KUS REPORT (2020-21), Rasulpur, Jajpur

A REPORT ON KRUSHI UNNAT SAHJOGI
(KUS) PROGRAMME
(2020-21)
ASSOCIATE NAME:
RITABRATA SARKAR
REGD. NO.: 1741901024
SEC- A; GROUP-I
ALLOTED BLOCK: RASULPUR
ALLOTED DISTRICT: JAJPUR
Institute of Agricultural Sciences
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan
gh

KUS Report (2020-21)
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Institute of Agricultural Sciences(Siksha‘O’Anusandhan)
Introduction
Odisha state has 64.09 lakh ha of cultivable area. Agriculture contributes 26%
in state GDP. 65% of workforce depends on agriculture for their employment.
So importance of agriculture in Odisha is most valuable than other sectors.
Butstill agriculturein the state is lacking behind.
In Odisha there are 3,500 extension workers catering to more than 70 lakh
farmers. In some cases, an extension worker has to cover more than 15 Gram
Panchayats by themselves. There are clearly vacancies for extension workers
which need to be filled. Given that government recruitment is a long-drawn
process and the support farmers need is time-sensitive, the agriculture
department had to find a way to ramp up the workforce with immediacy. To
mitigate this challenge, the Government of Odisha designed a unique solution
to supplementits extension workforce.
Design
In July 2019, the Government of Odisha launched the Krushi Unnat Sahjogi
Program (Agriculture Development Associates Program) which recruited 487
3rd and 4th year students from 3 agricultural universities to carry out
extension activities for the Department of Agriculture. This is a first of its kind
initiative in the country given the scope and scale of its operation. Samagra’s
ADAPT team supported the state government in designing and implementing
the programme.
The Agriculture Development Associates programme was aimed at
strengthening the extension ecosystem during the peak agriculture season,
which is Kharif in Odisha. The detailed programme design included induction
training, a weekly activity calendar and even performance evaluation metrics
for studentassociates.
Samagra’s technology team created an app, using open source technology to
capture data and outputs of every activity assigned to student associates. This
helped in objectively evaluating their performance and making them
accountable. Performance-linked bonuses over and above the basic stipend
also helped in improvingthe motivation levels of the associates.

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Implementation
 The Associates were involved in multiple activities at the block level
related to various schemes and programmes of the Department of
Agriculture. This included:
1) Scheme adoption
2) Field assessments
3) Impactassessments
4) Data collection
5) Farmer profiling
 To train the Associates, a detailed on boarding instruction manual
was prepared by relevant department heads, which included the role
of the associate.
 An in-person training programme was conducted by the Department
for all the associates split into two batches.
 A weekly action plan was shared with Associates every week through
Whatsapp and a Google drive, which delineated their responsibilities
for the week.
Objective of Krushi Unnat Sahojogi Programme
Department
 Improvingthe awarenessand adoption of key schemes
 Assessmentof performanceof departmentinitiatives
 Identification of gaps in implementation of ongoing programmes
Students
 Practical knowledgeof agricultural practices for students
 Opportunity to pursuefield study in their areas of interest
 Exposureof governmentschemes and programmes

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Inauguration of the programme
The official inaugural ceremony of Krushi Unnat Sahayogi
Programme was organized by the Directorate of Agriculture & Food
Production, Govt. of Odisha, Bhubaneswar through virtual platform
(Google meet) on 05.11.2020. Hon’ble Cabinet minister of Agriculture,
Fisheries & AH, higher Education, Odisha Sj. Arun Kumar Sahoo addressed
657 final year Agriculture & Horticulture students of 5 Agricultural
Universities of the state and inspired them to put their effort in the
overall development of agriculture & allied sectors as student associates
during 2 months of internship programme as a part of their RAWE
activity. Other Govt. officials, Vice chancellors, Deans/Directors etc.
addressed the studentson this occasion.
Orientation Training Programme for the Agriculture
Development Associates
One day online Orientation training programme was conducted by
the officers of the Directorate of Agriculture & Food Production on
06.11.2020 from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm to appraise the students about
different modules/schemes and the expectations from the students. They
were informed about the stipends, system of online submission of
attendance, use of the App (Software), monitoring and evaluation
procedure, weekly announcement of best performers, attendance
statement and weekly Activity Schedule etc. The details of the programme
are as follows.

