State: ORISSA

Agriculture Contingency Plan for District: KORAPUT

1.0 District Agriculture profile

1.1 Agro-Climatic/Ecological Zone

Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Gujrat hills, Dandakaranya and Eastern Ghats hot moist sub-humid eco-sub-region.

Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Eastern Plateau and Hill region (VII)

Commission)
Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) Eastern Ghat High Land Zone (OR-6)

List all the districts falling under the NARP Koraput and Nabarangpur
Zone
Geographic coordinates of district Latitude Longitude Altitude
headquarters
18048’43.70” N 82042’43.16”E 969 m (MSL)

Name and address of the concerned ZRS/ RRTTS,Semiliguda,At P.O Sunabeda, Dist – Koraput, PIN-763002
ZARS/ RARS/ RRS/ RRTTS

Mention the KVK located in the district KVK, Koraput, Semiliguda,AtP.O- Sunabeda, Dist – Koraput, PIN-763002
with address
Name and address of the nearest Agromet Regional Centre of CSWCRTI, ,At P.O-Sunabeda, Dist – Koraput, PIN-763002
Field Unit (AMFU, IMD) for agro-
advisories in the Zone
1.2 Rainfall Normal RF(mm) Normal Rainy days Normal Onset Normal Cessation
(number)
SW monsoon (June-Sep): 1232.3 62.4 June 2nd week September 2nd week

NE Monsoon(Oct-Dec): 165.2 9.3 October 1st week December 1st week

Winter (Jan- Feb) 14.3 1.3 - -

Summer (Mar-May) 155.4 10.9 - -
Annual 1567.2 83.9 - -
1.3 Land use Geographical Cultivated Forest Land under Permanent Cultivable Land Barren and Current Other
pattern of the area area area non- pastures wasteland under uncultivable fallows fallows
district (latest agricultural use Misc. tree land
statistics) crops and
groves
Area (‘000 ha) 881 287 188 54 45 44 17 210 13 19

Source-Orissa Agriculture Statistics 2008-09

1. 4 Major Soils (common names like red Area ( ‘000 ha)

sandy loam deep soils (etc.,)*
Red soils 437.9
Alluvial soils 200.0
Mixed Red and Yellow soils 140.0
Red and black soils 60.0
Total 837.9

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

Net sown area 287.0
Area sown more than once 99.7 134.7 %
Gross cropped area 386.7

1.6 Irrigation Area (‘000 ha)

Net irrigated area 97.0
Gross irrigated area 153.8
Rainfed area 189.9
Sources of Irrigation Number Area (‘000 ha) Percentage of total irrigated area
Canals 48.7 60.3
Tanks and ponds 2682
Open wells
Bore wells 9.62 11.9
 Lift irrigation schemes
Micro-irrigation
Other sources (please specify) 22.48 27.8
Total Irrigated Area(Gross) 80.87
Pump sets
No. of Tractors
Groundwater availability and use* (Data No. of blocks/ Tehsils (%) area Quality of water (specify the problem
source: State/Central Ground water such as high levels of arsenic,
Department /Board) fluoride, saline etc)
Over exploited
Critical
Semi- critical
Safe
Wastewater availability and use
Ground water quality
*over-exploited: groundwater utilization > 100%; critical: 90-100%; semi-critical: 70-90%; safe: <70%

1.7 Area under major field crops & horticulture (as per latest figures) (2008-09)

1.7 Major field crops Area (‘000 ha)

cultivated Kharif Rabi
Irrigated Rainfed Total Irrigated Rainfed Total Summer Grand total
Paddy 56.3 58.4 114.7 16.1 0 16.1 0 130.8
Finger millet 6.9 67.3 74.2 0.1 0 0.13 0 74.3
Maize 2.9 12.1 15.1 3.2 0 3.2 0 18.2
Niger 0 38.3 38.3 3.6 0 3.6 0 41.9
Arhar 0 5.7 5.7 0 0 0 0 5.7
Sugarcane 10.7 0 10.7 0 0 0 0 10.7
Horticulture crops - Fruits Area (‘000 ha)
Total
Mango 6.7
Guava 1.0
Banana 0.8
Citrus 0.7
Sapota 0.1
Horticulture crops - Vegetables Total
Brinjal 4.0
Okra 2.0
Tomato 1.7
Cabbage 0.8
Cauliflower 0.8
Sweet potato 5.5
Medicinal and Aromatic crops Total
Turmeric 3.2
Ginger 2.7
Coriander 0.5
Garlic 0.2
Plantation crops Total
Cashew nut 6.05
Coconut 0.2
Eg., industrial pulpwood crops etc.
Fodder crops Total
Total fodder crop area -
Grazing land -
Sericulture etc -
1.8 Livestock Male (‘000) Female (‘000) Total (‘000)
Non descriptive Cattle (local low yielding) 283.9 224.4 508.3
Improved cattle 0.2 0.7 0.9
Crossbred cattle 3.5 13.1 16.6
Non descriptive Buffaloes (local low yielding) 103.0 72.2 175.2
Descript Buffaloes 0.4 0.3 0.7
Goat 23.1 105.0 128.1
Sheep 47.2 78.0 125.3
Others (Camel, Pig, Yak etc.) 22.4 28.9 51.4
Commercial dairy farms (Number)
1.9 Poultry No. of farms Total No. of birds (‘000)
Commercial 5.4
Backyard 314.6
1.10 Fisheries
A. Capture
i) Marine (Data Source: Fisheries No. of fishermen Boats Nets Storage facilities
Department) Mechanized Non- Mechanized Non-mechanized (Ice plants etc.)
mechanized (Trawl nets, (Shore Seines, Stake &
Gill nets) trap nets)
ii) Inland (Data Source: Fisheries No. Farmer owned ponds and No. of Reservoirs No. of village tanks
Department) Tanks
2682 3 -

B. Culture
Water Spread Area (ha) Yield (t/ha) Production (‘000 tons)

i) Brackish water - - -
ii) Fresh water 10000 1.5 15000
Others - - -
1.11 Production and Productivity of major crops

1.11 Name of crop Kharif Rabi Summer Total Crop residue

Production Productivity Production Productivity Production Productivity Production Productivity as fodder
('000 t) (kg/ha) ('000 t) (kg/ha) ('000 t) (kg/ha) ('000 t) (kg/ha) (‘000 tons)

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

Paddy 262.5 2288 227.2 2499 54,89 3411 317.40 2416 -
Finger millet 69.2 933 0.2 1616 - - 69.4 934 -
Niger 14.8 386 1.3 358 - - 16.1 384 -
Maize 24.5 1629 7.3 2302 - - 31.8 1745 -
Arhar 2.9 507 - - - - 2.9 507 -
Major Horticultural crops (Crops to be identified based on total acreage)
Mango - - - - 14.7 2210 14.7 2210 -
Guava - - - - - - 6.6 6890 -
Banana - - - - - - 10.7 14010 -
Citrus - - - - - - 65.9 8970 -
Sapota - - - - 5.8 4790 5.8 4790 -

1.12 Sowing window for 5 major

field crops
Paddy Finger millet Niger Maize Arhar
(start and end of normal
sowing period)
Kharif- Rainfed June 2nd week to July 2nd June 2nd week to July July 3rd week to June 2nd week June 2nd week to July
week 2nd week September 1st week to July 1st week 2nd week

