Central
Sector/ Centrally Sponsored Schemes
A.
1. Production of TxD Hybrid Coconut Seedlings (50% C.S.S)
During 2001-2002 the Coconut Development Board has accorded
administrative approval for the production of 1.5 lakh number
of TxD seedlings as per letter no. 223/2001/PA dated 11.6.2001.
The total amount sanctioned by Government of India under
the scheme is Rs. 35.50 lakhs. The hybrid seed nuts will
be produced and procured from selected gardens in Kannur
and Thrissur districts and sown in the Coconut Nurseries
under the department. The amount will be utilised for meeting
the cost of seed nuts, transportation charges, labour charges,
staff cost and other contingencies. 50% of the sale proceeds
of the coconut seedling will be given to CDB.The expenditure
incurred from the Head of Account : 2401-00-108-96
B. 1. Development of oilseeds under
TMCP (75% C.S.S)
The objective of the scheme is production and distribution
of quality seed, demonstration of improved package of practices
in oilseed, distribution of pp -equipments, rhizobium culture
and gypsum, training to farmers etc. The following are the
components of the scheme:-
i Purchase of breeder seed
ii Production of foundation seed
iii Distribution of certified seed
iv Production of certified seed
v Block Demonstration
vi Seed Treatment
vii Integrated Pest Management Demonstration
viii
Distribution of PP Equipments
ix
Distribution of rhizobium culture x Distribution of Gypsum
/ pyrites
xi Training of farmers
xii Staff and Contingencies
The
expenditure incurred from the Head of Account : 2401-00-108-52
B.
2. Oil palm development programme (75% C.S.S)
The expenditure incurred from the Head of Account :
2401-00-108-75
B. 3. Production Programme for
Pulses (75% C.S.S)
The expenditure incurred from the Head of Account : 2401-00-112-99
C 1. Minikit of rice (100% C.S.S.)
The objective of the scheme is to popularise newly released
varieties of rice in farmers' fields as well as to expose
the rice growers in these varieties to enable them to choose
the best ones suited to their locality. The size of the
kit will be 2 kg costing Rs. 38- per kit. The seed kit will
be distributed to farmers at a nominal cost of Rs.4/- per
kit (10% of the cost of the minikit). The varieties proposed
for distribution are Athira, Ayswaria, Kanchana, Makam,
Pachami, Uma, Ragini, and Kumbham. The expenditure incurred
from the Head of Account : 2401-00-102-98
2.
Minikit demonstration programme for maize and millets (100%
C.S.S)
The
expenditure incurred from the Head of Account : 2401-00-104-94
3.
C.D.B. Scheme for integrated farming in coconut holdings
(100% C.S.S)
This
scheme aims at maximising production of coconut by adapting
improved management practices. Assistance will be provided
under the scheme for cutting and removal of disease affected
/ senile palms, replanting with seedlings, lay out of demonstration
plots, fertiliser application and plant protection and multi-species
cropping in coconut gardens.The expenditure incurred from
the Head of Account : 2401-00-104-94
4. Promotion of oilseeds (NOVOD
Board) (100% C.S.S)
Sesamum
or Gingely (Sesamum indicum) is a traditionally cultivated
seasonal oilseed of Kerala. Kerala Agricultural University
(KAU) has developed and released a number of improved varieties
viz. Kayamkulam - 1, Thilothama, Soma, Surya, Thilak, for
cultivation in uplands and lowlands. Varieties like Kayamkalum
-1, Thilothama, Soma and Thilak are suitable for cultivation
in summer rice fallows. The expenditure incurred from the
Head of Account : 2401-00-114-99
5. N.H.B. Project for nutritional
garden in rural areas (100% C.S.S)
The objective is to improve the nutritional status of
rural masses through increased availability of fruits. For
this rural families will be given graft and seedlings of
fruit plants. The expenditure incurred from the Head of
Account 2401- 00-119-99 (14).
6.
National Project on biogas development. (100% C.S.S)
The
objective of the scheme is to popularise biogas energy as
a source of alternate and natural energy source. This is
proposed to be achieved though training courses and by giving
subsidy for setting up biogas units. The components of the
scheme are setting up of biogas plants, Repair of old nonfunctional
plants, communication, publicity, service charges and staff
support and conduct training courses. The
expenditure incurred from the Head of Account : 2810-01-101-99
Schemes
under Marco Management
1.
Rice development
Summary
of interventions proposed for rice crop is given below:-
1.
Seed production programmes
2. Land and other infrastructure development
3. Assistance for purchase of HYV seed
4. Assistance for soil ameliorants
5. Plant protection in rice
6. Promotion of INM in rice
7.
Assistance for seedicides.
The
expenditure incurred from the Head of Account : 2401-00-800-61
(1)
2.
Pepper development
The
Summary of interventions to be undertaken are:-
1.
Production and distribution of hybrid/improved varieties-
50 lakhs nos.
2. Establishment of progeny gardens.
3. Development of infrastructure facilities for pepper nurseries
4. Pepper rehabilitation @ Rs. 4,000/- per ha for 8000 ha
5.
Execution Infrastructure
The
expenditure incurred from the Head of Account : 2401-00-800-61
(2)
3.
Other Spices (Ginger, Turmeric, Vanilla & Tree spices)
The
Programmes for development of Ginger and Turmeric are multiplication
of planting materials, layout of field demonstrations etc.
The
expenditure incurred from the Head of Account : 2401-00-800-61(3)
