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Detailed Project Report (DPR)

:Model template (Pomegranate)

for NHB Scheme No.1

for Pomegranate Crop

Scheme.1 Development of Commercial Horticulture through Production and Post-

Harvest Management of Horticulture Crops:

1. Open field condition

2. Protected Cover

3. Integrated Post Harvest Management

Crop Tick mark

Scheme

components

1. Open field condition of NHB

specified crops

Within overall cost ceiling

+Farm Mechanisation √

+Good Agri.Practices (GAP) √

+Plastic Mulching √

Detailed Project Report (DPR) duly to be signed by

the applicant (s) / authorised person ( in case of legal entity) on each page with date

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Index

Project at a Glance

1 About the Applicant /Promoter and his/her entrepreneurship

2 Details of benefits availed by the Applicant / Promoter

3 About Project -Name, Rationale, Management and Description

1. Name of Project, Activity, Objectives and expected Outcomes

2. Rationale / Justification for the project

3. Site/ Land details- RoR/ Ownership / Registration of lease/ Map etc.

4. Location of the Project- Identification

5. Current usage of land of proposed Project Area

6. Current infrastructure and assets possessed by the Applicant:

7. Lay out plan of the project

8. Conversion of Land Use (CLU)

9. Whether project site is part of production belt / cluster / hub

10. Rationale for the location of the project

11. Compliance of project site for food safety

12. Components / Activities of the Project with justification

13. Operations planning

14. Month wise operational chart / Implementation schedule

15. Backward and Forward linkages.

16. Manpower (Skilled & Unskilled labour etc.) availability

17. Employment generation

18. Infrastructure (Power, Fuel, Water, Plant and Machinery, connectivity,

Effluents treatment etc.)- Required, Already available, Gaps and the

management.

19. SWOT Analysis

20. Monitoring and evaluation

4 NHB Scheme under which the project is proposed with rationale / justification.

5 Project details

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5.1 Agro-climatic suitability / feasibility

1. Origin, introduction and distribution of crop in the said location, India and

in the world (briefly)

2. Agro-climatic / Horticultural zones and suitability of the crop (s)

3. Soil type and latest health-suitability for the crop

4. Water (irrigation) source, availability, Quality and suitability

5.2 Market viability

1. Commercial and Nutritive importance / significance, composition and Uses

2. Target Market (s)

3. Statistics: India and State: Area, Production and Productivity in the District,

State and India for the last 5 years

4. Clusters of the project crop in the state.

5. Demand and Supply gap

6. Global producers- Country, Area, Production, Productivity and global

market share in the last available 5 years.

7. International trade and potential (for export oriented projects)

8. Seasonality of crop / produce and its comparison with other availablecrop/

produce

9. Price variation of commodity in the State and nearby markets

10. Balance sheet of commodity in the State

11. Transportation

12. Value Addition scope

13. Central and State Government policy

14. Value chain in the commodity

15. Proposed Business strategy for Market viability

5.3 Financial viability

1. Due diligence status

2. Project Cost

3. Means of Finance

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4. Investment in Horticulture

5. Key financial Indicators

6. Project Financing

1. Rate of Interest

2. Percentage of Term loan against total project cost

3. Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

4. Cost of Production and Profitability

5. Yield and Sales Chart

6. Proposed Balance Sheet

7. Proposed Cash flow Statement for repayment period.

8. Proposed Profit & Loss Account

9. Proposed Repayment of Term loan and Schedule

10. Break Even Analysis

11. NPV (Net Present Value)

12. Economic Rate of Return

13. Depreciation

7. Risk Analysis and management

8. Statement of Assets and liabilities

9. Farm record keeping/ Maintenance proposed

5.4 Land development and Crop Husbandry

5.4.1.Land development

5.4.2.Selection of Quality Planting Material

1. Recommended and popular Cultivars- varieties/hybrids, their specific

characteristics, requirements and yields.

2. Cultivar/Hybrid/Variety selected and Criterion adopted for selection

3. Propagation methods.

4. Accredited / Good Nurseries in the area

5. Planting material-source, quality and suitability

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5.4.3.Orchard / Site planning, Lay out and management

1. Planning, establishment and layout systems

2. Land preparation

3. Planting Season / time and density and transplanting

4. Water and Nutrientmanagement

5. Intercultural operations including Weed management

6. Plant canopy architecture management/ training and pruning

7. Use of Pollinators &pollinisers

8. Use of Plant growth regulators

9. Flowering& fruiting

10. Integrated Pest and Disease Management and Food Safety measures

11. Physiological disorders- causes, preventive and management measures.

12. Special problems if any

5.4.5.Farm Mechanization

1. Farm Mechanization

5.4.6.Harvesting and Fruit care management

5.5 Post-Harvest Management

1. Post-Harvest infrastructure scenario in horticulture sector in the State and

specially for the proposed crop / component

2. Product/ Process Flow chart

3. Lay out / Floor Plan of post-harvest operations

4. Post-harvest operations

1. Pre-cooling

2. Curing

3. Cleaning / Washing

4. Sorting and Grading

5. Packing and labelling

6. Ripening

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7. Transport

8. Storage- Low cost / cold storage/ CA

5. Post-harvest infrastructure – Integrated Post-harvest Management

1. Integrated Pack house

2. Pack House

3. Pre-cooling unit

4. Cold Room (Staging)

5. Mobile Pre-cooling unit

6. Ripening Chamber

7. Primary Processing

8. Refer van

9. Retail outlet

10. Labour/ Store room

5.6 Marketing

1. Connectivity

2. Aggregation & Assembling: Marketing infrastructure

3. Market Institutions and agents

4. Demand and Supply trends and forecast both in local and National markets.

5. Traceability record

6. Proposed value chain / method of Marketing by the Applicant

5.7 Value addition / Processing

6 Technology providers

1. ICAR /CAU/ SAU/SHU / Research Stations and Experts names

2. Experts-whose services are availed

3. Agri/Horti-Business incubators

7 Food Safety -With /Without GAP certification

1. GAP Certification if any

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2. Food safety measures

1. Pre-planting

2. Crop husbandry

3. Harvestings

4. Post-harvest

8 Innovation if any

9 Profitability of the project (Horti-business): Critical observations of Applicant

10 Checklist

11 Declaration from Crop Expert and Project Finance Expert

12 Self-declaration by the Applicant

Annexure: Proposed stages in NHB Scheme Implementation

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Project at a Glance

1. Applicant (s)/ Legal entityName

2. Constitution / Applicant nature / beneficiary

3. NHB Scheme for which DPR is made

4. Project Activity

5. Nature of project- Green field/ pre-existing- expansion / component specific

6. Products, By-products and services

7. Project Area and Survey /khasra/ Gat/Dag No.

8. Project Site Address with Postal Code and Police Station Name

9. Agro-climatic suitability

10. Research institution whose technology and package of practices are proposed

to be followed

11. Existence of similar project activity in the said District

12. Whether the project is located in the crop cluster/ hub/ belt Yes/No

13. Project economic period/ economic life

14. Total Project Cost

15. Open field condition or Protected Cover

Integrated Post Harvest Management

Total

16. Project completion period ( in months)

Expected Implementation timeline Commencement

Completion

17. Total Eligible Project cost as assessed by the Applicant as per NHB

guidelines

18. Bank/ Financial Institution identified for Term loan

19. Proposed Means of

Finance

Promoters contribution (in Lakh Rs.)&%

Bank Term loan (in Lakh Rs.) &%

Un secured loan (in Lakh Rs.) &%

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Total

20. Likely Employment generation (man days)

21. Security

22. Gestation period

23. Projected

Key

Financial

Parameters

Current Ratio other than export units

24. CR-Export units

IRR /BCR

DSCR*

Average DSCR

Debt to Equity Ratio i.e DER

TOL/TNW

Promoters Contribution

Break Even Point

Security Coverage Ratio

Repayment period

25. Productivity expected (in MT/Qtl/Kg/numbers)

26. Likely Gap in productivity compared to National /Global average

27. Potential Market (s)for the commodity and distance from the project site

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1. About the Applicant / Promoter and his/her entrepreneurship

A. About Applicant / Promoter

1.1.In case of Individuals or Group of farmers (if applicable)

Individual

1. Name of Farmer / Entrepreneur/Individual/

Proprietor

2. Parents or spouse name of Individual

Group of Farmer growers / SHG- Promoters

1. Name of Group

2. Names of all members of group with their

father, mother/husband/ wife name

1.2.In case of Legal entity (if applicable)

Name / Title

1. Incorporation / Registration number & date of registration

2. Act under which Registered

3. Registering authority

4. Name of Promoter / CEO/CMD/MD/

5. If it is FPO/ FPC/ Producers Co-op society / Growers Co-operative Marketing

federation- Please specify

6. If it is Reg. Society/ Company/ Corporation / Partnership firm / Proprietary firm-

Please specify

7. Name of Promoter

8. Status of the promoter / applicant in the legal entity-please specify

9. Whether the promoter / applicant is authorised by the Legal entity- Yes/No

10. In case of Company/partnership firms / legal person

a. Certified copy of Company/Partnership incorporation/ registration

certificate issued by Competent Authority, as applicable

b. Certified copy of MoA/Bye Laws

c. Certified copy of Board of Directors Resolution duly passed and

authorizing signatory of application to apply for IPA

d. Certified copy of latest Audit Report, if applicable

i. (are to be made available in case the project and the application is

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considered for processing.- State Yes/No

11. NGO- Specify

1.3.Government Institutions / Organisations-- Please specify (if applicable)

(i) Marketing Board / Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee APMC

(ii) Municipal Corporation

(iii) PSU/ Agro-Industries Corporation

(iv) ICAR/CAU/SAU/ Government R&D Institution

1.4.Statutary registration

a. PAN No

b. Aadhaar No. Yes/No

1.5.Correspondence Address Postal Address with PIN code

Telephone

Mobile

Email id

Fax if any:

1.6.Project / Site Address

1.7.Social Category

( In case of legal entity the

CEO and Board of Directors

social category is to be

mentioned)

General / SC/ST

OBC

Minority

(Muslim/Christians/Sikhs/Buddhists/Parsis/Jains)

In case of SC/ST applicants a Certified copy of Caste

Certificate issued by Competent Authority is to be

enclosed. In case of others a self-declaration is to be

enclosed.

1.8.Location: TSP / NE Region

/ Hilly States

In case of TSP a self-attested copy of notification is to

be enclosed.

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1.9.Gender Male / Female/Transgender

B. Applicant/ Promoters’ Entrepreneurship:

1.10.CV / Biodata of Applicant (s) / Promoter (s) (Authorised by legal entity)in brief: ( If

applicants are more than one, all are to provide their CV / Biodata)

a. Name of Applicant/ Promoter:

b. Fathers’ name:

c. Date of Birth

d. Place of Birth (village/town/city, District and State)

e. Permanent Address:

f. Educational qualification (Higher Secondary, Under graduation Degree and above)

Education

Metric/ U

Name of

education /

specialisation

Board / College

/ University/

Institute

Year of

Pass

Remarks

g. Current profession.

h. Previous profession during the last 5 Years.

i. Experience- General and Horticulture

a. General (Other than Horticulture)

b. Horticulture

1.11.Commitment by the applicant: In case the project is approved for pre-IPA, the

promoter / CEO/CMD should undergo a 2 Weeks (min.10 working days)project specific

training programme in case of Open field condition and protective cover (with or without

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PHM component) and a minimum of 1 Week programme in case of standalone PHM

component in one of the ICAR/CAU/SAU/SHU/ Research Station/ Centre of Excellence/

related Central or State Government institution/ others as found appropriate / approved by

NHB.

In case of a Partnership firm/ Company / Legal person

a. Objectives as per Memorandum of Association (MoA) / Rules:

b. Professional history of Legal entities Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs), Self

Help Groups, Partnership/ Proprietary Firms, NGOs, Companies (as a Board of

Director), Corporations, Cooperatives, Co-operative Marketing federations/

Government Institutions.

c. Management structure if it is a company/ firm etc depicting the position of the

applicant.

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2.Details of benefits availed/ proposed to be availed by the applicant- either individually

or as a member of Association of growers, Group of Farmer Growers/consumers, Farmers

Producer Organizations (FPOs), Self Help Groups, Partnership/ Proprietary Firms, NGOs,

Companies (as a Board of Director), Corporations, Cooperatives, Co-operative Marketing

federations from (i) NHB and (ii) other Ministries/ organizations of Central Government and

(iii) State Governments including NHM for Horticulture related projects.

Note: The beneficiary should be truthful. In case any information is received later on at any

stage about his/her availing of benefit which is not disclosed hereunder will entitle NHB to

reject the current proposal and recover the funds if already released.

2.1.In this / proposed project and location:

1. Whether the proposed project proposal has been submitted for consideration under

any State Government or Central Government Scheme for financial grant? If yes give

details.

2. Whether any subsidy has been availed from the Board, other Central Govt.

organization or State Government for the same activity on the same piece of land,

khasra/ Gat/Dag/ etc either in his / her own name individually or in the name of

his/her family members or through any legal entity in which he/she is the beneficiary

either in the same location, project.- Yes/ No .If Yes, Please provide details

Constitutio

n –

Individually

or in any

form

Ministry

/ Organi

sation

Schem

e Name

Project

/

Activit

y

Project

Locatio

n

Land

Surve

y No

Eligibl

e

Project

cost

( Rs.in

lakhs)

Total

subsidy

/

grant

( Rs.in

lakhs)

Current

status of

project-

Operational

/

underutilise

d / closed

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2.2.In earlier/ any other Project (s)

2.2.1.NHB : either in his / her own name individually or in the name of his / her family

members or through any legal entity in which he / she is the beneficiary either in the

current proposed project location or any other location. Whether any assistance in the

form of soft loan and subsidy has been availed earlier from the National Horticulture

Board? If yes, give details thereof

Year Scheme

Name

Project /

Activity

Project

Location

Land

Survey

No

Eligible

Project

cost

Total

subsidy

/grant

availed

Current status

of project-

Operational /

underutilised /

closed

2.2.2.Central Government- Ministries / Organisations: either in his / her own name

individually or in the name of his / her family members or through any legal entity in

which he / she is the beneficiary either in the current proposed project location or any

other location.

Year Scheme

Name

Project /

Activity

Project

Location

Land

Survey

No

Eligible

Project

cost

Total

subsidy /

grant

availed

Current status

of project-

Operational /

underutilised /

closed

2.2.3.State Governments: either in his / her own name individually or in the name of his

/ her family members or through any legal entity in which he / she is the beneficiary

either in the current proposed project location or any other location.

Year Scheme

Name

Project /

Activity

Project

Location

Land

Survey

No

Eligible

Project

cost

Total

subsidy

/grant

availed

Current status

of project-

Operational /

underutilised /

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closed

2.3. Operational status of earlier Scheme under NHB and other Central Ministries and

State Government.

Year Organisation

/ Ministry

Activity Project

Operational

status

(Running or

Closed)

Annual

Turnover

(of

previous

Year)

Exports

if any

Profitable

or loss

making

Remarks

/ Reasons

2.4.Please provide map of earlier / other subjects and this project- Key map of project

land showing project details and land boundary details

2.5.Provide the following details:

a. Have you ever been refused / denied subsidy claim from NHB, NHM, APEDA,

NCDC, MoFPI? If Yes please provide details of (i) Project code, (ii) Name of

Applicant, (iii) Address (iv) Project activity etc. and the reason for such refusal /

denial:

b. If you were a recipient of Government subsidy, have you / your Bank/FI ever been

asked to refund the subsidy / call back ? If Yes please provide details of (i) Project

code, (ii) Name of Applicant, (iii) Address (iv) Project activity etc. and the reason for

such refusal / denial:

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Attention:

1. In case the project application is considered for Pre-IPA, the applicant shall have to

enclose No Objection Certificate from State Government that there is no duplication of

funding for the project and the applicant shall also submit self-declaration that he/she is

not availing government subsidy / grant / assistance from any other ministry.

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4. About the Project, Rationale, Management and Description

3.1.About the Project

1. Name of the Project

2. Correspondence Address:

3. Address of Project Site :

4. Project Activity and Scheme components (Should be as per NHB scheme latest scheme

guidelines- please verify):

No.

