HARYANA KISAN AYOG HARYANA KISAN AYOG Newsletter Vol. 4, No. 3 A Quarterly Newsletter July - September, 2014 Inside The agriculture sector is experiencing material for evolving changing domestic and global market demands. future strategy/road Also consumer needs are changing due to change map in each sub-sector in food habits. In response to this, the farm youth (crops, horticulture, in Haryana is trying hard to harness new market livestock, fisheries opportunities. Obviously, the youth has to be etc.) and help in empowered with right information on emerging evolving effective market opportunities. They also need required implementation plan skills and technologies to connect effectively with for the State Agri- markets and get attracted to agriculture as a culture Policy. I am happy to mention that Government profitable preposition. To achieve this, a three of Haryana is very proactive and gives high pronged strategy will help: i) Strengthen existing priority to the farmers' welfare. The State information generation and knowledge dissemi- Government has also accepted most of the nation system; ii) Cost-effective rural based recommendations of the Ayog, including adoption value addition technologies for producing of State Agriculture Policy, creation of Haryana specialized products in demand, including their Agriculture Innovation Fund, Haryana State storage/packaging and quality standards; and iii) Agriculture Research and Development Fund, Capacity building of youth in technology reduction of interest rate on agricultural loans to adoption, value chain development, interpersonal 4%, waving of stamp duty, soil heath cards and skills, business management and marketing. Haryana Kisan Ayog has stressed upon Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) issued to almost all above aspects in “Haryana State Agriculture farmers, creation of “State Livestock Mission”, Policy” adopted recently by the Government of reduction in water rates for the fish ponds, proper Haryana. The Ayog has also compiled and steps to reduce area under rice, efforts to promote published information with regard to various diversification in R-W system, developing the government schemes that support the farmers. rolling plan for fodder seed production, amend- Also, the role of KVKs has to be ment in APMC Act to delink fruits and vegeta- redefined to address emerging issues/challenges. bles, revision of pay scales of ADO etc. Ayog has In the past, the main emphasis had been on the recently submitted its second report recommend- transfer of technologies linked with productivity ing various steps for research and development for enhancement. Without sacrifying this role, KVKs accelerating agricultural growth in Haryana. I am have to work now more aggressively as knowl- sure these will receive due consideration of the edge providers and centres for vocational training Government for their implementation in the larger in new emerging areas. Haryana Kisan Ayog has interest of farmers of Haryana. It is satisfying that generated valuable information on thematic Haryana Kisan Ayog has played an effective role issues linked with different sub-sectors of in addressing genuine concerns of farming agriculture and published the same in the community. form of “Working Group Reports” and the “Proceedings” of various workshops. The same are also available on our website: These valuable Dr. R. S. Paroda documents would serve as useful resource www. haryanakisanayog.org.
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HARYANA KISAN AYOGHARYANA KISAN AYOGNewsletter
Vol. 4, No. 3 A Quarterly Newsletter July - September, 2014
InsideThe agriculture sector is experiencing material for evolving
changing domestic and global market demands. future strategy/road Also consumer needs are changing due to change map in each sub-sector in food habits. In response to this, the farm youth (crops, horticulture, in Haryana is trying hard to harness new market livestock, fisheries opportunities. Obviously, the youth has to be etc.) and help in empowered with right information on emerging evolving effective market opportunities. They also need required implementation plan skills and technologies to connect effectively with for the State Agri-markets and get attracted to agriculture as a culture Policy.
I am happy to mention that Government profitable preposition. To achieve this, a three of Haryana is very proactive and gives high pronged strategy will help: i) Strengthen existing priority to the farmers' welfare. The State information generation and knowledge dissemi-Government has also accepted most of the nation system; ii) Cost-effective rural based recommendations of the Ayog, including adoption value addition technologies for producing of State Agriculture Policy, creation of Haryana specialized products in demand, including their Agriculture Innovation Fund, Haryana State storage/packaging and quality standards; and iii) Agriculture Research and Development Fund, Capacity building of youth in technology reduction of interest rate on agricultural loans to adoption, value chain development, interpersonal 4%, waving of stamp duty, soil heath cards and skills, business management and marketing.
