 4.12.

Promotion of use of Organic Manure through vermicompost : Now-a-days farm yard manure is not available in sufficient quantity for application in the crop fields. On the other hand organic matter content of the soil is decreasing year after year. For a fertile soil at least 5% organic matter content is essential. In this context, vermicompost production unit may be emphasize in farmers’ plot to meet up the deficiency in organic manure. Cost involvement of each unit will be Rs. 60,000/-.

Distribution of soil testing kits to local youth : As there is no soil testing laboratory under Deptt. of Agriculture, D. Dinajpur the farmers are not getting enough facility to test their soils and cultivate crops as per recommendation on the basis of soil testing. Farmers are in dark to use need-base fertilizer. So, after proper training of local youth, soil testing kits may be handed over to them for testing of soils at farmers’ door. 65 G.P.S may be taken under this project and for each G.P 2 (two) nos. youth may be entrusted. To train up the local youth regarding testing of soil using soil testing kits 3-days duration training will be needed and 130 nos. soil testing kits will be needed. Cost of involvement for each meeting Rs. 2500/- (approx) and cost involvement for each kit Rs. 8000/- (approx).

Technology Dissemination Training : For both the proposed components i.e. Enhancement of soil fertility and promotion of INM a number of interventions have been proposed which required to be vigorously preached to the farmers at G.P.level. The training should be of two days duration. It is proposed to conduct 20 nos. of training in each block per year cost involvement for each training will be Rs. 10,000/-

Promotion of conservation Agriculture (CA) : For conservation of soil health as well as to increase cropping intensity in rain fed area, it is required to adopt CA technology. Farmers are not yet aware of C.A as a whole and the benefits of Zero tillage technology. They are still adhering to the traditional practices of land preparation. To make the farmers aware about C.A with zero tillage technology and benefits to be derived from this, it is proposed to conduct 20 nos. D/C on Z.T with paddy and wheat of one acre area per block per year i.e. 160 nos. per year. Cost involvement for each D/C will be Rs. 5000/-.

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Table 4.11 : Financial outlay of Soil Health Management

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 SL. Intervention Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ No. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. 1.1 Correction of soil pH by using soil 2000 49.5 4000 99.0 4000 99.0 4000 99.0 4000 99.0 ameliorants 1.2 Correction of soil pH by promoting green manuring - - 2000 10.0 2400 12.0 2400 12.0 2400 12.0 through demonstration 1.3 Promotion of biofertilizer 2000 10.0 4000 20.0 8000 40.0 10000 50.0 10000 50.0 through demonstration. 1.4 Promotion of integrated nutrient management 400 20.0 800 40.0 1200 60.0 1600 80.0 2000 100.0 (INM) concept through demonstration 1.5 Promotion of use of organic manure - - 40 24.0 80 48.0 80 48.0 80 48.0 through vermicompost 1.6 Distribution of soil testing kits to - - 65 5.2 65 5.2 - - - - local youth 1.7 Training to rural youth for using - - 1 0.25 1 0.25 - - - - soil testing kit 1.8 Skill training to the farmers for enhancement of 80 8.0 80 8.0 80 8.0 80 8.0 80 8.0 soil fertility and promotion of INM 1.9 Promotion of conservation agriculture through 80 4.0 160 8.0 160 8.0 160 8.0 160 8.0 demonstration of zero tillage technology Total : - 91.5 - 214.45 - 280.45 - 305.0 - 325.0

Total Outlay in Soil Health Management Practice is Rs. : 1216.40 lakh

Plant protection :

(a) Seed treatment campaign to gain 100% coverage of seed treatment of major crops : To minimise the cost on account of plant protection as well as to decrease the intensity of seed borne diseases there is no other way but to bring all the major crops under 100% coverage of seed treatment. To popularize it along with promoting right chemical with right dose it is proposed to take steps in campaign mode. It is proposed to target 100 ha. area of major crops per year per block for inclusive coverage under seed treatment to make those farmers completely acquaint and other farmers aware of this important effective mode of plant

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protection. Cost involvement for seed treatment per ha. will be Rs. 200/- (approx) and for seed treatment campaign cost involvement per unit will be Rs. 10,000/-.

(b) Popularization of bio-pesticides and botanical pesticides : It is the right time to promote bio pesticides and botanical pesticides to avoid environmental pollution, health hazards of human beings due to residual toxicity of produced food grains, vegetables, oilseeds, pulses etc. and at the same time to assure production of quality food products free from toxicity. Farmers are not aware about use of bio pesticides and botanical pesticides. To increase awareness of the farmers as well as to popularise these pesticides conduction of D/C on Bio- pesticides is essential. Cost involvement for each D/C will be Rs. 2000/-.

(c) Bio-village programme : In present situation project on Bio-village will be an ideal project to demonstrate utility of organic manuring along with chemical fertilizer for promoting crop production, growing resistance or tolerance to the crops, efficiency and acceptability of Biological pest control to avoid pollution hazards and practicability of organic crop production. A compact area of 100 acre may be taken up where in farmers will be trained about the purpose of project and technology to be adopted development of Bio-village. It is proposed that 1 (one) no. Bio-village will be developed in each block per year with a financial involvement of Rs. 2.0 lakhs.

Table 4.12 : Financial outlay of Plant Protection Practice

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 SL. Intervention Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ No. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. 2.1 Plant protection through 800 1.6 1600 3.2 1600 3.2 1600 3.2 1600 3.2 demonstration of seed treatment 2.2 Campaign or awareness camp 16 1.6 40 4.0 40 4.0 40 4.0 40 4.0 on seed treatment 2.3 Popularization of bio-pesticides 80 1.6 160 3.2 160 3.2 160 3.2 160 3.2 and botanicals 2.4 Bio-village - - 8 16.0 8 16.0 8 16.0 8 16.0 development Total : - 4.8 - 26.4 - 26.4 - 26.4 - 26.4

Total Outlay in Plant Protection is Rs. : 110.40 lakh

Farm Mechanization : a) Implement Hub. : Agriculture sector is now facing a problem regarding availability of labour force. Migration of labour force to other States for work in other sector, engagement of labour in employment assurance scheme like MGNREGS lead to such problem. Again, cost towards labour-input has been increased to a great extent. Thus, it becomes necessary to use machineries in farm operations right from land preparation to harvesting. In view of the above it is proposed to establish Implement Hubs where from farmers can utilize the machineries on custom hiring basis. The proposed hubs will be established in the efficient SKUS, PAMS, PACS, LAMPS and Farmers’ club registered with NABARD. Each hub will be furnished with one tractor, one Power tiller, two Powertiller driven zero tillage machine, Power reapers, Power sprayers, Portable pumpsets, Power tiller driven harvester and like

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this. It is proposed to establish at least one hub in each G.P and 2 hubs per block per year so that all the G.Ps are covered by the end of XIIth five year plan. Cost involvement for each hub will be Rs. 20.0 lakh. b) Training of operators : To develop skilled man power for operation of new & sophisticated machineries training of farmers or farmer sons is to be needed for maintenance as well as operation of the machineries. SAUs/KVKs may be entrusted for imparting training on this aspect. Cost involvement for each trainee will be Rs. 5000/- for 7 days duration training programme. To train 5 operators/hub and for 60 hubs total cost involvement will be 15.0 lakh. c) Diversification of crops : Indiscriminate use of ground water for irrigation of Boro paddy is now creating a problem regarding availability of ground water both in respect of quality and quantity. From the point of view of ecology there is every possibility of a long lasting effect. To arrest the trend of the farmers towards Boro paddy cultivation of alternate crop like Hybrid Maize in Rabi-summer season will be a good measure. So, it is proposed to conduct D/C on Hybrid Maize in Boro paddy growing belts of all blocks in Rabi-summer season. Cost involvement for each D/C is Rs. 5000/- for 0.4 ha. area. d) Promotion of Sugarcane based cropping system : To grow interest of the farmers for sugarcane cultivation some D/C on Sugarcane with good quality seed may be taken up as an intervention. For this, it is proposed to conduct D/C in farmers’ plots. Cost involvement for each D/C of an area 0.5 ha. is Rs. 15000/-. e) Expansion of area of Aromatic Rice : Considering the good market price as well as potentiality of exporting in foreign country it necessitates to increase area and productivity of Aromatic rice selecting the local cultivars like Katharibhog, China-Atop, etc. To increase awareness of the local farmers to this aspect it is proposed to conduct D/C on Aromatic Rice. Cost involvement for each D/C of an area of 0.4 ha. is Rs. 5000/- (approx).

Table 4.13 : Financial outlay of Farm Mechanization Process

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 SL. Intervention Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ No. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. 3.1 Establishment of 8 160 20 400 16 320 16 320 - - implement hub 3.2 Training to implement 40 2.0 100 5.0 80 4.0 80 4.0 - - operators 4. Diversification of agriculture 4.1 Diversification of crops by promoting hybrid 100 5.0 160 8.0 160 8.0 160 8.0 160 8.0 maize through demonstration (0.4 ha) 4.2 Promotion of sugarcane based cropping system - - 20 3.0 20 3.0 20 3.0 20 3.0 through demonstration (0.5 ha) 4.3 Expansion of area of aromatic rice through - - 100 5.0 100 5.0 100 5.0 100 5.0 demonstration (0.4 ha) Total : - 167.0 - 421.0 - 340.0 - 340.0 - 16.0

Total Outlay in Farm Mechanization is Rs. : 1284.00 lakh

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PROPOSED INTERVENTION BASED ACTION PLAN ON DIFFERENT AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SECTOR FROM AGRICULTURE RESEARCH-CUM-DEMONSTRATION FARM OF KVK OF UBKV IN D. DINJAPUR DISTRICT :

A. Agriculture & allied sector infrastructure development of Krishi Vigyan Kendra of UBKV in D. Dinajpur District :

The KVK in D. Dinajpur district under UBKV were established to conduct region specific, need-based sustainable agril. & allied sector (AH & Fishery) adoptive research, demonstration and technology dissemination along with production and supply of quality, certified seeds of various crops in its instructional farms to assure the supply of quality seeds to the progressive stakeholders/farmers of the area. KVK is suffering from no. of infrastructural development bottlenecks to extend its best service to rural client of the district due to severe fund support from the State Govt. & others institute. So for quality production, preservation, protection of quality farm produce maintaining and better adoptive research-cum-technology dissemination process development of following infrastructure is extremely needed which are as follows :

Table 4.14 : Agril. & Allied Sector Farm Infrastructure Development

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Sl. Name of Scheme Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ No. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. 1. Agril. Farm Infrastructure Development : Protective boundary wall/ fencing of KVK Instructional cum 300 300 300 300 400 1.1 Demonstration farm of 27.0 27.0 27.0 27.0 10.0 m m m m m UBKV (Total 1600 m) 1200 m @ Rs. 9000.00 400 m @ Rs. 2500.00 Setup of agril. implement 1.2 hub with improve farm 01 20.00 ------implements Fertilizer godwon and 15.0 1.3 01 10.00 01 ------Farm seed godown 0 1.4 Covering of threshing floor 01 4.00 ------1.5 Seed processing unit 01 5.00 ------1.6 Mini combined harvester 01 5.00 ------1.7 Vehicle garage 01 4.00 01 4.00 ------Setup &upgradation of 1.8 01 0.50 01 2.00 ------vermicompost unit 1.9 Agril. polyclinic 01 5.00 ------Construction of irrigation 100 200 200 200 200 1.10 1.60 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20 channel m m m m m Construction of approach 100 100 100 1.11 road of instructional farm 10.0 10.0 10.0 - - - - m m m of KVK 1.12 Farm road electricity 01 5.00 01 5.00 ------Repair and renovation of 1.13 01 2.00 01 2.00 ------existing infrastructure 2. Allied Sector (Animal Husbandry & Fishery) Infrastructure Development Upgradation& 2.1 maintenance of IMC 01 2.00 - 0.25 - 0.25 - 0.25 - 0.25 &Magur breeding unit Development of composite 2.2 01 4.00 - 1.00 - 1.00 - 1.00 - 1.00 fish culture unit Poultry Incubator Hatching 2.3 01 10.00 - 0.25 - 0.25 - 0.25 - 0.25 unit Comprehensive District Agriculture Plan UTTAR BANGA KRISHI VISWAVIDYALAYA for Dakshin Dinajpur District 40 WHERE WISDOM IS FREE

