A Presentation Before Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India

STATE ACTION PLAN - BIHAR FOR THE YEAR 2009-12

Department of Agriculture Govt. of Bihar

Agriculture Profile of the State

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Total geographical area of 93.60 lakh hectares Gross sown area in the State is 79.46 lakh hectares, Net sown area is 56.03 lakh hectares The intensity of cropping is 142%.

Bihar Agriculture: A Profile

Category Forest Area (Lakh ha.) 6.22

Net Sown Area Others

Barren & Non cultivated land

Land put to non agricultural uses

4.36
16.47 0.46 0.17 2.40 1.29 6.66 55.56 93.60

Culturable wasteland Permanent pasture Area under misc. crops Other fallow Current fallow Net Sown Area Total Geographical Area

41% 59%

59% Area under cultivation

Source-Dir. Of Stat.,GOB,Year-2005-06

Predominance of Rice-Wheat in cropping pattern

Category Area

(Lakh ha.)
Rice & Wheat covers > 80% Area under field crops
2% 8% 9%

Rice Wheat Pulses Oilseed Maize Other Corase Cereals Total

35.39 21.62 5.87 1.53

81%

6.54 0.37 71.32

Source-Dir. Of Stat.,GOB,Year-2007-08

Pulses Oilseed Maize Others

AGRO-CLIMATIC ZONES
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Based on soil characterization, rainfall, temperature and terrain, three main agroclimatic zones in Bihar have been identified. These are:
I (North West Alluvial Plain) 36%, Zone II (North East Alluvial Plain) - 20% Zone-III (South Bihar Alluvial Plain) 44%
Zone

Agricultural Production
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The major agricultural products of Bihar are cereals, pulses, oilseeds and cash crops. The rice wheat cropping system occupies more than 81% of the gross cropped area. Production of Rice in the Year 2008-09 was 54.88 lakh Metric Tonne with an Total Area under Kharif Rice being 34.55 lakh ha. Production of Wheat in the Year 2008-09 was 53.25 lakh Metric Tonne with an Total Area under being 22.36 lakh ha.

Agricultural Production
7

Wheat

production in the state is suffering with the

problems

of delayed sowing, increase in cost of production due to rise in cost of petroleum oil, lack of small duration varieties which can be appropriately tailored into rice-wheat system and aberrations in weather conditions.

Maize A Success Story

8

As compared to national average production of Maize is increasing in the state. Productivity of Maize in Bihar (2541 kg/ha in 2006-07) is greater than that of All-India (1907 kg/ha). This crop is now replacing upland rice in Kharif season and wheat in Rabi season. Autumn maize has 42 to 43 per cent of area under the crop, Rabi maize has 31 to 32 per cent and summer maize 25 to 26 per cent. Autumn maize contributes only 30 to 31 per cent of the total production, Summer maize has a share of 29 to 30 per cent. Rabi maize has better yield rate and produces nearly 40 to 41 per cent of the crop in the state, and is now replacing upland rice in Kharif season and wheat in rabi season. With rich water resources and available irrigation in the winter and summer season, irrigated area under maize increased and so did the yields. Both traditional and hybrid maize are grown in all the three seasons.

Pulses & Oilseeds

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Productivity of Pulses, in the state is greater than All-India. In the year 2006-07 , in case of Bihar it is 735 kg/ha while in case of India it is 616 kg/ha. Gram, Tur and Lentil are the major pulses grown in the State. Oilseeds cover less than 2 per cent of the gross cropped area of the state. The states position in the country in area and production is insignificant being less than 1 per cent each. Rapeseed and mustard is the major oilseeds crop in the state followed by linseed

Sugarcane
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Among commercial crops, sugarcane is an important crop in the state. The states share in the countrys production is 4 to 4.5 percent and ranks 10th among the sugarcane producing states. Sugarcane production and sugar industry hold great potential in Bihar. Production as well as productivity both increased between the period 2000-01 and 2006-07. In 2000-01 production was 3987.6 thousand tones and productivity being 42,648 kg/ha , while in case of all India the same is 295956.2 thousand tones and 68577 kg/ha. In 2006-07, in Bihar, production has increased to 4249.0 thousand tones and productivity has increased to 41252 kg/ha , while in case of India production and productivity has increased to 283404 thousand tones and 64615 kg/ha. respectively. Area under sugarcane cultivation has also increased considerably in the State.

HORTICULTURE
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The agro-climatic conditions are eminently suitable for whole range of

vegetables; a variety of roots and tubers crops; perennial fruit crops like mango, litchi, guava, and limes; annual fruit crops like banana, pineapple and papaya and spices like ginger, turmeric and chilly, of late, floriculture is also showing excellent prospects. The state thus has possibilities for growing a diversified basket of vegetables, fruits, spices, tubers and flowers and medicinal and aromatic plants.

HORTICULTURE
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Horticulture (Fruits, (Mango, Litchi, Guava, Pineapple, Citrus, Banana, Papaya and Ber) vegetables including tuber and mushroom, spices, honey, medicinal and aromatic plants) occupies 15 per cent of land area. The state has monopoly in production of litchi and makhana and continue to grow various fruits, vegetables & spices.

FRUITS
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Major fruits grown in the state are: Mango, Litchi, Guava, Pineapple, Citrus, Banana, Papaya and Ber.
Mango

is grown all over the state, main growing areas are Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Patna and West Champaran. Litchi is mainly grown in Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Sitamarhi, East and West Champaran and Darbhanga of North Bihar region. Pineapple is grown in north- eastern part of the state particularly in Kishanganj, Purnea, Araria, Katihar and Saharsa districts.

VEGETABLES
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Bihar ranks 3rd in vegetable production in the country Produces a variety of traditional and nontraditional vegetables. However, it lacks the basic infrastructure for storage, packaging, transportation, organized marketing system and post harvest handling facilities. Seed is the most important input which influences the output of vegetables crops. Vegetable production programme could be strengthened only if its seed production programme is strengthened.