Haryana Kisan Ayog has stressed upon Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) issued to almost all above aspects in “Haryana State Agriculture farmers, creation of “State Livestock Mission”, Policy” adopted recently by the Government of reduction in water rates for the fish ponds, proper Haryana. The Ayog has also compiled and steps to reduce area under rice, efforts to promote published information with regard to various diversification in R-W system, developing the government schemes that support the farmers. rolling plan for fodder seed production, amend-
Also, the role of KVKs has to be ment in APMC Act to delink fruits and vegeta-redefined to address emerging issues/challenges. bles, revision of pay scales of ADO etc. Ayog has In the past, the main emphasis had been on the recently submitted its second report recommend-transfer of technologies linked with productivity ing various steps for research and development for enhancement. Without sacrifying this role, KVKs accelerating agricultural growth in Haryana. I am have to work now more aggressively as knowl- sure these will receive due consideration of the edge providers and centres for vocational training Government for their implementation in the larger in new emerging areas. Haryana Kisan Ayog has interest of farmers of Haryana. It is satisfying that generated valuable information on thematic Haryana Kisan Ayog has played an effective role issues linked with different sub-sectors of in addressing genuine concerns of farming agriculture and published the same in the community.form of “Working Group Reports” and the “Proceedings” of various workshops. The same are also available on our website:
These valuable Dr. R. S. Parodadocuments would serve as useful resource
Dr. J.C. Katyal, Ex. VC, CCSHAU, Hisar and Chairman of the WG presented his views on various aspects of agricultural extension. He pointed out the gaps present in the
Haryana Kisan Ayog organized a “Brainstorming technology transfer and suggested measures for capacity Workshop on Agricultural Extension in Haryana” at building to ensure more faster and effective technology Directorate of HRM, CCSHAU, Hisar on August 13, 2014. transfer system. He invited suggestions for the consideration The session was inaugurated by Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Shri Kant, of Working Group. After that the presentations were made by Vice Chancellor, LUVAS, Hisar. Other dignitaries present in members of the WG namely Dr. B.S. Duggal, Dr. A.M. Narula the workshop were; Dr. J. C. Katyal, Chairman, Working and DR. R.K. Malik. The DDA, Jind Dr. R.P. Sihag, and Dr. Group on Agricultural Extension, Dr. R.K. Malik, Dr. B.S. Baljeet Singh Bhyan, DHO, Hisar also made the presentations Duggal, Dr. A.M. Narula, members of the Working Group, Dr. and gave their views. All the presentations were very informa-S.S. Siwach, Director of Research, CCSHAU, Hisar, and Dr. tive targeting the gaps and solution in agricultural extension. R. S. Dalal, Member Secretary, HKA. The Deputy Directors In the discussion session several participants put-forth their Agriculture, Haryana, officers from Department of views and it was concluded that agricultural extension should Horticulture, Haryana, Coordinators of the KVKs and Sr. have a farmer centric system based on ICT enabled delivery of Scientists of CCSHAU and LUVAS also participated in this advice/information as per location and situation. It was also workshop. This was the second meeting of the Working suggested that the system must be pluralistic or multi-Group. The Chief Guest Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Shri Kant, VC, organizational. Further it was advocated that Agricultural LUVAS, Hisar, in his inaugural address emphasized upon Extension must be taken as Mission for solving problems identifying gaps in Agricultural Extension System and also to faced by multifunctional agriculture.bridge them to make system efficient and effective.
Dr. J. C. Katyal presenting his views
Report on Issues and Options for Agricultural Research and Development in Haryana
Submitted to Hon'ble Chief Minister Dr R. S. Paroda, Chairman, Haryana Kisan Ayog
submitted its second Report on "Issues and Options for Agricultural Research and Development in Haryana” to the Hon'ble Chief Minister Dr Bhupinder Singh Hooda on August 26, 2014 in Chadigarh. Dr K.K. Khandelwal, Principal Secretary CM – II and Dr R. S. Dalal, Member Secretary, HKA were also present
Based on extensive interactions with farmers, scientists, field functionaries, policy makers and entrepreneurs, Haryana Kisan Ayog has been able to synthesise important issues related to welfare of Farmers and the State. Accordingly, the first report entitled “Report on Policy Issues and Options Based on Interface with Farmers” was submitted on 20 December, 2011 to the Government of Haryana. This second report covers additional synthesis of priority issues related to research, development and policy aspects that need to be addressed on priority by the concerned line Departments and SAUs / Institutions in the State for scaling up agricultural research for new innovations and for scaling out development and policy related technologies/activities for large scale adoption and overall impact on livelihood of farmers. Report highlights the gaps in research and development that need to be addressed on priority by all concerned for achieving yet faster agricultural growth in Haryana.
Report released by Hon’ble Chief Minister
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Brainstorming Session on Hydroponic
fodder production in India
Training on Azolla cultivation
Jagdish Sandhu, who has already established a small unit of azolla cultivation at his farm in village Khotapur (Sonepat). He also demonstrated how to feed azolla to cattle and poultry
Dr. R.S. Dalal Member Secretary and Dr. S. K. Garg and also how to inoculate azolla in paddy fields.Consultant, HKA along with progressive dairy farmers (from Azolla is an aquatic floating fern; it harbors nitrogen District Sonepat) participated in one day brain storming fixing blue green alga cyano-bacterium called Anabaena session on Hydroponic fodder production in India, held on azollae. Anabaena sequesters nitrogen directly from the July 5, 2014 organised by National Academy of Agricultural atmosphere which then becomes available for Azolla's Sciences (NAAS), New Delhi under the chairmanship of Dr. S growth, freeing it from the soil that is needed by most other Ayyappan, Director General ICAR. Hydroponic (“soilless land plants for their nitrogen fertilization. According to Dr. cultivation”). It is a technique of growing plants in water Pillai, Azolla possesses very high nutritional value. The without soil by using mineral nutrient solutions at regulated nitrogen-fixing capability of Azolla has led to its utilization as temperature and humidity. The technique is found to be useful a biofertiliser. When rice fields are flooded, they can be in places where there is shortage of land. Success stories of inoculated with Azolla, which quickly multiplies to cover the hydroponic fodder production were discussed through power water, suppressing weeds. Dr Pillai recommeded Azolla point presentations in the workshop. Presentations were cultivation because of its following characteristics:
Ü Very fast growths as it can double its biomass in 3-5 days during favourable conditions.
