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State: MAHARASHTRA

Agriculture Contingency Plan for District: PUNE

1.0 District Agriculture profile

1.1 Agro-Climatic/Ecological Zone

Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Deccan Plateau for Semi – Arid Eco region - AER (6.1)

Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Western Plateau and hills region (IX)

Commission)
Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) Western Maharashtra Plain Zone – ZARS, Ganeshkhind, Pune
Western Ghat Zone - ZARS, Igatpuri, Dist. Nashik
Western Maharashtra Scarcity Zone (MH-6),- ZARS, Solapur
Sub Montane Zone – ZARS, Kolhapur
List all the districts or part thereof Western Maharashtra Plain Zone – Pune (Eastern Part), Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Nashik (Central Part)
falling under the NARP Zone Western Ghat Zone - Nashik (Western Part), Nandurbar, Satara, Kolhapur, Pune
Scarcity Zone - Sangli, Nandurbar, Nasik (Eastern Part), Dhule, Ahmednagar, Pune, Solapur, Satara(Part), Kolhapur
(Part), Jalgaon
Sub Montane Zone – Part of Satara, Nashik (Western Part) , Kolhapur, Pune

Geographic coordinates of district Latitude Longitude Altitude

headquarters
0 0
16 -30' to 22 -03'N 0 0
73 -47' to 74 -40'N 557.74

Name and address of the concerned Zonal Agricultural Research Station, Western Maharashtra Plain Zone – ZARS, Ganeshkhind, Pune
ZRS/ ZARS/ RARS/ RRS/ RRTTS Ph. 020 – 25693750, Fax – 020 – 25698734
email : [email protected]

Mention the KVK located in the district Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Agricultural Development Trust, Baramat, Dist: Pune
Ph. no. 02112 255207, 02112 255227 e-mail: [email protected], Web: www.kvkbaramati.com

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1.2 Rainfall Normal Normal Rainy days Normal Onset Normal Cessation
RF(mm) (number)
SW monsoon (June-Sep) 480.5 23 1st fortnight of June 1st fortnight of October

NE Monsoon(Oct-Dec) 202.3 12 - -

Winter (Jan- Feb) 4.7 2 - -

Summer (Mar-May) 57.4 6 - -
Annual 744.9 43 - -

1.3 Land use Geographical Cultivable Forest Land under Permanent Cultivable Land Barren and Current Other
pattern of area area area non- pastures wasteland under uncultivable fallows fallows
the agricultural Misc. land
district use tree
(latest crops
statistics) and
groves
Area (‘000 1562.0 945.4 165.1 114.0 74.6 38.1 13.1 147.4 34.5 39.8
ha)

Source : Agricultural Statistical Information, Maharashtra State (2006), I & II Volume

1. 4 Major Soils Area (‘000 ha)

Shallow red / grey soils 571.1
Deep black soils 200.5
Medium deep black soils 173.3

1.5 Agricultural land use Area (‘000 ha) Cropping intensity (%)
Net sown area 945 121
Area sown more than once 203
Gross cropped area 1148
Source : Agricultural Statistical Information, Maharashtra State (2006), I & II Volume

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1.6 Irrigation Area (‘000 ha)

Net irrigated area 287

Gross irrigated area 313
Rainfed area 835
Sources of Irrigation Number Area (‘000 ha) Percentage of total irrigated area
Canals 19 121.5 42.3
Tanks 74 12.7 4.4
Open wells 90427 92.3 32.1
Bore wells -- -- --
Lift irrigation schemes 41 10.9 3.8
Micro-irrigation -- -- --
Other sources (please specify) 229 49.3 17.1
Total Irrigated Area 287.0 100
Pump sets (Diesel + Electrical) 66065 --
No. of Tractors -- -- --
Groundwater availability and use* (Data No. of blocks/ (%) area Quality of water (specify the problem such
source: State/Central Ground water Tehsils as high levels of arsenic, fluoride, saline
Department /Board) etc)
Over exploited -- --
Critical -- --
Semi- critical -- --
Safe -- --
Wastewater availability and use -- --
Ground water quality
(Source – Agricultural Statistical information Maharashtra State 2006 Part -I)

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1.7 Area under major field crops & horticulture etc. (2008-09)

1.7 Area (‘000 ha)

Major Field Crops cultivated
Kharif Rabi Summer Total
Irrigated Rainfed Total Irrigated Rainfed Total
Sorghum - 2.8 2.8 - 427.9 427.9 - 430.7
Sugarcane 85.6 - 85.6 - - - - 85.6
Paddy - 61.2 61.2 - - - - 61.2
wheat - - - 60.9 - 60.9 - 60.9
Chick pea - - - 47.4 - 47.4 - 47.4
Pearl millet - 34.5 34.5 - - - - 34.5
Groundnut - 31.0 31.0 - - - 2.1 33.1
Maize - 5.7 5.7 10.4 - 10.4 1.5 17.6
Soyabean - 2.4 2.4 - - - - 2.4
Pigeon pea - 1.9 1.9 - - - - 1.9
Horticulture crops
Total area (‘000 ha) Irrigated Rainfed
Fruits
Mango 19.5 19.5 --
Sapota 13.8 13.8 --
Custard apple 13.2 13.2 --
Horticultural crops Vegetables Total area (‘000 ha) Irrigated Rainfed
Onion 19.0 19.0 --
Potato 9.5 9.5 --
Tomato 6.2 6.2 --
Brinjal 3.5 3.5 --
Okra 2.1 2.1 --
Chilli 2.3 2.3 --
Cole crops 5.0 5.0 --
Horticultural crops - Flowers Total area (‘000 ha) Irrigated (‘000 ha) Rainfed (‘000 ha)
Rose 5.0 5.0 --
Marigold 2.2 2.2 --
Tuberose 0.9 0.9 --
Chrysanthemum 0.4 0.4 --

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Aster 0.4 0.4 --

Plantation crops Total area Irrigated Rainfed
NA NA NA
Others such as industrial pulpwood
crops etc (specify)
Fodder crops Total area Irrigated Rainfed
NA NA NA
Others (specify) -- -- --
Total fodder crop area -- -- --
Grazing land -- -- --
Sericulture etc -- -- --
Others (Specify) -- -- --

1.8 Livestock Male (‘000) Female (‘000) Total (‘000)

Cow 782.1
Buffaloes total 303.8
Commercial dairy farms NA NA -
Goat 532.8
Sheep 367.0
Others (Camel, Pig, Yak, etc.) -
1.9 Poultry No. of farms Total No. of birds (‘000)
Commercial NA
2542.1
Source: Animal Husbandry Provisional 2007

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1.10 Fisheries (Data source: Chief Planning Officer)

A. Capture
i) Marine No. of fishermen Boats Nets Storage facilities
(Ice plants etc.)
Mechanized Non- Mechanized Non-mechanized
mechanized (Trawl nets, (Shore Seines,
Gill nets) Stake & trap nets)
NA NA NA NA NA NA
No. Farmer owned ponds No. of Reservoirs No. of village tanks
ii) Inland
NA NA NA
B. Culture
Water Spread Area (ha) Yield (t/ha) Production (‘000 tons)

i) Brackish water NA NA NA
ii) Fresh water NA NA NA
Others NA NA NA

1.11 Production and Productivity of major crops (Average of last 5 years: 2004, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09)

