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भा.कृ.अनु.प-प्याज एवं लहसुन अनुसंधान निदेशालय

ICAR-DIRECTORATE OF ONION AND GARLIC RESEARCH

(ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED)

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Tribal Sub-Plan

Tribal Sub-Plan Activities by ICAR-DOGR in Maharashtra

Objectives

  • To conduct training, demonstrations and input distribution on cultivation and seed production of onion and garlic to provide a source of livelihood to the ST population.

Targets

  • Organize training programme for commercial cultivation of onion and garlic.
  • Conduct demonstration trials on cultivation and seed production of onion and garlic at selected fields of farmers.
  • Provide planting material and inputs to the selected farmers for cultivation and seed production of onion and garlic.

Activities under TSP

Demonstrations
  • Bulb production of high yielding onion varieties during rabi season
  • Bulb production of high yielding onion varieties during kharif season
  • Quality seed production of onion varieties during rabi season,
  • Bulb and seed production of garlic varieties during rabi season
Training/ Field day
  • Organize trainings-cum-awareness programme in tribal belt of Nandurbar
  • Organize Field days in the field of tribal farmers in Nandurbar
  • Organize trainings at ICAR-DOGR for tribal farmers and field visits
Input Distribution
  • Distribute inputs like onion seeds/ onion bulbs/ garlic bulbs, fertilizers, pesticides, weedicides etc. to the selected farmers for conduct of demonstration trial at farmers’ field.
  • Distribution of Hi-tech Spray Pump, Ridger, Bamboo for construction of storage structure.
  • Installation of drip irrigation system at fields of selected farmers groups (each on one acre land) in Navapur taluka of Nandurbar.

Background of ICAR-DOGR

ICAR-DOGR has developed ten onion varieties and two garlic varieties as well as several production and post-harvest technologies which can improve onion and garlic cultivation in India. Onion and garlic are known as cash crops which can boost socio-economic status of tribal farmers after adoption of these improved technologies. After approval of Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) by ICAR in April 2013, we have selected tribal declared district Nandurbar in Maharashtra for implementation of TSP and to livelihood development of tribal population through commercial cultivation of onion and garlic.

 

Officials involved in TSP

  • Dr. A. J. Gupta, Pr. Scientist (Hort.)/ Nodal Officer (TSP)
  • Dr. S.S. Gadge, Sr. Scientist (Agril. Extension)
  • Mrs. Ashvini A. Benke, Scientist (Genetics)
  • Mr. R.M. Patil, SMS (Hort.), KVK, Nandurbar
  • Dr. A.R. Wakhare, Sr. Tech. Assistant
  • Mr. H. S. Gawali, Sr. Technician