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Sl. Name of Scheme Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ No. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. IFS unit setup in 2.4 01 4.00 - 0.50 - 0.50 - 0.50 - 0.50 instructional farm Crop residue management through Dairy feed block 2.5 01 2.00 - 0.50 - 0.50 - 0.50 - 0.50 machine & straw treatment machine Total : - 121.1 - 70.7 - 42.7 - 32.7 - 15.7

Total Outlay in Farm Infrastructure Development is Rs. : 282.90 lakh

B. Promotion of RCT as Conservation Agriculture Practices in farmers field : The district is predominantly backward agricultural district with traditional farming practices. Considering the increasing cropping intensity, sever ground water depletion and changing climate in agriculture practices adoption of various RCT as demand driven improved conservation agriculture practice among the rural progressive farming community in the area is present day challenge and needs. For better orientation and adoption of these sustainable technological practice through field demonstration the KVK wants to demonstrate various RCT practices throughout the district in farmers field which are as follows :

Table 4.15 : Financial outlay of RCT Practices

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Sl. Name of Scheme Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ No. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. SRI & drum seeder paddy 1.1 10 0.50 10 0.50 10 0.50 10 0.50 10 0.50 cultivation

Zero tillage cultivation of 1.2 150 1.50 150 1.50 150 1.50 150 1.50 150 1.50 wheat

Enhancement of pulse 1.3 production in the district 25 0.50 25 0.50 25 0.50 25 0.50 25 0.50 (0.4 ha)

Drip and sprinkler 1.4 01 0.75 01 0.75 01 0.75 01 0.75 01 0.75 irrigation system

Homestead nursery 1.5 management practices 20 0.50 20 0.50 20 0.50 20 0.50 20 0.50 by SHG members Seed village programme 1.6 10 1.00 10 1.00 10 1.00 10 1.00 10 1.00 by farmers’ club Upgradation of net house and poly house, permanent seed bed preparation for 1.7 horticulture, seedling 01 1.00 01 1.00 01 1.00 01 1.00 01 1.00 preparation, pruning and propagation instruments for KVK instructional farm Total : - 5.75 - 5.75 - 5.75 - 5.75 - 5.75

Total Outlay in Promotion of RCT is Rs. : 28.75 lakh

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C. Soil Health Management & Organic Farming Practices in Farmers Field : Soil status of D. Dinajpur district is very alarming mostly acidic, low nutrient uptake along with less or depleted organic matter content. Traditional cultivators of the district indiscriminately uses chemical fertilizer with no addition of organic manure, bio-fertilizer along with absence of soil test based nutrient management practices. Considering, this scenario DDKVK has recently started its soil testing laboratory for the district progressive farmers first time to extend the location specific need based recommended dose of fertilizer application. So for sustainable better soil health management, practices KVK is committed to extend better soil testing facility by laboratory and soil test kit, organic manuring through vermicompost, azolla cultivation, green manuring, INM practice as well as biofertilizer application related demonstration among the rural progressive clientele of the area. To implement various soil health management & organic farming practice, specific interventions are as follows :

Table 4.16 : Financial Outlay of Soil Health Management & Organic Farming Practices

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Sl. Name of Scheme Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ No. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. Model organic 2.1 2 1.00 2 1.00 1 0.50 1 0.50 1 0.50 farming village Community based 2.2 vermicompost by 10 1.00 10 1.00 10 1.00 10 1.00 10 1.00 SHG & farmers club Low cost azolla 2.3 cultivation unit in 20 0.50 20 0.50 20 0.50 20 0.50 20 0.50 farmers field Green manuring by Dhaincha seed 2.4 50 0.25 50 0.25 50 0.25 50 0.25 50 0.25 production by farmers club Upgradationand 2.5 maintenance of soil - 0.50 - 0.25 - 0.25 - 0.25 - 0.25 testing laboratory Field demonstration of 2.6 10 0.80 10 0.80 10 0.80 10 0.80 10 0.80 kit based soil testing facility INM, organic mulching & bio- 2.7 25 0.50 25 0.50 25 0.50 25 0.50 25 0.50 fertilizer practice to improve soil health Total : - 4.55 - 4.3 - 3.8 - 3.8 - 3.8

Total Outlay in Soil Health Management is Rs. : 20.25 lakh

D. Plant Protection & Secondary Agril. Practices : To popularize and promote the right chemicals in right dose in cost effective manner adoption of several advanced plant protection measures as IPM and bio-pesticide practices are highly needed. In addition to that adoption of alternative agril. practices as profitable vis-à-vis environment friendly practice to attract and retain the rural youth in present day improved agril. practices is very crucial. In this ground, the proposed action orient approach will be implemented by the KVK for better awareness, motivation and income generation in the district.

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Table 4.17 : Financial Outlay of Plant Protection & Secondary Agril. Practices

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Sl. Name of Scheme Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ No. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. 3.1 IPM through seed 100 0.50 100 0.50 100 0.50 100 0.50 100 0.50 treatment 3.2 Development of 01 2.00 01 2.00 01 2.00 01 2.00 01 2.00 model bio-village Mushroom3 .3 production & bee 5 1.00 10 2.00 10 2.00 10 2.00 5 1.00 keeping Total : - 3.5 - 4.5 - 4.5 - 4.5 - 3.5

Total Outlay in Plant Protection is Rs. : 20.50 lakh

E. Agril. Information Publicity & Dissemination : Advanced transfer of technology (TOT) process is always equipped with application of ICT as well as published literature for better technology dissemination impact. In this aspect, KVK want to publish various improved technology demonstrated literature as well as introduction of few innovative ICT medicated device like e-kiosk, DPWS system as component of e-agriculture practices. The details of which are as follows :

Table 4.18 : Financial Outlay of Agril. Information Publicity & Dissemination

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Sl. Name of Scheme Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ No. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. 4.1 Setting up & maintenance of e-kiosk & toll free 01 1.00 - 0.50 - 0.50 - 0.50 - 0.50 phone service for e-agriculture system 4.2 Development of DPW system - 1.00 - 1.00 - 1.00 - 1.00 - 0.50 through e-pest surveillance system 4.3 Publication of leaflet, booklet, 5000 0.50 2500 0.25 2500 0.25 2500 0.25 2500 0.25 newsletter etc. 4.4 Organization of Technology Week & 01 5.0 01 5.0 01 5.0 01 5.0 01 5.0 Krishi Mela Total : - 7.5 - 6.75 - 6.75 - 6.75 - 6.25

Total Outlay in Agril. Information Publicity and Dissemination is Rs. : 34.00 lakh

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PROPOSED INTERVENTION BASED ACTION PLAN ON DIFFERENT AGRICULTURE SECTOR FROM REGIONAL RESEARCH-CUM-DEMONSTRATION FARM OF RRS (OAZ) OF UBKV IN D. DINJAPUR DISTRICT :

Table 4.19 : Financial Outlay for Infrastructure Development for Farm at Regional Research Station (OAZ), UBKV 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Sl. Name of Scheme Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ No. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. 1. Farm Infrastructure : Construction of protective boundary 1.1 500 45.0 500 45.0 500 45.0 500 45.0 - - wall for farm area 2000 m Construction of 1.2 conditional seed - - - - 1 55.0 - - - - storage godown Construction of seed testing laboratory 1.3 - - 1 25.0 ------building along with equipment Construction of 1.4 1 20.0 ------fertilizer godown Construction of implement shed 1.5 - - 1 15.0 ------along with vehicle shed 1.6 Farm Land shaping - - 1 10.0 1 10.0 1 10.0 - - Renovation / construction of 1.7 - - 1 25.0 ------covered threshing floor Farm road pucca 1000 1000 1.8 20.0 20.0 ------2000 m m m irrigation facilities 1.9 1 30.0 1 30.0 1 30.0 - - - - inside farm area Development of integrated farming 1.10 1 15.0 1 10.0 1 10.0 - - - - system model with existing pond Renovation of 1.11 vermicompost - - 1 10.0 ------production unit renovation of 1.12 mushroom / spawn - - - - 1 15.0 - - - - production unit Construction of 1.13 cemented compost 1 2.0 1 2.0 1 2.0 - - - - pit Installation and maintenance of 1.14 1 5.0 - 2.0 - 2.0 - 2.0 - 2.0 automatic weather station Renovation of 1.15 30.0 farmers hostel Construction of 1.16 training cum - - - - - 50.0 - - - - auditorium hall Modern AV aids and 1.17 digital camera for 4.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 HRD programme Comprehensive District Agriculture Plan UTTAR BANGA KRISHI VISWAVIDYALAYA for Dakshin Dinajpur District 44 WHERE WISDOM IS FREE

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Sl. Name of Scheme Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ No. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. 2. Farm Mechanization : 2.1 Combine harvester - - 1 20.0 ------2.2 Multi-crop thresher 1 3.0 1 3.0 - - - 2.3 Paddy transplanter 1 10.0 - - 1 10.0 1 10.0 - - 2.4 Zero till drill 1 1.0 1 1.0 1 1.0 - - - - 2.5 Raised bed planter 1 1.5 2.6 Power tiller - - - - 1 4.0 1 4.0 2.7 Seed grader 1 6.0 - 1 6.0 Self propelled power 2.8 1 1.25 1 1.25 reaper Farm Horticulture 3. Sector Hi-tech poly house with drip irrigation systems and fogger 500 sq.m. for 3.1 1 7.0 1 7.0 production of orchids, purchase of planting materials, containers etc. Hi-tech poly house with drip irrigation systems and fogger 3.2 - - 1 13.0 1 13.0 1000 sq.m. for production of Jerbera as cut flower Farm land shaping – to raise low lying areas for development of 3.3 1 8.0 1 8.0 1 8.0 orchard mango, litchi, guava and lemon along with irrigation facilities (0.5 ha) Development of a 3.4 progeny orchard (0.5 1 10.0 ha) Development of 3.5 1 15.0 model nursery Development of 3.6 1 15.0 plantation crop block 3.7 Contingency fund 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 Total : - 174.0 - 307.25 - 281.75 - 76.0 - 17.0

Total Outlay in Infrastructural Development is Rs. : 856.00 lakh

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Table 4.20 : Proposed Farming System Research and Human Resource Developmental Activities of Regional Research Station (OAZ), UBKV

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Sl. No. Name of Scheme Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Unit/ Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos. 1. Livelihood intervention for sustainable development at rural level 1.1 promotion of organic 100 10.0 100 10.0 100 10.0 100 10.0 50 5.0 farming in D. Dinajpur 1.2 Preparation of soil fertility - 10.0 - 10.0 - 10.0 - 10.0 - 10.0 mapping of D. Dinajpur 1.3 Promotion of turmeric production through 100 5.0 100 5.0 100 5.0 100 5.0 - - demonstration (0.4 ha) 1.4 Promotion of katarybhog cultivation at D. Dinajpur 50 2.5 50 2.5 50 2.5 50 2.5 50 2.5 (0.4 ha) 1.5 Seed village programme of 50 12.5 50 12.5 50 12.5 50 12.5 - - rice and mustard (4.0 ha) 1.6 Seed production programme of hybrid - 4.5 - 4.5 - 4.5 - 4.5 - 4.5 maize at RRS farm (3.0 ha) 1.7 Standardization of package and practices of SRI (0.5 50 2.5 50 2.5 50 2.5 - - - - ha) 2. Human Resource Development 2.1 State level seminar on improved agricultural 1 2.0 1 2.0 1 2.0 1 2.0 1 2.0 technologies 2.2 District level seminar 5 5.0 5 5.0 5 5.0 5 5.0 5 5.0 2.3 Farmers training programme on improved 5 2.50 5 2.50 5 2.50 5 2.50 5 2.50 agricultural technologies and farm mechanization. Total : 361 56.5 361 56.5 361 56.5 311 54.0 111 31.5

Total Outlay in Human Resource Development is Rs. : 255.00 lakh

Table 4.21 : Summary of Total Outlay in Agriculture Sector IN XIITH Five Year Plan Period

Sl. 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Total Different sector in agriculture No. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Fin. Infrastructural development for 1. 224.25 504.075 248.70 248.1 242.45 1467.575 Govt. Agricultural Farm Proposed intervention and 2. financial target by Govt. 263.3 661.85 646.85 671.40 367.4 2610.8 agricultural deptt. Infrastructural development of 3. 121.1 70.7 42.7 32.7 15.7 282.9 KVK for the district Proposed intervention by the 4. 21.3 21.3 20.8 20.8 19.3 103.50 KVK for the district Infrastructural development of 5. 174.0 307.25 281.75 76.0 17.0 856.0 RRS (OAZ) for the district Proposed farming system 6. 56.5 56.5 56.5 54.0 31.5 255.0 research activities by RRS (OAZ) Total : 860.45 1621.675 1297.30 1103.0 693.35 5575.775

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4.11 Researchable Issues :

The growth in agricultural productivity can be sustained only through continuous technological progress. This calls for a well-considered strategy for prioritized basic research.