Kharif-Irrigated June 2nd week to July 2nd June 2nd week to July August 1st week to June 2nd week June 1st week to July
week 2nd week September 1st week to July 1st week 1st week

Rabi- Rainfed - - - - -
Rabi-Irrigated December 1st week to December 1st week to - - -
January 1st week January 1st week
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 √

Pests and disease outbreak (specify) √

Others (specify)

1.14 Include Digital maps of the Location map of district within State as Annexure I Enclosed: Yes
district for
Mean annual rainfall as Annexure 2 Enclosed: Yes
Soil map as Annexure 3 Enclosed: Yes
2.0 Strategies for weather related contingencies
2.1 Drought
2.1.1 Rainfed situation
Condition Suggested Contingency measures
Early season Major Normal Crop / Change in crop / cropping Agronomic measures Remarks on
drought Farming Cropping system system including variety Implementation
(delayed onset) situation
Delay by 2 Farming Rice/Vegetables/ • Grow short duration rice • Closer row and plant spacing Supply of seeds
weeks situation: I Ginger/Turmeric- varieties like Heera,Kalinga- • In-situ rain water conservation, summer through ATMA
(June 4th week). (600-900 m Fallow III, Ghanteswari, Pathara, ploughing, interculture, tillage practices, and NFSM
above MSL) Vandana, Khandagiri , weed control and unbunded uplands Monitoring by
• Intercropping of arhar with converted to bunded uplands Agril. department
rice (2:5) • Apply recommended dose of chemical and KVK
• Ginger - Suprava,Suruchi fertilizer along with well decomposed organic
• Turmeric- Roma,Surama matter for early seedling vigour
• Tomato - (Utkal Kumari, • Inter-cultivation and gap filling to maintain
Utkal Raja ) plant population per unit area of the crop
• Brinjal -Blue Star • Mulching in ginger and turmeric and bed
method of Planting
• Grow drought tolerant short
duration off season vegetables
Finger millet-Fallow Medium duration finger millet • Closer row and plant spacing, -do-
varieties (Chilika, Bhairabi) • In-situ rain water conservation, summer
ploughing, interculture, tillage practices,
weed control and unbunded uplands
converted to bunded uplands.
• Apply recommended dose of chemical
fertilizer along with well decomposed organic
matter for early seedling vigour.
• Inter-cultivation and gap filling to maintain
plant population per unit area of the crop
Little millet-Niger Avoid little millet and go for Apply recommended dose of chemical fertilizer -do-
Niger (cv.Deomali,ONS-150) along with well decomposed organic matter for
growing in August early seedling vigour
 Rice/Vegetables Rice varieties like Lalat, Naveen, If mortality is less than 50%, the crops may be -do-
MTU 1010, Konark and gap filled in direct seeded condition.
Surendra. Nursery raising and transplanting
Medium late rice varieties like If mortality is less than 50%, the crops may be -do-
Rice-Rice Swarna, Pratikshya,Rani dhan gap filled in direct seeded condition.
and Mahsuri Nursery raising and transplanting
Farming Rice/Vegetables- Short duration rice varieties like Closer row and plant spacing, -do-
situation:II Fallow Heera,Kalinga-III, Pathara, In-situ rain water conservation, summer
(300-600 m Vandana, Khandagiri. ploughing, interculture, tillage practices, weed
above MSL) Intercropping of Arhar with rice control and unbunded uplands converted to
(2:5) bunded uplands
Tomato var.-(Utkal Kumari, Inter-cultivation and thinning to maintain plant
Utkal Raja ) population per unit area of the crop

Finger millet-Fallow Medium duration Finger millet Closer row and plant spacing, -do-
varieties In-situ rain water conservation, summer
(Chilika,Bhairabi) ploughing, interculture, tillage practices, weed
control and unbunded uplands converted to
bunded uplands
Apply recommended dose of chemical fertilizer
along with well decomposed organic matter for
early seedling vigour,
Inter-cultivation and gap filling to maintain
plant population per unit area of the crop
Rice/Vegetables Rice varieties like Lalat, Naveen, If mortality is less than 50%, the crops may be -do-
MTU 1010, Konark and gap filled in direct seeded condition.
Surendra. Nursery raising for transplanting
Rice-Rice Medium late rice varieties (140- -do- -do-
145 d) like Swarna, Pratikshya,
Rani dhan and Mahsuri
Farming Rice/Vegetables- Grow short duration rice varities Closer row and plant spacing, -do-
situation: III Fallow like Heera,Kalinga-III, Pathara, In-situ rain water conservation, summer
( <300m Vandana, Khandagiri ploughing, interculture, tillage practices, weed
above MSL) Intercropping of Arhar with rice control and unbunded uplands converted to
(2:5)Tomato var.-(Utkal Kumari, bunded uplands
Utkal Raja ) Conservation furrow,
Inter-cultivation and thinning to maintain
 plant population per unit area of the crop

Finger millet-Fallow Raise medium duration finger Closer row and plant spacing, -do-
millet varieties In-situ rain water conservation, summer
(Chilika,Bhairabi) ploughing, interculture, tillage practices, weed
control and unbunded uplands converted to
bunded uplands
Rice/Vegetables Rice varieties like Lalat, Naveen, If mortality is less than 50%, the crops may be -do-
MTU 1010, Konark, Jogesh and gap filled in direct seeded condition.
Surendra. Nursery raising and transplanting
Medium late rice varieties (140- -do- -do-
Rice - Rice 145 d)
Swarna, Pratikshya,Rani dhan
and Mahsuri

