Government of Rajasthan
Strategiesfor Doubling
Farmers’ Income
Strategies for
Doubling Farmers’ Income
Department of Agriculture
Government of Rajasthan
Rajasthan has taken a lead in realising Honourable
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s vision to
double the farmer’s income by 2022.
We are working on a multi-pronged strategy with
policy-level interventions, institutional
strengthening & infrastructure development, and
capacity building of the farming community.
We organised Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet in
Jaipur in November (GRAM) in 2017. Over 58000
farmers from all districts of the state attended
GRAM and used this unique opportunity to learn
about latest practices, techniques and equipment.
Looking at the response of farmers, we decided to
take GRAM to divisional level so that more farmers
can benefit from it.
The key tenets guiding our efforts in this direction
are innovation and sustainability. While we are
encouraging our farmers to adopt the latest inputs
and techniques, we are also persuading them to
readopt the traditional farm practices, all of which
will contribute towards doubling farmers’
incomes.
We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts in
making this critical investment for the future of
our society and the state.
VASUNDHARA RAJEChief Minister, Rajasthan
Our farmers are at the epicentre of our society and
economy and it is with their upliftment that the State
will progress towards holistic development.
Besides water scarcity, farmers of our State have
been facing challenges of fragmented land holding
and low farm productivity. Access to high quality
inputs, especially farm equipment is also one of the
concerns.
To support our farmers across the value chain, we
have introduced reforms and policies like State
Agriculture Policy, Agro-processing & Agri-marketing
Promotion Policy, Livestock Policy and now Organic
Policy.
Additionally, custom hiring centers are also being
set-up across the state to address the issues of
equipment availability. Collectively, these will expose
our farmer community to innovative farming
techniques and help them optimise input costs thus
doubling their incomes.
I invite all stakeholders to participate and partner our
efforts towards this mission that concerns not only
the farmer but all of us.
PRABHU LAL SAINIMinster of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries, Government of Rajasthan
PrefaceHon'ble Prime Minister of India has emphasized his vision for doubling the income of farmers of the
nation by the year 2022 when the nation will celebrate 75th year of Independence. During last few
months, elaborate and extensive exercise has been started by the Niti Aayog for devising appropriate
strategies throughout the country on this mandate.
Agriculture Department, Government of Rajasthan in close collaboration with Horticulture, Agriculture
Marketing, Animal Husbandry, Dairy and other associated departments, is working meticulously on
analyzing different factors which impact farm economy. How the cost of cultivation can be reduced,
while registering high levels of production and returns from agriculture, are critical factors impacting
the scenario substantially.
After in depth analysis of the salient features of state's agriculture and allied activities, all the
departments working for agricultural and farming development of Rajasthan, are agreeable on
common yet effective and feasible strategies on how the income of farmers in the state can be
doubled by the year 2022. This document has a balanced compilation of all these in the form of a
Road Map for the coming years so as to formulate result-oriented micro planning and its
implementation for the betterment of the farmers. This document is a result of the efforts of different
departments working together for data compilation, analysis of various optional possibilities and
chalking out the Road Map.
Department of Agriculture is grateful to Smt. Vasundhara Raje, Hon'ble Chief Minister Rajasthan for
inspiring us for preparing this Road Map for the farmers. Department is thankful to Mr. Prabhu Lal
Saini, Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture and Animal Husbandry for the leadership and valuable
suggestions given on various topics.
Department is also thankful to Mr. Pravesh Sharma, Member, CMAC (Sub Group on Agriculture) and
Mr. K. Karthikeyen, Synergy Technofin Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi who helped us in creating the framework
for this Road Map and further analysis of different aspects.
Ÿ Introduction 10
Ÿ Increase in Crop Productivity 12
Ÿ Seed Replacement 13
Ÿ High Resource Use Efficiency 16
Ÿ Increase in Cropping Intensity 19
Ÿ Crop Diversification 21
Ÿ Reforms in Agri Sector 24
Ÿ Land Leasing Reforms 24
Ÿ Farmer Friendly Agriculture Markets 24
Ÿ Use of ICT for Weather and Market Information 26
Ÿ Improved Storage 27
Ÿ Processing and Value Addition 29
Ÿ Integrated Farming 30
Ÿ Dissemination of Innovations and Information through Cluster Approach 32
Ÿ Doubling Farmers’ Income – The Way Forward 33
CONTENTS
Introduction
Source: Dr Raka Saxena, Sr Scientist, ICAR, NIAP
Average Income of Farmers from Different Sources (INR)
25342071
3138 3081
967763 710
512
7349
6427
Wages Crop Production Livestock Non farm Total
Rajasthan India
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Source: Dept of Agriculture and Horticulture, Rajasthan
Coarsecereals& Millets
PulsesVegetables Spices Fruits Medicinal
PlantsFlowers
13%
-1%
10%
2%
10%
-1.50%
-10%
CAGR for Productivity of Crops in Rajasthan (2011-2016)
Source: Dept. of Agriculture and Horticulture, Rajasthan
Productivity of crops in Rajasthan vs. India, 2015-2016 (MT/ha)
Rajasthan India
Pulses
0.5 0.7
Spices
1.12
Fruits
16.1
14.3
Flowers
1.8
7.9
Vegetables
16.7
10.4
MedicinalPlants
0.51.6
Crop SRR
Cotton BT 100.0
Mustard & Rapeseed 90.3
Bajra 57.9
Maize 51.4
Barley 38.7
Wheat 32.6
Soyabean 28.7
Arhar 23.4
Moong 22.1
Jowar 22.0
Cotton non BT 18.7
Gram 18.2
40%Mustard
65%Coriander
98%Henna
95%Isabgol
80%Guar
40%Bajra
Rajasthan is India’s largest producer of mustard (40%), bajra (40%), guar (80%), isabgol (95%), henna
(98%) and coriander (65%). The state is also one of the leading producers of pulses, spices, soybean,
maize and wheat. Productivity in Rajasthan is higher than the national average for many crops, viz.
