DARE REPORT
2016-17
ICAR-ATARI, Zone-I, Ludhiana
2. About Krishi Vigyan Kendras
2.1 State wise Status of Krishi Vigyan Kendras
Name of the
State
No. of Districts
No. of KVKs under
TOTAL
SAU ICAR DU SU NGO SDA
Delhi 1 - - - - 1 - 1
Haryana 18 14 2 - - 2 - 18
Himachal Pradesh 12 12 - - - - - 12
Jammu &
Kashmir 19 18 1 - - - - 19
Punjab 20 20 - - - - - 20
Total 70 64 3 0 0 3 0 70
ICAR – Indian Council of Agricultural Research, SAU – State Agricultural University, DU- Deemed University, CU-
Central University, NGO – Non-Governmental Organization, SDA- State Department of Agriculture
2.2 STAFF POSITION
Total number of sanctioned posts in 70 KVKs of Zone-I is 1120 out of which 903 (80.62%) are in position. Highest
percentage of vacancies is in Administrative staff category (24.28%) in Zone-I. State wise summary is given below:
Category
Delhi Haryana Himachal
Pradesh
Jammu &
Kashmir
Punjab TOTAL
S F V S F V S F V S F V S F V S F V
PC 1 1 0 18 17 1 12 12 0 19 16 3 20 18 2 70 64 6
SMS 6 4 2 108 73 35 72 57 15 114 96 18 120 100 20 420 330 90
Programme
Assistant 3 2 1 54 35 19 36 32 4 57 50 7 60 53 7 210 172 38
Administrative
staff 2 2 0 36 28 8 24 22 2 38 22 16 40 32 8 140 106 34
Auxiliary 2 2 0 36 32 4 24 23 1 38 28 10 40 38 2 140 123 17
Supporting 2 2 0 36 22 14 24 21 3 38 29 9 40 34 6 140 108 32
Total 16 13 3 288 207 81 192 167 25 304 241 63 320 275 45 1120 903 217
3. TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND REFINEMENT
3.1 TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
Table 3.1.1: Summary of technologies assessed under various crops by KVKs
Thematic
areas
Crop Name of the technology assessed No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
INM Apple Control of Apple Canker Through Paints 9 1
INM Apple Management of multi nutrient deficiency in apple 2 1
INM Apple Potassium application for improved fruit yield and
quality in apple
5 1
INM Apple To assess the effect of different nitrogenous fertilizers
on fruit yield and quality in apple
5 1
INM Apple Effect of different sources & concentrations of ca & b
on yield & quality of apple
3 1
INM Apple Effect of organic manures and bio-fertilizers on yield
and quality of apple.
2 1
INM Apple Integrated nutrient management in apple 4 1
INM Apple Improving nutrient use efficiency in apple through
application of psb enriched vermicompost
2 1
INM Baby corn Integrated nutrient management in baby corn 6 1
INM Blackgram Effect of farmyard manure and bio-fertilizers on the
productivity of blackgram
3 1
INM Bt Cotton Phosphorus requirement of bt cotton crop sown after
wheat that received the required quantity of dap
3 1
INM Cauliflower Effect of Boron on yield and quality of cauliflower 6 1
INM cauliflower Integrated nutrient management to overcome boron
deficiency in mid season cauliflower
4 1
INM Cauliflower Impact of Biofertilizer (Him Palam) On Productivity
and Fruit Quality In Cauliflower
3 1
INM Cluster Bean Response of potash on yield of cluster bean 5 1
INM FYM Reducing The Period of Decomposition Of Fym
Through Addition Of Effective Microbes
2 1
INM Garlic Integrated Nutrient Management In Garlic To
Overcome Hollowness of Bulbs
4 1
INM Garden peas Integrated Nutrient Management For Yield
Maximization in Pea
5 1
INM maize Integrated nutrient management in rainfed maize on
soil test basis
4 1
INM Kinnow Control of Fruit drop by Fertigation in Kinnow 5 1
INM Maize Integrated Nutrient Management In Rainfed Maize on
Soil Test Basis.
5 1
INM Kinnow Control of Fruit drop by Fertigation in Kinnow 5 1
INM Maize Integrated Nutrient Management In Rainfed Maize on
Soil Test Basis.
5 1
INM Gram Effect of Foliar Application Of Urea At Flower
Initiation Stage On Yield Of Gram
3 1
INM Moong Effect of Biofertiliser On Moong Ml 818 1 1
INM Mustard Response of different sources of sulphur on grain 5 1
Thematic
areas
Crop Name of the technology assessed No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
yield and economics of mustard
INM Mustard Effect of Sulphur Application in Mustard 5 1
INM Okra Integrated Nutrient Management In Okra 2 1
INM Onion Effect of Potash And Sulphur On Yield And Quality
Parameters In Onion With Different Planting Methods
1 1
INM Onion Effect of Zinc Sulphate Application On Onion Bulb
Yield
10 1
INM paddy Impact of Zinc Supplementation On Yield And
Quality Parameters Under Paddy Crop
5 1
INM Pea Integrated Nutrient Management Through Bio-
Fertilizers on Garden Pea
7 1
INM Pea Effect of biofertilizers/balance use of fertilizers on
termite on yield of vegetable pea
3 1
INM Peas Balanced And Integrated Fertilizer Management Of
Summer Pea In Higher Altitudes
3 1
INM paddy Impact of Zinc Supplementation On Yield And
Quality Parameters Under Paddy Crop
5 1
INM Pearl Millet Response of nutrient management on yield of bajra 5 1
INM Potato Integrated Nutrient Management In Potato 7 1
INM Potato Use of Different Biofertilizers On Sound Vegetable
Production Under Cold Arid Conditions
5 1
INM Plum Integrated Nutrient Management In Plum 4 1
INM Rice Effect of Biofertiliser On Rice Pr 121 1 1
INM Rice Effect of PSB, Azotobactor And Bga On Basmati 1 1
INM Rice Optimum Use Of Urea In Pusa Basmati 1121 4 1
INM Rice Nitrogen Management in Basmati (Variety Pusa
Basmati 1121)
2 1
INM Rice Optimum Use Of Urea in Pusa 1121 3 1
INM Soybean Effect Of Biofertiliser on Soyabean Sl 958 1 1
INM Soybean Effect Of Biofertiliser on Soyabean Sl 958 1 1
INM Tomato Performance evaluation of Naphthalene Acetic Acid
& Calcium Chloride application on nutrient uptake,
growth & yield of tomato in Delhi condition
3 1
INM Tomato Influence of foliar application of Boron on yield of
tomato
6 1
INM Tomato Fruit Cracking and Blossom End Rot Management in
Tomato.
5 1
INM Tomato Assessment of Water Soluble Fertilizer For Enhancing
Productivity and Fruit Quality of Tomato
5 1
INM wheat Integrated nutrient management in wheat 5 1
INM wheat Effect of zinc and iron in wheat 5 1
INM Wheat Integrated nutrient management in wheat 3 1
INM wheat Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Soil
Test basis on yield and economics of wheat
5 1
INM wheat Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Timely
Sown Wheat Varieties Hpw-368.
3 1
INM Wheat Integrated Nutrient Management In Wheat 5 1
Thematic
areas
Crop Name of the technology assessed No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
INM wheat Nutrient Management In Wheat 5 1
INM Wheat Response of Foliar Application of Manganese
Sulphate (Mnso4) In Wheat
10 1
INM Wheat Efficient Phosphorus Management in Potato 3 1
INM Wheat Effect of Phosphorus Solublising Bacteria(Psb) on
Wheat Productivity
3 1
INM Wheat Effect of Different Sources Of Sulphur on Wheat
Yield
3 1
INM wheat Amelioration of Mn Deficiency In Wheat 4 1
INM wheat Zn Fortification of Wheat Grain 1 1
INM Wheat Nitrogen Management In Wheat 4 1
INM Litchi
Effect Of Postharvest Application of Urea on Fruiting
And Yield Of Litchi 3
1
ICM Agro forestry Performance of crops with boundary plantation 3 1
ICM Apple Enhancement Of Fruit Set In Apple In Areas
Experiencing Bad Weather
5 1
ICM Apple Mulching Practices To Check Fruit Drop And
Improve Fruit Size And Yield In Apple
5 1
ICM Apple Integrated Management Of Hailstorm Effects On
Apple
3 1
ICM Apple Effect Of Different Regimes Of Pruning Intensity In
Apple
2 1
ICM Apple Management Of Pruning In Apple Cv. Red Delicious
For Improving Fruit Set, Quality And Yield
2 1
ICM apple Effect Of Scientific Pruning On Quality Of Apple 2 1
ICM Ber Quality Improvement And Fruit Drop Control In Ber 5 1
ICM Bittergourd Different Planting Methods Of Bittergourd 2 1
ICM Carnation Application Of Ga3 In Carnation For Better Growth 5 1
ICM Cauliflower Effect Of Planting Method On Mortality, Curd Weight
And Yield In Early Cauliflower
3 1
ICM Eucalyptus Effect of different spacing on boundary planted
Eucalyptus (9 Month)
5 1
ICM Eucalyptus Performance of agricultural crops with boundary
plantation of Eucalyptus trees
5 1
ICM Eucalyptus Performance of agricultural crop (Wheat) with
boundary plantation of Eucalyptus trees
5 1
ICM Eucalyptus Performance of clonel Eucalyptus at different spacing 1 1
ICM Eucalyptus Effect of spacing on boundary planted eucalyptus 7 1
ICM eucalyptus Effect of spacing on boundary plantation of
eucalyptus
1 1
ICM Cherry Control Of Immature Fruit Drop And Fruit Cracking
In Cherry Cv. Misri And Makhmali
2 1
ICM cucumber Realizing Higher Profit Through Intercropping Of
Cucumber
3 1
ICM Guava Rejuvenation / Top working in guava 1 1
ICM Guava Effect Of Nodal Pruning On Fruit Yield And Quality
In Guava
3 1
Thematic
areas
Crop Name of the technology assessed No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
ICM Guava Effect Of Pruning On Yield And Quality Of Guava 3 1
ICM guava Crop Regulation In Guava 3 1
ICM Kinnow Control Of Fruit Drop In Kinnow 3 1
ICM low tunnel
technology
Realizing Better Profit Margin Through Low Tunnel
Technology
3 1
ICM Muskmelon Planting Method in Muskmelon 5 1
ICM
Marigold
Flower Regulation In Marigold Through Pinching For
Increased Returns 5
1
ICM Maize Assessment Of Seed Rate In Maize 6 1
ICM Paddy Performance of different crop establishment
techniques
3 1
ICM Paddy Effect of different tillage methods on yield of paddy 1 1
ICM Paddy Paddy Cultivation Through Sri 4 1
ICM Onion Different Techniques Of Cultivation Of Kharif Onion 3 1
ICM pear Enhancement Of Fruit Quality And Production Of
Pear By Proper Fertilizer Use
8 1
ICM Poplar Relative performance of different poplar clones under
Bhiwani conditions
2 1
ICM Plum Studies On Germination Of Stone Fruits 2 1
ICM Peas Effect Of Seed Rate On Yield Attributes Of Mid
Season Vegetable Peas
3 1
ICM Summer
squash
Effect of different sowing times on yield of summer
squash
3 1
ICM tomato Use Of Growth Regulators To Enhance The Yield
And Quality Of Tomato
5 1
ICM Rice Varietal Evaluation To Study Incidence Of Rust And
Productivity In Wheat
4 1
ICM Wheat Comparision between different sowing methods of
Wheat crop
3 1
ICM Wheat Effect of bed planting on production of wheat 3 1
ICM Wheat Varietal performance of Wheat 3 1
ICM Wheat Performance of Laser Land Leveling 5 1
ICM Turmeric Intercropping Of Turmeric With Agroforestry Trees
To Assess The Yield Under Shade
2 1
ICM vegetables Cultivation Of Off Season Exotic Vegetables Under
Protected Conditions
2 1
IDM Apple Collar Rot Management In Apple 2 1
IDM Apple Management Of Collar Rot Through Eco- Friendly
Approaches In Apple
5 1
IDM Apple Management Of Russeting In Apple 3 1
IDM Apple Management Of Canker In Apple Orchards 4 1
IDM Apple Management Of Collar And Root Rot Through Bio-
Control Agents
5 1
IDM Apple Management Of Canker In Apple 3 1
IDM Apple Mgmt Of Canker In Apple 3 1
IDM apple Management Of Root Rot In Apple 3 1
IDM Cluster Bean Management of BLB in cluster bean (HG 2-20) 5 1
Thematic
areas
Crop Name of the technology assessed No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
through seed treatment
IDM Capsicum Integrated Management Of Powdery Mildew In
Capsicum Under Protected Conditions
4 1
IDM Brinjal Management Of Brinjal Wilt 11 1
IDM Chilli Integrated Management Of Chilli Wilt Disease 3 1
IDM Chilli Integrated Management Of Chili Wilt 3 1
IDM chilli Integrated Management Of Chilli Wilt 3 1
IDM Cotton Management of Parawilt in Cotton 5 1
IDM Gram Management of Rootrot in Gram 5 1
IDM Onion Integrated Disease Management In Onion 3 1
IDM Onion Management Of Purple Blotch And Downy Mildew In
Onion
11 1
IDM cucumber Scientific Management Of Powdery Mildew In
Cucumber Grown Under Protected Conditions
3 1
IDM Paddy Performance evaluation of Zinc Sulphate for
controlling Khaira disease in paddy in Delhi condition
3 1
IDM Paddy Management of bakane disease in paddy 5 1
IDM Paddy Management of Bakanae disease in Basmati Rice
(PUSA – 1121)
9 1
IDM Paddy Effect of mulching and flooding against root knot
nematode (Meloidygyne graminicola) in paddy
nursery
5 1
IDM Paddy Management of bakane disease of basmati in Pusa
1121
2 1
IDM Paddy Refinement in Seed Treatment Technology in Paddy 5 1
IDM Paddy Management of bakanae disease in Basmati Pusa-
1121 rice
3 1
IDM paddy Integrated Disease Management In Paddy 1 1
IDM paddy Occurrence Of Sheath Blight Disease In Paddy
Resulting In Reduction Of Yield.
4 1
IDM Paddy Management Of Sheath Blight In Paddy 5 1
IDM Paddy Disease Management In Paddy 3 1
IDM Paddy Affect Of Time Of Fertilizer(Urea) Application On
Incidence Of False Smut In Rice
2 1
IDM Peach Integrated Management Of Bacterial Gummosis In
Peach For Improved Yield
5 1
IDM Pear Efficacy Of Chemicals In Controlling Pear Diseases 3 1
IDM pear Controlling Russeting In Pear 3 1
IDM Summer
squash
Management of Fusarium wilt in summer squash
(round)
3 1
IDM Summer
squash
Management of Root –knot nematode in summer
squash (round) (Variety - Chandrika)
3 1
IDM Potato Management Of Late Blight In Potato To Reduce
Yield Losses
5 1
IDM Potato Control Of Late Blight Of Potato 4 1
IDM Potato Need Based Use Of Fungicides For The Management
Of Late Blight Of Potato
3 1
Thematic
areas
Crop Name of the technology assessed No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
IDM Rice Control Of Foot Rot In Basmati 3 1
IDM Rice Management Of Foot Rot In Basmati (Var.- Pusa
1121)
3 1
IDM Tomato Performance evaluation of Trichoderma viride as soil,
seed and seedling treatment against damping off
disease control in tomato in Delhi condition
3 1
IDM Tomato Management Of Buckeye Rot Disease In Tomato 10 1
IDM tomato Effective Management Of Blossom End Rot And Fruit
Cracking In Tomato
5 1
IDM Sunflower Management Of Downy Mildew Disease Of
Sunflower
4 1
IDM Walnut Management Of Mistletoe (Viscum Album) In Walnut 3 1
IDM vegetables Developing Management Strategies For Late Blight
Of Potato
6 1
IDM wheat Assessment of different fungicide against Yellow rust
in Wheat
3 1
IDM Wheat Effect of different fungicides on management of
yellow rust in wheat
10 1
IDM Wheat Management Of Yellow Rust In Wheat 2 1
IDM wheat Performance Of Wheat Varieties Against Pressure Of
Yellow Rust In Different Blocks
5 1
IPM Apple Early Spray Of Miticide For The Management Of Erm 2 1
IPM Apple Early Spray Of Metasystox For The Management Of
San Jose Scale
2 1
IPM Apple Management Of Root Rot In Apple 2 1
IPM apple Mgmt. Of Insect And Mite Pest Complex Of Apple
Orchards
3 1
IPM Apple Early Spray Of Miticide For The Management Of Erm 2 1
IPM Apple Early Spray Of Metasystox For The Management Of
San Jose Scale
2 1
IPM Apple Management Of Root Rot In Apple 2 1
IPM apple Mgmt. Of Insect And Mite Pest Complex Of Apple
Orchards
3 1
IPM Ber Management of fruit fly by pheromone traps in ber 5 1
IPM Ber Management of fruit fly in ber using pheromone traps 5 1
IPM Ber Management of fruit fly by pheromone traps in ber 5 1
IPM Ber Management of fruit fly in ber using pheromone traps 5 1
IPM Bottle Gourd Management of fruit fly by pheromone traps in bottle
gourd
5 1
IPM Bottle gourd Assessment Of Chemical Spray On Fruit Set In Bottle
Gourd
3 1
IPM Bottle Gourd Management of fruit fly by pheromone traps in bottle
gourd
5 1
IPM Bottle gourd Assessment Of Chemical Spray On Fruit Set In Bottle
Gourd
3 1
IPM Bottle gourd Management Of Fruit Fly In Bottle Gourd 3 1
IPM Brinjal Integrated Management Of Shoot And Fruit Borer Of 5 1
Thematic
areas
Crop Name of the technology assessed No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
Brinjal
IPM brinjal Management Of Shoot And Fruit Borer In Brinjal 2 1
IPM Brinjal Integrated Management Of Shoot And Fruit Borer Of
Brinjal
5 1
IPM brinjal Management Of Shoot And Fruit Borer In Brinjal 2 1
IPM Capsicum Management Of Powdery In Capsicum Under
Protected Cultivation.
2 1
IPM Cauliflower Management of Diamond back moth in cauliflower
(Variety – Hyb.Madhuri)
3 1
IPM Cauliflower Management of Diamond BackmMoth in Cauliflower 5 1
IPM cauliflower Evaluation Of Insecticides For Management Of Aphid
In Cauliflower
5 1
IPM Cauliflower Integrated Pest Management In Cauliflower 2 1
IPM Cauliflower Management of Diamond back moth in cauliflower
(Variety – Hyb.Madhuri)
3 1
IPM Cauliflower Management of Diamond BackmMoth in Cauliflower 5 1
IPM cauliflower Evaluation Of Insecticides For Management Of Aphid
In Cauliflower
5 1
IPM Cauliflower Integrated Pest Management In Cauliflower 2 1
IPM Chickpea Evaluation of insecticides against Helicoverpa
armigera in Chickpea
5 1
IPM Chickpea Evaluation of insecticides against Helicoverpa
armigera in Chickpea
5 1
IPM Cotton Integrated approach for management of sucking pests
in Bt cotton
3 1
IPM Cotton Management Of White Fly On Cotton Crop 3 1
IPM Cotton Integrated approach for management of sucking pests
in Bt cotton
3 1
IPM Cotton Management of Whitefly and other Sucking pests in
Cotton
5 1
IPM Cotton Management Of White Fly On Cotton Crop 3 1
IPM Cucumber Management of fruit fly in cucumber using
pheromone traps
5 1
IPM Guava Management of fruit fly by pheromone traps in Guava 5 1
IPM Gauva Management of fruit fly in guava using pheromone
traps
5 1
IPM Guava Integrated Management Of Guava Fruit Fly 3 1
IPM Guava Management of fruit fly by pheromone traps in Guava 5 1
IPM Gauva Management of fruit fly in guava using pheromone
traps
5 1
IPM Gram Integrated Pest Management In Gram 2 1
IPM Gram Integrated Pest Management In Gram 2 1
IPM Maize Management Of Cutworm In Maize Under Midhills 3 1
IPM Maize Management Of Cutworm In Maize Under Midhills 3 1
IPM Paddy Comparative evaluation insecticides for control of
hopper in Paddy
5 1
IPM Paddy Integrated Management Of Stem Borer & Leaf Folder 5 1
Thematic
areas
Crop Name of the technology assessed No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
In Hybrid Paddy.
IDM Paddy Affect Of Time Of Fertilizer(Urea) Application On
Incidence Of False Smut In Rice
2 1
IPM Paddy Effect of mulching and flooding against root knot
nematode (Meloidygyne graminicola) in paddy
nursery
5 1
IPM Paddy Comparative evaluation insecticides for control of
hopper in Paddy
5 1
IPM Paddy Integrated Management Of Stem Borer & Leaf Folder
In Hybrid Paddy.
5 1
IPM Potato Integrated Pest Management Against Tobacco
Caterpillar Infesting Potato
5 1
IPM Pulses Low Cost Technique For Safe Storage Of Pulses 3 1
IPM Rajmash Management Of Cutworm In Maize + Rajmash Under
Mixed Cropping
5 1
IPM Rajmash Management Of Cutworm In Maize + Rajmash Under
Mixed Cropping
5 1
IPM Rice Effect of mulching and flooding against rice-root knot
nematode (Meloidogyne graminicola) in rice nursery
2 1
IPM Rice Biorational Management Of Stem Borer In Rice 14 1
IPM Rice Management Of Rice Stem Borer And Leaf Folder In
Basmati Rice
2 1
IPM Rice Integrated Stemborer Management In Rice 3 1
IPM rice Effect of mulching and flooding against rice-root knot
nematode (Meloidogyne graminicola) in rice nursery
2 1
IPM Rice Biorational Management Of Stem Borer In Rice 14 1
IPM Rice Integrated Stemborer Management In Rice 3 1
IPM Rice Management Of Foot Rot Of Basmati In Pusa Basmati
1509
3 1
IPM Sarson Integrated Pest Management In Sarson 2 1
IPM Sarson Integrated Pest Management In Sarson 2 1
IPM tomato Management Of Phytophthora Blight In Tomato 3 1
IPM tomato Integrated Pest Management In Tomato. 6 1
IPM tomato Integrated Management Of Tomato Fruit Borer 5 1
IPM Tomato Chemical Management Of Cutworm In Vegetable
Seedling Tomato, Cabbage And Cauliflower
4 1
IPM tomato Management Of Phytophthora Blight In Tomato 3 1
IPM tomato Integrated Pest Management In Tomato. 6 1
IPM tomato Integrated Management Of Tomato Fruit Borer 5 1
IPM Tomato Chemical Management Of Cutworm In Vegetable
Seedling Tomato, Cabbage And Cauliflower
4 1
IPM wheat Effect of Chlorpyriphos on termite control in wheat
crop
5 1
IPM Wheat Integrated Pest Management In Wheat 2 1
IPM Wheat Management Of Wheat Aphid In Wheat 3 1
IPM Wheat Performance evaluation of Choloropyriphos &
Imidacloroprid as seed treatment against termite
3 1
Thematic
areas
Crop Name of the technology assessed No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
control in wheat in Delhi condition
IPM wheat Effect of Chlorpyriphos on termite control in wheat
crop
5 1
IPM Wheat Integrated Pest Management In Wheat 2 1
IPM Wheat Management Of Wheat Aphid In Wheat 3 1
IWM Berseem Weed Management In Berseem Crop 3 1
IWM Berseem Weed Management In Berseem Crop 3 1
IWM maize Management Of Ipomea Weed In Maize By Herbicide 6 1
IWM cauliflower Post Emergence Herbicide Use In Cauliflower
Nursery
2 1
IWM Okra Integrated Weed Management In Rainy Season Okra 5 1
IWM Mash (Black) Integrated Weed Management In Mash 1 1
IWM Muskmelon Use Of Plastic Mulch In Muskmelon Crop 2 1
IWM Onion Performance evaluation of oxyfluroben 23.5% and
quizalofop ethyle 5% EC weedicide for weed control
in onion in Delhi condition
3 1
IWM onion Integrated Weed Management In Onion 5 1
IWM Onion Evaluation Of Herbicide(S) Use In Rabi Onion For
Weed Management
10 1
IWM Paddy Assessment Of Cono Weeder For Weed Management
In Farmers Field
5 1
IWM Peas Weed Management In Peas 2 1
IWM Sugarcane Weed Management In Sugarcane Crop 3 1
IWM wheat Enhancement of wheat yield through management of
Avena fatua and Phalaris minor
3 1
IWM wheat Management of resistant Phalaris minor in wheat 4 1
IWM Wheat Integrated weed management in Wheat 3 1
IWM Wheat Effect of pre emergence herbicide on control of P.
minor
4 1
IWM wheat Pre emergence application of Pendemethlin for weed
Management in Wheat
20 1
IWM Wheat Enhancement Of Wheat Yield Through Management
Of Avena Fatua And Phalaris Minor.
5 1
IWM Wheat Integrated Weed Management In Wheat 10 1
IWM wheat To Counteract Terminal Heat Effect On Wheat 5 1
VE Apple Varietal evaluation of apple in dry temperate
ecosystem
3 1
VE African
Sarson
Assessment of African sarson varieties 1 1
VE Bajra Testing of Napier bajra PBN 233 1 1
VE Bajra Testing of new hybrid PBN 346 v/s PBN 233 2 1
VE Bajra Testing of new napier bajra hybrid PBN-346 vs PBN
233
3 1
VE Bajra Performance HYVs of bajra 11 2
VE Bajra Testing of new Napier bajra hybrid PBN-346 1 1
VE Bajra Relative performance of pearlmillet hybrids . 3 1
VE Broccoli Introduction and evaluation of broccoli genotypes for 5 1
Thematic
areas
Crop Name of the technology assessed No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
diversification
VE Carrot Performance of temperate carrot varieties for higher
yield
7 1
VE Cauliflower Varietal evaluation of Cauliflower varieties 11 3
VE Cauliflower Assessment of suitable late sown variety of
Cauliflower
4 1
VE Cauliflower Evaluation of different varieties of cauliflower under
early sowing conditions
5 1
VE Brinjal Powedery mildew resistant varieties 4 1
VE Canola
Sarson
Assessment of canola quality Raya sarson varieties 1 1
VE Berseem BL-42, HB-1 and Mescavi 3 1
VE Barley Performance of various varieties of barley for fodder 7 1
VE Chinese
cabbage
Evaluation of Chinese cabbage varieties for higher
yield
7 1
VE Cucumber Performance of parthenocarpic cucumber hybrids
under protected cultivation
5 1
VE Elephant
Foot-Yam
Assessment of high yielding varieties of Elephant
Foot-Yam.
3 1
VE Clusterbean Popularization of high yielding varieties clusterbean
(Cyamous tetragocalobe)
10 1
VE Cow pea Nutrient management and varietal evaluation 3 1
VE Chickpea Varietal trial 1 1
VE Cotton Evaluation of Bt hybrids vis a vis non Bt varieties 10 4
VE Fenugreek Relative performance of fenugreek varieties. 4 2
VE Fodder Maize To evaluate the yield potential of fodder maize
(African tall)
7 1
VE Fodder Maize Assessment of different maize cultivars under cold
arid region for fodder security
5 1
VE Garlic Evaluation of garlic varieties 9 2
VE Gobhi Sarson Testing of oat as intercropping in gobhi sarson 1 1
VE Maize Evaluation of promising Maize hybrids 74 3
VE Nectarine Performance study of newly introduced nectarines 5 1
VE Marigold Assessment of varieties of Marigold for higher yield 12 2
VE Moong Popularization of high yielding varieties Moong
(Vigna radiata)
30 1
VE Mustard Performance of newly released variety of Mustard 28 4
VE Mustard Relative performance of mustard varieties under
rainfed conditions.
5 1
VE Mustard Relative performance of mustard varieties under
irrigated condition.
5 1
VE Okra Performance of different varieties of Okra 12 2
VE Okra Assessment of Yellow Vain Mosaic resistant variety
of okra
11 2
VE Onion Evaluation of onion hybrids under cold arid condition 5 1
Onion Rabi season varieties 7 2
VE Moong Popularization of high yielding varieties Moong 30 1
Thematic
areas
Crop Name of the technology assessed No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
(Vigna radiata)
VE Oats Assessment of high yielding Oat varieties for higher
biomass
15 4
VE Paddy Performance of variety SR-2 at different altitudes. 3 1
VE Paddy Assessment of Paddy varieties for yield potential 56 9
VE Paddy Performance of new basmati rice varieties under sub
tropics of Kathua
4 1
VE Paddy Varietal assessment of rice under mid altitude
conditions of district of District Kulgam
3 1
VE Paddy Assessment and evaluation of adaptable paddy
varieties in mid hills.
