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Comprehensive CAT Plan of Satluj River Basin

Chapter 10: Community Development Block Narkanda

1. Data TABLE NO:10

HORTICULTURE CROPS

AREA

VARIETIES (LOCAL/IMPROVED) IRRIGATED/UNIRRIGATED

MEAN FYM

MEAN YIELD

MEAN SALE

CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS PESTICIDES

SOURCE OF PLANT MATERIAL

AVAILABILITY OF TECHNICAL GUIDANCE

LOCAL %

IMPROVED %

IRRIGATED %

UNIRRIGATED %

YES %

NO %

YES %

NO %

LOCAL %

GOVT %

NO %

YES %

NO %

Almond 117.5 100 0 4 96 15.7 2.81 3617.27 60 40 92 92 96 0 4 44 56

Apple 477 98.31 1.69 1.69 98.31 44.53 59.19 17731.19 94.92 5.08 100 100 100 0 0 49.15 50.85

Apricot,Chuli 10.5 100 0 0 100 30.3 0.19 0 50 50 100 100 100 0 0 50 50

Cherry 3 100 0 0 100 3.5 16.67 2500 50 50 100 100 50 0 50 0 100

Pears 7.5 100 0 20 80 5.2 1.73 6571.43 80 20 80 80 100 0 0 20 80

Plum 6.5 100 0 0 100 9.5 1.69 3076.92 50 50 100 100 100 0 0 100 0

TABLE NO:11

AGRICULTURE CROPS

AREA

VARIETIES (LOCAL/IMPROVED) IRRIGATED/UNIRRIGATED MEAN FYM

MEAN YIELD

CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS AVAILABILITY OF TECHNICAL GUIDANCE

LOCAL % IMPROVED % IRRIGATED % UNIRRIGATED % YES % NO % YES % NO %

Barley 53 100 0 0 100 9.94 0.29 0 100 96.77 3.23

Kolth 3 100 0 0 100 15 0.67 0 100 100 0

Maize 83 100 0 0 100 14.24 0.61 0 100 96.97 3.03

Paddy 16 100 0 0 100 11.88 1.09 0 100 100 0

Potato 11 100 0 0 100 7 0.86 0 100 77.78 22.22

Rajmash 34 100 0 0 100 7.79 0.25 0 100 96.43 3.57

Urd 21 100 0 0 100 8.64 0.24 0 100 92.86 7.14

Wheat 89 100 0 0 100 18.47 0.57 0 100 97.22 2.78

TABLE NO:12

VEGETABLE CROPS

AREA

VARIETIES (LOCAL/IMPROVED) IRRIGATED/UNIRRIGATE MEAN FYM

MEAN YIELD

CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS AVAILABILITY OF TECHNICAL GUIDANCE

LOCAL % IMPROVED % IRRIGATED % UNIRRIGATED % YES % NO % YES % NO %

Peas 23 100 0 0 100 45 1.87 50 50 100 0



TABLE NO:13

LIVES STOCK

NO OF LIVES

HEALTH CARE NATURAL/AI SERVICE BREED STALL FEEDING/GRAZING

OR BOTH MEAN

CONCENTRATE FED

MEAN LACTATION

MEAN YIELD

AVAILABILITY OF TECHNICAL GUIDANCE

YES %

NO % NATURAL %

AI % BOTH %

NO % LOCAL %

IMPROVED %

STALL %

GRAZING %

BOTH %

YES %

NO %

Bullocks 19 0 100 0 10 0 90 0 100 0 90 0 0 0 0 100 0

Cows 96 13.7 86.3 8.22 90.41 0 1.37 0 100 93.15 4.11 2.74 2.8 257.47 2917.4 82.19 17.81

Heifers 5 0 100 0 0 0 100 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0

TABLE NO : 14

NO OF HOUSE HOLDS STUDIES 88

CAST CATEGORY

GENERAL % 81.82

ST% 0 OBC % 0 SC % 18.18

ELECTRICITY CONNECTION YES % 98.86

NO% 1.14

MOTORABLE ROAD TO VILLAGE YES% 92.05

NO% 7.95

DISPENSARY/MEDICAL FACILITY IN VILLAGE

YES% 60.23

NO% 39.77

MEDICAL FACILITY DISTANCE (KM) 2

TAP WATER YES% 95.45

NO% 4.55

TOILET YES% 98.86

NO% 1.14

NO OF FAMILY MEMBER TOTAL MALE 269

TOTAL FEMALE 245

EDUCATION(MALE)