Major Achievements

  • Onion and garlic are important commercial crops which can improve livelihood of farmers. The tribal belt of Nandurbar in Maharashtra has congenial climatic conditions for production of onion and garlic at commercial level. But cultivation of these crops was limited to the kitchen garden only before the initiation of TSP in this area by ICAR-DOGR. The scheme was initiated in this area in April, 2013.
  • About 550 tribal farmers were selected from 55 farmers groups. Each group undertook demonstrations on onion and garlic cultivation in one acre of land in Navapur, Akalkua and Dhadgoan Talukas of Nandurbar.
  • In total, 124 demonstrations on newly improved varieties of onion and garlic and improved production technology were undertaken. Kharif onion production was also demonstrated in Navapur Taluka of Nandurbar. Thirty-two tribal villages have been benefited by commercial cultivation of onion and garlic.
  • More than 2000 tribal farmers have been trained by organizing 21 field day/ trainings by ICAR-DOGR. Most of the farmers of selected areas now cultivate onion and garlic on commercial scale. Onion and garlic are giving more profit than traditionally grown crops in these areas.
  • Farmers have earned a net income of Rs. 0.70-0.80 lakh per acre by production of about 110 q bulbs of onion variety Bhima Shakti/ Bhima Kiran during rabi whereas earned same net income by production of about 85 q bulbs of Bhima Super in kharif.
  • Cultivation of garlic at commercial level has also been introduced in this belt. By garlic cultivation, Rs. 0.80-1.00 lakh per acre net income is earned by production of about 35 q bulbs per acre of Bhima Purple.
  • Production of onion seed was also demonstrated under TSP in this area. Farmers have earned 0.60-0.80 lakh per acre net income by production of about 200 kg seeds per acre of Bhima Kiran/ Bhima Super.
  • All the demonstrations conducted at fields of selected tribal farmers with the help of free-inputs provided by ICAR-DOGR.
  • Installed 30 drip irrigation system at selected fields of tribal farmers and also benefited by ridgers and sprayer pumps.
Demonstrations conducted under TSP
Sr.No. Activities Varieties Used Number of Demonstrations Benefited Farmer’s
1 Onion production during kharif  Bhima Super  25 250 
2 Onion production during rabi  Bhima Shakti and Bhima Kiran 60 600 
3 Onion Seed production  Bhima Kiran, Bhima Shakti, Bhima Super, Bhima Red, Bhima Raj, Bhima Shweta and Bhima Shubhra 29 290
4 Garlic production Bhima Omkar and Bhima Purple 10 100

 

Technology dissemination and adoption

  • After intervention of ICAR-DOGR through TSP Scheme following technology dissemination and adaption are noted:
  • Commercial cultivation of newly released onion varieties viz; Bhima Kiran and Bhima Shakti during rabi season.
  • Commercial cultivation of newly released onion variety Bhima Super during kharif season.
  • Quality seed production of onion varieties Bhima Kiran, Bhima Shakti, Bhima Super, Bhima Red, Bhima Raj, Bhima Shweta and Bhima Shubhra.
  • Cultivation of newly released garlic varieties viz; Bhima Purple and Bhima Omkar.
  • Kharif onion production technology on BBF (Broad Bed Furrows).
  • Enhancement of water and nutrient management through drip irrigation and fertigation in onion and garlic cultivation.
  • Integrated Pest and Diseases Management (IPDM) in onion and garlic
  • Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) in onion and garlic.
  • Post-harvest management in onion and garlic through construction of storage structure.
Demonstrations conducted under TSP
Sr.No. Date Subject Farmer’s Group Number of Farmer’s
1 30 September, 2013 Commercial cultivation of onion and garlic Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nandurbar 250
2

 

13 November, 2013

 

Quality seed production in onion

 

Kalyani Mahila Bachat Gat, Palipada

 

80

 

3

 

15 November, 2013

 

Nursery management in  onion

 

Ganga Mahila Bachat Gat, Karanjali

 

80
4

 

20 February, 2014

 

Commercial cultivation of onion and garlic

 

Nav Chaittanya Purush Bachat Gat, Nizampur

 

195

 

5

 

21 February, 2014

 

Quality seed production in onion and garlic

 

Maharana Tantra Mandal, Dhanaje

 

195
6

 

16-17 June, 2014

 

Kharif onion production Technology

 

ICAR-DOGR, Rajgurunagar

 

34

 

7

 

6 September, 2014

 

Quality seed production in onion and garlic

 

Mangal Murti Purush Bachat Gat, Karanjali

 

77

 

8

 

28 October, 2014

 

Kharif onion production Technology

 

Jai Bajrang Jalsrot Upbhogta Gat, Nimbhoni

 

121

 

9

 

19-21 March, 2015

 

Scientific cultivation of onion and garlic

 

Saraswati Mahila Bachat Gat, Palipada;

 

Eklavya Shetkari Mandal, Nimbhoni;

 

Jai Kisan Shetkari Bachat Gat, Palshi

 

200

 

10

 

16-17 June, 2015

 

Kharif onion production Technology

 

ICAR-DOGR, Rajgurunagar

 

84

 

11

 