1 1
VE Paddy Evaluation of promising basmati cultivars of paddy in
Balh valley
6 1
VE Paddy Assessment of Basmati Rice variety PB-3 against
Bakanae disease
3 1
VE Peach Performance study of newly introduced peaches 5 1
VE Peas Performance of different cultivars of garden pea 4 2
VE Peas Assessment of powdery mildew resistant variety of
pea for cultivation in dry temperate zone
6 1
VE Peas Selection of suitable cultivar for growing garden peas
during mid season for off-season production
5 1
VE Potato Evaluation of new potato varieties resistant to late
blight
1 1
VE Tomato Varietal Evaluation of Tomato 5 2
VE Turmeric Evaluation of turmeric variety for yield potential 11 2
VE Watermelon Varietal evaluation of Watermelon under low tunnel 5 1
VE Pumpkin Testing of pumpkin hybrid PH1, PH2 with punjab
samrat (Check)
3 1
VE Raya Assessment of varieties of raya 36 4
VE Sunflower Nutrient management and varietal evaluation 4 1
VE Seasame Varietal trial 1 1
VE Sorghum To see the production potential of Sorghum (M.P.
Cherry
7 1
VE Wheat Assessment of Wheat varieties for yield potential 122 19
VE Wheat Evaluation of wheat varieties for their relative
performance under rainfed condition
4 1
VE Wheat Evaluation of wheat verities for their maturity 1 1
VE Wheat Evaluation of yellow rust resistant wheat varieties 5 1
VE Wheat Varietal evaluation of promising late sown wheat
varieties
3 1
VE Wheat Assessment of Wheat variety (WH-1105) against
Yellow rust infestation
3 1
VE Wheat Dual Purpose wheat varietal trial. 3 1
VE Wheat Comparative performance of salt tolerant wheat
varieties.
11 2
VE Turmeric Quality Enhancement Of Turmeric Powder 5 1
RCT Filler crops Assessment Of Suitable Filler Crops Under Protected 3 1
Thematic
areas
Crop Name of the technology assessed No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
Condition.
RCT Paddy Evaluation of D.S.R. techniques in basmati rice 3 1
RCT Paddy Method of plantation in rice 4 1
RCT Paddy Performace of DSR Technology in Paddy 4 1
RCT Paddy Comparative evaluation of different puddling
techniques.
3 1
RCT Paddy Effect of different sowing methods on wheat
productivity
4 1
RCT Paddy Comparative evaluation of different field preparation
and sowing methods of wheat
4 1
RCT Paddy Comparative performance of DSR V/S manual
puddled transplanting in paddy
10 1
RCT Paddy Comparative performance of mechanical transplanting
of paddy under puddle and unpuddled situations V/S
manual puddled transplanting of paddy
10 1
RCT Paddy Cost And Resource Effective Method Of Paddy
Cultivation
3 1
RCT Paddy Management Of Paddy Straw With Baler Technology 1 1
RCT Pea To Economize The Seed Rate Of Early Sown Pea 3 1
RCT wheat Performance of wheat variety WH 1105 under flood
vs. sprinkler irrigation
5 1
RCT Wheat Performance of wheat variety HD 2967 under flood
vs. sprinkler irrigation
5 1
RCT Wheat Effect of sowing methods on wheat productivity 3 1
RCT wheat Comparative evaluation of wheat sowing techniques 5 1
RCT Wheat Comparative performance of wheat varieties 5 1
RCT Wheat Comparative performance of turboseeded wheat V/S
ZT wheat and conventional till wheat
5 1
RCT Wheat Comparative performance of Post emergence
herbicide application V/S Pre + Post emergence
application of herbicides against Phalaris minor
management in wheat
4 1
RCT Wheat Different Methods Of Sowing Of Wheat. 1 1
RCT Wheat Comparative Evaluation Of Various Methods Of
Sowing In Wheat
3 1
RCT Wheat Comparative Performance Of Sowing Of Wheat (Hd
3086) With Different Methods
3 1
RCT Wheat Comparative Performance Of Wheat Crop Sown With
Different Methods Under Different Straw
Management Conditions.
3 1
RCT Wheat To Study The Effect Of Different Planting Techniques
Of Wheat On Its Grain Yield
5 1
RCT Wheat Sowing Of Wheat Using Resource Conservation
Technology
1 1
RCT wheat Comparative Performance Of Wheat Crop By Sowing
With Happy Seeder, Roto Till Drill & Conventional
Drill
3 1
RCT wheat Nitrogen Management In Paddy Using Lcc 23 1
Thematic
areas
Crop Name of the technology assessed No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
VA bajra Performance evaluation & acceptability of bajra
biscuits in different ratio in Delhi condition
3 1
VA bajra Increasing shelf life of bajra flour through blanching 2 1
VA cauliflower Enhancement Of Quality Of Dried Cauliflower 3 1
VA Fruits &
vegetables
Media Testing on Fruit and Vegetable Preservation 30 1
VA Fruits &
vegetables
Domestic Scale Preservation Of Fruits And
Vegetables
2 1
VA Galgal Assessment Of Various Treatments On The Shelf Life
Of Hill Lemon (Galgal) Juice.
5 1
VA Garlic Evaluation Of Methods Of Preparation Of Garlic
Pickle
5 1
VA Garlic Evaluation Of Methods Of Preparation Garlic Pickle 20 1
VA Garlic Evaluation Of Methods Of Preparation Of Garlic
Pickle
3 1
VA Garlic Evaluation Of Methods Of Preparation Of Garlic
Pickle
30 1
VA Garlic Evaluation Of Methods Of Preparation Of Garlic
Pickle
20 1
VA maize Assessment of balanced nutritive value added
products from Maize
30 1
VA Paddy Evaluation of Paddy Straw 5 1
VA Green Chilli Effect Of Pretreatments On Quality Attributes Of
Dried Green Chilli Powder
5 1
VA Home
Science
Fortification Of Wheat Flour In Diabetic Persons 20 1
VA Peas Evaluation Of Different Methods Of Freezing Of Peas 20 1
VA Peas Comparative Evaluation Of Different Techniques For
Marketing Of Peas At Farmers Level
3 1
VA Kinnow Effect Of Soil And Foliar Application Of Potassium
On Fruit Yield And Quality Of Kinnow
3 1
VA Soybean Efficacy of microwave roasting in soybean to improve
its gestibility, protein bio availability and sensory
characteristics
10 1
VA Soybean Effect Of Different Coagulants On The Quality And
Production Of Soybean Paneer.
5 1
VA Pickle Evaluation Of Methods Of Garlic Pickle 4 1
VA Sugarcane Use Of Clarificants In Jaggery Making 3 1
VA tomato Value Addition Of Surplus Produce Of Tomato 5 1
VA Turmeric Evaluation Of Different Methods Of Processing Of
Turmeric At House Hold Level
20 1
VA vegetables Assessment of dehydration of green leafy vegetables 5 1
VA vegetables Effectiveness of extension methods for promoting
processing of vegetables for value addition as income
generating activity for women
2 1
VA Vegetables Effectiveness of extension methods for promoting
processing of vegetable for value addition as an
income generating activity among farm women.
3 1
Thematic
areas
Crop Name of the technology assessed No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
VA Vegetables Quality Improvement Of Preserved Pickle (Mixed
Pickle And Pickle Of Cauliflower)
5 1
VA wheat Acceptability of QPM Products among Rural Women 2 1
VA Wheat Quality Improvement In Wheat Grain For Export Of
Wheat
3 1
VA Wheat Popularization Of Green Leafy Multigrain Atta Roti
Among Women
1 1
VA Colocasia Nutritional Supplementation Of Colocasia Leaf Rolls 5 1
FM Rice
Comparison of different puddling methods in field
preparation for Paddy transplanting 3 1
FM Sugarcane
Comparison of different weeding methods in
Sugarcane 3
1
FM Bajra
Effect of different tillage practices on the yield of
bajra 4
1
FM Mustard Effect of different sowing method on yield of mustard 5 1
FM wheat
Comparative performance of different sowing method
of wheat under cotton wheat rotation system 3
1
FM Maize
Comparative Performance And Evaluation Of Various
Methods Of Harvesting Maize Crop 3
1
FM Paddy Different Sowing Methods Of Paddy 3 1
VA Pearl Millet To increase the Shelf life of pearl millet flour 10 1
VA Mango Quality Enhancement Of Local Mango Powder 5 1
VA Home
Science Sun Drying Of Leafy Vegetables 10
1
PHT Gladiolus
Evaluation Of Techniques For Post Harvest
Management Of Gladiolus Corms 2
1
PHT Gladiolus
Post Harvest Management Of Gladiolus Spikes Var.
Peter Pears 2
1
DR Human
Impact of Nutritional gardening on Nutritional
Security
5 1
DR Children
Mal-Nutrition Among Pre-School Children 3 1
DR Human
Impact Of Nutrition Education In Diabetes
Management 3
1
ICM- Integrated Crop Management, IDM- Integrated Disease Management, INM- Integrated Nutrient
Management, IPM- Integrated Pest Management, IWM- Integrated Weed Management, VE- Varietal
Evaluation, RCT- Resource Conservation Technology, DR- Drudgery Reduction, FM- Farm Machinery,
VA- Value Addition, IFS- Integrated farming system, PHT-Post-harvest Technology
Table 3.1.2: Summary of technologies assessed under livestock by KVKs
Thematic
areas
Livestock Name of the technology assessed No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
Production &
Management Poultry
Evaluation of CARI Red Layer Chicken
(Animal Science) 3
1
Disease
Management Cattle
Management of Subclinical Mastitis By Use
of Herbal Tea Dips And Topical
Applications
5
1
Disease
Management Cattle
Management of Bovine Haematuria By
Therapeutic Interventions Along With Zero
Exposure To Bracken Fern
5
1
Disease
Management Dairy
Effect of Ectoparasiticides For Control of
Ticks In Cross Bred Cattle 7
1
Disease
Management Dairy Prevention of Mastitis In Dairy Animals 3
1
Disease
Management Dairy
Effect of Deworming Method on The Health
of Calves 2
1
Disease
Management livestock
Prevention And Control of Infectious
Disease By Vaccination In Animals 23
1
Disease
Management livestock
Prevention And Control of Parasitic Disease
of Ruminants By Deworming
(Gastrointestinal Worms)
31
1
Disease
Management Buffalo
Effect Of Rational Deworming On Milk
Yield In Buffaloes 15
1
Disease
Management Cow Preventions of Mastitis In Dairy Animals 3
1
Disease
Management Cow Preventions of Mastitis In Dairy Animals 3
1
Disease
Management Cow Preventions of Mastitis In Dairy Animals 5
1
Disease
Management Cow Preventions of Mastitis In Dairy Animals 3
1
Disease
Management wheat Management of Yellow Rust In Wheat 10
1
Feed and
Fodder
management
cattle Effect of Mineral Mixtures on Inter-Calving
Period 15
1
Feed and
Fodder
management
Forage/grasses Evaluation of Forage/Grasses For Fodder
Security 16
1
Nutrition
Management poultry
Performance evaluation of growth promoter
(Vit A. & B Complex) for increasing weight
gain in broiler poultry in Delhi condition
3
1
Nutrition
Management Piggery
Effect of Distiller Dried Grain with
Soluble(DDGS) on growth performance of 3
1
Thematic
areas
Livestock Name of the technology assessed No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
piglets
Nutrition
Management Animal
Husbandry
To test effect of deworming, Minerals &
Vitamin AD3E sublimation on reproductive
performance in buffalo.
3
1
Nutrition
Management Fish
Assessment of Feed Supplement On Fish
Production 2
1
Nutrition
Management Fish
Assessment of Use Of Inorganic Fertilizers
on Fish Production 2
1
Nutrition
Management livestock
Improving Production of Small Ruminants
By Mineral/Nutrient Supplementation. 23
1
Nutrition
Management Cow
Effect of Feeding Mineral Mixture And De-
Wormer on Production Performance In
Cross Bred Cows
3
1
Nutrition
Management Cow
Effect of Feeding Mineral Mixture And De-
Wormer on Production Performance In
Cross Bred Cows
3
1
Nutrition
Management Cow
Effect of Feeding Mineral Mixture And De-
Wormer on Production Performance In
Cross Bred Cows
5
1
Nutrition
Management Dairy
Effect of Feeding Mineral Mixture And De-
Wormer on Production And Reproduction
Performance
3
1
Nutrition
Management dairy
Role of Bypass Fat In Improving And
Sustaining Milk Production 5
1
Nutrition
Management Dairy
Effect of Mineral Mixture Feeding And
Deworming on Milk Yield of Dairy Animals 6
1
Feed and
Fodder
management
Dairy Imporatnce of Feed Preparation Via-A-Vis
Animal Health 2
1
Poultry
Production Poultry
Comparative Study on Bird Growth And
Egg Production 3
1
Production &
Management poultry
Evaluation of Different Poultry Strains For
Back Yard Poultry. 5
1
Production &
Management dairy cattle
Effect of Antihelminthics And Mineral
Mixture Supplementation on Milk Yield In
Dairy Cattle
3
1
Production &
Management cattle Low Milk Yield , Poor Body Conditions 4
1
Production &
Management Cow
Effect Of Feeding Mineral Mixture And De-
Wormer on Production And Reproduction
Performance In Cross Bred Cows.
3
1
Production &
Management Dairy
Assessment of Milking Management
Practices of Dairy Animals 6
1
Production & Dairy Effects of Feeding Mineral Mixture And 3 1
Thematic
areas
Livestock Name of the technology assessed No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
Management De-Wormer on Production And
Reproduction Performance In Buffaloes.
Production &
Management Dairy Farming
Utilization Of Grinded Maize Cobs As
Roughage 10
1
3.2 I. B. TECHNOLOGY REFINEMENT: Table 3.2.1: Summary of technologies refined under various crops by KVKs
Thematic
areas
Crop Name of the technology refined No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
Crop
diversificati
on
Wheat,
Muskmel
on, Rice
Diversification of Rice Wheat Cropping
System
5 1
ICM Field
crop
Contingency crop plan for Kharif season in
mid belts of Kulgam
1 1
ICM eucalyptu
s
Effect of different spacing on boundary
planted eucalyptus
2 1
ICM Citrus Effect of GA3 and Bavistin on fruit drop in
Kinnow
2 1
ICM Ber Rejuvenation/ Top Working in Ber 2 1
ICM Rice Evaluation of seed rate of wheat sown by
Happy Seeder in heavy textured soils
3 1
ICM Onion Effect of kharif onion top length on sprouting
in storage
5 1
ICM Rice Optimization of plant density in paddy var PR
114
4 1
ICM Rice,Whe
at,Musk
melon
Intensification of Rice Wheat Cropping
System
5 1
ICM Wheat Effect of variable seed rate on the growth and
yield of new wheat var PBW 677
4 1
ICM wheat Effect of Exogenous applications of NAA on
fruit drop in mango
4 1
IDM wheat Management of yellow rust in wheat 3 1
IDM Potato Integrated management of late blight of Potato. 3 1
IDM Apple Root rot management in apple 2 1
IDM Paddy Management of False Smut in Paddy 10 1
IDM Paddy Management of bakane disease in paddy 2 1
IDM Paddy Management of Bakanae disease in Paddy 5 1
IDM Chilli
Management of chilli wilt through Integrated
Disease Management 4
1
IDM Chilli Chilli wilt disease management 3 1
IDM Clusterbe
an
Effect of time of soaking of cluster bean seeds
in streptocycline solution for Bacterial Leaf
Blight management
5
1
Thematic
areas
Crop Name of the technology refined No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
IDM Cotton
Time of application of cobalt chloride on
parawilt managemenet in Bt cotton 5
1
IDM Ginger Management of Rhizome rot in Ginger 3 1
IDM Rice
Management of Sheath Blight in Pusa Basmati
Paddy 10
1
IDM Paddy
Management of Bakanae (foot rot) disease in
Paddy through seed treatment 5
1
INM Onion
Effect of Zinc Sulphate application on onion
bulb yield 10
1
INM wheat
Correction of Mn deficiency in wheat through
foliar application of MnSO4 7
1
INM Apple Foliar fertilization in apple fruit crop 3 1
INM apple Judicious use of fertilizers in apple fruit crop 2 1
INM Apple Integrated nutrient management in apple crop 2 1
INM Apple
Management of Ca and B deficiency in apple
for better yield and quality 3
1
INM pea Integrated nutrient management in pea 1
INM Paddy Response of Gypsum application in Rice crop 5 1
INM Sugarcan
e
Response of Ferrous Sulphate application in
Sugarcane crop 5
1
INM Cotton
FertilizerAapplication in Cotton on Soil-Test
Basis 5
1
IPM capsicum
Integrated management of sucking pests of
capsicum under protected cultivation 5
1
IPM capsicum
Integrated management of sucking pests in
capsicum under protected conditions. 3
1
IPM cauliflow
er
Integrated management of cruciferous pest
and diseases in late season cauliflower ( PSB-
K 1)
5
1
IPM cauliflow
er
Management of Diamond Backmoth in
Cauliflower 2
1
IPM Cotton
Management of whitefly and other sucking
pests of cotton 2
1
IWM wheat Control of Phalaris minor in wheat 3 1
IWM wheat
Weed management with different weedicides
in wheat 4
1
IWM Maize
Management of Bans ghas (Bracharia sp.) in
maize 5
1
IWM strawberr
y Effect of mulching on the yield of strawberry 5
1
IWM Raya Chemical control of orobanchae in Raya 10 1
RCT Paddy Different establishment methods of paddy 5 1
VA Turmeric Different techniques of pickle making in 3 1
Thematic
areas
Crop Name of the technology refined No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
Turmeric
VA wheat
Evaluation of maize cobs as a replacement for
wheat straw 2
1
VA
vegetable
s
Effectiveness/Efficacy of extension method for
promotion of processing of vegetables for
value addition as income generating activity
among farm women.
10
1
VA Pearl
millet Acceptability of pearl millet products 25
1
VA Til and
peanut Acceptability of til and peanut products 25
1
VE okra
Comparative performance of different varieties
of Okra under sub tropics of Kathua 5
1
VE Rice
Varietal Assessment of rice in the plains of
district Kulgam. (below1650 m amsl) 3
1
VE tomato Varietal Evaluation of Tomato 8 1
VE watermel
on
Varietal Evaluation of Watermelon under Low
Tunnel 6
1
VE cauliflow
er Varietal Evaluation of Cauliflower Varieties
1
ICM- Integrated Crop Management, IDM- Integrated Disease Management, INM- Integrated Nutrient
Management, IPM- Integrated Pest Management, IWM- Integrated Weed Management, VE- Varietal
Evaluation, RCT- Resource Conservation Technology, DR- Drudgery Reduction, FM- Farm Machinery,
VA- Value Addition, IFS- Integrated farming system
Table 3.2.2: Summary of technologies refined under various livestock by KVKs
Thematic
areas
Livestock Name of the technology refined No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
Disease
Management
Animal
Husbandry
Effect of different ectoparasiticites to
control ectoparasites infestation in
animals.
3 1
Disease
Management
Animal
Husbandry
Effect of different ectoparasiticites to
control ectoparasites infestation in
animals.
3 1
Disease
Management
Animal
Husbandry
Effect of different ectoparasiticites to
control ectoparasites infestation in
animals.
3 1
Feed &
Fodder
Management
Dairy Effect of feeding Urea-Molasses treated
wheat straw
4 1
Nutrition
Management
Dairy Evaluation of feed supplements for
improving milk production in Dairy cows
5 1
Nutrition
Management
Dairy Evaluation of feed supplements for
improving milk production in Dairy cows
5 1
Thematic
areas
Livestock Name of the technology refined No. of
trials
No. of
KVKs
Nutrition
Management
Poultry Effect of concentrate mixed feeding with
Shredded maize and standardized feeding
on the growth of poultry birds
5 1
Nutrition
Management
Poultry Effect of concentrate mixed feeding with
Shredded maize and standardized feeding
on the growth of poultry birds
5 1
Nutrition
Management
Large
ruminants
Effect of UMMB & leaf meals on growth,
production and of livestock
5 1
Production &
management
Dairy Effect of deforming and mineral
supplementation on milk yield in HF
Crosses
6 1
Production &
management
dairy Effect of deforming and mineral
supplementation on milk yield in HF
Crosses
6 1
Production &
management
dairy Effect of feeding Urea-Molasses treated
wheat straw
4 1
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND REFINEMENT IN DETAIL
(A) Integrated Nutrient Management
Application of chemical and biofertilizers for higher productivity of wheat
Wheat is an important rabi season crop grown in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. Indiscriminate use
of chemical fertilizers is the major reason for low yield of wheat. In order to improve yield and to check
indiscriminate use of these chemical fertilizers, KVK Solan has conducted an On Farm Trial to see the
efficacy of integrated nutrient management on crop yield. The results revealed that maximum yield (33
q/ha) and BC ratio (2.70) was achieved with application of FYM (15 t), Urea (195 Kg), SSP (281 Kg),
MOP (38Kg) + Azotobacter (8 Kg) + PSB (6 Kg) per hectare.
Balance nutrient application wheat crop
Wheat is an important rabi season crop grown in Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. Low
productivity of wheat is of great concern which is mainly attributed to imbalance or low nutrient
application in wheat grown in rainfed farming situation. KVK Hamirpur conducted on farm trials to
evaluate the effect of INM on timely sown wheat varieties HPW-368 in the district. The results of the
trials indicated that 100 % NPK + 15t FYM ha-1 resulted in highest yield (32.56 q/ha) with BC ratio
higher than other treatments
Sulphur application in wheat crop for higher yield
Sulphur is a building block of protein and a key ingredient in the formation of Chlorophyll. Without
adequate sulphur, crops cannot possibly reach their full potential in terms of yield or protein content. Nor
they make efficient use of N, P & other vital elements. Farmers of Gurdaspur district of Punjab generally
anticipate S-deficiencies and plan to utilize sulphur whatever the source is available in the market. They
generally use sulphur 80% WDG@ 5kg/acre and sulphur 90%G@5kg/acre. Thus, an on farm trial was
planned by KVK Gurdaspur to evaluate these sources of sulphur along with the recommended sources i.e.
gypsum @100kg/acre. The results of the OFT revealed that application of Gypsum @ 100Kg/acre
provided the highest grain yield and net returns followed by others.
Balance fertilizer application in maize crop for high yield
Maize is an important crop of Bilaspur district and is cultivated over 26821 ha area. Farmers do not use
recommended doses of fertilizers. They use only urea resulting in poor yields. This imbalance use of
fertilizers by the farmers was taken care by conducting On Farm Trials on INM in rainfed maize on soil
test basis. The data of the OFT revealed that FYM @ 10 tonnes/ ha +Application of N:P:K on soil test
basis recorded the highest maize yield (48.30 q/ha) along with maximum B:C ratio compared to Farmers
practice.
Application of chemical and biofertilizers for higher productivity of blackgram
Biofertilizers play a significant role in augmented nutrient supply to crop by increasing availability
through exploitation of natural processes like nitrogen fixation and solubilisation of insoluble P and
decomposition of organic matter. KVK Rajouri conducted an OFT to assess the effect of farmyard
manure and bio-fertilizers on the productivity of blackgram. Results of the OFT revealed that seed
treatment with rhizobium + FYM @ 2.5 t/ha + 75% of recommended dose of fertilizers recorded the
highest yield (3.07q/ha) followed by other treatments.
Effect of application of phosphorus on productivity of Bt cotton
Bathinda district has light to medium textured soils. The availability of good quality water is less i.e.
canal water. The farmers of the district have to rely on tube well water which is saline to saline sodic in
nature. Sulphur is essential for oilseed crops. Cotton besides commercial crop it is also an oil seed crop.
Hence, OFT was conducted by KVK Bathinda to evaluate the effect of Phosphorus application on Bt
cotton crop sown after wheat that received the required quantity of DAP. The data of the OFT revealed
that application of recommended nitrogen +75 kg SSP per acre at sowing gave the highest yield (16.58
q/ha) compared to the Farmers’ practice (13.28 q/ha).
Management of boron deficiency in cauliflower
Cauliflower is one of the most important cole crops being grown in Kullu district throughout the year.
During the last one decade, its production has been affected by boron deficiency resulting into brown
unmarketable curds. Hence, an OFT was conducted by KVK Kullu to study the effect of borax @ 20
kg/ha ha in addition to recommended doses of NPK (125:75:70) on curd yield of cauliflower. The data of
the OFT revealed that the application of recommended levels of NPK (@ 125:75:70 kg/ha) +FYM @ 20
t/ ha + 20kg/ha borax gave the highest curd yield of cauliflower cv. ‘Fusiyama’ (198.3 q/ha) along with
the maximum B:C ratio (3.67) compared to the Farmers’ Prectice (148.43 q/ha). The application of borax
along with the recommended doses of fertilizers produced only 1.2 per cent of brown curds compared to
18.5 % brown curds occurred in farmer’s practice.
Management of fruit cracking and blossom end rot by application of boron and calcium nutrition
Mandi is a leading vegetable growing district of Himachal Pradesh where both seasonal and off seasonal
vegetable are extensively grown. Tomato is one of the major vegetable crops grown by the farmers here.
Fruit cracking in tomato is the major problem resulting in to inferior quality and low marketable yield.
KVK Mandi conducted on farm trial on fruit cracking and blossom end rot management in tomato using
boron and calcium nutrition at five locations. The data was collected on fruit cracking and blossom end
rot incidence and marketable yield (q/ha). It was observed from the data that recommended NPK
(150:120:55) + FYM @ 10 t/ha + foliar application of boric acid @ 0.4% + Cacl2 @ 0.5% at fruit
development stage not only reduced blossom end rot incidence & fruit cracking incidence but also
increased yield and profitability. This treatment resulted in minimum blossom end rot incidence (1.0 %),
fruit cracking (0.74 %) and highest fruit yield (221.32 q/ha) and BC ratio (3.68).
Effect of water soluble fertilizer on productivity of tomato
Tomato is one of the important cash crops of the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Mono fertilization
is one of the reasons for low production of tomato in the area. In order to improve the yield and fulfill the
gap, an on farm trial was conducted by KVK Mandi to assess the effect of water soluble fertilizer on
productivity of tomato. The results revealed that FYM @ 20 t/ha + 50% of recommended basal fertilizer
dose (NPK) + Foliar application of 18:18:18 at weeks interval after 30 days of transplanting (5
sprays)increased the fruit yield up to 15% with B:C ratio of 3.02.
Management of zinc deficiency in onion for higher productivity
In S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali) district of Punjab, onion is a major crop among vegetables. Many farmers of
district grow onion crop and fetch good price. The varieties of onion are quite responsive to the chemical
fertilizers for higher production and productivity. Soils of S.A.S. Nagar are deficit in zinc. Due to zinc
deficiency, the productivity of the crop is not up to its expectations. Hence, OFT was conducted by KVK
S.A.S. Nagar to evaluate the effect of foliar application of zinc sulphate on bulb yield of onion in addition
to recommended doses of NPK. Foliar application of zinc sulphate@ 0.5 % at 45 and 60 days after
transplanting was given along with NPK@ 40:20:20 Kg/acre respectively. The data of the OFT revealed
that foliar application of zinc sulphate gave maximum yield of onion (300 q/ha) along with the maximum
B: C ratio (2.5) compared to the Farmers’ practice (225 q/ha).
Application of soil and foliar potassium in Kinnow orchard
Kinnow is an important citrus fruit in the district of Nawanshahar. Recently, new generation soluble
fertilizers have been introduced exclusively for foliar feeding. Soluble/ foliar nutrition is designed to
eliminate the problems like fixation and immobilization of nutrients. Hence, OFT was conducted by KVK
Nawanshahar and result revealed that three foliar application of potassium @ 1% at May end, June end
and July end recorded the highest fruit yield (118.08 q/ha) than other treatments.
Effect of foliar application of Potassium nitrate on fruit yield of Kinnow
Irrational use of potassic sources in Kinnow leads to problem of fluffiness and low yield. Hence, KVK
Faridkot conducted on farm trial to assess the rational use of potassium in kinnow. Data of the trials
revealed that soil application of MOP @ 2.0 kg/tree recorded yield of 289.3 q/ha while three sprays of
KNO3 @ 1% in end may, end June and end July recorded the highest yield of 338.3 q/ha followed by one
spray of KNO3 @1% in June which recorded yield of 334.7 q/ha (Table 41). It was also observed from
the trial that three sprays of KNO3 @1% accounted for fluffiness to the tune of 17 %. One spray of KNO3
@ 1 % in June recorded at par yield with three sprays of the same and accounting for only 3.5 per cent
fluffiness.
