CDAP Doda District

Government of Jammu & Kashmir Directorate of Agriculture, Jammu (J&K)

COMPREHENSIVE DISTRICT AGRICULTURE PLAN

VOL. I: DISTRICT DODA; 2014

Consulting Agency

DIRECTORATE OF EXTENSION Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu, Main Campus, Chatha, 180 009 Jammu & Kashmir 0

COMPREHENSIVE DISTRICT AGRICULTURE PLAN (DISTRICT DODA)

Doda Jammu Kathua Kishtwar Poonch Rajouri Ramban Reasi Samba Udhampur

CONTRIBUTORS:

Dr. Narinder Paul Subject Matter Specialist (Agriculture Extension) KrishiVigyan Kendra Doda SKUAST-Jammu

Sh. R.K. Vaishnavi SMS-DL, Deptt.of Agriculture, Doda &

DISTRICT’S OFFICERS OF LINE DEPARTMENT DISTRICT DODA, J&K 1

List of Contents S. No. Page No. I Chapter-I (Introduction) 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Need for District level planning 2 1.3 Vision statement 3 1.4 Priorities/thrust areas 4 1.5 Methodology 4 1.6 Data Collection and consultation 5 1.7 Concurrent review and data verification 6 1.8 Final C-DAP Preparation 6 II. Chapter-II(General Description of The District) 2.1. Introduction 7 2.2. Climate 9 2.3. Population 9 2.4. Geography 10 2.5. The Vision 18 2.6. Vision Statement 19 2.7. Thrust Areas 19 III. Chapter-III(SWOT Analysis of the District) 3.1. Introduction 20 3.2. SWOT Analysis of Agriculture Sector 20 3.3. SWOT Analysis of Horticulture Sector 22 3.4. SWOT Analysis of Sericulture Sector 23 3.5. SWOT Analysis of Animal Husbandry Sector 24 3.6. SWOT Analysis of Sheep Husbandry Sector 24 3.7. SWOT Analysis of Fisheries Sector 25 3.8. SWOT Analysis of Cooperative Sector 26 3.9. SWOT Analysis of Horticulture (P&M) Sector 26 IV. Chapter-IV Development of Agriculture Sector) 4.1. Introduction 28 4.2. Input Management 31 4.3. Constraint Analyses & Recommended 31 Interventions 4.4. Constraints for Backwardness & Issues Impeding 32 Growth 4.5. Recommended Interventions In The Agriculture 32 Sector 4.6. Projects for agriculture development of District 36 Doda 4.6.1. Project Proposal-I 36

4.6.2. Project Proposal-II 38 4.6.3. Project Proposal-III 40 4.6.4. Project Proposal-IV 42 4.6.5. Project Proposal-V 46 4.6.6. Project Proposal-VI 50 4.6.7. Project Proposal-VII 52 4.6.8. Project Proposal-VIII 54 4.6.9. Project Proposal-IX 56 4.6.10. Project Proposal-X 59 4.6.11. Project Proposal-XI 63 4.6.12. Project Proposal-XII 65 4.6.13. Project Proposal-XIII 67 4.6.14. Project Proposal-XIV 70 4.6.15. Project Proposal-XV 72 4.6.16. Project Proposal-XVI 74 4.7. RESEARCHABLE ISSUES (SKUAST-JAMMU) 4.7.1. Project Proposal-I 76 4.7.2. Project Proposal-II 81 V. Chapter V (Specific Allied Sector Projects) 5.1. Introduction 84 5.2. Horticulture 84 5.2.1. Project Proposal-I 90 5.2.2. Project Proposal-II 91 5.2.3. Project Proposal-III 93 5.2.4. Project Proposal-IV 94 5.2.5. Project Proposal-V 96 5.2.6. Project Proposal-VI 98 5.2.7. Project Proposal-VII 100 5.2.8 Project Proposal-VIII 101 5.3. Sericulture Sector 5.3.1. Project Proposal I 104 5.4. Horticulture planning and marketing sector Profile 5.4.1. Introduction 106 5.4.2. Project Proposal-I 107 5.5. Floriculture Sector 5.5.1 Project proposal-I 108 5.6. Cooperative Sector 5.6.1 Project proposal-I 110 5.7. Fisheries Sector 111 5.7.1 Project Proposal for Fisheries sector 131

5.8 Animal Husbandry Sector 5.8.1. Project Proposal-I 113 5.5.2. Project Proposal-II 114 5.8.3. Project Proposal-III 115 5.8.4. Project Proposal-IV 116 5.8.5 Project Proposal-V 117 5.8.6. Project Proposal-VI 118 5.9. Sheep Husbandry Sector 5.9.1 Project Proposal-I 120 5.9.2 Project Proposal-II 121 5.9.3 Project Proposal-III 122 5.9.4 Project Proposal-IV 123 5.10. STREAM-II (SPECIFIC AGRICULTURE & 125 ALLIED SECTOR PROJECTS) VI. Chapter VI (District Plan) 6.1. Introduction 128 6.2. Growth Drivers 128 6.3. Innovative Project Proposals 129 6.4. Project Proposals 129 6.5. Vision of XIIth Plan 130 6.6. Conclusion 130

List of Tables S. No. Particulars Page No. 1. Land use pattern and pertaining information with 10 respect to District Doda 2. General profile and statistical data regarding basic 14 information of District Doda 3. Block wise details of population, households and sex 15 ratio in District Doda 4. Total population of the District Doda with Literacy 16 rate, sex ratio and no. of households 5. Schedules Caste and Schedules Tribe population of the 16 District Doda 6. Block wise area sown under different crops during rabi 17 and Kharif seasons in District Doda 7. Crop Wise Area Sown Under Different Crops in Doda 29 District 8. Crop / Varieties Grown in District Doda 30 9. Present seed replacement rate in district Doda 30 10. Constraint analysis of important field crops 33 11. Physical and financial targets for project on integrated 37 development of major food crops and vegetables under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 12. Physical and financial targets for project on 39 development of rainfed farming for 12th FY Plan for District Doda under RKVY 13. Physical and financial targets for project on agriculture 41 mechanization to be covered under 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda under RKVY 14. Physical and financial targets for project on IPM (FFS) 45 for 12th FY Plan for District Doda under RKVY 15. Physical and financial targets proposed under project 49 on management of soil heath and fertility for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda 16. Physical and financial targets proposed under the 51 project on promotion of organic farming for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda 17. Physical and financial targets proposed under the 53 project on promotion of apiculture for subsidiary income generation for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda 18. Physical and financial targets proposed under the 55 project on promotion of mushroom cultivation for sustainable rural livelihood for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda 19. Physical and financial targets proposed under the 58 project on water resources management for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda

20. Physical and financial targets proposed under the 62 project on strengthening of soil conservation scheme for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda 21. Physical and financial targets proposed under the 64 project on skill development and capacity building for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda 22. Physical and financial targets proposed under the 66 project on strengthening of infrastructure for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda 23. Physical and financial targets proposed under the 69 project on strengthening of transfer of technology system scheme for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda 24. Physical and financial targets proposed under the 71 project on formation of self help groups/ commodity interest groups for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda 25. Physical and financial targets proposed under the 73 project on promotion of agro-forestry, bio-fuels and medicinal plants for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda 26. Physical and financial targets proposed under the 75 project on national vegetable initiative for urban clusters for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda 27. Project proposal on formulation of block action plans 76 for District Doda for 12th FY Plan under RKVY 28. Details of facilities requires for the project on 79 formulation of Block action Plans for Doda under RKVY for 12th FY Plan 29. Details of funds required for carrying out operational 79 services for the project on formulation of Block action Plans for Doda under RKVY for 12th FY Plan 30. List of equipments required for the project on 80 formulation of Block action Plans for Doda under RKVY for 12th FY Plan 31. Budgetary requirement for the project on formulation 80 of block action plans under RKVY for Doda during 12th FY Plan 32. Financial Summary of Plan Proposals under RKVY for 83 District Doda for 12th F. Y. Plan under Agriculture Sector 33. Block wise area under fruits crops in District Doda 86 34. Block wise production of fruit crops in District Doda 87 35. Physical and financial targets for project for gap 90 filling/replanting in existing orchards under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda

36. Physical and financial targets for project on top 92 working of inferior/indigenous cultivars of apple and walnut under RKVY for the 12 FY Plan in respect of District Doda 37. Physical and financial targets for project on area 93 expansion under new orchards under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 38. Physical and financial targets for project on promotion 95 of kitchen/ nutritional gardening under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 39. Physical and financial targets for project on 97 strengthening and management of irrigation resources under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 40. Physical and financial targets for project on promotion 99 of organic farming RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 41. Physical and financial targets for project on farm 100 mechanization in horticulture under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 42. Physical and financial targets for project on 101 strengthening and management of public sector nurseries under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 43. Financial Summary of Plan Proposals under RKVY for 102 District Doda for 12th FY Plan under horticulture sector 44. Physical and financial targets for project on 105 strengthening of sericulture sector for sustainable development under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 45. Physical and financial targets for project on 107 management of horticulture produce under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 46. Physical and financial targets for project proposal on 109 promotion of floriculture for sustainable development for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 47. Physical and financial targets for project proposal on 110 creation of basic amenities for marketing and post harvest management under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 48. Physical and financial targets under for project 114 proposal on balanced nutrition of cattle under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 49. Physical and financial targets under for project 115 proposal on promotion of backyard poultry units under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda

50. Physical and financial targets for project proposal on 116 health and management of dairy cattle under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 51. Physical and financial targets for project proposal on 117 promotion of small scale dairy units under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 52. Physical and financial targets for project proposal on 118 fodder development and improvement under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 53. Financial summary of plan proposal under RKVY for 118 Animal Husbandry for District Doda for 12th Five Year Plan 54. Physical and financial targets for project proposal on 120 promotion and establishment of mini sheep farms under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 55. Physical and financial targets for project proposal on 121 promotion of quality fodder production under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 56. Physical and financial targets for project proposal on 122 training programmes and study touts for sheep farmers under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 57. Physical and financial targets for project proposal on 123 health and management of sheep under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 58. Financial summary of plan proposal under RKVY for 123 Sheep Husbandry sector for District Doda for 12th Five Year Plan 59. Comprehensive plan proposal of agriculture and allied 124 sectors under RKVY for District Doda under 12th FY Plan 60. Project on Training on IFS& Income Generating 125 Activities for Enhancing Livelihood Security 61. Project on Training on Organic Farming 125 62. Project on Study Tour for farmers and extension 126 officers 63. Project proposal on Awareness Camps 126 64. Project proposal on Training of farmers within the state 126 65. Project proposal on Training of farmers outside the 127 state 66. Project proposal on Training of women farmers 127

LIST OF FIGURES/GRAPHS

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1. Map of the District Doda 12

2. Raod map of District Doda 13

3. Tehsil map of District Doda 14

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A sustained and wide spread agricultural growth is a pre-condition of development. The slow growth in agriculture (including allied sectors) can be of great strain for the economy. Concerned over the slow pace of growth in agriculture and allied sectors, the National Development Council (NDC), conceptualized National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY). The major objectives of R.K.V.Y are to incentivize the States for increasing public investment in agriculture and allied sectors, preparation of realistic district plan, reduce the yield gap in important crops and maximize income of farmers in agriculture and allied sectors. To meet the objectives of RKVY, the Comprehensive-District Agriculture Plan (C- DAP) for District Doda was formulated by adopting participatory methodology involving the stakeholders as suggested by Planning Commission. Brief introduction to the District, its location, features, etc. The Doda District lies at 32° 53´ and 34°21´N latitude and 75°1´ and 76° 47´E longitude. It has an average elevation of 1107 meters (3361 feet) from mean sea level. Major crops of the district Doda are Maize, Paddy, wheat and barley, rajmash, vegetables, spices, marigold and mushroom. The present average productivity of major crops of maize, paddy and wheat is 17.50, 18.00 and 17.45 qtls per ha respectively. Areas/ Sectors which need to be addressed in the district The interventions have been proposed in the work plan of agriculture and allied sectors for enhancing the productivity of the major crops, fruits, vegetables, soil improvement,animal production in terms of milk, meat, and wool. Various on- going programmes in the district- a brief contextual gist Sericulture is an agro based industry providing subsidy occupation to few silk rearing families in the district. Cows, Goats and Poultry (Backyard) are major component of animal husbandry in the district. Though the local cow population is decreasing yet cross breed cows are increasing in number. The District Plan at a Glance The vision evolved for the district is to put District Doda in a higher growth orbit of sustainable agriculture development with special emphasis on:  Improved techniques in cultivation of fruits, vegetables and flowers along with value addition and marketing so as to achieve the double digit growth. 10

 Increasing farm income through animal component by emphasizing on stock improvement and management practices.  Developing farmer’s preferred local landraces of field crops most suited to the region.  Promoting brand value of organically produced local products.  SWOT analysis reveals the need and potential of implementing different extension activities and need based projects to achieve the vision for the district.  With decreasing land holding, vertical expansion of cultivation with multi-cropping and wide scale adoption of non-land and less land using enterprises is the rational option.  Most of the soils of the district Doda are sandy loam to clayey loam in nature with high rate of soil loss due to erosion.  The soils of the district are rich in organic carbon, humus and medium in available nitrogen, phosphorous and low in potassium.  Aberrant erratic behavior of monsoon and prolonged dry spells during the crop period cause crop failure/low productivity and production in some rainfed areas.  The productivity of crops has been declining in rainfed areas which discourage the farmers from investing in the farming.  There exist significant gaps between actual and attainable yields.  Major constraints leading to yield gaps are low availability of quality seeds/planting materials/ stocks, organic manures, bio pesticides, non-standardization and non-adoption of improved production practices.  Lack of scientific know-how, poor economic conditions, low risk bearing ability and slackness toward agriculture on part of farmers also contribute to lower productivity.  Study of existing farming practices, farming system(s) constraints and gaps pave the way for recommended interventions for the development of agriculture and allied sector.  Need based and area specific extension activities are proposed for capacity building and skill up-gradation of farmers and field staff.  The specific projects proposed in the plan are aimed to provide a support base to the activities and achieving the projected growth rates in agriculture and allied sector in District Doda.  The projects proposed herein, will address long term issues and also cater to the immediate needs of farmers and the economy of the district.

 The proposed projects of agriculture sector covers the most crucial aspects of quality seed production of various crops, natural resource management and conservation, survey monitoring and evaluation , water resource management, soil health, organic farming, integrated farming system, development of rainfed farming, farm mechanization, mushroom, apiculture development, agro-forestry and medicinal plantation, non farm activities, value addition and marketing in addition to strengthening of training and research infrastructures.  For the development of allied sectors, the proposed projects in the plan are for area expansion and rejuvenation and new plantation of Apple. Pear. Walnut. Almond etc..  Projects addressing the issues of Floriculture, Sericulture, Fisheries are also proposed with area specific needs and requirements.  Specific projects for development of animal husbandry and marketing are also proposed for providing added impetus to the diversified farming base of the district.

The total amount proposed for the remain three years of XIIth plan period under Stream I is estimated at Rs. 5129.33724Lacs which comprise of Rs 3610.85 Lacs for agriculture, Rs 84.503 Lacs for research sector and Rs. 1333.412 Lacs for allied agriculture sectors. Besides, administrative cost and motinoring and evaluation charges @ 1% of the total project cost each amounting to Rs 100.5752 Lacs has also been included thus making the total project cost of Rs Rs 5368,47 lacs for the 12th FY Planunder RKVY for remaining three year of the plan up to 2017. For Stream-II, the proposed financial outlay stands at Rs. 128.98 Lacs, with allocation of Rs. 71.38 Lacs for agriculture and Rs. 57.60 Lacs for allied sectors’ extension activities. Thus, the grand total outlay for the planned period is to the tune of Rs. 5258.31724 Lacs comprises of Rs. 5129.33724 Lacs under Stream-I (specific projects) and Rs. 128.98 Lacs under Stream–II (traditional extension activities).

S. No Name of the sector Financial requirement for project period (Rs in lacs) A STREAM-I (Agriculture) 1 Agriculture Sector SKUAST-Jammu 3610.85 2 Research sector 84.503 Total 3695.35 B STREAM-II (Specific Allied Sector Projects) 1 Horticulture sector 314.745 2 Sericulture sector 215.99 3 Horticulture P&M 100.00 4 Floriculture Sector 38.8 5 Cooperative sector 190.00 6 Fisheries sector 56.247 7 Animal Husbandry sector 315.38 8 Sheep Husbandry sector 102.25 Total 1333.412 Total Project Cost 5028.762 Administrative Cost @ 1% of the 50.28762 Total Project Cost Monitoring & Evaluation @ 1% of the 50.28762 Total Project Cost Grand Total 5129.33724

Expected outcomes as a result of implementation of the Plan The direct outcome of the plan will be the enhancement of productivity in agriculture and allied sectors. Expansion of irrigated area will not only enhance the crop and cropping system productivity by 20-25 per cent but also helps in improving the soil health. The wide gap between demand and supply of quality seed of improved varieties/ hybrids can be bridged with the farmers’ participation in seed production under seed village concept. Better income generation and hence, upliftment in the socio-economic status of the farmers of Samba district. A large scale adoption of organic farming especially in case of horticulture crops by shifting towards bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides.

CHAPTER-I INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction A sustained and wide spread agricultural growth is a pre-condition of development in India as more than 60 percent of country’s work force still depends upon agriculture for its livelihood. The concept of integrated local area plans to raise living standard in rural area and overcome food shortage based on specific endowments and needs of each area was initially mooted in 1st Five year plan in 1951. It could not be materialized in true sense as only sporadic efforts and isolated cases of such planning were practically attempted. However, the agriculture sector which accounted for more than 30 percent of total GDP at the beginning of reforms failed to maintain its pre-reform growth. On the contrary, it witnessed a sharp deceleration in growth after mid 1990s as the per annum growth in agriculture sector dropped to 1.9 percent during 1996-97 to 2001-2002 from 3.2 percent in the period 1980-81 to 1995-1996. The 10th five year plan target of growth of 4 percent per annum in agriculture and allied sectors, set to reverse the sharp deceleration of 1996-1997 to 2001-2002, has not been achieved. The approach paper to the 11th plan also emphasized that reversal of the deceleration in agricultural growth witnessed after 1996 is a prerequisite for the success of this plan. To spur growth in the Agriculture and allied sectors, National Development Council (NDC), in its meeting held on 29th May, 2007 resolved that a special Additional Central Assistance Scheme i.e. National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP)/ Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) be introduced to incentivize states to draw up comprehensive agriculture development plans taking into account agro-climatic conditions, natural resources and technology for ensuring more inclusive and integrated development of agriculture and allied sectors. The main objectives of the schemes as reflected in the XII five year Plan are:  To incentivize the States for increasing public investment in agriculture and allied sectors.  To provide flexibility and autonomy to states in the process of planning and executing agriculture and allied sector schemes.  To ensure preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and States based on agro- climatic conditions, availability of technology and natural resources.  To ensure that local needs/crops/priorities are better reflected in the agricultural plans of the Districts/States.

 To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops, through focused interventions.  To maximize returns to the farmers in agriculture and allied sectors.  To bring about quantifiable changes in the production and productivity of various components of agriculture and allied sectors by addressing then in a holistic manner. In pursuance to the aforesaid observation and in consultation with the Planning Commission, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation(DAC), Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India launched Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) from 2007-2008 which has been operational since then. During XIth Five Year Plan, Rs. 22,408.76 Crore was released to the states out of which Rs. 21, 586.6 Crore was utilized in implementing 5768 projects in certain broad categories namely; mechanization, natural resource management, marketing and post harvest management, animal husbandry, dairy development, fisheries, extension etc. By virtue of these enhanced investments, agriculture and allied sectors could achieve annual growth rate of 3.64 % during the XIth Five Year Plan against a growth rate of 2.46 % per annum in the Xth Five Year Plan period.

1.2 Need for District level Planning: For success of local area or District level plans the underlying constraints are needed to be identified. The required infrastructural investment, extension and research system revamping and market reach with the system’s conduct and performance have to be synchronized through a holistic policy approach. The Agriculture in the district (as in the state too) can’t possibly achieve same growth as in the past without recognizing the role of farmer’s participatory approach for formulating strategies and finding solutions to new and emerging problems. Similarly due to globalization, introduction of innovations in agriculture and allied sectors and extension efforts of different agencies, agriculture is being benefitted the district Doda that has significant impact on farming community. The economic reforms and globalization coupled with other factors like fast urbanization, rising incomes, changing food habits are paving the way for commercial farming and subsidiary occupations. Food demand will go up not purely because of population rise but also because of more requirement of cereals as animal feed. Although in district Doda, productivity of the different crops is has been slightly increasing but still there is a huge gap to be abridged. New developments in organic farming, approaches like integrated farming system and new technologies like resource conservation with due emphasis

on indigenous technical know-how will always help us to face new challenges in agriculture development in the hilly District of Doda. Keeping this in view the C-DAP of Doda District has been prepared on the basis of primary and secondary data of the district for achieving sustainable agricultural growth for improved farmers’ income through participatory process involving stakeholders and various organizations. By establishing strong linkages with required institutional support services, the plan will ensure optimum utilization of scarce natural, physical and financial resources.

1.3 Vision Statement Impetus of future growth for the district Doda lies with the growth of agriculture and allied sectors. As such, to attain the desired National goals of Food Security, Sustainability, Diversification and Socio-Economic upliftment of masses for self-reliant India, a Vision document under Rashtryia Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) is conceptualized which will act as a guiding beacon for attaining enshrined goals and implementing the policy prescriptions laid down in the National policy on Agriculture to the extent relevant to Doda District of Jammu & Kashmir State, with the vision to achieve self reliance in all the sectors affecting agrarian economy with a targeted growth of at least 4%. Under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), it is envisioned to achieve holistic growth of agriculture and allied sectors, aiming at least a 4% growth in this primary sector so as to have desired visual impact with focused attention on the following objectives:  Achieving Ever Green Revolution for nutrition security and prosperity on sustainable basis.  Generation of meaningful employment for enhanced socio-economic development of the region.  Attaining self sufficiency in production systems by adopting diversification and farming system approach.  Creation of pre-requisite infrastructure for giving a jump starts to the ailing agriculture and allied sectors. 1.4 Priorities/thrust areas  Diversification of farming system through eco-friendly, cost effective and sustainable technologies.  Participatory Seed Production through Seed Villages and to increase seed replacement rate of field crops from 15 to 25%.

 Marketing of produce by strengthening of market and post harvest management infrastructure.  Human Resource Development through skill and capacity building  Establishment of Village Knowledge Centers and management of Agriculture information System for comprehensive agriculture development.  Improvement of soil health.  Infrastructure development.  Agriculture mechanization  Promotion of non-farm income generation activities. 1.5 Methodology The C-DAP is prepared as per the process and methodology suggested by the Planning Commission, Government of India. The approach followed in preparation of the document was necessarily of Participatory Appraisal mode. An orientation workshop-cum-training programme was organized at SKUAST-Kashmir for scientists and Subject Matter Specialists of the University for Preparation of C-DAP. The following specific aspects were covered in the C-DAP for grass-root level planning for agriculture and allied sectors in the District Doda.  Planning concepts and district Planning  Basic features and planning process of RKVY  Vision, methodology and process of preparing C-DAP  Participatory Rural Appraisal  Farming system approach  Farming situation based extension  Integrated Nutrient Management (INM)  Integrated Pest Management (IPM)  Natural Resource Management (NRM)  Human Resource Development (HRD), Marketing and other important aspects. The Directorate of Extension, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) with the active participation of all the line Departments of the District Doda formulated this plan through participatory bottom-up process. The Directorate of Extension, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) with the help of trained specialists and resource persons trained the Planning Units/ Groups in Participatory Rural Appraisal techniques, designed formats for data 4

collection, guided in data collection and analysis. Regular meeting and workshops were conducted as and when needed for plan preparation. The responsibility of preparing C-DAP of District Doda was given to SKUAST-Jammu under the able guidance of Dr. K.S. Risam (Director Extension) and Dr. P. Baru (Assoc. Director Ext. Education). The ground level work for collection of data and preparation of report were assigned to Dr. Narinder Paul (Subject matter Specialist, Agril. Extension. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Doda, SKUAST-Jammu), Dr. Neeraj Kotwal (Jr. Scientist RHRS, Bhaderwah, SKUAST-Jammu) and Dr. S.P. Singh (Assistant professor, Agri. Eco. FOA SKUAST-J Chatha Jammu).The governing board of ATMA of Doda District acted as District Agriculture Planning Unit (DAPU), the FAC at block level worked as Block Agriculture Planning Units (BAPU). The interaction at Gram panchayat level was held through village level extension officials of different line Departments more or less on the pattern suggested by Planning Commission.

1.6. Data collection and consultation: The planning team, after receiving proper training, held wide consultations with District/ Block/ Village Agriculture Planning Units of the district. Formal and informal meetings with Agriculture and line departmental staff, ex-Panchayati Raj Institution’s members and farmers were conducted at different levels and collected secondary data and related statistics needed for planning from different departments and other sources.

