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State: HIMACHAL PRADESHContingency plan for the district: Kangra

Source: District Agriculture Plan, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh Volume-IV Department of Agriculture (H.P.) consulting agency CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural UniversityPalampur-176 062

1.2 Rainfall – (since 2006 - 2012) Average (mm) Normal onset Normal cessationSW monsoon (June – Sep) 1216 4th week of June to 1st week of July 2nd week of SeptNE Monsoon (Oct – Dec) 54.4 2nd week of December 4th week of DecemberWinter (Jan – Feb) 127

1.0 District Agriculture profile

1.1 Agro-Climatic/Ecological Zone Western Himalayas, Warm Subhumid (To Humid With Inclusion Of Perhumid) Eco-Region. (14.3)

Agro-Climatic Region (PlanningCommission)

Western Himalayan Region (I)

Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) Sub-Mountain and low hills sub-tropical zone (HP-1)List all the districts falling under the NARPZone*(*>50% area falling in the zone)

Southern part of Chamba, Una ( Hamirpur), Solan, Bilaspur, Nahan, Kullu (S. Part), and Dharamshala (S. Part),Dharamshala, Mandi, Shimla & Bilaspur

Geographic coordinates of district Latitude Longitude Altitude (m)30o 05' N* To31 o 2' N 75o 13'- E To 75o 45'- E 250-6975 metres

Name and address of the concerned ZRS/ZARS/ RARS/ RRS/ RRTTS

Scientist In-chargeShivalik Agricultural Research & Extension Centre, Kangra HP 176 001Phone: 01892 265685 Fax: 01892 264550

Scientist In-charge, RWRC, Malan, 176047 Associate Director, Jachh, Tehsil Nurpur, Distt. Kangra Scientist In-charge, Mango and Litchi Farm, Nagrota Bagwan, 176 047 Director of Research, CSKHPKV, Palampur Phone:01892 230406

Mention the KVK located in the districtwith address

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kangra (HP).Himachal Pradesh 176001Phone 01892-264550(O), Email: [email protected]

Name and address of the nearest AgrometField Unit (AMFU, IMD) for agro-advisories in the Zone

Agronomist Department of Agronomy, Forages and Grassland Management Palampur 176 062, CSKHPKV Palampur

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Summer (March – May) 143Annual 1539

1.3 Land use pattern of the district - Area (‘000 ha)**

** Source: Statistical outline of Himachal Pradesh, 2008-09

1.4 Major Soils of Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh*

1.4 Descriptions Percent (%) of totalarea

1 Medium deep to deep, loamy-skeletal soils 23.3

2 Deep, loamy soils 21.1

3 Shallow, loamy-skeletal soils 12.5

4 Medium deep to deep loamy soils 10.15 Shallow, loamy soils 10.0

6 Shallow to medium deep, loamy soils 6.47 Rock outcrops with shallow, sandy-skeletal soils 3.58 Rock outcrops with shallow, loamy-skeletal soils

3.49 Rock outcrops wit deep, loamy-skeletal soils

2.610 Shallow, sandy soils 2.211 Deep, loamy-skeletal soils 1.812 Rock outcrops with medium deep, loamy-skeletal, calcareous soils 1.213 Deep, sandy soils with 0.714 Shallow to medium shallow, loamy soils 0.6

TotalGeographical

Area

Net areasown

Forests Land undernon-agriculturaluses

PermanentPastures andother grazingland

Culturablewaste

Land undermisc. treecrops, etc.

Barren andunculturableland

Currentfallows

Otherfallows

577.7 116.3 231.7 77.7 87.8 27.4 8.5 16.3 11.0 1.1

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15 Medium to deep, loamy, calcareous soils 0.5(data source: Soil Resource Maps of NBSS & LUP, estimated values)

1.5 Agricultural land use* Area (‘000 ha) Cropping intensity %Net sown area 116.3 184%Area sown more than once 97.6

Gross cropped area 213.9*Source: District Agriculture Plan, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh Volume-IV Department of Agriculture (H.P.) consulting agency CSK Himachal Pradesh AgriculturalUniversity Palampur-176 062

1.6 Irrigation Area (‘000 ha)Net irrigated area 35.6Gross irrigated area 66.5Rain fed area 107.2 (69.4% of total cultivable area, 154.417)Sources of Irrigation Number Area (‘000 ha) Percentage of total

irrigated areaCanals 3 5.4 34.1Tanks 141 0.3 2.3Tube wells 156 1.7 10.8Bore wellsOther wellsLift irrigation schemes 77 2.2 14.4Micro-irrigationOther sources : 37 0.2 1.3Kuhls 88 5.8 36.7Khatris (man-made water storage in rockycaves)Total Irrigated Area 15.8Pump setsNo. of Tractors 149.7**Groundwater availability and use* (Datasource: State/Central Ground water Department/Board)

No. of blocks (%) area Quality of water

Over exploitedCriticalSemi- critical

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*Source: District Agriculture Plan Kangra Himachal Pradesh Volume-IV Department of Agriculture (H.P.), Consulting agency CSK Himachal Pradesh AgriculturalUniversity Palampur-176 062

1.7 Area under major field crops & horticulture

Sr. No. Major field crops cultivated Total Area (‘000 ha)Wheat 91.8Maize 58.7Paddy 37.1Barley 2.6Pulses

i. Black Gram 2.2ii. Gram 1.04

iii. Others 2.07Oil seeds

i. Toria 0.75ii. Sesame 0.92

iii. Sarson 4.08iv. Linseed 0.21

HorticulturalTotal Area (‘000 ha) % Area

Mango 10.5 47.3Citrus 5.6 25.5Litchi 1.5 6.9Guava 0.5 2.4Peach 0.2 1.2Papaya 0.2 1.0VegetablesTomato 3.2 32.9Cucurbits 2.02 20.5Okra 1.6 16.9Onion 0.6 7.0

