District Agriculture Plan WEST SINGHBHUM DISTRICT 2008-09 to 2001-12 NABARD CONSULTANCY SERVICES JHARKHAND REGIONAL OFFICE RANCHI Map of West Singhbhum West Singhbhum_2 FOREWORD Jharkhand, the 28th State of the Indian Union is best known for its rich mineral resources. However, 78% of the total population of 2.69 crore live in rural areas, largely dependent only on agriculture and allied activities. The total cultivable land in the State compares well at 52% of the total geographical area with 55% in the country. But, unfortunately while 76% of the total cultivable area is under net sown area in the country, only 43% is cultivated in Jharkhand. The state suffers from several critical gaps in the agricultural and allied sectors. It is against this back drop that the Agricultural Development plan for 21 districts of the State have been prepared by NABCONS on the basis of the assignment given by the Government of Jharkhand. The proposed plan envisages a holistic revamp of the entire agriculture and allied sectors. The full implementation of the proposals is expected to significantly increase the cropping intensity, the net and gross cropped area and finally result in vastly improved nutrient availability to the rural population. The investments in allied sectors and integrated approach to farming are important to boost the household incomes and to mitigate the risks in agriculture dependent almost entirely on the vagaries of nature with only 10% of cultivated land under irrigation against the national average of 40%. It is a great privilege and simultaneously a big challenge for NABCONS, the consultancy subsidiary of NABARD, to have been assigned the task of preparing the State wise and district (in respect of 21 districts) wise comprehensive Agriculture Plan (SAP & DAP) by the Jharkhand state govt. for the period 2008-11. I, in the dual role as the Principal Representative of NABCONS and Regional Chief of NABARD for Jharkhand state feel very happy to submit the comprehensive Agriculture Development Plan to the Govt. of Jharkhand. I gratefully acknowledge the support received from Shri. A K Basu IAS, chief Secretary, Shri. S K Chaudhury IAS, Development Commissioner, Shri. A K Sarkar IAS, Principal Secretary Agriculture and Deputy Commissioners of all districts. The plan was prepared based on grass root level consultations at village, block and district level and research agencies. I am confident that this plan would be a harbinger of great opportunities in accelerating overall growth of the state and improve the well-being of millions strong farming community in the state. We from NABARD, as the apex Agriculture and Rural Bank of the country, feel proud to commit ourselves as one of the very important stakeholders in our mission for integrated development of agriculture and allied sector and bringing pride of place for the state it deserves. (K.C.Shashidhar) Principal Representative, NABCONS & Chief General Manager, NABARD, Jharkhand West Singhbhum_3 West Singhbhum District, Jharkhand CONTENTS Index Sr.No. Subject Page No. i Map of District ii Executive Summary District Specific Feedback from Surveys, Studies, iii Consultations 1 Introduction 1 2 District Profile 3 3 District Potentials 14 4 District Agriculture Plan 35 Annexure Ia Consolidated Agricultural Plan 62 Annexure Ib Yearwise Agricultural Plan 83 Appendix I Watershed Development 66 Appendix II Integrated Agri-Horti Farming Systems 76 West Singhbhum_4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. The main economic activity in the district is agriculture. Paddy and Maize are the two main crops in the district. The agro climatic condition of the district is suitable for cultivation of a variety of fruits like mango, guava, jack fruit and vegetables like cauliflower, tomato, brinjal etc. There are some good clusters of vegetable cultivation in Chakradharpur, Manoharpur, Nuamundi and Majhgaon blocks in the district. However, in the absence of assured irrigation facility, agriculture in the district is primarily rainfed and as a result, mainly mono-cropping and subsistence farming is practiced in the district. Absence of effective extension services and lack of backward and forward linkages have made the scene worse. 2. For West Singhbhum district, for the period 2008-09 to 2011-12, an outlay of Rs.191.188 crore has been proposed.The Broad Sector wise allocations for the period 2008-09 to 2011-12 has been projected as given below. 3. The district offers a lot of potential for development of agriculture sector. Under Agriculture sector for the years 2008-09 to 2011-12, the Accelerated Seed Replacement Programme aimed at 100% seed replacement, which includes Certified Seed production Programme, buy back of Certified Seed produced by Seed Villages,etc., has a plan outlay of Rs.1942.72 lakh. Under support to State Seed Farms and Comprehensive Agricultural Seed Farm, for stengthening them for seed production the plan outlay proposed is Rs.142.11 lakh. For a seed testing lab, an outlay of Rs. 31.53 lakh is proposed, whereas it is Rs. 97.50 lakh for Integrated Pest Management. 