Shri
Radha Mohan Singh briefs Achievements & Initiatives taken by the
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare during last 30 months
During Kharif 2016, 366.64 lakh farmers have been
covered under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Against a target of 2.53
crore soil samples collection upto March 2017, 2.33 crore soil samples have
been collected
Against a target of 10,000
clusters, 9186
clusters made for promoting organic farming till Dec 2016
35,04,371.13 tonnes of agriculture produce worth Rs.
7,131.21 crore has been transacted on e-NAM platform
Annual Milk production increase by 6.3 %
during 2015-16
Union
Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Radha Mohan Singh held a
press conference to brief achievements and initiatives taken by his ministry during
the last 30 months here today. On this occasion Shri Radha Mohan Singh has
released a book of achievements with the title ¡°30 Months, New
Steps-Progressive Steps¡±.
Following are the main highlights of the activities of
the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in 30 months:-
1. PRADHAN
MANTRI FASAL BIMA YOJANA:
About
309 lakh farmers of 23 states had been covered under Fasal Beema during
previous Kharif Season 2015 in which 294 lakh farmers were lonee and 15 lakh
farmers were non-lonee. During Kharif 2016, however, 366.64 lakh farmers
have been covered out of which 264.04 lakh farmers are lonee and 102.60 lakh
farmers are non-lonee. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojana has been implemented
by 21 states during Kharif 2016.
2. SOIL HEALTH
CARD SCHEME:
Against a target of 2.53 crore soil samples
collection upto March 2017, 2.33 crore soil samples have been collected till
27.12.2016, from which 12.82 crore soil health cards are being made. Out of
these, 4.31 crore soil health cards have printed and 4.25 crore soil health
cards have been distributed to the farmers and remainings are under process.
During 2016-17, 0.20 crore samples are to be collected from which 1.10 crore
soil heath cards will be prepared. During
2014-17, 460 Soil Testing Laboratories have been sanctioned while during
2013-14 only 15 Soil Testing Laboratories were sanctioned. In addition to 460
Soil Testing Labs, 4000 mini labs have also been sanctioned to the States.
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3. PARAMPARAGAT KRISHI VIKAS YOJANA:
The scheme was started in 2014 to promote organic farming with an
allocation of Rs. 597 crore for three years and a target to set up 10,000
clusters. Till December, 2016, State Governments have made 9186 clusters.
4. NATIONAL
AGRICULTURE MARKET (NAM):
Under this scheme, 250 mandis of 10 states
have been integerated with e-NAM Portal. In principal approval has been to
integrate 399 mandis with e NAM for which an amount of Rs. 93 crore has been
released. As on 27.12.2016,
35,04,371.13 tonnes of agriculture produce worth Rs. 7,131.21 crore has
been transacted on e-NAM platform. As on 27.12.2016, 9,49,112 Farmers, 59,742
Traders and 31,317 Commission Agents have been registered on the e-NAM platform.
5. PRADHAN MANTRI KRISHI
SINCHAYEE YOJANA(PMKSY):
During 2013-14, an area of 4.3 lakh hectare was covered under
micro irrigation. Whereas, during 2014-16, an area of 12.74 lakh hectare has
been brought under micro irrigation under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee
Yojana which is an increase of 200 %. PMKSY
scheme is being implemented in mission mode with aim of completing 99 major and
medium irrigation projects with the capacity of 76.03 lakh hectare in a phased
manner by December, 2019 with command area development with an amount of Rs.
77,595 crore. During the year
2016-17, a sum of Rs. 12,517 crore will be incurred to implement 23 irrigation
schemes under PMKSY Mission.
6. DEVELOPMENT
OF BEEKEEPING :
Honey production has increased from 1,48,450 MT during
2012-14 to 2,63,930 MT during 2014-16 which is an increase of 78 %. An amount
of Rs. 7.15 crores released to National Bee Board (NBB) during last two years
(2014-15 & 2015-16) in comparison to an amount of Rs. 5.94 crores released
during last three years (2011-12 to 2013-14). An amount of Rs. 12.00 crores has
been approved for National Bee Board (NBB) for the year 2016-17.
7.
FARMER PRODUCER ORGANIZATION (FPO):
568 FPOs have been registered during
2014-16 ( 2 Years) against 223 FPOs were registered during 2011-14 (3 years)
which is an increase of 155 %.
8.
FINANCING OF JOINT LIABILITY GROUPS (JLGS):
Financing of 18.21 lakh Joint Liability Groups from
2014 to 2016 during just 2 ½ years as compared to 6.7 lakh JLGs during the 7
years from 2007 to 2014. In comparison to cumulative achievement of Rs. 6630
cr. During 7 years from 2007 to 2014, Rs. 18,005.79 cr. were made available to
JLGs during just 2 ½ years from 2014 and September, 2016.
