GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA SCHEMES FOR AGRICULTURE

GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA SCHEMES FOR AGRICULTURE 1. SCHEMES OF DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE For more details, please visit http://www.raitamitra.kar.nic.in/ Sl No Name of the Scheme 1 National Bio- Science awards for career development Scheme Details To recognize the outstanding contributions of young scientists in basic and applied research covering the areas of biosciences including agriculture, biomedicine and environmental biology, up to 10 awards are given each year subject to the availability of suitable candidates. Each award carries a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000/-, a research grant of 3,00,000/- per year for a period of three years and a citation. 2 Agricultural Census Agricultural Census is the largest countrywide statistical quinquennial operation undertaken by Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India. Primary and secondary data on structure of Indian agriculture are collected under this operation using the machinery of the State governments. The first Agricultural Census in the country was conducted with reference year 1970-71. So far seven Agricultural Censuses have been completed at five yearly intervals and the eighth one is in operation in the country.the Census is carried out in three Phases. 3 Technology Mission on Cotton (Mini Mission III & IV) The scheme aims at improving production, productivity and quality of cotton. The Mission comprises of four Mini Missions, which are jointly being implemented by the Ministries of Agriculture and Textiles. Ministry of Agriculture is nodal for the implementation of Mini Mission I and II responsible for Research and Development on cotton and Dissemination of Technology to farmers respectively. Whereas the Ministry of Textiles is the nodal agency for Mini Missions III & IV responsible for improvement in marketing infrastructure including improvement of the existing market yards and modernization of Ginning & Pressing factories respectively. How To Apply The call for awards will be advertised every year. http://dbtindia.nic.in/awardees/bioscien ce_awards.htm http://agcensus.nic.in They may also contact the Technology Mission on Cotton for details about the Scheme at the following address: The Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Technology Mission on Cotton(Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India), The Cotton Corporation of India Limited, Kapas Bhavan 4th Floor, Plot No.3A,Sector- 10, Post Box No.60, CBD Belapur,Navi Information Collated By BJP Karnataka Information Technology (IT) Cell, Email itcell.bjpkar@bjp.org Page 1 of 10

4 Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) 5 National Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding (NPCBB) 6 Schemes of Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries 7 Livestock Insurance Scheme 8 Assistance to States for Feed and Fodder Development 9 Scheme on Development of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture 10 Scheme on Development of Marine Fisheries, Infrastructure and Post harvest Operations Aims at achieving 4% annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period, by ensuring a holistic development of Agriculture and allied sectors. Envisages genetic upgradation and development of indigenous breeds on priority basis. This gives list of centrally sponsored schemes by the Department of Animal - relating to animal husbandry, dairy development and fisheries. Aims to provide protection mechanism to the farmers and cattle rearers against any eventual loss of their animals due to death and to demonstrate the benefit of the insurance of livestock to the people and popularize it with the ultimate goal of attaining qualitative improvement in livestock and their products. Providing assistance to the States for augmenting fodder availability. Aims to improve the socio economic status of fishers and other people engaged in the fisheries sector. It covers all inland fishery resources available in the country in the form of freshwater, brackish water, coldwater, waterlogged areas, saline / alkaline soils for aquaculture and capture fishery resources (reservoir / rivers etc.). The Central Government provides financial assistance to poor fishers through the State/ UT Governments for complete development of marine sector. The scheme mainly focuses on motorization of traditional crafts, assisting the small scale mechanized sector by subsidizing the excise duty on fuel, setting up of infrastructure for safe landing, berthing and post-harvest operations, etc. Mumbai-400 614 Tel : (022) 27579217 (022) 27579217 Fax : (022) 27561427 Website: www.cotcorp.gov.in Email : tmcmumbai@cotcorp.com/tmc@cotcor p.com Contact Ministry of Agriculture or concerned State Agriculture Departments http://agricoop.nic.in/rkvy/rkvyfinal- 1.pdf Contact Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture http://dahd.nic.in/npcbb.htm ; Ministry of Agriculture http://dahd.nic.in/schemes.htm http://dahd.nic.in/schemes/livestock_ins urance_scheme.htm http://dahd.nic.in/schemes/assistance_to _states_for_feed(7).htm ; & Fish Farmers Development Agencies (FFDAs) http://dahd.nic.in/fish/inlandfish.htm http://dahd.nic.in/fish/marinfish.htm Information Collated By BJP Karnataka Information Technology (IT) Cell, Email itcell.bjpkar@bjp.org Page 2 of 10