1.11 Name of crop Kharif Rabi Summer Total Crop residue as

Production Productivit fodder (‘000
Production Productivity Production Productivity Production Productivity y (kg/ha)
('000 t) tons)
('000 t) (kg/ha) ('000 t) (kg/ha) ('000 t) (kg/ha)
Major Field crops (Crops to be identified based on total acreage)
Paddy 76.3 1192.2 -- -- -- -- 76.3 1192.2
Sorghum 2.8 930.6 236.1 543.4 -- -- 238.9 737.0
Pearl millet 76.3 746.6 -- --- -- -- 76.3 746.6
Maize 16.9 2320.8 20.6 2555.2 2.36 1671.8 62.3 2182.6
Pigeon pea 2.0 606.6 -- -- -- -- 2.0 606.6
Chick pea -- -- 34.3 692.2 --- -- 34.3 692.2
Groundnut 39.1 910.2 -- -- 9.66 1928.8 48.8 1419.5
Soyabean 3.9 2060.0 -- -- -- -- 3.9 2060.0
Sugarcane -- -- -- -- -- -- 6552.2 92000.0

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10 Wheat -- -- 119.8 1852.4 -- -- 119.8 1852.4

Major Horticultural crops - Fruits
Mango -- -- -- -- -- -- 78.0 4500
Sapota -- -- -- -- -- -- 62.4 12000
Custard apple -- -- -- -- -- -- 46.7 7900
Horticulture – Vegetable
Onion -- -- -- -- -- -- 245.1 12900
Potato -- -- -- -- -- -- 324.9 34200
Tomato -- -- -- -- -- -- 97.0 15560
Brinjal -- -- -- -- -- -- 85.1 24320
Okra -- -- -- -- -- -- 39.2 18700
Chilli -- -- -- -- -- -- 153.7 66900
Cole crops -- -- -- -- -- -- 101.0 20200
Horticultural crops - Flowers
Rose -- -- -- -- -- -- 49.3 9870
Marigold -- -- -- -- -- -- 22.2 10000
Tuberose -- -- -- -- -- -- 7.8 8000
Chrysanthemum -- -- -- -- -- -- 4.6 10000
Aster -- -- -- -- -- -- 4.5 10000
(Source: SAO area and productivity projection for Pune 2010-11 )

1.12 Sowing window Lowland Paddy Pearl millet Groundnut Sorghum Chick pea Wheat
for 5 major field
crops
Kharif- Rainfed 2nd week of 15th June to 15th June to 15th June to 15th July -- --
June 15th July 7th July
Kharif-Irrigated -- -- -- -- -- --
Rabi- Rainfed -- -- -- 15th September to 15th October 20th October to 15th October to 15th November
10th November
Rabi-Irrigated -- -- -- 15th October to 30th October 15th October to 15th November

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1.13 What is the major contingency the district is prone to? Regular Occasional None
Drought -- √ --

Flood -- -- √
Cyclone -- -- √
Hail storm -- -- √
Heat wave -- -- √
Cold wave -- -- √
Frost -- -- √
Sea water intrusion -- -- √
Pests and disease outbreak (specify) -- √
--

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

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1.14 Map of District

Annexure 1

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Annexure 2

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Annexure 3

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2.0 Strategies for weather related contingencies

2.1 Drought
2.1.1 Rainfed situation
Condition Suggested Contingency measures
Early season Major Farming Normal Crop / Change in crop / Agronomic measures Remarks on
drought situation Cropping system cropping system Implementation
(delayed onset)
Delay by 2 Shallow red / Low land Paddy Indrayani, Pavana, Phule Staggered planting in nurseries for timely availability of Seed Source:
weeks grey soils Samrudhi seedlings MPKV, Rahuri,
June 4th week Groundnut JL-24, JL-501, JL-286 Hoeing and weeding College of
Pearl millet Shraddha, Saburi, Shanti As above Agriculture, Pune,
Medium deep Sorghum CSH-14, CSH-16, CSH- Frequent intercultivations Kolhapur, Dhule,
black Soils 17 NSC, MSSC, Private
Low land paddy Indrayani, Pavana, Phule Staggered planting in nurseries for timely availability of Co., Distributors.
Samrudhi seedlings The self help groups
Groundnut JL-24, JL-501, JL-286 Hoeing and weeding up to 30 DAS should be involved
Soybean JS-335, JS-9305 Hoeing and weeding
Pearl millet Shraddha, Saburi, Shanti Hoeing and weeding
Deep black soils Sorghum CSH-14, CSH-16, CSH- Frequent intercultivations
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Groundnut JL-24, JL-501, JL-286 Hoeing and weeding up to 30 DAS
Pigeon pea Vipula, BDN-708, Hoeing and weeding
ICPL-87 Opening of conservation furrows after every two rows

Condition Suggested Contingency measures

Early season Major Farming Normal Crop / Change in crop / Agronomic measures Remarks on
drought situation Cropping system cropping system Implementation
(delayed onset)
Delay by 4 Shallow red / Low land Paddy Indrayani, Pavana, Phule Staggered planting in nurseries for timely availability of Seed Source:
weeks grey soils Samrudhi seedlings MPKV, Rahuri,
July 2nd week Groundnut JL-24, JL-501, JL-286 Hoeing and weeding College of
Groundnut + Pigeon pea Protective irrigation Agriculture, Pune ,
(Vipula, BDN 708) (6:2) Kolhapur, Dhule,

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Pearl millet Shraddha, Saburi, Shanti As above NSC, MSSC, Private

Medium deep Sorghum CSH-14, CSH-16, CSH- For shootfly control ,seed treatment with Carbosulphan @ Co., Distributors.
black Soils 17 2 g / kg The self help groups
Intercultivation at 20 DAS and 40 DAS should be involved
Low land paddy Indrayani, Pavana, Phule Staggered planting in nurseries for timely availability of
Samrudhi seedlings
Groundnut JL-24, JL-501, JL-286 Hoeing and weeding up to 30 DAS
Soybean JS-335, JS-9305 Hoeing and weeding at 30 DAS
Pearl millet Shraddha, Saburi, Shanti Hoeing and weeding 20 DAS and 40 DAS
Deep black soils Sorghum CSH-14, CSH-16, CSH- Hoeing and weeding 20 DAS and 40 DAS
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Groundnut JL-24, JL-501, JL-286 Hoeing and weeding up to 30 DAS
Pigeon pea Vipula, BDN-708, Hoeing and weeding at 20 DAS
ICPL-87 Opening of conservation furrows after every two rows

