31
1 Minutes of the Plan Review Meeting held on 15.7.2015 (draft) The 3 rd Plan Review Meeting of 2015-16 was held on 15.7.2015 at Coconut Development Board Head Quarters, Kochi from 10.00 AM to review the progress in implementation of various Schemes as on 30.6.2015. The Meeting was presided over by Chairman. List of attendance is enclosed (Annexure I). Chairman welcomed the new Project Manager, CIT, Kum. Jamuna John and the new Food Processing Engineer Kum. Jagadishpriya, to the Meeting. In his introductory remarks he informed that the second quarter is very crucial for the Board. We have to increase our achievements under various Schemes during this quarter. If we can utilize our budget up to 90% by the end of third quarter, there is every possibility of getting additional funds from Ministry as was happened during last financial year. During the current financial year there will be a huge demand for coconut seedlings. The coconut seedling production in our Farms and State Departments will be insufficient to meet the requirements. Our Nursery Schemes implementation through FPOs is lagging behind. FPOs should be encouraged for raising Nurseries. Hence all the Charge Officers, RO and State Centre Officers and Officers monitoring registration of FPOs should insist and motivate for nurseries. Action should be initiated right now so as to get enough seedlings for next year. Action by: All Charge Officers; DDs, SCs & AD(Mkg) Monitoring and follow up by: Director(Farms) Chairman pointed out in the Meeting that the Federations in Kerala should have Copra Driers so that it will be easy for them to overcome the price crisis. Whenever price falls the coconuts can be converted to copra. All the Charge Officers are requested to motivate their FPOs in this regard. Action by: All Charge Officers Monitoring and follow up by: AD (Mkg) & AD (TMOC) The CIT should improve their product qualities. A continuous attention is necessary for identification of new products having better value. CIT should come out with new research proposals. The Processing Engineer should study, understand and prepare suitable projects for establishing Pilot Plants in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Ms. Jagadishpriya, Food Processing Engineer and Ms. Jamuna John, Project Manager should start working for the same. The Processing Engineers should study the various machineries available for Neera and Neera product processing. PE should develop 4 level of model project profiles with flow chart, floor lay outs and machine specifications for 1000 litre (pilot plant) 3000 litre, 5000 litre and 10000 litre capacity. Plant sanitation manual also have to be developed keeping in view FSSAI, HACCP, ISO-21000 and other such standards. We may also develop standards for tender coconut water,

Minutes of the Plan Review Meeting held on 15.7.2015 (draft) · III (a) DSP Farms Shri Rajeev 293.00 3.62241.00 1.50 10.96 56.5032.12 19.28 58.60 64.17 (b) RCN Shri Rajeev 50.00 0

  • Upload
    others

  • View
    2

  • Download
    0

Embed Size (px)

Citation preview

  • 1

    Minutes of the Plan Review Meeting hel d on 15.7.2015 (draft)

    The 3rd Plan Review Meeting of 2015-16 was held on 15.7.2015 at Coconut

    Development Board Head Quarters, Kochi from 10.00 AM to review the progress in

    implementation of various Schemes as on 30.6.2015. The Meeting was presided over by

    Chairman. List of attendance is enclosed (Annexure I).

    Chairman welcomed the new Project Manager, CIT, Kum. Jamuna John and the

    new Food Processing Engineer Kum. Jagadishpriya, to the Meeting. In his introductory

    remarks he informed that the second quarter is very crucial for the Board. We have to

    increase our achievements under various Schemes during this quarter. If we can utilize our

    budget up to 90% by the end of third quarter, there is every possibility of getting additional

    funds from Ministry as was happened during last financial year. During the current financial

    year there will be a huge demand for coconut seedlings. The coconut seedling production in

    our Farms and State Departments will be insufficient to meet the requirements. Our Nursery

    Schemes implementation through FPOs is lagging behind. FPOs should be encouraged for

    raising Nurseries. Hence all the Charge Officers, RO and State Centre Officers and Officers

    monitoring registration of FPOs should insist and motivate for nurseries. Action should be

    initiated right now so as to get enough seedlings for next year.

    Action by: All Charge Officers; DDs, SCs & AD(Mkg) Monitoring and follow up by: Director(Farms) Chairman pointed out in the Meeting that the Federations in Kerala should have

    Copra Driers so that it will be easy for them to overcome the price crisis. Whenever price falls

    the coconuts can be converted to copra. All the Charge Officers are requested to motivate

    their FPOs in this regard.

    Action by: All Charge Officers Monitoring and follow up by: AD (Mkg) & AD (TMOC)

    The CIT should improve their product qualities. A continuous attention is necessary for

    identification of new products having better value. CIT should come out with new research

    proposals. The Processing Engineer should study, understand and prepare suitable projects for

    establishing Pilot Plants in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Ms. Jagadishpriya, Food Processing

    Engineer and Ms. Jamuna John, Project Manager should start working for the same. The

    Processing Engineers should study the various machineries available for Neera and Neera

    product processing. PE should develop 4 level of model project profiles with flow chart, floor lay

    outs and machine specifications for 1000 litre (pilot plant) 3000 litre, 5000 litre and 10000 litre

    capacity. Plant sanitation manual also have to be developed keeping in view FSSAI, HACCP,

    ISO-21000 and other such standards. We may also develop standards for tender coconut water,

  • 2

    coconut water, Neera health drink and other Neera products and send to BIS, FSSAI, AGMARK,

    etc. for recognition as Indian standards.

    Action by: Ms. Jagadishpriya, Food Processing Engin eer & Ms. Jamuna John, Project Manager Monitoring by: Smt. Annie Eapen, Chemist Follow up by: AD (TMOC)

    A strategy should be developed for the marketing side of Neera. Every Producer

    Company should think of 100 sales point for Neera and other coconut products in their own

    Districts, commonly known as Coconut Points. Marketing strategy in their district should be an

    agenda in their next company meeting. Marketing and TMOC officials should sit together and

    identify the coconut points in the districts where Coconut Producer Companies are established.

    Action by: All Charge Officers, Shri K.S. Sebastian , AD(Mkg) & Shri SS Choyal, AD (TMOC) Monitoring and follow up by: CCDO

    From 16th July 2015 onwards CIT should sell 200 ml bottles of Neera through NAFED

    counter at HQ. All Neera products available at CIT should sell through this counter.

    Action by: Smt. Annie Eapen, Chemist Monitoring and follow up by: Shri SS Choyal, AD (TM OC)

    Statistics Section should keep on improving data on price of coconut and publishing

    through the websites of 36 companies (the daily price, arrival and quantity, etc). Make a

    mechanism for this. The Board’s Regional Offices, State Centres and FPOs should collect

    price data and quantity from major coconut markets in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

    State Centres and Regional Offices should be alerted on this.

    Action by: Shri V. C. Vasanthkumar, SO; Director, R O Bangalore & Dy. Director, RO, Chennai There should be a regular monitoring system of Nucleous Seed Gardens supported

    by the Board. Director (Farms) should initiate this. All the 8 year old Nucleous Seed

    Gardens supported by CDB should be motivated for starting hybridization process.

    Action by: Director, HQ

    The Publicity Officer is the official spokes person of the Board. The press releases

    issued by the Board should be clear. Hereafter all important Press Releases of the Board

    should be issued by the Publicity Officer with the approval of Senior Officers.

    Action by: Smt. Minnie Mathew, PO

  • 3

    Agenda No. I Approval of the Minutes of the PRM hel d on 21.5.2015

    The minutes of the Plan Review Meeting held on 21.5.2015 is approved.

    Agenda No. II Action taken reports on the decision s of the previous PRMs

    The Action Taken Reports of the PRM held on 21.5.2015 was discussed in detail.

    ATRs of the previous meetings are appended in Annexure II.