The area which needs to be researched is :

• Land productivity at present and reasons for optimizing the yield • Use of high yield variety seed and its benefits • Use of organic manure and benefits to the farmers • Intensification of the agriculture in the district • Judicious increase in the irrigation potential in the district • Marketability of the products in the district • Ways of creating agro based and other industries in the district

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CHAPTER-VI

DISTRICT PLAN

CHAPTER-VI DISTRICT PLAN

6.1 Introduction :

District planning is the process of preparing an integrated plan in a district taking into account the various resources available and the linked sectoral activities, people’s felt needs and their absorptive capacities. The proposed district plan includes agriculture, horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry, fisheries and innovative as well as miscellaneous schemes as the major activities to be undertaken in the district Dakshin Dinajpur. Earlier the district development plan was formulated mostly through sectoral schemes and programmes of uniform nature which sometimes resulted in limited outcomes and non-optimum usage of resources. The district plan of Dakshin Dinajpur for the XIIth Five Year Plan as per the guidelines of the Comprehensive District agricultural plan is given in this chapter.

6.2 Growth drivers :

The targets will be achieved using different growth drivers in agriculture and allied sectors as follows:

1. Agriculture :

a) RCT for sustaining and improving the productivity levels. b) Mechanization for increasing water use efficiency. c) Increasing area under hybrids in rice, improved varieties in wheat and sugarcane. d) Seed grading, treatment and enhancing seed replacement rate. e) IPM, INM and IWM Practice. f) Demonstration, capacity building & HRD of field functionary and farmers.

2. Horticulture :

a) Increasing area under fruits and vegetable crops. b) Providing improved planting material of fruit crops. c) IPM and INM Practice. d) Encouraging income and employment generating vocations through agro based vocations viz. mushroom, bee-keeping, vermi composting and food preservation etc. e) Demonstrations and trainings including farmers and field official.

3. Social Forestry :

a) Increasing area under forests through plantation in community lands. b) Increasing area under agro-forestry. c) Demonstrations and trainings

4. Animal Husbandry:

a) Mineral mixture, feed block & composite feed mix and balanced feeding. b) Deworming & vaccination & Health Care Practice. c) Breed improvement through community bulls, A.I. & cross breeding. d) Fodder production, preservation & processing. e) Demonstration and capacity building of field functionary and farmers.

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5. Fisheries :

a) Improvement of village ponds. b) Making availability of good quality fish fingerlings. c) Balanced feeding in ponds. d) Capacity building of farmers and field functionary.

Achieving a GDP growth of 4 % for coming five years can only be done if the entire sector achieves the same growth on a sustainable manner and the government along with the cooperation of the farmers should work together. This will require action on agriculture and also the allied sectors through pro-poor policies, interventions and people’s involvement.

There is need for stepping up public investments in agriculture up to 4 % of GDP. The emerging scenario of increasing diversification offers an opportunity for raising farm incomes significantly. Followings are some determinants for improving agricultural scenario of the district.

i) Input provisioning : Supply of seed needs urgent attention as quality of seed is the basic determinant of productivity. Seed production and distribution needs revamping by strengthening public sector seed agencies and by involving private trade in seed multiplication and distribution. ii) Land and water : Major emphasis is needed on water conservation and recharging schemes including restoration and renovation of traditional water bodies as an integral part of water shed development with the involvement of local communities and NGO’s. iii) Rainfed areas : Wherever possible, agriculture development programmes in rainfed areas should converge on watersheds. iv) Technology : Research priorities need to shift towards enhancing the yield potential in the rainfed areas by evolving through resource to modern biotechnologies varieties that are drought and pest resistant and by evolving cropping system suitable to varying agro climatic condition. v) Agricultural Extension : measures urgently required revamping the extension systems are a) allocation of more resources for extension b) closure and frequent interactions between research and extension and c) result oriented performance evaluation of extension staff. vi) Agricultural credit : There is a need to increase the supply of institutional credit through cooperatives, commercial banks and microfinance institutions on easy terms and conditions. vii) Ensuring remunerative prices : In the region MSP should be ensured through effective procurement. viii) Better deal for women farmers : Enhancing women’s right in land providing infrastructure support to women farmers and advancing legal support on existing laws will get recognition for women as farmers and enable them to access credit, inputs and marketing outlets. ix) Participation of private trade : Private sector can play a major role not only in post-harvest handling and distribution of produce but also by forging appropriate arrangements such as contract farming with farmers particularly for high value crops.

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The rural socio-economic development of the district primarily focused on each and every sector including agriculture and other allied sector development. There is tremendous potentiality of various agri-allied sectors like – Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Fisheries, Sericulture, Forestry and other allied sectors in the district of Dakshin Dinajpur. So, proper strategic planning and intervention can bring remarkable improvement and sustainable livelihood generation of the rural farming community in the district. This chapter depicts various development interventions in agriculture and allied agricultural sector under RKVY project in XIIth Five year plan period.

AGRICULTURE :

Dakshin Dinajpur district is one of the major rice producing district in West Bengal. The net area and gross area under cultivation in the district are 1,88,580 ha and 3,26,134 ha respectively. About 68% of the land is utilized for cultivation of paddy in the district. The cropping intensity is on gradual rise and has reached to 189%. The net area under cultivation is 81329 ha i.e. 46% of the area under cultivation and the area under irrigation will be increased to 84531 ha i.e. 48% within two/three years. To tap the agricultural resources in an effective way, adequate focus is to be given on agri- marketing, better farm management, research and extension services, promotion of alternative and diversified cropping, increase command area of irrigation etc. moreover, there are also bright opportunities in agro-based and processing industries. Emphasis will be given on better utilization of surface water rather than ground water. Stress on watershed management will be required. The plan envisages that the target of the district after five years is to create a scenario where additional land can be brought under cultivation through improved irrigation and water resources management interventions which will be utilized for alternative cropping, vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Some of the programmes may be undertaken for coming five years for agricultural development.

A) Soil health management : Soils of most of the blocks of Dakshin Dinajpur are acidic in nature that creates problems in uptake of nutrients of crops grown in such acidic soils as well as induces soil borne pathogens to thrive better and causes diseases in potato, vegetables and other cruciferous crops etc.This problem can be managed by soil ameliorants to achieve potential yield in a sustainable manner. It may be done in a) In organic way (using lime and dolomite) and b) Organic way (using green manuring crops and biofertilizer). B) Promotion of Integrated nutrient management : To check the indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizer and at the same time to aware the farmers about the utility of balanced fertilization at the ratio of N : P : K = 2 : 1 : 1. C) Promotion of vermicompost for organic manuring : Now a days farm yard manure is not available in sufficient quantity for application in the crop fields. On the other hand organic matter content of the soil is decreasing year after year. In this context vermicompost production unit may be emphasized in the farmers’ field to meet up the deficiency in organic manure. D) Popularization of soil testing kit to local youth : As there is no soil testing laboratory in Agril. Deptt. of Dakshin Dinajpur district, the farmers are not getting the ample facility to test their soils and cultivate crops as per recommendation on the basis of soil testing. Farmers are in dark to use need based fertilizer. So, after proper training of local youth soil testing kit may be handed over to them for testing soils at farmers’ door. Comprehensive District Agriculture Plan UTTAR BANGA KRISHI VISWAVIDYALAYA for Dakshin Dinajpur District 67 WHERE WISDOM IS FREE

E) Technology dissemination training : All the latest technologies should be disseminated to the farming community through different skill development training. The training programmes should be at GP level and of two days duration. F) Promotion of conservation Agriculture (CA) : For conservation of soil health as well as to increase cropping intensity in rain fed area it is required to adopt CA technology. Farmers are not yet aware of conservation agriculture as a whole and the benefits of zero tillage technology. They are adhering to the traditional practices of land preparation. G) Promotion of judicious plant protection chemicals : To minimize the cost on account of plant protection as well as to decrease the intensity of seed borne diseases there is no other way but to bring all the major crops under 100 % coverage of seed treatment. To popularize it along with promoting right chemical with right dose it is proposed to take steps in campaign mode. It is proposed to target 100 ha area of major crops per year per block for inclusive coverage under seed treatment to make those farmers completely acquaint and other farmers aware of this important effective mode of plant protection. H) Popularization of bio-pesticides and botanical pesticides : It is the right time to promote bio pesticides and botanical pesticides to avoid environmental pollution, health hazards of human beings due to residual toxicity of produced food grains, vegetables, oilseeds, pulses etc. and at the same time to assure production of quality food products free from toxicity. I) Bio village programme : In present situation, project on bio village will be an ideal project to demonstrate utility of organic manuring along with chemical fertilizer for promoting crop production, growing resistance or tolerance to the crops, efficiency and acceptability of biological pest control to avoid pollution hazards and practicability of organic crop production. J) Farm mechanization : Farm Mechanization leads to a number of benefits viz. increase in production, productivity and cropping intensity, better utilization of irrigation potential and adoption of multiple cropping pattern. The department is the sponsoring authority for giving the subsidy for power tillers at subsidized rates. Besides, tractors and power tillers, small implements like sprayer, and thresher etc., are financed under the scheme for which subsidy is available. K) Implement hub : Agriculture sector is now facing a problem regarding availability of labour force. Migration of labour force to other States for work in other sector, Again, cost towards labour-input has been increased to a great extent. Thus, it becomes necessary to use machineries in farm operations right from land preparation to harvesting. In view of the above it is proposed to establish Implement Hubs where from farmers can utilize the machineries on custom hiring basis. The proposed hubs will be established in the efficient SKUS, PAMS, PACS, LAMPS and Farmers’ club registered with NABARD. Each hub will be furnished with one tractor, one Power tiller, two Power tiller driven zero tillage machine, Power reapers, Power sprayers, Portable pump sets, Power tiller driven harvester and like this. It is proposed to establish at least one hub in each G.P. L) Training of operators : To develop skilled man power for operation of new & sophisticated machineries training of farmers or farmer sons is to be needed for maintenance as well as operation of the machineries. SAUs/KVKs may be entrusted

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for importing training on this aspect. M) Diversification of crops : Indiscriminate use of ground water for irrigation of Boro paddy is now creating a problem regarding availability of ground water both in respect of quality and quantity. From the point of view of ecology there is every possibility of a long lasting effect. To arrest the trend of the farmers towards Boro paddy cultivation of alternate crop like Hybrid Maize in Rabi-summer season will be a good measure. N) Promotion of Sugarcane based cropping system : To grow interest of the farmers for sugarcane cultivation some D/C on Sugarcane with good quality seed may be taken up as an intervention. O) Expansion of area of Aromatic Rice : Considering the good market price as well as potentiality of exporting in foreign country it necessitates to increase area and productivity of Aromatic rice selecting the local cultivars like Katharibhog, China- Atop, Tulaipanji etc.

Beside these The KVK in D. Dinajpur district under UBKV were established to conduct region specific, need-based sustainable agril. & allied sector (AH & Fishery) adoptive research, demonstration and technology dissemination along with production and supply of quality, certified seeds of various crops in its instructional farms to assure the supply of quality seeds to the progressive stakeholders/farmers of the area. KVK is suffering from no. of infrastructural development bottlenecks to extend its best service to rural client of the district due to severe fund support from the State Govt. & others institute. So for quality production, preservation, protection of quality farm produce maintaining and better adoptive research-cum-technology dissemination process development. For this purpose infrastructural development of the KVK is needed for better functioning of KVK vis-à-vis socio-economic development of rural farming community of Dakshin Dinajpur district.

