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Proceeding of CIC meeting
of NAIP, Component-3 Project on “Developing Sustainable Farming System
Models for Prioritized Micro-watersheds in Rainfed Areas of Jharkhand”
held on 5th July, 2008 at 3.00 PM in the Board Room under the
Chairmanship of Dr. N.N. Singh, Vice Chancellor and Consortia Leader.
Following members were
present:
1.
Dr. N.N. Singh, Vice Chancellor &
Consortia Leader
2.
Dr. B.N. Singh, Director Research &
Nodal Officer
3.
Dr. A.K. Sarkar, Dean, Agriculture &
Co-PI
4.
Dr. S.K. Pal, PI,
BAU
5.
Dr. R.K. Singh, Co-PI, CRURRS,
Hazaribagh
6.
Dr. S.K. Singh, Co-PI, Animal
Husbandary
7.
Dr. A.K. Singh, Co-PI, Fishery
8.
Dr. Arvind Kumar, Co-PI, Soil
Science
9.
Er. D.K. Rusia, Co-PI, Agril.
Engineering
10.
Dr. A.K. Jaiswal, Co-PI, Lac
11.
Sri B.R. Jana, Co-PI, Horticulture
12.
Sri R. Prasad,
Comptroller, BAU
13.
Sri K.N. Jha, Assistant Comptroller,
BAU
Following matters were
discussed and decision were taken:
Chairman reviewed the
progress/ achievement, of the project one by one from each participant.
He also asked about the reason of shortfall in progress with possible
solutions and assured for giving all kinds of help.
Er. D.K. Rusia, Co-PI,
Agriculture Engineering, informed that:
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60 farmers started the
construction of ditches out of targeted 240 in 3 years and
some of them have been
completed. These ditches will harvest rain water which will be used for
life saving irrigation in kharif season,2008 and will be used in rabi
season 2008-09 for growing vegetables. But ponds and tanks construction
were not initiated till now due to shortage of time and unavailability
of machine and early onset of monsoon. But these will be completed after
monsoon. 3 wells were renovated and 6 wells are under the process of
renovation.
Chairman suggested that:
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Tender should be
floated for construction of water harvesting structures as per
World Bank norms. Tender
paper should be prepared individually by Co-PIs and it should be
published centrally by NAIP. This process should be completed as early
as possible so that allotted money may not lapse at the end of financial
year. He advised construction of water harvesting structure as many as
possible out of NAIP funds.
(Action: Er. D.K. Rusia,
Co-PI, BAU)
Dr. A.K. Jaiswal, Co-PI,
IINRG, informed that:
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Demonstrations of ber
& palas tree pruning were done in Jamtara & Dumka district for lac
cultivation.
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5q brood lac of
rangini & 1.5q of Kusum will be distributed within one week. These trees
were pruned in February.
Chairman suggested that:
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Lac production has
decreased in Jharkhand in recent years.
·
Revive technical know
how among farmers.
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Demonstrate lac
cultivation in cluster for better results.
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For increasing lac
production in Jharkhand plan your programme with KVK and provide
critical inputs for its success.
(Action: Dr. A.K. Jaiswal,
Co-PI, IINRG)
Dr.S.K.Singh, Co-PI, BAU
informed about the animal husbandry programme:
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Mass vaccination for
cattle, sheep and goat were completed in 4 watersheds. It reduced the
mortality rate of livestock’s which is being monitored.
·
Farmers selection for
distribution of pig, goat & poultry were completed in 4 watersheds.
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Poultry will be taken
from Divyan for their good quality and pig and goat from RVC & RVC
linked farms. Pig, goat & poultry produced in farm household will be
redistributed among farmers for its further propagation.
Chairman suggested that:
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Distribution of pig,
goat and poultry should be completed as early as possible for enhancing
livelihood security of farmers.
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If good quality breeds
were not available in sufficient quantity you can make arrangement for
it from out of state like Punjab, Haryana etc.
