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Company profile & introductionChemical growth hormones in animal husbandry though milk, eggs and meat directly affect our system too The world organic movement is now 30 years old and the market continues to grow at a rate of 30% annually. Organic Uttarakhand is a symbol of allorganic productsbeing produced by farmers from all over the state through a number of products. These promote income generation for deprived groups with technology transfer.

Organic uttarakhandis the state government initiative for ecological governance and economic sustainability plan.

Safe guarding you and your family from toxic chemicals,Helping a deprived farmer group economicallyParticipating in a moment for a more responsible society.

Organic Food Productsare commodities produced without the use of any kind of chemicals/inorganic agriculture inputs.

Organic Farmingsystems stress on natural bio cycles, crop rotations, use of natural resources for production and pest management. These systems also apply natural laws like lunar and solar rhythms.

The use of chemicals has on hand delivered excess production of food grains for the growing population but on the other hand posses a number of economical, ecological and health concerning challenges.

Chemicals in the form of pesticide residue in vegetables, fruit and cereals play havoc in the human body. Chemicals in the form of fertilizer inhibit natural plant growth and food is devoid of vital nutrients.Chemicals in water, air and soil cause pollution affecting us indirectly.

Data and research reveals that residues of most chemicals pass through the food chain and settle down in the human body causing cancer, allergies, abnormalities and other fatalistic disorders.Organic productsare grown just as nature intended them to. Pure !Organic farmingmeans farming methods that are orgainc or natural. No chemical or synthetic enters the production process at any point. Apart from being a health hazard, use of pesticides and herbicides also eliminate natural crop protection agents like friendly insects and icroorganisms. This increases ned for stronger chemicals and hence ever increased health risks for the farmers and consumers.

With the continuous increase in the number of organic activities and farmers through various projects in Uttarakhand, a great need was felt to constitute an organization to promote, coordinate, the dispersed organic activities and efforts forOrganic Farmingin the state.

Uttarakhand Organic Commodity Boardcame in to existence on 19 May 2003. The board was registered under the societies registration act, 1860 and is acting as the nodal agency of the state to enhanceorganic activities in agricultureand allied sectors like Horticulture, Medicinal Aromatic Plants & Herbs and animal husbandry through out the state. On-going programs, many of which are funded externally presently provide the source for human resource for the technical and marketing activities. One of the largest programs in the Board is being funded by the Sir Ratan Tata Trust, Mumbai by the name of Centre for Organic Farming (COF).

Mission StatementTo Make Uttarakhand the Organic Capital of India

Vision StatementTo Achieve Sustainable Rural Development in the State of Uttarakhand through Organic Farming

The role of the Board in the promotion ofOrganic Farmingin the state is assisted by articles of association which describes the UOCB as a promoting and facilitating organization.

In the last three years the Board has primarily focused in the following areas:Capacity Building of all stake holders ofOrganic Farmingin the state. The UOCB has trained farmers, extension workers from government line departments,NGO's, special projects in the state for the production, certification as well as marketing. UOCB has organized exposure visits for farmers, middle and senior level officers for seminars, exhibitions and other gatherings in Organic sector.

Prime facilitator for back ward as well as Forward Linkage in the state. UOCB develops production plans as permarket response and delegates the plan to the different production agencies, they be bio- villages run by the agriculture department or the different partnerNGO's. The organic farmers are then assisted to become into Organic Producer groups and then linked with markets. UOCB facilitates the entire exercise. This has become one of the most important tasks where the UOCB has provided the vital 'fill in the blank' service. As UOCB is the prime mandator for the Internal Control System UOCB compiles all data generated by the extension workers as well as the internal inspectors. The compiled data is then used as commodity production projections of the coming season which then facilitates the forward linkage processes. The availability of updated data at a single window helps the marketing cell to plan for the supply chain.

UOCB functions as the resource center for the Technical inputs for the organic production which is constantly being updated. Inputs which can be used as per standards, new products, technologies for the production as compiled by the board and then the information are passed on to the different stake holders in the state.

Resource generation in the form of finances, human resources and building patronage for the Organic development for the state is also an important activity of the state.

Development and Incubation of ideas, products as well as future strategies are also an important activity of the Board which is being carried out in some sectors.

Notable Achievements of UOCBUOCB has been able to popularize the concept not only within the state but also outside specially to the other mountain states. There is a constant visit list of farmers, officers andNGOfor learning the Uttarakhand experience. Within the state a number of voluntary organizations have included the organic farming in their programs.

Models where in the production to markets (complete supply chain) under the organic systems have been established at several places.The commodities where substantial progress has taken place is in Basmati, Mandua (finger millets), chillies, other spice, wheat, pulses, traditional rice, perishables like vegetables etc. These models now need to be multiplied and up scaled.

Product Development of mandua ( finger millet) as an ingredient in the India Mix, a product for the mid day meal under the ICDS program was done where the use of mandua has been standardized with the World Food Program (WFP) thus creating a market of 1000 metric tons of mandua in the market. Similarlyorganic productsfrom tribal.