9.
HORTICULTURE:
During
last decade area under horticulture has increased about 2.7% per year and
annual production has increased by 5.5%. In spite of two successive
droughts during 2014-15 and 2015-16, the production of horticulture crops has
increased.
10. COCONUT DEVELOPMENT:
From
the beginning of this financial year 2016-17, India has started exporting
Coconut Oil to Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka from where coconut oil was
being imported from these countries in previous years. India became first in
coconut production and productivity in the world. Coconut area, production and
productivity reached 1.97 million ha, 20.439 billion nuts and 10345 nuts per ha
respectively. 33% increase found in replanting and area rejuvenation of Coconut
Development Board (CDB) during the year 2014-16 as compared to 2011-14.
11. STATE
DISASTER RELIEF FUND:
For the years 2010-2015, a provision of Rs. 33580.93 crore was
made for State Disaster Response Fund. The same has been increased to Rs.
61,220 crore for the period 2015-2020.
12. NATIONAL
DISASTER RELIEF FUND:
During
2010-14, States sought an assistance of Rs. 92044 cr. And were granted Rs.
12516 cr. whereas during, 2014-16, States sought an assistance of Rs. 94787 cr.
and were granted Rs. 24556 cr.
13. NEEM
COATED UREA:
In one year, Modi Government has made available
100% neem coated area in the country. Due to this diversion of unauthorized use
of urea by Chemical Factories has been stopped. Now farmers are getting urea in
adequate quantity. Besides this, the cost of production is being reduced by
10-15% with the use of neem coated urea. Productivity will also increase with
the use of Neem Coated Urea.
14. AGROFORESTRY:
For
the first time, Sub-Mission on Agroforestry has been initiated which will
accelerate the programme ¡°Medh Par Ped¡±. In addition, trees would also be grown
as strip and intermittent plantation on farm land along with crops/ cropping
system and as block plantation in cultivable waste land. Implementation of the
scheme only in the states having liberalized transit regulations for transport
of timber and will be extended to other states as and when such relaxations are
notified by them. So far, the scheme is being implemented in 8 states.
15.
Coordinated programme on
Horticulture Assessment and Management using geo-Informatics (CHAMAN): The programme has the objective to develop and firm up
methodology for estimation of area and production under horticulture crops
using ¡°Remote Sensing Technology¡± and ¡°Sample Survey Methodology¡±.
Launched during September, 2014; to be completed in 3 years.
16. INITIATION OF MOBILE APP FOR FARMERS:
Following
mobile apps have been launched for the welfare of farmers: Kisan Suvidha,
PUSA Agriculture, Agri Market, Crop Insurance and Crop Cutting Experiment (CCE)
which can be downloaded from google play store as well as from www.mkisan.gov.in
17.
NATIONAL FOOD
SECURITY MISSION (NFSM) / STEPS
TAKEN FOR PULSE PRODUCTION :
Ø Till
2013-14 only three crops were covered under National Food Security Mission
namely – Rice, Wheat & Pulses. The coverage during Modi Government
has been increased to seven crops namely – Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Jute,
Sugarcane, Cotton & Coarse Cereals.
Ø Till the year
2013-14, 482 districts of 16 States were included in National Food Security
Mission (NFSM). Now with the addition 8 North Eastern States, 3 Hilly
States (Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand), Goa and
Kerala, the Mission covers all 638 districts of 29 States in the country.
Ø Out of the total
allocation of Rs.1700 crores under NFSM for 2016-17, Rs.1,100 crore (central
share) was allocated for pulses which amounts to more than 60% of total
allocation.
Ø For expansion of
cultivation of new kinds of seeds, Rs.7.85 lakhs mini-kits are being
distributed to farmers free of cost in the year 2016-17, through State
Governments.
Ø In the year
2016-17, demonstrations of new techniques for pulse production are being
carried out in 31,000 hectares by 534 Agriculture Science Centers through ICAR
& State Agriculture Universities and Rs.25.29 crores were allocated for
this purpose.
Ø Seed Hubs are
being created through ICAR, State Agriculture Universities and Krishi Vigyan
Kendras (KVKs) for ensuring the availability of new kinds of seeds. For this
purpose, Rs. 225.31 crore have been approved for establishment of 150 seed
centers during 2016-17 to 2017-18, out of which Rs.131.74 crore is proposed for
2016-17. From these seed centers 1.50 lakh quintals of improved seeds will be
ensured.
Ø The production
target for pulses for the year 2016-17 is 20.75 million metric tonnes. The
production of kharif pulses in 2016-17 is expected about 8.70 million tonnes
(as per 1st Advance Estimates) against target of 7.25 million
tonnes.