Effect of different sources of nitrogenous fertilizers on productivity of apple
Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh is known for production of temperate fruits especially apple in the
country. Apple cultivation plays a major role in livelihood security of the people of the district. However,
the production is sub-optimal and the soil health is deteriorating, primarily due to unbalanced and
inadequate nutrient use triggered mainly by un-availability of fertilizers, indiscriminate use of certain
nutrients and total neglect of others. Nitrogen (N) has become one of the major limiting factors during the
last 2-3 years. Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) had been in use as source of N for apple cultivation in
the region having acidic soils. However, non-availability of CAN for the last 2-3 years has resulted in
insufficient N supply to apple orchards, resulting in poor growth and lower production. Keeping this in
view, an OFT was conducted by KVK Shimla during 2015-16 in farmer’s orchards to assess the effect of
different N fertilizers on growth and fruit yield of apple. The observations of the first year indicated that
the present farmers practice for N fertilization resulted in poor plant growth and lower yields. Nitrogen
application at the recommended levels i.e. 700 g N/tree irrespective of source (CAN, Calcium Nitrate-CN
or Urea) resulted in optimum production; and, urea can be used as a suitable alternative to CAN in the
acidic soils of the region, when appropriate quantity of lime is used to neutralize the acidity to maintain
the soil pH. The data further revealed that application of urea along with slaked lime resulted in maximum
B:C ratio.
Effect of potassium application in various combinations on apple productivity
In Himachal Pradesh all the apple orchards are located on the sloppy land and most of the soil is sandy
loam to clay loam. There are vast possibilities for potassium to leach down below root zone and also to
get lost in the running water. Moreover, elite dominating clay mineral present in the soil of the state is
also responsible for fixation of considerable amount of K soon after its application. As such response to K
application is either non- significant or exhibits anomalous behaviour, even if massive application is
made. So, foliar application of K is required for improving the colour and other fruit quality. Hence, KVK
Shimla conducted an on farm trial to assess the effect of potassium application in various combinations on
apple productivity. Observations recorded on growth yield and fruit quality indicated that potassium is an
important nutrient element for getting the optimum yield of quality fruits. Potassium is also important in
imparting the resistance to the tree against diseases, thus helping the farmers in saving the money from
orchard management practices and spray schedule. Application of 700g K2O per tree along with two
foliar spray of 0.5 % KNO3 after fruit set and one month later is best for getting good fruit yield of
quality fruits, especially in low and mid hill area of the district.
(B) Integrated Pest Management
Integrated management of shoot and fruit borer in brinjal crop
Shoot and fruit borer causes huge economic losses in brinjal crop. Repeated spays of chemicals
(chlorantraniliprole) at higher dosage by farmers of Una district resulted in reduced efficacy of this
insecticide. Therefore, farmers have started spraying higher doses of this insecticide making the produce
unhealthy for consumption. This has also made the brinjal cultivation uneconomical besides causing
damage to the beneficial natural enemies. Keeping this in view, KVK Una conducted OFT on integrated
management of shoot and fruit borer of brinjal. The results revealed that Pheromone traps (25/ha) + 2
sprays of emamectin benzoate 5% SG (0.4 g/l) at 15 days interval resulted in higher yield (237.5 q/ha) as
compared to farmers’ practice (225.0 q/ha). Besides yield, the BC ratio was also observed highest (4.6);
shoot infestation and fruit infestation were recorded lowest as compared to other technological options.
Effect of different insecticides on pest incidence and yield of cauliflower
The important insect-pests in cauliflower are diamondback moth (DBM), Plutella xylostella and cabbage
butterfly, Pieris brassicae. The larval stages (caterpillars) of DBM cause numerous holes in leaves and
eat away the growing heads of cauliflower. The caterpillars of cabbage butterfly eat away the leaves
resulting in loss of photosynthetic area of leaves. Due to the damage and excreta of the caterpillars, the
heads become unfit for market and consumption. Repeated applications of insecticides for the control of
these pests contaminate the environment and affect human health. KVK Sirmaur conducted on farm trials
for the management of pests in cauliflower at five locations. Spray of azadirachtin 1500 ppm (3 ml/litre)
followed by lambda-cyhalothrin (0.004%) after 7 days resulted in less pest attack (2-3 %) and gave
highest yield (84 q/ha) than the recommended and farmers’ practice.
Management of aphid in late sown cauliflower
Aphids are polyphagous insect-pests and cause heavy economic losses to crops. They are the major
insect-pests of late sown cauliflower in district Hamirpur. The crop is heavily damaged by aphids but is
not effectively managed by farmers resulting in poor quality and quantity of produce. So trials were
conducted by KVK Hamirpur to use the safer insecticides at safer intervals for managing this insect pest.
Results showed that insecticidal treatment of malathion 50 EC @ 0.05% followed by cypermethrin 10 EC
@0.0075% at 15 days interval recorded higher yield (25% more yield) over control and resulted in
reduction in aphid infestation (37.93% less) over control. The benefit cost ratio was also comparatively
higher (2.8) in this treatment.
Effect of different management modules on fruit borer incidence and yield of tomato
Tomato is an important cash crop in many parts of district Mandi and a source of livelihood of small and
marginal farmers of the district. It is cultivated in an in area of about 1500 hectares. The incidence of fruit
borer especially in Balh valley of the district is a serious threat to realize the optimum returns. Farmers
are resorting to indiscriminate usage of synthetic pyrethroids and other persistent pesticides resulting in
environmental pollution and high residues in the marketable produce, In order to assess the efficacy of
safer modules, KVK Mandi conducted on farm trial on integrated management of fruit borer at six
locations in the district. Results of the trials revealed that installation of pheromone traps @ 10 traps/ ha
followed by foliar application of lambda cyhalothrin 5EC @ 0.004 % & Azadirachtin @ 0.03 %
alternatively at 15 days interval found effective in minimizing pest incidence and enhancing the fruit
yield. This treatment resulted in minimum larval count of 0.92 per plant, minimum fruit infestation (4.52
%), highest marketable yield (168.2 q/ha) and highest BC ratio (3.56), closely followed by pheromone
trap + flubendamide @ 0.12 % at flowering stage.
Effect of different treatments on European red mite in apple
Indiscriminate use of insecticides in apple and other crops killed natural enemies of European red mite
and the mite, which was not even a minor pest in apple earlier has became a major pest. Further, the
farmers do not spray the desired chemical at the right time. Management of the mite at an early stage not
only reduces the mite population below ETL but also increases the yield and reduces environmental
pollution. KVK Kinnaur, therefore, conducted on farm trials for the effective management of European
red mite in apple at three locations in the district. As indicated by the results of the trials, in both Oberon
and Magister foliar application @ 60 and 50 ml, respectively in 200 l water during May end when mite
population was around 4-5 mites/ leaf resulted in better management of mite pest (0.9 and 0.1 mite per
leaf, respectively) compared to farmers’ practice (11.4 mites per leaf) leading to 107.6 and 111.2 q/ha
yield, respectively as compared to 90.9 q/ha yield in farmers’ practice.
Management of San Jose scale pest in apple
San Jose scale is a major insect-pest in apple. This pest not only weakens the plant by sucking of its sap
but also reduces marketable quality due to infested fruits. Farmers fail to manage the pest because of
selection of improper chemical at the right time. Therefore, management of San Jose scale through spray
at an early stage of crop development i.e. in the end of May or start of June, will ensure quality fruit
production, which ultimately will increase net returns to the growers. The result of OFT conducted in
district Shimla to study the effectiveness of chemicals at three locations revealed that foliar application of
both metasystox and dimethoate during May end resulted in good control of the San Jose scale (1.1 and
1.0 scales/ cm2, respectively) compared to the farmers practice (7.3 scales/ cm2) and gave highest yield of
105.5 and 104.8 q/ha, respectively than yield (88.5 q/ha) in the farmers’ practice.
Management of gram pod borer in gram for higher yield
Insect-pests cause severe economic losses in gram. One of the important insect-pests is gram pod borer,
Helicoverpa armigera. It is a polyphagous pest and infests many important crops including pulses. The
caterpillars bore into the gram pods and eat away the grains. Farmers used to apply repeated sprays of
available insecticides, which results in extra input cost as well as it contaminates the environment. For the
effective management of this pest, timely application of recommended insecticides is very crucial. KVK
Sirmaur conducted on farm trials on management of gram pod borer in gram at two locations. Two sprays
of monocrotophos (0.04%) at 15 days interval resulted in reduced pest incidence (2-3 %) and gave highest
yield (6.5 q/ha) compared to farmers’ practice.
Effects of different insecticides on rice stem borer and leaf folder incidence and yield of paddy
Basmati paddy is an important crop in the district Kaputhala, however incidence of stem borer
and leaf folder is a limiting factor in harnessing good returns. The farmers are generally using
subsidized granular insecticides which are also harmful to other useful insects. In order to assess
the efficacy of alternative new recommended pesticides, KVK Kaputhala conducted on farm trial
at five locations in the district. Results of the on farm trial revealed that Coragen 20 SC was
equally good in comparison to granular insecticide Padan. Coragen being safe to non target
organisms is equally effective in the control of stem borer and leaf folder in basmati rice. Data on
% pest incidence revealed that all the three pesticides evaluated were better than the untreated
control, however Coragen 20 SC was most effective as evident from higher yield (43.5 q/ha) and
BC ratio.
Effect of different management modules on stem borer and leaf folder incidence and grain yield of
paddy
Technology assessed: Paddy is the major crop grown during kharif season in about 40 per cent cultivated
area of Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. However, heavy infestation of stem borer and leaf folder
causes yield loss up to 15-30 %. KVK Mandi conducted on farm trial on management of these pests at
five locations. Stem borer incidence was measured in terms of percent dead hearts/ white ears while leaf
folder incidence was measured in terms of percent leaf folder incidence. It was noticed from the data that
soil incorporation of carbofuran @ 33kg /ha and foliar application of flubendamide @ 0.12 % at
flowering stage was found most effective in reducing the incidence of leaf folder (1.57 %) & shoot borer
(1.04 %) and the yield was higher (59.20 q/ha) following this treatment compared to the other treatments
evaluated.
(C) Integrated Disease Management
Management of khaira disease in paddy by zinc application
Paddy is an important crop grown by the farmers in Delhi. However, Khaira disease is quite common in
paddy crop causing huge economic losses to the farmers. Farmers do not make use of zinc sulphate either
as a basal dose or foliar spray for the management of disease due to lack of awareness. Hence OFT was
conducted by KVK Ujwa, Delhi to assess the effect of zinc sulphate to control khaira disease in paddy.
The results of the OFT revealed that least disease incidence (6%) and highest yield (47.1 q/ha) was
recorded following basal application of zinc sulphate @ 25kg/ha + two sprays of zinc sulphate at 40 and
60 days after transplantation. The benefit cost ratio was also found higher (2.70) in this treatment.
Effect of different seed treatment on Bakane disease incidence and yield of paddy
Paddy is the important crop grown by the farmers in Faridabad district during Kharif season. However,
Bakane is a serious disease of paddy and causing huge economic losses to the farmers. Therefore, KVK
Faridabad conducted on farm trials to assess the efficacy of various chemicals on disease incidence. The
results showed that seed treatment (soaking for 24 h) with Emisan 10 g + streptocyclin 1gm + water 10 l
+ seed 10 kg followed by foliar application of bavistin @1g/ m 2 of nursery one week before uprooting
and uprooting of nursery in standing water resulted in minimum disease incidence (0.5 %) and highest
yield (41.6 q/ha) and BC ratio (2.94). Seed treatment (soaking for 24 h) with Emisan 10 g + streptocyclin
1gm + water 10 l + seed 10 kg and uprooting of nursery in standing water also resulted in higher yield
938.2 q/ha) and less disease incidence (1.7 %) compared to farmers practice.
Management of yellow rust disease in wheat
Wheat is an important cereal crop grown by the farmers in Ambala district. Yellow rust disease
is serious problem causing huge economic losses to the farmers. Farmers’ practice i.e. sprays of
Mancozeb @ 200 g at 10 days interval is not so effective for the management of this disease.
Hence KVK Ambala conducted on farm trials to assess the effect of new and safer fungicides on
disease incidence. The results of the OFT revealed that least disease incidence (5%) and highest
yield (48.07 q/ha) was recorded with the spray of Propiconazol 25% EC @ 200 ml followed by
Mancozeb @ 200 g at 10 days interval. The benefit cost ratio was also found higher (2.15) in
this treatment.
Effect of seed treatment on downy mildew disease incidence and yield of sunflower
Sunflower is an important crop grown by the farmers in Hoshiarpur district. However, increasing
incidence of downy mildew disease over the years in the area and susceptibility of private hybrids to the
disease is causing low yield and economic losses to the farmers. Moreover, there is no recommendation
for the management of the disease in the package of practices. Farmers’ practice i.e. sprays of Ridomil @
2.5 g/ litre water at disease initiation is not so effective for the management of this disease. Hence, KVK,
Hoshiarpur conducted on farm trials to assess the effect of seed treatment with Metalaxyl 35WS @ 6 g/kg
of seed on disease incidence. The results of the OFT revealed that least disease incidence (0.6%) and
highest yield (23.8 q/ha) was recorded with seed treatment of Metalaxyl 35WS@ 6g/ kg seed at sowing
time. The benefit cost ratio was also highest (2.39) in this treatment.
Management of buckeye rot disease in tomato
Tomato is an important crop of Kharif season grown by the farmers in Sirmaur district. However,
buckeye rot disease has become a serious problem causing huge economic losses to the farmers. Farmers’
practice i.e. wooden staking + sprays of Indofil [email protected]% are not so effective for the management of
this disease. Hence, KVK, Sirmaur conducted on farm trials to assess the effect of new and safer
fungicides on disease incidence. The results of the OFT revealed that least disease incidence (11%) and
highest yield (247 q/ha) was recorded with staking, removal of lower leaves and sprays of Curzate (0.3%)
followed by Indofil M 45 (0.25%). The benefit cost ratio was also found higher (2.92) in this treatment.
Phytophthora blight disease management in tomato
Tomato is the important crop grown by the farmers in Hamirpur district. However, Phytophthora blight is
a serious disease causing huge economic losses to the farmers. Farmers resort to spray of Mancozeb @
0.25% at 15 days interval. There is a need to look for alternative fungicides for the management of
Phytophthora blight in tomato. Hence, KVK Hamirpur conducted on farm trials to assess the effect of
new and safer fungicides on disease incidence. The data of the OFT revealed that least disease incidence
(12%) and highest yield (385 q/ha) was recorded with the spray of Azoxystrobin 23% followed by
Mancozeb @ 0.25% at 15 days interval.
Integrated management of powdery mildew in capsicum under protected conditions
Capsicum is the main cash crop being cultivated under protected conditions in Solan district.
Powdery mildew is one of the main reasons for lesser yield and causes huge economic losses to
the farmers. Farmers’ practice i.e. spray of carbendazim @ 0.01% at 15 days interval is not
giving satisfactory control of the disease. Hence, KVK Solan conducted on farm trials to assess
the effect of some new fungicides on powdery mildew of capsicum. The results of the trials
reveals that least disease severity (5.70%) and highest yield (650 q/ha) was recorded with three
sprays of difenconazole @ 0.015% starting from the time of disease appearance and repeat after
15days + collection and removal of all fallen leaves followed by three sprays of hexaconazole
@ 0.05% starting from the time of disease appearance and repeat after 15days +collect and
remove all fallen leaves (9.30 % disease severity and 550 q/ha yield). The benefit cost ratio was
also found higher (3.61) with difenconazole sprays.
Management of late blight of potato
Late blight is a major constraint in the profitable cultivation of potato and causing high economic losses
to the farmers in Ropar district. Farmers’ practice is not so effective because the proper schedule of
fungicide application is not followed by the farmers and less awareness about new fungicides. Hence,
KVK, Ropar conducted on farm trials to assess the effect of new and safer fungicide for management of
disease. The results of the OFT revealed that least disease severity (0.1-1%), disease incidence (1-2%)
and highest yield 317.5 q/ha was recorded following two sprays of IndofilM-45/ Mass M-45 @
125000g/ha at 7 days interval + 2 sprays of Ridomil gold @ g per acre at 10 days intervals + one sprays
of Indofil M-45/Mass M-45 @ 700g/acre.
Management of root rot in apple orchards
Root rot in apple is a major problem that kills the plant slowly as infected roots plants fail to take up
water and essential plant nutrients from the soil. As a result, plant health deteriorates steadily. Bearing
ability of plant decreases and fruit quality remains poor. Reduction in yield affects the economy of the
farmers. The results of OFT conducted by KVK Kinnaur revealed that drenching of bavistin @ 200g +
blitox 1200g/ 200 litres of water during June- July reduced disease inoculum by 74.59 per cent and gave
highest yield (111.1 q/ha).
Effect of different treatments on collar rots incidence and yield of apple
Collar rot is also becoming a major hurdle in apple orchards in Kinnaur. This disease starts from the
collar portion of the plant near the soil line. Similar to root rot, here also, the plant fails to draw water and
plant nutrients from soil. Further, the disease spreads from one plant to the other in the orchard along
with irrigation water, if applied through flood irrigation. Reduction in yield reduces the benefit accruing
to the growers. The results of OFT conducted by KVK Kinnaur revealed that drenching of Ridomil MZ
@ 600 g/ 200 litres of water during June-July was effective for management of collar rot in apple
plantations (62.66 %) and gave highest yield (111.1 q/ha).
Management of root rot disease in apple
Apple is an important commercial fruit of Kashmir valley. The best quality apples are grown in the valley
with higher net returns. However, from the last few decades the fruit production received a big jolt due to
emerging diseases and pests. Root rot is one of the most serious diseases that hamper its cultivation. The
survey conducted in district Kupwara revealed the trend of converting paddy land into apple orchards
which is not feasible because of root rot on large scale damaging the established orchards. In this
backdrop, KVK Kupwara laid OFTs in farmers’ field at two locations to assess the effect of different
treatments under the micro-climatic conditions of the locality. The experiment was laid with the active
involvement of the scientist in collaboration with farmers and field functionaries. Nine trees in each
location with homogenous vigour and age were selected for the demonstration. The results revealed that
application of Chaubattia paint on exposed roots resulted in better management of the disease with up to
85 percent reduction in root rot incidence and highest production of 16.8 t/ha.
(D) Weed Management
Integrated weed management in onion
Infestation of weeds causes heavy economic losses to onion growers of Una district. Farmers of the
district usually conduct two hand weeding at 30 and 60 days after transplanting (DAT). This practice of
farmers is not effective for management of weeds in onion crop. Therefore, KVK Una conducted an OFT
on integrated weed management in this crop. The results revealed that spray of Oxyfluorfen @ 150 ml/ha
(Post Emergence) + one HW at 60 DAT reduced the weed population and increased yield of onion up to
27.37 % as compared to farmers’ practice. The BC ratio was also observed highest (3.14) with this
technological option.
Weed management in cauliflower nursery
Cauliflower is the major vegetable crop grown by the farmers in the district Ropar. Although chemical
weed management is available in the transplanted crop but the weed incidence in the cauliflower nursery
causes economic loss to the growers. Farmer’s generally use Terga-super @ 1 ml/ liter water but it is not
so effective to control the monocot and dicot weeds. Hence, KVK Ropar conducted an OFT to assess the
effect of different doses of herbicide on the weed population in cauliflower nursery. The application of
Terga-super @ 2 ml/litre water as post-emergence herbicide (15 days after sowing) was found superior
over other treatments as minimum weed population (10) and healthy nursery with highest B C ratio (2.50
) was observed under this treatment.
Weed management in okra during rainy season
Okra is an important rainy season crop of Bilaspur district. However, due to heavy rains and non
spreading behaviour of crop as well as shallow root system, the problem of weeds at later stages of crop
affects the yield seriously. Hence, OFT on integrated weed management in rainy season okra was
conducted where an additional one hand weeding along with recommended practice was inducted. The
result revealed that spray of pendimethalin @1.5 kg a.i./ ha within 48 hours after sowing followed by
one hand weeding at 60 DAS was the best treatment, able to manage the weed effectively with highest
yield of 176.5 q/ha.
Weed management in paddy
Farmers of Jammu district were facing acute shortage of labour for effective weed control at crucial
stages in paddy crop. Due to heavy weed growth in the paddy fields, the total production from the paddy
field got tremendously reduced (10-25%). KVK Jammu conducted on farm trial on weed management
using Bispyribac Sodium @250ml/ha 20-25 DAT and use of Cono-weeder (15, 30 and 45 DAT). Results
revealed that 95.2% weeds were controlled by using cono-weeder at 15, 30 and 45 days after
transplanting followed by application of Bispyribac Sodium @250ml/ha (20-25 DAT) and farmer
practice. Maximum productivity (28.1 q/ha) along with highest BC ratio (2.77) was also recorded by
using cono-weeder.
Weed management in sugarcane crop
Weeds pose tough competition to sugarcane crop because of wide spacing, slow germination and
initial growth, heavy fertilization and frequent irrigations. Weeds cause more economic loss in
sugarcane than all other pests combined. It reduces tonnage in the field. Weeds can reduce
sugarcane yields by competing for moisture, nutrients, and light during the growing season.
Several weed species also serve as alternate hosts for disease and insect pests. The extent of loss
in cane yield caused by weeds is from 10% to total crop failure depending upon composition and
diversity of weeds. Successful weed control is essential for economical sugarcane production.
Chemical weed control is time saving, easier, economical and can be adopted timely, particularly
where scarcity of agricultural labour exists at appropriate stages of weeding. To overcome this
problem pre and post emergence application of herbicides was thought to be one of the
alternatives in sugarcane. KVK Gurdaspur conducted on farm trial on weed management in
sugarcane at three locations. The results revealed that lowest weed population (1.6 per m2) and
highest cane yield (876.2 q/ha) was recorded with the application of Pendimethalin 30 EC at 2
DAS 2.5 l/ ha followed by Atrazine 50 WP at 25 DAS @ 2 kg/ ha followed by 2,4-D @ 2 kg/ha
at 50 DAS.
(F) Varietal Evaluation
Assessment of performance of different yellow rust resistant varieties
Technology assessed: Wheat is an important crop of Haryana as the state contributes a significant
amount of wheat in central pool. In district Yamunanagar and Panipat, wheat is prone to incidence of
yellow rust which results in low productivity and profitability. Low production and productivity of wheat
is problem in other districts of Haryana namely, Ambala, Faridabad and Rewari also. Therefore, the
KVKs of these districts conducted OFTs to evaluate performance of different wheat varieties. The results
indicated that WH-1105 and DBW-88 were superior as far as net returns and higher B:C ratio are
concerned in comparison to HD-3086 and HD-2967 in Yamunanagar district. Almost similar result was
found in Ambala and Faridabad districts. However, variety HD 2967 was found superior than other
varieties in terms of yield and returns in Panipat and Rewari districts. No incidence of yellow rust was
observed this year at any of the locations. Yield of other varieties was comparatively less.
Evaluation of high yielding wheat varieties
In recent years, farmers of the Jammu district were experiencing severe losses due to low yield in
prevalent wheat varieties. Moreover, the variety HD-2967 available for cultivation have become prone to
yellow rust, leading to decline in the overall grain yield during the past few years. KVK Jammu
conducted on farm trials to assess the performance of new promising yellow rust resistant wheat varieties
viz. HD-3086 and WH 1105 under irrigated conditions of Jammu district. The data of the OFT revealed
that HD 3086 and WH 1105 recorded 12.2 % and 7.2 % increase in grain yield, respectively as compared
to HD 2967 (farmers’ practice). Both the varieties (HD-3086 and WH 1105) have not shown any
symptom of yellow rust during the season where as HD-2967 got affected with yellow rust disease.
Evaluation of performance of new wheat varieties
Wheat is an important rabi season crop grown in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Low
productivity is of great concern which is mainly attributed to the cultivation of old cultivars grown in
rainfed areas in the district. KVK conducted on farm trials to evaluate the production potential of new
varieties in the district. Data of the trial revealed that wheat variety VL-907 gave maximum yield (27.8
q/ha) and was superior over local check (PBW-175) which yielded 21.1 quintals of grains per hectare.
However, HS-507 (24.8 q/ha) is also significantly superior over check.
Assessment of new paddy variety (PR-124) against bacterial leaf blight disease
Assessment of new paddy variety (PR-124) against all strains of bacterial leaf blight disease Paddy is an
important crop grown by the farmers in Ambala district. Bacterial leaf blight disease is serious disease
causing productivity and economic losses to the farmers. Hence, new improved variety of paddy (PR-124)
was assessed by KVK Ambala through on farm trials at three locations. It was revealed from the data of
the OFT that maximum disease incidence was in farmers’ variety (Sawa 127) which was 71.42% higher
than the new variety evaluated (PR-124). Apart from the disease incidence, yield was also higher (8.3%)
in new variety PR-124 than farmer’s variety.
Evaluation of promising low land cultivars of paddy
Paddy is the major crop of Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh and Balh valley is well known for the
paddy cultivation in the district. Majority of farmers of the area, where hybrid paddy cultivars are not
suitable, are still cultivating old varieties resulting in low yields and less returns in spite of availability of
promising cultivars for low land cultivation. Therefore, KVK Mandi conducted on farm trials on
evaluation of promising low land cultivars of paddy in the district at two locations. For this, two new
varieties recommended i.e. HPR 2686 and HPR 2880 were evaluated with the farmers’ practice of HPR
2143. It was observed that HPR 2880 gave the highest yield (42.90 q/ha) followed by HPR 2686 (39.70
q/ha) and farmers variety (37.20 q/ha). The benefit cost ratio was also found higher in HPR 2880.
Evaluation of scented paddy varieties
In the basmati growing areas of Jammu district, farmers were cultivating Pusa 1121 and other long grain
varieties (Sharbati) having low productivity and less economic returns. The farmers were looking for the
appropriate short duration varieties that can be grown in these areas of Jammu district, having higher
production potential and better economic returns. KVK Jammu conducted on farm trials at five locations
on Pusa paddy varieties 1612, 1401 and 1509. The result indicated that Pusa -1509 exhibited 26.7%
increase in grain yield as compared to Pusa 1121 with 20-23 days earlier maturity. Pusa 1401 recorded
19.3% increase in grain yield and similar maturity days while Pusa 1612 recorded maximum (35.3%)
increase in grain yield as compared to Pusa 1121 with 3-6 days earlier maturity.
Assessment of parthenocarpic cucumber hybrids under protected cultivation
Most of the polyhouse farmers are growing cucumber in their polyhouses but due to lack of knowledge
about monoecious/ gynoecious flowers, the varieties/ hybrids grown are giving poor yields. Hence, OFT
on performance of parthenocarpic cucumber hybrids under protected cultivation was conducted by KVK
Bilaspur. The result revealed that Parthenocarpic cucumber variety Cloudia performed better (588.0 q/ha)
followed by Kian (568.0 q/ha) under protected conditions.
Evaluation of okra varieties against YVMV during summer season
Technology assessed: Okra is an important vegetable crop grown in summer and rainy season in Una
district of Himachal Pradesh. Low productivity and poor quality of green fruits of okra crop are obtained
due to incidence of Yellow Vain Mosaic virus in cultivars grown by farmers in the district. The KVK Una
conducted an OFT to evaluate the production potential and tolerance against YVMV of new
recommended varieties in the district during summer season. The results of the trial indicated that Palam
Komal variety gave 28.79 % higher yield over farmer’s variety (Pusa Sawani). Apart from the yield,
yellow Vein Mosaic Virus was also recorded lowest in Palam Komal variety (1.5 % in comparison to 24.5
% in Pusa Sawani) of okra.
Evaluation of high yielding okra varieties
Okra is an important vegetable crop of district Hamirpur of Himachal Pradesh. Low productivity of okra
is of great concern which is mainly attributed to the cultivation of old cultivars grown in rainfed farming
situation in the district. KVK Hamirpur conducted on farm trials to evaluate the production potential of
new varieties of okra in the district. The results of the trials indicated that Palam Komal variety out
yielded all other varieties and gave 195 q/ha yield as compared to farmer’s variety (170 q/ha). Apart from
the yield, other attributes such as number of harvestings and number of fruits/plant were also higher in
Palam Komal. The benefit cost ratio was also highest 3.25 in this variety.
Evaluation of cauliflower varieties grown in late season
Cauliflower is grown in the Chamba district as early, mid season and late season crop to get maximum
returns and avoiding glut in the market. Non availability of tested varieties for late season crop results in
poor yield of the crops. KVK Chamba conducted OFTs to identify suitable cauliflower varieties for late
season crop. Pusa snowball K-1 resulted in highest yield (182 q/ha) followed by Pusa Snowball (171
q/ha) and Pusa Himjyoti (120 q/ha). The highest BC ration (2.70) was also observed in PSB K-1.
Assessment of improved short duration and high yielding hybrid of pumpkin
The improved variety of pumpkin (Punjab Samrat) was released in 2008 by PAU, Ludhiana. But it is not
very popular among the farmers owing to its long duration, big sized fruit and low to medium yield.
