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State: MEGHALAYA

District Contingency Plan: East Khasi Hills District

1.0 District Agriculture profile*1.1 Agro-Climatic/Ecological Zone

Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) North-Eastern Hills (Purvachal), Warm Perhumid Eco-sub region (17.1)Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Commission) Eastern Himalayan Region (II)Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) Sub Topical Hill Zone (NEH-5)List all the districts falling under the NARP Zone*(*>50% area falling in the zone)

East Khasi hills, West Khasi Hills, Jaintia hills ,East Garo Hills, West Garo Hills, South GaroHills, Ri Bhoi

Geographic coordinates of district headquarters Latitude Longitude Altitude2507” & 2541” N 9121” & 9209” E 1496m

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

ICAR Research Complex for NEH region ,Umiam Road,Umiam-793103 (Meghalaya)

Mention the KVK located in the district with full address State Biological Control Laboratory,5th Mile, Upper Shillong- 793009Name and address of the nearest Agro met Field Unit (AMFU,IMD) for agro-advisories in the Zone

Indian Meteorological Department, 3rd Mile, Upper Shillong-793005

Source: Indian Metrological Department

1.2 Rainfall Normal RF (mm)Avg. of 2009-2013

Normal Rainy days(number)

Normal Onset Normal Cessation

SW monsoon (June-Sep): 5713.5 - 1st week of May Last week of SeptemberNE Monsoon(Oct-Dec): 516.5 - Last week of September Last week of OctoberWinter (Jan- February) 60.5 - - -Summer (March-May) 2375.1 - Last week of February- 1st week of May-Annual 2637.5 - Last week of February Last week of October

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Source: District Statistical Handbook, East Khasi Hills 2011-12

Source: Directorate of Soil and Water Conservation, 2013

1.5 Agricultural land use Area (‘000 ha) Cropping intensity %

Net sown area 32.704 123.9Area sown more than once 7.821Gross cropped area 40.525

Source: District Statistical Handbook, East Khasi Hills 2011-12

1.3 Land usepattern of thedistrict (lateststatistics)

Geographicalarea

Cultivablearea (Netareasown)

Forestarea

Land undernon-agriculturaluse

Permanentpastures

Cultivablewasteland

LandunderMisc.treecropsandgroves

Barren anduncultivableland

Currentfallows

Otherfallows

ReportingArea

Area (‘000 ha) 274.8 32.7 104.0 20.9 - 55.2 17.3 34.2 4.6 5.7 274.5

1. 4 Major Soils(common names likered sandy loam deepsoils (etc.,)*

Area (ha) Percent (%) of total geographical area PH

Clay Loam 60367.4 20.9 5.12 – 5.68Sandy Loam 10646.9 3.7 5.85 – 5.95Sandy Clay 47313.9 16.4 5.21 – 5.23Sandy Clay Loam 156749.4 54.2 5.285 – 5.91Clay 11229.5 3.9 4.41 – 5.465Town 2725.7 -Total 289032.8

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1.6 Irrigation Area ( ha)

Net irrigated area 4010.04Gross irrigated area 5312.85Rain fed area -

Sources of Irrigation Number Area (‘000 ha) Percentage of total irrigated area( Areamay be indicated)

Canals 38 1723.29 43 %Tanks - - -Open wells - - -Bore wells - - -Lift irrigation schemes - - -Micro-irrigation - - -Other sources like Pipeline 37 2286.752 57 %Total Irrigated Area 75 4010.042 100 %Power tiller under State Plan Scheme 37 - -Power tiller under Centrally SponsoredScheme

25 - -

Groundwater availability and use* (Datasource: State/Central Ground waterDepartment /Board)

No. of blocks/Tehsils

(%) area Quality of water (specify the problem suchas high levels of arsenic, fluoride, salineetc)

Over exploited - - -Critical - - -Semi- critical - - -Safe 8 - Sporadic occurrence of high concentration

of FeWastewater availability and use - - -Ground water quality Good fit for drinking

*over-exploited: groundwater utilization > 100%; critical: 90-100%; semi-critical: 70-90%; safe: <70%Source: Office of the Executive Engineer Water Resources, East Khasi Hills (2011-2012)

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1.6. a. Fertilizer and Pesticides use Type Total quantity (tones)1 Fertilizers* Urea

DAPPotashSSPOther straight fertilizers (specify)Other complex fertilizers (specify)

555.95 Mt251.3 Mt58.95 Mt5000 Mt( use of fertilizer per ha should be 17 kg avgstate)

2 Chemical Pesticides* Insecticides1) Chlorpyriphos2) Fenvarelate3) Carbofuran

540 Lts.4 Mt.1.1 Mt.

3 Fungicides CarbendazimBiopesticideStickerRodenticides (Zinc Phosphide)

345 kgs.18.7 Lits/ 255 Kgs.200 Lits.5 Kgs.

Source: District Agriculture Office, Shillong, EKH 2012-13

1.7 Area under major field crops & horticulture (as per latest figures)

1.7 Major field cropscultivated

Area (ha)Kharif Rabi

Irrigated Rainfed Total Irrigated Rainfed Total Summer Grand totalRice 1723.29 3698.71 5417 37 239 276 112 5805Maize - 2011 2011 - - - - 2011Soybean - 305 305 - - - - 305Millets - 206 206 - - - - 206Rabi pulses - 320 320 - - - - 320Sesame - 63 63 - - - - 63Rape & Mustard - 73 73 - - - - 73

Source: Directorate of Agriculture, Meghalaya Shillong, 2011-12

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Horticulture crops - Fruits Area ( ha)Total Total Area Under Irrigation of Major

Fruit CropsRainfed

Citrus fruitsa. Khasi Mandarin 3893 171.09 3721.91b. Assam Lemon 370 - 370

Total Citrus Fruits 4263 171.09 4091.91c. Pineapple 887 - 887d. Banana 760 - 760e. Papaya 95 - 95

Total Fruits 6005 171.09 5833.91

Tuber Crops Total Total Area Under Irrigation of MajorVegetable Crops

Rainfed

a. Potato 11273 - 11273b. Sweet potato 664 - 664c. Tapioca 428 - 428

Total Tuber Crops 12365 - 12365Plantation CropsArecanut 4521 415.26 4105.74Tea 72Beetle vine 1303.20

Total Plantation Crops 4593 1718.46 4593

Spice CropsGinger 476 - 476Turmeric 90 - 90Black Pepper 172 - 172Chillies 116 116

Total Spices 854 854

Vegetables (Cabbage, carrot, capsicum,raddish, brinjal, knol khol, etc. )

6315 360.202

Source: Directorate of Agriculture, Meghalaya, Shillong, 2011-12

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Live Stock1.8 Livestock Male (‘000) Female (‘000) Total (‘000)

Indigenous cattle 26.645 73.274 99.919

Improved / Crossbred cattle 0.479 8789 9.268Buffaloes (local low yielding) 0.213 413 0.626

Improved Buffaloes - - -Goat 20.944 35.688 56.632Sheep 3.451 5.506 8.957

Pig 67.318 52.039 119.357Yak - - -Others (Horse, mule, donkey etc., specify) - - -Commercial dairy farms (Number) - - -

1.9 Poultry No. of farms Total No. of birds (‘000)Government Poultry Farm 2 475.253

Including#Private Farms, Individual rearers # -

Source: Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Meghalaya, Shillong 2007

1.10 Fisheries (Data source: Chief Planning Officer)

A. Capturei) Marine (Data Source: FisheriesDepartment)

No. of fishermen Boats Nets Storagefacilites (Iceplants etc.)Mechanized Non-

mechanized

Mechanized(Trawl nets,

Gill nets)

