INTRODUCTION To achieve the 4% targeted annual growth rate in the Agriculture & allied sectors as envisaged in the 12 th Five Year Plan prepared by the Planning Commission, Rastriya Krishi Vikash Yojona (RKVY) will surely play the pivotal role if planning & it’s execution is done with utmost sincerity & dedicated efforts. Considering the need of meticulous planning, necessary care has been taken by all concerned to achieve the desired growth rate through exploiting all the potential areas of each & every sector situated in all the corners of the district. Purba Medinipur district is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal & Balasore district of Orissa state in its south, Paschim Medinipur in its West, Howrah district in the north and South 24-Parganas in the East. The district is geographically located between 210 36` to 22 0 57`N latitude and 86 0 33` to 88 0 12`E longitude. There are 4 sub-divisions namely Tamluk, Haldia, Kanthi & Egra & 25 blocks from the Administrative point of view whereas to look after the Agricultural Department Activities, there exists only 3 sub-divisional Agricultural offices. Entire Haldia sub-division is under Tamluk sub-divisional Agriculture office. Besides, two Blocks, namely Potashpur & Khejuri have not been divided for Agricultural Development purposes, although both of these two Blocks have been divided for Administrative purpose. Thus, Agricultural Development Activities is certainly being hampered to a limited extent. The geographical area of the district is 4,30,140 ha which is 4.7% of the state but the population percentage is 5.58 of the state. The net cropped area is 3,04,800 ha out of which 1,71,968 ha(approx) i.e. 56.4% is having irrigation facility. The climate of this district is characterized by Hot-Summer with High humidity, abundant rainfall and moderate winter. On the basis of Soil types, the district maybe categorized under 3 Agro-ecological system - AES-I – Loamy clay soil- 6 Blocks. Tamluk, Sahid Matangini, Panskura, Kolaghat, Nandakumar & Moyna. AES-II – Coastal Saline Soil-13 Blocks. Nandigram-I & II, Deshapram, Mahishadal, Sutahata,Kanthi-I,II,III, Ramnagar-I&II, Khejuri-I&II, Haldia. AES-III – Clayey loam Soil- 6 Blocks. Bhagwanpur-I&II, Egra-I&II, Potashpur-I&II. Normal Rainfall of this district is 1663.4 mm. According to SWID (State Water Investigation Directorate) 8 Blocks are in white category i.e. in these Blocks irrigation potentialities may be exploited by hampering ground water. Thus, scopes of significant percentage improvement in the irrigation facilities are there. The cropping intensity of the district is nearly 172% in the present context of C-DAP due emphasis has been laid on urgent infrastructure Development in all fronts which will play the positive role in boosting up the productivity & thereby production in all related sectors. Sustenance of productivity without hampering environment has been duly emphasized in the Agricultural Farm. So, implementation of INM & IPM, the two vital components of sustainable farming has been considered an integral part of crop production. Diversification of cropping programme to fatal remunerative price by the farmers has been provided necessary importance. Good quality seeds is one of the most important critical input which alone can boost up productivity up to 20%. Hence, good quality seed production has been given due importance in the Govt. owned farms. To improve Fertilizer use efficiency, use of sufficient organic manure is must .So, to encourage the farmers in providing good quality organic manures, construction of Pacca compost pit & vermi compost pit and adoption of scientific technology has been provided topmost priority in the C-DAP. Besides, provisions for supplying Soil ameliorants & Bio-Fertilizers free of cost have also been made in the RKVY. To stop indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides, use of Bio & Botanical Pesticides has been kept as an important agenda for the save of environment as a whole. The major crops grown in this district are Paddy, Pulse, Oilseeds, Vegetables, Flowers, Betelvine etc. So, scopes of different crops have been kept to show the farmers, the optimum productivity if the scientific production technology is carefully pursued. Farmers centric growth in Agriculture and Allied sector through application of technology in specific Agro- Eco system perspective have been taken into consideration to enhenance productivity, profitability and sustainability of Agriculture and Allied sectors. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT To achieve the sustainable growth in agriculture programme like national food security mission has been launched. Rastriya Krishi Vikash Yajona (RKVY) was also introduced to , bring more public investment by the state and central government. Government of India shall extend required incentive to the state government if more efforts are taken in increasing the productivity in agriculture and allied sector to achieve grov/th rate of 4% and thereby achieve food sufficiency. The assistance under RKVY by the government of India is conditional and comprehensive district agriculture plan is required to be prepared by the state government. The C-DAP will cover all sectors of agriculture and allied sector to achieve growth rate of 4%. The C-DAP will be co-terminus with the twelfth five year plan. Purba Medinipur District comprises of 4 Sub-Divisions namely Tamluk, Haldia, Contai, and Egra. The geographical area of the district is 430140 lakh Ha. The district is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal and Balasore district of Orissa state in its South, Paschim Medinipur in its West, Howrah district in the North and South 24 Parganas in the East. Purba Medinipur district is mainly a land of agriculture and more than 80% of the total population is residing in the villages and the rural economy is based on Agriculture and Agro-based small industries.The district Purba Medinipur falls under two agro climatic zones namely, i) Bindhiya 4 alluvium zone covering 6 blocks ii) Coastal saline zone covering 19 blocks. The Climate of this district is characterised by Hot-Summer with High Humidity, abundant Rainfall and moderate winter. On the basis of soil type, rainfall, source of irrigation, the entire district has been categorized under 3 Agro-Ecological Situations (AES): AES-1 : Loamy clay soil- covering 6 blocks AES- II : Coastal saline soil- covering 13 blocks AES- III : Clay Loamy soil- covering 6 blocks The major crops grown in this district are Paddy (Aus, Aman & Boro), Wheat, Potato, Oilseeds, Vegetables, Pulses, Jute, Betel vine, Mat stick, etc. Net cropped area of this district is about 304800 ha. The experience of drought and flood are common in this district and sometimes one is followed by another in a year. Normal rainfall of this district is 1683 mm and average rainfall is 1752 mm (12 years avg.). The district produces adequate quantity of Paddy, Vegetable, while it is lagging behind in production of pulses, oilseeds, and wheat. Attempts have been made to increase the area and production of these crops through different central and state sector schemes. Irrigation sources like Deep Tube Well, Shallow Tube Well, Lift Irrigation, Ponds, Canals and other sources are there. At present only 51% area is under irrigation and cropping intensity is about 171%. Besides agricultural crops, there is ample scope of growing horticultural crops like fruits, flower, etc. Horticulture mission is under implementation to increase production of these crops. Almost all types of agricultural scheme like ICDP-Rice, ICDP-Coarse Cereal, ISOPOM, RVP, INM, IPM, Farm Mechanization, Soil Health Management, etc, under Macro Mode Management, RKVY, NFSM, ATMA are running in this district to boost up the area as well as production with full support of technology with different training programmes. Diversifying the cropping pattern in the district is advocated from that of rice based cropping system. By that process, more additional area can be brought under cultivation like pulse, oilseed, etc. If it is done the cropping intensity may be increased from 171% to 182%. Irrigation facilities specially in the un irrigated blocks should be increased in this district. As per report of SWTD, out of 25 blocks, 16 blocks are under 'dark' category, 1 block under 'grey' area, and 8 blocks are in 'white' category. White blocks are suitable for exploitation of ground water resource through installation of tube wells. Attempt has been made to construct Water Harvesting Structures (WHS) and renovate tanks for increasing source of irrigation water, agril-soil conservation, fisheries etc. Present irrigated area is 51% but at the end of 12 th five year plan it could be increased to 54%. Attempts have been made to reach extension facilities to all farming community. More emphasis has been given for strengthening SHGs. Use of fertilizer should be used more judiciously to protect soil health. Seed replacement ratio may be increased from 42 % to 46%. Area under horticulture may be increased from the current level by micro-irrigation practices. Area under turmeric, ginger can be increased in the marginal land. Tuber crops like sweet potato, yam etc, should be brought under cultivation for increasing the total area. Improved management of waste land and degraded land need be done for avoiding further soil deterioration. Extension services may be extended to the farmers of the villages. Incentives may be given to the farmers for cultivation of vegetable. Middle men may be avoided from the vegetable market through creation of awareness among farmers, formation of cooperatives and establishment of farmers' markets etc. By arranging better breeding facility, feed, fodder and animal care services, the production and productivity of livestock resources can be improved. Arrangement of AI services may be extended for upgradation of indigenous cows, buffalos etc. Development of fodder farm has been initiated for improvement of quality and quantity of fodder in different blocks. Attempt has been made to increase meat, egg production.