There was need to test and popularize the high yielding hybrids of pumpkin having handy size and short
duration. So the KVK Ropar conducted OFTs on the farmers’ field to popularize the new hybrids PPH-1
and PPH-2. It was found that both hybrids took 22 to 25 days in flowering and 41 to 42 days in harvesting
while Pusa Samrat took 42 days to flower and 62 days to harvest. Average fruit weight of these hybrids
was 1.25 to 1.45 kg against 1.92 kg weight of farmers’ variety. Due to close planting (1.5 m × 0.45 m)
and higher plant population in the unit area, these out yielded the old variety (planting distance: 3.0 m ×
0.60 m ) by 164 %.
Evaluation of production potential of onion varieties
Onion is emerging as new cash crop option in low hills of Sirmaur district but non-availability of variety
suitable to local condition is emerging as bottleneck in realizing production potential of this crop. KVK
Sirmaur conducted an on farm trial to evaluate the production potential of new variety Palam Lohit in the
district. The results of the trial indicated that Palam Lohit variety out yielded local varieties and gave 50.9
% higher yield over farmer’s variety (local). Apart from the yield, other attributes such as incidence of
purple blotch of onion was also less in Palam Lohit.
Assessment of onion varieties under mid hill condition
Onion is grown in Chamba district on a considerable area. Although a number of recommended varieties
are available but their production potential under local conditions has not been assessed. Therefore KVK
Chamba conducted OFTs to evaluate most promising genotypes of onion under mid hill conditions of
Chamba district. Onion variety AFDR resulted in highest yield (258.4 q/ha) followed by N-53 (236.5
q/ha) and Patna Red (208.90 q/ha).
Assessment of performance of new varieties onion cultivars
Production and productivity of untested onion variety in district Kargil is not very encouraging as far as
the commercial agriculture is concerned. The economic returns from such onion varieties per unit area are
not very remunerative so there is need to assess the performance of new varieties suitable for the region
for better productivity and returns. KVK Kargil, hence evaluated new onion hybrids viz. Arka Kirthiman,
Arka Lamella and Red Coral. Red Coral variety gave highest yield (106-118 % more yield than others)
and higher net returns.
Assessment of new varieties of garlic for production potential
Garlic is the most important cash crop of Rabi season in high hills of Sirmaur district. It is a highly
remunerative crop and it has replaced ginger as most favoured crop of farmers of the district. Presently
farmers are growing very old varieties and need was being felt for new variety. KVK Sirmaur conducted
an on farm trial to evaluate the production potential of new variety GHC-1 in the district. The results of
the trial indicated that GHC-1 variety out yielded local varieties and gave 43.6 % higher yield over
farmer’s variety (local). Apart from the yield, the incidence of Stemphylium blight was also less in GHC-
1.
Evaluation of new pea variety (PB-89)
Pea is an important cash crop in mid and high hills of Sirmaur district. Presently, farmers are growing old
and disease prone varieties which are becoming unprofitable. Hence there was dire need to evaluate new
high yielding disease resistant pea cultivars for higher productivity and profitability. Therefore, KVK
Sirmaur conducted on farm trials to evaluate the production potential of new variety PB-89 in the district.
The results of the trials indicated that PB-89 variety out yielded local varieties and gave 50.9 % higher
yield over farmer’s variety (Azad P-1). Apart from the yield, other attributes such as net income was also
higher in PB-89.
Evaluation of new variety of peach
Earlier, Solan district was known for peach production but due to monoculture of single variety i.e. cv.
July Elberta has led to poor economic returns and considerable decline in area under this crop. So, there
is need for diversification in this crop for better economic returns. Therefore, an OFT was conducted by
KVK Solan to study the performance of new peach varieties on the farmers’ fields during 2011-12 for
which sample yield was obtained during 2015-16. The data of the OFT revealed that maximum yield
(67.53 q/ha) was achieved in Glo Haven variety followed by July Elberta (66.69 q/ha) and Sun Crest
(55.97 q/ha). Hence, Glo Haven may be recommended for the farmers as a variety for diversification to
fetch better yield.
(G) Integrated crop management
Productivity of Guava under different levels of nodal pruning
Guava is one of the major horticultural crops in the district Faridkot. Low fruit yield and poor fruit quality
due to lack of pruning is the major bottleneck here. Recommended practice is 10 cm removal of shoot tip.
However, farmers are of the view that it should be in terms of how many nodes to be pruned. Hence,
KVK Faridkot conducted on farm trial to assess the effect of nodal pruning on fruit yield and quality in
guava. The result revealed that highest fruit yield (272.3 q/ha) along with highest BC ratio was recorded
by the removal of shoot tip up to 4- nodes in Guava.
(H) Farm machinery
Performance of different sowing methods on productivity of wheat
Wheat is an important crop grown by the farmers in Panipat district of Haryana under paddy-wheat
cropping systems. Farmers generally sow the wheat crop by conventional tillage and broad casting
method resulting in to low yield. This method is high labour intensive and involves higher cost of
cultivation. Hence, KVK Panipat conducted an on farm trial and assessed the performance of different
sowing techniques by using Rotary tillage, Zero tillage and Happy seeder. The results revealed that wheat
sowing with Happy seeder performed better and properly managed the long stubbles of paddy crop thus
yielded in higher grain yield (50.0 q/ha) while under zero tillage, yield was 47.2 q/ha and that under
rotary tillage was 46.0 q/ha in compared to 42.5 q/ha in when compared with conventional tillage and
broad casting.
Productivity of wheat sown with different methods
Paddy-wheat is the one of the major cereal based cropping system practiced in Hoshiarpur district of
Punjab. Generally, farmers harvest the paddy crop with combine harvester in the region. The paddy
residue left behind after the harvesting of paddy is generally problematic and is generally burnt by the
farmers. KVK Hoshiarpur conducted on farm trial for the management of paddy residue through spatially
modified no till drill after bailing of paddy residue. Different methods of straw management with farm
machinery were tried to compare the subsequent performance of wheat crop. It was observed that wheat
sown with spatial drill after bailing of loose residue gave highest yield (48.20 q/ha) followed by sowing
of wheat with roto till drill after partial burning of paddy residue (47.50 q/ha) and sowing of wheat with
conventional drill after burning of paddy residue (46.0 q/ha).
Effect of different tillage methods on productivity of wheat
Paddy-wheat is the major cereal based cropping system practiced in Mansa district of Punjab. Generally,
farmers harvest the paddy crop with combine harvester in the region and paddy residue left behind after
the harvesting of paddy. In order to sow the next wheat crop, paddy residue generally burnt that causes
the environmental pollution. So, to avoid such practice, KVK Mansa conducted on farm trial and assessed
performance of sowing of wheat through Happy seeder and No Till Drill (after making bales of paddy
straw) in comparison to farmer practice (paddy residue burning). It was observed that yield of wheat crop
sown using Happy Seeder (52.8 q/ha) and No Till Drill after making bales (52.1 q/ha) was comparable
with 54.5 q/ha yield in farmer practice.
Performance of different puddling methods in field preparation for Paddy
Paddy is one of the most important cereal crop of Ambala district of Haryana. In Ambala, paddy is grown
over 0.83 lakh ha area with average productivity of 38 q/ha. Paddy is largely grown by manual
transplanting of seedlings into puddled soils. The conventional methods/ implements of puddling has low
field capacity and put high cost of puddling. In order to reduce puddling cost and time KVK Ambala
conducted on farm trial to assess the performance of different puddling methods for paddy transplanting.
The results of the OFT indicated that cultivator attached with roller puddler recorded the highest field
capacity (0.40 ha/hr) and lowest puddling cost (Rs. 615/ha). The grain yield (65.90q/ha) and BC ratio
(3.90) were also highest in this treatment followed by others.
(I) Resource Conservation
Evaluation of various methods of wheat sowing
Paddy straw burning is one of the major problems in Punjab state in general and district Faridkot in
particular. To tackle this problem PAU, Ludhiana has developed several technologies through which
wheat can be sown directly in the paddy harvested field without burning of straw. In this connection,
KVK Faridkot conducted on farm trial to assess the comparative evaluation of various methods of sowing
in wheat. Data obtained in the OFT revealed that zero tillage sowing accounted for the highest yield of
49.25 q/ha followed by roto drill (47.50 q/ha) and conventional (45.50 q/ha). It was also observed from
the trial that Zero tillage in wheat helped to save Rs 2000/ha. Besides, it is a good method to check
environmental pollution owing to stubble burning.
Comparative performance of sowing of wheat with Turboseeder v/s ZT and conventional
Paddy –wheat cropping sequence is prevalent in Yamunanagar district of Haryana. Due to shortage of
farm labour, farmers are shifting to combine harvesting of paddy. After combine harvesting, the paddy
residues left in the fields cause problem for wheat sowing with ZT seed cum fertilizer drill as straws get
cogged in loose residue situations. Hence, burning of paddy straw has become a common practice in the
area causing environmental pollution beside loss in soil fertility. Therefore, to minimize the burning and
optimal use of paddy straw, sowing of wheat with Turboseeder was tested with ZT and conventional
method. Data obtained from the OFT revealed that sowing of wheat with Turboseeder resulted in higher
grain yield (52.50 q/ha) and net returns (Rs. 59383- per ha) as compared to other treatments. It was also
observed during the trial that beside rice residue retention, it resulted in less weed infestation, higher
water use efficiency, labour, and energy saving and provided more protection against weather extremes
(Excessive rainfall / abrupt temperature increase at reproductive stage) as compared to conventional
method of sowing.
Effect of seed rate on yield attributes of mid season vegetable peas
Pea is an important vegetable crop grown by farmers during rabi season in district Nawanshahar. Here
higher seed rate of peas than recommended being used all over the district during crop season. Hence, an
OFT was conducted by KVK Nawanshahar to assess the effect of different quantities of seed rate on yield
attributes of mid season vegetable peas. The results given in table revealed that highest productivity
(135q/ha) and net returns (Rs. 151000/- per ha) were obtained by using recommended seed rate @75
kg/ha saving 75 kg seed per ha which is an important resource.
Evaluation of different methods of paddy cultivation
Labour shortage, higher labour cost and huge water consumption during paddy cultivation is a big
problem in the Faridkot district of Punjab. KVK Faridkot conducted on farm trial to assess the cost and
resource effective method of paddy cultivation. It was observed during the trial that direct seeding was
beneficial in terms of duration (took 7-8 days less for maturity) and water productivity (saved 4-5
irrigations). In addition, there was labour saving of Rs 4000/ha. The grain yield under direct seeding (72.4
q/ha) was also at par with direct sowing in dry field followed by irrigation (72.60 q/ha) and need to be
promoted on large scale.
(J) Mushroom Cultivation
Production of white button mushroom by using different composting material
White button mushroom cultivation is emerging as an income generating enterprise among the farming
community in Yamunanagar district of Haryana. Due to high cost of wheat straw, the profitability from
mushroom cultivation is low. Besides, its availability for the purpose is also less as it is used as dry
fodder. Plenty of the paddy straw is available in district Yamunanagar which farmers generally burn and
it adversely affects the environment and soil health. For economic use of paddy straw as substrate for
white button mushroom cultivation, OFT was conducted by KVK Yamunanagar to assess the relative
performance of different composting materials on production of white button mushroom. The results of
the OFT indicated that the yield of mushroom from compost prepared by100 per cent wheat straw (32.40
kg/100 kg straw) was comparable with compost prepared from wheat + paddy straw (1:1w/w) (31.80
kg/100 kg straw) with higher net returns and cost benefit ratio. So to economise the cultivation cost and
improve the profitability, white button mushroom can economically be grown with wheat+ paddy straw
(1:1w/w).
Assessment of production of different species of oyster mushroom in different seasons
Mushroom cultivation is emerging as an income generating enterprise among the farming community in
Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. However, lack of species wise calendar for round the year
cultivation of mushroom is a major bottleneck in enhancement of mushroom production. In order to find
out oyster mushroom species suitable for different seasons, KVK Chamba conducted on farm trial on
Oyster mushroom cultivation. The results of the OFT indicated that P.florida (94 kg/q dry straw) in
spring, P. sajor-caju (86 kg/q dry straw) in summer and P. ostreatus (88.2 kg/q dry straw) in winter
recorded the highest yield in comparison to other species grown in the same season.
(K) Agro Forestry and fodder production
Effect of different orientation of poplar plantation on productivity of wheat
Poplar is an important agro forestry tree in the Faridabad region but the low yield of inter crop wheat is a
major problem grown with poplar. In view of this, KVK Faridabad conducted on farm trials to assess the
performance of wheat with different orientation of tree rows. The results of the OFT showed that wheat
yield in control (Without trees) was 42.0 q/ha, whereas yield of wheat in boundary plantation of poplar in
North –South direction was 40.5 kg/ha. The wheat yield in boundary plantation of poplar in East-West
direction was 39.0 q/ha. Though, the yield of wheat with boundary plantation of poplar either in north-
south or east-west direction was less as compared to control but, simultaneously, it can also provide the
wood that enhances the overall farm productivity.
Comparative performance of high yielding oats varieties
Farmers of Jammu district were facing acute fodder shortage during the winter season and were
cultivating the traditional oats varieties that were providing less green fodder with single cut only.
Moreover, the varieties grown by the farmers were taking more days for the first cutting. KVK Jammu,
hence conducted on farm trials at five locations with high yielding oats varieties viz., Palampur 1 and
Sabzar. The data of the OFT revealed that Palampur-1 and Sabzar varieties resulted in 10.75 % and 10.1
% higher fodder yield compared to the farmers’ practice (Kent) with 5- 8 and 3.4 days early first cut,
respectively. Palampur 1 variety was found more suitable due to additional cuts (2 or more) for the
region.
(L) Drudgery Reduction
Performance of various weeding methods on reduction of weeding cost and mandays in cauliflower
Cauliflower is the main vegetable crop grown in about 10,000 ha of area of NCT Delhi and occupies 40%
of total vegetable production. Weed infestation is main problem in this crop. Farmers mostly adopt hand
weeding using sickle etc. and chemical weeding. Now with increasing labour costs and non availability of
labour, manual weeding becomes expansive. KVK Delhi conducted on farm trial to assess the
performance of wheel hoe in cauliflower crop. For this, a simple low cost wheel hoe, developed by IARI,
New Delhi, in combination with weedicide pendamethilin @3.5l/ha was used to reduce the drudgery in
weeding. Three families were covered under this intervention. Results of the OFT revealed that minimum
weeding cost of Rs. 4700/ha and minimum mandays (11) per hectare were recorded with the weedicide
spray and weeding by wheel hoe weeder. Use of wheel hoe recorded reduced drudgery (11 man days per
weeding) and saved Rs.5800 per weeding in one hectare of area.
(M) Livestock Management
Effect of various treatments on incidence of haematuria disease
In the higher hills of district Kullu, there is trend of using Bracken Fern for bedding of cattle. Local cattle
are also exposed to bracken fern when they are let loose for grazing in the pastures and orchards. This has
resulted in 15-20 % incidence of enzootic bovine haematuria in cattle in some pockets of Kullu district. In
this disease animals develop cancerous growth of urinary bladder and continue to bleed for very long time
resulting in poor health and low production. KVK Kullu assessed some therapeutic regimens along with
zero exposure to bracken fern to treat animals suffering from haematuria. Data of the OFT revealed that
no incidence of haematuria was reported in animals after 6 months with zero exposure to Bracken fern
along with supportive treatment with or without auto haeme vaccination. Improvement in haematological
values was observed and normal values of urine pH were restored.
Effect of straw and grinded maize cob feeding on productivity of milch animals
Low productivity of milch animals is the major constraint of dairy farming in the Rajouri district of J&K
state. Incorporation of ground maize cobs as roughage in the ration leads to low cost of feeding. KVK
Rajouri conducted a trial to evaluate the replacement of grinded maize cobs as roughage in the ration of
dairy animals. Results of the OFT indicated that feeding of straw with 50% replacement with grinded
maize cobs recorded highest yield (6.85 l/day), B:C ratio (2.82), compared to 25% replacement (6.40
l/day) and straw feeding (6.00 lt/day).
4. FRONTLINE DEMONSTRATIONS
Table 4.1 : Overview of frontline demonstrations on different crops carried out during 2015-16
Category crops No. of farmers Area (ha) Units
Cereals 3904.00 1714.54
Oilseeds 1862.00 660.41
Pulses 3309.00 881.20
Vegetable Crops 2216.00 126.37
Commercial Crops
A) Cotton 156.00 66.40
B) Sugarcane 16.00 6.40
Fodder crops 987.00 174.07
Flowers 28.00 5.06
Fruit crop 584.00 70.21
Spices 199.00 26.80
Medicinal Plants 35.00 1.75
Total 13296.00 3733.21
Livestock
Dairy 458.00 525.00
Piggery 42.00 51.00
Poultry 699.00 699.00
Total 1199.00 1275.00
Others
Enterprises 331.00 76.00
Farm Implements 330.00 238.07
Home Science 225.00
Integrated Farming System 20.00 3.95
Total 906.00 242.02 76.00
Grand total 15401.00 3975.23 1351.00
Renamurate
Table 4.2 : Overall performance of frontline demonstrations on cereal crops
Crop No. of
farmers
Area (ha) Yield (q/ha) Yield
increase
(%)
BCR
Demo Check Demo Check
Wheat 2030 988.84 47.68 39.47 20.80 2.49 2.46
Maize 592 162.99 101.77 76.77 32.56 1.97 1.49
Basmati 835 337.95 47.68 41.78 14.12 2.38 2.17
Paddy 447 224.76 56.28 50.98 10.40 2.87 2.78
Total 3904 1714.54
Table 4.3: State-wise performance of frontline demonstrations on cereal crops
Crop No. of
farmers
Area (ha) Yield (q/ha) Yield
increase
(%)
BCR
Demo Check Demo Check
Wheat(Punjab) 676 308.6 48.07 45.41 5.86 2.83 3.4
Wheat (Haryana) 707 303 47.63 45.13 5.54 2.16 2.02
Wheat (HP) 197 264.84 28.64 22.57 26.89 2.11 1.98
Wheat(J&K) 423 101.4 32.99 25.45 29.63 3.23 2.28
Crop No. of
farmers
Area (ha) Yield (q/ha) Yield
increase
(%)
BCR
Demo Check Demo Check
Wheat(Delhi) 27 11 35.67 29.9 19.30 2.91 2.01
Maize(Punjab) 121 33.6 128 108 18.52 1.8 1.62
Maize (Haryana) 23 8.68 493.85 415 19.00 0.022 0.022
Maize (HP) 62 11.8 24.11 18.82 28.11 1.34 1.38
Maize(J&K) 386 108.91 73.97 46.1 60.46 2.62 1.67
Basmati(Punjab) 301 123.07 42.42 42.36 0.14 2.8 2.73
Basmati
(Haryana) 309 142.6 46.39 44.17 5.03 2.05 1.81
Basmati (HP) 32 2.48 43.65 35 24.71 2.48 2.29
Basmati(J&K) 193 69.8 44.67 36.49 22.42 3.22 2.55
Paddy(Punjab) 162 78.2 68.57 67.09 2.21 3.97 4.35
Paddy (Haryana) 37 15.6 43.05 39.93 7.81 1.63 1.46
Paddy (HP) 89 12 33.6 24.27 38.44 2.16 1.83
Paddy(J&K) 133 108.56 51.86 39.59 30.99 1.85 1.55
Paddy(Delhi) 26 10.4 47.68 43.25 10.24 2.51 2.03
Total 3904 1714.54
Table 4.4: Performance of frontline demonstrations on oilseeds
Crop No. of
farmers
Area (ha) Yield (q/ha) Yield
increase
(%)
BCR
Demo Check Demo Check
Gobhi Sarson 585 181.9 13.51 11.57 18.11 2.71 2.12
Raya 816 350.8 37.72 31.01 71.38 7.01 5.64
Brown sarson 264 73.61 8.54 6.71 26.99 1.75 1.57
Toria 64 14.1 7.09 5.74 23.96 2.41 1.79
Sesame 46 6 4.50 3.32 36.70 2.26 1.56
Sunflower 47 22 18.8 17.75 5.92 2.46 2.17
Groundnut 20 4 18.25 15.22 19.91 1.63 1.49
Castor 20 8 20.25 16.91 19.75 1.59 1.36
Total 1862 660.41
Table 4.5: State-wise performance of frontline demonstrations on oilseeds
Crop (State) No. of
farmers
Area (ha) Yield (q/ha) Yield
increase
(%)
BCR
Demo Check Demo Check
Gobhi Sarson
(Punjab) 293 92.1 16.29 15.16 7.45 2.57 2.14
Gobhi Sarson
(Haryana) 130 54 19.37 16.35 18.47 2.61 2.07
Gobhi Sarson
(HP) 96 26 7.33 6.63 10.56 2.4 1.85
Gobhi Sarson
(J&K) 66 9.8 11.04 8.12 35.96 3.24 2.4
Raya (Punjab) 37 12.8 8.27 6.31 31.06 1.75 1.03
Raya (Haryana) 696 304 16.65 14.5 14.83 2.69 2.43
Raya (HP) 3 2 12.8 10.2 25.49 2.57 2.18
Crop (State) No. of
farmers
Area (ha) Yield (q/ha) Yield
increase
(%)
BCR
Demo Check Demo Check
Raya (Delhi) 80 32 23.5 17.11 37.35 2.75 1.91
Brown sarson
(HP)
66 9.5 7.15 5.75 24.35 1.64 1.48
Brown sarson
(J&K)
198 64.11 9.93 7.66 29.63 1.85 1.65
Toria (HP) 51 10.7 7.97 5.58 42.83 1.96 1.59
Toria (J&K) 13 3.4 6.2 5.9 5.08 2.86 1.98
Sesame (HP) 38 5 5 3.83 30.55 2.14 1.82
Sesame (J&K) 8 1 4 2.8 42.86 2.37 1.29
Sunflower
(Punjab) 47 22 18.8 17.75 5.92 2.46 2.17
Groundnut
(Punjab) 20 4 18.25 15.22 19.91 1.63 1.49
Castor
(Haryana) 20 8 20.25 16.91 19.75 1.59 1.36
Total 1862 660.41
Table 4.6: Performance of frontline demonstrations on Pulses
Crop No. of
farmers
Area (ha) Yield (q/ha) Yield
increase
(%)
BCR
Demo Check Demo Check
Black gram 266 32.95 6.17 4.89 26.31 2.44 2.29
Summer moong 97 38.26 6.6 4.96 33.30 2.49 1.845
Rajmash 60 8.4 7.05 4.78 42.68 2.47 1.83
Chickpea 2042 594.15 10.04 8.19 24.49 1.82 1.62
Lentil 482 174.94 7.75 6.32 22.67 2.25 1.74
Arhar 226 14 14.93 12.35 24.70 2.43 1.80
Kharif moong 3 0.25 6.8 5.2 30.77 2.05 1.69
Soybean 11.00 1.23 13.88 10.71 30.67 2.39 1.91
Guar 10 4 10.5 8.6 22.09 1.7 1.51
Horse gram 30 2.5 2.46 1.4 75.71 2.95 1.98
Pea 78 10.4 10.45 8.5 22.94 1.95 1.7
Cowpea 4 0.125 8 5.8 37.93 2.26 1.81
Total 3309 881.2
Table4 .7: State-wise performance of frontline demonstrations on Pulses
Crop (State) No. of
farmers
Area (ha) Yield (q/ha) Yield
increase
(%)
BCR
Demo Check Demo Check
Black gram
(HP) 169 20.5 7.45 5.95 25.21 2.76 2.6
Black gram
(J&K) 97 12.45 4.88 3.83 27.42 2.12 1.97
Summer moong
(Haryana) 86 36.86 6.45 5.12 25.98 2.22 1.51
Summer moong
(J& K) 11 1.4 6.75 4.8 40.63 2.76 2.18
Crop (State) No. of
farmers
Area (ha) Yield (q/ha) Yield
increase
(%)
BCR
Demo Check Demo Check
Rajmash (HP) 25 1.4 10.43 6.74 54.75 1.92 1.41
Rajmash (J&K) 35 7 3.67 2.81 30.60 3.02 2.25
Chickpea
(Punjab) 639 162.95 13.07 11.38 14.85 2.08 1.92
Chickpea
(Haryna) 717 325.75 12.18 9.97 22.17 1.77 1.67
Chickpea (HP) 358 59.45 8.99 6.81 32.01 2.18 1.89
Chickpea (J&K) 328 46 5.93 4.6 28.91 1.25 1
Lentil (Punjab) 258 84.81 7.32 6.44 13.66 2.01 1.29
Lentil
(Haryana) 221 89.33 9.34 7.33 27.42 2.97 2.41
Lentil (HP) 3 0.8 6.6 5.2 26.92 1.78 1.52
Arhar (Punjab) 5 2 12.5 9 38.89 2.01 1.54
Arhar (Haryana) 221 12 17.35 15.7 10.51 2.84 2.06
Kharif moong
(J&K) 3 0.25 6.8 5.2 30.77 2.05 1.69
Soybean
(Punjab) 4 0.8 14.13 9.94 42.15 1.23 0.89
Soybean (HP) 3 0.3 16.5 13.7 20.44 3.86 3.15
Soybean (J&K) 4 0.125 11 8.5 29.41 2.08 1.69
Guar (Haryana) 10 4 10.5 8.6 22.09 1.7 1.51
Horse gram
(HP) 30 2.5 2.46 1.4 75.71 2.95 1.98
Pea (J&K) 78 10.4 10.45 8.5 22.94 1.95 1.7
Cowpea (J&K) 4 0.125 8 5.8 37.93 2.26 1.81
Total 3309 881.2
Table 4.7: Overall perfromance of frontline demonstrations on vegetable crops
Crop (State) No. of
farmers
Area (ha) Yield (q/ha) Yield
increase
(%)
BCR
Demo Check Demo Check
Pea 394 30.26 103.21 78.56 31.38 3 2.47
Cabbage 214 5.03 362.45 195.05 85.82 2.36 1.61
Tomato 224 27.98 489.25 275.42 77.64 3.12 2.52
Knol knol 115 2.05 180 160 12.50 2.02 1.78
Chilli 20 0.8 70 62 12.90 1.73 1.37
Bottle guard 84 5.17 243.85 156.91 55.41 4.95 3.95
Cucumber 127 15.31 240.32 195.22 23.10 3.43 3.52
Brinjal 28 1.66 174.87 141.37 23.70 3.32 2.39
Turnip 256 1.39 151.33 129.5 16.86 2.33 2.04
Onion 83 3.59 388.53 287.42 35.18 4.09 3.01
Okra 95 7.2 123.77 105.1 17.76 2.74 2.11
Radish 150 1.72 169.83 167.5 1.39 1.76 2.08
Carrot 159 2.89 267.75 182.66 46.58 2.25 1.86
Potato 72 11 242.45 187.5 29.31 4.46 3.3
Broccoli 40 1.75 155.67 127.5 22.09 3.25 2.1
Summer Squash 13 0.25 311.15 158.65 96.12 1.3 1.2
Frenchbean 63 1.16 240.2 179.5 33.82 3.28 2.69
Capsicum 53 3.3 367.05 360.6 1.79 2.47 2.1
Cauliflower 26 3.86 150.8 110.4 36.59 3.9 2.14
Total 2216 126.37
Table 4.8: Performance of frontline demonstrations on Fodder crops
Crop (State) No. of
farmers
Area (ha) Yield (q/ha) Yield
increase
(%)
BCR
Demo Check Demo Check
Oat 730 88.15 358.71 288.25 24.44 2.48 1.65
Milllets 72 32 23.6 18.96 24.47 1.79 1.53
Barley 42 22 43.23 40.74 6.11 1.64 1.6
Sorghum 59 11.32 441.3 349.7 26.19 1.54 1.17
Bajra 31 7 635.5 357 78.01 2.79 2.04
Barseem 53 13.6 1052 910.9 15.49 1.07 1.01
Total 987 174.07
Table 4.9: Performance of frontline demonstrations on flowers
Crop (State) No. of
farmers
Area
(ha)
Yield (q/ha) Yield
increase
(%)
BCR
Demo Check Demo Check
Marigold 22 5 189 160 18.125 3.95 3.2
Chrysanthemum 6 0.06
10.87 lakhs
cut
stems/ha
9.16 lakhs
cut stems/ha 18.67 1.95 1.28
Total 28 5.06
5. CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
5.1 Training Programme
a) Farmers’ Training including sponsored training programme (ON Campus)
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Crop Production
Weed Management 15 267 16 283 40 29 69 307 45 352
Resource Conservation Technologies 34 674 57 731 159 49 208 833 106 939
Cropping Systems 12 255 6 261 26 1 27 281 7 288
Crop Diversification 25 674 16 690 91 6 97 765 22 787
Integrated Farming 23 377 50 427 75 38 113 452 88 540
Micro irrigation/irrigation 11 254 38 292 55 17 72 309 55 364
Seed production 15 265 8 273 59 2 61 324 10 334
Nursery management 10 129 11 140 32 18 50 161 29 190
Integrated Crop Management 40 962 176 1138 80 46 126 1042 222 1264
Soil & water conservation
Integrated nutrient Management 7 125 1 126 29 20 49 154 21 175
Production of organic inputs 1 17 0 17 0 0 0 17 0 17
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total 193 3999 379 4378 646 226 872 4645 605 5250
Horticulture
a) Vegetable Crops
Production of low volume and high value
crops
20 216 122 338 32 52 84 248 174 422
Off0season vegetables 18 189 36 225 77 69 146 266 105 371
Nursery raising 15 226 19 245 71 9 80 297 28 325
Exotic vegetables 3 13 28 41 13 14 27 26 42 68
