Review Meet
NCPAH
Annual Highlights 2014-15
&
Action Plan 2015-16
National Committee on Plasticulture Applications in Agriculture & Horticulture
Dept. of Agriculture & Cooperation,
Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India,
New Delhi
Terms of Reference
 To coordinate in promotion of horticulture/agriculture development through
use of plastics in agriculture (Plasticulture) with special reference to
harnessing available natural resources such as water & sunlight in improving
the productivity and quality of produce.
 To recommend suitable policy measures for promotion of plasticulture in the
country.
 To facilitate increased adoption of various plasticulture applications like drip
& sprinkler irrigation system, protected cultivation, community tanks, post
harvest management etc.
 To facilitate in promotion of Research & Development and to build database in plasticulture.
 To suggest suitable strategies in development of quality standards for
products used in plasticulture and to ensure proper adoption of such
standards in the field.
 To suggest ways & means for effective implementation of Centrally
Sponsored Schemes on Micro Irrigation having integration with NHM, TMNE,
RKVY, etc. in relation to plasticulture components in these schemes.
 To supervise and monitor effectively the performance of Precision Farming
Development Centres (PFDCs) in particular and overall development of
Precision Farming methods and hi-tech interventions in general in the
country.
 Any other matter connected with promotion of plasticulture in the country.
Annual highlights
2014-15
Annual highlights 2014-15
 National Workshop on Bamboo Polyhouses in collaboration with Ministry of
Tribal Affairs, GoI & Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GoI.
 Regional workshop
on Bamboo Polyhouses under MIDH scheme at
Bhubaneswar.
 Conducted 15 National/ State level seminars/workshops to promote
precision farming practices in agri/horti crops under GoI schemes of MIDH &
NMSA-OFWM.
 Evaluated & Supervised technical programme of 22 Precision Farming
Development Centres for approved activities during 2014-15.
 Provided technical inputs for finalization of the Impact Evaluation study on
National Mission on Micro Irrigation conducted by M/s Global Agri Sys. P Ltd.
 Conducted a survey on Centre Pivot Sprinkler Irrigation System at State Farms
and submitted a report to MoA.
 Prepared a technical report on Fertigation in selected Agri/Horti crops.
 Prepared a report on Insta-Drip-kit , Maharashtra & System of
Agricultural Rejuvenation (SWAR), Andhra Pradesh.
Water for
Annual highlights 2014-15
 Coordinated with 22 PFDCs for conducting 375 training-cum-awareness
programme under the approved action plan of 2014-15 for farmers, state
officials, entrepreneurs & NGOs etc.
 Prepared technical manual on Bamboo polyhouse, Trainers’ training manual
on Micro Irrigation, Manual on Crop Water Requirement of selected crops,
Manual on Aeroponic technique for Potato Seed production.
 Conducted PFDC Annual Review Meet to review the progress 2013-14 and
finalising the AAP 2014-15.
 Participated at State Level Committee (SLC) meeting under NMSA-OFWM at
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana & Haryana. The remaining states are in process
of constituting the said committee.
 Prepared Request for Proposal (RFP) for empanelment of agencies by MoA
to provide training on hi-tech horticulture under MIDH & NMSA-OFWM.
 Organised Industry interface meets for MI & Protected Cultivation on unit
cost, technical specifications under NMSA-OFWM & MIDH scheme.
 Represented Skill Sector Council on Agriculture for providing inputs on
National Occupational Standards on MI & protected cultivation.
NCPAH @ BIS
 NCPAH plays an active role in the sectional committees of Bureau of Indian
Standards (BIS) on Farm Irrigation & Drainage Systems (FAD-17) which covers
Micro Irrigation system components and Technical Textiles for Agrotech (TXD-35)
covering agro shade nets & plastic vermin beds.
FAD-17
TX-35
IS 12785:1994 : Provided technical inputs on the
draft standard for harmonization of the said
standard with ISO/CD 9912-2 on Irrigation
Equipments- Strainer type filters.
IS 15907:2010: Agro Textiles- High
Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Woven
Beds For Vermi-culture- Specification
has been prepared with amendment
and is under wide circulation.
Semi-Permanent
Sprinklers:
NCPAH
was
nominated as the convener for the panel
committee to develop draft on Code of Practice
for the said technology.
IS 16008:2012: Agro textiles — Shade
nets for Agriculture and horticulture
Purposes — specification is amended
including mono filament fabric and is
under wide circulation.
The said technology was introduced during NMMI
guidelines and presently covered under NMSA- A draft on Insect Proof Nets have been
OFWM scheme.
developed.
DRIP TAPE: NCPAH was nominated as the panel
committee under FAD-17 for developing draft
standard on drip tapes. The said draft having
reference FAD 17 (2225) C is under wide
circulation.
IS 15351:2008: Provided technical
comments on textile laminated HDPE
woven fabric( Geo-membrane) for
water-proof lining.
 Compendium on Micro Irrigation System Suppliers was prepared and submitted
 List of BIS standards covered in MIDH & NMSA-OFWM was submitted.
NMSA- OFWM Activities : 2014-15
 Impact evaluation study
- National Mission on Micro
Irrigation for 13 states.
 Study on Efficiency & Efficacy of Central Pivot Sprinkler
Irrigation System in Indian conditions .
 Presentation on assessment of Potential of MI in India an
analysis for the study conducted by IIM-Ahmedabad.
 NCPAH provided technical inputs for the study on MI
Potential in the country through GIS & remote sensing by
MNCFC, Pusa, IARI, New Delhi.
 Quarterly Progress Report for NMSA-OFWM activities was
submitted to the division.
