3. OVER VIEW OF AGRICULTURE IN DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI.
a). Geographical area 491 Sq.Km.
b). No. of villages 72
c). Total cultivable land 19806 Hect.
d). Command Area under canal Irrigation 4235
e). Command Area under LIS 1727
f). No. of farm Holdings 14000
g). Average size of holding 1.41 Hect.
h). Percentage of SC/ST farmer 91 %
i). Percentage of ST population 62 %
j). No. of small & marginal farmers 11245
k). Percentage of small & marginal farmers 80.32 %
l). Main staple crop grown Paddy
m). Productivity of Paddy is 3100 kg/Hect.
n). Average annual rainfall 2400 mm
4. (1) SOIL AND LAND: PRESENT LAND USE
a. Geographical Area 49155 Hect.
b. Total cultivable Land 19806 Hect.
c. Average Size of Land Holding 1.41 Hect.
d. Area under Forest 20100 Hect.
The department has carried out the soil testing in about 548 fields of farmers with the help of
GSFC Ltd during Rabi-2012-13 season for the various crops. It is found that the soils of
Dadra & Nagar Haveli are rich in Potash , medium in phosphorus and medium to high in
Nitrogen. Soil PH is 6.5-7.5. For improving the potential and sustainable use of land
resources, the farmers has been advised to go for judicious use of irrigation water, chemical
fertilizers, weedicides and adopt organic farming and IPM to maintain soil fertility.
5. 5
Crops grown under Kharif - Paddy, Ragi, Red gram, Urad (Black gram), Niger as a oil seeds
in some pockets and Vegetables in rainfed condition.
Crops grown under Rabi - Wheat, Gram, Mustard, Vegetables like Brinjal Tomato, Chillies,
Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Lady’s finger etc.
Perennial crops - Sugarcane & Banana.
Plantation crops - Mango & Sapota (Chiku).
LAND HOLDING PATTERN :
Paddy is the main staple crop. Besides, hill millets like Nagli, Ragi, Jowar, Maize, Niger, Black
gram, Tur etc. are also grown under rainfed condition during Kharif. There is a tremendous potential
for growing Horticulture crops like Mango, Cashew, Custard apple, Guava, Sapota etc. due to
chronological agro-climatic and soil condition. There is no regulated market in the Union Territory.
6. (2) WATER:
There is one major irrigation project on Damanganga River. It is a joint venture
between Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Gujarat. The project is already
commissioned and gross command area of this U.T following under this project is 4077
Hect. Potential Irrigation utilization is about 10 to 12%. Besides, there are 151 Nos. of Govt
Lift Irrigation schemes, taping water from wells, tube wells and on chech dams and other
rivulets.
Source wise area irrigated is as under ( 2011-12). (Area in Hect)
Sr.
No
Govt. Private Grand
Total
Canal Tube
well
Wells River Tube Well Well Other
1. 1991 154 220 883 519 1029 2479 7275
7. IRRIGATION FACILITIES:
The Damanganga Irrigation Project is the main source of irrigation for Agriculture but its benefit is
limited to Silvassa, Dadra & Naroli and up to some extent in Dapada and Kilvani Patelads. There is no
perennial source of irrigation in Randha, Dudhani, Mandoni, Amboli & Khanvel Patelads and agriculture
entirely depends on rain. The basic problems in these Patelads are soil & water conservation to provide them
gainful employment at their doorstep during lean period of agriculture season.
8. (3). ENERGY AND FARM POWER :
The component of Farm mechanization is being implemented under the centrally sponsored
programme of Macro Management of Agriculture scheme wherein the department is supplying
Power Tillers and Winnowing fan to the eligible farmers. The bank loan is granted by the banks to
purchase power tiller and amount of subsidy is directly credited in the loan account of the
beneficiary.
The department also provide custom hire services to farmers under which they are provided
the facility of threshing machines for Paddy and Wheat crop on nominal charges.
Small and marginal farmers constitutes 80.32 % of the total cultivable land and 91%
farmers are SC/ST. Hence, 100% benefits of the scheme pass on to the small, marginal and women
farmers only which belongs to SC/ST .