Safe Ground water is of good qualityWastewater availability and useGround water quality Good, EC<750m mhos/cm at 250 C

*over-exploited: groundwater utilization > 100%; critical: 90-100%; semi-critical: 70-90%; safe: <70%

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Cauliflower 0.4 4.5Peas 0.4 4.4Beans 0.4 4.4Brinjal 0.3 3.5Cabbage 0.3 3.5Capsicum 0.2 2.6

OthersGarlic 0.4 96.0Ginger 0.02 4.0

Total Spices 0.4 100

*Source: District Agriculture Plan, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh Volume-IV Department of Agriculture (H.P.) consulting agency CSK Himachal Pradesh AgriculturalUniversity Palampur-176 062

1.8 Livestock Number (‘000)Type of animalsCrossbred cows 199.5Local cows 80.1Total Cattle 405.8Buffaloes 175.6Goats 326.7Sheep 247.4Others 54.9Total Livestock 1210.4

1.9 Poultry 123.5*Field survey 2007-08 Source: District Agriculture Plan, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh Volume-IV Department of Agriculture (H.P.) consulting agency CSKHimachal Pradesh Agriculture University Palampur-176062

1.10 Inland Fisheries * Water Spread Area (‘000 ha) Yield (t/ha) Production (‘000 t)i) Brackish waterii) Fresh water

Total area estimated 4.1 Not available 0.9Fish species Mahsheer, Singhara, Rohu, Catla, Mori, Mrigal, Common carp ,Silver carp, Grass carp, Snow trout, snake head murrels,

Mastacembelus, Loaches, Puntius, Barilius, Garra, Crossochielus, Danio, Brachydanio and Glyptothorax* Source: District Agriculture Plan Kangra Himachal Pradesh Volume-IV Department of Agriculture (H.P.) consulting agency CSK Himachal Pradesh AgriculturalUniversity Palampur-176 062

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1.11 Production and Productivity of major crops

Name of crop Kharif RabiProduction* ('000MT) Productivity

(kg/ha)Production ('000MT) Productivity (kg/ha)

CerealsMaize 91.9 1567Rice 48.7 1313Wheat 165.5 1803Barley 3.4 1327FruitsMango 278417 26.4Citrus 119.08 20.9Litchi 20.1 13.1Guava 7.9 17.8Peach 17.5 65.1Papaya 10.08 44 Both during Kharif and rabi

Other fruits 14.07 4.03VegetablesTomato 3.1 196.8Cucurbits 2.02Okra 1.6 133Onion - 0.6Cauliflower - 0.4Peas - 0.4 50.5Potato 4.9 175

* Source: District Agriculture Plan Kangra Himachal Pradesh Volume-IV Department of Agriculture (H.P.) consulting agency CSK Himachal Pradesh AgriculturalUniversity Palampur-176 062

1.12 Sowing window for 5major field crops

Maize Paddy Wheat Sarson Barley

Kharif- Rain fed 3rd week of May –3rdweek of June

3rd week of May –3rd week of June

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Kharif-Irrigated Not applicable 3rd week of May- -

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2nd week of June

Rabi- Rain fed - 1st week of October to4th week of December

1st week of October to2nd week of October

3rd week of October to2nd week of November

Rabi-Irrigated - 1st week of Novemberto 4th week of December

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What is the majorcontingency the district isprone to?

Regular Occasional None

Drought (May-June)Flood Cyclone

Hail storm (Sep) & (May)Heat wave (May-June)Cold wave (Jan- Feb)Frost (Dec- Feb)Sea water intrusion Pests and disease outbreak Fruit fly of guava, mango, and cucurbits ,

rice leaf folder, potato tuber moth, litchimite, leaf hopper and mealy bug in mango,mustard aphid, citrus nematode, nematodesin vegetables, brinjal fruit borer, tomatofruit borer , termite in rainfed crops suddenwilt and powdery mildew of cucurbits,yellow rust and loose smut of wheat, earlyblight and bacterial wilt of potato, falsesmut, blast and bacterial blight of rice,bacterial stalk rot of maize and bacterialwilt of capsicum, bacterial wilt and earlyblight of tomato, yellow mosaic virus anddamping off of okra, citrus canker and redrust of litchi, powdery mildew and leafminor of peas

Rice stem borer, rice hispa, wheat aphid,cabbage butter fly and maize stem borer,fruit borers and jassids of okra, aphids andwhite fly of cole crops, leaf sheath blight ofmaize, late blight of potato, covered smut ofbarley, alternaria blight and white rust ofmustard, downy mildew of cucurbits, stalkrot of cole crops, bacterial wilt andphytophthora blight in solanaceous crops

