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Ministry of AgricultureMinistry of AgricultureMinistry of AgricultureMinistry of Agriculture

Government of IndiaGovernment of IndiaGovernment of IndiaGovernment of India

SeptemberSeptemberSeptemberSeptember 2005 2005 2005 2005

Jalpaiguri

Coochbehar

Darjeeling

North Dinajpur

South Dinajpur

Malda

Mursidabad

Birbhum

Burdwan

Bankura Purulia

Nadia

Hooghly

Midnapur West South 24

Parganas Midnapur East

North 24

Parganas

Kolkatta Howrah

NHM - Action Plan for West Bengal

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Table of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of Contents

1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………3

2. Horticulture in West Bengal ………………………………………………………………..5

3. Demand Supply situation of horticultural in West Bengal …………………………. 14

4. Market Linkages………………………………………………………………………….…..17

• Food Parks

• AEZs

• Mandis

• Processing units

• Cold storages

5. Selection of Crops for intervention and rationale……………………………………23

6. Prioritization of crop clusters ……………………………………………………………25

7. Recommended Action Plan for 2005-06………………………………………………..26

8. Annexure I: Summary plans for three years ……………………………………………45

9. Annexure II: Crop Clusters …………………………………………………………………49


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Chapter 1Chapter 1Chapter 1Chapter 1

IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroduction

1.1 Background1.1 Background1.1 Background1.1 Background

Rabo India was appointed by Ministry of Agriculture to review action plan submitted by

the state. Ministry of Agriculture circulated operational guidelines to the States detailing

Mission objectives, structure, procedures for approval and implementation, ongoing

schemes, mission intervention and management and overall targets under NHM. Based on

the guidelines, states have submitted their reports.

The objective of the review is to develop a demand –driven approach for horticultural

products. The review included the following:

• Identification of Market linkages of production areas in each of the states with

o Agri Export Zones

o Food Parks

o Existing processing facilities

o Terminal Markets

o Existing mandis

• Mapping of production clusters of various horticultural crops with markets

• Prioritization of crops and clusters

• Identification of quality and varietal issues as per the market needs

• Identify missing links between farmers and processors, traders and retailers

1.2 Methodology1.2 Methodology1.2 Methodology1.2 Methodology

Rabo Bank discussed the initial plan with state horticulture department. It was followed by

collection of data for mapping market linkages (Food Parks, AEZs, Processing facilities,

pack houses, cold storages, mandis). Rabo Bank held discussions with other stakeholders

including processors with facilities in the state and traders in mandis. Rabo Bank used its

existing databases and international network to have detailed discussion with the

processors operating in the state to analyze problems related to Fruits and Vegetable

processing, sourcing, infrastructure and regulation governing the state. Rabo Bank also

interacted with researchers and scientists of renowned Agricultural Universities operating

in the State, taking a cross reference on the cultivation technique, possibility and nature

of the intervention sought.

1.1.1.1.3333 Guiding Principals under NHMGuiding Principals under NHMGuiding Principals under NHMGuiding Principals under NHM


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The horticulture sector has contributed significantly to GDP in agriculture. The objectives

of the National Horticulture Mission is to double the horticulture production by 2011-12.

The Mission will focus on select crops and few districts in the state, concentrating

resources in select districts for overall Horticultural development. The objective is to bring

select crops and districts in prominence in the state horticultural map. The Mission would

adopt an end-to-end approach covering production, post harvest management,

processing and marketing to assure appropriate returns to growers/producers; promote

Research and Development (R&D) of technologies for production, post-harvest

management and processing in potential belts/clusters; Enhance acreage, coverage, and

productivity in potential belts/clusters; Adopt a coordinated approach and promote

partnership, convergence and synergy among R&D, processing and marketing agencies in

public as well as private sectors, at all levels; promote, where appropriate, National Dairy

Development Board model of cooperatives to ensure support and adequate returns to

farmers; Facilitate capacity-building and Human Resource Development. State and sub-

state level structures will be evolved, keeping in view the need for getting adequate

returns for the produce of the farmers and eliminating middlemen to the extent possible.


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ChChChChapter 2apter 2apter 2apter 2

Horticulture in West BengalHorticulture in West BengalHorticulture in West BengalHorticulture in West Bengal

2.1 Background2.1 Background2.1 Background2.1 Background

West Bengal is located between 21031’ and 27014’ N latitude and 85051’ and 890 E

longitudes. It is flanked by the Bay of Bengal in the south, Sikkim on the north, Assam on

the east and Jharkhand and Orissa on the west. It covers an area of 8.85 million ha,

representing only 2.7% of the total area of the country. The State is divided into 19

administrative districts, viz, Bankura, Birbhum, Burdwan, Kolkata, Coochbehar, Darjeeling,

Hooghly, Howrah, Jalpaiguri, Malda, Midnapore-East, Midnapore-West, Murshidabad,

Nadia, North 24 Parganas, North Dinajpur, Purulia, South 24 Parganas and South Dinajpur.

The economy of West Bengal is well diversified and according to the economic survey

2003-04 West Bengal contributes 7.7% to National NDP. Agriculture in West Bengal

contributes 24% of State GDP and employs 57% of total workforce. The State is situated in

the heart of fertile Gangetic delta and thus comprise of high geographical diversity with

six agro climatic zones. The Net sown area is 61% of total Geographic area against

national average of 46%, the Gross cropped area exceeds 92 lakh hac with cropping

intensity of 171%. Small and marginal farmers account for 92% of total farmer population

and owns 70% of net cultivated land. Irrigation covers 45% of net cropped area, however

there is a high reliance on monsoons. West Bengal is the highest producer of vegetables in

the country and seventh in the production of fruits. Horticultural crop covers 21% of net

cultivable area in the State.

2.22.22.22.2 Physiography Physiography Physiography Physiography

Greater part of the State (two-third of its total geographical area) consists of a flat or

gently undulating alluvial plain with an elevation below 30 meters. The western part of the

State consists of uplands where part of the crystalline rocks from Chotanagpur plateau of

Jharkhand extends. The extreme north of the State is comprised of steep hilly area and is

a part of the Himalayan mountain ranges. The flat alluvial plains begin from the foothills

of the Himalayas and extend up to the Bay of Bengal. It is divided by the River Ganges into

north and south plain lands. Plain lands are found in Siliguri sub-division of Darjeeling

district and in the districts of Jalpaiguri, Coochbehar, North Dinajpur, South Dinajpur,

Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly and

in part of the districts of Burdwan, Midnapore, Birbhum and Bankura.

2.32.32.32.3 Soil Biodiversity Soil Biodiversity Soil Biodiversity Soil Biodiversity


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The soil of West Bengal is classified into seven units, viz. (a) Brown Forest, (b) Terai &

Teesta Alluvium, (c) Vindhya Alluvium, (d) Gangetic Alluvium, (e) Red & Laterite, (f)

Gravelly and (g) Coastal and coastal saline.

2.2.2.2.4444 Climatic Diversity Climatic Diversity Climatic Diversity Climatic Diversity

According to the geographic locations, temperature and precipitation of different soil

zones, the climate in those zones also shows a wide diversity from sub-humid, humid

subtropics to temperate depending upon the temperature, rainfall, relative humidity,

geographical location and altitude. Climatologically, there are three regions: Tropical

humid, Tropical Moist humid, and Tropical sub-humid. Eastern Midnapore and 24-

Parganas-S comes under Tropical humid; 24-Parganas-N, Hooghly, Bardhaman, Nadia,

Murshidabad and Malda comes under Tropical Moist humid and West Midnapore, Purulia,

Bankura, West Burdwan and Birbhum comes under Tropical Dry sub-humid climatic

regions. Temperature and moisture indices of these climatic zones are: 5.5-13 and <20-

50, 3.5-17 and 1-20, and 6.0-15.0 and < 1 respectively. There is scope for cultivation

of diversified horticultural crops harvesting the wide climatic diversity in different

geographical regimes.

2.2.2.2.5555 AvailabilityAvailabilityAvailabilityAvailability of Water Resources of Water Resources of Water Resources of Water Resources

It is normally believed that West Bengal has immense natural underground water reserves,

river systems and wetlands. But their distribution differs with different climatic zone.

These differences are easily visualized in Western plateau, Sunderbans and the Northern

Hills. Differences occur in net ground water balance as well as in surface water. It may be

presumed that during the last two decades the recharging capacity did not increase but

drafting has enormously increased due to growth of population and rapid expansion of

agriculture and industrial activity. There is wide variation in the surface water distribution

in different districts. To distribute surface water for irrigation and other purposes, Dams

and barrages have been constructed over Barakar, Konar, Damodar, Mayrakshi and

Kangshabati. Canal irrigation is the main source for most of the irrigated districts.

2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 CropsCropsCropsCrops & Cropping Seasons & Cropping Seasons & Cropping Seasons & Cropping Seasons

There is a wide diversity of horticultural crops grown in West Bengal. Major crops are

fruits and nuts, vegetables, spices, plantation crops, medicinal and aromatic plants,

flowers and ornamentals. Important fruits are: mango, pineapple, banana, papaya,

mandarin orange, sweet orange, guava, jackfruit, lichi and sapota, watermelon, pear,

avocado, cherry, peach, strawberry, passion fruit, plum, Jam/Black Plum/Java Plum,

Parsimon, Jamrul/Rose Apple. Common vegetables (excluding potato) are: tomato,

cabbage, cauliflower, radish, carrot, pea, brinjal, onion, garlic, ladies finger (okra, bhendi),

palwal, cucurbits (gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, sponge gourd, pointed


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gourd, squash), French bean, leafy vegetables (spinach, amaranthus, Ipomoea), elephant

foot yam, taro (arvi), turnip, beet, brussels sprout, tapioca, etc. Common spices are:

turmeric, chilli, red & green pepper, ginger, large cardamom, coriander, black pepper, etc.

Common plantation crops are: cashew nut, coconut, areca nut, palmera palm, betel vine,

etc. Common flowers are: rose, chrysanthemum, tuberose, gladiolus, Chinese rose,

jasmine, Arabian jasmine (bel, mallika), Italian or Royal jasmine (chamelli), Cape jasmine

(gardenia), holihoc, lotus, anthurium, garbera, begonia, gloriosa, freesia, lilies,

zepheranthes, haemanthus, eucharis, caladium and different types of orchids,

rhododendrons, camellia, etc. Although West Bengal has a wide diversity of medicinal

plants but very little of them is under cultivation. Plants that are now being cultivated

(excluding cinchona) include sarpagandha, ashwagandha, ghritakumari, ayapana,

anantamul, antamul, chirata, etc. Hardly any aromatic plant is in cultivation except lemon

grass and Citronella. Area and production of major horticultural crops in West Bengal are

given in Exhibit 2.A.

Exhibit 2.A.Exhibit 2.A.Exhibit 2.A.Exhibit 2.A. Area and Production of major horticultural crops in West Bengal (2003-2004)

Crop Area (‘000 ha) Production (‘000 MT)

Vegetables 859.866 10918.851

Fruit 160.989 2016.081

Coconut 30.562 4007.392 Lakh nuts

Betel vine 19.148 139.486 lakh mote

Areca nut 10.236 19.116

Cashew nut 9.711 9.569

Flower (excluding hill area) 17.328 Loose-43.575, Cut-87.666

crore spike

Spices 96.405 211.113

Exhibit 2.BExhibit 2.BExhibit 2.BExhibit 2.B Major Production area and anticipated production (2003-2004) of important

fruits in West Bengal

Fruit crop Period of

availability

Area in

‘000 ha.

Annual

Production

(‘000 tons)

Major Production Areas

Mango May-June 67.763 405.958 Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia,

Hooghly, 24-Parganas (north)

Pineapple April-

November

11.852 342.59 Siliguri, Jalpaiguri and Chopra

area of N. Dinajpur

Banana Year round 25.733 502.111 Hooghly, 24- Parganas

(south), Nadia, Murshidabad

Papaya Year round 8.481 245.67 Hooghly, 24-Parganas N&S,

Nadia, Murshidabad


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Mandarin

orange

December-

February

3.508 33.056 Darjeeling Hills

Guava July-

September

9.003 133.785 Murshidabad, 24 Parganas-S

Jackfruit June-August 10.424 143.471 Jalpaiguri, Coochbehar

Litchi May/June 6.551 55.67 Murshidabad, Malda, Nadia,

24 Parganas-S

Coconut Year round 30.562 4007.392

lakh nut

24 Parganas-N, Medinipur

Sapota May-June 3.692 43.263 24 Parganas-S

Cashewnut 9.711 9.569 Medinipur-East

Exhibit 2.CExhibit 2.CExhibit 2.CExhibit 2.C Production (000’ MT)Production (000’ MT)Production (000’ MT)Production (000’ MT) Exhibit 2.DExhibit 2.DExhibit 2.DExhibit 2.D AreaAreaAreaArea (000’ Hac) (000’ Hac) (000’ Hac) (000’ Hac)

Exhibit 2.EExhibit 2.EExhibit 2.EExhibit 2.E Major Production area and Production (2003 Major Production area and Production (2003 Major Production area and Production (2003 Major Production area and Production (2003----2004) of important vegetable 2004) of important vegetable 2004) of important vegetable 2004) of important vegetable

crops in West Bengal (excluding potato) crops in West Bengal (excluding potato) crops in West Bengal (excluding potato) crops in West Bengal (excluding potato) Crop Period of

availability Area in ‘000 ha.