(Action: Dr. S.K. Singh,
Co-PI, BAU)
Dr. A.K. Singh, Co-PI, BAU
informed about the progress of fishery development programme:
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Ponds of the watershed
areas are mostly seasonal.
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Seeds of fish and feed
will be distributed within one week. Lime has already been distributed.
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2 sites were selected
for fish cum paddy demonstration.
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Ducks will be
distributed on participation basis.
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On request of Dy. PD,
ATMA, Sri Shivam Thakur, we will try to arrange some fish seeds on
concessional price to the farmers which are related to ATMA.
Hon’ble Vice Chancellor
was satisfied with the progress of fishery component and suggested that:
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Atleast seasonal ponds
should be utilised for fish production this year.
(Action: Dr. A.K. Singh,
Co-PI, BAU)
In absence of Dr. Pan, Dr.
B.R. Jana informed about the progress of work of horticulture component:
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During summer season
vegetable seeds were distributed among 70 farmers for 10 decimal
demonstration area of each farmer.
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During kharif season
60 kg seeds were distributed.
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20 sites for 1 acre
multitier fruit based cropping system were selected and preliminary
works for fruit plantation were completed.
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Saplings will be
distributed very soon.
Chairman suggested that:
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It is not necessary
that we should promote our own seed only. Provide farmers with the seed,
they preferred. If needed purchase seed from market also.
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It is necessary to
plan for seed production one season well before.
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Provide seed 15-20
days before sowing to the farmers and monitor that they are being sown
by the farmers properly.
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Co-PI’s should consult
with PI and PI can make temporary advance to the Consortia as per need
after taking proper approval from the consortia leader.
(Action: Dr. R.S. Pan, Co-PI,
HARP)
Dr. Arvind Kumar, Co-PI,
BAU informed about the soil management component:
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400 soil samples were
collected from upland, medium land and low land of four watersheds (2
from Jamtara & 2 from Dumka).
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Lime and biofertilizer
demonstration trial in progress in farmers field.
Hon’ble Vice Chancellor
was satisfied with the activities of soil science and suggested that:
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Don’t go beyond sowing
time for field demonstration.
(Action: Dr. Arvind Kumar,
Co-PI, BAU)
Dr. R.K. Singh, Co-PI,
CRURRS, Hazaribagh informed that:
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Cluster demonstration
for rice, maize, arhar were conducted with the help of ATMA. As ATMA
will follow up technology after project completion.
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6 trainings were
conducted on rice at different villages/ cluster.
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Zero tillage wheat
demonstration in one of the mandate of CRURRS for which one zero tillage
machine each in Dumka and Jamtara is needed.
He also suggested that godown
can be renovated for storing inputs in ATMA campus as it is a protected
area of Jamtara.
Chairman remarked that
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Cluster demonstration
is a better approach and requested Nodal Officer, Dr. B.N. Singh for
providing zero tillage machine one each in Dumka & Jamtara.
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He agreed for
renovation of godown at suitable place and requested Er. D.K. Rusia for
estimation of renovation cost.
(Action: R.K. Singh,Co-PI,
CRURRS)
Dr. B.N. Singh, Nodal Officer
assured for providing zero tillage machine one each in Dumka & Jamtara
if there is no fund provision under NAIP.
Dr. S.K. Pal, PI, NAIP
informed Consortia leader that kharif season inputs (seeds &
fertilizers, lime, biofertilizers) were distributed well before sowing
time.
At the end, Dr. B.N. Singh,
Nodal Officer, raised the question, why monthly meeting which was
supposed to be held 30th of each month was not continued;
the meeting fixed to be held at IINRG was not held and why technology
to be demonstrated at farmers field was not communicated to him
properly?
PI, NAIP, informed that
meeting could not he held due to some miss communication and he
apologized for that.
Chairman suggested that in
future such lapses should be avoided.