11 National Scheme on Welfare of Fishermen 12 Scheme on Fisheries Training and Extension 13 Scheme on Strengthening of Database and Information Networking for the Fisheries Sector 14 Horticulture Promotion Service 15 Market Information Services for Horticulture Crops 16 Technology Development and Transfer for Promotion of Horticulture 17 Development of Commercial Horticulture through Production and Post- Harvest Management 18 Schemes by National Horticulture Board To provide financial assistance to fishers for construction of house, community hall for recreation and common working place and installation of tube-wells for drinking water and assistance during lean period through saving cum relief component. To provide training for fishery sector so as to assist in undertaking fisheries extension programmes effectively. To improve the database and information networking for the Fisheries Sector. Scheme being pursued by National Horticulture Board in order to review the present situation of horticulture development in particular area/ State, as well as develop short term and long term strategies for systematic development of horticulture. Scheme being pursued by National Horticulture Board with a view to establish a nation-wide communication network for speedy collection and dissemination of market information data on horticulture crops. Scheme being pursued by National Horticulture Board for popularizing new and modern scientific concepts in horticulture. Scheme being pursued by National Horticulture Board with a view to develop high quality horticultural farms in identified belts and make such areas vibrant with horticultural activity which in turn will act as hubs for developing commercial horticulture by adopting high-tech horticulture techniques. List of schemes being pursued by National Horticulture Board for overall development of horticulture in the country. http://dahd.nic.in/fish/wefarefman.htm Husba Fisheries http://dahd.nic.in/fish/fishtrgext.htm Contact Department of Animal http://dahd.nic.in/fish/fishinformation.ht m Contact National Horticulture Board, Ministry of Agriculture or concerned State Departments http://nhb.gov.in/scheme5.html Contact National Horticulture Board, Ministry of Agriculture or concerned State Departments http://nhb.gov.in/scheme4.html Contact National Horticulture Board, Ministry of Agriculture or concerned State Departments http://nhb.gov.in/scheme3.html Contact National Horticulture Board, Ministry of Agriculture or concerned State Departments http://nhb.gov.in/pdf/schemes_first.pdf Contact National Horticulture Board, Ministry of Agriculture. http://nhb.gov.in/schemes.asp Information Collated By BJP Karnataka Information Technology (IT) Cell, Email itcell.bjpkar@bjp.org Page 3 of 10

(NHB) 19 Dairy/Poultry Venture Capital Fund 20 Scheme on Livestock Health 21 Small Farmer's Agri- Business Consortium 22 National Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding (NPCBB) 23 Centrally Sponsored Fodder Development Scheme 24 Integrated Sample Survey Scheme for Estimation of Major Livestock Products To create a venture capital fund for providing financial assistance to agricultural farmers/ individual entrepreneurs and groups of all sections of unorganized as well as organized sector for setting up of small dairy farms for milk production. This scheme aims to control the economically important livestock diseases and to undertake the obligatory functions related to animal health in the country. The Scheme provides financial assistance for promotion of the innovative ideas for generating income and employment in rural areas through support to the various types of agri-business. Scheme aims to arrange delivery of vastly improved artificial insemination service at the farmers doorstep, bring all breedable females among cattle and buffalo under organized breeding through artificial insemination or natural service by high quality bulls and undertake breed improvement programme for indigenous cattle and buffaloes so as to improve the genetic makeup as well as their availability. Presently, 28 States and one UT are covered under this scheme. Scheme aims at providing assistance to the States to supplement their efforts in feed and fodder development sector by providing assistance to Fodder Block Making Units, grassland development, fodder seed production and distribution and biotechnology research projects. Scheme aims to estimate the production of milk, egg, wool and meat, Statewise, and cost of production per unit of milk and egg in some selected districts in the States/Union Territories for evaluation of reasonable remunerative prices to the producers and to conduct studies to fill up the data gap in Animal Husbandry Sector. ; or NABARD http://dahd.nic.in/iddp/guidelinesdavp. htm Contact Department of Animal, Ministry of Agriculture http://dahd.nic.in/livehealth.htm Person to be contacted: The Managing Director, Small Farmers Agri Business Consortium (SFAC) New Delhi. http://agricoop.nic.in/dacdivision/trade1. htm. http://dahd.nic.in/npcbb.htm. http://dahd.nic.in/schemes/scan1fodder. pdf or Directorates of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services 25 National Programme for Prevention of Animal Diseases Scheme aims to prevent ingress of livestock diseases, to provide export certificate for livestock and livestock products, monitoring the quality of vaccines and biological and strengthening Central/ Regional Disease Diagnostic http://dahd.nic.in/schemes/integrated_sa mple_survey_schemenew.htm or Information Collated By BJP Karnataka Information Technology (IT) Cell, Email itcell.bjpkar@bjp.org Page 4 of 10