Annual Production (‘000 tons)

Major Production areas

Tomato February-April 47.631 748.605 Nadia, 24 Parganas –N&S

Cabbage September-March (in the Plains)

70.697 1830.45 24 Parganas, Nadia, Bardhaman, Murshidabad, Hooghly

Cauliflower Nov-March (in the Plains)


Radish October-February (in the Plains)


Pea January-March (in th Plains)

24.589 114.524 24 Parganas-N, Nadia, Hooghly

Brinjal Year round 145.67 2661.604 Hooghly, Bardhaman,

Pineapple, 342.6

Banana, 502.1

Mango, 406

Guava, 133.8

Others, 35.2

Papaya, 245.7

Temperate Fruits,

26.5

Other Citrus, 48.8Jackfruit, 143.5

Litchi, 55.7

Mandarin Orange,

33.1

Sapota, 43.3

Mango, 67.8

Banana, 25.7

Pineapple,

11.8

Jackfruit, 10.4Mandarin

Orange, 3.5Litchi, 6.5

Other Citrus,

6.1

Guava, 9

Papaya, 8.5

Others, 5.6

Temperate

Fruits, 2.3

Sapota, 3.7


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Nadia Onion March-April 16.025 173.144 Hooghly, Burdhaman Lady’s finger April-

November 62.46 652.798 24 Parganas, Nadia

Bardhaman, Hooghly, Murshidabad

Exhibit 2.FExhibit 2.FExhibit 2.FExhibit 2.F Production (000’ MT) Production (000’ MT) Production (000’ MT) Production (000’ MT) Exhibit 2.GExhibit 2.GExhibit 2.GExhibit 2.G Area (000’ Hac)Area (000’ Hac)Area (000’ Hac)Area (000’ Hac)

In Floriculture area Coverage West Bengal ranks 3rd in the Country. Present export of

flowers from the State is valued at 74.8 Lakhs, with cut flower export of 6.4 lakh stems.

The focus is on Rose, Gerbera and traditional flowers development and the target

exporting destinations are Sharjah, London, Singapore, Netherlands, Thailand and New

York.

Exhibit 2.HExhibit 2.HExhibit 2.HExhibit 2.H Area and Production of Flowers in Key Districts in West Bengal

Districts 2002-2003 2003-2004

Area Production Area Production

Darjeeling 1329 17.8 Crore Spike/Bud

+0.162 tn.

1156 17.033 Crore Spikes/Bud

+0.244 tn. loose flowers.

Nadia 3049 10.682 Crore

Spike/Bud+8.166 tn.

5100 21.81Crore spikes/buds

+14.653 tn. loose flower.

North 24Pgs 895 6.248 Crore

Spike/Bud+2.199 tn.

965 7.134 crore spikes/buds


South 24Pgs 409 1.84 Crore spike/Bud

+1.591 tn.

340 1.612 crore-spikes/bud


Howrah 1547 5.087 Crore

Spike/Bud+3.562 tn.

1458 7.68 crore spike/buds +4.039

tn. loose flower.

Paschim

Midnapur

2129 6.146Crore

Spike/Bud+5.676 tn.



Cauliflower,

1649.4

Cabbage, 1839.4

Others, 591.2Watermelon, 187.8

Radish, 345

Ladyfinger, 652.8

Onion, 173.1

Brinjal, 2661.6

Cucurbits, 1693.2

Beans, 71.6

Sweet Potato,

190.5

Peas, 114.5

Tomato, 748.6

Tomato, 47.6

Cabbage, 70.7

Cauliflower,

63.7

Peas, 24.6

Sweet Potato,

25.8

Beans, 18.5

Brinjal, 146.5

Cucurbits,

158.1

Onion, 16

Ladyfinger,

62.5

Radish, 34.8

Watermelon,

18.1

Others, 172.9


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Purba Midnapur 4302 22.397 Crore

Spike/Bud+10.941 tn.



Others 210 0.766 tonne loose

flowers


+2.815 tn loose flower

Total 13870 103.949 Crore

Spikes/Buds +33.06 tn.



Exhibit Exhibit Exhibit Exhibit 2.I2.I2.I2.I Area CoverageArea CoverageArea CoverageArea Coverage

Analysis of Important horticultural crops are as follows;

Mango

� Total area under cultivation is 67760 hac with a production of 406000 tonnes

� The key growing districts are Malda, Mursidabad, North 24 Parganas, Hoogly,

Burdwan, East Midnapore

� Proposed new areas are Purulia and Bankura

� Key varieties are Langra, Fazli, Laxhman Bhog, Gopal Bhog, Himsagar, Amrapali,

Aswina

� Key Issues: Local cultivars, varietal improvement requirement and marketability to

be explored

� Potential Returns Rs. 40000 to Rs. 50000 per hac.

Pineapple


� The key growing districts are Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, North Dinajpur

� Proposed new areas are Siliguri and Darjeeling area

� Key varieties are Giant Kew and Queen

� Key Issues: Mostly rainfed, ratoon crop can lead to yield loss, black rot disease

� Potential Returns Rs 30000 to Rs 35000 per hac.

Orange


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� The key growing districts are Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri

� Proposed new areas are Birbhum, Purulia and Bankura for sweet orange and

Nagpur Mandarin

� Key varieties are Darjeeling Orange, Kinnow, Washington Navel, Malta

� Key Issues: Planting material of high yielding variety is of major constraint


Banana


� The key growing districts are Jalpaiguri, Nadia, Mursidabad, North 24 Parganas,

Hoogly

� Key varieties are Kanthali, Chatim, Champa, Giant Governor, Robusta, Martaman

(Sabri), Singapuri

� Key Issues: Non availability of saplings, Lack of adequate tissue culture facilities,

low yield, Disease panama wilt


Guava


� The key growing districts are Jalpaiguri, West Midnapore, North 24 Parganas,

Bankura, Purulia

� Key varieties are Allahabad Safed, Banarasi, Chittidar, Harija, Baruipur, KG

� Key Issues: Lack of volume for processing, taken as a secondary crop, Mostly

rainfed, Disease fusarium wilt

� Potential Returns Rs 35000 per hac.

Onion


� The key growing districts are Hoogly, Malda, Nadia, North 24 Parganas,

Murshidabad, West Midnapore (cultivated across the state)

� Key varieties are Nashik Red, Pusa Red, Red Globe

� Key Issues: Lack of post harvest infrastructure in case of preservation and

irradiation

� Returns Rs. 35000 to Rs. 40000 per hac.*

Tomato


� The key growing districts are Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, North Dinajpur, Nadia, Purulia,

Bankura, 24 Parganas, Malda, Murshidabad, Coochbehar

� Key varieties are Rupali, Rashmi, Rajni, Pusa Ruby, Pusa Early Dwarf, Pusa 120,

Roma, Avinash

� Key Issues: Post harvest handling, transportation and marketing are important

constraints

� Returns Rs. 40000 to Rs. 45000 per hac.

Cole Crops (Cabbage, Cauliflower)


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� Cabbage: Total area under cultivation is 70690 hac with a production of 1839000

tonnes

� Cauliflower: Total area under cultivation is 63700 hac with a production of

1649000 tonnes

� The key growing districts are Nadia, Murshidabad, Coochbehar, Dinajpur, 24

Parganas

� Key varieties cabbage are Golden acre, Pride of India, Pusa Drum head, Green

Express

� Key varieties cauliflower are Pusa Dipali, Daina, Kalimpong, Pusa Snowball, Himani

� Key Issues: Lack of good seedling, availability of pesticide and IPM, post harvest

infrastructure

� Returns Rs 30000 per hac.

� Coastal region comprise of 12779 Sq. Km. (14.5% of total area)

� The main districts covered are South 24 Parganas (Sundarban), North 24 Parganas

(Basirhat), East Midnapore (Contai & Tamluk) & South Howrah

Chili

� Total area under cultivation is 14400 hac (54700) with a production of 23600

tonnes (68900) in the coastal districts

� Key Varieties- Patnai, Sagarsundari, Pusa Jwala, G-1, NP-46

� Key Issues: requirement of nursery and planting material

� Potential Returns Rs. 10000 per hac.

Water Melon

� Total area under cultivation is 4800 hac (18000) with a production of 59400

tonnes (187700) in the coastal districts

� Key variety- Sugar Baby

� Key issues: Day neutral varieties required, assistance for seeds and transportation

required

� Potential Returns Rs. 15000 per hac.*

Cashew


� The key growing districts are Jalpaiguri, 24 Parganas, Burdwan, Birbhum, Bankura

� Key variety – Vengurla 4, Jhargram 1, DC 5, Ullal 3

� Key Issues: Requirement for good cultivar and replacement of senile cultivation


Betel Vine


� Important cash crop for West Bengal, generates Rs. 100 crore in annual revenue

� Key varieties are Bangla, Satchi Mitha

� Potential returns Rs. 75000 / hac.

Spice (Turmeric)



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� Key growing districts are Mursidabad, Nadia, Jalpaiguri, Burdwan and North 24

Parganas

� Key Varieties- Kasturi, C-11, C-324, CN-73

� Key Issues: requirement of nursery and planting material


Flowers

� Total area under flower production is 17300 hac in the state with a production of

Production of loose flowers is about 43,575 MT and cut flowers about 8,766.6-

lakh in numbers

� The Key cultivation areas are Nadia, North 24 Parganas, Midnapore, Burdwan,

Jalpaiguri, Hoogly and Siliguri

� Key crops taken are Rose, Gladiolus, Tuberose, Gerbera, Carnation, Anthurium,

Chrysanthemum, Aster and Orchids

� Key issues: availability of planting material, post harvest facilities and market

infrastructure

� Potential Returns cut flowers Rs. 70000 per hac. Loose flowers Rs. 40000 per hac.

Summary of Key issues Associated with State Horticulture

� Low productivity and use of public bred varieties

� Explore introduction of superior varieties (e.g. alphonso in mango)

� Senile plantation in case of fruits

� Need for post harvest handling training, resulting in high shelf life

� Large number of intermediaries with low return to farmers

� Information dissemination in terms of lack of knowledge to plan production

� Uplands of Bankura, Purulia and Birbhum predominantly paddy monoculture

� High wastage due to lack of storage and transportation infrastructure

� Predominantly wet markets, vegetables are sold in local haats (2925 rural haats)


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Demand Supply Situation of Horticulture in West BengalDemand Supply Situation of Horticulture in West BengalDemand Supply Situation of Horticulture in West BengalDemand Supply Situation of Horticulture in West Bengal

The State average of cultivable area is above 60%. Forest is the second large land use

occupying 20% area. The agricultural land is fragmented and interspersed by homesteads,

water bodies and other vegetation classes. Analysis shows that maximum possible area in

the major districts is already under cultivation and very little scope is left for horizontal

growth. Land holding pattern in West Bengal has its own advantages and limitations.

Current land holding pattern is given in Exhibit 3.A. Small and marginal holding dominate

the holding pattern. Here In such holdings there is a limitation for large-scale commercial

production of horticultural crops where uniformity of products and desirable quantity is

not achieved.

Exhibit 3.AExhibit 3.AExhibit 3.AExhibit 3.A Operational Land Holding in West Bengal

Size Class Holding Nos. (Lakh) Average holding size (ha)

Marginal (0-1.0 ha) 50.03 0.48

Small (1-2 ha) 11.01 1.48

(i) Medium (2-4 ha) 3.82 2.74

(ii) Medium (4-10 ha) 0.60 5.25

Large (> 10 ha) 0.01 175.83

Total 65.47

West Bengal is a highly populated State with State average of slightly more than 1000

people/sq. Km. Analysis of the consumption pattern from the NSSO published data is

supplied in the Exhibit 3.B.