Condition Suggested Contingency measures

Early season Major Farming Normal Crop / Change in crop / Agronomic measures Remarks on
drought situation Cropping system cropping system Implementation
(delayed onset)
Delay by 6 Shallow red / Low land Paddy Indrayani, Pavana, Phule Staggered planting in nurseries for timely availability of Seed Source:
weeks grey soils Samrudhi seedlings MPKV, Rahuri,
July 4 th week Groundnut Pearlmillet Hoeing and weeding at 20 DAS College of
(Shraddha, Saburi, Protective irrigation Agriculture, Pune ,
Shanti) Kolhapur, Dhule,
Pearl millet Shraddha, Saburi, Shanti As above NSC, MSSC, Private
Medium deep Sorghum CSH-14, CSH-16, CSH- For shootfly control , seed treatment with Carbosulphan @ Co., Distributors.
black Soils 17 2 g / kg and The self help groups
or Sunflower (Bhanu) Intercultivation at 20 DAS and 40 DAS in sorghum should be involved
Hoeing and weeding in sunflower at 20 DAS
Low land paddy Indrayani, Pavana, Phule Staggered planting in nurseries for timely availability of
Samrudhi seedlings
Groundnut Sunflower (Bhanu) Hoeing and weeding in sunflower at 20 DAS
Soybean Sunflower (Bhanu) Hoeing and weeding in sunflower at 20 DAS
Pearl millet Sunflower (Bhanu) Hoeing and weeding in sunflower at 20 DAS
Or pigeonpea (Vipula/ Hoeing and weeding at 20 DAS
BDN-708) Opening of conservation furrows after every two rows

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Deep black soils Sorghum CSH-14, CSH-16, CSH- Protective irrigation

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Groundnut Sunflower (Bhanu) Hoeing and weeding in sunflower at 20 DAS
Pigeonpea Vipula, BDN-708, ICPL- Hoeing and weeding at 20 DAS
87 Opening of conservation furrows after every two rows

Condition Suggested Contingency measures

Early season Major Farming Normal Crop / Change in crop / Agronomic measures Remarks on
drought situation Cropping system cropping system Implementation
(delayed onset)
Delay by 8 Shallow red / Low land Paddy Dolichus sp - Seed Source:
weeks grey soils Groundnut Sunflower (Bhanu) Hoeing, thinning and weeding before 30 DAS MPKV, Rahuri,
2nd week of Protective irrigation College of
August Pearl millet As above As above Agriculture, Pune ,
Medium deep Sorghum Sunflower (Bhanu) Hoeing, thinning and weeding before 30 DAS and Kolhapur, Dhule,
black Soils Pigeonpea (Vipula) protective irrigation in sunflower NSC, MSSC,
Hoeing and weeding at 20 DAS Private Co.,
Opening of conservation furrows after every two rows in Distributors.
pigeonpea The self help groups
Low land paddy Dolichus sp - should be involved
Groundnut Sunflower (Bhanu) Hoeing and weeding in sunflower at 20 DAS

Soybean Sunflower (Bhanu) Hoeing and weeding in sunflower at 20 DAS

Pearl millet Sunflower (Bhanu) Hoeing and weeding in sunflower at 20 DAS
Or Pigeonpea (Vipula/ Hoeing and weeding at 20 DAS
BDN-708) Opening of conservation furrows after every two rows

Deep black soils Sorghum CSH-14, CSH-16, CSH- Protective irrigation

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Groundnut Sunflower (Bhanu) Hoeing and weeding in sunflower at 20 DAS
Pigeonpea Vipula, BDN-708, ICPL- Hoeing and weeding at 20 DAS
87 Opening of conservation furrows after every two rows

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Condition Suggested Contingency measures

Early season Major Farming Normal Crop / Crop management Soil nutrient & moisture conservation masures Major Farming
drought situation Cropping system situation
(Normal onset)

followed by 15- Shallow red / Low land Paddy - Seedlings by Dapog method for resowing if needed For hoeing, prefer
20 days dry spell grey soils Groundnut Resowing if needed Intercultivation, weeding and hoeing slit and entire blade
after sowing Pearl millet As above As above hoe. Can be
leading to poor Medium deep Sorghum Resowing if needed Intercultivation, weeding and hoeing popularized through
germination / black soils Low land paddy - Seedlings by Dapog method for resowing if needed Govt. programmes
crop stand etc Groundnut Resowing if needed Intercultivation, weeding and hoeing
Soybean As above As above
Pearl millet As above As above
Deep black soils Sorghum - Intercultivation, weeding and hoeing
Groundnut - Intercultivation, weeding and hoeing
Pigeonpea - Intercultivation, weeding and hoeing

Condition Suggested Contingency measures

Mid season Major Farming Normal Crop / Crop management Soil nutrient & moisture conservation measures Remarks on
drought (long situation Cropping system Implementation
dry spell,
consecutive 2
weeks rainless
(>2.5 mm)
period)
At vegetative Shallow red / Low land Paddy Protective irrigation Apply urea brickets Rainwater
stage grey soils Groundnut As above Hoeing/Weeding harvesting through
Use of 8 % kaolin spray farm ponds
2 % urea spray
Pearl millet As above As above
Removal of every third row for fodder
Medium deep Sorghum Hoeing/Weeding
black Soils Use of 8 % kaolin spray
2 % urea spray
Removal of every third row and use for mulching
Low land paddy Protective irrigation Apply urea brickets
Groundnut Protective irrigation Hoeing/Weeding

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Use of 8 % kaolin spray

2 % urea spray
Soybean As above As above
Pearl millet As above As above
Removal of every third row for fodder
Deep black soils Sorghum Protective irrigation Hoeing/Weeding
Use of 8 % kaolin spray, 2 % urea spray
Removal of every third row and use for mulching
Groundnut As above Hoeing/Weeding
Use of 8 % kaolin spray
2 % urea spray
Pigeonpea As above As above

Condition Suggested Contingency measures

Mid season Major Farming Normal Crop / Crop management Soil nutrient & moisture conservation measures Remarks on
drought (long situation Cropping system Implementation
dry spell)
At flowering/ Shallow red / Low land Paddy Protective irrigation Foliar spray of 2% urea Rainwater
fruiting stage grey soils harvesting through
Groundnut As above • Apply 8 % kaolin spray farm ponds
2 % urea spray

Pearl millet As above As above

Medium deep Sorghum
black Soils
Low land paddy Protective irrigation Foliar spray of 2% urea

Groundnut Protective irrigation • Apply 8 % kaolin spray

2 % urea spray

Soybean As above As above

Pearl millet As above As above

Deep black soils Sorghum Protective irrigation • Use of 8 % kaolin spray

2 % urea spray

Groundnut As above • Use of 8 % kaolin spray

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2 % urea spray

Pigeonpea As above As above

Condition Suggested Condition Suggested Contingency measures

Contingency
measures
Terminal Major Farming Terminal drought Major Farming Terminal drought Major Farming
drought situation (Early withdrawal situation (Early withdrawal of monsoon) situation
(Early of monsoon)
withdrawal of
monsoon)
Shallow red / Low land Paddy Rainwater
grey soils Groundnut harvesting through
Pearl millet farm ponds
Medium deep Sorghum
black Soils Low land paddy
Groundnut
Soybean
Pearl millet
Deep black soils Sorghum
Groundnut
Pigeonpea