    • The Decision No. 1 of the meeting held on 21/5/2015 was that Smt T. Bala Sudhahari,

    Deputy Director, Chennai should convince the officers of Agriculture and Excise

    Departments of Tamil Nadu about the modern processing technologies of Neera. She

    should convince the district Collectors of important coconut growing districts about the

    importance and potential of Neera. The Deputy Directors of ROs, Tamil Nadu and

    Karnataka should take initiative to train enough Master Technicians in their respective

    States. Strengthen more CPSs/CPFs in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

    The Deputy Director Tamil Nadu informed that she already met the senior officers of

    Agriculture Department and met the Commissioner and Joint Commissioner of

    Prohibition and Excise. She has not met the District Collectors of coconut growing

    Districts. This should be done immediately. The Deputy Director informed that during

    the current year 66 CPS, 2 CPF and 4 new Producer Companies have been formed.

    The District Wise details should be provided.

    Action by: Dy. Director, RO, Chennai

    The Deputy Director, Karnataka informed that he forwarded a list of 100 trainees for

    Neera Technicians Training. But such a list is not received in HQ or at CIT

    Vazhakkulam.

    Action by: Dy. Director, RO, Bangalore

    Agenda No. III Progress of Plan Schemes as on 30.6. 2015

    Finance Officer presented the financial achievement under various schemes of the Board

    as on 30.6.2015. He also presented an over view of the progress of schemes as on 30.6.2015

    (Copy given in Annexure III). Finance Officer informed that the progress of expenditure of the

    Board for the first quarter of 2015-16 is ` 36.45 Cr and the same was 24% of the budget of the

    Board and 52% of the funds released to the Board during the current financial year. During the

    previous financial year under the same period the expenditure was only ` 9.30 Cr and the same

    was 7.57% of the budget allocation. The details of Scheme wise progress is given overleaf.

  • 4

    ` ` ` ` in lakhsS. No.

    Name of the Scheme Officer in Charge Tentative Allocation (2015-16)

    Allocation (2014-15)

    Fund released from GOI

    Expendi-ture as on 30.6.2014

    % of expendi-

    ture as on 30.6.2014

    Progressive as on 31.5.2015

    % of expendi-

    ture as on 31.5.2015

    Progressive as on

    30.6.2015

    % of expendi-

    ture as on 30.6.2015

    Projected for

    30.6.2015

    Progressive as on

    14.7.2015

    I R & R Shri Jnanadevan 5,044.00 5,300.00 78.16 1.47 11.68 0.23 2,112.08 41.87 1,008.80 2556.81

    II (a) Integrated Farming Shri Jnanadevan 3,040.00 2,016.00 7000.00 56.38 2.80 0.00 0.00 669.92 22.04 608.00 696.17

    (b) IT Smt. Mini Mathew 1,200.00 1,150.00 125.26 10.89 27.27 2.27 127.72 10.64 240.00 161.18

    ( c ) TMOC Shri Choyal 2,000.00 1,300.00 137.95 10.61 34.59 1.73 57.23 2.86 400.00 61.24

    (d) AEP Shri Vasanthakumar 150.00 198.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 30.00 0.00

    (e) CPIS Shri Vasanthakumar 50.00 50.00 3.06 6.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.00 0.00

    III (a) DSP Farms Shri Rajeev 293.00 241.00 3.62 1.50 32.12 10.96 56.50 19.28 58.60 64.17

    (b) RCN Shri Rajeev 50.00 50.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.60 3.20 10.00 1.60

    ( c ) Hybrid Shri Rajeev 18.00 25.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.60 0.00

    (d) Aid to Nursery Shri Rajeev 110.00 30.00 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.23 0.50 0.45 22.00 0.50

    (e) Technical Services Dr.Nandi 100.00 100.00 23.82 23.82 7.78 7.78 15.07 15.07 20.00 18.31

    IV (a) Technology Shri Choyal 50.00 20.00 4.30 21.50 2.39 4.78 3.96 7.92 10.00 3.96

    (b) MP & Statistics AD (Mkg) & SO 75.00 50.00 3.15 6.30 0.49 0.65 1.65 2.20 15.00 1.77

    V Administration Dr.Nandi 1,800.00 1,700.00 494.99 29.12 379.43 21.08 566.27 31.46 560.00 573.17

    VI Kera Suraksha Insurance Shri Vasanthakumar 20.00 20.00 0.00 0.00 0.68 3.40 0.70 3.50 4.00 0.93

    VII R & D Centre Shri Rajeev 50.00 50.00 0.00 0.00 0.89 1.78 32.20 64.40 10.00 32.44

    VIII Centre of Excellence 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 0.00

    IX New coconut orchards 50.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.00 0.00

    15,100.00 12,300.00 7000.000 930.69 7.57 497.57 3.30 3,645.40 24.14 2996.00 4172.25

    Provisional Figures as on 30.6.2015

    Total

    Note:First instalment of `̀̀̀70.00 crores received on 11.6.2015.

  • 5

    Agenda No. IV Review of Schemes

    (a) Replanting and Rejuvenation of Coconut Gardens

    The financial progress of the Scheme as on 30.6.2015 is as under:

    Allocation 5044.00 Lakhs

    Fund received 2320.00 Lakhs

    Expenditure as on 30.6.2015 2112.08 Lakhs

    % of expenditure as on 30.6.2015 41.87 %

    Projected Expenditure for 30.6.2015 1008.80 Lakhs

    Projected % of expenditure by 30.6.2015 20.00 %

    The financial progress as on the date of the meeting was `2556.81 lakhs and the same

    is 50.69% of the budget allocation.

    Action by: Shri R. Jnanadevan, DD(IT)

    (b) Integrated Farming

    Allocation 3040.00 Lakhs

    Fund received 1398.00 Lakhs

    Expenditure as on 30.6.2015 669.92 Lakhs

    % of expenditure as on 30.6.2015 22.04 %

    Projected Expenditure for 30.6.2015 608.00 Lakhs

    Projected % of expenditure by 30.6.2015 20.00 %

    The financial progress as on the date of the meeting was `696.17 lakhs and the same is

    22.90% of the budget allocation.

    Action by: Shri R. Jnanadevan, DD(IT)

    (c) Technology Mission

    Allocation 2000.00 Lakhs

    Fund received 920.00 Lakhs

    Expenditure as on 30.6.2015 57.23 Lakhs

    % of expenditure as on 30.6.2015 2.86 %

    Projected Expenditure for 30.6.2015 400.00 Lakhs

    Projected % of expenditure by 30.6.2015 20.00 %

    The financial progress as on the date of the meeting was `61.24 lakhs and the same is

    3.06 % of the budget allocation.

  • 6

    Action by: Shri Sardar Sigh Choyal, AD(TMOC)

    (d) Expansion of Area under Coconut

    Allocation 150.00 Lakhs

    Fund received 69.00 Lakhs

    Expenditure as on 30.6.2015 0.00 Lakhs

    Projected Expenditure for 30.6.2015 30.00 Lakhs

    Projected % of expenditure by 30.6.2015 20.00 %

    Action by: Shri V.C. Vasanthakumar, SO

    (e) Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme

    Allocation 50.00 Lakhs

    Fund received 23.00 Lakhs

    Expenditure as on 30.6.2015 0.00 Lakhs

    Projected Expenditure for 30.6.2015 10.00 Lakhs

    Projected % of expenditure by 30.6.2015 20.00 %

    Action by: Shri V.C. Vasanthakumar, SO

    (f) DSP Farms

    Allocation 293.00 Lakhs

    Fund received 135.00 Lakhs

    Expenditure as on 30.6.2015 56.50 Lakhs

    % of expenditure as on 30.6.2015 19.28 %

    Projected Expenditure for 30.6.2015 58.60 Lakhs

    Projected % of expenditure by 30.6.2015 20.00 %

    The financial progress as on the date of the meeting was `64.17 lakhs and the same is

    21.90 % of the budget allocation.

