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Departmental Disaster Management Plan of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Department, Government of Andhra
Pradesh
Prepared by
Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Department,
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Supported by
Govt. of Andhra Pradesh and UNDP, India
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
1.1 Profile of Department 1.2 Objective and Scope of the Plan 1.3 Institutional Arrangements and Organizational Structure of Department
2. Hazard, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
2.1 Hazards Profile 2.2 Vulnerability Profile with reference to Department 2.3 Risk Assessment
3. Prevention and Mitigation Measures
3.1 Key prevention and mitigation activities of Department 3.2 Provision of funds for disaster mitigation and related interventions
4. Preparedness Planning
4.1 Coordination with agencies 4.2 Preparedness planning on the ground
5. Capacity Building and Training 5.1 Capacity Development Plan of Department with reference to DM 5.2 Status/Inventory of Trained Professionals, Institutions 5.3 Simulation/ Table tops and Mock Exercises
6. Disaster Response Plan
6.1 Disaster Response System 6.2 Removal infected and potentially infected animals 6.3 Trigger Mechanism 6.4 Rapid Assessment Teams 6.5 Quick Response Teams / Rapid Response Teams
7. Recovery, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation
7.1 Detailed damage and needs assessment 7.2 Reconstruction of social infrastructure 7.3 Restoration to normalcy
8. Knowledge Management
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8.1 Creating network of knowledge institutions 8.2 Documentation of lessons learnt and practices
9. Financial Arrangements
9.1 Annual budget for Department’s DM plan implementation 9.2 Provisioning of funds for specific DRR interventions
10. Dissemination, Review&Updating of Plan
10.1 Dissemination of plan to stakeholders 10.2 Periodic review of plan, annual updating
11. Summarized Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) of Department
Key role of Department (overview) in all phases of disasters:
11.1 Non and Pre Disaster Stage 11.2 During Disaster Stage 11.3 Post Disaster Stage 11.4 Normal time activities
12. Annexure
12.1 Guidelines for Fodder Management under Drought Relief Measures 2010 12.2 Guidelines /Precautions in Cyclones, Norms of Assistance from CRF & NCCF 12.3 Important Contact Details
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Overview of Disaster Management Plan of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Department, Andhra Pradesh
CHAPTERS
OF
DMP (PLAN)
Introduction
Hazard Vulnerability Risk & Capacity Assessment
Prevention and Mitigation Measures
Preparednesss Measures
Capacity Building
and Training
Response Measures
Recovery, Rehab
& Reconstruction
Knowledge Management
Financial
Arrangements
Dissemination
and Review
Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs)
PURPOSE
OF
DMP CHAPTERS
Setting the tone of DMP linking Profile & Scope
Identify applicable Hazard, Vul,Capacity to assess Risk
Identify proactive measures to be taken by Deptt
To protect lives, assets & efficently utilize resources
To develop capacities & skills to handle disasters
To take actions to ensure scalable & quick response
Provide seamless transition from response to settlement
Institutionalize mechanism of knowledge sharing
Funds provisioning for DM Plan Activites
Communicate plan to stakeholders & review
Bring clarity on roles in varied disaster scenarios
OUTCOMES
OF
CHAPTERS
Better understanding of DM functions & linkages
Comp. Risk Assessment based on HVC mapping
Selection of Preventive & Mit. steps to reduce risks
Improvement of capabilities to strengthen preparedness
Strengthening capacities of stakeholders thro' trg, drills
Readiness of system, role clarity during response
Restoration of infrastructure and sustainable livelihood
Creation of knowledge networks, Document cases
Ensure funds allocation, utilization for DM & DRR
Ensure plan dissemination
& periodic review system
Make sure responsibilities disaster phase wise
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1. Introduction
1.1 Brief Profile of Department
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisherieshave major role to play in providing the veterinary health care and improving the genetic production potentialities of livestock and poultry reared in the State. It also aims to develop the fisheries sector within the State. Livestock sector is emerging as one of the potential and income-generating source to the rural community and providing full time employment in rural as well as semi-urban areas. Livestock wealth is the backbone of the rural economy. Agriculture farming taken up in smaller land holdings is becoming unproductive in recent years, due to lack of assured market/ fluctuation of prices for produce and other adverse seasonal conditions. Thus, the farmers are shifting from agriculture to Livestock farming, Animal Husbandry Sector. Availability of technology and inputs are also contributing to the shift.
Key Functions of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Sectors:
Provide preventive and curative health care to livestock by keeping a check on
disease outbreaks, rendering preventive vaccinations, deworming and treatment of
ailing animals
Augment fodder production to meet the nutritional requirements of livestock
Utilize Artificial Insemination to improve the production potential of cattle
Provide relief measures to livestock during natural calamities
Build awareness among farmers on profitable livestock production
Coordinate with the Health Department in controlling Diseases of Zoonotic
importance
Organise co-operatives of milk producers at village and district levels
Develop infrastructure for processing of milk and manufacture of dairy products
Help in the marketing of milk and milk products.
Increase fish seed production and stocking
Use satellite data to forecast movement of fish shoals
Issue licenses to fisherman for fishing in inland waters
1.2 Scope and Objectives of Plan
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Under the Section 39 and 40 of National Disaster Management Act 2005, it is
mandatory on the part of Department of the State Government, to adopt a
continuous and integrated process of planning, organizing, coordinating and
implementing measures which are necessary and expedient for prevention as
well as mitigation of disasters. The document is in line with the National
Livestock Policy 2013 and NDMA Guidelines on Biological Disaster Management
2008, which also prescribes the suggestive framework.
Scope:
The Disaster Management Plan of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Department
shall lay down the following details:
i) Types of disasters to which different parts of the State are hazard prone and
vulnerable, and provide measures for preventing the loss of livestock
resources,
ii) Assess the existing capacities and comprehensiveness of the Department, in
terms of multi hazard risk management, operational efficiency and
appropriateness in the aftermath of disaster,
iii) Integration of strategies for prevention and mitigation of disasters, its
interlinking with development plans and programmes by the department,
iv) Roles & responsibilities of Department in the event of any disaster or
threatening situation and the emergency support functions in response,
v) Capacity building and preparedness measures proposed to be put into effect
for disaster risk reduction, its financial provisioning, implementation&
periodic review.
Objective:
The objective of the plan is to define the actions and roles necessary to prepare
for and respond to any disaster situation in a coordinated manner.
Disaster management plan of department is intended to provide guidance to all
the agencies within the department, with a general concept of potential
emergency assignments before, during and following emergency situations.
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2. Hazard, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
2.1 Hazards Profile:
Andhra Pradesh is highly prone due to natural hazards such as cyclone, tsunami, flood, drought and also impacted to heat waves fire, earthquake, chemical industrial hazards, oil spills etc. Considering the high hazard potential and existing vulnerabilities in the State, it has become very crucial to enhance the preparedness level, especially at the Departmental level. The frequent disasters lead to erosion of development gains and restricted options for the disaster victims. Physical safety, especially of the vulnerable groups, is routinely threatened by natural hazards. Cyclonesin recent years in the State, have very clearly illustrated the need for multi-hazard prevention, response and recovery plans for natural hazards so that threat to human life and property is minimized. The State is primarily responsible for the management of natural and human-caused disasters identified above at the state level and has a shared responsibility with the Government of India for preparedness and for identified catastrophic disasters. The Department will assess and review the impact of different and multiple hazards on the livestock and develop surveillance and control strategies, using epidemiological information and tools, GIS, risk and risk mapping methodology.
Seasonality Calendar:
Hazards Vs Months
Jan
uar
y
Feb
ruar
y
Mar
ch
Ap
ril
May
Jun
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July
Au
gust
Sep
tem
ber
Oct
ob
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No
vem
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Dec
emb
er
Inte
nsi
ty
Cyclone
V.High to High
Flood
High
Earth Quake
Medium
Drought
V.High to High
Chem. Industrial
High
Heat Wave
V.High to High
Fire
High
Epidemics
Medium
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Name of the Disaster
Date/year of Occurrence
Severity/ Magnitude
Impact upon the department (Fisheries)
Impact on Manpower and Infrastructure of the Dept
Impact on Department’s Program and Functions
Impact upon the target group and beneficiaries
1 Tsunami December 2004
High
34,067 Nets, 29080 Boats were lossed.
Evacuated 2,11,670 peoples living in low land areas
Loss of Assets
2 Floods October 2009
High Arrangements of swimmers and relief boats
Loss of Assests
3 Drought August 2009
High Loss of livelihood
4 Cyclone (LAILA)
May 2010 High Evacuation and ban on fishing and venturing into the sea
Loss of Assets
5 Cyclone (JAL)
November 2010
Very High Evacuation and ban on fishing and venturing into the sea
Loss of
Assets
6 Drought 2009 High Loss of livelihood
7 Cyclone(THANE)
December 2011
Very High Evacuation and ban on fishing and venturing into the sea
Loss of
Assets
8 Drought 2011 Less Loss of livelihood
9 Cyclone (NEELAM)
October 2012
Very High Rs.37.8 Milloins damaged.
Evacuated 65,000 people living in low land areas.
Loss of
Assets
10 Cyclone (phailan)
October 2013
Very Rs. 500 millions damaged
Evacuated 134,426 people living in low land areas.
Loss of
Assets
11 Cyclone ( Helen)
November 2013
Less Rs.1628.73 crores damage.
Evacuated 11000 people living in low land areas
Loss of
Assets
12 Cyclone ( Lehar)
November 2013
Less Evacuated 45000 people living in low land areas
Loss of
Assets
13 Cyclone (HUD HUD)
October 2014
Very High Rs.21908 crores damage.