18. RASHTRIYA
GOKUL MISSION:
With a view to conserve and develop indigenous bovine breeds,
Rashtriya Gokul Mission, a new initiative under National Programme for Bovine
Breeding and Dairy Development has been launched for the first time in the
country, with an allocation of Rs 500 crore. Under the Mission, 14 Gokul Grams
are being established, 35 Bull Mother Farms modernized with investment of more
funds and 3629 Bulls have been inducted for genetic upgradation. Since 2007-08
to 2013-14, a meagre amount of only Rs 45 crore was spent for the development
of indigenous breeds. Whereas, the current Government has in only one and a
half years, upto December 2015, has approved 35 projects from 27 States and has
sanctioned Rs 582.09 crore. This amount has been increased by more than 13
times in the last two years. Two National Kamdhenu Breeding Centre, one in northern
region-Madhya Pradesh and other in Southern region- Andhra Pradesh, are being
established in the country with an allocation of Rs 50 crores.
19. MILK PRODUCTION: In comparison with
(2014-16) growth rate between (2012-14) is 11.7%. Annual Milk production has
increased by 6.3 % during 2015-16.
20. FOUR NEW SCHEMES FOR DAIRY SECTOR:
a)
PASHUDHAN
SANJIVANI :
Ø
An
animal Wellness Programme; encompassing provision of Animal Health cards (¡®Nakul
Swasthya Patra¡¯) along with UID identification of animals in milk and a
National Data Base.
Ø
Under
the scheme 8.5 crore animals in milk will be identified using UID and their
data will uploaded in the INAPH data base.
Ø
This
will play crucial role in control of spread of animal diseases. This will also
lead to increase in trade of livestock and livestock products.
b) ADVANCED
BREEDING TECHNOLOGY:
Ø
Assisted
Reproductive Technique to improve availability of disease free female bovines
through of sex sorted semen technology.
Ø
Under
the scheme 50 embryo transfer technology labs and In Vitro Fertilization labs
care will be established.
Ø
This
will lead to exponential increase in milk production and productivity of
animals in an exponential manner.
c)
NATIONAL
BOVINE GENOMIC CENTER FOR INDIGENOUS BREEDS(NBGC-IB):
Ø
In
developed dairy countries genomic selection is used to increase milk production
and productivity for attaining faster genetic gain.
Ø
In
order to increase milk production and productivity of indigenous cattle, a
National Bovine Genomic Centre will be established in the country.
Ø
By
using genomic selection indigenous breeds can be made viable within few
generations.
Ø
This
center will play crucial role in identification of disease free High genetic
merit bulls.
d)
E-PASHUDHAN HAAT PORTAL:
Ø At
present there is no authentic market for bovine germplasm in the form of semen,
embryos, male & female calves; heifers and adult bovines. Farmers
depend on middlemen for sale and purchase of quality germplasm.
Ø Breed
wise information on availability of bovine germplasm is not available which is
essential for promotion of indigenous bovine breeds.
Ø
For
the first time in the country under National Mission on Bovine Productivity E
Pashudhan Haat portal has been developed. This portal will play important role
in connecting breeders and farmers of indigenous breeds.
Ø
Through
this portal farmers will be aware about breed wise information on indigenous
breeds. Farmers/breeders can sale animals of indigenous breeds through this
portal. Information on all forms of germplasm has been uploaded on the portal.
Immediately farmers can obtain benefits of the portal.
Ø
This
portal will give new dimensions to development and conservation of indigenous
breeds as at present information on availability of germplasm of indigenous
breeds is not available with the farmers.
Ø
Through
the portal there will be no involvement of middlemen in sale and purchase of
animals. Portal for sale and purchase of germplasm in all the forms is not
available even in developed dairy countries.
21. FISH PRODUCTION: Fish production has
increased from 186.12 lakh tonnes during 2012-14 to 209.59 tonnes during
2014-16 (an increase of Rs.12.61 %). The Annual growth rate of fish production
during 2015-16 is 6.21%.
22. EGG PRODUCTION: During the year 2015-16,
82,930 million eggs produced while during 2014-15, 78,484 million eggs were
produced. Egg production is now increasing by 5.66% annually. In comparison to
2012-14 during 2014-16 egg production growth rate is 10.99 %. Annual egg
production rate is 5 %. Per person availability of egg has reached 66.
23. VETERINARY EDUCATION:
To
ensure that the existing syllabus and standards for graduate veterinary
education is aligned with globally accepted standards, wide-ranging amendments
have been made in Minimum Standards for Veterinary Education Regulations, 2008.