NMSA- OFWM Activities : 2014-15
 Prepared draft content on Registration of MI System suppliers in NMSA-OFWM
scheme for supply of drip & sprinkler irrigation systems for operational guidelines of
NMSA-OFWM. The same is circulated by MoA to all the implementing states.
 Draft guidelines for NMSA- OFWM scheme having technology wise break-up was
prepared and submitted to the division.
 Zonal Review Meet under NMSA-OFWM at Agartala & Jodhpur under the
chairmanship of JS(MIDH) & Addl. Secretary, MoA, GoI to review the progress made
under the scheme for 2014-15.
 Details of financial assistance under the NMSA-OFWM scheme for all the scheme
implementing states was prepared and submitted.
 State wise/ Category wise details for physical and financial progress made under
NMSA-OFWM scheme was prepared and submitted.
 A detailed report on installation of micro irrigation systems at district Mewat, Haryana
was prepared and submitted.
MIDH/NMSA-ofwm Activities : 2014-15
S.No.
Activities
Phy. (No.)
1
Coordinated participation of PFDCs/States at events
60
2
PFDCs Zonal & Annual Review Meets
2
3
Participated through PFDCs at State level
Seminars/Workshops
15
4
Joint Inspection Team Visits
3
5
Industry Interactive Meetings
24
6
Trainers’ Training Programmes
4
7
State Level Committee Meets
6
8
Technical reports
14
9
BIS sectional/panel committee meetings
4
10
International/National Events
10
11
Publications
6
12
Articles on Precision Farming & Plasticulture technology
4
** More than 5.5 lakh visitors were made aware about Micro Irrigation, Protected Cultivation,
Precision Farming, Creation of Water Resources and norms under MIDH/OFWM-NMSA schemes
PFDC highlights
New Trials @PFDC (2015-16)
NCPAH as National Level Agency (NLA) under Mission for Integrated Development
for Horticulture (MIDH) evaluates and monitor the activities of 22 Precision Farming
Development Centres (PFDCs). Following field trials have been finalized under
annual action plan 2015-16 for promoting precision farming, protected cultivation &
micro irrigation under the mission:
 Response of Agro shade nets w.r.t mesh size and 4 colours on vegetable cultivation
at PFDC Bikaner, Bhopal, Navsari & Rahuri.
 Standardization of Plastic tunnels for vegetable cultivation at PFDC, Bangalore.
 Study on hydroponic system for vegetable cultivation & hi-value horticulture at
PFDC Bangalore, Rahuri & Ludhiana.
 Standardization of bill of quantity with specifications for polyhouse cultivation at
PFDC, Coimbatore.
 Cultivation of Paddy-straw mushroom under protected structures at PFDC,
Bhubaneswar.
 Development of fertigation schedule for Sugarcane, Potato, Sunflower, Onion &
Garlic at PFDC Lucknow , Hyderabad, Raipur & Imphal.
 Development of online Decision Support System (DSS) for micro irrigation at PFDC,
WTC, IARI, New Delhi.
 Develop customized package of practice for Solar based MI systems at PFDC
Bhubaneswar & IIT, Kharagpur.
PFDC Ach.2014-15 & target :2015-16
Sl. No.
Activity
Physical
(Ach.)
2014-15
Physical
(Tgt.)
2015-16
1
a
b
2
a
b
c
Technology Refinement
On-going trials
New trials
Technology Demonstration
PFDC Research Farm
KVKs
Farmers’ Field
69
36
92
27
139
120
152
34
104
3
Technology Display & Information Centre
22
22
4
a
b
c
d
Technology Transfer
Training & Awareness Program
Seminar & Workshop
Radio & T.V talk
Participation in Agri. Events
Promotion of Precision Farming & Plasticulture
Applications in Print Media
Literature & Publication
Survey
Staff Exposure/Orientation Program
Manpower
Deployment
emoluments
for
contractual staff
375
15
149
67
365
34
76
75
18
12
118
129
40
136
66
66
80
114
e
f
g
5
6
PFDC wise proposed outlay : 2015-16
Amount in Rs. Lakhs
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Bangalore
Bhopal
Bhubaneswar
Bikaner
Coimbatore
Hisar
Hyderabad
Imphal
Guwahati
Kharagpur
Leh
Lucknow
Ludhiana
Navsari
Pantnagar
New Delhi
Rahuri
Raipur
Ranchi
Samastipur
Solan
Tavanur
Total Budgetary Requirement
79.90
66.60
38.55
72.13
48.50
38.51
38.33
34.67
41.46
74.16
22.32
59.14
81.00
33.17
115.66
62.60
74.55
57.25
33.49
34.03
55.15
38.80
1200
Activity wise proposed Outlay (PFDC) :2015-16
Financial progress (2014-15)
Amount in Rs. Lakhs
Opening Balance as
on 1st April 2014
Fund Release
1st
2nd
3rd
Expenditure up
Closing Balance
to March 2015
as on 31st
March 2015
22.91
50
25
* Approved Outlay 300 Lakh INR
25
96.72
26.19
NCPAH Proposed Action plan(2015-16)
S.No.
Activities
Proposed Amount (Lakh Rs.)
1
Monitoring, Evaluation & TSG
45
2
Awareness Programmes
30
3
Extension Activities
60
4
Training Programmes
30
5
Infrastructure / IT
65
Total
230
Photo feature
National Seminar on
Bamboo Polyhouses
PFDC at Mango festival
NCPAH @ Krishi Mandap –IITF-2014
Photo feature
JS(MIDH) & Hort. Commissioner, MoA, GoI at
National Seminar on Bamboo Polyhouses
Farmers’ & Officers Training Programs