Ü Azolla is rich in proteins, essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals.
followed by an intense discussion regarding the importance, advantages and disadvantages on the use of hydroponics in the context of Indian economy.
A cattle feed manufacturing company 'Ayurvet Ltd.' is promoting the manufacturing of such temperature control
Ü Azolla has wide range of use including fodder for dairy units where hydroponic fodder production under controlled cattle, pigs, chicken, ducks and fish.conditions is possible. The company has established one such
Ü When fed to cattle, it results in overall increase in milk unit at village Chidana (Sonepat). The farmers also visited yield and appreciable increase in SNF.this unit and saw the unit and learnt the functioning of the
Ü Chickens can lay more eggs with higher weight.technology of hydroponic fodder production. Ü Azolla can be used as green manure. It is a very good
paddy biofertilizer as it can reduce the fertilizer cost by Haryana Kisan Ayog in collaboration with NDRI 30-40% and can fix 40-60 kg N/ha in rice crop
Karnal Organised two day (July 31 to August 1, 2014) hands The use of nitrogen-fixing organisms, like Azolla, on training of Azolla cultivation for dairy farmers. About 40 could help the developing countries to improve a more farmers and field functionaries participated in the training. Dr. sustainable agriculture, without the risk of problems D.K. Gosain Principal Scientist and Dr. Satyapal Chief associated with the adverse effects of chemical fertilisers on Technical Officer of NDRI coordinated the training long term soil fertility, soil productivity and environmental programme. Dr. P.K. Pillai Coordinator, National Azolla issues. Inspite of the fact that azolla is a rich source of Programme was invited to conduct the training. Dr. S.K. Garg, nutrients and can be cultivated with ease. It has some Consultant, Haryana Kisan Ayog participate in the training. limitations, i.e., farmers can not undertake its cultivation The t ra in ing cons is ted of lec tures and f ie ld without having the option of its immediate utilization at his visits/demonstrations. Dr. Pillai demonstrated the cultivation own farm, or in the immediate neighbourhood because azolla and harvesting procedure of azolla at the dairy farm of Mr. can not be stored, as it has very limited shelf life.
Dr. R. S. Paroda, Hon'ble Chairman, Kisan Ayog, Haryana, Former Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR, New Delhi was conferred the Honorary Doctorate degree honoris-causa during the 26th Convocation of UAS, Dharwad held on March 22, 2013. The Honorary Doctorate degree was presented to Dr. R.S. Paroda during his visit to Dharwad on 16-09-2014 by the Vice-Chancellor, UAS, Dharwad. The citation of Dr. Paroda was presented by Dr. H.S. Vijayakumar, Director of Education, UAS, Dharwad. Dr. R.S. Paroda received the Honorary Doctorate degree. The Former and first Vice-Chancellor of UAS, Dharwad Dr. J.V.Goud, alumni of the University, the staff and the students of the University were present in large numbers.
On the same occasion Dr. Paroda delivered Dr. R. K. Hegde 16th Memorial Lecture on 'Urgency for Outscaling Innovations in Agriculture'.
Honorary Doctorate of UAS, Dharwad, Karnataka to Dr. R.S. Paroda
Dr. Paroda being honoured
Meetings of the Scientific Panels on
Funding of Research Projects
CSSRI, Karnal, Dr. D.P. Singh, Ex Vice Chancellor, JNKV, Jabalpur, Dr. R. S. Dalal, Member Secretary, HKA, Dr. R. B. Srivastva, Consultant, HKA and Mr. Raj Kumar, DMEO,
The Government of Haryana has established Research representative HSAMB were also present. This panel and Development Fund to be operated by Haryana Kisan Ayog recommended six projects for funding.and funded by Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board § The panel on “Crop Improvement and Post Harvest (HSAMB) to sponsor and support some short term result- Technology” met on July 12, 2014 at TAAS Committee oriented ad-hoc research schemes which aim at filling critical Room, New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Dr. N. N. gaps in the scientific field or in the resolution of problems Singh, Ex. V.C., BAU and Secretary TAAS, New Delhi. limiting production, processing and marketing of agricultural The members present were Dr. Sain Dass, Former Director, produce including animal and fish products. The projects were DMR(ICAR), New Delhi, Dr. H.S. Gupta, Director, IARI, invited and s hortlisted by the Consultant Committee. Each New Delhi, Dr. Bhag Mal, Consultant, APAARI, New
Delhi, Dr. R. B. Srivastava, Consultant, HKA and Mr. Mohan Jowel Dy. Suptd., Representative, HSAMB. The panel recommended three projects for funding.