Primary Data: For in-depth farm/ village level study covering important aspects of agriculture and allied fields, the district was divided into three Agro-eco-situations (AESs) as was done for SREP preparation under ATMA. From each AES already selected representative villages (Sarthangal, Assar and Kilotran) were revisited for collecting required information on modified semi-structured schedules through PRA. The planning team conducted PRA in selected villages covering the whole gamut of farming operations related to agriculture and allied activities being undertaken by the villagers. The team visited the villages for two to three times to conduct this exercise. The farmers meetings were ensured to be informal. They were encouraged to participate, interact and make their own fair appraisals in meetings. Farmers were informed about the objective of the meeting. The dialogue was started; the gap analysis and current scenario regarding productivity, profitability and risk associated with different farming systems were discussed and required information were collected. The Junior Agriculture Assistants and other line Departments. Technical officials working at village level held farmers meetings and sought their views on preparing of plan, and the same 5

were submitted to the District planning unit for consideration while preparing plan.

1.7. Con-current review and verification of data: The primary as well as secondary data collected was cross-checked through triangulations and verified from information/ reports available with different government departments and PRA based exercises. The District Plan , SREP, PLCP of district and other related documents/reports of different departments were consulted for preparing the C-DAP. The planning team held discussions with line departmental heads, and other prominent stake holders including voluntary groups existing in the District.

Discussions were held about the proposed design, trials, Demonstrations and other activities in a system approach keeping in view the following-  Profitability and sustainability of cropping system.  Market infrastructure and marketing opportunities.  Custom hiring services and some of the policy issues related to subsidy.  Farmers’ inability to invest in farming majority being to resource poor category.  Work plan and activities for landless and resource poor farmers.  Feed back regarding On-Farm and Off- Farm activities.  Subsidy component, crop insurance and cyclical assistance  Action plan

1.8. Final C-DAP preparation: The core team after proper inputs from the agriculture and allied departments from panchayats and block levels, from the information gathered through RRAs, discussions with the PRIs representatives, technical experts from Agriculture and allied sectors and other stake holders prepared draft CDAP. The draft was discussed in different meeting with the concerned and other platforms. The suggestions put forwarded were incorporated and the final draft of C- DAP is being submitted.

CHAPTER-II

GENERAL DECSRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT

2.1. INTRODUCTION

Doda district is the 13th largest district by population of the state of Jammu & Kashmir. After trifurcation of erstwhile District Doda, the District comprises of 402 revenue villages. As per census 2011, Doda has population of 409,936 of which male and female are 213,641 and 196,295 respectively.The population is mostly rural and only 7.97% of it resides in the towns. The population of Doda District constituted 3.27 % of total population of J&K state. Working force accounts for 37.06% of population. The main occupations of the working force are cultivators, agricultural labourers, livestock rearing, building construction, trade and commerce. Doda is a district in the eastern part of Jammu region of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Doda District was carved out of the Erstwhile District Udhampur in the year 1948 and lies amidst in the middle and outer Himalayan ranges of Jammu region of J&K State. This District has a rich history. It is said that one of the ancient Rajas of Kishtwar whose domain extended beyond Doda persuaded one utensil maker Deeda, a migrant from Multan (now in Pakistan), to settle permanently in this territory and set up a utensil factory. Deeda is said to have settled in a village which later on came to be known after him. With the passage of time the name Deeda has changed into Doda, the present name of the town. The entire area of District Doda including Allaqa Dengbatal (Tehsil Mahore) was initially divided into two independent States of Kishtwar and Bhaderwah. Kishtwar State consisted of some areas of the present District Doda viz: Doda-Siraj excluding present Bhaderwah, Bhalessa and Thathri Tehsils, Marmat Galihan, Raggi, Assar, Batote areas of Doda and Ramban Districts.The principality of Bhaderwah was distributed into 15 tharas or administrative units. The total area of Bhaderwah Jagir (including Bhalessa etc.) was 533 sq. miles which after amalgamation with Udhampur district in 1931 was reduced to 213 sq. miles only. The earliest mention of the place is traced from Rajatarangni around (1112-28 A.D.), where the place has been named Bhadravakash i.e. good resting place. According to the genealogical role of the Rajas of Billawar, the State of Bhaderwah was found about fifteenth century by a Scion of Balauria family, but later on, came under the control of Chamba. Thus it may be presumed that the State was established any time around 12th century, but the events of the place, right up to the close of 16th century are not very clear.

Nag Pal (IInd) was the son of Maha Pal who, like his father was a great devotee of Basak Nag. He is said to have ruled for one hundred years. Mela Patt is celebrated at Bhaderwah in honour of Nag Pal’s spiritual victory over Emperor Akhbar. Nag Pal (IInd) was succeeded by Bhakhat Pal (1620-35 A.D.) and many others. Bhaderwah became a part of Chamba State during the reign of Charat Singh (1821-44 A.D.). His brother Zorawar Singh was appointed its Administrative Governor. Being a man of fine tastes, Zorawar Singh preferred to stay at Chamba and administration of Bhaderwah was conducted by a succession of Subedars, who could not win over the local inhabitants. Zorawar Singh was designated as Titular Raja of Bhaderwah in 1833 A.D. and was termed as Chhota Raja. In 1844 A.D. Sri Singh was seated on the Gaddi ofChamba. Due to family dispute, Zorawar Singh fled to Bhaderwah and then to Jammu where he tried to gain the support of Jammu and rebel elements of Bhaderwah, but he could not succeed till his death. Zorawar Singh’s son, Prakaram Singh was made Raja of Bhaderwah in 1845 A.D. But owing to Anglo- Sikh war of 1845, Sikh domination of the Hill States became very weak and Gulab Singh availed this opportunity to annex Bhaderwah with his territory. The same year when Prakaram Singh was its Raja, Bhaderwah passed on to Maharaja Gulab Singh in 1946 A.D. During Gulab Singh’s time, Bhaderwah remained military administered area, administered by a SpecialAdministrative Officer and it was only in the later year of Ranbir Singh’s rule that Bhaderwah was bestowed as Jagir to Amar Singh. Bhaderwah in Ranbir Singh’s time remained as private Jagir. Ranbir Singh appointed Lhab Joo as Kardar (Tehsildar) of Bhaderwah in 1859 A.D. Bhaderwah remained a Jagir of Raja Jagir Sir Amar Singh during 1878-81 A.D. On November 10, 1886, as per report of Tehsildar Bhaderwah the Jagir of Bhaderwah was handed over to the representatives of Raja Amar Singh by Tehsildar Bhaderwah and it remained his personal domain with all Powers for its administration, development and revenue collection till his death in 1911 A.D. Thus for almost all practical purposes Amar Singh was ruler of Bhaderwah between 1886 and 1911. When the Jagir Amar Singh passed away in 1911 A.D, Maharaja Pratap Singh issued an order regarding the Jagirand a committee of management was constituted for the estate of Hari Singh for the disposal of civil and criminal matters. Pratap Singh passed away in 1925. He had no issue and therefore Amar Singh’s son Hari Singh occupied the throne of J&K State. The status of the Jagir was changed. Its name as private Jagir was changed to Private Domain and in charge Jagir was changed to Director Private Domains. On the recommendations of Private Domain Assimilation Committee, the status of Bhaderwah 8

ended in 1930 A.D. Consequently Bhaderwah became a Tehsil of Udhampur District in 1931. After establishment of District Headquarter Doda, Bhaderwah was made a Tehsil of this District. Consequent upon reorganization of District Tehsils, Naibat Thathri and Niabat Bhalessa of Bhaderwah Tehsil also became fully fledged Tehsils in 1981. The District is known not only for its rich cultural heritage and ethical values but also for its age-old traditions of secularism and the spirit of tolerance, which have been since times immemorial, binding the people together. The district is having mixed culture and the people are Pahari Speaking. Because of its connectivity with Jammu, Srinagar, Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh, the people are generally speaking Kashmiri, Ladakhi, Dogri, and some Pahari languages like Bhaderwahi, Kishtwari and Siraji. The people are also credited to have unity in diversity. For example, besides regional languages, there are about one dozen languages being spoken in different areas. These are Kashmiri, Dogri, Bhaderwahi, Kishtwari, Siraji, Pogli, Khashali, Gojri, Paddri and Panjabi etc. According to Dr. G.A. Fierson, the word “Pahari” applies to the group of languages spoken in the sub-Himalayan hills extending from Bhaderwah to the eastern parts of Nepal. The Bhaderwah group includes three dialects, viz. Bhaderwahi, Bhalesvi and Padri. Bhaderwahi language is abundantly rich in words, phrases and idioms.

2.2. CLIMATE The climate of the district being sub tropical zone is hot and dry in summer and cold in winter. Due to its varying physical features, the District does not have a uniform climate. Average rainfall in District Doda has been recorded as 35.08 inches per year which is lowest as compared to other Districts of Jammu Division. Due to low average annual precipitation, the whole of the Doda District has been declared drought prone.

2.3. POPULATION As per 2011 Census, the total population of the Doda District is 409936, which includes 213641 male population and 196295 female population in the district. This works out to be 3.26 percent of the total population of the state. The urban population is of 32689 and the rural population figures at 377247 souls and comes to 92.02% of the population of the district. The density of the population is 46 per sq km. The schedule castes represent 13.02% of the population while schedule tribes i.e. Gujjar and Bakerwals represent 9.56% only of the total population of the District. The main stay of the population of the district is agriculture. The average literacy rate of the District is 64.68 Percent with male literacy 78.41 percent and 9

female 49.69 percent. The existing sex ratio in the District is 919. Out of total 79636 households in the District, 72917 are rural and 6719 are urban. 2.4. GEOGRAPHY Doda district Lies in the outer Himalayan range in J&K State and falls between 32° 53´ and 34°21´N latitude and 75°1´ and 76° 47´E longitude. It has an average elevation of 1107 meters (3361 feet). District Headquarter Doda is located about 175 Km. from Jammu and about 200 Km. from Srinagar. There are two National Highways connecting the District viz.NH-1A and NH-1B. On its north is Anantnag and is surrounded by District Kishtwar in north-east, Chamba area of Himachal Pradesh in south. District Kathua and Udhampur in South and South-west and District Ramban in West. One can have the view of River Chenab while approaching to Doda. Total geographical area of the district is 91374 ha which supports agriculture and allied sectors and provides subsistence to majority of the population. Primary occupation of the inhabitants of the district is farming coupled with animal husbandry and horticulture. The district supports about one bovine per head as illustrated in the statistical data, but the availability of animal proteins for human consumption is low.

Table1: Land use pattern and pertaining information with respect to District Doda S. No. Particulars Area 1 Total geographical area as per village papers 4500 Sq Km 2 Net area sown(Kharif + Rabi) 51782 Ha 3 Area under food crops(Kharif + Rabi) 48708 Ha 4 Area under non-food crops(Kharif + Rabi) 4611 Ha 5 Total area sown more than once(Kharif + Rabi) 25891 Ha 6 Area not available for cultivation 32053 Ha 7 Total no. of holdings 108977 8 Chemical fertilizers (Urea, DAP,MOP)(Kharif + Rabi) 19624 Qtls. 9 Total quantity of food grains produced(Kharif + Rabi) 622050Qtls.

Figure 1: Map of District Doda

Figure 2: Road Map of District Doda

Figure 3: Tehsil Map of District Doda

Table 2: General profile and statistical data regarding basic information of District Doda S. Headquarter Doda No No. of Tehsils 4 (Doda, Bhaderwah, Thathri & Gandoh) and 12 (New) viz. Gundna, Kastigarh, Marmat, Assar, 1 Bhalla, Kahra, Bharath Bagla, Chilli Pingal, Bhagwa, Chiralla, Phigsoo & Mohalla No. of CD Blocks 08 (Doda, Bhaderwah, Gandoh, Thathri, Marmat, Bhagwah, Assar & Gundna) 9 (New) viz. Bhalla, 2 Chirala, Kastigarh, Dali-Udyanpur, Khellani, Kahra, Changa, Chilli Pingal & Jakyas 3 No. of Revenue Villages 402 4 No. of Panchayats 231 5 No. of Patwar Halqas 66 6 No. of Niabats 11 7 No. of Girdawar circles 14 8 No. of office Qanoongo 4 9 No. of Towns 03 (Bhaderwah, Doda & Thathri) 10 Sub-division 02 (Bhaderwah & Gandoh) 11 Population 4,09,936 12 Male population 2,13,641 13 Female population 1,96,295 14 Sex ratio 919 15 Density 46 persons/ sq. km 16 Total child population (0-6 Age) 71,240 17 Male child population (0-6 Age) 36,862 18 Female child population (0-6 Age) 34378 19 Child sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 933 20 Literacy Rate 64.68% 21 Male literacy 78.41% 22 Female literacy 49.69% 23 District Pin code index 182XXX

Table 3: Blockwise details of population, households and sex ratio in District Doda

No. of Total population No. of Total population Sex S.No Name of Block Villages Male Female Total households Male Female Total ratio 1 ASSAR 20 16048 15011 31059 6479 9443 5192 14635 935 2 MARMAT 18 14632 13869 28501 6316 9095 5427 14522 948 3 BHAGWAH 11 23212 21832 45044 8459 13673 7344 21017 941 4 DODA 59 25272 22868 48140 9442 16217 9399 25616 905 5 GUNDNA 19 15247 14523 29770 6296 8987 4991 13978 953 6 BHADERWAH 118 33346 30946 64292 11872 24432 15833 40265 928 7 THATHRI 91 30919 27633 58552 10837 20270 11053 31323 894 8 GANDOH 66 36754 35135 71889 13216 21702 11492 33194 956 Total Rural 402 195430 181817 377247 72917 123819 70731 194550 930 1 MC Doda 13 12506 9099 21605 4597 10154 5912 16066 728 2 MC Bhaderwah 13 5705 5379 11084 2122 4647 3820 8467 943 Total Urban 26 18211 14478 32689 6719 14801 9732 24533 795 Grand Total 428 213641 196295 409936 79636 138620 80463 219083 919 Source: Census 2011

Table 4: Total population of the District Doda with Literacy rate, sex ratio and no. of households S. Census Total population No. of literates Literacy Sex No. of No. Rural/Urban Male Female Total Male Female Total rate ratio Households 1 Rural 195430 181817 377247 123819 70731 194550 62.7 930 72917 2 Urban 18211 14478 32689 14801 9732 24533 85.6 795 6719 Total 213641 196295 409936 138620 80463 219083 148.3 1725 79636 Source: Census: 2011

Table 5: Schedules Caste and Schedules Tribe population of the District Doda

Census SC Population ST Population S.No. Rural/Urban Male Female Total Male Female Total 1 Rural 26659 25680 52339 20016 18585 38601 2 Urban 550 519 1069 361 254 615 Total 27209 26199 53408 20377 18839 39216 Source: Census 2011

Table 6: Blockwise area sown under different crops during rabi and kharif seasons in District Doda S.No. Block Rice maize Pulses Oilseeds vegetables Fodder Total 1 Assar 30 3370 110 5 700 80 4295 2 Bhagwah 100 3600 160 20 50 120 4050 3 Bhaderwah 171 3900 116 20 100 150 4457 4 Ghat 250 3500 150 15 50 80 4045 5 Gundna 50 3300 100 10 100 100 3660 6 Gandoh 400 3700 150 25 100 120 4495 7 Marmat 80 2891 200 20 100 100 3391 8 Thathri 30 3400 100 14 35 80 3659 Total 1111 27661 1086 129 1235 830 32052 S.No. Block Wheat Barley Pulses Oilseeds vegetables Fodder Total 1 Assar 450 150 110 340 800 234 2084 2 Bhagwah 550 3000 160 323 100 300 4433 3 Bhaderwah 789 900 130 400 250 350 2819 4 Ghat 680 750 150 350 50 230 2210 5 Gundna 650 300 108 400 280 250 1988 6 Gandoh 350 600 150 400 250 340 2090 7 Marmat 660 808 200 292 91 300 2351 8 Thathri 684 300 110 400 20 240 1754 Total 4813 6808 1118 2905 1841 2244 19729

2.5 THE VISION Influence of land and water on the food grain production is of critical importance. Shrinking and depleting water resources combined with reducing farm size has created a major crisis for achieving food for billion plus souls living in the country. This stress is compounded every year with addition of 80-90 million souls to already swelling population from the limited net sown area. The growth rate of agriculture is low in the country as compared to other sectors of economy. The potential for growth of agriculture is quite high. The slow growth in agriculture and allied sectors can lead to acute stress on the economy because large population is dependent upon this sector. Major cause behind slow growth in agriculture is the consistent decrease of investments in this sector. Public and Private investments are not increasing in agriculture and allied sectors, leading to distress in farming community especially that of small and marginal segment. The focus is on higher growth rate in Agriculture as 80% of work force depends upon agriculture for its livelihood in District Doda. The future food security depends upon conversion of Green Revolution to Ever-Green Revolution rooted in principles of ecology, economics, gender and social equity and employment generation. Agriculture and allied activities constitute the most important sector for the economy of the Doda District as it provides livelihood support directly or indirectly to about 90% of the District population. Substantial progress has been made in cereals, pulses, oilseeds, vegetables, mushroom, honey, horticulture, and milk and poultry production but there is still a large untapped potential in this newly created district. The strength of the district lies by virtue of its geographical proximity to the fast growing Jammu city on one hand and on other side has the connectivity with the rest of the country by way of broad gauge railway and National Highway A1. Impetus of future growth for the district lies with the growth of agrarian and industrial sector. As such, to attain the desired National goals of Food Security, Sustainability, Diversification and Socio-Economic upliftment of masses for self-reliant India, a Vision document under RashtryiaKrishiVikasYojana (RKVY) is conceptualized which will act as a guiding beacon for attaining enshrined goals and implementing the policy prescriptions laid down in the National policy on Agriculture to the extent relevant to Doda District of Jammu

&Kashmir State, with the vision to achieve self-reliance in all the sectors affecting agrarian economy with a targeted growth.

2.6 VISION STATEMENT Under RKVY, it is envisioned to achieve holistic growth of agriculture and allied sectors, aiming at least a targeted growth in this primary sector so as to have desired visual impact with focused attention on the following objectives:  Achieving Ever Green Revolution for nutrition security and prosperity on sustainable basis.  Generation of meaningful employment for enhanced socio-economic development of the region.  Attaining self-sufficiency in production systems by adopting diversification and farming system approach.

2.7 PRIORITIES/THRUST AREAS  Diversification of farming system through eco-friendly, cost effective and sustainable technologies.  Participatory Seed Production through Seed Villages and to increase seed replacement rate of field crops.  Promotion of Organic Farming.  Establishment of Village Knowledge Centers and management of Agriculture information System for comprehensive agriculture development.  Improvement of soil health.  Infrastructure development.  Agriculture mechanization  Promotion of non-farm income generation activities. To achieve the second Green Revolution for security of future generations and to attain the holistic growth rate by the end of the 12th Five Year Plan, the above mentioned priorities and thrust areas are targeted in these C-DAP so as to realize the envisioned growth spectrum for the district.

CHAPTER-III

SWOT ANALYSIS OF THE DISTRICT

3.1. INTRODUCTION

The shrinking land resources compelling all the people associated with it to redeem their plan and policies to counter this shortcoming. Every area has its merits and demerits. So, while planning one should have the strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to a particular area so that comprehensive plan may be formulated. Therefore, SWOT analysis of agriculture and allied activities have been done for Doda district and the same is presented as below:

3.2. SWOT ANALYSIS OF ARICULTURE SECTOR Strengths:  More than 80% area is available for intensification  Enriched with organic matter  Sufficient precipitation mainly during rainy and winter seasons  Supply through the Department of Agriculture and private seed dealers  Farmers are applying FYM in Maize crop & Kitchen gardening as per availability  Availability of sufficient family labour  Climate not conducive for infestation of pests and diseases.  Farmers have awareness regarding seed treatment in crops and line sowing  Availability of skilled and semi skilled agricultural labour  Availability of natural water resources to meet the water needs Weaknesses:  Hilly lands with steep slopes  Occurrence of boulders in the fields  Rains not well distributed  Steep slope causes quick run off and offers least opportunity time for recharging ground water. 20

 Farmers in majority still using their own seed  Shortage of fertilizers during cropping season. Imbalanced fertilization, unscientific method of preparation of FYM, Use of potastic fertilizers by few farmers  Reactive approach to the weed management after loss initiated.  Lack of awareness. Few farmers use chemicals for management of diseases/ pest  Recommended spacing is not maintained. Few farmers treat seeds with fungicides  Migration of youth to urban areas in search of white collared jobs  Not being tapped and maintained properly. Opportunities:  Area suitable for cereals like Maize, Paddy, Wheat, Pulses, Oilseeds and Fodder.  Soils are suitable for raising paddy, maize, pulses, oilseeds and saffron.  Scope for rain water harvesting through water harvesting structures & check dams.  Proper drainage system for safe disposal of excessive run-off which could be utilized for water harvesting.  HYVs of wheat, paddy and hybrids of Maize and improved varieties of Pulses, Oilseeds and vegetables are suitable for the situation.  Scope for opening more outlets, establishing new units of vermicompost, worm hatcheries  Application of selected herbicides along with the utilization of available family labour.  Recommendations and expertise available for control of pest and diseases.  Recommendation regarding proper spacing available. Scope for Seed treatment of all crop seeds.  Scope of Apiculture, Mushroom, Floriculture, vermicomposting as business.  Construction of harvest tanks/check dams, rain water harvesting structures.

Threats:  Excessive soil erosion due to frequent landslides.  Excessive soil erosion.  Heavy intensity of sporadic rains in monsoon season causes excessive soil erosion and land sliding.

 Drainage system often eroded by fast run off.  Local germplasm of Maize and paddy on the verge of extinction.  Deterioration of soil health by imbalanced fertilizer use and poor productivity.  Un-timely weed control results in significant reduction in yield.  Production Loss may occur mainly due to pests and diseases.  20-25% yield reduction due to less/excess plants population and seed borne diseases.  Socio- economic imbalance due to migration.  Existing khools and old practices of water storage is at the verge of neglect.

3.3. SWOT ANALYSIS OF HORTICULTURE SECTOR Strengths:  Availability of potential area.  Sufficient farm labour  Increasing demand of fruits  Sufficient availability of Wild root stock  Available technical and research backup.  Availability of local FYM and other compost materials  Increasing public demands. Weaknesses:  Water scarcity  Long gestation periods of fruit crops,  Insufficient availability of true to type planting material  Poor marketing facilities  Shortage of technical persons.  High cost of machinery and equipment  Lack of knowledge  Poor technical know how  Scarcity of water resources  Land availability.

Opportunities:  Better alternative  Market acceptability  More remunerative  Already existing plantations  Adaptability to local agro climatic conditions.  Higher efficiency of improved machinery.  Poor soil status and rain-fed conditions  Tested technologies of vermicomposting  Planning for availing sufficient funds. Threats:  Prevalence of drought/frost conditions  Increasing cost of establishment of orchards  Alternative land use  Lack of proper management  Alternative use of water and FYM  Heavy pressure on local resources  Insufficient funding  Insufficient technical man power.

3.4. SWOT ANALYSIS OF SERICULTURE SECTOR: Strengths:  Existing Mulberry plantations and silkworm rearing families associated with the activity Weaknesses:  Lack of interest among the farming community due to intensive work. Opportunities:  There is wide scope of extension of mulberry plantation and even cocoon production. Threats:  In-sufficient marketing facility is the main threat in development of the activity.

3.5. SWOT ANALYSIS OF ANIMAL HUSBAANDRY:

Strengths:  Availability of AI centers.  Seasonal availability of green & dry fodder.  Veterinary facilities available. Weaknesses:  More than 70% farmers don’t use AI & AI facility unavailable at village level.  Non availability of green and nutritive grasses throughout the year; Poor awareness; imbalanced feeding.  Lack of awareness about the disease; Different type of animals are housed together inadequate spaces. Opportunities:  AI centre should be within 3-4 km.  Awareness camp for breed improvement  Plenty of scope for grass/fodder plantations; plenty bushes are available in the area; More area can be taken under fodder.  Mobile vety. Units can be used to cover the remaining villages; Vaccinations are available:  Awareness camps. Threats:  Continuous natural service with inferior bulls in remote areas.  Malnutrition which causes reproductive disorders.  Unhealthy and low yields  Uneconomical animals.

3.6. SWOT ANALYSIS OF SHEEP HUSBANDRY: Strengths:  Veterinary facilities available.  Longer staple length of wool. More clean wool lesser wounds. 24

 Accommodation for housing of SEC and upkeep of records and equipments.  Introduction of new breeds.  Seasonal availability of green & dry fodder. Weaknesses:  Lack of awareness about diseases and technical knowhow.  Shorter staple length, injury to livestock by hand shearing.  Loss of equipments and medicine vaccines.  Poor coverage  Non availability of green & nutritive grasses throughout the year. Lack of awareness and imbalanced feeding. Opportunities:  Better health coverage to private flocks, Vaccines ispreserved properly. Better management practices.  More number of shearers for coverage of whole of sheep population.  More coverage, better housing facilities for livestock during migration.  Increasing number of rams for all the sheep population.  Plenty of scope for the plantation of the quality grasses and fodder plants. Plenty bushes are available in the area. More area is to be taken under fodder production. Threats:  Low yield of mutton, wool and wool product.  Economic losses through hand shearing.  Losses in natural calamity and harsh weather conditions.  Inbreeding economic losses due to local sheep.  Malnutrition which causes reproductive disorder and economic losses.