• Subsidy for purchase of power-tillers: 40% subsidy is given on the cost of power
tillers maximum to ` 45,000/-. During the year 2012-13, total 18 Nos. of power tillers has
been distributed under the scheme.
• Subsidy for purchase of winnowing fans : 25% of the cost maximum to ` 2000/- is
given as assistance for purchase of winnowing fans
9. Bottlenecks :
Majority of the farmers of this territory is SC/ST small & marginal farmers. As a result they
have to depend on bank loans. Majority of the private banks are not cooperative and has negative
approach for grant of agriculture loan to the farmers. This result delay in getting sanction from the
banks and department is unable to incur the expenditure on subsidy amount in time. As a result, the
release of the second installment is delayed.
10. Sr.
No.
Year & component Target Achievement
(A) 2007-08
1. Subsidy on supply of power tiller 07 Nos. 07 Nos.
2. Subsidy on supply of winnowing fan 305 Nos. 202 Nos.
Total…. 312 Nos. 209 Nos.
(B) 2008-09
1. Subsidy on supply of power tiller 05 Nos. 03 Nos.
2. Subsidy on supply of winnowing fan 134 Nos. Nil.
Total…. 138 Nos. 03 Nos.
(C) 2009-10
1. Subsidy on supply of power tiller 07 Nos. 07 Nos.
2. Subsidy on supply of winnowing fan 170 Nos. 108 Nos.
Total…. 177 Nos. 115 Nos.
(D) 2010-11
1. Subsidy on supply of power tiller 10 Nos. 10 Nos.
2. Subsidy on supply of winnowing fan 75 Nos. 96 Nos.
Total…. 85 Nos. 106 Nos.
TARGET AND ACHIEVEMENT UNDER THE MACRO MANAGEMENT OF
AGRICULTURE FROM 2007 TO 2012-13
11. Sr.
No.
Year & component Target Achievement
(E) 2011-12
1. Subsidy on supply of power tiller 14 Nos. 15 Nos.
2. Subsidy on supply of winnowing fan 85 Nos. 86 Nos.
Total…. 99 Nos. 101 Nos.
(F) 2012-13
1. Subsidy on supply of power tiller 07 Nos. 18 Nos.
Total…. 07 Nos. 18 Nos.
12. (4). AGRICULTURE INFRASTRUCTURE :
The department is not having processing facility. There is no marketing surplus in the
U.T except fruits like Mango and Chickoo which is getting remunerative prices in the nearby market.
There is ready made market for perishable commodities as demand is greater than supply. Weekly
haats also takes place in the entire part of the territory.
Agriculture Input Supply: At field level, there are 11 distribution centres for different
agriculture inputs located at various patelads of the territory. Each distribution centres has storage
facility for storing agriculture inputs like seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, etc. All these inputs are
distributed to farmers on loan and subsidy basis at village level itself.
13. (5). AGRO ADVISORY NETWORK :
The UT is predominantly inhabited by tribal farmers & adopting primitive methods of
Agriculture. There is no training & research support for Agriculture development exists in the U.T.
The department of Agriculture completely depends upon the nearby Navsari Agricultural
University of Gujarat State for the technical know-how.
The Department is having Seeds cum demonstration farms where we demonstrate
latest agricultural techniques to farmers. Also the truthful seeds of Paddy crop is supplied from
Govt. farm. The Mango grafts are also provided on loan and subsidy basis.
Farmers Training Centre:
More than 600 Farmers are trained every year during three days training programme
organized at FTC. One day of the training consists, visit to Agriculture University and Research
Centre in the nearby are of Gujarat state for better exposure to farmers. The demonstrations plots
are also laid at 70 nos. of places in the field of tribal farmers. The training on organic farming is
also provided at FTC.
The Khedut Shibir/one day camp is organized at the different part of the territory at six
places as a pre-Kharif & pre-Rabi campaign. The specialists from the Agriculture University, Krishi
Vigyan Kendra & Department of Agriculture provide guidance to the farmers on cultivation of
seasonal crops & control of pest and diseases.