26 Central Cattle Breeding Farms 27 Central Minikit Testing Programme on Fodder Crops 28 Central Poultry Development Organisation 29 Central Herd Registration Scheme 30 Strengthening infrastructure for quality & clean milk production Laboratories. Scheme aims to provide progressive genetic improvement for milk production in important breed/type of cows and buffaloes by following scientific methods, production and distribution of superior pedigreed bulls, preservation of indigenous germ plasm and production of upgraded crossbred animals suitable for specified breeding tracts. Scheme aims to popularize the latest improved fodder varieties amongst the farmers for fodder/fodder seed production in order to bridge the gap between demand and supply of the fodder Scheme aims to make available low input technology poultry stocks to states, take up development of duck, Turkey, Japanese quail and Guinea fowl under diversification programme, strengthen feed quality monitoring wing, provide training, adoption of villages and random poultry performance testing. The scheme aims to, in case of cattle and buffalo, fulfill the following objectives: 1. Identification and location of superior germ plasm. 2. Using this data for producing superior germ plasm. 3. Preservation of indigenous germ plasm. 4. Milk recording of cattle and buffaloes as the first step for improving dairy cattle milk production. Scheme aims to create necessary infrastructure for production of quality milk at the farmers level up to the points of consumption, improve milking procedure at the farmers level and train and strengthen infrastructure to create mass awareness about importance of clean milk production. This scheme is implemented through the State Government by District Cooperative Milk Union / State Level Milk Federation. Central/ Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratories. http://dahd.nic.in/schemes/national_prog ramme_for_prevention(9).htm contacting the Fisheries. http://dahd.nic.in/schemes/central_%20c attle_%20breeding_%20farms(10).htm. http://dahd.nic.in/schemes/central_minik it_testing_programme(11).htm Rural backyard poultry farmers and State farms can avail this scheme by. http://dahd.nic.in/schemes/central_poult ry_development_org(12).htm, CHRS Units Rohtak in Haryana, Ahmedabad in Gujarat, Ajmer in Rajasthan and Ongole in Andhra Pradesh http://dahd.nic.in/schemes/central_herd_ registration_scheme(14).htm or District Cooperative Milk Union / State Level Milk Federation Information Collated By BJP Karnataka Information Technology (IT) Cell, Email itcell.bjpkar@bjp.org Page 5 of 10

31 Assistance to Cooperatives 32 Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Fisheries Training And Extension 33 Financing Purchase of Land for Agricultural Purposes 34 National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) 35 Minikit Programme for Rice, Wheat & Coarse Cereals 36 Gramin Bhandaran Yojna Scheme aims to revitalize the sick dairy cooperative unions at the district level and cooperative federations at the State level. The scheme is implemented by the concerned District Cooperative Milk Unions/State Dairy Federation. Scheme aims to provide training and extension support to the fishery sector. Scheme aims to finance the farmers to purchase, develop and cultivate agricultural and fallow/waste lands. This scheme aims to make the small and marginal holdings economically viable, step up agricultural production and productivity and finance the share croppers / tenant farmers to purchase land to enable them to increase income. The aim of the scheme is to provide insurance coverage and financial support to the farmers in the event of failure of any of the notified crop as a result of natural calamities, pests and diseases. The scheme also encourages the farmers to adopt progressive farming practices, high value in-puts and higher technology in agriculture. This helps stabilize farm incomes, particularly in disaster years. The objective of the scheme is to increase the productivity by popularizing the use of newly released hybrid/high yielding varieties and spread the area coverage under location specific high yielding varieties/hybrids. The main objectives of the scheme include creation of scientific storage capacity with allied facilities in rural areas to meet the requirements of farmers for storing farm produce, processed farm produce and agricultural inputs. Also, promotion of grading, standardization and quality control of agricultural produce to improve their marketability. the scheme also aims at prevention of distress sale immediately after harvest by providing the facility of pledge http://dahd.nic.in/strenghtinfrastructure. htm The projects prepared by NDDB as per the guidelines of the scheme are to be submitted to the Department in six copies along with information in EFC/SFC format as may be prescribed by the Department of Expenditure from time to time. http://dahd.nic.in/iddp/assistance_to_c ooperatives.htm http://dahd.nic.in/fish/fishtrgext.htm contacting the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). http://www.nabard.org/farm_sector/land _pur.asp contacting the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation or local self government institutions http://des.kar.nic.in/cis/guidelines.pdf The benefits of the scheme reach the farmers through State Departments of Agriculture. http://agricoop.nic.in/dacdivision/crop1. htm#d2 This scheme can be availed by a group of financial institutions/banks listed under the scheme. http://agmarknet.nic.in/amrscheme/rural head.htm Information Collated By BJP Karnataka Information Technology (IT) Cell, Email itcell.bjpkar@bjp.org Page 6 of 10