§ The panel on “Economics and Management Studies” met on July, 12, 2014 at TAAS Committee Room, New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.S.Hansra, Professor (Emeritus), (ARCPHT & CCM), Amity University and the members present were Dr. P.S. Birthal, Principal Scientist, NCAP, New Delhi, Dr. S.D. Chamola, Ex Professor & Head, Agricultural Economics and Ex HOD Business Management, CCS HAU, Hisar, Dr. K.N. Rai, Consultant, HKA and Mr. Mohan Jowel, Dy. Suptd., representative, HSAMB. The panel recommended for
of the shortlisted projects was then sent to two referees. presentation of select projects.The comments were received from the referees. Four § Meeting of panel on “Dairy & Veterinary Sciences and Scientific Panels were constituted by the Chairman, HKA to Aquaculture” was held on July, 14, 2014 at HKA, Camp make final recommendations for funding of the projects. The Office, Gurgaon under the Chairmanship of Dr. M.L. Panel while making recommendations also considered the Madan, Former DDG (AS), ICAR. The members present referees comments. The meetings of the Scientific Panels were were Dr. M.P. Yadav, Ex. Director cum VC (IVRI), Dr. held as under; O.P. Dhanda, Ex-ADG, Animal Sciences (ICAR), Dr. § The panel on “Resource Conservation Technology , Crop B.K. Joshi, Ex —Director, NBAGR, Karnal, Dr. S.K.
Production, Soil Science and Water Technology” met on Garg, Consultant, HKA and Mr. Sunil Kumar Sharma, July, 11, 2014 at HKA, Camp Office, Gurgaon under the ZMEO, representative HSAMB. The panel recommended Chairmanship of Dr. J. C. Katyal, Ex Vice Chancellor, CCS for presentation of select projects.HAU and the members Dr. N. K. Tyagi, Ex- Director
Dr. Kanayo F. Nwanze, President International Fund countries like Japan, Republic of Korea, Norway and for Agricultural Development (IFAD) delivered Eighth Trust Switzerland. Developing countries such as Thailand and Viet for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS) founda-tion day lecture on August 05, 2014. At the outset he said that TAAS has developed a formidable reputation as a think tank for exploring the policy issues linked to agricultural develop-ment. He expressed his sincere thank and gratitude to Dr. R.S.Paroda, Chairman, TAAS for inviting him to deliver this lecture. He also applauded his leadership for making TAAS a driving force for agricultural research and development.
He views that development is sustainable when it leads to inclusive economic growth, and when it respects and responds to local conditions – whether cultural or
Nam have built their economies on small farms. In India also smallholders contribute more than 50 percent of total agricultural output although they cultivate on only 44 per cent of the cultivated land. He said that in farming traditional economies of scale do not necessarily apply. In fact small farms are often more productive per hectare than large farms, when agro-ecological conditions are access to technology are comparable.
While explaining the role of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) he said that IFDA is unique in being both an International Financial Institution and a specialized agency of the United Nations. We are the only institution in existence that combines a IFIs head for business environmental – so that changes take root and persist long with a soft heart for people-a UN agency's concern for rights after the donors and development agencies have left. In other and dignity.words, sustainable development delivers benefits that last
longer. He said that people must be at the centre of all research Dr. Kanayo said that as scientists and development and development effort if we want to have sustainable practitioners, we must always ask ourselves that are we paying development. Simply producing more food is not sufficient enough attention to smallholders. They form the single largest condition for ensuring food security; we also must ensure that group of farmers in the world and are also among the poorest. the benefits of growing more food reach the people who need They are the ones who need to produce more, to produce better it most. and to produce food in a way that uses water resources
sustainably. Thus, our starting point for sustainable Dr. Kanayo said that there is a misconception that agricultural development must be smallholder farmers. small farms are inefficient. Small farms predominate in rich
Honey producers in Haryana are not getting of honey. The beekeepers have been facing problems in remunerative prices for their produce due to lack of proper marketing of their produce. In order to assist them HAIC processing facilities as well as organized marketing of the Agro Research & Development Centre, Murthal has started produce. Honey processing is a scientific operation, in which procuring honey from the bee farmers at the prevailing trained manpower, time and patience are required to achieve market rates. This honey is processed and bottled at the the best result. Honey should be processed as soon as possible Murthal honey processing plant. The processed product is after removal from the hive. Careful protection against being passed on to HAFED for sale through its outlets. Dr contamination is needed at all stages of processing. In order to Ajay Singh Scientist incharge at Muthal Centre informed that overcome this problem the HAIC Agro Research & 1000 Kg of honey has been collected and processed so far Development Centre Murthal (Sonepat) and HAFED have within a period of one month. All beekeepers in Haryana may joined hands to help bee keepers in marketing and processing avail this facility.