Non-mechanized(Shore Seines, Stake

& trap nets)- - - - - -

ii) Inland (Data Source: FisheriesDepartment)

No. Farmer owned ponds No. of Reservoirs No. of village tanks

1070 1 40

B. CultureWater Spread Area (ha) Yield

(t/ha)Production (‘000 tons)

i) Brackish water (Data Source: MPEDA/ Fisheries Department) - - -

ii) Fresh water (Data Source: Fisheries Department) 25494 1.5 t/ha 0.382

Source: Directorate of Fisheries, Meghalaya, Shillong, 2012-13

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1.11 Production and Productivity of major crops

1.11 Name ofcrop

Kharif Rabi Summer Total Cropresidue as

fodder(‘000 tons)

Production(tonnes)

Productivity(kg/ha)

Production(tonnes)

Productivity(kg/ha)

Production(tonnes)

Productivity(kg/ha)

Production(tonnes)

Productivity(kg/ha)

Major Field crops (Crops to be identified based on total acreage)

Rice 11326 2090.825 724 2623.18 214 1910.71 12264 2208.24 35.656

Maize 5443 2707 - - - - 5443 2707 18.50

Rabi

pulses

- - 836 2612.5 - - 836 2612.5 -

Millets 258 1252.427 - - - - 258 1252.427 -

Soybean 365 1196.72 - - - - 365 1196.72 -

Sesame 53 841.2698 - - - - 53 841.2698 -

Rapeseed 55 753.4247 - - - - 55 753.4247 -

Major Horticultural crops (Crops to be identified based on total acreage)

Potato - - - - - - 110971 9844 -

Sweet

potato

- - - - - - 2626 3955 -

Tapioca - - - - - - 2260 5280 -

Citrus

fruits

- - - - - - 19819 4649 -

Banana - - - - - - 7870 10355 -

Pineapple - - - - - - 6386 7200 -

Papaya - - - - - - 663 6979 -

Ginger 3891 8174

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Turmeric 457 5078

Chillies 244 2103

Arecanut 4824 1067

Black

pepper

112 651

Tea 6 83

Source: Directorate of Agriculture, Meghalaya, Shillong, 2011-12

1.12 Sowing windowfor 5 major field

crops

Rice (Lowland) Rice (Upland) Maize Rabi pulses WinterVegetables

SummerVegetables

Ginger

Low altitude(Kharif rainfed)

Kharif: 1st weekto last week ofJuneRabi: 1st Week ofNovember to 1st

week ofDecember

Kharif : 1st weekof July-last weekof July

Kharif :2nd weekof April –2rd week of May

- - - -

Low altitude(Rabi irrigated)

- -

2nd week ofSeptember to lastweek of October

1st week ofNovember – lastweek ofNovember

2st week ofOctober to 1st

week ofNovember forCabbage,raddish, carrot,pea, french bean,tomato, mustard,brinjal.

- -

Low altitude(Summerrainfed)

- - - - -

1st week of Aprilto last week of

MaySponge gourd,ridge gourd,

bindhi, pumpkin

-

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Mid altitude(Kharif rainfed)

Kharif: 1st weekof May to 1st

week of June -

2nd week ofMarch to 2nd

week of April - -

1st week to lastweek of May for

tomato, chilli,Egg plant

-

Mid altitude(Rabi irrigated)

- - - -

1st week to lastweek of Januaryfor tomato - -

Midaltitude(Summe

r rainfed)- - - - - -

1st to last week ofApril

High altitude (Kharif Rainfed)

1st to last week ofMay

-

Kharif :2nd weekof March to 2nd

week of AprilAlso, 1st week ofAugust to lastweek of August

-

1st week of Augto 1st week of

September

1st to last week ofMay for

Cauliflower1st to last week of

August forPotato

-

High altitude(Rabi irrigated)

- - - -1st week of Nov.,to Last week of

December- -

High altitude(SummerRainfed)

- - - - -

2nd week of Feb.to last week of

March forcabbage.

2nd week of Febto 2nd week of

March for potato

-

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1.13 What is the major contingency the district is prone to? (Tick mark) Regular* Occasional None

Drought √Flood √Cyclone √Hail storm √Heat wave √Cold wave √Frost √Sea water intrusion √Snowfall √

Landslides √

Earthquake √

Pests and disease outbreak (specify) √

Others (like fog, cloud bursting etc.) √

*When contingency occurs in six out of 10 years

1.14 Include Digital maps of the district for Location map of district within State as Annexure I Enclosed: Yes

Mean annual rainfall as Annexure 2 Enclosed: Yes

Soil map as Annexure 3 Enclosed: Yes

Annexure 1

Location map of East Khasi Hills

Annexure- II

Average Monthly Rainfall of East Khasi Hills

Annexure-III

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2.0 Strategies for weather related contingencies

2.1 Drought

2.1.1 Rainfed situation

Condition Suggested Contingency measuresEarlyseasondrought(delayedonset)

Major Farming situation Normal Crop / Cropping system Change in crop/ croppingsystemincludingvariety

Agronomicmeasures

Remarks onImplementation

Delay by 2weeks (upto15th May,2014)LowAltitude(<800mabove msl)

1. Maize var.Vijay Comp., local, Hybrid,DA-61A2. Lady’s finger var. Pusa Sawani3. Onion var. N-534. Brinjal var. Pusa Purple long5. Chilli var. Pusa Jwala

Maize+ Winter veg crops/Boro Rice

Introduction oflegumes as intercrop in maizebased croppingsystem

Preventiveirrigation.Mulching inmaize, tomato,ginger.Earthing upapplication of2nd dose of ureaof potato.Prophylecticspray offungicides 1st

dose withindofil 2%.Shading withshade net orpoly tunnelsfor nurserybeds of colecrops.Construction ofJhalkund(waterharvestingstructure).

Constructionmaterials forJhalkund may beprocured fromconcerned KVKs.NationalAgricultureInsurance Scheme,available in allnationalized banks.Mid

Altitude(800>1300mabove msl)

1. Rice var. local, Hyb 64442. Maize var.Vijay Comp., local, Hybrid,DA-61A3. Tomato var. Avinash, Rocky, Hyb. 0174. Potato var. Jyoti, Megha, Giridhari,Giriraj.5. Ginger var. Nadia, vareda.6. Chilli var. Pusa jwala (Nursery)

Tomato/Potato/Ginger/ Maize +Rice(Nursery)/Tomato+Maize/Tomato/chilli


HighAltitude(>1300)

1. Rice var. Meg 1,2.2. Potato var. Jyoty, Megha, Giridhari,

Giriraj, Local.3. Tomato var. Avinash, Rocky, Hyb. 0174. Pea var. Cherrapunji pea, Arkel, Azaad-

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Potato/Maize/Pea+ Colecrops/Rice/Maize+Cauliflower/Potato/Pea


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Insurance of allcrops should bedone by thefarmers.Judiciousapplication ofK fertilizers inall crops.

Delay by 4weeks (upto31st May,2014)LowAltitude(<800mabove msl)

1. Maize var.Vijay Comp., local, Hybrid,DA-61A2. Lady’s finger var. Pusa Sawani3. Onion var. N-534. Brinjal var. Pusa Purple long5. Chilli var. Pusa Jwala6. Rice var. Ranjit, local, Hyb6444(nursery)

Maize+ Winter veg crops/Boro Rice Replace maizevar. Vijay comp.with var.Navjot(Shorterduration).