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2.1.2 Irrigated situation

Condition Major farming Normal crop/ Suggested contingency measures Remarks on

situation cropping system Change in crop/cropping system Agronomic measures implemantation
Delayed release Shallow red / grey No crop Seed source, MPKV,
of water in soils Rahuri, College of
canals due to Medium deep Sugarcane No change Alternate furrow irrigation Agriculture, Pune,
low rainfall black Soils Soybean Pearl millet Life saving irrigation Kolhapur, Dhule, NSC,
Hoeing MSSC, Pvt. Companies
Weeding ,distributors, the self help
Maize (Rajarshee) No change As above groups be involved
Wheat No change or gram (Vijay,Digvijay) Irrigation at critical stages
(Triambak,Tapovan)
Chickpea No change Life saving irrigation
(Vijay,Digvijay) Hoeing, Weeding
Groundnut Sunflower (Bahnu,Phule Raviraj)+pigeonpea Life saving irrigation
(Vipula) (2:1) Hoeing, Weeding
Sunflower Pearl millet (Shradda,Saburi,Shanti)+ As above
Pigeonpea (Vipula,BDN-708,ICPL-87))(2:1)
Onion N-2-4-1, Baswavant-780, Phule Samarth As above
Tomato Dhanasree, Baghyasree, Phule Raja As above
Brinjal Hybrid Krishna As above
Potato Kufri Pokhraj,Kufri Laukar As above
Tuberose Phule Rajani As above
Aster - As above
Deep black soils Sugarcane No change Alternate furrow irrigation
Onion N-2-4-1, Baswavant-780, Phule Samarth Life saving irrigation
Hoeing, Weeding
Tomato Dhanasree,Baghyasree,Phule Raja As above
Brinjal Hybrid Krishna As above
Tuberose Phule Rajani As above
Aster - As above

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Condition Major farming Normal crop/ Suggested contingency measures Remarks on

situation cropping system Change in crop/cropping system Agronomic measures implemantation
Limited Shallow red / No crop Seed source, MPKV,
release of grey soils Rahuri, College of
water in Agriculture, Pune,
canals due to Medium deep Sugarcane No change Alternate furrow irrigation Kolhapur, Dhule, NSC,
low rainfall black Soils Soybean Pearl millet Life saving irrigation MSSC, Pvt.
Hoeing Weeding Companies
Maize (Rajarshee) No change As above ,distributors, the self
Wheat (Triambak,Tapovan) No change or gram (Vijay,Digvijay) Irrigation at critical stages help groups be
Chickpea No change Life saving irrigation involved
(Vijay,Digvijay) Hoeing, Weeding
Groundnut Sunflower (Bahnu,Phule Life saving irrigation
Raviraj)+pigeonpea (Vipula) (2:1) Hoeing Weeding
Sunflower Pearl millet (Shradda,Saburi,Shanti)+ As above
Pigeonpea (Vipula,BDN-708,ICPL-
87))(2:1)
Onion N-2-4-1, Baswavant-780, Phule As above
Samarth
Tomato Dhanasree,Baghyasree,Phule Raja As above
Brinjal Hybrid Krishna As above
Potato Kufri Pokhraj,Kufri Laukar As above
Tuberose Phule Rajani As above
Aster - As above
Deep black soils Sugarcane No change Alternate furrow irrigation
Onion N-2-4-1, Baswavant-780, Phule Life saving irrigation
Samarth Hoeing
Weeding
Tomato Dhanasree,Baghyasree,Phule Raja As above
Brinjal Hybrid Krishna As above
Tuberose Phule Rajani As above
Aster - As above

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Condition Major farming Normal crop/ Suggested contingency measures Remarks on

situation cropping system Change in crop/cropping system Agronomic measures implemantation
Non release Shallow red / grey soils No crop
of water in
canal under
delayed onset Medium deep black Sugarcane No change Alternate furrow irrigation
of monsoon Soils Soybean Pearl millet Life saving irrigation
in catchment Hoeing, Weeding
Maize (Rajarshee) No change As above
Wheat No change or gram (Vijay,Digvijay) Irrigation at critical stages
(Triambak,Tapovan)
Chickpea No change Life saving irrigation
(Vijay,Digvijay) Hoeing, Weeding
Groundnut Sunflower (Bahnu,Phule Life saving irrigation
Raviraj)+pigeonpea (Vipula) (2:1) Hoeing, Weeding
Sunflower Pearl millet (Shradda,Saburi,Shanti)+ As above
Pigeonpea (Vipula,BDN-708,ICPL-
87))(2:1)
Onion N-2-4-1, Baswavant-780, Phule Samarth As above
Tomato Dhanasree,Baghyasree,Phule Raja As above
Brinjal Hybrid Krishna As above
Potato Kufri Pokhraj,Kufri Laukar As above
Tuberose Phule Rajani As above
Aster - As above
Deep black soils Sugarcane No change Alternate furrow irrigation
Onion N-2-4-1, Baswavant-780, Phule Samarth Life saving irrigation
Hoeing, Weeding
Tomato Dhanasree,Baghyasree,Phule Raja As above
Brinjal Hybrid Krishna As above
Tuberose Phule Rajani As above
Aster - As above

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Condition Major farming Normal crop/ Suggested contingency measures Remarks on

situation cropping system Change in crop/cropping system Agronomic measures implementation
Lack of Shallow red / grey No crop
inflows into soils
tanks due to
insufficient Medium deep black Sugarcane No change Alternate furrow irrigation
/delayed onset Soils Soybean No change Life saving irrigation
of monsoon Hoeing, Weeding
Maize (Rajarshee) No change As above
Wheat No change or gram (Vijay,Digvijay) Irrigation at critical stages
(Triambak,Tapovan)
Chickpea No change Life saving irrigation
(Vijay,Digvijay) Hoeing, Weeding
Groundnut Sunflower (Bahnu,Phule Life saving irrigation
Raviraj)+pigeonpea (Vipula) (2:1) Hoeing, Weeding
Onion N-2-4-1, Baswavant-780, Phule Samarth As above
Tomato Dhanasree,Baghyasree,Phule Raja As above
Brinjal Hybrid Krishna As above
Potato Kufri Pokhraj,Kufri Laukar As above
Tuberose Phule Rajani As above
Aster - As above
Deep black soils Sugarcane No change Alternate furrow irrigation
Onion N-2-4-1, Baswavant-780, Phule Samarth Life saving irrigation
Hoeing, Weeding
Tomato Dhanasree,Baghyasree,Phule Raja As above
Brinjal Hybrid Krishna As above
Tuberose Phule Rajani As above
Aster - As above

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

Condition Crops Suggested contingency measure

Continuous Vegetative stage Flowering stage Crop maturity stage Post harvest
high rainfall in Low land paddy - Sorting, drying, cleaning
a short span -- Harvest at physiological
maturity , marketing
leading to
water logging Pearl millet Drain excess water from Drain excess water from field As above As above
field.
2 % urea spray
Groundnut As above As above As above As above
Pigeon pea As above As above As above As above
Sunflower As above As above As above As above
Sugarcane As above As above As above As above
Onion Planting of border row As above As above As above
crops viz. Maize, Mustard,
Pearl millet.
Application of nitrogen
25% more than
recommended dose to
avoid leaching losses.
Tomato As above As above As above As above
Cole crop As above As above As above As above
Leafy vegetable As above As above As above As above
Aster Drain excess water from As above As above As above
field
Tuberose As above As above As above As above
Grape Drain excess water from As above Drain excess water from field. As above As above
field. Micro site improvement
micro site improvement
Fig As above As above As above As above
Custard. apple As above As above As above As above