Evacuation and ban on fishing and venturing into the sea
Loss of
Assets
14 Floods November 2015
Less Arrangements of
swimmers and
Loss of
Assets
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relief boats
15 Floods September 2016
Less Arrangements of
swimmers and
relief boats
Loss of
Assets
16 Cyclone (VARDHA)
December 2016
less Evacuation and ban on fishing and venturing into the sea
Loss of
Assets
2.2 Vulnerability Profile
Animal Husbandry & Fisheries is one of the rapidly expanding sectors, playing significant role in rural economy. However considering the existing vulnerabilities in State there is high possibility of epidemic. An epidemic refers to the outbreak and rapid spread of a disease in a community affecting a significant number of people or animals in a relatively short period of time. Many diseases that are generally considered animal diseases can be transmitted to humans. Diseases, which can cause epidemics in animals, can gain a foothold in the State in a number of ways. A disease may be something exotic brought in with animals imported, either legally or illegally, from some other part of the country or state. Other disease vectors include infected animals wandering across the border from neighbouring states. For example, Avian diseases can be brought in by birds on their annual migration. Similarly there are possibilities of spreading diseases, depending upon the vulnerability of the State of Andhra Pradesh. Following are some of the hazard specific vulnerabilities of the State, which are also linked with Animal Husbandry & Fisheries sector: a) Animal health vulnerability
Animal epidemics may break out in aftermath of a natural calamity. Disaster causes negative impact on overall health of community besides interfering in its sustainable development. Direct health implications of disaster are death and injury. There may be a case of outbreak due to: - Disruption/ damage to sanitation and sewage facilities create enabling environment favourable for occurrence of vector borne and water borne diseases, - The affected animals living in temporary shelters/ resettlements have limited or no access to safe drinking water, food etc. In addition, prevailing unhygienic sanitary conditions also make it conducive for spread of food and water-borne diseases. - Overcrowding or failure to isolate infected animals in temporary shelters results in spread of communicable diseases. - Animals also suffer from stress due to disasters, which affects their health and productivity. - Among all the adverse health impacts, the impact of communicable diseases is often delayed for weeks or months after the acute event but water and food-borne
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disease transmission potential increases immediately and within a week after the disaster. - Vector borne diseases may appear after four weeks or more, due to disruption of vector control efforts, washing away of residual insecticides, increased number of vector breeding sites and more man-vector contact. Nutritional problems appear after months. - Emphasis on post-disaster public health measures is necessitated by the following additional factors: - Destruction of healthcare infrastructure. - Interference in public health services specially for: - Safe drinking water - Sanitation measures - Immunization - Rodent / mosquito control - Ecological changes and effects in vector populations - Displacement to inhospitable areas due to disasters - High population density due to displacement.
b) Fisheries sector vulnerability
The fishers living near the sea shore are highly vulnerable, subjected to the natural calamities like cyclone, floods, tsunami etc, which can directly affect their livelihood, damage their houses, fishing crafts, gear etc. As a matter of fact, the State of Andhra Pradesh has a vast coastline of 974 kms (second after Gujarat), which covers aprox 555 marine fisher villages, along the coast of AP. The marine fisher population is about 6,05,428 and there are 349 marine fish landing centers, as per the State level data. Considering the likelihood and severity of past natural calamities in the region, it is understandable that the fishers livelihood and existing infrastructure is still highly vulnerable. Besides the fishes and entire aquaculture are also at high risk.
Name of Hazard
Vulnerable Elements Location (District and areas within
district)
Possible impact of
vulnerability
Mitigation Measures
Short Term Long Term
Cyclone Manpower/Organizational/Infrastructure
All Coastal Mandals in 9 coastal Districts
High Establish Control Room and a monitoring cell and disseminating cyclone warnings
Establishment of Shore stations
Infrastructure – Fishing Harbours, Markets, Fish Landing centres and Fishermen houses, Shrimp and Fish Hatcheries, Coastal Aquculture
Programmatic/Functional/Financial All Coastal Mandals in 9 coastal Districts
High Alerting fishermen elders and fishing boat operator at sea to return to shore
Awareness and Capacity building in disaster management
Financial – Boats, Nets, Sea Safety and Navigation Equipment and Aquaculture Ponds
Target Group/Operational area All Coastal Mandals in 9 coastal Districts
High Anchoring up the fishing crafts and nets at safe place
Supply of Seasafety and Navigational Equipment to the targeted fishers
Target Group – Marine Fishers, Coastal Aqua Farmers Operational Area – Coastal Districts
Floods/Heavy
Manpower/Organizational/Infrastructure
All 13 Districts in
Medium Establish Control Room and a
Identifying the flood prone villages and
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Rains Infrastructure – Fishermen houses, Aqua Farms
AP monitoring cell prepare mitigation plan
Programmatic/Functional/Financial All 13 Districts in AP
Medium Arrangement of Swimmers and relief boats
Coordination with the Revenue Department
Financial – Nets and Aquaculture Ponds
Target Group/Operational area All 13 Districts in AP
Medium Evacuation of fishers to safe place and necessary arrangements with the coordination of revenue department
Target Group – Fishers and Aqua Farmers Operational Area – All Districts
Droughts Manpower/Organizational/Infrastructure
Drought declared Mandals
Medium Alternative livelihood
Man Power – Fishermen and Aquafarmers Organziations – Fishermen Cooperative Sociecties
Programmatic/Functional/Financial Drought declared Mandals
Medium
Financial – No scope of Fish Culture and hence loss of Livelihood to the depended fishermen who lease out the public water bodies in the drought area
Target Group/Operational area Drought declared Mandals
Medium
Target group – Fishermen and Aqua farmers Opeartional Area – Drought declared Mandals
Tsunami Manpower/Organizational/Infrastructure
All Coastal Mandals in 9 coastal Districts
High Establish Control Room and a monitoring cell and disseminating cyclone warnings
Establishment of Shore stations
Infrastructure – Fishing Harbours, Markets, Fish Landing centres and Fishermen houses, Shrimp and Fish Hatcheries, Coastal Aquculture
Programmatic/Functional/Financial All Coastal Mandals in 9 coastal Districts
High Alerting fishermen elders and fishing boat operator at sea to return to shore
Awareness and Capacity building in disaster management
Financial – Boats, Nets, Sea Safety and Navigation Equipment and Aquaculture Ponds
Target Group/Operational area All Coastal Mandals in 9 coastal Districts
High Supply of Seasafety and Navigational Equipment to the targeted fishers
Target Group – Marine Fishers, Coastal Aqua Farmers Operational Area – Coastal Districts
Following are the other vulnerabilities which can directly or indirectly affect the animal husbandry and fisheries sector:
c) Cyclone vulnerability
While the entire coast of Andhra Pradesh is vulnerable to Cyclones, nine coastal districts are most vulnerable and have recorded ample amount of landfall in the last century. When cyclones and resulting floods occur, the loss of crops, irrigation infrastructure due to severe inundation and cyclonic damages is significant in the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh. It also affects the animals and fishes directly and indirectly.
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Provision of primary health care of animals and fishes including the control of epidemics and evacuation of affected animals and fishes should be available in advance in cyclone prone areas. This vulnerability has been addressed in detail in the later part of this plan document. d) Flood vulnerability
Floods in Andhra Pradesh have caused widespread loss to the human lives, livestock,
damaged homes and caused crop destruction over the decades. Infrastructure damage due floods is well recorded. The Godavari and the Krishna rivers have well-defined stable courses; their natural and manmade banks are capable of carrying flood discharges with the exception of their delta areas. Because of lackluster attitude of the community, unplanned growth, lack of maintenance of natural tanks and improper upkeep of drainage systems, floods have been construed as natural although in reality they are human-caused. Traditionally, flood problem in AP had been confined to the spilling of smaller rivers and the submersion of marginal areas surrounding Kolleru Lake. However, the drainage problem in the delta zones of coastal districts has deteriorated in the last couple of decades, thereby multiplying the destructive potential of cyclones and increasing flood hazards.
Flood vulnerability can directly affect the health of animals and fishes therefore the required precautionary measures to be taken by the Department in advance (explained later) in flood prone areas. e) Drought vulnerability
While drought is an insidious hazard of nature, it originates from a deficiency of the
precipitation that persists long enough to produce a serious hydrologic imbalance. Drought should be considered relative to some long-term average condition of balance between precipitation and evapo-transpiration (i.e., evaporation and transpiration) in a particular area. Drought differs in three essential characteristics: intensity, duration and spatial coverage. Because of these reasons, although it adversely affects people dependent on subsistence agriculture, drought ought not to be classified along with other hazards that are short-duration and sudden in nature. Andhra Pradesh has historically been prone to drought like conditions specially in Rayalaseema and other parts of Andhra region.
Departments of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries along with other departments of Government of Andhra Pradesh tackle drought as a recurring phenomenon. The key measures taken by State Govt. to address this vulnerability, have been explained in the later part in detail.
f) Heat waves vulnerability
A heat wave is a climatological extremity involving abnormally higher temperature relative to the normal during months of April-June. In recent years (especially between May and June) heatwave conditions in Andhra Pradesh claimed thousands of lives Large number of poultry, damages to sweet orange, mango, acid lime crops in larger areas were reported. Historically, frequency of severe heat waves and the duration of heat
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wave spells have increased noticeably since 1994. Heat waves have deleterious impacts on both plants and animals. The high temperature and low relative humidity experienced in state during summer have caused total depletion of moisture from leaves and led to the drying of leaves, branches and finally the whole trees which led to complete loss, especially in sweet orange and mango crops.
Animal Husbandry & Fisheries sectors are required to address such vulnerabilities which have a direct impact on the animals & fishes and the indirect impact on the associated dependent community.
2.1 Multi Hazard Risk Assessment
Considering the potential multiple hazards and existing vulnerabilities applicable to the State of Andhra Pradesh, the comprehensive resource mapping of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Department will be carried out, to evaluate the actual risk assessment. The mapping of resources will help in analyzing the capacity of the Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Department in an extensive manner. The capacity gaps of Department, will be identified, reviewed and addressed periodically. State wise Animal population profile and distribution will be prepared and will be integrated with vulnerability map, along with the livestock profile for efficient disaster management. The comprehensive risk assessment, including the hazards, vulnerabilities and capacities of the Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Department, will be carried out on a yearly basis, which will not only address the needs of the cattle & fishes but also address the potential risks and amicable solutions. Apart from existing multi hazard risks, the possibility of creation/ evolvement of new risks will also be explored and addressed under comprehensive multi hazard risk assessment.
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3. Prevention and Mitigation Measures:
The prevention and mitigation measures consist of those actions or specific activities which reduce the risk from natural/manmade disasters or induced effects and minimize the impact of animal epidemics related disasters. To address these high potential risks, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Department of Govt of Andhra Pradesh will come out with strategic planning, supplemented by the specific interventions.
3.1 Key prevention & mitigation activities of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries
Department: A prevention &mitigation plan will help to ensure that the disaster management efforts are not affected due to non-availability of resources. The steps required for mitigation are as under:
Key Mitigation Measures to be taken w.r.t. Animal Husbandry Sector:
- A mechanism for surveillance will be set up involving the state, district and village level
veterinary institutions for early detection of outbreaks. Chief veterinary officer at district
level will report to control room in animal husbandry & fisheries department at state
level on a monthly basis.