MidAltitude(800>1300mabove msl)

1. Rice var. local, Hyb 64442. Maize var.Vijay Comp., local, Hybrid,DA-61A3. Tomato var. Avinash, Rocky, Hyb. 0174. Potato var. Jyoti, Megha, Giridhari,Giriraj.5. Ginger var. Nadia, vareda.6. Chilli var. Pusa jwala


Insurance of allcrops should bedone by thefarmers.Mulching inmaize, tomato,ginger.Preventiveirrigation.Nursery raisingfor SRI.NurseryRaising fortomato.

Maize var. Navjotseeds may beprocured fromDepartment ofAgriculture, Govt.of Meghalaya andneighboringKVKs.NationalAgricultureInsurance Scheme,available in allnationalized banks.

HighAltitudeAltitude(>1300)

1. Rice var. Meg 1,2.2. Potato var. Jyoty, Megha, Giridhari,

Giriraj, Local.3. Tomato var. Avinash, Rocky, Hyb.

0174. Cauliflower (Nursery)


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Delay by 6weeks (upto15th June,2014)LowAltitude(<800mabove msl)

1. Maize var.Vijay Comp., local, Hybrid,DA-61A2. Rice var. Ranjit, local, Hyb 6444

Maize+ Winter veg crops/Boro Rice Medium shortduration varietieslike Vivek Dhan-82, Luit (local),VL-dhan-61should replaceother varieties ofrice. Replacewith pulses likegreen gram var.PDM 11 (65-75days., blackgramT9

Cover crops likebottle gourdvar.local, Pusasummer prolificlong, ridge gourdvar. local, Pusanasdar, spongegourd var.chikni. pumpkinvar. local can bereplaced for ricewhich could notbe transplanted.

Mulching andpreventiveirrigations inmaize.

Seeds may beprocured from theDepartment ofAgri., Govt. ofMeghalaya, KVK.


1. Rice var. local, Hyb 64442. Maize var.Vijay Comp., local, Hybrid,DA-61A3. Tomato var. Avinash, Rocky, Hyb. 0174.Potato var. Jyoti, Megha, Giridhari,Giriraj.5. Ginger var. Nadia, vareda.6. Chilli var. Pusa jwala


Replacement ofrice (could notbe transplanted)by vegetablecrops like brinjalvar. Pusa purplelong, ladiesfinger var. Pusasawani, bittergourd var. PusaDo Mausami,groundnut ICGS76.

Insurance of allcrops should bedone by thefarmers.Mulching inmaize, tomato,ginger.Preventiveirrigation.

Seeds may beprocured from theDepartment ofAgri., Govt. ofMeghalaya, KVK.NationalAgricultureInsurance Scheme,available in allnationalized banks.

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1. Rice var. Meg 1,22. Tomato var. Avinash, Rocky,

Hyb. 017Cauliflower (Nursery)


Replace ricewhich could notbe transplantedby vegetableslike beetroot var.Detroit dark red,carrot var.kuroda superselection, chillivar. Pusa jwala,turnip var. purpletop white globe,coriander var.summer queen,raddish var.local.

Arrangementsfor Irrigationfor all cropsshould be done.Insurance of allcrops should bedone by thefarmers.

NationalAgricultureInsurance Scheme,available in allnationalized banks.

Delay by 8weeks (upto30th June,2014)LowAltitude(<800mabove msl)

1. Maize var.Vijay Comp., local,Hybrid, DA-61A

2. Bottle gourd var.local,3. Pusa Summer Prolific long,4. Ridge gourd var. local, Pusa

Nasdar5. Sponge gourd var. Pusa Chikni.6. Pumpkin var. local.7. Greengram PDM 118. Blackgram T9.

Maize+ Winter veg crops/Boro Rice Preventiveirrigation.


1. Brinjal var. Pusa Purple Long,2. Ladies finger var. Pusa Sawani,3. Bitter gourd var. Pusa Do

Mausami4. Groundnut ICGS 76.


Insurance of allcrops should bedone by thefarmers.Mulching inmaize, tomato,ginger.Preventiveirrigation.

Seeds may beprocured from theDepartment ofAgri., Govt. ofMeghalaya, KVK.NationalAgricultureInsurance Scheme,available in allnationalized banks.


3. Rice var. Meg 1,24. Tomato var. Avinash, Rocky,

Hyb. 017Cauliflower (Nursery)


Replace ricewhich could notbe transplantedby vegetableslike beetroot var.

Arrangementsfor Irrigationfor all cropsshould be done.Insurance of all

NationalAgricultureInsurance Scheme,available in allnationalized banks.

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Detroit dark red,carrot var.kuroda superselection, chillivar. Pusa jwala,turnip var. purpletop white globe,coriander var.summer queen,raddish var.local.

crops should bedone by thefarmers.

Condition Suggested Contingency measuresEarly seasondrought (Normalonset)

Major Farmingsituation

Normal Crop/cropping system Cropmanagement

Soil nutrient& moistureconservationmeasures


Normal onsetfollowed by 15-20days dry spellafter sowingleading to poorgermination/cropstand, etc.

LowAltitude(<800mabove msl)

1. Maize var.VijayComp., local,Hybrid, DA-61A2. Lady’s finger var.Pusa Sawani3. Onion var. N-534. Brinjal var. PusaPurple long5. Chilli var. PusaJwala

Maize+ Winter veg crops/Boro Rice If dry spell inbetween isforecasted, plantpopulation forcrops may beincreased in caseof direct sowncrops.Protrays should beused for vegetablenurseries.Medium shortduration varietieslike Vivek Dhan-82, Luit (local),VL-dhan-61.

Mulching inall crops.Constructionof Jhalkund(waterharvestingstructure).Judiciousapplication ofK fertilizersin all crops.

Leaflets andguide onmulching may becollected fromKVKs.Constructionmaterials forJhalkund may beprocured fromconcerned KVKs.

MidAltitude

(800>1300m

1. Rice var. local,Hyb 64442. Maize var.VijayComp., local,Hybrid, DA-61A


If dry spell inbetween isforecasted, plantpopulation forcrops may be

Mulching inall crops.Constructionof Jhalkund(water

Leaflets andguide onmulching may becollected fromKVKs.

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above msl) 3. Tomato var.Avinash, Rocky,Hyb. 0174.Potato var. Jyoti,Megha, Giridhari,Giriraj.5. Ginger var.Nadia, vareda.6. Chilli var. Pusajwala (Nursery)

increased in caseof direct sowncrops.Shading withshade net or polytunnels for nurserybeds of rice.Protrays should beused for vegetablenurseries.

harvestingstructure).Judiciousapplication ofK fertilizersin all crops.

Constructionmaterials forJhalkund may beprocured fromconcerned KVKs.

HighAltitude

1. Ricevar.Meg1,2.

2 Potato var.Jyoty, Megha,Giridhari,Giriraj, Local.

3 Tomato var.Avinash, Rocky,Hyb. 0174. Pea var.Cherrapunji pea,Arkel, Azaad-1


If dry spell inbetween isforecasted, plantpopulation forcrops may beincreased in caseof direct sowncrops.Shading withshade net or polytunnels for nurserybeds of rice.Pro-trays shouldbe used forvegetablenurseries.

Mulching inall crops.Constructionof Jhalkund(waterharvestingstructure).


At vegetative stage LowAltitude(<800mabove msl)

1. Maizevar.VijayComp.,local,Hybrid,DA-61A


-

Mulching inall crops.Constructionof Jhalkund(waterharvestingstructure).Protraysshould beused forvegetablenurseries.


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MidAltitude

(800>1300mabove msl)

1. Rice var. local,Hyb 6444.2. Maize var.VijayComp., local,Hybrid, DA-61A3. Tomato var.Avinash, Rocky,Hyb. 0174.Potato var. Jyoti,Megha, Giridhari,Giriraj.5. Ginger var.Nadia, vareda.6. Chilli var. Pusajwala (Nursery)


Shading withshade net or polytunnels for nurserybeds of chilli andrice. Earthing upof potato, chilli,tomato & gingerand use ofantitranspirationfor controllingstomataltranspiration.

