A FARMER FRIENDLY HANDBOOK
FOR GOVERNMENT SCHEMES
& PROGRAMMES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS
2014-15
Directorate of Agriculture,Horticulture Road, Haddo,
Port Blair, Pin-744102 Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Why this Handbook?
The department of Agriculture is implementing various schemes and programmes for the benefit of
farmers either through State Plan Programme or through various Central Sector Schemes of
Government of India. The guidelines of each of these schemes and circulars / instructions issued
there under provide relevant details on the type and extent of benefits for different components
promoted under these schemes.
The Farmers Friendly Handbook basically categorizes 10 themes viz.
1. Soil Health, Soil Conservation & Fertilizers
2. Seeds
3. Irrigation
4. Training & Extension for Farmers
5. Mechanization & Technology
6. Agricultural Credits
7. Agricultural Insurance
8. Plant Protection
9. Horticulture (Cultivation of Fruits, Vegetables and Flowers for Higher Income)
10. Agricultural Marketing
Each theme has got three aspects
(i)
What to do?' - This includes suggestions/advises on practical aspect of the theme.
(ii)
What can you get?'- This includes the type of assistance provided by the department to
accomplish the theme, pattern of subsidy and name of scheme under which the
assistance is made available
(iii)
Whom/ where to contact? - This gives the details of person / institute to whom a farmer
can contact to get the information on government schemes.
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What to do?
Whom to contact?
What can you get?
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CONTENTS
S.No.
Description
Page No.
1.
Soil Health, Soil Conservation and Fertilizers
2.
Seeds
3.
Irrigation
4.
Training and Extension for Farmers
5.
Mechanization and Technology
6.
Agricultural Credits
7.
Agricultural Insurance
8.
Plant Protection
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11
9.
Horticulture
(Cultivation of Fruits, Vegetables and Flowers for Higher Income)
12
10.
Agricultural Marketing
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1. Soil Health, Soil Conservation and Fertilizers
What to Do?
•
Always use appropriate fertilizer in right quantity based on soil test.
•
Must use organic manures to maintain the fertility of soil.
•
In order to get maximum benefit of the fertilizers, always apply in root zone instead
of broadcasting.
•
Resort to judicious and efficient use of Phosphatic Fertilizers for proper
development of roots/shoots and timely maturity of crops, particularly the legumes
which fix atmospheric nitrogen for enrichment of soil.
•
For reclaiming acidic soil, use lime and for saline/usar soil, use gypsum.
•
Farmers desirous of adopting Participatory Organic Guarantee System (PGS – India)
Certification system may form a group of at least 5 farmers and get it registered with
the nearest Regional Council or Regional Centre of Organic Farming.
What can you get?
S.No.
Type of Assistance
1.
Plant Nutrient in Chemical Form (Urea ,
DAP, MOP , R/ Phosphate, Complex
Fertilizer)
Chemical Pesticide and Plant Protection
Equipment
Organic manures / bio fertilizers / Bio pesticides
Soil Conservation work on watershed basis
in farmers field
Adoption of Organic Farming
Production of ordinary compost and vermin
compost
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Quantum of Assistance/
Maximum limit
20% cost subsidy and 100%
transport subsidy.
Scheme/Component
20% cost subsidy and 100%
transport subsidy
50% cost subsidy and 100%
transport subsidy
Rs. 10,000/ha
State Plan Scheme
Rs.10,000/ ha
100% cost subsidy limited
to Rs. 60,000/unit
NHM/MIDH
CDB Schemes
State Plan Scheme
State Plan Scheme
State Plan Scheme
Whom/Where to Contact?
Zonal Assistant Director(Agri)/Nearest Agriculture Sub-Depot/Agriculture Field
Staff/ Rural Knowledge Centre /Kisan Call Centre - Phone : 03192-243434
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2. Seeds
What to Do?
•
Always use recommended variety of seeds as per local climate and adopt
recommended seed rate and other package of practices.
•
Replace seeds of paddy, pulses (except arhar), oilseeds (except mustard and
sunflower) once in three years, seeds of maize, arhar, mustard and sunflower once in
two years.