- Nodal officers will be identified at the state, district and village level for coordination of
activities.
- Animal husbandry department will coordinate with revenue department for provision of
temporary shelters for animals on identified shelter sites with provision for proper water
and fodder for animals.
- Provision of vehicles will be made for the immediate transportation of infected animals
to veterinary hospitals.
- Each veterinary hospital will have a preparedness plan for handling the inflow of
infected animals.
- Required medicines and equipment will be stocked in advance prior to the flood season/
cyclone or any other hazard event.
- Sheep shelters scheme will provide proper housing facilities for protection of sheep
especially during rainy season.
- Promotion of silage to make sure availability of nutritious green fodder to the livestock
throughout the year
- Avika bandhu scheme will provide a platform to give training w.r.t. sheep first aid and
other allied practices
- Community managed sheep insurance will provide assistance to insulate the shepherds
against risks due to natural calamities/ accidents.
Further the State Department has come out with specific guidelines as mitigation measures pertaining to the Fodder Management (under Drought Relief Measures) and cyclone preparedness:
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Fodder Management covers a number of activities under Drought Relief Measures 2010, such as
- Identification of land where crops are not cultivated so as take up fodder cultivation with
the available moisture,
- Encourage farmers to preserve paddy straw harvested in Rabi season, identify severely
affected mandals and start drought relief measures on priority,
- Organization of cattle camps to meet any eventuality in case of prolonged drought,
- Keep the list ready where the water and shelter facilities are available for organization of
cattle camps.
- To take immediate steps for immediate assessment of fodder availability in surplus areas
of districts,
- Formation of committees at mandal, district and sub district level for proper coordination
and implementation of drought relief measures.
- Educate farmers to efficient feeding of livestock during drought,
- To establish & maintain drought monitoring cells.
Further, the Sectoral (Animal Husbandry related) Guidelines cover in detail, to efficiently deal with cyclone, stage wise (Pre, During and Post) and to handle the animals in a proactive and safe manner. It also covers the norms of assistance from Calamity Relief Fund (CRF) and National Calamity Contingency Fund (NCCF), including the replacement of drought animals/ assistance and provision of fodder in the cattle camps. The Guidelines for Fodder Management and Cyclone Preparedness are available at the end, in separate Annexures.
Key Mitigation Measures to be taken w.r.t. Fisheries Sector:
- Anchoring up the fishing crafts and nets at safe place
- Supply of sea safety and navigational equipments to the target fishers
- Evacuation of fishers to safe place and make the necessary arrangements.
- Establishment, monitoring and regular maintenance of shore stations in the coastal region.
- Provision of swimmers and relief boats for evacuation and safety of fishermen in the region.
- A sustained IEC campaign w.r.t. safety pertaining to fisheries will be launched in vulnerable areas of state
The mitigation and preparedness planning measures will certainly help Department to reduce direct losses in terms of livestock, and indirect losses occurred due to damage of infrastructure such as cattle camps & aquacenters etc. Apart from the emergency animal shelters, the livestock insurance will be promoted to minimize/ transfer the risks and losses. 3.1 a Disease Surveillance Disease surveillance will be an integral and key component of all government veterinary services. This is important for early warning of diseases, planning and monitoring of disease
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control programmes, provision of sound animal health advice to farmers, certification of export livestock and livestock products and international reporting and proof of freedom from diseases. Comprehensive system of disease surveillance shall include passive disease surveillance and active disease surveillance. 3.1.a (i) Passive disease surveillance Passive disease surveillance is the routine gathering of information on disease incidents from sources such as requests for assistance from farmers, reports from field veterinary officers and livestock officers, submission of diagnostic specimens to laboratories and the results of laboratory investigations. Routine disease reports may also come from other sources such as livestock markets. It is important that passive surveillance systems are strengthened and that the disease information they yield be effectively captured and analysed. However, it should be recognized that complete reliance on passive surveillance usually leads to significant underreporting of diseases. It is essential that passive surveillance be supplemented by a strong system of active disease surveillance, particularly for emergency animal diseases. 3.1.a (ii) Active disease surveillance Active disease surveillance requires purposeful and comprehensive searching for evidence of disease in animal populations or for verification that such populations are free of specific diseases. Active disease surveillance programmes may be of a catchall nature to detect any significant disease occurrences, targeted against specific high-threat diseases or designed to monitor the progress of individual disease control or eradication campaigns. The components of successful active disease surveillance programmes are: - Close integration between the activities of field and laboratory veterinary services; - Regular visits to farming communities for farmer interviews about diseases, provision of
animal health advice, clinical examination of livestock and, when appropriate, postmortem examinations and collection of diagnostic specimens including serum samples. Emphasis will be given to critical areas identified by disease risk analyses and other epidemiological assessments;
- Participatory rural appraisal programmes for epidemiological evaluation of specific diseases;
- Utilization of disease information from all potential sources in the public and private sector, including veterinary inspections at abattoirs, private veterinary practitioners and veterinarians in commercial livestock industry positions;
- Gathering of ancillary information to support prioritization and decision-making on animal health programmes, e.g. livestock production and socio-economic data;
3.1.b (i) Standards of cattle camps (for protection of animals such cows, sheep etc from disasters)
The minimum number of cattle in the camp should be about 100 and maximum 500
The cattle camps should be located at suitable sites bearing in mind, that adequate
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supply of water and shade are most essential for the well being of the cattle.
Cattle sheds constructed should not exceed 20 sq. feet per animal.
Suitable arrangements for water trough and Supervisor(s) should be made.
The feeding centres for cattle should be located in such a manner that.
There is adequate supply of drinking water.
There is sufficient shade for cattle to rest during the afternoon.
They are located as near the rail head as possible.
They are conveniently located, not beyond a radius of 8 Km from the affected villages.
The cattle will require 6 Kg per cattle head per day of fodder, and 1 to 1.5 kg. per cattle head per day, of concentrate like Bago molasses.
Each cattle camp will have a minimum of one camp manager, two labourers and two sweepers.
3.1.b (ii) ProactiveMeasures for the supply of milk and milk products in disaster prone areas
a) State milk federation needs to be advised to hold minimum 10 days inventory in advance in the form of milk powder, and white butter to meet out any emergency demand/ shortage.
b) New and alternative milk procurement and supply routes to be developed by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries to provide access for milk and milk products movement during the disaster situation.
3.1.b (iii) Advance measures for protection of fisheries and aquaculture
a) Protection of inlet and outlet of aquaculture farms and ponds.
b) Preparedness for protection of electrical and mechanical installations in hatcheries and farms
c) To conserve aquaculture particularly during drought, following water conservation strategies to be adopted:
- Recycling of the effluent water
- Reducing evapo-transpiration
- Reducing seepage
- Water quality management
- Reducing water exchange.
3.2 Schemes for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation (DRR-CCA)
Animal Husbandry Schemes
Sr. No
Name of Scheme Key Component Key Aspects for Mainstreaming DRR-
CCA
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1. National Programme for Prevention of Animal Diseases1
To prevent ingress of livestock diseases, to provide export certificate for livestock and livestock products.
Monitoring the quality of vaccines and biological.
Strengthening Central/Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratories.
Prevention of disease and take appropriate measures to prevent animal epidemics
2. INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT TO FIELD VETERINARY INSTITUTIONS-RIDF2
To provide infrastructure support for construction of new buildings and provision of furniture & equipment to veterinary institutions of various categories such as veterinary polyclinic, veterinary hospital, veterinary dispensary, rural livestock unit, Gopalamithra service centers, district frozen semen depot (DFSD), constituency level disease diagnostic & training centers, etc.
Construction of multi hazard resistant buildings with all-weather road connectivity
3. HOSPITALS & DISPENSARIES
To strengthen hospitals and dispensaries through data base and networking of all the veterinary institutions through outsourcing of the work/software development, training of farmers/field staff to improve capacity building and engaging consultants and experts for scientific preparation of project reports.
Strengthening database for better monitoring
Inclusion of climate parameters in data base
4. PROMOTION OF SILAGE
Under the scheme, silage activity in a commercial mode on PPP basis and also promotion of large scale silage activity in the village itself with the involvement of farmers will be taken up to provide nutritious fodder to the livestock
Establish fodder banks
Provision of adequate amount of fodder
5. RBP (RATION BALANCING PROGRAMME)
Creation of awareness will be taken up amongst the milk producers on optimization of animal feeding to optimize milk production by efficient utilization of locally available feed resources at possible least cost. RBP covers approx. 12150 villages
Incorporation of DRR-CCA components in to awareness activities
6. FODDER SEED SUPPLY High yielding fodder seed will be supplied to the farmers on subsidy basis to meet their high yielding animals fodder requirement.
Development of drought and pest resistant seeds
7. VACCINE PRODUCTION UNIT / STANDARDIZATION UNIT/ DISEASE DIAGNOSTICS
The scheme is a part of preventive and curative health care to create disease free zones that facilitates exports. Trained unemployed youth will be involved to complete Immunization schedules with in time frame with payment of performance
Incorporation of Disaster and climate change risk and related diseases in diagnosis
1http://dahd.nic.in/related-links/directorate-animal-health-national-programme-prevention-animal-diseases
2https://www.apfinance.gov.in/uploads/budget-2016-17-books/Volume-VII-1.pdf
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based incentives to reduce disease outbreaks in animals through vaccination programmes, timely diagnosis, vaccine supply etc.
8. KSHEERASAGAR It is a scheme designed to reduce inter calving period in milch animals, so that the life time milk production from the animals treated will get increased.
Making appropriate measures to minimize climate impacts on milch animals
9. SUPHALAM To get one calf once in 15-18 months from milch animals /heifers through fertility management of infertile animals
Making appropriate measures to minimize climate impacts on animals
10. ORGANIZATION OF JANMABHOOMI – MAVOORU PROGRAMME
To conduct animal health camps and undertake technology transfer, capacity building periodically in all the Grampanchayats / mandal in the state 19 including plantation of fodder trees in all possible locations through Janmabhoomi – mavooru / polampilustondi / neeru-chettu etc.