SPICES
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A variety of spices are produced in Bihar. At present Bihar produces about 20 thousand tonnes of spices annually from an area of nearly 15, 081 ha. The important spices are Ginger, Turmeric, Chilly, Coriander, and Garlic. Chilli accounts for 47.6 percent of the area under spices and 39.5 per cent of the production followed by turmeric, which occupies 26.3 per cent of the area under spices and accounts for 36.4 per cent of the production in the state.

FLORICULTURE
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The area under loose flower production in the year 200102 was 44 ha which has increased to 95 ha in the year 2002-03. The production has reached to 1757 MT. in the year 2002-03. During the year 2004-05 the production of flowers increased tremendously after the adoption of Field Demonstration/ Training programmes in the state under Macro mode Management / NHM / National Horticulture Board sponsored programme.

APICULTURE
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Bihar is one of the leading honey producing states in India. The main regions in which beekeeping are done are the districts of Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Sitamarhi, East & West Champaran, Madhepura, Katihar and Begusarai. Approximately 3,900 MT of honey was produced in the state out of the total countrys production of 8,400 MT in 2002. Bihar is the only state producing litchi honey on commercial scale. The processing industry has not kept pace with the increase in beekeeping in the state with no large processing unit within the state. There are a handful of processing units in the organised sector with most of

PLANTATION CROPS
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Among the plantation crops, coconut has expanded to about 10,000 ha in north Bihar. Tea plantation has also come up in Kishanganj and adjoining district.

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FRUITS & VEGETABLE PROCESSING

There are little fruit and vegetable processing units in the state. The industry estimates that only about 23 per cent of the total produce is processed. Farm level pre-processing facilities critical to preserve quality and prevent temperature shocks immediately after harvest such as pre-cooling facilities, cooling facilities, collection centers, grading and sorting systems, washing and cleaning facilities and pack houses, etc., are absent. Warehousing and storage system for fruits and vegetables are absent except for potatoes and a few for onions. The entire produce after harvest is immediately transported to the markets within and outside state and some to the fruit processing units.

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Agriculture productivity was much better compared to other state in fifties which is now much below the national average. In last two years, this has been an appreciable growth, due to improved seeds, technologies and inputs, but miles have to go to achieve responsive agriculture.

Constraints
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This would need infrastructure, technology and inputs. R&D has to play a vital role. There is an inequitable distribution of water for irrigation, inadequate number of shallow tube-wells, ineffective use of rain water, and lack of conjunctive use of different irrigation waters are the issues of concern. Moreover, the Tal and Diara lands can only be irrigated by overhead sprinklers, but the farmers in Bihar do not own overhead sprinklers on account of their poor economic status. The quantity and quality of the use of inputs, such as fertilizers and seeds in the State is also far below the desired level. The highly unsatisfactory status of availability of quality seed (seeds & quality planting material) to the farmers is one of the most serious concerns in Bihar.

Irrigation
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Bihar has 45.67 lakh hectares of irrigated area against its total geographical area of 93.6 lakh hectares. While created irrigation capacity of 45.67 lakh hectare means that around 49 per cent of total area is irrigated. The percentage of irrigated area varies greatly across different regions/districts, from a low of 16 percent (in Jamui) to around 86 percent (in Sheikhpura).

Credit Support
23

Institutional support in terms of hassle-free, timely and adequate credit and agricultural insurance is equally much below the requirement.

STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE SECTOR FOR BALANCE PERIOD OF XIth FIVE YEAR PLAN
24

In order to achieve major objectives of increasing the farm income, while assuring food and nutritional security and enhancing agricultural growth with justice, a series of programmes are planned covering all aspects of agriculture, from inputs to marketing of final products. They fall into Five major groups:
Inputs, access, supply and quality. Transfer of technology and extension. Income generation schemes. Marketing. Capacity Building & Institutional Development

INPUTS - SEEDS
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Considering very low levels of seed replacement rate, it is proposed to continue with a crash programme in introducing new varieties of seeds in the Bihar villages. Production of certified seeds shall be through seed village programmes. Distribution of substantial quantities of quality seeds at subsidized rates, Foundation seeds will have to be produced at government farms and university/KVKs, Substantial seed processing capacity is proposed to be created in Bihar Rajya Beej Nigam. Bihar State Seed Certification Agency will also be strengthened to meet certification requirement of a large number of farmers.

INPUTS - SEEDS
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Similar to field crops, programmes are also planned for increasing availability of quality planting materials and vegetable seed production. A special programme for potato seed production is envisaged. For the expanding needs of sugarcane industry, a special seed distribution programme through sugar factories also forms part of this plan of action. Tissue culture laboratories for banana and sugar cane are also planned for meeting increasing demand.

INPUTS FERTILIZERS
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Recognizing the importance of chemical fertilizer in increasing productivity. Lack of assured availability of these fertilizers, the action plan proposes the State to play a more direct role in import of phosphatic and potassic fertilizers. Taking note of constraints in supply of these fertilizers, the strategy is to initiate for a massive programme for vermicompost and green manures. The programmes are also designed to ensure supply of boron, zinc, gypsum and pyrites at subsidized rates, wherever soil conditions so require. Another crucial input in the pesticides. A programme for rejuvenating existing, plant protection centres forms a part of the action plan.

QUALITY ASPECT OF INPUTS

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Soil testing laboratories will be constructed in all the blocks. At district level, the soil testing laboratories will also have seed testing wing. Apart from soil and seed testing laboratories, bio-control laboratories (for rearing natural defenders of crops), pesticide and fertilizer laboratories are also planned.

FARM MECHANIZATION
29

Adoption of farm mechanisation is lagging in Bihar. The Tractor density in the state is also low at 4.93 tractors /1000 ha as against 56.20 tractors/1000 ha in Punjab and 12.2 tractors/ 1000 ha in Uttar Pradesh. Presently only 11.24 per cent of the total power requirement for farms is estimated to be met from the available tractors in the State. Considerable potential exists for other farm equipments like power tillers etc since 80 per cent of the total land holdings belong to small and marginal farmers who cannot afford tractors. The potential for other agricultural implements is very high, considering the present status of

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INCOME GENERATION SCHEMES

The Strategy to increase the income of the farmers, integrated farming models prepared by ICAR and Rajendra Agriculture University are proposed to be implemented. The objective is to maximize farm-income through convergence of schemes like dairy, fisheries, horticulture, poultry and duck rearing and crop husbandry ideally on a one-acre.