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Annexure-I

1.14 Include Digital maps of thedistrict for

Location map of district within State as Annexure I Enclosed: Yes

Mean annual rainfall as Annexure II Enclosed: Yes

Soil map as Annexure III Enclosed: Yes

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Annexure-II

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Annexure-III

NewSoilUnit

Description Area(000’ha

)1 Rock outcrops covered with shallow, sandy-skeletal soils 19

2 Rock outcrops covered with: Shallow, loamy-skeletal soils 19

3 Rock outcrops covered with Medium deep, loamy-skeletal, calcareous soils 6

4 Rock outcrops covered with Deep, loamy-skeletal soils 15

5 Shallow, loamy soils 56

6 Shallow to medium shallow, loamy soils 3

7 Deep, loamy-skeletal soils 10

8 Shallow, loamy-skeletal soils 70

9 Shallow to medium deep, loamy soils 36

10 Medium deep to deep loamy soils 56

11 Medium deep to deep, loamy-skeletal soils 130

12 Deep, loamy soils with moderate erosion and 117

13 Shallow, sandy soils to loamy soils 12

14 Medium to deep, loamy, calcareous soils 3

15 Deep, sandy soils 4

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2.0 Strategies for weather related contingencies

2.1 Drought

2.1.1 Rain fed situation

Condition Suggested Contingency measures

Early season drought(delayed onset)

Major Farming situation Crop/cropping system Change in crop/cropping system

Agronomic measures Remarks onImplementation

Delay by 2 weeks

Normal onset 20th June +10 days

1st week of July

Upland Rain-fed

Loamy, coarse, loamyskeletal deep to mediumdeep soils

Rice (Transplanted/Direct seeded)HRI 152 Hybrid) HPR1068/HPR 2143/ KasturiBasmati/ Hassan Serai/RP 2421/HPR 1156In Kullu areas- Kunjan-4/Brighu Dhan/ NaggarDhan

Direct sown: HPR 1156/VL Dhan 221

1. Rice directseeded/transplanted Rice:Transplanted- RP 2421/HPR 1156/ HPR 1068Direct sown: HPR 1156/VL Dhan 221/

Spacing 15 cm x 15 cm inrice and planting 3-4seedlings/hill in normalriceFollow SRI technique ifnursery can be raisedelsewhere with assuredwater

Seed available withAgriculture departmentand may be promoted topurchase the same andbeing made availablethrough RKVY also

Bajaura Makka/ Vivek 21/Girija and Earlycomposite

Baby corn(VL78/Earlycomposite)

Sowing on ridges to avoidasphyxiation in paddyfields

Maize: HQPM 1/PMZ4/Bajaura Makka/ Vivek21/ Girija and Earlycomposite

Maize short duration/babycorn

Short duration BajauraMakka/ Vivek 21/ Girijaand Early composite

Stale seed bed preparationto avoid weedsSowing on ridges withonset of rains

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Intercropping of oilseed &pulses in maize

Maize + Soybean (HaritSoya/ Shivalik)

Cowpea(C475)Blackgram (UG218/HimMash-1)Sesame (LTK-4/PunjabTil No 1)

TomatoVarieties:. SolanGarima/SolanSindhur/Palam Pink/Palam Pride

(Normal onset of winterrains 20th December ±31days)

Onset by 1st week ofJanuary

WheatEarly sown (upto 15th

October): VL 829,Timely (Upto 15th

November): HPW 155,VL 907,804,832, HS 507,HPW 236, HPW 211 etc.Late sown: VL 892, HS420

Wheat late sownvarieties/oatsVarieties for late sownconditions vizVL 892 ,HS 490, HPW 42.Oats: PLP 1 (fodder)

Increase seed rate by 25%and fertilizer dose 125%for late sown with rains

Seed available withAgriculture departmentand may be promotedthrough RKVY/seedvillage etc and sowing inMANREGA

Intercropping in wheat Wheat + Mustard(RCC4)in 100+20% ratio

Condition Suggested contingency measuresEarly seasondrought(delayed onset)

Major Farmingsituation

Crop/cropping system Change in crop/croppingsystem


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Delay by 4weeks

3rd week of July

Upland Rain-fed

Loamy, coarse, loamyskeletal deep tomedium deep soils

Rice (Transplanted/ Direct

seeded)Rice direct seeded : VL Dhan

221, RP 2421, HPR 1156,HPR 1068

Transplanted: 15 days oldseedlings be transplanted ofVL Dhan 221

Black gram( Well drainedconditions)

Black Gram: Him Black Gram-1, UG-218

Spacing 15 cm x 15 cm in riceand planting 3-4 seedlings/hillin normal rice-Follow SRI technique ifnursery can be raisedelsewhere

ISOPOM,MGNAREGA, taking upseed production inRKVY for thesecrops

Maize Maize fodder, Maize+ legumefodderBlackgram/Kulthi /SesameMaize fodder var.African TallBlack Gram :UG 218, Pant U19,Him black Gram 1Finger millet: Baizu,Til (forZone 1): LTK 4( all alternateupto 20July)

Vegetables Okra (P-8,PusaSawani,Harbhajan)Tomato: Ineterminatevarieties viz. SolanVajr,Solan Garima,SolanPride and Sindhur,PalamPride and determinate Pinkand Palam Pride) Chilli(Surajmukhi, CH-1)Cucurbits :, Bottle Gourd(PSPL, PSPR, Pusa

Vegetables Okra (P-8,PusaSawani,Harbhajan)Tomato: Ineterminate varietiesviz. Solan Braj, SolanGarima<Solan Sindhur,PalamPink and Palam Pride)Chilli (Surajmukhi, CH-1)

Cucurbits :Snake Gourd

For cucurbits seed germinationbe carried out in Poly tubes

The plantingmaterials has to bemade availablethrough poly-houses coming upunder Pt. DeenDyal SamridhiYogna

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Condition Suggested contingency measures

Early seasondrought (delayedonset)




Delay by 6 weeks

1st week of August

Upland Rain-fed

Loamy, coarse,loamy skeletal deepto medium deep soils

Rice (Direct seeded) Change of crop as fodder ortaking vegetablesBajra: Chari(fodderpurpose)Kharif Onion(N53)Early Cauliflower: Early