Include monitoring of climate impacts on health of the animals
11. MOBILE VETERINARY SERVICES (NTR SANCHARA PASHU VYDYA SEVALU)
Under the scheme, mobile veterinary services (NTR SPVS) will be provided in uncovered areas of the state, at the rate of one each per Animal Husbandry division( 45) on PPP mode in the first phase and gradually extend the services to (180) erstwhile blocks based on feedback about the services
Provide health care services to remote areas
12. SUPPLY OF CALF FEED PROGRAMME
To develop replacement breeding stock within the state instead of animal induction and to reduce the age at first conception in female cattle.
Provision of sufficient feed and health care
13. INTEGRATED LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT
This is a new scheme. Under the scheme, various schemes such as calf rearing programme, Ongole male calf rearing programme, heifer calf induction programme and pregnant & lactating animal care, scaling up of the rural backyard poultry project, establishing mini dairy farms to cater ashram schools and residential schools and establishment of integrated livestock development centres (JK trust) will be implemented
Appropriate measures for minimizing disaster and climate impact on animals
14. NATIONAL PLAN FOR DAIRY DEVELOPMENT
Implementation of various activities such as establishment of breeders associations/ societies, human resource development, National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development (NPBBDD) will be
Appropriate measures for minimizing disaster and climate change risk
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taken up
15. ASSISTANCE TO STATES FOR CONTROL OF ANIMAL DISEASES (ASCAD)
The main objective of the scheme is to upgrade and strengthen the vaccine production facilities and also for purchase of vaccines to protect Livestock against economically important diseases. Apart from this, training of field staff is also covered under this programme.
Prevention of disease and take appropriate measures to prevent animal epidemics
16. FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAMME(FMDCP)
It is meant to protect the livestock against foot and mouth disease. It is being taken up in the state with two rounds of free vaccination in a year so as to make these districts as disease free zones. This will enable us to improve our livestock exports to other countries as per WTO guidelines.
Prevention of disease and take appropriate measures to prevent animal epidemics
17. NATIONAL CONTROL PROGRAMME ON BRUCELLOSIS (NCPB)
Brucellosis is an economically important disease of livestock, which is also zoonotic in nature. The disease is of zoonotic importance and mainly an occupational hazard i.e. Animal Husbandry staff, farmers, shepherds, milk and meat handlers but common public are also affected due to consumption of un-pasteurized infected milk and milk products.
Prevention of disease
18. NATIONAL CONTROL PROGRAMME ON PESTE DES PETITS IN RUMINANTS (NCPPR)
Peste Des Petits Ruminants (PPR) is an acute, contagious viral disease of small ruminants. The Sheep and goat rearing in the state is in the hands of small and marginal farmers and landless labour. This disease causes severe economic losses to the sheep and goats rearing community, as the mortality and morbidity with this 21 disease is very high. It is very much essential to prevent and control the disease in the state. Apart from preventing losses to the sheep and goat farmers, the export potentiality of meat and meat products will also increase if PPR disease free zones are created.
Prevention of disease and take appropriate measures to prevent animal epidemics
19. NATIONAL PROJECT ON RINDERPEST ERADICATION (NPRE)
The post vaccination sero monitoring and surveillance work is under way in the state. This is continued to declare the state free from Rinderpest disease that will help us increase our Livestock export.
Prevention of disease
20. NATIONAL LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
To achieve quantitative and qualitative improvement in livestock production systems and capacity building of all stake holders. Various Sub- missions and interventions viz., national livestock management, livestock census, fodder & feed development, rural backyard poultry
Close monitoring of disaster and climate risk parameters
Appropriate measures to minimize its impact
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and integrated sample survey. of animals
Fisheries Department Schemes
Sr. No
Name of Scheme Key Component Key Aspects for Mainstreaming DRR-
CCA
1. National Scheme for Welfare of Fishermen3
Risk Management & Insurance as component of sub-mission on livestock development of NLM is to management of risk and uncertainties by providing protection mechanism to the farmers against any eventual loss of their animals due to death and to demonstrate the benefit of the insurance of livestock to the people.
Inclusion of disaster and climate change related risk management and insurance
2. Saving-cum-Relief (For both Inland and Marine Fishers)4
Rs.3000/- per fisher per annum (to be shared equally between Centre and each of the general States).
Provision of relief and compensation
3. Group Accident Insurance for Active Fishermen* (* Till a final decision on convergence of this scheme with PMSBY is taken by the Competent Authority )
Insurance premium@ Rs.20.34/-per fisher per year. (The rate of insurance premium is subject to change on year to year basis)
Provision of insurance
4. Housing Scheme for Fishermen 5
The unit cost is Rs.54,250/- per house, out of which the Govt. of India subsidy is Rs. 20,000/- and subsidy from Govt. of A.P. is 15,950/- • Under the scheme the subsidy of Rs. 20,000/- will be released to the fishermen beneficiaries who have availed the housing scheme under INDIRAMMA.
Construction of multi-hazard prone housing structures and inclusion of local knowledge
5. Maintenance of Relief Boats- (Normal State Plan scheme)
Flat bottomed fiber glass boats fixed without board motors will be located at designated places to be used in case of Natural Calamities for evacuation and relief arrangements etc. • The amount will be utilized for providing required equipment and maintenance etc.
Strengthening of disaster response mechanism
6. RIDF6 Fish handling and auction hall including covered fish loading areas and vehicle parking areas
Make appropriate measures to
3http://dahd.nic.in/related-links/centrally-sponsored-national-scheme-welfare-fishermen
4http://dadf.gov.in/sites/default/files/Guidelines.BR-30616.Fisheries.pdf
5http://apfisheries.gov.in/open_record_view.php?ID=26
6https://www.apfinance.gov.in/uploads/budget-2016-17-books/Volume-VII-1.pdf
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Provision of solid, liquid and toxic waste disposal system including drainage and sewage treatment facilities such as storm water drains, septic tanks, roadside dust bins, effluent treatment plant (ETP) system etc.
minimize environmental impact
7. UP GRADATION & STRENGTHENING OF FISH SEED FARMS (FSFs)
Additional shore based facilities, fish seed farms, approach roads and other fisheries projects will be taken up.
Integration of DRR-CCA measures
8. SUPPLY OF BOATS AND NETS TO RESERVOIR/RIVERINE/TANK FISHERMEN
The fishermen living near the rivers, reservoirs and in the tanks eke out livelihood from fishing. They use traditional craft like coracles, putties, arige and nets like cast nets, gill nets, etc. for fishing. From time to time there is need to replace their crafts and nets. Under the scheme, boats and nets to licensed SC fishers will be provided to support their livelihood
Generate alternate livelihood sources
9. PROMOTION OF SC ENTREPRENEURS UNDER FISHERIES POLICY
Objective of the scheme is to promote SC entrepreneurs for establishing Fish processing plants, prawn processing plants, supply of Reefer vans and aqua labs by extending subsidies as announced in AP Fishery Policy.
Generate alternate livelihood sources
10. RELIEF AND WELFARE OF MARINE FISHERMEN DURING BAN PERIOD
State Government has been imposing ban on marine fishing by all motorized and mechanized boats for a period of 61 days from 15th April to 14th June during every 26 year to conserve the fishery wealth and brood stock for sustaining the marine fishery resources.
Expansion of livelihood resources
11. DEVELOPMENT OF FISHERIES
The objective of the scheme is to improve productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, increase livelihood support and welfare of fishermen in capture and culture fisheries.
Increasing livelihood support
12. HOUSING – CSS7 Housing Programme is a sub-component of the Development of Model Fishermen Villages under CSS – National Scheme for Welfare of fishermen. The pattern of assistance is 50:50 between GoI and GoAP
Building multi-hazard resilient houses
13. Group Accident Insurance Scheme
All the active fishers of the State are insured for Rs.2.00 lakh against death and Rs 1.00 lakh for partial disability. Premium of Rs.20.27ps to each fisher is shared by the GOI and GOAP equally. All
Risk coverage
7http://apfisheries.gov.in/open_record_view.php?ID=214
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the active fishermen and women either by caste or profession in the age group of 18-70 years are covered under this scheme.
14. Supply of Insulated Ice Boxes to Fisherwomen
Fish is a perishable commodity. Fish venders usually sale the fish on road side under the sunlight . There will be no facility to the vendors to keep the fish afresh till the consumers buy it. Due to prolonged exposure to sunlight the condition of the fish will be deteriorated, ultimately the vendor will sustain financial losses and the consumer will not get fish in hygienic condition. To overcome such problems Govt. have introduced the scheme of supply of ice boxes to the fish vendors on 50% subsidy. It is a scheme under normal state plan. Fish vendors are identified by District Fisheries Officers and the list of beneficiaries shall be approved by District Collector and District Level Committee.
Appropriate provisions especially in summer seasons
15. Sanction of Revolving Fund to Matsya Mitra Groups (MMGs)
Revolving fund will be given fisherwomen groups (MMGs) for doing fresh and dry fish business. It enables them to earn assured monthly income to the fisherwomen and also availability of fish to consumers leading to more domestic consumption. This amount provided to societies and in turn sanction as revolving fund to the Groups. The group has to utilize amount as revolving fund and generate the corpus to the group and society.
Strengthening of MMGs
16. Maintenance of Relief Boats
here are 39 relief boats with outboard motors located at designated place to be used in natural calamities for evacuating of public and relief arrangements.
Enhancing disaster response mechanism
17. Training Institutes The training institutes are imparting training to the fishermen boys on the various aspects related to the fisheries sector
Incorporation of DRR-CCA components in trainings
3.3 Provision of funds for disaster mitigation and related interventions:
Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Department of Andhra Pradesh will take lead inthe associated disaster related preparedness, mitigation and relief measures at the State level. The Department will make budgetary provisions for disaster mitigation and related interventions, through the integration with the ongoing or proposed
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development/ support programs associated with animal husbandry & fisheries sector.