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2.2 Unusual rains (Untimely, unseasonal, etc) rainfed/irrigated - Condition Heavy rainfall with high speed winds in short span : Not applicable
Out break of pests and diseases due to unseasonal rains

Condition Major farming Crop/ Suggested contingency measures

situation cropping system Vegetative stage Flowering stage Crop Post
maturity harvest
Shallow red / grey Rice Blast & Leaf scald: - Carbendazim 0.1% Sheath rot - Carbendazim -
soils Army worm - Carbaryl 2.5 kg/ha., 0.1%
Stem borer: Soil application Phorate 10G Brown plant hopper- Dust
@ 10 kg/ha. Carbaryl 10% @20 kg/ha.
Pearl millet Downy mildew - Metalaxyl 8 % + Downy mildew -
Mancozeb 64% @ 0.2% Army worm-
Dust Methyl parathion 2% @ 20 kg/ha
Groundnut Tikka- Mancozeb @ 2.5 g/l Tikka - Mancozeb @ 2.5 g/l
Leaf roller- Carbaryl 50 WP @ 2 Kg/500 Leaf roller- Carbaryl 50 WP @
lit water/ha. 2 Kg/500 lit water/ha.
Medium deep and Pigeon-pea Wilt: T. viride 2.5 Kg/ha. Wilt: T. viride 2.5 Kg/ha. Pod borer-
deep black soils Endosulphan 2 ml/ lit
Sunflower Downy mildew- Metalaxyl 8 % + Downy mildew- Metalaxyl 0.1
Mancozeb 64% @ 0.2% %
Hairy caterpiller & Leaf eating caterpillar:
Spray Endosulphan @ 700ml/500lit
water/ha.
Sugarcane White grub - Drenching Chloropyriphos White grub - renching
@ 2.5ml/l Internode borer - Application Chloropyriphos @ 2.5ml/l
of 3-4 Trichocards/ha.

Grape Downy mildew - Metalaxyl 8 % + Downy mildew - Metalaxyl 0.1 Thrips - Methyl
Mancozeb 64% @ 0.2% %, Anthracnose - Carbendazim dimeton 25%
Anthracnose - Carbendazim 0.1 % 0.1 % 400ml/500ml/ha.
Flea beetle: Malathion 50%
500ml/500ml/ha.
Onion Blight - Dithane M-45 @ 0.25%, Thrips - Blight - Dithane M-45 @
Methyl dimeton 25% 400ml/500ml/ha. 0.25%, Thrips - Methyl
dimeton 25% 400ml/500ml/ha.

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Tomato Early blight - Dithane M-45 @ 0.25%, Buck eye spot -

Late blight - Metalaxyl @ 0.25% Metalaxyl 8 %
Cole crop Downy mildew - of Metalaxyl 8 % +
Mancozeb 64% @ 0.2% Dimond black
moth - Quionl phos @ 2ml./l.
Leafy vegetable Blight - Dithane M-45 @ 0.25%
Aster Blight - Dithane M-45 @ 0.25%
Tuberose Blight - Dithane M-45 @ 0.25%, Stem rot
- Drenching Captan 0.3%, Thrips- Methyl
dimeton 25% 1ml / l.

2.3 Unusual rains (Untimely, unseasonal, etc) rain fed / irrigated

Condition Suggested contingency measures
Flood : Transient water Seedling/nursery stage Vegetative stage Reproductive stage At harvest
logging / partial
inundation
1. Sorghum/cereals • .Resowing due to high • Forewarning to farmers • Forewarning to farmers • For warning should be
mortality. regarding abnormal situation to regarding ensuing situation given of situation.
• Extend the period of get prepared for abnormality. • Harvest the produce if it is ready • Harvest the produce dry
transplanting • Open trench to drain out the for harvesting it properly and store
• Open trench or increase excess water from field. • Proper drying and storage of good place.
aeration of nursery area by • Increase infiltration rate of the produce. • If possible, send it to the
increasing drainage or cropped area to increase • Send the good quality market for sale,
infiltration rate aeration, intake or root produce to the market for • Adopt plant protection
• Plant control measures to be system of plants. sale. measures.
taken up in onside ration of
• Adopt plant protection • Open trench to drain out • Arrange for help to
outbreak of pest/disease farmers through
measures in regards out break excess water from field.
• Fore warning State /central schemes.
• Use of polythene sheet on
of pest/disease. • Increase infiltration rate of
nursery to avoid damage • Input availability against field & increase the aeration of
pest/disease out breaks field to improve
2. Rice/Sugarcane As above As above As above As above
3. Groundnut As above As above As above As above
4. Pulses As above As above As above As above

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5. Oilseeds As above As above As above As above

Horticultural
1. Vegetable leafy As above As above As above As above
2. Fruit vegetables As above As above As above As above
3. Tuber vegetable As above As above As above As above
4. Flower crops As above As above As above As above
5. Cole crops As above As above As above As above
Horticultural As above As above As above As above

2.4 Unusual rains (Untimely, unseasonal, etc) rain fed/irrigated

Condition Suggested contingency measures

Flood : Continuous Seedling/nursery stage Vegetative stage Reproductive stage At harvest
submergence for more
than two days
Not applicable
Condition Flood : Sea water intrusion Not applicable

2.4 Extreme events

Condition : Heat wave Not applicable

Condition : Cold wave Not applicable
Condition : Hail storm Not applicable
Condition : Cyclone Not applicable

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2.5 Contingent strategies for Livestock, Poultry & Fisheries

2.5.1 Livestock

Suggested contingency measures

Before the events During the event After the event

Drought
Feed and Sowing of cereals (Sorghum/Bajra) and leguminous crops Harvest and use biomass of dried up crops (Sorghum, Encourage progressive
fodder (Lucerne, Berseem, Horse gram, Cowpea) during North-East Paddy, wheat, Pearl millet, Groundnut, Maize, farmers to grow multi cut
availability monsoon under dry land system for fodder production. Soyabean, Chick pea ettc., ) material as fodder fodder crops of
Collection of soya meal waste and groundnut cake for use as Use of unconventional and locally available cheap feed sorghum/bajra/maize(UP
feed supplement during drought ingredients especially groundnut cake and haulms as chari, MP chari, HC-136,
protein supplement for feeding of livestock during HD-2, GAINT BAJRA, L-
Motivating the sugarcane farmers to convert green sugarcane drought 74, K-677, Ananad/African
tops in to silage by the end of February Tall, Kisan composite, Moti,
Harvest all the top fodder available (Subabul,
Preserving the green maize fodder as silage Glyricidia, Pipol, Prosopis etc) and feed the LS during Manjari, B1-7 on their own
Establishment of fodder bank at village level with available dry drought lands with input subsidy
fodder (paddy /wheat straw, Sorghum/Bajra stover, groundnut Concentrate ingredients such as Grains, brans, Supply of quality seeds of
haulms, sugarcane tops) chunnies & oilseed cakes, low grade grains etc. unfit COFS 29, Stylo and fodder
Development of silvopastoral models with Leucaena, Glyricidia, for human consumption should be procured from Govt. slips of Marvel, Yaswant,
Prosopis as fodder trees and Marvel, Madras Anjan, Stylo, Godowns for feeding as supplement for high Jaywant, Napier, guinea
Desmanthus, etc., as under storey grass productive animals during drought grass well before monsoon
Encourage fodder production with Sorghum – stylo- Sorghum Promotion of Horse gram as contingent crop and Flushing the stock to recoup
on rotation basis and also to cultivate short-term fodder crops harvesting it at vegetative stage as fodder Replenish the feed and
like sunhemp All the hay should be enriched with 2% Urea molasses fodder banks
Promote Azola cultivation at backyard solution or 1% common salt solution and fed to LS.
Formation of village Disaster Management Committee Continuous supplementation of minerals to prevent
Capacity building and preparedness of the stakeholders and infertility.
official staff for the drought/floods Encourage mixing available kitchen waste with dry
fodder while feeding to the milch animals
Arrangements should be made for mobilization of
small ruminants across the districts where no drought
exits