Name of the scheme and component Unit Tick

mark

relevant

compone

nt

5 Development of Commercial Horticulture through

Production and Post-Harvest Management of

Horticulture Crops

1. Open field condition √

2. Protected cover for specified crops

3. Integrated PHM

a. 3.1.Pack House

b. 3.2.Integrated Pack house

c. 3.3.Pre-cooling unit

d. 3.4. Cold Room (Staging)

e. 3.5. Mobile Pre-cooling unit

f. 3.6.Ripening Chamber

g. 3.7 Primary Processing

h. 3.8 Refer Van

i. 3.9.Retail outlet (environmentally

controlled)

4. Add on components

6. Details of Crop in case of Open field condition / Protected cover

Name of the

Crops

Variety /

Hybrid/

Cultivar

Area ( acres ) No. of plants Source of Planting

Material

Pomegranate ‘Bhagwa’/

‘Super

Bhagwa’

740 per ha at

spacing of

4.5X3m

University/Certified

Nurseries/Certified

tissue culture labs

‘Mridula’/

‘Arakta’ /

740 per ha at

spacing of

University/Certified

Nurseries/Certified

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‘Solapur Lal’ 4.5X3m tissue culture labs

7. Products, by products and Services of the Project

8. Objectives of the Project

9. Expected Outcomes of the Project including Products / and Services of the Project

10. Socio-economic benefit to the region /District / State

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3.2.Rationale / Justification for the project

3.2.1. Rationale

3.2.2. Details of similar projects / crop in the neighbourhood and the District -Area,

Production, Productivity briefly. Provide more details in Market viability chapter.

3.2.3. How quality of inputs/ raw materials is assured.

3.2.4.About Bank/ FI: Name of the Bank/FI, branch and its code identified for Term loan

and Rationale

Name of Bank/ FI

Bank/FI Branch Address

Bank/FI Branch contact Number

IFSC code

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3.3.Project Site/ Land details:

3.3.1.Proposed Project Area:

Activity Area proposed

1 Cultivation –

Open Cultivation (Ha)

Protected Cultivation (Sq.Mt)

2 PHM

3 Plant and Machinery

4 Any other activity

3.3.2.Land details- RoR/ Ownership / Registration of lease/ map etc.

Name of Owner of land proposed for the project as

per Land Revenue Records

Whether title of the land is clear in the name of

applicant and is free from any litigation

How Title is derived Ancestral

Purchased (with details of

date)

Encumbrances if any

Name of the Owner in case of joint ownership Survey/

Gat

/khasraNo

etc.

Area in Sq.mt

/ Ha

Share

Whether land boundaries are demarcated for the

applicant clearly.

Yes/No

In case of Partnership

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1. Whether land is owned by Partnership firm

or jointly by its partners

Yes/No

2. NOC:If land is owned by one of the partner,

an undertaking by land owner is required

stating that he/she will not withdraw, sale or

transfer his/her land during currency period

of the project

In case of Lease

1. In case the land is that of leased,

Registration details of the said leased land in

the office of Sub-Registrar

2. No.of Years of lease

3. Whether lease is entered in RoR Yes/No

Whether land is mortgaged? If yes provide details of

mortgagor and mortgagee

3.4.Location of the Project- Identification (Longitude, Latitude, Altitude, Village, GP,

Block, District, State), Area, Number of growers.

1. Location Address

2. a. Survey/Khasra/ Dag/ Other No

3. b. Habitation/ Village

4. c. Gram Panchayat / Urban body

5. d. Block / Urban body

6. e. Sub-Division

7. f. District

8. g. State /UT

9. Location Longitude, Latitude& Altitude

10. Total Area of land owned (ha)

11. Total Area proposed for project (ha)

3.5.Current usage of land of proposed Project Area

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Proposed Project Current usage

Survey / Dag

etc.No

Nature of

land

Dry/

Irrigated/

Waste land

Area (ha) Activity / Crop Area (ha) Mortgage

Yes/No

If Yes with

whom

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3.6.Current infrastructure and assets possessed by the Applicant:

Category Asset Name Year of Purchase Make Capacity Cost

Fixed

Assets

Tube well

Dug Well

Drip irrigation

Electric Motors

Tractor

Tiller/cultivator

Transport vans

Vermi compost shed

Stores

Pack house

Labour room

Water harvesting pond

Installation/digging

Pipeline

Sprayer

(Electrostatic/HTP/mist

blower)

Others

Operating

Assets

Planting Material

Support system

Tools and implements

Others

3.7.Lay out plan of the project/ Map of Farm / production/ Operations unit / project land

showing project details and land boundary details

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Note: Type of fencing (barbed wire/chain link/live fencing) /windbreak

3.8.Conversion of Land Use (CLU) if applicable

3.9.Whether project site is part of production belt / cluster / hub ? If yes, provide details

of working relations with other farmers

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3.10. Rationale for the choosing the said Location for implementation of the project/

Location advantages and disadvantages

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3.11. Compliance of project site for food safety

The information on soil condition and site on water logging, industrial waste and effluents.

Run off and contaminated water is not allowed to enter fields.

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3.12.Components / Activities of the Project with justification (Please refer NHB scheme

guidelines)

No.

Name of the scheme and component Justification

1 Development of Commercial Horticulture

through Production and Post-Harvest

Management of Horticulture Crops

1. Open field for specified crops

2. Protected cultivation for specified crops

3. Integrated PHM

3.1.Integrated Pack house

3.2.Pack House

3.3.Pre-cooling unit

3.4. Cold Room (Staging)

3.5. Mobile Pre-cooling unit

3.6.Ripening Chamber

3.7 Primary Processing

3.8. Refer Van

3.8.Retail outlet (environmentally

controlled)

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Component wise cost of the Project and NHB Norms

Scheme

Component

Items Sub- items Capacity/

Area/

spacing/

size

Etc.

Units/

Numbers

Likely

/ unit

cost

NHB

Norm

Open field

Cultivation

Cultivation

Expenses

Planting material

Input cost (Labour,

Manure

&Fertilisers,

pesticides etc.)

Others

Irrigation

Tube well/ bore

well/ Open well

(Nos.)

Cost of Pipeline

from source of

irrigation to

production

unit(Length, Size &

Material)

Water harvesting

structure / Water

tank min. 300

microns

Non lined

ponds/tanks

Others

Drip / Sprinkler

Civil

Infrastructure

Functional pack

house

Store & Pump house

(Area in sq.ft with

size)

Labour room & go

down (Area in

30

Sq.ftwith size)

Others

Farm

Mechanisation

(AC)

Tractor upto30 BHP

Power

TillerRotavator

Equipment’s- driven

by Tractor/ Power

Tiller

Electrostatic/HTP

sprayer/Mist blower

In row weeder

Battery operated

pruner

Manure spreader/

FYM applicator

Mulch laying

machine

Self-propelled hort.

Machinery

Post hole digger

Other tools and

equipment’s as per

Sub Mission on

Agriculture

Mechanisation

(SMAM)

Others

Land

Development

Soil levelling /

Digging/Fencing

etc.

Others if any

Land if newly purchased but not before

one year from date of sanction of Term

loan (indicate year)

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Support system/staking for

Pomegranate

Vermi Compost Unit

1. Permanent Structure

2. HDPE Vermibed(12ft X 4ft X2 ft)

Slurry Unit

Certification of Good Agricultural

Practices (GAP) including

infrastructure (AC)

Plastic Mulching

Others

Packhouse including precooling unit

Grand Total

Scheme Capacity/

Area/

Spacing/si

ze etc.

Units/

Number

Likely

/Unit

cost

NHB

Norm

Planting Material & Cultivation cost

Irrigation

Tube well/ bore

well/ Open well

(Nos.)

Cost of Pipeline

from source of

irrigation to

production

unit(Length, Size &

Material)

Water harvesting

pond/ Water tank

Others

Infrastructure Store & Pump house

(Area in sq.ft with

size)

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Labour room & go

down (Area in Sq.ft

with size)

Others

Farm

Mechanisation

(AC)

Tools and

equipment’s as per

SMAM

Land Development- Soil levelling /

Digging/Fencing etc.

Land if newly purchased but not before

one year from date of sanction of Term

loan (indicate year)

Vermi Compost Unit

1. Permanent Structure

2, HDPE Vermibed(12ft X 4ft X2 ft)

Certification of Good Agricultural

Practices (GAP) including

infrastructure (AC)

Plastic Mulching (AC)

Others

Grand Total

Scheme Capacity/

Area/

Spacing

etc.

Units/

Number

Likely

/Unit

cost

NHB

Norm

Integrated

PHM

1. Integrated PHM

3.1.Pack House

3.2.Integrated Pack house

3.3.Pre-cooling unit

3.4.Cold Room (Staging)

3.7 Primary Processing

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3.8.Retail outlet (environmentally

controlled)

Others

Note: NHB Norm: means Over all ceiling in project mode with add on component as per NHB Scheme guidelines.

(Appendix 1-A)

AC: Add on component: Over and above the cost ceiling.

3.13.Operations Planning

1. Name of Farm / Project Manager (working directly

under the applicant / CEO) if any.-optional

2. Name of agency providing technical know-how

and turn key for cultivation- and contact person

Name and contact numbers

3. Operations:

1. Land preparation Own / custom hiring

2. Procuring planting material Own / outsourcing

3. Orchard planning, layout Own / outsourcing

4. Water and nutrient management Own / outsourcing

5. Pruning & Training Own / outsourcing

6. Pollinators&Pollinisers Not necessary

7. Plant growth regulators Own / outsourcing

8. Integrated Pest & Disease management Own / outsourcing

9. Integrated nutrient management Own / outsourcing

10. Physiological disorders Own / outsourcing

11. Farm Mechanisation Own / outsourcing

12. Harvesting/ Fruit care management Own / outsourcing

13. Post-Harvest Management Own / outsourcing

a. Pre-cooling Own / outsourcing

b. Cleaning / Washing Own / outsourcing

c. Sorting and Grading Own / outsourcing

d. Packing and labelling Own / outsourcing

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e. Transport Own / outsourcing

f. Storage- Low cost / Cold Room/ Own / outsourcing

14. Marketing Own / outsourcing

3.14. Month wise operational chart / Implementation schedule: Commencement to

completion:

Project Implementation period in case of approval: Months.

Proposed/ Tentative dates of Bench mark / Activity Approximate date

Project Commencement Land development,

preparation and water

harvesting pond / water tank

Orchard layout and pit

digging (Pits should be

ready before hottest months

in the regions)

Jan-Feb

Feb-Mar

First Commercial Crop / plantation

/ operations if any

Plantation

Establishment of plants

Aug-Sep/Sep- Oct.

(soon after rainy season)

Minimum Two years after

planting for air layered

plants

Minimum one and half years

after planting for tissue

culture raised plants

Project Completion First Harvest Minimum Two and half

years after plantation for air

layered plants

Minimum Two years after

plantation for tissue culture

raised plants

Month wise activity chart from planting to first harvest

Activity Months

JF MA MJ JA SO ND

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1. Land

development

√ (1)

2. Land preparation,

orchard planning

and layout

√(1)

3. Procuring

planting material

(air layered/hard

wood cutting

raised/tissue

culture raised

saplings)

√(1) √(1)

4. Installation of

drip

irrigation/fertigati

on

√(1)

5. Plantation √(1)

6. Water and

nutrient

management

(drip irrigation

and fertigation)

(*stress period

months will

depend on soil

type and bahar

followed)

√ (1)

√ (2)

√ (3)

√ (1)

√ (2)

√(3)

√ (1)

√ (2)

√(3)

√ (1)

√ (2)

√ (3)

√ (1)

√ (2)

√ (3)

√ (1)

√ (2)

√ (3)*

7. Training&Prunin

g(avoid during

rainy season)

√ (3)

Light

pruning

√ (1)

√ (2)

√

(3)Heavy

pruning

after

harvest

√ (2)

√ (3)

√ (1)

8. Pollinators

(Optional)

for uniform fruit set, quality and yield

9. Plant growth

regulators

√ (3)

Ethephon

√ (3)

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(39 %

SL) @

1.5-2.5

ml/l)

NAA 10 ppm

GA350 ppm

10. Integrated Pest &

Disease

management

√ (1)

√ (2)

√ (3)

√ (1)

√ (2)

√ (3)

√ (1)

√ (2)

√ (3)

√ (1)

√ (2)

√ (3)

√ (1)

√ (2)

√ (3)

√ (1)

√ (2)

√ (3)

11. Physiological

disorders

Sunscald , aril

browning, fruit

cracking

Bagging, regular irrigation, boric acid 0.25-0.30% sprays depending on

bahar and regional weather conditions.

Mostly observed during Dec.-May

12. Farm

Mechanization-

procurement

Pruner, In

row

weeder(1

)

Post hole

digger,

rotavator,

Tractor,

Tiller/cultivato

r (1)

Manure

spreader/

FYM

applicator,

Drip

irrigation

unit and

fertigation

system (1)

Electrost

atic

sprayer/

mist

blower/

HTP,

Slurry

unit and

vermico

mpost

unit (1)

13. Farm

Mechanization

operations

- - - - - -

14. Harvesting/ Fruit

care management

√ (3)

15. Post-Harvest

Management

√ (3)

a) Pre-cooling √ (3)

b) Cleaning /

Washing

√ (3)

c) Sorting and

Grading

√ (3)

d) Packing and √ (3)

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labeling

e) Transport √ (3)

f) Storage- Low

cost / cold

storage

√ (3) √ (3)

16. Marketing √ (3) √ (3) √ (3)

3.15. Backward and Forward linkages

ECONOMICS OF POMEGRANATE CULTIVATION (For Reference)

Table: Cost of establishment of new orchard for cv. Bhagwa and maintenance cost up to 2

year age for 1 ha (740 plants)

S.

No.

Particulates with specification Quantity Rates/unit

(Rs)

Cost

(Rs)

2 Installation of drip system

Trench digging and closing

2.5ftx2.5ft

190mtrs 1200.00/hr

x04hrs

4800.00

Main pipe line 3” 16 pcs. 685.00 10960.00

Sub main pipe line 2.5” 17pcs. 490.00 8330.00

Lateral 16mm 2200mtrs 13.65 30030.00

GTO and end cap set 88nos 10.00 880.00

Drippers 1480nos 5.00 7400.00

Sand filter 2.5” 01 30000.00 30000.00

Screen filter 2.5” 01 4000.00 4000.00

Fertigation tank 01 10000.00 10000.00

Other miscellaneous material

(Adhesive, Valves, Fitting material,

Cable, labour charges)

10000.00 10000.00

Total 116400.00

3 Land Preparation 740 pits 62.00/pit 45880.00

Pit digging and refilling with FYM

4 Plantation cost 20 Man days 300 6000.00

5 Inputs for 2 years

i Planting material(including 15%

plants for gap filling 01 month after

planting)

850.00 30/plant 25500.00

ii Power sprayer 01 3900.00 3900.00

iii Fertilizer & - 70000.00

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Manures/Micronutrient/biofertilizers

iv Insecticides - - 15000.00

v Fungicides - - 21000.00

vi Bactericides (Only if Bacterial blight

is observed)

- - 15000.00

vii Miscellaneous 3000.00

Total 153400.00

6 Labour cost for maintenance of

orchard for 2 years

94300.00

(Intercultural operations, Weeding,

Removal of Suckers and Flowers,

Training of plants and disposal of

material, Staking of Plants, Live

fencing with plants, Spraying of

Pesticides, spraying, application of

fertilizers

8 GrossTotal (2+3+4+5+6) - - 415980.00

Note: lump-sum rate.

Table : Cost of cultivation per year (third year onwards) for taking production in 1

hectare of pomegranate

Sr.

No.

Particulates No./Qty. Rates

(Rs./kg or

lit.)

Cost

(Rs.)

1 Pruning

Main ( heavy) Pruning

Light Pruning

740 plants

740 plants

18.00/plant

10.00/plant

13320.00

7400.00

Total 20720.00

2 Labour

Including Irrigation, Fertilizer

application, Weeding and Sanitation

200

mandays

Rs. 300/day

60000.00

3 Inputs

FYM (20 kg/Plant) 15 tonnes

2200 33000.00

Fertilizer and Micronutrient 29485.00

Liquid fertilizers 17280.00

Pesticides/ Insecticides 22275.00

Fungicides 19,884.00

Bactericides (Only for BBD affected

orchards)

15,300.00

Miscellaneous 10000.00

Weedicide 1800.00

Total 132224.00

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D GrossTotal (1+2+3) 212944.00

Table: Income from produce and cost: benefit ratio

S.

N

o

Parameters Expenditure

Producti

on

Per/ha/y

ear

Rate

/Kg

fruit

Income

from sale

Profit Benef

it per

Rupe

e

Inves

ted

Year

wise

Cumula

tive

Yea

r

wise

Cum

ulativ

e

Rs. in lakhs tonnes Rs. Rs. in lakhs Rs.

a b c d e f = d

x e

g h = g -

c

i

1 First 2 years of

orchard

establishment

4.16

4.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

2 Third year

after plantation

/ first

production

2.13 6.29 9.00 35.00 3.15 3.15 -3.14 Nil

3 Fourth year

after

plantation/seco

nd production

) (B +5 %

escalation cost

2.24 8.53 15.00 40.00 6.00 9.15 0.62 0.07

Total amount investment is neutralized by fourth year of plantation and there is benefit of Rs.

