Special Initiatives under RKVY

1. Special Initiatives under RKVY Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India Integrated Development of 60,000 Pulses Villages in Rainfed Areas Status Review

2. Strategic Initiatives Focused work in Eastern Region Attention to Rainfed areas Focused work on Pulses Department of Agriculture and Cooperation

3. Bringing Green revolution to Eastern India Science led development is the key to success

4. Funds

5. Components 2010-11 2011-12 Technology promotion in compact blocks of 1000 hectares – 391 Rice ecology specific technologies Emphasis on line sowing/transplantation, land preparation Hybrid rice promotion Promotion of resource conservation technologies for wheat crop Involvement of Progressive farmers Asset building Water source development Shallow tube wells – 29,500 Borewells and dugwells – 9,000 Water pump sets – 4,200 Zero till seed drills – 2,000 Site specific local needs - 18 % of funds Priority to Non NFSM Districts Crops included rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane, oilseeds & pulses. C: Number of crops; PT: Production Technology; WH: Water Harvesting; WU: Water Utilization; SM: Stress Management/Soil amelioration.

6. Steps initiated by GoI

7. Expected Response from States

8. Target demonstration units Progress report rice ecology wise not available

9. Technology components Monitoring progress for quantity and quality Timely delivery of critical inputs Engaging Progressive farmers, Extension machinery, KVKs

10. Monitoring Report on Field Visits by Satya Vir Singh, Consultant (Agronomy), BGREI, • for the period from 21.07.2011 to 24.07.2011 in West Bengal State. • Purpose of visit: Monitoring of BGREI program. Name of the Intervention: Block Demonstrations. • 24-Paraganas North district.

12. Actionable points in brief not exceeding 5 observations: • (1) Hard copies of Format No. BGREI-1 (Beneficiary list); BGREI-2 (Rice) with addendum for Information Card of Block Demonstrations; BGREI-4 (Monthly Progress Report-MPR by the district to State Headquarter) and Format No.6 (Monitoring Report to be submitted by SDA staff for BGREI program along with Indicative Check list-Appendix-II) were handed over to ADA (Admn.), office of the DDA (Administration-DDA was on sick leave on 22.07.2011), 24, Paraganas North with the request to get translated the Format No. 2 (rice) in local language for distribution among VAWs/AAO/Progressive farmers for recording relevant observations on Block demonstrations beneficiary wise after completion of the relevant agriculture operations/incurred expenditure and monitoring of the program by designated personnel of SDA/CSSRI. These formats were duly explained to the ADA, Habra-I in the presence of Shri S. Chowdhury, Consultant (RKVY) in the office off Directorate of Agriculture, West Bengal. He was also given the link of the BGREI website to facilitate the download of the “Compendium on Work Breakdown Structure & Formats for monitoring & Reporting)” published by CRRI, Cuttack. WBS compendium was also downloaded on the PC of Shri S. Chowdhury, Consultant (RKVY) in the office of Director of Agriculture, West Bengal, Kolkata on 21.07.2011. He was also requested to forward soft copy of the beneficiary list in the prescribed proforma to BGREI Cell (e-mail ID: svbidal@gmail.com) under intimation to CRRI, Cuttack (e-mail ID: adhyas@yahoo.com, directorcrri@satyam.in). (Action by: ADA (Admn), 24-Paraganas North/Director of Agriculture, West Bengal); • (2) Since Zinc sulphate could not be applied as basal dose-no harm, foliar application of Zinc sulphate (21% Zinc) @ 2g of Zinc Sulphate/litre of water after 30 days of seeding/transplanting-200 litres solution will suffice for one acre-do 4-5 sprays at 5-10 days interval till zinc deficiency symptoms disappear-Docheck with SAU recommendations. (Action by: DDA; 24-Paraganas North/DA, WB); • (3) As boron has also not been applied as basal application, foliar application of boron (Borax or Boric acid) @ 0.50 t0 0.60 g/litre of water at panicle initiation (PI) stage is very effective and useful for healthy reproductive parts-foliar application is comparative more effective in high rainfall areas as leaching losses are more if applied as basal doze. DoCheck with SAU recommendations. (Action by: DDA; 24-Paraganas North/DA, WB); • Designated scientist of CSSRI could not visit the beneficiaries of Block demonstrations till 18th July, 2011. He was requested over phone to extend technological help to the BGREI program as a whole. (Action by: Dr. S K. Sarangi, CSSRI, Canning Town, M:09434709516); • (5) Transplanting of the rice crop has just started in the district. Cleaning of drainage channels need be pursued with Irrigation department/District Collector to reduce submergence in the low lying areas. (Action by: DDA-24-Paraganas North/DA, WB/Principal Secretary (Agri), West Bengal); Professional job Specific Observations Facilitative Solution oriented Taking responsibility Open mind Science A unique opportunity to learn and contribute Scale and Site specific coverage