Kunwari, Pusa Deepali,Improved JapaniRaddish: Japneese white,Chinese pink, Pusa ChetakiFrench bean: Contender,

ISOPOM,MGNAREGA,taking up seedproduction inRKVY for thesecrops

Normal onset ofwinter rainsOnset by 3rd

week of January

Meghdoot), Cucumber(Poinsette, KH1,Khira75,Khira 90), BitterGourdSolan Hara SolanSafed) (Dehra, Nurpur andparts of Kangra)

Wheat Wheat (late sown- VL892,/HS490/ HPW42)

Increase the seed rate andfertilizer by 25% when sownlate with rains

MGNAREGA andtaking up seedproduction inRKVY for thesecrops

Wheat Barley: HBL276/DolmaOats: PLP1

Lowlands

Medium deep loamysoils

Rice (Direct seeded) Change of crop Bajaura Makka, Vivek 21,Girija and Early composite,,Baby corn(VL78/Earlycomposite)Black Gram (UG-218,

Himachal Mash-1) All cropson raised bed

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(Normal onset ofwinter rains by 1st

week of February

VLBoni, Pusa Parvati ArakaKomal

Maize Maize fodder, Maize+legume fodderBlackgram/Kulthi /SesameMaize fodder var.AfricanTallBlack Gram :UG 218, PantU 19,Him black Gram 1Finger millet: Baizu,Til (forZone 1): LTK 4( all alternateupto 20July)

Onion (AFLR, PalamLohit)Radish (Pusa Himani)Faba bean

Kharif Onion(N53)Early Cauliflower: Early

Kunwari, Pusa Deepali,Improved JapaniRaddish: Japneese white,Chinese pink, Pusa Chetaki

Proper land leveling andbunding;Addition of carbonaceousmaterials to increase waterretention capacity of soil

Wheat Change of crop Barley: HBL276/DolmaOats: PLP1

Lowland

Medium deep thermicloamy soils

Rice (Direct seeded) Change of crop as fodder ortaking vegetables in raisedbedsBajra: Chari(fodderpurpose)Kharif Onion(N53)Early Cauliflower: Early

Kunwari, Pusa Deepali,Improved JapaniRaddish: Japneese white,Chinese pink, Pusa ChetakiFrench bean: Contender,VLBoni, Pusa Parvati ArakaKomal

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Condition Suggested contingency measuresEarly seasondrought (delayedonset)


Crop/croppingsystem

Change in crop/croppingsystem


Delay by 8 weeks

3rd week of August

(Normal onset ofwinter rains by 3rd

week of February

Upland Rain-fed

Loamy, coarse,loamy skeletal deepto medium deep soils

Rice (Directseeded)

Change of crop means rabiseason vegetables

Toria: BhawaniOats Fodder : PLP1/Kent,Cauliflower: Early Kunwari, Pusa Deepali,Improved JapaniRaddish: Japneese white, Chinese pink,Pusa ChetakiFrenchbean: Contender, VLBoni, PusaParvati, Araka Komal

ISOPOM,MGNAREGA, taking up seedproduction in RKVYfor these crops

Maize Oats, fodder(PLP1),Toria (Bhawani)Raddish (Japneese white,Chinese pink, Early menuwhite Cauliflower(EarlyKunwari, Pusa Deepali,Improved Japani)/Peas(Mater Ageta/Azad Pea 1)

Wheat Potato((KufriJayoti)/Onion (small areaswith irrigationPalamLohit,Patana red )Oats fodder(PLP1)

Vegetables Vegetables Radish(Early)JapaneseWhite/French bean(Contender)/Cauliflower (EarlyKunwari, Pusa Deepali,Improved JapaniPeas (Mater Ageta/AzadPea 1)

Raised beds may be used as some times inthis part of August and September heavyrains occur

Power tiller for raisedbeds and MANREGAfor labour

LowlandsMedium deep thermicloamy soils

Rice (Directseeded)

Change of crop Toria (Bhawani),Oats fodder(PLP1)Raddish (Japneese white, Chinese pink,

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Early menu whiteCauliflower: Early Kunwari, Pusa Deepali,Improved JapaniFrench bean: Contender, VLBoni,PusaParvati Araka Komal

Condition Suggested contingency measuresEarly seasondrought(Normal onset)

Major Farming situation Crop/croppingsystem

Crop management Soil nutrient & moistureconservation measues

Remarks onImplementation

Normal onsetfollowed by 15-20 days dryspell aftersowing leadingto poorgermination/crop stand etc.

Upland Rain-fed

Loamy, coarse, loamyskeletal deep to mediumdeep soils

Rice(Transplanted)

Gap filling if more than 75%germination otherwise replanting

Top N dress recommendation ofrainfed crop coinciding with rainsplashes; rain water harvesting ofsurrounding fields, keep the cropweeds free

RKVY, ISOPOM

Rice (Directseeded)

Gap filling if population is >50%otherwise re sowing with 25% moreseed rate

Top dressing of N recommendationof rainfed crop coinciding withrain splashes;Rain water harvesting ofsurrounding fields

Maize Gap filling if population is >50%otherwise re sowing with 10%higher seed rate ORIntercropping/mixed cropping ofBlack gram/cowpea/sesame in rows

Drainage provision inintercropping, interculturaloperations to make a soil mulch ifno intercrop taken

Wheat If germination below,50% go for resowing with 25% more seed rateORMixed cropping with BrassicaRCC4 (25% recommended seed rateof mustard)