Honey Processing Starts at HAIC Agro Research & Development Centre, Murthal
Sustainable Agricultural Development – IFAD's experiences
Mrs. Sulochana Nehra, a progressive farmer, is a biogas unit. She has over hundred good quality cows in her resident of village Sunderheti district Jhajjar, Haryana. She did dairy and automatic milking machine. The vermi-compost and post- graduation in English and also completed her degree in a biogas units have also been established by her where cow Bachelor of Education. She worked as a teacher in army dung is used for production of both biogas and vermi-compost. public school. Her husband is serving army officer. Initially, she had no idea about the agriculture and was reluctant to adopt agriculture as an occupation, but she had strong inclination towards her village and wanted to take-up agriculture differ-ently and decided to make it a commercial venture. She was inspired by her grandfather and husband that helped her to make-up her mind to start agriculture on ancestral land after the retirement from the school. She returned to her village and started farming in 2009 on her 20 acre land.
Her aim is to develop farm as a model for integrated farming system. She also wants to establish a processing unit for dairy products, front line demonstration center for protected cultiva-tion and solar system at her farm. Her farm has been visited by number of experts from CCSHAU, Hisar, Department of Horticulture, Haryana and other Agricultural Institutions. She also encourages and motivates the farmers for the adoption of integrated farming and crop diversification. In her interview, she told that the Government should take steps to transform agriculture as an exciting profession by facilitating farmers In initial phases, she did a lot of consultations with with latest machines and tools and also by linking farmers with experts and functionaries of Department of Horticulture, market. She is also of the opinion that mechanization of farms Haryana. After that she started plantation of Kinnow on 8 acres can help in earning good profit. It will help in attracting the of land. Her intelligence, risk taking capacity, hardworking rural youth in agriculture. She has strongly suggested to habits and innovative thinking helped her in starting agricul-provide technological backup and training to rural youth. Due to her efforts, she is now a well known personality in Jhajjar district and whole of Haryana. She has also emerged as “Icon” for women in Haryana and became a source of inspiration for local youth in and around Haryana. Taking example of her success, more numbers of unemployed educated youths can be motivated to take up agriculture as a profession.
ture on scientific lines. Now she has established an orchard of Kinnow on 20 acres farm and started taking a good turnover of Rs. 15 lakh per annum approximately. Besides Kinnow cultivation, she is adopting the integrated farming system which includes intercropping of vegetables, flower production, protected cultivation, dairying, vermi-compost production and
Shri Ishwar Singh Kundu was born strations. Farmers who used his product were satisfied. In his in village Kailram, of Kalayat tehsil; effort to make it popular among farmers, he organized a district Kaithal on March 17, 1961. His meeting with his farmer friends and offered them his technol-father late Shri Prithvi Singh Kundu was a ogy. However, they did not agree to undertake the preparation Military man adopted farming as his rather they suggested him to prepare the final product for them profession after superannuation from to use in their crops.active service. Ishwar Singh Kundu obtained his matriculation certificate from Haryana Board of School
Education, Bhiwani and Draftman (civil) certificate from ITI, Kaithal which landed him no job. In the year 1988 he estab-lished his own business and started dealing with agro chemi-cals which he continued till 1995.
His visualization of harmful effects of chemicals on human health and his own health gave him a new dimension to his life. He gave up this business, and made a commitment that he will not sale or use plant protection chemicals on his farm and started to find some solutions to replace these chemicals. In his search for alternatives, he consulted many scientists but was of no help. Thereafter, he started experimen-tation on his own farm. His movement of herbal alternatives to farm chemical
Turning point in his life came in the year 2003-04 got a new lease of life after getting innovation award from when he got success in developing some formulations of National Innovation Foundation, Ahmadabad (NIF) in 2007. herbal alternatives to farm chemicals. He started demonstrat- Scientists and farmers started giving support to his technology. ing the usefulness of the alternatives developed along with Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kaithal started giving him moral and creating awareness among fellow farmers about demerits of technical support and conducted farm trial at KVK farm. NIF plant protection chemicals. However, it was not palatable to made a survey of the farmers using the product developed by some powerful people dealing with farm chemicals and they Mr. Kundu and extended financial help after getting satisfac-contradicted his findings. tory response. Even Officers of Rashtrapati Garden purchased
his products being satisfied with its performance.