0.07 per rupee spent, hence forth there is profit of Rs. 1.72 per rupee invested.

a b c d e f = d

x e

g h = f-

b

i

4 Fifth year after

plantation/third

production

(C +5 %

escalation cost)

2.35 - 16.00 40.00 6.40 - 4.05 1.72*

Note: Bank Loan Interest, Rent of own land, family labour not included

1. Backward linkages -with growers, input suppliers etc.

Operations Agency / Agents / providers Remarks

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Seed/ Planting Material

Manure

Fertilizers

Bio fertilizers

Bio pesticides

Fertilizers

Pesticides / Insecticide

others

2. Forward linkages- for Domestic and Export Market

Operations Agency / Agents / Service

providers

Remarks

Storage Unit/Cold storage

Processing Unit

Local Market

Terminal market

Farm Market

3. Briefly explain as to how the produce will be consolidated (backward linkages)

and marketed/exported (forward linkages)

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3.16. Manpower (Skilled Labour, Expertise etc.), Required, Already available, Gaps

and the management in an Year.

3.16.1. Managerial and Technical

Managerial Technical Gap

Requirement Availability Requirement Availability S US

Number No.of

Days

Number No.of

Days

N D N D

a)

b)

c)

3.16.2. Skilled and Unskilled Labour

Skilled Labour Unskilled labour Gap

Requirement Availability Requirement Availability S US

Number No. of

Days

Number No. of

Days

N D N D

Operations/

activity

d) Administration

e) Manager

f) Finance &

Accounts

g) Typing / IT

operations

h) Watch man

Crop husbandry

a)

b)

c)

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d)

e)

f)

g)

h)

3.17.Employment Generation per annum

No.of man days / Annum

Permanent man power -Permanent (on rolls)

Casual / Temporary

3.18. Infrastructure (Power, Fuel, Water, Plant and Machinery, Effluents treatment

etc.)- Required, Already available, Gaps and the management.

Utility Requirement Remarks

Power Likely requirement per month for the

purposes of …………………………

Source of Power

Access to Power is assured or not

Alternative Source of Power in case of

breakdowns

Water Source – Ground Water /Surface Water

Existing or New source

Plant &

Machinery

Fuel Access to fuel to power- Generators- Yes/No

Nearest fuel depot

Effluent treatment Facility and method adopted for effluent

treatment.

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Road connectivity Distance from the State Highway and

National Highway.

Rail connectivity

Air connectivity

Market

connectivity

Vermi compost If available Numbers and Capacity.

Types: 1. Permanent Structure and 2, HDPE

Vermibed (12ft X 4ft X2 ft)

Animal

Husbandry

Details of Animals

Capacity / Income

Environmental

issues of the

project if any

Fencing

Any other

3.19.SWOT Analysis

1 Strengths

2 Weaknesses

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3 Opportunities

4 Threats

3.20. Monitoring and evaluation of Project:

ICAR Institute or CAU/SAU/ SHU or qualified consultant or any other organization

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Attention of the applicant:

1. Applicant has to intimate the Board before effecting change of project land, crop, area,

bank etc in the proposal before claim of subsidy. (page 121 of guidelines point 10(vi).

Thus Any change in crop or project site without prior approval of NHB shall make the

component or project, as the case may be, ineligible for getting subsidy.

2. Even the change in FI / Banker should be done with prior approval of NHB.

(Signature of the Applicant)

with date and time.

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4 NHB Scheme under which the project is proposed with rationale /

justification.

1. Scheme.1: Copy paste scheme guidelines

2. Cost Norms and pattern of assistance: Copy paste scheme guidelines

3. Rationale for justification for taking up the proposed project under the scheme No.1

and its components.

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5.Project details

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5.1 Agro-climatic suitability

5.1.1.Origin, History, and Distribution

1. Origin of the crop and its introduction into India:

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) of the Lythraceaefamily is one of the oldest edible fruit known to humans.

The pomegranate is native from Iran to the Himalayas in northern India and has been cultivated and naturalized

over the Mediterranean region and the Caucasus region of Asia since ancient times.Waste, barren, rocky land

with murrum type partially weathered soil can used for pomegranate cultivation as it is moderately tolerant to

salinity, requires less irrigation water and can be grown on sub-marginal land with suboptimal edaphic

conditions. It has great market, export and processing (value addition) potential. It is high revenue generating

crop and important for nutritional and livelihood security of farmers of natural resource deficit regions of

Deccan plateau. Thus, pomegranate is strategically very important. The fruit was domesticated around2000 BC

(Ranaet al. 2007). It is mainly confined to the tropics and subtropics and grows well in arid and semi-arid

climates. Favorable growth takes place where winters are cool and summers are hot. It has the ability to

withstand frosty conditions, but below −10°C will not survive long. A temperature of 38°C and a dry climate

during fruit development produces the best quality fruits. Pomegranate is one of the important commercial fruit

crops across the world and considered to be valuable because of the health-promoting traits in edible and

nonedible parts of the fruit that can be used for a wide range of human diseases.

2. Distribution of crop across the country

In India, Maharashtra has a major share (>65%) in area, followed by Karnataka, Gujarat. It is picking

up fast in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh., Rajasthan. Small

areas are under cultivation in Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Nagaland, Mizoram, Kerala, Jammu & Kashmir,

Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep. It has also been introduced in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh,

Uttarakhand and West Bengal.

Outside India it is grown in Iran, China, Turkey, USA, Spain, Azerbaijan, Armenia,

Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, the Middle East, Pakistan, Tunisia, Israel, dry regions of Southeast

Asia, Peninsular Malaysia, the East Indies and tropical Africa.

5.1.2.Agro-climatic / Horticultural zones including Rainfall, temperatures at critical

stages and suitability of the project (Not applicable to standalone PHM projects)

Parameter Recommended@ Project location

parameters#

Remarks /

deviations

Climate Areas having rainfall upto 800mm

most suitable. Regions receiving more

than 1000 mm rainfall with high

humidity are not very suitable. Has

wide adaptability of temperatures, can

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tolerate high of upto 44oC and low of -

11oC however areas with cool winter

and hot dry summer are suitable.

Altitude Grows well up to 1000m AMSL but

can be grown even up to

1500mAMSL

Climacteric / Non Climacteric Non Climacteric

Thermosensitiveness of crop

It may be considered Thermo-in-

sensitive as far as flowering is

concerned in the Deccan plateau

region as it flowers round the year but

needs some period of stress either

through high or low temperature

coupled with soil moisture stress to

flower profusely.

In temperate regions like H.P.,

Uttarakhand and J&K the

pomegranate becomes deciduous and

flowers only in spring (Ambe Bahar).

However, temperate type pomegranate

needs 100-200 chilling hours for

optimum flowering and can be

considered as thermosensitive.

Photosensitive It is photo-in-sensitive as it flowers

round the year.Under Deccan Plateau

region and remains evergreen, but in

temperate regions like H.P.,

Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir

the pomegranate becomes deciduous

and flowers only in spring season.

Temperature range (Max.-Min.) Mrig

Bahar

Hasta

Bahar

Ambia

Bahar

1. Mean monthly / Average

temperature

28.29-

26.46

25.87-

25.21

29.86-

28.22

2. Av.Max.temperature(0C) 34.91-

31.30

33.36-

30.93

36.89-

33.84

3. Av.night temperature(0C) 22.56-

18.18

20.41-

18.32

24.51-

21.39

4. Flowering (0C) 36.06 -

21.66

35.51-

20.97

40.89-

17.71

5. Fruiting (0C) 39.50-

20.97

35.49-

10.63

42.69-

21.46

6. Maturity(0C) 34.71-

14.23

38.11-

16.06

35.59-

21.03

7. Fruit quality 32.94-

11.89

37.00-

15.97

35.51

20.97

8. Season (0C) 39.80-

11.89

40.89-

10.63

42.69-

17.39

Rainfall (total)

1. Land preparation (mm) -- -- --

2. Flowering (mm) 207.94 87.00 27.7

3. Fruiting (mm) 171.29 22.20 47.6

4. Maturity (mm) 63.55 32.80 114.3

5. Av.Season (mm) of 42

years 570.20 321.55 372.20

Humidity (Max. &Min.)

1. Flowering (%) 84.12

58.81

74.28

42.14

50.15

25.12

2. Fruiting (%) 83.18 68.23 51.90

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53.97 33.79 22.69

3. Maturity (%) 73.28

40.86

66.29

31.03

70.23

34.65

4. Av.Season (%) 76.47

45.77

66.67

35.55

63.74

33.96

Winds during crop season

1. Wind velocity (km/h) 1.56-21.58

Shade/sun loving? Sun loving plant

@ Note: Organization / Institution (ICAR/CAU/SAU/SHU/ other) making recommendation

and its source should be specified.

#: Provide source (could be IMD/Agric.Univ/State Govt.) and weblink if possible.

Note:Temp., Rainfall and Relative humidity data given based on weather data available

withIMD for 42 years and /or NRCP for 8 years for Solapur.

Risk management/ Deviation Management if any:

Conclusion: Whether project crop is recommended for the project location Yes/No

5.1.3. Soil Type and health -requirements and that of project suitability

(Not applicable to standalone PHM projects)

As recommended

by ICAR

/CAU/SAU/SHU

Project location

data as per latest

Soil health test

Deviation if

any and

Management

Date on which

soil health is

tested and the

name of the

Institute

Soil type Well drained, light to

medium textured soil

preferred,

murrumtype partially

weathered soil can

also be used

Texture Sandy loam to clay

loam

pH

Suitable: 7.6-8.5

Marginally suitable:

8.6-9.0

Organic carbon

Ideally: 0.75-1.0 %

Marginally suitable:

0.5-0.75 %

Electrical

conductivity

Up to 9 dS/m

Sodium

Exchangeable

sodium 0.23-0.45

mg/kg

Potassium 232.3-440.9 kg/ha

Nitrogen 161.5-255.50 kg/ha

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Phosphorus 11.78-23.01 kg/ha

@ Note: Organization / Institution (ICAR/CAU/SAU/SHU/ other) making recommendation

and its source should be specified.

Source: Naidu, L. G. K., V. Ramamurthy, O. Challa, R. Hegde and P. Krishnan. 2006.

Manual soil-site suitability criteria for major crops NBSS&LUP publication no. 129,

NBSS&LUP, Nagpur, 118 pp.

#: Provide details of Soil Test Laboratory (should be that of Agriculture Dept/ Agric.Univ/

Central or State Government) where Soil is tested with contact details of Head of

Laboratory/ Analyst with telephone and mobile details and weblink if possible. A self-

attested copy of the laboratory results should be submitted in case project is qualified for

processing for subsidy claim.

Whether project location is a problematic soil- Alkalinity/Salinity/Others: if Yes.

1. Causes

2. Reclamation / Management/ Amendments proposed:

Conclusion:

Whether project location soil is suitable for the crop / activity.

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5.1.4.Water/ Irrigation water Quality -requirements and that of project suitability

(Not applicable to standalone PHM projects)Pomegranate is salt tolerant, so, salinity is not

an issue in pomegranate

As recommended by ICAR

/ CAU/SAU/SHU

Project location data as

per latest Water Analysis

test#

pH 7.4-8.5

EC (dsm-1

) Upto2.3 dsm-1

Total salt concentration -

Sodium Absorption Ratio (SAR) 1.22 (ideal)

Bi-Carbonate (MeqL-1

) 5.73 (ideal)

Boron concentration -

Heavy metals -

Pesticide residue -

@ Note: Organization / Institution (ICAR/CAU/SAU/SHU/ other) making recommendation

and its source should be specified.

#: Provide details of Laboratory (should be that of Agriculture Dept/ Agric.Univ/ Central or

State Government) where water is tested with contact details of Head of Laboratory/ Analyst

with telephone and mobile details. A self-attested copy of the laboratory results should be

submitted in case project is qualified for processing for subsidy claim.

Conclusion: Whether project location water source is suitable for

the crop / activity.

Yes / No

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5.2. Project- Market viability of the Project

5.2.1. Commercial (and nutritive -where ever applicable) importance / significance,

composition and uses.

Pomegranate fruit has wide acceptability among the consumers because its arils have

attractive colour, juiciness, sweet acidic taste, refreshing juice and known

nutraceutical value.

The fruit is rich in flavonoids, anthocyanins, punicic acid, ellagitannins, alkaloids,

fructose, sucrose, glucose, simple organic acids such as ascorbic acid, citric acid, and

malic acid, and bioactive compounds such as phenolics and flavonoids, principally

anthocyanins.

Pomegranate arils provide 12% of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin C and 16% DV

for vitamin-K per 100g serving.

The pomegranate peel is an important source of bioactive compounds such as

phenolics, flavonoids, ellagitannins, and proanthocyanidin compounds, minerals,

mainly potassium, nitrogen, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and sodium, and

complex polysaccharides.

Pomegranate seeds are excellent sources of dietary fiber. The soft seeded varieties of

pomegranate contain seeds oil to the tune of 25-26 % (V/W). The pomegranate seed

oil contains more than 70 % of conjugated linolenic acid The Pomegranate seed oil

contains punicic acid (65.3%), palmitic acid (4.8%), stearic acid (2.3%), oleic acid

(6.3%) and linoleic acid (6.6%).

The different parts of pomegranate have shown therapeutic properties that target wide

range of diseases including prostrate, breast and skin cancer, cardiovascular

disorders, male infertility, Alzheimer’s disease, aging, AIDS and cosmetic products.

In view of above mentioned therapeutic utility pomegranate has great market potential in

domestic as well as export market.

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5.2.2. Targeted market (s): Domestic or International. In case of International market, the

applicants have to refer APEDA export requirements and should specify compliance

appropriately with in the document. In case of domestic market specify the intended market

briefly while more details be provided in Marketing chapter.

The pomegranate has high potential for marketing in domestic as well as export market.

5.2.3. Statistics: India and State.

1. India: Area, Production and Productivity in the area, State and India for the last 5-10

years

National picture

Year *India

Area, production, Productivity

Global Productivity dataT/Ha

Area

(x1000

ha)

Production

(x1000 MT )

Productivity

T/ha

Highest Average

2017-18 220 2795 12.71

Country-wise

systematic

recent data is

not available in

public domain

Not

Available

2016-17 216 2613 12.09

2015-16 197 2306 11.71 @Israel 24

2014-15 181 1789 9.9

2013-14 131 1346 10.3

2012-13 113 745 6.6

2011-12 112 772 6.9

2010-11 107 743 6.94

2009-10 127.16 820.97 6.46

2008-09 109.21 807.17 7.39 # Spain and USA

18.3 to 18.4

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2. State wise picture- Top 10 producing states

State Area in 1000 ha Production in 1000 MT Productivity T/ha

Maharashtra

Karnataka

Gujarat

Madhya Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

Rajasthan

Himachal Pradesh

Telangana

Tamil Nadu

Chhattisgarh

136.75

28.09

18.54

9.23

7.71

2.50

2.48

2.08

0.51

0.48

1578.04

328.92

278.10

88.86

105.20

10.00

2.55

30.84

13.96

4.33

11.54

11.71

15.00

9.63

13.64

4.00

1.20

14.82

27.43

9.06

Source: Horticulture at a Glance 2017, Horticulture at a glance, 2016

3. Project State Picture (Mandatory)

Year Area in

ha

Production

MT

States’

contribution

to Nation

Productivity

T/ha

Gap in Productivity (T/Ha)

State

Av.

National

Av

Global

Highest

12.09(2016-

17)

24.00

(2015)

Source:

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4. Project State- district wise performance in the said crop producing districts in

Last Year (Mandatory)

Area Production Productivity

District Area

(ha)

% of

State

Area

District Production

(MT)

% of State

Production

District Productivity

(T/ha)

Ranking

Source:

5.Project crop in the state: Time trend of Area, Production and Productivity

(Mandatory)

District Item Current Year CY-2 CY-3 CY-4

District.1 Area

Production

Productivity

District.2

Source:

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6. Share of project Crop- in terms of Area and Production in overall fruits

Share of Pomegranate to total fruit

Crop Area Production

Lakh Ha % share Lakh MT % share

Pomegranate

(2016-17)

2.16 3.39 26.13 2.81

Fruits

(2016-17)

63.73 929.18

Source: http://nhb.gov.in/statistics/State_Level/area_prod20161718.pdf

7. Availability of Storage facilities in the project area / District / StateSource: (Desirable Data)

Year Commodity Low cost storage

structures

Cold storage CA Storage

No. Capacity Capacity

utilization

No. Capacity Capacity

utilization

No. Capacity Capacity

utilization

Commodity / produce Storage

required in the

area

Storage

available in the

area

Gap Remarks

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5.2.4. Clusters/ Zones

5.2.4.1. Crop clusters in the State (Mandatory)

Cluster District No.of villages No.of farmers Total Area

1

2

3

4

5.2.4.2.Crop Agricultural Economic Zones in the State / UT, if any (Desirable)

Cluster District No.of villages No.of farmers Total Area

1

2

3

4

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5.2.5.Demand for the commodity:( based on the available data- minimum for the

project area, district and the state)

Demand -Supply gap for the commodity

Unit Demand No.of growers Supply /

production

Gap Remarks

Nos. Area

Project area

District

where

project is

located

State

Country

Globally

Note: Applicant may take the help of District Horticulture Officer.