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CAPACITY BUILDING AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The proposed programme of action calls for rejuvenation of extension machinery. Revamping of Agriculture Department and capacity building of its personnel form an important part of the Strategy. Ambitious market infrastructure programme also calls for an institutional mechanism to oversee developmental activities and for asset management. By repealing Agriculture Produce Market Committee Act, Bihar has ushered in a new era of market reforms. The action plan recognizes that such a situation calls for a major programme of capacity building of both the farmers and governmental staff.

CROP DEVELOPMENT
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Thrust Crops Identified for Intervention:

Field

Crops: Paddy, Wheat, Maize, Arhar, Gram, Lentil, Moong, Pea, Rapeseed/Mustard, Linseed, and Sugarcane. Horticultural Fruit Crops: Mango, litchi, Guava, Banana, Aonla Vegetables: Brinjal, Tomato, Okra, Onion, Pea, Potato and Drumstick

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ACTION PLAN FOR CROP DEVELOPMENT SEED PLAN (CRASH SEED PLAN)
Crop Sl. No. 1 2 Quantity of seed to be distributed /farmer (kg) 20.0 6.0 Annual Seed Requirement (in Qtls) 18193.6 5458.1

Wheat Rice

3
4 5 6 7 8

Maize
Arhar Gram Lentil Moong Rai/ Sarson/ Toria Linseed

4.0
2.0 8.0 4.0 3.0 1.0

1819.3
1819.4 5404.0 3189.4 1160.6 454.8

2.0

1562.2

FINANCIAL OUTLAY FOR CRASH SEED PLAN

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(Rs. In Lakhs)

Category of seed Breeder seed

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

Total

80.784

90.212

100.34

271.336

Subsidy on foundation seed

Total

707.97

707.97

707.97

2123.91

788.75

798.18

808.31

2395.2

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Foundation Seed Production in State Farms

Production of foundation seeds for the crash programme and seed village scheme and for the certified seed production through farmers, will be produced in the rejuvenated state farms. Breeder seed: Breeder seed procured from the ICAR/SAU institutions for the seed production programme will be multiplied into foundation seed at the seed multiplication farms.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATION FOR FOUNDATION SEED PROGRAMME

(Rs. In Lakhs)
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Item

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

Total

Towards cost of breeder seed Expenses for foundation seed production Total

60

60

60

180

630

630

630

1890

690

690

690

2070

Seed Village Programme

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One seed village will be identified in each block in the beginning of crop season. The scheme proposes to achieve following objectives: Availability of good quality seed at local level and at reasonable price. Need based seed production will lead to the availability of improved seed of recommended varieties for the area. Seeds at relatively cheaper rate will decrease the cost of cultivation. Additional income by selling the seeds will attract other farmers towards seed production which will generate self employment.
Sl. No. No. of seed village Total area put under Seed production (ha) in Beej Gram 2009-10 1076 10760 2010-11 1614 16140 2011-12 2152 21520 Total 4842 48420

FINANCIAL OUTLAY FOR SEED VILLAGE PROGRAMME

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(Rs. In Lakhs)
Year 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Total

Financial requirements

306

514

774

1594

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Distribution of Quality Seeds Physical and Financial requirements

Item/Years 2009-10
6.5

2010-11
7

2011-12
7.5

Total
21

Physical target (In lakh qtls. for all crops) Financial requirement (Rs. Lakh)

4000

4300

4600

12900.00

Strengthening Seed Infrastructure - Stepping up of processing

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and certification facilities

Bihar Rajya Beej Nigam (BRBN): A scheme for infrastructural development for processing, storage and its marketing. BRBN will be supported for establishment of seed processing plants and storage godowns at different places across the state. Bihar State Seed Certification Agency (BSSCA): The Agency has the responsibility to ensure the quality standards of the seed produced within the State, and to realize that objective, BSSCA will be strengthened. Seed Multiplication Farms (S.M. Farms): Seed Multiplication Farms have now been rejuvenated. Foundation seed requirement for the various seed production programme will be met by these S.M. farms. Therefore, they need to be equipped with all the necessary facilities required for successful seed production. As protective measure, construction of boundary walls of SMFs will be an important feature. Fully Mechanized Agricultural Farm (MAF): Largest farm in the State, the Purnia farm, will be fully mechanized for large scale seed multiplication. It will also have demonstrative effect on the benefits of mechanization for seed production.

FINANCIAL OUTLAY
(Rs. In Lakhs)
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Item/Years 2009-10
BRBN 500

2010-11
500

2011-12
-

Total
1000

BSSCA
S.M. Farms MAF Total

50
660 1210

50
660 1210

660 660

100
1980

3080

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HORTICULTURE PLANTING MATERIALS

To utilize waste and unproductive land by cultivating nutritious and remunerative fruit crops. Targets for new plantations are Mango: 15500 ha Litchi: 4500 ha Guava: 4500 ha Aonla: 4000 ha Banana: 10000 ha

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Physical Requirement of Planting Material

Sl No. Fruit Crop
2009-10 1 2 3 4 5 Mango 425000 Litchi 425000 425000 1275000 2010-11 2011-12 Total

112500
Guava 312750 Banana (Tissue culture + Suckers) Anola 106.24 156000 1006356

112500
312750 106.24 156000 1006356

112500
312750 106.24 156000 1006356

337500
938250 318.72 468000 3019068

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Financial Requirement of Planting Material (Rs. In Lakhs)

Sl Fruit Crops No. 1 Mango
2 Litchi 28.125 3 Guava 62.55 4 Banana (Tissue culture + Suckers) 5 Anola Total 983.685 983.685 983.685 2951.06 690.56 31.2 62.55 690.56 31.2 62.55 690.56 31.2 187.65 2071.68 93.6 28.125 28.125 84.375 2009-10 171.25 2010-11 171.25 2011-12 171.25 Total 513.75

Vegetable Crop
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Vegetable crops identified for the programme:

Brinjal, Tomato, Okra, Onion, Pea, Drumstick and, Potato.