    Action by: Shri Pramod P. Kurien, AD (Farms)

  • 7

    (g) Information Technology

    Allocation 1200.00 Lakhs

    Fund received 552.00 Lakhs

    Expenditure as on 30.6.2015 127.72 Lakhs

    % of expenditure as on 30.6.2015 10.64 %

    Projected Expenditure for 30.6.2015 240.00 Lakhs

    Projected % of expenditure by 30.6.2015 20.00 %

    The financial progress as on the date of the meeting was `161.18 lakhs and the same is

    13.43 % of the budget allocation.

    Action by: Smt. Minnie Mathew, PO

    (h) Regional Coconut Nursery

    Allocation 50.00 Lakhs

    Fund received 23.00 Lakhs

    Expenditure as on 30.6.2015 1.60 Lakhs

    % of expenditure as on 30.6.2015 3.20 %

    Projected Expenditure for 30.6.2015 10.00 Lakhs

    Projected % of expenditure by 30.6.2015 20.00 %

    Action by: Shri Rajeev P. George, Director

    (i) Production and Distribution of Hybrids

    Allocation 18.00 Lakhs

    Fund received 8.28 Lakhs

    Expenditure as on 30.6.2015 0.00 Lakhs

    Projected Expenditure for 30.6.2015 3.60 Lakhs

    Projected % of expenditure by 30.6.2015 20.00 %

    Action by: Shri Rajeev P. George, Director

    (j) Aid to Private Nurseries

    Allocation 110.00 Lakhs

    Fund received 50.60 Lakhs

    Expenditure as on 30.6.2015 0.50 Lakhs

    % of expenditure as on 30.6.2015 0.45 %

    Projected Expenditure for 30.6.2015 22.00 Lakhs

    Projected % of expenditure by 30.6.2015 20.00 %

  • 8

    Action by: Shri Rajeev P. George, Director

    (k) Technology Demonstration

    Allocation 50.00 Lakhs

    Fund received 23.00 Lakhs

    Expenditure as on 30.6.2015 3.96 Lakhs

    % of expenditure as on 30.6.2015 7.92 %

    Projected Expenditure for 30.6.2015 10.00 Lakhs

    Projected % of expenditure by 30.6.2015 20.00 %

    Action by: Shri Sardar Sigh Choyal, AD(TMOC)

    (l) Technical Service

    Allocation 100.00 Lakhs

    Fund received 46.00 Lakhs

    Expenditure as on 30.6.2015 15.07 Lakhs

    % of expenditure as on 30.6.2015 15.07 %

    Projected Expenditure for 30.6.2015 20.00 Lakhs

    Projected % of expenditure by 30.6.2015 20.00 %

    The financial progress as on the date of the meeting was `18.31 lakhs and the same is

    18.31 % of the budget allocation.

    Action by: Dr. A. K. Nandi, Secretary

    (m) Market Promotion and Statistics

    Allocation 75.00 Lakhs

    Fund received 34.50 Lakhs

    Expenditure as on 30.6.2015 1.65 Lakhs

    % of expenditure as on 30.6.2015 2.20 %

    Projected Expenditure for 30.6.2015 15.00 Lakhs

    Projected % of expenditure by 30.6.2015 20.00 %

    The financial progress as on the date of the meeting was `1.77 lakhs and the same is

    2.36 % of the budget allocation.

    Action by: Shri K. S. Sebastian, AD(Mkg) & Shri V.C . Vasanthakumar, SO

  • 9

    (n) Infrastructure and Administration

    Allocation 1800.00 Lakhs

    Fund received 828.00 Lakhs

    Expenditure as on 30.6.2015 566.27 Lakhs

    % of expenditure as on 30.6.2015 31.46 %

    Projected Expenditure for 30.6.2015 560.00 Lakhs

    Projected % of expenditure by 30.6.2015 31.11 %

    The financial progress as on the date of the meeting was `573.17 lakhs and the same is

    31.84 % of the budget allocation.

    Action by: Dr. A. K. Nandi, Secretary

    (o) Kera Suraksha Insurance Scheme

    Allocation 20.00 Lakhs

    Fund received 9.20 Lakhs

    Expenditure as on 30.6.2015 0.70 Lakhs

    % of expenditure as on 30.6.2015 3.50 %

    Projected Expenditure for 30.6.2015 4.00 Lakhs

    Projected % of expenditure by 30.6.2015 20.00 %

    The financial progress as on the date of the meeting was `0.93 lakhs and the same is

    4.65 % of the budget allocation.

    Action by: Shri V.C. Vasanthakumar, SO

    (p) R & D Centre

    Allocation 50.00 Lakhs

    Fund received 23.00 Lakhs

    Expenditure as on 30.6.2015 32.20 Lakhs

    % of expenditure as on 30.6.2015 64.40 %

    Projected Expenditure for 30.6.2015 10.00 Lakhs

    Projected % of expenditure by 30.6.2015 20.00 %

    The progress shown under this head is the Fencing expenditure and should be shown under the

    DSP Farm expenditure. The PRM decided to rebook `32.20 lakhs under ‘Establishment of DSP

    Farms’

    Action by: Farm Manager, DSPF, Dhali, AD(Farms) & F O.

  • 10

    Agenda No. V Progress made in DSP Farms during 1 st quarter including Commercial Nursery

    Sri Rajeev P. George, Director (Farms) made a power point presentation. The target

    given for various Farms for seednuts sowing during the current year is 19.30 lakhs both from own

    source and outside procurement. Only 1.17 laks seednuts are sown so far. The achievement is

    only 6.06%.

    The total palm population of all the Farms (except new farms) is 26163 as per the

    presentation. Of this 18574 are yielding palms and the remaining 7589 palms are non yielding. It is

    observed that 29% of the palms are non yielding. The reason for this should be found out as to

    whether the palms are senile or unproductive. Also identify which variety of the palms are non

    yielding palms, whether it is gap filled and whether it is possible to rejuvenate these palms, etc.

    Action by: All ADs/Farm Managers, DSP Farms Monitoring by and follow up by: Director (Farms) It is decided in the Meeting to compare the nursery operations and farm operations of

    all the Farms separately. Director (Farms) should give a comment about all the Farms on a weekly

    basis.

    Action by: AD (Farm) Monitoring by and follow up by: Director (Farms) Agenda No. VI Replanting Rejuvenation Schemes – Tar get and Achievements

    Shri R. Jnanadevan, Deputy Director presented the target and achievements of

    Replanting and Rejuvenation scheme. As per the presentation in the hot spot districts out of

    3,62,486 palms approved for removal during 2014-15, as on 14.7.2015, 2,99,225 palms

    removed. i. e. 82 % of the palms only removed so far. Similarly in other districts out of 4,69,868

    Palms approved for removal 3,69,990 palms removed. i. e. 79% only removed during 2015-16.

    He also presented the pending supply of input under the year as:

    S. No. Details of pending supply of inputs

    Amount required (` in ` in ` in ` in lakhs)

    1 2013-14 second dose balance supply in other districts 3208.75

    2 2014-15 balance first dose 3344.83

    3 2014-15 second dose full 2752.00 Sub total 9305.58

    4 2015-16 first dose 754.20

    5 Projects received under processing for 2nd ITC 2015-16 1525.00

    G. Total 11584.78

  • 11

    The PRM suggested the supply of inputs under the scheme should be prioritizing

    depending on availability of funds. The 2nd doze of 2013–14 and first year pending of 2014 – 15

    should be given first and second priority. Those CPS in hotspot areas completed 95% cutting

    and in other districts those completed 95% cutting will be selected for supply of inputs. Supply

    of Second doze inputs for 2014 – 15 and that for 2015 – 16 shall be given 3rd and 4th priority.

    The CPSs will be selected based on their performance. The following norms shall be followed

    for selecting good performing CPSs for supply of inputs:

    1. Federated with CPF

    2. Provide adequate share to the company

    3. Involved in raising coconut nursery

    4. Primary processing

    5. FOCT training

    It is observed that the presentation needs more clarity on figures.