5.2.5. A Projections of production, productivity, targets for domestic and export market

(Desirable)

Year Production Productivity Local

Market

Value

in Rs.

Terminal

market

Value

in Rs.

Export

Market

Value

in Rs.

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5.2.6. Global producers- Country, Area, Production, Productivity and global market share

for the last 5-10 years (Country-wise systematic and recent data is not available in public

domain)

5.2.7.International trade market and potential:

(Collect from APEDA Agri-exchange website at http://agriexchange.apeda.gov.in/; including product profile,

statistics and market intelligence sites esp. International trade and Global Analytical report in brief to the extent

of relevance; may also refer DGCIS sitehttp://www.dgciskol.gov.in/for more information)

Pomegranate Export from India 2017-18

Sr No. Country Quantity in MT Value in Crore Rs Av.Rate in Rs/Kg

1. UAE 19799.75 232.02 117.18

2. Nepal 8481.54 23.46 27.66

3. Saudi Arabia 3888.14 36.32 93.42

4. Netherland 2434.82 58.13 238.74

5. Qatar 2076.57 22.01 105.98

6. Oman 1946.63 27.94 143.52

7. Sri Lanka DSR 1503.86 18.25 121.36

8. Kuwait 1318.23 15.07 114.31

9. Baharain Is 931.69 8.49 91.17

10. Malaysia 715.10 8.65 120.90

11. Thailand 593.68 14.27 240.44

12. Bangladesh PR 510.74 1.68 32.85

13. Egypt ARP 489.72 5.22 106.61

14. U K 446.65 18.29 409.42

15. U S A 417.74 19.65 470.40

16. Vietnam Soc Rep 368.14 2.71 73.66

17. Singapore 362.10 4.88 134.69

18. Russia 341.63 5.15 150.61

19. Romania 280.00 0.40 14.27

20. Indonesia 163.81 2.50 152.41

21. Lebanon 150.00 0.31 20.96

22. Belgium 68.51 3.28 478.51

23. Maldives 63.41 0.73 115.28

24. Ghana 59.28 0.62 105.19

25. Hong Kong 43.97 0.95 215.51

26. Spain 39.45 0.60 152.13

27. Switzerland 37.24 2.02 543.49

28. Greece 34.10 0.55 161.87

29. Canada 27.28 0.35 126.84

30. France 22.81 0.35 153.81

31. New Zealand 21.642 0.99 459.02

32. Mauritius 21.58 0.27 127.13

33. Iran 18.21 0.18 97.96

34. Germany 13.20 0.31 233.05

35. Ireland 10.11 0.62 612.31

36. Kenya 5.53 0.09 162.34

37. Poland 4.20 0.22 521.43

38. Italy 2.41 0.054 225.62

39. Brunei 2.12 0.036 171.59

40. Australia 1.91 0.040 208.57

41. Nigeria 1.49 0.025 166.45

42. Norway 1.42 0.021 148.94

43. Cambodia 0.90 0.013 141.60

44. Mali 0.49 0.0076 155.26

45. Seychelles 0.44 0.0055 124.26

46. Japan 0.19 0.0019 98.33

47. Congo D. Rep. 0.16 0.0014 88.60

48. South Africa 0.12 0.0012 96.73

49. Panama Republic 0.02 0.0002 100.00

50. Netherland Antilles 0.01 0.00045 895.80

Total/Average 47335.71 537.73 Average 197.36

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5.2.8. Seasonality matrix of the fruit (Desirable Data):

Seasonality matrix of the crop with reference to other fruits / vegetables

Fruits Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Lean Season

Peak Season

Pomegranate

STATE JA

N

FE

B

MA

R

AP

R

MA

Y JUN JUL

AU

G

SE

P

OC

T

NO

V

DE

C

Maharashtr

a

Karnataka

Andhra

Pradesh

Gujarat

Index: Round the year Peak

season

Lean

season

Gl

ut

Demand and Supply issues specific to project area:

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5.2.9 Price variation of Commodities at State / UT Capital or at a Major Fruit &

Vegetables Market

Local Market: 1 Unit=Rs. Per Qtl/MT/Kg

Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Major Terminal Market: 2 Unit=Rs. Per Qtl/MT/Kg

Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Projected prices of project produce

Market: ………………………… Unit=Rs. Per Qtl/MT/Kg

Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

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5.2.10.Balance sheet of commodity in the State (Desirable Data/ Voluntary)

Year: Qty: 000Tons

Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Stored/

Carry in

Fresh

Production/

Arrivals

Imports

Availability

In LT

Storage

Consumption

Exports

Post

Production

losses

Total Usage

Carry out

Source:

Note:

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5.2.11.Whether transportation infrastructure is available.

1. Mode of transportation / arrangement:

2. Whether cold chain facility available locally if so details of service providers and

contact person name.

5.2.12. Value Addition scope/ potential

In India major part of pomegranate production is utilized for table purpose (fresh fruit)

consumption. However, there is high potential for processing of pomegranate in to various

value added product as well as utilization of processing industry by products in to high value

nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products. The pomegranate can be processed in to various

value added products such as juice, ready to serve beverage, anardana, minimally processed

arils, wine, can be prepared from pomegranate. The processing industry byproduct such as

pomegranate seed oil, bio colours and extracts from peel can be developed. The technologies

for value addition of pomegranate are available with ICAR-NRC on Pomegranate, Solapur.

5.2.13. Central and State Government policies to promote the commodity:

( towards its promotion, area expansion and organized marketing, processing and export).

Government Schemes of National organizations like NHM, NHB, APEDA and MIDH of

Gov. of Maharashtra.

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5.2.14. Value chain in the commodity

In India, area and production of pomegranate rising leaps and bound during last

decade. Most of pomegranate fruits produced are marketed in inland markets for table

purpose. The increase in production had led to occasional glut with fall of price in the

markets. The export is merely 49,757 MT (2016-17) which is 1.9 % of the total production.

Research done in India on pomegranate value chain clearly indicates very high potentiality

for its adoption by many stakeholders that will certainly be beneficial not only to

pomegranate farmers but also have immense scope of development of new start-up industries,

employment generation and skill development. It has been observed that approximately 70%

of pomegranate production is suitable for export as well as domestic marketing. The

remaining 30 % produce generally fetches very low price in market and can be utilized for

processing into high value products which can generate many fold additional income as well

as employment. It is also considered as a difficult to eat fruit as compared to banana, citrus,

apple, mango etc. Here lies a great opportunity of minimally processing of freshly extracted

arils (edible part). Apart from this there is great potentiality for total utilization of each and

every part of the fruit through production of pomegranate Juice, Wine, Seed Oil and

pomegranate peel based cosmetic products, mouth wash and dietary supplements.

5.2.15.Proposed Business Strategy by the Applicant for Marketing and Market viability

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5.3.Financial Viability of the Project:

5.3.1: Due Deligence Status

Date of Pre-Sanction / Due Deligience Remarks

1 Examination of CIBIL report Yes/No

2 Credit rating / scoring is done Yes/No

3 Whether name of promoters/company

appearing in the list of-

a) RBI defaulter list

b) RBI willfull defaulter list

c) ECGC SA list

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

4 a)Verfication of CERSAI (Central Registry

of Securitisation Asset Reconstruction and

Security Interest)

b) In case of company whether financial

data verfied with ROC .

Yes/No

Yes/No

5.3.2.Project Cost (Rs in Lakhs) – (subitems are to be decided based on need)

Scheme

Component

Items Sub- items Capacity/

Area/

spacing

Etc.

Units/

Numbers

unit

cost

Cost

Open field

Cultivation

Cultivation

Expenses

Planting material

Input cost (Labour,

Manure

&Fertilizers,

pesticides etc.)

Others

Irrigation

Tube well/ bore

well/ Open well

(Nos.)

Cost of Pipeline

(Length, Size

&Material)

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Water harvesting

structure / Water

tank min. 300

microns

polypropylene sheet

Non lined

ponds/tanks

Others

Drip / Sprinkler

Civil

Infrastructure

Functional pack

house

Store & Pump house

(Area in sq.ft with

size)

Labour room & go

down (Area in Sq.ft

with size)

Others

Farm

Mechanisation

(AC)

Tractor up to 30

BHP

Power Tiller HP

Equipments- driven

by Tractor/ Power

Tiller

Mulch laying

machine

Self-propelled hort.

Machinery

Other tools and

equipment’s as per

Sub Mission on

Agriculture

Mechanisation

(SMAM)

Others

Land Soil levelling /

Digging/Fencing

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Development

etc.

Others if any

Land if newly purchased but not before

one year from date of sanction of loan

(indicate year)

Support system

Slurry unit

Vermi Compost Unit

Certification of Good Agri Practices

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)

including infrastructure (AC)

Plastic Mulching

Others

Grand Total

Irrigation

Tube well/ bore

well/ Open well

(Nos.)

Cost of Pipeline

(Length, Size &

Material)

Water harvesting /

Water tank

Others

Infrastructure Store & Pump house

(Area in sq.ft with

size)

Labour room & go

down (Area in Sq.ft

with size)

Others

Farm

Mechanisation

(AC)

Tools and

equipment’s as per

SMAM

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Land Development- Soil levelling /

Digging/Fencing etc.

Land if newly purchased but not before

one year from date of sanction of loan

(indicate year)

Vermi Compost Unit

Certification of Good Agri Practices

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)

including infrastructure (AC)

Plastic Mulching (AC)

Others

Grand Total

Scheme Capacity/

Area/

Spacing

etc.

Units/

Number

Likely

/Unit

cost

NHB

Norm

Integrated

PHM

2. Integrated PHM

3.1.Pack House

3.2.Integrated Pack house

3.3.Pre-cooling unit

3.4.Cold Room (Staging)

3.5.Mobile Pre-cooling unit

3.6.Ripening Chamber

3.7 Primary Processing

3.8.Retail outlet (environmentally

controlled)

Others

Summary of Project Cost

Project Cost Max.

possible

NHB support

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(self-

appraisal)

2. Open field condition With add on components

Without add on

components

3. Integrated PHM

3.1.Integrated Pack House

3.2.Pack house

3.3.Pre-cooling unit

3.4. Cold Room (Staging)

Grand Total

5.3.3 Means of Finance (Rs.in Lakhs)

S.No Item Components

1 Promoters share

2 Bank/FI Term loan

3 Un secured loan/VCA

Total

5.3.3. A Information on subsidy available under different schemes:- (For information) 1. Subsidy from NHB

2. Subsidy from State *

3. Subsidy from Centre *

4. Subsidy from other

sources

*

Total

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5.3.4.Investment in Horticulture Sector

5.3.5Key financials of the proposed / existing Project: (Rs. In Lakhs)

FINANCIAL

INDICATORS

Estimated projections

Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7 Y8

Capital

Reserves

Intangibles

Tangible Net Worth

Net Working Capital

Current Ratio

Net Sales

Op. Profit

Net Profit Before

Tax

Net Profit After Tax

TOL/ TNW

Debt-equity ratio

Depreciation

Dividend

Retained Profit

Justification for the above (wherever figures are on higher side)

NOTE:- In case of existing business / project, the promoter has to provide the audited data

for the last three years apart from estimated and projected data for covering the entire

repayment period.

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5.3.6 Project Financing:

1) Rate of Interest :

2) Percentage of Term loan against total project cost

3) Internal Rate of Return (IRR):

4) Cost of Production and Profitability (Annexure)

5) Yield and Sales Chart (Annexure)

6) Proposed Balance Sheet: (Annexure)

7) Proposed Cash flow Statement for repayment period (Annexure)

8) Proposed Profit & Loss Account: (Annexure)

9) Proposed Repayment of Term loan and Schedule (Annexure)

10) Break even Analysis (Annexure)

11) NPV (Net Present Value)

12) Economic Rate of Return

13) Depreciation

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5.3.13 Sensitivity analysis of the project.

Base Case 2018-19 (First

Full Year of

Operation)

Case I Decrease in capacity utilization by 10%.

Case II Decrease in Sales by 10%.

Case III Increase in Raw Material Cost by 10%

Base Case Case I Case II Case III

PBIDT

PBT

PAT

Min DSCR

Max DSCR

Overall DSCR

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5.3.14 Key Financial Parameters for the proposal:

Sl.

No.

Ratio Benchmark As calculated by Project Finance Expert

1styr 2

ndyr 3

rdyr 4

thyr 5

thYr

1. Current Ratio other

than export units

1.25:1

2. CR-Export units 1.10:1

3 IRR /BCR

4 DSCR* 1.50:1

5 Average DSCR

6 Debt to Equity

Ratio i.e DER

3:1

7 TOL/TNW 4:1

8 Promoters

Contribution

25%

minimum

9 Break Even Point Lower the %

is better

10 Security Coverage

Ratio

More than

100% of

Loan

Amount

11 Repayment period Up to 7

Years

excluding

moratorium,

but not to

exceed an

overall tenor

of 10 years

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5.3.15 Statement of Assets & liability as on……...

1. Immovable Assets

(Rs. In lakh)

Sl.No Description Extent Location Face value Market value

1 Land

2 Building

3 Plant & machinery

4 Commercial plots

2. Movable Assets Sl.No Description Modle Face value Market value

1 Car/Scooter/Truck/Bus/Mobile

phone

3. Bank/FI balances and cash

Sl.No. Name of the institutions Date of opening Face value Market

value/Present

value

4. Shares & debentures

Sl No Name of the

Company/Institutions

Date of

purchase

Face value Market value

5. Investment in business & other associates concern

Sl No Name of the

Company/Institutions

Date of

Investment

Face value Market value

Total assets……............

1. Liabilities

Sl.No. Nature of the loan Name of the

institution

Date of loan Face

value

Market value/

Present value

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Total liabilities…….....................

Net of assets & liabilities…….....

Date:Signature of the Promoter/Guarantors/Directors /partner

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Risk Analysis& Management

A. Promoters & Management Risks:

B. Project Completion and Operational Risk:

C. Other Risks:

Risk Management

Excess production / Glut situation in Market Cold storage

Crop failure Can regulate next season

Price volatility-low prices Can manage crop according to market

Pests and Diseases IDIPM schedule of ICAR-NRCP on

www.nrcpomegranate.icar.gov.in

Natural calamities- fire, cyclone, Floods etc. Crop insurance (failure due to rains)

Farm record keeping/ Maintenance proposed

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5.4: Land development and Crop husbandry

5.4.1.Land development: ( in case of waste/ barren land)

Waste, barren, rocky land with murrum type partially weatherd soil can be used for

pomegranate cultivation as it is moderately tolerant to salinity, requires less irrigation water

and can be grown on sub-marginal land with suboptimal edaphic conditions. Thus,

pomegranate is strategically very important crop for waste lands.

5.4.2. Selection of Quality Planting Material

Recommended and popular Cultivars- varieties/hybrids, their specific characteristics,

requirements and yields and list of reputed / accredited Nurseries

1. Recommended and popular cultivars/

varieties/ Hybrids State wise

Name of variety / Hybrids/ cultivar (with

potential yield)

a. Bhagwa (Major variety grown all

over India)

Upto 22 tons/ha

b. Super Bhagwa

(2 to 3 weeks earlier to Bhagwa)

Upto 22 tons/ha

c. Mridula: May be promoted for

cultivation in North Indian States

due to short duration

Upto 18 tons/ha

d. Arakta: May be promoted for

cultivation in North Indian States

due to short duration (about one

months earlier to Bhagwa)

Upto 18 tons/ha

e. ‘Solapur Lal’- Recently released in

2017 for processing (2 to 3 weeks

earlier to Bhagwa)

Upto 27 tons/ha

2. Classification of cultivars based on crop

maturity

a. Early: Grown in all states though

suitable for North Indian states

Mridula, Arakta, Ganesh

b. Mid: Grown in all states Super Bhagwa, Solpaur Lal

c. Late: Grown in all states Bhagwa

3. Classification of cultivars / Varieties/

Hybrids based on purpose

a. Table Purpose Bhagwa, Super Bhagwa, Mridula, Arakta,

Ganesh

b. Processing

(Juice, RTS, Concentrate)

Packaged Arils (Minimally

Processed)

Mridula, Arakta, Solapur lal

Bhagwa, Super Bhagwa, Mridula, Arakta

c. Anardana preparation Solapur Anardana, Amlidana, Goma Khatta

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Cultivar/Hybrid/Variety / Planting material Selected:

Cultivar/Hyb

rid/Variety /

Planting

material

Parentage Area Medium/ High/

Ultra High

density

Requirement

Quantity

Bhagwa Ganesh x Gul-e-Shah red ~90 % area Recommended5

m x 5m- MPKV

4.5 m x 3.0 m-

(about 15’ x 10

‘)- NRCP

Some pockets in

Nashik farmers

are successfully

cultivating

pomegranateat

12’ x 8 ‘, high

density planting

research in

under progress

but not yet

recommended

either by

MPKV or

NRCP

5 m x 5m= 400

plants/ha

4.5m x 3.0 m=

740 plants/ha

12’ x 8 ‘=

1183/ha

HDP

experiments on

reducing plant

to plant

distance from

3.0 m to 2.5-2.0

m and row to

distance from

4.5 m to 4.0-3.5

m is under

progress.