14. (6). CREDIT AND INSURANCE :
U.T. Administration has taken up the issue of Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) on
top priority basis and has carried out extensive campaigning to make the farmers
aware of the benefit of KCC. Accordingly, camps have been organized at the Gram
Panchayat level in different areas. Lead Bank Manager & other Bank officers, officers
of Agriculture department & District Panchayat officers remain present full day. The
farmers have been given the facility of copies of revenue records, Bank application
form, photocopies of requisite documents at the camps site only.
Loans for purchase of
power tillers, diesel engines/electric motor is provided by the banks as required. There is poor
participation from the private banks.
15. (7.) HUMAN RESOURCE :
There is shortage of field level functionaries like Extension Officers and
Agriculture Assistants. There are only four Agriculture Assistants to look after the
field work of entire U.T who are over loaded by work. Further, there is no separate
department of Horticulture in the U.T. Deputy Director of Agriculture is looking after
Horticulture with limited staff. Further, there is no extension & research support and inadequate
expertise & the trained staff in field. As a result many farmers are not aware of the improved
technology such as growth, regulators, harvest system, grading etc.
KVK will soon be establish in the territory which is under process which will provide
sufficient human resource directly helping the farming community.
16. .
SR.
NO.
NAME OF SCHEME PATTERN OF ASSISTANCE
1. Distribution of fertilizer Subsidy of 40% on the cost of fertilizer is given to the
SC/ST and marginal farmers in kind. The scheme is
executed by District Panchayat.
2. Distribution of improved seeds 50% of the cost is given in kind to SC/ST and small and
marginal farmers. The scheme is executed by District
Panchayat.
3. Distribution of Horticulture plants Fruit grafts are provided to the farmers on 50% loan
and 50% subsidy limited to ` 500/-.
4. Distribution of pesticides and Plant
protection equipment .
Assistance of ` 750/- for purchase of plant protection
equipment in the form of spray pumps and assistance
of ` 200/- for purchase of pesticides is given to the
farmers on 50% loan and 50% subsidy basis.
5. Distribution of Agriculture Implements 50% of the cost is given in kind to SC/ST and small and
marginal farmers limited to ` 500/-.
6. Farmers Training More than 600 Farmers are trained every year.
Training on organic farming, IPM is also provided at
FTC.
7. Financial incentive for commercial crop. 100%
8. Subsidy for purchase of diesel engine
pump-set and PVC pipes
Subsidy for purchase of Diesel engine pumpset and
PVC pipes is given to the farmers. Loan is provided
through banks and 50% subsidy is given by the
department limited to NABARD cost.
ONGOING PLAN SCHEMES:
17. Sr
No
Name of Scheme 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
1. Distribution improved of
Seeds @ 50% loan 50%
subsidy
61 MT 66 MT 47.63 MT 56 MT 55 MT 44.28 MT
2. Fertilizer 1302 MT 1246 MT 1520 MT 1440 MT 1368 MT 1351.80 MT
3. Grafts 7008 Nos 6285 Nos 6732 Nos 7783 Nos 8601 Nos 8620 Nos
4. Storage bins 700 Nos 499 Nos 1000 Nos 1100 Nos 1250 Nos 1222 Nos.
5. Sprayers 258 Nos 482 Nos 40 Nos 200 Nos 200 Nos 239 Nos
6. Agriculture implements 194 Nos 200 Nos 205 Sets 1200 Nos 415 Sets 407Sets
7. Pesticides 184 Ltr &
890 Kg
206 Lit.&
1130 kgs
371 lit
2047 ltrs.
1700
Kg/Lit
1905
Kg/Lit
2831
Kg/Ltr
8. Oil Engine/Electric
Motor
09 Nos --- 19 Nos --- 19 9
9. Incentive on commercial
crops
` 10000 ` 10760 ` 4420 ` 18936 ` 14,600 ` 22522
10. Farmers trained at FTC 603 Nos. 667 Nos. 628 Nos 643 Nos 625 Nos 631 Nos
11. Demonstration plot on
Paddy crop
72 Nos 73 Nos 70 Nos. 100 Nos 110 Nos 143 Nos
12. Participation of farmers
in one day camp /
Khedut shibir
1166 1286 1277 1311 2128 1736
Inputs distribution under various schemes during 2007-08 to 2012-13