Mr. Ishwar Singh Kundu has a large number of awards to his credit. Few of these are; National Innovation and Traditional Knowledge Award-2007, Farmer Scientist Award, 2010, Letter of Appreciation from Honorable President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Sh. Jagjivan Ram Abhinav Kishan Purshkar-2010, Certificate from Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation etc.
It was a very tough time for Mr. Kundu, but these troubles could not stop him from his commitment in search for alternatives of farm chemicals. He took a decision to convert his formulations into a product substitute for farm chemicals. In 2005 he arranged Rs. 15000 and purchased herbs the basic ingredients and packaging material from Delhi. He prepared about 65 liters of his herbal alternative to farm chemicals. He sold 35 liters to the farmers and used 30 liters for its demon-
Unnatsheel Kisan Club, Gurgaon came into exis-tence in January, 2002 with the order of Shri Rajiv Arora, IAS, Director Agriculture Haryana. At that time Mewat district was the part of Gurgaon district. This club was established with over 60 progressive farmers who repre-sented various areas of agriculture such as crop husbandry, horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries etc.
In February, 2002 Shri Maan Singh Yadav was anonymously elected President of this club and Shri Mohinder Singh as General Secretary. With the help of Officers/Functionaries of Department of Agriculture, this club was registered at Chandigarh in March, 2002. As per constitution of this club, the Deputy Commissioner, Gurgaon is the Patron and Additional Director Agriculture is the Member Secretary.
After the registration, the club members regularly meet on every first Wednesday of the month. The concerned agriculture officers also participate in this meeting. The problems of the farmers are discussed and put before the officers. The officers take note of them and help the club to solve problems. The Deputy Commissioner, Gurgaon and Additional Director Agriculture also give their suggestions time to time. In fact, this club acts as the bridge between administration and farmers.
This Kisan club has made so many achievements after it came into existence. The members of the club along with other farmers participate in Kisan melas, discussions, farm darshan and training programmes. Visits are also organized to see the latest technologies being adopted by farmers of other States. The club gives emphasis on making farmer aware about the importance of soil and water testing, water harvesting and efficient use of water. The farmers are also suggested to get the receipt of payments on purchases of inputs like fertilizers and insecticides.
The impact of efforts made by this club is that the members of the club have started adopting and promoting diversifi-cation in agriculture. Many of the farmers are now doing organic farming. The cultivation of Rapeseeds & Mustard and Kashni has attracted farmers as these crops are remunerative. A number of farmers are now aggressively adopting floriculture in the district.
The important achievement of the club is that it successfully pursued the authorities to permit farmers of Gurgaon district for the installation of tubewells for agricultural use. The Central Water Authority had earlier banned the installation of tubewells in the district. Now, farmers of the Gurgaon district can install tubewells with prior permission of the government.
The club did steady efforts in getting a train re-started from Gurgaon to Delhi which helps in transporting fruits, vegeta-ble and flowers to the Mandies available in Delhi. Due to the efforts of this club “Rural Food Storage House” was con-structed under the Prime Minister's scheme. At least six members of the club have received awards for their good work. Shri Maan Singh Yadav, President of the club has received “Rajiv Gandhi Ekata Samman”. The President of the club was also honoured with Best Farmer Award by Shri Narendra Modi, the then Chief Minister of Gujrat and presently the Prime Minister of India during the “Vibrant Gujrat” programme. This award carries Rs.51000/- with certificate and trophy. The members of the Kisan Club frequently take part in
different programmes organized by Haryana Kisan Ayog and apprise the Ayog about the various problems being faced by Gurgaon farmers. The members of the club have also made a request to the Government of Haryana and Haryana Kisan Ayog to provide office and meeting space to various Kisan Clubs that will help in increasing the working efficiency of Kisan Clubs and ultimately, the clubs can be useful in making agriculture a science based occupation.
Sh. Maan Singh, President, Kisan Club receiving award from Smt. Kiran Choudhary, Minister, Haryana
President with other club members in KAU, Thrissur, Kerala
vaccine at TANNUVAS, Chennai. Recently LUVAS also got two patents no. 261631 and 261685 for the inventions “A novel process of detection of buffalo tissue using novel set of primers and “A novel process of detection of cattle tissue using cattle specific novel primer pair” respectively devel- MOU between LUVAS, Hisar & PNB Farmers oped by the faculty of the department namely Dr. Gaya Training Centre, Saccha Khera, Distt Jind (Haryana) for the Prasad, Dr. Hari Singh and Dr. Minakshi.year 2014-15 was signed for participating and delivering
lectures in training programmes organized by the Centre. Farmers from all parts of Haryana come to this Centre to update their knowledge in the field of Dairy farming, Poultry farming, Pig farming and value addition of milk and meat products. Scientists of LUVAS will deliver lectures to Horticulture Department and Tourism Corporation upgrade the skill and knowledge of farmers. organised 23rd two-day Mango Mela at Yadvindra Garden,
Pinjore on 5 - 6 July, 2014. There were total 2744 entries , out of which,2408 were of mango varieties. 182 varieties in product category were displayed on stalls from Shoaib farms,
LUVAS, Hisar enters into memorandum of under- Raipur, District Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The main varieties standing with GJU S&T, Hisar on September 5, 2014. The of mango were - Dussehri, Lame, Chausa Alfanso, Mallika, agreement was signed by Dr. R.S. Sharma, VC, GJUS&T and Rtul, Malda, Amrapali, Ramkela, Totapri, Safeda, etc. There Maj Gen (Dr.) Shri Kant, SM, VSM (Retd), VC, LUVAS. As were 336 shortlisted varities of mangoes and mango products per this agreement, students registered in respective institutes such as pickles, chutneys, jams, Skuash, Aampaped etc in the will be able to conduct research in these institutes and mutu- Competition. Large number of audience participated in this ally avail the facilities free of cost. fair.