Organic Dehraduni Basmati from Dehradun which has dwindled in the past was promoted as an export organic product, together with the basmati regions in US Nager a market potential of 2000 hectares has been created, with a potential for further extension.

UOCB's MandateUttaranchal Organic Commodity Board shall function as the State Nodal Agency for Organic Farming and non-farming activities, and it would:

Advise and assist the State Government in the overall strengthening and implementation of the institutional set-up engaged and dealing in the production, processing, marketing and the promotion of organic farming in the State.

The Board will endeavor to promote Organic Farming in all fields of land use viz. Agriculture, Horticulture, Herbs, and Medicinal Plant, Tea, Fisheries, Forests and all related fields for the promotion and developing of organic farming in the State and network and liaison with various department of the State.

Promote, organize, and nurture institutions outside and inside the government for the facilitation of all necessary inputs required for all backward and forward linkages related to organic products so as to facilitate services within easy reach of the farmers on progressively economically viable basis.

Modernize and upgrade existing training facilities to enhance skills and professional competence at all levels on a regular and continuing basis.

Establish the Organic Uttaranchal brand in the market and secure the interest and identity of the Uttaranchalorganic farmer. Collaborate and network with institutions of repute within the country as well as overseas to obtain new technologies and upgrade skills on organic farming and related activities.

Interact and collaborate with bi-lateral and international bodies to facilitate and promote setting up of joint venture and projects in the area of organic farming, processing and production of various inputs, semi and finished.

Establish linkages with national and international agencies Interact and collaborate with bi-lateral and international bodies to facilitate and promote setting up of joint ventures and projects in the area of organic farming, processing and production for various inputs, semi and finished products.

Establish linkages with national and international R & D setups and orchestrate a research support program to ensure improved efficiency and cost reduction.

Carry out studies and surveys on all aspects of pre-production, production, productivity and products; generate information and data leading to a comprehensive and dynamic database and management information system through advance information technology for the growing globalization of Indian industry.

Provide consultancy services to various individuals, institutions etc in all aspects of organic farming; within as well as outside the state.

Render advice to State Government and local bodies on policies related to organic farming.

Assist the national effort on conservation of bio-diversity, genetic resources, and development and sustainable exploitation of crops of economical/commercial importance.

Accept grants and donations designated for the development and promotion of organic farming in the state.

Assist in provision of various services pertaining to Organic production including installation and maintenance of plants, Organic Production Collection, Grading and Packing Centers, procurement of raw materials, processing and marketing of organic raw and processed product.

Adopt and undertake any other measures or perform any other activities as may be required by the Govt. of India or by the State Govt. including other sponsor's/promoters.

Take all such decisions, which the Board deems fit for the achievements of its objectives.

Encourage, promote and carry out sustainable activities to improve the production of various organic products and help facilitate their marketing, brand building and other related activities so as to increase the incomes of the organic farmers; especially the small and the marginal farmers of the state of Uttaranchal.

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ChairmanSecretaryProgram ManagerMarketing ManagerTechnical ManagerQuality ManagerAccount OfficerProduct Development OfficerSRF - EntomologySRF- Pathology/ Training Coordinator (Officiating)Asst. Training CoordinatorAccountant-------------------Mr. C.S. MehraMs. Binita ShahMr. Gagan AroraMr. Amit SrivastavaMr. Sanjeev SrivastavaMr. K.S.BishtMr. Pankaj KumarMr. Jagbeer Singh Aswal-------------------------Mr. Manohar AdhikariMs Arti Nautiyal

Computer Operator

Dispatch ClerkSupply Chain Officer Support Staff

SalesmanICS InspectorsMr. Prakash Chandra JoshiMr. Virendra SinghMr. Ganesh BhattMr. Vimal BhattMr. Viendra Singh AryMr. Rajesh RawatMr. Nitin ThapaMr. Lalit SinghMr. Pradeep KumarMr. Bhuvnesh Prasad DevaliMr. Subhash Chandra SaktaMr. Kundan Singh BishtMr Bahadur singh rawalMr DhanveerMr Kamal singh rawatMr Gurudev SinghMr Kaliesh Chandra KapadiMr Suresh KumarMr Rajendra KumarMr Kaliesh Chandra JoshiMr Kamlesh Chandra kapadwalMr Kundan singh adhikariMr Khim Singh BishtMr Mahendra PalMr RajeshMr VishalMr Ramesh ChandraMr Vijay BhattMr Bhagwati Prasad KalaMr Mohan Chandra BhattMr Jagdish Chandra JoshiMr Rukum Singh RanaMr Mohan LalMr Suraj Pal Singh

Supply ChainFacilitator

Mr Rajendra SajwanMr K.M. UpadhyayaMr Sandeep Singh NegiMr Bhagvat Prasad DevaliMr Sandeep KumarMr Diwakar Joshi

