1. National Horticulture Mission
Annual Action Plan
Rajasthan Horticulture Development Society
Directorate of Horticulture, Krishi Bhawan, Jaipur

2. Comments on the observation made by GOI
Rajasthan
Comments on the observation made by GOI
Original plan : Rs lac
Revised plan : Rs lac
Production components reduced PHM increased SN
GOI observation
Comments 1.
Base line information
Information enclosed 2.
Achievement during and
Implemented within AAP
Component wise releases made in March 07
(Releases should be against AAP) 3.
Target achievement under area expansion of fruits
Linked with drip irrigation system 4.
Project based activities are nil during and
: Rs lac
: Rs lac
: Rs lac

3. Rajasthan SN GOI observation Comments 5.
Information on availability of planting material from existing nurseries
Production : lac
Requirement : lac (All schemes/ individuals)
Mechanism:
Nursery Bill 2007
RAJHANS
- Mother plants assessment by scientists
- District level committee to monitor,
supervise & to register pvt nurseries
- Production, procurement & supply of
quality material
- New mother plant blocks under MI
Cabinet memo - 1/3rd equity participation to
TC labs 6.
Vegetable seed production
Varieties given in gist of AAP document 7.
Size of AAP
226% achievement in against 8.
2nd & 3rd year assistance
Corrected

4. Rajasthan SN GOI observation Comments 9.
Summery of perennial / non-perennial crops
All perennials, including BANANA & PAPAYA
10.
Area under spices
Reduced to half
No hybrids in annual seed spices
11.
Separate targets for spices & MA plants
Did
12.
Creation of water resources
Fluctuations in area & prod. due to frequent drought conditions, We want to bring stability through rain water harvesting based fruit plantations having drought proofing power
13.
Convergence of schemes
Already planned
14.
Changes in IPM
Target reduced
Crop specific AEZ (Coriander, Cumin)
Spatial distribution
One principal crop & others also supported

5. Rajasthan SN GOI observation Comments 15. Organic farming
Vermi compost units - already linked
50 ha block
Production programme exclusively for
horticultural crops and
Certification cannot exclude field crops
16.
HRD
Did
17.
Seminar workshop
Shifted to TSG
18.
Frontline demonstration for Technology dissemination
Developing Technology dissemination center in Govt. involving RAU & Israeli scientists having advanced know-how
19.
Provision for rural markets / Terminal markets / Whole sale markets
Projects attracted to DMI due to:
Decentralized sanctioning authority
No project cost ceiling (NHM Rs. 2.5, 15, 24 lac
except CA & cold storage)
Subsidy cap on Rs. 50 or 60 lac (NHM …)
No limit for supporting infrastructure, land,
building (NHM …)
Provision for PHM – Doubled (17.29 %)
Additional subsidy of Rs. 5 lac
20.
Budget for PHM
21.
State share
Document submitted

6. Issues: Decentralization of sanctioning authority
Inter component diversions
Certification in organic farming : Certification cannot exclude field crops
Delinking small programmes from credit : vegetable seed production, small nurseries
Relaxing the condition of credit linkage for public undertaking initiatives in marketing infrastructure development
Enhancing the cost ceiling of Pack house from 2.50 to 20 lakh and Apni mandies / Direct market and functional Infrastructure from 15 to 60 lakh
Extending the coverage of model nurseries, creation of water resources, IPM, Plant health clinic, organic farming, Bee-keeping etc. (non-area expansion activities, other than new gardens) in NON-NHM districts
Inclusion & Focus on indigenous fruit crops suitable in harsh climate of Rajasthan to meet with domestic requirement

7. National Horticulture Mission
Extension of clusters: Inclusion of new districts
Rajasthan Horticulture Development Society
Directorate of Horticulture, Krishi Bhawan, Jaipur

8. Proposed New Districts along with already approved district under NHM
Approved districts of the year
New districts purposed from the year

9. Priority: Inclusion of new districts
Cluster ▓ Jodhpur, Pali, Jalore, Barmer, Nagaur
Sirohi (1st priority),
Cluster ▓ Banswara, Chittorgarh, Udaipur (2nd ),
Bhilwara (3rd)
Cluster ▓ Jaipur, Ajmer, Alwar, Tonk, Jhunjhunu (4th)
Sikar (5th),
Cluster ▓ Ganganagar, Bikaner (6th), Hanumangarh (8th)
Cluster ▓ Kota, Baran, Jhalawar, Bundi (7th)
S.Madhopur, Karauli