KVK is planning for (i) Promotion of RCT as Conservation Agriculture Practices in farmers field as the district is predominantly backward agricultural district with traditional farming practices. Considering the increasing cropping intensity, severe ground water depletion and changing climate resilient agriculture practices adoption of various RCT. (ii) Soil Health Management & Organic Farming Practices in Farmers Field as the Soil status of D. Dinajpur district is very alarming mostly acidic, low nutrient uptake along with less or depleted organic matter content. Traditional cultivators of the district indiscriminately use chemical fertilizer with no addition of organic manure, bio-fertilizer along with absence of soil test based nutrient management practices. Considering, this scenario DDKVK has recently started its soil testing laboratory for the district progressive farmers first time to extend the location specific need based recommended dose of fertilizer application. So for sustainable better soil health management, practices KVK is committed to extend better soil testing facility by laboratory and soil test kit, organic manuring through vermicompost, azolla cultivation, green manuring, INM practice as well as biofertilizer application related demonstration among the rural progressive clientele of the area. (iii) Plant Protection & Secondary Agril. Practices for popularization and promoting the right chemicals in right dose in cost effective manner adoption of several advanced plant protection measures as IPM and bio-pesticide practices are highly needed. In addition to that adoption of alternative agril. practices as profitable vis-à-vis environment friendly practice to attract and retain the rural youth in present day improved agricultural practices is very crucial. In this ground, the proposed action orient approach will be implemented by the KVK for better awareness, Comprehensive District Agriculture Plan UTTAR BANGA KRISHI VISWAVIDYALAYA for Dakshin Dinajpur District 69 WHERE WISDOM IS FREE

motivation and income generation awareness in the district. (iv) Agril. Information Publicity & Dissemination for advanced transfer of technology (TOT) process is always equipped with application of ICT as well as published literature for better technology dissemination impact. In this aspect, KVK want to publish various improved technology demonstrated literature as well as introduction of few innovation ICT medicated device like e-kiosk, DPWS system as component of e-agriculture practices.

A Regional Research Station is already working for this Old Alluvial zone, Majhian for conducting region specific, need based adoptive research. One action plan of intervention based on different agriculture sector and some human resource development programme is also proposed from Regional Research-cum-Demonstration Farm of RRS (OAZ) of UBKV for the betterment of agricultural sector in the district. Presently there is dearth of field level workers with extension department in the district. This is causing serious set-back in carrying the technological innovations to farmers’ field. Every need adoption of technology in farmers’ field is related with the grass root level workers of this department and direct contact with the farmers.

Sufficient number of demonstration plots, with respect of innovation, is required for motivating farmers to go for new farming technology. Motivation through increased number of training in each crop and each season is highly required.

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY DEPARTMENT :

Dakshin Dinajpur district has enormous diversified traditional livestock and poultry resources which has high potential and can be instrumental in generation of sustainable income for the poor, marginal and landless category stakeholders. Development of this Animal resource sector needs better technology orientation, adoption, value addition and organized marketing system. To achieve higher profitability and productivity of these huge resources in sustained manner up to desired extent the Department has initiated several infrastructure and activity year wise intervention plan in the district which are as follows.

i) Distribution of inputs for improvement of livelihood through goat farming. Goat rearing is mainly taken up as a supplementary activity and largely covered under Government sponsored programmes considering the huge demand for meat and meat products, these activities need to be encouraged. ii) Augmentation of meat production by intensive sheep/ goat rearing through adoption of good husbandry practices. The gap between demand and supply of these meats may be reduced by introducing good husbandry practices through supply of green fodder to the animals and making availability of good quality animals at reasonable prices. iii) Distribution of inputs for improvement of livelihood through pig farming. Considering the huge demand of meat and meat products among the tribal people the pig farming needs to be encouraged. iv) Optimization of productive efficiency through organization of animal health camp. v) Parasitic control, PPR control through fertility management and Ranikhet disease control at farmers’ door step through introduction and maintenance of Mobile Veterinary Clinic. This clinic must be equipped with special veterinary equipments along with diagnostic facilities. vi) Dairy development is an activity allied to agriculture which plays an important

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role in various aspects such as providing gainful employment to the rural masses, supplying nutritious diet to the population, animal hides and skins to tanneries, animal fat to a number of soap and other chemical industries. Supporting dairy development activities through modified Bishes Go-sampad Bikash Avijan.

PLANTATION AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT :

The varied soil conditions in the district offers scope for cultivation of fruits, vegetables and other horticultural crops. The total area under cultivation of major fruit crops like Mango, Banana, Guava, Jackfruit, Litchi, Papaya etc. was of the order of 4441 ha with the production at 33532 MT. Spice crops like Chilly, Coriander, Ginger, Turmeric, Garlic etc. were cultivated in 3974.30 ha with a production of nearly 3550.28 MT.

Keeping in view, the agro-climate, market potential and popularization of new crops with the involvement of user industry, modest projections for their development have been envisaged.

i) The agro-climate and soil condition in the district are suitable for horticultural crops like mango, banana, guava and different vegetables. So, the integrated development of fruits and vegetables cultivation is to be promoted. ii) The district have limited numbers of nurseries therefore facilities for production of planting materials and human resource development or capacity building for self-employment needs to be encouraged. iii) Bee keeping and pollination support for various horticultural crops will be encouraged. iv) There is ample scope for the development of this sector to earn income. Hi tech horticulture in this regard is a new venture which is to be taken up. v) The department is also encouraging organic farming for producing horticultural crops for quality improvement. vi) Horticulture technology dissemination centre needs to be developed.

The district has also good potential for establishment of food preservation/ processing units. The nurseries in the district have limited facility for production of planting material. Training and extension facilities need more impetus in the horticulture sector.

FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT :

The district is endowed with number of natural resources in the form of rivers, ponds, tanks and water bodies. Among the inland fishery activities, pisciculture in pond occupies an important position in the district. Moreover, fishery activities create generation of maximum man days and arrest migration of rural population to the urban areas. The district is surplus in fish production. The district offers a very good scope for development of inland fisheries.

i) Fish farmers’ development agency (FFDA) may provide adequate extension services in each block. The multi ownership issue may be taken up and a solution may be evolved for development of these waterways. ii) Optimum utilization of private ponds, community ponds and reservoirs. iii) Infrastructure like seed rearing banks, soil/ water/ feed testing labs, feed plants, cold storage, fish markets, mobile marketing vans and Matsyayan are essential to upscale the fisheries in the district.

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SERICULTURE DEVELOPMENT :

Sericulture is a remarkable agro- based farm–enterprise with its unique feature of high employment generation with low capital investment. It is attractive to all farmers – large and small. It provides employment most of the year, to both men & women and fits into both irrigated and rain-fed condition.

The soil, temperature, humidity and annual rainfall of the district are very much suitable for the development of sericulture. Among the four types of silkworms, Mulberry and Eri can be successfully introduced and cultured in the district. The requirement of planting material is partly met by the fruit development nurseries at Raiganj and Islampur in Uttar Dinajpur. Horticulture Cooperative Development Society has been established in Madnahar village in Tapan Block, which is the first of its kind of society in West Bengal. Another Society has also come up in Kaldighi area of Gangarampur Block.

The infrastructure available under the Government sector is Balapur Tribal Demonstration Farm, Kumarganj Mulberry Multiplication Farm, Khidirpur Mulberry Multiplication Farm and Balurghat Technical Service Centre needs improvement like construction of concrete roads, erection of chain link fencing, construction of scientific godowns, development of irrigation system, development of rearing facilities and reclamation of existing pond in Govt. nurseries and electrical works at Govt. farm. Following ways to develop the sericulture sector of the district.

i) The bank credit for this sector is low and it needs enhancement. ii) In the district there is a need to develop a cocoon market since the present arrangement is inadequate and also timely marketing of cocoons. iii) Developing more demonstration farms/ rearing units at least one in each block will motivate the local farmers/ entrepreneurs to take up this activity. iv) Infrastructural development of the govt. farms for encouraging the sericulture farmers.

SOCIAL FORESTRY DEVELOPMENT :

There has potential for forestry and wasteland development in the district. There is a forest cover of 932 ha in the district and 20 ha of land is culturable wasteland out of a total geographical area of 221907 ha. Afforestation programme with various economically viable species of plants can be taken up in the district. Jatropha (locally known as Erandagacch) being a hardy, non-browsable perennials, can be brought under cultivation on wastelands as a cover crop and as strong fence along field and forest boundaries in the district.

Bamboos, because of their multifarious uses, are well accepted by the society for cultivation. With wastelands both in forest and non-forest areas, bamboos have been considered as the effective tool to cover the vegetation cover. The bamboo plantation can be farm forestry, agro forestry or boundary plantations. Different ways of developing the sector of this district

i) Saplings would be made available. ii) Private entrepreneurs will be encouraged. iii) Involvement of SHGs for nursery development will be taken up. iv) Extension services will be provided by the department.

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DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL INDUSTRIES (DIC) :

The rural non-farm sector comprises all non-agricultural activities including trade, transport, service and other non-manufacturing process activities. Traditional household based economic activities like cobbler, blacksmith, carpentry, goldsmith, oil ghani, hand pounding of rice, pottery, weaving, tile making, bamboo products (baskets) etc. are common feature of all the blocks of Dakshin Dinajpur district. Rice milling and flour mill will be encouraged to develop beside husking mill, oil milling and jute based unit to be promoted in the district.

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING :

Adequate storage and marketing facilities at or near source of agricultural production plays an important role in ensuring remunerative prices to farmers and avoid market fluctuations in market supply which generally leads to huge price variance. These are also crucial in minimizing losses to agricultural producers. Post-harvest management of food grains and vegetables assumes a special significance in the background of large scale loss of agricultural produce every year.

The district produces 535411 MT of Paddy, 67659 Tons of Wheat, 291982 bales of Jute, 33532 MT fruit crops and nearly 430715 MT vegetables. There is need to create additional storage and marketing facilities in the district.

There is one regulated Market, 16 Sub Market Yards and 168 Hats and Bazaars within notified area of Regulated Market Committees (RMCs). Besides, there are 213 godowns constructed under CISS through NABARD with a proposed capacity of 90270 MT. The Agriculture Marketing department in the district oversees and regulates the functions of warehouses and market yards.

There are only one multipurpose Cold storages (approximately 5000 MT capacity) at Gangarampur, catering to the needs of the farmers beside these Amar Phasal Amar Gari, Amar Phasal Amar Gola, construction of Kisan Mandi at Harirampur block will be introduced for better marketing facilities in the district. Following steps are some measure to develop the sector.

i) Well-developed market centres at the block level for selling of the products under government control rates. ii) Periodic market in the rural areas through cooperative societies. iii) Establishment of Multi-Cold storage for keeping up the things to be used in the lean season. iv) Better coordination of various departments is necessary for successful implementation of schemes related to agricultural and allied sectors. v) Connection of all villages with all-weather roads. vi) Public-private partnership (PPP) model may be considered to overcome the labour and increase the investment in agriculture. vii) Establishment of Kisan Mandi in urban areas, so that farmers can directly sell their produce at remunerative prices. This will also end the role of midiators and commission agents. viii) Create awareness about the future marketing system and take advantages of it.

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AGRICULTURAL CREDIT :

Crop loan is generally required by small and marginal farmers and few other farmers. Out of total number of small and marginal farmers, about 70% are not able to avail credit in the absence of clear title deeds and default in payment of earlier loans etc. After the debt waiver and debt relief scheme 2008, 35363 farmers would become eligible for fresh finance. As against the target of 30000 KCCs, the bank branches have issued 21449 KCCs involving an amount of Rs. 43.15 crore during the year 2007-08.

CONSTRAINT ANALYSIS :

For the agriculture sector to grow it is pertinent that the other allied sectors also contribute in the same way. In Dakshin Dinajpur the major problem has been slow rate of growth of the allied sector by which the communities are not able to supplement their extra income and hence not been able to contribute to the district income and generate employment.