Top dressing of N recommendationof rainfed crop coinciding withrain splashes;

Barley If germination below, 50% go for resowing with 25% more seed rateOR Shift of crop as fodder

Top dressing of N recommendationof rainfed crop coinciding withrain splashes;

Lowland

Medium deep thermic

Rice(Transplanted)

Gap filling Top dressing of N recommendationof rainfed crop coinciding withrain splashes; rain water harvesting

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loamy soils of surrounding fields

Condition Suggested contingency measuresMid seasondrought (long dryspell, consecutive 2weeks rainless(>2.5 mm) period)

Major Farming situation Crop/croppingsystem

Crop management Soil nutrient &moisture conservationmeasure


At vegetative stage Upland Rain-fed

Loamy, coarse, loamy skeletaldeep to medium deep soils

Rice transplanted Intercultivation Foliar spray of urea 1-2% after showers,mulching with theweeds and in-situconservation throughdiverting water fromadjoining areas

Awareness throughthe KVK andAgriculturaldepartment on themeasures to be taken

Rice direct seeded Reduce population by 10-20% and remove weedsand inter culture to make asoil mulch condition

Foliar spray of urea 1%after showers, mulchingwith the weeds and in-situ conservationthrough diverting waterfrom adjoining areas

Maize Remove 10-20% stand,weeding and interculturaloperations frequently touse soil as mulch

Foliar spray of nutrients1-2%) after showers andMulching with wastematerials

Wheat Cut the crop to reducepopulation ,remove weedsand inter culture

Foliar spray of nutrients,create soil mulch

Lowland

Medium deep loamy soils

Rice Remove weeds and reducethe plant population

Foliar N managementinstead of Top N dress;efficient weedmanagement and theirin-situ mulching

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Condition Suggested contingency measuresMid seasondrought (longdry spell)


Crop/croppingsystem

Crop management Soil nutrient & moistureconservation measure


Upland Rain-fed


Rice transplanted/Rice direct seeded

Keep the fields weedsfree

Foliar spray of N 1% after showersif stand is adequate, lifesavingirrigation, if possibleFoliar N management instead oftop N dress; efficient weedmanagement and their in-situmulching

Awareness about theuse of foliar spray ofnutrient

Maize Keep the fields freefrom weeds and ifvery poor crop use asfodder

Foliar spray of N 1-2%, if stand isadequate, interculture to create soilmulch, lifesaving irrigation ifpossible, use of mulch materials

Wheat Keep the fields freefrom weeds and ifvery poor crop use asfodder

Foliar spray of N if stand isadequate, life saving irrigation ifpossible

Black Gram Remove weeds andcontrol insects

Lifesaving irrigation, create soilmulch through interculture

Condition Suggested contingency measuresTerminaldrought


Crop/cropping system Crop management Rabi Crop planning Remarks onImplementation

Upland Rain-fed


Rice If crop stand is poorthen use of crop asfodder

Sowing of Radish/Peas/Toria as catchcrop followed by Wheat OR in areaswhere drought is expected quite oftenthen go for early wheat varieties viz.,VL616/VL829/HPW251

Maize If crop stand is poorthen use of crop asfodder

Sowing of Toria/Gobhisarson/radish/Peas in good moisturefrom last rains or in areas wheredrought is expected quite often thengo for early sown wheat varieties viz.,

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VL616/VL829/HPW251Wheat If crop stand is poor

then use of crop asfodder

Prepare land for sowing of Kharifcrop

Black Gram If no pod setting thenuse as fodder orincorporate in soil asmanure

Sowing of early sown wheat varieties(VL616/VL829/HPW251) ORToria/Toria+Gobhi sarson

2.1.2 Irrigated situation

Condition Suggested contingency measuresMajor Farmingsituation



Delayed/ limitedrelease of water incanals due to lowrainfall

(Irrigation bykuhls from naturalstreams and theadequatedischargedependent on goodrains)

Irrigated

Loamy, coarse,loamy skeletal deepto medium deepsoils

Rice Direct seeded rice, HPR1156, VL Dhan 221,

Spacing 15 cm x 15 cmin rice and planting 3-4seedlings/hill innormal rice-Follow SRI techniqueif nursery can be raisedelsewhere

State agriculture departmentsAEOS and ADOs trainingsby KVK/demonstrations/lectures andavailability of seeds fromuniversity

Popularization of microirrigation schemesWheat Shift to late sown varieties

viz., HS490,VL892Wheat+Mustard (RCC4)Wheat+Gobhi sarson(Neelam)

-Irrigation only atcritical stages (CRI,flowering and doughstage)-Popularization of splitapplication of nitrogen

Vegetables No change -Proper bunding, ifpossible, use sprinklerirrigation-Using Split applicationof nitrogen and preferfoliar application

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Non release ofwater in canalsunder delayedonset of monsoonin catchment

Not applicable

Lack of inflowsinto tanks due toinsufficient/delayed onset ofmonsoon

Not applicable

Insufficientgroundwaterrecharge due tolow rainfall

Not applicable

2.2 Unusual rains (untimely, unseasonal etc) (for both rainfed and irrigated situations)

Condition Suggested contingency measure

Continuous highrainfall in ashort spanleading to waterlogging

Vegetative stage Flowering stage Crop maturity stage Post harvest

Rice Strengthening of field bundings N top dressing after water drainageand for control of blast disease spraycarbendizim (1g/L)/ Tricyclozole300g/ha.Treat the seeds before sowing withBeam 75WP (2 kg/ha seed).