3.4 Key actions for mainstreaming DRR and CCA
Key actions
• Protection against seasonal diseases in animals
• Improved animal fields and digesters
• Controlling water pollution due to industrial discharge to the sea
• Preserving endangered species
Promotion of mangrove plantation
• Conservation of coastlines
• Provision of financial aid to fishermen
• Training in newer fishing technologies
• Putting a check on ring net usage, which causes large scale destruction of marine habitats
• Establishing monitoring systems to check pressures on marine system due to climate change
• Imparting training to fishermen on sustainable fishing practices
• Artificial breeding through introduction of cultured seeds into marine waters
• Cyclone warning systems for fishermen
• Development of green belt across CRZ regulated regions
• Insurance for fishermen
• Encouraging marine transport
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4. Preparedness Planning Disaster can occur anywhere and anytime. It strikes with suddenness and fury. And to deal with sudden influx of large number of casualties the quantitative upgradation of hospitals has to be preplanned. Disaster preparedness planning measures will primarily focus on the preparedness of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Department of Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, in order to safeguard lives of animals, fishes and users, by protecting assets and efficient utilization of resources by taking appropriate actions to face any disaster. 4.1 Coordination with Department and Agencies
The preparedness plan of the Department will further ensure that the all concerned departments and agencies are able to respond to potential damage zones in a prompt & coordinated manner. In most disaster situations the loss of life could be significantly reduced through appropriate preparedness measures. It is very important for the Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Sectors to get connected with Health, Revenue and Transport Departments, for the required support during disaster. Departmental coordination leads to efficient planning, and it also helps in avoiding overlaps. A foolproof system needs to be institutionalized for seamless communication during disaster. It will be necessary that with respect to every disaster, the concerned agencies will be designated to issue warnings. As part of preparedness plan, it will be ensured byDepartment that pre-disaster warning & alerts, preparedness before response and dissemination of warning, and evacuation activities will be carried out in coordination with all concerned departments. 4.2 Preparedness planning on the ground:
Following are the recommended steps to be taken on the ground pertaining to the disasters:
- Infected animals should be evacuated to nearest hospital as early as possible. In case
of floods, animals should be quickly evacuated from affected area to prevent spread
of diseases.
- In flood prone areas care should be taken to see that water sources for animals &
fishes are not contaminated. Disinfectants should be stocked in advance for
disinfection of water.
- Separate sheds should be erected at identified shelter sites to accommodate the
animals.
- Provision for fodder and clean water should be made in the shelter for these
animals.
- Initial assessment: should include rapid collection and analysis of data including
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mortality, morbidity, vaccine coverage, mapping of area.
- Source of infection should be isolated. In case the infection is spreading through
water then alternate arrangements should be made.
- Infected animals & fishes should be separated from the other animals & fishes.
- Vaccination drives for animals should be taken up in the state from time to time.
- Animal health checkup camps should be set up in villages to reduce probability of
outbreaks.
- Stocks of medicines should be replenished and items like surgical packs should be
kept in readiness.
- It should also be ensured that medicines and surgical packs are stocked in shelter
buildings.
- Mineral vitamins supplement and balanced feed to affected animals are to be
arranged.
- Control rooms to be set up at district and state level
- Nodal officers should be identified at the state and district levels for collecting data
and analysing relevant surveillance reports and ensuring appropriate follow up
action.
4.2.a Vaccination The number of diseases that can be prevented by vaccines is growing. Advances in biomedical research, technology, and government support for more publicly funded immunization programs are helping to make this possible. Vaccines still provide the most effective, longest-lasting method of preventing infectious diseases in all age groups. Necessary Vaccine requirements should also assessed for the next 3 months. Open vaccine Depots at the strategic points in the affected Mandals to keep vaccine in stock to meet emergency of out break. The emergency medicines may also be kept ready. Vaccination is generally done for the following diseases: - HS- Hemorrhaging Septicimia. - Foot and Mouth disease. - PPR for goats. - Entero Toximia (ET) for goats. - FP, RD (Ranikhet Disease) for hens. - Fowl Pox (FP) - Swine Fever (SF).
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5 Capacity Building and Training
5.1 Capacity Development Plan of Department
First of all it is very important to prepare and follow the capacity development plan of Department. The women participation also needs to be ensured while preparing the plan. .The plan should be reviewed and revised every year. According to the training needs assessment the training calendar will be prepared and followed.
5.1.a Training for Early Recognition of Epidemic Diseases and Treatment
A number of training possibilities will be explored & selected, including sending key field or laboratory staff to another state to gain first-hand experience when there is a major disease outbreak. While this is the best type of training, it is unpredictable and expensive. Staff would be able to observe the disease and disease control procedures in a similar environment and they would also provide additional human resources for the recipient country/state responding to the emergency. Similar but simpler training workshops will be organized for auxiliary veterinary staff. Field diagnostic manuals are most useful which are to be prepared in a simple, practical and graphic format whereby they can always be carried in a vehicle and can be available for quick reference at the site of a disease outbreak. There are prominent training institutes pertaining to the animal husbandry and fisheries in Andhra Pradesh, especially the veterinary college in Tirupati, Institute of Fisheries Technology in Kakinada and Fisheries Training Institutes in Kurnool, Badamapudi (West Godavari) and Machilipatnam. All these training institutes and other educational centers are imparting training to the people on various aspects related to fisheries and animal husbandry sector. Further, Institute of Fisheries Technology Kakinada is conducting the regular training programmes on Community Based Cyclone Disaster Preparedness, for District Officials, NGOs and other stakeholders.
5.1.b Awareness Generation
Professional communicators and extension experts will be enlisted to help design and carry out awareness and publicity campaigns. Ideally, personal visits and discussions with farming communities and livestock traders, etc. are preferable, but newspapers, radio and television can reach a large target audience quickly. The State is conducting various awareness programmes to educate farmers, fishermen and other key stakeholders to prepare themselves to effectively deal with any disaster or emergency situation. The programmes will be helpful for
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them to not only survive but also to contribute in earning livelihood, especially related to theanimal husbandry and fisheries sector. Radio programmes have proved to be a very effective method for spreading the message.These will broadcast at times of the day when most farmers could be expected to listen to the radio, which may be either early in the morning or at night. For example, To educate farmers for management and feeding of livestock during drought, necessary literature in shape of pamphlets or booklets printed in Telugu should be distributed free of cost and also got approved by the District Collectors.
5.2 TRANING NEEDS COMMON TO DEPARTMENTS
S. No. Training Need To Whom Suggested duration
1 Implementation of Disaster Management Act 2005 – Department’s Role & Responsibilities
Senior Middle / Middle / Support/ grassroots level functionaries
3 days
2 Incident Response System (IRS); Basic & Intermediate
Senior Middle / Middle / Support/ grassroots level functionaries
3 days
3 Community Based Disaster Preparedness
Senior Middle / Middle / Support/ grassroots level functionaries/Elected Representaives of ULBs/PRIs
3 days
4 Preparation and Implementation of State/ District Disaster Management Plans
Senior / Middle / support level functionaries
2 days
5 Basics of integrating DRR into departmental activities/ programs (DRR implementation Strategies)
Senior / Middle / support level functionaries
2 days
6 Gender issues/sensitivity during Disasters
Senior/Middle/support level /grassrootslevel functionaries
2 days
7 National Missions under Climate Change: Activities and Targets
Senior / Middle/support level functionaries
3 days
8 Mainstreaming DRR & CCA into development planning Approaches/Strategies
Senior/Middle/support level functionaries
3 days
9 National/State Action Plan on Climate Change – Status and strategies for implementation
Senior/Middle/support level functionaries
2 days
10 Hazard Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
Senior/Middle/support level functionaries
2 days
11 Mainstreaming Disability into DRR Senior/Middle/support level functionaries
One-day
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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
S. No. Training Need To Whom Suggested duration
1 Conservation and preservation of Fodder
ASST. Director (AD) /Vetarinary Asst. Surgeon (VAS) /Para-Vetarinarians(Para Vets)
2-days
2 New Technologies in Feed Manufacturing
AD/VAS/Para Vets 2-days
3 Carcass Disposal and Environmental Pollution
AD/VAS/traditional Butchers 2 days
4 Slaughter House Management AD /VAS 2-day
5 Conservation of Indigenous Breeds to Sustain Rural Livelihoods
AD/VAS 2-days
6 Innovations in production of Multivalent Vaccines
AD/VAS 2-days
7 Regulation of Adulteration of Milk, Meat and Eggs
AD/VAS 2-day
8 Scientific Management of Animals and Waste disposal in light of Climate Change
AD/VAS/Para Vets 2-days
9 Modern Technology practices to adaptation in Livestock
ASs/VASs 2-days
10 Garbage Disposal Practices (Hostel, House/Wastes)
Municipal Vets 2-day
11 Technologies to be adapted to reduce methane production (Rumen manipulation)
Ads/VASs 2-day
FISHERIES
S. No. Training Need To Whom Suggested duration
1 Environmental Impact Assessment of Development Projects
SIFT Faculty, FDO, ADs, DDs
3-days
2 Regulatory Guidelines for Mitigation and adaptation measures against Climate Change
DD/AD/FDOs 3-days
3 Integrated Coastal Zone Management for sustainable development
Faculty of SIFT 3-days
4 Economic and Social Vulnerability Assessment of Climate Change
AD/FDOs/DDs 3-days
5 Gender Implications and Alternative Livelihoods in the light of Climate Change
FDOs/Fisher men and women
1-day
6 Impact of Climate Change with respect to Fisheries
DD/AD/FDO One week
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5.3 Status/ Inventory of trained professionals
The status/ inventory of trained disaster management professionals will be properly maintained and documented by the Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Department. In this DM plan document, the Trained Manpower of Department is enclosed at the end as Annexure along with contact details of trained persons.
5.4 Simulation/ Table Top and Mock Exercises
To measure the training effectiveness, and to check the actual disaster preparedness, the mock exercises and simulation drills will be chalked out at regular intervals, by Animal Husbandry & FisheriesDepartment. The mock exercise observations will be discussed and documented for the future actions and record purpose with the Department, and if required, it will be shared with other agencies as well.
6. Disaster Response Plan 6.1 Disaster response system The success of disaster response depends upon coordination amongst all concerned departments and stakeholders. During disaster time, the Department is primarily required to assist the District Administration. Apart from it, the Department officials should also be the part of the Task Force.
The following are the functional steps for response system for Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Department:
There will be a Control Room at state level headed by the Director, Animal Husbandry. It will be the responsibility of the Director to issue alert in case of an epidemic on information from the District level.
The state control room in the animal husbandry department will be under a deputy director.
At district level, the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVMO) will be responsible for tackling emergencies.
District Control Room (DCR) is looked after by CVMO. Rapid Response Teams will also get assembled within the department as and when required.
At Block level, there is Block Animal Health Centre and Additional Block Animal Health Centre headed by Block Livestock Development Officer who is in-charge of carrying out response and relief functions in case of an outbreak and has to report to the district and state control room.