Exhibit 3.BExhibit 3.BExhibit 3.BExhibit 3.B Consumption estimation of West Bengal

1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 CAGR

cereals 92213.8 100805.0 107094.3 131709.9 121935.4 119019.9 116875.0 4.0%

gram 195.2 224.5 157.6 121.4 83.9 153.3 156.9 -3.6%

cereal subst 24.3 22.2 63.4 21.4 94.8 51.2 45.8 11.1%

pulse & prod 8602.3 9586.8 9148.4 12257.4 13033.8 12451.1 12606.1 6.6%

milk & prod 14900.3 16602.6 18554.9 20516.5 20955.0 25617.1 24172.8 8.4%

edible oil 15597.7 14633.1 17607.5 19896.9 18809.6 20754.3 23340.0 6.9%

meat,egg,fish 21730.5 27250.5 30276.9 41200.4 41601.9 43696.1 46580.9 13.6%

vegetables 25676.5 24944.9 32122.9 41257.6 40427.5 48913.6 51087.9 12.1%

fruits(fresh) 3130.6 4420.0 4323.1 6421.6 7067.5 6925.2 7250.5 15.0%

fruits(dry) 133.9 212.5 339.1 406.0 401.6 590.2 721.0 32.4%

sugar 4919.8 5760.8 5894.8 7300.1 7798.0 8001.4 7239.6 6.7%


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salt 906.4 930.9 989.8 1341.2 1207.7 1213.6 1270.8 5.8%

spices 5672.3 5993.7 6487.6 10784.2 10517.5 11016.2 10868.6 11.4%

beverage etc. 14475.5 16688.0 16568.0 27762.3 28977.0 30684.4 41240.4 19.1%

food total 208179 228076 249629 320997 312911 329087 343456 8.7%

This shows a CAGR of 12.1 % consumption year on year from a period of 1997 to 2003, if

we adjust for the population growth rate of 1.5% the growth in consumption for

vegetables is estimated at 10.6%. Similarly the growth in fresh fruit consumption during

this period is 15%, adjusted for population growth is 13.5% year on year growth in

consumption.

To analyse the consumption pattern and link it to the production surplus or deficit

regions, we have taken a per capita consumption of vegetables per day for West Bengal at

175 gms and per capita consumption of fruits per day at 45 gms. Exhibit 3. C gives the

production and consumption surpluses in the key districts of the state.

Exhibit 3.CExhibit 3.CExhibit 3.CExhibit 3.C Production surplus in Fruits and Vegetables in West Bengal

Populatio

n

Vegetable

Requiremen

t (tonnes

per annum)

Present

Vegetable

Production

(tonnes per

annum)

Vegetable

s Excess/

Shortfall

(tonnes

per

annum)

Fruits

Requiremen

t (tonnes

per annum)

Fruits

Productio

n (tonnes

per

annum)

Fruits

Excess/

Shortfall

(tonnes

per

annum)

Darjeeling

1609172 102786 223555 120769 26430.7 171650

145219.

3

Jalpaiguri

3401173 217250 698349 481099 55864.3 176062

120197.

7

Coochbehar 2479155 158356 883459 725103 40720.1 65116 24395.9

Uttar

Dinajpur 2441394 155944 296419 140475 40099.9 107927 67827.1

Dakhin

Dinajpur 1503178 96015 518238 422223 24689.7 38086 13396.3

Malda 3290468 210179 612078 401899 54045.9 128551 74505.1

Murshidaba

d 5866569 374727 1042529 667802 96358.4 220576

124217.

6

Nadia 4604827 294133 1017613 723480 75634.3 159662 84027.7

North 24-

parganas 8924286 570039 771765 201726 146581.4 244894 98312.6

South 24-6906689 441165 740130 298965 113442.4 120090 6647.6


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parganas

Howrah

4273099 272944 176945 (95999) 70185.7 46512

(23673.7

)

Hooghly 5041976 322056 598137 276081 82814.5 148930 66115.5

Burdwan

6895514 440451 563234 122783 113258.8 69730

(43528.8

)

Birbhum

3015422 192610 534037 341427 49528.3 37732

(11796.3

)

Bankura

3192695 203933 762930 558997 52440.0 34253

(18187.0

)

Midnapore 9610788 613889 1087097 473208 157857.2 199733 41875.8

Purulia 2536516 162020 442337 280317 41662.3 33595 (8067.3)

Total 7559292

1 4828497

10968852.

0 6140355 1241614

2003099.

0 761485


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Market Linkages in West BengalMarket Linkages in West BengalMarket Linkages in West BengalMarket Linkages in West Bengal

4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroduction

Horticultural crops being perishable in nature, losses in quantity and quality which affects

these products between harvest and consumption. Factors like respiration, ethylene

production, evaporation, temperature and relative humidity affects the keeping quality of

these products. Post harvest facilities from production linking to the market and

consumption points helps in the reduction of losses due to wastage. The existing market

infrastructure in post harvest facilities like cold storage and the avenues for sale in terms

of market and mandi linkages are discussed in detail in the following chapter. Agri export

zones are promoted with the objective of promoting exports of agricultural produce from

selected areas of productivity prominence, food parks provide an opportunity of

increasing processing capabilities in the state, these are two important linkage points

which helps in absorption of Fruits and Vegetables for further value addition.

4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 Food Parks Food Parks Food Parks Food Parks

Food Parks were established in the State under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries

guidelines during 2000- 2001. There are six Food Parks established in the State, with four

of the parks being functional. The Exhibit 4.A maps the food parks and region of sourcing

of products for processing. The main commodity of production in the catchment region of

the park is highlighted with a comparison of the percentage of production of the

commodity to the state production.

Exhibit 4.A

Jalpaiguri

Coochbehar

Darjeeling

North Dinajpur

South Dinajpur

Malda

Mursidabad

Birbhum

Burdwan

Bankura Purulia

Nadia

Hooghly


Parganas Midnapur

East

North 24 Parganas

Kolkatta Howrah

Pineapple 231900 tn. (72%) Orange 33000 tn. (100%)

Mango 99400 tn. (24%) Litchi 10000 tn. (18%)

Potato 1227680 tn. (17.7%) Vegetables 2378600 tn. (21%)

Mango 168200 tn. (41%) Litchi 23700 tn. (42%)

Potato 193400 (3%) Vegetables 1141800 tn. (10.4%)

Potato 413700 tn. (5.9%) Vegetables 1043600 tn. (9.5%)


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Exhibit 4.B.Exhibit 4.B.Exhibit 4.B.Exhibit 4.B. Status of implementation of the Food Parks

4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 Agri Export Zones Agri Export Zones Agri Export Zones Agri Export Zones

There are six Agri Exports Zones in West Bengal, details are shown in Exhibit 4.C.

Exhibit 4.C Food Parks in West Bengal

Crop Districts

Pineapple: Jalpaiguri, Siliguri, Coochbehar, North Dinajpur

Mango: Malda, Murshidabad

Lychee: Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia, North 25- Parganas

Vegetables: North 24 Parganas, Nadia, South 24 parganas, Howrah

Potato: Hooghly, Burdwan, Howrah, East Midnapore

Flowers: East Midnapore, Siliguri, Jalpaiguri, Nadia

Kolkata is the major center for fruits and vegetable trade, estimated 33% of total arrivals

of fruits and vegetables is sent to Bangladesh from the Kolkata market. Goods also move

to the neighbouring states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa and Assam and to neighbouring

districts from the Kolkata market. There is lot of scope for fresh vegetable exports to the

Far East markets especially for products like beans, asparagus, Cauliflower, Cabbage,

Leafy vegetables such as Lettuce and spinach, tomatoes and gourds. Similar opportunities

exist for exporting a large number of fruits like Pine-apples and Bananas. The main

export markets are Russia and other Republic of Common wealth of Independent States,

UK, USA, the Middle East & Germany. The position of exports from the Agri Export Zones

for the AEZ identified crops is shown in Exhibit 4.D

Inability of promoter to mobilize funds, evival

initiated

Processed Food

Products00.75MFPI, GOI 4.0 (grant)23.86

Modular Industries Infrastructure Ltd.

Dankuni, Hoogly6

54 acres of land procured

Processed Mango, Litchi and vegetables60Nil

Recommended to MFPI;15.19

Pataka Food

IndustriesMurshidabad5

Land acquisition in progress

Processed pineapple, orange and other food products20Nil

Recommended to MFPI; RIDF loan assistance

of 7.1311.25SIDASiliguri4

HAD has spent 2.03 crore on the project

Processed fish and other food Products400

MFPI, GOI 4.0 (grant)28.8HADHaldia3

17 companies have already been alloted

plots. Fritolay has setup a unit

Processed Potato and other food products2711.9

MFPI, GOI 4.0 (grant)18.93WBIDC

Sankrail, Howrah2

I- WIN has been appointed as the project management consultant. Work in

progress

Processed Mango, Litchi250

MFPI, GOI 3.87 (grant); RIDF 5.72 Loan16.084

DFPI&H through WBSFPHDCLMalda1

Status

Main Item of Production

No. of Units setup

Amount Released

Grant Loan sanctioned (Rs. in Crore)

Project Cost (Rs. in Crore)

Implementing AgencyLocation

S. No.

Inability of promoter to mobilize funds, evival

initiated

Processed Food

Products00.75MFPI, GOI 4.0 (grant)23.86

Modular Industries Infrastructure Ltd.

Dankuni, Hoogly6

54 acres of land procured

Processed Mango, Litchi and vegetables60Nil

Recommended to MFPI;15.19

Pataka Food

IndustriesMurshidabad5

Land acquisition in progress

Processed pineapple, orange and other food products20Nil

Recommended to MFPI; RIDF loan assistance

of 7.1311.25SIDASiliguri4

HAD has spent 2.03 crore on the project

Processed fish and other food Products400

MFPI, GOI 4.0 (grant)28.8HADHaldia3

17 companies have already been alloted

plots. Fritolay has setup a unit

Processed Potato and other food products2711.9

MFPI, GOI 4.0 (grant)18.93WBIDC

Sankrail, Howrah2

I- WIN has been appointed as the project management consultant. Work in

progress

Processed Mango, Litchi250

MFPI, GOI 3.87 (grant); RIDF 5.72 Loan16.084

DFPI&H through WBSFPHDCLMalda1

Status

Main Item of Production

No. of Units setup

Amount Released

Grant Loan sanctioned (Rs. in Crore)

Project Cost (Rs. in Crore)

Implementing AgencyLocation

S. No.


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Exhibit 4.D Export of produce from AEZExhibit 4.D Export of produce from AEZExhibit 4.D Export of produce from AEZExhibit 4.D Export of produce from AEZ

Crop Production Exports (Rs. in crore)

Pineapple

238900 tn.

Rs. 2.3 lakh Fresh,

processed Rs. 10.9 lakh

Mango

123700 tn.

Rs. 23 crore, processed Rs.

17 crore

Lychee 33730 tn. Rs. 64.5 Lakh

Potato

2590480 tn.

Rs. 2.61 Cr. Fresh, 50.2 Lakh

Processed

Vegetables

2706400 tn.

Rs. 4.74 Crore

Flowers

59.4 crore spikes, 27.4 loose

Rs. 74.0 Lakh

The AEZ though established and operational are in a nascent stage with scope to increase

export from the region.

4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 Markets and Rural MandisMarkets and Rural MandisMarkets and Rural MandisMarkets and Rural Mandis

There is a three-tire marketing system in West Bengal. It includes 2925 rural hats and

bazaars, 159 wholesale markets and 40 marginal (terminal) markets. Most of the markets

are privately owned. Besides these, there are also hats and bazaars supervised by

Panchayat Samities and Regulated Market Committees. There are hardly any

infrastructural facilities in the privately owned markets. There are 46 Regulated Market

Committees in West Bengal as per West Bengal Agricultural Produce Marketing

(Regulation) Act, 1972. Of these, 25 Market Committees have constructed Market Yards

of their own. Besides, the responsibility of developing and organizing the infrastructure

of 159 Rural Hats and Bazaars is also lying with the Regulated Market Committees.

Trading centers are located in District Head Quarters and Sub-Divisional Head Quarters.

There are 54 Sub Divisional markets and around 330 markets at the Block level. Fresh

Fruits and vegetables are mostly sold through the wet markets in the retail format. Exhibit

4.E shows the main markets for Fruits and vegetables trade in West Bengal.


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Exhibit 4.EExhibit 4.EExhibit 4.EExhibit 4.E

4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 Processing Units Processing Units Processing Units Processing Units

The main processed products in the Fruits and vegetables category are Jams, Jellies,

Pickles, Sauce, canned sliced fruits and squash, which enjoy domestic preference and

exported to the other countries. An export of about Rs. 34 crore 30 lakh of fresh fruits

and vegetables, and Rs. 5 crore 67 lakhs of processed fruits was made till Sep.2004 in

the year 2004-05. All the three categories of processing industries comprising small,

medium and large are required for the sector. Less than 2% of the total produce are

processed in the State and there is immense potential to establish food processing

industries. The current estimation capacity of these categories of industries are mentioned

in Exhibit 4.F.