6 October, 2015

 

Scientific cultivation of onion and garlic

 

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nandurbar

 

95

 

12

 

27 October, 2015

 

Commercial cultivation of onion and garlic

 

Nimbhoni

 

50

 

13

 

28 October, 2015

 

Onion seed production

 

Khandbara

 

50

 

14

 

14 December, 2015

 

Cultivation of onion and garlic

 

Deomogra Shetkari Gat, Sonpada

 

75

 

15

 

28 January, 2016

 

Onion production management

 

Nimbhoni

 

65

 

16

 

8-10 March, 2016

 

Commercial cultivation of onion and garlic

 

Shivshakti Shetkari Bachat Gat, Shravani;

 

Jai Balaji Shetkari Gat, Khairve;

 

Meraliyaha Shetkari Bachat Gat, Palipada

 

160

 

17

 

19-20 May, 2016

 

Construction of low cost onion storage structure to improve bulb storability

 

Sai Krupa Shetkari Gat, Shravani;

 

Pragati Shetkari Purush Gat, Palsun

 

145

 

18

 

23-24 August, 2016

 

Kharif onion production technology

 

Bandharpada, Raingan

 

123

 

19

 

4-6 October, 2016

 

Commercial cultivation of onion and garlic

 

Kisan Harit Kranti Utpadak Gat, Savarat;

 

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nandurbar;

 

Jai Siyaram Shetkari Gat, Khairve

 

250

 

> 20

 

3-4 January, 2017

 

Commercial cultivation of onion and garlic

 

Kisan Harit Kranti Utpadak Gat, Savarat; Navyuvak Shetkari Mandal, Nimboni

 

155

 

21

 

26 August, 2017

 

Commercial cultivation of onion and garlic

 

KVK, Nandurabr

 

160

 