Strategy: Sixty percent of foundation seed will be produced in different departmental farms under Directorate of Horticulture and forty percent of foundation seed will be produced at RAU farms including KVKs . The programme is similar to the crash programme in the field crops. Foundation seed at 50% cost will be made available to the farmers

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Physical and Financial Requirements

Vegetable Crop Brinjal Type of Seed Breeder Foundation Certified Breeder Foundation Certified Breeder Foundation Certified Breeder Foundation Certified Breeder Foundation Certified Rooted plants to be distributed Tomato Seed requirement 2009-10 2010-11 35.00 g 45.00 g 13.50 kg 16.80 kg 53.80 q 672.00 q 115.00 g 150.00 g 23.00 kg 29.00 kg 46.00 q 57.50 q 18.00 q 21.96 q 140.00q 175.00 q 1124.80 q 1406.00 q 10.00 kg 13.00 kg 10.00 q 125.00 q 997.00 q 1246.00 q 38.00 q 47.00 q 303.00 q 379.00 q 2425.00 q 3031.00 q 27000 2700 186.04 239.43 2011-12 50.00 g 20.00 kg 80.70 q 170.00 g 34.00 kg 69.00 q 26.36 q 210.90 q 1687.20 q 16.00 kg 16.00 q 1496.00q 48.00 g 454.00 q 3636.00 q 27000 280.57

Okra

Onion

Pea

Drumstick

Total financial Requirement (Rs. lakh)

POTATO SEED PRODUCTION

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Breeder Seed (B/S) will be made available from the Central Potato Research Institutes, ICAR.

Foundation Seed Stage I (F/S I) will be produced in 30KVKs under RAU, Bihar, Pusa, Samastipur and Department of Agriculture in different farms. Total land available under RAU and Department of Agriculture farm will be about 250 ha, in which 150 ha will be provided by RAU and 100 ha. will be made available by Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Bihar. For production of Foundation Seed Stage II (F/S II) and certified seed it is proposed that progressive farmers, farmer Co-operatives and the potential agencies should be entrusted. For multiplication as certified seed, a farmer will be received 5 quintals of foundation seed for 0.5 acre area at 50% cost.

Physical and Financial Requirement for Potato Seed Production

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Vegetable Crop

Type of Seed

Seed requirement (In tons)

2011-12

Potato

F/S-II F/S-I B/S

2009-10 15625 3125 625 547.5

2010-11 15625 3125 625 598.125

15625 3125 625 653.75

Financial Requirement (Rs. lakh)

Sugarcane
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Sugarcane seed is to be supplied by the sugar factories from their farms. Promising varieties grown in 12 districts of Bihar are CoP 9301, CoS 96268, CoS 767, BO 139, UP 9530 and BO 147. The indent of seed will be submitted by the concerned sugar factories to the seed supplying agencies by end of August each year with information to Cane Industry Department and S.R.I., Pusa. Factory will provide the list of villages and name of the farmers to the Cane Industry Department by the end of July each year along with variety wise seed requirement and source of availability. The cost of seed alongwith transportation cost will be paid by Cane Industry Department to the concerned sugar factories.

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Factory wise seed requirement for factories in Bihar

Sl. No. Name of the Factory Total no. of villages 261 Seed requirement (in Qtls) 9396 13284 1. Bagaha

2.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Harinagar
Narkatiaganj Majhaulia Sidhwalia Gopalganj Sasmusa Hasanpur Total

369
436 359 536 1935 422 484

15696
12984 19296 62460 15192 17424 30060

9.

835
5637

195792

Financial Requirement
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Sl No.

Items

Financial Requirement
(Rs. lakh)

Seed @ Rs 150 q

2009-10 293.7

2010-11 293.7

2011-12 293.7

Total 881.1 587.4

2 Transportation & Distribution @ Rs. 100@Qtl

3 Input cost @ Rs. 3000/ farmers 4 Preparation of leaflets 5 Misc Items Total

195.8 978.66 2.5 5 1475.66

195.8 978.66 2.5

195.8 2935.98 978.66 2.5 7.5 15 4426.98

5 5 1475.66 1475.66

Tissue Culture Laboratory

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Tissue Culture plants revoultionized Banana cultivation in India and across the world. Considering the demand, banana and sugarcane are proposed to be multiplied through tissue culture. Four tissue culture laboratories are proposed to be established in next four years in University/KVK/ Department or in PPP mode. The capacity of this laboratory will be five lakh plants per year. The total establishment cost of one laboratory will be 150 lakh. Accordingly one laboratory per year will be established with total cost of Rs.600 lakh.

SOIL HEALTH MANAGEMENT

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The main issues in soil health management in Bihar are:

Continuous use of fertilizer N and/alone or with inadequate P and K application leading to mining of native soil P and K and distortion in the N:P:K ratio. Continued practice of intensive cropping system like rice-wheat with high yielding varieties even under recommended N:P:K use, impoverishing soils of micronutrients. Use of high analysis fertilizer and inadequate addition of organic manures resulting in wide spread deficiencies of micronutrients. Fertilizer application mostly not based on soil-test values. Inadequate availability of appropriate kind of fertilizers at the right time.

STRATEGY
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To attain N:P:K ratio of 4:2:1. To promote integrated nutrient management. To enhance the soil productivity. To improve the physical condition of soil. To increase fertilizer use efficiency. To promote application of balanced nutrients on the basis of soil test to achieve targeted yield.

Projection of Fertilizer Consumption in the next 3 years

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(In MT.)