Service ProvidersMr. Radhey ShyamMr Amit KumarMr Yashwant Singh BishtMr Sarvesh Kumar SharmaMr Madhusudan S. ChauhanMr SandeepMr Nagendra SinghMr Sanjeev KumarMr Rajendra SajwanMr K.M. UpadhyayaMr Sandeep Singh NegiMr Bhagvat Prasad DevaliMr Sandeep KumarMr Diwakar JoshiMr Bhuvan Chandra BhattMr Nirmal BulkotiMr Pankaj Kumar

enter of Organic Farming - COF

TheCenter of Organic Farming(COF) is anchored within the Uttarakhand Organic Board (UOCB) umbrella. Conceptually the center is an independent entity but as the UOCB was also established around the same time, the administrative functions of the COF are operated from the UOCB administrative unit itself.

COF in relevance with the UOCBCOF was initially conceived and sanctioned by the Sir Ratan Tata Trust ( SRTT) in May 2003, and came into existence in July 2003. (COF is a deemed center of excellence in the making and is meant to provide technical assistance to those critical areas in the on-going organic initiative of the State of Uttarakhand, which are being presently provided through State departments.) These areas of support are primarily in the form of technical expertise and human resource.

Organic agriculturein the State is an organized and innovative approach torejuvenate hill agriculture. Several state programs have been dedicated towardsorganic farmingthrough technology demonstrations and models creations. As the organic regime is entirely an alternative system, all support systems like production protocols, delivery mechanisms, guarantee systems, product development, market initiatives and consumer reach all needed alternative software in many areas along with alternative hardware.

The UOCB as discussed earlier was established to provide the above mentioned alternative systems along with coordinating the different on-goingorganic programsin the state.

Following are the major sections of the COF- I program. To view the detail about each segment click on the link below :Packaging

The existing organic standard has specifications regarding packaging and labeling of organic produce to safe guard the interests of both the consumer and the producer.Organic Uttaranchal produtshave been prepared to compete in the open market in terms of quality.Organic producergroups have been trained exclusively for packaging of produts. Extension Staff and Master Trainers have also been engaged to train and pack products. COF marketing and technical team has played a leadling role to develop special packaging and lebeling as per the national and international standards. Now this technical know-how and complete process of packaging and labeling has been disseminated to the producer group. The following achievements are noteworthy in this regard:

So far packaging for 25 products has been developed.

Farmers and producer groups have been trained on packaging specificities.

Special packaging kit has been developed and handed over to the producer group on a contribution basis.

COF facilitated 06 tons of organic basmati rice export.

Long term marketing relations with large international buyers like Rapunzel has been built up.

Suitable private agencies for export have been identified and tripartite agreement has been singed.

Barnyard millet husk baby pillow is in the pipe line for export.

Samples of products like kidney beans, buck, wheat, mountain millet, sesame have been sent to many potential international buyers for future export.

Export of Organic Kutki (a medicinal herbs) is being facilitated for M/S Vanderstelt Producten, Holland.

Organic Basmati Export ProgramBasmati rice (oryza sativa)Indias delicious and luxurious Basmati rice is well known all over the world. Most of this is exported to West Asia, Europe, and other countries. (Indian Express) Haryana accounts for 50 % of area under basmati rice in India. Followed by Uttaranchal & Uttar Pradesh that together counts for 25 %, Punjab for 18% and Rajasthan for another 3%. The rest is accounted for by Himachal Pradesh and J & K. (Source: - A Handbook on Basmati Rice from India.)

Dehradooni BasmatiDehradooni Basmati is a speciality of Doon Valley. Although several aromatic varieties rice are grown and consumed by the farmers of Doon valley but no other varieties of basmati has able to attain the status ofDehradooni Basmati. It is highly priced and delicious, in spite of its small grain size. It takes 125-135 days to mature and average yield is about 2500-2600 kg/ha. The important varieties grown are: Kasturi, Hansraj, Pusa 1, Sharbati, Pakistani Basmati, Dehradooni Basmati (Type-3).

Origin of the ProgramIndiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers and pestiides during last few decades had reduced the aroma and deteriorated the health of the soil. A concept was evolved to bring back the fragrance of basmati through organic farming. Therefore,Organic Dehradooni Basmati Project was started in May 2002 by Diversified Agricultural Support Project (DASP). It was a serious attempt to increase the production of Dehradooni Basmati by motivating the farmers to cultivate it and in turn, helping them in realizing premium price for the produce.

List of Approved Basmati Varieties for Export to EU

Basmati 370Taraori (karnal local, HBC-19)Basmati 217Haryana Basmati (HKR 228/IET 0367)Dehradooni (Type-3)Basmati 386Ranbir Basmati (IET 11348)Kasturi (IET 8580)

Taking Over ProgramAfter completion of the DASP in March 2004 theOrganic Basmati ProductionProgram was adopted by Uttaranchal Organic Commodity Board and was renamed Organic Basmati Export Program (O.B.E.P.).