Condition
Early season Major Normal Change in crop/cropping Agronomic measures Remarks on
drought Farming Crop/cropping system Implementation
(delayed onset) situation system
Delay by 4 Farming Rice/Vegetables/Ging Crop diversification with less When the population is less than 50% plough the Supply of seeds
weeks (July 2nd situation: I er/Turmeric-Fallow water requiring non-paddy land and go for non paddy crops through ATMA and
Week) (600-900 m crops like little millet,rice Closer row and plant spacing NFSM
above MSL) bean ( RBL-6, KRB-1), finger When the population is more than 50% go for gap Monitoring by
millet(VL-149), cowpea filling Agril. department
(SEB-2, Pusa Barsati, Utkal In-situ rain water conservation and KVK
Manik),
Finger millet-Fallow Short duration finger millet Closer row and plant spacing, -do-
(VL-149) In-situ rain water conservation,
When the population is more than 50% go for gap
filling
Little millet-Niger Niger (Deomali,ONS-150) in In-situ rain water conservation -do-
August
Rice/Vegetables Rice varieties like Lalat, When the population is less than 50% plough the -do-
Naveen, MTU 1010, Konark land and go for transplanting
and Surendra. Closer row and plant spacing,
In-situ rain water conservation,
Rice-Rice Medium late rice varieties When the population is more than 50% go for gap -do-
 (140-145 d) filling
Swarna, Pratikshya,Rani dhan
and Mahsuri
Farming Rice/Vegetables- Raising low water requiring When the population is less than 50% plough the -do-
situation:II Fallow non-paddy crops like ragi, land and go for non paddy crops
(300-600 m cowpea (SEB-2, Pusa Barsati, Closer row and plant spacing
above MSL) When the population is more than 50% go for gap
Utkal Manik).Tomato var.-
filling
(Utkal Kumari, Utkal Raja ) In-situ rain water conservation
Finger millet-Fallow Raise short duration Finger Closer row and plant spacing, -do-
millet (VL-149) In-situ rain water conservation,
When the population is more than 50% go for gap
filling
Rice/Vegetables Transplanting of Rice(Lalat, In-situ rain water conservation -do-
Naveen, Vijeta, MTU 1010,
Konark, Jogesh and Surendra)
Rice-Rice Medium late rice varieties -do- -do-
(140-145 d)
Swarna, Pratikshya,Rani dhan
and Mahsuri
Farming Rice/Vegetables- Raising low water requiring When the population is less than 50% plough the -do-
situation:III Fallow non-paddy crops like Ragi, land and go for non paddy crops
( <300m Cowpea (SEB-2, Pusa Barsati, Closer row and plant spacing
above MSL) When the population is more than 50% go for gap
Utkal Manik)
filling
In-situ rain water conservation
Finger millet-Fallow Short duration finger millet Closer row and plant spacing, -do-
In-situ rain water conservation,
When the population is more than 50% go for gap
filling
Rice/Vegetables Transplanting of Rice (Lalat, In-situ rain water conservation -do-
Naveen,, MTU 1010, Konark
and Surendra)
Rice-Rice Medium late rice varieties -do- -do-
(140-145 d)
Swarna, Pratikshya,Rani dhan
and Mahsuri
Condition Suggested Contingency measures
Early season Major Normal Change in crop/cropping Agronomic measures Remarks on
drought Farming Crop/cropping system Implementation
(delayed onset) situation system
Delay by 6 Farming Rice/Vegetables/Ging Niger , Arhar, Sweet potato, Closer row and plant spacing, Supply of seeds
weeks (July 4th situation: I er/ Turmeric-Fallow Cowpea In-situ rain water conservation through ATMA and
Week) (600-900 m Application of enough organic matter to improve NFSM
above MSL) soil water holding capacity
Finger millet-Fallow Little millet/short duration Follow closer spacing -do-
finger millet
Little millet-Niger Grow Niger in August -do- -do-
Rice/Vegetables Rice (Lalat, Naveen, MTU Transplant short and medium duration Rice. -do-
1010, Konark and Surendra) Sprouted seeds can be sown in the lines by seed
drill.
Repair field bunds to check seepage loss.
Apply more quantity of FYM to improve water
holding capacity of soil
Rice-Rice Medium late rice varieties Direct seeding of sprouted seeds or fresh seedlings -do-
like of early varieties may be raised for transplanting.
Swarna,Pratikshya,Rani If the rice population is more than 50% carry out
dhan and Mahsuri weeding and adjust the plant population by Khelua
(removing and redistributing the hills) and clonal
propagation.
Raise community nursery of rice for transplanting at
a reliable water source to save time for further
delay.
Sow the seeds at 5-6 cm depth by punji method (6 -
8 seeds at one point) at a spacing of 20 cm x 10 cm
and cover it with a mixture of FYM: SSP (10:1) to
avoid seedling mortality due to moisture stress in
lowland. Use a seed rate of 100 kg per ha to
maintain 40 - 60 plants/m2 . use FYM/green leaf
manure
Farming Rice/Vegetables- Niger , Arhar, Sweet potato, Closer row and plant spacing, -do-
situation:II Fallow Cowpea In-situ rain water conservation
(300-600 m Application of enough organic matter to improve
above MSL) soil water holding capacity
Finger millet-Fallow Little millet/short duration Follow closer spacing -do-
 finger millet
Rice/Vegetables Rice (Lalat Naveen, MTU Transplant short duration rice sprouted seeds can be -do-
1010, Konark and Surendra) sown in the lines by seed drill.
Repair field bunds to check seepage loss.
Apply more quantity of FYM to improve water
holding capacity of soil
Rice Rice (Lalat, Naveen, MTU Transplant short duration rice. Sprouted seeds can -do-
1010, Konark and Surendra) be sown in the lines by seed drill.
Repair field bunds to check seepage loss.
Apply more quantity of FYM to improve water
holding capacity of soil
Farming Rice/Vegetables- Niger , Arhar, Sweet potato, Closer row and plant spacing, -do-
situation:III Fallow Cowpea In-situ rain water conservation
( <300m Application of enough organic matter to improve
above MSL) soil water holding capacity
Finger millet-Fallow Little millet/short duration Follow closer spacing -do-
finger millet
Rice/Vegetables Rice (Lalat, Naveen, MTU Transplant short and medium duration rice -do-
1010, Konark and Surendra .sprouted seeds can be sown in the lines by seed
drill.
Rice-Rice Medium late rice varieties • Direct seeding of Sprouted seeds or fresh -do-
(Swarna, seedlings of early varieties may be raised for
Pratikshya,Ranidhan and transplanting.
Mahsuri) • If the rice population is more than 50% carry out
weeding and adjust the plant population by
Khelua (removing and redistributing the hills)
and clonal propagation.
• Raise community nursery of rice for
transplanting at a reliable water source to save
time for further delay.
• Sow the seeds at 5-6 cm depth by punji method
(6 - 8 seeds at one point) at a spacing of 20 cm x
10 cm and cover it with a mixture of FYM: SSP
(10:1) to avoid seedling mortality due to
moisture stress in lowland. Use a seed rate of 100
kg per ha to maintain 40 - 60 plants/m2 .use
FYM/green leaf manure
Condition Suggested Contingency measures
Early season Major Normal Crop/cropping Change in crop/cropping Agronomic measures Remarks on
drought Farming system system Implementation
(delayed onset) situation
Delay by 8 Farming Rice/Vegetables/Ginger/ Grow non paddy crops • Provide life saving irrigation Supply of seeds
weeks (August situation: I Turmeric-Fallow In the event of late arrival • Remove the pest and disease infected plants through ATMA and
2nd weeek) (600-900 m of southwest monsoon the from the field. NFSM
above MSL) pulses like Cowpea • Weed control should be done by chemical
Blackgram, Greengram weedicide
can be grown.
Sweet potato,Niger,
Finger millet-Fallow Tomato, Cabbage ,Radish Apply more FYM to improve water holding -do-
capacity of soil
Little millet-Niger Grow Niger in August Give closer spacing, -do-
Apply more FYM to improve water holding
capacity of soil
Rice/Vegetables Rice (Lalat, Naveen, Transplant medium duration Rice varieties. -do-
MTU 1010, Konark and
Surendra
Rice-Rice Lalat, Naveen, MTU • Fresh seedlings of early varieties may be -do-
1010, Konark and raised for transplanting.
Surendra • If the rice population is more than 50%
carry out weeding and adjust the plant
population by Khelua (removing and
redistributing the hills) and clonal
propagation.
• Raise community nursery of rice for
transplanting at a reliable water source to
save time for further delay.
• Sow the seeds at 5-6 cm depth by punji
method (6 - 8 seeds at one point) at a
spacing of 20 cm x 10 cm and cover it
with a mixture of FYM: SSP (10:1) to
avoid seedling mortality due to moisture
stress in lowland. Use a seed rate of 100
kg per ha to maintain 40 - 60plants/m2 .
use FYM/green leaf manure,
 Farming Rice/Vegetables-Fallow Grow non paddy crops Provide life saving irrigation -do-
situation:II In the event of late arrival Remove the pest and disease infected plants
(300-600 m of southwest monsoon the from the field.
above MSL) pulses like Cowpea, Weed control should be done by chemical
Blackgram, Greengram weedicide
can be grown.
Sweet potato, Niger,
Finger millet-Fallow Tomato, Cabbage , Radish Apply more FYM to improve water holding -do-
capacity of soil
Rice/Vegetables Go for transplanting of Transplant short and medium duration Rice -do-
Rice (Lalat, Naveen, varieties.
MTU 1010, Konark and
Surendra
Rice-Rice Go for Transplanting of • Fresh seedlings of early varieties may be -do-
Rice (Lalat, Naveen, raised for transplanting.
MTU 1010, Konark and • If the rice population is more than 50%
Surendra carry out weeding and adjust the plant
population by Khelua (removing and
redistributing the hills) and clonal
propagation.
• Raise community nursery of rice for
transplanting at a reliable water source to
save time for further delay.
• Sow the seeds at 5-6 cm depth by punji
method (6 - 8 seeds at one point) at a
spacing of 20 cm x 10 cm and cover it
with a mixture of FYM: SSP (10:1) to
avoid seedling mortality due to moisture
stress in lowland. Use a seed rate of 100
kg per ha to maintain 40 - 60plants/m2.
use FYM/green leaf manure
Farming Rice/Vegetables-Fallow Grow non paddy crops Provide life saving irrigation -do-
situation:III In the event of late arrival Remove the pest and disease infected plants
( <300m of southwest monsoon the from the field.
above MSL) pulses like Cowpea Weed control should be done by chemical
Blackgram, Greengram weedicide
can be grown. Sweet
potato, Niger
 Finger millet-Fallow Tomato, cabbage ,raddish Apply more FYM to improve water holding -do-
capacity of soil
Rice/Vegetables Lalat, Naveen, MTU Transplant medium duration Rice varieties. -do-
1010, Konark and
Surendra
Rice-Rice Lalat, Naveen, MTU • Fresh seedlings of early varieties may be -do-
1010, Konark and raised for transplanting.
Surendra • If the rice population is more than 50%
carry out weeding and adjust the plant
population by Khelua (removing and
redistributing the hills) and clonal
propagation.
• Raise community nursery of rice for
transplanting at a reliable water source to
save time for further delay.
• Sow the seeds at 5-6 cm depth by punji
method (6 - 8 seeds at one point) at a
spacing of 20 cm x 10 cm and cover it
with a mixture of FYM: SSP (10:1) to
avoid seedling mortality due to moisture
stress in lowland. Use a seed rate of 100
kg per ha to maintain 40 - 60plants/m2
Use FYM/green leaf manure.