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Sl.
No
Time Scheme / Module Name of the Speaker
1. 10.30 am About KUS and KUS App ADAPT team + JDA (PP)
2.
11.00
am
E-Pest Surveillance ADA(PP)
3.
11.20
am
E-pest App NIC, Bhubaneswar
4.
11.30
am
MukhymantriKrushiUdyogYojana MD, APICOL
5.
11.50
am
BALRAM ADA(Coordination)
6.
12.15
pm
DSS+ Agri-Extension App ADAPT team
7.
02.00
pm
Input Availability-Fertilizers, Seeds & Pesticides JDA (Farm & Seeds)
8.
02.30
pm
Dakshyata Jt.Secy. to Govt., DAFE
9.
02.50
pm
Farm Pond
Director, SC & Watershed
Mission
10.
03.10
pm
Irrigation C.E.(Monitoring), W.R. Dept.
11.
03.30
pm
BTT Meeting Director, IMAGE
ADAPT TEAM
This was the team that was responsible for each and every activity that was
carried throughout the 2 months period of time. With the associated staffs,
the programme was carried out smoothly. Also the activity we had to
perform, came in as a weekly schedule in the official whatsapp group that
consisted of various people of importance such as AAO, DEAN OF IAS and
other associated staff of the ADAPT team. Three Whatsapp group were
created for this purpose.
The programme is being conducted for 600 students who will be deployed
in morethan 190 blocks.

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Joining
As per instructed by the ADAPT Team, I along with my group mates
wentto reportto Block office at Rasulpur, Jajpur on 20th November, 2020.
Allocated District- Jajpur
Allocated Block- Rasulpur
Allocated Gram Panchayet- Mugapal
Villages- Mugapal, Khairabad, Baransa, Sarangpur.
We were involved in multiple activities at block level related to various
schemes and programmesof the department, like-
 MKUY
 Pest Surveillance
 Fertilizers & Pesticide
Survey
 Dakshyta
 Farm Pond
 Balaram
 Irrigation
 Decision SupportSystem
 Agri-Extension App
 BTT Meeting
With AAO sir, Sri Bhagyadhar Sahoo

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Attendance marker
Attendance submitted was recorded via GPS system of our cell phone
through the KUS mobile app, which would show the location in real time i.e.
along with latitude and longitude.
ACTIVITIES PERFORMED
Farmer Data Collection
One of the major activities of our training programme was to collect farmer
data information. A form already prepared by ADAPT team was provided to
us in KUS app. We had to collect various information like name of farmer,
contact number, what kind of pesticide & fertilizer used by him, which
varieties of seed used by them, is there any requirement of adhar card for
purchasing this, which variety seed used by them etc. We have been
instructed by the adapt team to upload weekly data profile of 10 farmers. I
interacted with around 100 farmers of my gram panchayet of my block and
filled the form in the app.

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Seed Availability Assessment
No. of village
covered
No. of farmers
surveyed
Conclusion
03 98
The farmers mostly grew groundnut,
cowpea, tomato, brinjal, paddy,
cauliflower, cabbage, okra, mustard etc.
Their required varieties are available
with the dealer. Some of the farmer use
adhar card for purchasing seed and some
other are not use it. They told that
sometimes they were overcharged at the
time of purchasing seed.
Availability of Pesticides Assessment
No. of villages
covered
No. of farmers
surveyed
Conclusion
01 15
The farmers mostly use Blitox 50,
Pendimethalin etc. Their required
pesticides are available with the dealer.
Some of the farmer use adhar card for
purchasing pesticide and some other are
not use it. They told that sometimes they
were overcharged at the time of
purchasing pesticide.
Interaction with Farmers

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Availability of fertilizers Assessment
No. of villages
covered
No. of farmers
surveyed
Conclusion
03 78
The farmers mostly use Urea, DAP, SSP,
MOP, GROWMOR etc. Their required
fertilizers are available with the dealer.
Some of the farmer use adhar card for
purchasing fertilizer and some other are
not use it.
Farm Pond& Irrigation Assessment
No. of villages
covered
No. of farmers
surveyed
Conclusion
03 88
Most of the villagers have not farm pond
due to lack of land holding and high cost.
They use mainly pump irrigation facility
for growing crops in rabi season.
App Training & DSS Training- Block Officer
One of the major activities of our training programme was to train block
officer like AAO, AHO. Training on schemes, farmer’s section, GP sitting,
dakshyata, balaram wasdone.
DSS Survey- Block Officer
One of the major activities of our training programme was to survey block
officer like AAO, AHO. A form already prepared by ADAPT team was
provided to us in KUS app. We had to collect various information like
Interaction with AHO sir Interaction with AAO sir