3.7. SWOT ANALYSIS OF FISHERIES SECTOR Strengths:  Availability of village/private ponds and potential farmers.  Sufficient availability of water for aquaculture

Weaknesses:  Poor marketing channel/facilities.  Lack of awareness among farming community. Opportunities:  More area can be brought under fish culture with promotion of fish farming.  Conducive atmosphere Threats:  Excessive use of Chemical Fertilizers and pesticides can harm pisciculture.

3.8. SWOT ANALYSIS OF COOPERATIVE SECTOR Strengths:  Availability of registered Cooperative Societies covering 60% of the district Weaknesses:  Some Societies have become defunct due to non availability of funds Opportunities:  Revival of defunct societies & registration of new ones with influx of funds. Threats:  Few defunct primary Agri. Coop Soc. In the district: with the result Department Cannot provide any assistance to the farming community.

3.9. SWOT ANALYSIS OF HORTICULTURE PLANNING AND MARKETING SECTOR Strengths:  Increased storage capacity shall save the produce from perishing.  Alternate packaging like plastic crates and cardboard cartons will reduce pressure upon forests.  This shall increase shelf life of the produce.  Awareness is the corner stone of Execution and implementation. Weaknesses:  Huge storage may lead the farmers to exploitation by the middle man.

 Farmers may not resort to use of these alternate packing due to psychological weaknesses.  May increase the cost of transportation beyond reach of the farmers.  Farmers are illiterate and may not understand the concept literally. Opportunities:  This shall increase the bargaining capacity of the farmers and can increase time utility.  Use of alternate packing material shall save the produce from transportation loss and increase the income of the farmer.  Once used for costly and delicate farm produce will increase agri income individually as well as collectively.  The increased awareness will lead to better utilization of the modern technology by the farmers. Threats:  Farmers under the control of the businessman since ages may not utilize the store to the desired level.  The persistent use of plastic crates will lead to environmental pollution for the material being Bio non degradable.  Farmers may not use it at all because of illiteracy, ignorance and poverty.  Too much awareness may be taken otherwise by the farmers.

CHAPTER-IV DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE SECTOR

4.1. INTRODUCTION Doda with a total gross cropped area of 0.51 Lac ha and net cultivated area of 0.24 Lac ha with irrigated area totaling to 0.04 lac hectares, supporting 79636 farming families, is lagging way behind the national productivity level of all the major crops grown in the district. The primary reasons associated with the low output and productivity can be attributed to the rainfed farming combined with resource poor farming community having an adverse outlook to opt for the changing need and preferences for mitigating the production stress. The main stay of Doda District of Jammu is primarily agriculture as around 90% of the population is rural and directly or indirectly involved with the agriculture and allied sectors and thus constitutes the main source of livelihood. Due to variation in climate, there is variation in crop production also in this hilly district of the state. The places with temperate climate i.e. Bhaderwah and Gandoh is characterized by relatively mild but dry summer with little monsoon and fairly cold wet winter due to western disturbances. It is mostly a mono cropped zone with low production and productivity. This area is also suitable for cultivation of variety of vegetable crops. The places with subtropical climate i.e. Doda and Thathri are drought prone, having mild summer, fair monsoon during summer and relatively wet winter. Preparation of Agriculture Plan for the District based on the Agro-climatic conditions, availability of technology and natural resources, local needs/crops/priorities needs to be better reflected in the Agriculture Plan with the following focal objectives:

 To achieve the goal of reducing yield gaps through focused intervention.  To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture and allied sectors.  To bring about quantifiable changes in production and productivity of various components of agriculture.

Table 7: Crop Wise Area Sown Under Different Crops in Doda District S. No Crop Season Unit Assar Bhagwah Bhaderwah Ghat Gundna Gandoh Marmat Thathri Total

1 Paddy Kh Ha 30 10 171 250 50 400 80 30 1111 2 Maize Kh Ha 3370 3600 3900 3500 3300 3700 2891 3400 27661

3 Wheat Rb Ha 450 550 789 680 650 350 660 684 4813 Kh Ha 110 160 116 150 100 150 200 100 1086 4 Pulses Rb Ha 110 160 130 150 108 150 200 110 1118 Kh Ha 5 50 100 50 100 100 100 35 129 5 Oilseed Rb Ha 340 323 400 350 400 400 292 400 2905 Kh Ha 80 120 150 80 100 120 100 80 830 6 Fodder Rb Ha 234 300 350 230 250 340 300 240 2244 Kh Ha 700 50 100 50 100 100 100 35 1235 7 Vegetables Rb Ha 800 100 250 50 280 250 91 20 1841 Sub Kh Ha 4295 4050 4457 4045 3660 4495 3391 3659 32052 Total: Rb Ha 2084 4433 2819 2210 1988 2090 2351 1754 19729 Total Ha 6379 8483 7276 6255 5648 6585 5742 5413 51781

Table 8: Crop / Varieties Grown in District Doda

S. Season Crop Variety No Paddy Giza-14, Shalimar, K-448,Japan-1561 Kanchan, KH-517, Kanchan KH-612, ProAgro-4794, Sri Ram Maize Bio-9621, Dekalb Double, DMH 7314, Bisco Ujjala, PAC 781, A Kharif PAC 740 Pulses Mash PU-19, Moong PS-16, Oilseeds Til PB-1 Fodder S.S.G Cherry,Jowar, M.P.Cherry, PBW-175, PBW-343, RAJ-3077, RAJ-3765 PBW-226, PBW- Wheat 373, PBW-502 Pulses Gram C-235, Lentil K-75, Peas Rachna B Rabi Mustard KS-101, KOS-1, Pusa Bold, Gobi Sarsoon GSL-1, Oilseeds Toria Local Fodder Barseem BL-1/ Muscavi, Oats Kent Sabzar.

Table 9: Present Seed Replacement Rate in Doda District

Area under crop Present seed replace S.No Name of the crop (in ha) rate % 1 Paddy 1111 13.0

2 Wheat 4813 35.0

3 Maize 27661 20.0 4 Oilseeds 3034 22.05 5 Pulses 2204 27.5

6 Fodder 3074 45

4.2. INPUT MANAGEMENT Besides Land and water, proper input management holds key to production and productivity of crops. With the rising cost of inputs, declining productivity and diminishing farm profitability, emphasis will have to be laid on efficient and judicious use of improved integrated nutrient management and integrated pest management to accelerate agricultural growth. At present, there exists a big gap between actual yield and potential yield of crops in the district. Proper input management is imperative to fill this gap. One of most critical inputs is quality seed. The Govt. agencies assure the supply of different quality seeds during each season, but the demand for quality seed always remains more than its supply. The seed replacement rate (Table 8) in case of paddy, maize, wheat, pulses and oilseeds is 13 %, 20%, 35%, 27.5%, and 22.05 % respectively and is to be enhanced during project period. The availability of seed and its enhanced replacement rate can be ensured by involving farmers in seed production process on large scale in Seed Village Programme/ Registered seed growers.The areas having low replacement rate is of concern and seed replacement in those areas will be boosted (Oilseed, Pulses, Fodder etc.). In view of strict global competition, subsidy should be enhanced substantially on wide range of agriculture inputs like seed, fertilizer, power and irrigation. The NPK consumption in previous years was found to be 26.38kg/ha which is to be enhanced in span of next 3 years. The use of pesticide / fungicide in terms of technical grade material of was 0.0062 kg / ha and the future strategy is to give major emphasis on field school concept and use of bio pesticides.

4.3. CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDED INTERVENTIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE SECTOR The yield-gap analysis of major crops identifying different farming situations under which a crop or an enterprise is being grown under each AES in the district was carried out. The study of the existing practices was followed by identifying critical gaps by comparing the existing practices being adopted by the farmers with recommended practices. The factors and/ or constraints leading to the gaps were arrived at before finalizing the strategies along with approaches and methodology to overcome the constraints and bridging the gaps.

4.4 Constraints for backwardness and issues impeding growth The major obstacles affecting the progress and productivity of the district as identified are as follows.  Reducing soil fertility  Fragmented small holdings  Farmers inability to invest  Increasing costs and diminishing economic returns  Increasing infestation of insect-pest and disease complex  Farmers’ ignorance to adopt new technologies.  Slow pace of diversification  Decline in productivity  Climate change  Shift in weed flora  Inadequate availability of quality seeds (including vegetables)  Lack of orientation in development department  Lack of farm finance and marketing awareness  Lack of Public Private Partnership.

4.5. RECOMMENDED INTERVENTIONS IN THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR FOR THE DISTRICT WITH DETAILED ACTION PLANS WITH COST The specific projects here under are proposed inclusive growth of agriculture sector targeting the 4 % projected growth rate of the agriculture sector in the newly created district. Each projected proposal is formulated to provide impetus to the growth in the targeted field as extension activities alone are unable to sustain the growth. These district specific projects will provide a support base for the other activities for addressing not only short term issues and gains but also will help in addressing the long term issues of sustainability coupled with food security, nutrition and socio-economic upliftment of the agrarian society so as to not only check the unemployment but also to arrest the migration from rural to urban areas with creation of meaningful employment opportunities in the district itself.

Table 10: Constraint Analysis of Important Field Crops

S. Crop- activities/Gap Factors/constraints Strategies/mode of Sustainability output No leading to gap action A MAIZE 1 Low adoption of seed Partial adoption of seed Popularization of seed Negligible impact treatment treatment treatment practices 2 Incidence of pest and Partial adoption of pest Popularization of pest 10 % yield can be diseases management practices management practices increased 3 Incidence of Weeds Partial adoption of weed Popularization of weed 10-20 % yield can be management practices management practices increased

4 Low yielding varieties Partial adoption of Popularization of HYV 25 % increase in yield improved varieties and seed village 5 Organic cultivation Non availability of Training, demonstration Increase in yield by 4% organic package and and campaign on organic practices cultivation B PADDY 1 Low adoption of seed Less awareness, poor To popularize practice Entire district with no treatment management, no proper of seed treatment for exception in seed born sowing schedule maintaining crop health. diseases

2 Non- adoption of package Non availability of Capacity building in Increase in productivity and practices organic package and organic cultivation in organic cultivation practices 3 Non adoption of IPM Low awareness Popularization of IPM Ten percent growth in practices practices area under IPM every year.

4 Poor water management Low awareness, non Judicious use of water 4 % growth in area under availability of water, proper water depends on rainfall management. C WHEAT 1 Lesser adoption of seed Termites, fungal To popularize practice Entire district with no treatment diseases like loose smut, of seed treatment for exception in seed born flag smut, Yellow rust maintaining crop health. diseases & termite and Karnal bunt affected areas. 2 Poor yield in paddy-wheat Delayed harvesting of Short duration varieties 30-40 % of the area rotation due to delayed Local varieties of rice, of rice, green manuring under short duration sowing excess/untimely rains varieties

3 Poor disease and insect Low awareness, Making farmer aware 10 % growth in area management increased incidence of through Trainings , every year painted bug demonstrations 4 Low Yielding varieties Non availability of Awareness amongst the 10 % growth in area HYV, low awareness farmers & extension under HYV functionaries, availability of HYV, seed production D Mustard 1 Aphids infestation in late Low awareness, non Training 10 % growth in area sown crops availability of seeds &demonstration on early every year sowing in dry field 2 Non-adoption of package of Low awareness, Capacity building of Entire district adopting practice of organic crops ignorant on organic Extension functionaries the recommended package and practices and farmers package of practices

3 Low adoption of nutrient Low awareness and Capacity building of 10% increase in area management practices farmers slackness Extension functionaries under integrated nutrient and farmers management practices

4 Low adoption of pest Low awareness Capacity building of 10% increase in area management practices Extension functionaries under integrated nutrient and farmers management practices

5 Low Yielding varieties Non availability of Awareness amongst the 10 % growth in area HYV, low awareness farmers and extension under HYV functionaries, availability of HYV, seed production E MOONG/MASH 1 Non adoption of seed Non-availability of Training and 100% seed treatment treatment input, low awareness demonstration, campaign, provision of input 2. Low Yielding varieties Non availability of Awareness amongst the - HYV, low awareness farmers and extension functionaries, availability of HYV, seed production 3 Poor Disease and Insect Low awareness Increase incidence of To educate the farmers Management yellow mosaic virus through training and during rainy season demonstrations

4.6. Projects for agriculture development of District Doda

4.6.1. PROJECT PROPOSAL-I

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF MAJOR FOOD CROPS/VEGETABLES

The demonstration on farmer’s fields of research findings of applied nature will be conducted by field staff to ensure early adoption of recommended package of practices. Scientific demonstrations of Rice Hybrid/Improved varieties, demonstrations of Maize hybrid/ Composite of 0.4 ha, each, demonstrations of SRI method of rice cultivation of 0.2 ha. size, demonstrations of wheat., demonstration of pulses, demonstration of Oilseeds of 0.2 ha each, demonstrations of fodder of 0.2 ha each, demonstrations of vegetables of 0.2 ha. Demonstration of spices (0.1 ha each) demonstration of flowers of 0.1 ha each, demonstration of traditional minor millets of 0.1 ha each with financial assistance of 67.58 lacs during plan period. Extension support, use of biofertilizers, balanced fertilization including use of micro nutrients especially zinc sulphate and plant protection measures may be made available in the demonstration programme as per incentive norms shown against each crop The emphasis may also be given for judicious use of inputs and production technology on intensive cropping system. The demonstration will be linked with farmers training / field days for which the funds have been kept separately. The extension specialists will supervise these demonstrations and provide requisite technical advice to the farmers. The results will be analyzed, evaluated and given wide publicity through distribution of leaflets, brochures etc. The demonstration on seed treatment pesticides, weedicides, rodenticides and bio pesticides will be laid out on 50%subsidy to the beneficiaries to control insect pest, diseases and weeds, besides. Seed treatment with systemic fungicides to control seed borne diseases will also a major component of this project.

Table 11: Physical and financial targets for project on integrated development of major food crops and vegetables under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda S. 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total Component Unit No. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Rice hybrid/Improved each 0.4 ha with incentive 1 @ 7500/- per ha No. 0 0 50 1.5 80 2.4 130 3.9 2 Rice (SRI) 0.2 ha with incentive @ Rs 7500/-ha No. 0 0 50 1.5 80 2.4 130 3.9 3 Maize hybrid each of 0.4 ha each incentive Rs. 5000/ ha No. 200 4 5000 10 6000 12 11200 26 4 Wheat each of 0.4 ha area with incentive 5000/-ha No. 100 2 200 0.4 300 0.6 600 3

5 Pulses each of 0.2 ha area with incentive of Rs. 2500/- ha.(Kh & Rabi) No. 100 0.5 200 1 200 1 500 2.5

6 Oil seeds each of 0.2 ha area with incentive of 2500/- per ha.(Kh& Rb) No. 100 0.5 100 0.5 150 0.75 350 1.75

7 Fodder each of 0.2 ha area with incentive of 2500/- per ha.(Kh& Rb) No. 300 1.5 400 2 400 2 1100 5.5 Vegetables Exotic/ Hybrid/ Potato@ 14000/- ha each 8 demonstration of 0.2 ha area (Cluster of at least 5 to 10 Ha (Kh & Rabi) No. 5 0.14 20 0.56 30 0.84 55 1.54 Spices @ 14000/- per ha each dem. of 0.2 ha area 9 (cluster of 5 ha No. 5 0.14 10 0.28 10 0.28 0 0.7 10 Floriculture @ 75000/- ha each dem. of 0.1 ha. No. 4 0.3 12 0.9 12 0.9 28 2.1 11 Minor millets (0.2 ha) with assistance @ Rs.2500/-ha No. 20 0.1 40 0.2 40 0.2 100 0.5 12 Kitchen garden @ Rs. 750/ kits No. 130 0.975 240 1.8 250 1.875 620 4.65

13 Seed treatment with incentive of Rs. 120/- per qtl. Qtls Of seed for cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, Vegetables etc. Seed 1500 1.8 1600 1.92 1650 1.98 4750 5.7

14 50% subsidy on chemical including pesticides/ rodenticides with Rs. 750/ha Hect 100 0.375 500 1.875 600 2.25 1200 4.5 15 Bio-pesticides dist. on 50% subject to max. of Rs. 1200/- Hect 20 0.024 500 0.6 600 0.72 1120 1.344 Total 12.354 25.035 30.195 67.584 (Rupees Sixty Seven lacs and Fifty Four Thousand Four Hundred only)

4.6.2. PROJECT PROPOSAL-II

DEVELOPMENT OF RAINFED FARMING

Rainfed areas are characterized with very low and highly variable uncertain yields due to in adequate and uneven distribution of rainfall, late on set and early cessation of rains, prolonged dry spells during the crop season. Low and erratic rainfall, degraded soils and poor resource base of farmers are some of the constraints affecting productivity and live hood of farming community. The low distribution of rainfall during January February badly affects standing crops during reproductive phase. Dry spell in month of August/September affects yield of maize and other kharif crops. The technologies to be adopted are as under:-

 Rainwater Management  Drought tolerant / varieties.  Farming system for stabilized productivity and income.  Efficient utilization of moisture.  Recycling of harvested water through ponds.  Develop watershed areas.  Plasticulture.  2 new watersheds will be covered with financial assistance of 60 lacs during 2015-16 to 2016-17(500 ha)/ watershed, with the following aims and objectives.

Developing dry land panchayats of Doda District with integrated farming model/ year of 40 ha each with cluster approach through demonstration of wheat-Maize cropping system in and outside watersheds areas @ 2 lakh/ Panchayat (40 ha with financial assistance of Rs. 1lakh each during Kharif season and 40 ha with financial assistance of Rs. 1 lakh during Rabi season. Rs 25000/ panchayat in and outside the watershed areas with financial assistance @ Rs. 2500/ha on compact demonstrations of pulses (Rs.12500 for 5 ha. compact demonstration during Kharif season and Rs.12500 for 5 ha demonstration during Rabi season) and compact demonstration of Oilseeds @ 2500/ ha with financial assistance Rs.25000/ panchayat (Rs.12500 for 5 ha. compact demonstration during Kharif season and Rs.12500 for 5 ha demonstration during Rabi season). An amount of Rs. 116.25 lacs have been proposed during the project period for implementing different component including the supply of poly houses and low plastic tunnels.

Table 12: Physical and financial targets for project on development of rainfed farming for 12th FY Plan for District Doda under RKVY 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total S.No. Component Unit Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. 1 Polygreen house 16mx5m@ Rs. 12000/- No. 10 1.2 20 2.4 25 3 55 6.6 2 Polygreen house 8mx5m@ Rs. 6000/- No. 20 1.2 50 3 50 3 120 7.2 3 Plastic mulching @ Rs. 7500/- ha. No. 20 1.5 50 3.75 52 3.9 122 9.15 4 Shade nets @ Rs. 7500/- ha No. 2 0.15 2 0.15 2 0.15 6 0.45 5 Const. of low cost tunnels @Rs.50/-each No. 200 0.1 1000 0.5 1500 0.75 2700 1.35 Dev. of Dryland Pyts. of Doda during kharif/Rabi with cluster approach through dem.Maize Wheat Cropping system in and outside watershed areas @ 2500/- ha (2 lakhs for each Pyt during Kh & Rb. (40 Ha 6 each during Kh & Rb) No. 0 0 10 20 10 20 20 40 Compact Demons. of pulses (5 Ha Kh & 5 7 Ha Rabi ) @ Rs 25000 / Pyt No. 2 0.5 20 5 20 5 42 10.5 Compact Demons. of Oilseeds (5 Ha Kh & 5 8 Ha Rabi ) @ Rs 25000 / Pyt No. 2 0.5 20 5 22 5.5 44 11 Development of Watersheds of 500 Ha each 9 @ Rs 30 lakh per watershed Nos 0 1 30 0 0 1 30 Total 5.15 69.8 41.3 116.25 (Rupees One Hundred Sixteen Lacs and Twenty Five Thousand Only)

4.6.3. PROJECT PROPOSAL-III

AGRICULTURE MECHANIZATION

Farm machinery and implements are indispensable to derive the benefit of costly inputs like Hybrid seeds, fertilizer and irrigation.The machinery is required right from proper land preparation, seeding, fertilizer application, spraying insecticides and pesticides, harvesting, thrashing and safe storage.

The level of mechanization has been increasing in the country progressively. The progress of mechanization in our state is low due to low level of literacy in rural areas, lack of awareness, poor economic condition, fragmentation and small holdings, leading to limitation for farm mechanization. Due to low level of mechanization to the desired level, there is sufficient scope for its up gradation. It is essential to have technical and area specific machinery for different operations. To boost the mechanization and improve the mechanical power in

Doda District following tools and equipments have been proposed.

 Diesel plough  Maize Sheller’s.  Power tiller  Plant Protection equipment i.e. knapsack sprayer and foot sprayers  Seed cum fertilizer drills.  Conoweeders.  Paddy threshers.  Seed dressers  Zero till Seed drill.

The financial assistance to tune of Rs.94.7 lakh has been proposed for large and small implements and machinery during the project period 2014-15 to 2016-2017. The year wise breakup for implementation of the farm mechanization project in Doda is Rs 18.3 lac for 2014-

15, Rs 36.4 lac for the year 2015-16 and Rs 40 lac for the last year of the XIIth Five year plan i.e. 2016-17.

Table 13: Physical and financial targets for project on agriculture mechanization to be covered under 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda under RKVY 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total S.No. Component Unit Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin 1 Rotavators/ 50% subsidy with maximum Nos 0 0 1 0.45 1 0.45 2 0.9 assistance of Rs.45000/ unit 2 Zero till seed drill (50% subsidy with Nos 0 0 2 0.4 2 0.4 4 0.8 maximum assistance of Rs,20000/ Seed Cum fertilizer drills on 50% sub 3 Nos 0 0 1 0.2 2 0.4 3 0.6 max assistance Rs 20000/- Conoweeder 50% subsidy with 4 Nos 0 0 5 0.05 5 0.05 10 0.1 maximum assistance of Rs.1000 5 Paddy thrashers 50% subsidy Rs.8000/ Nos 0 0 20 1.6 20 1.6 40 3.2 6 Seed dressers on 50% subsidy with Nos 30 0.3 120 1.2 150 1.5 300 3 maximum assistance of Rs.1000/ unit Plant Protection Machinery(Knapsack 7 sprayer on 50% subsidy with maximum Nos 0 0 300 3 360 3.6 660 6.6 assistance of Rs.1000/unit Plant Protection Machinery(Foot Sprayer 8 on 50% subsidy with maximum Nos 50 0.5 50 0.5 50 0.5 150 1.5 assistance of Rs.1000/unit 9 Maize sheller on 50% subsidy with Nos 50 2.5 100 5 120 6 270 13.5 maximum assistance of Rs. 5000/ unit. 10 Laserleveler on 100% subsidy. Nos 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Diesel plough/Power tiller 4-8 HP on 11 50% subsidy with the maximum Nos 50 15 80 24 85 25.5 215 64.5 assistance of Rs 30000/unit TOTAL 18.3 36.4 40 94.7 (Rupees Ninety Four Lacs and Seventy Thousand Only)

4.6.4. PROJECT PROPOSAL-IV

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (FARMERS FIELD SCHOOL)

To avoid large scale use of chemicals in plant protection, emphasis and thrust has been given on an integrated approach involving alternative technologies and options available to keep pest population below Economic Thrash hold Level (ETL), use of chemicals as a last option for pest control.

Broad strategy for integrated pest and disease management (IPM) consist of following:-

 Use of Resistant Varieties / Tolerant to pests/ diseases.

 Cultural practices like summer ploughing and destruction of stubbles/ crop residues.

 Trimming of bunds, proper preparation and leveling of fields.

 Timely sowing, proper crop geometry, seed treatment, proper soil, water and weed

management, rotation with non host. Crops, harvesting of crop at right stage and under

right conditions and raising trap crops as border/ intercrop.

 Regular monitoring of pest situation viz i.e. their natural enemies (Insects, rodents,

pathogens etc.) weather, cultural and field conditions are essential to observe pests build

up for taking rational decisions .Use of pheromone traps , light traps needs to be

promoted for monitoring pest population.

Mechanical Control:- Collection and destruction of egg masses ,larva, adults, use of light traps for trapping adults of insects which are attracted towards light, , dragging trenches around fields

Biological control practices.

Conservation:-Bio-control agents such as Spiders, Damselflies, Dragonflies, Meadow,

Grasshoppers, Beetles, Cocinellides.