13. Key Success Factors • Involve SAUs • Selection of clusters as per potential in different rice ecologies • Fine tuning technical inputs to address constraints – variety, practices • Training of Extension Staff including Prog Farmers • Crop monitoring and documentation • Briefing and Debriefing of the Districts • Support District Administration • Local Procurement of inputs • Coordinated delivery of services from departments • Quality of inputs • Periodic visits to learn crop response to technologies • Institutionalize learning by documentation • Revise prescriptions • Distribute technology and Knowledge not cash • Identify technology gaps • Prioritize critical intervention • Create Partnerships • Utilize any savings for site specific needs or use next year • Ensure timely delivery of planned interventions • Speed, Scale and trust is the essence • Professional • Listen to Farmers • Test and adapt your prescriptions • Beware of ‘God Factor’ • Understand and Innovate

15. Transplanting: single stem for Hybrid vs 4-5 plants per hill for HYV (initially resisted by farmers)

16. HYBRID HYV: CONTROL HYV: IIL GAP 30-04-2011

18. Work of Crop Life in Assam and West Bengal in 2010-11 and 2011-12

19. Integrated development of 60,000 pulses villages in Rainfed Areas Maximize the limited genetic potential

20. Concepts

21. States & Activities 2010-11 2011-12 11states- 7 earlier states and Bihar, Orissa, Chattisgarh, T.N Rs 300 crores Development of pulses villagesin rainfed areas – cluster approach Bouquet of activities- in situ moisture conservation (construction of new ponds, lining of old ponds) Accelerated pulses production programme units Market linked extension support through SFAC • 7states- A.P, Mah, M.P, kar, Guj, Raj, U.P • Rs 300 crores • Pulses and Oilseed village development in rainfed areas on watershed management basis • 6000 clusters of 10 villages each • Mechanisation- Tractor, ridge furrow planter, rotavator and revolving fund • Custom hiring basis

22. Funds 2010-11 2011-12 Machinery still not procured in Maharashtra and Karnataka

23. Targets Physical Financial • 15000 new Farm Ponds • Plastic lining for 15000 Farm ponds • 174 additional units of A3P • e pest surveillance through Master Trainers, Assigned Staff, Scout Farmers • 150 Farmer Producer Organizations

24. Farm Ponds

25. A3P units

26. Farmers Producer Organisations( FPO)

27. e-pest surveillance

29. Status of Pigeonpea insects pests at Parbhani (2010-11) No / plant

30. Impact of timely detection of Helicoverpa in A3P vis-à-vis Non-A3PPigeonpea fields during 2010-11. e-Pest Surveillance based advisories & IPM intervention Non-A3P Podborerdetected No / plant Trend line A3P Aug Sep

31. Impact of timely intervention on No. of sprays and type of insecticides • A3P farmers (4 sprays) • Ovicide : Propenphos50 EC • Botanical : Neem(Azadirictin) 1500 ppm • Microbial insecticideHaNPV250 LE/ha • Green insecticideRynaxypyr18.5 SC • Non- A3P farmers (6 sprays) • OC compounds: Endosulfan • OP compounds: Monocrotophos, Chlorpyriphos, DDVP, Propenphos, • Quinalphos, Acephate • Carbamates : Methomyl, Thiodicarb, Carbaryl • Pyrithroids : Alphamethrin, Fenvalrate, Cypermethrin, • Dusts : Melathion, Quinalphos, Fenvalrate, Endosulfan • New molecules: Indoxacarb, Spinosad, Emamectin benzoate

32. Economic Benefit of A3P in Pigeon pea (2010-11)

33. Road map to establishment of FPOs

34. FPO outcomes

35. Next Steps • e pest surveillance in NFSM and RKVY programs • to ensure weekly reports from DDAs • tie ups for follow up action on advisories • Scout and Agri officer honoraria linked with reports • Ensure constructions of farm ponds in participatory manner • Provide list of selected beneficiaries • Set up Farmer Producer Organizations • Transfer funds to SFAC and facilitate time bound delivery of expected outcomes

36. Key messages • Science has the tools to increase productivity • Transfer of technology requires closer interaction with a lot of social science • Implement the programs in project mode with professional monitoring • Forge partnerships to achieve the needed scale with assurance of quality • Address site specific constraints

37. Lastly.. • Have confidence; Demand more • Ensure technology transfer; No short cuts • Assign specific roles and tasks • Enlist support of other Departments • Close Monitoring No Pain, No Gain Thank you!