Condition Suggested Contingency measures

Early season Major Normal Crop/cropping Crop management Soil nutrient & moisture Remarks on
drought (Normal Farming system conservation measures Implementation
onset) situation
Normal onset Farming Rice/Vegetables/Ginger/ If more than 50% mortality of crop, In wide as well as close Farm pond under NREGS,
followed by 15-20 situation: I Turmeric-Fallow then go for resowing and if less than spaced line sown crops IWMP, diesel pump sets
days dry spell (600-900 m 50% mortality then go for gap complete hoeing, weeding and KB pumps in tank fed
after sowing above MSL) filling. Rice bean (RBL-6, KRB-1) followed by ridging to the areas under RKVY and
leading to poor should be taken. base of the crop rows at 20 NFSM.
germination/crop days after sowing for in-situ Tractor, power tiller,
stand etc. moisture conservation. rotavator under RKVY
 Application of PMS @5q/ha
and FYM @5 t/ha for higher
yield
Finger millet-Fallow -do- 1.Complete hoeing and Farm pond under NREGS,
weeding in non paddy crop IWMP, diesel pump sets
fields to provide dust mulch and KB pumps in tank fed
2.Practice mulching with areas under RKVY and
organics to extend the NFSM.
period of moisture
availability
Little millet-Niger If more than 50% mortality of crop -do- -do-
then go for re sowing and less than
50% mortality then go for gap
filling
Rice/Vegetables Lalat, Naveen, Bejeta, MTU 1010, Close the drainage holes and -do-
Konark and Surendra check the seepage loss in
direct sown medium land rice
regularly
Rice-Rice Swarna, Pratikshya, Rani dhan, and -do- -do-
Masuri
Farming Rice/Vegetables-Fallow If more than 50% mortalityof crop, Complete hoeing and weeding -do-
situation:II then go for resowing and if less than in non paddy crop fields to
(300-600 m 50% mortality then go for gap provide dust mulch Practice
above MSL) filling. Low water requiring non- mulching with organics to
paddy crops like Finger millet extend the period of moisture
(Suvra, Bhairabi, Dibyasinha, availability
Godavari), cowpea (SEB-2, Pusa
Barsati, Utkal Manik), ricebean
(RBL-6, KRB-1) should be taken.
Finger millet-Fallow -do- -do- -do-
Rice/Vegetables Lalat, Manaswini, Naveen, MTU Practice mulching with -do-
1010, Konark and Surendra organics to extend the period
of moisture availability
Rice-Rice Rice varieties like Close the drainage holes and
Swarna, Pratikshya,Rani dhan, and check the seepage loss in
Mahsuri should be grown direct sown medium land rice
regularly
 Farming Rice/Vegetables-Fallow If more than 50% mortality of crop, Complete hoeing and weeding
situation:III then go for resowing and if less than in non paddy crop fields to
( <300m 50% mortality then go for gap provide dust mulch Practice
above MSL) filling. mulching with organics to
Low water requiring non-paddy extend the period of moisture
crops like Finger millet (Suvra, availability
Bhairabi, Dibyasinha, Godavari),
cowpea (SEB-2, Pusa Barsati, Utkal
Manik), ricebean (RBL-6, KRB-1)
should be taken.
Finger millet-Fallow -do- -do-

Rice/Vegetables Lalat, Manaswini, Naveen, BVieta, Practice mulching with

MTU 1010, Konark and Surendra organics to extend the period
of moisture availability
Rice Swarna, Pratikshya,Rani dhan, and Close the drainage holes and
Mahsuri check the seepage loss in
direct sown medium land rice
regularly

Condition Suggested Contingency measures

Mid season Major Farming Normal Crop/cropping system Crop management Soil nutrient & moisture conservation Remarks on
drought (long dry situation measures Implementation
spell, consecutive 2
weeks rainless
(>2.5 mm) period)
Farming Rice/Vegetables/Ginger/Turmer Give life saving weeding in non paddy crop fields
At vegetative stage situation: I ic-Fallow irrigation at critical Follow strip cropping in rolling
(600-900 m above stage of crop growth topography for moisture conservation
MSL) Finger millet-Fallow -do- Compartmental bunding and weeding in
non paddy crop fields to provide dust
mulch
Little millet-Niger -do- Weeding in non paddy crop fields to
provide dust mulch
Follow strip cropping in rolling
 topography for moisture conservation
Rice/Vegetables -do- Seedling of 45 days old can be gap
filled.
Do not practice beushaning
Weed out the field
Follow plant protection measures
Provide protective irrigation through
harvested rain water
Withhold N application
Apply Potassic fertilizer
Strengthen field bunds
Rice-Rice -do- -do-