10. Extension of clusters: Need ?
Very similar agro climatic conditions to already selected districts
Enormous potential for cultivation of large number of arid & subtropical horticultural crops
Rapidly depleting ground water - Limiting the choice of crops
Frequent drought conditions- requires drought proofing through plantation
Enormous scope for organic cultivation especially seed spices

11. Annual Normal Rainfall in mm Sodic or Alkali Soil (Ha)
The status of fertility, problematic soils and annual normal rainfall :
Name of District
Fertility Status
Problematic Soil
Annual Normal Rainfall in mm N P K
Saline Soil (Ha)
Sodic or Alkali Soil (Ha)
Sirohi L M H
5310
9035
591.2
Udaipur
5636
9493
645
Bhilwara
27950
13470
683.2
Jhunjhunu VL
1596
27612
405.1
Sikar
59936
30036
440.3
Bikaner
14134
14033
243
Bundi
6009
9229
773.4
H.garh
14214
6517
273.5

12. Soil and water characteristics of the proposed districts:
Soil Type
Water quality
Sirohi
Grey brown loam soils of arid alluvial plain
Highly Saline with Residual sodium Carbonate
Udaipur
Brown soils of old alluvial plains & medium black, red loam soils.
Saline mixed with sodium bicarbonate
Bhilwara
Brown soils of old alluvial plains & medium black , red loam soils.
Jhunjhunu
Dune Soils desert soils
Sikar
Dune soils, desert coils
Bikaner
Desert Soils
Bundi
Medium black soils
H.garh
Soils of Indus alluvium (Calcareous Sierozems)
Saline water

13. Sirohi
Back ground
Climatically well suited for cultivation of horticulture crops specially for flowers and vegetables
The potentiality of kharif fennel crops need to be explored
Processing potentiality in vegetable crops specially for tomato crops do exist
Being a mountainous region, the natural resources of medicinal crops could be explored.

14. Udaipur
Back ground
The natural resources of medicinal crops could be exploited.
Ideally suited for expanding the area of ginger, turmeric and safed musli crops.
Ample scope for citrus and mango
Climatically similar to the already approved district under the cluster.
Good scope for off-season cultivation of Tomato & Capsicum with the help of protected cultivation

15. Bhilwara
Back ground
Best suited agro climatic conditions for cultivation of Mandarin, Bael, Chilli & Cumin
Scope for dry land horticulture cultivation
Well developed marketing network

16. Jhunjunu
Back ground
Best suited agro climatic conditions for cultivation of Ber, Bael, Pomegranate, Fenugreek & Cumin
Huge Potentiality for organic cultivation
Scope for protected cultivation of tomato and capsicum

17. Sikar Back ground One of the largest producer of Seed Spice- fenugreek
Huge potential exist for Aonla, Pomegranate & Bael Plantations with Micro Irrigation
Wide scope for organic production
Well developed nursery infrastructure in public as well as Private sector- 1 Public & 3 Private sector nurseries

18. Bikaner
Back ground
Agro-climatologically best suited for cultivation of Bael, Pomegranate, Aonla and Cumin
Strong R& D Support- CIAH and RAU
Well developed nursery infrastructure
Good marketing networking – F &V Mandi
Good scope for off-season cultivation of Tomato & Capsicum with the help of protected cultivation
Wide scope for water harvesting based plantations

19. Back ground
District is a part of the agri- export zone for Coriander.
Huge potential exist for Mandarin, , Guava, Aonla & Pomegranate Plantations
Ample scope for Coriander organic production
Huge potential exist in vegetable cultivation and processing.
Physio-geographically best suited for fruit plantations with Micro Irrigation
Bundi

20. Back ground
Agro-climatologically best suited for cultivation of Kinnow, Pomegranate, Rose and aromatic grasses
Strong inclement of farmers towards hort. crops
Huge market demand in the district for processed foods
Good marketing networking - 6 Mandies
Good scope for off-season cultivation of Tomato & Capsicum with the help of protected cultivation
Wide scope for crop diversification- Diversification of high water requiring cotton in to low water requiring fruit crops
H.Garh