Export potential vegetables 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grading and standardization 1 19 3 22 4 2 6 23 5 28
Protective cultivation 16 214 41 255 25 11 36 239 52 291
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total (a) 73 877 249 1126 222 157 379 1099 406 1505
b) Fruits
Training and Pruning 15 213 22 235 12 2 14 225 24 249
Layout and Management of Orchards 29 582 58 640 39 2 41 621 60 681
Cultivation of Fruit 9 317 26 343 1 7 8 318 33 351
Management of young plants/orchards 12 179 21 200 83 40 123 262 61 323
Rejuvenation of old orchards 3 39 0 39 5 0 5 44 0 44
Export potential fruits 1 11 0 11 0 0 0 11 0 11
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Micro irrigation systems of orchards 8 132 19 151 13 1 14 145 20 165
Plant propagation techniques 12 203 2 205 41 0 41 244 2 246
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total (b) 89 1676 148 1824 194 52 246 1870 200 2070
c) Ornamental Plants
Nursery Management 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Management of potted plants 1 13 0 13 2 0 2 15 0 15
Export potential of ornamental plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Propagation techniques of Ornamental
Plants
4 51 19 70 3 8 11 54 27 81
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total (c) 5 64 19 83 5 8 13 69 27 96
d) Plantation crops
Production and Management technology 5 81 16 97 34 10 44 115 26 141
Processing and value addition 1 9 0 9 0 0 0 9 0 9
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total (d) 6 90 16 106 34 10 44 124 26 150
e) Tuber crops
Production and Management technology 4 34 20 54 22 10 32 56 30 86
Processing and value addition 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total (e) 4 34 20 54 22 10 32 56 30 86
f) Spices
Production and Management technology 1 1 57 58 0 3 3 1 60 61
Processing and value addition 1 20 4 24 0 0 0 20 4 24
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total (f) 2 21 61 82 0 3 3 21 64 85
g) Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Nursery management 1 25 0 25 0 0 0 25 0 25
Production and management technology 3 46 0 46 2 0 2 48 0 48
Post harvest technology and value addition 2 4 18 22 0 27 27 4 45 49
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total (g) 6 75 18 93 2 27 29 77 45 122
Total 185 2837 531 3368 479 267 746 3316 798 4114
Soil Health and Fertility Management
Soil fertility management 28 505 9 514 62 30 92 567 39 606
Integrated water management 13 242 7 249 21 2 23 263 9 272
Integrated Nutrient Management 24 455 9 464 59 26 85 514 35 549
Production and use of organic inputs 17 256 23 279 26 34 60 282 57 339
Management of Problematic soils 7 164 5 169 10 3 13 174 8 182
Micro nutrient deficiency in crops 14 247 5 252 28 9 37 275 14 289
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Nutrient Use Efficiency 3 75 0 115 3 0 3 118 0 118
Balance Use of fertilizer 28 689 38 839 53 0 53 854 38 892
Soil & water testing 0 0 0 0 0
others 0 0 0 0 0
Total 134 2633 96 2881 262 104 366 3047 200 3247
Livestock Production and Management
Dairy Management 85 2136 114 2250 277 31 308 2413 145 2558
Poultry Management 17 282 23 305 65 9 74 347 32 379
Piggery Management 3 44 2 46 10 0 10 54 2 56
Rabbit Management 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Animal Nutrition Management 1 12 0 12 1 0 1 13 0 13
Disease Management 15 232 24 256 28 10 38 260 34 294
Feed & fodder technologies 24 353 11 364 55 10 65 408 21 429
Production of quality animal products 4 62 0 62 1 0 1 63 0 63
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total 149 3121 174 3295 437 60 497 3558 234 3792
Home Science/Women empowerment
Household food security by kitchen
gardening and nutrition gardening
6 2 73 75 8 18 26 10 91 101
Design and development of low/minimum
cost diet
9 0 136 136 0 38 38 0 174 174
Designing and development for high
nutrient efficiency diet
18 49 167 216 6 100 106 55 267 322
Minimization of nutrient loss in processing 6 0 105 105 0 27 27 0 132 132
Processing & cooking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gender mainstreaming through SHGs 4 2 68 70 0 54 54 2 122 124
Storage loss minimization techniques 7 0 140 140 0 21 21 0 161 161
Value addition 50 96 686 782 21 278 299 117 964 1081
Women empowerment 39 38 571 609 14 255 269 52 826 878
Location specific drudgery reduction
technologies
19 15 299 314 0 64 64 15 363 378
Rural Crafts 11 0 219 219 0 99 99 0 318 318
Women and child care 10 0 144 144 2 79 81 2 223 225
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total 179 202 2608 2810 51 1033 1084 253 3641 3894
Agril. Engineering 0
Farm machinery & its maintenance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Installation and maintenance of micro
irrigation systems
4 47 2 49 7 1 8 54 3 57
Use of Plastics in farming practices 1 6 1 7 4 3 7 10 4 14
Production of small tools and implements 2 27 0 27 5 0 5 32 0 32
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Repair and maintenance of farm
machinery and implements
17 265 0 265 27 0 27 292 0 292
Small scale processing and value addition 11 164 57 221 112 30 142 276 87 363
Post Harvest Technology 9 121 24 145 24 30 54 145 54 199
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total 44 630 84 714 179 64 243 809 148 957
Plant Protection
Integrated Pest Management 78 1399 102 1501 302 65 367 1701 167 1868
Integrated Disease Management 61 1149 166 1315 213 48 261 1362 214 1576
Bio0control of pests and diseases 10 151 17 168 74 42 116 225 59 284
Production of bio control agents and bio
pesticides
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total 149 2699 285 2984 589 155 744 3288 440 3728
Fisheries
Integrated fish farming 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carp breeding and hatchery management 2 49 0 49 6 0 6 55 0 55
Carp fry and fingerling rearing 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Composite fish culture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hatchery management and culture of
freshwater prawn
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Breeding and culture of ornamental fishes 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Portable plastic carp hatchery 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pen culture of fish and prawn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shrimp farming 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edible oyster farming 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pearl culture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fish processing and value addition 1 18 0 18 0 0 0 18 0 18
Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 3 67 0 67 6 0 6 73 0 73
Production of Input at site
Seed Production 1 18 1 19 0 0 0 18 1 19
Planting material production 1 12 2 14 0 0 0 12 2 14
Bio0agents production 1 7 9 16 4 14 18 11 23 34
Bio0pesticides production 1 5 12 17 14 18 32 19 30 49
Bio0fertilizer production 1 0 0 0 15 10 25 15 10 25
Vermi0compost production 4 46 34 80 34 3 37 80 37 117
Organic manures production 1 0 8 8 0 10 10 0 18 18
Production of fry and fingerlings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Production of Bee0colonies and wax sheets
3 35 0 35 0 0 0 35 0 35
Small tools and implements 1 10 12 22 6 2 8 16 14 30
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Production of livestock feed and fodder 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Production of Fish feed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mushroom production 0 0 0 0 0
Apiculture 0 0 0 0 0
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total 14 133 78 211 73 57 130 206 135 341
Capacity Building and Group Dynamics
Leadership development 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Group dynamics 6 66 196 262 22 77 99 88 273 361
Formation and Management of SHGs 8 141 47 188 37 42 79 178 89 267
Mobilization of social capital 7 103 56 159 28 29 57 131 85 216
Entrepreneurial development of
farmers/youths
4 39 38 77 32 46 78 71 84 155
WTO and IPR issues 28 603 128 731 189 135 324 792 263 1055
Others 1 21 0 21 1 0 1 22 0 22
Total 54 973 465 1438 309 329 638 1282 794 2076
Agro forestry
Production technologies 8 184 18 202 62 5 67 246 23 269
Nursery management 3 105 0 105 16 0 16 121 0 121
Integrated Farming Systems 8 147 16 163 51 38 89 198 54 252
Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 19 436 34 470 129 43 172 565 77 642
Grand Total 1123 17730 4734 22616 3160 2338 5498 21042 7072 28114
b) Training for Rural Youths including sponsored training programmes (ON Campus)
Area of training
No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Nursery Management of Horticulture crops 18 221 11 232 109 17 126 330 28 358
Training and pruning of orchards 25 188 19 207 67 4 71 255 23 278
Protected cultivation of vegetable crops 11 138 34 172 28 16 44 166 50 216
Commercial fruit production 3 50 0 50 0 0 0 50 0 50
Integrated farming 11 155 60 215 111 23 134 266 83 349
Seed production 8 108 0 108 14 0 14 122 0 122
Production of organic inputs 6 74 4 78 24 5 29 98 9 107
Planting material production 7 124 8 132 47 8 55 171 16 187
Vermiculture 17 318 13 331 59 47 106 377 60 437
Mushroom Production 78 912 69 981 645 169 814 1557 238 1795
Bee0keeping 93 2257 189 2446 606 174 780 2863 363 3226
Sericulture 0 0 0 0 0
Repair and maintenance of farm machinery
and implements
9 69
0 69 113 0 113 182 0 182
Value addition 72 99 581 680 118 852 970 217 1433 1650
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Small scale processing 29 137 344 481 12 116 128 149 460 609
Post Harvest Technology 12 58 64 122 13 111 124 71 175 246
Tailoring and Stitching 31 0 176 176 8 632 640 8 808 816
Rural Crafts 26 4 256 260 9 254 263 13 510 523
Production of quality animal products 1 0 0 0 0 30 30 0 30 30
Dairying 61
1502 208 1710 483 304 787 1985 512 2497
Sheep and goat rearing 11 290 28 318 101 17 118 391 45 436
Quail farming 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Piggery 10 210 10 220 57 4 61 267 14 281
Rabbit farming 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Poultry production 17 296 19 315 107 22 129 403 41 444
Ornamental fisheries 1 5 8 13 5 6 11 10 14 24
Composite fish culture 2 72 6 78 27 1 28 99 7 106
Freshwater prawn culture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shrimp farming 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pearl culture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cold water fisheries 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fish harvest and processing technology 1 21 0 21 0 0 0 21 0 21
Fry and fingerling rearing 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
other 4 96 17 113 0 0 0 96 17 113
Total 564 7404 2124 9528 2763 2812 5575 10167 4936 1510
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c) Training programmes for Extension Personnel including sponsored training programmes (ON Campus)
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Femal
e
Total Male Femal
e
Total Male Femal
e
Total
Productivity enhancement in field crops 49 853 21 874 51 2 53 904 23 927
Integrated Pest Management 42 604 111 715 106 33 139 710 144 854
Integrated Nutrient management 27 389 3 392 75 3 78 464 6 470
Rejuvenation of old orchards 13 204 3 207 8 0 8 212 3 215
Protected cultivation technology 19 223 8 231 14 3 17 237 11 248
Production and use of organic inputs 3 12 1 13 22 7 29 34 8
Care and maintenance of farm machinery and
implements
6 108 3 111 7 0 7 115 3 118
Gender mainstreaming through SHGs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Formation and Management of SHGs 1 9 1 10 4 0 4 13 1 14
Women and Child care 13 0 196 196 0 75 75 0 271 271
Low cost and nutrient efficient diet designing 11 9 248 257 0 36 36 9 284 293
Group Dynamics and farmers organization 7 92 3 95 13 0 13 105 3 108
Information networking among farmers 5 82 3 85 5 0 5 87 3 90
Capacity building for ICT application 6 80 4 84 19 7 26 99 11 110
Management in farm animals 9 110 0 110 8 0 8 118 0 118
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Femal
e
Total Male Femal
e
Total Male Femal
e
Total
Livestock feed and fodder production 11 129 1 130 9 0 9 138 1 139
Household food security 4 8 42 50 0 14 14 8 56 64
Other 2 31 31 0 0 0 31 0 0
Total 228 2943 648 3591 341 180 521 3284 828 4039
a) Farmers’ Training including sponsored training programme (OFF Campus) Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Crop Production
Weed Management 101 2441 138 2579 401 84 485 2842 222 3064
Resource Conservation Technologies
88 2071 129 2200 332 43 375 2403 172 2575
Cropping Systems 19 316 62 378 54 47 101 370 109 479
Crop Diversification 79 1744 156 1900 400 157 557 2144 313 2457
Integrated Farming 30 605 80 685 122 85 207 727 165 892
Micro irrigation/irrigation 22 630 10 640 83 7 90 713 17 730
Seed production 30 399 52 451 103 24 127 502 76 578
Nursery management 15 219 11 230 38 15 53 257 26 283
Integrated Crop Management 169 4059 684 4743 590 152 742 4649 836 5485
Soil & water conservation 32 554 28 582 140 64 204 694 92 786
Integrated nutrient Management 22 303 47 350 163 35 198 466 82 548
Production of organic inputs 0 0 0 0 0
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total 607 13341 1397 14738 2426 713 3139 15767 2110 17877
Horticulture
a) Vegetable Crops
Production of low volume and
high value crops
124 2207 405 2612 346 185 531 2553 590 3143
Off0season vegetables 56 800 283 1083 321 225 546 1121 508 1629
Nursery raising 44 514 81 595 291 297 588 805 378 1183
Exotic vegetables 12 201 33 234 23 11 34 224 44 268
Export potential vegetables 7 161 6 167 24 31 55 185 37 222
Grading and standardization 9 169 15 184 18 2 20 187 17 204
Protective cultivation 43 665 91 756 251 127 378 916 218 1134
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total (a) 295 4717 914 5631 1274 878 2152 5991 1792 7783
b) Fruits
Training and Pruning 59 1430 146 1576 215 68 283 1645 214 1859
Layout and Management of
Orchards
100 2437 76 2513 170 50 220 2607 126 2733
Cultivation of Fruit 67 1692 433 2125 236 141 377 1928 574 2502
Management of young
plants/orchards
39 985 263 1248 121 18 139 1106 281 1387
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Rejuvenation of old orchards 6 110 5 115 4 1 5 114 6 120
Export potential fruits 10 160 5 165 9 0 9 169 5 174
Micro irrigation systems of orchards
7 122 4 126 33 9 42 155 13 168
Plant propagation techniques 25 456 44 500 29 33 62 485 77 562
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total (b) 313 7392 976 8368 817 320 1137 8209 1296 9505
c) Ornamental Plants
Nursery Management 8 133 0 133 18 0 18 151 0 151
Management of potted plants 1 10 0 10 8 0 8 18 0 18
Export potential of ornamental
plants
3 44 17 61 20 18 38 64 35 99
Propagation techniques of
Ornamental Plants
7 89 25 114 8 0 8 97 25 122
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total (c) 19 276 42 318 54 18 72 330 60 390
d) Plantation crops
Production and Management
technology
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Processing and value addition 1 2 24 26 0 5 5 2 29 31
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total (d) 1 2 24 26 0 5 5 2 29 31
e) Tuber crops
Production and Management
technology
17 343 76 419 171 102 273 514 178 692
Processing and value addition 2 10 20 30 20 45 65 30 65 95
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total (e) 19 353 96 449 191 147 338 544 243 787
f) Spices
Production and Management
technology
5 103 0 103 14 0 14 117 0 117
Processing and value addition 2 13 17 30 3 3 6 16 20 36
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total (f) 7 116 17 133 17 3 20 133 20 153
g) Medicinal and Aromatic
Plants
Nursery management 1 11 1 12 4 0 4 15 1 16
Production and management
technology
14 118 47 165 108 119 227 226 166 392
Post harvest technology and value
addition
0 0 0 0 0
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total (g) 15 129 48 177 112 119 231 241 167 408
Total(a0g) 669 12985 2117 15102 2465 1490 3955 15450 3607 19057
Soil Health and Fertility
Management
Soil fertility management 88 1601 166 1767 493 237 730 2094 403 2497
Integrated water management 23 388 5 393 36 12 48 424 17 441
Integrated Nutrient Management 82 1313 162 1475 302 180 482 1615 342 1957
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Production and use of organic
inputs
20 380 5 405 34 6 40 434 11 445
Management of Problematic soils 18 264 13 333 51 29 80 371 42 413
Micro nutrient deficiency in crops 35 686 31 740 63 73 136 772 104 876
Nutrient Use Efficiency 15 271 11 594 52 31 83 635 42 677
Balance Use of fertilizer 79 1469 61 1487 333 225 558 1759 286 2045
Soil & water testing 0 0 0 0 0
others 0 0 0 0 0
Total 360 6372 454 7194 1364 793 2157 8104 1247 9351
Livestock Production and
Management
Dairy Management 71 1045 104 1149 362 313 675 1407 417 1824
Poultry Management 22 295 12 307 81 41 122 376 53 429
Piggery Management 3 40 0 40 25 0 25 65 0 65
Rabbit Management 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Animal Nutrition Management 60 621 83 704 337 370 707 958 453 1411
Disease Management 57 854 184 1038 197 148 345 1051 332 1383
Feed & fodder technologies 15 114 30 144 200 44 244 314 74 388
Production of quality animal
products
0 0 0 0 0
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total 228 2969 413 3382 1202 916 2118 4171 1329 5500
Home Science/Women
empowerment
Household food security by
kitchen gardening and nutrition gardening
49 148 711 859 30 172 202 178 883 1061
Design and development of
low/minimum cost diet
43 54 858 912 5 423 428 59 1281 1340
Designing and development for high nutrient efficiency diet
40 61 716 777 42 311 353 103 1027 1130
Minimization of nutrient loss in
processing
26 89 421 510 15 160 175 104 581 685
Processing & cooking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gender mainstreaming through
SHGs
26 11 374 385 8 300 308 19 674 693
Storage loss minimization techniques
25 51 498 549 12 182 194 63 680 743
Value addition 179 194 2985 3179 89 1329 1418 283 4314 4597
Women empowerment 75 81 1167 1248 22 804 826 103 1971 2074
Location specific drudgery reduction technologies
46 27 671 698 20 299 319 47 970 1017
Rural Crafts 17 0 243 243 0 203 203 0 446 446
Women and child care 64 67 1369 1436 22 689 711 89 2058 2147
Others
Total 590 783 10013 10796 265 4872 5137 1048 14885 15933
Agril. Engineering
Farm machinery & its
maintenance
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Installation and maintenance of
micro irrigation systems
23 462 28 490 76 3 79 538 31 569
Use of Plastics in farming
practices
3 63 0 63 15 0 15 78 0 78
Production of small tools and
implements
14 131 12 143 102 42 144 233 54 287
Repair and maintenance of farm
machinery and implements
59 1148 79 1227 183 16 199 1331 95 1426
Small scale processing and value
addition
19 285 98 383 33 72 105 318 170 488
Post Harvest Technology 10 254 54 308 24 26 50 278 80 358
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total 128 2343 271 2614 433 159 592 2776 430 3206
Plant Protection
Integrated Pest Management 335 6904 332 7236 1515 475 1990 8419 807 9226
Integrated Disease Management 299 5838 517 6355 1084 306 1390 6922 823 7745
Bio0control of pests and diseases 24 525 169 694 180 123 303 705 292 997
Production of bio control agents
and bio pesticides
5 57 12 69 27 40 67 84 52 136
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total 663 13324 1030 14354 2806 944 3750 16130 1974 18104
Fisheries
Integrated fish farming 3 74 1 75 8 0 8 82 1 83
Carp breeding and hatchery
management
1 12 2 14 0 0 0 12 2 14
Carp fry and fingerling rearing 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Composite fish culture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hatchery management and culture
of freshwater prawn
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Breeding and culture of
ornamental fishes
5 93 0 93 12 19 31 105 19 124
Portable plastic carp hatchery 3 63 0 63 0 0 0 63 0 63
Pen culture of fish and prawn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shrimp farming 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edible oyster farming 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pearl culture 3 15 0 15 24 24 48 39 24 63
Fish processing and value
addition
1 11 0 11 6 0 6 17 0 17
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total 16 268 3 271 50 43 93 318 46 364
Production of Input at site
Seed Production 3 74 1 75 8 0 8 82 1 83
Planting material production 1 12 2 14 0 0 0 12 2 14
Bio0agents production 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bio0pesticides production 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bio0fertilizer production 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vermi0compost production 5 93 0 93 12 19 31 105 19 124
Organic manures production 3 63 0 63 0 0 0 63 0 63
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Production of fry and fingerlings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Production of Bee0colonies and wax sheets
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Small tools and implements 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Production of livestock feed and fodder
3 15 0 15 24 24 48 39 24 63
Production of Fish feed 1 11 0 11 6 0 6 17 0 17
Mushroom production 0 0 0 0 0
Apiculture 0 0 0 0 0
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total 16 268 3 271 50 43 93 318 46 364
Capacity Building and Group
Dynamics
Leadership development 25 334 55 389 90 27 117 424 82 506
Group dynamics 47 1180 25 1205 333 23 356 1513 48 1561
Formation and Management of
SHGs
30 305 148 453 70 75 145 375 223 598
Mobilization of social capital 11 100 34 134 35 19 54 135 53 188
Entrepreneurial development of farmers/youths
84 1880 74 1954 326 128 454 2206 202 2408
WTO and IPR issues 16 465 46 511 80 51 131 545 97 642
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total 213 4264 382 4646 934 323 1257 5198 705 5903
Agro forestry
Production technologies 107 2165 61 2149 449 143 586 2542 193 2735
Nursery management 18 491 14 857 62 38 129 909 77 986
Integrated Farming Systems 38 866 53 1092 208 41 267 1254 105 1359
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Total 163 3522 128 4098 719 222 982 4705 375 5080
Grand Total 3653 60439 16211 77466 12714 10518 23273 73985 26754 100739
b) Training for Rural Youths including sponsored training programmes (ON Campus)
Area of training No. of No. of Participants Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Femal
e
Total Mal
e
Femal
e
Tota
l
Male Femal
e
Total
Nursery Management of Horticulture crops 33 399 55 454 235 10 245 634 65 699
Training and pruning of orchards 44 535 55 590 275 12 287 810 67 877
Protected cultivation of vegetable crops 28 250 100 350 237 65 302 487 165 652
Commercial fruit production 13 193 35 228 96 6 102 289 41 330
Integrated farming 27 486 100 586 113 25 138 599 125 724
Seed production 15 146 30 176 83 7 90 229 37 266
Production of organic inputs 13 150 50 200 75 12 87 225 62 287
Planting material production 18 240 36 276 126 10 136 366 46 412
Vermi0culture 25 271 65 336 235 13 248 506 78 584
Area of training No. of No. of Participants Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Femal
e
Total Mal
e
Femal
e
Tota
l
Male Femal
e
Total
Mushroom Production 98 1000 350 1350 836 217 1053 1836 567 2403
Bee0keeping 101 2000 250 2250 1050 150 1200 3050 400 3450
Sericulture 0 0 0 0 0 0
Repair and maintenance of farm machinery and
implements
15 240 0 240 104 0 104 344 0 344
Value addition 113 235 1823 2058 102 575 677 337 2398 2735
Small scale processing 43 101 593 694 76 245 321 177 838 1015
Post Harvest Technology 21 85 245 330 46 79 125 131 324 455
Tailoring and Stitching 45 5 826 831 5 278 283 10 1104 1114
Rural Crafts 38 25 562 587 25 258 283 50 820 870
Production of quality animal products 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dairying 70 1377 425 1802 802 188 990 2179 613 2792
Sheep and goat rearing 14 321 32 353 236 19 255 557 51 608
Quail farming 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Piggery 10 67 2 69 200 12 212 267 14 281
Rabbit farming 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Poultry production 20 249 20 269 200 50 250 449 70 519
Ornamental fisheries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Composite fish culture 0 0 0 0 0 0
Freshwater prawn culture 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shrimp farming 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pearl culture 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cold water fisheries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fish harvest and processing technology 8 98 25 123 88 34 122 186 59 245
Fry and fingerling rearing 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 812 8473 5679 14152 5245 2265 7510 1371
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7944 2166
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c) Training programme for Extension Personnel including sponsored training programme
(ON Campus)
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Mal
e
Femal
e
Tota
l
Mal
e
Femal
e
Tota
l
Mal
e
Femal
e
Total
Productivity enhancement in field crops 78 1509 54 1563 100 20 120 1609 74 1683
Integrated Pest Management 68 1000 100 1100 184 69 253 1184 169 1353
Integrated Nutrient management 48 933 30 963 100 26 126 1033 56 1089
Rejuvenation of old orchards 34 338 8 346 100 7 107 438 15 453
Protected cultivation technology 29 325 30 355 103 12 115 428 42 470
Production and use of organic inputs 4 38 10 48 10 5 15 48 15 63
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Mal
e
Femal
e
Tota
l
Mal
e
Femal
e
Tota
l
Mal
e
Femal
e
Total
Care and maintenance of farm machinery
and implements
9 142 6 148 21 0 21 163 6 169
Gender mainstreaming through SHGs 0 0 0 0 0 0
Formation and Management of SHGs 4 44 4 48 16 0 16 60 4 64
Women and Child care 28 10 528 538 0 170 170 10 698 708
Low cost and nutrient efficient diet
designing
21 42 349 391 2 235 237 44 584 628
Group Dynamics and farmers organization 13 154 9 163 43 9 52 197 18 215
Information networking among farmers 5 57 3 60 30 0 30 87 3 90
Capacity building for ICT application 12 186 12 198 42 5 47 228 17 245
Management in farm animals 12 117 2 119 55 55 172 2 174
Livestock feed and fodder production 12 125 1 126 25 0 25 150 1 151
Household food security 12 19 200 219 7 64 71 26 264 290
Other 2 26 0 26 5 0 5 31 0 31
Total 391 5065 1346 6411 843 622 1465 5908 1968 7876
a) Farmers’ Training including sponsored training programmes (ON+OFF Campus)
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Crop Production
Weed Management 116 2708 154 2862 441 113 554 3149 267 3416
Resource Conservation Technologies 122 2745 186 2931 491 92 583 3236 278 3514
Cropping Systems 31 571 68 639 80 48 128 651 116 767
Crop Diversification 104 2418 172 2590 491 163 654 2909 335 3244
Integrated Farming 53 982 130 1112 197 123 320 1179 253 1432
Micro irrigation/irrigation 33 884 48 932 138 24 162 1022 72 1094
Seed production 45 664 60 724 162 26 188 826 86 912
Nursery management 25 348 22 370 70 33 103 418 55 473
Integrated Crop Management 209 5021 860 5881 670 198 868 5691 1058 6749
Soil & water conservation 39 679 29 708 169 84 253 848 113 961
Integrated nutrient Management 23 320 47 367 163 35 198 483 82 565
Production of organic inputs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Others
Total 800 17340 1776 19116 3072 939 4011 20412 2715 23127
Horticulture
a) Vegetable Crops
Production of low volume and high value
crops
144 2423 527 2950 378 237 615 2801 764 3565
Off0season vegetables 74 989 319 1308 398 294 692 1387 613 2000