    Action by: Shri R. Jnanadevan, Dy. Director

    The 1st ITC recommendation for 2015-16 was for cutting and removal of 18549 palms. The total

    palms cut and removed in hot spot districts as on the date of the meeting was 9415 Nos. In the

    case of non hot spot districts the recommendation of 1st ITC is to cut and remove 82223 palms

    of which 30394 palms are cut and removed. It is decided that in hot spot area at least 95% of

    palms should be cut and removed and in the case of other areas 90% of the disease affected

    palms should be removed.

    Action by: Shri R. Jnanadevan, Dy. Director

    Agenda No. VII Integrated Farming Scheme – Target a nd Achievements

    Shri R. Jnanadevan, Deputy Director presented the target and achievements of Integrated

    Farming scheme. The total allocation for the Scheme during the current financial year is `30.40 Cr.

    The expenditure reported as on the date of the meeting is `7.07 Cr. The achievement under direct

    implementation during the year is `4.52 Cr. The financial achievement for implementation through

    State Government as on the date of the Meeting is `2.55 Cr.

    It is decided in the Meeting to expedite the process for obtaining administrative approval

    from implementing States. A reminder should go to the respective State Governments within 15

    days from CCDO.

    Action by: Shri R. Jnanadevan, Dy. Director Monitoring and follow up by: CCDO Time Limit: 30/7/2015

  • 12

    Chairman observed that the preparation of the presentation is not in order. The LODP

    activities to be undertaken should shown on the basis of a PERT chart in the next PRM. The

    presentation should be improved upon with quantitative aspects, consistent tables, etc. In the case

    of direct implementation where there is FPOs there should not be any delay in identification of CPS

    for implementing LODP.

    Action by: Shri R. Jnanadevan, Dy. Director

    Management Interns may be taken on contract basis in Development Section for speeding up

    the implementation of the R&R Scheme and Integrated Farming. Ensure that 2 Management Interns

    should be exclusively for R&R Scheme.

    Action by: Shri Melton Correya, AO

    Agenda No. VIII Prospects of Coconut Sector in Expo rts

    Shri K.S. Sebastian, Assistant Director (Mkg) presented the prospects of coconut sector in

    exports. As per his presentation the export of coconuts and coconut products during the year

    2014-15 was `1312.38 Cr. During the current financial year (first quarter) coconut products for

    `376.16 Cr exported to various countries. The AD (Mkg) informed that there is good potential for DC

    in international markets. The PRM decided that the best and largest 10 DC Units should be called

    and Consortium should be formed. The Assistant Director (TMOC) should initiate this.

    Action by: Shri SS Choyal, AD (TMOC)

    EPC should conduct an orientation programme for major coconut products exporting units.

    During the discussions, Chairman informed that Coconut Palm Sugar can be put as a potential item

    for export. Export of Neera Honey, Coconut Sugar, Neera Halwa, Neera Chocolates, etc. to Gulf

    countries is possible. EPC should identify at least 50 countries for export of these products through

    the respective embassies.

    Action by: AD (Mkg)

    Agenda No. IX Plan and Progress in respect of Train ing Programs at CIT Ms. Jamuna John, Project Manager presented the plan and progress in respect of training

    programmes at CIT, Vazhakulam. She presented the fee structures of CIT for different training

    programmes. As per the presentation the fee for one day training programme on coconut

    convenience foods is `250/- per person and for the same training for 4 days is `2,250/- per person.

    It is decided in the Meeting to enhance the fee for one day training on coconut convenience foods to

    `500/- and for 4 days training programme the fee to be reduced to `2,000/-. The women trainees

    sponsored by Kudumbasree, NRLM, etc. should be given a 25% discount in the training fee for both

    the above trainings.

  • 13

    Action by: Ms. Jamuna John, Project Manager Monitoring by: Smt. Annie Eapen, Chemist Follow up by: AD (TMOC)

    Regarding Neera Master Technicians Training programme she informed that the first batch

    of training for 16 trainees from Calicut started on 13/7/2015. Second and third batch will start from

    5/8/2015 and 31/8/2015 respectively.

    Action by: Ms. Jamuna John, Project Manager Monitoring by: Smt. Annie Eapen, Chemist Follow up by: AD (TMOC)

    It is decided in the Meeting to stop Neera Master Technicians Training for the participants

    from Kerala temporarily. The next batch of training should be exclusively for the participants from

    Tamil Nadu and the third batch for Karnataka participants. Ensure that there should be a minimum

    20 participants in each batch of training.

    Action by: Ms. Jamuna John, Project Manager Monitoring by: Smt. Annie Eapen, Chemist Follow up by: AD (TMOC) Agenda No. X CPC in Kerala & CPS, CPF and CPC in TN , AP, Karnataka, Progress in West

    Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Maharashtra, Goa and Laksha dweep

    Shri K.S. Sebastian, Assistant Director (Mkg) made a presentation on CPCs in Kerala and

    CPS/CPF and CPCs in other States.

    The status of formation of CPS, CPF and Producer Companies in Kerala and other States as

    on the date of the meeting is as under:

    States CPS CPF CPC

    Kerala 6639 386 21

    Karnataka 368 112 6

    Tamil Nadu 317 50 6

    Andhra Pradesh 590 36 3

    Odisha 2 0 0

    West Bengal 96 0 0

    Total 8012 584 36 It is decided in the Meeting that the Coconut Points being formed by Producer Companies

    should have a common colour code which will catch the attention of everybody.

    Action by: All Charge Officers Monitoring and follow up by: AD (Mkg)

  • 14

    The Producer Companies should have Neera Processing Plants. A Minimum 25 Neera

    outlets should be opened in each and every districts where Producer Companies are in operation.

    Let 10 outlets be run by the FPOs and the remaining 15 Nos. can be run by coordinated through the

    Canteens available in nearby colleges, bus stands, etc.

    Action by: All Charge Officers Monitoring and follow up by: AD (Mkg) & AD (TMOC)

    Agenda No. XI Other Item Activities of Field Office Trivandrum

    Ms. Meera Chandran, Technical Officer, Trivandrum presented the various activities

    undertaken by her in Trivandrum District.

    She informed that Ananthapuri Producer Company collected share capital from most of the

    CPSs. The Company rented a 50 cent land for Neera Processing Plant. The Layout for Neera Plant

    is yet to be finalized by CIT, Vazhakkulam.

    Action by: Ms Geethu, Processing Engineer, CIT

    294 CPS formed in Trivandrum. The cumulative target is 500 CPSs. The target for CPF is 30

    Nos. and the achievement is 13 Nos.

    23 Organic Manure units completed and 2 applications are pending with Development

    Section.

    3659 FOCTs trained.

    The PRM decided to give an action plan to Field Office, Trivandrum.

    Action by: Shri Pramod P. Kurien, AD Monitoring and follow up by: Shri R. Jnanadevan, DD .

    Chairman informed that the Field Officer, Trivandrum is not sending the monthly diaries

    properly. A lot of variations are found from advance programmes while submitting the final

    programmes of the Field Officer.

    Action by: Ms. Meera Chandran, Technical Officer Monitoring by: Shri Pramod P. Kurien, AD Follow up by: Shri R. Jnanadevan, DD.

    The Meeting came to an end at 9.00 PM.