A national-level seminar was organized by the Department for the objective of promoting Mango growers on July, 6 in the fair. Seminar was chaired by Mr. Roshan Lal, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Agriculture. The farmers were informed about the diagnosis of diseases in mango cultivation in general by the experts of the Agricultural University. Dr. Arjun Singh Saini, Director, Horticulture Department, addressed the farmers and told that this seminar aims to solve the problems of farmers, which are common to the mango growers during cultivation. Due to lack of Knowledge of farming, maintenance and identifications of pesticides, farmers have to incur huge losses. Dr. Saini said a total area of about 25.00 lakh hectares is under mango cultivation in India and it yields approximately 180.02 million tons of mango. Approximately 9152 hectares of land is under mango cultivation in Haryana, which yields approximately 86617 metric tons of mangoes. Yamunanagar district covers maximum area of 5435 hectares, followed byIn the 11th annual review meeting of All India
Network Programme on Bluetongue held recently at New Delhi, the research work carried out by Dr. Minakshi as Principal Investigator at Deptt. of Animal Bio-technology(ABT), LUVAS involving understanding the molecular mechanism underlying the Bluetongue infection in animals which will further help in developing novel tools for diagnosis and clinical management of the disease has been evaluated as “very good”. Further Dr. Minakshi as Principal Investigator of Hisar Centre at Deptt of ABT, LUVAS received the 'Certificate of Appreciation' from Deputy Director General, Animal Sciences, ICAR for significant contributions in development of pentvalent Bluetongue
1346 hectares in Ambala, Panchkula 677 hectares, 620 this center indigenous and exotic, foreign and Indian varieties hectares in Karnal and Kurukshetra covers 508 hectares. will be grown. All the winners participating in the fair were Northeast part of the state is generally considered to be awarded by Mr. Roshan Lal. Prize included money, Shield and suitable for cultivation. certificates. The biggest prize of the mango mela named as
“Aam kesri” was once again awarded to Shoaib farms, Raipur Mr. Roshan lal, Additional Chief Secretary, district Sahranpur UP, winning farmer Usman was honoured Department of Agriculture, while addressing the farmers in with 15,000 rupees as cash prize, along with a shield and the seminar, assured them for solving their problems. Mr. certificate. Second “Aam kesri” award was announced for Roshan lal said that the mango orchards are a better crop Pappu Minya from Saharanpur, UP and received 11000 rupees alternate, therefore, it is crucial to keep it alive. Along with as prize money. Consolation prize was awarded to Balwinder selecting the higher breed of mango crop, farmers should also Singh Lamba who received 5100 rupees as prize money,along consult the experts in applying the right and optimum pesti-with a shield and a certificate. Apart from this best mango cide or insecticide so as to fetch the higher profits. He further producer was awarded to Saluja, Fejpur, Yamunanagar, told that the common objective of the two-day exhibition is to Ranveer Singh of Gnauli Ropar and Golden Gardens promote mango and its products among farmers, customers, Derahdun. These were honoured with 5100 rupees as prize and industries. He also informed that a Centre for Sub-money. In mango production Yamunanagar was awarded as Tropical Fruits is to be established at ladwa, district best district. Mr. Ilam Chand Saini, District Horticulture Kurukshetra at a cost of Rs 910.35 lakh at 30 acres with the Officer, Yamunanagar was awarded by the chief guest.help of Israel. The project will be completed by 2015-16. At
Presenting a momento to Dr. Paroda
Padma Bhushan Dr. R. S. Paroda, Hon'ble Chairman, Haryana Kisan Ayog and Trust For Advancement in Agricultural Sciences; and Ex. Director General ICAR and Secretary DARE, inaugurated the Research Cooperators' Meet 2014 of the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI)-South Asia Program organized at the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad, Karnataka on 16th September, 2014. IPNI, a global “Not-for-Profit Research & Education Organization”, is currently active in 50 countries around the world. In India, IPNI works closely with ICAR Institutes, State Agricultural Universities and CGIAR Organizations. Nearly 300 participants from over 25 organizations attended the two-days' Meet. Among the notable participants, besides the researchers, were Dr. J. V. Goud, Founder Vice Chancellor, UAS, Dharwad, Dr. R. R. Hanchinal, Chairman, PPV & FRA, New Delhi, Dr. D. P. Biradar, Vice Chancellor, UAS, Dharwad, Dr. Dipak Sarkar, Former Director, NBSS & LUP (ICAR), Dr. Indu Sharma, Director, DWR (ICAR), Dr. B. Gangwar, Director, PDFSR (ICAR), Dr. A. K. Singh, Director, ZPD Zone II (ICAR), Dr. M. L. Jat, Senior Cropping System Agronomist (CIMMYT) and Coordinator (CCAFS), and Dr. Adrian M. Johnston, Vice President and Asia & Africa Coordinator, IPNI.