Nursery raising 59 740 100 840 362 306 668 1102 406 1508
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Exotic vegetables 15 214 61 275 36 25 61 250 86 336
Export potential vegetables 7 161 6 167 24 31 55 185 37 222
Grading and standardization 10 188 18 206 22 4 26 210 22 232
Protective cultivation 59 879 132 1011 276 138 414 1155 270 1425
Others
Total (a) 368 5594 1163 6757 1496 1035 2531 7090 2198 9288
b) Fruits
Training and Pruning 74 1643 168 1811 227 70 297 1870 238 2108
Layout and Management of Orchards 129 3019 134 3153 209 52 261 3228 186 3414
Cultivation of Fruit 76 2009 459 2468 237 148 385 2246 607 2853
Management of young plants/orchards 51 1164 284 1448 204 58 262 1368 342 1710
Rejuvenation of old orchards 9 149 5 154 9 1 10 158 6 164
Export potential fruits 11 171 5 176 9 0 9 180 5 185
Micro irrigation systems of orchards 15 254 23 277 46 10 56 300 33 333
Plant propagation techniques 37 659 46 705 70 33 103 729 79 808
Others 0 0 0
Total (b) 402 9068 1124 10192 1011 372 1383 10079 1496 11575
c) Ornamental Plants
Nursery Management 8 133 0 133 18 0 18 151 0 151
Management of potted plants 2 23 0 23 10 0 10 33 0 33
Export potential of ornamental plants 3 44 17 61 20 18 38 64 35 99
Propagation techniques of Ornamental
Plants
11 140 44 184 11 8 19 151 52 203
Others
Total (c) 24 340 61 401 59 26 85 399 87 486
d) Plantation crops
Production and Management technology 5 81 16 97 34 10 44 115 26 141
Processing and value addition 2 11 24 35 0 5 5 11 29 40
Others
Total (d) 7 92 40 132 34 15 49 126 55 181
e) Tuber crops
Production and Management technology 21 377 96 473 193 112 305 570 208 778
Processing and value addition 2 10 20 30 20 45 65 30 65 95
Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total (e) 23 387 116 503 213 157 370 600 273 873
f) Spices
Production and Management technology 6 104 57 161 14 3 17 118 60 178
Processing and value addition 3 33 21 54 3 3 6 36 24 60
Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total (f) 9 137 78 215 17 6 23 154 84 238
g) Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Nursery management 2 36 1 37 4 0 4 40 1 41
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Production and management technology 17 164 47 211 110 119 229 274 166 440
Post harvest technology and value addition 2 4 18 22 0 27 27 4 45 49
Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total (g) 21 204 66 270 114 146 260 318 212 530
Total(a0g) 854 15822 2648 18470 2944 1757 4701 18766 4405 23171
Soil Health and Fertility Management
Soil fertility management 116 2106 175 2281 555 267 822 2661 442 3103
Integrated water management 36 630 12 642 57 14 71 687 26 713
Integrated Nutrient Management 106 1768 171 1939 361 206 567 2129 377 2506
Production and use of organic inputs 37 636 28 684 60 40 100 716 68 784
Management of Problematic soils 25 428 18 502 61 32 93 545 50 595
Micro nutrient deficiency in crops 49 933 36 992 91 82 173 1047 118 1165
Nutrient Use Efficiency 18 346 11 709 55 31 86 753 42 795
Balance Use of fertilizer 107 2158 99 2326 386 225 611 2613 324 2937
Soil & water testing 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
others 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 494 9005 550 10075 1626 897 2523 11151 1447 12598
Livestock Production and Management
Dairy Management 156 3181 218 3399 639 344 983 3820 562 4382
Poultry Management 39 577 35 612 146 50 196 723 85 808
Piggery Management 6 84 2 86 35 0 35 119 2 121
Rabbit Management 1 12 0 12 1 0 1 13 0 13
Animal Nutrition Management 75 853 107 960 365 380 745 1218 487 1705
Disease Management 81 1207 195 1402 252 158 410 1459 353 1812
Feed & fodder technologies 19 176 30 206 201 44 245 377 74 451
Production of quality animal products 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 377 6090 587 6677 1639 976 2615 7729 1563 9292
Home Science/Women empowerment
Household food security by kitchen gardening and nutrition gardening
55 150 784 934 38 190 228 188 974 1162
Design and development of low/minimum
cost diet
52 54 994 1048 5 461 466 59 1455 1514
Designing and development for high
nutrient efficiency diet
58 110 883 993 48 411 459 158 1294 1452
Minimization of nutrient loss in processing 32 89 526 615 15 187 202 104 713 817
Processing & cooking 30 13 442 455 8 354 362 21 796 817
Gender mainstreaming through SHGs 32 51 638 689 12 203 215 63 841 904
Storage loss minimization techniques 229 290 3671 3961 110 1607 1717 400 5278 5678
Value addition 114 119 1738 1857 36 1059 1095 155 2797 2952
Women empowerment 65 42 970 1012 20 363 383 62 1333 1395
Location specific drudgery reduction technologies
28 0 462 462 0 302 302 0 764 764
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Rural Crafts 74 67 1513 1580 24 768 792 91 2281 2372
Women and child care 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 769 985 12621 13606 316 5905 6221 1301 18526 19827
Agril. Engineering 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Farm machinery & its maintenance 27 509 30 539 83 4 87 592 34 626
Installation and maintenance of micro
irrigation systems
4 69 1 70 19 3 22 88 4 92
Use of Plastics in farming practices 16 158 12 170 107 42 149 265 54 319
Production of small tools and implements 76 1413 79 1492 210 16 226 1623 95 1718
Repair and maintenance of farm machinery
and implements
30 449 155 604 145 102 247 594 257 851
Small scale processing and value addition 19 375 78 453 48 56 104 423 134 557
Post Harvest Technology 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 172 2973 355 3328 612 223 835 3585 578 4163
Plant Protection
Integrated Pest Management 413 8303 434 8737 1817 540 2357 10120 974 11094
Integrated Disease Management 360 6987 683 7670 1297 354 1651 8284 1037 9321
Bio0control of pests and diseases 34 676 186 862 254 165 419 930 351 1281
Production of bio control agents and bio
pesticides
5 57 12 69 27 40 67 84 52 136
Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 812 16023 1315 17338 3395 1099 4494 19418 2414 21832
Fisheries
Integrated fish farming 3 74 1 75 8 0 8 82 1 83
Carp breeding and hatchery management 3 61 2 63 6 0 6 67 2 69
Carp fry and fingerling rearing 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Composite fish culture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hatchery management and culture of
freshwater prawn
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Breeding and culture of ornamental fishes 5 93 0 93 12 19 31 105 19 124
Portable plastic carp hatchery 3 63 0 63 0 0 0 63 0 63
Pen culture of fish and prawn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shrimp farming 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edible oyster farming 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pearl culture 3 15 0 15 24 24 48 39 24 63
Fish processing and value addition 2 29 0 29 6 0 6 35 0 35
Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 19 335 3 338 56 43 99 391 46 437
Production of Input at site
Seed Production 4 92 2 94 8 0 8 100 2 102
Planting material production 2 24 4 28 0 0 0 24 4 28
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Bio0agents production 1 7 9 16 4 14 18 11 23 34
Bio0pesticides production 1 5 12 17 14 18 32 19 30 49
Bio0fertilizer production 1 0 0 0 15 10 25 15 10 25
Vermi0compost production 9 139 34 173 46 22 68 185 56 241
Organic manures production 4 63 8 71 0 10 10 63 18 81
Production of fry and fingerlings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Production of Bee0colonies and wax sheets 3 35 0 35 0 0 0 35 0 35
Small tools and implements 1 10 12 22 6 2 8 16 14 30
Production of livestock feed and fodder 3 15 0 15 24 24 48 39 24 63
Production of Fish feed 1 11 0 11 6 0 6 17 0 17
Mushroom production 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Apiculture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 30 401 81 482 123 100 223 524 181 705
Capacity Building and Group Dynamics
Leadership development 25 334 55 389 90 27 117 424 82 506
Group dynamics 53 1246 221 1467 355 100 455 1601 321 1922
Formation and Management of SHGs 38 446 195 641 107 117 224 553 312 865
Mobilization of social capital 18 203 90 293 63 48 111 266 138 404
Entrepreneurial development of
farmers/youths
88 1919 112 2031 358 174 532 2277 286 2563
WTO and IPR issues 44 1068 174 1242 269 186 455 1337 360 1697
Others 1 21 0 21 1 0 1 22 0 22
Total 267 5237 847 6084 1243 652 1895 6480 1499 7979
Agro forestry
Production technologies 115 2349 79 2351 511 148 653 2788 216 3004
Nursery management 21 596 14 962 78 38 145 1030 77 1107
Integrated Farming Systems 46 1013 69 1255 259 79 356 1452 159 1611
Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 182 3958 162 4568 848 265 1154 5270 452 5722
Grand Total 4776 78169 20945 100082 15874 12856 28771 95027 33826 128853
b) Training for Rural Youths including sponsored training programmes (ON+OFF
Campus)
Area of training
No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Nursery Management of Horticulture crops 51 620 66 686 344 27 371 964 93 1057
Training and pruning of orchards 69 723 74 797 342 16 358 1065 90 1155
Protected cultivation of vegetable crops 39 388 134 522 265 81 346 653 215 868
Commercial fruit production 16 243 35 278 96 6 102 339 41 380
Integrated farming 38 641 160 801 224 48 272 865 208 1073
Seed production 23 254 30 284 97 7 104 351 37 388
Production of organic inputs 19 224 54 278 99 17 116 323 71 394
Planting material production 25 364 44 408 173 18 191 537 62 599
Vermi0culture 42 589 78 667 294 60 354 883 138 1021
Mushroom Production 176 1912 419 2331 1481 386 1867 3393 805 4198
Bee0keeping 194 4257 439 4696 1656 324 1980 5913 763 6676
Sericulture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Repair and maintenance of farm machinery and implements 24 309 0 309 217 0 217 526 0 526
Value addition 185 334 2404 2738 220 1427 1647 554 3831 4385
Small scale processing 72 238 937 1175 88 361 449 326 1298 1624
Post Harvest Technology 33 143 309 452 59 190 249 202 499 701
Tailoring and Stitching 76 5 1002 1007 13 910 923 18 1912 1930
Rural Crafts 64 29 818 847 34 512 546 63 1330 1393
Production of quality animal products 1 0 0 0 0 30 30 0 30 30
Dairying 131 2879 633 3512 1285 492 1777 4164 1125 5289
Sheep and goat rearing 25 611 60 671 337 36 373 948 96 1044
Quail farming 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Piggery 20 277 12 289 257 16 273 534 28 562
Rabbit farming 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Poultry production 37 545 39 584 307 72 379 852 111 963
Ornamental fisheries 1 5 8 13 5 6 11 10 14 24
Composite fish culture 2 72 6 78 27 1 28 99 7 106
Freshwater prawn culture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shrimp farming 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pearl culture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cold water fisheries 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fish harvest and processing technology 9 119 25 144 88 34 122 207 59 266
Fry and fingerling rearing 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other 4 96 17 113 0 0 0 96 17 113
Total 1376 15877 7803 23680 8008 5077 13085 23885 12880 36765
c) Training programme for Extension Personnel including sponsored training programmes (ON+OFF
Campus)
Area of training
No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Mal
e
Femal
e
Tota
l
Mal
e
Femal
e
Total
Productivity enhancement in field crops 127 2362 75 2437 151 22 173 2513 97 2610
Integrated Pest Management 110 1604 211 1815 290 102 392 1894 313 2207
Integrated Nutrient management 75 1322 33 1355 175 29 204 1497 62 1559
Rejuvenation of old orchards 47 542 11 553 108 7 115 650 18 668
Protected cultivation technology 48 548 38 586 117 15 132 665 53 718
Production and use of organic inputs 7 50 11 61 32 12 44 82 23 63
Care and maintenance of farm machinery and
implements
9 142 6 148 21 0 21 163 6 169
Gender mainstreaming through SHGs 1 9 1 10 4 0 4 13 1 14
Formation and Management of SHGs 5 53 5 58 20 0 20 73 5 78
Women and Child care 41 10 724 734 0 245 245 10 969 979
Low cost and nutrient efficient diet designing 32 51 597 648 2 271 273 53 868 921
Group Dynamics and farmers organization 20 246 12 258 56 9 65 302 21 323
Information networking among farmers 10 139 6 145 35 0 35 174 6 180
Capacity building for ICT application 18 266 16 282 61 12 73 327 28 355
Management in farm animals 21 227 2 229 63 0 63 290 2 292
Livestock feed and fodder production 23 254 2 256 34 0 34 288 2 290
Household food security 16 27 242 269 7 78 85 34 320 354
Other 4 57 0 57 5 0 5 62 0 31
Total 619 8008 1994 10002
1184 802 1986 9192 2796 11915
d) Sponsored training programmes (OFF Campus)
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Crop production and management
Increasing production and productivity of crops 25 302 255 557 131 77 208 433 332 765
Commercial production of vegetables 39 576 225 801 395 210 605 971 435 1406
Production and value addition 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fruit Plants 64 2546 753 3299 948 266 1214 3494 1019 4513
Ornamental plants(seed production) 8 171 24 195 100 10 110 271 34 305
Spices crops(mushroom cultivation) 11 196 21 217 105 10 115 301 31 332
Soil health and fertility management 13 369 100 469 142 95 237 511 195 706
Production of Inputs at site 7 54 7 61 50 5 55 104 12 116
Methods of protective cultivation 2 44 2 46 10 0 10 54 2 56
Other(plant protection, 23 892 194 1086 312 138 450 1204 332 1536
Total 192 5150 1581 6731 2193 811 3004 7343 2392 9735
Post harvest technology and value addition 0 0 0 0
Processing and value addition 69 930 475 1405 561 251 812 1491 726 2217
Other(EDP) 7 102 50 152 79 47 126 181 97 278
Total 76 1032 525 1557 640 298 938 1672 823 2495
Farm machinery
Farm machinery, tools and implements 5 153 15 168 50 7 57 203 22 225
Other(CROP DIVERSIFICATION) 6 30 100 130 7 33 40 37 133 170
Total 11 183 115 298 57 40 97 240 155 395
Livestock and fisheries 0 0 0 0 0
Livestock production and management 34 425 200 625 53 202 255 478 402 880
Animal Nutrition Management 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Animal Disease Management 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fisheries Nutrition 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fisheries Management 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other(beekeeping) 8 105 19 124 100 10 110 205 29 234
Total 42 530 219 749 153 212 365 683 431 1114
Home Science 0 0 0 0
Household nutritional security 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Economic empowerment of women 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Drudgery reduction of women 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other(ppv&fra) 10 358 40 398 300 44 344 658 84 742
Total 10 358 40 398 300 44 344 658 84 742
Agricultural Extension 0 0 0 0 0
Capacity Building and Group Dynamics 1 5 10 15 0 5 5 5 15 20
Other(self employment, 40 100 701 801 58 179 237 158 880 1038
Total 41 105 711 816 58 184 242 163 895 1058
Grant Total 372 7358 3191 10549 3401 1589 4990 10759 4780 15539
e) Details of vocational training programmes carried out by KVKs for rural youth (OFF Campus)
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Crop production and management
Commercial floriculture(SOIL HEALTH) 5 51 10 61 30 4 34 81 14 95
Commercial fruit production 41 647 135 782 200 67 267 847 202 1049
Commercial vegetable production 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Integrated crop management 10 240 57 297 122 40 162 362 97 459
Organic farming 1 21 10 31 10 7 17 31 17 48
Other(PROTECTED CULTIVATION) 9 100 4 104 96 2 98 196 6 202
Total 66 1059 216 1275 458 120 578 1517 336 1853
Post harvest technology and value addition 0 0 0 0 0
Value addition 72 180 891 1071 47 582 629 227 1473 1700
Other(PLANT PROTECTION) 8 199 2 201 100 0 100 299 2 301
Total 80 379 893 1272 147 582 729 526 1475 2001
Livestock and fisheries 0 0 0 0 0
Dairy farming 123 2000 428 2428 1956 260 2216 3956 688 4644
Composite fish culture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sheep and goat rearing 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Piggery 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Poultry farming 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other(EDP) 3 40 35 75 5 5 10 45 40 85
Total 126 2040 463 2503 1961 265 2226 4001 728 4729
Income generation activities 0 0 0 0 0
Vermicomposting 20 203 58 261 196 40 236 399 98 497
Production of bio0agents, bio0pesticides, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
bio0fertilizers etc. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Repair and maintenance of farm machinery & imlements 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rural Crafts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Seed production 11 100 15 115 99 2 101 199 17 216
Sericulture(SMALL SCALE PROCESSING) 4 69 50 119 36 27 63 105 77 182
Area of training No. of No. of Participants
Courses General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Mushroom cultivation 67 954 148 1102 272 100 372 1226 248 1474
Nursery, grafting etc.(AGROFORESTRY) 4 100 1 101 14 0 14 114 1 115
Tailoring, stitching, embroidery, dying etc. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Agril. para0workers, para0vet training 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Othe(BEEKEEPING) 66 964 100 1064 740 69 809 1704 169 1873
Total 172 2390 372 2762 1357 238 1595 3747 610 4357
Agricultural Extension
Capacity building and group dynamics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other(self employment) 126 720 1025 1745 254 1116 1370 974 2141 3115
Total 126 720 1025 1745 254 1116 1370 974 2141 3115
Grand Total 570 6588 2969 9557 4177 2321 6498 10765 5290 16055
6. EXTENSION PROGRAMMES
Table 6.1: Extension Programmes organized by KVKs of Zone-I during 2015-16
Activities No. of programmes No. of farmers No. of
Extension
Personnel
Total
Advisory Services 4130 64851 376 65227
Diagnostic visits 2253 12378 483 12861
Field Day 419 18802 1215 20017
Group discussions 672 10676 1175 11851
Kisan Ghosthi 548 31850 821 32671
Film Show 401 8597 225 8822
Self -help groups 73 1448 14 1462
Kisan Mela 129 56864 3160 60024
Exhibition 430 74839 2065 76904
Scientists' visit to farmers field 9216 64794 936 65730
Plant/animal health camps 78 6518 134 6652
Farm Science Club 63 1248 22 1270
Ex-trainees Sammelan 40 2295 37 2332
Farmers seminar/workshop 186 12943 508 13451
Method Demonstrations 2408 42420 782 43202
Celebration of important days 311 28626 502 29128
Exposure visits 380 13589 273 13862
Others (pl. specify)
Lecture delivered as resource person 4410 271444 3039 274483
Mahila Mandal conveners' meeting 8 311 5 316
Awareness Campaign on different aspects - - - -
Soil test/health campaign 216 10883 277 11160
Seed treatment/replacement campaign - - - -
Farmer’s visit to KVK - 74775 422 75197
Technology Week celebrated 768 25788 4437 30225
Total 27139 761164 20908
Table 6.2: Details of other extension programmes
Particulars Number Number of KVKs
Electronic Media (CD./DVD) - -
Extension Literature 594 44
News paper coverage 1831 54
Popular articles 444 43
Radio Talks 335 43
TV Talks 300 43
Animal health camps (Number of animals treated) - -
Total
Table 6.3: Kisan Mobile Advisory Services
No. of KVKs No. of SMSs sent No. of farmers benefited
41 5455 71629
7.Technology Week
Types of Activities Zone-I
No. of Activities Number of Participants No. of KVKs
Gosthies 52 3169 26
Lectures organised 263 8175 29
Exhibition 37 7501 23
Film show 38 967 18
Fair 9 17082 5
Farm Visit 89 6349 22
Diagnostic Practicals 280 1175 15
Distribution of Literature (No.) 1690 7538 25
Distribution of Seed (q) 581.4 1283 6
Distribution of Planting materials (No.) 28135 411 4
Bio Product distribution (Kg) 0 0 0
Bio Fertilizers (q) 2 67 2
Distribution of fingerlings 0 0 0
Distribution of Livestock specimen (No.) 6 1 1
Total number of farmers visited the technology
week
1314 25788 23
Total 79506
8. DETAILS OF KISAN MOBILE ADVISORY OF KVKs
KVKs
Name
No. of
Farmers
covered
No. of Messages
(Text)
Crop Livestock Weather Marketing Awareness Other
enterprise
Punjab 26452 1390 499 175 76 55 330 129
Haryana 23069 318 111 25 47 1 94 40
Delhi 292 26 23 3 0 0 0 0
HP 12874 295 204 25 2 3 16 39
J&K 8942 3426 571 99 170 6 51 158
Total 71629 5455 1408 327 295 65 491 366
9. SEED PRODUCTION OF TECHNOLOGIES INPUT
Name of Crops Quantity of seed (q)
Value (Rs.) Number of farmers
No. of KVKs
Cereal
Barley
Maize 80.72 227805 357 13
Oat
Paddy 3888.07 14687056 9264 75
Wheat 5844.66 11945893 5197 83
Millet
Buck Wheat
Foxtail millet
Sorghum
Barnyard millet
Finger millets
Bajra
Amaranth
Pearl millet
Jowar
Maize Hybrid
Ragi
Little Millet
Kodo
Navane
Others
Total 9813.45 26860754 14818 171
Oilseed
Brown Sarson 3.57 31220 47 4
Gobhi Sarson 43.9095 343210 2416 11
Groundnut 70 70000 175 8
Karan Raya
Raya
Sesame 0.6 9000 10 1
Soybean 25.11 210058 78 11
Sunflower
Linseed
Niger
Toria 14.75 28640 216 7
Rapeseed 0.2 1200 10 2
Sesamum
Mustard 32.57 144877 580 8
Rai
Yellow Sarson
Castor
Safflower
Castor Hybrid
Others
Til 0.1 1500 0 2
Total 190.8095 839705 3532 54
Green Manure
Sunhemp
Dhaincha
Others
Total
Pulse
Beans
Blackgram 34.68 438914 141 15
Cowpea 10.17 84012 70 10
Fieldpea
Frenchbean
Gram 101.15 569950 119 13
Clusterbean
Lentil 1.38 11610 0 3
Moong 3.92 38730 13 8
Pigeonpea
Rajmash 5.12 46080 0 1
Chickpea
Pea 28.66 176960 6 5
Rice bean
Urd
Black soybean
Horse gram
Field bean
Mothbean
Dolichos
Valvet bean
Others
Arhar 2.65 30250 10 2
Total 187.73 1396506 359 57
Commercial Crop
Sugarcane
Potato 88.5 88500 7
Clusterbean
Cotton 5.495 32970 162 3
Others
Total 93.995 121470 169 3
Vegetable
Bitter Gourd
Brocolli
Carrot
Chilli 0.0975 195000 110 2
Chinese Cabbage
Chinese Sarson
Colocasia
French bean 1.34 18420 16 3
Leafy Mustard
Methi Okra 21.83 550980 485 7
Onion 252.495 637375 473 8
Peas
Radish 0.28 3500 30 1
Spinach 6.5 75130 56 3
Tinda
Turnip
Tomato 1.64 12160 205 3
Lobia
Brinjal 0.16 240 0 3
Coriander
Garden pea
TPS
Vegetable pea
Garlic
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Amaranths
Bottlegourd 0.15 150 10 1
Cluster bean
Drumstick
Ribbed gourd
Kachari
Muskmelon
Snapmelon
Watermelon
Cowpea
Yam
Ash Gourd
Beet Root
Bush Cowpea
Bush type lablab
Capsicum 0.15 150 0 1
Cowpea-Bush
Cucumber 0.12 60 0 1
Dolichos Bean
Moringa
Pumpkin 0.05 200 5 1
Ridge Gourd
Snake Gourd
Winged Bean
Others 0.1 50 0 1
Total 284.9125 1493415 1390 35
Flower
Flower
Gerbera
Tube rose
Chrysanthemum
Gaillardia
Marigold
Others
Seasonal
Aster
Flower Seeds
Others
Total
Spices
Coriander
Ginger
Methi
Turmeric 10 37000 34 2
Fenugreek 0.14 980 0 1
Sonf
Garlic
Cumin
Isabgol
Chilli
Onion
Others
Total 10.14 37980 34 3
Fodder Crop
Barseem 36.27 762300 437 11
Oats 59.3 207980 216 11
Rice Bean
Fodder
Napier Grass
Fodder slips
Napier
Dhaman
Desmanthus
Fodder Sorghum
Anjan grass seed
Fodder cowpea
Fodder Maize 139.49 558855 0 4
Subabul
Others
Guar
Total 235.06 1529135 653 26
Fruits
Total
Grand Total 10816.1 32278964.55 20955 349
9 B. Planting Material
Planting Material Number Value (Rs.) Number of farmers No. of KVKs
Vegetable Seedling
Tomato 50592 39362 1291 10
Cauliflower 83191 73611 619 6
Brinjal 80284 62549 602 7
Bell Pepper
Chilli 93381 90914 2636 9
Onion 918680 117100 723 13
Broccoli 1485 2585 65 3
Bottle Gourd 2036 20360 692 4
Cucumber 1733 17310 522 4
Capsicum 108312 34832 233 10
Cabbage 27501 16621 202 4
Knol-khol 3670 610 389 4
Parsley
Celery
Lettuce
Kale 16150 1630 108 3
Cucurbits 2800 28000 240 1
Radish
Colocassia 612 2400 3 1
Dioscorea
Elephant foot yam
Winter vegetables
Bitter gourd 690 6900 123 2
Sponge gourd
Pumpkin
Summer squash 120 1200 80 1
Curry leaf
Drumstick
Muskmelon
Ridgegourd
Watermelon
Chiller
Papaya
Pointed gourd
Tomato, Brinjal, Cabbage, Chilli
Agathi
Amaranthus
Annual Moringa
Ivy Gourd
Sweet Potato
Acidlime
Amla
Annona
Aonla Sapota
Others
Zimikand 738 12300 4 1
Turmeric 240 1600 1 1
Chinese Cabbage 1600 320 20 1
Red Cabbage
Mongol 3900 780 7 1
Total 1397715 530984 8560 86
Commercial
Erythrina
Mulberry
Sugarcane
Others
Total
Fruits
Mango 120 9000 21 1
Pineapple
Lemon 142 4050 15 2
Jack fruit
Aonla
Lime
Lasora
Ber
Bel
Papaya 1355 10840 7 1
Apple 46141 2482174 1175 40
Pomegranate 7803 79085 169 4
Cherry
Apricot 6801 1003610 2541 4
Plum 3741 144450 255 6
Pear 294 24960 265 3
Peach 1548 61920 154 1
Pecan nut
Perssimon 527 21080 86 2
Walnut 244 24400 12 2
Almond 59 2360 0 1
Strawberry 2000 4000 0 1
Quince 2930 87900 6 1
Banana
Litchi 10 750 5 1
Guava
Woodapple Citrus
Orange
Cashewnut
Sapota
Citrus Lemon
Gauva (Grafted)
Mango graft
Passion fruit
Rough lemon
Tree bean
Causterd Apple
Koruna
Karonda
Sahjan
Malta
Peach, Plum, Apricot
Coconut
Drumstick
Fig
Grape 46 3070 14 1
Jamberi
Jamun
Kokum
Tamarind
Budded Ber
Date palm
Gunda
Kinnow
Lasoda
Sweet orange
Banana, Mango, Litchi, Guava
E.apple
Lemon graft
Papaya seedlings
Bilumbi
Carambole
Chamba
Chinese Orange
Egg Fruit
Indian gooseberry
Jamba
Javel
Bitter Lime
loveloli
Mangosteen
Rambootan
West Indian cherry
Others 169 8450 10 1
Daisy
Anjeer
Total 73930 3972099 4735 72
Ornamental plants
Mari gold 3000 0 100 1
Ornamental
Tuberose
Chrysenthemum
Sesanal Flower
Rose
Daheliya
Crotan
China Palm
Lilly
Bush Plants
Acalifa
Aster
Bamboo
Boganvelia
Gaillardia
Nishigandha
Others
Ashok
Cassia
Chandni
Duranta
Iryfine
Tikoma
Gladioli
Mandarin
Rat rani, Champa etc.
Gladiolus corms
Allamanda
Anthurium
Arelia
Bush Jasmine
Coleus
Euphorbia
Exocaria
Flowering Plants
Foliage Plants
Heliconia
Taberna
Orchid
Amruthaballi
Chakramuni
Herbs
Others 5000 150000 125 1
Total 8000 150000 225 2
Medicinal and Aromatic
Seabuckthorn
Lavender
Rose
Total
Plantation
Arecanut
Coconut
Cardamom
Fodder
Polpar
Shisham
Total
Spices
Chilli
Black pepgper
Cinnamon
Peppar
Total
Tuber
Tapioca
Others
Total
Forest Species
Forest Sp
Poplar
Gamhar
Accacia
Avenues
Badam
Bamboo
Casurina
Date palm
Eucalyptus 3020 22550 18 1
Ficus
Glyricidia
Guava
Jathropha
Kada
Karanj
Khirni
Mahuwa
Neem
Pangara
Pongamia
Teak
A. senegal
Desi babool
Desi ber
Khairi
Khejri
Peltaforum
Rohida
A mangium
Bamboo cuttings
Salap
Sandal wood
Subabool
Ailanthus
Copper shield
Fig
Gulmohar
Jatropha
Kumil
Magagony
Mangium
Maruthu
Pathimugam
Peoples Tree
Thespesia
Pungam
Silver Oak
Sima roubha
simaruba
Tamarind
Vagai
Vengai
Others 1500 1500 5 1
Total 4520 24050 23 2
Fodder crop
Napier
Setaria 1500 1500 5 1
Sesbania
Sudan Chari
Gajaraj
Other Fodder Grasses
Subabul
Others
9. C Production of livestock
Breed Number Value (Rs) No. of
farmers
No. of
KVKs
Dairy
animals
Jersy 2 28200 1 Kullu
Holstein Fresien 1 10000 1 Kullu
Jersey/HF 13 339880 Sirmour
Cross breed Cattle 1 19700 1 Bhatinda
Cross breed Cattle 1 2900 1 Bhatinda
Cross breed Cattle 1 110 1 Bhatinda
Buffalo (Murrah) 4 212584 22 Hamirpur
Poultry RIR/ Punjab Red 2400 0 80 Barnala
Chabbro 100 0 10 Bhatinda
RIR 100 0 10 Bhatinda
Guinea grass 406040 245100 536 1
Total 407540 246600 541 2
Others
Guggule
Khirni
Mulato
Mulberry
Aloevera
Jatropha
Perennial grass (Tusuck)
Sainjana
Sugarcane
Daik
Chiller
Fodder
Mentha
Napier Bajra 152000 77000 34 2
Tobacco
Others
Total 152000 77000 34 2
Forest Species
Poplar 650 9750 15 1
Cupressus 60 0 0 1
Wllichiana
Taxus
Bamboo
Tun
Others
Total 710 9750 15 2
Grand Total 2044415 5010483 14133 168
Breed Number Value (Rs) No. of
farmers
No. of
KVKs
Cobb 450 29731 Patiala
Vanraja 500 203 Bandipora
Van Raja 1100 66000 121 Kulgam
Chabro 195 Reasi
Piggery
Rabbitry
Fisheries Rohu, Mirgal, Common carp,
catla, Grass Carp
375000 37500 7 Karnal
Goatary Beetal 5 4500 5 Tarntaran
Beetal 20 23500 20 Barnala
Beetal 5 72800 5 Barnala
Total 379898 847405 488
9. D Production of bio-products
Bio Product Name of the Bio-Product Quantity
(No.)
