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AGRI TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTES
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The
Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (JNKVV), in Jabalpur is the
State Agriculture University in the post Chhattisgarh formation. It has
6 colleges and various zonal and regional Research Centres affiliated to
it spread across the state.
As
part of the rural extension program, there are several Farmer Training
Centres and
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Agricultural
Institutes in MP |
Affiliated
Institutes |
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of
Institutes |
| Agriculture
College |
6 |
| Zonal
Agri Research Station |
9 |
| Regional
Agri Research |
7 |
| Research
Centres |
11 |
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MP Govt. Website |
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Gram Sewak Training Centres in the state, to provide
training for farmers as well as Extension Officers.
INSTITUTIONS
Some
of the key organisations responsible for the development of agriculture
include:
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The
MP State Agro Industries Development Corporation Ltd.
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Mandi
Board
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Markfed
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The
Madhya Pradesh State Agro Industries Development Corporation Limited. MP
Agro was set up with the mandate for promoting agro-industries. However,
its current range of activities include.
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Agri
input manufacturing (agri implements, manure)
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Sale
of fertilisers, tractors, irrigation systems, tyres etc. through their
retail outlets
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Disbursement
of all agri-input subsidies i.e. tractor, drip & sprinkler
irrigation systems, biogas plants
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Running
of two food processing
units
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Operation
of a 3000 acre farm at Babai, where it has undertaken contract farming
for Corporates
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The
Corporation has been declared as the State’s nodal agency for Food
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Madhya
Pradesh Agriculture Marketing Board (Mandi Board): The
Board administers the 230 mandis of the state; it oversees the efficient
functioning of the markets and provides supporting infrastructure
associated with it. It is also responsible for the sale of agri inputs
and documentation of market information.
MP Agriculture marketing Federation (MARKFED): MARKFED
is the federation of co-operative marketing societies in the state. It
provides agri inputs (fertiliser, pesticides, seeds, pump-sets,
sprinklers etc) and marketing facilities through its member societies
numbering about 300. It purchases produce from the Mandis and undertakes
price support operation on behalf of the government. It has established
6.4 lakh Metric Tons of storage space in 620 centres across the state.
The federation is involved in food processing business as well,
operating 43 rice mills, 4 Dal mills, 2 cattle feed factories and 4 cold
storage units. OILFED is,
similarly, a co-operative society with a focus on Oilseeds
(Madhya Pradesh data – prior to separation of Chhattisgarh).
POLICY THRUST
The
Govt. of Madhya Pradesh recognising the importance of Agriculture to the
State economy seeks to accord it its proper place in the context of the
overall Economic Development of the State. Agriculture & its allied
activities is one of the main pillars of development on which rests the
burden of the majority of the populace. With a view to improving the lot
of the masses, the state stands committed to fully exploiting the thus
far hidden potential of the sector.
In
line with the overarching theme of ‘Connectivity’
of the Economic Development Strategy, the
Agriculture Policy seeks to connect the agrarian economy to greater
prosperity through access to best farming practices & technology,
access to markets, to greater value addition and to diversification.
STRATEGY
FOR DEVELOPMENT
The
government’s strategy for development aims at accelerating
agricultural growth within the overall framework of economic development
through improvement in production and productivity levels, better market
access, greater value addition, diversification into allied activities
and finally through greater participation of the private sector.
It
shall therefore launch various initiatives to energise the sector from
which the largest section of the population derives its livelihood.
These shall be targeted at:
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Improving
agricultural production and productivity levels
through a greater emphasis
on the quality of information / technology dissemination mechanisms,
research and the easy availability of agri inputs.
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Facilitating
access to markets,
both local and export, through the creation of necessary infrastructure
as well as institutional mechanisms for market promotion and information
access.
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Encouraging
diversification into the allied sectors
such as Horticulture, Dairy & Animal Husbandry, Inland Fisheries and
Minor Forest Produce for improved returns and greater work opportunities.
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Enabling
higher value addition
and the development of a vibrant processing cluster by addressing the
development of both backward and forward linkages.
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Promoting
maximum integration of private initiative
in the sector so as to improve the availability of funds and expertise.
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The
government shall attempt to catalyse the above through various
initiatives discussed in detail below.
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AGRI PRODUCTION & PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCEMENT
There
is vast potential for enhancing production and crop yields. While agro
climatic and rainfed farming conditions are responsible for this to a
large part in the State, the government proposes various interventions
to address the above.
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Overhaul
the existing Extension framework
to provide effective / solution oriented services available to the
maximum number. The obsolete practices shall be done away with to
provide up to date information using modern technologies and innovative
mechanisms.
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The
Krishi Samiti in the village panchayat shall be made the nodal extension
arm at the village level.
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The
possibility of the same officer being a single point source for
information on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries shall be
explored. Pilot projects
shall be undertaken in select regions.
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Private
participation shall be encouraged by allowing corporate or other private
entities to adopt regions. In this context, a Private Agri Extension
Policy is being drafted to set the guidelines for private sector
participation in extension services. An MOU has already been signed with
a private party for the Hoshangabad district.