Defender ratio: 2:1 may be useful to avoid application of pesticides.

Need based judicious and safe application of pesticides is the most vital tripartite segments of chemical control measures under the ambit of IPM. It involves developing IPM 42

units to play safe with environmentally proper crop health monitoring, observing ETL and conserving, natural biocontrol agents before deciding in favour of use of chemical pesticides as last resort.

Farmer Field School (FFS)

FFS is a school without walls where major components of Crop Production Technology are brought to the notice of farmers and extension workers with laying major emphasis on the principles of growing healthy crops and conservation of general crop ecology.

The objective of farmers field School is to enlighten the farmers for adopting various crop production technologies during different stages of crop growth (i.e. Crop Phenology) from land preparation to harvest with optimal use of different inputs providing economically sustainable harvest.

Composition of Farmers Field School

FFS should be organized at least in 40 ha. of compact area or adopt whole village in major crops or 10 ha in case of Oilseeds, Vegetables & Pulses. This adopted area serves as

Farmers learning school in the selected village.

30 Farmer trainees and 5 extension officer trainees (AEOs and JAEOs) at each school will meet once a week in & at demonstration site for at least 4 hours for a period of 8-12 weeks or till the maturity of crop. This will make them learn and apply latest/basic crop production skills enabling them to make informed, confident and field management decisions.

A Core Training Team (CTT) of 3-5 master trainers shall be wholly responsible for running these schools. The master trainers can be SMS (DL), SAU scientist and other specialist available. This core training team shall visit the FFS on the specific day scheduled in advance.

The details of Farmer’s Field School are as under:-

Farmers Field School will start at the earliest time i.e. 7 A.M or depending upon the farmer trainees whenever they can spare their time conveniently.

 Agro Ecosystem analysis: The core of weekly process, each farmer group comprising of 5-6

farmers to get their field samples and notes to create a visual combining key factors such as

Plant health, Field conditions, weather and current crop management treatment.

 Decision making: The output analysis is a field management decision will thoroughly be

discussed both within and across groups.

 Special Topics: These topics are linked to crop stage and to specific local problems. The topics

covered include rat control, crop physiology, health and safety, water/ fertilizer/ pesticides

management and economic analysis.

 Group Dynamics: Activities in problem solving, communication leadership and team building

are also conducted weekly to strengthen crop cohesion and maintain motivation.

 Conclusion monitoringongoing Field Lab Experiments: Each field School managing the

earmarked area of 40 ha shall have a comparison with a local package. Progress of the field

management actions are plotted or compared weekly in agro ecosystem analysis activity and

final yield and economic analysis is done by the group.

 Yield Analysis: At the end of 8-12 weeks or crop harvest the yield analysis on cost benefit

ratio basis is done and thus the results achieved will show the efficiency of the farmers field

School.

 Organization of farmers’ field days: All expert members of core training team, extension

Officer Trainees and farmer trainees of different FSSs under one CTT shall meet on farmer’s

field day to deliberate and review the FSSs as a whole.

The farmers field School approach for IPM demonstration envisages season long

training and motivation for entire farming community in demonstration area is key success of

IPM technology.

Assistance for 0.30 lacs per demonstration is proposed for conducting IPM

demonstration and Farmers Fields Schools.

Farmers’ Field School concept

Assistance pattern / norms for IPM demonstration farmers field School includes IPM kit, sweep nets, cost of pheromone, seed treatment, IPM literature, working tea for participants, field day etc. 10 Farmers Field Schools of cereals, 11 of pulses/Oilseeds and 10 of Vegetables with financial assistance of 9.3 lacs have been proposed under RKVY for the remaining period from 2014 to 2017.

Table 14: Physical and financial targets for project on IPM (FFS) for 12th FY Plan for District Doda under RKVY S. 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total No. Component Unit Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin IPM demos, Farmers Field 1 Nos 2 0.6 4 1.2 4 1.2 10 3 School on cereals @ Rs.0.30 lacs. IPM Farmers Field School on Pulses/ 2 Nos 2 0.6 4 1.2 5 1.5 11 3.3 Oilseeds @ Rs 0.30 lacs Farmers Field School in 3 Nos 2 0.6 4 1.2 4 1.2 10 3 vegetables @ Rs 0.30 lacs Total 6 1.8 12 3.6 13 3.9 31 9.3 (Rupees Nine lacs and Thirty thousand only)

4.6.5. PROJECT PROPOSAL-V MANAGEMENTOF SOIL HEALTH AND FERTILITY

The Doda District has gross cultivated area of 51781hectares and 40614 farming families. Due to improper management of water, numerous soil related problems have eruptedover the time having detrimental effect of the production and productivity of major crops. It is alarming that the growth of food production has shown declining trend in spite of increase in fertilizer consumption during recent times due to adverse impact of imbalanced use of fertilizers on food grain production and productivity. Indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers, the organic matter of soil has come down to less than 1% from 3-5% and ultimately decline in soil health, due to over exploitation of soil nutrients. The additional kg of food grain, production per kg of nutrient applied has been continuously declining. The fertilizer efficiency has been declined from 17.1% in 1970-71 to 6.5% in 2000 AD. The soils are showing deficiency of Potash, secondary nutrients (Sulphar, Calcium, and Magnesium). The deficiency of micronutrients like Zinc and Boron has become limiting factor in increasing food productivity. If existing trend is allowed to continue, it may aggravate imbalance and deficiency of nutrients in new areas. Timely correct action therefore necessitates balance use of fertilizer. Balanced fertilizers include judicious use of chemical fertilizers based on deficient soil nutrients as established by soil testing in conjunction with other sources of plant nutrients such as organic manures and bio-fertilizer. Components of Management of soil health and fertility comprises of three main components:- Strengthening of Soil Testing Laboratory (STLS) Strengthening of the existing soil testing laboratory by State Government at Doda District Head Quarter is the urgent need of the hour. This lab is being used for periodic analysis of soil with a view to use fertilizer nutrients in optimum quantities to promote soil test based on judicious use as the farmers use fertilizer on basis of traditional advice of dealers or general recommendation by experts as per package of practices which results in use of fertilizer in non optimal quantities. Moreover, soil testing is essential for ascertaining chemical composition of

soil thereby determining optimum use of nutrients in the form of fertilizer. Rs, 10.00 lacs have been proposed for purchase of glass ware, instruments/ equipments etc. Rs. 10.00 lacs has been proposed for strengthening/setting micronutrient analysis facilities through purchase of Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer and its accessories with required chemicals and glassware’s of standard quality. 210 soil testing kits have been proposed for field functionaries to analyze pH, organic carbon, Phosphorus, Potassium, Ammonium Nitrate etc with financial implication of Rs. 6.30 Lacs. Field Demonstrations: 2300 nos. of field demonstrations on balanced use of fertilizers have been proposed on farmer’s fields. The demonstration plot size of one acre size each in one single patch with financial assistance of Rs. 8000.00 per demonstration and one day’s farmers fair of 50 farmers each would be organized when crops at grain formation stage to demonstrate the impact and usefulness of balanced and soil test based fertilizer practices. Adoption of village by STLS: (10 villages each) through front line field demonstrations (FFDS) has been proposed to adopt 30 villages by 3 soil testing lab to conduct frontline field demonstration on balanced use of fertilizers. 10 farmers belonging to adopted village will be selected and Rs. 20,000/- FFD will be spent on soil amendments, micronutrients, fertilizer application, field day cum farmers fair etc. in front line demonstration. Rs. 3.00 lacs have been proposed under village adoption programme. Lack of soil fertility maps is major hindrance in adopting balanced use of fertilizers. An amount of Rs 402 lac will be spent for formulation of soil fertility maps in each village with financial assistance of Rs. 30,000/- map. Promotion of organic manures: Rs 2000/ha has been proposed for promotion of organic manures for increasing fertility of Soil, fertilizer use efficiency as depletion of both organic carbon and plant nutrients have taken place with modern Agri. i.e. use of high yielding/hybrid varieties and excess use of chemical fertilizers, neglect of FYM, poultry manure, vermicompost, neem cake etc. with total involvement of Rs 10.4 lac.

Promotion of soil amendments (Lime/Gypsum in acidic soil/Alkaline/Saline soils: 5200 ha area will be reclaimed @ Rs. 2000/ha i.e. use of soil amendments such as lime and basic slag in acidic soils and Gypsum and Pyrites in alkali and sodic soils for improving soil health and crop productivity. With total financial involvement of Rs 10.4 Lacs.

Promotion and distribution of micro nutrients: The widespread deficiency of micronutrients of Zinc followed by Iron, Manganese, Boron etc. have been observed in district Doda. It is proposed to distribute micronutrients on 5200 hectares area on 50% cost (Rs. 500/ha) for promoting micronutrients. With total calculated financial requirement of Rs 26 lacs.

Distribution of Potashic fertilizers on 50% subsidy: 200 Qtls. Of Murate of Potash (MOP) will be distributed to the farmers on 50% subsidy with financial assistance of Rs. 10.5 lacs during project period as soil have become deficient in Potash especially in sandy Soils. This is major factor that due to imbalanced fertilization yield of crop has been declining.

Total Financial outlay of project: Total financial outlay of Rs 445 Lacs has been proposed for implementing different components of the project the year-wise breakup includes Rs 53.9 l lacs for the year 2014-15, Rs 206.8 lacs for the year 2015-16 and am amount Rs 184.3 lacs has been proposed for implementing different components of the project during the financial year 2016-17.

Table 15: Physical and financial targets proposed under project on management of soil heath and fertility for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda S. 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total Component Unit No. Phy. Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Strengthening of Soil testing lab./ setting up of 1 Nos. 2 4 4 0 10 additional Soil testing lab. Strengthening/ setting up mobile soil testing lab by 2 Nos. 0 30 0 0 30 Agri.clinic/ NGOS/ Department Strengthening/ setting up micronutrient testing 3 Nos. 0 10 0 0 10 facilities Soil Testing Kits for field functionaries @ Rs 3000/- 4 Nos. 0 0 120 3.6 90 2.7 210 6.3 /kit 5 Purchase of Glass ware, instruments equipment etc. Nos. 0 5 5 0 10 6 Purchase of chemicals and other items Nos. 0 7.5 7.5 0 15 Preparation of village level Soil fertility maps @ 7 Nos. 0 0 200 60 202 60.6 402 120.6 Rs. 30000/ village Preparation & Distribution of soil health cards @ 8 Nos. 4000 0.2 10000 0.5 10000 0.5 24000 1.2 Rs 50/card Promotion of organic manures (green Manuring) 9 Ha 1000 2 2000 4 2200 4.4 5200 10.4 with maxi assistance of 2000/ ha. Promotion of soil amendments @ 50% subsidy to 10 Ha 1000 2 2000 4 2200 4.4 5200 10.4 the maximum of Rs.2000/ha Promotion & distribution of micro nutrients with 11 Ha 1000 5 2000 10 2200 11 5200 26 max assist of Rs 500/ha on 50 % subsidy 12 Distribution of pottashic fertilizers on 50% subsidy. Qlts. 500 2.5 800 4 800 4 2100 10.5 Demonstration on balance use of fertilizer with max 13 Ha. 500 40 800 64 1000 80 2300 184 assistance of Rs.8000/ha Adoption of village by STLS (10 village each for 14 Nos. 1 0.2 1 0.2 1 0.2 3 0.6 different demonstration) Total 8001 53.9 17921 206.8 18693 184.3 44615 445 (Rupees Four Hundred and Forty Five Lacs Only)

4.6.6. PROJECT PROPOSAL-VI

PROMOTION OF ORGANIC FARMING

Sustainable agriculture is receiving lot of attention world over by the farmers, scientists, administrators and policy makers. Mainly four factors necessitate sustainability in agriculture. There is fast degradation of natural resources like, soil, water and bio-diversity, cost of production, deterioration in quality of food and environmental pollution leading to health hazards. The sustainability of present level of agriculture is at stake. The role of organic farming has greater linkage with sustainability. Organic agriculture is a holistic crop production and management system which promotes and enhances agro-ecosystem health, bio-diversity and biological cycles with sustained productivity, and farm income .It encourages conservation and development of on-farm natural resources, their optimum utilization through farming practices and effective recycling on and around the farms in such a manner as to meet the needs of present and future generations to come. Therefore, for future development and food security of the nation, working with farm families, farm resources and farming systems is essential. Moreover, educating the farm families for adopting organic farming and lack of full fledged scientific cultivation practices is the main bottle neck for shifting from conventional to organic farming. Benefits  Conservation of natural resources.  Leads production of clean and safe foods and produce.  Prevents or reduces entry of toxicant in food chain.  Supports sustained production of crops.

A budget of Rs.81.70 lakh as assistance has been proposed to carry out activities in the District Doda. 310 families will be covered for establishing vermicompost units and portable vermibeds. Besides, 2080 families will be benefitted by the way of vermicompost, organic inputs and biofertilizers @ 50% subsidized rates. The overall plan outlay for the year 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 has been proposed to be 14 lacs, 33 lacs and 34.7 lacs respectively.

Table 16: Physical and financial targets proposed under the project on promotion of organic farming for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda S. 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total Component Unit No. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Const. of vermicompost units 1 @ 50% subsidy subject to No. 10 5 20 10 20 10 50 25 maximum of Rs 0.5 lacs/unit Portable vermibeds unit @ 2 50% subsidy subject to No. 20 1 120 6 120 6 260 13 maximum of Rs 0.05 lacs/unit Construction of compost pits 3 40 0.4 500 5 500 5 1040 10.4 @ (1000/- farmer) for two pits No. Establishment of vermiculture 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 hatcheries at department level No. Fruit/Vegetable (kachra) waste 5 compost unit at departmental 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 level No. 6 Bio-fertilizer production unit No. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Distribution of vermicompost 7 60 3.6 80 4.8 85 5.1 225 13.5 for popularization @ 6000/- ha Ha Distribution of organic inputs 8 20 2 50 5 60 6 130 13 @ 10,000/- unit No Distribution of Bio-fertilizer 9 2000 1 2400 1.2 3200 1.6 7600 3.8 @ 50/- unit No Publication Publicity material 10 1 1 1 0 3 for distribution among farmers No. Total 14 33 34.7 81.7 (Rupees Eighty One Lacs and Seventy Thousand Only)

4.6.7. PROJECT PROPOSAL-VII

PROMOTION OF APICULTURE FOR ADDITIONAL INCOME GENERATION

The demand for honey has increased considerably but there is still wide gap between consumption and production. Beekeeping as a village Industry is of considerable national importance. The raw material required for this industry is nectar and pollen from the flowers of different plant species. Bee keeping has emerged as an important sector for diversification. It not only provides a nutritious and healthy food in the form of honey and other products but also improves quality of produce. Apart from direct economic benefits in the form of honey and bee wax. Bees as a pollinator help to increase yield of major agricultural, horticultural and forest crops. 85% of crop plants are cross pollinated as crop needs to receive pollen from other plants of the same species with the help of honey bees. Increase in Yield of various crops due to pollination by honey bees ranges from 20-100%. Doda District with its vast exposure of Bee flora ranging from Bhaderwah to Assar and Gandoh to Ghat areas has a vast potential for Beekeeping. The farmers of this District are practicing Beekeeping as subsidiary occupation but there is great scope for expansion of this sector due to vast flora. To increase honey production, employment generation among unemployed youth and increase yield of cross pollinated crop, the following activities under the scheme have been proposed.

 Distribution of Beehives, Bee colonies on 50% subsidy for small units.(10 beehives/ Bee colonies per unit)  50% subsidy to unemployed youth for setting up apiculture units of 100 beehives/ Bee colonies.  Integrated development of Beekeeping, honey promotion and processing  Farmers awareness programme

The financial assistance to tune of Rs. 56.25 lacs have been proposed for the project period. The financial outlay for the year 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2017-17 has been proposed to be Rs 7.25 lacs, 33.5 lacs and 15.5 lacs respectively in the proposed comprehensive district agriculture plan of the District Doda.

Table 17: Physical and financial targets proposed under the project on promotion of apiculture for subsidiary income generation for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total S. No. Component Unit Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Distribution of Beehives Bee colonies, appliances, CF sheet on 50% subsidy Max 1 10 bee hives @ 20,000/-unit No. 10 2 20 2 20 4 50 8 Demonstration at Zonal Level (50 Bee hives/Colonies @ 2.00 lacs /unit 2 (Departmental Level) No. 2 4 4 8 4 8 10 20 50% subsidy to unemployed youth for setting up of apiculture unit of 100 3 colonies @ 2.00 lacs per unit No. 0 0 1 2 1 2 2 4 50% subsidy on maintenance and upkeep of existing colonies @ Rs 5000/colony of 4 10 bee hives No. 10 0.25 20 0.5 20 0.5 50 1.25 Formulation of self help group (SHGS) and provision of revolving fund @ Rs 5 10000/- per group No. 10 1 10 1 10 1 30 3 Integrated development of bee keeping ,honey promotion &processing @ 20.00 6 lacs per unit No. 0 0 1 20 0 0 1 20 Total 7.25 33.5 15.5 56.25 (Rupees Fifty six Lacs and Twenty Five Thousand Only)

4.6.8. PROJECT PROPOSAL-VIII

PROMOTION OF MUSHROOM CULTIVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Three types of Mushroom i.e. Button, Dingri and Milky Mushroom are grown in different seasons of the year, thus making it possible to have cultivation of Mushroom round the year. Mushrooms are rich in proteins, Carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins has become accessible to common man can be referred as a myco-meat. Food crops in India suffer from natural calamities but mushroom which are grown indoors are not prone to these calamities. Mushroom has low calorie food, their low carbohydrates, fat content also make them ideal food for fatty person which wish to reduce their weight. Cultivated mushroom are known to lower plasma lipid / cholerosterol level and protect against development of heart diseases. Agricultural residues can be easily used for their low cost bioconversion into mushroom, a highly quality protein rich edible food. Mushroom production per unit area provides more protein than any other crop. Faster means of communication receptive farming community to innovative ideas of subsidiary occupation, better purchasing power of people, and easy marketability of produce are some other factors which suggest that mushroom farming has better future in Doda District. But the limiting factor is that Agriculture Department cannot meet the requirement of spawn as more farmers are coming forward ¾ of the requirement is being met from H.P and other adjourning states. To boost the production of mushroom Compost pasteurization units under controlled conditions, Canning units and establishment of some spawn production units have been proposed. 500 mushroom trays have been proposed for establishing mushroom units for unemployed youth. Formulation of self help groups, construction of pacca cemented floor for composting, establishment of integrated development of mushroom, awareness programme are some of activities to be taken up during 2014-15 to 2016-17.The financial assistance to tune of Rs.44.48 lakh have been proposed under this project. The financial outlay for the year 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2017-17 has been proposed to be Rs 6.12 lacs, 19.06 lacs and 21.30 lacs respectively in the proposed comprehensive district agriculture plan of the District Doda.

Table 18: Physical and financial targets proposed under the project on promotion of mushroom cultivation for sustainable rural livelihood for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda S. 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total Component Unit No. Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Establishment of Mushroom Production units of 100 trays each on 50% subsidy 1 maximum of Rs.30000/each fully equipped with instruments. No. 0 0 4 1.2 4 1.2 8 2.4 Strengthening/ Establishment of 2 Mushroom Demonstration cum training centre No. 0 5 5 0 10 Distribution of Mushroom Spawn 3 bottles on 50% Subsidy maximum to Rs 12 per bottle lac 1000 0.12 3000 0.36 3400 0.408 7400 0.888 Construction of pacca cemented floor for composting (20'x20') 4 on 50% subsidy maximum to Rs 25000/- No. 10 2.5 20 5 24 6 54 13.5 Formulation of self 5 help groups @ Rs 10000/- No. 10 1 10 1 10 1 30 3 Iron racks for on 50% 6 subsidy maximum to Rs 15000/- No. 10 1.5 20 3 20 3 50 7.5 Mushroom accessories 7 kit 50% subsidy maximum to Rs 2000/- No. 50 1 100 2 160 3.2 310 6.2 Establishment of mushroom 500 trays 8 for un-employed youth (1.5 lacs) No. 0 0 1 1.5 1 1.5 2 3 Total 6.12 19.06 21.308 46.488 (Rupees Forty Six lacs and Forty eight Thousand Eight Hundred Only)

4.6.9. PROJECT PROPOSAL-IX WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

The demand for water needs for different purposes may increase thereby the water availability for agriculture may come down from 70 per cent at present to 250 percent by 2025 AD. More over increase in irrigated area has become imperative to enhance the overall agricultural production in order to meet the demand of food, fire and fodder for the growing populations. In this regard, the former Hon’ble President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in his address to the Legislative Assembly on the 50 years of formation of Karnataka also emphasized efficient management of water resources for enhancing the agricultural production. In addition, there is a need to improve the water productivity through efficient and conservative management of water resources. 71% of earth is covered with water. Only 27% of world water resources are fresh water. About 25% of fresh water is fixed as Glaciers and Ice caps at poles and non available for use. About 10% of fresh water is ground water and rest is available in lakes, reservoirs atmospheric Soil and vegetation. Rain water harvesting is collection and storage of excess rain water and activities like harvesting surface water, prevention of losses through evaporation and seepage etc. Harvested rain water can be used directly or recharged into ground water. Large No. of existing water storage system i.e. storage water tanks/ponds exist in Doda District which have been fallen to misuse due to accumulation of silt or may require urgent repairs for life saving irrigation to the crops with appropriate gradient for storage of water and providing irrigation to crops by gravity system. Construction of 5 new water harvesting tanks and renovation of 10 No of existing water tanks have been proposed for 12th F.Y Plan period with financial assistance of Rs 20 lacs. Sprinkler method has higher application and distribution efficiency, saves considerable water and provides complete control on timing and quality of irrigation water to be applied. The Water use efficiency can be much higher as compared to surface method of irrigation.

However, the adoption of sprinklerirrigation technology has not taken place in Doda due to varied reasons. The project aims to introduce sprinkler irrigation system to benefit the two most progressive farmers of the area for farmer to farmer extension with the financial outlay of Rs 0.40 lacs. To increase intensity and diversification of crops, Capacity building & transfer of improved water management technologies and human resource developed through water recharging and critical irrigation to crops during dry spells. The project on management of water resources is to be taken up during 2014-15 to 2016-17. The financial assistance to tune of Rs.32.4 lakh has been proposed under this project. The financial outlay for the year 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2017-17 has been proposed to be Rs 6 lacs, 13.20 lacs and 13.20 lacs respectively in the proposed comprehensive district agriculture plan of the District Doda.

Expected Outcome Equitable distribution of water, tank irrigation water and well irrigation, Expansion of irrigated area will not only enhance the crop and cropping system productivity by 20-25 per cent but also helps in improving the soil health. In addition, the participatory mode of developmental activities and capacity building of different stakeholders helps in creating awareness among the water users to use the available water more efficiently and improve the system efficiency and also creates more job opportunities, strengthening of agro-based industries and supports local market. There by the agricultural growth rate can be expected to 4-5 per cent.

Table 19: Physical and financial targets proposed under the project on water resources management for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda Targets (Fin in Lacs) S.No. Component Unit 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total Phy Fin. Phy Fin. Phy Fin. Phy Fin. Water harvesting tank with Maximum 1 assistance of 2 lacs as incentive for 300 cum size No. 1 2 2 4 2 4 5 10 Renovation of existing Water 2 Harvesting Tanks with Maximum assistance of Rs.1 lacs No. 2 2 4 4 4 4 10 10 Installation of irrigationPump sets @ 3 10,000/- each on 50% subsidy No. 10 1 20 2 20 2 50 5 Run off management ponds @ 10000/- 4 each No. 10 1 30 3 30 3 70 7 Installation of Sprinkler Irrigation 5 system with max incentive. @ 20,000/- each No. 0 0 1 0.2 1 0.2 2 0.4 Total 6 13.2 13.2 32.4

(Rupees Thirty Two Lacs and Forty Thousand Only)

4.6.10. PROJECT PROPOSAL-X STRENGTHENING OF SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME

Of all the natural resources, soil and water are most indispensable to mankind. The soil in conjunction with sunlight, air and water nourishes all plant life, which in turn supports human and animal life. The history speak that civilization grew on rich soils and thrived on them for a long time but gradually swindled and eventually vanished when the soil deteriorated and water resources reduced under the impact of faculty land use practices involving misuse, abuse and over use of these resources. The proposed scheme area falls in all the blocks of Doda district where both Agricultural and non-agricultural lands are situated on hill slope These lands have been subjected to various soil erosion hazards because of reckless felling of trees, overgrazing road construction and agriculture cultivation on marginal hands which otherwise should have been put under permanent vegetative cover. The uncontrolled/unchecked run off from higher slopes washes away upper fertile layer with air. The continuous severe erosion of agriculture and non-agriculture lands has resulted in deep gullies, widened seasonal nallah and unproductive lands. The main aim of formulation of soil and water conservation scheme is to conserve available moisture control run off and arrest soil erosion by adopting various soil and water conservation techniques and thereby restoring productivity on sustainable basis. The proposed cost of soil conservation works is estimated at Rs.704.15 lacs and it shall benefit an area of 1520 Ha. Aims and Objectives:  To ameliorate the problem of water logging caused due to excessive seepage and deep percolation from uplands.  To enhance the water use efficiency by recycling the seepage water for irrigation purpose.  To improve the surface conveyance system (lined field channel) from outlet to farmers field.  To arrest the soil erosion (Nallah Bank cutting) and restoration of valuable degraded land.  To enhance the crop yield per unit area by judicious use of land, water and inputs.  To boost the economics status of local farmers and national economy as final goal.  To achieve the goal of reducing yield gaps in important crops, through focused interventions by way of adopting different soil conservation measures.