Quantity
(Kg.)
Value
(Rs.)
Number
of
farmers
No. of
KVKs
Bio Fertilisers
Non Symbiotic Azotobacter
Vermicompost Vermicompost 1411.25 47822 140 5
Azolla Azolla 218.5 21850 218 1
Earthworms
Compost
Worms
Blue green algae
NADEP
Sanjeewani Khad
Acetobactor
Aspergillius
Azatobactor
Azospirillum
BGA
HaNPV
KMB
PSB Bio Fertilizer 121 3750 6 1
Rhizobium
Jawahar Biofertilizer
Jawahar vermin compost
Azolla culture
Total 0 1750.75 73422 364 7
Bio-Food
Bio Product Name of the Bio-Product Quantity
(No.)
Quantity
(Kg.)
Value
(Rs.)
Number
of
farmers
No. of
KVKs
Spirulina
Bio Pesticides
Neem extract
Tobacco extract
Trichoderma viride
Beauveria bassiana
Metarhizium anisopliae
Sl NPV
Ha NPV
GF1
Azatobactor
Baco Lures
Heli Lures
Leucin Lures
Neem powder
Neumoria
NSKE
Paeciliomyces
Panchagavya
Verticillium
Trichoderma harjinum
Agroneem
NPV
Trichoderma
Pseudomonas fluorescens
Trichogramma chilonis
Total 0 0 0 0 0
Bio Agents
Tricho card
Trichogramma chilonis
Chrysoperla carnea
Tricho card
Palam fruit fly traps Palam fruit fly traps 1011 101100 600 1
Total 0 1011 101100 600 1
Pyrilla parasitoids
Ooincirtus papilionis
Epiricania melanolauca
Total 0 0 0 0 0
Worms
Assinia foetida
Eudrilus eugeniae
Total 0 0 0 0 0
Earth Worm
Euclnia Uginae
Eisenia foetida
Bio Product Name of the Bio-Product Quantity
(No.)
Quantity
(Kg.)
Value
(Rs.)
Number
of
farmers
No. of
KVKs
Earth worm Earthworms 6 1500 3 1
Earth worms in numbers
Total 0 6 1500 3 1
Bio-Fungicides
Trichoderma 0
Pseudomonas fluerensence
Verticillium
PSB
Rhizobium
Azotobactor
Vermi cocoons
Agro Derma
Crysoparla
NADEP
Trichoderma viridae
Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin
Metarrhizium anisopliae
(Metchnikoff)
Total 0 0 0 0 0
Others
Vermiculture 0
Vermicompost
Mushroom spawn
Cuelure
Mineral Mixture
Coir pith compost
Cow dung (dry)
Cow dung (wet)
Total 0 0 0 0 0
Grand Total 2767.75 176022 967 9
10. RAIN WATER HARVESTING STRUCTURE IN THE KVKS
Table 15.1 : Details of Rain water harvesting structure
Name of
the KVK
No. of
Training
Programmes
No. of
Demonstration
Quantity
of seed
produced
(q)
No. of
Planting
Material
produced
Visit by
farmers
(No.)
Visit by
officials
(No.)
Bilaspur 1 20 0 236275 262 31
Hamirpur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Solan 0 0 0.06 14300 0 0
Ganderbal 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 1 20 0.06 250575 262 31
13.National Innovation in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)
Module I:Natural Resource management
Intervention Number of
Demonstrations
Unit/Area
(ha)
No. of farmers
In-situ moisture conservation 392 390.6 392
Water harvesting and recycling for
supplemental irrigation
79 47.6 79
Water saving irrigation methods 15 12.4 15
Vermi-composting 35 20 units 35
Alternate energy source 1 1unit 1
Urea application based on LCC in
paddy
40 53 40
Any other-Paddy straw management,
Baler cum-knotter
95 638.8 95
Total 730 1216.4 ha,
21 units
730
Module II: Crop Production
Technology
demonstrated
No. of
farmers
Area(ha
)
Demo
Yield(q/ha)
Check
Yield(Q/h
a)
Percent
increase
De
mo
BC
R
Chec
k
BCR
Introduction of drought tolerant varieties
Wheat (HPW-236)
9 1.66 29.10 24.20 20.25
2.2
9
2.08
Wheat (HPW-155)
24 4.45 29.8 24.2 23.14 2.3
4
2.08
Wheat (HPW-349)
50 9.31 31.2 24.2 28.93 2.4
5
2.08
Wheat (HS-507) 10 0.91 26.3 24.2 8.68 2.0
7
2.08
Wheat (VL-829)
20 3.35 28.5 24.2 17.77 2.2
4
2.08
Wheat(VL-907)
2 0.32 27.4 24.2
13.22
2.1
5
2.08
Wheat (Raj-3765) 36 14 18.6 14 32.85 2.3 1.81
Wheat(1142) 5 2 20 14
42.86 2.4
8
1.81
Technology
demonstrated
No. of
farmers
Area(ha
)
Demo
Yield(q/ha)
Check
Yield(Q/h
a)
Percent
increase
De
mo
BC
R
Chec
k
BCR
Maize(Dekalb
double)
70 12.5 31 24 29.16 3.1 2.40
Total (Drought
tolerant varieties) 226 48.5
Introduction of short duration varieties
Summer moong
(SML-668)
26 10 13.8 12.7 8.66 1.7
3
1.58
Maize (Bajaura
Makka)
30 5.0 27.10 19.1 41.88 1.4
4
1.21
Maize (Girija) 47 10 29.20 20.6 41.75 1.5
5
1.31
Black gram(P-93
7.0 1.0 8.2 6.7 22.39 2.8
8
2.51
Paddy (NDR-97) 15 2.5 30 20 50.00 1.9
5
1.30
Pusa Basmati
(1121)
24 9.6 34.25 32.5 5.38 1.6
1
1.32
Torai (Bhawani) 20 1.0 6.5 5.1 27.45 1.3
8
1.59
Total (Short
duration
varieties) 169 39.1
Introduction of High yielding varieties
Wheat (HPW-360) 5 1 25 22 13.64 1.88 1.87
Wheat (HPW 349) 28 3 27.5 22 25.00 1.88 1.85
Maize ( 4640) 13 3 22.5 20 12.50 1.53 1.49
Gobhi Sarson
(GSC-7)
50 2 7.25 5.85 23.93 1.45 1.35
Guar HG-2-20 35 12 10 8 25.00 2.13 1.71
Total (High
yielding varieties)
131 21
Introduction of Salt tolerant varieties
Wheat( KRL-210)
& (KRL-19)
10 4 35 18 94.44 1.6
5
0.85
Total (Salt
tolerant varieties)
10 4
Technology
demonstrated
No. of
farmers
Area(ha
)
Demo
Yield(q/ha)
Check
Yield(Q/h
a)
Percent
increase
De
mo
BC
R
Chec
k
BCR
Sub Total of
varieties 536 112.6
Water saving paddy cultivation methods (Direct Seeded Rice)
Paddy(Pusa
Basmat-1121)
33 60.45 217.48 211.73 2.72 3.6
3
2.82
Paddy (DRH-83b) 10 4 73.5 68.5 7.29 2.6
9
2.44
Paddy (PR-124) 4 1.6 73.35 72.7 0.89 3.1 2.75
Zero tillage in Wheat
Wheat var.PBW-
2967
59 23.6 48.1 45.4 5.95 2.4
7
2.18
Location specific inter cropping systems with high sustainable yield index
Apple+Rajmash.(J
awala) 5 0.4 8.5 7
21.43
Amelioration of
Mn deficiency 38 15.2 49.25 47.65
3.36 2.1
8
1.98
Advancement of
planting dates to
reduce terminal
heat stress-
Cotton var.-
Kribhco Raja-2
12 30 18.5 17.2 7.56 2.4
4
2.27
Disease
Management
Control of fruit fly
infestation (Fruit
Fly Trap-Palam
Trap)
20 1.5 240 185 29.73 2.4
5
2.06
Grand Total 717 249.35
Module 3: Livestock & fisheries
Intervention No. of farmers Units
Fodder production(Maize J-
1006),(African tall) (ha),Oats (PLP-I),
Sorghum var. MP Cheri, Cow Pea
290 193.4
Silage making( units) 91 91
De-worming of animals(No. of
animals)
483 863
Intervention No. of farmers Units
Mineral mixture supplementation (No.
of animals)
102 539
Animal health check up (No. of
animals)
244 369
Artificial insemination (No. of animals)
200 209
Mitigation of mineral deficiencies in
animals (No. of animals)
472 691
Breed Up gradation(No. of animals)
124 192
Backyard poultry (No. of birds) 262 1057
Total 2268 193.4 ha,
2863 animals, 91 units,1057
birds
4. Fodder production
Interventions No. of
Demonstrations
Area (ha) Total Production
(Quintal)
Azolla 7 7 11.20
Fodder production(Maize J-
1006),(African tall) (ha),Oats
(PLP-I), Sorghum var. MP
Cheri, Cow Pea
290 193.4 18740
Improved fodder/ feed storage
methods
91 91 units 576
Total 381
200.4 ha,91
units
19327.2 (quintals)
5. Fish production
Interventions No. of
Demonstrations
Area (ha) Total Production
(Quintal)
Management of fish ponds/ tanks
during water scarcity and excess water
NA NA NA
Fish production NA NA NA
Total
6. Institutional interventions
Interventions No. of farmers Units
Seed bank(ha) 116 53.8
Custom hiring centers (ha) 663 560.94
Nutritional garden 116 1.89
Fodder bank 18 3.5
Climate literacy through a
village level weather station
2046 470
Community nursery
raising(ha)
49 12.5
Total 3008 1102.63
7. Capacity Building
Thematic area No. of
courses
No. of farmers
Male Females Total
Crop production/management/crop
diversification
42 785 194 979
Resource conservation Technology 56 534 43 577
Farm/ Crop Diversification 2 59 0 59
Farm implements and Machinery 4 74 9 83
Live stock management 20 299 111 410
Pest and Disease Management 38 523 128 651
Horticultural Crops 18 90 42 132
Fodder & Feed management 27 246 110 356
value addition 36 444 100 544
Women empowerment 1 0 23 23
Fodder & Feed management 27 246 110 356
Weed Control 1 31 0 31
Vermi-composting 18 6 0 6
Fish farming 1 10 0 10
Home science 1 0 20 20
Human nutrition and child care 1 0 20 20
Total 293 3347 910 4257
8. Extension activities
Name of the activities Number of
programmes
No. of beneficiaries
Male Female Total
Method Demonstration 96 1299 578 1877
Field day 31 1309 166 1475
Awareness Programmes 146 2940 1069 4009
Exposure visit 10 543 96 639
Group Discussion 27 429 291 720
Agro-Advisory 135 1839 104 1943
Celebration of Enviornment day 1 28 52 80
Celebration of ICAR foundation
day
71 19 0 19
Kisan Mela 5 208 213 421
Field visit 40 280 0 280
Kisan Ghosti 3 135 0 135
Total 565 9029 2569 11598
9. Summary of NICRA Activities during 2015-16
NRM Crop
production
Livestock &
Fisheries
Capacity
Building
Extension
Activities Demonst
rations
Area
(ha)
Demo
nst
ration
s
Area
(ha)
Demo
nst
ration
s
Area
(ha)
No. of
anima
ls
No of
Courses
Farm
ers
No. of
programmes
Farm
ers
730 1216.4
ha, 21
units
717 249.3
5
2268 193.4
ha
2863,
91
units,1
057
birds
293 4257 565 11598
Details of ATICs in ICAR-ATARI, Zone-I, Ludhiana
Details of Directorate of Extension Education of ICAR-ATARI, Zone-I, Ludhiana
Directorates
of
Extension
Education
SAC
meetings
Attended
Field
Days
Workshops
/ Seminars
Technolog
y Weeks
Trainings OFT
Visited
FLD
Visited
Technology
inventory
Publ
ishe
d
Updat
ed
PAU,
Ludhiana
10 12 7 13 27 12 18 6 6
GADVASU,
Ludhiana
0 0 2 0 3 1 1 0 0
YSPUH&F,
Solan
4 2 0 0 1 6 6 2 2
CSKHPKV,
Palampur
6 0 0 0 3 12 20 3 3
CCSHAU,
Hisar
28 16 8 6 45 143 255 1 4
SKUAST,
Jammu
5 31 8 3 27 8 18 2 5
SKUAST,
Srinagar
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 2
Total 53 61 25 22 106 182 318 32 22
ATIC
Farmers
visit for
technical
advice
Farmers
visit for
technology
products
Phone
calls
from
farmers
Books Technical
bulletins
Soil &
Water
testing
facility
PAU, Ludhiana 11997 136799 2056 46460 116548 409
CCSHAU, Hisar 4500 4000 3670 7340 145
IARI, New Delhi 29821 15327 7872 68
CPRI, Shimla 618 100 1646 2490
NDRI, Karnal 15970 2401 5681 1545 252
SKUAST-K,
Srinagar
265 7487 35 1123 1832 34
Dr, YSPUH&F,
Solan
1238 1238 324 4817 705
CSKHPKV,
Palampur
296 2754 283 6355 1944
Grand Total 64705 170006 20021 69286 123211 1216
14. CLUSTER FLDS ON RABI PULSES
Table 14.1 Details of demonstrations conducted in Chickpea
State KVK Variety Technology
demonstration
Area
(ha)
No.
of
far
mer
s
Far
mer
Pra
ctice
(q/h
a)
Yi
eld
Economics of Local
Check (Rs./ha)
Economics of Demonstration (Rs./ha) BC
ratio
De
mo
(q/
ha)
% increase Dist
rict
Avg
.
(q/h
a)
Gro
ss
Cost
Gr
oss
ret
urn
Net
retur
n
BC
ratio
Gro
ss
Cost
Gr
os
Ret
urn
Net
retu
rn
Punjab Amrits
ar
PBG-7 Improved variety 8 38 15.
3
22.4 12.5 2356
0
418
20
18260 1.77:
1
2530
7
531
46
2783
9
2.10:
1
Bathind
a
PBG-7 Seed treatment with
Rhizobium, Chloropyriphos & Bavistin
28.25 93 14.
5
31.82 11 2200
0
397
50
17750 0.87 2140
0
507
50
2935
0
1.37
Faridko
t
PBG-7,
GPF-2
Complete package of
practices
33.35 100 11.
7
20 9.75 2550
0
321
75
7675 1.26 2589
0
386
10
1272
0
1.49
Kapurt
hala
PBG-7 Improved variety 8 66 12 14.29 10.5 3550
5
441
00
8595 1.24
208
3589
0
504
00
1451
0
1.40
4291
Mohali GNG-1581 Seed treatment with Bavistin, Rhizobium and
Rhizobium
29.6 65 7.25
-70.82 11 7500 23100
15600 3.1:1 5000 23100
18100
4.6:1
Nawas
hehar
PBG-7 Seed treatment with
Rhizobium
11.2 24 16.
3
63 10 1650
0
NA NA NA 1457
5
NA NA NA
Patiala PBG-7 Improved variety 8.4 31 15.
5
31.36 11.8 3350
0
374
50
3950 1.11 3200
0
496
00
1760
0
1.55
Roapr PBG-7 Improved variety 10.25 52 5.35
-58.
85
13 18522
15240
-3282 0.82 14175
16986
2811 1.19
Tarn
Taran
PBG-7 Seed treatment with
Bavistin
8 35 15.
27
22.16 12.5 3679
8
625
00
25702 1.7 3679
8
763
50
3955
2
2.08
Haryana Bhiwan
i
HC-1 Integrated crop
management
40 100 16.
94
168.04 6.32
Fatehabad
HC-1 Seed treatment with Chloropyriphos and
Rhizobium
40 100 9.98
-16.83 12 47000
48496
1496 1.03 47120
55888
8768 1.19
Gurgao
n
HC-1 Improved variety 40 100 8.5
2
-31.57 12.4
5
Nil Nil Nil Nil 2375
0
797
16
5596
6
01:0
3.4
Hisar HC-1 Improved variety 40 100 9.9 -64.71 17 1665
0
180
20
4310 1.08 1987
0
318
15
1194
5
1.6
Jhajjar HC-1, HC-5 Improved variety HC-1
under Rainfed conditions
40 100 12.
1
39.08 8.7 4200
0
495
90
7590 1.18 4500
0
860
00
4100
0
1.9
Karnal HC-1 Integrated crop
management
40 100 18 2.86 17.5 1800
0
380
00
22500 0.00
0718
2100
0
462
00
2520
0
01:0
2.2
Mohindergarh
HC-1 Improved Package of practices
40 100 15.3
18.6 12.9 23270
67500
44230 2.9 25870
79500
53630
3.07
Rewari HC-1 Seed Treatment with
Rhizobium
40 100 10.
6
32.5 8 1655
0
517
00
31150 3.12 1900
0
577
50
3875
0
3.03
Himachal
Pradesh
Bilaspu
r
Himachal
channa-1,
Himachal
channa-2,
GPF-2 and
HPG-17
Improved variety, Seed
treatment with PSB
10 114 8.8 67.6 5 2074
3.92
427
00
21956
.08
2 2238
9.33
616
00
3921
0.67
2.7
Hamirpur
GPF-2, DKG 986, HC-2
Integrated crop management
8.22 149 9.4 55.09 5.7 18000
28500
10500 1.58 30000
56400
26400
1.88
Una HC-1,
GNG1581
Improved variety, Seed
treatment with PSB
13.2 70 9.3 59.5 6 1925
0
270
00
7750 1.4 1925
0
418
50
2260
0
2.17
Shimla HC-1,GPF-2, DKG 986,
HC-2
Integrated crop management
25 100 8.54
6.75 8 Nil Nil Nil Nil 12950
46970
34020
2.63
Mandi HC2, GNG
1581, GPF2
Seed treatment with
fungicide, Rhizobium &
PSB
5.28 101 4.2 73.33 7.28 2992
2
336
00
3678 1.12 3699
4
604
80
2348
6
1.63
Jammu &
Kashmir
Jammu GNG-1581 High Yielding Variety 20 200 5.2
1
5.92 4.9 1380
0
156
80
1880 1.13:
1
1380
0
177
14
3914 1.28:
1
Kathua GNG-1581 Variety and Package of
Practices of SKUAST-J
20 120 6.4
2
42.67 4.5 9000 180
00
9000 0.08
4028
1000
0
256
00
1970
0
2.56:
1
Rajouri GNG-1581 High Yielding Variety 20 120 3.7
4
-1.56 3.2 1260
0
148
90
1721 1.18:
1
1420
0
179
54
2654 1.26:
1
Table 14.2 Details of demonstrations conducted in Lentil
State KVK Varie
ty
Technology
demonstration
Area (ha) No. of
farmers
Farmer
Practice
(q/ha)
Yield Economics of Local Check (Rs./ha) Economics of Demonstration (Rs./ha) BC
ratio Demo
(q/ha)
% increase District
Avg.
(q/ha)
Gross
Cost
Gross
return
Net return BC ratio Gross
Cost
Gros
Return
Net
return
Punjab Gurdaspur LL-
699
Microbial Inoculants
[Rhizobium (LLR-12)
& Rhizobactrium
(RB2)]
30 100 8.31 56.79 5.3 19500 39570/- 20070 2.029:1 15750 62325 46575 3.95:1
Hoshiarpur LL-
699
Integrated crop
management
30 80 3.69 -42.7 6.44 24200 9581.8 -14618.2 0.39 27510 12309.
9
-
15200.
1
0.48
Jalandhar LL-
699
Improved variety,
Weed control and
Plant protection
24 72 3.8 q 0 0 _ _ _ _ 15000 66500 51500 3.4
Haryana Ambala DPL-
62
Improved cultivation
Practices
13.2 33 7.43 6.14 7 15000 56000 41000 0.72986
1
14000 59440 45440 6:00
Kurukshetra L-
4594
Seed variety 32 80 9 20 20000 22500 2500 1.125 20000 32250 12250 1.6
Yamunanag
ar
L-
4594
Full Package of
Practices
40 100 11.63 54.93 7.5 25222 51000 25778 0.01944
4
27258 79084 53832 21:36
Himacha
l Pradesh
Bilaspur
(lentil)
Vipas
a
Seed treatment 3.04 33 8.1 105 4 21501.3
6
36400 14898.64 1.6 16631.
7
52650 36018 1.5
Table 14.3Details of demonstrations conducted in Field pea State KVK Variety Technolo
gy
demonstr
ation
Area
(ha)
No.
of
farm
ers
Farm
er
Pract
ice
(q/ha)
Yield Economics of Local Check
(Rs./ha)
Economics of Demonstration
(Rs./ha)
BC ratio
Dem
o
(q/h
a)
%
increas
e
Distr
ict
Avg.
(q/ha
)
Gross
Cost
Gross
return
Net
return
BC
ratio
Gros
s
Cost
Gros
Retu
rn
Net
retur
n
Jammu
&
Kashm
ir
Pulwam
a
Rachna
and
Shalimar
pea 1
Variety
and
Package
of
Practices
of
SKUAST-
K
20 106 12.4
7
40.59 8.87 21000 44350 23350 01:02.
1
2100
0
6235
0
4135
0
01:03.0
15. Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav
The Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav – MGMG (My Village My Pride) scheme has been launched by
the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 25 July, 2015 on the occasion of 87th Foundation Day of ICAR
and 9th National Conference of KVKs at Patna. It is an innovative initiative, which was planned
to promote the direct interface of scientists with the farmers to speed up the lab to land process.
There are 18 ICAR Institutes in Zone-I which are organizing various activities in MGMG
scheme and sending monthly reports to ICAR-ATARI, Ludhiana. A total of 320 teams formed
by these Institutes in which 1036 scientists are involved and adopted 1226 villages under
MGMG scheme. However, IARI and IASRI have formed their teams together and hence
submitting single report. As far as SAUs are concerned, except Punjab Agricultural University,
Ludhiana, SAUs of this zone have formed 100 teams comprising 444 scientists and adopted 319
villages under MGMG scheme.
Table 1: Number of teams formed and villages selected under MGMG in Zone-I
S. No. Name of Institution No. of teams No. of scientists No. of villages
ICAR Institutes
1. ICAR-IARI, New Delhi 116 479 580
ICAR-IASRI, New Delhi
2. ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi 19 76 95
3. ICAR-NCIPM, New Delhi 5 20 21
4. ICAR-NIAP, New Delhi 3 8 15
5. ICAR-NRCPB, New Delhi 2 8 2
6. ICAR-CIRB, Hisar 7 35 32
7. ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal 15 59 65
8. ICAR-IIWBR, Kanal 14 56 69
9. ICAR-NBAGR, Karnal 3 28 15
10. ICAR-NDRI, Karnal 29 116 145
11. ICAR-NRCE, Hisar 6 25 25
12. ICAR-CPRI, Shimla 7 30 7
13. ICAR-DMR, Solan 2 11 11
14. ICAR-CITH, Srinagar 4 18 4
15. ICAR-ATARI, Ludhiana 1 4 2
16. ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana 10 39 38
17. ICAR-IIMR, Ludhiana 76 19 95
18. ICAR-CICR-RS, Sirsa 1 5 5
Total 320 1036 1226
SAUs
1. PAU, Ludhiana - - -
2. GADVASU, Ludhiana 3 10 6
3. CCS HAU, Hisar 16 64 65
4. LUVAS, Hisar 4 16 20
5. CSK HPKV, Palampur 9 43 11
6. Dr. YSPUH&F, Solan 32 127 32
7. SKUAST (K), Srinagar 3 15 15
8. SKUAST (J), Jammu 33 169 170
Total 100 444 319
Grand Total 420 1148 1345
Achievements (2015-16)
Table 1 clearly indicates that 811 visits were organised by various teams of scientists of in
adopted villages and contacted 26,318 farmers up to March 2016. Scientists also conducted 453
interface meeting/ Goshthies in which 18,035 farmers of adopted villages participated. Scientists
of ICAR Institutes and SAUs also conducted 1605 demonstrations at 2991 farmers’ field on
different aspects. Table further reveals that 308 trainings on different aspects were conducted by
the scientists in which 7991 farmers participated.
Table 2: Activities conducted under MGMG up to March 2016
S.
No.
Name of
Institution
Visit to Village Gosthis/Interface
Meeting
Conducted
Demonstrations
conducted
Trainings
conducted
No.
of
visits
No. of
farmers
No.
of
Meeti
ngs
No. of
farmers
No. of
demons
No. of
farmer
s
No. of
training
No. of
farmers
1. ICAR
Institutes
317 14824 214 11185 257 1090 17 490
2. SAUs 494 11494 239 6850 1350 1901 291 7501
Total 811 26318 453 18035 1607 2991 308 7991
Teams under MGMG carried out other activities in this zone such as mobile based
advisories, provided relevant literature, inputs to farmers and created awareness amongst farmers
about various schemes as depicted in Table 3.
Table 3: Other activities conducted under MGMG up to March 2016
S.
No.
Name of
Institution
Mobile-based
advisory
Literature support
provided
Input support Awareness
created
(No. of
Farmers) No. of
farmers
No. of
advisories
No. of
literature
No. of
farmers
Area
(ha)
No of
farmers
1. ICAR Institutes 3118 2113 4158 7324 91.70 280 15758
2. SAUs 21859 113310 432 12376 302.72 1256 13873
Total 24977 115423 4590 19700 394.42 1536 29631
16. Special Programs of ICAR-ATARI, Zone-1, Ludhiana
1) Mass Awareness Campaign Against Residue Burning
Residue burning is one of the major issues of concern across not only for agriculture but
for the society as a whole. Punjab and Haryana are burning almost 30 million tons of crop
residues annually. This cannot be dealt and address in isolation and technologies alone are not
sufficient to address this challenge until there is awareness among the whole social system. In the
view of National Green Tribunal’s serious view on burning of agricultural waste particularly in
the states of Punjab and Haryana, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmer Welfare,
Ministry of Agriculture has brought out a policy on residue burning of which capacity building
and awareness creation are important components.
April-May 2015: The ICAR-ATARI, Zone-1 through KVKs of Haryana and Punjab, ICAR
institutes, State Department of Agriculture, CIMMYT, BISA, CCAFS, farmers’ organizations
and other sections of society organized Pakhwara on Mass Awareness on Residue
Burning from 16th April to 1st May 2015. The objective of this campaign was to create
awareness about the ill effects of residue burning and available technologies/ interventions for
management of residue. The theme of the campaign is ‘Vatayaran Ko Bachao, Bhuse Ko Na
Jalao’ and ‘Khet Ke Avsesh, Khet Main’. During the pakhwara various extension activities
were organized by KVKs to make farmers and other stakeholders aware about harmful effects of
the burning of crop residues leading to smoke, release of green house gases in addition to the loss
of plant nutrients and severe effect on human health. Further the farmers were advised about
various uses of crop residues which can be used for soil health improvement, reducing pollution,
increasing productivity and increasing sustainability and resilience of agriculture. The advisories
were issued to the farmers to adopt resource conservation technologies under the changing
scenario of climate change. Famers can also sow summer moong which can be sown by zero
seed drill and happy seeder and farmers can save one third nitrogen in the coming rice crop
beside good crop of moong. Scientists of KVK educated the farmers about alternative sources of
straw management. This included making good quality paper and cardboard. Wheat straw can be
used to make compost for mushroom cultivation, to feed the animals in straw farm, as a fuel for
brick kiln industry. Many farmers of districts of Punjab and Haryana on this occasion also took
an oath not to burn wheat stalk and to adopt alternative management techniques and promised to
stop this menace.