Mulching inall crops.Constructionof Jhalkund(waterharvestingstructure).Protraysshould beused forvegetablenurseries.Judicious useof K fertilizer



1 Ricevar.Meg1,2.

2 Potato var.Jyoty, Megha,Giridhari,Giriraj, Local.



Shading withshade net or polytunnels for nurserybeds of rice.

.

Mulching inall crops.Constructionof Jhalkund(waterharvestingstructure).


Atflowering/fruitingstage

LowAltitude(<800mabove msl)

1.Maize var.VijayComp., local,Hybrid, DA-61A


MidAltitude


1. Rice var. local,Hyb 6444.2. Maize var.VijayComp., local,Hybrid, DA-61A3. Tomato var.Avinash, Rocky,Hyb. 0174.Potato var. Jyoti,Megha, Giridhari,


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Giriraj.5. Ginger var.Nadia, vareda.6. Chilli var. Pusajwala (Nursery)


1 Ricevar.Meg1,2.

2 Potato var.Jyoty,Megha,Giridhari,Giriraj,Local.



Dehaulming ofpoatato

Preventiveirrigationfollowed bymulching intomato andpea.Constructionof Jhalkund(waterharvestingstructure).


Terminal Drought. (Early withdrawal of monsoon).LowAltitude(<800mabove msl)

1.Maize var.VijayComp., local,Hybrid, DA-61A2.Rice

Maize+ Winter veg crops/Boro Rice In case of maizebased croppingsystem, relaycropping of pulses(Early sowing).

Pulse seeds likepea may beprocured fromthe Deptt. OfAgri. and KVKs.

MidAltitude


1. Rice var. local,Hyb 6444.2. Maize var.VijayComp., local,Hybrid, DA-61A3. Tomato var.Avinash, Rocky,Hyb. 0174.Potato var. Jyoti,Megha, Giridhari,Giriraj.5. Ginger var.Nadia, vareda.6. Chilli var. Pusajwala (Nursery)


In case of rice andmaize basedcropping system,relay cropping ofpulses (Earlysowing).Dehaulming ofpotato

Irrigation instanding cropof tomato &chilli.

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2.1.2 Drought - Irrigated situation

Condition Suggested Contingency measuresMajor Farmingsituation

Normal Crop/cropping system Change in crop/croppingsystem

Agronomicmeasures


Delayed release ofwater in canalsdue to low rainfall

Low altitude:Cereals: Rice,Boro RiceWintervegetables:cabbage, tomato,raddish, chilli,broccoli, peaPulse: lentil

Rice+Boro rice/winter vegetables/lentil Replace rice variety withkharif short duration varietylike luit & Vivek Dhaan -82Replace with pulses like greengram var. PDM 11 (65-75days., blackgram T-9Cover crops like bottle gourdvar.local, Pusa summer prolificlong, ridge gourd var. local,Pusa nasdar, sponge gourd var.chikni. pumpkin var. local canbe replaced for kharif ricewhich could not betransplanted.

Construction ofJhalkund (waterharvesting structure)before hand and itsutilization during dryperiods.

Constructionmaterials forJhalkund may beprocured fromconcerned KVKs.

Limited release ofwater in canalsdue to low rainfall


Rice+Boro rice/winter vegetables/lentil Adopt SRI method ofcultivation.Only life savingirrigation to be done.Construction ofJhalkund (waterharvesting structure)before hand and itsutilization during dryperiods.

Leaflets andguide on SRI maybe collected fromKVKs.


1. Rice var.Meg1,2.2. Potato var. Jyoty,Megha, Giridhari,Giriraj, Local.

1 3. Tomato var.Avinash, Rocky,Hyb. 017

2 4. Pea var.Cherrapunji pea,Arkel, Azaad-1


Dehaulming inpotatoRemoval of deadand diseased plantand plant parts intomato.

Preventiveirrigation intomatoearthing upfollowed bymulching inpea

Leaflets andguide onmulching may becollected fromKVKs.

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Agronomicmeasures


Non release ofwater in canalsunder delayedonset of monsoonin catchment


Rice+Boro rice/winter vegetables/lentil Replace rice variety withkharif short duration varietylike luit & Vivek Dhaan -82Replace with pulses like greengram var. PDM 11 (65-75days., blackgram T9

Cover crops like bottle gourdvar.local, Pusa summer prolificlong, ridge gourd var. local,Pusa nasdar, sponge gourd var.chikni. pumpkin var. local canbe replaced for kharif ricewhich could not betransplanted.

Adopt SRI method ofcultivation.Only life savingirrigation to be done.Construction ofJhalkund (waterharvesting structure)before hand and itsutilization during dryperiods.


Lack of inflowsinto tanks due toinsufficient/delayed onset ofmonsoon

NA

Insufficiency ofsurface water forirrigation


Rice+Boro rice/winter vegetables/lentil Replace with pulses like greengram var. PDM 11 (65-75days., blackgram T9

Cover crops like bottle gourdvar.local, Pusa summer prolificlong, ridge gourd var. local,Pusa nasdar, sponge gourd var.chikni. pumpkin var. local canbe replaced for kharif ricewhich could not betransplanted.

Adopt SRI method ofcultivation.Only life savingirrigation to be done.Construction ofJhalkund (waterharvesting structure)before hand and itsutilization during dryperiods.


Mid altitude:Cereals: Rice


Replace rice by pea var. Arkel(zero tillage)

Adopt SRI method ofcultivation or latetransplanting may bedone with lesserspacing.Only life savingirrigation to be done.Construction of


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Agronomicmeasures


Jhalkund (waterharvesting structure)before hand and itsutilization during dryperiods.

High altitude:Cereals: Rice


Replace rice by pea var. Arkel(zero tillage)

Adopt SRI method ofcultivation. Only lifesaving irrigation to bedone. Construction ofJhalkund (waterharvesting structure)before hand and itsutilization during dryperiods.


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

Condition Suggested contingency measure

Continuous high rainfall ina short span leading towater logging

Vegetative stage Floweringstage

Crop maturity stage Post harvest

Rice Drain out excessive water Drain outexcessivewater

Drain out, Harvesting atphysiological maturity stageBroadcasting of Agro-metAdvisory Services to the farmersregarding weather forecast fortimely harvesting of crop to avoidheavy losses.

Store in air tight condition at higher elevationsBroadcasting of Agro-met Advisory Services tothe farmers regarding weather forecast to take upprecautionary measures against post harvest andstorage loss

Maize Ridge planting, properdrainage

Properdrainage



Agronomic measures Remarks onImplementation

Insufficientgroundwaterrecharge due tolow rainfall

NA

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Horticulture (Vegetable crops)

Cole Crops Proper drainage, Properdrainage

Drain out, Harvesting atphysiological maturity stage

Store at optimum temperature in cool and dryplaceBroadcasting of Agro-met Advisory Services tothe farmers regarding weather forecast to take upprecautionary measures against post harvest andstorage loss

Solanaceous Crops Proper drainage, earthing up inpotatoStaking in tomato & chillies

Properdrainage



Leguminous crops Proper drainage, earthing upand staking in pea, Frenchbean etc.