 To bring about quantifiable changes in the production and productivity of various components of Agriculture and allied sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner.

SOIL CONSERVATION MEASURES Following soil and water conservation measure are proposed to be adopted. Gully Control Measure: Excessive run off, if not provided safe disposal and allowed to pass through cultivated lands for a prolonged time. It creates rills, then small gullies which go on increasing in width and depth with every rain and ultimately result in deep gullies and ravines. Such lands are generally encountered in the scheme area. As such in an area of 500 Ha with financial outlay of Rs 125 lacs, gully plug structures are proposed to be constructed to save land with gully control measures. Nallah Bank Erosion Control Structure: A seasonal nallah flows through the scheme area which carries surface run off at a very high speed and causes damage to cultivated lands in form of nallah bank erosion control structure about 360 ha are to be constructed at vulnerable spots to check further degradation of cultivated lands with the financial involvement of 90 lacs. Diversion Drain/Diversion Bunds: Cultivated fields generally lie in foot hills and water flowing from upper reaches when passes through these soils, carries with it, the upper fertile layer of soil and sometimes, excessive run-off causes rill and gully erosion. Thus to avoid this menace, diversion drain/diversion bunds are proposed to be constructed across the slope at juncture of Agriculture lands and foot hills to provide safe disposal to the excessive run off. An area of 110 ha is proposed to be protected by constructing diversion drains with the financial involvement of 27.5 lacs. Field channel: In order to improve the water conveyance system, it is proposed to construct lined field channel in 110 hectares of area proposed to be irrigated from Check dams. The lined field channel have lesser initial cost but there are no seepage losses, no damages of breaches consigned cross section and illuminates large part of cleaning job, thus increase the efficiency of conveyance system.

Field Drainage: For removal of excess water from soil surface and to create conditions for proper growth of field-crops, field drainage is an important as application of irrigation water to crops. Prolonged accumulation of stagnant water on the soil surface is detrimental in many ways i.e. delay in field operations, poor/no aeration of soil, damage to root zone, accumulation of harmful salts etc. which results in poor crop growth and low crop yield. There may be one or more census for accumulation of water on soil surface e.g. heavy rainfall in the catchments, excessive irrigation of cropped fields, low infiltration rates of soil, existence of hard pan in sub soil, uneven topography and choked natural drainage lines etc. In the first instance, an area of 120 ha are proposed to be provided for proper drainage by de-silting / renovation of natural drainage lines and construction of network of trapezoidal type open surface drains with sufficient cross section and avoid confer mating herring bone method for safe disposal to excess stagnant of water from cultivated area. Land leveling: To enhance the water use efficiency and to create additional source of irrigation it is proposed to level 210 ha of land for leveling for bringing under irrigation and formulation of proper fields with financial involvement of Rs 210 lacs during the plan period Bio-drainage: It is the process of removing excess water through transpiration using bio energy of plants. It can be supplemented as an alternative to the engineering solution to avoid rise in water level. The financial outlay for bio-drainage has been proposed to be Rs 33 lacs to cover all the blocks of District Doda.

Table 20: Physical and financial targets proposed under the project on strengthening of soil conservation scheme for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda S. 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total Component Unit No. Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Gully plugging/Check Dams/Check Walls @ Rs 0.25 1 lac/ha Ha 100 25 200 50 200 50 500 125 Nallah Bank Erosion Control @ 2 Rs 0.25 lac/ha Ha 20 5 100 25 240 60 360 90 3 Diversion Drain @ Rs 0.25/ha Ha 10 2.5 50 12.5 50 12.5 110 27.5 Const. of Field Channels @ Rs 4 0.255/ha Ha 30 7.65 40 10.2 40 10.2 110 28.05 Const. of Field Drain @ Rs 5 0.255/ha Ha 30 7.65 40 10.2 50 12.75 120 30.6 6 Leveling 2 Rs 1 lac/ha Ha 10 10 100 100 100 100 210 210 7 Bio Drainage @ Rs 0.3 lac/ha Ha 10 3 50 15 50 15 110 33 Grand Total 60.8 222.9 260.45 544.15 (Rupees Five hundred Fifty Four Lacs and Fifteen thousand only)

4.6.11. PROJECT PROPOSAL-XI

SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING

The Officers/Officials and farmers of District Doda need to be regularly educated regarding latest technical know-how, integrated development of Agriculture and allied sectors in and outside the state in different Agriculture Universities / ICAR Institutes of the country.

The farmer’s awareness Camps will be conducted in each village @ Rs 2500 for 50 farmers / awareness camp of the District to update the knowledge of farmers regarding latest technology.

The literature in local language will also be distributed among the farmers. An amount of Rs

29.22 lacs has been proposed during the project period. The component-wise physical and financial outlay for the remaining three years of the 12th Five Year Plan is:

Farmers, tours outside the state have been proposed which will benefit 320 farmers of the District with the financial involvement of Rs 8 lacs. Likewise farmers, tours with in the state have also been proposed to the successful entrepreneurs and scientific establishments which will benefit 400 farmers of the District with the financial involvement of Rs 6 lacs.

The training programmes to update the knowledge and skill of the officers of the department has also been an important components of the proposed project which includes training of the officers from Doda Districtwithin the state that will benefit 80 officers/extension functionaries with the financial involvement of Rs 4 lacs. Similarly, 15 officers will be benefitted through the training outside the state with the financial involvement of Rs 1.5 lacs.

320 women have also been proposed to be benefitted by the training programme for 5 days with the financial involvement of Rs 3.2 lacs. Two agriculture exhibitions have also been proposed with the financial involvement of Rs 2 lacs. The overall project cost stands at Rs

29.22 lacs during the remaining three years of the 12th plan period.

Table 21: Physical and financial targets proposed under the project on skill development and capacity building for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total S.No. Component Unit Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Farmers tour outside the state @ Rs.2500/ farmer tour 1 for 7 days No. 80 2 120 3 120 3 320 8 Farmers tour within the state for 7 days @ 1500/- 2 farmer (10 farmers from each village) No. 100 1.5 140 2.1 160 2.4 400 6 Training of officers within the state @ 5000/- per 3 officer including travelling expenses No. 20 1 30 1.5 30 1.5 80 4 Training of officers outside the state @ 10000/- per 4 officer No. 5 0.5 5 0.5 5 0.5 15 1.5 Women training for 5 days @ Rs.1000/-trainee. No. 5 80 0.8 120 1.2 120 1.2 320 3.2 Farmers awareness programme in every village No. 6 regarding latest agri. Technology @ 2500/- per training 17 0.425 34 0.85 34 0.85 85 2.125 Agri. Exhibition @ Rs.2 lacs each. No. 7 0 0 1 2 1 2 2 4 Literature Printing 8 0.1 0.15 0.15 0 0.4 Total 6.325 11.3 11.6 29.225 (Rupees Twenty Lacs and Twenty Thousand Five hundred only)

4.6.12. PROJECT PROPOSAL-XII

STRENGTHENING OF INFRASTRUCTURE FOR PROMOTION OF EXTENSION

SERVICES

At present the office buildings for Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer Pranoo and

Thathri are rented and no official accommodation is available. Besides majority of the Zones don’t have government building. The poor infrastructure is the prime constraint before the officers and extension functionaries of the District. Junior Agriculture Extension Officers in different Circles/Panchayats of this District also have no official buildings and stores for stocking of the agriculture inputs. . The condition of existing Office Buildings of Zonal

Officers and Seed Stores are in deplorable condition, so the provision of 1380 lacs have been proposed for construction of New Buildings and renovation of existing buildings during the project period.

The financial out lay for the years 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 has been proposed to be Rs 252 lacs, 534 lacs and 594 lacs respectively.

Table 22: Physical and financial targets proposed under the project on strengthening of infrastructure for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda S. 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total Component No. Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Construction of Sub-Div.Hq.@ Rs 80.00 1 lacs Nos 0 0 1 80 1 80 2 160 Construction of Zonal Hq.of AEO's @ of 2 Rs 30.00 lacs Nos 5 150 5 150 7 210 17 510 Construction of JAA's Hq.building @ Rs 3 20.00 lacs Nos 5 100 15 300 15 300 35 700 Strengthening of the existing extension 4 infrastructure Nos 0 2 0 4 0 4 0 10 Total 252 534 594 1380 (Rupees One thousand Three Hundred and Eighty Lacs Only)

4.6.13. PROJECT PROPOSAL-XIII STRENGTHENING OF TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM

Our farmers are not only technologically but also qualitatively less equipped to avail the opportunity for competing with the quality standards and other norms. All advanced agricultural economics are knowledge-based economies for supporting the farmers through government efforts in extension. IMPORTANCE Our extension services need to gear up for fulfilling the demands of credible information at a much faster rate. In this direction the University has to provide solution to the problems of agriculture and allied fields of the farming community through continuous research and extension to the rural people of the state. The information, advice and other services offered by the Transfer of Technology (TOT) systems need to be tailored to the needs and aspirations of the farmers. OBJECTIVES The transfer of technology will be strengthened through Information Communication Technology, transfer of latest farming technologies from lab to land most expeditiously using ICT down up to zonal level through public private partnership by involving NGOSs, the community based organizations and public organizations. As a result of effective implementation of the project the yield gap in crop production will narrow down and will provide the food security to the farm families. Strengthening the Transfer of Technologies system would supplement and compliment the efforts of the Development Departments in Technology Transfer which will ultimately push the agricultural growth. EXPECTED OUT COME Strengthening of multidisciplinary teams at district level will support the Village Knowledge Centers (VKCs). The team would provide technical support. The agriculture could integrate with other enterprises to support and supplement the system. This could be possible through the Integrated Farming System Approach, which will increase the sustainable productivity due to complementary and supplementary effects of crop and live stock

production. This in turn would increase per capita income of the farm families as well as provide the food security and economic security of them. The proposed budgetary provision of Rs. 150.00 lacs will be utilized towards the basic technological facilities along with Audio Visual equipments, kiosks, all season weather forecasting system and museum will be developed. The efforts on establishing technological back stopping mechanisms will be continued. The proposed system will try to bridge the information gap between the field functionaries and PRIs /Government and various stake holders of the Agriculture Sector/ It will be the one stop information centre for both the Government and the Farming community. It will efficiently use the knowledge of information technology for the betterment of Farming community. Target people The client base is whole lot of people who are directly or indirectly involved with the agriculture; starting from seed to super market approach. Cost-Benefit Analysis The cost incurred in this process will not be much compared to the benefit achieved. Moreover the system will have a direct and fast communication procedure to attend the personalized problems and the farmers can have a tailor-made solution rather that the general solutions. The system will help to reduce the wastage of funds and enable extension workers to help the farmers to tackle complex situations. A total financial outlay of Rs 355 lacs has been proposed during the plan period for implementing different components of the project that includes Rs 60 lacs for fencing, rebunding and other infrastructure works of KVK Doda.

Table 23: Physical and financial targets proposed under the project on strengthening of transfer of technology system scheme for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda S. 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total No. Component Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Establishment of Agriculture technology 1 No. 0 0 1 150 0 0 1 150 information centre for Doda District HQ Strengthening of infrastructure/MoE Software, information communication 2 No. 5 25 5 25 7 35 17 85 technology down to zonal level (5 lacs) per unit. KVK fencing, rebunding and leveling of 3 farm and other infrastructure No. 0 0 0 30 0 30 0 60 development at KVK Bhaderwah Establishment of SKUAST J remote 4 learning centre at cluster Panchayats level No. 0 0 2 30 2 30 4 60 with 15 lacs per centre in cluster villages Total 25 235 95 355 (Rupees Three Hundred and Fifty Five Lacs Only)

4.6.14. PROJECT PROPOSAL-XIV

PROMOTION OF SELF HELP GROUPS AND COMMODITY INTEREST GROUPS The land area available for cultivation is limited and is under the pressure of population growth. The viability of small and marginal agricultural holdings has always been a major issue in J&K Agriculture. There are an estimated 1, 65,196 lakh land holdings in the State, out of which 1, 64,103 lakh are in marginal and small category. The number of Farm holdings in Doda District is 40614 in number. The increased number of small holdings makes it necessary to focus on them as the future harbingers of change and instructions of growth. Experts in the field have time and again suggested group farming approach (cluster farming or farmer’s consortia, etc) to overcome the constraint of the small size of agricultural holdings. The state must reorient its agricultural extension strategy to promote ‘a group farming approach’ at the Village level to overcome this problem. In each village groups of farmers numbering :between 10-20 willing to take-up cultivation of similar crops ( or activities like Diversification, poultry farming, goat rearing, Bee keeping; Mushroom production etc.) needs to be formed and trained to act as a group in accessing credit technology, inputs and marketing services. Individuals in the group may adopt the group approach for one or two common crops grown by them even if each of them cultivates several crops. Thus there could be vegetable groups, floriculture groups; poultry farmers’ groups etc depending upon which activities in a village can benefit the farmers most by adopting the group approach. Each group can be attached to a credit institution like a bank branch or a cooperative society which will assess and meet the credit needs of the group depending upon the common crops or activities of the group. Each farmer’s group can have a tie-up with a marketing firm through contract farming or can market their produce on their own by accessing transport, storage, and packaging services collectively. Farmer’s groups will be able to designate more literate and knowledgeable members among them to perform tasks like book keeping and negotiation of contracts. This will eliminate the exploitative role played by several middlemen in the supply of credit and inputs and marketing of produce. While acting in a group, farmers are better equipped to face various risks and this will greatly help in reducing distress on the part of

farmers. Groups can also mobilize individual farmers for various socially beneficial activities like shramadan; cultural programmes, village festivals etc. would increase a sense of self worth among members making them less prone to depressions. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana also endorses Special schemes for beneficiaries of land reforms under which project based assistance will be given in the stream I funds. Assistance will be available for improving the net minimum income of this category of beneficiaries. Beneficiaries of land reforms are usually small and marginal farmers. Making their agriculture viable will be possible only when capital investments on land development, irrigation, high technology infrastructure in emerging areas such as floriculture, horticulture, seed production, etc are made. Specific projects for groups of such beneficiaries can be taken up with provision for common infrastructure. In addition, it also insists Strengthening of Market Infrastructure and marketing development with assistance for setting up of cool storages, cool chains, As a suitable incentive for the formation and the operation of farmers’ group, each farmer’s group is proposed to be given an initial working capital/revolving fund/Seed Money for Rs. 10,000/- subject to their contributing amount of Rs. 10,000 towards the initial capital. In return, the Department with start distributing its entire subsidy oriented programmes through these groups. A Total of 54 SHGs has been proposed with the financial assistance of Rs 5.4 lacs.

Table 24: Physical and financial targets proposed under the project on formation of self help groups/ commodity interest groups for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda

S. No Component Unit Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Self Help Groups (10 groups / Village) @ Rs 0.10 1 lac/ SHG No. 10 1 20 2 24 2.4 54 5.4 Total 1 2 2.4 5.4 (Rupees Five Lacs and Forty Thousand only)

4.6.15. PROJECT PROPOSAL-XV

AGRO-FORESTRY BIOFUELS AND MEDICINAL PLANTS Agriculture and Forestry needs to be developed in an integrated way in the form of Farm forestry and Agro forestry under which crop productivity and fertility of soil along with environmental up gradation will be achieved. Thus two sectors are ecologically and economically inseparable. Since 85% of potential lands for additional tree plantation .Fall outside notified forest lands involvement of non-govt sector including private participation is most crucial. The farmers may be encouraged to adopt Farm/Agro forestry in wastelands and around the fields as shelter belts/wind breaks. Traditional bamboo plantation has been descended which needs to be expanded to wastelands, bunds to promote production of timber, food, wood, fodder, soil erosion and vegetable as pickle.1000 ha will be covered with financial assistance of Rs.500 lacs w.e.f.2009-10 to 2011-12. Four tier system of forestry needs to be encouraged such as forestry along with nallahs, strip forestry strip plantation along bunds, farm houses, agro forestry or crop lands etc. Medicinal and Aromatic Plants One of the important thrust area identified under diversification of agriculture is cultivation of high demand plant spp. of economic and medicinal importance which could serve the basic agenda for upliftment of farming community. It increases income level in agriculture, reduce risks of crop failure, earn foreign exchange, and help in poverty alleviation, employment generation and environmental conservation. There is need to establish eco-friendly herbal gardens for high value demand species i.e. Alovera, Harad, Beheda, Stevia, Safed Musli, Ashwgandha, Lemon grass, Menthol (mint), Vetiver etc. in waste lands/ community lands/ individual lands. By growing these plants carbon sinks clean dev. mechanism and a source of remuneration for unproductive wastelands shall get established. One nursery will be established one in each block with financial assistance of Rs. 3 lacs to cater need of Agro forestry plantations, Bio-fuel plantations, Medicinal and Aromatic plantations. The training programme of farmer’s publication and publicity material tour of farmers outside the state with financial assistance of Rs.2 lakh have been proposed under the component during the year 2004-15 to 2016-17. Besides, 400 hectares area has also been proposed to be brought under medicinal and aromatic plants in waste lands and community lands during the project period. The total financial outlay for the project stands at Rs 338 lacs. 72

Table 25: Physical and financial targets proposed under the project on promotion of agro-forestry, bio-fuels and medicinal plants for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda S. 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total Component Unit No. Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin 1 Nursery Nos. 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 3 Field planting (Agro Forestry, Bio fuel plantation ) @ Rs 0.5 2 lac/ha Ha 2 1 4 2 4 2 10 5 Medicinal plants/ Aromatic plants in Waste lands/ 3 community lands @ Rs 1 lac/ha Ha 150 75 150 150 100 100 400 325 Publication and publicity 4 material Nos. 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 3 5 Study tour of farmers Nos. 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 2 Total 77 158 103 338 (Rupees Three Hundred Thirty Eight Lacs only)

4.6.16. PROJECT PROPOSAL-XVI

NATIONAL VEGETABLE INITIATIVE FOR URBAN CLUSTERS

Some of the vegetables are good sources of carbohydrates (leguminous vegetables, sweet potato, potato, onion, garlic and methi) proteins (peas, beams, leafy vegetables and garlic) vitamin A (carrot, tomato, drumstick, leafy vegetables), Vitamin B (peas, garlic and tomato), Vitamin C (green chillies, drumstick leaves, Cole crops, leafy vegetables and leaves of radish) minerals (leafy vegetables, drumstick pods). As per dietician, daily requirement of vegetables is 75 - 125 g of green leafy vegetables, 85 g of other vegetables and 85 g of roots and tubers with other food. Food production is increasing. If is essential to sustain increased production besides nutritional standard of people. It can be increased by increasing production of vegetables which will help to solve food problem as yield of vegetable crops is 4 to 10 times more than cereals. Thus, vegetables play a vital role on food front as they are cheapest-sources of natural foods and can admirably supplement the main cereals of the country. Nature is in providing us-with all kinds of vegetable crops that can be grown in different seasons of the year in region. Different kinds of vegetables provide leaf, stem, flower, fruit or seed for consumption.' Considering vividness in the requirement of soil and season farmers can grow vegetable crops throughout the year for earning regular and steady income to meet the daily expenditure. There are vegetables of very short duration that can be grown as rained and intercrops in either agronomical crops or vegetable crops. There 'are vegetables which will improve soil and also provide fodder to catties. Thus farmer has wide choice to select suitable crop to adjust in his cropping pattern in given situation. Climate and soil conditions of this region are conducive to grow different vegetables. Since cultivation of vegetable crops involves intensive cultural operations starting from sowing to marketing, it provides more and regular employment opportunities in rural areas. With all these in perspective the project has been mooted for the urban people to grow vegetables for nutritional requirement and employment. A financial outlay ofRs 94 lacs has been proposed under the project with varies components from construction of vermin-compost units to poly structures for protected vegetable cultivation.

Table 26: Physical and financial targets proposed under the project on national vegetable initiative for urban clusters for 12th FY Plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda S. 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total Component Unit No. Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Const. of vermicompost units @ 50% subsidy subject to 1 maximum of Rs 0.5 lacs/unit Nos. 2 1 4 2 4 2 10 5 Vegetable seed production in 2 private sector Ha 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Protected vegetable cultivation (Tubular green house structure) @ 50% subsidy maximum to Rs 3 0.16 lac Nos. 2 0.32 8 1.28 9 1.44 19 3.04 Protected vegetable cultivation (Bamboo green house structure) @ 50% subsidy maximum to Rs 4 0.08 lac Nos. 2 0.16 7 0.56 8 0.64 17 1.36 Protected vegetable cultivation 5 (Tubular shadenet houses) Nos. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Protected vegetable cultivation 6 (Bamboo shadenet houses) Nos. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 1.48 3.84 4.08 9.4 (Rupees Nine Lacs and Forty Thousand Only)

4.7. RESEARCHABLE ISSUES (SKUAST-JAMMU)

4.7.1. PROJECT PROPOSAL-I

Table 27:Project proposal on formulation of block action plans for District Doda for 12th FY Plan under RKVY 1 Title of Proposal: Block Action Plans formulation through participatoryapproaches for Bhaderwah, Assar, Ghat and Bhagwa in Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir 2 Name of Principal Investigator Narinder Paul Subject Matter Specialist, Agricultural Extension Krishi vigyan Kendra Doda (Bhaderwah) SKUAST-Jammu 3 Institution Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu 4 Locations Krishi Vigyan Kendra Doda (Bhaderwah) 5 Mailing Address Krishi Vigyan Kendra Doda (Bhaderwah) 6 Telephone No. with STD code 9410325271 7 Fax No. 000000000 8 E-mail [email protected]

9 Co-Principal Investigator 1) P. S. Slathia Associate Professor, Agril. Ext. Education, Division of Agril. Ext. Education SKUAST-J

2) Dr.Amit Singh Charak Subject Matter Specialist (Agro) Krishi Vigyan Kenrda Doda (Bhaderwah) SKUAST-J 3) Rakesh Singh Bandral Project Coordinator KrishiVigyan Kendra Doda (Bhaderwah), SKUAST- Jammu 10 Planned duration Three years (2014-15 to 2016-17) 11 Fund Requested

A) Recurring costs 42.73 lakhs

B) Institutional charges @ 4.273 lakhs 10% of the recurring

C) Non-recurring costs 1.50 lakhs 12 Funds requested under mission 48.503 lakhs mode – I

Activity: Block Action Plan Formulation through participatory approaches for Bhaderwah, Assar, Ghat and Bhagwa in Doda District of Jammu and Kashnmir Sub Activity:  To conduct the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) at village level in identified panchayats of Bhaderwah, Assar, Ghat and Bhagwa Blocks of Doda District.  To collect primary data on agriculture and allied activities of each Panchayats under selected blocks of Doda district through suitable sampling design.  To prepare soil maps of each Panchayats after testing soil for both macro and micro nutrients.  To analyze the data for conducting SWOT analysis of agriculture and allied activities of each panchayat under selected blocks of Doda district.

Introduction and background: Doda district is the 13th largest district by population of the state of Jammu & Kashmir. After trifurcation of erstwhile District Doda, the District comprises of 402 revenue villages. As per census 2011, Doda has population of 409,936 of which male and female are 213,641 and 196,295 respectively. The population is mostly rural and only 7.97% of it resides in the towns. The population of Doda District constituted 3.27 % of total population of J&K state. Working force accounts for 37.06% of population. The main occupations of the working force are cultivators, agricultural labourers, livestock rearing, building construction, trade and commerce.

Doda is a district in the eastern part of Jammu region of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Doda District was carved out of the Erstwhile District Udhampur in the year 1948 and lies amidst in the middle and outer Himalayan ranges of Jammu region of J&K State. This District has a rich history. It is said that one of the ancient Rajas of Kishtwar whose domain extended beyond Doda persuaded one utensil maker Deeda, a migrant from Multan (now in Pakistan), to settle permanently in this territory and set up a utensil factory. Deeda is said to have settled in a village which later on came to be known after him. With the passage of time the name Deeda has changed into Doda, the present name of the town. Doda district Lies in the outer Himalayan range in J&K State and falls between 32° 53´ and 34°21´N latitude and 75°1´ and 76° 47´E longitude. It has an average elevation of 1107

meters (3361 feet). District Headquarter Doda is located about 175 Km. from Jammu and about 200 Km. from Srinagar. There are two National Highways connecting the District viz.NH-1A and NH-1B. On its north is Anantnag and is surrounded by District Kishtwar in north-east, Chamba area of Himachal Pradesh in south. District Kathua and Udhampur in South and South-west and District Ramban in West. One can have the view of River Chenab while approaching to Doda. Total geographical area of the district is 91374 ha which supports agriculture and allied sectors and provides subsistence to majority of the population. Primary occupation of the inhabitants of the district is farming coupled with animal husbandry and horticulture. Targets: The Block Level Plan is the prerequisite of RKVY scheme and since there is not a single block in Doda district for which such plan has been framed till date, it is very important to collect data at panchayat level and make block level plans for making effective any government scheme through block centric approach. The emphasis will be laid on the following aspects:  To have a comprehensive data at panchayat level for selected blocks of Doda district regarding agriculture and allied activities including cropping pattern and economics of different enterprises.  To identify shortcomings and need of farmers at panchayat level in agriculture and allied sectors and make recommendations for fulfilling the same.  To have well defined soil maps at panchayat level for effective implementation of soil fertility management programmes.