Progress of O.B.E.P.Since from the inception of organic basmati production program there has been a significant increase in the number of farmers and increase in area under organic cultivation. The details are depicted in the table here under :YearDistrictNo. of FarmersArea (Ha.)

2003DehradunU.S. NagarTotal24883331131.9246.8178.72





Seed ProgramTo provide the pure traditional Dehradooni Basmati paddy seed village Tilwadi, Sahaspur (Swarna Valley) has been identified which is traditionally involved in conservation of traditional variety. 14 ha land has been taken up for production of traditional Basmati seed. This program has been initially supported by the COF -1 program. The Taraori basmati seed program has been developed on a 2.4 ha land area in the Kashipur block of Udham Singh Nagar.

ProductionTotal 3600 tonsOrganic Basmatipaddy is produced in both the areas in Kharif-2008.

CertificationThe basmati program has been developed for the export market since the inception. Internationally accredited agencies for the certification have been collaborated for the same. Presently USSOCA is a label accepted all over Europe and USA has been contracted.Cost calculation of the cost of the certification for the export markets figured at Rs 425 per farmer in year 2004, as the ICS of the UOCB has matured, the percentage of the number of inspections has reduced from the 60 -40%, costs have further been brought down to Rs 240 per farmer per year.

Crop Cutting and Documentation of BasmatiThe now established R&D cell of COF initiated a crop cutting and documentation exercise for the basmati program in the two districts namely Udham Singh Nagar and Dehradun. Data were generated by close observation of the paddy during the harvest in terms of production, weight of the grain, straw index, soil change in organic fields in the last three years etc. The detailed report will be made available in separate publication and in the Internet. The average yield of Trawari Basmati (Udham Singh Nagar) and Dehraduni Basmati (Dehradun) were recorded 23.5 qtl per ha. and 24 qtl. per ha. respectively in year 2008.

Projection for Kharif 2009-10In coming Kharif season 2009-10 it is proposed to increase area atleast double of present area. In this, continuously new area registration program is being carried out by field officers and service providers of respective blocks. As per responsibility received by extension officers from farmer it is assumed that area underorganic basmati export programwould be increased upto 2000 ha in karif 2009-10.

From this Kharif year, it is also proposed that Nainital be taken under organic Basmati Export program. Under O.B.E.P. Future Expansion program one major point of standardization of quality has to be taken under consideration so that produce of each individual should be listed. Therefore to standardize the quality POP and quality specification of Basmati as per buyer has been developed and distributed to the farmer in the first phase of field level training for quality organic basmati production.Reports

Cost Benefit Analysis of Organically Produced Crops Grown in in Dehradun and Udhamsingh Nagar by Ghayur Alam and Deepti Verma Centre For Sustainable Development Dehradun

Organic farmingis highly relevant for Uttarakhand. Farmers in two of its districts (Dehradun and Udhamsingh Nagar) largely practise chemical intensive farming, characterized by high use of fertilizers and pesticides. This has caused serious damage to the soil, ground water and health.Organic farmingprovides a sustainable option, which can reduce the farmers' dependence on chemical inputs without affecting their income.

The rest of Uttarakhand is characterized by hilly and mountainous terrain. Much of this area is either unsuitable for farming or is covered by forest. A very small proportion of the hilly area is available for farming. For example in the Uttarakashi and Chamoli districts of the state it is only 4% and 5% respectively. The scarcity of cultivable land has resulted in small sized average landholdings in the state. , The per capita cultivable area is about 0.06 ha. This area has very limited irrigation facilities. For example, only about 5% of the cultivated area in the Pauri district is under irrigation. Most farmers in these areas practise traditional farming methods; the adoption of High Yield Varieties (HYVs) and use of chemical fertilizers is small.Research and DevelopmentMr. Jafar Sultan SRF (Plant Pathology) has left the organization and Dr. Dhiraj Kumar SRF (Agronomy) was unfortunately expired in the road accident. The vacant seats are to be filled by calling fresh interviews. The file has been moved to Government for approval. It is expected that the new appointments shall take place in the month of April 2006.

R&D studies relating to organic farming (in-vitro) have been initiated. The layout of the Research Trials were made with Dr. J. Kumar, Professor and Head Plant Pathology, GBPUAT, Hill Campus, Ranichauri, Tehri and VPKAS, Almora. The proposals are in the final stage and MoU has been signed.

R&D cell has been established at Majhkali and staff shifted. It has been decided that R&D work shall be conducted now at Majhkali Center itself.

The SRFs also took a field survey of the villages undertaken under the organic intervention in horticulture programme with CHEA organization. The SRFs in coordination with the technical wing of C.O.F. I regularly monitoring the progress of work.