    Secretary

  • 15

    Annexure I

    List of Officers attended the PRM on 15.7.2015

    S.No. Name of Officer Designation Remarks

    1 Shri Sugata Ghosh Chief Coconut Development Officer Present

    2 Dr. A. K. Nandi Secretary Present

    3 Shri Rajeev P. George Director Present

    4 Dr. Remany Gopalakrishnan Sr. Consultant Present

    5 Shri R. Jnanadevan Deputy Director(IT) Present

    6 Shri P. Sabareenathan Finance Officer & Audit Officer i/c Present

    7 Shri V. C. Vasanthakumar Statistical Officer Present

    8 Smt. Mini Mathew Publicity Officer Present

    9 Shri Sardar Singh Choyal Assistant Director Present

    10 Smt. S. Beena Assistant Director (OL) Absent

    11 Shri. Pramod P. Kurian Assistant Director (Dev) Present

    12 Shri. Sebastian K. S. Assistant Director (Mktg) Present

    13 Smt. Resmi D. S. Assistant Director Present

    14 Shri Melton Correya Administrative Officer Present

    15 Shri K. K. Subhash Assistant Library & Information Officer Present

    16 Shri G. M. Siddarameswara Swamy Assistant Marketing Officer Present

    17 Smt. Sobha V. Junior Accounts Officer Present

    18 Smt. Joycy Chacko Junior Accounts Officer Present

    19 Smt. Annie Eapen Chemist Absent

    20 Smt. Renu P. Viswam Statistical Investigator Absent

    21 Smt. Leenamol M. A. Market Promotion Officer Present

    22 Shri C. Sasikumar Technical Officer Absent

    23 Kum. Mridula K. Technical Officer Present

    24 Shri. Sajan T. Varghese Sr. Field Officer Present

    25 Ms. Geethu A.S. Food Processing Engineer Absent

    26 Smt. Praseetha K. C. Chemist Absent

    27 Smt. Sumi S. Nair Microbiologist Absent

    28 Smt. Meera Chandran Technical Officer Present

    29 Shri. Abdul Salam Nodal Officer (Lakshadweep) Absent

  • 16

    30 Shri Rupak G. Madassery Manager Project Present

    31 Kum. Anjali Krishna MBA Intern (Mktg) Present

    32 Kum. Nidhiya Sunny MBA Intern (Mktg) Present

    33 Kum. Jamuna John Project Manager Present

    34 Kum. R. Jagadishpriya Food Processing Engineer Present

  • 17

    Annexure II

    Action taken report on the decisions of the PRM hel d on 21.5.2015

    S. No.

    Decisions

    1.

    The Deputy Director, Tamil Nadu should convince the officers of Horticulture and Excise

    Departments of Tamil Nadu about the modern processing technologies of Neera.

    (a) She should convince the District Collectors of important coconut growing Districts about

    the importance and potential of Neera, the income that can be earned by a farmer

    through Neera tapping.

    (b) Develop and train Master Technicians for Neera Tapping in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

    Once the order for Neera Tapping is issued by the respective State Governments, we

    have to ensure enough Neera Technicians.

    (c) Strengthening more CPSs/CPFs in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

    Action by: Shri Hemachandra, Deputy Director, RO, B angalore.

    Action taken: Dy. Director, RO, Bangalore informed that they have already initiated action to

    converge the schemes with other departments and also for the Neera technicians training. A list

    of 100 trainees forwarded for Neera Master Technician training at CIT. And the primary details

    of the CPCs sent for opening the website.

    Action by: Smt. T. Bala Sudhahari, Deputy Director, RO, Chennai

    Action taken: 1. Dy. Director, RO, Chennai informed that she already

    convinced the Director of Agriculture Tamil Nadu and as per his request, handed over a draft letter to be sent from his side to the Commissioner, Prohibition & Excise, Govt. of TN. District Collectors are yet to be met.

    2. In the Entrepreneur meet held at TNAU on 13.6.2015, APC, Govt. of TN announced that

    Neera Technicians Training may be provided at CRS, Veppankulam & Aliyar Nagar. And suggested that Master Technicians may be trained at CIT, Vazhakulam. Accordingly, received a list of 13 skilled labours/climbers from CRS, Veppankulam & Aliyar Nagar plus a list of 12 members from 4 CPSs of Kanyakumari District which have been sent to HO & CIT.

    3. During the current year, 66 CPSs, 2 CPFs and 4 new CPCs have been formed. Further

    FPO formation is in progress.

    2. The proposal by RO, Bangalore for release of `92.25 lakhs under LODP for covering 79080

    palms involving 833 farmers through 22 CPFs pending from March 2015 can be considered

    during the current financial year and releases can be effected soon after receipt of the current

    year’s release from Ministry.

    Action by: Shri R. Jnanadevan, Deputy Director Action taken: `92.25 lakhs transferred to RO, Bangalore on 15.6.2015

  • 18

    3. The Guidelines for linking coconut nurseries established by the FPOs under R&R Scheme

    should be finalized and communicated to Charge Officers.

    Action by: Shri R. Jnanadevan, Deputy Director Action taken: Guidelines revised along with Performa for certification and submission of claim

    by CPF & communicated to the CPC and Charge Officers for necessary actions vide Letter

    No.1472/2015-Other districts (General) dated 26-6-15.

    4. The following target was given for formation of CPF and Producer Companies in Karnataka

    during the current financial year:

    S. No. Districts Target for CPFs Target for CPCs

    1 Tumkur 82 5

    2 Hassan 45 2

    3 Mandya 40 1

    4 Ramnagar 26 0

    5 Uttara Kannada 20 0

    6 Udupi 10 1

    7 Mangalore (DK) 20 1

    8 Chikmagalur 10 1

    9 Mysore 35 2

    10 Chamarajanagar 10 0

    11 Chitradurga 25 2

    12 Devangere 2 0

    Total 325 15

    The PRM discussed in detail the arrangements to be taken in Karnataka if the State Government

    permits Neera tapping during the current financial year. The decisions are:

    (a) There should be a minimum 100 Neera Master Technicians in Karnataka.

    (b) A batch of 20 can be trained in CIT and if necessary another 2 batches can also be

    trained.

    After the training by CIT the next batch of training should be done in Karnataka in

    their place in their own Producer Companies. A clear 8 weeks training should be given in the

    Company. Training details should be published in all Kannada news papers. Before the State

    Government issues the orders for Neera Tapping, the Producer Companies should be ready with

    all arrangements.

  • 19

    The Deputy Director, Bangalore should ensure that whenever the name of a Producer Company

    is approved by the Registrar of Companies, the primary details should be sent to HQ so that the

    Board can open a Web site of the respective Company. Later on the same can be updated by

    the Producer Company.

    Action by: Sri Hemachandra, Deputy Director Action taken: Dy. Director, RO, Bangalore informed that a list of 100 trainees forwarded for Neera Master Technician training at CIT. And the primary details of the CPCs sent to HQ for opening the website.

    5. The following targets were given to Regional Office, Chennai for formation of CPF and Producer

    Companies during the current financial year:

    S. No. Districts Target for CPFs Target for CPCs

    1 Coimbatore 104 7

    2 Tirupur 55 5

    3 Thanjaur 60 3

    4 Dindigul 30 3

    5 Kanyakumari 10 1

    6 Vellore 10 1

    7 Theni 25 2

    8 Krishnagiri 2 0

    9 Thirunnelveli 2 0

    10 Salem 2 0

    11 Madurai 2 0

    12 Erode 5 0

    13 Other Districts 3 0

    Total 310 22

    Action by: Smt T. Bala Sudhahari, Dy. Director, Che nnai Action taken: Dy. Director, RO, Chennai informed that during the current year 66 CPSs, 2 CPFs

    and 4 new CPCs have been formed so far. Further FPO formation is in progress.

    Regarding permission for Neera tapping, the meeting observed that already Tamil Nadu

    issued Government order for production of Jaggery. This order can be made use for the

    production of Neera. The new Deputy Director should approach the Prohibition Commissioner,

    KVIC, etc. for obtaining permission for tapping Neera in Tamil Nadu.

    CIT should provide some samples of Neera for distribution to the higher officials of the State.

    Action by: Smt T. Bala Sudhahari, Dy. Director, Che nnai & Smt. Annie Eapen,Chemist,CIT.