Super Bhagwa

Selection from Bhagwa

Remaining

10 %

Mridula Ganesh x Gul-e-Shah red

Arakta

Ganesh x Gul-e-Shah red

Ganesh Selection from Alandi

Solapur Lal {(Ganesh X nana) x daru} x

Bhagwa

Newly

released

Method of Propagation / technology Plants commercially propagated through Air

Layering, Tissue Culture and Hard wood cutting

Recommendations

Method recommended by ICAR /

CAU/SAU/SHU

To avoid spread of bacterial blight pathogen in

new areas or areas where bacterial blight

pathogen is not present ICAR-NRCP

recommends use of bio-hardened tissue culture

raised plants to avoid spread of bacterial blight

through infected planting material (DBT

guidelines still not available for pomegranate

tissue culture raised plants). Air layering and

Hard wood cutting prepared from disease free

authentic mother plants are other recommended

methods

Proposed method under the project

Do’s and Don’t’s proposed / taken in

propagation

Use healthy mother plants in bacterial blight

free orchards/areas for propagation.

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Soil used for potting mixture should be

sterilized to make it free from soil borne pests

Expert guiding the project

List of reputed / authorised store / Nursery from where planting material is planned to

source in the project:

The updated list may be taken from State Horticulture Departments at the time of purchase as

they are the Certifying agencies. Nursery should be inspected for freedomfrom Bacterial

blight pathogen (Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. punicae), root knot nematode and wilt causing

Certacystis fimbriata, and other soil borne pathogens and insect pests.

Planting material-source, quality and suitability

1. Proposed cultivar / variety/Hybrid

2. Criterion / Rationale for Selection

3. Nursery / Shop from where seeds/ planting

material is procured/ purchased

Name of Nursery/ Shop:

Proprietor Name

Contact Number:

4. Warranty provided if any

5. Whether variety/ hybrid/ cultivar registered

under Section 39 (2) of The Protection

of Plant Variety and Farmers Right Act,

2001 (PPVFR Act)

No pomegranate variety / hybrid till date has

been registered with PPVFRA, ICAR-NRCP

has initiated the process of registration of NRCP

hybrid ‘Solapur Lal’ in 2015, process in still

under progress.

6. Authority which provides compensation to

the farmers in case a registered variety does

not perform as per the claim made by the

breeders.

Registrar General, PPV & FRA is the

designated officer for redressal of Public

Grievances and can be addressed to: Registrar

General Protection of Plant Varieties and

Farmers’ Right Authority S-2, A Block, NASC

Complex, Opp. Todapur Village New Delhi -

110012

7. Applicability of Seed Act and any State Act

on nursery/ planting material

8. Authority which provides compensation to

the farmers in case a registered variety does

not perform as per the claim made by the

breeders under Seed Act / State Nursery Act

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if any

9. Parentage if known

10. Original manufacturer / Source of planting

material

11. Name of Tests with date and lab- conducted

to assure pest and disease free ness of seeds/

propagation by the nursery

12. Whether the planting material is imported.

If Yes, whether plant quarantine and disease

free certification was done

5.4.3. Orchard planning Lay out and management / Planting

5.4.3.1. Site Selection, Planning of orchards establishment and Planting systems / Types

of orchards-

As recommended by

ICAR Institute/

CAU/SAU/SHU/ Others

(POMEGRANATE: Cultivation, Marketing and Utilization. Technical

Bulletin No.NRCP/2014/1 ICAR-National Research Centre on

Pomegranate, Solapur- 413 255 (Maharashtra) The bulletin is under

revision currently )

Action taken / proposed

by the applicant

Points of Deviation if any

and justification

A. Site Selection, Climate and Soil:

Arid and semi-arid regions receiving low annual rainfall below 1000 mm (preferable

around 600 mm) with a long, hot and dry summer and mild winter are suitable for

quality fruit production.

Select well drained land with moderate slope (3-5%).

Light soil having pH 7.6-8.0 is most suitable for pomegranate but under well managed

condition, it can tolerate pH up to 9.0.

B. Farm Planning:

If the farm where new pomegranate orchard is to be established is new, following points need

to be taken care of while planning:

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A well laid out internal network of main, cross roads and paths is essential for

efficient movement of workers and machinery.

The farm should have adequate electricity and water supply.

A provision of buildings including office, implement shed, godown-cum-store,

packing shed, pump houses, water harvesting ponds etc. should be made in the farm.

Keep fencing and wind break arrangements around the farm.

Plant two rows of wind break plants in triangular system. The wind breaks selected

should be such that, they give good protection from wind and require minimum

maintenance. Suitable wind break like Karonda (Carissa carandas), Jamun (Syzygium

sp.), bougainvillea, Shisam (Dalbergia sissoo), Silver Oak (Grevillea robusta) etc.

should be planted around the boundary.

C. Planting System:

Square or rectangular planting systems can be followed in pomegranate. Planting should be

done in pits if the soil is not deep and is rocky or gravely up to 1m depth. However, if soil

depth is up to 1m or more pits are not essential and planting can be done in trenches/raised

beds..

Rectangular Planting System

5.4.3.2. Land preparation including bed preparation

As recommended by

ICAR Institute/

CAU/SAU/SHU/ Others

(Source: POMEGRANATE: Cultivation, Marketing and Utilization.

Technical Bulletin No.NRCP/2014/1 ICAR-National Research Centre

on Pomegranate, Solapur- 413 255 (Maharashtra) The bulletin is under

revision currently )

Action taken / proposed

by the applicant

Points of Deviation if

any and justification

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A. Pit-digging and Filling

Dig pits of 1m x 1m x 1m or make trenches of 0.75 m width x 0.75 m depth along the

rows depending on soil condition or make beds 1 feet height and 4 feet width

Pits/trenches beds are dug about a month or more prior to planting and kept open for

at least 1 month so that it is disinfected by intense solar radiation. Heat of April and

May is most beneficial for pit sanitization.

The bottom and sides of the pits/trench should be treated with 5 l solution having 0.25

%(2.5 ml/l)-0.4% (4ml/l) chlorpyriphos 20EC and 0.2 5 (2 g /l) Carbendazim 50 5

WP. Bleaching powder (a.i.33% Cl) @ 100g/pit also can be used.

Fill the pit/trench with 1:1 proportion of soil, sand/ murrum.

Prepare mixture of manures and bio-fertilizers as given in Table 1.

Table 1: Mixture for 1 acre (around 300 plants)

Component Quantity/acre

FYM (Well decomposed) 3.5 t

Vermicompost 300 kg

Neem cake 300 kg

Trichoderma formulation 1 kg

Phosphate Solubilising bacteria (PSB) 1 kg

Azotobacter formulation 1 kg

Pseudomonas flourescens 1 kg

AspergillusnigerAN27 formulation* 1 kg

VAM Fungi (Glomussp)* 5kg

Paecilomyces formulation 1 Kg

* These two are most essential, if other bioformulations are

not available of reputed brands, should not be added.

Note: Use bioformulations of reputed reliable brands. Mix bioformulation with FYM

make 1 ft height heaps of any length of your convenience under the shade, moisten

with water, cover with polyethylene sheet for 10-15 days. Rake it once every day.

Multiply each formulation (except VAM) independently in different FYM heaps then

mix. MixVAM at application time. Apply 10 to 12 kg/plant and mix into top 50 cm

layer of soil.

B.Installation of Drip Irrigation System.

Two lateral with 4-6drippers, initially (till fruiting) one lateral and two drippers are sufficient.

Initially itself provision for doubling the lateral must be there.

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5.4.3.3.Planting Season / time/density/Orchard sanitation and after Care

Recommended @ Proposed Remarks in case of

deviation

Planting Season /

Time

Preferably soon after rains

Spacing 5m x 5 m

4.5m x 3.0 m

Plant Density per

Acre

400 plants

740 plants

Planting Material

treatment

Spray of copper fungicide

may be taken before

planting

Seedling/

Transplanting age

2 months nursery hardened

for air layered saplings

Atleast 3-4 months bio-

hardened plants in case of

tissue culture raised (about

one feet tall)

@: Specify the organisation / institution recommending. (Mention source of publication with date/Year or

weblink with date) Source: POMEGRANATE: Cultivation, Marketing and Utilization. Technical Bulletin

No.NRCP/2014/1 ICAR-National Research Centre on Pomegranate, Solapur- 413 255 (Maharashtra) The

bulletin is under revision currently )

A. Time of Planting

Planting should be done during spring season (February- with assured irrigation) or July-

August (in absence of assured irrigation) or Sept-Oct (areas with no hard winters like Deccan

Plateau) depending on availability of irrigation water and climatic conditions. Round the year

planting can be done with assured irrigation facilities avoiding harsh winter and severe

summer. Before taking the planting material to the main field spray the plants with copper

oxychloride (COC)@ 2.5g/l) or Kocide @ 1.5-2g/l.

B. Spacing

In general, 4.5m x 3.0 m (740 trees/ha.), is optimum for cv. ‘Bhagwa’. However, spacing of

5m x 5m (400/ha) can be followed for more spreading varieties like Ganesh.

D. Staking

Young plants need support to keep the plant straight and bear the load of growing shoots. Use

50-75cm long bamboo or wooden sticks and tie the main limbs at one or two places with

coconut or jute strings to avoid bending and breaking of the plant.

E. Orchard Sanitation

Maintain strict orchard sanitation

Keep orchard free from weeds, which may be latent carriers or multiplication ground

for several diseases including bacterial blight pathogens and insect pests.

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Do not leave dead drying infected plant parts (leaves, flowers, fruits & twigs) in

orchards nor dump near orchard, nor throw in irrigation channels. The orchard should

be swept clean to collect all fallen plant parts and burnt.

Dust bleaching powder (a.i.33% Cl) every 3 months @ 100-150g/plant or drench @

25 kg/1000 l water/ha on ground below the canopy in the basin of tree. This will

reduce the disease and pest inoculum on left over plant debris if any in the orchard.

Pruning tools – secateurs etc. should be sterilized after handling each infected tree

with sodium hypochlorite (2.5%).

F. After care

Young plants take 2 to 3 months for proper establishment. Subsequently, regular irrigation,

weeding, hoeing, training, pruning, fertilizer application, plant protection measures should be

followed.

5.4.3.4. Water and Nutrient Management

1. Water requirements, Source and irrigation methods&

a. Water source, demand and availability

Water Source Water Quality Water

Availability

Last Year

consumption

Current Year

demand

b. Critical stages for Irrigation and Water required under Drip Irrigation

Critical stages

for Irrigation

Nos. of

days

Water Req. in

(Lt-1

y-1

) for

1st to 2

nd year

tree

Water Req. in

(L S-1

t-1

) for 3rd

to 5th year tree

Water Req. in

(L S-1

t-1

) for 5th

and above tree

New leaf initiation 22-25

1,825-2,920

215-350 350-750

Crop development

(Flowering to fruit Setting)

70-80 1590-2350 1785-2750

Mid (Fruit development) 60-70 1645-2550 2215-3850

Harvesting(Fruit removal) 45-60 1850-3750 2586-4700

c. Method of Irrigation

Majority of the farmers, the micro-irrigation systems are used and its

classification as follows

1. Surface drip irrigation (Two laterals with 4-6 drippers)

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2. Sub-surface drip irrigation system having inline lateral 30 *30 cm

dripper spacing and depth is 30 cm

d. Water harvesting measures

1. Farm Pond

2. Percolation well

3. KT weir

4. Terrace/Nalla bunding

2. Nutrient management—Manure, Bio-/ Chemical fertilizers including micro nutrients:/

Fertigation. Dosage and method and time of application for efficacy, food safety and

environment sustainability (refer table).

Soil Health Analysis:

Dated Institute

Soil Health Parameters Values Recommended range Remarks

As recommended by

ICAR Institute/

CAU/SAU/SHU/

Others

(Bulletin under revision )

Action taken /

proposed by the

applicant

Points of Deviation if

any and justification

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Availability of Water and Nutrient management plan: Yes

Nutrient Management

S.

No.

Days after

Defoliation

Stage Operation

1. 0-7 Defoliation Apply 25-30 kg FYM or 15-20 kg FYM

+ 2 kg vermicompost + 2kg neem-cake

per plant + Give light irrigation

immediately after manures application

2. 8-14 85-100 % leaf

fall

-

3. 15-21 First flush of

leaves

-

4. 22-28 Flower

initiation

Foliar application of planofix @ 22.5 ml per

100 lit water

Foliar application of micronutrient mixture

@ 1-2 kg ha-1

5. 29-49 100%

Flowering

6. 50-63 Fruit set starts Remove weeds

Fertigate N:P:K::00:52:34 Mono-Potassium

Phosphate @ 12 kg/ha/application -Give 3

applications at 7 days interval through

irrigation

Apply Gypsum @ 250 g /plant and MgSO4

@ 125 g/plant followed by thorough mixing

with the soil and watering

Irrigate regularly

7. 64-70 Fruit setting

8. 71-126 Fruit set 100%

Fruit

enlargement

Fertigate N:P:K::00:52:34 Mono-Potassium

Phosphate, urea and 0-0-50 @ 12, 19.25 and

26 kg/ha/application respectively -Give 6

applications at 7 days interval through

irrigation

Foliar application of micronutrient mixture

@ 1-2 kg ha-1

Two foliar application of gibberellic acid @

50 ppm at 15 days interval

9. 127-140 Fruit

enlargement

+Aril colour

development

Apply Gypsum @ 250 g /plant and MgSO4

@ 125 g/plant followed by thorough mixing

with the soil and watering

Fertigate N:P:K::00:52:34 Mono-Potassium

Phosphate, urea and 0-0-50 @ 2.5, 21 and

20.5 kg/ha/application respectively -Give 8

applications at 7 days interval through

irrigation

Three foliar application of 0-52-34 Mono-

Potassium Phosphate @ 10 g/lit and two

foliar application of manganese sulphate @ 6

g/lit at 10 days interval

10. 141-184 Fruit

enlargement

&development

11. 185-199 Fruit Maturity

12. 200-214 Fruit Maturity Fertigate N:P:K::00:52:34 Mono-

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1 month

before harvest Potassium Phosphate, urea and 0-0-50

@ 6, 25 and 2 kg/ha/application

respectively -Give 10 applications at 3

days interval through irrigation

13. 215-230 Fruit ripening

Operations During Rest Period

14. - Rest Apply 20-25 kg FYM or 13-15 kg FYM +

2kg vermin-compost + 2 kg neem-cake per

plant

Apply 1/3rd

dose of N (455g urea or in red

soil 833.3gCAN/plant) and K2O

(280gMOP/plant) and half dose of P2O5

(780g SSP/plant) followed by light Irrigation NPK Requirement Per Tree Depending on Age and Source

Age of

Plant

(Yrs)

FYM (Kg) Nitrogen (g/tree) Phosphorus (g/tree) Potassium

(g/tree)

N

Req.

Source P2O5

Req.

Source K2O

Req.

Source

Urea CAN TSP SSP DAP* MOP

46%

N

25%

N

43%

P

16%

P

46%

P

#18%

N

60% K

1 10 250 540 1000 125 290 780 271 50 125 210

2 20 250 540 1000 125 290 780 271 50 125 210

3 30 500 1090 2000 125 290 780 271 50 125 210

4 40 500 1090 2000 125 290 780 271 50 250 420

5 &

above

625 1360 2500 250 580 1560 544 100 500 840

*When using complex fertilizers the dose should be adjusted as per the recommended dose

(Urea/CAN dose should be reduced accordingly when using DAP as source of phosphorous)

5.4.3.5.Interculturaloperations including Weed management

As recommended

by ICAR

Institute/

CAU/SAU/SHU/

Others

Manual weeding preferred. Suitable weedicide may be used only when

essential and when wind is not there to avoid drift on plants

(Mention source of publication with date/Year)

Action taken /

proposed by the

applicant

Points of

Deviation if any

and justification

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5.4.3.6. Plant canopy architecture management/ training and pruning

As recommended

by ICAR

Institute/

CAU/SAU/SHU/

Others

Single stem/Multi (3-4) stem plants

Bamboo based stacking and support system/ iron angle based support system

with GI wire / MS based support system with GI wire/GI based support system

with GI wire

(Mention source of publication with date/Year)

Action taken /

proposed by the

applicant

Points of

Deviation if any

and justification

5.4.3.7. Use of Pollinators & Pollinizers:

Pomegranate is hermaphrodite and pollinators may contribute 12-15% in yield, quality

improvement, however, no systemic data is available.