A package of practice has been prepared for the demonstration trial of cereals, pulses and vegetables being undertaken for demonstration by the UOCB. The same POP has been printed with the financial assistance from fund received under NPOF, Govt. of India and have been distributed to thefarmers during the training programCertification

ORGANIC CERTIFICATIONAfter declaration of Uttarakhand as Organic State during the year 2001, the conversion of farms from no organic to organic mode have been increasing rapidly and also the demand for certifiedorganic productsfor domestic as well as export markets has also increased. In this scenario the "Organic Certification" has become an essential tool for organic farming in the state.

"Certification is a verification process of determining that the products said to be organic are incompliance with a defined criteria for organic production." In order to building trust of consumer in organics and organic markets certification has greatly helped.

ROLE OF UOCB IN ORGANIC CERTIFICATIONUOCB is not directly involve inorganic certificationas certification is carried out by independent agencies that are accredited by APEDA, government of India (for certification as per Indian Organic Standard - NPOP only) and similar authority of other countries (e.g. for certification as per American Standard - NOP ,the agency must be accredited by U.S. government). These agencies are known as external certification agencies. Presently there are 11organic certificationagencies working in India.

CHALLENGES FOR CERTIFICATION IN UTTARAKHANDA majority of agriculture practitioners in Uttarakhand are smallholders.They are having fragmented land holding.They are often located in remote areas with long travel times from one place to another.The over all revenue from their agricultural production is usually far too small to cover the cost of farm inspection by external inspection body for each farmer

INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM (ICS)For above reasonsUttarakhand Organic Commodity Boardon the guidelines of IFOAM developed a technique that is called " Internal Control System (ICS)"for certification of farms, processing and handling units of marginal and small farmers (Who can not bear the high certification cost individually) of the state in the form of Group Certification on low cost.

"An Internal Control System (ICS) is a documented quality assurance system that allows the external certification body to delegate the annual inspection of individual group members to an identified body/unit with the certified operator." The objective of group certification is to reduce the cost of certification without compromising the quality.

Theorganic certification agencythan mainly evaluates weather the Internal Control System (ICS) is working well and efficiently. The evaluation is done by checking the ICS documentation system and staff qualifications and sample inspection some farmers.

QUALITY CELLUOCB is implementing Internal Control System (ICS) through it's Quality Control Cell.

QUALITY CELL- STRUCTUREQuality Control Cell has been established at UOCB for facilitating marginal and small farmers of the state in certification of their farms, processing and handling units in the form of group certification by establishing Internal Control System. Cell insures the quality of the organic produce as per organic standards of various countries. Cell also facilitate to buyers in issuance of 'Transaction Certificate" for the commodities procured by them from registered farmers with UOCB.

Presently following personals are working in the cell:1- Quality Manager2- Internal Inspectors3- Organic Approval Committee

Besides the above Extension Workers (Master trainers engaged under of agriculture department scheme and field officer working under Basmati Programme) are also indirectly assisting to the cell activities at field level by maintaining certification documents (Farm file) and providing training to farmers on ICS/Certification.

1. Quality Manager:Quality Manager is a crucial position in the board. The Quality Manager is in charge of insuring that the ICS is implemented. He organizes the extension service and internal inspection (who inspects where inspects and when inspects), ensures that the staff have all resources available to do the inspection/extension (e.g. means of transport, etc), make sure that all farmers really are inspected and all new farmers registered properly. He organize the staff trainings, coordinates all relevant aspects with theorganic certification agency, etc. he is also responsible for maintaining all records and statistical data of all farmers on production certification and marketing.

2. Internal Inspectors:The inspectors are the ICS operator's ears, and eyes. They perform the following duties:1- To insure 100% physical inspection of all registered farms and farmer's record at least twice in a year2-Complete inspection check list prepared actual farmers lists (AFLs)3-Handling Non compliances issues4- To provide training on ICS to Master trainers and farmers on felt need basis.

3. Organic Approval Committee:This is a five members committee. The members of committee are representative of agriculture department, farmer's federations and respected persons of the society who are familiar with principal of organic farming. The OAP performed the following activities.

1-Approves the findings of Internal Inspection.2- Decided sanctions if any for the defaulters

QUALITY CELL - FUNCTIONThe cell insures 100% physical inspection of farms, processing & handling units, documents etc of all registered farmers during each crop cycle in every year. The internal inspection is being carried out by internal inspectors in over all supervision of Quality Manager. During internal inspection internal inspectors check the risk and critical control point and complete the checklists. After completion of inspection inspector make actual farmers lists (AFLs). After internal inspection Quality Manager evaluates the check lists and AFLs and prepares a summary of all inspected farmers along with observations recorded during internal inspection and invites "Organic Approval Committee" for approval of certification findings. OAP approves the findings of internal inspection and decide penalty if any for defaulters.