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frequency of their DSS use, from which device they use DSS, availability of
internet, their understand ability about the app etc.
Balaram Training- Krushak Saathis
One of the activities of our training programmewasto train krushak
saathis of our gram panchayet. Krushak saathis was trained on JLG
formation, CoC and about bank loan. The roleof krushak saathis is
identification of landless farmers.
BALRAM Assessment
Date & time of
visit to the
G.P.s
No. of Krushak Saathis
met
Conclusion
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They face problem during forming JLG
formation and identification of proper
landless farmers. The landless farmers
have no document to submit.
Interaction with Krushak Saathis
DSS Survey- Block Officer

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App Training & DSS Training- GP Officer
One of the major activities of our training programme was to train block
officer like VAW, HEW. Training on schemes, farmer’s section, GP sitting,
dakshyata, balaram wasdone.
Fertilizer Survey- Dealers
One of the major activities of our trainingprogrammewas to survey
fertilizer dealersabout POS machine. A form already prepared by ADAPT
team was provided to usin KUS app. We had to collect variousinformation
like is their online inventory updated or not, istheir POS machine updated
or not. If the fertilizer dealer has not updated POSmachine, weupdatethe
POS machine.
Interaction with VAWs Interaction with HEW
Upgradation of POS machine Upgradation of POS machine

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Survey of Fertilizer Dealer Assessment
No. of village
covered
No. of Fertilizer
Dealer surveyed
Conclusion
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Almost all the fertilizer dealer has online
inventory and they use POS machine.
Some of them has not updated POS
machine, which were updated by us.
E-Pest App
One of the major activities of our programme was e-pest. Under this
programme an app was provided to us and with the help of that we had to
record observations about various pests and disease occurring in that area.
Training for using the app and how to identify various pests and disease
was given to us during the orientation session. I also attended e-pest
training programme where we got valuable information about how to
identify variouspests.
After getting the user id and password from our AAO sir I started using
the e-pest app in my assigned GP - Mugupal. Initially we had to prepare fix
plots on which regular surveys were to be done and then random plots
which were changing every week. With the help of our VAW, Mrs. Pratima
Das ma’am, I prepared 8 fixed plots in 4 villages which were under my GP. I
prepared fixed plot and then started my e-pest activities which went on till
the finalweek of our training.
The activities included 3 steps:
In the first step, consisted crop details where we filled the information
about farmer’s id, his GP & village, his mobile number & category of crop
and stage of crop.
In the second step, it was about the pest details where we had to fill
whether the pest was identified or not, size of area affected and advisories
to be selected if the pest were identified.
In the third step, we had to capture and upload photo of the pests or
diseases.

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In my e-pest training of 2 months I surveyed a lot of areas and some of the
common diseases were brown spot, blast and BLB in Rice. In some cases I
could identify the pest so I could recommend the advisory to the farmers
but when I was unable to identify I took help from VAW and other Research
Officers through whatsapp.
After uploading the images in the e-pest app, we had to synchronise the
data. As per our submission of the pest and disease the farmers used to get
message about the advisories to be applied. In the case of unidentified pests
I used to inform the farmer personally about the advisory to be applied for
that particular pest or disease. Sometimes I also got calls from certain
farmersto visit their field.
BTT meeting in which block technology members are present like AAO
(Assistant Agriculture Officer), BTM (Block Technology Manager), AHO
(Assistant horticulture officer). Such meetings are held fortnightly in the
block office. The main aim of such meeting is to organize and implement
extension programme within the block. I attended 3 BTT meetings during
my internship.
Pest Surveillance/E-Pest Surveillance
No. of villages
covered
No. of farmers
surveyed
Conclusion
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Most of the farmers’ fields are free from
pest infestation. But some field was
infestated with pest in less densely.
Appropriate pesticide was recommended
for those fields.
E-Pest surveillance