  • 20

    Action taken: Dy. Director, RO, Chennai informed that she met the Commissioner and Joint

    Commissioner II - Prohibition & Excise twice separately, explained about Neera in detail. Also

    personally requested for a date for a presentation. Since, there was no response, spoke to the

    Commissioner over telephone and he asked to send a letter. Accordingly sent a letter to the

    Joint Commissioner II seeking a convenient date to make a presentation to the Commissioner &

    other officials of Prohibition & Excise Deptt. with a copy of our booklet on “Coconut Neera”. In

    regular touch with the Section Officer too, who informed that the presentation shall be arranged

    after 14.7.2015, once the Commissioner returns from tour. Also met the new Functional

    Registrar, TN Palm Development Board cum CEO of TN KVIC and explained the qualities of

    Neera and the income that a farmer can generate through its production. Further requested for

    a date for presentation to him & his Deptt. officials together with the Prohibition & Excise

    Commissioner & his Deptt. officials, which he has agreed to. Samples of Neera & Chocolates

    were collected from CIT and distributed in the Entrepreneurs meet along with that brought by

    Smt. Annie Eapen. Letter sent to CIT on 10.7.2015 requesting a certificate for Neera to be

    shown to the higher officials of the State.

    6. Strict instructions should be given to Plant Interns at CIT to prepare AFS using distilled water. A

    protocol should be developed in the CIT for movement of Neera.

    Action by: Ms Geethu, Processing Engineer & Smt. An nie Eapen, Chemist Action taken: Instructions issued to trainees and AFS is prepared with distilled water and the problem of thickening of Neera is solved now.

    7. The PRM observed the delay in completion of the work of Pilot Testing Plant. It is decided that

    the Plant building work should be completed latest by 31st May 2015. Ms Geethu is instructed to

    co-ordinate with CPWD and the Contractor to finish the work by 31st May 2015. The Weekly

    pictures of the progress of the work should be sent every evening. The pictures should be sent

    to Sri Hemachandra, Deputy Director and copy marked to CCDO/Chairman.

    Action by: Ms Geethu, Processing Engineer & Smt Ann ie Eapen, Chemist Time Limit: 31/5/2015 Action taken: Civil works of the Plant is completed and the Electrical Wing from CPWD visited on 14/7/2015 and the electrical ports identified. The preliminary estimate will be given on Monday by the electrical wing. Roofing work of the Jaggery shed is completed. Flooring work is pending and Oven installation in the Jaggery shed is pending.

    8. Regarding Neera Technicians Training, the PRM decided that CIT should invite people from

    Tamil Nadu and Karnataka for Neera Technicians Training.

    Action by: Smt.Annie Eapen, Chemist Action taken: Fifteenth batch of Neera Technician Training was started on 13/7/2015 with 16 trainees (from Kozhikkode and Thrissur). CIT received a list of 13 people from Tamil Nadu and planning to train them during the next month.

    9. Smt Annie Eapen, Chemist informed that a proposal to hire a building for `2,500/- monthly rent

    with an advance deposit of `5,000/- for accommodating Neera Tappers is pending with HQ. The

    PRM decided to issue orders immediately and Smt Annie is directed to proceed with the

  • 21

    proposal. The action taken by her in this regard shall be ratified.

    Action by: Smt. Annie Eapen, Chemist and Shri Melto n Correya, AO Action taken: CIT hired a building for a monthly rent of of `2,500/- and the Neera tappers are accommodated in the building

    10. Contract staff should be engaged for EPC till regular recruitment is made. The selected persons

    should be able to liaison with Embassies of various countries.

    Action by: Shri Melton Correya, AO & Shri KS Sebast ian, AD(Mkg) Action taken:

    11. Sri Siddarameswara Swamy, AMO should make a marketing plan for CIT for Neera and Neera

    products.

    Action by: Shri GM Siddarameswara Swamy, AMO Action taken:

    12. Sri Vasanthakumar, Statistical Officer should compare the data published by Ministry for 2012-

    2013 and 2013-2014 with our data of concurrent estimation to find out what is the degree of

    difference.

    Action by: Shri VC Vasanthakumar, SO Action taken: Published statistics on All India coconut production from Department of Agriculture &Cooperation, Hort. Division, New Delhi against the results from the concurrent estimation of production and productivity on coconut has been included in the final report of the 2014-15 survey, which was published in the Indian Coconut Journal May 2015.

  • 22

    Action taken report on the decisions of the PRM hel d on 17.4.2015

    S. No.

    Decisions

    1.

    The PRM decided to conduct an internal and external evaluation study on the implementation of

    R&R Scheme, LODP, TMOC, Nucleus Seed Garden, etc.

    Action by: Shri R. Jnanadevan, Dy. Director (IT) & Shri VC Vasanthakumar, SO Action taken: The PRM held on 21.5.2015 decided to convene the first sitting on 25/5/2015. A

    meeting of the concerned officers of Development and Statistics Section held on 25-5-15 and

    finalized methodology, sample size, selection of sample, data collection, etc. Accordingly a

    proposal for internal evaluation along with an interview schedule for evaluation of R&R Scheme

    implemented during 2013-14 and 2014-15 is prepared and submitted for approval.

    All the ROs & SCs have been requested to furnish the details of Laying out of demonstration plot

    (LODP) scheme implemented through FPOs to finalize the methodology and sample size for

    evaluation.

    2. Smt. Annie Eapen, Chemist was directed to attend seminars conducted by

    IISc/NPOL/CUSAT/UGC/CSIR, School of Chemical Studies, MG University, Department of

    Science and Technology, etc. She should raise the question in such seminars the methodology

    to identify adulterant in coconut oil. Chemist was also directed to enquire Spices Board and

    MPEDA whether they are having FTIR Spectrophotometer and whether the same can be used

    for our use on expenditure sharing basis.

    Action by: Smt. Annie Eapen, Chemist Action taken: Discussion was held with the Sr. Territory Manager of Toshvin Analytical Pvt. Ltd

    regarding the suitability of 'Shimadzu' FTIR for the analysis of adulteration of Palm kernal and

    other vegetable oil in CNO. He informed that it is required to create a library in FTIR suitable for

    our specific analysis purpose. Samples of pure CNO, PKO and adulterated CNO with different

    ranges of PKO should be made available to them to create a library and to calibrate the

    instrument to find its suitability with the help of application engineers. Samples have been

    arranged. If the instrument is found suitable for checking the adulteration in CNO both

    quantitatively and qualitatively, the reliability of the instrument will be presented to higher officials

    with the help of company representatives. The cost of the basic equipment is `7.00 Lakhs and

    including accessories required for our analysis it will come around `12.00 lakhs. FTIR is

    available at STIC, CUSAT and Inter field Laboratory. However the instrument is not calibrated for

    our purpose.

    3. The Finance Officer should analyse, understand and give the overview showing what is the

    stragegy to be taken. Analyse the operational expenditure and income of DSP Farms.

    Action by: Finance Officer & AD (Dev)

  • 23

    Action taken: Ten years data of DSP Farms compiled and presented during the Farm Review

    meeting held during 8th & 9th June 2015.

    4. The following decisions were taken for implementation of R & R scheme during 2015-16:

    1. Since large number of palms, are still remaining in the field for removal the pre-

    revised rate @`500/- per palm for cut and removal shall be continued during year

    2015-16 also in order to reduce the source of inoculum and to prevent the spread of

    root (wilt) disease.

    Action taken: Noted and decision is being complied.

    2. In view of the huge requirement of funds for meeting the committed expenditure for

    the project already approved in 2013-14 & 2014-15, detailed proposal may be

    submitted to the Ministry for grant of additional funds for implementing scheme.

    Action taken: A proposal for sanction of additional funds of `172.41 crores under the

    R&R scheme has been sent to the Ministry vide letter No.1474/2015-Dev dated

    5.6.2015.

    Action by: Shri R. Jnanadevan Dy. Director (IT)

    5. Marketing activities should have been bifurcated from Statistics and presented separately. From

    April 2015 onwards Marketing should move with a special focus. Professionally qualified

    supporting staff on contract basis should be provided for EPC till regular recruits are joined after

    the approval of RR.

