FOREWORD I take this opportunity to thank the following development officials and scientists who have involved in preparation revision and finanalization of C-Dap documents. First and foremost, I wish to express my deep sense of gratitude to Shri Vikas Deshmukh, Commissioner of Agriculture, Shri. K. V. Deshmukh Director Agriculture (E &T), Shri. Mahavir Jangate, Divisional Joint Director, t Thane, and all the officers of Extension Department of Commissionerate of Agriculture, who has guided and helped us a lot for preparing these C-Dap. I am thankful to Shri. Dilip Shinde, C.E.O Zilla Parishad and all the head of the department from line department ,Scientist, ARS Palghar, K.V. K., Kosbad, Pricipal, Rameti-Khopoli to their valuable suggestion and remarks. The entire district level officials, Farmers of selected village and whole team of C-Dap Palghar extended their co-operation and help in preparation of this document. Among the team members and departmental officers. Shri Prakash Pawar, ShriSatish Borhade, Shri. Vasant Chaudhari, Shri Anand Kambale, Shri. Pravin Chaudhari, . have contributed in big way in Collection, analysis and interpretation of data and Successful Completion of this “C-Dap Document “ I also thank shri . R. G. Patil, Project Director ATMA Palghar. without his sincere efforts complementation of this document is not possible. Finally I would like to thank all those who worked/guided/helped in C-Dap Finalization. Collector, Palghar and Chairman C-Dap INDEX SR PARTICULARS PAGE .NO. 01 FOREWORD 02 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 03 CHAPTER- I INTRODUCTION 04 CHAPTER- II GENERAL INFORMATION OF DISTRICT 05 CHAPTER- III VISION AND STRATEGY 06 CHAPTER- IV METHODLOGY AND PROCESS 07 CHAPTER- V SWOT ANALYSISI OF PALGHAR DISTRICT 08 CHAPTER- VI DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE SECTOR. 09 CHAPTER- VII ALLIED AGRICULTURE SECTOR. 10 CHAPTER- VIII BUDGET (FINANCIAL OUTLAY) 11 CHAPTER- IX INFORMATION TABLES 1 TO 78 12 CHAPTER- X C-DAP AT A GLANCE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Brief Introduction of the District its Location, features etc. 1.1 Palghar is the new progressive district of the Maharashtra state. It is the northern district of Konkn region. Palghar district is very important agriculture district as being nearer to Mumbai. Topographically it has much diverse condition.ie. hilly zone, saline zone, platu zone and characterised by high iritic rainfall. 55% of the area of the district is covered by forest. 6 talukas of the district are tribal. Land fragmentation, taxonomic backwardness, traditional farming, poor knowledge level about agri business and marketing are weakness of agriculture. Monoculture, low productivity, rainfed farming, traditional mentality, stray cattles are the hardles in the progress of the district. To over come above problems a co-ordinated approach along with line department for analyzing the situation identifying the gaps and organizing program to over come the problems ,this Comprensive District Agriculture Plan.(C-DAP) is proposed. a) Integrated Development of major food crops (e.g. Paddy) In Palghar districts 74764 ha area is under paddy having average productivity 2425 kg/ha. Potential of Research varieties and field level demonstrations is much more than what is achieved at present. Considering the past experience 2.68 % growth rate in paddy can be achieved with the help of tools like crop demonstrations, application of urea briquets, farmer field schools, seed replacement, seed village scheme, expansion in area under hybrid varieties, mechanization etc.. For this purpose an outlay of Rs.672.39 Lakh is proposed in 12th five year plan. Thus projected production of paddy will reach up to 204000 tons by achieving average productivity 2667 kg/ha. Crop diversification and area expansion plan of various fruit, vegetable, oil seeds, spices, pulses and flower crops with increase in production and productivity .Wherein the area under cereals is reduced and area under pulses, oilseeds, fruits, vegetables and flowers is increased. For overall development of food crops financial provisions are proposed for organizing rice festival creation of storage structure on farm protection of produce from unseasonal rains and organizing drum seeder demonstrations. Nagali, varai processing units ,marketing supports oil seed development, pulse production on paddy bunds, distriburtion of improved pulse seeds, amarvel eradication, farmer field school etc. are important aspects cover in this document to overall development of cereal, pulses, oil seed development. For this financial outlay of Rs.1282.43 lakhs is proposed. b) Activities Related to Horticulture . Horticulture is one of the important sector for farmers income in Palghar district. Chilli and cucurbits are the major crops grown in the district, especially ridge gourds, smooth gourds, bitter gourds, are being grown by farmers traditionally. For the quality produce of Chilli, cucurbits INM ,IPM, GAP, Mandap system is proposed to the farmer self help group in the CDAP. In Horticulture (Pomology) development more focus needed on Rejuvenation, stray cattle