Exhibit 4.F. Distribution of Food Processing IndustriesExhibit 4.F. Distribution of Food Processing IndustriesExhibit 4.F. Distribution of Food Processing IndustriesExhibit 4.F. Distribution of Food Processing Industries

Relabelled

Districts Number Capacity (MT) Number Capacity (MT) Number Capacity (MT) Number Capacity (MT) Number Capacity (MT) Number Number Capacity (MT)

Darjeeling 0 2 500 0 3 90 7 35 1 13 625

Jalpaiguri 0 0 1 100 1 30 3 15 5 145

Coochbehar 1 500 0 0 0 1 5 2 505

Malda 1 500 1 250 8 800 8 240 2 10 20 1800

Murshidabad 0 0 0 2 60 2 10 4 70

Nadia 0 0 0 1 30 2 10 3 40

North 24-parganas 5 2500 1 250 4 400 10 300 14 70 5 39 3520

South 24-parganas 1 500 0 2 200 25 750 17 85 2 47 1535

Howrah 3 1500 1 250 1 100 4 120 6 30 15 2000

Hooghly 2 1000 0 0 0 3 15 1 6 1015

Burdwan 0 0 0 1 30 6 30 7 60

Birbhum 0 0 1 100 1 30 2 10 4 140

Medinipur 0 0 0 1 30 6 30 7 60

Purulia 0 0 0 1 30 4 20 5 50

Kolkatta 7 3500 10 2500 5 500 17 510 37 185 36 112 7195

Total 20 10000 15 3750 22 2200 75 2250 112 560 45 289 18760

Small Scale ASmall Scale BLarge Scale units TotalHome Scale BCottage Scale

The capacity utilization varies between 50 to 80 percent depending on the production and

availability of raw materials and demand of raw materials outside the State at the peak

Jalpaiguri

Coochbehar

Darjeeling

North

Dinajpur

South Dinajpur

Malda

Mursidabad

Birbhum

Burdwan

Bankura Purulia

Nadia

Hooghly

Midnapur

West South 24


North 24 Parganas

Kolkatta Howrah

Siliguri Regulated market (Pineapple, Oranges)

English Bazaar Malda (Mango, Litchi)

Munshi Bazaar Asansol (Mango, Vegetables)

Mechhua Bazaar: Fruits New Market: Fruits and Vegetables Lake Market: Fruits and Vegetables Jagubabu Bazaar: Fruits and Vegetables Kole Market: Vegetables Posta Bazaar: Vegetables


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harvesting season. The main constraints in the development of the processing sector are

as follows;

1) Institutional finance

2) Marketing of processed products.

3) Availability of required raw materials.

Exhibit 4.G Location of processing facilitiesExhibit 4.G Location of processing facilitiesExhibit 4.G Location of processing facilitiesExhibit 4.G Location of processing facilities

4.5. 4.5. 4.5. 4.5. Cold Storage UnitsCold Storage UnitsCold Storage UnitsCold Storage Units

Multipurpose Cold Stores and pack houses have been established near Regulatory market

at Malda, here a modified cold store or controlled atmosphere cold store and provision of

a refrigerated van transport of flowers and fruits from the field have been provided. The

State Government is establishing a cargo complex at Bagdogra (in Siliguri) Airport and at

Kolkata International Airport. A cargo complex is also contemplated for the Haldia Port.

Cold Storage facilities in the state is mostly utilized for potato storage. Potato production

ranges between 70 to 80 lakh metric tonnes. There are 405 cold storages in West Bengal

with an estimated capacity of 49.5 Lakh Mt. There are 53 multipurpose storage with

estimated capacity of 1.81 Lakh Mt. The capacity utilization is estimated at 65% to 70%.

Location and capacity of cold storage in the state is given in Exhibit 4. H.

Jalpaiguri

Coochbehar

Darjeeling

North Dinajpur

South

Dinajpur

Malda

Mursidabad

Birbhum

Burdwan

Bankura Purulia

Nadia

Hooghly



North 24 Parganas

Kolkatta Howrah

No. of Units: 13 Total Capacity: 720 Tn.







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Exhibit 4.H Location and capacity of cold storage facilitiesExhibit 4.H Location and capacity of cold storage facilitiesExhibit 4.H Location and capacity of cold storage facilitiesExhibit 4.H Location and capacity of cold storage facilities

Exhibit 4. I. Market linkage for key crops.Exhibit 4. I. Market linkage for key crops.Exhibit 4. I. Market linkage for key crops.Exhibit 4. I. Market linkage for key crops.

Products Market Linkages

Domestic market

potential

Export

Potential

Return to

Farmer

Food

Parks

AEZ Mandis* Processing

Units

Cold

Storages

(Rs. /

Hectare)

Mango � � � � � High High 40000

Pineapple � � � � � High High 35000

Orange � X � � � High Medium 40000

Banana X X � X X High Medium 45000

Guava � X � � X High Medium 35000

Onion � � � � X High High 35000

Tomato � � � � � High medium 40000

Cauliflower � � � � � High medium 35000

Cabbage � � � � � High medium 30000

Chili X X � � � High High 10000

Watermelon X X � X X High Low 15000

Cashew X X � � X High Medium 15000

Betel-vine X X � � � High Low 75000

Turmeric X X � � X High Medium 20000

Flowers X � � � � High High 70000

Jalpaiguri

Coochbehar

Darjeeling

North Dinajpur

South

Dinajpur

Malda

Mursidabad

Birbhum

Burdwan

Bankura Purulia

Nadia

Hooghly



North 24

Parganas

Kolkatta Howrah

No. of Units: 25 Total Capacity: 2,86,524.4 Tn.








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Selection of Crops for Intervention Selection of Crops for Intervention Selection of Crops for Intervention Selection of Crops for Intervention in West Bengalin West Bengalin West Bengalin West Bengal

Basis for the selection of crops for intervention

Exhibit 5.A Exhibit 5.A Exhibit 5.A Exhibit 5.A

Focus

Crop

Share of All

India Production

Rationale

Mango 6% � Increase production to cater to the domestic and export

demand

� Increase exports (fresh and processed) – link to AEZs

present in the state

� Improve productivity through replacement /rejuvenation

� Local traditional varieties have a high demand

Guava 8% � Consolidate presence in domestic market - improved

post harvest practices

� Increase processing (during off season for better capacity

utilisation) and exports

� Local high consumption and demand

Banana 3% � Strong local demand, to explore markets in the

neighbouring states

� Can target to be the production hub for the eastern

States, preference for the Singapuri and Martaman

varieties

Pineapple 28% � Strong domestic and regional market for sweet oranges

from AP.

� Thrust on exports through improvement in pre and post

harvest practices.

� Consolidate presence in domestic market and increase

focus on exports

Orange 3% � Siliguri and Jalpaiguri known for its orange varieties

� Caters to State and North East demands

� Can be propagated to establish a regional brand name

Flower 3rd in

Production

� High amount of production in the existing regions

� Training in cultivation and post harvest required

� Market development activities have already been taken up

to tap the export potential

Cashew 9% � Rejuvenation assistance for the senile plantation

� Assistance required for new orchards in the coastal

districts


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Betel Vine 3rd largest

producer

� High domestic demand

� High remunerative crop for the farmers, W Bengal can

command a leadership position in the category

Turmeric

(Spice)

5% � Improve agronomic practices (cultural, post harvest

practices)

� Increase focus on processing and exports

Distribution of the selected crops in different districts for area expansion and post harvest

intervention is shown in Exhibit 5.B

Exhibit 5.BExhibit 5.BExhibit 5.BExhibit 5.B

The West Bengal Government has sought intervention assistance for 9 crops covering 10

districts in the State.

��Paschim Midnapore

Purba Midnapore

��Bankura

��Purulia

Birbhum

Burdwan

Howrah

��Hooghly

South 24-parganas

��North 24-parganas

��Nadia

��Murshidabad

��Malda

Dakhin Dinajpur

Uttar Dinajpur

Coochbehar

��Jalpaiguri

��Darjeeling

TotalSpiceBetelvineCashewFlowersOrangePineappleBananaGuavaMangoName of District

��Paschim Midnapore

Purba Midnapore

��Bankura

��Purulia

Birbhum

Burdwan

Howrah

��Hooghly

South 24-parganas

��North 24-parganas

��Nadia

��Murshidabad

��Malda

Dakhin Dinajpur

Uttar Dinajpur

Coochbehar

��Jalpaiguri

��Darjeeling

TotalSpiceBetelvineCashewFlowersOrangePineappleBananaGuavaMangoName of District


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Prioritization of Crop Clusters in West BengalPrioritization of Crop Clusters in West BengalPrioritization of Crop Clusters in West BengalPrioritization of Crop Clusters in West Bengal

Some of the selected crop clusters with in the selected range of crops are identified as

follows

1. Mango Cluster: Mango is an important fruit crop of West Bengal, the State has an

existing AEZ in the production zone and has production advantages in regional varieties

which can be taken up in the export basket. The existing identified regions are Malda and

Mursidabad districts. New areas of red lateritic zones of Purulia and Bankura are identified

suitable for production of Himsagar, Langra and Alphonso varieties.

2. Pineapple and Orange Cluster: West Bengal is the largest producer of pineapple in the

country, there is an existing AEZ declared for pineapples. The identified districts are

Jalpaiguri, and Siliguri sub-division of Darjeeling. The climatic condition is also suited for

the production of oranges in these districts. In the proposed intervention assistance is

sought for area expansion of these fruits, post harvest facility development and

development of market infrastructure.

3. Floriculture Cluster: West Bengal is the third largest producer of flowers in the country.

The emphasis is on cut flowers, bulbous flowers, traditional flowers and high end exotic

flowers like orchids. The main flowers cultivated are rose, carnation, gerbera, tuberose,

jasmine, marigold and hibiscus. Introduction of improved cultivation techniques through

area expansion in these crops, intervention for green house, protected cultivation, post

harvest assistance and assistance for development of planting material is sought. The

identified districts are Nadia, North 24 Parganas, Midnapore West, Darjeeling and

Jalpaiguri.

4. Plantation Cluster: Plantation crops like Cashew and Betel vine have a high market

potential. West Bengal is the 2nd largest producer of Betel leaves and the trade is

estimated at Rs. 100 crore. Development of cashew nuts and cashew nut based multiple

cropping systems including Processing and waste utilization is proposed in the in Coastal

Zone. The identified districts for this cluster are Purulia, Bankura and West Midnapore. In

this cluster assistance for area expansion for the two crops and rejuvenation for old

plantation in case of cashew is sought by the State Government.

Details of the clusters and requisite facilities under NHM program is furnished in

Annexure II.


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NHM Action Plan for 2005NHM Action Plan for 2005NHM Action Plan for 2005NHM Action Plan for 2005----06 for West Bengal06 for West Bengal06 for West Bengal06 for West Bengal

7.1 Production 7.1 Production 7.1 Production 7.1 Production oooof Planting Materialsf Planting Materialsf Planting Materialsf Planting Materials

There is high requirement of quality planting materials for fruits, floriculture plants,

ornamental plants, vegetable seedlings and medicinal plants. The establishment of Model

Nursery will encourage more nurserymen to come forward for supply of adequate quantity

of planting materials of superior quality.

7.1.A Public Sector: The existing nurseries in Govt. farms are under-equipped to generate

sufficient planting materials owing to dearth of fund and proper infrastructure. Hence,

establishments of Model Nurseries will enable:-

1 Revamping the existing backdated nursery units.

2 Accelerate production of planting materials both qualitative and quantitative.

3 Self-sufficiency in availability of planting material for the state. These Model

Nurseries will act as demonstration units for nursery growers and encourage them

in producing quality planting materials following modern propagation techniques.

4 Restrict use of dubious planting material coming from spurious nurseries to a

great extent.

Accordingly, under the Public Sector, to fulfill the requirement of growers, as well as, for

demonstration purpose of the localities, one Model Nursery of 4 ha. each in each of the

following farms are proposed which are currently being utilized for different activities.

Exhibit 7.AExhibit 7.AExhibit 7.AExhibit 7.A

Name of the Farm No. (Rs. in lakhs) Assistance

per nursery

State Horticulture Research Station,

Krishnagar, Nadia.

1 18

Horticulture Research & Development

Farm, Mohitnagar, Jalpaiguri

1 18


Farm, Chinsurah, Hooghly.

1 18


Farm,Taldangra, Bankura.

1 18

Total : 4 72

7.1.B Private Sector: Under the Private Sector 161 Model Nurseries are proposed to meet

the demands of planting materials as per following break up, where 50% cost will be

borne by the Govt. (limited to Rs. 9 lakhs/nursery).

Exhibit 7.B.Exhibit 7.B.Exhibit 7.B.Exhibit 7.B.

Sl.

No.

District Nursery to be

established (1 ha)

No. of Model

Nursery

Assistance in

Rs. lakhs


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1. Jalpaiguri Fruits, Medicinal plant, 10 15.0

2. Malda Fruits 20 30.0

3.