Properdrainage



Spice crops Proper drainage & earthing upin ginger

Properdrainage



Okra Proper drainage, earthing upand staking

Properdrainage



Root crops Proper drainage and earthingup

Properdrainage

Drain out, Harvesting atphysiological maturity stageBroadcasting of Agro-metAdvisory Services to the farmersregarding weather forecast for

Store at optimum temperature in cool and dryplaceBroadcasting of Agro-met Advisory Services tothe farmers regarding weather forecast to take upprecautionary measures against post harvest and

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timely harvesting of crop to avoidheavy losses.

storage loss

Citrus Fruits Proper drainage Applicationof PGRs,(Auxin) andboron toenhancefruit set



Temperate Fruits Proper drainage Applicationof PGRs toenhancefruit set



Heavy rainfall with high speed winds in a short span

Rice Drain out excessive water Drain outexcessivewater


Store in air tight condition with anti-transpirantBroadcasting of Agro-met Advisory Services tothe farmers regarding weather forecast to take upprecautionary measures against post harvest andstorage loss

Maize Ridge planting, properdrainage

Properdrainage

Horticulture (Vegetable crops)

Cole Crops Proper drainage, Properdrainage



Solanaceous Crops Proper drainage, earthing upin potatoStaking in tomato & chillies

Properdrainage



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Leguminous crops Proper drainage, earthing upand staking in pea, Frenchbean etc.

Properdrainage



Spice crops Proper drainage & earthing upin ginger

Properdrainage



Okra Proper drainage, earthing upand staking

Properdrainage



Root crops Proper drainage and earthingup

Properdrainage



Citrus Fruits Proper drainage Applicationof PGRs,(Auxin) andboron toenhance fruitset



Temperate Fruits Proper drainage Applicationof PGRs toenhance fruitset

Drain out, Harvesting atphysiological maturity stageBroadcasting of Agro-metAdvisory Services to the farmersregarding weather forecast fortimely harvesting of crop to avoid


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heavy losses.

Outbreak of Pests and Diseases due to Unseasonal Rains

Low Altitudes (Pests)

Commoncrops

Vegetative stages Flowering stages Crop maturity stage Post harvest

Rice Rice stem borer, leaf folder(released of Trichogramma japonicum@ 50,000 adults/ha for rice stem borerand five to six released of T. chilonis @1lakh/ha for leaf folder)

Rice gundhi bug(Use rotten crab in a plasticfunnel trap @ 100 traps/haduring milking stage controlsgundhi bug effectively)

Brown plant hopper (BPH)White backed plant hopper(WBPH)(Application of neem oil 3% andneem seed kernel extract 5%)

Rice moth(Proper drying of grains at theoptimum moisture level)

Maize Cut worm(Drenching or foliar spary withChloropyriphos 20 EC @ 2.5 lit in 800-1000 lit/ha)

Stem borer(application of carbofuron 3G@ 7.5 kg/ha

Cob borer(Spraying of Neemarc @ 3ml/litat the silking stage reduce the cobborer population)

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Brinjal Spotted leaf beetle(spray Fenvalarate 20 EC @ 250ml/250 l of water)

Leaf roller(spray Fenvalarate 20 EC @250 ml/250 l of water)

Fruit and shoot borer(Use of lucilure sex pheromone @100 traps/ha at 20-25 DAT andreplacing the lure at monthlyinterval.)

-

Tomato White fly(1-2 foliar spray imidacloprid 0.03 %

Red spidermite(spray sulfex @ 3g/liter ofwater

Tomato fruit and shoot borer(spray Fenvalarate 20 EC @ 250ml/250 l of water

-

Cabbage /cauliflower

Cabbage butter fly(use Trichocards T.brassicae @ 2.5cards /ha

Cabbage butter fly(use Trichocards T.brassicae @2.5 cards /ha

Cabbage borerSpary 375 g of Carbaryl 50 WP in150 l of water/ha

-

Mustard Aphids(Neem based pesticides or Dimethoate30 EC @ 2ml/lit OR Imidacloprid17.8% SL @ 1 ml/ 4 lit of water foreffective control of aphids.)

Saw fly(application of 0.025 %quinalphos)

Aphids(Neem based pesticides orDimethoate 30 EC @ 2ml/lit ORImidacloprid 17.8% SL @ 1 ml/ 4lit of water for effective control ofaphids.)

-

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Low Altitudes (Diseases)

Commoncrops


Rice Blast(spray tricyclazole @ 0.6 g per liter ofwater)

Brown spot(Treat the seeds with 0.2%Thiram)

False smut(Spray Tilt (propiconazole) @1%)

-

Maize Sheath blight(2-3 sprays of Mancozeb 0.25% atweekly interval manage the disease)

Sheath blight(2-3 sprays of Mancozeb 0.25%at weekly interval manage thedisease)

Sheath blight(2-3 sprays of Mancozeb 0.25% atweekly interval manage thedisease)

-

Brinjal

Tomato Late blight Bacterial wilt , late blight Late blight -


Black leg(hot water treatment 50 0C for 30 minsor seed treatment with mercuricchloride @ 1g/liter for 30 seconds )

Black rot(hot water treatment 50 0C for30 mins)

Black rot(hot water treatment 50 0C for 30mins)

-

Mustard Alternaria blight(Spray of Mencozeb (Indofil M 45/Dithane M-45) or Iprodione (Rovral)@ 2 g/ litre of water in 500 – 800 litresof water/ ha on seeing the diseasesymptoms)

White rust(Spray of Ridomil MZ 72 WP@ 2 g/ litre of water in 500-800litres of water / ha)

Powdery mildew(Spray of wettable sulphur @ 2 g/litre of wate)

-

Mid altitudes (pest)

Commoncrops


Rice Rice stem borer, leaf folder(released of Trichogramma japonicum@ 50,000 adults/ha for rice stem borerand five to six released of T. chilonis @1lakh/ha for leaf folder)

Rice gundhi bug(Use rotten crab in a plasticfunnel trap @ 100 traps/haduring milking stage controlsgundhi bug effectively)

Brown plant hopper (BPH)White backed plant hopper(WBPH)(Application of neem oil 3% andneem seed kernel extract 5%)

Rice weevil(Proper drying of grains at theoptimum moisture level )

Maize Cut worm(drenching or foliar spary with

Stem borer(application of carbofuron 3

Cob borerSpraying of Neemarc @ 3ml/lit at

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Chloropyriphos 20 EC @ 2.5 lit in 800-1000 lit/ha)

G@ 7.5 kg/ha the silking stage reduce the cobborer population )

Ginger Shoot borer(Spraying of Malathion (0.1%) atmonthly intervals during July –October for the effective control ofshoot borer)

Leaf roller(Spraying of infested drop with(0.03%) Phosphamidon 85 ECor (0.07%) Carbaryl is quiteeffective in checking)

Rhizome weevil(apply 1.25 kg Carbaryl 50 WP in625 liters of water)

Scales(Storage of rhizomes in dried leaves ofStrychnos nuxvomica and saw dust(1:1) helps in keeping the seedrhizome free from scale infestation.Discard severely infested rhizomes andtreat seed material with Quinalphos0.075% for 20-30 minutes beforestorage)

Tomato White fly( spray Imidacloprid 17.8%SL @1ml/4lt of water)

Red spidermite(spray sulfex @ 3g/liter ofwater)


-

Mandarin Leaf minerSpraying of Monocrotophos (0.05%) orNSKE 5% or Dimethoate30 EC 2 ml/lit or Imidacloprid 17.8%SL @ 1ml/4ltof water, after every new flush)

Citrus psylla, aphids(Spraying of Monocrotophos

(0.05%) or NSKE 5% orDimethoate30 EC 2 ml /lit orImidacloprid 17.8%SL @1ml/4lt of water, after everynew flush)

Trunk borer(Injecting 5 ml of Dichlorvos(0.05%) or Monocrotophos (0.2%)per hole by syringe and sealingwith mud kills larvae of trunkborer and orange shoot borer).

