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Dr. Sudhir Kumar Goel, IAS Commissioner Agriculture Maharashtra State, Pune-1

Learn about initiatives to increase farmers' income through organic farming, supported by government steps and NGO collaborations. Explore the benefits, achievements, and future plans in promoting sustainable agriculture practices in Maharashtra.

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Dr. Sudhir Kumar Goel, IAS Commissioner Agriculture Maharashtra State, Pune-1

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  1. Dr. Sudhir Kumar Goel, IAS Commissioner Agriculture Maharashtra State, Pune-1

  2. Institutional Set-up in Agriculture : Major Players

  3. Reforms in Indian Agriculture : Major Concern

  4. Net Surplus with Farmers : or is it deficit ?

  5. Various Estimates of Net Surplus with Farmers • 1/3rd of Final Price to Farmers. • 1/3rd of Final Price to Money lenders & input Suppliers. • 1/3rd of Final Price to Middleman • Net Surplus available for technology improvement- Available/Not Available $m?? • What is the Solution ?

  6. Organic Farming

  7. OUR VISION • To work for increase in farmer’s income through organic farming • To become a credible & dependable supplier of certified organic products • To facilitate a lifestyle closer to nature which is vital to healthy living.

  8. INHERENT ADVANTAGES • Varied agro-climatic regions • Prevailing traditional farming • Local self sustaining agri-systems • Progressive farmers • Rich knowledge base • Availability of trained manpower

  9. Promotion Through NGOs • Promotion of Organic Farming through group of farmers promoted by NGOs / organic farmers • Involvement of NGOs in projectised extension

  10. Farmers Driven Promotion • Projectised Extension • Krishi Vigyan Mandals to lead the extension campaign • 200 Agro-polyclinics established • IPM labs established in private sector

  11. STEPS TAKEN BYGOVT. OF MAHARASHTRA • Awareness Programmes. • Identification of potential crops/regions. • Training Programmes. • Evaluation and accreditation. • Financial support.

  12. STEPS TAKEN BYGOVT. OF MAHARASHTRA • State / District/ Block level conferences and fairs for organic farming promotion. • Buyer / seller meet. • Promoting use of vermi composting. • Active participation of NGO's. • Active participation of KVKs as a service provider.

  13. Achievements

  14. Centrally Sponsored Scheme for promotion of organic farming in the state for 2003-2004 & 2004-05

  15. Centrally Sponsored Scheme for promotion of organic farming in the state for 2003-2004 & 2004-05

  16. Centrally Sponsored scheme for Vermiculture / Vermi compost production : 2000-2004 • Vermicomposting - a farmer friendly technique • Farmers trainings being organized at block level through NGOs, KVKs & government institutions. • Vermicomposting units being set up by way of subsidy @ Rs.1000/-unit. • Vermiculture centres being set up by way of subsidy @ Rs.25,000/- unit

  17. Centrally and State Sponsored scheme for Vermiculture / Vermi compost production for the year 2000-2003 Setting up of Vermicompost Units @Rs.5000/unit

  18. Centrally and State Sponsored scheme for Vermiculture / Vermi compost production for the year 2003-04 & 2004-05

  19. Workplan Schemes 2005-06 • Promotion of Vermicompost production • Awareness & Farmers Training – Rs. 5000/- • Assistance for vermiculture centre - Rs. 25000/ unit • Assistance for vermicompost/NADEP/FYM/Phospo-compost unit - Rs. 1000/ unit (group of 100 units) • Green manuring - Rs. 350/ Ha. • Purchase/ Production of BGA, Azola – Rs.300/Ha. • Use of Bio-Fertilizers - Rs. 30/ Ha. • Innovative component - 10 % of total cost (upto Rs.20,000/) • PROJECT COST – Rs. 1,80,000/- • Budget provision – Rs. 400 lakh for 200 projects

  20. Workplan Schemes 2005-06 • Various activities to promote organic farming • State level workshops – Rs. 2 lakh (2 workshops) • State level exhibitions – Rs. 2 lakh (2 exhibitions) • Model organic farm – Rs.3 lakh/farm (8 farms) • District level activities – • Publicity & awareness – Rs. 0.25 lakh per district • District level workshops – Rs. 5,000 per district • District level exhibition – Rs. 5,000 per district • Retail outlet – Rs. 10,000 per district • Total budget provision – Rs. 45 lakh

  21. Workplan Schemes 2005-06 • Promotion of Organic Farming • Financial Assistance to NGOs – Rs. 5000/- • Farmers Training – Rs. 5000/- • Purchase/Production of Bio-pesticides - Rs. 250/ ha. • Production of Jivamrut, Amrutpani etc.-Rs. 1000/- • Green manuring - Rs. 350/ Ha. • Purchase/ Production of BGA, Azola – Rs.300/Ha. • Use of Bio-Fertilizers - Rs. 30/ Ha. • PROJECT COST – Rs. 25000/- • Budget provision – Rs. 200 lakh for 800 projects

  22. Workplan Schemes 2005-06 • Organic Farm Certification • Assistance to Institutes / NGOs- Rs. 5000/- • Farmers Training – Rs. 5000/- • Cost of Certification from accredited Institutes- 25% upto Rs. 40000/- • TOTAL PROJECT COST- Rs. 50000/- • Budget provision – Rs. 25 lakh for 50 projects • Total Budgetary Provision- Rs. 700 lakh

  23. Assistance given to NGO’s during 2003-04 • IIRD, Aurangabad (Institute for Integrated Rural Development)

  24. Assistance given to NGO’s during 2003-04 • (MOFF), Pune (Maharashtra Organic Farming Fed.) (V.B.Foundation)

  25. Organic Cotton Cultivation : A Pictorial Journey

  26. Organic Farming as a step forward from IPM

  27. Intercropping : Shelter to friendly insects + additional income

  28. Trap Crops : preventive control

  29. Two in one

  30. Natural enemies of pests

  31. Recycling of farm waste

  32. Locally produced plant origin biopesticide - Dashparnark Dashparnark

  33. Vermiwash : local growth regulator

  34. Neem : A natural pesticide found in abundence

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