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Demonstrations conducted under TSP
S. No. Name of Bachat Gat Name of Group Leader
1 Jai Siyaram Shetkari Gat, Malwan Mr. Sunil Ravilaal Kokani
2 Jai Balaji Shetkari Gat, Khairve Mr. Shidya Chama Gavit
3 Jai Siyaram Shetkari Gat, Khairve Mr. Shinga Jalu Valvi
4 Navchaitanya Purush Bachat Gat, Nizampur Mr. Shital Balu Vasave
5 Deomogra Shetkari Bachat Gat, Shehi Mr. Vishnu Jolu Vasave
6 Jai Bajrang Shetkari Gat, Mehendipada Mr. Chunilaal Shivtya Kokani
7 Eklavay Purush Bachat Gat, Palipada Mr. Kochrya Kotya Padvi
8 Balram Shetkari Gat, Palsun Mrs. Bankabai Todya Kokani
9 Ganga Mahila Bachat Gat, Karanjali Mrs. Yamuna Gulabdas Gavit
10 Meraliyaha Shetkari Bachat Gat, Palipada Mr. Harish Nurji Valvi
11 Jai Bajrang Shetkari Gat, Talavipada Mr. Anis Damu Valvi
12 Utkarsh Sheti Utpadak Gat, Patibedki Mrs. Nima Vasu Gavit
13 Ravikiran Sheti Utapadak Gat, ThuvaGadat Mr. Jaisingh Hurji Gavit
14 Shri Yogeshvar Shetkari Gat, Nizampur Mr. Kalpesh Singha Vasave
15 Aai Kuwarli Shetkari Gat, ZhamanjarKhekda Mr. Jalamsingh Jiva Maavchi
16 Yaha Shetkari Gat, Sonpada Mr. Mansingh Ethya Valvi
17 Deomogra Mata Sheti Utapadak Gat, ChadapadaUmraan Mr. Ajitsingh Shyamsingh Valvi
18 Shri Kukumba Bhatiji Maharaj Bachat Gat, Maulipada Mr. Yashvant Magya Valvi
19 Kisan Shetkari Gat, Nagare Mr. Subhash Jedya Vasave
20 Navnirmaan Shetkari Bachat Gat, Nizampur Mr. Philip Jetya Valvi
21 Jai Kisan Shetkari Gat, Palshi Mr. Dilip Chotiram Kokani
22 Arpit Shetkari Purush Gat, Raingan Mr. Vechya Supdya Gavit
23 Smital Mahila Bachat Gat, Raingan Mrs. Sumabai Anil Gavit
24 Shramik Shetkari Purush Gat, Raingan Mr. Vantya Nura Gavit
25 Aardarsh Shetkari Purush Gat, Umraan Mr. Subhash Dhanji Vasave
26 Deomogra Yuva Shetkari Mandal, Shravani Mr. Sandip Mohan Kokani
27 Shriram Sheti Utapadak Gat, Nimbhoni Mr. Sadashiv Gangaram Kokani
28 Nirmal Sheti Utapadak Gat, Morthuva Mr. Dasu Velji Gavit
29 Sai Shetkari Mandal, Shravani Mr. Sandip Chandrasingh Kokani
30 Navyuvak Shetkari Mandal, Nimbhoni Mr. Krushna Ashok Kokani
31 Vikas Sheti Utapadak Gat, Suli Mr. Krushna Fuljii Gavit
32 Saraswati Mahila Bachat Gat, Palipada Mrs. Sunita Subhash Gavit
33 Eklavya Shetkari Gat, Navapada Mr. Baban Itya Kokani
34 Kisan Harit Kranti Sheti Utapadak Gat, Savrat Mr. Gulabsingh Kotya Vasave
35 Kalyani Mahila Bachat Gat, Palipada Mrs. Archana Surupsingh Valvi
36 Jai Malhar Shetkari Purush Gat, Sagali Mr. Chandulal Chaitram Kokani
37 Jai Kisan Shetkari Purush Gat, Sagali Mr. Jaisingh Ramdas Kokani
38 Shivshakti Shetkari Gat, Shravani Mr. Mansu Magan Kokani
39 Sai Krupa Shetkari Gat, Shravani Mr. Mangdya Dhendya Kokani
40 Pragati Shetkari Purush Gat, Palsun Mr. Shantilal Fakira Kokani
41 Ujawal Shetkari Purush Gat, Chorvihir Mr. Hopanji Padvya Gavit
42 Eklavya Shetkari Mandal, Nimbhoni Mr. Gulab Sukhlal Kokani
43 Jai Bajrang Jalsrot Uphabhogta Gat, Nimbhoni Mr. Surupsingh Mangu Kokani
44 Rajnagar Shetkari Mandal, Khadki Mr. Madhukar Gavit
45 Jai Gurudev Shetkari Bachat Gat, Nizampur Mr. Madhukar Dharma Valvi
46 Mangalmurti Bachat Gat, Karanjali Mr. Kisan Ramji Valvi
47 Aai Kuwarli Mahila Bachat Gat, Bhardu Mrs. Surta Vishnu Valvi
48 Devi Deomogra Shetkari Gat, Navi Savrat Mr. Rajesh Nelji Gavit
49 Nachiketa Sheti Utpadak Gat, Ucchi Shevdi Mr. Ishra Fatya Gavit
50 Jai Sheti Utpadak Gat, Ucchi Shevdi Mr. Jagan Vikram Gavit
51 Rajendra Pabad Shetkari Mandal, Malpada Mr. Rajendra Amarsingh Padvi
52 Maharana Tantra Mandal, Dhanaje Mr. Jatrya Limba Pawara
53 Rani Kajal Shetkari Mandal, Shelkuei Mr. Fendya Janglya Pawara
54 Dev Pawad Shetkari Mandal, Malpada Mr. Bhimsingh Kiresingh Padvi
55 Nruhsingh Bhagwan Shetkari Mandal, Umrani Khurd Mr. Dhakalsingh Kalu Pawara