-

Mid altitudes (Diseases)

Commoncrops


Rice Blast(spray tricyclazole @ 0.6 g per liter ofwater)

Brown spot(Treat the seeds with 0.2%Thiram)

False smut(Spray Tilt (propiconazole) @1%)

Rice weevil(Proper drying of grains at theoptimum moisture level )

Maize leaf blight(2-3 sprays of Mancozeb 0.25% atweekly interval manage the disease)

Leaf blight(2-3 sprays of Mancozeb 0.25%at weekly interval manage thedisease)

Sheath blight(2-3 sprays of Mancozeb 0.25% atweekly interval manage thedisease)

-

Ginger Leaf spot(Spraying with 0.2% solution ofDithane M-45 or Dithane Z-78)

Leaf spot(Spraying with 0.2% solutionof Dithane M-45 or Dithane Z-78)

Rhizome rot(Spraying with 0.2% solution ofDithane M-45 during rainyseason)

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Tomato Late blight, bacterial wilt(Prophylactic spray with indofil M-45@ 2g/l of water followed by secondspray with Ridomil MZ-75 @ 3g/l ofwater and need based spay if thediseases is still there)Dip seedling in biofor pf or biozene @5ml/l of water

late blight(Prophylactic spray with indofilM-45 @ 2g/l of water followedby second spray with RidomilMZ-75 @ 3g/l of water andneed based spay if the diseasesis still there)

Late blight(Prophylactic spray with indofilM-45 @ 2g/l of water followed bysecond spray with Ridomil MZ-75@ 3g/l of water and need basedspay if the diseases is still there)

-

Mandarin Powdery mildew(Spray of wettable sulphur @ 2 g/ litreof water)

Canker(three sprays of Streptocycline100 ppm (10 g ofStreptocycline + 5 g CopperSulphate in 100 litres water forcanker )

Scab( Spray Bordeaux mixture 1% forscab)

blue and green mould(Fruits should be treated with Bavistin@1000ppm)

High altitudes (Pests)

Commoncrops


Cabbage Cabbage butter fly(use Trichocards T.brassicae @ 2.5cards /ha


Cabbage borerSpary 375 g of Carbaryl 50 WP in150 l of water/ha

-

Cauliflower Cabbage butter fly(use Trichocards T.brassicae @ 2.5cards /ha


Cabbage butterfly(use Trichocards T.brassicae @2.5 cards /ha

-

Tomato White fly(1-2 foliar spray imidacloprid 0.03 %

Red spidermite(spray sulfex @ 3g/liter ofwater


-

Pea Pea aphid(Spray Chloropyriphos (0.05%) tocontrol the pests)

Leaf miner(Spraying of 250ml ofphosphamidon or 1 litre ofmetasystox in 500 litres waterper hectare)

Stem fly(Soil application of 30kg/haFuradon 3G before sowing)

-

Potato Cut worm(drenching or foliar spary withChloropyriphos 20 EC @ 2.5 lit in 800-1000 lit/ha

Cut worm(drenching or foliar spary withChloropyriphos 20 EC @ 2.5 litin 800-1000 lit/ha)

Potato tuber moth(Spray 30 days old crop withmonocrotophos @ 1.5 lit in 1000liter of water )

Potato tuber moth(cover the ventilator of the store roomwith wire net or net or In a cement orwooden floor cover the floor with sawdust, sand and spread crushed driedleaves of lantana upto 2-2.5 cm and

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keep the tuber over it)

Chillies Aphids(apply methyl demeton 25 EC @ 0.5lit/ha)

Thrips(spray 3% and 5% of neem oil)

Aphids(apply methyl demeton 25 EC @0.5 lit/ha)

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Temperatefruits

Aphids(Spraying of Monocrotophos (0.05%)or NSKE 5% or Dimethoate30 EC 2 ml/lit or Imidacloprid 17.8%SL @ 1ml/4ltof water)

Aphids(Spraying of Monocrotophos(0.05%) or NSKE 5% orDimethoate30 EC 2 ml /lit orImidacloprid 17.8%SL @1ml/4lt of water)

Trunk borer, fruit fly(Injecting 5 ml of Dichlorvos(0.05%) or Monocrotophos (0.2%)per hole by syringe and sealingwith mud kills larvae of trunkborer and orange shoot borer,spray carbaryl @ 3.2 ml/l ofwater.

-

High altitudes (Diseases)

Commoncrops



Black leg(hot water treatment 50 0C for 30 minsor seed treatment with mercuricchloride @ 1g/liter for 30 seconds )

Black rot(hot water treatment 50 0C for30 mins)

Black rot(hot water treatment 50 0C for 30mins)

-

Tomato Late blight , bacterial wilt(Prophylactic spray with indofil M-45@ 2g/l of water followed by secondspray with Ridomil MZ-75 @ 3g/l ofwater and need based spay if thediseases is still there)Dip seedling in biofor pf or biozene @5ml/l of water



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Pea Rhizoctonia stem rot(seed treatment with Trichodermaviridae @ 5ml/l of water for 1 kg seeds)

Powdery mildew(Spray of wettable sulphur @ 2g/ litre of water)

Rust(2-3 sprays of Dithane M-45 @2kg/ha in 1000 litres of water)

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Potato Late blight, Bacterial wilt(Prophylactic spray with indofil M-45@ 2g/l of water followed by secondspray with Ridomil MZ-75 @ 3g/l ofwater and need based spay if thediseases is still there, Dip seedling inbiofor pf or biozene @ 5ml/l of waterfor bacterial wilt)



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Chillies Cercospora leaf spot(Spraying of bavistin @1g/litres ofwater at 15 days intervals)

Cercospora leaf spot(Spraying of bavistin@1g/litres of water at 15 daysintervals)

Fruit rot/anthracnose(Two to three sprays of Dithane-M-45 (Mancozeb) @ 2g/litres ofwater or Bordeaux mixture @ 1%or copper oxychloride @ 3g/litreof water at 8-10 days interval)

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Temperatefruits

Powdery mildew(Spray of wettable sulphur @ 2 g/ litreof water)

leaf curl virus(spray Dithane M-45 or captan@ 2ml/ l of water)

Gummosis(apply Mashobra paste)

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2.3 Floods

Condition Suggested contingency measure

Transient water logging/ partialinundation1

Seedling / nursery stage Vegetative stage Reproductive stage At harvest

Continuous submergencefor more than 2 days

Re-sowing Drain out excess water. Drain out excess water. Drain out excess water.Harvesting at physiologicalmaturity stage

Sea water intrusion - - - -

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

Extreme event type Suggested contingency measurer

Seedling / nursery stage Vegetative stage Reproductive stage At harvest

Heat Wave - - - -

Cold wave - - - -

Frost - - - -

Horticulture - - - -

Cole cropsProvide shade Irrigation before and just after the

occurrence of frost

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Fruits trees Mulching Mulching Mulching Mulching

Hailstorm

RiceReplanting of seedlings ITK & Top dressing Availing Insurance. Availing Insurance

Maize

Introduction of short duration latesowing varieties.Resowing may be advised.Crop/weather insurance.

Cultural operations-Earthing up,Top dressingCrop can be used as fodder.Availing Insurance

Crop can be used as fodder.Availing Insurance.

AvailingInsurance.

Rabi Pulses - - - -

Millets - Cultural operations-Earthing up - -

Horticulture

Potato Resowing with short durationvarieties

Cultural operations-Earthing up Availing insurance dehalming

Vegetables Replanting of seedlings, Introductionof short duration late sowing varietyCrop/weather insuranceAnti hail protection, crop covers andshade net.