Farming Rice/Vegetables-Fallow -do- Weeding in non paddy crop fields to

situation:II provide dust mulch
(300-600 m above Finger millet-Fallow -do- Compartmental bunding
MSL) and weeding in non paddy crop fields to
provide dust mulch
Rice/Vegetables -do- Seedling of 45 days old can be
transplanted or gap filled.
Do not practice beushaning
Weed out the field
Follow plant protection measures
Provide protective irrigation through
harvested rain water
Withhold N application
Apply Potassic fertilizer
Strengthen field bunds.
Rice-Rice -do- -do-
Close the drainage holes and check the
seepage loss in direct sown medium land
rice regularly
Farming Rice/Vegetables-Fallow -do- Weeding in non paddy crop fields to
situation:III provide dust mulch
( <300m above Finger millet-Fallow -do- -do-
MSL)
Rice/Vegetables -do- Seedling of 45 days old can be
transplanted or gap filled.
 Do not practice beushaning
Weed out the field
Follow plant protection measures
Provide protective irrigation through
harvested rain water
Withhold N application
Apply Potassic fertilizer
Strengthen field bunds
Close the drainage holes and check the
seepage loss in direct sown medium land
rice regularly
Rice-Rice Give life saving -do-
irrigation at critical
stage of crop growth

Condition Suggested Contingency measures

Mid season Major Farming Normal Crop/cropping system Crop management Soil nutrient & moisture Remarks on
drought (long dry situation conservation measures Implementation
spell)
At flowering/ Farming Rice/Vegetables/Ginger/Turmeric- Harvest the crop at Provide irrigation at critical
fruiting stage situation: I Fallow physiological maturity stages at flowering and grain
(600-900 m above Remove and destroy pest filling stage.
MSL) and disease affected plants Under situation of complete
failure of Kharif crop,
dismantle it and sow pre-
rabi crops minor pulses like
horse gram (var. Urmi),
Niger (Deomali)

Finger millet-Fallow Spray 2% KCl + 0.1 ppm

boron to non paddy crops
to overcome drought
Little millet-Niger Foliar application of 2%
urea at pre-flowering and
 flowering stage to pulses
and oilseeds is helpful.
Rice/Vegetables Harvest the crop at
physiological maturity
Rice-Rice -do-
Farming Rice/Vegetables-Fallow -do-
situation:II
(300-600 m above Finger millet-Fallow Spray 2% KCl + 0.1 ppm
MSL) boron to non paddy crops
to overcome drought
Rice/Vegetables -do-
Rice-Rice -do-
Farming Rice/Vegetables-Fallow -do-
situation:III
( <300m above Finger millet-Fallow -do-
MSL) Rice/Vegetables Harvest the crop at
physiological maturity
Rice-Rice -do-
(Low Land)

Condition Suggested Contingency measures

Terminal drought Major Farming Normal Crop/cropping system Crop management Soil nutrient & moisture Remarks on
(Early withdrawal situation conservation measures Implementation
of monsoon)
Farming Rice/Vegetables/Ginger/Turmeric- Crop should be harvested at Provide protective
situation: I Fallow physiological Maturity irrigation through
(600-900 m recycling of harvested rain
above MSL) water
Finger millet-Fallow -do- -do-
Little millet-Niger -do- -do-
Rice/Vegetables -do- Provide protective
irrigation through
recycling of harvested rain
water
Utilization of residual
 moisture for early sowing
of pre-rabi crops
Rice-Rice -do- -do-
Farming Rice/vegetables-Fallow -do- -do-
situation:II
(300-600 m Finger millet-Fallow -do- -do-
above MSL) Rice/Vegetables -do- -do-

Rice-Rice -do- -do-

Farming Rice/vegetables-Fallow -do- -do-
situation:III
( <300m above Finger millet-Fallow -do- -do-
MSL) Rice/Vegetables -do- -do-
Rice-Rice -do- Provide protective
irrigation through
recycling of harvested rain
water

2.1.2 Drought - Irrigated situation

Condition Suggested Contingency measures
Major Farming Normal Crop/cropping Change in crop/cropping Agronomic measures Remarks on
situation system system Implementation
Delayed release Canal irrigated Rice Grow short duration rice or rice Irrigate the kharif rice with
of water in Medium land area during rabi should be groundwater during dry spells
canals due to reduced. Instead, low water only, if dry spell comes before
low rainfall requiring oilseeds and pulses release of canal water.
like Groundnut, Greengram, Reduction of conveyance losses
Sunflower are preferred options. while irrigating the light
textured soils.
Harvesting of kharif rice at
physiological maturity will
realize 80-85% of normal yield.
Irrigate the rabi rice at critical
stages only with ground water.
Vegetables Grow short duration vegetables Irrigate at critical stages only
Condition Suggested Contingency measures
Major Farming Normal Crop/cropping Change in crop/cropping Agronomic measures Remarks on
situation system system Implementation
with ground water
Rice-Pulse/Oilseed Grow short duration rice -do-
followed by usual pulse/oilseed
Canal irrigated Rice Low water requiring Oilseeds -do-
Low land and pulses like Groundnut,
Greengram, Blackgram,
Sunflower, Sesamum
Rice-Pulse/Oilseed -do- -do-

Condition Suggested Contingency measures

Major Farming Normal Crop/cropping Change in crop/cropping Agronomic measures Remarks on
situation system system Implementation
Limited release of Canal irrigated Rice Grow short duration Rice Irrigate at critical stages only with
water in canals due Medium land followed by usual pulse/oilseed ground water
to low rainfall Vegetables Grow short duration vegetables Plastic mulching, Skip row irrigation,
ridge and furrow method of planting
Rice-Pulse/Oilseed Grow short duration rice Irrigate at critical stages only with
followed by usual pulse/oilseed ground water
Canal irrigated Rice -do- -do-
Low land Rice-Rice Rice area during rabi should be Irrigate the kharif rice with
reduced. groundwater during dry spells only,
Instead, low water requiring if dry spell comes before release of
oilseeds and pulses like canal water. Reduction of
Groundnut, Greengram, conveyance losses while irrigating
Blackgram, Sunflower, the light textured soils.
Sesamum are preferred options.
Harvesting of kharif rice at
physiological maturity will realize
80-85% of normal yield.
Irrigate the rabi rice at critical stages
only with groundwater.
Condition Suggested Contingency measures
Major Farming Normal Crop/cropping Change in crop/cropping Agronomic measures Remarks on
situation system system Implementation
Non release of Canal irrigated Rice Low water requiring non Rain water harvesting and
water in canals Medium land paddy crops recycling
under delayed Vegetables -do- -do-
onset of monsoon Rice-Pulse/Oilseed Low water requiring oilseeds Irrigate the kharif crops during dry -
in catchment and pulses like Groundnut, spell with ground water.
Greengram, Blackgram, Harvesting of kharif rice at
physiological maturity will realize
80-85% of normal yield.
Canal irrigated Rice Go for low water requiring Rain water harvesting and -
Low land non paddy crops recycling
Rice-Pulse/Oilseed Low water requiring oilseeds Irrigate the kharif crops during dry
and pulses like Groundnut, spell with ground water.
Greengram, Blackgram, Harvesting of kharif rice at
Sunflower, Sesamum physiological maturity will realize
80-85% of normal yield.

