2. Chhattisgarh–An Overview Chhattisgarh Plains Zone
Agro Climatic Zones
Sub-divided into three agro climatic zones.
Geog. area : 138 lakh ha.
Forest cover : lakh ha. (46%)
Net sown area : lakh ha.
(35 % of its geog. area)
57 % soil is medium to light.
Average rainfall : mm.
Net Irrigated Area : lakh ha (29%)
Farm families : lakh
(33% ST, 12 % SC)
76% small & marginal Farmers
Cropping intensity : 136 %
Northern Hills Zone
Chhattisgarh Plains Zone
Bastar Plateau Zone 2

3. Source wise Irrigated Area
(Area in Lakh ha.)
Agro Climatic Zones
Canals
8.95
66 %
Tanks
0.45
3 %
Tube-wells
3.00
22 %
Wells
0.26
2 %
Other Sources
0.89
7 %
Total
13.55
100 %
Net Irrigated Area -
29 %
Northern Hills Zone
Chhattisgarh Plains Zone
Bastar Plateau Zone

4. Agro Climatic Zone-wise Area
Districts Included
Total Geo. Area
Net sown area
Soil Type
Irri. %
Cropping Intensity
C.G. Plains
(15 Distt.)
Raipur, Gariyaband, Balodabazar, Mahasamund, Dhamtari, Durg, Balod, Bemetara, Rajnandgaon, Kabirdham, Bilaspur, Mungeli, Korba, Janjgeer, Raigarh & a part of Kanker Districts (Narharpur & Kanker Block)
68.49 lakh ha. (50%)
32.95 Lakh ha.
Entisol %,
(Bhatha)
Alfisol %,
(Matasi)
Inceptisol 22 %,
(Dorsa)
Vertisol 18 %,
(Kanhar)
Alliuvial %
(Kachhar)
43 %
139
Bastar Plateau
(7 Distt.)
Jagdalpur, Narayanpur, Beejapur, Kondagaon, Dantewada, Sukma and the remaining part of Kanker Districts
39.06 lakh ha. (29%)
6.40 Lakh ha.
Entisol %, Alfisol %, Inceptisol 34 %, Vertisol %, Alliuvial %
5 %
122
Northern Hills
(5 Distt.)
Sarguja, Surajpur, Balrampur, Koria, Jashpur & Dharamjaigarh Tehsil of Raigarh Districts
28.47 lakh ha. (21%)
8.35 Lakh ha.
Entisol %, Alfisol %, Inceptisol 28 %, Vertisol %, Alliuvial %
11 %
135 4

5. Agro Climatic Zone-wise Cropping Pattern
Rainfed
Irrigated
Northern Hills
Rice - Fallow,
Maize - Fallow,
Fallow - Horse Gram/Niger
(Horsegram and niger are mid season crop
sown during Aug.to mid Sept.)
Arhar - Fallow
Rice - Wheat
Maize - Mustard
Sugarcane
Rice - Wheat,
Maize - Wheat / Mustard,
Vegetable - Vegetable
Chhattisgarh Plains
Rice - Fallow, Rice - Lathyrus,
Rice - Lathyrus, Rice - Gram / Wheat
Soybean - Gram / Wheat Soybean + Arhar
Kodo / Urd / Moong / Til + Arhar
Rice - Gram / Wheat / Sunflower,
Rice - Rice / Maize,
Maize - Urd,
Vegetable - Vegetable,
Soybean + Arhar,
Bastar Plateau
Maize - Fallow, Millets / Niger - Fallow,
Arhar + Moong / Urd - Fallow
Rice - Wheat / Gram
Maize - Gram / Mustard
Rice - Maize

6. Status of Rainfall Month-wise Normal / Actual Rain Fall : Year June
Rainfall situation in the state as a whole is almost normal.
Average rainfall of the state upto 20th Sept mm which is % of the normal rainfall of corresponding period.
Month-wise Normal / Actual Rain Fall :
(In mm)
Year
June
July
Aug.
Sep.
Oct.
Annual
Normal
256.1
247.3
366.1
346.2
91.6
1307.3
2011
176.6
277.1
364.7
391.0
3.9
1213.3
2012
( )
135.0
373.7
451.2
218.9 -
1178.8

7. KHARIF ASSESMENT 2012 CROP COVERAGE
Total Kharif cropped area estimated to be Lakh ha which is 1 % higher over previous year.
Rice is a major Kharif crop which occupies 75 % area, followed by pulses 9 %, Oilseeds 8 % and other crops 8 %.
Total coverage under cereal crops estimated to be lakh ha which is 1 % higher over previous year.
Arhar, Moong, Urd and Kulthi (Horse gram) are the major pulse crops. Total area under pulses estimated to be 3.98 lakh ha which is slightly higher over previous year ( 3.97 lakh ha).
Among Oilseeds Soybean, Groundnut, Til and Niger are major crops. Total area estimated under oilseeds 3.49 lakh ha which is 3 % more than previous year (3.38 lakh ha.).