    Action by: S/Shri KS Sebastian, AD (Mkg) & Melton C orreya, AO Action taken:

    6. Processing Engineer was directed to give a time schedule for starting of Neera processing from

    200 palms from Mudikal, Nedumabassery and Marampilly. The time Schedule given by the

    Processing Engineer was:

    Signing of Agreement - By 30th April 2015

    Identifying Tappers - 21/4/2015 to 30/4/2015

    Marking of Palms - 1/5/2015 to 10/5/2015

    Collection of Neera from the 200 palms - From 16/5/2015 onwards.

    Action by: Processing Engineer

    It is decided that the processing of Neera from Mudikal may be looked after by Sri

    Sreekumar Poduval and the other two places, Nedumabassery and Marampilly by Ms. A.S.

    Geethu, Food Processing Engineer. The following time Schedule is given to Ms Geethu for

    processing of Neera from Nedumbassery and Marampilly.

    Signing of Agreement - By 24th April 2015

    Identifying Tappers - 25/4/2015 to 30/4/2015

  • 24

    Marking of Palms - By 1st May 2015

    Extraction of neera - From 16/5/2015 onwards

    Action by: Ms. A.S. Geethu, Food Processing Enginee r

    Sri Hemachandra, Deputy Director offered to provide 10 tappers from Tamil Nadu and the PRM

    expected that the Neera will be receiving at CIT for processing from the above 2 places by

    16/5/2015. Ms. Geethu should also see the possibility of identifying another 50 palms for

    tapping from Nedumbassery or other areas within 10 Km radius of CIT. She was also directed to

    e-mail the daily tapping details to HQ.

    Action by: DD(Tec), PE & Ms. Geethu A.S., Food Proc essing Engineer Action taken: Process of identification of palms is on progress. 43 hybrid palms

    were identified at Nayathode, near Nedumabassery and the palm owner is demanding for a rent

    of `600/palm. The palms identified earlier at Nedumbassery and Marampilly were rejected as

    the palm owners at the above sites were unwilling to sign the agreement.

    7. A small brochure on achievement of TMOC activities for the last 10 years including the financial achievement should be published. Action by : Smt. Mini Mathew, PO Action taken: The draft of the brochure on TMOC was prepared and submitted to competent

    authority for approval. It has been directed to finalise the same after the NSC meeting.

    8. Board’s exhibitions and advertisements should go with the Marketing Strategy. Advertisement

    should be with innovative ideas. A competition may be conducted among the students of various

    Visual Media Colleges and get their ideas of new advertisements.

    Action by: Smt. Mini Mathew, PO Action taken: Communication have been forwarded to around 100 visual media colleges

    inviting creatives on Neera, the future of coconut sector and coconut and its value added

    products. The same is uploaded on Board’s website also. Last date for receiving the application

    is 30th July 2015.

    9. The PRM observed that 23 % of the total palms in all the Farms are not yielding. A team should

    visit the Farms and verify the condition of such non yielding palms and if necessary such palms

    should be removed and new seedlings should be planted.

    Action by: Shri Pramod P. Kurien, AD Action taken: The matter will be discussed in the coming Farm Manager’s meeting for further

    necessary action. In the PRM held on 21.5.2015, Secretary informed that non yielding of the

    palms may also be due to lack of proper manuring. This fact also should be verified by the team.

  • 25

    Action taken report on the decisions of the PRM hel d on 13.3.2015

    S. No.

    Decisions

    1.

    It was decided in the PRM to conduct a random inspection of R & R scheme implementing areas

    during April-May 2015 to verify the field condition.

    Action by: Charge Officers & Shri R. Jnanadevan, Dy . Director (IT) Action taken: Random inspection conducted in Alappuzha, Malappuram, Pathanamthitta

    Palakkad & Idukki Districts. 35 beneficiaries covered in these districts. Important observations

    noticed during the inspection are:

    1. All farmers cut & removed the palms for which subsidy was paid.

    2. Farmers are not willing to cut all the palms identified in the survey.

    3. Cutting cost reduced by adopting group approach (Approximate `150-200).

    4. Charge more for cutting palms near electric wires, house etc.

    In the PRM held on 21.5.2015, Chairman pointed out that random inspections should be

    scientific and systematic. There should be a specified sample size for conducting random

    inspection. No frame work is seen prepared for the survey. All the 11 Districts where R&R

    Scheme is implemented, a sample size of 5% should be selected. A proforma should be

    prepared and the Horticulture Assistants should be asked to get the proforma filled and signed

    by the farmer. Only after this exercise, the random inspection should be conducted.

    2. The following decisions are taken in the PRM under Marketing strategies of Coconut products.

    1. Coconut products can be distributed to various schools in Chhattisgarh to create

    awareness among the students. Reputed Management Institutes may be identified in

    Raipur and Indore for taking up Market Research, including marketing of coconut

    products i. e. door to door delivery of the products etc. This should be a part of their MBA

    project.

    2. Explore the possibilities of getting Farm Gate Price and local Market rate from the

    identified Federations from various States and posting the details in Board’s Website.

    3. New approach to participation in Exhibitions by promoting Neera and Neera Products

    besides other value added coconut products by involving Coconut Producers Companies

    of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Board can provide all

    infrastructure facilities for these exhibitions. Consortiums of the Producer Companies of

    the respective states may also be motivated entrusted to participate in exhibitions. There

    can be exclusive exhibitions for virgin coconut oil and allied products.

    4. Media workshops in major towns introducing various coconut products should be

  • 26

    organized by focusing on a bigger product basket which includes Neera, Neera products

    and virgin coconut oil in the premium basket. Hair oil, Body oil, Cosmetics, chips tender

    coconut water, etc. should be in other product basket.

    5. Export Data should be made available in the Board’s monthly journals.

    Action by: Shri Hemachandra, DD(Tech) Action taken: Assistant Director, Kondagaon is requested on 24.3.2015 to identify and forward

    the details of schools to whom the products to be sent along with information and identification of

    good Management Institutes for taking up Market Research including marketing of coconut

    products - door to door delivery of the products which can be formed as a part in their MBA

    project.

    Requested all unit offices on 7.4.2015 for submission of AAP for conducting Buyers and Sellers

    Meet in important cities of India. A thematic exhibition will also be organized during the meet.

    Requested all unit offices on 9.4.2015 to send two leading magazines of each State for

    publishing popular articles, success stories, etc. as a part of market promotion of coconut value

    added products in order to make their presence across the Nation.

    3. PRM observed that there is laxity from the part of the officers of Statistical Department in proper

    follow up and publishing the results of the Survey ‘Concurrent estimation of coconut production

    and productivity. It was decided in the PRM that the survey result should be completed on

    30/3/2015 and the Board could be able to publish the results on 31/3/2015. Smt Renu P.

    Viswam, Statistical Investigator will be personally responsible for publishing the data on or

    before 31/3/2015.

    Action by: Smt Renu P. Viswam, SI & Sri. Vasanthaku mar, SO Action taken: Final Report compiled and published in INJ May 2015 issue.

  • 27

    Annexure III

    Overview of the progress of various Schemes on 30/6 /2015

    The financial progress of the Board as on 30/6/2015 is `36.45 Cr and the

    same is 24% of the budget allocation of the Board. As on the date of the Meeting the

    expenditure is Rs. 40.71 Cr and the same is about 27% of the budget allocation. While

    comparing the expenditure figures of previous year for the same period our progress

    expenditure is good. During the previous year our expenditure was only 7.57% of the budget

    allocation. While comparing the achievement of different Schemes, expenditure under

    Replanting and Rejuvenation Scheme is up to the mark. About 42 % of the budget allocation

    already spent under this Scheme as on 30/6/2015. The first instalment of Grant-in-aid of `70.00

    Cr received from Ministry on 11/6/2015.