Water drainage Storage in safer warehouse/covering the produce withpolythene sheet

Maize Drainage and application of nitrogen ifyellowing takes place

For stalk rot control apply calciumhypoclorite (bleaching powder)@16.5kg/ha twice (at earthing up andflowering), top dress with N but donot mix bleaching powder

Drainage and cobharvesting from standingcrop if physiologicallymatured

Wheat Additional dose of nitrogen (25kg/ha) tocorrect deficiency of nitrogen

Complete drainage of water andcontrol of Rust/Blight with Zineb@

Complete drainage of water After threshing undertakecomplete drying of grains under

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(yellowing)caused due to leaching 0.25% sun to ensure no fungal infectionand if rains continue take tosafe storage place and ensure12-14% moisture in grains

Black Gram Drainage, control of anthracnose withDithane M45

Disease control with Copper oxychloride/Dithane M45(2.5g/L)

Complete drainage of water Storage in safer farmerwarehouse/tent covering theproduce

Horticulture

Colocasia Ensure drainage Drain water and control of leaf spotsand rhizome rot (by drenching withcarbendizim (1.0g/L) and spray ofDithane M 45 (2.5g/L)

Drain water and control ofleaf spots and rhizome rot

Remove the rotten rhizomesfrom the healthy ones andproperly dry in sun beforestorage

Cauliflower Drain off the water from the fields and useof split application nitrogen and Dithane M45 when sky is clear

Drain the fields and apply NPK andpreventive spray ofDithane M -45(2.5g/L)

Drain the fields, control thecurd rot with spray, harvestthe curds which are readyand also remove theinfested leaves from theplants

Immediate marketing ofharvested curds

Okra Drain off the water from the fields andapply nitrogen to plants with yellow leaves

Drain the fields and drench withBavistin (1.0g/L)

Field drainage andharvesting

Before transport during packingthe moisture should not too high

Cucumber Drain off the water from the fields, carryout IPM, against jassid apply Malathion(1.0ml/l)

Against fruit fly attack resort toIDM/IPM, use pheromone traps andapply Malathion (1.0ml/L)


Store in a cool and dry place,immediately transport to market

Onion Drain off the water from the fields, resort toIDM/IPM.Against Jassids apply carbendizim(1.0g/L)/ DM-45 (2.5g/L) or Malathion(1.0ml/L)

Carry out IDM/IPM and drenchingwith carbendizim +DM45(1.0+2.5g/L)


Storage and transport to market

Peas Complete drainage of fields and immediatespray of carbendizim (1.0g/L)/ Dithane M45 (2.5g/L)

Complete drainage of fields and sprayof carbendizim (1.0g/L)/Dithane M 45and immediate staking

-Drain off water from thefields and spray againstpowdery mildew.- Do not harvest if pods arewet , and delay harvestinguntil clear weather prevailsotherwise the pods onstorage soon after harvest

Before packing (in bags) ensurethat the surface of pods arecompletely dry and immediatelytransport to the market

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will get rottenHeavy rainfall with high speed winds in a short spanRice Strengthening the bunds of rice fields Top N dress after water drainage Drain off water from the

fieldsStorage in safer farmerwarehouse/tent covering theproduce

Maize Drainage, earthing up and application of N ifleaves of plants turn yellow

Earthing up and stalking by tyingtwo three plants together, forcontrol of stalk rot dust withCopper hypochlorite(bleachingpowder) , top N dressing but donot mix with bleaching powder

Drain off water and harvestcobs from the standingcrop if at physiologicallymaturity

Storage in safer farmerwarehouse/tent covering theproduce. Ensure 12-14%moisture in grains before storage

Wheat Additional dose of nitrogen (25kg/ha) to removedeficiency of nitrogen (yellowing of plantleaves) caused due to leaching

Completely drain off the waterand control Rust/Blight with zinebZ-78 0.25%

Completely drain off thewater and harvest the crop,if at physiological maturity

After threshing undertakecomplete drying of grains insun to ensure no fungalinfection and if rains continuetake to safe storage place andensure 12-14% moisture ingrains before storage

Black Gram Drain off water from field and controlanthracnose with Dithane M45(2.5g/L)

Disease control with Copper oxychloride / Dithane M45 (2.5g/L)

Drainage and selective podharvest

Storage at safer farmerwarehouse/tent covering ofproduce

VegetablesColocasia Ensure drainage Drain water and control of leaf spots and

rhizome rot (by drenching withCarbendizim (1.0g/L) and spray ofDithane M 45 (2.5g/L)

Drain water and control ofleaf spots and rhizome rot

Remove the rotten rhizomesfrom the healthy ones andproperly dry in sun beforestorage

Cauliflower Drain off water from fields, apply splitdose of nitrogen when the sky is clear andgive preventive spray of Dithane M 45

Drain the fields and apply NPK andpreventive spray of Dithane M -45(2.5g/L)

Drain the fields, control thecurd rot with spray, harvestthe curds which are readyand remove the infestedleaves from the plants

Immediately transport andmarket the curds

Okra Drain off the water from the fields andapply nitrogen to plants with yellow leaves

Drain the fields and drench withBavistin (1.0g/L)


Before transport while packingthe moisture should be optimum

Cucumber Drain off the water from the fields, carryout IPM, against jassid apply Malathion(1.0ml/l)

Against fruit fly attack resort toIDM/IPM, use pheromone traps andapply Malathion (1.0ml/L)


Store in a cool and dry place,immediately transport to market

Onion Drain off the water from the fields, resort Carry out IDM/IPM and drenching with Field drainage and Storage and transport to market