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Crop Pest/
Disease
Suggestion
Groundnut Tikka
Disease
 Bitertanol 25%WP-2.0g/ litre of water
 Chlorothalonil 75% WP-2.0g/ litre of water
 Mancozeb 75% WP-3.0 g/ litre of water
Jassids  Thiamethoxam 25% WG -1 g/ 5 litre of water
 Imidacloprid 17.8% SL- 1.0 to 1.25 ml/ 5 litre
water
Tobacco Leaf
eating
caterpillar
 Chlorpyriphos 20% EC- 2.0 ml/ litre water
 Preophenophos 50% EC- 2 ml/ litre water
Leaf Miner  Preophenophos 50% EC- 2 ml/ litre water
 Quinalphos 25% EC – 2.0 ml/ litre water
Mustard Downey
Mildew
 Metalaxyl-M 31.8% ES-3.5 ml/ litre of water
 Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP- 2.0g/ litre
of water
Aphid  Imidacloprid 17.8% SL- 1.5 ml/ 5 litre water
 Thiamethoxam 25% WG- 1 gm/ 5 litre of
water
Alternaria
Leaf Blight
 Iprodione 50% WP-5.0 to 6.0 g/ litre water
 Mancozeb 75% WP-3.0 g/ litre of water
Biri Black Headed
Caterpillar
 Cypermethrin 3% EC- 2 ml/ litre of water
 Profenophos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% EC-
2 ml/ litre of water
Leaf Spot  Chlorothalonil 75% WP-2.0 g/ litre of
water
 Thiram 75% WP-3.0g/ 1 kg of seed
Paddy Sheath Rot  Carbendazim 50% WP- 1.5 g/ litre of
water
 Propiconazole 25% EC- 1 ml/ litre of
water
Foot Rot  Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP- 2.0g/ litre
of water
 Carbendazim 50% WP-1.5 g/ litre of water
Procedure of E-Pest Surveillance

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Survey on Dakshyta
officer and extension officer about Dakshyta. A form already prepared by
ADAPT team was provided to us in KUS app. We had to collect various
information like do they know about dakshyta, are they aware about it’s
component, are they aware about incentive structure under dakshyta, are
they comfortable with the component used and weightage for each
component in score card, are they have any suggestions on implementation
of dakshyta, did they view their report card etc.
Dakshyata Assessment
Date & time of
visit to the
Offices
Officials with whom
interacted
Conclusion
23.11.2020
Sri Bhagyadhar Sahoo,
AAO, Rasulpur They were already aware about the
component of dakshyata, incentive
structure under dakshyta, and they are
comfortable with the component used
and weightage for each component in
score card.
23.11.2020
Mrs Pratima Das, VAW,
Rasulpur
01.12.2020
Mr. Jaydev Seet, AHO,
Rasulpur
09.12.2020
Mr. Pravas Ranjan
Mallick, HEW, Rasulpur
Survey on Dakshyta

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Survey on Agri-Extension App
officer and extension officer about Agri-Extension App. A form already
prepared by ADAPT team was provided to us in KUS app. We had to collect
various information like how frequently they use this app, is there is
availability of internet, which module they use most on the app, are they
able to understand the steps to reach the functionality in their module, are
they face any issue while using it, are they have any suggestions for
improvementof the app etc.
Agri-Extension App Assessment
Date & time of
visit to the
Offices
Officials with whom
interacted
Conclusion
23.11.2020
Sri Bhagyadhar Sahoo,
AAO, Rasulpur
They weekly used this app and there is
availability of internet. They mainly used
scheme section of the app. The app needs
some update to increase its performance.
23.11.2020
Mrs Pratima Das, VAW,
Rasulpur
01.12.2020
Mr. Jaydev Seet, AHO,
Rasulpur
09.12.2020
Mr. Pravas Ranjan
Mallick, HEW, Rasulpur
Survey on Agri-Extension App