Year 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Urea 2050000 2150000 2350000

DAP 400000 430000 500000

NPK 250000 270000 290000

MOP 140000 151000 163000

SSP 70000 76000 82000

Total 2910000 3077000

3385000

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With increased prices of naptha and ammonia in the international market, scarcity of phosphatic and potassic fertilizer was acutely felt in the last two seasons. \ The reasons are, that the fertilizer companies had withdrawn from supplying of imported phosphatic and potassic fertilizers on their own. Government of India had asked the State Governments to directly import the fertilizers. The situation calls for identification of an agency to import and supply phosphatic and potassic fertilizer in order to maintain steady supply of fertilizers. Further, the State Government will have to bear the cost of storage, handling, transport and other charges incidental to fertilizer trade.

Financial Statement
57

Year 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Overhead/transportation etc. (Rs. In Lakhs ) 1500.00 1000.00 1000.00 3500.00

Total

Vermi/NADEP Compost
58

An ambitious bio-fertilizer programme is visualized through vermi and NADEP compost. A scheme of subsidizing vermi compost production in the State is already being implemented. It is proposed to substantially increase the coverage.

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Physical and Financial Requirement

Items/Year Physical (No.) Financial requirement (Rs. Lakh) 2009-10 18000 5400 2010-11 24000 7200 2011-12 24000 7200 Total 66000 19800

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Integrated Nutrient Management

To add and revive the soil fertility of the farm application of bio- fertilizer is required. Bio-fertilizers i.e. Blue- Green algae & azolla in the Rice and azotobacter, PSB, VAM, green manuring etc. may be promoted among the farmers on subsidy @ Rs. 500.00/hectare.

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Physical and Financial Requirement

Items/Year 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Total
Physical (area in lakh ha.) Financial requirement (Rs. Lakh) 2 3 4 9

1000

1500

2000

4500

Distribution of Micronutrients
62

To replenish the deficiency of soil micronutrients namely Zinc, boron etc. an assistance @ 50% of the cost of the micronutrients (maximum Rs. 500.00 /hect.) is proposed to be given to the farmers.
Items/Year Physical (area in lakh ha.) Fund (Rs. Lakh) 2009-10 3 2010-11 4 2011-12 5 Total 12

1500

2000

2500

6000

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Application of Gypsum/Pyrites
Soil survey done by Rajendra Agriculture University, Pusa has identified 24 districts having soil with alkaline reaction and 3 districts having acidic reaction. Farmers of these districts will be incentivised to use gypsum and pyrites to correct the soil reaction and physical condition of the soil. Farmers will be extended an assistance @ Rs. 500/hac.
Items/Year Physical (area in lakh ha.) Financial requirement (Rs. Lakh) 2009-10 3 1500 2010-11 3.5 1750 2011-12 4 2000 Total 10.5 5250

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CROP PROTECTION Plant Protection Centres

At present the P.P. centres numbering 324 are proposed to be operationalized through PPP mode. There is a need for covering all the blocks of the State. These centres will also be used for distributing bio-origin pesticides at subsidized rates to farmers.
Items/Year Financial requirement 200910 1650.0 2010-11 1650.0 2011-12 Total 3300.00

(Rs. In Lakhs )

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Soil analysis of the farmers field is the most important tool for making a micro-farm plan. The knowledge of pH, E.C., availability of essential nutrients, water holding capacity etc. of the soil helps to application of judicious use of fertilizer, bio- fertilizer, soil amendment etc. which ultimately give the maximum return on per unit cost of basic inputs.

Strengthening of Soil Health Infrastructure: Soil Testing Laboratory

Items/Year Soil testing lab. At block level (in number) Establishment cost (Rs. Lakh) Recurring expenditure (Rs. Lakh) Financial requirement (Rs. Lakh)

2009-10 165

2010-11 165

2011-12

Total 330

2475.00

2475.00

4950.00

453.75 2943.75

453.75 2943.75

1361.25 5887.5

Phyto-Sanitory Laboratory
66

Export of goods of agriculture produce needs Phyto-sanitized. Existing Phyto-sanitory Lab are proposed to be further strengthened. Fund required for the Phyto-sanitory Labs in 2009-10- Rs 50.00 Lakh.

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Quality Control & Bio Control Laboratories

Approximately 22 lakh MT inorganic fertilizer and 950 MT of chemical pesticides are consumed every year through the dealer network of approximately 10,000 outlets in the state of Bihar. Apart from these, consumption of organic and bio-fertilizer as well as bio-pesticide is also becoming very popular. To ensure good quality availability of fertilizer and pesticide and production of bio agents it is proposed to establish three new fertilizer cum pesticide testing laboratories and six bio-control lab as well as strengthening of existing State level fertilizer and pesticide quality control lab. The proposed increase in the capacity of fertilizer sample analysis is 12000 samples per year and 3500 samples of pesticides which is presently 2500 of fertilizer and 500 of Pesticides samples
Year
Financial requirement In Lakhs ) (Rs.

2009-10
1051.45

2010-11
564.00

2011-12
129.00

Total
1744.45

FARM MECHANIZATION
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To introduce improved implements and machines for different agricultural practices the strategy is to distribute farm implements on subsidized cost. It is proposed to give 50% subsidy on power tiller, zero till machine, rotavator, combine harvester, paddy transplanter, conoweeder, reaper, sugarcane cutter planter, land leveller and other modern and improved implements. For tractor and some specified instrument subsidy will be 25%. Agricultural implements workshop established at Patna, Ara, Purnea, Muzaffarpur for repair of farm implements and also for the training of the extension officers are in a dilapidated condition. The renovation work will involve repair of building infrastructure and purchase of new equipment.