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to IDM/IPM. Against Jassids applycarbendizim (1.0g/L)/DM45 (2.5g/L) orMalathion (1.0ml/L)

carbendizim +DM45(1.0+2.5g/L) harvesting

Peas Complete drainage of fields andimmediate spray of carbendizim(1.0g/L)/Dithane M 45 (2.5g/L)

Complete drainage of fields and spray ofcarbendizim (1.0g/L)/Dithane M 45 andimmediate staking

-Drain off water from thefields and spray againstpowdery mildew.- Do not harvest if pods arewet , and delay harvestinguntil clear weather prevailsotherwise the pods onstorage soon after harvestwill get rotten

Before packing (in bags) ensurethat the surface of pods arecompletely dry and immediatelytransport to the market

Outbreak of pests and diseases due to unseasonal rains

Rice Possibility of leaf blast attack, avoidimmediate nitrogen application and applycarbendizim (1.0ml/L)

Possibility of leaf blast attack, drain off thewater from the fields and control leaf blastby application of carbendizim (1.0ml/L),insect control with Chlorpyriphos (1.0g/L)

Water drainage from fields Storage at safer farmerwarehouse/tent covering theproduce.Ensure 10-12% moisture in

grains before storage

Maize Drainage, and yellowing mainly due tonitrogen deficiency apply N split

Drainage, stalk rot control through copperoxy chloride (bleaching powder)(16.5kg/ha), leaf blight control throughDithane M45(2.5g/L)

Cob harvesting fromstanding crop

Storage in safer farmerwarehouse/tent covering ofproduce. Ensure 10-12%moisture in grains beforestorage

Wheat Drain off water and apply split dose of Nto recover crop

Control rust with (Zineb Z78 (0.25%) orpropiconozole (0.1%)

Completely drain off thewater and harvest thecrop, if at physiologicalmaturity

After threshing undertakecomplete drying of grains insun to ensure no fungalinfection. If rains continuetake to safe storage place andensure 12-14% moisture ingrains before storage

Black gram Drain off water to avoid diseases;apply preventive spray of Dithane M45

Field drainage to avoid diseases; applyDithane M45 (2.5g/L) and for borer attack,spray cypermethrin (1.0ml/L)

Drain off water andharvest the crop

Storage in safer places likewarehouse/tent houses

VegetablesPeas Against seed rot drench with Bavistin/and

spray of Dithane M 45Drench with the carbendizim (1.0g/L)/Spray of Dithane M 45(2.5g/L) as

Control powdery mildewwith Hexaconozole

Market after grading only

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preventive measure (1.5g/L)Cauliflower/Cabbage

Apply copper oxy chloride (1.0g/L) /Dithane M 45(2.5g/L)as preventive spray

Apply copper oxy chloride +Dithane M 45as preventive spray(1.0+2.5g/L), removediseased leaves

-Remove the rotten heads,control Head Rot withBlitox /Dithane M 45 aspreventive spray andremove diseased leavesImmediately harvest thecurds/heads showing headrot symptoms

Storage and immediatetransport to market

Okra Drainage/IDM/IPM Malathion 1ml/L forjassid, ,borer and vector of virus

IDM/ IPM Malathion 1ml/L for jassid,borer and vector of virusDithane M 45 (2.5g/L)

Field drainage Storage and immediatetransport to market

Cucurbits Staking/Drainage/IDM/IPM Malathion1ml/L for jassid

Staking/IDM/IPM pheromone traps forfruit fly and malathion(1.0ml/L) for jassid

Field drainage Storage and immediatetransport to market

2.3 Floods

Condition Suggested contingency measure

Transient water logging/ partialinundation

Seedling / nursery stage Vegetative stage Reproductive stage At harvest

Continuous submergencefor more than 2 days

Not applicable

Sea water intrusion

2.4 Extreme events: Heat wave / Cold wave/Frost/ Hailstorm /Cyclone

Extreme eventtype

Suggested contingency measureSeedling / nursery stage Vegetative stage Reproductive stage At harvest

Heat WaveMaize Mulching to buffer effect of

high temp.Continue weed mulching In-situ weed mulching

Paddy Light and repeated irrigation atthe appearance of hair linecracks in soil surface, Correct

Repeated irrigation at theappearance of hair line cracks insoil surface, pounding of water for

Repeated irrigation at the appearanceof hairline cracks in soil surface

Harvest crop at physiologicalmaturity

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iron deficiency with 0.5% ironsulphate spray.

15 days after transplanting tocheck Fe deficiency and for cropestablishment.

Wheat Frequent and light irrigation Not applicable Frequent and light irrigation Frequent and light irrigationIrrigation, if available may be applied to combat the effect of high temperature

HorticultureMango Shade with wild bushes Irrigation if available may be

applied to combat the effect ofhigh temperature

Irrigation if available may be appliedto combat the effect of hightemperature

Litchi Shade with wild bushes Irrigation if available may beapplied to combat the effect ofhigh temperature

Irrigation if available may be appliedto combat the effect of hightemperature

Cold wave

Wheat Apply irrigation using sprinklersif available, smoking duringnight

Apply irrigation using sprinklers ifavailable, smoking during night

Apply irrigation using sprinklers ifavailable, Burning of crop residuearound the crop, Spray of H2SO4

@0.1%Light frequent irrigation may be practiced wherever irrigation facilities are available

Horticulture

Mango Shade with wild bushes Frequent irrigation, Applyirrigation using sprinklers ifavailable

Frequent irrigation

FrostWheat Apply irrigation using sprinklers

if available, smoking duringnight

Apply irrigation using sprinklers ifavailable, smoking during night

Apply irrigation using sprinklers ifavailable, Burning of crop residuearound the crop, Spray of H2SO4