After decision of approval committee Quality Manager prepare the list of approved and sanctioned farmers and informed the decision to sanctioned farmers and give them sufficient time for appeal. If no appeal is received from farmers with in specified time period it is understand that farmers are agree with the decision of OPA. After this Quality Manager invites ExternalCertification Agency. During the external inspection by the certification agency, the effectiveness of the internal control system is evaluated. The external inspector re-inspected a certain number of farmers. The percentage of external control will be determined by the certification agency on the basis of risk assessment. The external inspector compares his/her observations with the documents of the internal inspection and evaluates weather the internal inspections fulfill the external regulations and if they are o.k. than provide the certificate for whole group.

Since certification is a continuous process hence internal inspection as well as external inspection would be continue every year even after attaining full organic status by the land.

For External Certification UOCB is working withUttaranchal State Organic CertificationAgency, Dehradun.InterventionThe areas of intervention of theUttaranchal Organic Commodity Boardinclude interventions in the areas of:

Establishment of Regulatory MechanismHelping the state government in creating and implementing regulatory mechanisms, all aimed towards making Uttarakhand a organic state.

Support for Production UnitProviding support to farmers, entrepreneurs and exporters for better use of organic techniques.

Training ProgrammesRunning training and educational programmes in organic production as well asorganic agricultural management.

Rural TourismPromotion and propagation of the new trend of tourism called Rural Tourism, initiated by UOCB, by leveraging and synergising the Bio-village concept of Organic Uttaranchal.Composting Tecnologies

State Training Center For Organic FarmingThe StateTraining Center for Organic Farming, Majkhali (Ranikhet), Almora, formerly known as Govt. Soil Conservation & Training Center, was rejuvenated by UOCB with the financial support of Sir Ratan Tata Trust, Mumbai. Thetraining centeris situated 97 km away from the tail end of nearest railway station at Kathgodam and 13 km away from Ranikhet, a famous tourist destination.

State of the Art FacilityThe center has a covered area of 15.6 hectare with infrastructure consisting of a Class room having a capacity for 50 participants, an established library, having updated information onorganic farming, a trainee's hostel to accommodate 40 participants, and a mess, well equipped with modern facilities.

The Centre also has field demonstration Units of Pathology, Agronomy and Entomology of Research and Development wing of UOCB within the Training Centre Campus.

The Center OffersThe StateOrganicTraining Centreoffers trainings on Organic Farming for Farmers, Extension Officers, Field Workers, Scientists, Agronomists, Horticulturists, Researchers, Service Providers, Inspectors, Marketing Personnel and Students on various aspects of organic farming. STCOF offers need-based training programs for organization and individuals and also offers R&D facilities for Scientists, Researchers and Students in the field.

The trainings are supported by most recent findings ofresearch & developmentand different demonstration units of composting andorganic agriculturetechnologies available at the Center's premises.

The Board has a team of experienced professionals on the subject of Organic Farming, including the professionals from various Universities, Institutions, Govt. Departments, Pvt. Agencies and consultants in the field and are available all the time as and when required basis.

To book your seat pleaseDownload Application Formand send it to any of the following addresses . You may also call/contact the below given addresses in case of any doubt / clarifications.

Uttarakhand Organic Commodity Board201/1, Vasant Vihar, Dehradun, UAPhone: 0135-2670770,FAX: 0135-2764309,

E-mail:[email protected] Training Center for Organic FarmingMajkhali, Ranikhet, Almora,UttarakhandTelefax : 05966-240393

E-mail:[email protected]

Registration and Service ChargeUOCB is actively involved in the marketing of the organic products from its registered farmers group directly for registered buyers for export as well as domestic market. As per the production projections the annual farm gate sale this year is forecasted to touch 30-40 crore pa. UOCB has always stood by her buyers undaunted support and service to the supply chain. UOCB has limited manpower and budgets to handle multiple buyers and their demand. To enable better service for the supply chain it is now proposed that UOCB will now register the buyers and obtain a service charge on the sale of the organic commodities facilitated by him.Annual registration fees of Rs 1000 will be charged from the trade partners. UOCB will obtain service charge for the different services provided on the basis of the total invoices generated by the farmers group to the buyers in a financial year. The slabs for the charges are as follows:-Sr.NoSlabsService Charge

1Rs 50000 to Rs 5 Lac1 % of the invoice

2Rs 5 Lac to Rs 15 LacRs 15000

3Rs 15 Lac to Rs 50 LacRs 20000

4Rs 50 Lac and aboveRs 30000

Note: - Order below Rs 50000 are not entitled to the below benefits.