8. KHARIF ASSESMENT 2012 Production Estimates
Around 75 % Area under rice is rainfed hence production and productivity of rice depend upon rainfall especially at the time of maturity. As per present crop condition production of rice is estimated to be lakh MT which is 8 % higher over previous year.
Production of Pulses is estimated at 2.05 lakh MT which is same as previous year (2.00 lakh MT).
Estimated Production of Oilseeds 3.09 lakh MT which is 8 % higher over last year (2.86 lakh MT).

9. Crop-wise Coverage - Kharif 2012
Crops
Area (Lakh Ha.)
Production (Lakh MT)
2011
Achie.
2012
Target
2012 Est. %
Incr./
Decr.
Rice
36.24
36.00
36.35
60.95
64.80
65.83 8
Maize
1.83
1.88
1.97
3.38
3.42
3.58 6
Minor Millets
0.85
0.91
0.90 7
0.30
0.32
0.36 20
Total Cereals
38.98
38.79
39.22 1
64.63
68.54
69.37
Arhar
1.38
1.49
1.40
0.99
0.92 2
Urd + Moong
2.02
2.07
2.00 -1
0.87 3
Kulthi (Horse Gram) 
0.57
0.54
0.58
0.23
0.21
Total Pulses
3.97
4.10
3.98
2.12
2.05
Soybean
1.45
1.52 5
1.75
1.99
1.90 9
Niger 
0.95
0.96
0.98
0.25
0.27
Total Oilseeds
3.56
3.49
2.86
3.14
3.09
Other Crops
1.33
1.35 -2
0.00
Grand Total
47.71
47.78
48.04
69.49
73.80
74.46
 Sowing of Horse Gram and Niger is normally done upto September end.
Estimated area mentioned for these crops includes area to be sown.

10. % increase over last year
ACHIEVEMENT KHARIF 2012
Particulars
Unit
Achievement 2011
Achievement 2012
% increase over last year
Quality Seed Distribution
Lakh Qtls.
5.90
6.30 7
Fertilizer Distribution
(Kharif Season)
Lakh MT
8.56
9.22
(Availability) 8
Bio-fertilizer
Lakh Packets
14.55
14.76 1
Area under line sowing of Rice
Lakh Ha.
2.27
2.40 6
Area under SRI Method
0.21
0.40 90
Seed Treatment Area
Lakh ha.
29.50
30.42 3

11. % increase over last year
RABI PROSPECTS –
Area coverage under Rabi crops mainly depends on Sept.-Oct. rains as around 80 % Rabi crops are grown under rainfed condition.
Targeted area for Rabi crops lakh ha. which is 9 % higher over last year.
Unit-Lakh ha.
Unit : Lakh ha.
Crop
Target
% increase over last year
Cereals
3.88
4.10 6
Pulses
8.78
9.48 8
Oilseeds
2.66
3.03 14
Others
1.75
1.92 9
Total
17.07
18.53

12. Proposed crop coverage Rabi- 2012-13
No.
Crop
Area (000'ha.)
Production (000'MT)
(Target)
% Inc. 1
Wheat
169.20
182.00 8
233.50
252.98 2
Maize
30.88
35.00 13
50.18
57.75 15 3
Summer Paddy (Rice)
179.39
184.30
668.23
691.13
Total Cereals
387.48
409.80 6
958.15 5
Gram
345.23
380.00 10
369.40
410.40 11
Peas
47.65
52.00 9
26.45
29.12 7
Lathyrus
378.42
405.00
238.40
257.18
Other Pulses
(Moong, Urd, Lentil, Horse Gram)
107.12
111.00 4
39.87
46.26 16
Total Pulses
878.36
948.00
674.12
742.96
Rape-Mustard
146.38
155.00
84.90
90.68
Linseed
72.55
75.00
33.74
35.25
Other Oilseeds
(Groundnut Sunflower, Safflower)
47.12
73.00 55
39.07
55.38 42
Total Oilseeds
266.05
303.00 14
157.71
181.31 12
Sugarcane
18.31
24.00 31
64.54
85.20 32
Vegetables
156.90
168.00 -
Grand Total

13. Factors responsible for low Productivity
Around 80 % of the total Rabi cropped area is under rainfed situation. Hence moisture stress during critical growth stages adversely affects productivity.
Paucity of time for Rabi land preparation after harvest of paddy.
Predominantly broadcast method of sowing is followed which results inadequate plant population ultimately low yield.
Low Seed Replacement Rate.
Heavy weed infestation
Low use of fertilizer and micro nutrients.
Pest & diseases incident.