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BTT Meeting
 BTT meeting in which block technology members are present like
AAO (Assistant Agriculture Officer), BTM (Block Technology
Manager)and AHO (Assistant horticulture officer).
 There was also present Panchayati Raj Department, Fisheries
department, Water Resources Department, Banking Representative,
Food Supply and Consumer WelfareDepartmentetc.
 Such meetings are held fortnightly in the block office.
 The main aim of such meeting is to organize and implement
extension programmes within the block. There was also discussed
about doubling of farm income. I attended 3 BTT meetings during my
internship.
Survey on MKUY
MKUY Key Features are-
 Launched on 01.06.2018
 Online application through user friendly website apicol.nic.in &
Mobile App-MKUY
 Time bound implementation & administration of incentives
 Transparency in implementation: accessibility to all stakeholders
 Accountability ensured through direct involvement of line
DepartmentOfficials
 Aims at earningnet profit of 2 lakhs per annum
Attending BTT Meeting

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 Subsidy @ 40% for General Male and 50% for Women, SC, ST and
Agri-Graduates
 Subsidy capping for some individual enterprises and upper cap of
Rs.50.0 Lakh
One of the activities of our training programme was to survey farmers
about MKUY. A form already prepared by ADAPT team was provided to us
in KUS app. We had to collect various information on MKUY and we come to
know that most of the farmers are not known about MKUY. So much
training about MKUY is required.
MKUY Assessment
No. of village
covered
No. of farmer
interactions made
Conclusion
03 88
Most of the farmers are not known about
MKUY. We train the interested farmers
about the scheme. So much training about
MKUY is required.
Other Activities
Besidesthese, other activities like survey of irrigatedareaof the block
and survey of farm pond also performed.
Key Observations from Our Experience at KUS:
 Although all the officials at Agriculture office are very efficient and
hardworking, they have to do a lot of overtime. There is a real time
need of more working personnel to be posted in order to achieve the
targets without delay.
 Regarding MKUY Scheme, some farmers are interested to enroll but
expect more financialassistance from the Govt.
 Sometimes weak implementation is caused by reluctance of farmers
to adopt a scheme. To avoid it, a great deal of persuasion and creation
of awarenessis needed.

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My Special Experience as Pest Scout
(E-pest surveillanceactivities)
 This has been a great achievement in fighting the pests and diseases
because farmers are greatly affected by these and face a huge amount
of losses.
 A pest or disease can easily be identified and reported to the
database for further research in a short span of time which can lead
to more data collection for futurepurpose.
 The farmer whose crop has been affected can directly be provided
with advisories for immediate action rather than wastingtime.
 Regarding a particular area, the geographical and weather patterns
can easily be studied for a given pest or disease emergence. Further,
it will help in research purposes to study the favorable conditions
which leadsto this pest incidence.
 It directly connects a farmer’s field to lab conditions as experts can
assist the field level workersin tackling emergency situations.
 In my experience at Mugupal G.P., pest incidence was very low
whereas groundnut pod borer was found in few plots. Advisories
were issued to the farmer to tackle the situation.
To strengthen the existing system,
 In near future, farmers should also be taught to use a more
generalised version of e-pest app. As a part of Digital India,
they should also be brought to mainstream.
 Apart from our existing infrastructure, farmers should organize
their own meetings and discuss among themselves regarding
their existing issues and then report to concerned authorities.
 Creating more awareness regarding balanced use of fertilizers
to avoid pest incidence.

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Knowledge from Experiences
We thank our dean IAS SOA for helping us involve in this programme as
this was initiated in our college. We also thank the adapt team and the
government for bringing in this programme so as to benefit the students
with practical knowledgeand experience.
During my 2 months stay in Rasulpur block of Jajpur district and after
interacting with various staffs of the agricultural department I got to know
about the various schemes that are being implemented in the block and its
positive effect on the farmers. Also I was able to correlate my theoretical
knowledge with the practical experience that I gained by visiting the field
and interacting with farmers, Ex- I became more accurate at identifying
pest and diseases and got to see various farming techniques. We also got to
know about how the government formulates various schemes and
programmes for the farmers and how they are being implemented at the
grass root level. Also we got to know that farmers are unable to adapt
modern techniques of cultivation, also some farmers are unable to
distinguish between pest and disease and have no idea about the
recommended doseof fertilisers pesticides fungicidesetc.
Hence I sincerely thank our DDA, AAO, AHO and other officials who helped
us complete our training programme successfully within the stipulated
time and enriching us with their on and off field knowledgeand experience.

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