37 Development/Streng thening of Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure, Grading and Standardization 38 Strengthening Infrastructure for Quality & Clean Milk Production 39 Livestock Health and Disease Control 40 National Horticulture Mission 41 National Bamboo Mission financing and marketing credit by strengthening agricultural marketing infrastructure in the country. The aim of this scheme is to provide additional agricultural marketing infrastructure that helps in coping up with the large expected marketable surpluses of agricultural and allied commodities including dairy, poultry, fishery, livestock and minor forest produce. Also, to strengthen existing agricultural marketing infrastructure to enhance efficiency by promoting direct marketing so as to increase market efficiency through reduction in intermediaries and handling channels thus enhancing farmers income. Scheme aims to create necessary infrastructure for production of quality milk at the farmers level up to the points of consumption, improve milking procedure at the farmers level, train and strengthen infrastructure to create mass awareness about importance of clean milk production. This scheme is implemented through the State Government by District Cooperative Milk Union/ State Level Milk Federation. Livestock Health and Disease Control programme has been implemented by the Government of India to assist states for controlling animal diseases, to strengthen veterinary services, prevent economic losses, develop herd immunity, regulate veterinary practice and maintain register of veterinary practitioners. The objective of this scheme is to provide holistic growth of horticulture sector in India and to enhance horticulture production. The objective of this scheme is to promote the growth of the bamboo sector through as an area based regionally differentiated strategy. Also, to increase the coverage of area under bamboo in potential areas, with improved varieties to An interested promoter will submit a copy of the project proposal for term loan and subsidy to the respective banks on an application form as prescribed by the concerned bank along with project report and other documents for appraisal and sanction of loan. http://agmarknet.nic.in/amrscheme/mark et_infra.htm husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries or District Cooperative Milk Union or State Level Milk Federation. http://dahd.nic.in/cmp/executive%20s ummary.pdf Contact Department of Animal, Ministry of Agriculture. http://dahd.nic.in/livehealth.htm The scheme is being implemented by the State Horticulture Mission of which the Mission Director is responsible for coordinating the programme. At the district level, the District level Committee is responsible for implementing the programme. The District Horticulture officer is the Member Secretary of the DLC, who may be contacted for availing the assistance. http://nhm.nic.in/ The nodal agency in the State Government has to submit Annual Action Plan as per the guidelines Information Collated By BJP Karnataka Information Technology (IT) Cell, Email itcell.bjpkar@bjp.org Page 7 of 10

42 Central Sector Scheme of Soil Conservation Training Centre, Damodar Valley 43 Central Assistance to State Plan Scheme on Watershed Development enhance yields and to promote marketing of bamboo and bamboo based handicrafts Aim of this scheme is to create awareness about the importance of soil & water conservation works in sustainable development of agricultural production in national perspective; To impart training for adoption of multidisciplinary approach for handling the complex problems of soil erosion and land degradation for improving soil health and increasing productive potential of land and water. The main objectives of this scheme are to protect hill slopes of Jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on watershed basis and to reduce further land degradation; to encourage and assist Jhumia families to develop Jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation; to improve socio-economic status of Jhumia families through household/land based activities; to mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capability and improved technologies. 44 Poppy Insurance Scheme aims to provide protection against loss or damage to the insured Poppy crop occasioned by natural calamities like Flood, Cyclone, Storm, Frost and Pest & diseases etc., leading to uprooting of crop before commencement of lancing operation, under the supervision of Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN). 45 Pulp wood Tree Insurance Scheme aims to provide protection to individual Pulpwood plant or entire plantation or part against specified perils/risks like Fire, Flood, Cyclone, storm, Frost and Pest & diseases etc., either in isolation or concurrently. circulated by the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation for seeking financial assistance under the scheme of National Bamboo Mission and capable R&D Institutions may submit their proposals directly to Horticulture Commissioner. http://dacnet.nic.in/nbm/ Contact : Soil Conservation Training Centre, DVC, Hazaribagh. http://www.agricoop.nic.in/nrm/dvc.p df The State Governments are required to contact Joint Secretary (NRM), Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Krishi Bhavan. http://www.agricoop.nic.in/nrm/wdps CA.pdf contacting the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation or Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd. (AIC) and Private Insurance Companies. http://www.indg.in/agriculture/schemes/ poppy-insurance Cultivators can avail scheme by contacting financing banks, participating agencies / organizations, input suppliers, farmers associations, insurance brokers, AIC or authorized individual / corporate agents. http://www.indg.in/agriculture/schemes/ pulp-wood-tree-insurance Information Collated By BJP Karnataka Information Technology (IT) Cell, Email itcell.bjpkar@bjp.org Page 8 of 10