Dr. Paroda in his inaugural address stressed upon focusing on management aspects of agricultural production systems, particularly nutrient management, to achieve food and nutritional security goals of the region. He suggested that appropriate nutrient management strategies need to be developed and adopted to accrue the full benefit from the
improved genetic material (seeds) now available in the region. Dr. Paroda expressed his satisfaction that a large group of eminent scientists from the NARES and CG Institutes are involved with IPNI to develop precision technology and management practices for nutrient management in South Asia specially for small-farm holders. He suggested to prepare a road map for sustainable intensification of agricultural production systems through precise use of resources such as land, water and nutrients.
Report on Issues and Options for Agricultural Research and Development in Haryana
Proceeding of Opportunities for Youth in Agriculture
Success Story of Women Farmers
Activities at a Glance
Haryana Kisan Ayog organized various interaction meetings and discussions. Several important issues emerged for review and consideration of Government and scientists. Accordingly, the first report entitled “Report on Policy Issues and Options Based on Interface with Farmers” was submitted in December, 2011 by the Ayog to the Government of Haryana and circulated among the research institu-tions for action. This second report covers a synthesis of priority issues as well as possible suggestions related to research, development and policy aspects that need to be addressed on priority by the con-cerned Departments and SAUs / Institutions for scaling up agricultural research for new innovations and for initiating development and policy related initiatives for large scale adoption .
In Haryana, creating employment opportunities for youth is becoming a major concern. Reducing farm profitability, degradation of natural resources and reduced size of holdings have further aggravated the situation. Therefore, Haryana Kisan Ayog had organized a few interactive sessions with youth and progressive farmers to understand the issues concerning employment and income genera-tion opportunities so as to retain them in agriculture. This publication, covering the recommendations of the seminar on “Opportunities for Youth in Agriculture” organized by Haryana Kisan Ayog on 21 December, 2013 at Maharashi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak will generate required confi-dence and interest among rural youth to get attracted to agriculture as a profession. Also, the recom-mendations of the seminar are likely to draw attention of policy makers to create enabling environment in this regard. This document is available on our website.
The Haryana Kisan Ayog organised a meeting with the group of women farmers on 7 March, 2014 to know about the meticulous success of women farmers in reducing pesticides consumption in cotton. The session was chaired by Padam Bhushan Dr. R. S. Paroda, Chairman Haryana Kisan Ayog. In this session, senior functionaries from ICAR, CCSHAU, Department of Agriculture, Haryana and more than 70 farmers participated. Dr. (Mrs) Shashi Paroda, former Prof. CCSHAU, Hisar also participated in this meeting. She was so enthused after seeing the IPM presentations given by women farmers that she decided to develop a success story on their work. The story is also available on our website. This story highlights the work of Late Dr. Surender Dalal, Agriculture development officer, Jind in educating the women farmers. It also highlights the efforts of the women farmers in adoption of IPM technology, the problem faced by them in running the farm school and their suggestions. It is expected that this story will motivate farmers, scientists and the planners in making agriculture a science based venture.
Haryana Kisan Ayog recently published an updated flier (Activities at a Glance). In this flier the objectives and activities of Ayog have been highlighted such as reports submitted to the Government, technical Working Groups established, achievements of the Ayog, workshops and farmer meetings organized by the Ayog, recommendation of the Ayog accepted by the State Government such as State Agriculture Policy adopted, Interest rate of agricultural loans reduced to 4%, Stamp duty on seeking agricultural loan waved off, Soil health card issued to almost all farmers, Kisan Credit Card (KCC) issued to almost all farmers, “State Livestock Mission” launched, Water rate for fish pond reduced considerably, Steps taken to reduce area under rice and to promote diversification in R/W system, Rolling plan for fodder seed production being prepared, APMC Act being amended to delink fruits and vegetables, Mandi fees exempted on vegetables and fruits, Pay scale of ADO’s revised. This flier gives insight of the activities being performed by Haryana Kisan Ayog.