(Action: Dr. S.K. Pal, PI,
NAIP)
Concluding the meeting
chairman emphasized that:
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Water resources in the
region should improve by any means.
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Procurement of seeds
should be completed one/ two months before actual demonstration.
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Provide complete
freedom for mobility of scientist and RAs for better work.
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Hire machinery well
before by floating tender.
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Renovate the godown if
it is within the reach of NAIP.
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Scientists have to do
frequent visit to the site for better monitoring of the project work.
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PI may be contacted
for financial constraint.
Vice
Chancellor PI, NAIP
& Consortia
Leader, NAIP
Proceedings of the meeting
of PI & Co-PI for reviewing the progress of the work on 05.07.2008 at
Deans Chamber
A meeting was held on
05.07.2008 in the Chamber of Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, BAU in
presence of PIs, Co-PIs of NAIP, Component-3 Project on “Developing
Sustainable Farming System Models for Prioritized Micro-Watersheds in
Rainfed Areas of Jharkhand” under the Chairmanship of Dr. A.K. Sarkar,
Dean, Agriculture to review the progress of work and other technical
matters.
Following members were
present:
1.
Dr. S.K. Pal, PI, NAIP
2.
Dr. A.K. Sarkar, Dean Agricutlure &
Co-PI
3.
Dr. S.K. Singh, Co-PI, Veterinary
4.
Dr. A.K. Singh, Co-PI, Fishery
5.
Dr. Arvind Kumar, Co-PI, Fishery
6.
Dr. D.K. Rusia, Co-PI, Agril.
Engineering
7.
Dr. A.K. Jaiswal, Co-PI, Lac
Following matter were
discussed & decision were taken:
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First of all Chairman,
reviewed the progress of the project work individually from PI&each
Co-PI.
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Dr. S.K. Pal, PI, NAIP
briefed about the progress of the report and informed that 4.0q of
maize, 5.6q of low land rice, 6.0q of medium land rice, 2.3q of
pigeonpea and 2.0q of urd seeds were distributed among 1535 farmers for
field demonstration in kharif, 2008 which cover around 61.37 ha. area.
Apart from seeds 70.50q of urea, 67.00q of DAP, 24.00q of MoP, 170.00q
of lime, 10.00q of feed and 5.00q of lindane were also distributed. RRA
report is being compiled. PRA format is ready and it will be finalized
after cross checking by Co-PIs and RA’s.
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Chairman suggested
that the prioritization of watershed was necessary and told that
watershed map was necessary. You can take map from ATMA, Dy. Director,
Mr. Shivam Thakur from ASCO at Jamtara. Land situation verification is
also essential before layout of trials & documentations.
(Action:Dr.S.K.Pal &Dr. Arvind Kumar)
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Dr. S.K. Pal, PI
informed about the problem of labour and chemicals for soil testing. Dr.
Arvind Kumar, Co-PI, SSAC, informed that he needs at least two labour
continuously for soil testing. Chairman suggested to keep one labour
continuously for six months and keep one labour need based on
contractual basis as per need of work. And after six months the
situation will be reviewed. We should not call RA for lab work in
headquater during crop season. We can call RA for some time (15-20 days)
during off season only.
(Action:Dr. Arvind Kumar)
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Dr. Arvind Kumar
informed that there were some problem in acquiring chemicals due to
selected suppliers. Dr. A.K. Singh, Co-PI suggested that first gave
letter to the selected shop owner. If he will deny, place order
immediately to others. He also requested to do some soil analysis for
his pond’s soil (like NPK) as he is doing only analysis for disolving O2
& Co2 in water.
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Chairman suggested for
doing analysis of water for irrigation quality. NAIP related soils
should be analysed by Dr. Arvind Kumar and it should not be refered to
soil science department.