Condition Suggested Contingency measures

Major Farming Normal Crop/cropping Change in crop/cropping Agronomic measures Remarks on
situation system system Implementation
Lack of inflows Tank fed Rice Low water requiring oilseeds Weeding, life saving irrigation
into tanks due to Medium land and pulses should be taken
insufficient Vegetables -do- -do-
/delayed onset of Rice-Pulse/Oilseed Low water requiring oilseeds Irrigate the kharif crops during dry
monsoon and pulses like Groundnut, spell with ground water.
Greengram, Blackgram, Harvesting of kharif rice at
Sunflower. physiological maturity will realize
80-85% of normal yield.
Tank fed Rice Low water requiring oilseeds Weeding, life saving irrigation
Low land and pulses should be taken
Rice-Pulse/Oilseed Low water requiring oilseeds Irrigate the kharif crops during dry
and pulses like Groundnut, spell with ground water.
Greengram, Blackgram, Harvesting of kharif rice at
Sunflower. physiological maturity will realize
80-85% of normal yield.
 Condition Suggested Contingency measures
Major Farming Normal Crop/cropping Change in crop/cropping Agronomic measure Remarks on
situation system system Implementation
Insufficient Tank fed NA
groundwater Medium land
recharge due to
low rainfall NA
Tank fed
Low land

2.2 Unusual rains (untimely, unseasonal etc) (for both rain fed and irrigated situations)
Condition Suggested contingency measure
Continuous high rainfall in a short span Vegetative stage Flowering stage Crop maturity stage Post harvest
leading to water logging
Paddy
Finger millet Well drainage Well drainage Well drainage Drying
Niger
Maize
Arhar
Horticulture
Mango
Guava
Drainage System should be Drainage System should be Drainage System should Keep fruits in a well
Banana
developed developed be developed ventilated drier place
Citrus
Sapota
Heavy rainfall with high speed winds in a short span
Paddy
Finger millet Well drainage Well drainage Well drainage Drying
Niger
Maize
Arhar
Horticulture
 Mango
Guava
Banana Drainage System should be Drainage System should be Drainage System should Keep fruits in a well
Citrus developed developed be developed ventilated drier place
Sapota
Outbreak of pests and diseases due to unseasonal rains
Paddy
Finger millet
Use of need based Proper cleaning, drying
Niger Use of need based pesticides Use of need based pesticides
pesticides and storage
Maize
Arhar
Horticulture
Mango
Guava
Use of need based Proper Cleaning and
Banana Use of need based pesticides Use of need based pesticides pesticides storage
Citrus
Sapota

2.3 Floods

Condition Suggested contingency measure

Transient water logging/ partial Seedling / nursery stage Vegetative stage Reproductive stage At harvest
inundation1
Paddy
Finger millet Well drainage Well drainage Water spraying
Drainage
Niger
Maize
Arhar
Horticulture
Mango
Drainage System should be Drainage System should be Drainage System should be Keep fruits in a well
Guava
developed developed developed ventilated drier place
Banana
 Citrus
Sapota
Continuous submergence
for more than 2 days
Paddy
Finger millet Well drainage Well drainage Water spraying Drainage
Niger
Maize
Arhar
Horticulture

Mango
Guava
Drainage System should be Drainage System should be Drainage System should be Keep fruits in a well
Banana
developed developed developed ventilated drier place
Citrus
Sapota
Sea water intrusion Not Applicable
Horticulture Not Applicable

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

Extreme event type Suggested contingency measure

Seedling / nursery stage Vegetative stage Reproductive stage At harvest
Heat Wave
Paddy
Finger millet Frequent Irrigation Frequent Irrigation Frequent Irrigation NA
Niger
Maize
Arhar
Horticulture
Mango
Pitcher irrigation with water Harvest mature fruits and keep
Guava Watering through Rose can Pitcher Irrigation
Spraying them in well ventilated place
Banana
Citrus
Sapota
Cold wave
Paddy
Finger millet
Niger NA NA NA NA
Maize
Arhar
Horticulture
Mango Fumigation Fumigation Fumigation Fumigation
Guava
Banana
Citrus
Sapota
Frost NA
Horticulture NA
Hailstorm
Paddy - - -
Finger millet Immediate harvest and drying
Niger
Maize
Arhar
Horticulture
Mango - - -
Guava Immediate harvest and drying
Banana
Citrus
Sapota
Cyclone
Paddy - - -
Finger millet Immediate harvest and drying
Niger
Maize
Arhar
 Horticulture
Mango
Guava
Shift the planting material to safer Staking in case of smaller Immediately harvest the mature
Banana Staking in case of smaller plants
shed Place plants fruits
Citrus
Sapota

2.5 Contingent strategies for Livestock, Poultry & Fisheries

2.5.1 Livestock

Suggested contingency measures

Before the event During the event After the event
Drought Livestock insurance Water sources of Temples, Churches, Gurudwaras, Jain
temples and Masjids are generally ideal sources during
drought. Availing insurance

Feed and Encourage perennial fodder production on Utilizing fodder from perennial trees and fodder bank Supplementary feeding of remaining
fodder river beds and tank bed on community basis. reserves. livestock and the replacement stock
availability Village gochar (grazing) lands should be Transporting excess fodder from adjoining districts.
developed for fodder production. Utilizing the existing crops which fail to grow adequately
On boundaries of agricultural field trees or due to failure of monsoon for feeding of animals.
shrubs like Sesbania, Subabul, Neem etc Use of unconventional livestock feed such as sugar cane top,
should be planted. sugar cane bagasse, and banana plant Crop residues such as
In the costal part of Orissa Sun hemp cassia tora water hyacinth and other like tree pods and seeds
(Crotolaria) can be sown. etc. Improving poor quality roughages by ammonia
It is essential to establish fodder bank near treatment, urea treatment, urea molasses mineral block etc
forest areas. Provision is also necessary to and feeding them.
store surplus crop residues in fodder banks,
which can be made available during draught.
Excess fodder in flush season can be preserved
as hay / silage.
Explore the possibilities of availability of
unconventional / alternative feed resources
during draught.
 Organizing training programme of persons
connected with A.H. on feeding and
management of animals during draught
Drinking water Preserving water in community tanks and
ponds etc for drinking purpose by excavation
and sanitization of these resources. In addition,
wells (bore wells or dug wells) may be
constructed ahead of possible event of draught
Health and Veterinary preparedness with vaccine and Conducting animal health camps and treating the affected Culling of unproductive livestock
disease medicines. animals Proper disposal of dead animals
management Supplementation of mineral and vitamin mixtures