bajra, wheat, cotton, mustard and citrus fruits.
Productivity of high value crops like fruits, vegetables and flowers has increased at a CAGR of more
than 10% in Rajasthan between 2011 and 2016. However, yield of coarse cereals & millets and
pulses has dipped. Growth rate in productivity of spices is also low in Rajasthan. Rajasthan also has
great potential to improve the yield of flowers, medicinal plants, vegetables and non-citrus fruits.
Because of significance of cereals and millets as staple food, and spices and flowers as revenue
generating crops, it is imperative on the part of the State Government to facilitate yield increase for
such crops. Pest and diseases have been one of the prime reasons for low crop yields in the state.
Use of resistant varieties and hybrids, in addition to integrated nutrient management (INM), can
boost crop productivity.
SRR for Crops in Rajasthan (2014-15)
12 133 Assessment of Pre-and Post-Harvest Losses of Important Crops in India by Elumalai Kannan
Crop 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Pulses 15,200 15,600 16,000
Oilseeds 15,909 16,364 16,818
Coarse cereals 1,667 1,750 1,833
Wheat 54,000 56,000 58,000
Barely 6,000 6,333 6,667
Vegetables 133 150 167
Fodder crops 24 28 40
Source: Niti Aayog report on Rajasthan, 2015
Source: Rajasthan Agricultural Statistics at a Glance: 2014-15
Cowpea 16.4
Urad 10.9
Groundnut 8.7
Moth 8.0
Guar 6.5
Proactive Measures taken by Government of Rajasthan
Ÿ Currently, Rajasthan State Seeds Corporation (RSSC) has 25% share in production, processing and
marketing of certified and foundation seeds in the state and is a credible source for supply of such
seeds.
Ÿ RSSC conducts farmer training programmes for seed production and incentivizes seed production
of state specific crops like bajra, moth, cow pea, etc.
Ÿ RSSC plans to set up 9 seed extension centers and one quality control lab in Udaipur .
Seed Production Target by Government of Rajasthan(Qty in tonnes)
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4 Niti Aayog Report5 midh.gov.in/AtGlance/MI-AT-A-Glance.docx
6 Planning Commission Report on Micro Irrigation, 2015
Source: Rajasthan Agricultural Statistics at a Glance: 2014-15
Irrigation Intensity (%) in Rajasthan (2014-15)
State Total 128.9
Bikaner Region 191
Ganganagar Region 179
Jodhpur Region 154
Sikar Region 123
Jalore Region 120
Jaipur Region 112
Bhilwara Region 111
Kota Region 107
Bharatpur Region 104
Udaipur Region 102
0 50 100 150 200 250
Nutrients 2010-2011 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Nitrogen 722.0 913.5 962.1 905.2 952.4
Phosphorous 316.5 416.1 351.3 306.4 331.4
Potassium 34.7 26.2 18.2 9.4 15.2
Source: Rajasthan Agricultural Statistics at a Glance: 2014-15
Proactive Measures by Government of Rajasthan
Subsidies for Farmers in Rajasthan
Subsidy for Solar Pumps
Farmers with electricity connection
30% subsidy by GoI
Farmers without electricity connection
60% subsidy (30% by GoI + 30% top–up subsidy by GoR)
Farmers who have withdrawn their priority application for
electricity connection
75% subsidy (30% by GoI + 45% top –up subsidy by
GoR)
Subsidy for Micro Irrigation
Small and Marginal Farmers Other Farmers
Sprinklers60% subsidy (55% by GoI + 5% top-up subsidy by GoR)
50% subsidy (45% by GoI + 5% top-up subsidy by GoR)
Drip70% subsidy (55% by GoI +
15% top-up subsidy by GoR)50% subsidy (45% by GoI + 5%
top-up subsidy by GoR)
Subsidy for Protected Cultivation
Small & Marginal Farmers and ST & SC Farmers
Other Farmers
Green House and Shade Net70% subsidy (50% by GoI +
20% top-up subsidy by GoR)50% subsidy by GoI
Source: Dept. of Agriculture, Govt. of Rajasthan
Trend in Fertilizer Consumption in Rajasthan (in thousand tonnes)
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As per State of Indian Agriculture Report 2015-16, Rajasthan is one of the eight states where investment in irrigation will most likely lead to an increase in cropping intensity. Government of Rajasthan is already hands-on in expanding irrigated area in the state.