21. Present Scenario … Horticulture: * Departmental estimates
Fluctuations in area & prod. due to frequent drought conditions,
We want to bring stability through rain water harvesting based
fruit plantations having drought proofing power

22. Market linkages: Food Parks
Four food parks in the state
Ranpur at Kota
Boranda at Jodhpur
Udhyog Vihar at GNG
Alwar (under process)
product focus
Kota:
Coriander, Fenugreek, Mandarin, Aonla, Garlic, Potatoes, Tomato,
Jodhpur:
Cumin, Chilli, Garlic, Onion, Ber, Pomegranate, Aonla, Sonamukhi, Mehandi, Isabgol
Sriganganagar:
Kinnow, Orange, Aromatic grass
Alwar:
Chilli, citrus Aonla, Capsicum

23. Market linkages: AEZ for Coriander AEZ for Cumin Kota Baran Jhalawar
Two AEZ’s
19 commodity specific markets
AEZ for Coriander
AEZ for Cumin
Kota
Baran
Jhalawar
Bundi
Chittorgarh
Barmer
Jalore
Jodhpur
Nagaur
Pali

26. 2005-06 for which funds were released:
Physical progress made during including the balance programme of
for which funds were released:

33. Total estimated area (ha)
Chapter-4
Project based activities for which funds were released but the projects are not yet approved by the EC of NHM  
Year : NIL
Year : NIL
Chapter-5
Provision of assistance for maintenance of new garden (for II & III year) in A.A.P :
Rs lac
S.No.
Year
Total estimated area (ha)
Rate of assistance
Total amount
GOI Share
State share 1
Assistance for maintenance of fruit gardens planted during
3972
0.045
178.74
26.811 2
Assistance for maintenance of fruit gardens planted during
1261
0.0675
Total
5233
0.1125

37. Planting material from existing
nurseries & demand
Plants Lac Nos
Fruit crop
Requirement of
Plants
Availability
Balance Requirement
Total
Aonla
7.24
5.00
2.24
Mandarin
3.06
1.50
1.56
Ber
4.69 -
Kinnow
4.34
2.5
1.84
Pomegranate
4.77
2.00
2.77
Bael
0.33
0.10
0.23
Guava
0.86
0.50
0.36
Mango
0.63
0.13
25.92
17.10
9.13

38. Development of Nurseries:
1. Public Sector
Lac Rs.
Nursery
District
Physical Target
Fin.
Plants to be raised
Model
Basnwara 1
18.00
Mango
Jodhpur
Ber, Pomegranate
Jaipur
Aonla, Bael, Lime, guava
Small
Sirohi*
3.00
Flowers, Aonla
S. Madhopur
Aonla, Guava, Mango
Banswara
Total 6
63.00

39. Aonla, Pomegranate, Bael, Guava, Papaya Chittorgarh Aonla, Bael, Mango
Lac Rs.
2. Private Sector
District
Target (Nos.)
Fin.
Plants to be raised
Model Nursery
Alwar 1
9.00
Aonla
Jaipur
Aonla, Pomegranate, Bael, Guava, Papaya
Chittorgarh
Aonla, Bael, Mango
Karauli
Guava, Mango,Aonla
Small Nursery
1.50
Aonla, Bael, Pomegranate, lime Guava, Papaya
Ajmer
Aonla, Rose, Ber, Guava
Aonla, Bael
Jhalawar
Mandarin
Tonk
Aonla, Guava, Pomegranate, lime
Jalore
Pomegranate/ Aonla
Jhodhpur
Ber / Aonla
Ganganagar
Kinnow/ Rose
Kota
Mandarin, Aonla
Lime, Guava
S. Madhopur
Guava
Banswara
Mango
Chittor
Aonla, Mango
Total 18
58.50

40. Vegetable seed production:
Sector
Crop
Area
Fin (Rs. lac)
Public Sector
Tomato, Chilli, Onion, Pea
25 ha
12.50
Private Sector
Tomato, Okra, Guar, Cucurbits
50 ha
Total
75 ha.
25.00
Seed Infrastructure:
Coriander, cumin, fenugreek, Fennel, chilli -
77.165