•
Always procure certified seeds from authorized agencies and store the seeds in a
cool, dry and clean place.
•
Always use treated seeds for sowing and test for quality parameters like purity,
germination, free from weed seed etc., before sowing.
What Can You Get?
S.No.
1.
Type of Assistance
Quantum of assistance
Schemes and
per kilogram of seeds
components
Seeds of High Yielding Variety
20% cost subsidy 100% State Plan Scheme
of Paddy, Pulses , vegetables and transport subsidy
Oil seeds
Whom/Where to Contact?
Zonal Assistant Director(Agri)/Nearest Agriculture Sub-Depot/Agriculture Field
Staff/ Rural Knowledge Centre /Kisan Call Centre- Phone : 03192-243434
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3. Irrigation
What to Do?
•
Conserve soil and water through Good Agricultural Practices.
•
Harvest rain water through construction of check dams and ponds.
•
Adopt crop diversification, seed production and nursery raising in water logged
areas.
•
Adopt drip and sprinkler irrigation system to save 30-37% water and enhance crop
quality and productivity.
What Can You Get?
S.No.
Type of Assistance
1.
Installation of Micro irrigation
system including pumpset.
Supply of Pumpsets
/
Construction of RCC Ringwell.
Excavation of Pond under Loan cum-subsidy/ Shramdan -cumsubsidy to individual beneficiary
and cooperatives societies.
2.
3.
Quantum of assistance
Schemes and
per kilogram of seeds
components
75% of the cost limted
State Plan Scheme.
to Rs.93,750/- per Ha.
50% of the
approved State Plan Schemes
cost
50% of the
estimated State Plan Schemes
cost
Whom/Where to Contact?
Zonal Assistant Director(Agri)/Nearest Agriculture Sub-Depot/Agriculture Field
Staff/ Rural Knowledge Centre /Kisan Call Centre - Phone : 03192-243434
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4. Training and Extension for Farmers
What to Do?
•
Set up or participate in Farm School or Demonstration Plot.
•
Get exact information from the web or kisan call center or Rural Knowledge Centre.
•
Tune in to agriculture related programmes on Local Doordarshan (18 Regional, 1
National, 180 Low Power transmitters), All India Radio, FMRadio Stations (96) or
even some private channels to get latest knowledge and information.
•
Participate in exposure visits and trainings for progressive farmers.
•
Get selected information & services from the web through interactive SMS (USSD)
without internet on your mobile.
What Can You Get?
S.No.
Types of Assistance
1.
i.
Training of farmers
Within the State
ii.
Outside the State(each group of 15
farmers for 20 days)
iii.
Within the District
2.
i.
Exposure visit of farmers
Within the state (15 days)
Each group – 20 farmers
ii.
Outside the state ( each group 15
farmers for 25 days)
iii.
Within the District
iv.
a) Mobilization of farmers group of
different types for capacity
building, skill development of
farmers’ groups and for other
support services(for 20 groups per
block)
v.
b) Seed Money to the groups as one
time grant for taking up income
generating activity.
Farm School (06 cr itical stages of
training on crop to 25 farmers /
season.
Pattern of assistance for the
activity.
Schemes and
components
Rs. 1000/ - per day per farmers
including transport , boarding and
lodging
Rs.1250/- per farmer per day
including transportation, boarding
and lodging
Rs.400/- per farmer per day
including transportation, boarding
and lodging
HVADA/ATMA
Rs.400/per day farmers
including transportation, boarding
and lodging
Rs. 800/ - per farmer per day
including transportation, boarding
and lodging
Rs. 300/ - per farmer per day
including transportation, boarding
and lodging
HVADA
Rs.5,000/- group
HVADA/ATMA
ATMA
ATMA
ATMA
ATMA
Rs.10,000/- group
Rs. 29,414/- per Farmer/Season.
ATMA
Whom/Where to Contact?
Zonal Assistant Director(Agri)/Nearest Agriculture Sub-Depot/Agriculture Field
Staff/ Rural Knowledge Centre /Kisan Call Centre - Phone : 03192-243434
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5. Mechanization and Technology
What to Do?
