Report of the Joint Inspection Team on Their Inspection Visit to Ranchi
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Report of the Joint Inspection Team on their inspection visit to Ranchi, Ramgarh , Hazaribagh and Deograh districts of Jharkhand during March, 2014 (3rd March ,2014 to 8th March, 2014). National Horticulture Mission Department of Agriculture and Cooperation (DAC), Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi Report of the Joint Inspection Team on their inspection visit to Ranchi, Ramgarh, Hazaribagh and Deograh districts of Jharkhand during March, 2014 (3rd March, 2014 to 8th March, 2014). The joint Inspection Team (JIT) consisting of the following members visited during 3rd March, 2014 to 8th March,2014 to Ranchi, Ramgarh, Hazaribagh and Deograh districts of Jharkhand for monitoring NHM, RKVY, and NMMI, progress for the state of Jharkhand. 1. Sri Om Prakash, Additional Commissioner (NHM),DAC, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. 2. Dr. R.C. Upadhyaya, Chief consultant (NHM),DAC, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. 3. Dr. R.P. Singh, Assistant Director, DAC, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. 4. Dr. Prashant Kumar, Professor and Head Hort., BAU, Ranchi 5. Dr. Pradeep Rai, Assistant Prof. (Agricultural Engineering) & PI PFDC, BAU, Ranchi 6. Dr. J. Munda, State Consultant (SHM), Krishi Bhawan, Kanke Road, Ranchi-Nodal officer Components of NHM, RKVY, NMMI, and other programmes: Crop specific cluster at district level. Micro irrigation scheme and use of plastic in mulching, irrigation and precision farming. National Mission on Micro Irrigation (NMMI). National vegetable Initiative (NVI). Rastriya Krishi Vikash Yojana (RKVY). Financial Status - 2013-14 Upto 18 March 2014 (Rs. in lakh) Approved Opening GOI Available Year Expenditure Unspent Plan Balance Release Fund 2012-13 7500.00 2137.17 4781.00 6918.17 5122.58 1795.59 2013-14 8000.00 1795.59 5004.41 6800.00 6507.530 292.47 Total expenditure during 2013-14 = Rs. 7655.92 lakhs Central share expenditure = Rs 6507.53 lakhs 4500 Area Expansion (Ha.) Year wise 4000 4000 3825 3500 3000 3000 3000 2500 2000 Area in ha. in Area 1500 1000 1000 850 610 450 500 420 0 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Year 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Ranchi District: Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand State, is located at 23.35°N latitude and 85.33°E longitude. The total geographical area of the State is 5231 sq. km. According to the 2011 census Ranchi district has a population of 2,912022. It is located in southern part of Chotanagpur pleatu. The main rivers flowing through Ranchi District are Subarnarekha, South Koel and its tributaries. There are three well-defined seasons: the hot-weather season, lasting from March to mid-June; the season of southwest monsoon rains, from mid-June to October; and the cold-weather season, from November to February. May is the hottest month. Generally, the climate of Ranchi is moderate due to hilly region and dense deciduous forest. The covered forest area of Ranchi District is 159.14 hec. District has 18 blocks and soil is formed from the disintegration of rocks and stones (Laterites). Ranchi consists of tabular landmass. It has even flat surface with isolated hillocks known as Tongri. Hills lying on west have elevation above 800 metres and those lying in east have elevation less than 75 meters. The average elevation of the district is 650 metres but western portion is relatively higher than eastern part. The entire area is full of tanrs and Dons on account of rolling topography. Tarns are the comparatively highlands and Dons are lower lands. Geologically the area is comprised with Archean granites; gneisses and schists. Climate: Ranchi has a humid subtropical climate. However, due to its position and the forests around the city, it is known for its pleasant climate. Its climate is the primary reason why Ranchi was once the summer capital of the undivided State of Bihar. Ranchi used to be a preferable hill station in the past. Temperature ranges from maximum 42 to 20 °C during summer, and from 25 to 0 °C during winter. December and January are the coolest months with temperature getting to freezing point in some places of the city. The annual rainfall is about 1430 mm (56.34 inches). From June to September the rainfall is about 1,100 mm.Agro climatic jone of Ranchi comes under Central And North Eastern Plateau Zone (BI-4). Loam soil soils Fine Loam soils Fine mixed Loam soils Ranchi Climate chart (explanation) J F M A M J J A S O N D 23 30 27 32 55 199 346 329 282 89 8.7 6.1 23 26 31 36 37 34 29 29 29 28 26 23 4 13 17 22 24 24 23 22 22 19 14 4 Average max. and min. temperatures in °C Precipitation totals in mm Source: IMD Imperial conversion J F M A M J J A S O N D 0.9 1.2 1 1.2 2.1 7.8 14 13 11 3.5 0.3 0.2 73 78 88 96 99 92 84 83 84 83 78 73 39 55 63 71 74 75 73 72 71 66 57 39 Average max. and min. temperatures in °F Precipitation totals in inches Agriculture and Land Use The lower areas provide suitable condition for paddy cultivation. The higher elevations provide condition for orchards and cultivation of pulse, millet and vegetables. The forest covers 20.99 % of total area of the district. Major crops grown in the district are rice and pulses. Only 8.30 percent area of agricultural use have irrigation facility and major source of irrigations are well and canals.The total Geographical area (TGA) of the Ranchi district. is 758250 ha. The area under forest cover is 20.9 % of TGA (1, 59,140 ha) which is less than State average of 29 percent. The net sown area is 33.7 % of TGA (1, 61,750 ha) which is higher to the state average of 22.7 percent. The fallow land is about 25 % (1, 90,210 ha). The cultivable wasteland is 3.5 % of the TGA ie 26,320 ha. Soils: Ranchi soils are classified as red lateritic, loam, fine Loam and fine mixed loam soils. The soil pH ranges from 4.2 to 7.6. Majority of the area is acidic (96.4 % of TGA) in reaction. Soils of 1.2 percent area of the district are neutral whereas 0.2 percent area is slightly alkaline in reaction. The organic carbon content in the district ranges from 0.14 to 3.76 %. Soils 43.8 percent areas of the district have high organic carbon content. Medium and low organic carbon content constitutes 28.7 and 25.3 percent area respectively. Available nitrogen content in the surface soils of the district ranges between 109 and 638 kg/ha. Majority soils (67.2 % of TGA) of the district have medium availability of nitrogen (280-560 kg ha-1) whereas soils of 26.1 percent area have low available nitrogen content (<280 kg ha-1).Available phosphorus content in these soils ranges between 0.5 and 26.6 kg/ha. Majority of the soils are medium (56.2 % of TGA) in available phosphorous content. Soils of 40.1 percent area are low and 1.5 percent area are high in available phosphorous content. Available potassium content in these soils ranges between 49 and 941 kg/ha. Majority of the soils (57.1 % of TGA) have medium available potassium content (108-280 kg ha-1). Soils of 27.7 percent area are high (above 280 kg ha- 1) and 13.0 percent area are low (below 108) in available potassium content. Soils are sufficient in available iron and manganese whereas soils of 4.1 and 5.6 percent area are deficient in available zinc and copper respectively. Available boron content in the soils ranges between 0.02 and 3.52 mg kg-1 and 42.8 percent area of district is deficient (<0.50 mg kg-1). Major Horticultural crops (Crops identified based on total acreage): Total Production(000tons) Productivity(kg/ha) Cauliflower 44192 16.0 Potato 52894 8.9 Cabbage 31232 16.0 Tomato 36340 20.0 Brinjal 54660 20.0 Chilli 23196 12.0 Ladies finger 50442 14.0 Bitter gourd 1122 6.0 Ridge gopurd 6066 6.0 Sponge gourd 8172 12.0 Legend Information:- 15- Shallow excessively drained gravelly loamy soils 17- Shallow well drained loamy soils 19-Shallow, excessively drained, gravelly loamy soils 24- Deep imperfectly drained fine soils 33-Very Deep moderately well drained fine loamy soils 34- Very deep, well drained, fine loamy soils with severe erosion 36- Very deep moderately well drained fine soils 37- Shallow well drained, loamy soils 38-Very deep well drained, fine loamy soils 39-Deep moderately well drained fone soils. 40- Deep, moderately well drained, fine loamy soils 41- Very deep, well drained, coarse loam soils 42- Deep moderately drained, fine soils 44- Very deep poorly drained fine soils 45- Very Deep poorly drained fine soils 50- Shallow, well drained, loamy soils 54- Shallow moderately well drained loamy soils 64- Shallow well drained loamy soils 67-Very deep well drained coarse loamy soils 71-Very deep poorly drained fine soils 78- Very Deep moderately welly drained fine soils Observations of Dr. Pramod Rai, I/c PFDC: The rain water harvesting component should be promoted as part of fruit/vegetable cultivation and it should harvest in plastic lined pond. The mulching should be used with drip irrigation in cultivation of vegetables. The organic or plastic mulch should be used for growing of fruits.