In every village people keep chicken to earn extra income but as the sector is unorganized the proper profit from it not being reaped properly. This sector should be brought under organized sector by building cooperative or organizing them in some other way because it has immense potential. The milch animal is huge in number but even then the milk sector has not been properly capitalized in the district. The animals are not able to give enough milk as they are not from good breed. The fodder is also lacking in quality. This sector needs immediate and more focused attention. The district has immense scope for improving the breeds of small animals like goats and pigs.

The district has good potential of horticulture and plantation and this sector needs proper interventions. The vegetable are not able to get proper price as the marketing is still in the unorganized sector. The vegetable are perishable products and due to lack of cold storage etc. the growth is being hampered.

The existing marketing status of fish fingerlings of small and marginal farmers dominates the fishery and about 10 per cent of fish farmers earn their major livelihood from fishing. Insignificant price variation among the channels has been confirmed by low value (7.25 per cent) of co-efficient of variation (CV). The fisherman share to consumer price has been found to be 62.80 per cent which is higher than any other agricultural crop. Infrastructural facilities are lacking. However, judging from the modest profits of middlemen and their reasonable marketing margins, fish market appears to be competitive and relatively efficient. Primary research has shown that production of small local catch fishes has a declining trend. Over-fishing and lack of production culture are the main reasons for this decline. The intervention proposes that a collective effort should be initiated for eco- friendly and sustainable fish conservation, production and marketing with the existing resources, socio-economic and environmental constraints, which, in turn, will upgrade the economic status and quality of lives of the fishers in the district.

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SUMMARY OF COST FOR XIITH FIVE YEAR PLAN

Summary of total outlay for agriculture sector in the XIIth plan period under different heads

Sl. Budget under different Different sectors in agriculture No. heads (Rs. in lakhs) 1. Farm Mechanization 1284.00 2. Farm infrastructure development 2606.48 3. Soil health management 1236.65 4. Plant protection 130.90 5. Training and HRD 255.00 6. Agri information publicity/demonstration 34.00 7. RCT & conservation agriculture practice 28.75 Total : 5575.78

Summary of total outlay for Allied Sector in the XII plan period under different heads

Sl. No. Allied Sectors Rupees in lakhs 1. Animal Resource Development 2460.90 2. Horticulture and floriculture 7792.83 3. Agril. Marketing 1089.60 4. Fisheries 373.06 5. Irrigation 624.10 6. Agri-Mechanical Department 1691.09 7. Sericulture 177.30 8. Social Forestry 462.09 9. District Industrial Centre 3639.00 Total : 18310.06

Total outlay for Agril. & Allied Sector in XIIth Plan Period = Rs. 23,885.84 lakh only

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ANNEXURE

A N N E X U R E

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY SECTOR :

A. Distribution of Inputs for Improvement of C. Distribution of Inputs for Improvement of Livelihood through Goat Farming,F-9,M-1 Livelihood through Pig Farming-Sow-3,Boar-1 Amount-Rs 20000/- Amount-Rs 43000/-: Sl Amount Sl Amount Name of Items Name of Items No. ( Rs) No. ( Rs) 1 House Construction Own Cost 1 Housing & Utensils 13200 Cost of Animals including Cost of Animals including 2 17100 2 20000 transportation transportation Insurance Dewormer, Vaccination, Min. 3 850 3 1000 (Doe-9 & Buck-1) Mix. Insurance 4 Vet. Aid 550 4 Cost of Feed 8000 5 Cost of Feed 1400 5 Training (1Day -2times) 300 Misc. Expenditure including 6 Training (1Day) 100 6 forwarding Marketing Chanel 500 Development TOTAL 20000 TOTAL 43000

B. Augmentation of Meat Production by Intensive D. Optimization of Productive Efficiency through Sheep/Goat Rearing through adoption of good Organization of Animal Health Camp husbandry practices Amount-Rs 221000/-: Amount-Rs 2000/-: Camps- 65 x 2 = 130 nos. Sl Amount Sl Amount Name of Items Name of Items No. ( Rs) No. ( Rs) Renovation/Strengthening of 1 500 1 Seminar 16000 Existing House Training/Awareness Programme 2 (1 day x 4 Phase-3 months 400 2 Publicity 6000 interval) Dewormer, Vaccination, Min. Medicine, Vaccination 3 600 3 182000 Mix. including transportation 5 Cost of Feed 400 4 Organization of Health Camps 15000 6 Monitoring & Evaluation 100 5 Misc. Expenditure 2000 TOTAL 2000 TOTAL 221000

Component wise proposed cost details of Strengthening of Biosecurity practices in the Govt. poultry farm :

Sl. No. Component Cost (Rs) 1 Fencing with concrete boundary wall throughout the periphery of the poultry farm 70 lakh 2 Construction of footbath in the main gate of the farm with showering facility 1 lakh 3 Construction of concrete vat for washing of equipments 10*5*2 0.3 lakh 4 Fogging machine 0.7 lakh 5 Purchasing disinfectants and medicines 2 lakh 6 Purchasing dress for workers 0.6 lakh 7 Making 4 nos. of footbaths in different locations 0.4 lakh 8 Installing Auto drinkers 4 lakh 9 Cold storage for hatching eggs 10 lakh 10 Construction of 2 nos. of death pits 0.8 lakh 11 Arrangement of 4 nos. of security personnel 3 lakh 12. Purchasing 4 nos. of Flame gun 1 lakh 13. Purchasing PPE and N95 Musk 2 lakh 14 Construction of concrete pavement in the farm premises 3 lakh Total : 98.8 lakh

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MOBILE VETERINARY CLINIC – INFRASTRUCTURE & ASSETS

BASIC REQUIREMENTS :

A. MOBILE VAN (With essential accessories) B. MEDICINES AND SURGICALS C. DRIVER D. FUEL E. TELE COMMUNICATION F. SKILLED LABOUR G. UNSKILLED LABOUR

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

A. GARAGE B. CONTINGENT EXPENDITURE C. LAPTOP & PROJECTOR

A. MOBILE VAN : Vehicle must be equipped with special veterinary equipments along with diagnostic facilities.

ESSENTIAL ACCESSORIES :

1. Surgical folding table. 2. Folding table for accessibility to surgical instruments. 3. Overhead storage cabinets with locking doors. 4. One oxygen bottle storage rack. 5. Hanging spot light – 3pcs. 6. Exam table. 7. Storage cabinets. 8. Locking cabinet for drug storage. 9. Electrical System – a) Fluorescent ceiling lights. b) Convenient electrical outlets placed to power the following :- overhead lights, refrigerator, water pumps, procedure lights, air-conditioner, computer, etc. c) Pedestral Fan -2pcs. 10. Air-conditioning system. 11. Generator(silent, auto-start). 12. Water system. 13. Extra storage areas. 14. Public address system. 15. Fire Extinguisher. 16. Misc. (Display board, Dustbins – separate for infective & non-infective waste. , etc.)

No. of vans required : 2 (Two)

Capital Expenditure : 1. Vehicle - Rs. 10 lakhs x 2 = 20 lakhs. 2. Equipments – Rs .10 lakhs x 2 = 20 lakhs. Total = Rs 40 lakhs. (Rs 40,00,000.00)

B. MEDICINES AND SURGICALS :

Expenditure for medicines for one van for one year = Rs 5,00,000.00 Hence Expenditure for medicines for two vans for one year = Rs 5, 00,000.00 x 2 = Rs 10, 00,000.00 Expenditure for surgical for one van for one year = Rs 1, 00,000.00 Hence Expenditure for surgical for two vans for one year = Rs 1, 00,000.00 x 2 = Rs 2, 00,000.00 Total Expenditure for medicines and surgical for one year = Rs 10, 00,000.00 + Rs 2,00,000.00 Total = Rs 12, 00,000.00 (Rs 12 lakhs)

C. DRIVER

No. of drivers required = 2 (Two). Remuneration of one driver/month = Rs 10,000.00 Hence, Remuneration of two drivers/month = Rs 10,000.00 x 2 = Rs 20,000.00 Total expenditure on two drivers for one year = 20,000.00 x 12 = Rs 2, 40,000.00

N.B – Remuneration of driver is negotiable.

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D. FUEL Contingent for fuel @ 10 km/lit for 2000 km/month. **(cost of fuel @Rs 63.81/lit (diesel). *Approx. Average requirement of fuel/month = 200 lit for one vehicle. Fuel requirement for two vehicles for one month = 400 litres. **Cost for fuel as per current price(31st aug 2014) of diesel in Kolkata. (*may vary)

Hence cost of fuel for two vehicles for one year = Rs 63.81 x 400 x12 = Rs 306288.00

E. TELE-COMMUNICATION. Requirements – a) Cell phone b) Network connection Cost of one cell phone = Rs 5900.00 Cost for one network connection = Rs 100.00 Cost of call & other services for one year for one connection = Rs 6000.00 (Average Rs 500.00/month) Total cost for one unit =Rs 5900.00+Rs 100.00+Rs 6000.00 = Rs 12,000.00 Hence total cost for two unit = Rs 12,000.00 x 2 = 24,000.00

F. SKILLED LABOUR(As an aid to veterinary officers)

*Remuneration for one labour for one month = Rs 6471.00 Hence remuneration for two labours for one year = Rs 6471.00x2x12 = Rs 155304.00

G. UNSKILLED LABOUR (For restraining of animals, cleaning, water carrying & additional help.)

*Remuneration of one labour for one month = Rs 5347.00 Remuneration of two labours for one month = Rs 5347.00 x 2 = Rs 10694.00 Total cost for one year = Rs 10694.00 x 12 = Rs 128328.00.00

*N.B- Remuneration for skilled and unskilled labour is taken as per wages in employment of Agriculture in the state of West Bengal as per Labour Department Notification number 461-MW/2W-02-2008 Dated 22.09.2011 (effective period 01.01.2014 – 30.06.2014).

H. GARAGE

Cost for construction of two garages = Rs 2, 00,000.00 x 2 = Rs 4, 00,000.00 (Rs 4 lakhs)

I. CONTINGENT EXPENDITURE

1) Register 2) Printed prescription pad 3) Other stationary articles (trunk, bags, folding chair, folding tables etc.) 4) Misc. Contingent expenditure for one van for one year Rs. 20,000.00 Contingent expenditure for two vans for one year Rs. 20,000.00 x 2 = Rs 40,000.00

J. LAPTOP AND PROJECTOR WITH SCREEN.(for training, extension and reporting)

COST FOR 2 UNITS = Rs 2, 00,000.00 (Rs 2 lakhs) (One unit includes laptop, modem, and internet-connection for 3yrs, projector, screen, others, etc.)