Impact of pollinators in enhancing pollination and increasing yield and to provide

supplementary income to farmers.

Item Recommended Proposed Remarks

No. of Hives - - -

Name of Pollinisers - - -

No .of Pollinisers - - -

5.4.3.8.Use of Plant growth regulators (including waiting period)

As recommended by ICAR

Institute/ CAU/SAU/SHU/

Others

Ethephon (39 % Sl ethrel) @ 1.5 -2.5 mil /litre for defoilation

NAA spray @ 10 ppm 20-30 days after light pruning/defoliation

Two foliar application of gibberellic acid @ 50 ppm at 15 days interval

between 70-125 days after defoliation

(Mention source of publication with date/Year)

Action taken / proposed by

the applicant

Points of Deviation if any

and justification

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5.4.3.9. Crop/bahar regulation

As recommended

by ICAR

Institute/

CAU/SAU/SHU/

Others

In bacterial blight prone areas only hasta bahar or late hasta bahar crop

must be regulated. In bacterial blight free areas, growers may take ambe

or mrigbahar convenient to them. Only one crop in a year is

recommended. If proper rest (2-3 months) and stress (1-2 months

depending on soil type) is given to the plant along with balanced plant

nutrients with recommended organic manures and fertilizers, problem

of unfruitfulness is not observed in a healthy plant.

Source: POMEGRANATE: Cultivation, Marketing and Utilization. Technical

Bulletin No.NRCP/2014/1 ICAR-National Research Centre on Pomegranate,

Solapur- 413 255 (Maharashtra) The bulletin is under revision currently )

Action taken /

proposed by the

applicant

Points of

Deviation if any

and justification

5.4.3.10.Integrated Pest and Diseases Management including Biological control and

Food Safety

As recommended by

ICAR Institute/

CAU/SAU/SHU

(refer below)

1. Fungal diseases and Management

2. Bacterial diseases and Management

3. Insect Pests and Management

4. Wilt (Fungal and ) Nematodes and management

5. Pesticide residue management(including waiting period)

(Detailed information is given below)

Source: POMEGRANATE: Cultivation, Marketing and Utilization.

Technical Bulletin No.NRCP/2014/1 ICAR-National Research Centre on

Pomegranate, Solapur- 413 255 (Maharashtra) The bulletin is under

revision currently )

Action taken /

proposed by the

applicant

Points of Deviation if

any and justification

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INTEGRATED DISEASE AND INSECT PEST MANAGEMENT (IDIPM) SCHEDULE FOR

POMEGRANATE CULTIVATION This schedule can be used in general for getting disease and insect free yield in any season, however, farmers should

not use Streptocycline (streptomycin sulphate 90%+oxy tetracycline 10%) and Bronopol (2-bromo, 2-nitropropane-1,

3-diol 95%) if their orchards are free from bacterial blight and are in bacterial blight free areas.

The spray interval of 7 days should be adopted in mrig bahar and 10-14 days in hasta and ambe bahar season.

Foliar Sprays During Crop Season

S. No. Days after

defoliation

Stage Pesticides

Sprays During Crop Period

1.

0-7 Defoliation Spray 1% Bordeaux mixture before defoliation

2.

8-14 85-100 % leaf fall Remove fallen leaves and debris from the orchard and burn

Drench soil with bleaching powder (33% Cl) @25Kg/1000

liters/1 ha

Spray copper oxychloride 50WP (2.5g/l) + Bronopol (0.5g/l)

3.

15-21 First flush of leaves Morning spray salicylic acid formulation @a.i.0.3g/l

Evening spray streptocycline (0.5g/l) + carbendazim 50WP

(1g/l) + Thiamethoxam 25WG @ 0.3g/l

4.

22-28 Flower initiation Bronopol (0.5g/l) + Ziram 80% WP 2g/l

5.

29-35 Flowering Morning spray mixture of zinc sulphate (3g/l), solubor

(2g/l), chelated iron (3g/l)

Evening spray streptocycline (0.5g/l) + Carbendazim 50WP

(1g/l) + Acetamiprid 20SP @ 0.3g/l/

6.

36-42 Flowering Spray chlorothalonil(2.0g/l) + Bronopol (0.5g/l)

7.

43-49 Flowering 100% Spray streptocycline (0.5g/l) + Mancozeb 75% WP (2g/l)+

Imidacloprid 17.8SL @ 0.3ml/l

8.

50-56 Fruit set starts Morning spray salicylic acid formulation @ a.i. 0.3g/l

Evening spray streptocycline 0.5g/l) + Propineb 70WP (3g/l)

or Ziram 80% WP(2g/l)

9.

57-63 Fruit setting Morning spraysolubor 2 g/lit + commercial micronutrient

mixture 1g/l

Evening spray Steptocycline (0.5g/l)+Thiophanate Methyl

70WP (1g/l) + Cypermethrin 25%EC (1 ml/l) + Neem Seed

Kernel Extract @50g/l (75g if entire seed is used) in evening

10.

64-70 Fruit setting Morning spray Magnesium sulphate (2g/l)

Evening spray Bronopol (0.5g/l) +Fosetyl Al 80% WP (2g/l)

11.

71-77 Fruit enlargement Morning spray salicylic acid formulation @ a.i.0.3g/l

Evening spray Bordeaux mixture (0.5%)

12.

78-84 Fruit enlargement Morning spray calcium nitrate ( 4 g/l)

Evening spray Bronopol (0.5g/l) (0.5g/l) + Mancozeb 75%

WP (2g/l)

13.

85-91 Fruit enlargement Spray streptocycline (0.5g/l) + carbendazim 50WP (1g/l) +

methomyl 40%SP@ 1g/l +Neem seed kernel extract @50g/l

(75g if entire seed is used)

14.

92-98 Fruit enlargement Morning spray salicylic acid formulation @ a.i.0.3g/l

Evening spray Bronopol (0.5g/l) (0.5g/l) + ziram 80% Wp

(2g/l) + Azadirachtin 10000 ppm (3ml/l)

15.

99-105 Fruit enlargement Spray Bordeaux mixture (0.5%)

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16.

106-112 Fruit enlargement Spray Steptocycline (0.5g/l) (0.5g/l) + Mancozeb 75% WP

(2g/l)

17.

113-119 Fruit enlargement Spray Propiconazole25%EC(1ml/l) + Bronopol (0.5g/l)+

Methomyl 40%SP@ 1g/l

Drench with bleaching powder (33% Cl) @25Kg/1000

liters/1 ha

18.

120-126 Fruit enlargement Morning spray Calcium nitrate (4 g/l)

Evening spray steptocycline (0.5g/l) (0.5g/l) + copper

hydroxide 77WP (2g/l) 77% WP (2g/l)

in evening same day

19.

127-133 Fruit enlargement

+Aril colour

development

Spray Bronopol (0.5g/l) + Thiophanate Methyl 70WP (1g/l)

+Acetamiprid 20SP@ 0.3g/l+

20.

134-140 Fruit enlargement

+Aril colour

development

Spray Steptocycline (0.5g/l) (0.5g/l) + Propineb 70WP (3g/l)

21.

141-147 Fruit enlargement

and development

Spray Bordeaux mixture (0.5%)

22.

148-154 Fruit enlargement

and development

Spray Bronopol (0.5g/l) + Azoxystrobin23%SC ( 0.5-1.0 ml

/l))

23.

155-161 Fruit enlargement

and development

Spray Steptocycline (0.5g/l) (0.5g/l) + copper oxychloride

50WP (2.5g/l) +Lambda cyhalothrin 5EC/CS (0.5g/l)

24.

162-168 Fruit enlargement

and development

Bordeaux mixture (0.5%)

25.

169-184 Fruit enlargement

&development

Spray Potassium dihydrogen phosphate @10g/l + Spray

Bronopol (0.5g/l) + Sulphur80%WP(2.5g/l)

26.

185-199 Fruit Maturity Spray Neem seed kernel extract @50g/l (75g if entire seed is

used) or Azadirachtin 1500ppm @ 3ml/l

27.

200-214 Fruit Maturity

(1 month before

harvest)

Spray Potassium nitrate@10g/l or 0:0:50 @10g/l

Bordeaux mixture @ 0.5% only under adverse weather

conditions

28.

215-230 Fruit ripening Harvest

Foliar Sprays during rest period Soon after harvest go for main pruning. Apply Bordeaux

paste (10%) on pruned ends. Immediately after pruning

spray Bordeaux Mixture (1%) Spray Bordeaux Mixture (1%)

at 10-15 days interval or alternate with Bronopol @0.5g/l or

Copper oxychloride 50WP (2.5-3.0g/l) spray. Continue

through defoliation.

POINTS TO REMEMBER:

1. The pomegranate surfaces are glossy, hence, preferably add good quality non non-ionic spreader sticker with sprays

for uniform coverage with pesticide. DO NOT USE SPREADER STICKER WITH BORDEAUX MIXTURE

2. To prepare spray mixture, prepare dilute solutions of each chemical separately and mix to make total volume. If

precipitate is formed, either mixture chemicals are not compatible or pH is not proper.

3. The spray solution should have a pH of 6.5 -7 for good results.

4. In case no rains are there for long duration or blight is not increasing, sprays can be taken at 10-15 days interval

instead of 7 days

The active ingredients (a.i.) in Streptocycline are streptomycin sulphate 90%+oxy tetracycline 10% and in Bronopol

‘2-bromo, 2-nitropropane-1, 3-diol 95%.’ Both streptocycline and bronopol are available with different trade names

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from different companies. check if a.i. is less then increase the dose accordingly.

EMERGENCY MEASURES FOR BACTERIAL BLIGHT MANAGEMENT

In case of sudden increase in BB on fruits take 2-3 combination sprays of Streptocycline (0.5g/l) + 2-bromo, 2-nitro

propane-1, 3-diol @ 0.5g / l + copper fungicides (2.0 – 2.5g/ l)or carbendazim 1g/lor mancozeb or 2g/l in alteration at

5 days interval, however, the PHI of chemicals should be kept in mind while taking emergency sprays.

PRECAUTIONS

1. Take only need based sprays at recommended doses, too many sprays increase the disease.

2. Always remove and burn all affected fruits before starting any spray.

3. Combine insecticides, fungicides or micronutrient sprays with bactericidal sprays depending on compatibility to

reduce number of sprays. Mixture should not form precipitate.

4. Take without fail, additional spray with a bactericide after the rains -when plant surfaces dry up

5. Always prepare Bordeaux mixture fresh and use on the same day

Source: http://nrcpomegranate.icar.gov.in/files/Advisory/12.pdf

WILT MANAGEMENT

ADVISORY FOR POMEGRANATE WILT MANAGEMENT

Ceratocystis fimbriata, Meloidogyne incognita, shot hole borer –Xyleborus spp. major cause and species of

Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, Sclerotium, Macrophomina, Phytophthora are occasionally associated.

Treatment should be done according to the cause identified based on symptoms:

Symptoms

Plants with yellowing/drooping/drying of leaves in some of the branches or entire plant.

o Observe the roots and split open the roots and lower portion of the stems, if you observe:

o brown/gray/black discolouration of wood it is a fungus Ceratocytisfimbriata

o only xylem is brown it is Fusarium sp.

o pin holes are observed it is shot hole borer

o knots are observed on fine roots in early stage and other roots in advance stageit is nematode

infestation.

o If stem just above soil level shows color rot it can be Rhizoctonia and/or Phytophthora. In

this case sudden toppling down of green plant can also be seen.

o If root are slimy to touch or white-black fungal growth is observed feeder roots are missing

then it cold be root rot by Sclerotium or Macrophomina

Predisposing factors: The wilt diseases are generally aggravated due to biotic stresses particularly drought as

well as excessive rain, boron deficiency in soil result in increased severity to C. fimbriata. Wounds natural or

due to insect/nematode or human activity like pruning and inter cultural operations predispose the plants to

severe infections, as the pathogen is more devastating in overindulged orchards rather than in orchards with little

human activity. Stress due to flowering and fruit bearing trees also results in sudden death of the entire plant. All

commercial cultivars are susceptible to wilt and it can attack plants of all ages.

o

Wilted plants due to Ceratocystis fimbriata

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Brown dicolouration of vascular tissue and wood due to C. fimbriata Fusarium wilt

Root rot Collar rot Shot hole borer with larva

and pupa

Root knot nematode

Pomegranate wilt symptoms due to different agents

Management

The planting material (sapling as well as soil in which it is planted) should be free from all wilt causing agents-

the fungi, insects and nematodes; use solarized/sterilized soil for planting saplings. It is advisable to take

cuttings/air layers from disease free orchards and make your own saplings using sterilized soil.

1. The soil used for potting mixtures or soil of beds for planting new orchards should be sterilized using

chemical sterilants @2.5-5% formalin or 6 weeks of soil solarization using 50-100µ thick linear low density

polyethylene (LLDPE) sheet during hot summer months. If formalin is used ensure that the soil is free from

any formalin fumes before transplanting in the bags. Soil solarization is beneficial as it kills harmful pests and

pathogens and also increases population of beneficial microrganisms which are present in the soil and are

thermo tolerant, whereas, formalin treatment kills both harmful and beneficial organisms.

2. The above formalin treatment can be also be used for sterilizing soil after removing dead plant.

3. On observing first symptoms of wilt first ascertain the cause/s. If it due to fungal pathogens in the orchard

immediately drench soil with propiconazole 25EC (2ml/l) + chlorpyriphos 20EC (2.ml/l) or carbendazim

50WP (2.0g/l) + chlorpyriphos 20EC (2.ml/l) use 5-10 l solution/plant depending on growth so that 12 inches

depth below shaded area becomes wet. Also drench at least 3-4 healthy plants on all the four sides around the

infected plant/s, repeat the drenching 3-4 times at 20-25 days interval. Drenching with Ridomil, metalaxyl or

dithane M-45 (2g/l) will be beneficial if Phytophthora is causing any loss.

4. For controlling shot hole borer (Xyleborus spp.) which is associated with wilt disease, 10 litres preparation

containing red soil (4kg) + Chlorpyriphos 20EC (20ml) + Copper oxychloride (25 g) needs to be applied on

plant base up to 2 ft. from second year onwards. To control stem borer, inject in the holes on the trunk with

DDVP 2-3 ml and plug the holes with mud.

5. Wilt due to root knot nematodes can be managed with soil application of phorate 10G @10- 20g/plant or

carbofuran 3G @ 20-40g/plant or other suitable nematicide in the plant basin, in a ring near root zone and

cover it with soil. Drenching with azadirachtin (1% ) @ 2ml/l is also recommended. Application of neem cake

1-3kg/plant depending on age is advisable twice a year. Plant Tagetes erecta (African marigold varieties best

followed by French marigold) between plant to plant space in a row, or in a ring, on the border of plant basin.

For effective results these should be grown for more than 4-5 month. Crops like onion, tomato, chili, potato,

capsicum, gram, legumes, cucurbits, Gerbera, Gladiolus etc. aggravate nematode infestation and hence should

be avoided as intercrop. Green manuring with sesbania is beneficial.

Biological Control:Biological formulations if used should be reliable, fresh and used during rest period when

no other fungicides/bactericides are used. The soil application of Bacillus subtilis, Paecilomyces lilacinus,

Pseudomonas fluorescens, Trichoderma harzianum, Aspergillus niger 10-15g/plant along with well-

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decomposed farm yard manure around the trunk of pomegranate trees helps to prevent wilt infections. Neem

cake @ 2-3 kg/ plant effectively checks incidence of wilt complex.

Biofertilizer – Kalisena SA having Aspergillus niger @1 kg/acre+ Mychorrhizal preparation Josh @ 5kg/acre

or Josh ultra 1Kg/acre- gives effective control of wilt if use from beginning or before disease starts. These two

biofertilizers should be applied twice a year along with sufficient organics for effective wilt management.

These controls several soil pathogens and also improves nutrient uptake and gives disease resistance and

improves yields.

General precautions

1. Once disease is detected in the orchard, dig about 3-4 feet long trench between the wilted and healthy plant/s.

The partially wilt affected plant/s should be treated with a suitable soil application depending on pathogen

involved.

2. Dead plants should be removed and burnt; they should not be kept dumped in the orchard for firewood. While

removing the wilted plants from the orchard for burning, protect the entire root zone with cover- fertilizer bag

etc., so that pathogens in soil on root do not spread in orchard.