•
Procure appropriate machinery/ equipment as per land holding size and crop.
•
Machinery & equipment can be used by Custom Hiring/sharing by groups of
farmers.
•
Conserve Resources - Use Zero-till Seed Drill, Laser Leveler, Happy Seed Drill
Rotavator, etc.
•
Learn proper use, routine maintenance and servicing of Farm Machinery through
training organized by Department, KVKs, Farm Machinery Training &Testing
Institutes (FMTTIs) & Central Island Agriculture Research Institute.
What Can You Get?
S.No.
Type of Assistan ce
1.
Tractor upto 20HP PTO
2.
Power Tiller/ Modern Farm
Machineries
Power operated machines/tools
including Grass/ Weed cutters,
Coconut Palm Climber, Fruit
harvester, Arecanut dehuskers, Tree
Pruner, Power Saw and Plant
Protection equipments etc.
3.
Quantum of assistance.
25% of cost subject to a
ceiling of Rs. 1.00Lakh
40% of cost subject to a
ceiling of Rs. 45,000/40% of cost subject to a
ceiling of Rs. 40,000/set
Schemes and
components
RKVY
RKVY
HVADA under NHM,
Horticulture
Mechanization
Whom/Where to Contact?
Zonal Assistant Director(Agri)/Nearest Agriculture Sub-Depot/Agriculture Field
Staff/ Rural Knowledge Centre /Kisan Call Centre - Phone : 03192-243434
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6. Agricultural Credit
What to Do?
•
To save themselves from the clutches of money lenders, farmers can avail loan
facility from banks.
•
Loan facility is available through a large network of Commercial Banks, Regional
Rural Banks and Cooperative Credit Institutions in the country to fulfill the crop
loan and term loan needs of the farmers.
•
Ensure timely repayment of bank loan.
•
Proper record of loan should be maintained by farmer.
•
Utilize the bank loan for actual purpose for which bank loan is taken.
What Can You Get?
S.No.
Credit facility
1.
Kisan Credit Card
2.
Investment Loan
Quantum of assistance.
Farmers can avail crop loan through Kisan Credit Card.
Loan /credit limit is decided on the basis of crop sown
on cultivated land by the farmers and Kisan Credit Cards
are valid for 3-5 years. Farmers are also provided cover
of Rs.50,000/- maximum for accidental death.
Loan facility to the farmers is available for investment
purposes in the areas viz. Irrigation, Agricultural
Mechanization, Land Development, Plantation,
Horticulture and Post Harvest Management.
Whom/Where to Contact?
Nearest Commercial Banks, Regional rural Banks and Cooperative Banks / CoOperative Credit Societies.
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7. Agricultural Insurance
What to Do?
•
Safeguard yourself financially against non-preventable natural risks like natural
disasters/calamities, insect, pests & diseases and adverse weather conditions.
•
Take benefit of appropriate crop insurance scheme applicable in your area. National
Crop Insurance Programme (NCIP) with three components namely Modified
National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (MNAIS), Weather Based Crop Insurance
Scheme (WBCIS) and Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme (CPIS) are being
implemented in the country.
•
Getting yourself covered under MNAIS/WBCIS is compulsory, if you avail crop
loan for notified crops.
•
Coverage is voluntary for non-loanee farmers. Contact nearest branch of bank/crop
insurance company for availing the benefits under the Crop Insurance Schemes.
What Can You Get?
S.No.
Assistance
1.
Crop Insurance for
Paddy and Pulses
Modified National
Agricultural
Insurance Scheme
(MNAIS)
2.
Quantum of Assistance
100% of cost
Schemes
Plan Scheme
Insurance protection for notified food crops, oilseeds and annual
horticultural/commercial crops.
· Actuarial Premium rate for notified crops subject to maximum premium
upto 11% & 9% for food & oilseeds crops of Kharif and Rabi seasons,
respectively. For annual commercial/horticultural crops, it is capped at 13%.