(Action:Dr. Arvind Kumar)
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Dr. A.K. Jaiswal
informed chairman that he was sending 5 quintal brood lac for lac
cultivation demonstration (1.5q for Dumka & 3.5q for Jamtara). He
conducted training on lac cultivation at Ranchi for farmers of Jamtara &
Narayanpur Block.
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Dr. S.K. Pal, PI,
informed Chairman that he was going to Bhubaneswar for meeting on gender
based livelihood security.
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Chairman suggested
that we can include pig, goat, mushroom, lac, processing, women interest
group formation etc. in gender based livelihood security.
(Action:PI & All
Co-PI )
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Er. D.K. Rusia
informed that 3 wells were renovated & 6 are under renovation with
farmers participation. 60 ditches are under construction. Ponds & tanks
were not initiated due to unavailability of JCB machines in short time &
early onset of monsoon. But it will be initiated after monsoon.
He also informed that
following implements are needed for distribution among
farmers:
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Sr. No. |
Implements |
Quantity (nos.) |
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1.
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Grubber (for weeding) |
400 |
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2.
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Dutch hoe |
400 |
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3.
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Maize sheller |
400 |
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4.
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Finger weeder |
400 |
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5.
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MB Plough |
40 |
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6.
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Ridger Plough |
40 |
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7.
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Wheel hoe |
40 |
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8.
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Cono-weeder |
40 |
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9.
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Puddler (Animal drawn) |
40 |
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Chairman suggested
that the requisition be sent to Head, Agricultural Engineering
Department for necessary action.
(Action:Er. D. K. Rusia )
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Dr. S.K. Pal, PI
informed that we are facing problem in Jamtara due to unavailability of
godown for storing inputs. Er. D.K. Rusia informed that there is an
underbuilt construction for godown in ATMA campus that could be
renovated.
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Chairman suggested
that if it would possible do it. It was suggested that the matter will
be finalised in the next visit to Jamtara.
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Dr. S.K Pal, PI
informed that during his visit he observed that there was lac of
Co-ordination between RA’s and distribution of RA’s were unequal (3 in
Dumka & 5 in Jamtara).
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Dr. A.K. Jaiswal
suggested for direction of Co-PI to RA’s for Co-ordination. Chairman
suggested to organise orientation programme at Dumka & Jamtara.
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Dr. S.K. Pal informed
that there was letter from PIU, NAIP, ICAR for committee formation at
village level for transparency in input distribution.
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Chairman suggested
that we have to follow the ICAR guidelines. Watershed guidelines may be
distributed to all Co-PIs.
(Action: PI & All Co-PI
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PI & Co-PIs raised
question for movement of RA in field & it was suggested that each RA’s
can be paid Rs. 2/km within fixed (ceiling) range of Rs. 500/- per
month.
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Chairman suggested
that PI & Co-PI should meet at Dumka & Jamtara in alternate month and at
least during crop season one scientist should visit the site in every
15 days.
(Action:PI & All Co-PI )
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Committee decided for
a movement register for RA at office for each day (common) & one date
wise field register for each RA should be necessary.
(Action:PI & All Co-PI )
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Er. D.K. Rusia
informed that there was a labour in Jamtara office for maintenance and
suggested that two RA’s should be in charge of labour & office
irrespective of whether they are living in office or not.
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Chairman suggested
that this should be decided in consultation with RAs posted at Jamtara.
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PI informed that in
the begening 4 RAs were posted both at Dumka & Jamtara. But presently,
Mr. Narendra Kumar Sharma,RA of CURRS,Hazaribagh permanently working at
Jamtara,since last 3-4 months as per the instruction of Dr. R.K.Singh,Co-PI
CURRS, Hazaribagh,which has caused an imbalance (Dumka -3 RA & Jamtara
-5 RA ) for smooth functioning of the work.
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Chairman suggested
that , Dr. R.K. Singh may be requested to post his RA at Dumka.
( Action:
Dr. R.K. Singh )
A.K.
Sarkar S.K. Pal
Dean,
Agriculture PI, NAIP
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