Nadia Fruits & Medicinal plants,

Flowers.

15 22.5

4. Hooghly Fruits, Ornamental 18 27.0

5.

Bankura Semi Arid Fruits,

Medicinal plants.

10 15.0

6.

North 24

parganas

Fruits, Flowers,

Medicinal.

18 27.0

7.

Birbhum Semi Arid Fruits,

Medicinal plants, Flower

10 15.0

8. Murshidabad Fruits, Medicinal 20 30.0

9.

Paschim

Medinipur

Semi Arid Fruits, Flower,

Fruits, Ornamental

20 30.0

10. Purulia Semi Arid Fruits 20 30.0

TOTAL 161 241.5

7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 RehabilitatioRehabilitatioRehabilitatioRehabilitation of existing Tissue Culture n of existing Tissue Culture n of existing Tissue Culture n of existing Tissue Culture Laboratories Laboratories Laboratories Laboratories

In order to produce large scale tissue culture plants, the State Government has invested in

the following tissue culture laboratories, these may be further strenghtened;

1. The tissue culture lab. at Krishnanagar state Horticulture Research and Development

Station in the district of Nadia, has started production of tissue culture banana plants

of improved varieties, viz. Giant governor and robust a. Subsequently it may undertake

propagation of potato micro tubers to meet the growing demand of the adjoining

potato growing region. An amount of Rs. 17 Lakhs has been invested for

establishment of the laboratory which has a capacity of 80,000 plants per year but

only 20,000 has so far been realized and with the strengthening the full capacity may

be achieved.

2. Tissue culture lab. at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswa-Vidyalaya, in the district of Coochbehar

is dedicated to the development of banana, ginger and betelvine, in the region, and

needs to be activated further for intensified commercial production of potato,

pineapple and gladiolous. Rs. 12 Lakhs has been invested for establishment of the

laboratory and has a potential of growing 20,000-25,000 plants per year which may

be doubled with proposed financial support.

3. Tissue culture lab. at the North Bengal university situated at Siliguri, (near Bagdogra

Airport), has been working mainly on tea and floriculture development. In appreciation

of the need to further strengthen floricultural development of Gerbera, Anthurium,

Carnation, Gladiolous and orchids, the university has agreed to make available 20

acres of land for development of floriculture units and start training center for

entrepreneurship development.


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Availability of infrastructural facilities in the laboratories:

• The lab. At Krishnanagar has facilities like laminar air flow (2 nos.) for inoculation

room, media room, growth room, small size autoclave sterilization and wash rooms,

water distillation plant, post-harvest room, a poly green house, modern machineries,

tools etc.

• The lab. At Uttar Banga Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya has facilities like inoculation, media,

sterilization rooms, poly green house and modern machineries.

• The lab. At North Bengal University also has similar facilities as including inoculation,

media preparation unit, sterilization rooms, poly green house, hardening chamber,

and modern machineries.

Exhibit 7.CExhibit 7.CExhibit 7.CExhibit 7.C.... Rehabilitation of existing Tissue Culture Labs.

Sl. No Unit No Fund requirement (Rs.

In lakh)

01. State Horticulture Research &

Development Station, Nadia

1 8.00

02. Uttar Banga Krishi Viswa Vidyalalya,

Coochbehar

1 8.00

03. North Bengal University, Siliguri,

Darjeeling

1 8.00

Total 3 24.00

Private Sector: Among the existing tissue culture Labs. Under the private sector, which are

actively participating in tissue culture plantlets production, 4 nos. Labs. have been

identified for further strengthening and rehabilitation in the coming year. Details are

furnished below.

Exhibit 7.DExhibit 7.DExhibit 7.DExhibit 7.D

Sl.

No

Unit Rate (Rs.

In Lakh)

50%

subsidy

(rs in

Lakh)

initial

invest

ment(L

akh)

capacity

of

product

ion/yr(L

akh)

presen

t

produ

ction/

yr

possibl

e

enhanc

ement

(%)

01. Arusha biotech

&res. Pvt.ltd. Bc

252 saltlake.

8.00 4.00 13 0.6 0.2 30%

02. Elegant Flower

Co. Pvt. Ltd., H.P.

Biswas Sarani,

Michael Nagar,

8.00 4.00 30 12.0 3.6 25%


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Kolkata-132.

03. Vivekananda

Institute of Bio-

Technology,

Nimpith Ashram,

South 24-

Parganas

8.00 4.00 7.5 0.40 0.24 50%

04. Ashimananda

biotech 527 vip

nagar tiljala

KOLKATA 100

8.00 4.00 3.0 0.30 0.15 50%

Total 32.00 16.00

Exhibit 7.E.Exhibit 7.E.Exhibit 7.E.Exhibit 7.E.

Tissue Culture Labs. Rs. in lakhs

Public Sector 24

Private sector 16

Total investment tissue culture Total investment tissue culture Total investment tissue culture Total investment tissue culture 40404040

7.3. Establishment of New Garden

7.3.A.7.3.A.7.3.A.7.3.A. FRUITS FRUITS FRUITS FRUITS (Area Expansion)(Area Expansion)(Area Expansion)(Area Expansion)

Area expansion is proposed for mango, guava and orange as perennial fruits and banana

and pineapple as non perennial fruits.

Exhibit 7.FExhibit 7.FExhibit 7.FExhibit 7.F Area expansion for Fruits.

800900110012002500Total

Paschim Midnapore

18

Purba Midnapore17

500Bankura16

200500Purulia15

Birbhum14

Burdwan13

Howrah12

500200400Hooghly11

South 24-parganas10

200400North 24-parganas9

200400300Nadia8

200400Murshidabad7

400Malda6

Dakhin Dinajpur5

Uttar Dinajpur4

Coochbehar3

400450Jalpaiguri2

400450Darjeeling 1

OrangePineappleBananaGuavaMangoName of DistrictS No

800900110012002500Total

Paschim Midnapore

18

Purba Midnapore17

500Bankura16

200500Purulia15

Birbhum14

Burdwan13

Howrah12

500200400Hooghly11

South 24-parganas10

200400North 24-parganas9

200400300Nadia8

200400Murshidabad7

400Malda6

Dakhin Dinajpur5

Uttar Dinajpur4

Coochbehar3

400450Jalpaiguri2

400450Darjeeling 1

OrangePineappleBananaGuavaMangoName of DistrictS No


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There is huge scope to increase production and productivity per unit area for the selected

fruits to ensure sustainable supply to feed the processing units and market requirements.

The varieties to be cultivated

Mango- Himsagar, Langra, Amrapali, Mallica, Lakhanbhog, Alphanso,

Gopalbhog.

Guava- L-49, Baruipur, Harija, Allahabad Sofed, Khaja

Banana- Martaman, Giant governor, Robusta

Pineapple- Giant kew, Queen

Orange - Darjeeling Orange

Papaya - Koorg Honey Dew, Sun Rise -16, CO-1

Sweet Orange - Mosambi

7.3.B 7.3.B 7.3.B 7.3.B FlowerFlowerFlowerFlowers (Area Expansion)s (Area Expansion)s (Area Expansion)s (Area Expansion)

West Bengal has the unique advantage for floriculture Industry, and is probably the only

state where all types of Agro- Climatic conditions are available. Here all types of

horticultural crops can be grown very successfully. Presently, flower crops are cultivated in

17,328 ha. in West Bengal as against 1,06,477 ha on the national level. In terms of

coverage, this State ranks 3rd in the country. Production of loose flowers is about 43,575

MT and cut flowers about 8,766.6-lakh in numbers, in West Bengal. On the national level,

loose flower production is about 5,34,576 MT and cut flower production is about 25,647-

lakh numbers. In West Bengal cut flowers are mainly Rose, Gladiolus, Tuberose, Gerbera,

Carnation, Anthurium, Chrysanthemum, Aster and Orchids.

Rose is an important commercial cut flower. Production and trading of Rose has become a

big industry now. In West Bengal, the area covered under Rose is about 1380 ha. and

production is about 1793.40 lakh buds. The main growing areas are Purba Midnapur,

Paschim Midnapur, Howrah, Nadia, North 24 Pgs. and Siliguri. But there are other potential

areas like Burdwan (Durgapur- Asansol belt), Birbhum etc., which are also to be

considered.

At present, rose has a great demand in the domestic market as well as abroad. The West

Bengal State Food Processing & Horticulture Development Corporation Ltd. has been

exporting different flowers like Tube rose, Gladiolus, Rose, Gerbera, Anthurium, Cock’s

comb, Aster, Golden-rod, Marigold etc. to countries like Sharjah, London, Singapore,

Netherlands, Thailand, New-York etc.

Similarly cultivation of Gerbera and anthurium under protected cultivation is also being

practiced by Bandhunagar farm in Siliguri and by various other growers in North & South

24 Parganas and other districts along with Anthurium. The main objective of the FPI&H

department is therefore to enhance the development of the flower markets and promote


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area expansion under flower cultivation in different districts. A very modest target has

been fixed to bring more area under flower cultivation involving farmers belonging to

different economic groups in various districts with a programme to separate for cut

flowers, bulbous flowers and loose flowers.

Exhibit 7.G.Exhibit 7.G.Exhibit 7.G.Exhibit 7.G. District wise break up of area proposed for flower cultivation and amount

required.

Name of district Area in ha Amount required Rs. In lakh

Small &

marginal

Other Small & marginal Other

Cut flowerCut flowerCut flowerCut flower

Siliguri 30 20 10.5 4.6 15.1

Jalpaiguri 20 20 7.0 4.6 11.6

North 24-

parganas

30 20 10.5 4.6 15.1

Nadia 40 20 14.0 4.6 18.6

Purba Medinipur 30 20 10.5 4.6 15.1

TotalTotalTotalTotal 150150150150 100100100100 52.552.552.552.5 23.23.23.23.1111 75.675.675.675.6

Bulbous flowersBulbous flowersBulbous flowersBulbous flowers

Siliguri 50 10 22.5 3.0 25.5

Jalpaiguri 40 20 18.0 5.9 23.9

North 24-

parganas

70 20 31.5 5.9 37.4

Nadia 60 20 27.0 5.9 32.9

Paschim

Medinipur

30 30 13.5 8.9 22.4


Loose FlowerLoose FlowerLoose FlowerLoose Flower

Siliguri 50 10 6.0 0.5 6.8

Jalpaiguri 80 10 9.6 0.8 10.4

North 24-

parganas

20 20 2.4 1.6 4.0

Nadia 70 30 8.4 2.4 10.8

Paschim

Medinipur

30 30 3.5 2.6 6.0


Exhibit 7.H.Exhibit 7.H.Exhibit 7.H.Exhibit 7.H. Summary of assistance Floriculture Area Expansion

Flowers Small & Marginal Others Total (Rs. in


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lakhs)

Cut flowers 52.5 23.1 75.6

Bulbous flowers 112.5 29.7 142.2

Loose flowers 30.0 7.8 37.9

Total:Total:Total:Total: 195.0195.0195.0195.0 60.760.760.760.7 255.7255.7255.7255.7

7.3.C. 7.3.C. 7.3.C. 7.3.C. SPICES AND AROMATIC PLANTSSPICES AND AROMATIC PLANTSSPICES AND AROMATIC PLANTSSPICES AND AROMATIC PLANTS (Area Expansion) (Area Expansion) (Area Expansion) (Area Expansion)

Spices in West Bengal offers good scope for area expansion in different season covering

the district of Murshidabad, Nadia, 24-Parganas (N), Jalpaiguri and Burdwan. Turmeric is

selected by the state Government for area expansion.

Exhibit 7. IExhibit 7. IExhibit 7. IExhibit 7. I Turmeric Area & Production in West Bengal

West

Bengal

2001-02

Area in

000 ha.

Production

000 t.

2002-03

Area in 000

ha.

Productio

n 000 t.

2003-04

Area in 000

ha.

Production

Turmeric 12.765 24.543 13.578 25.656 13.881 25.531

With the promising local variety “Kasturi, C-11, C-324, CN-73” to the spices like Termeric

growing districts out here, there is immense scope to propagate this variety.

Exhibit 7.J.Exhibit 7.J.Exhibit 7.J.Exhibit 7.J. Districtwise Allocation and Requirement of Fund

Sl

No

Name of district/ Farm Spices (area in ha.)

Other Spices

(Turmeric )

Area expansion

assistance ( in lakh)

1 North 24-Pgs 100 11.3

2 Murshidabad 50 5.6

3 Jalpaiguri 50 5.6

4 Nadia 30 3.4

Total Total Total Total 230230230230 25.925.925.925.9

7.3.D.7.3.D.7.3.D.7.3.D. Plantation Crops (Area Expansion)Plantation Crops (Area Expansion)Plantation Crops (Area Expansion)Plantation Crops (Area Expansion)

7.3.D.1.Cashew 7.3.D.1.Cashew 7.3.D.1.Cashew 7.3.D.1.Cashew

Cashew nut also an important crop in West Bengal. The production is low than other state

and the productivity is also low. Cashew nut has got very good market potential and there

is huge demand in the market due to high price. It has also very good market potential.