· Subsidy upto 75% of premium is provided to all types of farmers depending
on the slab of premium.
a. Upto 2% - Nil,
b. More than 2 – 5% : 40% subject to minimum net premium of 2%,
c. More than 5 – 10% : 50% subject to minimum net premium of 3%,
d. More than 10 – 15% : 60% subject to minimum net premium of 5%,
e. More than 15% : 75% subject to minimum net premium of 6 %
· If the sowing is not done due to adverse weather/climate, claims/indemnity
upto 25% of sum insured will be paid for prevented sowing/planting risk.
· When the crop yield is less than the guaranteed yield of notified crops, the
indemnity payment equal to shortfall in yield is payable to all insured farmers
in the notified areas.
· However, on-account advance payment, up to 25% of likely claims will be
paid as immediate relief in those notified areas where yield losses are atleast
50% of Threshold Yield (TY).
Besides, post harvest (upto 2 weeks) losses due to cyclone are also covered.
Losses due to localized risks of hailstorm and landslide are assessed on
individual basis and claims to affected insured farmers are paid accordingly.
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2.
Weather Based
Crop Insurance
Scheme (WBCIS)
Insurance protection for notified food crops, oilseeds and horticultural/
commercial crops
· Actuarial Premium rate for notified crops, subject to maximum premium
upto 10% & 8% for food & oilseeds crops of Kharif and Rabi seasons,
respectively and 12% for annual commercial/horticultural crops. It is capped
at 12%.
a. Upto 2% - Nil subsidy,
b. More than 2 to 5% - 25% subsidy subject to minimum net premium of 2%,
c. More than 5 to 8% - 40% subsidy subject to minimum net premium of
3.75%,
d. More than 8% - 50% subsidy subject to minimum net premium of 4.8%
and maximum net premium of 6% payable by farmers.
· When the Weather indices (rainfall/temperature/relative humidity/wind
speed etc) differ (less/higher) from the Guaranteed Weather Index of notified
crops, the indemnity payment equal to deviation/shortfall is payable to all
insured farmers of notified crops in notified area.
Whom/Where to Contact?
Zonal Assistant Director(Agri)/Nearest Agriculture Sub-Depot/Agriculture Field
Staff/ Rural Knowledge Centre /Kisan Call Centre - Phone : 03192-243434
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8. Plant Protection
What to Do?
•
Bio-pesticides should be given priority over chemical pesticides.
•
Pest Defender ratio to be assessed by farmers before using any pesticide. Agro Eco
System Analysis (AESA) based Integrated Pest Management should be adopted.
•
Grow such crops surrounding/near the main crop (inter cropping/border cropping)
which attract farmer friendly insects which can manage/kill harmful insects.
•
Resort to deep ploughing during summer season.
•
Use pest resistant varieties of crops and manage pests by adopting crop rotation, inter
cropping and trap-cropping.
•
Use light trap/sticky trap/pheromone trap for monitoring and mass trapping of the
pests.
•
Use parasitoids and predators for biological control of the insects, pests and
antagonists for diseases.
•
Use chemical pesticides only if the above listed measures are not effective, that too as
per the recommendation of the experts and also take following precautions:
Ø Follow all the prescribed safety precautions while using chemical pesticides.
Ø While spraying the pesticides, always wear safety gadgets like mask, hand-gloves
etc.
Ø Always spray in the direction of wind and keep yourself safe from the spray drift.
Ø Always keep pesticides, plant protection equipment etc. under lock and key away
from children and pets.
Ø While purchasing pesticides, you must see the packing and validity date of the
chemical.
Ø In case of any pesticide poisoning, immediately contact a doctor, also carry the
empty container and information booklet of the pesticide used.
Ø Pesticides should be used as per the instructions on the label.
Ø Disposal of used containers should be as per the instructions given in leaflet.
What Can You Get?
S.No.
1.
Type of Assistance
2.
Chemical Pesticide and Plant
Protection Equipment
Bio-pesticides/Fungicides
3.
Pheromone Traps and Lures
4.
Bio-fertilizer
Quantum of Assistance
20% cost subsidy and 100%
transport subsidy
50% cost subsidy and 100%
transport subsidy
50% cost subsidy and 100%
transport subsidy
50% cost subsidy and 100%
transport subsidy
Sche mes / components
State Plan Scheme
State Plan Scheme
State Plan Scheme
State Plan Scheme
Whom/Where to Contact?