Gap fillingAnti hail protection, crop coversand shade net.

Availing Insurance. AvailingInsurance.

Ginger - Adequate mulching. AvailingInsurance.

- -

Cyclone Not applicable

Sand deposition or heavysiltation

Not applicable

2.5 Contingent strategies for Livestock, Poultry & Fisheries

2.5.1 Livestock

Suggested contingency measuresBefore the event During the event After the event

DroughtFeed and fodder availability i. i. Creation of permanent fodder, feed

and seed banksii. ii. Raising drought tolerant perennial

grasses and fodders like congosignal,

i. i. Feeding of locally available jungletree leaves like Artocarpushetrophyllus, Fircus hookerii,Symingtonia populnea, Schefflera

i. i. Cultivation of high yielding anddrought tolerant varieties of grasses andfodder like oat, congosignal,guinea,para and napier grasses.

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guinea, oat etc. as permanent source offodder.

iii. iii. Preservation and conservation oflegume trees, bushes, brooms, grassesand legumes through silage and haymaking

iv. iv. Burning of jungles of hills and paddystraw should not be allowed.

v. v. Development of fodder varieties ofcultivated crops having tolerance forvarying degree of drought.

wallichiana for ruminant.ii. ii. Feeding of non conventional feed

and forage resources like broom,stylosanthes, Job’s tears etc.

iii. iii. Feeding of crop residues (ricestraw) and agro industrial byproductafter chemical or biological treatmentand processing.

iv. iv. The maintenance ration should bereduced to half.

ii. ii. Introduction of fodder trees, bushesand grasses as rehabilitation option onall kinds of wasted and abandonedlands.

Drinking water i. i. Creation of alternate drinking waterbodies

ii. ii. Livestock based water managementstrategy which focuses as recycling ofwater

iii. iii. Searching of natural stream of water

i. i. Use of water from waterreservoir/natural stream

ii. ii. Animal should be forced to drinksaline water

i. i. Development of watershed basedlivestock farming.

ii. Ii. Harvesting of rain water throughJalkund.

Health and Disease management i. i. Precautionary measures likevaccination and deworming of animalsshould be done.

ii. Ii. Life saving approaches such asdrenching/watering, guard against heatstress, drips of normal saline anddextrose, therapeutic care and drugsshould be available.

i. i. Health checkup of animalparticularly for dehydration which maycause death of animals.

ii. Ii. There should be safe provisions fordisposal of dead animals.

iii. Iii. Additional supplementation ofconcentrates and fodders forproductive, lactating and pregnantanimals should be provided.

I . Deworming and vaccination againstcommon diseases should be done.ii. Supplementation of minerals andvitamins in feed for few days to restorethe normal fertility of animals.

iv. Iii. Organization of animal health

Floods Not ApplicableCycloneHeat wave and cold wave

2.5.2 Poultry

Suggested contingency measuresBefore the event During the event After the event

DroughtShortage of food ingredients i. i. Establishment of permanent storage

facilities for feed ingredients.vi. ii. Raising drought tolerant non

conventional grasses, crops, bushes likeJob tears, Buck wheat, Jack beans,

Feeding of non conventional feed andforage resources

vii. Cultivation of non conventional grasses,crops, bushes like Job tears, Buck wheat,Jack beans, Stylosanthens etc aspermanent feed ingredients for poultry.

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Stylosanthens etc as permanent feedingredients for poultry.

Drinking water iv. Creation of alternate drinking waterbodies

i. Use of water from waterreservoir/stream

iii. i. Development of watershed basedpoultry farming.Ii. Harvesting of rain water throughJalkhund.

Health and Disease management iii. Precautionary measures likevaccination and deworming of animalsshould be done.

Health checkup of bird particularly fordehydration which may cause death ofbirds

i. i. De-worming and vaccination againstcommon diseases should be done.ii. Supplementation of minerals andvitamins in feed for few days .

Floods Not ApplicableCycloneHeat wave and cold wave

2.5.3 Fisheries/ Aquaculture

Suggested contingency measuresBefore the event a During the event After the event

1) DroughtA. Capture

Marine NA NA NAInland NA NA NA

(i) Shallow water depth due toinsufficient rains/ inflow

NA NA NA

(ii) Changes in water quality NA NA NA(iii) Any other NA NA NAB. Aquaculture(i) Shallow water depth due toinsufficient rains/ inflow

1. Water supply from other sources2. Proper planning of water storage3. Adopt rain water harvest

techniques.4. Conservation of rivers/ reservoir

/ponds.5. To make people aware about

conservation of water.

1. Water supply from othersources/Reduce stock

2. Maintenance of dams & reservoirs3. Proper use of water resources on

priority basis.4. Use stored water.5. Aeration of water in

ponds/reservoirs.

1. Regular de-siltation of reservoirs &dams.

2. To develop demand orientedsystem.

3. Intensive forestation program.4. Rain water harvesting.5. Partial harvesting & lime/fertilizer

application.(ii) Impact of salt load build up inponds/ change in water quality

1. Aeration of water surface toincrease the dissolved Oxygen

2. Analysis of water quality (pH,alkalinity, salinity, temperature etc.)

1. Partial dewatering, refilling withfresh water to avoid salt builds up.


1. Partial harvesting & lime/fertilizerapplication

2. Analysis of water quality (pH,alkalinity, salinity, temperature

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3. Dilution of water if salt load ishigh.

4. Available resources will beidentified & need to be kept readyfor each district on the basis offorecasting of insufficient rain toreduce the salinity by trappingavailable water resources.

5. On the basis of forecasting advisingfish farmers for harvesting ofmarketable fish.

6. Preparedness with stocks ofchemicals, disinfectants andtherapeutic drugs

3. Harvesting the marketable fish toreduce the density.

4. Use disinfectants and therapeuticdrugs.

etc.)3. Trapping the water resources from

other places for dilution to reducesalt load.

4. Need based research data should begenerated on water quality.

2) FloodsA. CaptureMarine NAInland(i) Average compensation paid due toloss of human life

1. Fishermen will be givenforewarning regarding heavy rainsand advised not to go for fishing inrivers/reservoirs.

2. Preparation of flood control actionplan.

1. Advise on use of Life savingjackets and life boats.

2. The life saving appliances/machinery shall be kept ready forrescue operation.

3. Sufficient stock of food, medicineetc. should be available.

4. Human evacuation from the area.5. Coordination of assistance.6. Damage and need assessment.7. Immediate management of relief

supplies.

1. Rehabilitation of people.2. Arrangement for rescue and

casualty care.3. Support to rehabilitation, logistics,

training and awareness build up &testing and updating the plan.

(ii) No. of boats/ nets damaged 1. Prior information on safe keepingof boats and nets will be providedto the fishermen.

2. Annual repair of boats/nets andgears.

1. Fishermen will be advised to stopfishing during the floods and heavyrainfall.

2. Continuous monitoring on waterlevel is required.

1. Education and training for therepair of boats/nets and gears.

(iv) Loss of stock 1. Harvesting the existing fish stock2. Keep boats, nets/gears ready for

emergency use.

1. Search/locate the stock/input.2. Mobilize local people for protection.3. Hire stock/inputs from distant

areas/company/ farmers who are notaffected by floods.

1. Follow flood control managementplan.

2. Notify utilities of the criticaldemand about loss of stock andinputs.

(v) Changes in water quality 1. Storage of water disinfectant 1. Use water filtration system for the 1. Removal of runoff from land by

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such as chlorine, alum etc. atdistrict level.

2. Store chemicals, disinfectantsand therapeutic drugs.

3. Develop flood controlmanagement plan.

ponds to overcome the watercontamination-Do not usecontaminated water.