In addition to this, to meet the shortage of trained veterinary manpower, the number of
veterinary colleges has increased from 36 to 46. Intake of students in various
Veterinary Colleges was enhanced from 60 to upto 100 seats. Total number of
seats has been increased to 1,334 from 914 in 17 Veterinary Colleges. The
number of veterinary graduates has increased by one and half times. Similarly
the seats in veterinary colleges have increased by one and half times. One and
a half time increase in post graduate studies in veterinary education has been
attained. Seats in veterinary colleges have been increased by one and a half
time.
24. INCREASE IN RECRUITMENT OF SCIENTISTS:
81 % recruitment in 2014-15 and 2015-16 in comparison to only 66%
in 2013-14, accelerated recruitment process through open competition and
increase in representation of women scientists.
25. EMPIRICAL LEARNING UNITS:
Compared to 2007-13, the number of empirical learning units in
agricultural colleges was 264 which have now been increased to 416 in just two
years during 2014-16 which is almost 58 percent increase. Education
budget has also been increased by 50% in the last two years (2014-15 &
2015-16).
26. STRENGTHENING OF KVKS:
Efforts were made to strengthen the KVKs by enhancing
the number of staff positions of KVKs from the existing strength of 16 to 22.
27. ATTRACTING
STUDENTS, YOUTH TOWARDS AGRICULTURE AND IMPROVING THE SCIENTISTS – FARMERS
INTERFACE:
Ø Attracting and Retaining Youth in
Agriculture (ARYA):
The ARYA project will attract and empower the Youth in Rural
Areas to take up various Agri-enterprises in Agriculture, allied and
service sector for sustainable income and gainful employment. The project is
running in 25 districts of 25 States through KVKs.
Ø FARMER FIRST:
The Farmer FIRST aims at enriching Farmers
–Scientist interface, technology assemblage, application and feedback,
partnership and institutional building and content mobilization.It will provide
a platform to farmers and scientists for creating linkages, capacity building,
technology adaptation and application, on-site input management, feedback and
institution building. The scientists from 100 ICAR Institutes/ Universities are
proposed to work with one lakh farmers directly.
Ø STUDENT READY:
Introduction
of Fellowship from 2016-17 @ Rs. 3,000 per month for all the students for a
period of 6 months during Student Ready which was Rs. 1000 per month earlier.
Components of this scheme are:
i.
Experiential Learning (EL)
ii.
Rural Agriculture Work Experience (RAWE)
iii.
In Plant Training /Industrial Attachment/Internship
iv.
Skill Development Training
v.
Student Project
Ø Mera
Gaon- Mera Gaurav programme has been
initiated to effectively promote direct interface of scientists of ICAR
Institutes and State Agricultural Universities with the farmers to hasten the
lab to land process. For this, a group of four scientists each will adopt 5
villages. Thus, there will be nearly 5000 groups of scientists adopting 25000
villages. At present, agricultural scientists have started providing
information on newer technologies to the farmers in 15000 villages.
28.
CLIMATE
RESILIENT VARITIES (DROUGHT RESISTANT AND FLOOR TOLERANT)
During 2014 to 2016, 127 varieties of food grains, 70 of pulses,
58 of oilseeds and 37 of others (total 292 new varieties) have been developed.
29. AGRICULTURE EDUCATION:
Ø Recognizing
the enormous potential of North-East India, six new colleges were opened by
Modi government under Central Agricultural University, Imphal. Due to this, the
number of agricultural colleges in the Northeast region has increased by almost
85 percent in the last two years.
Ø Similarly, in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh, 4
new colleges under Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi and
conversion of Central Agriculture University have been completed.
Ø To make agriculture
graduation courses income oriented, Government has
approved the 5th Dean¡¯s Committee report recommendations of the committee.
Dean¡¯s Committee report will be implemented in this educational session i.e.
2016-17. Through this new curriculum all agriculture based graduation courses
will be altered into the professional ones which will be conducive to earn
their livelihood in future.
30. SPECIAL INITIATIVES:
Ø Four
new ICAR Awards in two years: ICAR
Administrative award, Haldhar Organic Farmer Award, Pandit Deendayal Antyodaya
Krishi Puruskar and Pandit Deendayal Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Protsahan
Puruskar.
Ø Pandit
Deendayal Unnat Krishi Shiksha Yojana has
been started in the year 2016 by way of 130 training programmes on organic
farming/natural farming and cow based economy in 32 SAUs of the country.
Ø Rashtriya
Krishi Shiksha Divas is being celebrated on 3rd
December in remembrance of country¡¯s first Agriculture Minister Dr. Rajendra
Prasad.
Ø Jai
Kisan-Jai Vigyan Week is being celebrated since
the year 2015 across the entire country during 23rd to 29th
December, on the occasion of birth anniversaries of Ch. Charan Singh and Shri
Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
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