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Financial Requirement for Farm Mechanization (Rs. In Lakhs)

Sl. Component No. 1 Subsidy on implements 2 Renovation of workshop 2A. Purchase of Implements for workshops Total 2009-10 8800 50 70 8920 9000 10000 Year 2010-11 9000 Total 2011-12 10000 27800 50 70 27920

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY AND EXTENSION

Important components of transfer of technology:

It is proposed to establish 'schools', in farmer's fields. Farmers will be tutored on prescribed farming practices by trained personnel in their fields. Demonstration of various technologies and Exposure visits of farmers to other states. The flagship scheme of agricultural extension of the state, the Kisan Samman Yojana, would be further strengthened , At block level, use of I.T. in agriculture is proposed to be enhanced through establishment of e-kisan bhavans, which will also have soil-testing laboratories, farmer information centre etc. Award to Progressive Farmers Officers training at Rajendra Agriculture University, Pusa

The Physical Programme for Transfer of Technologies

Sl No. 1. 2. 2.A 3. 3A 3B 3 C. 3 D. 3E 4. 5. 5 A. 6 Component Farmers filed school Farmers training on Crop production Farmers training on Farm mechanization Demonstration on Seed Production technology Integrated Nutrient Management Demonstration on Crop Production Demonstration on Demonstration on Hybrid Rice Exposure Visit Officers Training Training of facilitators Kisan Samman Yojna Year 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 3000 4000 5000 6000 8000 8471 2000 2000 2000 Total 12000 22471 6000

71

8000 8471 25413 3000 10000 1200 200 1000 10690

10000 8471 33884 3000 10000 1400 300 1200 10690

10000 8471 42355 3000 10000 1600 300 1200 10690

28000 25413 101652 9000 30000 4200 800 3400 32070

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Financial Requirement for Transfer of Technologys (Rs. In Lakhs)

Sl No. 1. 2. 2A 3. 3A 3B 3 C. 3 D. 3E 4. 5. 5A. 6 Component Farmers field school Farmers training on crop production Farmers training on Farm mechanization Demonstration on Seed Production technology Integrated Nutrient Management Demonstration on Crop Production Demonstration on Demonstration on Hybrid Rice Exposure Visit Officers Training Training of facilitators Kisan Samman Yojna Total Year 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 1160.25 1160.25 1160.25 300 400 423.55 100 100 100 Total 3480.75 1123.55 300

250 423.55 508.26 60 250 600 2 10 619 4283.06

250 423.55 677.68 60 250 700 3 12 619 4655.48

250 423.55 847.1 60 250 800 3 12 619 4948.45

750 1270.65 2033.04 180 750 2100 8 34 1857 13886.99

AGRICULTURE EXTENSION
73

This strategy for agriculture extension with time-bound targets would require an efficient administrative delivery system. Panchayat Level Presence: Taking into account the population of farmers, for effective extension work, should be deployed at Panchayat level. Block Level: To execute the different programmes effectively an establishment of separate Block Agriculture Development Officer along with subordinate Agriculture officers depending on the no of Panchayats in the Block to be set up. All Block Agriculture Development officers will operate under the direct control of the District Agriculture officers. District Agriculture officer in the district should be assisted by expert officers in different fields. As short-term measures, to meet the personnel needs of extension work para-extension workers is proposed to be deployed through ATMA. An honorarium of Rs. 5000 per month is proposed to be given to these workers.

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FINANCIAL IMPLICATION FOR PARA EXTENSION WORKERS

Items/Year 2009-10 20011-12 Total Financial requirement ( Rs. In Lakhs) 5082.60 5082.60 10165.20

E- Kisan Bhavan
75

For each block headquarters, a Kisan Bhawan is visualized that would work as
Farmer Information and advisory Centre. Soil testing lab Training centre. Dormitory for farmers Plant protection centre. I.T. and market intelligence centre. Agriculture Machinery bank for custom-hiring. Weather information Administration wing (BADOs ) office.

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PHYSICAL & FINANCIAL IMPLICATION FOR E- KISAN BHAVAN

Items/Year
E-Kisan Bhawan (in number) E-Kisan Bhawan (Rs. lakh)

2009-10
166

2010-11
165

2011-12
165

Total
496

4843.50

4125.00

4125.00

13093.50

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INTEGRATED FARMING MODEL

Indian Council of Agricultural Research has developed a one acre model of Integrated Farming Model which on adoption ensures higher income to farmers. This model is based on farming system approach which incorporates different enterprises viz. crop production, animal rearing and fisheries. Integrated Farming ensures optimal utilization of resources as the waste of one enterprise becomes a useful input for the other enterprise. Therefore the cattle dung is used as the fertilizing material for fish pond and for the crop production. Bihar agriculture which is predominantly small farm agriculture offers huge promise for increasing the income of farmers. In order to popularize the model it is proposed to incentives farmers for its adoption. For one acre a support of Rs. 3000 is proposed .
Sl. No. Item 1. Area under Integrated farming(Acres) Financial requirement (Rs. In Lakhs) 2009-10 50000 2010-11 100000 2011-2012 150000 Total 300000

2.

150.00

300.00

450.00

900.00

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SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES IN RAINFED AREAS

Priority is to be given to the holistic and sustainable development of rainfed areas based on watershed approach. For development of these rainfed areas programmes like construction of Water harvesting structure, Earthen Check Dam are to be taken besides dry land horticulture and agro forestry activities. Construction of Water Harvesting Structures: At the rate of Rs. 1.00 lakh per structure, 2200 water harvesting structures are proposed to be constructed. Silt Detention Dams: Dams are essential to prevent siltation of water bodies. At the rate of Rs. 91,300.00 per structure, 1108 structures are proposed to be constructed. Earthen Check Dam: At a unit cost of Rs. 12,300.00 per structure, 5280 structures are proposed to be constructed. Dryland Horticulture and Agro-forestry: At Rs. 15,000.00 per hectare, about 4000 hectares of degraded land is proposed to be brought under this scheme.

Physical Targets
79

Sl. No.
1 2 3 4

Items

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

Total

Water harvesting tanks (structure) Silt detention dams (structure) Earthen Check dam (structure) Dry land horticulture (Hectare) Agro-forestry (Hectare)

600 300 1320 520

600 260 1320 524

400 248 1320 520

1600 808 3960 1564

480

480

480

1440

Financial Requirements
80

Sl.No .