2. Proper preparation and managementthrough emergency aeration.

3. Use appropriate amount ofdisinfectants, chemicals andtherapeutic drugs.

proper means beforedecomposition.

2. Use of water filtration systemeven after the event & creatingawareness among the farmers.

2. Need based research data shouldbe generated to maintain waterquality.

3. Dumping of solid, liquid andwaste should be stopped throughenactment of legislation.

(vi) Health and Diseases 1. Use of water filtration system &control measures for diseasesshould be available.

2. Advance planning andpreparedness.

3. Storage of chemicals,disinfectants and therapeuticdrugs.

1. Periodical checking particularlywith respective fish mortalityshould be done during flood & deadfishes disposed properly.

2. Prompt action or immediateremoval of disease causing agents/dead fish, followed by sterile orlandfill disposal.


3. Emergency aeration or splashing inwater bodies.

1. Laboratory diagnosis of diseasedfish, generation of data about typeor kind of disease spread.

2. Eradicating the disease wherepossible.

3. Follow up surveillance andmonitoring after disease outbreak.

4. Need based research data should begenerated.

B. Aquaculture(i) Inundation with flood water 1. In the flood prone areas proper

draining system from ponds need tobe developed and planned in floodsituation.

2. Proper channels to be provided topass surplus water & to avoidbreakage to the bundh.

3. Proper facility construction forponds and its stock safety.

4. Development of flood controlmanagement plan. Preparednesswith emergency backup equipmenton site.

5. Preventive measures against entryof alien/wild organisms throughflood water.

1. Siphon excess water from the pond2. Analysis of water quality (pH,

alkalinity, salinity, temperature etc.)3. Lime, fertilizer application based on

the water quality4. On the basis of forecasting

information to farmers for sale ofmarketable fish with sufficienttransport facility through variousmedia.

5. Proper drainage should be adoptedso that inundation with flood watershould be minimized.

6. Lower the water level in culturefacilities.

1. Maintaining desired water level2. Analysis of water quality (pH,

alkalinity, salinity, temperatureetc.

3. Liming, fertilizer applicationbased on the water quality

4. Planning even after the eventshould be made for properdrainage and creating awarenessand trainings in flood situations.

5. Support to rehabilitation, logistics,training and awareness build up &testing and updating the plan

6. Reduce or cease feeding to avoiddeterioration in water quality.

7. Strengthening of water

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bodies/ponds.(ii) Water contamination and changes inwater quality

1. Analysis of water quality (pH,alkalinity, salinity, temperatureetc.)

2. lime, fertilizer application based onthe water quality

3. Availability of water purifier i.e.,chlorine, alum etc at district level.

4. Use of calcium hydroxide @ 150kg/ha

5. Store chemicals, disinfectants andtherapeutic drugs

6. Develop flood control managementplan


2. Lime, fertilizer application based onthe water quality

3. Use of water purifier for the pondsto overcome the contamination andchanges in BOD.

4. Use of kmno4 for bath of fish asprophylactics

5. Proper preparation and managementthrough emergency aeration (paddlewheel aerator/circulating aerator),that may improve water quality inaffected areas.


7. Maintaining the purity and quality ofwater bodies.



3. Supply of water purifier even afterthe event and creating awarenessamong the farmers.

4. Dumping of solid, liquid and wasteshould be stopped throughenactment of legislation.

5. Immediate remedy and cleaning ofwater bodies.

(iii) Health and diseases 1. Maintaining proper hygiene/waterquality

2. Store chemicals, disinfectants andtherapeutic drugs in sufficientquantity



3. Separation of infected fishes inquarantine ponds/identification ofthe causing agent/proper treatmentprocedure to be followed.




(iv) Loss of stock and inputs (feed,chemicals, etc)

1. Harvesting the existing fish stock2. Keep boats, nets/gears ready for

emergency use.3. Develop flood control management

plans.

1. Search/locate the stock/input.2. Mobilize local people for protection.3. Hire stock/inputs from distant

areas/company/ farmers who are notaffected by flood

1.2. Locate backup stocks and verify its

usability time.3. Follow flood control management

plan.4. Notify utilities of the critical

demand about loss of stock andinputs.

(v) infrastructure damage (pumps,aerators, huts etc)

1. Prior information regarding removalof Pumps and aerators shall begiven to the fish farmers.

2. Flood situation going to exist thenmove the pumps, aerators & other

1. Pumps, aerator and generators shallbe removed from the pond before theevent.

2. Use manual techniques for aeration ormake substitute arrangement for the

1. Install the equipments during flood.2. Locate backup equipment and verify3. its operation.4. Repair of damaged infrastructure.

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accessories to safer places.3. Educate and provide training for the

repair of infrastructure.4. Follow flood control management

plan.5. Store raw materials for repairing of

pumps aerators, huts etc.

same.3. Notify utilities of the critical

demand.

(vi) Any other3) Cyclone/ TsunamiA. Capture NA NA NA

Marine NA NA NA(i) Average compensation paid due toloss of fishermen lives

NA NA NA

(ii) Average no. of boats/ nets damaged NA NA NA(iii) Average mo. of houses damaged NA NA NA

Inland NA NA NAB. Aquaculture(i) Overflow/ flooding of ponds 1. Drainage system on the sides of the

pond to prevent the surface runoffwater from entering the pond.

2. If intensity of cyclone with heavyrain fall exists then harvest existingfish stock.

3. Dyke should be stable in allweather condition & not liable tocollapse during flood.

1. Siphon excess water from the pond2. Analysis of water quality (pH,

alkalinity, salinity, temperature etc.)3. Lime, fertilizer application based on

the water quality4. On the basis of forecasting

information to farmers for sale ofmarketable fish with sufficienttransport facility.

5. Proper drainage should be adoptedso that inundation with storm watershould be managed

6. Enhancement of dykes height bysand bags

1. Maintaining desired water level2. Analysis of water quality (pH,

alkalinity, salinity, temperature etc.3. Liming, fertilizer application based

on the water quality.

(ii) Changes in water quality (freshwater/ brackish water ratio)



3. Supply of water for correcting thechanges in fresh water & brackishwater.

4. Maintain salinity by addition offresh water up to 20-25 ppt.



3. Supply of water for correcting thechanges in water quality





3. Water storage facility needs to bedeveloped to overcome the problem

4. of changes in water quality.5. Availability of water purifier i.e.,

chlorine, alum etc at district level.6. Use of calcium hydroxide @ 150

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kg/ha7. Store chemicals, disinfectants and

therapeutic drugs

(iii) Health and diseases 1. Maintaining proper hygiene/waterquality













(iv) Loss of stock and inputs (feed,chemicals etc)(v) Infrastructure damage (pumps.Aerators, shelters/huts etc)(vi) Any other4. Heat wave and cold waveA. Capture

Marine NA NA NAInland NA NA NA

B. Aquaculture(i) Changes in pond in pondenvironment (water quality)







(ii) Health and Disease management 1. Maintaining proper hygiene/waterquality

2. Water filtration system & controlmeasures for disease should beavailable.

3. Adequate stock of medicine shouldbe available at each district level.

3. Liming and formalin treatment







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4. Cyclone with heavy rain fallsituation going to exist then movethe feed, chemicals & otheraccessories to safer places.

4. Periodically checking particularlyin respective of fish mortality &water parameter during flood.

5. Disinfectants treatments6. Available fish stock should be

recovered.

4. Settling health & diseasemanagement training centre atdistrict level for fishermen.

5. Feeds, chemicals etc required forthe culture operation should bepurchased.

(iii) Any other - - -

Documents

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