Table 16.1 Extension Activities organized by KVKs of Punjab & Haryana during
Pakhwara
Name of Activities No. of
Activities
No. of
Farmers/
Farm
Women
Extension
personnel
No. of KVKs
Awareness Campaign 114 5965 341 22
Cooperative Society
visits
1 42 2 1
Slogan and Essay
Writing Competition
13 554 38 8
Exposure visit 2 41 13 2
Lectures delivered 18 8066 22 6
Training camp 22 1679 43 11
Field visits 7 323 16
Group Meeting 17 428 38 7
Kisan Goshti 29 1092 74 15
Meeting with
cooperative department
3 32 32 1
Village Sandhya Pheri 7 310 43 5
BISA seminar 1 50 5 1
Demonstrations (Straw
making by reaper)
1 73 4 1
Crop residue
Management Techniques
1 18 2 1
Seminar 1 700 50 1
RCT 2 42 8 1
Extension Personnel Trg. 2 - 29 1
Grand Total 241 19415 760 84
During a programme organised by KVK Karnal various dignitaries like Dr. Alok K Sikka, DDG
(NRM), Dr. A. K. Singh, DDG (Agri Extension) presided over the function and Chief Guest Dr.
Rajbir Singh, Director, Zone-1were present and informed that more than 15,000 farmers were
contacted through Kisan Gosthis, Sandhya Pheris, group meetings with village Panchayats; more
than 15 contests were organized for essay and slogan of the theme; more than one lakh advisories
and literature were released/distributed to farmers, besides delivering more than 15 radio and TV
talks to make mass awareness against residue burning.
Table 16.2 Kisan Mobile advisory provided by KVKs of Punjab and Haryana
State No. of KVKs No. of Messages No. Farmers
Punjab 16 182 35493
Haryana 12 95 41992
Total 28 277 77485
Table 16.3 Literature Developed & distributed by KVKs of Punjab & Haryana
No. of KVKs Type of Literature No. of Farmers
1 Folders 1040
1 Handout 12000
5 Leaflets 5304
13 Pamphlet 7818
Total 25122
October-November 2015: All the KVKs of Haryana and Punjab observed a Pakhwara
(fortnight) from October 21 to November 5, 2015 and on Mass Awareness Campaign against
residue burning involving all the stakeholders. The theme of the campaign was “Vatavaran Ko
Bachao, Bhuse Ko Na Jalao” (वातावरण को बचाओ, भूस ेको ना जलाओ) and “Khet Ke Avsesh,
Khet Main” (खेत के अवशषे, खेत में).
The campaign focused awaking societal consciousness about the ill effects of residue burning
and demonstrating technologies/ interventions for effective residue management. Under this
campaign many activities were organized like slogan and essay writing competitions, exposure
visits, lectures, training camps, field visits, group meetings, Kisan gostis, village sandhya pheris,
seminars, demonstrations, etc. Similarly, farmers were also contacted through Kisan Mobile
Advisories regarding climate friendly residue management. KVKs also developed and
distributed literatures such as folders, handouts, leaflets, pamphlets, etc. these programs were
organized in close association with ATMA, District Agricultural Department, ICAR institutes of
the two states.
Table 16.4: Activities organized as a part of mass awareness campaign against residue
burning
Name of Activities Participants
Awareness Campaign 5965
Cooperative Society visits 42
Slogan and Essay Writing Competition 554
Exposure visit 41
Lectures delivered 8066
Training camp 1679
Field visits 323
Group Meeting 428
Kisan Goshti 1092
Village Sandhya Pheri 310
BISA seminar 50
Demonstrations 73
Seminar 700
Resource Conservation Technologies demonstrations 42
SMS / Mobile advisory 77485
Essay Competition in a school Technology Demonstration
2) KVKs at Farmers’ Doorsteps for strengthening capabilities to combat
whitefly epidemic in cotton
Cotton is the most important commercial fibre crop which has vital role in Indian
economy and also generating direct and indirect employment to more than eight million people.
The cotton grown in Northern part of country is mostly irrigated and mainly cultivated in
Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan. Moreover, its 90% area is restricted to 11-12 districts in these
states. The major districts are Sirsa, Fatehabad, Hisar, Jind and Bhiwani in Haryana; Bhatinda,
Muktsar, Fazilka and Mansa in Punjab and Sriganganagar and Hanumangarh districts in
Rajasthan. During 2015, cotton cultivation covered about 5.81, 4.20 and 4.06 Lakh hectares area
respectively in Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan. In spite of irrigated conditions, fluctuation in
productivity of cotton has brought always put a question mark on the sustainability of the system.
In this Zone, the major bio-physical constraints identified are inadequate crop stand
because of poor emergence due to crust formation by rains just after sowing; seedling burning
due to high temperature at emergence; alkalinity and salinity problems; less turn-around time;
rising water-table & depletion of water table in some pockets; rains during September coinciding
with flowering and fruit setting; pest incidence such as cotton bollworms earlier and now, after
the introduction of Bt cottons, sucking pests especially the white fly, cotton leaf curl virus
(CLCuV) disease, and evolution of resistance to insecticides.
With more than 90% area under Bt-Hybrids, pest population pressure has shifted towards
sucking pests. Among several sucking insect pests, whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) has
assumed the status of a serious pest of cotton in the recent past. During 2015, whitefly infestation
and the CLCuV disease was first noticed in early June in all the three states. This year incidence
and severity of disease in the entire north zone was higher compared to past three years mainly
because of favorable weather factors for its development and multiplication of its vector
whitefly. During August, 2015, a severe epidemic of whitefly incidence has been noticed in the
entire zone of India during August. The whitefly infestation levels and CLCuV disease in July-
August were higher than the previous three years. The insect population was above economic
threshold during August in almost all the regions surveyed in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Even, fields sprayed with repeated insecticide sprays, insecticide mixtures, fipronil and
pyrethroids had the highest levels of whitefly infestation.
One of the main causes of this failure may be attributed to climatic variability like unseasonal
rainfall in April, early and heavy rainfall during June followed by long dry spell and overall
deficit in monsoon (more than 40% in cotton belt). Due to wetness during April, the harvesting
of wheat was delayed and resulted into delay in sowing of cotton (after 15th May) which was
more susceptible to white attack due to poor growth. Further, use of non-recommended Bt-
hybrids contributed significant and serious problem due to unsynchronised growth behaviour.
Survey conducted by KVKs indicated that more than 60% hybrids are not recommended by
SAUs. Non-recommended varieties of cotton may be one of the reason which resulted into more
attack of whitefly as these varieties may be susceptible to the attack of whitefly as these varieties
have not been tested. Moreover, there was a deficient rainfall (Around 100 mm rain fall received
up to July as per regional station observatory) in the cotton growing areas in the region up to July
which lead to severe incidence of whitefly during June and July thereby escalating leaf curl virus
disease.
Looking into severe attack of whitefly in cotton, one-day Brain Storming Session (BSS) on
‘Management of Whitefly Incidence on Cotton’ was held at Regional Research Station of PAU,
Bhatinda on 01-09-2015 under the chairmanship of Dr Baldev Singh Dhillon, Vice-Chancellor,
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. Director, ATARI, Ludhiana, Director (Research),
Director (Extension) from PAU, CCSHAU, RAU; Scientists from regional centre of CICR,
Sirsa, scientists from KVKs participated in the meeting. The issue was deliberated with full
length and breadth and unified strategy was finalized. The immediate action plan was
implemented in the form of extensive campaign for using recommended pesticides with
prescribed doses, convince farmers not to use cocktail of pesticides and organisation of field
days on management of white fly by involving KVKs’ scientists, researchers and other
stakeholders. Community approach at village level was followed for the application of
insecticides to control whitefly.
The KVKs of cotton belt of Punjab (Bathinda, Faridkot, Ferozepur, Mansa and Muktsar)
and Haryana (Bhiwani, Fatehabad, Hisar and Sirsa) have worked in close collaboration with
State Agriculture Department and Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) of the
respective districts to help the farmers mitigate the losses due to attack of whitefly on cotton
crop. In total, 48 joint diagnostic visits of KVK scientists and personnel of State Agriculture
Department/ATMA (28 visits in Punjab and 20 visits in Haryana) were performed in 190 villages
(158 villages in Punjab and 32 villages in Haryana) to assess the severity of attack of
whitefly/condition of cotton crop and advise the farmers about suitable remedial measures. A
total of 82 advisories on different facets of management of whitefly in cotton were sent through
different mass media namely, radio (7 advisories), television (4 advisories), newspaper (55
advisories) and KVK Newsletter (5 advisories). The scientists of KVKs replied to 3714 queries
(1365 queries in Punjab and 2349 queries in Haryana) of farmers on telephone/mobile. The
KVKs also sent 38 short message on advisories (11 advisories in Punjab and 27 advisories in
Haryana) through Farmers’ Portal of Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Government
of India on mobiles of 44840 farmers (8148 farmers of Punjab and 36692 farmers of Haryana).
Besides, the scientists of KVKs also organized capacity building/awareness programmes on
whitefly management for practicing farmers and extension personnel of State Department of
Agriculture. In all, 3316 farmers and 305 extension personnel were trained in 63 capacity
building/awareness programmes. In addition, scientists of KVKs used social media viz. whatsapp
and facebook for dissemination of advisories in local language.
3) Interface Meeting on Enhancing Preparedness for Agricultural Contingencies
An Interface meeting on “Enhancing the Preparedness for Agricultural Contingencies in Kharif
2015 for Haryana state” was organized on 26th May 2015 at CSSRI, Karnal. The purpose of
these meetings was to prepare the action plans based on district contingency plans available for
meeting the agricultural contingencies in the eventuality of deficient rainfall during kharif season
based on IMD Monsoon forecast for Kharif, 2015. This interface was attended by Dr. K.S.
Khokkar, Vice-Chancellor, CCSHAU, Hisar; Dr. A. K. Srivastava, Vice-Chancellor & Director,
ICAR-NDRI; Shri. Ramesh Krishnan, Director General (Agriculture), Govt. of Haryana; Dr.
D.K. Sharma, Director, ICAR-CSSRI; Dr. B. Mohan Kumar, ADG (AGF&CC); Dr. Rajbir
Singh, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Ludhiana; Dr. Ch Srinivasa Rao, Director, ICAR-CRIDA;
Director of Extension Education, CCSHAU, Hisar; Divisional and District Heads of Agriculture
Departments; Project Coordinators of KVKs, representatives from seed sector; and insurance
company.
Dr. Ch Srinivasa Rao apprised the status of monsoon as predicted by IMD for Haryana and
stressed the need for preparing action plans for minimizing the rainfall deficits in districts that
are supposed to receive low rainfall. Dr. Ramesh Krishnan briefed about the lessons learned
during last year and the contingency plans implemented during the last year and emphasized
impact of deficit rainfall on ground water recharge and power supply in the state. He lauded the
role of KVKs in preparation of action plan for rain deficit situation of each district in association
of agriculture department.
Dr. K.S. Khokkar stressed upon the technologies for managing early, mid-season and terminal
droughts particularly in south west Haryana which is more drought prone. He also emphasized
on the need of mechanization for minimizing drought impacts. Dr. A.K. Srivastava informed the
house that the worst affected sector is livestock due to low feed and fodder availability and
explained about various long and short term measures followed for optimizing the livestock
production during drought. Dr. B. Mohan Kumar stressed the need for fine tuning of contingent
plans and need to operationalize as this is the high time to deliberate and finalize the action
plans.
Dr. Rajbir Singh insisted that there should be frequent interaction of officials of department of
agriculture and KVKs for better preparedness and implementation of contingency measures. He
also stressed on feed and fodder management for livestock during deficit monsoon. Later, the
district level officers agriculture department of Haryana and Programme Coordinators of KVKs
of respective districts presented the action plans relating to contingent measures like seed
availability of alternate crops and cropping system, soil water conservation measures, availability
of various inputs etc. in the event of deficit rains. It was suggested to prepare block wise
contingency action plans and also sensitize farmers for taking up weather-based crop insurance
schemes.
4) Punjab Chief Minister reviews activities of KVKs
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Punjab Sardar Prakash Singh Badal reviewed the activities of
KVKs in the state on February 11, 2016. Shri Suresh Kumar, IAS, Add. Chief Secretary,
Government of Punjab; Dr. B.S. Dhillon, Vice Chancellor, PAU; Dr. A.S. Nanda, Vice
Chancellor, GADVASU; Dr. Rajbir Singh, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Ludhiana; Directors of
Extension Education of both universities and Program Coordinators of KVKs of Punjab were
present during the meeting.
The Chief Minister urged for more coordinated efforts among universities, KVKs and
agricultural and line department for serving farming community in a holistic manner. He asked
every KVK to select five villages to showcase technological applications to demonstrate impact
of technologies and their activities. He also emphasized on promoting value addition and post
harvest processing for increasing farmers’ income. He stressed on reaching the last mile and
extending the outreach of the universities and KVKs through more awareness to the resource
poor farmers. He also suggested developing mechanisms to establish brands for farmers’
products.
Shri. Suresh Kumar stressed the need for better convergence between universities, KVKs,
agriculture and line departments to reach to the unreached. He urged KVKs to highlight success
stories of farmers developed through KVK interventions.
Dr. B.S. Dhillon talked about the importance of sustainability and enterprise
diversification in the state. He also stressed the need to develop more Resource Conserving
Technologies for promoting sustainable agriculture. Highlighting integrated farming system, Dr.
Dhillon emphasized the importance of enabling farmer to become self sufficient in terms of food,
feed and fodder. Dr. A.S. Nanda highlighted the role dairy, goatary and fishery can play in
adding to farmers’ food basket as well as regular income. He stressed on the enterprise
diversification with agriculture and allied sectors to reduce risks and enhance farmers’ risk
bearing ability.
Dr. Rajbir Singh, Director, ICAR-ATARI gave an account of functions, targets and
monitoring mechanism of KVKs. He emphasized the necessity of specialized KVKs to cater to
the specific needs of the farmers in the region. He also informed about various ICAR initiatives
such as ‘ARYA’, ‘Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav’, ‘Farmers’ FIRST’, etc. to strengthen extension
system at grassroots level. He also informed the house that ARYA project has been initiated in
KVK, Bhatinda and products developed through this project will be branded as ‘Arya-product’.
5) Mega-kisan sammelan on organic farming
A mega-Kisan Sammelan was organized by KVK Hisar at CCSHAU, Hisar on October
20th, 2015. The Chief Guest of the sammelan was Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev and other
dignitaries present were Dr. K.S. Khokhar, Vice Chancellor, CCSHAU, Hisar; Maj. Gen.
Shrikant Sharma, Vice Chancellor, LUVAS, Hisar; Dr. Rajbir Singh, Director, ICAR-ATARI,
Ludhiana; Dr. A.K. Yadav, Former Director, National Centre for Organic Farming (DAC),
Gaziabad; Dr. A.S. Antil, Director of Extension and Dr. S.S. Siwach, Director of Research,
CSSUHAU, Hisar. Besides, more than 2000 farmers and farm women participated in the
program.
Swami Ramdev emphasized on the need of organic farming for a healthy body, healthy
mind and healthy society. He urged the farmers to adopt cluster approach in promoting organic
farming so that farmers’ groups can market the produce in cooperative mode. He also stressed
upon the prospects of organic farming in Haryana and assured all support from Pantanjali
Yogpeeth - Divya Yog Mandir (Trust) in procuring the organic produce if some villages come
forward for organic production.
Dr. K.S. Khokhar highlighted the scope of organic farming in medicinal and high value
crops. He also highlighted the role farm women can play in promoting organic farming since
they are more close to nature and sensitive in using agro-chemicals. Maj. Gen. Shrikant Sharma
talked about need of Integrated Farming System for promoting chemical less agriculture.
Dr. Rajbir Singh emphasized the potential and scope the state of Haryana has in organic
basmati and wheat. He appealed farmers in the irrigated tracks to better utilize natural resources
like soils and water and asked KVKs to play a systematic role in promotion of Good Agricultural
Practices. Dr. A.K. Yadav advocated to follow basic natural resource saving practices and
enlightened the house about different conditions for earning higher foreign exchange through
production and proper marketing of organic produce. He also visualized the state’s bright future
through on-farm resource management and realizing the potential of Indigenous Technical
Knowledge.
6) Workshop on “Providing Technological Support, Extension and Demonstration Services
to Farmers”
i) Agro-climatic Zone-I (Western Himalayan Region)
A workshop on “Providing Technological Support, Extension and Demonstration Service
to Farmers” was organized on November 4, 2015 for Agro-Climatic Zone-I (Western Himalayan
Regions)” in SKUAST-Jammu under the Chairmanship of Dr. N.K. Krishna Kumar, Deputy
Director General (Horticulture), ICAR, New Delhi. Hon’ble Vice-Chancellors of SKUAST,
Jammu and CSKHPKV, Palampur; Directors of ICAR-IISWC, Dehradun, ICAR-ATARI,
Ludhiana, ICAR-CPRI, Shimla and ICAR-DMR, Solan; Directors (Extension Education) of
SKUAST-K, Srinagar, YSPUHF, Solan, SKUAST,Jammu and CSKHPKV, Palampur; Directors
(Research) of SKUAST-J, SKUAST-K and CSKHPKV; Directors/Officers of State Line
Departments of Jammu & Kashmir, Uttrakhand, Himachal Pradesh; scientists of ICAR Institutes
and State Agricultural Universities, Heads/Programme Coordinators/Subject Matter Specialists of
KVKs, along with representative farmers participated in the workshop.
Dr N.K. Krishna Kumar highlighted that KVKs have emerged as a single window
system in the country to solve the problems of farmers by linking research institutions and farmers
through their networks. Dr. P.K. Mishra presented constraints faced and major issues of different
sectors to be solved based on the background material received from partner
institutes/departments. In response to the various issues highlighted and discussed, the different
issues emerged for development of crop production sector, horticulture sector, agro-forestry,
natural resource management, animal husbandry and fishery sectors, agricultural engineering
sector, and agricultural extension were thoroughly discussed and a roadmap for developing
agriculture in Agro-climatic Zone-1 was formulated and sent to the council.
ii) Agro-climatic Zone-VI (Trans-Gangetic Plain Region)
A workshop for developing a road map for technological support, extension and
demonstration services to the farmers in Trans-Gangetic Plains Region (Agro-Climatic Zone-
VI) was organized at ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute (CSSRI), Karnal on October
5th, 2015. Many dignitaries like Dr. K.M.L. Pathak, Deputy Director General (Animal Science),
ICAR; Dr. D.K. Sharma, Director, CSSRI; Dr. B.S. Dhillon, Vice-Chancellor, PAU, Ludhiana;
Dr. K. S. Khokhar, Vice-Chancellor, CCSHAU, Hisar; Dr. Rajbir Singh, Director, ICAR-
ATARI, Ludhiana participated in the meeting. Besides, Directors and senior officials from
ICAR Institutes, State Agricultural and Animal Science Universities and KVKs of the region
participated in the workshop and provided their inputs for providing solutions to specific
problems of the farmers. Nearly 30 farmers from various districts of the region participated in
the workshop and put forth their specific problems and issues which need attention and solution.
Dr. K.M.L. Pathak emphasized to make agriculture more sustainable and profitable to
farmers by providing solutions to their location specific issues. He said the potential of different
agricultural technologies under field conditions must be discussed, disseminated and
demonstrated in farmers’ fields in a time bound manner. Dr. D.K. Sharma flagged various issues
related to agriculture and allied sector which need attention by scientists and policy makers.
Dr. B.S. Dhillon laid stress to make farmers aware of mechanization and marketing
strategies to reap benefit of latest technologies. Dr. K. S. Khokhar emphasized the need to adopt
integrated farming system models to make farms more productive and profitable. He also urged
farmers to adopt resource conservation technologies to save cost and environment.
Dr. Rajbir Singh informed the house on various extension initiatives for quick and
effective dissemination of technologies and timely advisories to farmers in case of climatic
adversities.
Based on the discussion during the workshop, a strategy was formulated to strengthen the
agricultural system in the Agro-climatic Zone-VI.
7) Soil Health Cards and World Soil Day
The 68th UN General Assembly declared 2015 as the International Year of Soils (IYS) for
raising awareness among the people on the importance of soil in sustaining life support system
on earth. Moreover, responding to the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s concern for Soil Health
Management as a part of Natural Resource Management, Indian Council of Agricultural
Research celebrated World Soil Day on 5th December 2015 across the country. All the Krishi
Vigyan Kendras were to organize events in a befitting manner creating awareness among the
farmers about the importance of soil for healthy life.
Thus, December 5th, 2015 was celebrated as the “World soil Health Day” across the KVKs of
Zone-1. A total 13366 soil health cards were distributed in the states of Zone (Punjab-4683,
Haryana-7705, Delhi-225, Himachal Pradesh-1437 and Jammu & Kashmir-3091). Many KVKs
organized different programs in collaboration with State Department of Agricultural to sensitize
farmers about soil health. As many as 17141 people participated in the KVK programs
throughout the states of Zone 1.
KVKs also spread awareness about benefits of soil testing, importance of Mridaparishak kit,
interpreting soil health cards, soil testing based fertilizer application, ill effects of excessive
application of chemical fertilizers, balanced fertilizer application, Integrated Nutrient
Management (INM) in different field and horticultural crops, Integrated Pest Management
(IPM), etc. Similarly, many KVKs organized exhibitions for the farmers on soil health, soil
sampling, soil testing techniques, good agricultural practices and soil and environment friendly
technologies. Moreover, appropriate methods of soil sample collection were also demonstrated to
the farmers.
Many KVKs witnessed participation from MPs, MLAs, MLCs, PRI members and other public
representatives as well as government officials. Noticeably, the Minister of Agriculture, Govt. of
Zimbambwe Dr. Joseph Med; Shri. Sudarshan Bhagat, Union State Minister for Rural
Development; Shri. Omparkash Dhankar, Agriculture & Iriigation Minister, Govt. Of Haryana,
actively participated in world soil day celebration at KVK, Jhajjar. Similarly, Dr. A.K. Singh,
DDG(Ext.), ICAR at KVK, Delhi; Dr. A.K. Sikka, DDG(NRM), ICAR at KVK, Gurgaon and
many other eminent public servants marked their presence at World Soil Day celebration at
various KVKs in the zone.
Table 16.5 Report on World Soil Day (05.12.2015) from ATARI, Zone I, Ludhiana
State No. of
Participants
No. of cards
distributed
Participation
of Min. of Govt
of India
Participation
of Min. of state
Govt
Participation
of MPs
Participation
of
MLAs/MLCs
Punjab 4683 4768 1 2 1 1
Haryana 7705 4352 2* 3 - 7
Delhi 225 250 - - - -
Himachal
Pradesh 1437 1393
- - 1 1
Jammu &
Kashmir 3091 2603
- 3 - 4
Total 17141 13366 3 8 2 13
*It includes Dr. Joseph Med-Agriculture Minister Govt. of Zimbabave who attended programme
of KVK Jhajjar
8) Farmer FIRST:
It is an ICAR initiative to move beyond the production and productivity and to privilege the
complex, diverse & risk prone realities of majority of the farmers through enhancing farmers-
scientists contact with multi stake holders-participation. The focus is on Farmer’s Farm,
Innovations, Resources, Science and Technology (FIRST). Many aspects are multiple or multi;
multiple stakeholders, multiple perspectives, multiple realities, multi-functional agriculture,
multi-method approaches. There are concepts and domains that are new or new in emphasis like
food systems, trade, market chains, value chains, innovation pathways and most of all
innovation systems.
The project is conceptualized to deal with focus on: i) Enabling involvement of researchers for
continuous interaction with farm conditions, problem orientation, exchange of knowledge
between farmers and other stakeholders, prioritization of problems and setting up of research
agenda; ii) Integrating components of technology for application in different agro-ecosystems
with focus on innovations and feedback; iii) Building partnerships involving different
stakeholders; development of rural based institutions; agro-ecosystem and stakeholders analysis
and impact studies and iv) Using the platform of the project having commodity institutions as
partners to develop commodity specific contents for e-enabled knowledge sharing. It is
envisaged that project will provide a platform of creating linkages, capacity building, technology
adaptation and application, on-site input management, feedback and institution building.
In Zone-1, projects from ICAR institutes and State Agricultural Universities were invited by
ICAR-ATARI, Ludhiana. Thus, a total of ten (10) projects were received to be presented before
the Zonal Programme Management Committee (ZPMC) to screen the project proposals received
under farmer first programme.
9) Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture (ARYA)
The ICAR has initiated a program on “Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture (ARYA) in
selected districts through KVKs, realizing the importance of rural youth in agricultural
development especially from the point of view of food security of the country, with an objective
for entrepreneurial development of Youth in Rural Areas to take up various Agriculture, allied
and service sector enterprises for sustainable income and gainful employment. The identified
youth are trained on entrepreneurship development skills by providing a basket of options to start
agriculture ventures for self employment. The specific objectives of ARYA project are:
1. To attract and empower the youth in rural areas to take up various agriculture, allied and
service sector enterprises for sustainable income and gainful employment in selected
districts.
2. To enable the farm youth to establish net work groups to take up resource and capital
intensive activities line processing, value addition and marketing.
3. To demonstrate functional linkage with different institutions and stakeholders for
convergence of opportunities available under various schemes/programmes for
sustainable development of youth.
ARYA project is being implemented in 25 States through KVKs, one district from each State. In
Zone-I, under ARYA project, four (4) KVKs namely KVK Gurgaon in Haryana; KVK Bathinda
in Punjab; KVK Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh and KVK Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir, were
selected for providing specific skill based trainings and technical support to rural youth for
establishing agriculture related enterprises. In one district, 200-300 rural youths will be identified
for their skill development in entrepreneurial activities and establishment of related micro-
enterprise units in the area of Apiary, Mushroom, Seed Processing, Soil testing, Poultry, Dairy,
Goatry, Carp-hatchery, Vermi-compost etc. At KVKs also one or two enterprise units are being
established so that they serve as entrepreneurial training units for farmers. The purpose is to
establish economic models for youth in the villages so that youths get attracted in agriculture and
overall rural situation is improved.
The project is being implemented in stages as, in first stage; the potential youth in rural areas are
being identified and categorized based on their educational, social and resource status. In second
stage, the identified youth is trained on Entrepreneurship Development skills based on the
resources, capabilities, investment capacity and local demand. Skill development of rural youths
will help in improving their confidence levels and encourage them to pursue farming as
profession, generate additional employment opportunities to absorb under employed and
unemployed rural youth in secondary agriculture and service related activities in rural areas.
Third stage involves training on all the essential skills as per the requirement of selected
enterprises. In fourth stage, a viable business plan is developed considering resources
requirement, investment plan, marketing opportunities, linkages, convergence of ongoing
programmes, the expected outputs and repayment schedules. Fifth stage involves implementation
of the project proposal by giving due considerations to the efficient management and production
systems. Finally, in the sixth stage i.e. post implementation stage, rural youth to establish
effective functional linkages with processing, value addition, marketing including domestic and
export. The concurrent monitoring, evaluation and mid-term correction will be an integral part of
project implementation.
10) Workshop on Production of Export Quality Basmati Rice
Basmati rice has been the fastest growing export item from India in recent years and
India earns around Rs. 30000 crore from basmati export. As much as 80 percent of the basmati
produced in India is exported to gulf countries, USA, etc; thus it has a huge export potential. But,
price instability, adulteration, varieties mix, pesticide residues, infringements, etc. issues are
preventing basmati from realizing its potential and benefiting farmers to its true sense. Farmers
must be made aware and competent enough to deal with the issues. In this regard, ICAR-ATARI,
Ludhiana has a strong linkage with BEDF in popularizing quality production of basmati in the
region.
Under aegis of ICAR-ATARI, KVKs of basmati growing region, along with Basmati
Export Development Foundation (BEDF), have been organizing workshops on “Good
Agricultural Practices (GAP) for production of export quality basmati rice” since 2008. In 2015-
16, it was organized by the KVKs of Panipat, Jammu, Ambala, Bhatinda, Muktsar, Kurukshetra,
Kathua, Fatehabad, Firozepur, Tarantaran and Amritsar. A large number of famers have
participated in the workshops; moreover, representatives of other stakeholders such as All India
Rice Exporters Association (AREA), pesticide dealers, eminent researchers have also attended
the workshop. Experts on production, marketing and policy gathered to discuss issues related to
export of basmati rice. They also answer farmers’ queries related to any of those aspects. KVKs
through these workshops provide a platform to put forward farmers’ concerns as well as
exporters’ issues to bring out common solution to the problems of all the stakeholders of basmati
rice export.
Thus KVKs are making effort to create more awareness about the Good Agricultural
Practice of basmati production so that it can retain its value in the international market. KVKs
have been propagating a habit of balanced use of fertilizers, pesticides, weedicides, etc. among
the farmers.