I.) TOTAL CAPITAL COST – DURING 1st YEAR. A. Rs 40,00,000.00 B. Rs 12,00,000.00 C. Rs 2,40,000.00 D. Rs 3,06,288.00 E. Rs 24,000.00 F. Rs 1,55,304.00 G. Rs 1,28,328.00 H. Rs 4,00,000.00 I. Rs 40,000.00 J. Rs 2,00,000.00 Total =Rs 66, 93,920.00 Additional cost : a) For Maintenance of vehicles = Rs 50,000.00 b) For Training of labour = Rs 20,000.00 Final cost for 1st year = Rs 67, 63,920.00

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II.) RECURRING COST FOR 2ND YEAR Medicines = Rs 5, 00,000.00 Driver = Rs 2, 40,000.00 Maintenances and repair of vehicles = Rs 50,000.00 Fuel = Rs 3, 06,288.00 Tele communication = Rs 12,000.00 Remuneration of skilled labour= Rs 1, 55,304.00 Remuneration of unskilled labour= Rs 1, 28,328.00 For training of labour = Rs 20,000.00 Total = Rs 14,11,920.00 INCREASE IN COST =10% of Rs 14, 11,920.00 = Rs 1, 41,192.00 Hence total expenditure during 2nd year = Rs 14, 11,920.00 + Rs 1, 41,192.00 = Rs 15, 53,112.00

III.) RECURRING COST FOR 3RD YEAR

Expenditure during 2nd year = = Rs 15, 53,112.00 INCREASE IN COST =10% of Rs 15, 53,112.00 = Rs 1, 55,311.20 Hence total expenditure during 3rd year =Rs 15, 53,112.00 + Rs 1, 55,311.20 = TOTAL= Rs 17, 08,423.20

TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT FOR 3(THREE) YEARS :

(I.) Rs. 67, 63,920.00 + ( II.) Rs 15, 53,112.00 + (III.) Rs 17, 08,423.20 TOTAL = Rs 1,00,25,455.20

Name of the Project / Scheme-Modified Bishes Go- Sampad Bikash Avijan

Project Duration : one year(for 2014-15) Project outlay for D. Dinajpur : Rs. 44.28 lakh Requirement of Fund : Rs. 44.28 lakh Projection for 8 nos. block

2014-15 Sl. Scheme Unit cost No. of Total Cost No. (lakh) block (lakh) 1. Launch & promotion of Scheme 0.29 8 2.32 i) Farmers meet, meeting & launching per block) ii) Publicity, campaign & preparation of extension aid 0.50 8 4.0 2. Project Management 1.22 8 9.76 3. Heifer rearing & Management i)De-wormer, Mineral mixture, Vitamins & Vaccines 2.35 8 18.80 ii) Monitoring of health of heifer 0.47 8 3.76 iii) Tagging of animals 0.47 8 3.76 iv) A .I. cum Health card 0.235 8 1.88 (assuming avg. no. of eligible calves 2350 per block) Total : 5.54 8 44.28

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IRRIGATION SECTOR :

ESTIMATE FOR SUPPLY OF 80 mm DIA G.I. PIPE FOR SINKING AND INSTALLATION OF SHALLOW TUBEWELL (DIESEL) UNDER R.K.V.Y. PROGRAMME IN THE DISTRICT OF DAKSHIN DINAJPUR

SL Rate Amount Description of Materials Quantity Unit No. (Rs.) (Rs.) 1. 80 mm dia. G.I Pipes screwed on both end, one end socketed and other end protected with plastic protector duly ISI Certification mark. Pipe should be 6.0mtr. In length with a tolerance of +2% or as per requirement of ordering authority as per IS 1239 (Part - 235.00 MT 68,781=00 1,61,63,535=00 I)/2004 with latest amendments thereof. Socket should be as per IS-1239(Part-II) /1992 and pipe thread should be as per IS 554/1999with latest amendment thereof. (4.8 wall thickness)

Total Rs. 1,61,63,535=00

(Rupees one crore sixty one lakh sixty three thousand five hundred thirty five) only

Rates taken from Price list of W.B.A.I.C

ESTIMATE FOR SUPPLY OF 75 mm. DIA.STAINLESS STEEL STRAINER FOR SINKING AND INSTALLATION OF SHALLOW TUBEWELL (DIESEL) UNDER R.K.V.Y. PROGRAMME IN THE DISTRICT OF DAKSHIN DINAJPUR

SL Rate Amount Description of Materials Quantity Unit No. (Rs.) (Rs.) 1. Supply of Stainless Steel screen / Strainer having slot width 0.25 / 0.30 mm as per I.S : 8100 of 2000 with latest amendments thereof, duly I.S.I 4,050 Mtr. 3,045 = 00 1,23,32,250= 00 marked. Length of screen / Strainer should be ( 3 + 0.05) metre 75 mm.( 3’’) nominal size

Total Rs. 1,23,32,250=00

(Rupees one crore twenty three lac thirty two thousand two hundred fifty) only

Rates taken from Price list of W.B.A.I.C

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Estimate for Installation of 80 mm dia. Shallow Tube well fitted with Diesel Engine Pump Set under R.K.V.Y. Programme in the District of Dakshin Dinajpur

Depth – 70 Metre SL ITEM QUANTITY UNIT RATE AMOUNT 1. Drilling of bore hole of suitable diameter up to required depth for lowering 80 mm diameter G.I. pipe by water jet system / hand sludge method 70 metre 159.00 11,130.00 through any type of soil including hire and labour charges for boring pipes, scaffolding, other tools and plants etc. and taking out same complete. 2. Labour charges for lowering of pipe, strainers, blank pipes etc. and fitting, fixing the same including cutting, threading where necessary complete including bucket washing and other incidental works in this connection. i) 80 mm dia G.I. Pipe with bottom plug 3 metre 72.00 216.00 ii) 80 mm dia stainless steel strainer 9 metre 72.00 648.00 iii) 80 mm dia G.I. blank pipe 58 metre 72.00 4,176.00 3. Supplying and filling up of the annular space between the Well Pipe and the bore hole by 2.00 cum 726.00 1,452.00 coarse sand including watering as necessary as per direction of the Engineer-in-charge. 4. Supplying, fitting and fixing including supplying of suitable jointing compound for fixing in position, threading, if necessary etc. all complete. a) 80 mm dia Steel cutter piece upto 450 mm 1No. each 311.00 311.00 long with socket b) 80 mm dia M.S. threaded top cap fixed in 1No. each 109.00 109.00 position c) 80 x 80 x 40 mm dia G.I Pendent / Bombay Tee 1No. each 419.00 419.00 d) 40 mm dia MAYA hand pump no 6. 1No. each 1,037.00 1,037.00 e) 50 mm long 80 mm dia G I nipple 1No. each 59.00 59.00 f) 50 mm long 40 mm dia G I nipple 1No. each 36.00 36.00 g) 250 x 50 x 6 mm thick, 80 mm dia, M S Supporting clamp with 2 nos. 12

mm dia 65 mm long bolts, nuts, Set 1,047.00 1,047.00 1 set washer, on each side. Each 64.00 64.00 1No. h) 80 mm dia plug of approved make conforming Each 232.00 232.00 1 no. to I.S Specification i) 65 mm dia. G.I. Bend 5. Washing and development by pumping with 30 cum per hour capacity pump for a period till sand free water comes out and the discharge is about Each 30 cum per hour, followed by final yield test; 1 item tube 1,586.00 1,586.00 inclusive of all tools, plants and scaffolding and well hire charge of centrifugal pump set and other fittings as necessary all complete. Embedding the clamped neck of the tube well 6. below ground level in 1:2:4 cement concrete with 20 mm down stone/ local gravels including 1 item L.S. 500.00 500.00 cutting earth etc all complete as per direction of Engineer-in –charge. 7. Supplying 80 mm dia PVC hose pipe of approved 1 metre 143.00 143.00 make and brand.

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SL ITEM QUANTITY UNIT RATE AMOUNT 8. Supplying 80 mm dia heavy type hose clamp. 2 set 13.00 26.00 9. Supplying 80 mm dia. G.I. tail piece suitable for connecting hose pipe with Pendent Tee and 2 each 103.00 206.00 suction side of Pump 10. Labour charges for installation of 5 HP Diesel Engine Pumpset on base plate including fixing Each aligning and connecting the suction side of the 1 item tube 491.00 491.00 pump set with Pendent Tee by hose pipe, hose well clamp and tail piece. 11. Labour charges for testing of 5 HP pump set at Each site for at least 1 (one) hour including supplying 1 item tube 546.00 546.00 necessary fuel and lubricant. well 12. Charges for Mobilisation of drilling equipments, tools & plants etc. and transportation of Each departmental materials from sub divisional store 1 item tube 861.00 861.00 to work site and returning excess departmental well materials if any, to sub divisional store after completion of work

Rs. 25,295.00 Add Contingency @ 3% Rs. 758.85 Total : Rs.26,053.85 Say Rs. 26,054.00

(Rupees twenty five thousand eight hundred fifteen) only

For 450 Nos. S.T.W = 450 x 26,054.00 = 1,17,24,300.00

(Rupees one crore seventeen lac twenty four thousand three hundred) only

Model estimate for masonry field channel "SECTION (375 MM X 325 MM)" at owned and operated Govt. Deep TubeWell for carrying discharge 0.5 TO 1.0 cusec. under RKVY Programme

A. Technical data. For 100 Meter length of field Data Channel input Data input Necessary data Input in filled cell

1 Length of channel (L) : 100 m 2 Inner width of channel (B) 0.375 m 3 Inner depth of channel 0.325 m 4 Thicknes of wall (T) 0.125 m

5 Depth of excavation (Df) 0.300 m

6 Bottom outter width (Bw) 0.625 m 7 Thickness of sand filling 0.000 m 8 Thickness of PCC (1:2:4) 0.125 m 9 Thickness of top concrete covering 0.025 m 10 Height of earth filling/channel above GL. 0.225 m

11 Top width of side earth filling with side slope 1:1 0.150 m Nos of brick pillars (.25x.25) for supporting 125 12 67 m mm th. B/W @ 3m c/c. (for both sides of wall)

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B. Detailed estimate. For 100 Meter length of field Channel Sl Amount Description of Item. Quantity Unit Rate No. (Rs.) 1 Earth work in excavation of foundation trenches or drains in all sorts of soil ( including mixed soil but excluding laterite and sand stone), including removing, spreading, or stacking the spoils, as directed and including trimming the sides of trenches, levelling, dressing and ramming the bottoms, bailing or pumping out water etc.as required complete .Depth of excavation not exceeding 1.5 mtrs.(not requiring shoring). (considering 25 mm clearance for excavation) [ PWD Schedule P-1 item 2 (a)]

(a) Lead up to 15 M 29.79 m3 120.47 3588.80 2 Sand filling in foundation andplinth in layers not exceeding 15 Cm. As directed and consolidating the same by thorough saturation with water and ramming complete, including the cost of supply of sand [ PWD Schedule P-5 item 4(b)] 3 8.07 m 628.27 5070.14 3 Single brick flat soling of picked jhama bricks including ramming & dressing bed to proper level and filling joints with powder earth or local sand. [ PWD Schedule P-33 item 1] 64.58 m2 339.00 21892.62 4 Ordinary cement concrete (mix 1:2:4) with graded stonechips (20 mm nominal size) excluding shuttering and reinforcement, if any, in ground floor as per IS code. [ PWD Schedule P-33 item 5 (a)] Pakur variety

8.75 m3 5570.00 48737.50 5 Hire & labour charges of shuttering with centering and necessary staging upto 4 mtrs using approved stout props & thick hard wood planks of approved thickness with required bracing for concrete slabs, bems, columns, lintels curved or straight including fitting fixing and striking out affer completion of works(upto the roof of ground floor).25mm to37.5mm thick wooden shuttering. [ PWD Schedule P-61 item 12(a)] 37.50 m2 351.00 13162.50 6 12.5 cm thick Ist class brick work in cement mortor (1:4) in ground floor including scaffolding, racking out joints etc. complete. [ PWD Schedule P-73 item 29]

55.00 m2 731.00 40205.00 7 Brick work in cement morter (1:6) with first class kiln burnt bricks including racking out joint , scaffolding nand other incidental works etc.complete. [ PWD Schedule P- 69 item 22 (a)] (a) In foundation and plinth. 1.25 m3 5292.00 6615.00

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8 Plaster (to wall, floor,ceilling etc) with sand and cement morter including rounding off or chamfering corners, as directed and racking out joints or roughening of concrete surface including throating, nosing and drip course as necessary at ground floor. [ PWD Schedule P-319 item 2] (a) with (1:6) cement morter. (ii) 20 mm.thick plaster. 2 162.08 m 176.00 28526.08 9 Neat cement punning about 1.50mmthickin wall dado, floor, drain, door and window sill etc.complete. (same as 162.08 m2 39.00 6321.12 plaster) [ PWD Schedule P-323 item 8] 10 Earth work in filling in foundation trenches or plinth with good earth in layer not exceeding 15 cm. Inlcuding watering & ramming etc. layer by layer complete with earth obtained form excavation of field channel. [ PWD Schedule P-3 item 3 (b)] 11.81 m3 78.31 924.84 11 Fine dressing the crest, side slope dwarf bundh etc.& turfing grass sods 5 cm to 7.5 cm thick including preparation of the ground, watering and ramming etc. complete within a lead of 150 meter & all lift ( land to be arranged by the contractor at his own cost. Measurement to be taken on grown grass only) 93.60 % m2 1700.00 1591.20 12 Additional cost of carriage of constructional materials for construction of masonry field channel @ 5% of total 8606.05 except for earthwork in excavation & filling (WRDD Schedule page 94) on Rs.1,72,176.47

TOTAL : 185240.85

Contingencies @ 3% : 5557.23

TOTAL : 190798.08

Say Rs.1,90,798.00 ( Rupees one lac ninety thousand seven hundred ninety eight) only

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SERICULTURE SECTOR :

Name of the Scheme : Construction of internal Concrete pathway (Total 585 mtrs.) at Govt. Farms of Dakshin Dinajpur District

Amount required @ Sl. Execution Running Name of the Farm Location Rs. 4500/- No. Year Meter per R. mtr. (Rs. in lakh) Balapur, 1. Tribal Demonstration Farm 2014-15 285 12.80 Tapan Kumarganj, 2. Mulberry Multiplication Farm 2014-15 200 9.00 Mohana Khidirpur, 3. Mulberry Multiplication Farm 2014-15 100 4.50 Balurghat Total : 26.30

(Rupees twenty six lakh thirty thousand only)

Name of the Scheme : Election of Chain Link Fencing around the Government Farm.