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Unproductive livestock should to be culled during

severe drought
Create transportation and marketing facilities for the
culled and unproductive animals (10000-20000
animals)
Subsidized loans (5-10 crores) should be provided to
the livestock keepers
Drinking water Adopt various water conservation methods at village level to Adequate supply of drinking water. Watershed management
improve the ground water level for adequate water supply. Restrict wallowing of animals in water practices shall be promoted
Identification of water resources bodies/resources to conserve the rainwater.
Bleach (0.1%) drinking
Desilting of ponds Add alum in stagnated water bodies water / water sources
Rain water harvesting and create water bodies/watering points Provide clean drinking water
(when water is scarce use only as drinking water for animals)
Construction of drinking water tanks in herding places/village
junctions/relief camp locations
Community drinking water trough can be arranged in shandies
/community grazing areas

Health and Procure and stock emergency medicines and vaccines for Carryout deworming to all animals entering into relief Keep close surveillance on
disease important endemic diseases of the area camps disease outbreak.
management All the stock must be immunized for endemic diseases of the Identification and quarantine of sick animals Undertake the vaccination
area Constitution of Rapid Action Veterinary Force depending on need
Surveillance and disease monitoring network to be established Performing ring vaccination (8 km radius) in case of Keep the animal houses
at Joint Director (Animal Husbandry) office in the district any outbreak clean and spray disinfectants
Adequate refreshment training on draught management to be Farmers should be advised
Restricting movement of livestock in case of any to breed their milch animals
given to VAS, Jr.VAS, LI with regard to health & management epidemic
measures during July-September so
Tick control measures be undertaken to prevent tick that the peak milk
Procure and stock multivitamins & area specific mineral borne diseases in animals production does not coincide
mixture with mid summer
Rescue of sick and injured animals and their treatment
Organize with community, daily lifting of dung from
relief camps

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NA
Floods
NA
Cyclone
Heat & Cold NA
wave

Insurance Encouraging insurance of livestock Listing out the details of the dead animals Submission for insurance
claim and availing insurance
benefit
Purchase of new productive
animals

2.5.2 Poultry

Suggested contingency measures

a
Before the event During the event After the event

Drought
Shortage of feed ingredients Storing of house hold grain like Supplementation only for productive birds Supplementation to all survived birds
maize, broken rice etc, in to use with house hold grain
as feed in case of severe drought Supplementation of shell grit (calcium) for
laying birds
Culling of weak birds
Drinking water Use water sanitizers or offer cool hygienic
drinking water

Health and disease management Culling of sick birds. Mixing of Vit. A,D,E, K and B-complex Hygienic and sanitation of poultry house
including vit C in drinking water (5ml in one
Deworming and vaccination litre water) Disposal of dead birds by burning / burying
against RD and IBD with lime powder in pit

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Floods NA

Cyclone NA

Heat wave & Cold wave

NA

2.5.3 Fisheries/ Aquaculture

Condition Suggested contingency measures

Before the eventa During the event After the event

1) Drought :A. Capture- Marine /Inland
(i) Shallow water 1. Proper planning of water storage 1. Maintenance of dams & reservoirs to avoid leakage & 1. Regular desiltation of
depth due to 2. Conservation & development of water resources by to control theft of water. reservoirs & dams.
insufficient construction of reservoirs & dams. 2. Proper use of water resources on priority base. 2. Govt. should make laws
rains/inflow 3. Add water in shallow water pond. on water conservation.
3. Avoid seepage losses by lining the canals.
4. Use stored water. 3. To develop demand
4. Adopt rain water harvest techniques. 5. Use surface water flow. oriented system.
5. Farmer’s organizations, water users & private sectors 6. Utilize canal water. 4. Need based monitoring
should be involved in construction, operation & through research plan.
maintenance of irrigation system. 5. Intensive forestation
6. To make people aware about conservation of water. program.
7. Critical analysis of long range a Forecast data. 6. Strengthening of water
reservoirs.
7. Rain water harvesting .

(ii) Changes in 1. Storage of water disinfectant such as chlorine, alum 1. Provision of water filtration system for the ponds to 1. Removal of runoff from
water quality etc. at district level. overcome the water contamination- land by proper means
2. Prohibit dumping of solid, liquid and waste in water 2. Use disinfectants and therapeutic drugs. before decomposition.
sources. 3. Adoption of bio-remedial measures 2. Supply of water filtration

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system even after the

event & creating
awareness in farmers.
B. Aquaculture
(i) Shallow water 1. Available resources will be identified and need to be 1. Water resources of the areas will be exploited with 1. Available resources need
in ponds due to kept ready for each district on the basis of forecasting planning of proper transport facilities in affected to be listed with adequate
insufficient of insufficient rain. areas. transport arrangement.
rains/inflow 2. To avoid loss due to seepage, infiltration & leakage 2. Maintain the level of water to the required depth. 2. Desiltation of pond
by using bentonite, ash, polythene liners etc. 3. Add stored water in shallow water depth. bottom.
3. Maintain the level of water by pumping water into 4. Harvesting of fishes as early as possible to avoid 3. Maintenance of tanks &
mortality. ponds
pond.
5. Use surface water flow. 4. Intensive a forestation
4. Critical analysis of long range Forecast data. 6. Utilize canal water. program.
5. Construction of water
reservoirs.
6. Adoption of rain
harvesting methods.