Zonal Assistant Director(Agri)/Nearest Agriculture Sub-Depot/Agriculture Field
Staff/ Rural Knowledge Centre /Kisan Call Centre - Phone : 03192-243434
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9. Horticulture
(Cultivation of Fruits, Spices and Flowers for Higher Income)
What to Do?
•
Grow Horticultural Crops for higher income from lesser area.
•
For healthy crop use high quality planting material.
•
To keep fruits and vegetables fresh for longer period, use cold storage facility/cool
houses.
•
Earn maximum profit by adopting correct method of harvesting, cleaning, grading,
processing and packaging.
•
Produce off-season vegetables and flowers in poly-houses, low tunnels.
What Can You Get?
S.No
Type of Assistance
Criteria for Assistance/maximum limit
Subsidy
A. Sub Schemes of NHM under MIDH
Hi-tech Nursery (2-4 ha unit)
1.
Small Nursery (1ha unit)
2.
Maximum
Subsidy per Unit
Area Cost(Ha*)
40% of cost, as credit
linked back ended
subsidy
50% of cost in private
sector, as credit linked
back ended subsidy
Rs.25.00 lakhs/ha
100% in public sector
Rs.15.00 lakhs/ ha
e) Perennial Fruits
(High Density planting)
Sub Schemes of
NHM under
MIDH
Rs. 7.5 lakhs/ha
Establishment of new orchard (For a
maximum area of 4 ha per beneficiary)
a) Non- Perennial Fruits(Banana &
Pineapple)
b) Non-Perenial Fruits(T.C.Banana
& T.C.Pineapple)
c) Non- Perennial Fruits- Papaya
d) Perennial Fruits
(Normal spacing)
Schemes/Com
ponents
Sub Schemes
of NHM under
MIDH
50 % (75:25)
Rs. 43,750/ha
50% (75:25)
Rs.62,500/ha
50%(75:25)
Rs.30,000/ha
Rs.30,000/ha
50% in 3 installments
of 60:20:20 subject to
survival rate of 75% in
2nd year and 90% in 3rd
year)
50% in 3 installments
of 60:20:20 subject to
survival rate of 75% in
2nd year and 90% in 3rd
year)
Rs.50,000/ha
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Establishment of new garden of
Spices( For a maximum area of 4ha
per beneficiary)
a) Perennial Spices (Black
Pepper, Cinnamon, Clove ,
Nutmeg)
b) Rhizomatic Spices(Ginger,
Termeric)
50% in 3 installments
of 60:20:20 subject to
survival rate of 75% in
2nd year and 90% in 3rd
year)
Rs. 25,000/ha
50%
Rs.15,000/ha
4.
Establishment of new garden of
Plantation Crop(Cashew)- Area
Expansion including replanting
( For a maximum area of 4ha per
beneficiary)
50% in 3 installments
of 60:20:20 subject to
survival rate of 75% in
2nd year and 90% in
3rd year)
Rs. 25,000/ha
Sub Schemes
of NHM under
MIDH
5.
Pollination Support through Bee Keeping
(Maximum 50 colonies / beneficiary)
40% of cost
Rs. 800/- per hive
Rs. 800/- per colony
Rs. 8,000 per set of
equipments including
honey extractor(4
frames), food grade
container(30 kg), net,
etc.
Sub Schemes
of NHM under
MIDH
6.
PROTECTED CULTIVATION
I.
Green House
a) Fan & Pad System (limited to
1000 sq m per beneficiary )
b)Naturally Ventilated System
(Maximum 1000 sq m per
beneficiary)
i)
Tubular structure
50% of cost
Rs. 825/- per sqm.
3.
ii)
Wooden Structure
iii)
Bamboo Structure
II. Plastic Tunnel
(Maximum 1000 sq m/ beneficiary)
III. Plastic Mulching
(Maximum 2 ha/beneficiary)
IV. Cost of vegetables seedlings grown in
Polyhouse (Maximum of 4000 sqm /
beneficiary)
7.