@0.1%Horticulture

Mango Shade with wild bushes/ jutebags

Frequent irrigation, Applyirrigation using sprinklers ifavailable

Hailstorm

Horticulture

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Mango Not applicable Anti hail netting at fruit bearing stage

Pear Not applicable Anti hail netting at fruit bearing stage

K.Lime Not applicable Anti hail netting at fruit bearing stage

Galgal Not applicable Anti hail netting at fruit bearing stage

Guava Not applicable Anti hail netting at fruit bearing stage

Cyclone Not applicable

2.5 Contingent strategies for Livestock, Poultry & Fisheries Livestock

Livestock Suggested contingency measuresBefore the event During the event After the event

DroughtFeed and fodder availability Increasing area under fodder

crops; collect crop residues,collect tree fodder, usemangers, use chaff cutters , haystorage

Utilization of fodder from perennial & reserve sources, opengrazing in forests and alpine slopes/ community lands andfeeding of crop residues; use of mangers and chaff cutters ,feeding of household waste

Availing Insurance,culling undesirable livestock ;raising of fodder trees, replacementof unproductive animals withimproved ones

Drinking water Use of ground water resource,maintain the storage of water intanks , traditional water ponds ,rivers

Utilization of stored water, stall drinking, rivers , traditionalwater ponds

Rejuvenation of water sources,bleach drinking water source

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Health and diseasemanagement

Advance preparation withmedicines and vaccination,local ethno pharmaceutical andmodern medicines, in additionantimicrobial/antibiotic sensitivity profilingof all the common bacterialpathogen causing significantdisease syndrome should beknown, procure multivitaminsand mineral mixture, refreshertrainings to Veterinary Officersand Pharmacists

-Carry out de worming to all animals, quarantine sick animals,rig vaccination (in 8km radius), restrict movement of livestockin case of epidemic, tick control, daily lifting of dung from reliefcamps.-Treatment of all affected livestock by mass campaign, modernveterinary care, veterinary camps , isolation, appropriateantibiotics /treatments could be instituted

Proper veterinary care , awareness,capacity building of locals, healthcare and management, surveillanceon disease outbreak, vaccination,keep animal house clean and spraydisinfectant, advise to framers forbreeding milch animals during Julyto September (with adequate foddersupply and favorable weatherconditions) in order to avoid thepeak milk production during midsummer

FloodsFeed and fodder availability Increasing area under fodder

cropsEvacuation to safer places Availing Insurance,

Drinking water Storage of water in tanks Arrange safe drinking water Arrange safe drinking waterHealth and diseasemanagement

Advance preparation withmedicines and vaccination

Availability of veterinary staff, to provide quick treatment andrelief to affected animals

CycloneFeed and fodder availability Not applicableDrinking water Not applicable


Not applicable

Cold wave and heat waveShelter/environmentmanagement

With setting of winter bring thelivestock back from high hillpasture lands to nearbypastures; restrict open grazingduring cold wave

Stationary conditions and feeding in cowsheds, group living, drygrass flooring, gunny bags on windows, gunny bags wrapped onthe belly of milking animals, restrict to open grazing duringsunny days only

Open grazing in sunny days,massage of milking animals andother species, hot water bath ofanimals


Feed traditional herbs toanimalsUse immune modulators

Provide warm living conditions, feed roasted lassi syrup (curdjuice) to animals, avoid exposure to cold and rains/ snow.Provision of fans /shade during heat wave andgive multivitamins minerals

Open grazing in sunny days andfeeding of medicinal herbs. In caseof acute problem contact localveterinarian

s based on forewarning wherever available

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2.5.1 Poultry

Poultry Suggested contingency measures

Before the event During the event After the event

DroughtShortage of feed ingredients Availing Insurance, establishment of

feed serve bank and storage of feed atthe farm

Supply of feed from the adjoiningareas through Departmentalinterventions

Promotion of feed resources, availinginsurance

Drinking water Not a major problem, throughconstruction of small rain harvestingstorage structures in water scarceareas

Supply of water throughDepartmental interventionssanitation of drinking water

Construction of small rain harvesting storagestructures for contingent plans., give adequatewater as per requirement

Health and disease management Surveillance and management byDepartment of Animal Husbandry,culling sick birds, de-worming andvaccination against infectious/contagious diseases.

Surveillance and management byDepartment of Animal Husbandry,mixing Vit A,D,EK and B complexin water

Surveillance and management by Departmentof Animal Husbandry.Hygiene and sanitation of poultry house,disposal of dead birds by burying

Floods Not applicable

Shortage of feed ingredients

Drinking water

Health and disease management

CycloneNot applicable

Shortage of feed ingredients

Drinking water

Health and disease management

Heat wave and cold wave Not applicableShelter/environment management Adequate ventilation during day and night in summer and adequate protection from cold is exercised during winterHealth and disease management Not availableBased on forewarning wherever available

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2.5.3 Fisheries

Fisheries Suggested contingency measuresBefore the event During the event After the event

DroughtShallow water in ponds due toinsufficient rains/inflows

Water harvesting structures with rainwater impounding from catchmentareas

Impounding of water throughinterventions of Department ofFisheries to save fish germplasm

Water harvesting structures with rainwater impounding from catchmentareas; watershed developmentplanning and implementations.

Impact of heat and salt load build up inponds / change in water quality

Not applicable

Floods Not applicable

Heat wave and cold wave Not applicable

a based on forewarning wherever available

Documents

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