Vaccination is the main preparedness measure taken. Animals also get stress due to
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disasters. When there is a possibility of disaster, animals will be immediately vaccinated.
During disasters animals will be evacuated to relief camps and arrangement for food and water is made at the relief camps. In hazardous areas work is done on priority.
The District Administration gives space for relief camp. Though human beings will be provided shelters in the relief camps, animals are kept in the open space, exposed to wind and rain.
The animal husbandry department will give services related to animals.
Information of disaster will be given by revenue department or district administration.
During disasters animal husbandry department will take care of life saving work of sick and wounded animals and feeding of animals.
Rescue of animals during disasters will be handled by Police/ Para Military/ NDRF/ SDRF.
After disaster monitoring for diseases will be done.
In case of infections, infected animals will be segregated. They are kept in a location away from the wind direction. They will not be allowed to share food and water with other animals.
Rapid response teams will be assembled when information of disaster/ disease outbreak is received. The team generally consists of:
o Chief Veterinary Officer
o Doctors
o Veterinary Officer (lab)
As the department may have the limitation of vehicles in the field, hired vehicles can be used for transporting animals.
For burying dead animals generally a 4 ft. deep pit will be requiired. For cows and buffaloes 6 ft. x 10ft. ditch will be required. For other animals pits will be made as per size. Big animals will be moved using JCB. Gram Pradhan gives space for burying of animals.
In disaster times supply of animal feed will be problem. District Administration or Chief Veterinary Officer can direct the concerned persons to stock fodder.
For better animal care during disasters, improved awareness will be needed.
Village disaster management teams (DMT) will be needed.
Specific Response Steps at the end of Fisheries Department:
Mandal and villages will arrange shifting of fishermen staying very near the sea and
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at low lying areas to safer places and relief camps.
Ensure that boats and other equipments of fishermen are moved to safer places.
Dissemination of cyclone warnings, weather reports to the fishermen localities,
fishing boat operator’s departmental personnel and liaison.
Alerting fishermen elders and fishing boat operators at sea to return to shore.
Collect data of number of boats operating at sea and guide them to a probable route
of escape for safereturn.
Evacuation of field staff / volunteers from other safe areas to provide assistance in
most vulnerableareas.
Mobilize expert swimmers to the cyclone / flood hit areas. And alerting the teams for
post disasteractivities.
6.2 Removal of infected and potentially infected animals This is often referred to as an eradication policy. Susceptible species on infected farms or in designated infected areas will be immediately slaughtered on site and their carcasses disposed of safely, usually by burial or burning. It is often combined with cleaning and disinfection procedures for the infected premises. Because of the rapid spread of epidemic diseases, all susceptible animals are slaughtered, whether obviously infected or not. For some infectious disease control programmes such as brucellosis and tuberculosis, it is possible only to slaughter animals that have been tested positive, but this is not appropriate for rapidly contagious epidemic diseases. A component of an eradication policy may also be selective reduction of susceptible wild and/or feral animal populations in infected areas, but before embarking on such a programme a careful evaluation should be made. 6.3 Triggering Mechanism
Trigger mechanism is a concept that is being developed in order to ensure the smooth flow of response activities after disaster. The trigger mechanism is in essence, the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in which the implementation of efforts on ground will be laid down. The different levels of disaster have been defined as follows.
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6.4 Rapid Assessment Teams: The Rapid Assessment Teams will be multi-disciplinary teams comprising four or five members. They will mainly comprise senior level specialized officers from the field of health-veterinary sciences, engineering, search and rescue, communication and one who have knowledge of disaster affected area, physical characteristic of the region, language etc. These officials will share a common interest and commitment. There will be a clear allocation of responsibilities among team members. To make a first / preliminary assessment of damage, the assessment report will contain the following basic elements or activities:
Animal health and material damage
Resource availability and local response capacity
Options for relief assistance and recovery
Needs for national / international assistance 6.5Quick Response Teams / Rapid Response Teams
Deployment of search and rescue teams will help in reducing the numbers of deaths of animals & fishes. A quick response to urgent needs must never be delayed for the
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reason that a comprehensive assessment has yet to be completed. Deployment of a rapid response team will help to reduce mortality of animals and fishes. Rescue operations will be launched for animals trapped in debris or in vulnerable areas. First aid will be administered to injured animals and fishes. The department should be equipped with suitable vehicles for timely deployment of rapid response teams.
The Department at State Level, is responsible for the livestock and fisheries management, during emergency response. For details, the last chapter on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) may be referred.
7 Recovery, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation:
7.1 Detailed damage and needs assessment:
The Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Department will take the lead in identifying disaster loss & damage, pertaining to animals, fishes&allied interventions.
According to the current situation and the loss occurred, the Secretary – Animal Husbandry & Fisheries, will take a final call on the kind of support of support required from other Departments, such as Veterinary, Revenue& allied agencies. Further, the State has come out with specific guidelines to address the risks and assessment of cyclone and drought disasters.
7.2 Reconstruction of social infrastructure Animal Husbandry & FisheriesDepartment will take lead role in coordination with concerned depts and agencies for reconstruction of damage infrastructure of animal sheds and fish ponds. Reconstruction of the damaged animal sheds, fish ponds and their health centers will be addressed and supported through the advance tools like Insurance, Short-term Loans, and by any other important means, which are affordable. Further, it is recommended that women are also need to be actively involved in restoration, recovery stage, as they are the ones who not only guard houses but also supplement in the socio community initiatives. 7.3 Restoration to Normalcy
Restoration of all existing facilities to normalcy will be major challenge in front of the Department, in post disaster situation. The concerted coordinated efforts will be required to overcome from the same with assistance from other departments, allied agencies and concerned stakeholders.
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The State Govt has come out with special welfare schemes pertaining to animal husbandry and fisheries sector, which include relief to the beneficiaries, housing support, maintenance of shore stations and relief boats, construction of community halls for marine fishermen and group accident insurance etc. Further, following steps will be taken for restoration of fisheries infrastructure & resources: a) Reconstruction/ renovation of fish ponds and hatcheries, b) Supply of brood stock, seeds, fingerlings and feed, c) Provision of new boats, nets & fishing equipments.
8 Knowledge Management:
8.1 Creating network of knowledge institutions
The Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Department, will identify competent knowledge institutions (region wise) in the State to institutionalize the mechanism of knowledge sharing.Then a network of knowledge institutions will be created. All relatedinstitutions will get connected, includingInstitute of Fisheries Technology Kakinada and Animal Husbandry Trainingcenters in Andhra Pradesh. 8.2 Documentation of lessons learnt & practices
Under the knowledge management initiative, the key lessons learnt of past disasters so far and also the best disaster management practices pertaining to animal husbandry & fisheriessectorwill be documented. The same will also be uploaded on the departmental website.
9 Financial Arrangements
9.1 Annual budget for Department’s DM plan implementation As per the National DM Act 2005, Section 40, sub-section (2) concerned State Department shall make (annual) provisions for financing the activities specified in the disaster management plan of Department and its smooth implementation. Funds for relief will be provisioned separately.
9.2 Provisioning of funds for specific DRR interventions
Animal Husbandry & FisheriesDepartment will coordinate with other concerned Departments for provisioning of funds, specific to animal husbandry & fisheries related DRR interventions. This will include funds for prevention, mitigation and disaster risk insurance. The other financing options will also be explored here. 9.3Provisioning of funds for Disaster Response and Direct Relief
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As per DM Act Section 48, State Disaster Response Fund & District Disaster Response Fund will be established by State Govt. Further, there is a provision for release of National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) amount as per the specified items and norms of assistance of MHA. This will also cover any type of support required to the farmers/ users for animal husbandry & fisheries, post disaster. According to the type, the assistance will be provided as per norms, through the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). Further, there is a clear provision of financial assistance to small and marginal farmers and labourers for replacement of animals and provision of fodder in the cattle camps, as per the Calamity Relief Fund (CRF) and National Calamity Contingency Fund (NCCF). Apart from it, there is a continuous focus by Govt on the cashless economy and digitalization for easy, safe and prompt transaction, which will surely help in timely delivery of payment to the concerned entity associated with the Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department, internally as well as externally.
10 Dissemination, Review and updating of DM Plan: 10.1 Dissemination of DM plan to stakeholders Disaster Mgmt Plan of Animal Husbandry & FisheriesDepartment will be communicated and disseminated to all concerned stakeholders for clarity of roles, pertaining to animal husbandry & fisheries aspects, in case of disasters and specific responsibilities point of view.
10.2 Periodic review of plan, annual updating As per the DM Act 2005, Section 40(2) the Departmental DM plan will be reviewed and updated annually. Especially the contact list of nodal persons and resources will be checked, verified and updated.
11 Summarized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries
Department The Department (including Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Sector) will be a major support department in case of disaster caused by Earthquake, Flood, Drought, Fire & Cyclonic Storm.The roles and responsibilities of the department shall be : Disaster Phase wise 11.1. Pre-Disaster
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– Formation of DM Cell and manning with senior personnel drawn from key sections of the department.
– The FDO and elder fisherman will identify vulnerable fishermen colonies likely to be
damaged by floods/ cyclones including assessment of emergent requirement of food
and drinking water supply, kerosene, clothing, medical aid etc.
- Identification of vulnerable habitations, creek points, likely marooned areas, rate of
inundation and receding waters, identify the locations where fishing craft are anchored
and prone todamages.
– Storage of feed and fodder at safe places in flood and drought prone areas and making arrangements for its supply.
– Prepare for the vaccination as well as treatment of livestock through Veterinary Department.
– Formation of a team for Emergency Support Services to livestock like creation of shelter, storage and distribution of fodder, vaccination and medicines during disaster days.
11.2. During Disaster
– Administering vaccination etc. to prevent outbreak of any disease.
– Making arrangements for the sale of milk of disaster affected cattle owners or value addition of the same.
- Fisheries department should educate fishermen families to stop sea fishing activity soon
after receiving first flood warning shell send early warning to fisherman communities.
Also Ensure that boats and other equipments of fishermen are moved to safer places and
secured.
- Mobilize expert swimmers to the cyclone / flood hit areas. And alerting the teams for
post disasteractivities.
- Arrangement for providing the medical relief to the f i s h e r m e n .
– Arrangements for removal of dead cattle and fishes after identification.