DEGREE % 14.5 +TWO % 14.5 MATRIC% 31.97 MIDDLE % 19.7 PRIMARY 14.13 ILLITRATE % 5.2



EDUCATION(FEMALE)

DEGREE % 12.17 +TWO % 10.43 MATRIC % 24.35 MIDDLE % 21.74 PRIMARY % 15.22 ILLITRATE % 16.09

ANNUAL INCOME

TOTAL SERVICE 10722570 AGRI/HOTI 9442400 LABOUR 1095600 MISC 1099600

TOTAL INCOME 254092.8

TABLE NO:14(A)

SOCIAL PARTICIPATION % MARKETING PATTERN OF

PRODUCE % SOURCE OF BORROWINGS %

MAHILA MANDAL %

NO% SHG% CO-OP% PRIVATE% NO% BANK % FRIENDS% RELATIVES

% FRIENDS/RELATIVES %

61.37 34.09 2.27 2.27 98.86 1.14 84.08 1.14 10.23 4.55

FUEL/FODDER MANAGEMENT

FUEL/FODDER REQUIREMENTS

AVAILABILITY % GAP % YES % NO %

FUEL 98.86 1.14 26.99 71.99

FODDER 68.18 31.82 31.7 37.22



FUEL SOURCE SOURCE TO COVER GAP % FODDER SOURCE SOURCE TO COVER GAP %

Forest 4.55 Forest 38.64

LPG 34.09 Forest, Purchase 9.09

LPG,Forest 53.41 LPG 1.14

LPG,Private 7.95 LPG,Forest 1.14

No 35.23

Private 3.41

Purchase 11.36

INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES

EXISTING INTERESTED

No Bee Keeping,Sewing,Embroidery,Poultry,Mushroom,Khaddi,Floriculture,Fishery,Dairy form

MINOR FOREST PRODUCE(MFP)

EXISTIN GNAME ANNUAL INCOME SUGGESTIONS

No 0 No

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2. Analysis

District Shimla

Community Development Block Narkanda

The socio-economic conditions of Narkanda block are summarized in the following tables.

Table: 1 Ethnic Group & Religion, Study Area, 2009-10.

(Per cent)

Religion

Hindu 100.00

Category

General 81.82

SC 18.18

OBC 0.00

ST 0.00

It can be observed from the Table-1 that in study area the percentage of Hindu was

100.00. As far as caste category was concerned general category constituted the largest

proportion accounting for 81.82 per cent. Next in importance was scheduled caste

category (18.18 percent).

Table: 2 Infrastructure Facilities, Study Area, 2009-10.

(Per cent)

Village Level Yes NO

Motorable road to village 92.05 7.95

Health facility in a village 60.23 39.77

Average distance to be covered

to get medical facility

2.00 K.M.*

Family level Electricity connection 98.86 1.14

Tap water connection 95.45 4.55

Toilet facility 98.86 1.14

*Kilometre

Table -2 exhibits that 92.05 per cent of villages were connected with motorable roads.

As far as health facilities in villages are concerned only 60.23 percent villages were

having medical facilities. On an average people had to cover 2.00 K.M. to get medical

help. Table further indicates that 4.5 per cent households were not having water

connection and 1.14 per cent were going in open for defecation. As far as electricity

connection is concerned 1.14 per cent households were not having electric connection in

their houses.

Table: 3 Distribution of selected families according to gender, Study Area, 2009-10.

(Number)

Gender

Male 269

Female 245

Total 514

Average size of family 5.8

Sex ratio* 911

*Number of females per thousand males

The information on average size of family and gender- wise classification of sampled

households has been presented in Table – 3. It can be observed form the table that on

overall level, the average family consisted of 5.08 members. In the study area sex ratio

was 911.



Table: 4 Educational Level, Study Area,2009-10

(Per cent)

Educational Level Male Female

Illiterate 5.02 16.09

Primary 14.13 15.22

Middle 19.07 21.74

Matriculate 31.97 24.35

Sr. Secondary 14.05 10.43

Degree 14.05 12.17

Table -4 represents the educational level of sampled population of the study area. As

regards the literacy of the family members, it was found to be higher among males as

compared to females. The proportion of illiteracy in females was more. The majority of

the females (24.35 per cent) had their education up to matriculation. Among the male

also majority of the population (31.97 per cent) were having education up to

matriculation. The degree holder among males and females were 14.05 and 12.17 per

cent, respectively.