Amount Sl. Name of the Farm Location Year required (Rs. No. in lakh)

Tribal Demonstration Farm 1. Balapur, Tapan 2014-15 35.00 (Approx. 1000 mtrs.)

Name of the Scheme : Construction of Scientific Godown at Govt. Farms

Amount Sl. Name of the Farm Location Year required (Rs. No. in lakh) Kumarganj, 1. M.M. Farm 2015-16 10.00 Mohana Khidirpur, 2. M.M. Farm 2015-16 10.00 Balurghat 3. T.D. Farm Balapur, Tapan 2015-16 10.00 Total : 30.00

(Rupees thirty lakh only)

Name of the Scheme : Development of Irrigation System at Govt. Farm

Amount Sl. Unit cost (Rs. Component Name of the Farm No. required (Rs. No. in lakh) in lakh) Cost of installation of submersible pump set along with necessary Mulberry Multiplication 1. 8.00 1 8.00 accessories Farm, Khidirpur, Balurghat

Year : 2015-16 Total : 8.00

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Name of the Scheme : Development of Rearing Facilities of Govt. Farm

Amount Sl. Name of the Farm Location Year required (Rs. No. in lakh)

Kumarganj, Mohana, Dakshin 1. Mulberry Multiplication Farm 2016-17 40.00 Dinajpur

Total : 40.00

(Rupees forty lakh only)

Name of the Scheme : Replacement of existing ponds in Govt. Nursery

Amount Sl. Total No. of Component Year Particulars required (Rs. No. ponds in lakh) T.D. Farm Reclamation of existing pond 1. 2017-18 1 8.00 Balapur, Tapan with construction of stairs Total : 8.00

Name of the Scheme : Electrical works in Govt. Farms

Amount Sl. Name of the Farm Location Year required (Rs. No. in lakh) 1. Mulberry Multiplication Farm Kumarganj, Mohana 2018-19 10.00 2. Mulberry Multiplication Farm Khidirpur, Balurghat 2018-19 10.00 3. Mulberry Multiplication Farm Balapur, Tapan 2018-19 10.00 Total : 30.00

(Rupees thirty lakh only)

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FORESTRY SECTOR :

Cost of Strip Plantation (B1) with Escalations

Base Cost Sl. No. Activity Labour Material Total 1. Advance Work 4680 1320 6000 2. Creation Work 24360 2980 27340 3. 1st Year Maintenance 12360 580 12940 4. 2nd Year Maintenance 9360 200 9560 5. 3rd Year Maintenance 7920 240 8160 Total : 58680 5320 64000 2014-15 1. Advance Work 7546 1599 9145 2. Creation Work 39276 3610 42886 3. 1st Year Maintenance 19928 703 20631 4. 2nd Year Maintenance 15091 242 15334 5. 3rd Year Maintenance 12770 291 13060 Total : 94611 6444 101055 2015-16 1. Advance Work 8848 1705 10553 2. Creation Work 46055 3848 49903 3. 1st Year Maintenance 23368 749 24117 4. 2nd Year Maintenance 17696 258 17954 5. 3rd Year Maintenance 14974 310 15283 Total : 110940 6870 117810 2016-17 1. Advance Work 10375 1817 12192 2. Creation Work 54004 4102 58106 3. 1st Year Maintenance 27401 798 28199 4. 2nd Year Maintenance 20750 275 21026 5. 3rd Year Maintenance 17558 330 17888 Total : 130089 7323 137412 2017-18 1. Advance Work 12166 1937 14103 2. Creation Work 63325 4373 67698 3. 1st Year Maintenance 32131 851 32982 4. 2nd Year Maintenance 24332 293 24625 5. 3rd Year Maintenance 20588 352 20941 Total : 152542 7806 160348 2018-19 1. Advance Work 14266 2065 16331 2. Creation Work 74255 4661 78917 3. 1st Year Maintenance 37676 907 38584 4. 2nd Year Maintenance 28532 313 28844 5. 3rd Year Maintenance 24142 375 24517 Total : 178871 8322 187192

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AGRIL. MECHANIZATION SECTOR :

ABSTRACT

CONSTRUCTION OF FIELD CHANNEL OF EXISTING MAJOR RLI SCHEMES

Name of Work Construction of Field Channel for 37 Nos. Major RLI Schemes.

Proposed Head of A/C RKVY PROGRAMME

Project implementing Executive Engineer (A.M), Balurghat (Agri. Mech.) Division, Balurghat, authority Dakshin Dinajpur.

Construction of Field Channel for Major RLI Schemes. Rs.1,944,254.00 FIELD CHANNEL MAJOR RLI SCHEMES Add. Publication & others @Rs.3% Rs.58,327.62

TOTAL : Rs.2,002,581.62

Say : Rs.2,002,582.00

Total cost of 37 Nos. Field Channel @ Rs.2002582.00 X 37 : Rs.74,095,534.00

(Rupees Seven Crore forty Lac ninety five thousand five hundred & thirty four) only

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BENEFIT COST RATIO FOR MIDI RLI (E) NAME OF THE SCHEME: Construction of 37 Nos. Field Channel for Major R.L.I. Schemes 1. Details of the Scheme : i) Cost of the Scheme : ( Total in Rs. ) 74,095,534.00 Additioanl Command Area benefited due to Renovation : a) Kharif & Pre-Khariff (Aus&Aman) Season : 1427 Hectare b) Rabi ( & Boro) Season : 1427 Hectare Cost of cultivation denotes : Cost of Seed + Cost of Manure + Cost of Fertilizer + Cost of perticides + Coast of Irrigation + Labour Cost ( Scale of fina nce per hectare for different crops w.e.f. 31.12.13 ) Crop Pattern : Aman Paddy (Local variety before irrigation) & High Yielding Variety Paddy (after Irrigation ) + Boro Season : High Yielding Variety Boro Paddy. Scale of Finance per Hectare for different crops W.e.f. 31.12.13 Sl. Fertilizer Labour Total Cost of Name of the Crops Seed Manure Presticides Irrigation No N.P.K. Price No Cost Cultivation 1 Aman Paddy H.Y.V 530.00 3200.00 60:30:30 1600.00 250.00 2220.00 110 18590.00 26390.00 1 Boro Paddy H.Y.V 770.00 3200.00 100:50:50 2600.00 530.00 8600.00 125 18590.00 34290.00

1. Benefit During Khariff Season A. Cost of Cultivation : i) Before Irrigation : Cost of Cultivation 24170.00 ii) After Irrigation : Cost of Cultivation 26390.00 B. Benefit Per Hectare : i) Before Irrigation : a) Yield 25 Quital / Hectare @ Rs 1000.00/ Quintal Rs. 25,000.00 b)Cost of Straw 25 Quintal @ Rs 60.00/ Quintal Rs. 1,500.00 TOTAL …. Rs. 29,000.00 Deduct Expenditure per Hectare : 24170.00 Benefit Per Hectare : 4830.00 ii) After Irrigation a) Yield 32 Quital / Hectare @ Rs 1000.00/ Quintal Rs. 32,000.00

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b)Cost of Straw 32 Quintal @ Rs 60.00/ Quintal Rs. 1,920.00 TOTAL …. Rs. 33,920.00 Deduct Expenditure per Hectare after Irrigation : Rs. 26,390.00 Benefit Per Hectare after Irrigation : Rs. 7,530.00 Net Benefit Per Hectare due to proper irrigation in Khariff Season with adopting modern irrigation practice Rs 7530.00.(-) Rs4830.00. = Rs 4730.00 Rs. 2,700.00 Hence Benefited due to 2274 Hectare Irrigation during Khariff Season Net Benefit 2274x Rs 2730.00. = Rs 3852900 1. Benefit During Boro Season : A. Cost of Cultivation : i) Before Irrigation : NIL ii) After Irrigation : Rs 34290.00 a) Cost of Cultivation

b) Benefit Per Hectare : a) Yield 42 Quital / Hectare @ Rs 100.00/ Quintal Rs. 42,000.00 b) Value of Straw @ Rs 60.00/ Quintal for 42 Qunital Rs. 2,520.00 TOTAL …. Rs. 44,520.00 Deduct Expenditure per Hectare : Rs. 34,290.00 Benefit Per Hectare : Rs. 10,230.00 Hence Benefit for 1427 Heactare 1427 X Rs 10230/- = Rs.14,598,210.00 Total Benefit For the Scheme For Pre-Khariff +Boro) = Rs.18,451,110.00 BENEFIT COST RATIO OF THE SCHEME 3.50% 8% i) Interest on Capital of Rs = 74,095,534.00 2593343.69 5927642.72 ii) Depreciation Charge @ of 4 % 2963821.36 2963821.36 iii) Administrative & Mainatenance Cost @ Rs 200.00 per 20 Hectare for 240 Hectare 14270.00 14270.00 Total Cost : 5571435.05 8905734.08 BENEFIT COST RATIO: 3.31 2.07 Hence O.K.

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ABSTRACT INSTALLATION OF MDTW IN THE EXISTING MAJOR RLI SCHEMES

Installation of MDTW with Energization for 32 Nos. existing Name of Work Major RLI Schemes.

Proposed Head of A/C RKVY PROGRAMME

Executive Engineer (A.M), Balurghat(Agri.Mech.) Division, Project implementing authority Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur.

PART-A : Installation of MDTW scheme Rs.427,719.00

UNIT COST OF MDTW SCHEME PART-B : Supply of MDTW materials Rs.843,213.75

Add. Publication & others @Rs.3% Rs.38,127.98

TOTAL : Rs.1,309,060.73

Say : Rs.1,309,061.00

(A)Total Installation cost of 32 Nos. MDTW schemes @ Rs.1309061.00 X 32 : Rs.41,889,952.00

(B) Total Cost of Energization for 19 Nos. MDTW @ Rs.1381250.00 X 19 : Rs.26,243,750.00

G. TOTAL ( A + B) : Rs.68,133,702.00

(Rupees Six Crore eighty one Lac thirty three thousand seven hundred & two) only

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BENEFIT COST RATIO FOR MIDI RLI (E) NAME OF THE SCHEME: Installation with conversion of MDTW for the existing Major RLI schemes. 1. Details of the Scheme : i) Cost of the Scheme : ( Total in Rs. ) 68,133,702.00 Additioanl Command Area benefited due to Renovation : a) Kharif & Pre-Khariff (Aus&Aman) Season : 607 Hectare b) Rabi ( & Boro) Season : 607 Hectare Cost of cultivation denotes : Cost of Seed + Cost of Manure + Cost of Fertilizer + Cost of perticides + Coast of Irrigation + Labour Cost ( Scale of finance per hectare for different crops w.e.f. 31.12.13 ) Crop Pattern : Aman Paddy (Local variety before irrigation) & High Yielding Variety Paddy (after Irrigation ) + Boro Season : High Yielding Variety Boro Paddy. Scale of Finance per Hectare for different crops W.e.f. 31.12.13 Fertilizer Labour Total Cost Sl. Name of the Crops Seed Manure Presticides Irrigation of No N.P.K. Price No Cost Cultivation 1 Aman Paddy H.Y.V 530.00 3200.00 60:30:30 1600.00 250.00 2220.00 110 18590.00 26390.00 1 Boro Paddy H.Y.V 770.00 3200.00 100:50:50 2600.00 530.00 8600.00 125 18590.00 34290.00 1. Benefit During Khariff Season A. Cost of Cultivation : i) Before Irrigation : Cost of Cultivation 24170.00 ii) After Irrigation : Cost of Cultivation 26390.00 B. Benefit Per Hectare : i) Before Irrigation : a) Yield 25 Quital / Hectare @ Rs 1000.00/ Quintal Rs. 25,000.00 b)Cost of Straw 25 Quintal @ Rs 60.00/ Quintal Rs. 1,500.00 TOTAL …. Rs. 29,000.00 Deduct Expenditure per Hectare : 24170.00 Benefit Per Hectare : 4830.00 ii) After Irrigation a) Yield 32 Quital / Hectare @ Rs 1000.00/ Quintal Rs. 32,000.00