Items

Financial requirement (Rs. Lakh)

2009-10 2010-11 600 237.38 162.36 2011-12 400 226.42 162.36 Total 1600 737.7 487.08

1 2 3

4
5

Water harvesting tanks (structure) Silt detention dams (structure) Earthen Check dam (structure) Dry land horticulture (Hectare) Agro-forestry Total

600 273.9 162.36

78
72 1186.26

78.6
72 1150.34

78
72 938.78

234.6
216 3275.38

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MICRO IRRIGATION (Drip & Sprinkler Irrigation System)

It is envisaged to bring an area of 2,00,000 ha under drip and sprinkle irrigation systems covering 534 blocks in 38 districts involving a total project cost of Rs 708 crores. This will empower the farmers with improved technological package including new growing methods, irrigation, fertigation & crop management practices to overcome (or mitigate) the misery under unpredictable agricultural and diverse agricultural conditions. Use of sprinkler and drip systems will depend on crop suitability. Initially it is planned to cover one lakh ha each under sprinkler and drip irrigation systems. To impart pre & post harvest technological practices to farmers so as to grow and produce quality fresh agricultural commodities to meet international standards consequently stretching the market base in addition to the domestic local

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Subsidy by the Central & State Government

General Farmers (Small/ Marginal/ SC/ ST/ Women): 70% Maximum amount of subsidy to be paid to a farmer, as under
Sprinkler Irrigation System: Max area of 5 ha and financial assistance of up to Rs 50,000. Drip Irrigation and Micro Sprinklers: Max area of 4 ha or Rs 2,00,000.00 In case the farmer installs both sprinkler and drip irrigation systems at his farm the max amount of subsidy should be Rs 2,50,000 subject to area limits prescribed above.

Area Planned Under Different Sectors: (Drip Irrigation Systems)

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(Ammount Rs. In Lakhs)

Subsidy Estimate Drip Irrigation system Area (Ha) d cost per ha. () Total estimate d system cost () Mango, Litchi, Guava Banana Vegetables Sugarcane Flower culture Total 80,000* 8,000* 10,000* 1,500** 500* 100,000 GoI share (40%) Present State Share Addition al State share (10%) Total Farmers' share

(20%)

0.35 0.90 1.30 0.90 1.40

28000 7200 13000 1350 700 50,250

11200 2880 5200 540 280 20,100

5600 1440 2600 270 140 10,050

2800 720 1300 135 70 5,025

19600 5040 9100 945 490 35,175

8400 2160 3900 405 210 15,075

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Area planned Under Sprinkler/Rain Gun/Rain Pot Irrigation System

Sprinkler /rain pot/ rain gun Area (Ha) Estimate d cost per ha. ( Rs. In Lakh) Total estimate d system cost ( Rs. In Lakh) Vegetabl es Potato 10,000 0.35 3500 1400 700 350 2450 1050 4,000 0.35 1400 GoI share (40%) 560 Present Addition Total Subsidy Farmers' share

State
Share (20%) 280

al State
Share (10%) 140 980 420

Sugarcan
e Agricultur al crops Total

1,000

0.35

350

140

70

35

245

105

85000

0.18

15300

6120

3060

1530

10710

4590

100,000

20550

8220

4110

2055

14385

6165

FINANCIAL OUTLAY
85

Total Project cost

Proposed

: Rs. 708.00 Crores

Financial assistance: Rs. 495.60

: 2.0 lakh

Crores.
Area

Planned in the project hectares.

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AGRICULTURE MARKETING DEVELOPMENT

In 2006 Bihar Agricultural Produce Marketing Act, 1960, was repealed. From the time Bihar Agriculture Produce Market (Repeal) Act 2006 became effective, the Government of Bihar has been engaged in devising ways and means to address the issues of ensuring that a larger share of the final price goes to the farmer in the State. This Strategic Plan proposes comprehensive development of agricultural markets from farms to state of art terminal markets.

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Agricultural Market Development Programme

At the apex of the marketing system in Bihar, there will be Model Terminal Markets (MTM) that would be linked with Agri-Business Centres (ABCs), Rural Hats (RHs) and On Farm Primary Processing Centres (OFPPCs). The ABCs, RHs and OFPPCs will be directly marketing agricultural produce but will also have the option of linking farmers with the MTMs in the area. The comprehensive market infrastructure scheme also propose to make optimum utilization of the assets of the erstwhile Bihar State Agricultural Marketing Board. Which has a total of 1324 acres of land in 95 markets of Bihar, out of which 54 have developed infrastructure on them, and were being used extensively.

Modern Terminal Market

88

Processes leading to establishment of a MTM near Patna are under progress. MTMs in the State may be set up at Muzaffarpur, Purnia, Bhagalpur and Gaya Divisions. The market will be equipped with cool chain, electronic grading, electronic auction, ripening chambers, colour vision system, quality station, spot commodity trading, laboratory for testing and certification, banking support, cash spot payment through ATMs to the growers, information kiosk and one-stop shopping for inputs, agri-clinic and extension services.

The MTM will be supported by Collection Centres and would also have adequate backward and forward linkages with the producers as well as the consumers.
Looking at the proposed facilities at other MTM locations and investment proposed would be around Rs. 100 crore per MTM

Agri Business Centres

89

In order to the development of organisational capabilities and infrastructure facilities to raise farm incomes, Agri Business Centres (ABCs) will be promoted in important production belts of Bihar which are expected to become central point for forward and backward linkages in the value chains. The ABCs will be equipped with infrastructure according to the requirements of target produce and shall undertake various post harvest treatments to enhance shelf life, segregation of various grades, primary processing, packing and local marketing to get better realisation for the growers. They will also provide market and weather information and soil testing services. In case of ABCs proposed to be set up in production belts of potato and onion; cold storage and warehousing will also be created for short and long term storage to take advantage of price arbitrage by deferring sale from peak harvest to lean periods. With the cost of 40 market yard being developed as ABC is estimated around @ Rs.5.7 crores, the cost would be in the range of Rs. 228 crores.