14. Major Constraint and proposed intervention
Wheat :
Short winter span
Use of suitable high temperature tolerant varities
Delayed sowing
Thrust on early/mid duration rice varities under rice based cropping system to ascertain timely sowing of rabi crop.
Purnima, Danteshwari, MTU-1010, Bambleshwari, early hybrids
Poor land preparation
Use of rotavator and laser land leveler
Inadequate plant population
Seed treatment
25 % extra seed for late sown crop
Instead of broadcast method line sowing with the help of seed cum fertilizer drill should be followed
Heavy weed infestation
Use of recommended weedicide
Faulty method of irrigation
Use of Sprinkler

15. Gram : Lathyrus : Linseed : Contd...
Ensure use of resistant variety and timely sowing.
(Vaibhav, Vijay, ICC-32)
Placement of seed in moisture zone especially in rainfed situation.
Treatment of seed with seed treating material and rhizobium culture / PSB.
Use of bio control agent / bio pesticides
Use of sprinkler system of irrigation
Lathyrus :
Mainly sown as utera (relay) crop
Use of improved varieties - Ratan, Pratik
Seed treatment
Optimum sowing time - 15 days prior to harvesting of paddy crop.
Apply additional 20 kg per ha P2O5 in rice where lathyrus is to be sown.
Linseed :
Ensure timely sowing - 15th Oct. 15th Nov.
Use of improved rust resistant varieties - Indira Alsi, Deepika, Kartika, RLC-92, Kiran, R-552
Application of kg per ha

16. Integrated Nutrient Management
Soil Health Status (Major Nutrient Deficiency)
Soils of all 5 districts in Northern Hill zone are Medium in N, but Low in P and K.
Soils in the Chhattisgarh Plains zone have varied levels of the major nutrients :
Nitrogen level in 10 districts of Raipur division is low, but 5 districts of Bilaspur division is Medium.
Regarding P level 12 districts (Raipur division – 7 and Bilaspur division -5) have Low and rest 3 districts of Raipur division is low.
K - content in 8 districts are of medium level 4 districts are of low level and in remaining 3 districts are of High level.
Bastar Plateau zone comprises of 7 districts which constitute 13.42% arable area of the state.
Around 56% soils are light textured with low water holding capacity.
Bastar Plateau soils as whole (all 7 districts) have low level of all three major nutrients (NPK). 16

17. Soil Test Based - Nutrient Status17

18. Pest Surveillance and Judicious Use of Pesticides
Pest surveillance teams have been formed and regular monitoring is being done.
Pest and disease occurrence are monitored through e-pest surveillance device.
Farmers are being advised for need based use of pesticides through :
(a) Farmers training programmes
(b) Farmers Field School
(c) IPM package for major crops have been made available to farmers /
farmers friends / field staff.
Insecticide inspectors have been nominated for inspection of outlets and regular sampling of pesticides.

19. Rabi Seed Requirement and Availability
in Qtls.
S.No.
Crop
Requirement
Availability
Surplus / Shortage
Tie up for shortage 1
Wheat
75472
84642
9170 - 2
Maize
1856
2000
144
Total Cereals
77328
86642
9314 3
Gram
46687
20625
-26062
SFCI/NSC/MSSC 4
Pea
1113
205
-908
SFCI 5
Moong + Urd
562 34
-528 6
Other
485
176
-309
SFCI/SAU
Total Pulses
48847
21040
-27807 7
Mustard
1692
274
-1418
UPL/MHSC 8
Linseed
470 59
-411
SAU 9
Sunflower
135
300
165 10
Other Oilseeds
1528 88
-1275
Total Oilseeds
3825
721
-3104
Grand Total
130000
108403
-21597

20. Fertilizer - Demand and Availability for Rabi 2012-13 (Coop. +Pvt
Fertilizer - Demand and Availability for Rabi (Coop.+Pvt. Sector)
Unit : Lakh MT
Particulars
Urea
DAP
NPK
MOP
SSP
Others
Total
Rabi Distribution
1.95
0.81
0.49
0.41
0.79
0.07
4.52
Rabi Demand
2.25
1.00
0.50
0.42
0.83 -
5.00
Qty. approved by GOI
1.90
0.90
4.55
Availability
0.37
0.53
0.35
0.25
0.03
1.53