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b)Cost of Straw 32 Quintal @ Rs 60.00/ Quintal Rs. 1,920.00 TOTAL …. Rs. 33,920.00 Deduct Expenditure per Hectare after Irrigation : Rs. 26,390.00 Benefit Per Hectare after Irrigation : Rs. 7,530.00 Net Benefit Per Hectare due to proper irrigation in Khariff Season with adopting modern irrigation practice Rs 7530.00.(-) Rs4830.00. = Rs 4730.00 Rs. 2,700.00 Hence Benefited due to 607 Hectare Irrigation during Khariff Season Net Benefit 607 x Rs 2730.00. = Rs 1638900 1. Benefit During Boro Season : A. Cost of Cultivation : i) Before Irrigation : NIL ii) After Irrigation : Rs 34290.00 a) Cost of Cultivation

b) Benefit Per Hectare : a) Yield 42 Quital / Hectare @ Rs 100.00/ Quintal Rs. 42,000.00 b) Value of Straw @ Rs 60.00/ Quintal for 42 Qunital Rs. 2,520.00 TOTAL …. Rs. 44,520.00 Deduct Expenditure per Hectare : Rs. 34,290.00 Benefit Per Hectare : Rs. 10,230.00 Hence Benefit for 607 Heactare 607 X Rs 10230/- = Rs.6,209,610.00 Total Benefit For the Scheme For Pre-Khariff +Boro) = Rs.7,848,510.00 BENEFIT COST RATIO OF THE SCHEME 3.50% 8% i) Interest on Capital of Rs = 68,133,702.00 2384679.57 5450696.16 ii) Depreciation Charge @ of 4 % 2725348.08 2725348.08 iii) Administrative & Mainatenance Cost @ Rs 200.00 per 20 Hectare for 240 Hectare 6070.00 6070.00 Total Cost : 5116097.65 8182114.24 BENEFIT COST RATIO: 1.53 0.96 Hence O.K.

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ABSTRACT

CONSTRUCTION OF PUMP HOUSE & WTA WITH ENERGIZATION FOR MIDI RLI(E) SCHEME

Construction of WTA & Pump House with Energization for 07 Nos. Name of Work Midi RLI Schemes.

Proposed Head of A/C RKVY PROGRAMME

Executive Engineer (A.M), Balurghat (Agri.Mech.) Division, Balurghat, Project implementing authority Dakshin Dinajpur.

PART-A : Construction of Pump House Rs.242,978.00

PART-B : Laying of W.T.A. for Midi RLI (E) Rs.637,987.00

UNIT COST OF MIDI RLI(E) SCHEME PART - C : Supply of UPVC / ERW Pipe and Rs.2,068,057.00 other Misc. materials.

Add. Publication & others @Rs.3% Rs.88,470.66

TOTAL : Rs.3,037,492.66

Say : Rs.3,037,493.00

(A) Total cost of WTA & Pump House with materials for 7 Nos. Midi RLI Rs.21,262,451.00 @ Rs.3037493.00 X 7 : (B) Total Cost of Energization with supply of materials for 7 Nos. Midi RLI Rs.5,623,065.00 G. TOTAL ( A + B) : Rs.26,885,516.00 (Rupees Two Crore Sixty eight Lac eighty five thousand five hundred & sixteen) only

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BENEFIT COST RATIO

INSTALLATION OF MIDI RLI SCHEMES (ELECTRIFIED) UNDER R.K.V.Y. PROGRAMME OF BALURGHAT(AGRI.MECH.)DIVISION FOR THE YEAR 2014-15 NAME OF SCHEME : Installation of 7 Nos. Medi RLI Schemes (Electrified) under R.K.V.Y. Programme. 1. Details of the scheme : i) Cost of the 7 Nos.Schemes Rs 26,885,516.00 Through additional area Nil Ha. but total Command Area benefited due to construction : a) Kharif (Aman) Season : 280 Ha b) Pre-Kharif ( Boro) Season : 280 Ha Cost of Cultivation denotes : Cost of Seed + Cost of Manure + Cost of fertilizer + Cost of pesticides + Cost of Irrigation + Labour cost ( Scale of Finance per Hectare for different crops W.E.F. 01.01.12) Crop Pattern :- Aman PaddyK ( Local variety before irrigation) & High Yielding Variety Paddy ( after Irrigation). + Boro season : High Yielding Variety Boro harif : Paddy. Scale of Finance per Hectare for different crops W.E.F 01.01.12 Sl. Name of Crops Seed Manure Fertilizer Pesticides Irrigation Labour Total Cost of No. Cultivation N.P.K. Price No. Cost. 1 Aman Paddy H.Y.V. 1400 1500 N.P.K. 3500 1200 2000 125 16250 25850 2 Boro Paddy H.T.V. 1500 1800 N.P.K. 3500 1500 8000 135 17550 33850 1. Benefit During Kharif Season : A. Cost of Cultivation : i) Before Irrigation : Cost of Cultivation : 23850 ii) After Irrigation : Cost of Cultivation : 25850 B. Benefit per Hectare : i) before Irrigation : a) Yield 37 Quintal / Hect @ Rs. 1000 / Quintal 37000 b) Cost of Straw-37 Quintal @ Rs.100.00/ Qnt. 3700 TOTAL : 40700 Deduct Expenditure per Hectare 23850 Benefit per Hectare 16850 ii) After Irrigation

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a) Yield 45 Quintal / Hect @ Rs. 1000 / Quintal 45000 b) Value of Straw-47.5 Quintal @ Rs. 100.00/ Quintal 4750 TOTAL : 49750 Deduct Expenditure per Hectare after Irrigation 25850 Benefit per Hectare after Irrigation : 23900 Net Benefit Per Hectare due to proper irrigation in Kharif Season with adopting modern irrigation practice Rs23,900 -Rs16,850 Rs7,050 Hence benefited . Irrigation during Kharif Season net Benefit = 280X Rs7,050 Rs1,974,000 (A) 2. Benefit During Boro Season : A. Cost of Cultivation : i) Before Irrigation : NIL. ii) After Irrigation : 33850 a) Cost of Cultivation b) Benefit per Hectare i) Yield= 50 Quintal / Hect @ Rs. 1000 / Quintal Rs50,000 ii) Value of Straw @ Rs.60.00/ Quintal for 52.5 Quintal Rs3,150 TOTAL Rs53,150 Deduct Expenditure / Hectare 33850 Benefit per Hectare Rs19,300 Hence Benefit for = 280X Rs19,300 = Rs5,404,000 (B) Total benefit for the scheme (A) + (B) = Rs7,378,000 BENEFIT COST RATIO OF THE SCHEME 3.50% 8% 10% i) Interest on Capital of Rs. 26885516.00 940993.06 2150841.28 2688551.60

II) Depreciation Charge @ 4% 1075420.64 1075420.64 1075420.64

III) Administrative & Maintenance Cost

Existing 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Cost : 2016413.70 3226261.92 3763972.24 49,350.00 78,060.00 BENEFIT COST RATIO : 3.66 2.29 1.96

Hence O.K.

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List of contributors in preparation of CDAP :

1. Sri P.J. Pandit, Dy. Director of Agriculture (Admn.), D. Dinajpur 2. Sri S.K. Marik, Dy. Director of Agriculture (WM), D. Dinajpur 3. Sri Farhad Hussain, Dy. Director of Agriculture (WB), D. Dinajpur 4. Prof. (Dr.) D. Mazumdar, Director of Research, UBKV, Pundibari, Cooch Behar 5. Dr. H. Bhattacharya, Director of Extension Education, UBKV, Pundibari, Cooch Behar 6. Prof. (Dr.) T.K. Hath, Deptt. of Agril. Entomology, F/Ag., UBKV, Pundibari, Cooch Behar 7. Dr. P.K. Paul, Deptt. of Agril. Extension, F/Ag., UBKV, Pundibari, Cooch Behar 8. Sri Uptal Mondal, ADA (Information), Deptt. of Agriculture, D. Dinajpur 9. Dr. J. Karforma, Dy. Director of Extension Education, RRS (OAZ), UBKV, Majhian 10. Dr. Sukanta Biswas, Prog. Coordinator (I/C), DDKVK, UBKV, Majhian 11. Dr. Jayanta Dutta, Lecturer, RRS (OAZ), UBKV, Majhian 12. Dr. Shyamoshree Roy, Lecturer, RRS (OAZ), UBKV, Majhian 13. Dr. Saikat Mookherjee, ADF, RRS (OAZ), UBKV, Majhian 14. Dr. S. Saha, SMS (Agronomy), DDKVK, UBKV, Majhian 15. Dr. B. Goswami, SMS (Fishery Sc.), DDKVK, UBKV, Majhian 16. Mr. S. Singha, SMS (Pl. Protection), DDKVK, UBKV, Majhian 17. Mr. B. Paramanik, SMS (Soil Sc.), DDKVK, UBKV, Majhian 18. Mr. S. Islam, SMS (Horticulture), DDKVK, UBKV, Majhian 19. Dr. D.K. Murmu, Lecturer, RRS (OAZ), UBKV, Majhian 20. Mr. Ratul Barman, Lecturer, RRS (OAZ), UBKV, Majhian 21. Dr. Tapas Pandit, Lecturer, RRS (OAZ), UBKV, Majhian 22. Mr. Sanchita Mondal, Technical Officer, AMFU, RRS (OAZ), Majhian 23. Mr. Nakul Mandal, Prog. Asstt. (Lab Technician), DDKVK, UBKV, Majhian 24. Dr. S. Mahapatra, Farm Manager, DDKVK, UBKV, Majhian 25. Dr. Animesh Sikdar, Dy. Director, ARD & P.O., Deptt. of ARD, D. Dinajpur 26. Dr. Subrata Sarkar, DVO, Deptt. of ARD, D. Dinajpur 27. Sri Salil Biswas, Asstt. Director Fishery, Deptt. of Fishery, D. Dinajpur 28. Sri Sekhar Sarkar, Executive Engineer (AM), Deptt. of Agril. Mech., D. Dinajpur 29. Sri J. Barman, DHO, Deptt. of Horticulture, Govt. of W.B., D. Dinajpur 30. The Executive Engineer (A-I), Deptt. of Agril-Irrigation, Govt. of W.B., D. Dinajpur 31. The District Forest Officer, Deptt. of Forest, Govt. of W.B., D. Dinajpur 32. The Assistant Director, Deptt. of Agril. Marketing, Govt. of W.B., D. Dinajpur 33. The Assistant Director of Textile, Deptt. of Sericulture, Govt. of W.B., D. Dinajpur 34. The Executive Engineer (I&WD), Deptt. of I&WD, Govt. of W.B., D. Dinajpur 35. Sri Rathin Biswas, District Officer, Deptt. of DIC, Govt. of W.B., D. Dinajpur 36. Sri Narayan Das, SNO, RKVY Cell, Deptt. of Agriculture, Govt. of W.B., D. Dinajpur 37. Sri Anirban Lahiri, ADA (Sub-Division), D. Dinajpur 38. All Block Level ADAs, BLDOs, VOs, FEOs, KPSs, D. Dinajpur District, W.B. 39. Sri Amar Biswas, District Officer, Deptt. of Statistic, Govt. of W.B., D. Dinajpur 40. Other technical staffs of Different Line Deptt. of D. Dinajpur District, Govt. of W.B. Technical Support Institute (TSI) Financial Support Dakshin Dinajpur Krishi Vigyan Kendra & Department of Agriculture Regional Research Station (OAZ) Govt. of West Bengal UTTAR BANGA KRISHI VISWAVIDYALAYA Kolkata, West Bengal Majhian, Patiram, D. Dinajpur, W.B.