Floods
Feed and Training to the farmers about care of their Priorities animals as suckling animals, suckling animals Provision of supplementary feeding
fodder animas when catastrophe strives, so that they along with their nursing mothers, producing and working (concentrate / Roughage) with
availability are prepared for the situation. Preparation and animals, sick and old animals, adult open and non-producing vitamin & minerals.
distribution of leaflets or booklets in simple animals as the feed and water may be in short supply.
local language for care of livestock in disaster. Procured feeds and fodders should be fed to all animals on
Keeping track of weather forecast and prior the order of priority of animals.
information through radio and TV Etc. Straws and stoves that got soaked during floods need not be
Prior construction of animal shelters in disaster thrown away out right. They can be fed to animals as long as
prone areas. rotting or fungal growth has not set in. Partial drying
Temporary relief camps on spots can be set up chopping and sprinkling concentrate mixture can improve
at short notice to provide shelter to animals on intake and utility.
roads, railway line embankments, other Drinking water be made available to the animals in any kind
earthen embankments, low hillocks, upland of clean container available with the farmer.
etc.
Variation of livestock before onset of rainy
season.
Keep the emergency service kit (first Aid
Requisites) ready always containing Cotton
wool, Bandages, Surgical gauze, old cotton
sheets, Rubber tubing (for torniquet), Surgical
scissors – Curved and made of stainless steel,
Forceps, Splints or Split bamboos (for
fractures), Clinical thermometers – two or
three, Disinfectants – potassium permanganate,
 Acriflvin, Dettol, Savlon, Tannic acid powder
(for poisons) and Jelly (for burns) Antibiotic
eye drops, Epsom salts, copper sulphate,
Treacle, oil of turpentine (for bloat), Obstetric
ropes, chains and hooks, Tincture of iodine,
tincture of Benzoin Co.(for wounds), Cotton
rope, halters (for restraint), Trocar and
canola (for bloat), Pocket Knife (for cutting,
strangulating ropes etc.)
Temporary camps may be started to herd or
flocks animals of 25-50 animals in
each group. Inside the camp the animals can be
just left free within the paddock/ barricades
created with wooden pole.
If no trees or sheds are available shelter the
animals under a tent / tarpaulins held aloft by
supporting poles or temporary sheds with
coconut leaf roof.
Provision of clean drinking water.
Drinking water
Health and There should be one veterinarian with 3 to 4 village to work Prompt and appropriate attention to
disease with the help of local volunteers. injuries by providing necessary
management The team should be well equipped with contingent items like medicines to the livestock owners.
bandages, tourniquet ropes, controlling rope, splints, slings, Vaccination campaign against
poles and ropes to lift animals. Drugs including painkillers, common endemic diseases of the
antiseptics, antibiotics, anti-venom and anti-shock drugs etc. areas (like H.S. B.Q, Anthrax etc.)
should be adequately available with them. must be taken up urgently. Necessary
Keep the animals loose in paddock (sheltered or steps should be taken for the control
unsheltered) rather keeping them tethered. of non-specific digestive and
Releasing animals from the unnatural and harmful position respiratory infections in consultation
or situation, stopping bleeding, binding broken limbs, of local veterinary personals.
administering painkillers, anti-poison and anti-shock drugs, Improving shed hygiene especially in
sedating difficult animals and even performing euthanasia the farmers household through
on hopelessly injured and suffering animals with the consent cleaning and disinfection
of their owners
Cyclone
Feed and Provision of supplementary feeding
fodder (concentrate / Roughage) with
availability vitamin & minerals.

Drinking water Provision of clean drinking water.

Health and There should be one veterinarian with 3 to 4 village to work Prompt and appropriate attention to
disease with the help of local volunteers. injuries by providing necessary
management The team should be well equipped with contingent items like medicines to the livestock owners.
bandages, tourniquet ropes, controlling rope, splints, slings, Vaccination campaign against
poles and ropes to lift animals. Drugs including painkillers, common endemic diseases of the
antiseptics, antibiotics, anti-venom and anti-shock drugs etc. areas (like H.S. B.Q, Anthrax etc.)
should be adequately available with them. must be taken up urgently. Necessary
Keep the animals loose in paddock (sheltered or unsheltered) steps should be taken for the control
rather keeping them tethered. of non-specific digestive and
Releasing animals from the unnatural and harmful position respiratory infections in consultation
or situation, stopping bleeding, binding broken limbs, of local veterinary personals.
administering painkillers, anti-poison and anti-shock drugs, Improving shed hygiene especially in
sedating difficult animals and even performing euthanasia on the farmers household through
hopelessly injured and suffering animals with the consent of cleaning and disinfection
their owners
Heat wave and cold wave

Shelter/enviro Green cover (trees plantation, land scaping) Proper sheltering / housing white painting outside the roof
nment and black painting inside the roof.
management Washing / wallowing / sprinkling/ splashing / showering
Provision of cool drinking water (in earthen pitches)
Cooling devices: fans, wet curtains or panels, air cooler if
possible.
Feeding Green fodder/ silage/ hay
Provision for night feeding
Grazing only if green pastures/ grass lands available
Graze early in the morning and late in the afternoon
Health and Protection of dry / milch cows/ buffaloes/ breeding bulls and
disease teasers against thermal stress
management Heat detection with young teasers
Close observation of all open cows
Study of cervical mucous
Heat detection and AI during cooler parts of the day.
Insemination at optimal time with good quality semen.
2.5.2 Poultry

Convergence/linkages
with ongoing programs, if
Suggested contingency measures any
Before the event During the event After the event
Drought
Shortage of feed ingredients Ensure procurement of feed Feed supplementation will be Attempt will be made for -
ingredients sufficient ahead made to the farms available of feed ingredient
or compound feed to the
farmers
Drinking water Check water source for Attempt will be made to Availability of water will be -
ensuring sufficient portable provide sanitized drinking ensured by digging of bore
water during draught water well
Health and disease management Procurement of vaccines and Continue feeding of anti stress -
medicines and anti stress agent. agent
Feeding antibiotics
Procurement of litter materials
Floods
Shortage of feed ingredients Ensure procurement of feed Supply the compound feed to Supply will continued till the -
ingredients / compound feed the poultry farm under situation is under control
sufficient ahead as feed supply submerged area
to the farm will hamper due to
submergence of the connecting
roads
Drinking water Protect the water sources from Attempt will be made to Water sources will sanitized -
submergence provide sanitized drinking with bleaching powder or any
water water sanitizer
Health and disease management Procurement of vaccines and Continue feeding antibiotics Disinfection of the farm -
medicines. Prevent entrance of flood premises.
Feeding antibiotics water to the shed Feeding antibiotics And
Procurement of litter materials Replace wet litter deworming.
Proper disposal of dead birds Replace wet litter
if any Disinfection of sheds. Proper
disposal of dead birds if any
Cyclone
Shortage of feed ingredients Procurement of feed Supply the compound feed to Supply will continued till the -
 the poultry farm under cyclone situation is under control
affected area
Drinking water - Attempt will be made to Water sources will sanitized -
provide sanitized drinking with bleaching powder or any
water water sanitizer
Health and disease management Procurement of medicine and Vaccination of birds against -do- -
vaccine different diseases
Provision should be made for
available of sanitized water

Heat wave and cold wave

Shelter/environment management Procurement of high protein Feeding during cooler hour of Feeding will be continued -
and low energy diet the day. with high protein and low
Procurement of medicine, anti Supplementation of vitamin E energy till heat waves ends
stress agent and vitamin C and and C, anti stress agent with and then feeding will be done
E. water with normal diet
Anti stress agents will be
continued in drinking water
for some days
Health and disease management Provision should be made for Sufficient cool drinking water Availability of cold water -
continuous available of water with sodium bicarbonate or will be made for some days
electrolytes.