41. Establishment of new gardens- Fruits:
Area (ha.)
Varieties
Aonla
2000
NA-7, Chaikaiya, Kanchan, Krishna
Kinnow
650
Mandarin
600
Nagpuri
Ber
570
Umran, Gola, Seb
Pomegranate
480
Arkta, Mridula, Sinduri, Jalore Seedless
Bael
325
Narendra Bael-1, 2, 5
Guava
L-49, Allahabad Safeda
Mango
150
Dashehri, Langra, Amrapali, Mallika,Kesar
Lime
375
Kagzi lime
Papaya
200
P.delicious, P. majesty, CO-2
Total
6000

42. Establishment of new gardens- Flowers:
Flower group
Area (ha.)
Crops
Districts
Cut Flowers 10
Rose,
Gerbera
Jaipur, Alwar, Ajmer, Kota, Tonk, Ganganagar
Bulbous flowers 20
Gladiolus, Tuberose
Jaipur, Ajmer, Alwar, Kota
Loose flowers
700
Rose, Marigold, Gaillardia, China aster
Sriganganagar, Tonk Ajmer, Jaipur, Alwar, Kota, Karauli, S. Madhopur, Banswara
Total
730

43. Establishment of new gardens- Spices:
Crop
Area (ha.)
Name of districts
Coriander
1500
Kota, Baran Jhalawar, Chittorgarh, Karauli, S.Madhopur
Cumin
Jodhpur Pali, Jalore, Barmer Nagaur, Jaipur, Tonk, S.Madhopur
Fenugreek
1000
Jaipur, Nagaur, Jhalawar, Kota, Baran, Pali, Banswara, S.Madhopur
Chilli
400
Ajmer, Jodhpur, Pali, Tonk, Jalore, Banswara, Karauli, S.Madhopur
Fennel
300
Jodhpur, Pali, Jalore, S.Madhopur, Tonk
Garlic
200
Kota, Baran Jhalawar, Chittorgarh, Jodhpur, Banswara
Ginger 50
Banswara, Chittorgarh
Turmeric
Total
5000

44. Establishment of new gardens- M.A. Plants:
Crop
Area (ha.)
Name of districts
Aloe vera 50
Jaipur, Ajmer, Alwar, Sriganganagar, Pali
Mehandi
Pali, Jodhpur
Isabgol
700
Barmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Pali
Aswagandha
100
Kota, Baran, Chittor, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Jalore, Pali, Sawai Madhopur
Total
900

45. Rejuvenation of senile plantation:
District
Fruit crop
Area (ha.)
Fin. Rs. lac
Sriganganagar
Kinnow
300
45.00
Jhalawar
Mandarin 75
11.25
Banswara
Mango 35
5.25
Banswara, Jalore, Pali, S. Madhopur, Jaipur
Lime 40
6.00
S.Madhopur
Guava 50
7.50
Total
500
75.00

46. Creation of water resources:
Rajasthan has 10.5% of the country’s area
Supports 5.5% of human population
10% of its cattle
But has only 1 % of the country's surface water
Absence of perennial river ( except Chambal & Mahi )
30% of the cultivated area under irrigation
65% irrigation dependent on ground water
70 % area is irrigated by wells & tube wells, 27 % by canals
Irrigation efficiency low : percent
Ground water table going down
Water, or rather its efficient use, is our biggest challenge
Rajasthan has 10.5% area of the country
Supports 5.5% of human population
10% of its cattle
On, as stated earlier, only 1% percent of its water
31% of the cultivated area under assured irrigation but mostly through wells
Low water use efficiency; inundation method of irrigation in vogue
Depleting ground water levels. Water discharge 125% of recharge
Excessive withdrawal leading to deterioration of water quality - increase in flourides, nitrates, total dissolved solids, and salinity
Total 237 blocks, Over exploited –140 (Dark zones), rest critical

47. Over exploiting ground water in almost all blocks of the state
Safe- 32
Semi critical- 14
Critical- 50
Over exploited –140 dark zones
All 32 districts are endemic to fluoride problem
25 districts are affected by salinity
Underground water quality is deteriorating (19%in 1991 to 25% in 2003
Most of the soils are loamy fine to coarse sands, productive under irrigated
situations with adequate fertilizers