Table: 5 Distribution of Family Income, Study Area, 2009-10

(Average)

Sr. No Particulars Annual family Income (Rs.)

1. Service 121847

(47.96)

2. Horticulture/Agriculture 107300

(42.23)

3. Labour 12450

(4.89)

4. Miscellenous 12495

(4.92)

Total 254092

(100.00)

Note: Figures in parentheses represent percentages.

In order to get an insight unto the annual family income as a whole an analysis was

carried out on the basis of family as a unit. The major constituents of family income in

the study area were service, horticulture/agriculture. A perusal of Table – 5 reveals that

on an average, the total annual family income, per household, was worked out to be Rs.

2, 54,092. The major source of annual family income was service. It contributed about

47.96 per cent towards total family income. Next in importance was

horticulture/agriculture, as it contributed about 423.23 per cent. Miscellaneous and

labour were having almost equal contribution as sources of family income.

Table: 6 Social Participation, Study Area, 2009-10

(Per cent)

Participation (65.91)

Co-operatives 2.27

Mahila Mandal 61.37

Self Help Groups 2.27

Youth Club -

No Participation (34.09)

Table – 6 shows the average social participation of households in study area. Overall

only 65.91 percent were participating in Mahila Mandals, Self Help Groups and Co-

operatives with 61.37, 2.27, 2.27 percentages, respectively. The participation in youth

club was nil.

Table: 7 Marketing Pattern of Produce, Study Area, 2009-10

(Per cent)

Private 98.86

Government 1.14



Cooperatives 0.00

Table – 7 reveals that majority of the respondents (98.86 per cent) were selling their

produce to private parties followed by Government with 1.14 percent percentage.

Table: 8 Source of Borrowings, Study Area, 2009-10

(Per cent)

Bank 84.08

Relatives 10.23

Friends 1.14

Cooperatives 0.00

Any other 4.55

The source of borrowings by the sampled households is presented in Table – 8. The

majority of the respondents (84.08 per cent) were taking loans from banks followed by

relatives and friends. The table further reveals that 4.55 per cent of households were

approaching money lenders to take loans.

Table: 9 Income Generating Activities, Study Area, 2009-10

(Activities)

Existing Interested

Sewing, Poultry Bee Keeping, Sewing, Embroidery, Poultry, Mushroom,

Khaddi,

Floriculture, Fishery

Table – 9 presents the existing and those income generating activities in which people

were interested for future. The existing income generating activities in the study area

were sewing and poultry and people were interested in Bee Keeping, Sewing,

Embroidery, Poultry, Mushroom, Khaddi, Floriculture, and Fishery.

Table: 10 Fuel/Fodder Management, Study Area, 2009-10

(Per cent)

Requirement Availability Gap Sources to cover

gap by household

Fuel 100.00 26.99 73.01 Forests (23.00)

LPG (59.00)

Kerosene (18.00)

Fodder 68.18 31.07 68.93 Forest (79.00)

Market (21.00)

Table – 10 shows the fuel and fodder management by the respondents in study area. It

can be seen from the table that on average people were able to mange 26.99 percent

fuel from their own farms and to cover the gap 23.00 per cent households were

dependent on forests. As far as fodder is concerned, to cover the gap which was 68.93

percent, majority of the people (79.00 per cent) were dependent on forests.

Suggestions

• Rural infrastructure like village roads, drinking water, and sanitation needs to be

developed and strengthened.

• Health sub-centers may be provided with proper building and staff at Gram

Panchayat level.

• Family planning campaign needs to be started at Gram Panchayat level. Awards

should be given to Gram Panchayats with low decadal variation form the average

of state.

• The occurrence of school dropouts has been quite high as we move from

matriculation to senior secondary. In order to raise the socio-economic status,

increase employment opportunities and develop self confidence, the top priority is

to be given for their education. The education will help in providing their

participation in economic activities and add to their productivity.



• The overall literacy rate of women is low as compared to men folk. Keeping in

view the active role played by women in home management special schemes

should be introduced to get her more educated.

• Social participation should be encouraged. There is a need to educate the people

about the importance of co-operatives, self help groups and youth clubs. Further,

they may be motivated to establish these rural institutions. While using the

People Rural Appraisal (PRA), it is noted that most of the people were not having

knowledge about development activities. Thus, their participation in such

institutions may be encouraged to improve their knowledge about developmental

activities.