2.5.3 Fisheries/ Aquaculture

Suggested contingency measures

Before the event During the event After the event
Drought
A. Capture
Marine - - -
Inland
(i) Shallow water depth Restricted release of water from reservoir. - -
due to insufficient rains/ Supplementary water harvest structures like pond
inflow and tanks has to be developed.
Renovation and maintenance of existing water
harvest structures.
(ii) Changes in water Prepare to release water into the habitat. Mixing of water from the water harvest structure Monitoring the water quality and
quality like ponds and tanks into the fish habitat. health of aquatic organisms.
(iii) Any other - - -
B. Aquaculture
(i) Shallow water in ponds Building deep ditches in culture ponds for shelter Recharge the ponds with bore well water or water -
due to insufficient rains/ of the fish to overcome high temperature from other sources.
inflow Partial harvesting of the stock to reduce stocking
density.
Artificial shelter by putting aquatic floating weeds
in 1/3rd area.
(ii) Impact of salt load Application of organic manure in culture system Recharge the ponds with bore well water or water Application of organic manure in
build up in ponds/ change from other sources culture system
in water quality

2) Floods
A. Capture
Marine - - -
Inland
(i)Average compensation Construction of humane shelter. Timely broadcast and telecast and other types of Relief operation will continue.
paid due to loss of human Storage of sand filled bags for emergency use. announcement warning about the danger level Care of health of affected people
life Repair and maintenance of bunds. with respect to water level. Settlement of insurance.
Preparedness for relief Evacuation of people to flood shelter areas. Relief Financial support to other people.
Insurance coverage provision for life and operation.
property
(ii) No. of boats / nets The boats have to be secured safely to river/ Checking of the safety of the boats / nets. Maintenance of the boats and
damaged reservoir banks. An inventory logbook with name of crewmembers nets.
Non operation of fixed bag nets in streams and should be maintained. Assessment and settlement of
rivers. Number of crew and load should be much below insurance.
Insurance coverage for nets and boats. the marked tonnage.

(iii) No. of houses Insurance coverage for houses. - Settlement of insurance.

damaged
(iv) Loss of stock - - Assessment of stock (fish
population) and replenishment if
stock is depleted.
Habitat restoration for the stock
remaining.
(v) Changes in water - - Application of lime in tanks.
quality Application of fertilizer.
(v) Health and diseases - - Observation of the health status
of fish and accordingly control
measure should be taken.
Control on transport of brooders
and seeds
B. Aquaculture
(i) Inundation with flood Strengthening and increase in dyke height. Net enclosure should be provided over the dyke Repairing and strengthening of
water This should be constructed with inlet and out let to prevent the escape of fish from pond. dyke if required.
facility.
(ii) Water contamination Application of lime. - Application of lime and geolite.
and changes in water Application of Alum.
quality Application of KmnO4
(iii) Health and diseases Application of lime - Application of lime and KmnO4..
Assessment of the health status of
fish and accordingly control
measure should be taken.
Control on transport of brooders
and seeds.
(iv) Loss of stock and Strengthening and increase in dyke height. Net enclosure should be provided over the dyke Stock assessment and restocking
inputs (feed, chemicals Before flood the stock should be harvested and to prevent the escape of fish from pond. with advanced fingerlings or
ets) sold in flood prone areas. Water should be diverted from the main stream. yearling if required.
Transport of feed and chemicals to safer place. Sand bags cam be used for protection of dykes. Repairing of dykes.
Purchase of feeds and chemicals on weekly or Storing of feed and chemicals to safer place. Assessment of quality of feed and
fortnightly basis. fertilizer.
Insurance coverage for stock. Assessment and settlement of
insurance.
(v) Infrastructure damage Construction of flood shelter for pumps, aerators - Repairing of pumps, aerators if
(pumps, aerators, huts etc. required.
etc.) Repairing of damaged hut.

3. Cyclone/ Tsunami
A. Capture
Marine
(i)Average compensation Repeated broadcast and telecast of warning. Provision of relief. Assessment and settlement of
paid due to loss of Sea venture should be avoided Evacuation of people to safer areas. insurance.
fishermen lives Insurance coverage for lives of fishermen.
(ii) No. of boats / nets The boats has to be secured safely to river/ Checking of the safety of the boats / nets. Maintenance of the boats and nets.
damaged reservoir banks. An inventory logbook with name of Assessment and settlement of
Insurance coverage for nets and boats. crewmembers should be maintained. insurance.

(iii) No. of houses Insurance coverage for houses. - Settlement of insurance.

damaged
Inland
B. Aquaculture
(i) Over flow/ flooding Strengthening and increase in dyke height. Net enclosure should be provided over the dyke Repairing and strengthening of dyke
of ponds They should be constructed with inlet and out let to prevent the escape of fish from pond. if required.
facility.
(ii) Changes in water
quality (fresh water /
brackish water ratio)
(iii) Health and diseases - - Application of lime and KmnO4.
Assessment of the health status of
fish and accordingly control
measure should be taken.
Control on transport of brooders
and seeds.
(iv) Loss of stock and Strengthening and increase in dyke height. Net enclosure should be provided over the dyke Stock assessment and restocking
inputs (feed, chemicals Transport of feed and chemicals to safer place. to prevent the escape of fish from pond. with advanced fingerlings or
ets) Insurance coverage for stock. Storing of feed and chemicals to safer place. yearling if required.
Repairing of dykes.
Assessment of quality of feed and
chemicals.
Assessment and settlement of
insurance.
(v) Infrastructure damage - - Repairing of pumps, aerators if
(pumps, aerators, required.
shelters/ huts etc.) Repairing of damaged hut.

(vi) Any other - - -

4. Heat Wave and Cold
Wave
A. Capture
Marine - During hot waves night fishing should be done. -
 During hot waves preservation by cold chain
should be increased.
Inland - During hot waves night fishing should be done. -
Preservation by cold chain should be increased
during hot waves.
B. Aquaculture
(i) Change in pond During hot waves adequate water depth should During hot waves mixing of water with fresh -
environment be maintained. water should be done.
The culture system should be provided with
aeration to avoid oxygen depletion due to high
temperature during hot waves.
Partial harvesting can be done to avoid loss of
crop.
(ii) Health and disease Application of lime and turmeric. Feeding should be stopped. Application of CIFAX to control
management If cold waves persists EUS outbreak takes place EUS disease in fish.
(iii) Any other - - -
 Annexure-1
LOCATION MAP OF KORAPUT DISTRICT OF ORISSA
MAP OF KORAPUT DISTRICT
 Annexure-2
MEAN ANNUAL RAINFALL (mm) KORAPUT DISTRICT

Sl. No. Months Rainfall(mm) No. of Rainy Days

1 January 5.7 0.4
2 February 8.6 0.9
3 March 18.3 1.5
4 April 55.2 3.9
5 May 81.9 5.5
6 June 206.8 10.6
7 July 375.6 18.6
8 August 393.6 19.3
9 September 256.3 13.9
10 October 126.1 6.7
11 November 32.6 2.1
12 December 6.5 0.5
TOTAL 1567.2 83.9
AVERAGE RAINFALL PATTERN OF KORAPUT
 Annexure-3

SOIL MAP OF KORAPUT DISTRICT