48. Rapidly depleting ground Water- A major concern:
Total 237 blocks,
Over exploited –140
(Dark zones),
Rest critical
Safe
Critical

49. Creation of Water Resources- District wise targets:
Water Resources (Each 10 ha) Nos
Financial (Rs. lac)
Ajmer 15
150.00
Jaipur 10
100.00
Alwar
Tonk
Chittor
Barmer 20
200.00
Jalore
Jodhpur
Nagaur
Pali
Karauli
Kota
Baran
Jhalawar
S.Madhopur
Sriganganagar 5
50.00
Total
200

50. Protected cultivation:
S.No.
Component
Phy. Targets
Fin. Rs. lac a.
Green House
30000 Sq. Mtr.
81.00 b
Mulching
50 ha.
3.50 c
Shade Net
50000 Sq. Mtr. d
Plastic tunnel
2.50
Total
90.50
State government made provision of additional subsidy for green house construction. Now subsidy available for green house in the State is:
75 % for SF/MF farmers instead of 50% under NHM
50 % for other farmers instead of 33% under NHM

51. Protected cultivation- District wise targets:
Green house units
(Each 500 sq.mt)
Crops
Jaipur 15
Capsicum, Tomato, Cucumber, Rose, Chili, flowers
Alwar
Capsicum, Tomato, Flowers
Ajmer 10
Gerbera, Rose, Capsicum, Tomato
Kota
Tomato, Capsicum, flowers
Sri-Ganganagar
Capsicum, Tomato, flowers
Total 60

52. Protected cultivation:
Mulching
Shade net
District
Area (ha.)
Fin. Req. (Rs. lac)
Shade net units (Each 500 sq.mt.)
Fin. Req.
(Rs lac)
Sriganganagar 10
0.70
Jaipur
0.35
Kota
Jodhpur 5
Ganganagar
Pali
Ajmer
Jalore
Alwar
Nagaur
Chittor
Jhalawar
Barmer
Total 50
3.50
100

53. Coriander/ Baran, Jhalawar
Promotion of INM/IPM:
S.No.
Component
Phy. Targets
Fin.  lacs
Crop/ district a
Disease Forecasting unit
5 Nos.
20.00
Coriander b
Promotion of IPM
5000 ha.
50.00 c
Plant health clinic
2 Nos.
40.00
Coriander/ Baran, Jhalawar
Total
110.00

54. Promotion of IPM: District wise targets
Crop
Coverage area (ha.)
FiN. Rs. lac
Ajmer
300
Alwar
200
2.00
Banswara
100
1.00
Baran
400
4.00
Barmer
Chittor
Jaipur
3.00
Jalore
Jhalawar
Jodhpur
Karauli
Kota
Nagaur
Pali
S. Madhopur
Sriganganagar
Tonk
Total
5000
50.00

55. Organic Farming: Strength: Programme for 2007-08 Phy. Target
Capitalize on the naturally growing organic produce
Linked with Internal Control System & Certification
Began in – 466 ha area & 825 ha in
Programme for
Phy. Target
Fin. Rs. lac
Adoption of organic farming
2000ha.
200.00
Vermi compost unit
500 Nos.
150.00
Certification
Total
550.00

56. Organic Farming: (Area ha.) Vermi compost units (nos)
District wise
Targets
Organic Farming: (Area ha.)
Fin.
Rs. lac
Crops
Vermi compost units (nos)
Ajmer
100
10.00
Vegetables 30
9.00
Alwar
Fruit & Vegetables 20
6.00
Banswara 50
5.00
Chilli & vegetables
Baran
Coriander
Barmer
200
20.00
Cumin 40
12.00
Chittor
Jaipur
Methi & vegetables
Jalore
Jhalawar
Jodhpur
Karauli
Chilli
Kota
Nagaur
Pali
S.Madhopur
Ganganagar
Kinnow
Tonk
Chilli, Cumin

57. HRD including horticulture institute:
S.No
Item
Nos.
Assistance
Financial A
Farmers Training 1
Production Technology
500
0.015
7.50 2
Marketing and Packaging 3
Agri Export 4
Preservation of F&V 5
IPM 6
Bee Keeping 7
Exposure tours 50
1.25
62.50 B
Official / Officer training
0.0
Inside state 20
0.50
10.00
Out side state 28
14.00
Abroad 10
15.00 C
Training of Supervisors
8.125
16.25
Gardener's training
11.25
Total
180.00