• In the study area agriculture/horticulture is one of the major sources of family

income. Every farmer who wants to expand or even maintain his or her business

invariably needs cash. The need for cash implies a need for credit, and as most

small scale farmers need relatively small amounts of credit. Microcredit is not

always the solution farmers are looking for, and they benefit from it less than

other sectors. Their need for credit may be relatively small, but it is larger than

that of the average micro-entrepreneur. Farmers need access to credit over a

long period of time as they have to wait until harvest time or later, until they can

pay back a loan. Unlike other micro-enterprises, agriculture cannot sustain above

market interest rates as the financial returns are not high enough. Keeping this in

view government should make efforts for microfinance instead of microcredit.

• Majority of people in study area are marketing their produce to private parties but

resentment was also there among the people that private parties are not

purchasing their produce at proper rates. Government should do efforts in this

respect.

• The presence of banks remains quite good in study area. But people still prefer to

borrow money from relatives and other agencies. Bank people are required to

establish rapport with villagers to win their confidence.

• In order to make the people economically better off, there is dire need to

introduce new income generating activities as suggested by them. Proper training

should be imparted to them to start new activities. Existing income generating

activities should be strengthened by making them more trained. Women folk

should be trained to improve their economic status. Improved economic status

will lead to increase in empowerment of women and also enable them to

participate increasingly in decision making in the family and society, which at

present is more or less the exclusive domain of the men folk.

• There exists a gap in fodder requirement and which is mostly met with from

forests. To meet put this gap new species of fodder trees and grasses and

improved management practices (Agronomic practices and fertilization

application) should be popularized.

• To cover the gap in fuel majority of people re dependent on forests for fuel wood.

To release the pressure of forests alternative sources like solar energy, bio-gas

should be encouraged. An investment in this direction can be cheaper and more

eco-friendly source electrification.

• Pressure cookers should be provided to them on subsidized rates.

• Training should be imparted to women to save energy. Wood saving devices like

improved chullas should be introduced.



3. Costing

DEVELOPMENT BLOCK NARKANDA

Basic Statistics

• No of MWs in the CD Block falling in Satluj Catchment 10 **

• Range of general slope of land 30 to 85

%**

• Farmers' owned land area 5257 ha**

• Irrigated area < 5 %**

• Fodder supply against demand*

• Green fodder 41 %

• Dry fodder 55 %

Improvement Expenditure to be met from CAT Plan Rs. In

Lakhs

• Cost of 0.5% additional area(26 ha) to be brought under

irrigation(@ Rs. 1.0 Lakh/ha)

26.00

• Cost of 1 % area (53 ha) to be brought under organic farming

(@ Rs. 10,000/= per ha)(Only incentive portion)***

5.30

• Rejuvenation of senile orchards {0.5 % of area (26 ha) @

Rs.15,000/= per ha} (Only incentive portion)***

3.90

• Area expansion under Hort. Crops {0.5% of area (26 ha) @ Rs.

60,000/= per ha}( Only incentive portion)***

15.60

• 0.5 % of area (26 ha) to be Bench Terraced (@ Rs.1,06,882/=

per ha)****

27.79

• One Community Water Storage Tank for 10 hectare command area

in each Block***

17.25

• One Farm Pond (125 CM) for each micro-watershed (10 Nos.)

@ Rs. 2,96, 000/= per pond****

29.60

• 0.5 % of farmers’ owned land (26 ha ) to be brought under

grassland

improvement (@ Rs. 1.0 Lakh/ha)*****

26.00

• Fodder cultivation******

i). Kharif fodder cultivation on 20 ha @ Rs.19120/= per ha

ii). Rabi fodder cultivation on 20 ha @ Rs. 22800/= per ha

3.82

4.56

• One Natural Breeding Centre (NBC) in each micro-watershed (

Nos.)

@ Rs. 25,000/= per centre******

2.50

• Cost of one Gosadan to accommodate 100 cattle heads

1. Recurring cost@ Rs.40/= per cattle per day

2. Recurreing cost of 4 attendants @ Rs. 120/=/per

day/per attendant

3. Fixed cost for raising Gosadan structures

14.60

1.73

5.00

Total 183.65

Source

* Block Dev.Office/Distt. Statistical Office

** NERIL Survey

*** Cost norms as per Hort.Tech. Mission, GOI/Deptt. of Hort. H.P.

**** Deptt. of Agri. H.P norms

***** Dept. of Ani. Husbandry, H.P. norms

****** Mid Himalayan Project norms

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