(ii) Impact of salt 1. Minimize evaporation losses. 1. Dilution of water or exchange water to avoid salt 1. Trapping the water
load build up in 2. Dilution of water if salt load is high. builds up. resources
ponds / change in 3. Harvesting of marketable fish. 2. Harvesting the marketable fish to reduce the density. 2. Need based research data
water quality 4. Prohibit dumping of waste material in water sources. 3. Use disinfectants and therapeutic drugs. should be generated on
4. Adoption of bio-remedial measures water quality.
3. Dumping of solid, liquid
and waste should be
stopped through
enactment of legislation.
(iii) Any other

2) Floods :A. Capture- Marine/ Inland

(i) Average 1. Fishermen will be given forewarning regarding heavy 1. Fishermen will be advised on use of Life saving 1. Rehabilitation of people.
compensation rains and advised not to go for fishing in jackets and life boats. The life saving 2. Identify the causes of
paid due to loss of rivers/reservoirs. appliances/machinery shall be kept ready for rescue flood affected area & take
human life 2. Areas need to be identified in each district prone for operation. necessary preventive
flood. 2. Sufficient stock of food, medicine etc. should be measures.
3. Maintenance of water drainages in proper way to available.
3. Human evacuation from the area.
3. Arrangement for rescue
avoid blockage. and casualty care.
4. Coordination of assistance.

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4. Proper forecasting information should be available. 5. Damage and need assessment. 4. Arrangement for burial
5. Preparation of flood control action plan. 6. Immediate management of relief supplies. control room.
6. Warning dissemination and precautionary response. 5. Restoration of essential
7. Insurance for the life of people/fishermen. services, security and
protection of property.
6. Support to rehabilitation,
logistics, training and
awareness build up &
testing and updating the
plan.
7. Insurance and
compensation claim.

(ii) No. of boats / 1. The prior information on safe keeping of boats and 1. Fishermen will be advised to stop fishing during the 1. Education and training for
nets/damaged nets will be provided to the fishermen. floods and heavy rainfall. the repair of boats/nets
2. Annual repair of boats/nets and gears. 2. Continuous monitoring on water level is required. and gears.
2. Loss assessment &
3. Insurance of boats/nets/gears. 3. Immediate management of relief supplies. insurance claim.

(iii) No.of houses 1. Forewarning regarding heavy rainfall, sudden 1. Temporary shelter to the affected families will be 1. The housing facilities on
damaged downpour and floods will be spread in the fishermen provided. higher elevation shall be
villages on the banks of rivers. 2. Arrangement of temporary shelters for homeless provided to affected
2. Shift the people to safer places. people. families .
3. Immediate management of relief supplies. 2. Provide compensation
from Govt. to build/repair
houses.
3. Loss assessment &
insurance claim.
(iv) Loss of stock 1. Harvesting the existing fish stock 1. Search/locate the tock/input. 1. Provided subsidy on
2. Keep boats, nets/gears ready for emergency use. 2. Mobilize local people for protection. seeds by Govt.
3. Develop flood control management plans. 3. Hire stock/inputs from distant areas/company/ 2. Implementation of
farmers who are not affected by flood Insurance policy.
4. .Stock material insurance.
3. Locate backup stocks and
verify its usability time.
4. Follow flood control
management plan.
(v) Changes in 1.Storage of water disinfectant such as chlorine, alum 1.Provision of water filtration system for the ponds to 1.Removal of runoff from
etc. at district level. overcome the water contamination- land by proper means

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water quality 2. Store chemicals, disinfectants and therapeutic drugs. 2. Do not use contaminated water before decomposition.
3. Develop flood control management plan. 3. Use appropriate amount of disinfectants, chemicals 2.Supply of water filtration
and therapeutic drugs. system even after the
4. Immediate support of Govt./industrial organizations event & creating
for maintaining the purity and quality of water awareness in farmers.
bodies. 3. Need based research data
should be generated to
maintain water quality,
4. Dumping of solid, liquid
and waste should be
stopped through
enactment of legislation.
5. Regular water monitoring
and bio-monitoring of
water bodies for
formulation of
management plan
(vi) Health and 1. Water filtration system & control measures for 1.Periodical checking particularly with respective fish 1.Setting health & disease
diseases diseases should be available. mortality should be done during flood & dead fishes management training
2. Advance planning and preparedness. disposed properly. centre at district level for
3. Store chemicals, disinfectants and therapeutic drugs. 2. Prompt action or immediate removal of disease fisherman community by
4. Stock sufficient stores of medicines causing agents/ dead fish, followed by sterile or Govt. or with the help of
landfill disposal. NGO.
3. Use appropriate amount of disinfectants, chemicals 2. Laboratory diagnosis of
and therapeutic drugs. diseased fish, generation
4. Emergency aeration or splashing in water bodies. of data about type or kind
of disease spread.
3. Eradicating the disease
where possible.
4. Follow up surveillance
and monitoring after
disease outbreak.
5. Need based research data
should be generated.
6. Loss assessment &
insurance claim.

B. Aquaculture

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(i) Inundation 1.In the flood prone areas proper draining 1. On the basis of forecasting information to farmers for 1). Planning even after the event
with flood water system from ponds need to be developed and sale of marketable fish . should be made for proper
planned in flood situation before forecasting 2. On the basis of forecasting, information to farmers drainage and creating
of flood. for sale of marketable fish with sufficient transport awareness and trainings in
2. Site should be away from flood prone area. facility through various media. flood situations.
3. Proper channels to be provided to pass surplus water & 3. Proper drainage should be adopted so that inundation2). Pinning even after the event
to avoid breakage to the bunds. with flood water should be minimized. Excess water should be made for proper
4. Proper facility construction for ponds and its stock should be drained from pond by providing screen drainage & creating awareness
safety. outlets or using pumps. & training in flood situation.
5. Development of flood control management plan. 4. Arrangement for evacuation. 3) Support to rehabilitation,
6. Stock insurance. 5. Arrangement for rescue and casualty care. logistics, training and
7. Preventive measures against entry of alien/wild 6. Immediate management of relief supplies. awareness build up &
organisms through flood water. testing and updating the
plan
4) Strengthening of water
bodies/ponds.
5) Loss assessment &
insurance claim.

(ii) Water 1. Availability of water purifier i.e., chlorine, alum etc 1. Supply of water purifier for the ponds 1. Supply of water purifier
contamination and at district level. 2. Supply of water filtration system for ponds to even after the event and
changes in water 2. Store chemicals, disinfectants and therapeutic drugs overcome the contamination. creating awareness in farmers.
quality 3. Develop flood control management plan Use of KMno4 for bath of fish as prophylactics 2. Supply of water filtration
3. Use appropriate amount of disinfectants, chemicals system even after the event &
and therapeutic drugs. crating awareness in farmers.
4. Maintaining the purity and quality of water bodies. 3. Lime treatment for
5. Need based bioremediation. oxidation
4. To maintain water quality,
need based research data
should be generated
5. Dumping of solid, liquid
and waste should be
stopped through
enactment of legislation.
6. Immediate remedy and
cleaning of water bodies.
7. Regular water monitoring
and bio-monitoring of water
bodies for formulation of