58. Pollination support through Bee-Keeping:
District
No. of Bee Colonies
No. of Bee Hives/ Equipment
Financial
(Rs. in lacs)
Crop
Bharatpur
2500
20.00
Mustard, Citrus, Ber, Mango, Guava, Arhar, Cucurbits, Dhaincha, Neem
Karauli
1500
12.00
S. Madhopur
1000
8.00
Chittorgarh
Alwar
500
4.00
Kota
Jaipur
Ganganagar
Baran
Sirohi
Total
10000
80.00

59. Technology dissemination through Front line demonstration:
To conduct front line demonstrations - R&D, Training and Demonstration Centre at State Farm Bassi (Jaipur)
Demonstration of Hi-tech horticulture practices for flowers,
fruits, vegetables in open fields & Green house cultivation
Demonstrative unit - primary processing & PHM
of perishables
FIG to involve local people in R&D and dissemination
of Technology
Technology dissemination & training
Rs lac Collaborators : Rajasthan State Agriculture Marketing Board,
SAUs, Israeli Experts, Deptt.

60. Post Harvest Management:
S.No.
Component
Targets
Fin. Rs. lac a.
Pack House
20 Nos.
12.50 b
Cold storage units
18 Nos.
900.82 c
Refrigerated vans /containers
11Nos.
66.00 d
Mobile processing units
1 Nos.
6.00 e
Market intelligence
220.00 f
Market led extension
85.00
Total

61. Technical support group
S.No
Item
Nos.
Assistance
Financial i
Farmer friendly literature, posters, exhibits, video filmes
25.00 ii
Electronic/print media
5.00
iii
State level Farmer fair 1 iv
District level farmer fair 11
1.0
11.00 v
Seminar(2 days) 8
2.0
16.00 vi
Orientation workshop(1 day)
1.00
8.00
Total
70.00

62. New innovative programme: 1. Horticulture equipment/ Implements:
PP equipments:-
To control the insect pest, Modern PP equipments are to be provided to the farmers on subsidized rates in coriander, cumin, fennel and chilli growing areas
Equipments:- Backpack sprayer, Power sprayer, Foot sprayer, Tractor/trolley mounted power sprayer
Horticulture implements:-
For training, pruning and removing of unwanted growth financial assistance is proposed on horticulture implements/ tools
The assistance will be 50% of total cost of equipment/
Small Tractor / tools subject to ceiling of Rs /- per
beneficiary.
During the year , a financial provision of Rs lacs has been kept for
distribution of equipments/ tools.

63. 2. Distribution of Drying Spices Sheets:
Due to threshing of spices in unhygienic conditions many times heavy losses occurs and quality of the produce also gets spoiled and farmers could not get attractive prices in domestic as well as international market
Being a leading producer in coriander, cumin & fenugreek, Rajasthan contributes more than 50% of national production of seed spices
Distribution of plastic sheets for drying/ threshing of seed spices rather than to dry on ground may help in getting remunerative prices

64. Spices Sheets- Specifications:
Technical specifications for drying spices sheets:
Five layered polythene sheet (6X8 meter),
250 GSM (gram per square meter),
Color-Black
Both sides coated specially with reinforced HDPE fabric heavy duty 5 layers
rigged with tear resistance strength,
Heat sealed edge reinforced with rope and humid with minimum 25 mm
overlap fitted with eyelets 120 cm apart all round out to sizes
Financial assistance proposed:
50 % of cost limited to Rs. 1000/- per sheet (6x8 mtr)
Maximum assistance admissible per beneficiary will be Rs
For distribution of drying spices sheets and construction of cemented drying yards, a sum of Rs lacs is proposed for the year

65. S.No
Component
Fin. Rs. lac D
Mission Management a
State & District Mission Structure including additional manpower & project preparation cost
359.27 b
Institutional Strengthening, hire, purchase of vehicles, hardware/siftware
65.00 C
Technical support group
70.00
Sub Total
494.27 E
New interventions
Horticulture equipments
25.00
Distribution of drying spices sheets
50.00
75.00
Grand Total

66. Thanks