Against the registration and the service charge obtained by UOCB the buyer/ traders gets the package of benefits which it can avail time and again, the different benefits are as follows:- A free hard copy of AFL ( Approved Farmers List ) Customized Producers - Buyer Meets and field visits. Participation in the Organic Fairs/Exhibitions/Workshops/Seminars on payment/sponsorship basis. Support in organizing Consumer Awareness Programs. Being invited to conferences meetings and general buyer seller meets. Getting information from UOCB Magazines and newsletters Distribution of / promotional fliers, brochures. Distribution of Display Stands and other literatures. No transaction certificate cost will be charged. Facilitation and monitoring in the supply of the commodities in terms of travel of the UOCB staff to the supply areas and link with field works and farmers groups.

apacity Building

one of the major objectives in attaining the vision oforganic uttaranchalis to develop skilled manpower ranging from extension officers to farmers. Thetraining programsof UOCBfocus on the development of various aspects of all sectors like agriculture, horticulture, medicinal aromatic plants, animal husbandry and other allied sectors. For the last two years, the major areas of training include introduction to organic farming priniciples,organic certification, internal control systems andorganic technologies. The major sectors of trainings were agriculture, horticulture, dairy and medicinal & aromatic plants. Apart from the technical training, UOCB has conducted number of training for skill up gradation and capacity building of farmers, rural institution and master trainers.List of the Certified Organic Products

Name of the Product

PaddyDehraduni BasmatiTaraouri BasmatiPusa -1121B-370Pusa-1Red RiceBasmati Rice

SpicesRed ChillyYellow ChillyTurmeric Dry/ PowderGinger Dry/ PowderCoriander Whole/Powder

Hemp SeedsJamboo FernBlack CarveGinger WholeOnion WholeFenugreek

PulsesRajma (Kidney Bean)Arhar/Tuar dalUrdGramHorse GramSoyabean WhiteSoyabean BlackNaurangi DalPeaLentilLobia

CerealsMaize WholeWheat WholeBarely Whole

Millets/ Small CerealsFoxtail MilletBarnyard MilletFinger MilletProsomilletAmaranthusBuckwheat(Kuttu)

Medicinal and Aromatic ProductsRosemaryThymeKutkiOreganoParsley

OthersSoap nutHoneyApple JuiceWild Apricot OilHemp Seeds OilProduct Under Development.(A) Amaranths Oil

Availability of Certified Organic Commodity KHARIF-2010S/noName of Organic CommodityExpected Quantity in (Qt)Farm Gate Guiding Price Rs/QtlsAvailability Month From ------ To

1Whole Wheat ( Variiety -UP2338.262,226,292,PBW-375,RR21 RAJ LOK-1)6000140015 April 2011 to 31 May 2011

2Termuric Dry Whole2016500

Availability of Certified Organic Commodity KHARIF-2010S/noOrganicCommodityAvailability Month

ARice

A-1Dehraduni Basmati.15Oct-30Nov

A-2Taraouri Basmati.(HBC-19)

A-3B-370.

A-4P-1121.

A-5Red Rice/Aromatic Rice

BPulses

B-1Rajma White-(Munsyari)15Oct-30Nov

B-2Rajma Spotted-(Chakrata)

B-3Rajma Red (Ramgarh)

B-4Rajma Cream (Harsil)

B-5White Soyabean.

B-6Black Soybean.

B-7Naurangi Dal(Cow Pea).

B-8Gahat.(Horse Gram)

B-9Toor.(Pigeon Pea)

B-10Lobia

B-11Black Gram(Urd)

CSpices

C-1Red chilly.15Oct-30Nov

C-2Ter muric.

C-3Ginger.

C-5Bhanga.

C-6Tejpatta.

C-7Big cardamom

C-8Jamboo fern

c-9Dal chinni

DOil seeds

D-1Sesamae.15Oct-30Nov

D-2Ground Nut

Citrus Group

Kinno15Oct-30Nov

Malta.

Lemon.

DMillets

D-1Finger Millet (Mandua)15Oct-30Nov

D-2Amaranthus(Chaulai)

D-4Kuttu (Buckwheat)

D-5Prosomillet(Cheena)

D-7Foxtail Millet (Kauni)

EVegetable.

E-1Tomato15Oct-30Nov

E-2Lady Finger

E-3Bringal

E-4Franch Bean

E-5Green Chilly.

E-6Radish

E-7Cucurbits,etc

E-8Brokli,and seasonal vegetables

E-9Off seasonal vegetable of Hills15 May-15 Sept

FFruits

F-1Apple fresh/Dehydrated.15 July 30August

F-2Peach

F-3walnut

F-4Papaya.

F-5Khumani.

F-8Apricot.

GMedcinal and Aeromatic Plants

G-1Rosemary15Nov 31 Dec

G-2Thymus

G-3Mersoram

G-4kuttki etc

IOthers

Dalia,Rostaed Amaranth (Chaulai)Every Month

I-1HoneyEvery Month

I-2Soap Nut.15 Oct 30 Nov-

I-3Apple Juice.25 July -15 Sept-

I-4Organic Sugar Products.15Nov -30 April

I-5Compost.1Sep 07 -30May

Guiding Farm Gate Price for Organic Products (As on KHARIF-2010 and RABI-11)