Rural Hats
90

There are 1500 rural hats in the State of Bihar. A majority of these hats comprise only strips of land. The development of rural hats particularly in regard to availability of market infrastructure facilities is more relevant in case of fruits and vegetables. The development of market infrastructure facilities particularly in the rural areas covering rural hats has become the most important area for triggering processes that would improve farm-business of fruits and vegetables. The following five basic minimum physical facilities may be recommended for development in each rural hat: Market shed, Storage facilities, Covered auction platform Open drying platform, Drinking water facilities Cost of development of one hat is Rs. 35.0 Lakhs

ON FARM PRIMARY PROCESSING CENTRES (OFPPCs)

91

The real breakthrough in encouraging value addition and improving farm incomes will come by creating facilities for on-farm processing of horticultural produce. Restricting the post harvest losses can be achieved both through inputs of technology, and creation of necessary infrastructure. The interventions planned will accordingly have to begin at the production (farm) level and continue to the disposal (market) level. On Farm Processing Centre may be a stand alone facility, disposing off the produce after primary processing at the farm gate itself, or be a feeder point for supplies of the primary processed produce to Agri Business Centres / Modern Terminal Markets / Mega Food Parks. Interventions expected through OFPPCs are Scientific harvesting, Washing, Sorting and grading, Curing in case of some vegetables, Special Post Harvest Treatments like fumigation / sulphitation, Vermicompost &Plastic Crates

OFPPCs
92

This low cost facility will consist of a 100 sq.m. covered shed (thatched / corrugated steel sheet roof) with open sides (with wire mesh), for receiving and dispatch, space for special post harvest treatments, curing, storage of plastic crates with graded / ungraded produce, grading, etc. Modern harvesting tools and implements, weighing machine etc. will also be made available at the facility. Arrangements will also be made for special post harvest treatments, as mentioned earlier. It is proposed to set up a total of about 10,000 such On Farm Processing Centres, a total investment of Rs.120 crores. (200 centres per Agri Business Centre). Besides, 7000 OFPPCs are also being planned to be set up under ADB TA 4814-IND in the State. These OFPPCs will facilitate onfarm storage and primary processing facilities with having linkages with Rural Hats, ABCs and MTMs.

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Agricultural Market Intelligence

It is proposed to develop a market intelligence system that would disseminate market-related (prices, demand trends etc.), crop related and risk related information. Online dissemination of data is also considered for which a dedicated website will be developed.

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CAPACITY BUILDING FOR AGRICULTURAL MARKETING DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

It is proposed that there should be a State level Agricultural Marketing Development and Training Institute for training of government officials, traders, entrepreneurs, farmers representatives etc. The institute would organize training on following aspects: Agricultural Marketing operations such as grading, sorting, packaging etc. Marketing development procedures; Commodity exports, legality and documentation Marketing intelligence Entrepreneurship development in agricultural marketing New technology and machinery uses, marketing infrastructure development Agricultural marketing related extension activities Use of computer and information technology Food safety and quality issues etc. Based on various exercises detailed investment plan can be worked out.

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Financing Market Development

The State Government proposes to leverage its fixed assets (existing land, building, market yards etc.,) for financing the scheme. The main source of funding will be subsidy under various Government of India schemes and private investment in the form of equity or loan, wherever there are gaps State plan funds will be used.

PHYSICAL & FINANCIAL OUTLAY FOR MARKET DEVELOPMENT

S. No. 96 1. 2. 3. 4. Modern Terminal Markets Agri-Business Centres Haat OFPPC 2009-10 1 20 375 5000 20010-11 1 10 375 2000 Physical targets (Nos.) 2011-12 1 5 375 1500 2012-13 1 5 375 1500 Total 4 40 1500 10000

S. No. 2009-10 1. 2. Modern Terminal Markets Agri-Business Centres 10000.00 11400.00

Financial requirement (Rs. lakh) 20010-11 10000.00 5700.00 2011-12 10000.00 2850.00 2012-13 10000.00 2850.00 Total 40000.00 22800.00

3.
4.

Haat
OFPPC Total

13125.00
6000.00 40525.00

13125.00
2400.00 31225.00

13125.00
1800.00 27775.00

13125.00
1800.00 27775.00

52400.00
12000.00 127200.00

CREDIT
97

The key task is to ensure a convergence among credit availability, effective credit delivery system in keeping with adequate credit absorptive capacity of the farmer. Availability of credit does not ensure its productive use and increased production/value addition. This is more important in the case of small/marginal farmer who is quite often left out because of the clout of the influential farmers. Availability of institutional credit in the agriculture sector in the state, is still considered to be inadequate and inefficient. Kisan Credit Card (KCC) is another important medium for increasing agricultural credit. At present, there are 1.04 crore landholdings in the State, but till December 2008, only 4.24 lakh KCCs have been distributed which is 28% of the target. To meet the target of crop loans of Rs.30759.33 crore, KCCs have to play a very important role.

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Credit Requirements in Agriculture

Sl. Year 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Total Amount (Rs in Crores) 5724.68 7051.98 8517.11 9465.56 30759.33

No.
1. 2. 3. 4.

MILESTONES
99

Enhancement of Crop productivity.

Rice Wheat Maize Pulses Oil seeds Sugarcane Fruits Vegetables

14.86 Qtl/ha to 29.72 Qtl/ha 20.55 Qtl/ha to 30.50 Qtl/ha 26.71Qtl/ha to 35.25 Qtl/ha 7.22 Qtl/ha to 10.13 Qtl/ha 10.32 Qtl/ha to 12.00 Qtl/ha 455.6 Qtl/ha to 600.00 Qtl/ ha 109.32 Qtl/ha to 146.05 Qtl/ha 165.92 Qtl/ha to 200.60 Qtl/ha

(Note: Present productivity figures relate to (2006-07 fruits & vegetables 2005-06 targeted figures relate to 2012).

Enhancement of Crop Intensity from 133% (2004-05) to 161%. Per capita annual agricultural production to increase from Rs. 661 (2004-05) to Rs. 1061. The land productivity level in value terms to increase from Rs. 7351 (2004-05) to Rs. 11799.

Year wise requirement of funds for financing the State Plan

100

Year

Financial Outlay(Rs. in Lakh) 101289.50 101979.02 94983.17 27775.00 326026.69

2009-10
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 Total

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THANK YOU
Plan Prepared by Department of Agriculture Govt. of Bihar