The varieties proposed for cultivation are Jhargram-1 and Jhargaram-2.


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Exhibit 7.KExhibit 7.KExhibit 7.KExhibit 7.K. Cashew nut area expansion

Name of District Cashew nut

Area in ha. Requirement of fund ( Lakhs)

Paschim

Midnapore

300 16.9

Bankura 200 11.3

Purulia 200 11.3

Total: 700.0 39.4

7.3.D.2 Betel Vine 7.3.D.2 Betel Vine 7.3.D.2 Betel Vine 7.3.D.2 Betel Vine

Betelvine is very important cash crop of West Bengal from which about 5 lakh farming

families get their livelihood. About 100 crores is being earned in cash year. It has high

medicinal value and possibilities of exportation. Large nos of small and marginal farmers

even having small holding are benefited with this crop cultivation and it can be grown in

almost all types of soil and coastal climatic environment. The varieties cultivated are

Bargla, Satchi Mitha.

Exhibit 7.L.Exhibit 7.L.Exhibit 7.L.Exhibit 7.L. District wise breakup for area expansion of betelbetelbetelbetel----vinevinevinevine

Betelvine Name of Districts

Area in ha. requirement of fund in lakhs

Paschim

Midnapore

40 2.3

Bankura 40 2.3

Purulia 20 1.1

Total 100 5.6

7.4.7.4.7.4.7.4. Rejuvenation of old orchard Rejuvenation of old orchard Rejuvenation of old orchard Rejuvenation of old orchard

In west Bengal most of the Fruit orchards are senile and unproductive for want of

appropriate management. The age of the plants is more than 50 years. Rejuvenation work

is necessary to protect the crop as well as increase production. The proposed areas for

rejuvenation and crops are given in Exhibit 7. M.

Exhibit 7.M. Exhibit 7.M. Exhibit 7.M. Exhibit 7.M. Area of old orchard Mango & CashewArea of old orchard Mango & CashewArea of old orchard Mango & CashewArea of old orchard Mango & Cashew----nut in different districtsnut in different districtsnut in different districtsnut in different districts

Sl No Name of District Area in

ha

Mango 1 Malda 1200

2 Murshidabad 1200


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3 Nadia 600

4 North 24-parganas 400

Total - 3400

Cashewnut 6 Paschim Midnapore 500

Total- 500

7.5. Water Resources7.5. Water Resources7.5. Water Resources7.5. Water Resources

West Bengal is located centrally in the eastern region of india. It covers a landmass of

88,752 lakh ha. (2.7% of area india) having six-agro climatic zones, yearly average rainfall

of 1750 m.m., total cultivable / net cropped area about 54.40 lakh ha. Forty five per cent

of the net cropped area is under irrigated, and 50-55% rain fed while and the irrigation

potential is very low. The gross cropped area has exceeded 92.80 lakh ha. With a cropping

intensity of 171 per cent. The demand for irrigation water in future is destined to multiply

with increased crop intensity of improved planting materials, but the escalating and fierce

competition from industrial and urbanized domestic use will drastically reduce the very

availability of irrigation water for agriculture and horticulture.

Comprehensive control and management of rain water, surface water, ground water & soil

(water) moisture would be needed for increasing water availability and consequently

agricultural & horticulture production. Out of the total rainfall, about 41.25% gets stored

as soil moisture, surface flow is about 46.75% and ground water is estimated as 10.75%

and rest 1.25% is evaporated.

Proposed Project Fund Is Required For Creation Of Water Resources Sources

Proposed Project : Community tanks on farm ponds, on farm water reservoir - 30 nos.

With use of plastics - 100% assistance @ Rs.10 lakh / unit (10 ha.) X 10 nos.

Location: In the undulating red lateritic zone (Purulia, Bankura, Western parts of Birbhum,

Burdwan & Paschim Medinipur), two in each district.

7.6. Protected Cultivation 7.6. Protected Cultivation 7.6. Protected Cultivation 7.6. Protected Cultivation

Green house cultivation technology has direct relevance to horticultural production in the

State. Production of seedling, vegetables, flowers and fruits for both domestic as well as

export markets is an essential attribute of a green house hi-technology. It has four

important attributes:

1 It is a framed or inflated structure.

2 It is covered by a transparent or translucent material to maintain optimum light

levels.

3 Crop micro-climate can be at least partially controlled.

4 It is large enough to permit a person to work inside.


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Green house (High tech and normal) construction have been proposed for the purpose of

introduction of year round cultivation with the improvement in quality to permit

production of exportable standard of Horticultural Crops.

Exhibit 7.N. Exhibit 7.N. Exhibit 7.N. Exhibit 7.N. Green houseGreen houseGreen houseGreen house

Normal Hitech

Green house Area Rate 500 125 500 sq. mt 325 Rs. per Sq.

met

District Hi- tech Normal Fund Hi-Tech Requirement Normal

Siliguri 1 1 1.625 0.625

Jalpaiguri 1 1 1.625 0.625

Nadia 2 2 3.25 1.25

Paschim

Medinipore

4 4 6.50 2.50

Total 8 8 13 5

Exhibit 7.O. Exhibit 7.O. Exhibit 7.O. Exhibit 7.O. Mulching Mulching Mulching Mulching (7000 per hac)(7000 per hac)(7000 per hac)(7000 per hac)

Districts Area (Hac) Assistance Required

Bankura 75 5.25

Purulia 75 5.25

Paschim Medinipore 25 1.75

Total: 175 12.25

Exhibit 7.P.Exhibit 7.P.Exhibit 7.P.Exhibit 7.P. Shad Shad Shad Shade Nete Nete Nete Net ( ( ( (3500 per 500 Sq. mt.3500 per 500 Sq. mt.3500 per 500 Sq. mt.3500 per 500 Sq. mt.))))


Jalpaiguri 10 0.35

Nadia 50 1.75

North 24-Pgs. 20 0.7

Hooghly 30 1.05

Paschim Medinipur 20 0.7

Total: 130 4.55

Exhibit 7.Q. Exhibit 7.Q. Exhibit 7.Q. Exhibit 7.Q. Plastic Tunnel Plastic Tunnel Plastic Tunnel Plastic Tunnel ((((5000 per 1000 Sq. mt.5000 per 1000 Sq. mt.5000 per 1000 Sq. mt.5000 per 1000 Sq. mt.))))


Bankura 30 1.5

Purulia 40 2


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Paschim Medinipur 30 1.5

Total: 100 5

Exhibit 7.R. Exhibit 7.R. Exhibit 7.R. Exhibit 7.R. Fund requirementFund requirementFund requirementFund requirement Rs.in lakhs

Protected Cultivation

Green house 18

Mulching 12.25

Shade Net 4.55

Plastic tunnel 5

Total: 39.8

7.7. Integrated Pest Management7.7. Integrated Pest Management7.7. Integrated Pest Management7.7. Integrated Pest Management

In order to minimize the indiscriminate and injudicious use of chemical pesticides,

integrated pest management (ipm) has been enshrined as cardinal principal of plant

protection in the overall crop protection programme.

Integrated pest management is an eco-friendly approach for managing pest and disease

problems encompassing available methods and techniques of pest control such as

cultural, physical-mechanical, biological, chemical, host plant resistance / tolerance,

regulatory control methods in a compatible and scientific manner. Greater emphasis is

now being given on biological control including use of bio-pesticides for quality

agriculture and horticultural produces. Annual crop losses due to insect & pests is about

20%, due to diseases 26% and weeds 33% which have been estimated to be about Rs.12.00

crore in the State. It is possible to reduce this level to a great extent by adopting

Integrated Pest Management.

Most of the major insect pests, diseases and weeds that prevail in epidemic or endemic

form in nature, have varies population dynamics in different zones depending on the

location, crop sequence and agricultural practices adopted in cultivation. A lot of

emphasis is being laid on Bio-intensive Integrated Pest Management (BIPM), which lays

major emphasis on conservation and enhancement of natural enemies, and utilization of

all compatible methods for achieving effective, economical and safe pest suppression. The

most common method for the management of horticultural insect pests is the use of

pesticides. Other methods used from time to time are selection of resistant genotype,

clean cultivation and sanitation practices, tillage operation including summer ploughing,

crop rotation, fertility management (INM) and judicious use of organic manure,

adjustment of planting dates selection of variety depending on duration, trap-cropping,

inter / mixed cropping with resistance imparting crop, destruction of alternate hosts,


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removal of off types, general weeds and volunteer plants, pruning, defoliation and water

management.

In the new millennium, concerted efforts should be made to adopt biological suppression

based pest management methods including conservation techniques for which research

capabilities should be enhanced and transfer of technology strengthened. For export

oriented crops, exclusive use of biological suppressants would be encouraged to achieve

the production of pesticide residue-free horticultural crops.

Exhibit 7.S. Exhibit 7.S. Exhibit 7.S. Exhibit 7.S. PropoPropoPropoProposed Fund Requirement sed Fund Requirement sed Fund Requirement sed Fund Requirement

Sl.

No.

Proposed Project Location Purpose Amount

Rs. in Lakh

01. Promotion of IPM @ 0.01

lakh X 10000 ha

All Agri-Export

Zone covering

thirteen Districts

Improving

horticultural

produce both fresh

& processed

products

100.00

02. Establishment of Bio-

control Laboratory @

Rs.80/-lakh / unit x 1

nos.

One in North Bengal

AT MOHITNAGAR

PINEAPPLE

RESEARCH STATION

Mass rearing of

natural enemies /

bio-agents.

80.00

03. Establishment of Plant

health clinics, @ Rs.20/-

lakh / unit x 5 nos.

Establishment of disease

forecasting unit @ 4.00

lakh X3 unit

Jalpaiguri, Malda

Nadia, Hooghly

Purba Medinipore

Plant diagnostic

center will promote

adoption of

integrated pest

Management

-do-

100.00

12.00

04. Leaf/ tissue analysis @

20.00 lakh X1

BCKV. Nadia To analyse leaf

tissue for

assessment of

nutrient uptake

20.00

TOTAL: 312.00

7.8. Organic Farming 7.8. Organic Farming 7.8. Organic Farming 7.8. Organic Farming

7.8.a.7.8.a.7.8.a.7.8.a. Awareness on organic farming: Promotion of organic farming involves educating the

farmers about its benefits. The State Governments should take up awareness campaigns

and use media. It would first be necessary to familiarize its own officers/ staff with the

concept and practices of organic farming. Many NGOs and other agencies have become


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involved in promotion of organic farming. Their assistance/cooperating can be sought to

make organic farming popular. The State Governments may take assistance of SAUs/KVKs

in developing soil and area specific package of practices, strictly in conformity with the

principles of organic farming / or adoption by the farmers in the area. This information

could be publicized through all possible means.

7.8.b.7.8.b.7.8.b.7.8.b. Formation of organic farmer’s group: The farmers with similar farming and

production system should be persuaded to form a farmers’ group, preferably in the same

village with contiguous area. Number of farmers in a group may very depending upon

local conditions. Formations of such group will facilitate inspection and certification,

monitoring and supervision, etc.

7.8.c.7.8.c.7.8.c.7.8.c. Registration of farmers’ group with district authorities: The State Govt may do the

registration of farmers groups taking up organic cultivation designated district level

authority. This authority could be constituted under Department of Agriculture or

Horticulture. For registration, only intimation may be prescribed, receipt of which may be

acknowledged. This may constitute registration. This State Government should prescribe a

proforma for giving intimation. This should include information about individual

members, plot number, area & crops to be covered etc.

Exhibit 7.T. Exhibit 7.T. Exhibit 7.T. Exhibit 7.T. Requirement of fundRequirement of fundRequirement of fundRequirement of fund for Organic for Organic for Organic for Organic

Sl.

No.

Activities Location Physical

target

Financial

requirement (lakh)

01. Adoption of Organic

Farming @ Rs.0.10

lakh / ha.

Covering 10

districts

2500 ha. 250.00

02. Vermi-Compost unit @

Rs.0.30 lakh / unit

Covering 10

districts

800 units 240.00

Total: 490.00

7.9. HRD Institute7.9. HRD Institute7.9. HRD Institute7.9. HRD Institute

Setting up of new Training Institute at South Bengal & North BengalSetting up of new Training Institute at South Bengal & North BengalSetting up of new Training Institute at South Bengal & North BengalSetting up of new Training Institute at South Bengal & North Bengal

Training is a major component in transfer of scientific technology to the farmers through

well-informed trainees. Large number of trained personnel are required to meet techno-

horticultural demands in production of propagation materials, scientific cultivation

through precision farming and for human resources development in the field of

horticultural crops like fruits vegetables, flowers, medicinal and aromatic plants, spices

etc. including post harvest technology and processing, There is imperative need to impart

composite training to the selected farm people and grass root level field workers about


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improved methods and principle for cultivation of horticultural crops with propagation

technique, imparting current information on scope and methods for utilization of local

horticulture products, medicinal & aromatic plants, spices and mushroom cultivation

which were long felt. There is need to impart practical training to the unemployed farm

people for engagement in self employment scheme and mass education.