3. The soil in the pit from which dead plant has been removed, should be sterilized with 2.5-5% formalin using

about 10 l solution. It should be covered with polyethylene sheet for 1 week. After 1 week remove

polyethylene sheet and rake the soil daily up to 10-15 days, so as to allow escape of gas. Plant new sapling

once there is no smell of formalin in soil.

4. Pruning tools should be disinfected and cut ends painted with fungicidal oil based paints. Pruning should be

avoided during spring to summer and done in winter months. Partially affected plants within the buffer zone

should be treated with a suitable treatment; neighboring asymptomatic apparently healthy plants should also be

treated with appropriate systemic fungicide/insecticide. Plants with more than 30% canopy loss should not be

treated, they should be uprooted and burnt, soil treated with formalin and new plant grown.

Source: http://nrcpomegranate.icar.gov.in/files/Advisory/11.pdf

Food Safety:

Residue Analysis: Address and contact details of NABL approved laboratory proposed for

testing pesticide residue: The List will be available on APEDA website.

LIST OF CHEMICALS WITH CIB&RC LABEL CLAIM FOR USE IN POMEGRANATE

(Available on APEDA website/ Traceability/Hortinet/pomegranate)

S.

No.

Pesticide recommended for major

disease and pest

Nature of

Pesticide

Dose on

formulation

basis

EU MRL

(mg/kg)

PHI

(Days)

a. Growth Hormone (for defoliation)

1 *Ethephon 39% SL S 1.0- 2.5ml/l 0.05 135

b. Leaf and Fruit Spots and Fruit Rots (Alternaria alternata, Cercospora punicae, Colletotrichum sp.,

Drechslera sp., Sphaceloma sp etc,)

2 Difenoconazole 25% EC S 0.5-1 .0 ml/l 0.1 60

3 Iprobenphos (Kitazin) 48 EC. S 1-0-1.5ml/l 0.01 60

4 #Metiram 55% + Pyraclostrobin 5% WG S+NS 1.5-1.75g/l 0.05+0.02 130

5 #Propineb 70% WP NS 3.0g/l 0.05 100

c. Sucking pests: Thrips, Aphids, Whitefly and Fruit borer/Pomegranate butterfly

6 Cyantraniliprole 10.26% OD S 0.7-0.9 ml/l 0.01 40

d. Scale insects, Stem borer and bark eating caterpillar

7 #**Quinalphos 25% EC NS 0.5ml/l 0.01 180

Note: * To be used at defoliation stage only ** To be used in rest period only # In EU Pesticides Watchlist; Use with caution

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ADHOC LISTOFCHEMICALSWITHPHIFORPOMEGRANATEPRODUCTION (Being Revised)

Date:August2017

S.No.

Agrochemicalsrecommendedformajordiseasesandinsectpests

NatureofPe

sticide

Doseonformulati

onbasis

EUMRL(m

g/kg)

PHI(Days)

DISEASES

A. Bacterial Blight (Xanthomonasaxonopodispv.punicae)

1 2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol(a.i.95%) S 0.5g/l 0.01 60

2a Coppercompounds(includingCopperoxychloride50%WP,Copperhydroxide53.8%WP,Bordeauxmixtureetc.)

NS 2-2.5g/l 20 15

3 Streptomycinsulpahate

90%+Tetracyclinehydrochloride10%

S 0.5g/l 0.01+0.01 60

B.Wilt(Fungi-Ceratocystisfimbriata,Macrophominasp.Rhizoctonia Fusariumoxysporum)

4a #@

Carbendazim50%WP S 2.0g/l 0.1 @

5a @

Propiconazole25%EC S 2.0ml/l 0.01 @

@Note:Recommendedforsoilapplication/drenchingonlyduringrestperiodstartingsoonafterharvestandbeforeregulatingnextcrop

C.FungalLeaf/FruitSpotsandRots(Alternariaalternata,Cercosporapunicae,Colletotrichumsp.,Drechsleras

p.,Sphacelomasp.etc)

6a Azoxystrobin23%SC S 0.5-1.0ml/l 0.01 60

4b #Carbendazim50%WP S 1.00g/l 0.1 100

7 #Chlorothalonil75%WP NS 2.0g/l 0.01 90

2b Coppercompounds(includingCopperoxychloride50%WP,Copperhydroxide77%WPetc.)

NS 2-2.5g/l 20 60

8 Difenoconazole25%EC S 0.5-1.0ml/l 0.1 60

9 Fluxapyroxad25%+Pyraclostrobin25%SC S+S 0.2-0.25ml/l 0.1+0.1 60

10 Hexaconazole4%+Zineb68%WP S+NS 2.5g/l 0.01+0.05 60

11 Hexaconazole5%EC S 1.0ml/l 0.01 70

12 Iprobenphos(Kitazin)48EC. S 1-0-1.5ml/l 0.01 60

13a #Mancozeb75%WP NS 2.0g/l 0.05 100

14a Metalaxyl8%+#Mancozeb64%WP S+NS 2.5g/l 0.05+0.05 90

15 #Metiram55%+Pyraclostrobin5%WG S+NS 1.5-1.75g/l 0.05+0.02 120

16 Myclobutanil10WP S 0.4g/l 0.02 90

5b Propiconazole25%EC S 0.5-1ml/l 0.01 60

17a Pyraclostrobin20%WG S 1.0g/l 0.02 60

18 Sulphur80%WP NS 2.5g/l 50 15

19 Tebuconazole25.9EC S 0.625ml/l 0.02 90

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20 Tebuconazole50%+Trifloxystrobin25%WG S+S 0.175-0.2g/L 0.02+0.01 100

1 ThiophanateMethyl70%WP S 1.0g/l 0.1 60

22 Tricyclazole18%+Mancozeb62%WP S+NS 2.5-3g/l 0.01+0.05 60

23 #Propineb70%WP NS 3.0g/l 0.05 100

24 #Thiram75%WP NS 2.0g/l 0.05 100

25 #Ziram27%SC NS 2.5ml/l 0.05 100

D.FungalBlight(Phytophthorasp)

6b Azoxystrobin23%SC S 0.5-1.0ml/l 0.01 60

2c CopperCompounds(includingCopperoxychloride50%WP,Copperhydroxide77%WPetc)

NS 2-2.5g/l 20 60

26 Cymoxanil8%+Mancozeb64% S+NS 2.0g/l 0.01+0.05 90

27 Dimethomorph50%WP S 1.0g/l 0.01 90

28 Fosetyl-Al80%WP S 2.0g/l 2.0 52

13b #Mancozeb75%WP NS 2.0g/l 0.05 90

14b Metalaxyl8%+#Mancozeb64% S 2.5g/l 0.05+0.05 90

17b Pyraclostrobin20% S 1.0/ha 0.02 60

INSECTANDNONINSECTPESTS

FruitBorer(Deudorixisocrates)

29a Chlorantraniliprole(18.5%EC) NS 0.75ml/l 0.40 60

30a Cyantraniliprole10.26%OD S 0.7-0.9ml/l 0.01 40

31a Cypermethrin25%EC NS 1.0ml/l 0.05 70

32a #Deltamethrin2.8EC NS 1.5ml/l 0.01 40

33a Flubendiamide19.92%w/w+Thiacloprid19.92%w/w

NS+S 0.5ml/l 0.01+0.01 90

34a #*Fenpropathrin30EC NS 1.5ml/l 0.01 60

35a Indoxacarb14.5%SC NS 0.75ml/l 0.02 30

36a Spinosad45%SC NS 0.5ml/l 0.02 40

F.StemBorer(Celosternaspinator),shotholeborer(Xyleborusfernicatus),Termites(Odontotermesobesus,Mic

rotermisobesi)

37a #Chlorpyriphos20%EC NS 2.0ml/l 0.05 40

31b Cypermethrin25%EC S 1.0ml/l 0.05 70

35b Indoxacarb14.5%SC NS 0.75ml/l 0.02 30

G.MealyBug(Ferrisiavirgata)andScaleInsects

38 Buprofezin25%SC NS 1-1.5ml/l 0.05 38

37b *Chlorpyriphos20%EC NS 2.0ml/l 0.05 40

39a #*Imidacloprid17.8%SL S 0.5ml/l 1.0 60

40a *Thiamethoxam25%WG S 0.5g/l 0.01 60

H.Thrips(Scirtothripsdorsalis),Aphids(Aphispunicae),Whitefly(Siphoninusphillyreae)

41 #*Acetamiprid20SP S 0.3ml/l 0.01 90

29b Chlorantraniliprole(18.5%EC) NS 0.75ml/l 0.40 60

42 #*Fipronil80WG NS 0.25g/l 0.005 90

34b #*Fenpropathrin30EC NS 1.5ml/l 0.01 60

33b Flubendiamide19.92%w/w+Thiacloprid19.92%w/w

NS+S 0.5ml/l 0.01+0.01 90

30b Cyantraniliprole10.26%OD S 0.7-0.9ml/l 0.01 40

39b *Imidacloprid17.8%SL S 0.5mL/l 1.0 60

43 *Lambda-Cyhalothrin5%EC NS 0.5ml/l 0.02 80

36b Spinosad45%SC NS 0.5ml/l 0.02 40

44 #Thiacloprid21.7%SC S 0.3ml-0.75 0.01 90

98

ml/l

40b #*Thiamethoxam25%WG S 0.5g/l 0.01 60

I.Mites

45 #*Abamectin1.9%EC NS 0.5ml/l 0.01 30

46a Azadirachtin1% NS 2.0ml/l 0.01 3

47 EmamectinBenzoate05SG NS 0.25g/l 0.01 45

48 Fenazaquin10%EC NS 0.4ml/l 0.01 30

34c *Fenpropathrin30EC NS 1.5ml/l 0.01 60

49 #Propargite57%EC NS 1.0ml/l 0.01 15

J.LeafEatingcaterpillars

29c Chlorantraniliprole(18.5%EC) NS 0.75ml/l 0.40 60

31c Cypermethrin25%EC NS 1.0ml/l 0.05 70

32b #Deltamethrin2.8EC NS 1.5ml/l 0.05 40

35c Indoxacarb14.5%SC NS 0.75ml/l 0.02 30

50 Profenofos50EC S 1-1.5ml/l 0.01 60

K.Nematodes(Meloidogyneincognita)

46b Azadirachtin1% NS 2.0ml/l 0.01 3

51 #Fipronil0.3G

(1applicationatbeginingofcropregulationandoneafterharvestinrestperiod)

NS 40g/plant 0.005 100

GROWTHHORMONES(fordefoliation,floweringandchecking flower/fruitdrop)

52 6-Benzylaminopurine(6BA)Technicalgrade S 0.01g/l NA NA

53 Ethephon39%SL(useonlyfordefoliation) S 1.0-2.5ml/l 0.05 135

54 2,4-DEthylEster4.5%GR S 0.23-0.46g/l 0.05 60

55 GibberellicAcid(GA)Technicalgrade S 0.05g/l NA NA

56 1-Naphthylaceticacid4.5%SL S 0.23ml/l 0.06 60

EU-MRL:EuropeanUnion–MaximumResidueLevelPHI:PreHarvestInterval;NA:NotAvailable

NS:Nonsystemic;S:Systemic

*Pesticideshighlytoxictohoneybees:Avoidspraysinfloweringperiod#Not

bannedbutinEUPesticidesWatchlist;Usewithcaution

NOTE: Recommendedagrochemicalsforthemanagementofvariousinsectpestsanddiseasesalongwiththeirdose,PHI

andMRLvaluesarerecommendationsbyUniversitiesandInstitutes&availableresearchliterature,henceareofadvisorynaturefortheGoodPomegranateProductionPracticesandtherefore,notcoveredunderanylegalscrutiny.

AsthedatabasedonscientificfieldtrialsonPHIforpomegranatearenotavailableforallchemicalshence,are

basedonavailableresidueanalysisreportsoflimitedpomegranatesamplesofharvestedproduceduringpreviousyearsorPHIforotherfruitcropsgrowninsimilarclimaticconditionsandhence,maychangeatlaterstageonavailabilityofscientificdata.ThereforePHIgivenhereareonlyindicativeandadhocinnatureandareofadvisorynature,therefore,notcoveredunderanylegalscrutiny.

Allthedosesmentionedaboveareforhighvolumesprayers,wherenormalsprayvolumeis800-1000l/ha.Spray

volumecanhoweverbechangedaspertheefficiencyofsprayersused.However,theamountofeachpesticide(activeingredient)recommendedfor1haonthebasisof1000lspraysolutionshouldbestrictlymaintainedtominimizepesticideresidues.

Theresponsibilityofsafeusageofchemicalsforthemanagementofanyoftheabovepestsanddiseaseswillrest withthegrowersorexportersincompliancewiththerequirementsoftheimporters/EU.ICAR-NationalResearchCentreonPomegranateshallnotbecoveredunderanylegalscrutiny.

Source: http://nrcpomegranate.icar.gov.in/files/Advisory/17.pdf

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5.4.3.11. Physiological disorders- causes, preventive and management measures.

As recommended by ICAR

Institute/ CAU/SAU / SHU

Aril Browning, Fruit Cracking, Sun Scalding

1. Proper pruning for setting inside the canopy

2. Avoid irregular irrigation

3. Provide Balanced nutrition

4. Bagging or white net/cover protection after rainy season

with not more than 30% shade

(Tech Bulletin NRCP 2014/1)

Action taken / proposed by the

applicant

5.

Points of Deviation if any and

justification

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5.4.3.12. Special problems if any

Special

Problem

Recommendation by

ICAR/ CAU/SAU/SHU

Proposal / action

taken by applicant

Points of deviation and

justification

5.4.5.Farm Mechanization

5.4.5.2. Farm Mechanization

Available Machinery and equipment’s / implements

Operations Available Machinery

and equipment’s /

implements

Proposed use justification

Plant & Machinery proposed to be used or procured on outsourcing and on his own

Operations Plant & Machinery

proposed to be used

Out

sourcing /

own

purchase

Cost justification

Intercultural Operations Tractor (30 BHP)

Spraying of pesticides Electrostatic sprayer/ HTP

Sprayer/Mist Blower

Weeding In row weeder

Pruning Battery operated pruner

Application of

manure/fertilizer

Manure spreader/FYM

applicator

Digging of pit Post Hole Digger

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Technical Standards

NHB Technical Standards based

on the type of protected structure

Proposal / action taken by

applicant

Points of deviation and

justification

5.4.6. Harvesting

The post-harvest management in pomegranate starts from harvesting at proper maturity. The

early harvest may lead to substandard quality in terms of taste, colour etc. The delayed

harvesting may lead to cracking of fruits and or aril browning.

5.4.6.1. Harvesting season- Across India

Harvesting seasons across different states is depicted in the table below.

State/UT Jan

(Mrig)

Feb

Late

Mrig

Mar

(Hast)

Apr

(Hast)

May

Late

Hast

Jun

Earely

Ambe

Jul

(Ambe)

Aug

(Ambe)

Sep

Late

Ambe

Oct

Early

Mrig

Nov

Early

Mrig

Dec

(Mrig)

Maharashtra H H H H H H H H H H H H

Karnataka H H H H H H

Gujarat H H H H H H

Andhra

Pradesh

H H H H H H

H denotes Harvest period of bahar

5.4.6.2.Harvesting season- Across the project state /UT

District/Production

area

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

5.4.6.3. Harvesting stage based on purpose and market (local/distant market):

The fruits are ready for harvest about 135-180 days after appearance of blossom depending

upon the cultivar. In case of Bhagwa, and Ganesh maturity period is around 170-180 and

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145-155 days respectively. In summer, the fruit colour changes to dark yellowand dark red

for Ganesh and Bhagwa cultivars respectively. At maturity the fruit gives a metallic sound

when tapped. The buds at the anterior end of the fruit get curved inside and become hardy

and dry at maturity. Properly matured fruits are easily scratched with finger nails. Pal et al

(2014)

Source: R.K. Pal, K. Dhinesh Babu, N.V. Singh, Ashis Maity and Nilesh Gaikwad (2014)

Pomegranate Research in India - Status and future challenges. Progressive Horticulture, Vol.

46, No. 2, 184-201.

5.4.6.4. Harvesting technology and Fruit care management

Global best

practices

(Mention source of publication with date/Year)

As recommended by

ICAR Institute/

CAU/SAU/SHU

(Mention source of publication with date/Year)

Relevant

Photographs if any

Action taken /

proposed by the

applicant

Points of Deviation

if any and

justification

HARVESTING TECHNOLOGY

Maturity Index / determination

The harvest seasons varies in India

as there are three bahars available

for pomegranate production. In fact

the harvesting can be found

throughout year, as a result number

of days mentioned may vary by

few days due to climatic conditions

of crop during the year or in colder

climates.