    The progress of expenditure as on 30/6/2015 and as on the date of the Meeting

    are as under:

    `̀̀̀ in lakhs

    Sl. No. Scheme

    Budget 2015-16

    Exp. on 30/6/2015

    Exp. on 14/7/2015

    1 Information Technology 1200.00 127.72 161.18 2 DSP Farms 293.00 56.50 64.17 3 Aid to Private Nursery 110.00 0.50 0.50 4 Estt. of Regional Coconut Nursery 50.00 1.60 1.60 5 Production & Distribution of Hybrids 18.00 0.00 0.00 6 Expansion of Area under Coconut 150.00 0.00 0.00 7 Integrated Farming 3040.00 669.92 696.17 8 Technology Demonstration 50.00 3.96 3.96 9 Market Promotion & Statistics 75.00 1.65 1.77

    10 Technology Mission 2000.00 57.23 61.24

    11 Technical Services 100.00 15.07 18.31

    12 Infrastructure & Administration 1800.00 566.27 573.17

    13 Replanting & Rejuvenation 5044.00 2112.08 2556.81

    14 Coconut Palm Insurance 50.00 0.00 0.00

    15 Kera Suraksha Insurance Scheme 20.00 0.70 0.93

  • 28

    16 Estt. of R & D Centre 50.00 32.20 32.44

    17 Centre of Excellence 1000.00 0.00 0.00

    18 New Coconut Orchards 50.00 0.00 0.00 Total 15100.00 3645.40 4172.25

    Under the major Schemes, Replanting and Rejuvenation 51% of the budget utilized,

    under Integrated Farming 23% of the budget utilized whereas under TMOC the utilization is only

    3.06%.

    No expenditure is reported under the Schemes - Area Expansion Programme, Coconut

    Palm Insurance, Production and distribution of hybrids, etc.

    The details of receipts transferred by DSP Farms for June 2015 are as under:

  • 29

    S. No.

    DSP Farm Amount transferred upto May

    2015

    Amount transferred

    for June 2015

    Cumulative total up to June 2015

    Date of transfer

    for June 2015

    Date of receipt of R&P & I&E

    a/cs for June 2015

    Amount to be

    transferred as per R & P and I & E accounts

    Expn. Expn. upto May 2015

    Expn. June 2015

    Cum. Expn. up to June

    2015

    Abhayapuri Coconut Seedlings 22,27,190 2,71,274 24,98,464 2,71,274

    Infrastrure & Admn.

    11,55,010 3,61,937 15,16,947

    Farm Produce 3,358 5,050 8,408 5,050 Nursery 8,685 386 9,071 Miscellaneous 0 0 0 0 DSP Farms 4,37,711 4,86,703 9,24,414 Publication Receipt 0 120 120 120

    1

    Total 22,30,548 2,76,444 25,06,992

    11.7.15 10.7.15

    2,76,444 Total

    16,01,406

    8,49,026

    24,50,432 Madhepura Coconut Seedlings 22,52,130 32,960 22,85,090 32,960

    Infrastrure & Admn.

    10,46,461 3,86,268 14,32,729

    Farm Produce 85,635 75,205 1,60,840 75,205 Nursery 5,637 0 5,637 Miscellaneous 2,900 200 3,100 200 DSP Farms 3,49,895 2,79,667 6,29,562

    2

    Total 23,40,665 1,08,365 24,49,030

    10.7.15 9.7.15

    1,08,365 Total 14,01,993 6,65,935 20,67,928 Vegiwada Coconut Seedlings 0 7,63,350 7,63,350 7,63,350

    Infrastrure & Admn.

    6,45,371 2,00,191 8,45,562

    Farm Produce 2,63,850 0 2,63,850 0 Nursery 22,825 28,000 50,825 Miscellaneous 0 0 0 0 DSP Farms 1,91,570 3,19,291 5,10,861 Guest Room Rent 0 0 0 0 Technical 8,667 9,355 18,022 Application Fee 0 0 0 0

    3

    Total 2,63,850 7,63,350 10,27,200

    6.7.15 4.7.15

    7,63,350 Total 8,68,433 5,56,837 14,25,270

  • 30

    Nariamangalam Coconut Seedlings 7,14,995 1,73,440 8,88,435 1,73,440

    Infrastrure & Admn. 7,34,495 2,31,122 9,65,617

    Farm Produce 19,047 7,467 26,514 7,467 Nursery 14,33,787 2,71,817 17,05,604 Miscellaneous 720 1,400 2,120 1400 DSP Farms 3,00,792 1,43,918 4,44,710 Publication Receipt 2,160 1,300 3,460 1,300 Technical 9,667 8,000 17,667 Application Fee 0 40 40 40 Guest Room Rent 0 0 0 0

    4

    Total 7,36,922 1,83,647 9,20,569

    2.7.15 6.7.15

    1,83,647 Total 24,78,741 6,54,857 31,33,598 Kondagaon Coconut seedlings 18,260 25,510 43,770 25,510

    Infrastrure & Admn. 5,96,996 2,47,243 8,44,239

    Farm Produce 1,60,519 82,923 2,43,442 82,923 Nursery 9,170 26,234 35,404 Miscellaneous 230 200 430 200 DSP Farms 3,84,169 3,76,383 7,60,552 Publication Receipt 1,200 0 1,200 0 Technical 28,317 22,134 50,451 Guest Room Rent 0 0 0 0

    5

    Total 1,80,209 1,08,633 2,88,842

    30.6.15 1.7.15

    1,08,633 Total 10,18,652 6,71,994 16,90,646 Mandya Coconut Seedlings 0 0 0 0

    Infrastrure & Admn.

    8,43,322 2,74,989 11,18,311

    Farm Produce 10,209 1,53,145 1,63,354 1,53,145 Nursery 1,30,865 78,218 2,09,083

    Miscellaneous 94,450 0 94,450 0 DSP Farms 9,39,534 3,64,374 13,03,908

    Guest Room Rent 525 775 1,300 775 Technical 0 0 0

    Publication Receipt 0 9,304 9,304 9,304 R & D centre 0

    24,494 24,494

    6

    Total 1,05,184 1,63,224 2,68,408

    2.7.15 3.7.15

    1,63,224 Total 19,13,721 7,42,075 26,55,796

  • 31

    Pitapally Coconut Seedlings 0 0 0 0

    Infrastrure & Admn.

    5,36,163 1,73,675 7,09,838

    Farm Produce 2,14,359 32,305 2,46,664 32,305 Nursery 27,657 29,252 56,909 Miscellaneous 20 0 20 0 DSP Farms 4,15,539 2,00,532 6,16,071 Guest Room Rent 1,100 0 1,100 0 Technical 0 0 0 Application Fee 0 0 0 0

    7

    Total 2,15,479 32,305 2,47,784

    2.7.15 2.7.15

    32,305 Total 9,79,359 4,03,459 13,82,818 Palghar Coconut Seedlings 3,990 1,16,890 1,20,880 1,16,890

    Infrastrure & Admn. 5,94,550 2,53,880 8,48,430

    Farm Produce 0 0 0 0 Nursery 1,15,716 18,471 1,34,187 Miscellaneous 0 0 0 0 DSP Farms 2,26,136 2,26,133 4,52,269 Publication Receipt 200 0 200 0 Technical 36,632 18,800 55,432 Application Fee 0 0 0 0

    8

    Total 4,190 1,16,890 1,21,080

    2.7.15 1.7.15

    1,16,890 Total 9,73,034 5,17,284 14,90,318

    Infrastructure & Admn. 6,16,564 1,82,369 7,98,933 Nursery 1,58,933 28,751 1,87,684 DSP Farms 2,62,118 4,06,964 6,69,082 Technical 22,500 18,000 40,500 R & D Centre 41,920 0 41,920

    9 Dhali

    6.7.15

    Total 11,02,035 6,36,084 17,38,119

    Grand Total 60,77,047 17,52,858 78,29,905 17,52,858 Grand Total

    1,23,37,374

    56,97,551

    1,80,34,925