11.3. Post Disaster
-Asses the loss / damages to the household articles, animal husbandry and fishing implements.
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- Consolidation of the assessed losses/ damages and reporting.
– Thorough checking of the livestock before handing over to the owners.
- Coordinate for medical relief to fishermen. And plan for strengtheningstorage facilities
for medicines andvaccines.
-Seek help of Coast Guard in case of any emergency for search operations and asses the
casualties ifany
– In the event of owners not coming forward to claim the livestock, the department shall take decision in consultation with the concerned District Administration.
11.4 Normal Time Activities
Demographic profile of families engaged in fishing, farming, poultry, dairy, sheep, pig rearing units will be mapped, updated and shared till village level.
Maintain contact addresses of key resource members with telephone/ mobile numbers such as CVO, Veterinary Officer, Fisheries Development Officers of Line Department, Nodal officers etc.
Details of veterinary centers, artificial insemination centers, veterinary dispensary, fishes care centers, veterinary colleges’ buildings, vehicles, mobile dispensaries and equipments and also the details of vehicles and equipments used often by outsource agencies dealing with fisheries and animal husbandry.
Maps showing the details of animal breeding laboratories, animal vaccination centers, fish pond centers, animal husbandry training school with statistical data.
Details of essential facilities to be provided at sensitive place such as important animal husbandry centers, fish care centers, veterinary college campus, training center etc;
Arrangement of repairs/alternative arrangements in case the facilities related to animal husbandry and fisheries services are disrupted.
To make arrangements to necessary medicines, vaccines and other material, for treatment of animals and fishes.
To collect the details of cattle in each village of the taluka, details of safe places for the treatment of animal, milk dairies, other private veterinary doctors, requirements of the fisheries and facilities related to it.
To appoint an employee not below the rank of livestock inspector to coordinate the
District Control Room during emergency.
diesel generators, dumpers, generator, cutters, tree cutters, ladders, ropes,
To maintain the equipments available such as stands to keep animals, sharp instruments, flood lights, shovels, axes, hammers, RCC cutters, cable wires, fire equipments, dedusting equipments, boats, fishing nets etc; which can
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be used during emergency and will also ensure that they are in working condition.
To see that essential services related to animal husbandry and fisheries services are not disrupted at the time of emergencies.
List of NGOs involved in fishermen activities and, animal husbandry & allied interventions.
To prepare a list of public properties related to animal husbandry and fisheries, which are damage prone areas and will make advance planning to lessen the damage.
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Annexure 12 (i)
GUIDELINES FOR FODDER PRODUCTION AND FODDER MANAGEMENT UNDER DROUGHT RELIEF MEASURES 2010
Fodder production:- Though the advance action has already been taken for production of fodder under various resources with the funds made available so far. As per the action plans submitted, still there is urgent need to bring more area under fodder production to bridge the gap and to make available fodder locally. For this there is immediate need to form a committee at district level comprising of Agriculture, Irrigation, Panchayat Raj, A.P. Transco department under the instructions of District Collector concerned, to assessand take steps to bring more area under fodder cultivation immediately under assured water resources by supply of fodder seeds on 75% subsidy to make available required fodder locally at a low cost apart from taking up necessary steps for promotion of tank bed cultivation of fodder through communities by supply of fodder seed on 100% subsidy under the instructions of District Collector concerned. Further the committee shall take action to,
Identify the land where crops are not cultivated so as to take up fodder cultivation with the available moisture under irrigation facilities canals etc.
Discuss with the concerned Joint Director (Agril.), to include fodder production in Agriculture contingency plans as fodder production is given priority. Fodder crops should form major component in tail end command and tank bed areas, as fodder shortage could pose a serious problem in the severely affected mandals.
Organize Mandal level meetings along with other departments regarding the remedial measures to combat the drought situation.
Estimate and encourage farmers to preserve Paddy straw harvested in Rabi season in excess Mandals. Request the District Collector to give instructions to the all District check posts not to allow movement of paddy straw/jowar straw/kutti (chaffed jowar straw) from deficient districts to other districts.
Identify the severely affected Mandals and start the drought relief measures on priority basis and concentrate efforts on mitigation of fodder shortage at local level.
Constantly be in touch with the District Collector and transmit necessary information on the drought situation.
Identifications of Farmers.
Collect the Village-wise list of Small and Marginal Farmers from the Revenue Department in the drought declared Mandals along with the livestock owned by the them to enable to provide relief effectively.
Identify on priority small and Marginal Farmers having assured source of irrigation like Bore-wells and open wells etc with the help of Revenue / Agriculture Department and encourage such farmers to take up cultivation of fodder.
Agriculture, Revenue Departments in consultation with Irrigation Department need to motivate the farmers for taking up fodder cultivation in a contiguous block in canal Ayacut of assured water supply to facilitate monitoring and procurement of fodder in an effective manner, to utilize in deficit areas .
Procurement and Distribution of Fodder Seed:
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Fodder Seed requirements of each Mandal, Village-wise should be assessed to take up fodder cultivation with the available moisture and available irrigation facilities and supply fodder seed on 75% subsidy. on a war footing basis
Each identified beneficiary can be supplied fodder seed sufficient for ½ to 1 acre of land depending on the Livestock owned.
Drinking Water to Livestock: Identify Villages with drinking water scarcity for Livestock and organize drinking water
facilities with the help of local Sarpanch and District Revenue Administration To take immediate steps for repair and maintenance of existing water troughs constructed
already during the drought 2002-03 by RWS/ PR department officials with the instructions of District Collectors.
Assess the constructions of new water troughs in the critical villages for provision of drinking water to bovines and also for small ruminants
Monitoring Distress Sale of Livestock: Issue necessary instructions to all the Departmental Officers to visit all Shandies and assess
nature of livestock sales to ascertain whether distress sales are due to drought. Necessary instructions may be communicated to Panchayat Raj bodies/Marketing
department through the district collectors to monitor the movement of livestock in the shandies to avoid distress sale.
Monitor movement of livestock every day to other states / places at all check posts (Marketing, Agriculture/Forest/Commercial tax/Transport) by issue of necessary instructions to the above departments by the district collectors concerned.
ORGANISATION OF CATTLE CAMPS: To meet eventualities in case of prolonged severe drought,. Places should be identified
where water and shelter facilities are available for organization of cattle camps. Keep the list ready where water and shelter facilities are available for organization of cattle
camps. Assess the livestock population to be covered. Fodder required, period of camps, and
other logistics.
Assessment of Fodder availability:
Shall take immediate steps for immediate assessment of fodder availability in surplus areas of the districts
If the assessment on requirement of fodder organization of cattle camps is high, shall identify the surplus fodder areas/places in the neighboring districts/surplus districts. They shall be in close liaison with the Joint Directors of Animal Husbandry of Surplus Districts .
The Joint Directors of surplus districts shall coordinate this activities on identification of surplus places, quantities and fixation of price through a committee constituted by District Collector .They shall coordinate with the needy districts or as required.
District level committee may be formed under the chairmanship of the District collector involving the officials of Revenue. Transport, Police, Panchayat Raj, Agriculture etc. for fixation of price for procurement of fodder, transport of fodder and organization of cattle camps .
Similar committees may be formed at divisional level ,Mandal level and village level for proper coordinatioin and implementation of drought relief measures.
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Fodder transportation Plan by road / rail may be kept ready by fixation of transport price of fodder per Kilo Meter in consultation with RTA, on assessment of fodder availability with in the district or from out side district as the case may be.
Health Coverage:
Necessary Vaccine requirements should also assessed for the next 3 months. Open vaccine Depots at the strategic points in the affected Mandals to keep vaccine in stock to meet emergency of out break. The emergency medicines may also be kept ready.
VI. Publicity:
To educate farmers for management and feeding of livestock during drought , necessary literature in shape of pamphlets or booklets printed in Telugu should be distributed free of cost and also got approved by the District Collectors The expenditure shall be met from the drought funds provided.
All the Joint Directors can also convey the message on drought situation on Radio or T.V. and can also utilize the services of District Agricultural Training Centre(DAT) to spread messages of fodder cultivation in all villages.
They shall attend to adverse press reports on the ongoing drought related activities and shall take immediate necessary action for issue of rejoinder and the same may be intimated to Head Office by Fax.
VII. Monitoring:
Emergency drought monitoring cells are to be established Immediately in all Joint Directors(AH) Office with a technical personal Incharge and communicate the name and phone number of the individual to drought cell in Head Office .
They are requested to utilize the funds for the purpose for which it is sanctioned and send weekly report on Drought Relief Measures under taken in respective District on financial and physical achievements to the Head Office by every Saturday evening without fail and kept in mail address adfarms[at]gmail(dot)com.
Departmental Officers are informed that the Director of Animal Husbandry, Additional Directors of Incharge of concerned Districts may make surprise visit to the Institution to check up drought relief measures. They shall monitor all the inputs promptly.
The amounts released shall be utilized for the purpose for which it is released without any deviations.
Contingencies like handling, local transportation charges other logistics if any to be met from drought funds with the approval of collector concerned.
Fodder Seed, sowing of fodder plots, should be verified by the concerned officers Village-wise in their respective jurisdiction.
The Joint Directors and Divisional Assistant Directors / other nominated Assistant Directors should inspect stock registers, Fodder Plots and give wide publicity about Fodder production.
They shall conduct regular review meetings with field functionaries on preparedness and keep them alert on preparedness and implementation of all drought related activities in their districts for the benefit of farmers.
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For correspondence on drought related matters, the following are the contact numbers of the officers in the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, A.P., Hyderabad:
1. Additional Director (Production) 9989998047
2. Joint Director (Technical) 9989998045
3. Assistant Director (Farms) 9989998073
4. Drought Monitoring Cell 9989932744
NORMS OF ASSISTANCE FROM THE CALAMITY RELIEF FUND (CRF) AND THE NATIONAL CALAMITY CONTINGENCY FUND (NCCF):
Assistance to small and marginal farmers/agricultural labourers:
(i). Replacement of draught animals, milch animals or animals used for haulage
Milch Animal
Buffalos/cow/camel / yak etc @ Rs.10,000/- Sheep / Goat @ Rs.1000/-
Draught Animals:
Camel/horse/bullock etc. @ Rs.10,000/- Calf, Donkey and Pony @ Rs.5000/-
The assistance may be restricted for the actual loss of economically productive animals and will be subject to a ceiling of 1 large animal or 4 small milch animals or 1 large draught animal or 2 small draught animals per household irrespective of whether a household has lost a larger number of animals. (The loss is to e certified by the Competent Authority designated by the State Government).