Three training institutes are proposed to be established at Krishnanagar, Siliguri

and Bankura. Four categories of trainings will be conducted in those training centers.

7.9.7.9.7.9.7.9.A.A.A.A. In Service training programme:- These will be conducted for the service personnel

of State Development Departments, commercial banks, Commodity Boards when the

training may be termed as “ Trainers Training”. The actual training of cost will be levied

as course fee + 20% over head charges from sponsoring department /agency.

7.9.7.9.7.9.7.9.B.B.B.B. Vocational Training Programme:- These trainings are intended for unemployed

youths of farmers, and for entrepreneurs to provide knowledge and skill in selected

vocations. The course fee will be collected from individual candidates. The anticipated

training expenditure will be equally divided among the candidates so that no loss is

incurred on account of the training. The overhead charge is exempted for training

programme in this category.

7.9.7.9.7.9.7.9.C.C.C.C. Sponsored Training Programme:- These will include unemployed youths, farmers,

women or entrepreneurs sponsored by Govt. or Non-Govt. Organization / agency for

training on the intended subjects demanded by the agency or clients. The actual training

cost plus 20% overhead charges will be levied from the agency.

7.9.7.9.7.9.7.9.D.D.D.D. Stipendiary Training:- In cases where the institute stands to benefit from the

services of the trainers a monthly stipend sanctioned by the Govt. is paid to the trainers.

Exhibit 7.U. Location of training InstitutesExhibit 7.U. Location of training InstitutesExhibit 7.U. Location of training InstitutesExhibit 7.U. Location of training Institutes

Sl. No. Location

1. Krishnanagar (Existing one) North Bengal University Campus

2. Siliguri for hill and terai

3. Taldangra, Bankura for Lateritic zone

Exhibit 7.V. Cost Estimation of training InstitutesExhibit 7.V. Cost Estimation of training InstitutesExhibit 7.V. Cost Estimation of training InstitutesExhibit 7.V. Cost Estimation of training Institutes

Sl.

No.

Cost Heads Rs. in Lakhs

1 Class rooms and laboratories supported by audio-visual aids,

study models and educational equipments

5.00

2 Library with National & International Books, journals,

magazines, periodicals, Publications, CAS and Internet

facilities.

5.00

3 Hostels. Well furnished hostel accommodation 5.00


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4 Computer Center 0.50

5 Staff salary, vehicle hiring charges 15.00

6 Honorarium, T.A. & Stipends 0.50

7 Contingency 2.00

Total : 33.00

Total HRD Institutes Cost Rs. 33 x 3 Rs. 99 lakhs

7.10. Post Harvest Management7.10. Post Harvest Management7.10. Post Harvest Management7.10. Post Harvest Management

Fruits and vegetables are highly perishable due to high water content. Moreover, even

after harvest the process of transpiration and respiration is maintained. Due to this the

post harvest losses range from 25-30% of the total production, these losses can be

attributed to lack of adequate post harvest handling facilities. Proper cold storage facility

would provide the preservation of surplus fruits and vegetables and edible items to make

them uniformly available during the off-season. Such storage would:

1 Stabilize the price of perishable produce.

2 Help the growers to earn more remunerative price for their produce, which would

otherwise be not possible during the harvest time.

3 Make the produce available to the consumers throughout the year.

In spite of the rapid development of the storage industry over the years, the cold storage

capacity availability today is low. The available capacity is insufficient from the viewpoint

of both minimizing the wastage and providing a timely supply of perishable items.

In case of onions there is a heavy post harvest loss. Two functional infrastructures are

therefore proposed at two major onion producing areas of West Bengal:-

(1) Balagar in Hooghly district (coverage - Hooghly, Burdwan, South 24-Parganas)

(2) Krishnanagaqr in Nadia district (coverage - Nadia, Murshidabad, North 24-

Parganas).

The distribution of the proposed post harvest facilities is given in Exhibit 7.w.

Exhibit 7.W.Exhibit 7.W.Exhibit 7.W.Exhibit 7.W. New proposed Post Harvest Facilities for 2005-06

Pack

house

Collection

centre

Refeer

vans

Mobile

precooling

Multipurpose

cold storage

C

A

Darjeeling 1 1 2 1 1

Jalpaiguri 1 1 1 1 1 1

Coochbehar 2 1 1 1 1

Uttar Dinajpur 1 1 2 1 1


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Malda 1 1 2 1 2

Murshidabad 2 1 1 1 2

Nadia 1 1 1 1 3

North 24-

Parganas

1 1 2 1 2 1

South 24-

Parganas

1 1 2 1 1

Howrah 1 1 3 1 2

Hooghly 1 1 1 1 1

Burdwan 1 1 1 1 1

Birbhum 1 1 1 1

Bankura 1 1 1 1 1

East Medinipur 1 1 1 1 1

West Medinipur 1 1 1 2

Purulia 1 1 1 1 1

Kolkata 3 1 3 2 2

21 18 26 18 26 2

Exhibit 7.X.Exhibit 7.X.Exhibit 7.X.Exhibit 7.X. Distribution of low cost storage units for onion

Sl.

No.

Name of District No. of low cost

bulb storage

Requirement of fund (Rs. )

1. Hooghly 35 1.05

2. Burdwan 25 0.75

3. Nadia 24 0.72

4. North 24-Parganas 15 0.45

5. South 24-Prgs. 15 0.45

Total 110 3.42

Exhibit 7.Y.Exhibit 7.Y.Exhibit 7.Y.Exhibit 7.Y. Summary of post harvest assistance

Facilities

No. of

Units

Assistance Required (Rs.

in lakhs)

Pack-house: 21 13.13

Multipurpose Cold Storage 26 1300

Controlled Atmosphere Cold Storage 2 300

Refrigerated Vans/Container 26 156

Mobile Pre-cooling units 18 108

Collection/Grading/Sorting Centers 18 67.5

Two functional infrastructures for collection grading

etc. of onion @ Rs.3.75 lakhs each. 2 7.5


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Construction of low cost storage for onion bulbs @

Rs. 3000 per units. 114 3.42

Total 1955.55

7.11. Marketing Assistance 7.11. Marketing Assistance 7.11. Marketing Assistance 7.11. Marketing Assistance

7.11.7.11.7.11.7.11.A.A.A.A. Establishment of wholesale Markets:

The West Bengal Government proposes to move the fruits and Vegetable wholesale

markets to outskirts of Kolkata city. A regulation on movement of 10 ton trucks is being

contemplated in Kolkata city. The State Government proposes to setup a mass wholesale

auction market for which 2 sites have already been identified near Kolkata. The traders

will also be benefited due to the relief from payment of the exorbitant truck charges for

movement inside Kolkata. Projects proposals for extension, quality awareness and market

led extension activities for fresh processed products will be submitted shortly. For the

development of one wholesale market at either of two markets a fund placement of Rs.25

crores is requested which would offer a complete package of all the facilities.

7.11.7.11.7.11.7.11.B.B.B.B. Establishment of Rural markets /apna mandis / direct markets:

In West Bengal a three tier marketing system has been established, consisting of rural hats

& bazaars, wholesale markets & marginal (terminal) markets. These markets are more or

less market shades with minimum amenities for buyers & salers. A distribution of these

markets in different categories are presented below:

Rural Hats & Bayers - 2925

Wholesale markets - 159

Marginal (Terminal) markets - 40

The markets are established near negotiable roads and the distribution is based on the

availability of market produce where the crop is grown. With the implementation of NHM

program the production & productivity of horticultural produce is likely to increase

considerable. This necessitates strengthening of market infrastructure in all the 50 sub-

divisional in the State with functional infrastructure to facilitate value addition to the

marketable products.

Fund requirement :

A. Establishment of wholesale market -1 no x 25 crores = 25 crore


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B. Establishment of Rural markets /l

apna mandis / direct markets: -40 nos. x 3.75 lakhs = 1.5 crore

C. Establishment of infrastructure of

Rural markets /apna mandis / direct markets-30 nos. x 3.75 lakhs = 1.12 crore

------------------------------

Grand Total: Grand Total: Grand Total: Grand Total: 27.62 27.62 27.62 27.62 crore crore crore crore

7.12. 7.12. 7.12. 7.12. Mission ManagementMission ManagementMission ManagementMission Management

The West Bengal Horticulture Development Society has been registered under the West

Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1961 on 12th AUGUST 2005 As per No- S/1L/31198 of

2005-06 of Registrar of Firms, Societies & Non- Trading Corporation.

The various programme under the National Horticultural Mission for West Bengal State

have been proposed depending upon the suitability and adaptation of specific

horticultural crops depending on the agro-ecological situation and a cluster approach in

the geographical regions, which has been meticulously followed. There is imperative need

to strengthen the district offices which have been established. Fresh appointment have

also been made so that the district level posts of horticulture offices are functional and

the office are adequately geared up for management of the proposed programs thorough

on field participation with the farmers. Requirement of fund for the 16 districts are

mentioned below :

Exhibit 7.Z.Exhibit 7.Z.Exhibit 7.Z.Exhibit 7.Z. Proposed Mission Management Assistance

Program Proposed Assistance Rs. in Lakhs

State & District Mission Structure

including additional manpower &

project preparation cost

5% of total annual expenditure

on the basis of appraised needs 100

Support to cooperative for

Infrastructural requirement one cooperative support 240

Institutional strengthening hire/

Purchase of vehicles, hardware/

Software

Purchase of Diesel Vehicle (16) 80

Assistance for petrol/ Diesel (@

Rs. 6000 per month) 11.52

Driver Salary (@ Rs. 3000 per

month) 5.76

Computer hardware/ software 12.8

Printing and stationery 1.6

Village supervision 19.2


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Technical Support Group (TSG) 100

Total 570.88

Institutional strengthening will include inspection, monitoring by state level national level

experts, technical intervention and advice and preparation of various reports etc. The

Technical Support Group (TSG) Under Mission Management will comprise of personnel at

different level, who will provide the technical services and their honorarium will be fixed

on the basis of qualification, experience, last p[ay drawn, if retired from Government .

Fresh Graduates having knowledge in horticulture, computer professionals, MBA

graduates, young professionals could also be a part of the TSG.


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Annexure IAnnexure IAnnexure IAnnexure I

Summary of Three year NHM Program for West BengalSummary of Three year NHM Program for West BengalSummary of Three year NHM Program for West BengalSummary of Three year NHM Program for West Bengal

S.

No

Crop Physical Target Financial assistance

Unit 2005-

06

2006-

07

2007-

08

2005-06 2006-07 2007-08

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

I Plantation Infrastructure and

Development

A Production of planting material-

Public Sector

1 Model Nurseries Public

sector (More than 4 Ha.) No.’s 4 8 6 72.00 144.00 108.00

2 Model Nurseries Private

sector No.’s 161 222 247 241.50 333.00 370.50

Total Nursery 313.50 477.00 478.50

B Tissue Culture Lab

Public sector No.’s 3 1 1 24.00 8.00 8.00

Private Sector No.’s 4 1 1 16.00 4.00 4.00

Total Tissue Culture

assistance

7 2 2 40.00 12.00 12.00

II Establishment of new gardens / Area

Expansion

1 Perennial Fruits Area

(Hac.

)

4500 5800 5900 506.25 855.00 1228.50

2 Non Perennial Fruits Area

(Hac.

)

2000 2700 2800 150.00 262.50 381.00

Total Fruits 6500 8500 8700 656.3 1117.5 1609.5

1 Cut Flowers

Small & Marginal Area

(Hac.

)

150 200 250 52.50 70 87.5

Others Area

(Hac.

)

100 100 100 23.10 23.1 23.1

2 Bulbous


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(Hac.

)

250 300 300 112.50 135 135

Others Area

(Hac.

)

100 100 100 29.70 29.7 29.7

3 Loose Flower


(Hac.

)

250 300 300 30.00 36 36

Others Area

(Hac.

)

100 100 100 7.92 7.92 7.92

Total Flowers 950.00 1100.00 1150.0

0

255.72 301.72 319.22

Spice Area

(Hac.

)

230 400 400 25.875 45 45

Plantation Crops Area

(Hac.

)

800 900 1000 45 68.625 103.5

III Rejuvenation and

Replacement of Senile

Plantation

Area

(Hac.