Expected outcome:  A precise book on Block Level Plan for each block which will act as a guide for future government programmes and schemes.  Identification of farm level changes in light of globalization and changing climatic conditions.

Table 28: Details of facilities requires for the project on formulation of Block action Plans for Doda under RKVY for 12th FY Plan (in lakh Rs.): S. Contractual Rate of Years cost No. Services payment 2014- 2015- 2016- To Justification (per month) 15 16 17 tal For assistance in conducting experiments, 23000/- + 01. SRF 3.31 3.31 3.31 9.93 organizing trainings 10% HRA and preparation of documents/ reports/manuals.

Table 29: Details of funds required for carrying out operational services for the project on formulation of Block action Plans for Doda under RKVY for 12th FY Plan (In Lacs) S. No. Description of items 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total Justification 1. Vehicle (POL) 1.50 1.50 1.50 4.50 For visits 2. Working contingencies 3.00 3.00 3.00 9.00 For inputs conducting experiments, stationary and other working materials (including daily wages etc.) 3. Soil Testing 0.00 2.50 2.00 4.50 4. PRA 1.50 1.50 1.50 4.50 For making arrangements of assembly and refreshment 5. TA 1.50 2.00 2.00 5.50 For traveling different villages of district related to project 6. Preparation and 0 0 3.00 3.00 To document the cultivation publication of Block Level technique. Plan etc. (several copies for 4 blocks) 7. Miscellaneous (farm 0.60 0.60 0.60 1.80 Other requirements which inputs etc.) may come up during project work Total 8.10 11.10 13.60 32.80

Table 30: List of equipments required for the project on formulation of Block action Plans for Doda under RKVY for 12th FY Plan S. Name of equipment Quantity/No. Approx. cost No (In lakh Rs.) . 01. Laptop with printer etc. One set 1.00 02. Video camera One 0.50 Total 1.50

Table 31 Budgetary requirement for the project on formulation of block action plans under RKVY for Doda during 12th FY Plan (In Lacs) 2014- 2015- 2016- Total 15 16 17 A Recurring 1. Contractual services 3.31 3.31 3.31 9.93 2. Operational services 8.10 11.10 13.60 32.80 Sub Total of A 11.41 14.41 16.91 42.73 B Non recurring Equipments 1.50 - - 1.50 C Institutional 1.141 1.441 1.691 4.273 charges @ 10 per cent of A Grand Total (A+B+C) 14.051 15.851 18.601 48.503 (Rupees Forty eight lakh fifty thousand and three hundred only)

4.7.2. PROJECT PROPOSAL – II

Title: Promotionof Enriched Vermicompost Manure as a Venture for theUpliftment of socio-economic status of farm women in Doda District

PI Dr. Amit Singh Charak Subject Matter Specialist Co-PI Dr. Narinder Paul

Enhancing the production and productivity of agriculture is necessary to feed the increasing population but maintaining the soil quality and produce quality is the need of the hour. Scope of enriched organic manure, vermicompost and vermiwash increasing day by day. Utilization of urban and rural wastes into production of organic manure can bring sustainability to agriculture with eco-friendliness and bring other economic benefits to the local population.

Specific Objectives  Identification and characterization of suitable bio-wastes for producing enriched organic manure and vermicompost.  Selection and training of 200 farm women for the production of enriched organic manure vermicompost and Vermiwash  Demonstration and training in the compost production utilizing bio-wastes (viz. Cow dung, poultry wastes, spent compost and farm wastes) and method of enriched organic manure production.  To provide technical and managerial back up to the beneficiaries for establishment of microenterprise and marketing of their organic products Project Duration: 3 Year Budget Summery- Total recurring Cost: Rs. 35.00 lakh (Rupees Thirty Five Lakh) Total Non – Recurring Cost: Rs.1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) Total: 36.00 lakh (Thirty six lakh only)

Work plan  Survey and Selection of 200 farm women from target population and dividing them in to 20 groups (10 beneficiaries in each group)  Awareness among the identified farm women on the benefits of use of organic manure and introducing the scientific knowledge.  Conducting demonstrations of enriched organic manure (vermicompost, vermiwash and organic manure) productions.  Training at large scale production of vermicompost, vermiwash and enriched organic manure and its packaging.  Providing assistance for marketing the organic product. To ensure quality and sustainability adequate counselling will be continued after project period

Expected Out Come The farm women would be trained in the production of organic manure using the available bio-wastes; it will be a worthwhile Technology transfer and a significant source of income at a low investment. To increase the marketability of the manure this can be further enriched with bio-fertilizers and bio-control agents. This is a low cost technology, which can be performed in a standard manner, and quality can be assured when appropriate training is given. Through this rural youth can earn additional money at their home and can uplift their social status.

Table 32: Financial Summary of Plan Proposals under RKVY for District Doda For 12th F. Y. Planunder Agriculture Sector Financial requirement S. No Name of the Proposed Project/programme for project period (Rs in Lakh) 1 Integrated Development of major food crops/ vegetables 67.584 2 Development of rainfed farming 116.25 3 Agriculture mechanization 94.7 4 Integrated Pest management (FFS) 9.3 5 Management of soil health and fertility 445 6 Promotion of organic farming 81.7 Promotion of apiculture for additional income 7 generation 56.25 Promotion of mushroom cultivation for sustainable rural 8 development 46.488 9 Water Resources management 32.4 10 Strengthening of soil conservation scheme 544.15 11 Skill development and capacity building 29.225 Strengthening of infrastructure for promotion of 12 extension services 1380 Strengthening of transfer of technology system 13 355 Promotion of self help groups and commodity interest 15 groups 5.4

16 Agro forestry, bio-fuels and medicinal plants 338 17 National Vegetable initiative for Urban Clusters 9.4 18 Research sector SKUAST-J 84.503 3695.35

CHAPTER-V

SPECIFIC ALLIED SECTOR PROJECTS

5.1. INTRODUCTION: District Doda consists of four Tehsils i.e. Doda, Bhaderwah, Gandoh, Thathri and 8 Blocks i.e., Assar, Bhagwa, Bhaderwah, Ghat, Gundna, Gandoh, Marmat and Thathri.However, 9 new blocks have been formed from the existing blocks whose delimitation is going on. The blocks are spread over 231 Panchayats consisting of 402 villages. The total geographical area of the District is 4500 Sq Km. The area under fruit cultivation is 14457 Ha. (Ending 03/2014) with a production of 18831.39 Metric Tons. The major commercial fruit crops grown in the District are Apple, pear, apricot, and peach, cherry, plum besides walnut, peanut and almond. The potential area roughly available for expanding Horticulture activities is 21456.16 Ha.

5.2 HORTICULTURE SECTOR

PRELUDE: Horticulture has gained its significance in J&K State due to availability of enormous potential and varied agro climatic and topographic status for production of diversified fruits. For development of healthy society in rural as well as urban areas of the State cent percent of the population finds their dependence on Horticulture produce or its value added products. As such, Horticulture development is a main stay for overall growth and development of a rural and urban population of the State.

ESSENCE: Horticulture is considered a potential labour intensive sector which provides raw material for various processing industries. Fruits have now become an important ingredient of the daily diet both in rural as well as in urban homes. A fruit bowel as a nutritional security with a combination of wide range of fruits has become daily addition to the dining tables. Added advantage of being low calorie food has placed the fruits and its value added products in high esteem of young boys and girls. Horticulture crops add more income per unit area at lower costs with lesser requirements of water than field crops. Thus shift in emphasis towards

diversification of agriculture, the farmers are taking up cultivation of fruit crops. Reasonably good income from orchard has sustained the interest of growers and more and more farmers are diverting to horticulture crops.

BACKGROUND: Doda district Lies in the outer Himalayan range in J&K State and falls between 32° 53´ and 34°21´N latitude and 75°1´ and 76° 47´E longitude. It has an average elevation of 1107 meters (3361 feet). The climate of the district being sub tropical zone is hot and dry in summer and cold in winter. Due to its varying physical features, the District does not have a uniform climate. On its north is Anantnag and is surrounded by District Kishtwar in north-east, Chamba area of Himachal Pradesh in south. District Kathua and Udhampur in South and South-west and District Ramban in West.

STATUS: Horticulture has assumed importance in the District and makes a handsome contribution to the District domestic product. The favourable agro climatic conditions, fertile soil, temperate climate are ideally suited forcultivation of fruit and vegetables in the district and offer immense scope for development of horticulture. In view of the potential available, fruit growing has become a major industry and contributes largely to the export trade of the state. Looking to the importance of horticulture crops, considerable emphasis are placed on the development of horticulture crops i.e., fruit, vegetables, floriculture etc. The major fresh fruit grown in the district are apple, apricot, peach, plum, cherry, olive, kiwi, citrus etc. Various dry fruits like walnut, peanut, almonds are also grown. Area under fruit cultivation in Doda District is 14457 Hectares of area under fresh fruit cultivation is 7592 Ha and dry fruit cultivation is 6505 Ha.

Table 33: Block wise area under fruits crops in District Doda Name of block S.No. Kind of fruit Marmat Assar Ghat Gunada Bhagwah Thathri Bhaderwah Gandoh Total Fresh Fruit 1 Apple 756.8 431 640 469 560 718 917 816 5307.8 2 Apple HD 1.35 0.5 0.75 0.4 0.5 0.5 1.5 0.7 6.2 3 Pear 205 155 145.6 99.6 150 217.9 226.9 199.1 1399.1 4 Apricot 53.85 31.65 61 41.9 35.8 41 32.2 34.25 331.65 5 Peach 18 22.28 13 11 20 19 20 26 149.28 6 Cherry 1 1.5 2.15 0.45 1.3 0.6 1 1 9 7 Plum 7.25 18 12 13.95 13 20 16.25 9 109.45 8 Citrus 7 15.46 5 5 7 5 2.3 3 49.76 9 Olive 35 70 70 7 16 42.5 1 0.5 242 10 Kiwi 0.05 0.1 0.05 0.04 0.03 0.05 0.22 0.06 0.6 11 Others 44 35.65 43 47 48 54 40 35 346.65 Total 1129.3 781.14 992.55 695.34 851.63 1118.55 1258.37 1124.61 7951.49 Dry Fruits 1 Walnut 820 525 795 630.2 819 729 908 1029 6255.2 2 Peanuts 3.6 5.7 4.6 3.7 7.85 5 2.4 2 34.85 3 Almond 28 30.5 26 25 26.2 26 27 26.3 215 Total 851.6 561.2 825.6 658.9 853.05 760 937.4 1057.3 6505.05 G. Total 1980.9 1342.34 1818.15 1354.24 1704.68 1878.55 2195.77 2181.91 14456.5

Table 34: Blockwise production of fruit crops in District Doda S. Kind of Name of block No. fruit Marmat Assar Ghat Gunada Bhagwah Thathri Bhaderwah Gandoh Total Fresh Fruit 1 Apple 750 757 830 556 800 900 950 640 6183 Apple HD 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2

3 Pear 360 390 225 120 290 450 775 210 2820 4 Apricot 35 38 35 28 32 31.8 38 34 271.8 5 Peach 21 26 25.5 17 16.4 15 24 22 166.9 6 Cherry 1 26 0.41 0.34 0.25 1 0.7 0.55 30.25 7 Plum 9.5 10 16 11.4 8.3 15.25 14.5 6.8 91.75 8 Citrus 10.3 15.5 10.7 10.2 8.3 10.5 2.3 1.65 69.45 9 Olive 2.65 0.85 4.8 1.1 0.9 2.7 0 0 13 10 Kiwi 0.01 0.01 0.01 0 0 0.01 0.02 0 0.06 11 Others 60.4 49.3 66 64.4 64.3 66 61.7 62.2 494.3 . Total 1250.86 1312.66 1213.42 808.44 1220.45 1492.26 1866.22 977.2 10141.5 Dry Fruits .

1 Walnut 1190 840 900 1000 1040 896 985 1330 8181 2 Peanuts 0.05 0.07 0.08 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.03 0.02 0.4 3 Almond 1.1 1.05 1 1.05 1.05 1.1 1.08 1.1 8.48 Total 1191.15 841.12 901.08 1001.1 1041.1 897.15 986.11 1331.12 8189.88 G. Total 2442.01 2153.78 2114.5 1809.54 2261.55 2389.41 2852.33 2308.32 18331.4

An opportunity has been provided through the introduction of centrally sponsored Rashatriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) under National Agriculture Development Plan (NADP) in the State of J&K for augmentation of integrated development of horticulture by pooling the same with development activities already under implementation for over all development of the horticulture sector in this district. Previously many programmes and schemes have been launched by the State as well as the Central Governments for the growth of the horticulture sector which included area development programmes, Plant protection schemes, Boarder Area Development Programmes, and other State as well as Centrally Sponsored Schemes. WEAKNESSES/CONSTRAINTS: Although efforts are on to boost quality fruit production/productivity in the district. Yet there are gaps/weaknesses detailed below which need to be filled to raise production and productivity at least up to national levels.  Insufficient availability of true to type quality plant material in public and private sectors due to poor funding.  Lack of active participation of farming community in extensive/intensive horticulture development activities due to possession of small and fragmented land holdings.  Lack of Cooperative bodies and Mandies for marketing of horticulture produce from far flung areas of the district.  Lack of processing and preservation units which could be utilized for making value added products of a major produce of horticulture so that farming community could get remunerative marketing of their produce.  Integrated pest/nutritional management is still lacking in farming community.  Awareness about latest advances in organic farming, Bio-fertilizers; composting material is comparatively in-adequate.  Inadequate and irregular funding from State and Central sources. STRENGTHS:  Increasing demand of fruit crops in Domestic and International markets  Abundance of available farm labour

 Tested technologies and research support from State Agriculture University Jammu.  Enough available potential OBJECTIVES:  To up-lift the socio-economic status of the farming community in particular and other masses in general.  Sustainable increase in production and productivity of all the horticulture crops.  To provide opportunities for employment generation through creation of afresh and new enterprises and strengthening of existing ones.  Horizontal and vertical diversification of Horticulture Crops MAJOR GAPS  Low productivity per unit area  Non-availability of good quality plant material  Increasing cost of plant protection  Weak post harvest management practice and infrastructure,

CONCENTRATIONS:  To improve soil and water management  To ensure survival of fruit plant in rain-fed and dry land areas

OVERALL NATIONAL POLICY: Double the production of fruit crops during next ten years. Through implementation of RKVY/NADP an integrated, comprehensive, need based location specific plan can be castled which may give a boost to the efforts to achieve the desired goals of enhanced productivity, remunerative returns, sustained growth and quality environment. The Department of Horticulture District Doda is proposing projects, which shall be completed during the remaining period of the XIIth five year plans (2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17). The details of the proposed projects are as follows:

5.2.1 PROJECT PROPOSAL - I

GAP FILLING IN EXISTING ORCHARDS The District Doda is a typical climatic region of Jammu Division with predominant rain-fed agriculture. Currently an area of 714456.54 Ha area is existing under fruit crops. However, the emergence of commercial orchards is still a dream because of poor survival for want of hard, tough efforts required during the harsh climate of winter. OBJECTIVES To recover the loss of fruit plants due to natural calamities in the existing orchards; REASONS:  Prevalent drought conditions /dry land horticulture  Poor soil status  Poor soil and water management practices  Traditional farming systems  long gestation periods of horticulture crops

Table 35: Physical and financial targets for project for gap filling/replanting in existing orchards under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda S. 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total Component Unit No. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. 50% cost of fruit plants 1 Ha 30 1.2 50 2 45 1.8 125 5 maximum to Rs 4000 per ha Land Development & Pit 2 No. 600 1.2 1000 2 900 1.8 2500 5 digging @ Rs.20/- 50% cost of tools & Implements/fertilizers/pestici 3 Ha 30 1.2 50 2 45 1.8 125 5 des to the maximum of Rs 1000 per Ha Total 3.6 6 5.4 15 (Rupees Fifteen lacs only)

5.2.2 PROJECT PROPOSAL -II TOP WORKING OF INFERIOR/INDEGINEOUS CULTIVARS OF APPLE & WALNUT

OBJECTIVES:  To improve production and productivity of Apple and Walnut by top working of wild root stock with superior and commercial cultivars.  To develop skill of local youth/farmers. Top working practice is controlled reproduction of plant by man to perpetuate selected individual or groups of individual plants which has specific value to him. In the era of open economy it has become necessary that our produce is competitive both in domestic as well as in export markets. Thereby the method of top working of available stock will certainly help to diversify as well as produce a quality fruit which will fetch a remunerative price to the poor peasants, thus will be helpful in raising the socio-economic status of poor and downtrodden populaces of hilly and backward areas of the district. ACTION PLAN: Cluster and individual approach shall be adopted, depending upon the status/availability of stocks to be top worked. The grafting/top working periods being very short (i.e. 2 months of May & June) to accomplish the task of top working. There is great potential for top working of Apple and walnut in the district. As such it is proposed to top work wild/inferior apple and Walnut root stocks with superior and commercially acceptable cultivars/varieties. ISSUES: Inferior plants are growing in the District without any economic value because such plantation produces inferior and commercially low grade fruits. Although, the Department of Horticulture in the past has put in efforts to top work such stocks but due to non-availability of required skilled human resources and limited financial assistance desired results could not be achieved. As such, it is proposed to top work wild/inferior apple and walnut root stocks with superior and commercially acceptable cultivars/varieties.

Table 36: Physical and financial targets for project on top working of inferior/indigenous cultivars of apple and walnut under RKVY for the 12 FY Plan in respect of District Doda S. 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total Component Unit No. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Training & preparation 1 of mother trees @ Rs No. 400 0.08 450 0.09 500 0.1 1350 0.27 20 per successful graft Procurement of bud 2 wood @ Rs 20 per No. 400 0.08 450 0.09 500 0.1 1350 0.27 successful graft Material cost@ Rs 20 3 No. 400 0.08 450 0.09 500 0.1 1350 0.27 per successful graft Top working incentive 4 @ Rs 30 per No. 400 0.12 450 0.135 500 0.15 1350 0.405 successful graft Machinery/Tool Kits 5 at 50% subsidy No. 40 1.6 45 1.8 50 2 135 5.4 maximum to Rs 1000/- Training of trainers/outsourcing / working 6 No. 40 2 45 2.25 50 2.5 135 6.75 costs/awareness camps@ Rs 5000 per farmer Total 1680 3.96 1890 4.455 2100 4.95 5670 13.365 (Rupees Thirteen Lacs Thirty Six thousand and Five Hundred Only)

5.2.3. PROJECT PROPOSAL -III AREA EXPANSION UNDER NEW ORCHARDS

OBJECTIVES:  To increase the area under different fruit crop by mean of bringing more area under orchards.  To bring more land under fruit crops. Since the area under the fruit crops is stagnant, so efforts need t be made by the way of initiatives of bringing more area under fruits by providing incentives to the farmers with the components as under. The outcome of this project will be increased production of fruits through increased no. of plants bearing fruits.

Table 37: Physical and financial targets for project on area expansion under new orchards under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda S. 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total Component Unit No. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin.

1 50% cost of Barbed wire fencing @ Rs 0.8 lakh per ha Ha 10 8 20 16 20 16 50 40 2 50% cost of fruit plants maximum to Rs 6000 per ha Ha 10 0.6 20 1.2 20 1.2 50 3 Land Development & Pit 3 digging @ Rs.20/- maximum to Ha 10 0.4 20 0.8 20 0.8 50 2 200 pits per Ha 50% cost of tools & Implements/fertilizers/pesticides 4 Ha 10 0.1 20 0.2 20 0.2 50 0.5 to the maximum of Rs 1000 per Ha Total 40 9.1 80 18.2 80 18.2 200 45.5 (Rupees Forty Five Lacs and Fifty Thousand Only)

As proposed financial outlay of Rs 45.5 lacs has been required to bring addition are of 50 Ha under orchards during the remaining three years of the 12the Five Year Plan up to 2017. Likewise, the financial outlay for the year 2014-15 is Rs 9.1 lacs; 2015-16 is 18.2 Lacs and Rs 18.2 Lacs for the year 2016-17.

5.2.4 PROJECT PROPOSAL - IV KITCHEN/NUTRITIONALGARDENING KITCHEN GARDEN: Kitchen Gardens are so common in human race that a house without kitchen garden is supposed to be incomplete in any part of the world. Therefore, a planned development in the field of kitchen gardening will not only improve the nutritional requirement for masses but can also meet the challenge of adequate food/nutrition supply to the growing population. The limited cultivable area can be best utilized for growing kitchen gardens which are known to give higher yields per unit area. The layout of a home garden or kitchen garden will differ from individual to individual. However, broadly, a city home gardener will follow a very intensive method of kitchen gardening as compared with that followed by a home gardener in a village. Keeping in view the largest demand for domestic consumption, the yield in kitchen garden can be increased manifold by using advanced technology including safer and organic practices with reduced harmful effects of pesticides, chemical fertilizers and other toxicants. Although State has been able to make great strides in increasing the food grain production after the Independence, however, nutritional insecurity prevails in the rural masses especially in far flung hilly and rain-fed areas even today. The poor rural ladies either do not have access to the requisite quality and the quantity of vegetables and fruits which are main constituents for nutritional insecurity or the cost in local/domestic markets are not affordable for them. Poor nutrition in the shape of vital food constituents such as minerals, vitamins, iron, folic acid etc. is the main reason behind poor health conditions in the rural areas. Although there is enough availability of food grains including maize, rice and wheat but, the same does not supply the required nutritional constituents. Further in case if there is any domestic availability of fruit and vegetable to the poor farming community the same is being sold locally to meet the other domestic expenses due to their poor socio-economic status and poor employment avenues in the respective localities. Accordingly, a plan proposal is added under (RKVY) for encouraging the production/consumption of vegetables and fruits at domestic levels on small pieces of land. It is expected that the introduction of the scheme at smaller levels will not only increase the fruit and vegetable production but its consumption at the domestic level which will in the long run generate motivation among farming community for

production of fruit crops on a large scale for the upliftment of the socio-economic status as well. OBJECTIVES: 1. Introduction to provide nutritional security alongwith the food security to the farming community; 2. Encourage house wives, unemployed as well under employed people in home gardening 3. Add to the domestic income of the poor farming community STRENGTHS: 1. Small & fragmented land holdings 2. Non-availability of small earning professions in villages; 3. Availability of enough domestic waste

Table 38: Physical and financial targets for project on promotion of kitchen/ nutritional gardening under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total S. No. Component Unit Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Kitchen gardening kit (5 plants, 1 gardening No 50 0.375 300 2.25 400 3 750 5.625 implement, digging) @ Rs 750 per kit Total 50 0.375 300 2.25 400 3 750 5.625 (RupeesFive Lacsand Sixty Two Thousand Twenty Five Only)

Financial outlay of Rs 5.625 lacs has been proposed for the project up to the year 2016-17 of the 12the Five year under RKVY.

5.2.5. PROJECT PROPOSAL - V STRENGTHEING AND MANAGEMENT OF IRRIGATION RESOURCES Improvement in water use efficiency is increasingly important strategy for mitigating the gap between creation and utilization. This is even more relevant in case of irrigation sector since small improvement in the efficiency can lead to considerable saving of water that can be utilized for catering to the demand from other sectors. The strategy for the XIIth Five Year Plan recommends a two-pronged approach for ground water: (a) Promotion of ground water development in areas having untapped/unutilized potential and (b) Comprehensive act for regulation of ground water development on sustainable basis. Severe spatial and temporal variations in rainfall has prompted the creation of storage be given due priority with the overall plan for water resources development. Some of the management practices that needs to be taken up in right earnest are:-  Bridging the gap between irrigation potential created and utilized  Participatory approach in Irrigation Management (PIM)  Modernization of irrigation system and performance improvement.  Benchmarking of irrigation.  Conjunctive use of surface ground water and  On farm management by reducing application losses, precision land leveling and irrigation scheduling/deficit irrigation.

OBJECTIVES: a. To utilize the lesser water resources mainly during dry season through modern micro irrigation technique. b. To increase the cropping intensity by increasing the water use efficiency. c. To increase the socio-economic status of farming community of the state by availing the suitable micro-irrigation facility.