46 Rubber Plantation Insurance 47 Capacity Building to enhance Competitiveness of Indian Agriculture and Registration of Organic Products 48 Promotion of Integrated Pest Management 49 Promotion and Strengthening of Agricultural Mechanization through Training, Testing & Demonstration 50 Livestock Insurance Scheme Scheme aims to provide protection against Fire, Lightning, Riot, Strike & Malicious Damage, Bush Fire, Forest Fire, Flood, Storm, Tempest, Inundation, Land Slide, Rock Slide, Earthquake and Drought to rubber plant growers. The main aim of this scheme is to build capacities in system such that it is able to withstand the forces of globalization and competition. The scheme aims to popularize Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach among farming community to promote use of bio pesticides by imparting training to master trainers, extension workers and farmers. Scheme is implemented in 21 States and one Union Territory with 26 Centres. The scheme is implemented through four Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institutes located at Budni (M.P), Hissar (Haryana), Garladinne (A.P) and Biswanath Chariali (Assam) and the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation to organize training for trainers, officials from State Governments and farmers in the selection, operation, maintenance and repairs of specialised agricultural equipments and energy conservation. These institutes also demonstrate new and technologically advanced equipments at farmers field for induction of new technology in agricultural production system. Scheme aims to provide protection mechanism to the farmers and cattle rearers against any eventual loss of their animals. The crossbred and high yielding cattle and buffaloes are insured at maximum of their current market price. The premium of the insurance is subsidized to the tune of 50% and the entire cost of the subsidy is borne by the Central Government. The benefit of subsidy is provided to a maximum of 2 animals per beneficiary for a policy of maximum of three years. The scheme is implemented in all states except Goa through the contacting the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation or Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd. (AIC) and Private Insurance Companies. http://www.indg.in/agriculture/schemes/ rubber-plantation-insurance The States are required to fill Annexure- A and contact Joint Secretary (Trade), Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Krishi Bhavan. http://agricoop.nic.in/fwd_%20scheme %20of%20Trade%20section.html Persons to be contacted The Plant Protection Adviser Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage, Govt. of the India, N.H. IV, Faridabd-121001 (Haryana), Fax No. 0129-5412125, PH. No. 01295413985 01295413985 http://agricoop.nic.in/dacdivision/pp1.ht m Application in prescribed format can be sent to the Directors of respective Institutes for training programmes, for testing of agricultural machines/equipment and for demonstrations of new/improved equipment proposals. http://agricoop.nic.in/machi1.htm. http://dahd.nic.in/schemes/livestock_ins urance_scheme.htm Information Collated By BJP Karnataka Information Technology (IT) Cell, Email itcell.bjpkar@bjp.org Page 9 of 10

State Livestock Development Boards of respective states. 51 Pledge Loan Scheme This scheme is in force since 1994-95 in 132 markets of the State. Loans up to Rs. 50,000-00 or 60% of the value of the agricultural produce may be paid to the farmers against the pledge of their agricultural produce. No interest will be charged for the first 30 days. Interest at the rate of 8% and 12.5% will be charged for the next two successive months The scheme is for a short period of 90 days http://maratavahini.kar.nic.in/apmc_eng/ e_schemes.htm // The End // Information Collated By BJP Karnataka Information Technology (IT) Cell, Email itcell.bjpkar@bjp.org Page 10 of 10