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The
course content at Agri Universities, Farmer Training / Gram Sewak
Training Centres shall be completely revamped in line with the latest
practices and techniques. The program for the establishment of Training
centres in every district shall be completed in the next 10 years.
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The
power of Information Technology shall be effectively harnessed by
launching “MPKisanbandhu.com”
as a vehicle for information dissemination, extension services and on
line communication for speedy problem resolution for farmers. It is
proposed that MP specific rich local content relevant for farmers shall
be developed eg. Mandi prices, weather reports, best farming practices
etc. in collaboration with Agri-Universities as well as private sector.
The Govt has already made a beginning by launching weekly on line
communication sessions between farmers and relevant agri-experts through
satellite connectivity. This facility is proposed to be made available
to every block headquarters, district headquarter, mandi and soil
testing centres in the next 2 years. A website to provide the latest
information to farmers on the impact of WTO on agriculture is also being
created and an MOU has been signed in this regard.
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Ensure
Statewide Rural Road Connectivity.
This shall be the cornerstone of the Economic Development Strategy of
the State as it facilitates access to the rest of the world, be it
markets, suppliers, technology, information or development
opportunities.
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Phased
development of the rural network is envisaged through both the Prime
Ministers Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and the Kisan Road Fund (KRF) set up
from the contribution of the Mandi Cess. Annual contributions are
expected to be around Rs. 214 crores from the PMGSY (for year 2001-02)
and 85 crores from the Mandi Cess.
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A
total of 1800 km of roads have been identified for upgradation to tar
roads and 300 km for new construction, spanning 157 blocks, under the
PMGSY for 2001-2002.
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The
PMGSY funds shall be used for new constructions and road upgradations
only while Mandi funds shall be utilized for the rehabilitation of
existing roads
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Options
for leveraging the funds from the Mandi cess from financial institutions
shall also be explored.
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Improving
the Seed Replacement Rate through strengthening of Seed Multiplication
& Distribution. The
government has identified seed multiplication as a major focus area in
view of the high shortfalls in supply leading to a poor seed replacement
rate and therefore declining yield. A program for ensuring the
production of seeds in adequate quantities shall be initiated.
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Seed
Grower Coops shall be encouraged to grow seeds and complement the
efforts of the government. Part of the expenses for maintaining a
scientist shall be borne by the government to ensure the use of
scientific methods.
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Private
parties shall be allowed to grow seeds on the Govt. Seed Farms which
shall be bought by the State at a 25% premium.
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To
enhance the quality of the seed, Seed Development / Research Centres /
Laboratories shall be established across the state.
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Breeder
and Certified seeds are being made available to SC/ST marginal farmers
through the schemes of Annapurna and Surajdhara.
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Promote
Seed Research. The
State envisions an agricultural revolution within the state powered by
the Life Sciences engine of growth. It is committed to the development
of the Life Sciences Gateway at Bhopal that shall be a centre for
cutting edge research in appropriate seed varieties for the agro
climatic conditions of the state.
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A
Department of Biotechnology & Biodiversity has already been
constituted to take the initiative forward
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A
Biodiversity & Biotechnology Policy has been announced
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Incentives
& concessions have also been announced to attract private sector
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Liaison
with the Centre for research grants/ projects has commenced
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The
Life Sciences Gateway
shall be set up as part of ‘Univercity’
at Bhopal with a strong emphasis on the Agriculture sector. It shall
comprise of a
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Life
Sciences Institute, set
up in collaboration with private sector to impart higher education and
conduct cutting edge research in the field biotechnology in close
association with industry
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Biotech
Park, boasting
state of the art infrastructure, linked to the
Institute through shared research interest and for availability
of skilled human resources
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Emphasise
the development of non-conventional sources of irrigation. Given
the terrain of the State, and the large tracts under rainfed farming,
the government proposes to promote the development of water conserving,
cost effective and sustainable technologies at the local level.
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Water
Shed Development has been initiated in the development blocks through
community participation
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A
Program for training of farmers in Ground water conservation and
recharging of tubewells shall be adopted
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The
use of fuel-less pumps shall also be encouraged
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Develop
Wastelands through private participation.
MP has vast tracts of cultivable wasteland, which can be productively
used for contribution to increase cultivation and employment
opportunities. As significant investments would be involved in the
upgradation of the land, the private sector shall be targeted. The
government shall attempt to tackle the bureaucratic difficulties
involved in getting clearances right from the Panchayat level to the
different departments (Revenue Dept, Agriculture Dept etc). In turn the
government shall earn revenue from previously non income generating
assets. In order to make it a win-win proposition the following shall be
done:
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The
State shall identify tracts of land, and get in principal approval from
various departments and tiers of government, in advance.
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The
land shall be provided at reasonable rates, and for a period
sufficiently long to make it a viable proposition for the investor.
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MP
Agro shall be the nodal marketing and application-processing agency for
the same.
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A
Wasteland Development Policy
shall be announced for transparency and standardisation
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