4. For land development - Large area in the districts are under cultivable waste and other fallow, it is proposed to treat 4684 ha of cultivable waste land and 5516 ha of other fallow land to be brought under agro forestry, horticulture and fodder cultivation. Land development, soil and water conservation on watershed approach, soil testing facility, nutrient enrichment an outlay of Rs. 5379.18 lakh is proposed. 5. Irrigation - As the area under irrigation is only around 14% it is proposed to double the area uder irrigation through minor irrigaiton structures such as water harvesting structures, micro lift, check dams, etc., the plan outlay proposed is Rs.2745.50 lakh. 6. Under Farm Mechanisation, Plastic Drum Seeder, Cono Weeder, Sprayers, Winnower cum Thresher, power tillers and paddy paddle threshers are proposed to promote mechanisation, for which the plan outlay is Rs.168.25 lakh. West Singhbhum_5 7. As NHM is in implementation in the district, under Horticulture Development programme, only activities not included under NHM in the district such as support ot vegetable cultivation, floriculture, polyhouse for off- season vegetables, integrated agri- horti farming for tribal families and integrated mixed farming systems have been proposed. The outlay proposed for this sector is Rs.1550.30 lakh. 8. Under Sericulture development, tassar plantations, cocoon banks and common facility centres are proposed for which the plan outlay proposed is Rs.140.00 lakh. 9. Under Organic Farming development , the plan outlay proposed is Rs.66.00 lakh. 10. Under the lac cultivaton,etc., the plan outlay proposed is Rs.1800.00 lakh. 11. Under the strengthening of extension programme for setting up Krishi Gyan Avam Udyog Kendra, and for farmers capacity building programmes covering sectors under animal husbandry, crops, watershed, fisheries,etc., the plan outlay proposed is Rs. 345.31 lakh. 12. Under Animal husbandry and Pisciculture, which include strengthening of Veterinary Institutions, strengthening and construction of AI centres, establishment of goat breeding units and piggery units, development of fish seed farms, fish seed hatcheries etc., the plan outlay proposed is Rs.4635.32 lakh. 13. Under Innovative Schemes- demonstration of gravity drip system and development and demonstration of sprinkler irrigation, the plan outlay proposed is Rs.65.045 lakh. 14. For research & Development, plan outlay is Rs.10.00 lakh. 15. The above programme when implemented over the four year period is expected to improve not only the cropping intensity in the district but will also lead to improvement in agricultural productivity and higher employment and income generation through agriculture and allied activities. Further, the demand for milk, fish, meat and vegetables will be adequately met from within the district and nearby districts. West Singhbhum_6 Consultative Process The entire Plan has been prepared in a consultative approach with active participation of all the stake-holders. Projects have been prepared based on inputs from a) Line Depts. i.e. Agriculture Dept., Animal Husbandry, Dairy, Fisheries and Horticulture b) Strategic Research Extension Plan (SREP) prepared by ATMA under the guidance of SAMETI c) Potential-linked Credit Plan (PLP) prepared by NABARD for the district d) Farmers in select areas e) Select NGOs f) Discussions with District Authorities and the district line departments g) Birsa Agricultural University h) Research Institutions such as ICAR (HARP) and IINRG (erstwhile ILRI) Consultative Workshop at village, district and state levels NABCONS convened a series of workshops of the all the stakeholders at the district levels for obtaining their expectations and suggestions. The line department officials of the districts were provided with the copy of the plan prepared for the concerned district. The district wise discussions on the plan was taken up and district officials, NGOs and farmers made suggestions for incorporating in the plan. Following are the important suggestions made. Some of the suggestions that emanated from the stakeholders in the district level meets are briefly outlined under. 1. Floriculture to be included as gladiola is being cultivated in the district. 2. Training/ awareness is required about modern practices 3. Tassar has very high potential. Proper marketing is required. 4. There is potential for Turmeric, Ginger and cashew has potential. Processing facility for cashew required. 5. Improved agricultural implements