S/NoName of Organic CommodityFarm Gate Price Rs/qtl As on -2010-11

Cereals

1Dehraduni Basmati Rice7000-7500

2Basmati PADDY Long Grain PUSA -12800-3100

3Basmati Long Grain Taraouari2800-3100

4Basmati Long Grain PUSA-11212800-3000

5Basmati Paddy conversion2200-2400

6Red Rice3800-4000

7Wheat1400-1450

8Wheat Conversion1300-1350

Spices

13Red Chilly powder10000-11000

14Turmeric Whole Dry16000-16500

15Ginger Powder/dry20000-25000

16Coriander16000-16500

17Bhanga2000-2200

18Tejpatta50000-55000

19Jamboo Fern20000-250000

20Bhanjeera2000-2200

21Jeera (Cumin)15000-20000

Flour

22Finger Millet flour1500-1800

23Wheat flour2200-2500

24Amaranths Flour (Ram dana)5000-5500

Pulses

25Tuar dal8500-9000

26Rajma8500-9000

27Soybean(White)2200-2500

28Soyabean(Black)2800-3000

29Lentil8500-9000

30Naurangidal6500-7000

31Horse Gram(Kulath)9000-12000

32Black Gram7000-7500

Others

33Wheat Dalia2500-2800

34Mustard Oil7500-8000

35Apricot oil30000

36Rose water25000

37Jaggary Powder4500-4700

38Jaggary Cubes4200-4500

Medicinal and Culinnary Herbs DRY /kg

36Rosemary350

37Thyme350

38Oregano350

38Parsley350

38Sweet Basil dry2000

Agreements

Details of the Conduct Agreements for the Organic Products -2011-2012

S. NoDistrictName Of FederationBlockTrading CompanyOrganic commodityOffered PremiumNo of Agreements

1.U.S.Nagar

Swatantra sainani Javik Krishek Samiti

Gadarapur

Suminter overseas-Mumbai

Taraouari Basmati

Mandi Price+Rs 400

1

Rishi Parasar Kirishi Soodh Samiti *

Bajpur

2

Arpit Javik Krishi Vikas Samiti

Jaspur

Vacant for Sunstar Overseas-Delhi

Basmati Paddy

3

Rana javik utpad Krishi Viakas samiti

Khatima

NBF

PUSA-1,

Taraouari

4

Javik Basmati Kishan samiti

NBF

5

Kumaon Javik Vikas samooh

Sitarganj

NBF

6

Kumaon Javik Krishi Vikas samiti

NBF

7

Sarvajanik javik Krishi Vikas Samiti

Rudrapur

Suminter overseas-Mumbai

8

2.Nainital

Organic Producers Group

Botabagh

NBF

Mandi Price+Rs 400

3.Dehradun

Raipur javik Krishi Vikas samiti

Raipur

Kohinoor foods Pvt Limited , Sonipat , Haryana

Basmati paddy

Type-3,Taraouri

9

Kishan Ekta Javik Krishi Vikas Samiti

Vikasnagar

10

Doiwala javik Krishi Vikas Samiti

Doiwala

11

Navcheatana Javik Krishi Vikas samiti

Shaspur

ConversionMandi Price+Rs100

12


Vikasnagar

Flax Foods Export Ltd, Dehradun

Sweet Basil

Rs 850

13


Vikasnagar

Especility Orgnic -saharanpur

Dehraduni Basmati paddy

Mandi Price+Rs 400

14

Doiwala javik Krishi Vikas Samiti

Doiwala

Flax Foods Export Ltd, Dehradun

Sweet Basil

Rs 850

15

4.Haridwar

Javik Krishi Vikas samooh

Narsan

Safe Foods Banglore

Pusa-1,Taraouari

Mandi Price+Rs 400

16

Bhartiya Kisan Club

Roorkee

Safe Foods Banglore

Pusa -1 Taraouri,Sugar

Mandi Price+Rs 401 Rs 4200/qt

17

5.U.S.Nagar

Govid Javik Krishi Vikas Samiti

Jaspur

Sunstar Overseas Delhi

PUAS-1121

Mandi Price+Rs 400

18

6.Tehari


Chamba

Especility Orgnic -saharanpur

Organic Vegetable

Mandi Price+15%

19

7.Nainital

Organic Producres Group

Bethal ghat

Sreshta Natural Bio Products -Hyderabad

Red Chill

Mandi Price+15%

20

Nainital


Bethal ghat

Sreshta Natural Bio Products -Hydrabad

Red Chill

Mandi Price+15%

21

Nainital


Ramgarh

Sreshta Natural Bio Products -Hydrabad

Kidney Bean

Mandi Price+15%

22

* Awaited Trading Agency-1)-Sunita Export Mumbai 2) Agro Cel Industries -SonipathList of Bio villages

AlmoraBageshwar

ChampawatChamoli

DehradunNainital

PauriPithoragarh

RudraprayagTehri

Udham Singh NagarUttarkashi

Haridwar

ADDRESS:Uttarakhand Organic Commodity Board201, Vasant Vihar, Phase-1Dehradun, UTTARAKHANDPhone: (0135) 2760770Fax: (0135) 2764309

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