Cropping Intensity in Rajasthan (2014-15)
State Total 143
115Jodhpur Region
128Bikaner Region
137Jalore Region
146Sikar Region
153Udaipur Region
155Ganganagar Region
158Bharatpur Region
159Jaipur Region
160Bhilwara Region
185Kota Region
Source: Rajasthan Agricultural and Horticulture Statistics at a Glance: 2014-15
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Source: Dept. of Agriculture and Directorate of Horticulture, Rajasthan
CAGR for Crop Area and Production in Rajasthan (2011-2016)
Area Production
Coarsecereals
& Millets
-4%
-13%
Pulses
-4% -5% Vegetables
3%
13%
Spices
1% 2%
Fruits
4%
14%
MedicinalPlants
7% 6%
Flowers
8%
21%
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Crop Category Rajasthan India Share
Coarse Cereals & Millets 4,329.0 54,480.0 8%
Pulses 1,990 16,470 12%
Spices 1,050.2 6,988.5 15%
Vegetables 2,021.0 1,69,063.9 1%
Fruits 651.4 90,183.0 1%
Flowers 5.9 2,183.9 0.3%
Medicinal Plants 186.8 1,022.5 18%
Crop Category Rajasthan India Share
Pulses 3,867 25,259 15%
Spices 1,001.7 3,473.5 29%
Vegetables 194.6 10,106.3 2%
Fruits 40.6 6,300.7 1%
Flowers 3.3 277.6 1%
Medicinal Plants 369.6 633.9 58%
Source: Dept. of Agriculture and Directorate of Horticulture, Rajasthan
Crop Area in Rajasthan vs. India, 2015-16 ('000 ha)
Crop Production in Rajasthan vs. India, 2015-16 ('000 tonnes)
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Source: Dept. of Agriculture and Directorate of Horticulture, Rajasthan
7 NSSO 2012-13 data Land Leasing: A Big Win-Win Reform for the States, Arvind Panagariya, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog8 Source: Niti Aayog
Kisan Upaj Mandis (KUMs) Commodity
Merta City Cumin
Jodhpur Fenugreek, Cumin, Chilli
Sumerpur / Rani Fenugreek
Jaipur / Sikar Fenugreek, Cumin
Ramganj Mandi Coriander
Pratapgarh Til Seed, Ajwain, Poppy seed, Garlic, Fenugreek
Abu Road / Raedor Fennel
Promotion of Spice Exports through KUMs
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9 & 10 FCI11 & 12 Niti Aayog Report
Agencies Capacity
FCI Covered 7.04
RSWC 5.55
CWC Covered 2.56
PEG 1.14
Private Enterprises 0.55
Total Covered 16.84
FCI CAP (Cover and Plinth) 0.43
Grand Total 17.3
Source: FCI
Storage Capacity in Rajasthan in lakh tonnes (March 2017)
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Division Numbers Capacity in '000 MT
Ajmer 15 10.64
Jaipur 32 274.9
Sikar 4 12.45
Alwar 31 176.24
Kota 10 46
Jodhpur 3 13.5
Bikaner 10 56.56
Hanumangarh 1 2
Sri Ganganagar 8 _
Total 122 592.3
Source: Niti Aayog Report
While efforts have already been made to improve post-harvest storage practices, it is time for farmers
to utilize it to the fullest. Increased usage of such infrastructure and facilities is to be encouraged.
Rajasthan can leverage its proximity to large consumer markets near NCR region, which has huge
share in national food consumption. In addition to the existing food parks in Kota, Jodhpur,
Sriganganagar and Alwar, special warehouses and cold chains facility near major production belts
may be considered.
Cold Storage Capacity in Rajasthan
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Milk Production ('000 tonnes)
Meat Production ('000 tonnes)
Egg (Millions)
Wool Production (Lakh Kg)
1995-96 5,449 32 436 174
2000-01 7,455 51 572 194
2005-06 8,581 68 710 153
2010-11 13,900 104 670 123
2012-13 13,946 152 1,034 140
2013-14 14,574 175 1,190 150
2014-15 16,934 181 1,320 145
2015-16 18,500 180 1,385 134
Source: Government of Rajasthan, Directorate of Animal Husbandry
Livestock Production in Rajasthan
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17 Agriculture statistics at a glance, 201416 NITI Aayog Report
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