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management plan.
(iii) Health and 1. Storage of water purifiers and control measures for 1. Periodical checking particularly with respective fish 1. Setting health and disease
diseases diseases should be available. mortality should be done during flood. management training centre at
2. Adequate stock of medicine should be available at 2. Disinfectants formalin treatments as prophylactics district level for fishermen and
each district level. 3. Identification of type of disease outbreak, immediate government officials.
3. Antibiotics fortified feeding as prophylactics removal of disease causing agents/ dead fish. 2. Lime treatment for
4. Advance planning and preparedness. 4. Use appropriate amount of disinfectants, chemicals oxidation
5. Store chemicals, disinfectants and therapeutic drugs. and therapeutic drugs. 3. Laboratory diagnosis of
5. Emergency aeration or splashing in water bodies diseased fish, generation of
data about type or kind of
disease spread.
4. Eradicating the disease.
5. Follow up surveillance and
monitoring.
6. Proper disposal of dead fish.
7. Loss assessment &
insurance claim
(iv) Loss of stock 1. Harvestable sized fishes shall be marketed before the 1. The pond embankments will be fenced with netting to 1. The fish farmers shall be
and inputs (feed, event to avoid losses. The inputs like feed and avoid fish losses. The store rooms for inputs like feed, provided with fish seed and
chemicals etc) chemical etc. shall be stored at safe places. chemicals etc. shall be created. feed at concessional rates.
2. Available fish stock should be recovered. Stock of 2. Feeds, chemicals etc
2. Flood situation going to exist then move the feed, inputs must be stored in well protected area. required for the culture
3. Purchase/hire valuable stock/inputs from distant areas operation should be
chemicals & other accessories to safer places.
not affected by flood. purchased.
3. Strengthening of stocks.
3. Keep the stock/input at safe place for emergency
4. Assessment of total loss.
purpose. 5. Insurance claims
4. Stock material insurance.

(v) Infrastructure 1. Prior information regarding removal of Pumps and 1. Pumps, aerator and generators shall be removed from 1. Suitable Compensation for
damage (pumps, aerators shall be given to the fish farmers. the pond before the event. the damaged machinery
aerators, huts etc) 2. Flood situation going to exist then move the pumps, 2. Use manual techniques for aeration or make shall be given to the fish
aerators & other accessories to safer places. substitute arrangement for the same. farmers.
3. Educate and provide training for the repair of 3. Notify utilities of the critical demand. 2. Install the equipments
infrastructure. 4. Coordination of assistance. during flood.
4. Follow flood control management plan. 5. Immediate management of relief supplies. 3. Damaged infrastructure
5. Store raw materials for repairing of pumps aerators, enumeration and need
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6. Infrastructure insurance. 4. Locate backup equipment

and verify its operation.
5. Repair of damaged
infrastructure.
6. Loss assessment &
insurance claim.

3. Cyclone / Tsunami : A. Capture - Marine

(i) Average
compensation
paid due to loss of
fisher men lives
(ii) Avg. no. of
boats / nets/
damaged
(iii) Avg. no. of
houses damaged
Inland

B. Aquaculture
(i) Overflow / 1. If intensity of cyclone with heavy rain fall exists then 1. On the basis of forecasting information to farmers for 1. Planning even after the
flooding of ponds harvest existing fish stock. sale of marketable fish with sufficient transport event should be made for
2. Dike should be stable in all weather condition & not facility through various media. Proper drainage proper drainage &
liable to collapse during flood. should be adopted. creating awareness &
2. . Enhancement of dykes height by sand bags training in storm situation.

(ii) Changes in 1. Supply of water for correcting the changes in fresh 1. Supply of water for correcting the changes in fresh 1. Water storage facility
water quality water & brackish water. water & brackish water. needs to be developed to
(fresh water / 2.Maintain salinity by addition of fresh water up to 20- 2. Use euryhaline species overcome the problem of
brackish water 25 ppt. changes in fresh &
ratio) brackish water ratio.
2. use Euryhaline species for
culture
(iii) Health and 1. Water filtration system & control measures for 1. Periodically checking particularly in respective of 1. Settling health & disease
diseases disease should be available. fish mortality & water parameter during flood. management training
2. Adequate stock of medicine should be available at 2. Disinfectants treatments centre at district level for
each district level. fishermen & Govt.

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3. Liming and formalin treatment official.

(iv) Loss of stock 1. Cyclone with heavy rain fall situation going to exist 1. Available fish stock should be recovered. 1. Feeds, chemicals etc
and inputs (feed, then move the feed, chemicals & other accessories to required for the culture
chemicals etc) safer places. operation should be
2. Stock cover under insurance purchased.
2. Seed and feed to be
supplied through Deptt of
fisheries,
(v) Infrastructure 1) Cyclone with heavy rain fall situation going to exist 1) Use manual techniques for aeration or make Compensation on losses &
damage (pumps, then shifted the pumps, aerators & other accessories substitute arrangement for the same. damage of pumps,
aerators , shelters/ to safer places. aerators, shelters/huts given
huts etc) through RKVY, NCDC,
NREGSui
(vi) Any other
4. Heat wave and
cold wave
A.
Capture:Marine/In
land
B. Aquaculture

(i) Changes in 1)If intensity of heat wave high, add water from other 1) Adequate facility should be ready for heat wave & 1)Adequate facility should be
pond environment source. system for changing water temperature during cold ready for heat wave &
(water quality) 2)Harvest existing fish stock. wave. system for changing water
3)Adequate facility should be ready for heat wave & 2) Monitor fishing sites frequently to ensure that they are temperature during cold
system for changing water temperature during cold not affected by heat or cold waves. wave.
wave. 3) Use dark materials to cover the water bodies during 2) Intensive afforestation
4)Listen to local weather forecasts and stay aware of excessive heat waves. program for reducing heat
upcoming temperature changes. 4) Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids during waves.
5) Arrange the aerators. fishing/field work. 3) Collect basic weather data
6) Ensure sufficient water quantity in water bodies. 5) Adopt proper care and management during the fishing and incidence of extreme
7)Formulate strategic fishing management for the heat period of cold/heat wave like keeping stock of and physical data of water
/cold waves. drinking water and extra cloths. bodies, water chemistry
8) Tree plantation around fish ponds 6) Educating the farmers through electronic or print media and seasonal changes,
7) Maintain Water level in pond plankton profile and

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seasonal blooms,
topography and soil
composition.
4) Gather information about
history of catch per unit
effort as well as fish yield
rate during heat wave and
cold wave and
accordingly simulate
future plan for sustainable
fishing.
5) Loss assessment & insurance
claim.

(ii) Health and 1) Adequate stock of medicine should be available at each 1)Periodical checking particularly with respective fish 1)Setting health & disease
Disease district level. mortality should be done. management training
management 2) Advance planning and preparedness. 2)Identification of type of disease outbreak, immediate centre at district level for
3) Store chemicals, disinfectants and therapeutic drugs. removal of disease causing agents/ dead fish. fishermen & Govt.
4) Develop heat/ cold wave control management plan. 3) Use appropriate amount of disinfectants, chemicals and official.
5) Stock sufficient emergency medicines. therapeutic drugs. 2) Laboratory diagnosis of
4) Determination of nature and speed of transmission of diseased fish, generation
diseases. of data about type or kind
5)Emergency aeration or splashing in water bodies of disease spread.
6)Bleaching powder 1 to 2 % , formalin treatment to 3) Eradicating the disease.
prevent disease 4) Follow up surveillance and
monitoring.
5) Proper disposal of dead fish.
6) Loss assessment & insurance
claim.
7)KMNO4 2 % to maintain
oxygen level

Pune - Contingency crop planning