Poultry:
Poultry @ Rs.30/- per bird subject to a ceiling of assistance of Rs.300/- per beneficiary household. The death of the poultry birds should be on account of the notified natural calamity.
Note: Relief under these norms is not eligible if the assistance is available from any other Government Scheme, e.g. loss of birds due to Avian Influenza or any other diseases for which the Department of Animal Husbandry has a separate scheme for compensating the poultry owners.
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(ii). Provision of fodder / feed concentrate in the cattle camps:
Large animals – Rs. 20/- per day Small animals – Rs.10/- per day
Period for providing assistance:
i). Notified Calamities other than drought: Up to a maximum period of 15 days
ii). Drought: Up to 60 days and in case of severe drought up to 90 days. In case the drought situation persists beyond 90 days, the State Level Committee shall, after a detailed review, decide the further period for which relief can be provided from NCCF, on a month to month basis, co terminus with the actual period of scarcity / onset of rains.
iii). Water supply in cattle camps: to be assessed by the State Level Committee for assistance to be provided from CRF and by the Central Team for assistance to be provided from NCCF.
iv). Additional cost of medicines and vaccine (calamity related requirement): to be assessed by the State Level Committee for assistance to be provided from CRF and by the Central Team for assistance to be provided from NCCF.
v). Supply of fodder outside the cattle camps: Additional expenditure on transport of fodder from the approved fodder depot to neutralize calamity related price rise to be provided under CRF and as per the assessment of Central Team for assistance to be provided under NCCF.
vi). Movement of useful cattle to other areas: to be assessed by the State Level Committee for assistance to be provided from CRF and by the Central Team for assistance to be provided from NCCF.
Annexure 12 (ii)
GUIDELINES / PRECAUTIONS IN CYCLONES
PRE-CYCLONE PREPAREDNESS:
1. The Joint Director (AH) I/C District administration on receipt of the forecast information on the occurrence of cyclone or floods in a particular area of the district will alert the field functionaries to take steps
to inform the livestock owners/farmers to evacuate their livestock to uplands to let loose the animals to protect them in order to minimize the livestock losses. The Joint Director (AH) I/C District administration shall arrange to obtain and keep sufficient
quantity of vaccines as a forecast requirement with the knowledge of previous demand.
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The Joint Director (AH) I/C District administration shall steps to procure sufficient quantities of medicines and stock at strategic places.
The Joint Director (AH) I/C District administration shall constitute Veterinary Teams consisting of (1) one Veterinary Assistant Surgeon/ (1) One Para Staff and (1 or 2) One or Two Attenders or as the case may be.
First aid kits shall be made available for each team with emergency medicines to take care of affected Livestock.
The Joint Director (AH) I/C District administration shall take steps to identify the availability of dry and green fodder in the nearby villages so as to make arrangements to procure and supply to the affected areas in exigencies.
The local Animal Husbandry Officers shall take necessary action to tackle the eventuality with Co-ordination of local Gram Panchayat/ Municipality/ Social Organizations/Non Governmental Organizations etc.
Out of the total budget allocated towards medicines 15% is earmarked for meeting the exigencies.
DURING CYCLONE:
1. The Joint Director (AH) I/C District administration shall keep in touch with Weather bulletins broadcasted through all media
2. The Joint Director (AH) I/C District administration shall alert all the field functionaries to be available at the respective Head Quarters and shall recall the staff who are on leave by canceling the leave.
3. The Joint Director (AH) I/C District administration shall watch the cyclone movement in order to alert the field functionaries.
4. The field staff shall be available at the Head Quarters and immediately after the cyclone hits, and visit all the affected villages and provide treatment to all the ailing animals
5. The field staff shall obtain the information on Livestock losses, building losses and Fodder losses and report to their Divisional Assistant Directors (AH) immediately without delay. They should also be in close liaison with the Revenue Officials.
6. The Divisional Assistant Directors (AH) shall keep in close touch with the field staff and Revenue Department and take their help wherever needed including Vaccines and Medicines.
7. The field staff shall report daily on damage to infrastructure related to the department, livestock losses, veterinary relief operations taken up and loss of fodder crops etc., to the concerned Joint Directors (AH) who in turn shall submit consolidated report to their respective District Collectors immediately and to the Director of Animal Husbandry.
8. To monitor the relief operations and to guide the field functionaries and to record and report, Monitoring Cells shall be constituted at divisional, district and state level.
POST CYCLONE:
1. Once Cyclone recedes, the field staff/veterinary teams formed shall visit all the approachable villages and take up treatment of injured and ailing animals.
2. The veterinary teams shall conduct preventive vaccinations against contagious diseases in the area.
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3. The veterinary teams shall advise the local administration i.ePanchayatRaj bodies and revenue officials to take up prompt disposal of carcasses to prevent epidemics.
4. The Joint Director (AH) I/C District administration shall assess the availability of fodder stocks in the affected area and plan for procuring green/dry fodder from the neighboring areas so as to supply to the affected areas/organization of cattle camps if necessary.
5. The field staff shall assess the value of damaged infrastructure related to the department, livestock losses and fodder crops etc., and report to the divisional Assistant Director (AH) /District administration as per the proforma communicated by head office.
6. The field staff shall advise the farmers on management of livestock especially on the spread of diseases in such eventualities through possible media.
7. The Joint Director (AH) I/C District administration shall prepare consolidated report on the value of damaged infrastructure related to the department, livestock losses and fodder crops etc., and also the relief operations taken up and report to the Directorate of Animal Husbandry by FAX, e-mail or by telephone daily.
8. Preparation of contingency action plan covering immediate/permanent relief to the affected shall be taken up by the district administration.
9. Advise the district Agriculture Department to propose fodder yielding /fodder crops in their alternate contingency plans.
10. Advise the PR Bodies to provide safe drinking water to the livestock of affected areas by way of constructing water troughs
NORMS OF ASSISTANCE FROM THE CALAMITY RELIEF FUND (CRF) AND THE NATIONAL CALAMITY CONTINGENCY FUND (NCCF):
Assistance to small and marginal farmers/agricultural labourers:
(i). Replacement of draught animals, milch animals or animals used for haulage
Milch Animal
Buffalos/cow/camel / yak etc @ Rs.10,000/- Sheep / Goat @ Rs.1000/-
Draught Animals:
Camel/horse/bullock etc. @ Rs.10,000/- Calf, Donkey and Pony @ Rs.5000/-
The assistance may be restricted for the actual loss of economically productive animals and will be subject to a ceiling of 1 large animal or 4 small milch animals or 1 large draught animal or 2 small draught animals per household irrespective of whether a household has lost a larger number of animals. (The loss is to e certified by the Competent Authority designated by the State Government).
Poultry:
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Poultry @ Rs.30/- per bird subject to a ceiling of assistance of Rs.300/- per beneficiary household. The death of the poultry birds should be on account of the notified natural calamity.
Note: Relief under these norms is not eligible if the assistance is available from any other Government Scheme, e.g. loss of birds due to Avian Influenza or any other diseases for which the Department of Animal Husbandry has a separate scheme for compensating the poultry owners.
(ii). Provision of fodder / feed concentrate in the cattle camps:
Large animals – Rs. 20/- per day Small animals – Rs.10/- per day
Period for providing assistance:
i). Notified Calamities other than drought: Up to a maximum period of 15 days
ii). Drought: Up to 60 days and in case of severe drought up to 90 days. In case the drought situation persists beyond 90 days, the State Level Committee shall, after a detailed review, decide the further period for which relief can be provided from NCCF, on a month to month basis, co terminus with the actual period of scarcity / onset of rains.
iii). Water supply in cattle camps: to be assessed by the State Level Committee for assistance to be provided from CRF and by the Central Team for assistance to be provided from NCCF.
iv). Additional cost of medicines and vaccine (calamity related requirement): to be assessed by the State Level Committee for assistance to be provided from CRF and by the Central Team for assistance to be provided from NCCF.
v). Supply of fodder outside the cattle camps: Additional expenditure on transport of fodder from the approved fodder depot to neutralize calamity related price rise to be provided under CRF and as per the assessment of Central Team for assistance to be provided under NCCF.
vi). Movement of useful cattle to other areas: to be assessed by the State Level Committee for assistance to be provided from CRF and by the Central Team for assistance to be provided from NCCF.
Annexure 12 (iii) Trained Manpower of Department (with Contact numbers):
Trained Manpower - Disaster Management and Response
S.
No Name Designation Training(s) attended Contact detail
1 D.Gopi Reddy ADF 2 9440814709
2 Dr.P. Rama mohan Rao ADF 3 9885144559
3 Dr.P.Sankar Rao ADF 1 9440814708
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4 B.Dhunjaya Rao ADF 3 9491073749
5 P.Madhavee Latha FDO 1 9493241167
6 L.B.Venkat Rao DySO 1 9440814707
7 Dr.K.Phani Prakash ADF 2 9440814762
8 B.Pavan Kumar FDO 2 7799663397
9 Krishna Kishore FDO 3 8330920229
10 Y. Styanarayana FDO 2 9494130809
11 A.Nagamani FDO 1 8500553290
12 K.Sravani Kumari FDO 3 9866823730
13 P.Kiran Kumar FDO 2 9490835709
14 K.Ramana Kumar FDO 2 8712364634
15 M.Lakshman Kumar FDO 3 9963513838
16 B.Raj Kumar FDO 1 9849413671
17 H.Swarna Latha FDO 2 9966718809
18 V.V.R. Babu FDO 2 9866239674
Equipments:
No equipment Quantity Capacity Location Existing/potential Use in DM
1
Life Jackets 20000 (with Fishermen)
20000 people Sea and flooded areas
rescue operation in flood and cyclones
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Life Buoys 2000 (with Fishermen)
6000 People Sea and flooded areas
rescue operation in flood and cyclones
3
Shore Stations 13 7 districts functioning
SKLM, VSKP, EG, KR, PRK, SPSRN Districts
Disseminating the vulnerability, preparedness, mitigation measures to the fishers from time to time
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Relief Boats 39 9 Coastal Districts
SKLM, VZN,VSKP, EG, WG, KRI, GTR,PRK, SPSRN Districts
Rescue operations during disasters.