and protective irrigation, micro irrigation Post harvest management. For horticulture development a financial outlay of 2974.83 lakhs is proposed for horticulture development. c) Activities Related to Enhancement of soil health improvement. Soil is one of the important factor for crop growth. Creating soil health awareness amongst the farmers is very essential. The analysis of the soil health status data (2009-10 to 2012-13) reveals that the soil of Palghar districts are reach in organic carbon, and potash and deficit in phosphorus, and Zink. For enhancing crop production and productivity, it is necessary to improve soil health. An outlay of Rs. 49.81 lakh. is proposed. It is also planned to promote organic farming in the district. d) Development of Rain fed farming system in watershed areas Though the Palghar district receives average rain fall of 2537 mm, there is scarcity of water after rainy season. The available water in the dams is utilize for drinking and industrial purpose only. Due to which only 9% area is under irrigation, so watershed development is necessary to increase the irrigation in which concentration will be given on in situ moisture conservation, farm ponds & harnessing the ground water potential with the help of wells. The development schemes amounting Rs. 12000 Lakh is proposed for the developmental activities. In the year 2014-15 to 2018-19 Jalyukta shivar abhiyan is proposed in the district with following objects. Increasing the ground water table. Creating protective irrigation facility. For promoting sustainable Agriculture. 51 villages are selected during 2014-15 under this programme with proposed financial outlay of 4949.24 lakhs. e) Support to Taluka seed farm - At present there is 1 Taluka seed farm in the district, having area of 9.62 ha. The cultivable area is 6.37 ha. Of which 1.5 ha. is irrigated. For strengthening of taluka seed farm an amount of Rs.13.00 lakh is proposed. With help of SAU & MAHABEEJ foundation & certified seed production programme will be taken on Taluka seed farm which will be helpful in seed village programmes. f) Integrated pest management scheme. The pest management is very important aspect of crop production. Extensive farmers training programme for pest management awareness is proposed . Organization of demonstration is also proposed. 41 farmers field schools for paddy, mango, cashew nut, vegetables, Chiku are proposed. The programme amounting to in Rs. 15.92 lakh is proposed for organizing FFS. g) Strengthening of market infrastructure and marketing development As the district is having global connectivity and huge indigenous potential as adjoining to Mumbai. Vegetable production has great potential. There is huge demand for farm fresh vegetable in newly establishing malls also. The daily requirements of various malls is been calculated. The vegetable wise SHG's will be formed and efforts will be made to have direct farmers tie up with the malls. The benefit of NHM scheme i.e. cold storage vans, cold storage , green houses, shed nets , pack houses will also made available to the farmers of the district.For infrastructure development and marketing facilities development through APMC out lay of RS.4554.00 lakhs is proposed. h) Innovative Schemes - a) Assistances to tribal for Nagli and varai processing. The Nagli and varai crops traditionally grown in the tribal belt of the district. Product of both of these crops are highly nutritious and demanded and is only food for many tribal families. It is proposed to promote making nagli satva, papad and other products. The assistance at the rate of 50% of the cost of nagli, varai processing unit with maximum up to Rs.40,000/- is proposed to tribal women or youth The programme is proposed in 3 tribal talukas. For this financial outlay of Rs.37.20 lakhs is proposed. i) Fisheries For increasing production and productivity in inland fisheries, brackish water, marine fisheries, various trainings and extension methods will be adopted and assistance will be given for mechanization of boats subsidy has proposed and share capitals will be given for cooperative societies. Assistance is proposed for marketing preservation and transportation. Financial outlay of Rs. 3044.66 lakh is proposed. j) Animal Husbandry and Diary Development There is a wide scope for increasing the production of milk and milk product in this district. 30 to 40 % land is watershed & barren land of the total geographical area having grass, fodder, crop residue is the main strength for enhancing the milk production overall 6 to 7 percent growth rate proposed in milk, egg, wool and meat production. An outlay of Rs. 18364.60 lakh is proposed. Public Private Partnership for Integrated Agriculture development Public private partnership finds to be an alternative with regard to. Value addition & contract farming, processing & packing units. Promotion of crop diversification. Involvement on NGO’S in production, procurement, processing & marketing of fruits/Exotic/Vegetables, at village level. Establishment of organic retail sale points at and with in the district. Promotion of organic farming. Establishment of cold storages & godowns.