8.
V. Cultivation of Flowers in polyhouse/
shadenet house(Maximum of 4000
sqm / beneficiary)
i)
Orchid and Anthurium
ii) Carnation and gerbera
iii) Rose
VI. Integrated Post Harvest
Management Cold Storage Units
(Construction/Expansion and
modernization)
(Maximum 5000 MT capacity)
VII. Development of Commercial
Horticulture
(Project Based)
Laying Demonstration Plots in Coconut
Gardens(Integrated Farming for
Productivity Improvement)
Supply of Copra Drier
Sub Schemes
of NHM under
MIDH
50% of cost
50% of cost
Rs. 530/- per sq m.
50% of cost
50% of cost
Rs.270/- per sq m.
Rs.225/- per sq m.
50% of cost
Rs.30/per sq m.
50% of cost
Rs. 16,000/- per ha.
Rs.70/- per sq m.
50% of cost
Rs.350/- per sq m.
Rs. 305/- per sq m.
Rs. 213/- per sq m.
50% of cost
(Project Based)
Rs 4,000/- per MT
Back ended capital
investment subsidy @
not exceeding 33%
50%
Rs. 50.00
lakh/project
NHB
Rs. 35,000/- in two
installment
CDB
Project Based
Whom/Where to Contact?
Zonal Assistant Director(Agri)/Nearest Agriculture Sub-Depot/Agriculture Field
Staff/ Rural Knowledge Centre /Kisan Call Centre - Phone : 03192-243434
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10. Agricultural Marketing
What to Do?
•
Farmer can get the price information of their produce which is available on
Agmarknet website (www.agmarknet.nic.in) or through Kisan Call Centres or SMS.
•
Pull SMS to get information as and when you need, is also available.
•
Buyer Seller Portal available at www.farmer.gov.in/buysell.htm
•
Harvesting and threshing should be done at appropriate time.
•
Proper grading, packing and labeling should be done before sale, for better prices.
•
Transport of produce to proper market/mandi for getting remunerative price.
•
Storage of produce should be done, for sale during off season, for maximum profit.
•
Avoid distress sale.
•
Farmers in a group may form marketing cooperatives for better marketing facilities.
•
Marketing cooperatives may open retail and wholesale outlets.
•
Farmers may also operate cold storages and warehouses to store the produce in order
to avoid distress sale.
What Can You Get?
Type of
facilities
i) For Storage
Infrastructure
projects-
1.
Criteria for Assistance/Maximum Limit
Rate of
Subsidy ceiling
subsidy
Upto 1000 More
Maximum
MT (in
than
(Rs.
Rs./MT)
1000Lakhs)
30000 MT
(in
Rs./MT)
33.33%
Rs. 1333/- Rs. 1333/- Rs. 400/A) NE States,
per MT.
per MT.
Sikkim, UTs of
Andaman &
Nicobar
and Lakshadweep
Islands and hilly*
Category
Schemes.
Integrated
Scheme for
Agricultural
Marketing
(ISAM)
Criteria for Assistance/Maximum Limit
S.No
Types of Facilities
Category
Rate of
Subsidy
1.
(ii) For other
Marketing
Infrastructure projects
Agricultural Marketing
Infrastructure (AMI)
sub scheme of ISAM
A) NE States, Sikkim,
States of Uttarakhand,
Himachal Pradesh,
Jammu & Kashmir, UTs
of Andaman & Nicobar
and Lakshadweep Islands,
hilly* and tribal areas
33.33%
Maximum
Subsidy
Ceiling (Rs.
In Lakhs)
500.00
Schemes
Integrated
Scheme for
Agricultural
Marketing
(ISAM)
Whom/Where to Contact?
Zonal Assistant Director(Agri)/Nearest Agriculture Sub-Depot/Agriculture Field
Staff/ Rural Knowledge Centre /Kisan Call Center- Phone : 03192-243434
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Directorate of Agriculture
No. 20 Horticulture Road
Haddo, Port Blair
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Pin- 744102
Email id: [email protected]
Fax: 03192-233257
Phone: 03139-232272
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