Table 39: Physical and financial targets for project on strengthening and management of irrigation resources under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda S. 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total Component Unit No. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Water harvesting tank with Maximum 1 assistance of 0.2 lacs No. 20 4 30 6 40 8 90 18 as incentive for 125 cu ft Renovation of existing Water Harvesting Tanks 2 No. 20 2 30 3 40 4 90 9 with Maximum assistance of Rs.10,000/- Installation of irri. Pump sets 3 HP @ 3 No. 10 1 30 3 30 3 70 7 10,000/- each on 50% subsidy Run off management 4 No. 20 2 30 3 20 2 70 7 ponds @ 10000/-each Installation of drip Irrigation system with 5 No. 2 1 3 1.5 2 1 7 3.5 max incentive. @ 0.5 Lac/ha Construction of check dams @ Rs1 Lac/ha 6 No. 1 1 2 2 2 2 5 5 for tapping water for fruit orchards Total 73 11 125 18.5 134 20 332 49.5 (Rupees Forty Nine Lacs and Fifty Thousand Only)

5.2.6 PROJECT PROPOSAL - VI

PROMOTION OF ORGANIC FARMING Organic agriculture is a holistic crop production and management system which promotes and enhances agro-ecosystem health, bio-diversity and biological cycles with sustained productivity, and farm income .It encourages conservation and development of on- farm natural resources, their optimum utilization through farming practices and effective recycling on and around the farms in such a manner as to meet the needs of present and future generations to come. Therefore, for future development and food security of the nation, working with farm families, farm resources and farming systems is essential. Moreover, educating the farm families for adopting organic farming and lack of full fledged scientific cultivation practices is the main bottle neck for shifting from conventional to organic farming. Objectives of the Organic farming  Scientific updating and utilization of organic farming practices and local wisdom.  To use location specific, diversified organic farming practices and land use systems to sustain natural resources, enhance the productivity and farm income.  To carry out location specific demand driven farmers centric and farmer’s participatory activities on organic farming.  To grow products free of contamination.  In-situ biomass production and conservation strategies. Benefits  Conservation of natural resources.  Leads production of clean and safe foods and produce.  Prevents or reduces entry of toxicant in food chain.  Supports sustained production of crops.

A budget of Rs.27.65 lakh as assistance has been proposed to carry out activities in the horticulture sector for establishing vermicompost units and portable vermibeds, distribution of organic inputs etc.

Table 40: Physical and financial targets for project on promotion of organic farming under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total S. No. Component Unit Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Const. of vermicompost units 1 @ 50% subsidy No. 2 1 10 5 10 5 22 11 subject to maximum of Rs 0.5 lacs/unit Portable vermibeds unit @ 50% subsidy 2 No. 20 1 60 3 100 5 180 9 subject to maximum of Rs 0.05 lacs/unit Construction of compost pits @ 3 No. 50 0.5 100 1 120 1.2 270 2.7 (1000/- farmer) for two pits Distribution of 4 organic inputs @ No. 10 0.1 15 0.15 20 0.2 45 0.45 10,000/- Ha Distribution of vermicompost for 6 No. 20 1.2 25 1.5 30 1.8 75 4.5 popularization @ 6000/- ha Total 102 3.8 210 10.65 280 13.2 592 27.65 (Rupees Twenty Seven Lacsand Sixty Five Thousand Only)

5.2.7 PROJECT PROPOSAL - VII

FARM MECHANISATION Farm mechanization ensures timelines of operation and proper utilization of inputs resulting in considerable increase in productivity from limited cultivable lands and water resources on sustainable basis. The popularization of Agri-based implements is to improve the efficiency and reduce the physical working load of the farming community in general and orcharding community in particular, is the prime objective of this component. The proposed activity will not only help to maintain the orchard at low cost but will also save the time and extra labour as well. In order to benefit the farming community, it is proposed to provide the tools/implements and machinery suitable for hills as envisaged in the guidelines..

Table 41: Physical and financial targets for project on farm mechanization in horticulture under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda S. 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total Component Unit No. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Power tiller 8 HP on 50% subsidy with the 1 No. 5 3 15 9 20 12 40 24 maximum assistance of Rs 60000/unit Plant Protection Machinery(Foot Sprayer on 50% 2 No. 10 0.1 50 0.5 50 0.5 110 1.1 subsidy with maximum assistance of Rs.1000/unit Rotavator/ Power tiller weeder below 8 HP on 3 50% subsidy with the No. 5 3 15 9 20 12 40 24 maximum assistance of Rs 60000/unit Machinery/Tool Kits at 4 50% subsidy maximum No. 100 1 400 4 400 4 900 9 to Rs 1000/- Total 120 7.1 480 22.5 490 28.5 1090 58.1 (Rupees Fifty Eight Lacs and Ten Thousand Only)

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5.2.8. PROJECT PROPOSAL - VIII STENGTHENING AND MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC SECTOR NURSERIES: A financial outlay of Rs 100 Lacs has been proposed for strengthening and management of the existing nurseries of department of horticulture Doda at Bhella, Khelleni and Bhagwa with high tech poly house structures, and providing the needed infrastructure. The outcome of this project will be the increased efficiency of the departmental nurseries in providing more number of grafted plants for the farmers.

Table 42: Physical and financial targets for project on strengthening and management of public sector nurseries under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total S. No. Component Unit Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Laying out of hi- 1 tech green No. 0 0 4 10 0 0 4 10 housing structures Strengthening of 2 fruit plant nursery No. 0 0 1 25 0 0 1 25 at Bhella Strengthening of 3 fruit plant nursery No. 0 0 0 0 1 30 1 30 at Khalleni Strengthening of 4 fruit plant nursery No. 0 0 0 0 1 35 1 35 at Bhagwa Total 0 0 5 35 2 65 7 100 (Rupees one Crore Only)

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Table 43: Financial Summary of Plan Proposals under RKVY for District Doda for 12th FY Plan under horticulture sector Name of the Proposed Project/programme Financial requirement for S. No project period (Rs in Lakh) 1 Gap filling in existing orchards 15 2 Top working of inferior/indigenous cultivars 13.37 3 Area expansion under new orchards 45.5 4 Kitchen/nutritional gardening 5.625 Strengthening and management of irrigation 5 49.5 resources 6 Promotion of organic farming 27.65 7 Farm Mechanization 58.1 Strengthening and management of public sector 8 nurseries 100 Total 314.745 (Rupees Three Hundred Fourteen Lacs and Seventy Four Thousand Five Hundred Only)

Expected Outcome Horticulture is a labour intensive and better alternative under rain-fed conditions of farming. It has enough potential of employment generation both in pre and post harvesting phases, consumes less water than farm crops, is more remunerative and has long lasting and far more beneficial effects on soil, water and air. A bowl of fruits has become an important constituent for nutritional security along-with the food security especially in hilly, backward and rural areas. District Doda being typically temperate, with more than 85% areas as rain-fed, growing of fruit crops both on intensive and extensive lines is a guaranteed approach for change in socio-economic status of the poor farming community. The envisioned growth of 4% is achievable in view of its specific location and needs as demanded by the ground realities and facts. The increasing demands of fruits in domestic as well international markets has also added advantage of both horizontal and vertical diversification of fruit industry for which District Doda has enough potential. The fruits like apple, pear, walnut citrus walnut etc have already gained enough in roads and their expansion as well as the introduction of new/exotic cultivars shall definitely add to diversity and the overall growth of horticulture sector is ensured.

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5.3 SERICULTURE SECTOR Sericulture is an old aged agro-based cottage industry and has been adopted by about 278 rearing families with the production of 6000 Kg of cocoons in Doda District. The Silkworm rearers associated with the activity are either marginal or landless farmers. Cocoon to the tune of Rs 4.20 Lacs has been sold by the rearers during the year 2012-13. The department of sericulture is implementing two schemes namely “Improvement of mulberry wealth” under which growing demand of mulberry leaves are fulfilled by planning tall mulberry plants through private planters and department. Secondly “Incubation cum chawki rearing” of silkworm under which disease free hatched worms are being distributed among the bonafied silk rearers after conducting chawki rearing departmentally. The department of sericulture is presently having 8 nurseries in the District to cater the demand of plant production at Marmat(1), Ghat(1), Gunda(3), Bhaderwah(2) and Gandoh(1). The total area under the departmental nurseries in the District is 198 kanal. Besides 6 silkworm incubation centers are being set up for conducting chawki rearing of 170 ounces of silkworm seed. Since the silkworm rearers/planters who have adopted rearing profession are generally residing in rural areas. So in order to boost sericulture the department of sericulture has proposed to provide more and more facilities to the silkworm rearers with sufficient rearing equipments for getting quality cocoons, construction of rearing houses to the needy rearers for their better rearing. In addition to it, disease control chemicals willalso be provided to the rearers to prevent intensity of disease in the field to get better cocoon crop results. The cluster plantation will also be conducted both on the private as well as state land. The main activity of the department is raising mulberry plants in departmental nurseries which are further supplied/distributed among the interested farmers for plantation in their land holding. Secondly the department distributes silkworms among the Silkworm rearers after its incubation in departmentally established centers. Since mulberry leaf is the only food material for rearing of silkworms so the propagation of a considerable no. of mulberry saplings is the prime commitment of the department. Stress is being given on conducting of mulberry plantation on vacant state land and through farmers in their private land holdings. As per the latest census the total no. of mostly new plantation is about 49800 in district Doda. But its leaf yield is in infancy stage. Leaving aside the towns there is good scope of 103

conducting mulberry plantation, which ultimately will help in production of silk cocoons. Mulberry plant being a deep rooted plant checks soil erosion and maintains ecological balance. By way of conducting of mulberry plantation on state land departmentally and though farmers in their private land holding, the present level of production of 36 Kg of cocoons per Ozs. Of silkworm seed is likely to increase up to 45Kg per Ozs. in the next 3-4 years. Production: Cocoon crop production in Doda district is about 6000 Kg. There is a potential of increasing the productivity up to 14000 Kg per Ozs with ensuring the proposed inputs. In this context the propagation of improved mulberry varieties shall be helpful. Providing of better technical knowhow and improving the quality of silkworm seed the gape of productivity can be achieved tapping of new potential areas adaptation of cluster approach shall also increase the production level. Sericulture has good scope for its development to improve the economic conditions of the weaker section of the society. The activity can be popularized by organizing the awareness camps by the department. The proposed plan of Sericulture sector for the 12th Five year plan has been projected to Rs. 215.99 lacs. By adoption of the projected scheme, a growth of 60% growth in the next three years with remunerative returns to the farmers is expected.

5.3.1. PROJECT PROPOSAL-I STRENGTHENING OF SERICULTURE SECTOR FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT For Sustainable development of sericulture sector, a project has been mooted for 12th FY plan under RKVY in respect of District Doda with financial outlay of Rs 215.99 Lacs with the components of mulberry plantations and providing varied incentives to the silk worm rearers.

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Table 44: Physical and financial targets for project on strengthening of sericulture sector for sustainable development under RKVY for 12th FY Planin respect of District Doda S. 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total Component Unit No. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. 1 Mulberry cluster plantation through farmers for a cluster No. of 25 1.125 30 1.35 35 1.575 90 4.05 plantation of 300 plants/beneficiary @ Rs 15 per plant beneficiary 2 Providing of irrigation faculty to Deptt., mulberry No. 0 0 1 5 0 0 1 5 nursery at Doda digging bore-wells including the cost of motor and pump-shed @ 5lacs 3 Construction of Mali huts at Bhalla and Doda @ Rs 3 No. 0 0 1 3 1 3 2 6 lakh 4 Mulberry cluster plantation on state land @ Rs 10 per No. 5000 0.5 50000 5 60000 6 115000 11.5 plant 5 Supply of disinfectants @ Rs. 150/= per farmer. No. 20 0.03 30 0.045 30 0.045 80 0.12 6 Supply of disease control chemicals @ Rs.150/= per No. 20 0.03 30 0.045 30 0.045 80 0.12 farmer 7 Engagement of master Rearers for affective supervision No. 20 0.6 30 0.9 30 0.9 80 2.4 of rearing in farmer houses @ 30 houses per muster Rearers for 40 days rearing. @ Rs 3000/- 8 Construction of community Chawki rearing centre No. 2 14 10 70 10 70 22 154 including Construction of building@ 6 lacs and Cost of [email protected] lacs 9 Providing of rearing kit to the silkworm rearers i.e. No. 20 2 30 3 30 3 80 8 rearing trays, Iron stands, plastic moulded crates etc at 50% subsidy maximum to Rs 0.1 lac 10 Providing of assistance for construction of rearing houses No. 3 3 10 10 10 10 23 23 by the Silkworm rearers maximum toRs 1 lac/- 11 Study tour of progressive farmer out-side the state in No. 1 0.6 1 0.6 1 0.6 3 1.8 Sericulture advance states Karnataka for 10 days two trip a year @ 30 farmer/trip and Rs.6,000 / farmer. Including boarding lodging and transportation TOTAL 5111 21.885 50173 98.94 60177 95.165 115461 215.99 (Rupees Two Hundred Fifteen Lacs and Ninety Nine Thousand Only)

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5.4 HORTICULTURE PLANNING & MARKETING SECTOR 5.4.1 Introduction: In a bid to ameliorate the lot of the fruit and vegetable growers/farmers community, it is mandatory to prevent the Agri/horti produce from unfavourable conditions in respect of inclement weather, lack of transport facilities, lack of storage facilities etc. during the season. Accordingly the department of Horticulture Planning & Marketing has already initiated its concerted efforts to ensure the welfare of the fruit and vegetable growers community by way of making available the facilities like: Transportation, storage, On-farm storages etc as the Agricultural Marketing is the main stay for the development of agricultural sector in post-harvest management in general and to achieve a sustained growth rate of 4% envisaged during the 12th plan period in particular. Globalization and domestic market reforms have resulted in transformation of subsistence farming to increased commercialization and agri-business. This calls for strengthening Agricultural Marketing and Agri-Business management in J&K for the reasons indicated below: 1) Bulk of farmers constitute small and marginal. 2) Marketable surplus is small. 3) New Marketing formats require graded produce. 4) Market Intelligence is lacking. 5) Lack of storage facilities for perishable commodities. 6) Acute shortage of man power in Agri-Business/marketing function.

The project will comprise of the following components; ^ Agri-Export and WTO knowledge. ^ Market Intelligence and market led Extension. ^ Quality Control and Food Testing. ^ Human resource and Entrepreneurship development. ^ Development of Agri- Business centre/Apni Mandies at Agri/Horti productive belts. ^ Provision for On-Farm Storages/Rural Godowns in fruit and vegetable producing areas.

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5.4.2. PROJECT PROPOSAL-I Establishment of Agri-Business Centre/Apni Mandies Traditionally a producer used to take its produce to the district /Terminal markets for sale where he was supposed to sell off his produce even at distress prices thereby getting no due share. But now the trend has changed as the department of Horticulture (P&M) in collaboration with DMI/NHB has been implementing various programmes of developing APNI MANDIES in rural and Productive areas so that the producer may sell his produce in this small mandi directly to the consumers community and buyers thereby ensuring reduction in middle-man ship and enhancing producers share in consumers rupee. In this way the producers’ community gets the market at their door step. Organization of Training programmes As there is an ample of potential for fruit & vegetable production due to diverse climatic conditions in the Doda district, fruit and vegetable growers need to be imparted day to day technical know-how for giving a fillip to the production. The department of Horticulture Planning and Marketing (P&M) organizes Growers Awareness Camps from time to time in the production belts of the districts concerned. Over 25 growers are being invited to attend the event and the grievances of the growers are being addressed by all the sect oral officers of Agriculture sector/Financial institutions etc. Hence it is a farmer oriented programme and accordingly the farmers take maximum educative advantage of this event.

Table 45: Physical and financial targets for project on management of horticulture produce under RKVY for 12th FY Planin respect of District Doda S. Name of the Scheme Location Provision of 2015-16 2016-17 No Land Total Phy Fin Phy Fin acquisition 1 Construction of Apni Assar To be - - 01 100.00 100.00 Mandi at Assar Doda Doda purchased G. Total 01 100.00 100.00

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5.5 FLORICULTURE SECTOR Opportunities for Floriculture in Doda District Although the climate of this area exhibits the low night temperatures in winter months November to April desirable for production of cut flowers, summer day temperature can be excessive. It is technically feasible to grow very high quality floriculture products during the winter months extending the season by production in the higher hills. The Soils of the area are the finest agriculture soils. They are light sandy loam to clayey loams in the presence of river Chenab and many adjoining nallah which are ideal for intensive floriculture. At high altitude suitable soils are sparse but the many river valleys provide a rich organic soil although in relatively small parcels of hilly land. Natural water is readily available in many areas but many of the smaller mountain rivers and streams lack suitable volumes of water for large scale floriculture. The project is forpromoting Floriculture enterprise for the Employment Generation under National Agriculture Development Programme (Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojna). This District consists upon eight blocks and the department is planned to take up all the blocks of the District for cultivation of flowers keeping in view the suitable climatic condition flower production.

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PROMOTION OF FLORICULTURE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT The project is conceived for popularization of the floriculture as an enterprise for the farmer’s potential entrepreneurs. The land is major constraint in the hilly area on which commercial agriculture for crop production is a tedious affair. Floriculture provides a great opportunity for such areas. Due to inclement climate and relatively cold weather farmers may lack the needed interest in the enterprise. Thus, small farmers have to be encouraged and organized to be part of a floriculture project in the Doda District. Objectives  Area expansion under cut flowers  Area expansion under loose flowers

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 Creation of water resources  Organic farming A financial outlay of Rs 38.8 lacs has been proposed for the project for the 12th five year plan for District Doda for the promotion of floriculture. The year wise projection of funds for implementation of the project is Rs 7.6 lacs, 13.7 lacs and. 17.5 lacs for the year 2014-15, 2015- 16 and 2016-17 respectively. It is expected that the outcome of the project will be the increase of 18 hectares area under loose and cut flowers in the hilly district of Doda that is expected to benefit the farmers of the district inn sustainable agriculture development.

Table 46: Physical and financial targets for project proposal on promotion of floriculture for sustainable development for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total S. No. Component Unit Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. 50% subsidy on cultivation of cut flowers 1 to the maximum of Rs Ha 10 5 15 7.5 20 10 45 22.5 0.5 lacs/ha for area expansion of cut flowers 50% subsidy on cultivation of loose 2 flowers to the maximum Ha 8 1.6 12 2.4 16 3.2 36 7.2 of Rs 0.2 lacs/ha for area expansion of cut flowers Creation of water resources: provision of 3 50% subsidy for bore No. 0 0 2 1.8 2 1.8 4 3.6 well maximum to Rs 0.9 lacs Const. of vermicompost units @ 50% subsidy 4 No. 1 0.5 2 1 2 1 5 2.5 subject to maximum of Rs 0.5 lacs/unit Portable vermibeds unit @ 50% subsidy subject to 5 No. 10 0.5 20 1 30 1.5 60 3 maximum of Rs 0.05 lacs/unit TOTAL 29 7.6 51 13.7 70 17.5 150 38.8 (Rupees Thirty Eight Lacs and Eighty Thousand Only) 109

5.6. COOPERATIVE SECTOR Development is essentially a process of change from autonomous status to organized optional change. The people trapped in illiteracy, poverty and suffering from extremes of material and social deprivation tend to lose impulses of awareness and motivation and this deprivation makes them weak, isolated, vulnerable and powerless. The co-operative play an important role in influencing the people towards social and economic changes and offer unlimited possibility of participation in economic insurgence. Co-operative is an old movement in the state. The Programme has made good progress in the District as in the state and has brought within it many old activities like agriculture credit, sale service, marketing transport, handicrafts units etc. Presently in Doda District there are 61 registered cooperative societies with 17486 members. Doda tehsil has maximum 26 registered societies with minimum at Gandoh. The proposed action plan for cooperative sector has been tuned to an amount of Rs 190 Lacs.

5.6.1. PRJECT PROPOSAL-I CREATION OF BASIC AMENITIES FOR MARKETING AND POST HARVEST MANAGEMENT Table 47: Physical and financial targets for project proposal on creation of basic amenities for marketing and post harvest management under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total S. No. Component Unit Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Construction of vegetable 1 No. 0 0 1 20 0 0 1 20 mandi at Assar Construction of shopping 2 No. 0 0 1 150 0 0 1 150 complex 3 Construction of godown No. 1 10 0 0 1 10 2 20 for stocking of fertilizer TOTAL 1 10 2 170 1 10 4 190 (Rupees one Hundred and Ninety Lacs only)

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5.7. FISHERIES SECTOR

The Jammu and Kashmir State is blessed with enormous potential for the development of fisheries due to its diverse agro climatic conditions ranging from sub-tropical to temperate regions. The state has 40000 hectares water spread area where 19.80 thousand ton fish is annually produced. There is lot of scope for further extension so that overall fish production is increased considerably. The fish production in private sector remained almost stagnant for a quiet long period because of lack of capital inflow in the private sector. Recently while implementing Hon’ble Prime minister’s Employment package under which incentives were available for the private farmers it was found that fish production in private sector increased up to 8000kg/ha/year. The popularity of this programme was such that there was a great demand all over the state for taking up the fish farming. In J&K State, there is huge demand of meat, poultry as well as fish for local consumption and the market price of fish varies from Rs. 60 to Rs 120/kg. The implementation of any beneficiary oriented scheme at this stage in J&K state shall boost up the fish production and create economic activity for the benefit of rural sector, since the fish production needs capital for setting up new fish ponds.

Fisheries activities in District Doda District Doda has rich number water resources which are boon for the development of Fisheries sector in the region. Due to its diverse agro climatic features and abundance of streams, Lakes and hilly torrents, it is blessed with tremendous potential for the development of fisheries. The “Trout” of river Chenab and Neeru is famous all over the state. Block as well as Tehsil wise data on fish caught, year wise number of license holders, seed stocks, number of fish farms and number of ponds constructed. 5 fish ponds were constructed by the department during the year 2012-13. Besides there are 417 licenses holder fishermen with turnover of 2462 Qtls. Fish caught.

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PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR FISHERIES SECTOR (Rs. in Lacs) S. Scheme/Component 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total No Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. A NMPS 1 Cage Culture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Feed/Seed/Other Mgt. Cost 0 0 0 0 0 0 of cages 0 0 3 Marketing Dev. Cost 0 0 1 20.00 0 0 1 20 4 Propogation of Trout Culture 1 2.40 2 4.80 1 2.40 in Pvt. Sector 4 9.6 5 Propogation of Carp Culture 2 3.00 2 3.00 2 3.00 in Pvt. Sector 6 9 6 Training & Extension 0 0 1 0.40 1 0.40 2 0.8 7 Revolving Fund for Feed 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mill Manasbal 0 0 8 Fish Seed Hatcheries/Rearing 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unit 0 0 9 Incentives on input cost of 7 0.947 6 0.60 6 0.60 Feed/Seed to the Trout fish farmers 19 2.147 10 Pen culture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 Feed/Seed/Other Mgt. Cost 0 0 0 0 0 0 of pens 0 0 12 Project Implementation Cost 0 0 0 0.30 0 0.30 0 0.6 13 Administrative Charges 0 0 0 0.25 0 0.25 0 0.5 Total 10 6.347 12 29.35 10 6.95 32 42.647 B RKVY 1 Completion of Trout Feed 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mill Building & other allied works at Manasbal 0 0 2 Up-gradation of Fish Seed 0 0 1 5.25 1 7.00 Hatcheries/TRU's 2 12.25 3 Incentive on 0 0 I Cost of Feed/Seed to the 5 0.25 5 0.25 5 0.25 private fish farmers 15 0.75 Ii Tool kits for fish vendors 4 0.20 4 0.20 4 0.20 dealing in retail market 12 0.6 Total 9 0.45 10 5.7 10 7.45 29.00 13.60

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5.8. ANIMAL HUSBANDRY In district Doda 13315 AIs have been done by the Department of Animal Husbandry with 4702 births recorded rate. Besides, 2619 animals had been castrated during the year 2012-13. Vaccination for prevention of diseases of animals had been done to 146392 animals with 264284 No. of doses. The following projects have been mooted for the animal Husbandry sector in District Doda under RKVY for the 12th FY Plan.