)

3900 3300 3000 585 495 450

IV Creation of Water

Resources

Nos 30 24 30 300 240 300

V Protected Cultivation

1 Green House Hitech Nos. 8 8 8 13.0 13 13

Green House Normal Nos. 8 8 8 5.0 5 5

2 Mulching Area

(Hac.

)

175 180 180 12.25 12.6 12.6

3 Shade Net Area

(Hac.

)

130 130 130 4.55 4.55 4.55

4 Plastic Tunnel Area

(Hac.

)

100 100 100 5.00 5 5

Total 39.8 40.2 40.2

VII Promotion of IPM

1 Promotion of IPM Area

(Hac.

)

10000 11000 12000 100 110 120


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2 BioControl Labs Nos. 1 2 2 80 160 160

3 Plant Health Clinics Nos. 5 7 7 100 140 140

4 Disease Forecasting units Nos. 3 8 12 12 32 48

5 Leaf tissue analysis Nos. 1 3 2 20 60 40

Total 312.00 502.00 508.00

VII

I

Organic Farming

1 Adoption of Organic Farming Area

(Hac.

)

2500 4000 5000

250.00

400.00 500

2 Vermi-Compost unit Nos. 800 900 1000

240.00

270 300

Total 490.00 670.00 800.00

IX HRD Institute Nos 3 6 6 99.00 198.00 198.00

X Post Harvest Management

1 Pack-house: Nos 21 18 18 13.13 11.250 11.250

2 Multipurpose Cold Storage Nos 26 20 20 1300.00 1000 1000

3 Controlled Atmosphere Cold

Storage Nos 2 1 1 300.00 150.00 150.00

4 Refrigerated Vans/Container Nos 26 9 9 156.00 54.00 54.00

5 Mobile Pre-cooling units Nos 18 5 5 108.00 30.00 30.00

6 Collection/Grading/Sorting

Centres Nos 18 20 20 67.5 75 75

7 Two functional

infrastructures for collection

grading etc. of onion @

Rs.3.75 lakhs each.

Nos 2 7.5 0 0

8 Construction of low cost

storage for onion bulbs @

Rs. 3000 per units.

Nos 114 50 50 3.42 1.5 1.5

Total 1955.55 1321.75 1321.75

XI Marketing Assistance

Establishment of Whole Sale

Auction Market Nos 1 1 1 2500.00 2400.00 2400.00

Establishment of rural mandis Nos 40 20 20 150.00 75.00 75.00

Establishment of

infrastructure of rural markets Nos 30 24 24 112.50 90.00 90

Total 2762.50 2565.00 2565.00

XII Mission Management


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State & District Mission Structure including additional manpower &

project preparation cost

100.00 200.00 200.00

Support to cooperative for

Infrastructural requirement Nos 1 2 2 240.0 480.0 480.0

Institutional strengthening hire/ Purchase of vehicles,

hardware/ Software 130.9 157.1 188.5

Technical Support Group

(TSG) 100.0 150.0 150.0

Total 570.88 987.06 1018.47

Grand Total 8451.07 9040.80 9769.09


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Annexure IIAnnexure IIAnnexure IIAnnexure II

Cluster Cluster Cluster Cluster Details NHM program West BengalDetails NHM program West BengalDetails NHM program West BengalDetails NHM program West Bengal

Mango ClusterMango ClusterMango ClusterMango Cluster

Pineapple and Oranges ClusterPineapple and Oranges ClusterPineapple and Oranges ClusterPineapple and Oranges Cluster

Jalpaiguri

Coochbehar

Darjeeling

North

Dinajpur

South

Dinajpur

Malda

Mursidabad

Birbhum

Burdwan

Bankura Purulia

Nadia

Hooghly

Midnapur

West South 24

Parganas Midnapur

East

North 24

Parganas

Kolkatta Howrah

Existing Cluster

New Cluster

• Area expansion of 500 hac each at Malda and Area expansion of 500 hac each at Malda and Area expansion of 500 hac each at Malda and Area expansion of 500 hac each at Malda and

MurshidabadMurshidabadMurshidabadMurshidabad

• New area to be included at Hoogly, Bankura New area to be included at Hoogly, Bankura New area to be included at Hoogly, Bankura New area to be included at Hoogly, Bankura

and Purulia of 700 Hac eachand Purulia of 700 Hac eachand Purulia of 700 Hac eachand Purulia of 700 Hac each

• New cluster to focus on Himsagar, Amrapali, New cluster to focus on Himsagar, Amrapali, New cluster to focus on Himsagar, Amrapali, New cluster to focus on Himsagar, Amrapali,

Langra and Alphonso varietiesLangra and Alphonso varietiesLangra and Alphonso varietiesLangra and Alphonso varieties

• Nurseries proposed: Nurseries proposed: Nurseries proposed: Nurseries proposed:

• Public sector 1Public sector 1Public sector 1Public sector 1

• Private sectoPrivate sectoPrivate sectoPrivate sector 88r 88r 88r 88

• Rejuvenation; Malda 1200 hac and Rejuvenation; Malda 1200 hac and Rejuvenation; Malda 1200 hac and Rejuvenation; Malda 1200 hac and

Murshidabad 1200 hac.Murshidabad 1200 hac.Murshidabad 1200 hac.Murshidabad 1200 hac.

• Community ponds Purulia 4, Burdhwan 2 and Community ponds Purulia 4, Burdhwan 2 and Community ponds Purulia 4, Burdhwan 2 and Community ponds Purulia 4, Burdhwan 2 and

Bankura 4Bankura 4Bankura 4Bankura 4

• Plastic tunnel 70 hac, Mulching 150 hacPlastic tunnel 70 hac, Mulching 150 hacPlastic tunnel 70 hac, Mulching 150 hacPlastic tunnel 70 hac, Mulching 150 hac

• Packhouses 5, Multipurpose storages 5, Packhouses 5, Multipurpose storages 5, Packhouses 5, Multipurpose storages 5, Packhouses 5, Multipurpose storages 5,

Collection grading centers 5Collection grading centers 5Collection grading centers 5Collection grading centers 5

Jalpaiguri

Coochbehar

Darjeeling

North

Dinajpur

South

Dinajpur

Malda

Mursidabad

Birbhum

Burdwan

Bankura Purulia

Nadia

Hooghly

Midnapur

West South 24

Parganas Midnapur

East

North 24

Parganas

Kolkatta Howrah

• Pineapple Area expansion of Darjeeling (450 hac)Pineapple Area expansion of Darjeeling (450 hac)Pineapple Area expansion of Darjeeling (450 hac)Pineapple Area expansion of Darjeeling (450 hac), , , ,

Jalpaiguri (500 Hac) Jalpaiguri (500 Hac) Jalpaiguri (500 Hac) Jalpaiguri (500 Hac)

• Orange area expansion: Jalpaiguri 500 hac and Orange area expansion: Jalpaiguri 500 hac and Orange area expansion: Jalpaiguri 500 hac and Orange area expansion: Jalpaiguri 500 hac and

Darjeeling 400 hacDarjeeling 400 hacDarjeeling 400 hacDarjeeling 400 hac

• Varieties of pineapple are Giant Kew and Queen, Varieties of pineapple are Giant Kew and Queen, Varieties of pineapple are Giant Kew and Queen, Varieties of pineapple are Giant Kew and Queen,

• orange: Darjeeling orangeorange: Darjeeling orangeorange: Darjeeling orangeorange: Darjeeling orange


• Public sector 1Public sector 1Public sector 1Public sector 1

• Private sector 10Private sector 10Private sector 10Private sector 10

• Green house 2 each at Siliguri marketGreen house 2 each at Siliguri marketGreen house 2 each at Siliguri marketGreen house 2 each at Siliguri markets and s and s and s and

Jalpaiguri Jalpaiguri Jalpaiguri Jalpaiguri

• Shade net cultivation of 10 hac in JalpaiguriShade net cultivation of 10 hac in JalpaiguriShade net cultivation of 10 hac in JalpaiguriShade net cultivation of 10 hac in Jalpaiguri

• Market development for North Dinajpur and

Coochbehar

• Reefer Vehicles 2, mobile preReefer Vehicles 2, mobile preReefer Vehicles 2, mobile preReefer Vehicles 2, mobile pre----cooling units 2cooling units 2cooling units 2cooling units 2

• CA 1, multipurpose cold storage 2 and collection CA 1, multipurpose cold storage 2 and collection CA 1, multipurpose cold storage 2 and collection CA 1, multipurpose cold storage 2 and collection

center 2center 2center 2center 2


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Floriculture cluster for North and South Bengal Floriculture cluster for North and South Bengal Floriculture cluster for North and South Bengal Floriculture cluster for North and South Bengal

Plantation Cluster Plantation Cluster Plantation Cluster Plantation Cluster

Jalpaiguri

Coochbehar

Darjeeling

North

Dinajpur

South

Dinajpur

Malda

Mursidabad

Birbhum

Burdwan

Bankura Purulia

Nadia

Hooghly

Midnapur

West South 24

Parganas Midnapur

East

North 24

Parganas

Kolkatta Howrah

• Area expansionArea expansionArea expansionArea expansion

o Cut Flowers 250 hacCut Flowers 250 hacCut Flowers 250 hacCut Flowers 250 hac

o Bulbous FlowBulbous FlowBulbous FlowBulbous Flowers 350 hacers 350 hacers 350 hacers 350 hac

o Loose Flowers 350 hacLoose Flowers 350 hacLoose Flowers 350 hacLoose Flowers 350 hac


o Public sector 2Public sector 2Public sector 2Public sector 2

o Private sector 63Private sector 63Private sector 63Private sector 63

• Tissue culture labs Public (2) Private (1)Tissue culture labs Public (2) Private (1)Tissue culture labs Public (2) Private (1)Tissue culture labs Public (2) Private (1)

• Green house SiliguriGreen house SiliguriGreen house SiliguriGreen house Siliguri (2) Jalpaiguri (2) Nadia (4) (2) Jalpaiguri (2) Nadia (4) (2) Jalpaiguri (2) Nadia (4) (2) Jalpaiguri (2) Nadia (4)

West Midnapore (8)West Midnapore (8)West Midnapore (8)West Midnapore (8)

• Shade net cultivation of 100 hac Shade net cultivation of 100 hac Shade net cultivation of 100 hac Shade net cultivation of 100 hac

• Market development atMarket development atMarket development atMarket development at North 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas,

Panskura, Bolpur, NadiaPanskura, Bolpur, NadiaPanskura, Bolpur, NadiaPanskura, Bolpur, Nadia, Siliguri Siliguri Siliguri Siliguri

• Reefer Vehicles 5, mobile preReefer Vehicles 5, mobile preReefer Vehicles 5, mobile preReefer Vehicles 5, mobile pre----cooling units 5cooling units 5cooling units 5cooling units 5

• Packhouses 5, collection centers 5Packhouses 5, collection centers 5Packhouses 5, collection centers 5Packhouses 5, collection centers 5

Jalpaiguri

Coochbehar

Darjeeling

North

Dinajpur

South

Dinajpur

Malda

Mursidabad

Birbhum

Burdwan

Bankura Purulia

Nadia

Hooghly

Midnapur

West South 24

Parganas Midnapur

East

North 24

Parganas

Kolkatta Howrah

• Area expansion Plantation cropArea expansion Plantation cropArea expansion Plantation cropArea expansion Plantation crop

• Cashew nut West Midnapore 500 hac, Bankura Cashew nut West Midnapore 500 hac, Bankura Cashew nut West Midnapore 500 hac, Bankura Cashew nut West Midnapore 500 hac, Bankura

500 hac500 hac500 hac500 hac

• Betel vine West Midnapore 40 hac, Bankura 40 Betel vine West Midnapore 40 hac, Bankura 40 Betel vine West Midnapore 40 hac, Bankura 40 Betel vine West Midnapore 40 hac, Bankura 40

hac, Phac, Phac, Phac, Purulia 20 hacurulia 20 hacurulia 20 hacurulia 20 hac


• Private sector 50Private sector 50Private sector 50Private sector 50

• Shade net cultivation of 20 hac, Green House 8 Shade net cultivation of 20 hac, Green House 8 Shade net cultivation of 20 hac, Green House 8 Shade net cultivation of 20 hac, Green House 8

(West Midnapore)(West Midnapore)(West Midnapore)(West Midnapore)

• Reefer Vehicles 3, Packhouses 3, CA 1, Reefer Vehicles 3, Packhouses 3, CA 1, Reefer Vehicles 3, Packhouses 3, CA 1, Reefer Vehicles 3, Packhouses 3, CA 1,

Collection grading centers 3Collection grading centers 3Collection grading centers 3Collection grading centers 3

• Market intervention at West MidnaporeMarket intervention at West MidnaporeMarket intervention at West MidnaporeMarket intervention at West Midnapore

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