21. Thanks

22. Implementation Status of Schemes under the
Agriculture Department : Year
Unit-Rs. In Lakhs
Scheme
Sanction Plan by GOI
Fund Released
Utilization of fund %
GOI
State
Total
M M A
226.44
867.64
96.40
964.04
76.78 8
ISOPOM
401.83
905.62
301.87
308.93 26
ATMA -
0.00
RKVY 33
Green Revolution
420.74 6
INSIMP
715.06
458.00
19.31 4
60000 Pulse Village
RADP
877.51
Total RKVY 19

23. Soil Test Based Fertility Status of Major Nutrients (N,P,K) in Chhattisgarh
S. No.
District
Total Sample Analized N P K L M H 1
Raipur
6726
3619
2327
780
3947
1486
1293
539
3302
2885
54%
35%
12%
59%
22%
19% 8%
49%
43% 2
Mahasamund
2324
1136
958
230
1227
482
615
163
1185
976
41%
10%
53%
21%
26% 7%
51%
42% 3
Dhamtari
1470
890
523 57
724
402
344
151
702
617
61%
36% 4%
27%
23%
48% 4
Durg
7391
5122
1898
371
243
1068
6080
162
1425
5804
69% 5% 3%
14%
82% 2%
79% 5
Rajnandgaon
8479
4962
1791
1726
5007
2008
1464
515
6697
1267
20%
24%
17% 6%
15% 6
Kabirdham
3926
1559
1759
608
2036
1573
317
182
2820
924
40%
45%
52%
72% 7
Bilaspur
4473
1586
2381
506
2550
1854 69
2578
1497
398
11%
57%
58%
33% 9% 8
Janjgir
796
125
531
140
668
128
150 38
16%
67%
18%
84% 0%
76% 9
Korba
3008
2591
417
2341
667
784
1852
372
86%
78%
62%

24. Contd. . . S. No. District Total Sample Analized N P K L M H 10
Raigarh
1335
498
662
175
1066
269
1273 55 7
37%
50%
13%
80%
20% 0%
95% 4% 1% 11
Surguja
4249
857
2781
611
2037
2211 1
2510
1683 56
65%
14%
48%
52%
59%
40% 12
Jashpur
891
281
512 98
691
198 2
748
138 5
32%
57%
11%
78%
22%
84%
15% 13
Koriya
1610
674
773
163
1210
400
715
892 3
42%
10%
75%
25%
44%
55% 14
Jagdalpur
2928
2212
453
263
2346
495 87
2348
446
134
76% 9%
17% 3% 5% 15
Narayanpur
893
462
224
207
743
118 32
655
197 41
23%
83%
73% 16
Dantewada
323
262 39 22
234 71 18
228 69 26
81%
12% 7%
72% 6%
71%
21% 8% 17
Bijapur 88 77 85 78 8
88%
97%
89% 2%
Kanker
5914
5323
591
5491
421
4383
1393
90%
93%
74%
24%
Total for State
56824
32236
18630
5958
32646
13854
10324
18620
24511
13693
33%
18%
43%

25. Districtwise Status of Soil pH Year 2011-12
Total Sample Analyzed
Status of pH
Below 6.5 (Towards Acidic)
6.5 to 7.5 (Nutral)
Above 7.5 (Towards Alkeline)
Raipur
6726
1889
28.1%
4318
64.2%
519
7.7%
Mahasamund
2324
1158
49.8%
1117
48.1% 49
2.1%
Dhamtari
1470
534
36.3%
883
60.1% 53
3.6%
Durg
7391
2258
30.6%
4327
58.5%
806
10.9%
Rajnandgaon
8479
1232
14.5%
6824
80.5%
423
5.0%
Kabirdham
3926
374
9.5%
3165
80.6%
387
9.9%
Bilaspur
3931
1161
29.5%
2261
57.5%
509
12.9%
Janjgir
796
243
30.5%
396
49.7%
157
19.7%
Korba
3550
2442
68.8%
1108
31.2%
0.0%
Raigarh
1335
749
56.1%
568
42.5% 18
1.3%
Sarguja
4249
2081
49.0%
2052
48.3%
116
2.7%
Jashpur
891
381
42.8%
57.1% 1
0.1%
Koriya
1610
447
27.8%
72.1% 2
Kanker
5914
3641
61.6%
2273
38.4%
Jagdalpur
2928
198
6.8%
2728
93.2%
Narayanpur
893
150
16.8%
743
83.2%
Dantewara
323 36
11.1%
287
88.9%
Beejapur 88
100.0%
Total
56824
18974
33.4%
34808
61.3%
3042
5.4%