5.8.1 PROJECT PROPOSAL-I NATIONAL MISSION FOR PROTEIN SUPPLEMENT (NMPS) S. Components Physical Targets & Financial Targets in Lacs No (No. of animals) 1st Year 2ndYears 3rdYear Total (2014-15) (2015-16) (2016-17) Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. (No.) (No.) (No.) 1. Establishment of Dairy 0.00 0.00 100 12.50 100 12.50 200 25.00 Units 2. Provision of Chelated 0.00 0.00 1000 8.40 1000 8.40 2000 16.80 mineral mixture, vitamin A, E & D3 and Anthelmintic dosing to pre-parturient cross bred cows in advanced pregnancy 3.A Genetic upgradation of 0.00 0.00 1000 14.80 1000 14.80 2000 29.60 indigenous cattle in uncovered areas through A.I. by providing incentives for A.I. and nutitional requirement during pregnancy 3.B. Provision of feed to the 0.00 0.00 - 10.00 - 10.00 - 20.00 pregnant indigenous bovines for meeting the requirement of backlog of 2014-15 (previous years) 4. Provision of dairy 0.00 0.00 100 10.00 100 10.00 200 20.00 equipments and mastitis kit for cross bred bovines Total 0.00 0.00 2200 55.70 2000 55.70 4400 111.40

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5.8.2 PROJECT PROPOSAL-II BALANCED NUTRITION OF CATTLE Feeding of imbalanced ration too the cattle has been observed as major bottleneck to the development of animal husbandry sector in the District Doda. Poorly fed animals fail to produce up to their inherent potential. Many times animals with traits of high milk production fail to yield to the level but due to poor feedingand malnutrition on the part of the farmers there potentials are not fully exploited. These Animals are mainly reared on green fodder of poor quality and concentrate of standard quality are rarely offered during the prime lactation period. To get maximum production from these animals, the feeding standard have to be improved by supplementation by the balanced cattle feed in adequate quantity. The project with components supply of balanced feed at 50% subsidy to the farmers , supply of mineral mixture at 50% subsidy and awareness programme for the farmers on balanced nutrition of cattle has been proposed with financial outlay of Rs 133.3 lacs during the 12th FY Plan under RKVY Table 48: Physical and financial targets under for project proposal on balanced nutrition of cattle under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total S. No. Component Unit Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Supply of balanced feed at 1 50% subsidy to the maximum No. 30 3.75 100 100 120 15 250 118.75 of Rs 12500/cattle Supply of mineral mixture to the milch animals at 50% 2 No. 1000 3 1500 4.5 2000 6 4500 13.5 subsidy to the maximum of Rs 300/cattle Awareness programmes of the farmers on balanced 3 nutrition of cattle @ Rs No. 1 0.05 4 0.2 4 0.2 9 0.45 5000/programme of 25 participants Printing and distribution of 4 literature on balanced No. 0.2 0.2 0.2 0 0.6 nutrition of cattle TOTAL 1031 7 1604 104.9 2124 21.4 4759 133.3

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PROMOTION OF BACKYARD POULTRY UNITS Poultry back yard units can be established in all the blocks of the district. It is proposed that each unit shall comprise of 10 birds in age group of 25-30 days @ 50% subsidy maximum to Rs 30 per bird. Besides, vaccines or any on the health care drugs will be provided worth Rs 150 per unit. During the 12th Five Year Plan under RKVY, 8000 backyard poultry units with financial involvement of Rs 18 lacs has been proposed covering all the blocks of District Doda. The year wise breakup of the financial involvement is Rs 2.7 lacs for the year 2014-15, Rs 7.2 lacs for the year 2015-16 and Rs 8.1lacs for the year 2016-17 has been proposed.

Table 49: Physical and financial targets under for project proposal on promotion of backyard poultry units under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total S. No. Component Unit Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Unit of 10 Poultry birds of three weeks age @ 1 50% subsidy to the No 600 1.8 1600 4.8 1800 5.4 4000 12 maximum of Rs 30 per bird Supply of vaccines and 2 No 600 0.9 1600 2.4 1800 2.7 4000 6 drugs @ Rs.150/unit TOTAL 1200 2.7 3200 7.2 3600 8.1 8000 18 (Rupees Eighteen lacs only)

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5.8.4. PROJECT PROPOSAL-IV HEALTH AND MANAGEMENT OF DAIRY CATTLE An amount of Rs 62.7 lacs has been earmarked for health and management of dairy cattle in District Doda during the 12the FY Plan under RKVY with components, providing vaccines and drugs @ 50% Subsidized rates, supply of mastitis kits, and other heath related drugs

Table 50: Physical and financial targets for project proposal on health and management of dairy cattle under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total S. No. Component Unit Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Vaccines and drugs @ 50% subsidy to the 1 No 1000 10 1600 16 2000 20 4600 46 maximum of Rs 1000 per cattle/year Supply of mastitis diagnosis kits @ 50% 2 No 1000 1 1600 1.6 2000 2 4600 4.6 subsidy maximum to Rs 100/kit Antihelmintics for control 3 of ecto and endoparasites No 1000 2.5 1600 4 2000 5 4600 11.5 @ Rs 250/cattle Printing and distribution of literature on health and 4 0.2 0.2 0.2 0 0.6 management of dairy cattle TOTAL 3000 13.7 4800 21.8 6000 27.2 13800 62.7 ((Rupees Sixty Two lacs and Seventy Thousand Only)

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5.8.5 PROJECT PROPOSAL-V PROMOTION OF SMALL SCALE DAIRY UNITS For the potential entrepreneurs of District Doda interested in setting up small scale dairy units, a project with the financial outlay of Rs 83.29 has been proposed under RKVY during the 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda covering the components of supply of 2 milch animals at subsidized rates, 50% subsidy on construction of cattle shed and supply of balanced feed for animals at subsidized rates and health care incentives. The financial outlay of Rs 17.44 lacs for the year 2014-15 , 32.7 lacs for the year 2015- 16 and Rs , 39.25 lacs for the year 2016-17 has been proposed under the project for different components thereby benefitting the livestock sector of District Doda

Table 51: Physical and financial targets for project proposal on promotion of small scale dairy units under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total S. No. Component Unit (Revised) Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. 50% subsidy on construction of cattle 1 shed 40 sq. feet thatched No 16 2.4 30 4.5 36 5.4 82 12.3 roof maximum to Rs 0.15 50% subsidy on purchase of two cattle jersey/murrah buffalo 2 No 16 9.6 30 18 36 21.6 82 49.2 yielding 15 liter milk per day maximum to Rs 0.6 lakh/unit Supply of balanced feed at 50% subsidy to the 3 No 16 3.84 30 7.2 36 8.64 82 19.68 maximum of Rs 0.240 lac/unit Vaccines and drugs @ 4 50% subsidy to the No 16 1.6 30 3 36 3.6 82 8.2 maximum of Rs 1000 per cattle/year TOTAL 64 17.44 120 32.7 144 39.24 328 89.38

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5.8.6 PROJECT PROPOSAL-VI FODDER DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT For fodder development and improvement in District Doda, a project with the financial outlay of Rs 12 lacs has been proposed under RKVY during the 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda covering the components of supply fodder seed to the farmers @ 50% subsidized rates and training programmes. The financial outlay of Rs 2.75 lacs for the year 2014-15 , 4 lacs for the year 2015-16 and Rs 5.25 lac for the year 2016-17 has been proposed under the project for different components thereby incentivizing farmers for quality fodder production.

Table 52: Physical and financial targets for project proposal on fodder development and improvement under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total S. No. Component Unit Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Fodder seed to the farmers @ 50% 1 No 1000 2.5 1200 3 1500 3.75 3700 9.25 subsidy Rs 250 per farmer Training programmes 2 on silage making @ Rs No 1 0.25 4 1 6 1.5 11 2.75 0.25/training TOTAL 1001 2.75 1204 4 1506 5.25 3711 12 .(Rupees Twelve lacs only) Overall financial outlay for the animal husbandry sector in district Doda amount to Rs 264.18 lacs covering the five projects as stated above.

Table 53: Financial summary of plan proposal under RKVY for Animal Husbandry for District Doda for 12th Five Year Plan S. No Name of the Proposed Project/programme Financial requirement for project period (Rs in Lakh) 1 Balanced nutrition of cattle 133.3 2 Promotion of backyard poultry units 18 3 Health and management of cattle 62.7 4 Promotion of small scale dairy units 89.38 5 Fodder development and improvement 12 Total 315.38 (Rupees Three Hundred Fifteen lacs and Thirty Eight Thousands only)

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5.9. SHEEP HUSBANDRY Profile of the District:  Doda district is the 13th largest district by population of the state of Jammu & Kashmir.  After trifurcation of erstwhile District Doda, the District comprises of 402 revenue villages.  As per census 2011, Doda has population of 409,936 of which male and female are 213,641 and 196,295 respectively.  The population is mostly rural and only 7.97% of it resides in the towns.  The population of Doda District constituted 3.27 % of total population of J&K state. Working force accounts for 37.06% of population.  The main occupations of the working force are cultivators, agricultural labourers, livestock rearing, building construction, trade and commerce.  Sheep population = 366937  Ideally suited for rearing and development of fine wool producing sheep and mutton producing sheep and goats.  Rambouillet cross breeds form the major chunk of sheep population.  Kaghani and Beetal crosses of goats are major breeds.  Sheep and goat breeders rear livestock on migratory as well as stationary pattern.

Aims and Objectives:  Improvement in productivity of Mutton and Wool both qualitatively as well as quantitatively.  Provision of Employment generation through various schemes such as Organized Sheep and Goat Farming, Machine Shearing etc.  To provide proper health cover and diagnostic facilities.  To create awareness among rural peasantry to adopt latest techniques in manage mental practices and to raise their socio-economic status.

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5.9.1 PROJECT PROPOSAL-I PROMOTION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF MINI SHEEP FARMS Mini sheep farms have been proposed with a financial outlay of Rs 75.6 lacs under RKVY during 12th FY Plan in respect of Doda with the objectives,  To generate self employment for rural youths  To increase the sheep& goat population to meet the demand of mutton especially in Kashmir Division  To ensure regular supply of mutton  To make aware of poor rural youths, women to earn livelihood with minimum investment

Table 54: Physical and financial targets for project proposal on promotion and establishment of mini sheep farms under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total S. No. Component Unit (Revised) Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Construction of sheds/shelter for nights 1 50% subsidy to the No 10 3 50 15 60 18 120 36 maximum of Rs 0.3 lac/unit Supply of breed able ewes @ 50% subsidy to the 2 No 10 2 50 10 60 12 120 24 maximum of Rs 2000/ewe (Maximum 10 ewes/unit) Supply of breed able rams @ 50% subsidy to the 3 No 10 0.3 50 1.5 60 1.8 120 3.6 maximum of Rs 3000/ram (maximum 1 ram) Supply of equipments/medicines 4 50% subsidy to the No 10 1 50 5 60 6 120 12 maximum of Rs 0.1 lac/unit TOTAL 40 6.3 200 31.5 240 37.8 480 75.6 (Rupees Seventy Six lacs and sixty Thousand Only)

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5.9.2 PROJECT PROPOSAL-II

PROMOTION OF QUALITY FODDER PRODUCTION

For production of quality fodder in District Doda especially for sheep development , a project with the financial outlay of Rs 6.75 lacs has been proposed under RKVY during the 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda covering the components of supply fodder seed to the farmers @ 50% subsidized rates. The financial outlay of Rs 1.25 lacs for the year 2014-15 , 2.5 lacs for the year 2015-16 and Rs 3 lac for the year 2016-17 has been proposed under the project for different components thereby incentivizing farmers for quality fodder production.

Table 55: Physical and financial targets for project proposal on promotion of quality fodder production under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total S. No. Component Unit Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Fodder seed to the farmers @ 50% 1 No 500 1.25 1000 2.5 1200 3 2700 6.75 subsidy Rs 250 per farmer TOTAL 500 1.25 1000 2.5 1200 3 2700 6.75 (Rupees six lacs and Seventy Five Thousand Only)

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5.9.3 PROJECT PROPOSAL-III TRAINING PROGRAMMES AND STUDY TOURS FOR SHEEP FARMERS Training programmes for the farmers having sheep flocks have been proposed in District Doda, a project with the financial outlay of Rs 4.9 lacs has been proposed under RKVY during the 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda covering the components of training cum awareness programmes and tours programmes. The financial outlay of Rs 0.8 lacs for the year 2014-15 , 1.9 lacs for the year 2015-16 and Rs 2.2 lac for the year 2016-17 has been proposed under the project for different components thereby incentivizing farmers for Human resource development.

Table 56: Physical and financial targets for project proposal on training programmes and study touts for sheep farmers under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda S. 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total Component Unit No. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Training programmes cum 1 awareness No 1 0.3 3 0.9 4 1.2 8 2.4 programme @ Rs 0.30 lac/- Tours of the farmers within the No of 2 20 0.5 40 1 40 1 100 2.5 state @ Rs farmers 2500/farmer TOTAL 21 0.8 43 1.9 44 2.2 108 4.9 (Rupees Four lacs and Ninety Thousand Only)

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5.9.4 PROJECT PROPOSAL-IV HEALTH AND MANAGEMENT OF SHEEP An amount of Rs 15 lacs has been earmarked for health and management of sheep husbandry sector in District Doda during the 12the FY Plan under RKVY with components, providing vaccines and drugs @ 50% Subsidized rates. The financial outlay of Rs 3 lacs for the year 2014-15 , 6 lacs for the year 2015-16 and Rs 6 lac for the year 2016-17 has been proposed under the project for different components thereby incentivizing farmers for Human resource development. Table 57: Physical and financial targets for project proposal on health and management of sheep under RKVY for 12th FY Plan in respect of District Doda 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total S. No. Component Unit (Revised) Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Vaccines and drugs @ 50% subsidy to the 1 No 30 3 60 6 60 6 150 15 maximum of Rs 1000 per sheep farm TOTAL 3 6 6 15 (Rupees Fifteen lacs only) Overall financial outlay for the sheep husbandry sector in district Doda amount to Rs 102.25 lacs covering the five projects as stated above. Table 58: Financial summary of plan proposal under RKVY for Sheep Husbandry sector for District Doda for 12th Five Year Plan Name of the Proposed Project/programme Financial requirement for S. No project period (Rs in Lakh) 1 Promotion and establishment ofmini sheep farms 75.6 2 Promotion of backyard poultry units 6.75 Training programmes and study tours for sheep 3 farmers 4.9 4 Health and management of sheep 15 Total 102.25 (Rupees one Hundred Two lacs and Twenty Five Thousand Only)

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Table 59: Comprehensive Plan Proposal of Agriculture & Allied Sectors under of RKVY for District Doda for 12th FY Plan S. No Name of the sector Financial requirement for project period (Rs in lacs) A STREAM-I (Agriculture) 1 Agriculture Sector SKUAST-Jammu 3610.85 2 Research sector 84.503 Total 3695.35 B STREAM-I (Specific Allied Sector Projects) 1 Horticulture sector 314.745 2 Sericulture sector 215.99 3 Horticulture P&M 100.00 4 Floriculture Sector 38.8 5 Cooperative sector 190.00 6 Fisheries sector 56.247 7 Animal Husbandry sector 315.38 8 Sheep Husbandry sector 102.25 Total 1333.412 Total Project Cost 5028.762 Administrative Cost @ 1% of the 50.28762 Total Project Cost Monitoring & Evaluation @ 1% of the 50.28762 Total Project Cost Grand Total 5129.33724 (Rupees Five Thousand One Hundred Twenty NineLacs and Thirty three Thousand sevenhundred Twenty four only)

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Table 60: Project on Training on Integrated Farming system and Income Generating Activities for Enhancing Livelihood Security

S. Programme Component Unit Proposed target of the No project 2014-15 to 2016-17 Physical Financial 1 Training of officers and officials @Rs0.50/No No 12 0.60 2 Training of bee keepers on FFS pattern(30 No 12 6.00 farmers). 3 Information and publicity awareness camps No 04 0.10 @2500 Lac each. Total 6.70

Table 61: Project on Training on Organic Farming

S. Programme Financial Proposed targets of the project No component assistant 2014-15 to 2016-17 App./unit

Physical Financial 1 Training of certification and 0.51 10 5.10 inspection agencies 2 Training on production and 0.51 10 5.10 quality control of organic inputs 3 Training of field functionaries 0.50 10 10.00 and extension officers(100 No) 4 Training of farmers on organic 0.25 20 5.00 farming(50 No) Total 25.2

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Table 62: Project on Study Tour for farmers and extension officers S. Programme Unit Proposed targets of the No Component project 2014-15 to 2016-17

Physical Financial 1 Specialized training for 100 8.00 staff/Officers within states @Rs. 0.08/No. Nos. Outside the state @ Rs. 40 16.00 0.40/No. Nos. 2. Training course for Nos. 4 0.48 quality control measures at Rs.12,000/- per training 3. Exhibition/Farmers fair Nos. 6 15.00 Total 39.48

TOTAL FINANCIAL PROPOSAL OF AGRICULTURE UNDER STREAM II: 71.38 LACS

HORTICULTURE (STREAM II)

Table 63: Project proposal on Awareness Camps

Name of Unit Cost Year (2014-15 to 2015-17) component Farmers’ @ Rs.10,000 Physical Financial awareness Per camp (in No.) (in lacks) camps 200 20 lacs Table 64: Project proposal on Training of farmers within the state

Name of Unit Cost Year (2014-15 to 2015-17)

component Training of @ Rs.1000/ Physical Financial farmers within farmer/day (in man days) (in lacks) state 240 2.40

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Table 65: Project proposal on Training of farmers outside the state

Name of Unit Cost Year (2014-15 to 2016-17) component Training of @ Rs.1500/ Physical Financial farmers outside farmer/day (in man days) (in lacks) state 160 2.40

Table 66: Project proposal on Training of women farmers

Name of Unit Cost Year (2014-15 to 2016-17) component

Training of @ Rs.1000/ Physical Financial

Women women/day (in man days) (in lacks)

80 0.80

TOTAL FINANCIAL PROPOSAL OF HORTICULTURE UNDER STREAM II: 25.60 LACS

HORTICULTURE (PLANNING & MARKETING) (STREAM II) Sector/ Unit Component Unit 2015-16 2016-17 Total Scheme cost Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Horticulture Awareness Camps No. 0.20 20 4.00 25 5.00 45 9.00 (P&M) Exposure visit of farmers No. 0.25 6 1.50 6 1.50 12 3.00 Exposure visit of officers No. 0.50 2 10.00 2 10.00 4 20.00

TOTAL FINANCIAL PROPOSAL OF HORTICULTURE (P&M) UNDER STREAM II: 32.00 LACS

TOTAL FINANCIAL PROPOSAL OF ALLIED SECTOR UNDER STREAM II: 57.60 LACS

TOTAL FINANCIAL PROPOSAL UNDER STREAM II: 128.98 LACS

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CHAPTER- VI District Plan 6.1 INTRODUCTION The comprehensive district agriculture plan of Doda District is meant for achieving the high productivity growth expectations under RKVY. It is aimed at reducing the yield gaps in important crops and increasing production and productivity in agriculture and allied sectors through focused and holistic initiatives to maximize farmers’ income.

6.2 GROWTH DRIVERS For achieving the targeted growth for the agriculture and allied sector, the growth drivers are enlisted herewith.

6.2.1 Agriculture  Identification and increased adoption of specific varieties of different crops suited to organic farming  Evolution of different area specific farming systems through integrated approach especially through action research evolving Scientist, Extension specialist and Farmers.  Resource conservation technologies  Farm Mechanization  Seed treatment and enhancing seed replacement rate  IPM, INM and IWM.  Demonstrations and capacity building of field functionary and farmers  Human resource development.  Expansion of adequate infrastructure for marketing and value addition  Development of nonfarm activities  Promotion of mushroom, bee keeping, agro-forestry and medicinal plantation.

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 Efficient Marketing  Demonstrations and trainings including farmers and field officials

6.2.3 Animal Husbandry:  Increasing Fodder Production  Balanced feeding  Vaccination and Deworming  Breed improvement through community bulls and A.I.  Poultry Development with emphasis on backyard poultry

6.2.4 Fisheries:  Improvement of ponds.  Making availability of good quality fish seed  Balanced feeding in ponds  Capacity building of farmers and field functionaries

6.3 INNOVATIVE PROJECT PROPOSALS The proposed projects are listed as under  Mushroom Development.  Apiculture Development.

6.4 PROJECT PROPOSALS a. Agriculture = 15 Nos b. Horticulture = 7 Nos c. Animal Husbandry = 5 Nos d. Fisheries = 5 No e. Horticulture (P&M) = 1 No f. Sericulture = 1 No g. Sheep Husbandry = 4 No. h. Cooperative Sector = 1 No. i. Soil Conservation = 1 No. j. Floriculture = 1 No. k. Research Proposals (SKUAST-J) = 2 Nos 129

6.5 VISION OF XIIth PLAN To increase farmer’s income on sustainable basis through restoring of declining plantations and increasing the productivity of field crops and animals by incorporating modern practices with indigenous know how. Priorities for the plan would be as under:  Establishing, managing and usages of components of organic farming  Management of Soil health and fertility  Area expansion in fruits, vegetables, spices and flowers  Rejuvenation of declining orchard  Popularizing resource conserving technologies  Intensification of crop husbandry with vegetable and horticultural crops, animal husbandry, mushroom cultivation and other non crop based farming  Human resource development of rural youths, farm women, other disadvantaged groups and field staff  Focus on market oriented agriculture District Plan Comprehensive District Agriculture Plan of District Doda envisage the physical and financial programmes proposed for all round development of agriculture & allied sectors which have been incorporated in the Chapter IV and V respectively.

6.6. CONCLUSION The farmers of District Doda are producing different agricultural produces much more than their own requirements. The volume of marketable surplus of cereals and vegetables being cultivated by farmers is on the rise. They have even ventured into the production of different commodities exclusively for the market. The farmers of the district are now fairly established in producing all sorts of agricultural produce be it cereals, vegetables, milk, meat, mushroom, honey or fish. In spite of falling share of agriculture in gross domestic product, it is still a base of the district economy. However, the increasing urbanisation, changing diet patterns, modifying marketing and trade necessitates for transforming the farming too. The pace of diversification in the farming system is rapidly changing and the share of horticulture is ever increasing. This is high time for the calls for creating the culture that helps and motivate farmers to adopt and integrate the subsidiary occupations in their farming systems on 130

comparatively larger scale. Diversity within the predominant existing farming system of paddy and maize based cropping system with few local breed of cattle, and across the sectors in the form of integrated farming systems is the proved approach for success. The multiple enterprises adoption including crops, vegetables, dairy, poultry, mushroom, fish, honey bee, farm level processing and value addition etc. will generate regular farm income. Thus scientific integration of crop husbandry and allied occupations is the central theme of diversification of Doda District. The cultivation of fallow land during the Rabi seasons with higher productivity is crucial for increasing the oilseed and food grain production in the district. Though the boom of cash crop like vegetables and flowers is on rise but farmers should always be encouraged to utilize every inch of the land with highest possible cropping intensity integrating the entire components for food security as well as income Since the district has focused on the organic production in the proposed plan so the high priority is to be given for the action research and extension relating to the organic cultivation. Organic cost/produce certification and marketing of farmers produce at reasonable prices is another crucial issues affecting farm profitability which need immediate attention. Higher productivity growth expectations through RKVY have to be properly anchored by accelerating the further adoption of different modern technologies in agriculture and allied sectors. The recommended technologies for cost reduction and resource conservation include zero-tillage, the adoption of INM, IWM and IPM and improved seeds (especially of suited varieties for organic cultivation) for fields, horticultural crops and agro forestry, bio-fuel and medicinal plantation. Advanced soil testing diagnostic kits, improved health and management practices, better and advance methods of breed/stock/strain improvement for improvement of animal husbandry and fish farming. Proper education and awareness on post harvest, value addition and marketing practices (with greater emphasis of e-connectivity) for agriculture and allied produces will go a long way in realizing fair returns for the farmers. Upgrading of skills, capacity building and entrepreneurship development for knowledge update are must for informed choice making for improved productivity and profitability is another key aspects to be addressed. Monitoring and evaluation is to be made necessary component of any extension and development programme. The constant monitoring will help in priority settings as per the 131

required needs of the farmers. Due emphasis has been given to all these aspects in the present document which will ensure desired growth in productivity of agriculture and allied sectors that will eventually result into higher level of farm income and rural prosperity. Overall Expected Impact of C-DAP under RKVY in Doda district of Jammu & Kashmir  Average productivity and production of food grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, silk and animal production in term of meat and wool etc. will be increased  Higher investment will lead to better technology adoption, use of inputs and establishment of marketing facilities for overall development of farming community.  Soil health/fertility of soil will be improved.  Increase of seed replacement rate of different crops from 15% to 25-30%.  Area under irrigation will be increased by new potential created in rainfed areas.  Agriculture Extension system will be strengthened by creation of infrastructure facilities.  Availability of organic food in the district.  Generation of employment and income earning opportunities through creation of new enterprises especially self employment for rural youth.  Boosting of diversification in Agriculture from traditional to high value Agriculture and allied activities.  enhance of the income of farming community.  Eco friendly Gardens will be established.  Revival in cultivation of traditional millets may be helpful in preservation of germplasm of old races/strains.  Integration of trees on farm lands may reduce erosion, sedimentation in streams; act as wind break by reducing wind energy for 65-87%.  Improvement of eco system.  Decrease of mortality and morbidity of animals.  Integration of Agriculture with Horticulture, Rural Development, Animal Husbandry and Employment schemes in non-farm activities will result in sustainable growth in Agriculture during 12th five year plan and beyond.

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