Variety Days after blossom appearance

Bhagwa: 170-180

Ganesh: 145-155

Arakta:130-140

Mridula: 130-140

Ruby: 165-175

G137: 145-150

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Technique Days after blossom, fruit gives a metallic sound when

tapped and The crown at the anterior end of the fruit

gets curved inside and become hardy and dry

Devices -

Skills and training Not much required

Time/ Period As per bahar the harvesting period has been mentioned

in table 5.4.6.1. The harvesting should be done during

early morning and evening hours

Handling Shall be handled carefully with sterile scissors

/clippers

Containers Clean Crates with cushioning material (paper shreds)

inside

Others -

5.4.6.5. Expected Yield / Acre and for the project area in a Year:

The yield of pomegranate fruits varies from 10-25 tonnes/ha depending upon the variety, age

of plants and management conditions.

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5.5. Post-Harvest Management

The post-harvest management for direct marketing without storage includes transportation of

fruits from plot to on farm pack house. The pack house shall contain facilities for sorting,

cleaning, grading, packaging in CFB boxes, transportation and marketing. In second scenario

where storage of fruits is envisaged the transportation to pack house, followed by sorting,

pre-cooling , storage at 5°C in MAP bags of 20 kg size for up 30 to 40 days, waxing, grading

and packaging in CFB boxes, transportation to market can be followed.

5.5.1. Post-Harvest infrastructure scenario in horticulture sector in the State and

especially for the proposed crop / component

The post-harvest infrastructure is not very good in the country. However, recently

very good pack houses have come up for post-harvest management of fruits.

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5.5.2. Product / Process Flow chart- Illustrative (It should be crop and project specific)

The flow process chart for post-harvest management involves two segments one for direct

marketing and another scenario includes storage of fruits in cold store for 30-40 days in order

avoid glut situations prevalent in recent years.

Source: Experiments at ICAR-NRCP which is yet to be published

Harvest of pomegranate fruits

Transportation to on farm packhouse

Sorting of unacceptable fruits (cracked, rotten,

punctured, fruits affected with fungal spots/blight

etc).

Cleaning with soft cloth

Grading of fruits manually/weight or

size grader

Packaging of fruits in CFB boxes with MAP

bags for export or for local market

Transportation to

market or Port

Pre-cooling to remove field

heat

Storage of fruits in MAP bags of

20 kg capacity in crates at 5°C

and 90-95 %RH in cold store

Grading of fruits manually/in weight or

size grader

Waxing with carnuba wax in waxing

line

Packaging of fruits in CFB boxes with MAP

bags for export or for local market

Transportation to

market or Port

Pre-cooling to remove field

heat

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5.5.3. Lay out/ Floor Plan of Post-harvest operations

The layout of pack house should include space for arrangement of all the unit operations

discussed above which includes

1. Harvesting

2. Transportation in crates to on farm pack house

3. Sorting

4. Cleaning

5. Pre-cooling

6. Storage

7. Waxing

8. Grading

9. Packaging

10. Transportation

5.5.4. Post-harvest operations

The important post-harvest operations are tabulated below with activity involved with

proposed practice.

1. Sorting

Activity Recommended Proposed practice Remarks

Separation of

unacceptable fruits

Remove all cracked,

rotten, blemished,

fruits with fungal

spots etc.

Manual separation Labours must trained

in this operation

2. Cleaning

Activity Recommended Proposed practice Remarks

Cleaning of fruits Remove all surface

dirt, mop with soft

cloth

Manual Labours must trained

in this operation

3. Grading

Activity Recommended Proposed practice Remarks

Categorization of

fruits based on size

or weight

Grades as per market

standards should be

followed

Manual /Machine

grading

Labours must trained

in this operation

4. Pre cooling

Activity Recommended Proposed practice Remarks

Removal of field heat Remove field heat

(7/8th of drop in

temperature).

Forced air cooling

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5. Storage

Activity Recommended Proposed practice Remarks

Storage for

increasing shelf life

Packaging in 20 kg

MAP bags at 5°C

and 90-95 %R

Cold stores Labours must trained

in this operation

6. Packaging

Activity Recommended Proposed practice Remarks

Packaging fruits MAP bags and CFB

boxes based on

market demand

Manual Labours must trained

in this operation

7. Mode of Transport including the requirement of Refer vans

Recommended Present status Gap / Remarks

Transport method-

Local Market Trucks Trucks

District Market Trucks Trucks

Distant Market Referred van Trucks

Exports Referred van and Ship Trucks and ships

5.5.5 .Post-harvest Infrastructure – Integrated Post-harvest Management

1. Type of project New Project/ Expansion/Modernisation

2. Location of the

Project

3. Man power

employed

4. (On rolls and on

contract)

5. Business model - Rental, Captive, Part of Supply chain service, mixed

6. Components of

project submitted

Infrastructure under the scheme Tick mark

1. Integrated PHM

2. Integrated Pack house

3. Pack House

4. Pre-cooling unit

5. Cold Room (Staging)

6. Mobile Pre-cooling unit

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7. Ripening Chamber

8. Primary Processing

9. Refer van

10. Retail outlet

7. Types of products to

be handled

Frozen, chill, Mild chill

Temperature zones

Note: In case the project includes any of the post-harvest infrastructure units. Only the

relevant details and data sheet should be part of the DPR.

Certificates to enclosed during Market and Financial viability stage and JIT:

1. For Civil Works: Chartered Engineer (Civil) Certificate- component wise cost break

up for Civil Works.

2. For Plant & Machinery: Chartered Engineer (Mechanical) Certificate on component

wise cost break up for Plant & Machinery showing basic cost and Taxes separately.

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110

5.5.5.1. Integrated Pack house:

1. Rationale for the proposal

2. Stages / process flow chart.

3. Raw Material:

a. Types/ Quality of raw material- Grades/ Specifications

b. Raw material availability and procurement: Details of own production if any and local

production annually with 5 years data with future projections. Markets and farm areas of

procurement and reliability.

c. Quality control/ assurance /testing

4. Pack house/ Sorting and Grading unit:

a. Existing number of units, available capacity and utilizations in the project block, district

and the State.

b. Products and services and projections.

c. Statutory requirements / licensing details if any.

5. Products, Bi products and services

a. Various products – Quality, specifications etc.

b. Annual output for the last 3 years in the project block, district and state.

c. Projections for 7 years.

d. Packing and labelling

6. Market :

a. Quality grades/ specifications/ kinds of products

b. Demand and Supply data for the products and services.

c. Business model for the unit.

7. Source of Technology

8. Pack house unit: Type and Lay out (show the drawing)

9. Technical standards-Civil infrastructure and Plant and Machinery, accessories: Refer NHB

guidelines on Technical Standards

(Proposed Design, layout and Photographic evidence certified by chartered engineer is required

to be submitted in case the project is considered for processing)

Plant &

Machinery

Recommended

technical

standards

Proposed Make No.of

units

Unit

cost

Total

cost

10. Protocols

Activity Recommended Proposed practice Remarks

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11. Compliance to relevant BIS code and standards- Electrical, Mechanical- Yes/No.

12. Skilled Manpower availability:

Facility / utility Recommended Proposed

including design

and capacity.

Company /

Make

Remarks

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5.5.5.2. Pack house:

1. Rationale for the proposal

2. Stages / process flow chart.

3. Raw Material:

a. Types/ Quality of raw material- Grades/ Specifications

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b. Raw material availability and procurement: Details of own production if any and

local production annually with 5 years data with future projections. Markets and farm

areas of procurement and reliability.

c. Quality control/ assurance /testing

4. Pack house/ Sorting and Grading unit:

a. Existing number of units, available capacity and utilisation in the project block,

district and the State.

b. Products and services and projections.

c. Statutory requirements / licensing details if any.

5. Products, Bi products and services

a. Various products – Quality, specifications etc.

b. Annual output for the last 3 years in the project block, district and state.

c. Projections for 7 years.

d. Packing and labelling

6. Market :

a. Quality grades/ specifications/ kinds of products

b. Demand and Supply data for the products and services.

c. Business model for the unit.

7. Source of Technology

8. Pack house unit: Type and Lay out (show the drawing)

9. Technical standards-Civil infrastructure and Plant and Machinery, accessories: Refer

NHB guidelines on Technical Standards

10. (Proposed Design, layout and Photographic evidence certified by charter engineer is

required to be submitted in case the project is considered for processing)

Plant &

Machiner

y

Recommende

d technical

standards

Propose

d

Mak

e

No.o

f

units

Uni

t

cost

Tota

l cost

11. Protocols

Activity Recommended Proposed

practice

Remarks

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12. Compliance to relevant BIS code and standards- Electrical, Mechanical- Yes/No.

13. Skilled Manpower availability:

Facility / utility Recommended Proposed

including design

and capacity.

Company /

Make

Remarks

14. Data sheet.

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5.5.5.3. Pre-cooling unit

1. Rationale for the proposal

2. Stages / process flow chart.

3. Raw Material:

a. Types/ Quality of raw material- Grades/ Specifications

b. Raw material availability and procurement: Details of own production if any and

local production annually with 5 years data with future projections. Markets and farm

areas of procurement and reliability.

c. Quality control/ assurance /testing

4. Pre-cooling unit:

a. Existing number of units, available capacity and utilisation in the project block,

district and the State.

b. Products and services and projections.

c. Statutory requirements / licensing details if any.

5. Products, Bi products and services

a. Various products – Quality, specifications etc.

b. Annual output for the last 3 years in the project block, district and state.

c. Projections for 7 years.

d. Packing and labelling

6. Market :

a. Quality grades/ specifications/ kinds of products

b. Demand and Supply data for the products and services.

c. Business model for the unit.

7. Technology / Source/ Company/Make

8. Pre-cooling unit: Type and Lay out (show the drawing)

9. Technical standards-Civil infrastructure and Plant and Machinery, accessories: Refer NHB

guidelines on Technical Standards(Proposed Design, layout and Photographic evidence

certified by charter engineer is required to be submitted in case the project is considered for

processing)

Plant &

Machiner

y

Recommende

d technical

standards

Propose

d

Mak

e

No.o

f

units

Uni

t

cost

Tota

l cost

10. Skilled Manpower availability:

116

117

5.5.5.4.Cold room

118

5.5.5.5.Mobile Pre-cooling unit

119

120

121

122

5.5.5.7.Primary Processing unit

1. Rationale for the proposal

2. Stages in Primary Processing and flow chart.

3. Raw Material:

a. Types/ Quality of raw material- Grades/ Specifications

b. Raw material availability and procurement: Details of own production if any and

local production annually with 5 years data with future projections. Markets and farm

areas of procurement and reliability.

c. Raw material quality and assurance testing

4. Industry:

a. Existing number of units, available capacity and utilisation in the project block,

district and the State.

b. Products and services and projections.

c. Statutory requirements / licensing details if any.

5. Products, Bi products and services

a. Various products – Quality, specifications etc.

b. Annual output for the last 3 years in the project block, district and state.

c. Projections for 7 years.

d. Packing and labelling

6. Market :

a. Quality grades/ specifications/ kinds of products

b. Demand and Supply data for the products and services.

c. Business model for the unit.

7. Source of Technology

8. Civil infrastructure. Design, layout and Photographic evidence certified by chartered

engineer is required to be submitted in case the project is considered for processing.

Facility /

utility

Recommended Proposed. Remarks

9. Plant & Machinery: Rationale, Design, Capacity, After service, Warranty(Design,

layout and Photographic evidence certified by chartered engineer is required to be

submitted in case the project is considered for processing).

Plant &

Machinery

Recommended

technical

standards

Proposed

machinery

standards

Make No.of

units

Unit cost Total

cost

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13. Availability of

a. Managerial manpower

b. Technical manpower

c. Skilled manpower

d. Un skilled manpower

5.5.5.8.Refer Van

1. Introduction

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2. Rationale for the proposal

3. Product / Process flow chart.

4. Produce / Raw Material:

a. Types/ Quality of raw material- Grades/ Specifications

b. Raw material availability and procurement: Details of own production if any and

local production annually with 5 years data with future projections. Markets and farm

areas of procurement and reliability.

c. Produce/ Raw material quality and assurance testing

5. Enterprise:

a. Existing number of units, available capacity and utilisation in the project block,

district and the State.

b. Products and services and projections.

c. Statutory requirements / licensing details if any.

6. Market :

a. Quality grades/ specifications/ kinds of products

b. Demand and Supply data for the products and services.

c. Business model for the unit.

7. Source of Technology

8. Civil infrastructure, Plant and Machinery. Design, layout and Photographic evidence

certified by chartered engineer is required to be submitted in case the project is considered

for processing.

Facility /

utility

Recommended Proposed. Remarks

9.Skilled Manpower availability:

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Retail outlet

1.Introduction:

9. Rationale for the proposal

10. Product / Process flow chart.

11. Produce / Raw Material:

a. Types/ Quality of raw material- Grades/ Specifications

b. Raw material availability and procurement: Details of own production if any and

local production annually with 5 years data with future projections. Markets and farm

areas of procurement and reliability.

c. Produce/ Raw material quality and assurance testing

12. Enterprise:

a. Existing number of units, available capacity and utilisation in the project block,

district and the State.

b. Products and services and projections.

c. Statutory requirements / licensing details if any.

13. Market :

a. Quality grades/ specifications/ kinds of products

b. Demand and Supply data for the products and services.

c. Business model for the unit.

14. Source of Technology

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15. Civil infrastructure, Plant and Machinery. Design, layout and Photographic evidence

certified by chartered engineer is required to be submitted in case the project is considered

for processing.

Facility /

utility

Recommended Proposed. Remarks

9.Skilled Manpower availability:

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5.6 Marketing

5.6.1.Connectivity of project site and produce

Road connectivity

Rail connectivity

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Air connectivity

5.6.2.Nearest produce Assembling / Aggregation unit/ place if any

5.6.3.Existing Market Institutions – Agri.Produce Market Committees, …………………….

a) Near to Project site

b) Within the District / Neighbourhood districts

c) Within the State

d) In Adjacent State

5.6.4.Alternative Marketing strategies;

a. Pre-harvest contract

b. On Farm Marketing

c. Retail Marketing

d. Wholesale marketing

e. Online Marketing

f. Exports

5.6.5.Traceability Record/ system proposed if any for packs.

5.6.6.Proposed value chain / method of Marketing by the Applicant

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5.7 Value Addition/ Processing

Potential for the processing of crop produce / commodity and facilities / infrastructure available

Processing product (s) Infrastructure /

Processing units

available

Capacity %

capacity

utilisation

Remarks

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6 Technology providers

6.1.Research Institute (s) [ ICAR/CAU/SAU/SHU etc.] providing / from which technical details

are ascertained

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6.2. Experts-whose services are availed -Crop expert / Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) and

other experts consulted DPR preparation.

Crop Expert Name of Horticulturist/ Crop Expert

(Mandatory) Current profession:

Educational Qualification and University

passed out

Registration Number if any

Permanent Address:

Contact Number:

Hi Tech Expert Name of Expert

(Desirable) Current profession:

Educational Qualification and University

passed out

Registration Number if any

Permanent Address:

Contact Number:

Post-Harvest

Management Expert

Name of PHM Expert

(Desirable) Current profession:

Educational Qualification and University

passed out

Registration Number if any

Permanent Address:

Contact Number:

Cold storage / Infra

Expert / Charter

Engineer

Name of Expert

(Desirable) Current profession:

Educational Qualification and University

passed out

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Registration Number if any

Permanent Address:

Contact Number:

Market Expert Name of Expert

(Desirable) Current profession:

Educational Qualification and University

passed out

Registration Number if any

Permanent Address:

Contact Number:

Project Finance Name of Expert

(Mandatory) Current profession:

Educational Qualification and University

passed out

Registration Number if any

Permanent Address:

Contact Number:

6.3.Agri-Business Incubators

1. List of Incubators nearest to the project.

2. If any assistance is taken from the incubators, details

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7 Food Safety – With / Without Good Agricultural Practices Certification

7.1. GAP Optional

Whether the applicant proposes to undertake Good Agricultural

Practices?

Yes/No

If Yes. What brand / kind GAP – Provide details of brand

Provide Certifying Agency details and contact person

NABL lab whose services are proposed to be availed to assure

compliance with regard to pesticide / chemical residue.

7.2.FOOD SAFETY MEASURES

7.2.1.Pre-Planting Measures

Activity Action taken /Proposed

to be in the project

1. Site selection Land or site for fruits and vegetable production

should be selected on the basis of land history, previous manure

applications and crop rotation.

a) The field should be away from animal housing, pastures

or barnyards.

b) Farmers should make sure that livestock waste should

not enter the produce fields via runoff or drift.

2. Manure handling and field applicationLivestock manure can be a

valuable source of nutrients, but it also can be a source of human

pathogens if not managed correctly.

a) Proper and thorough composting of manure, incorporating it

into soil prior to planting, and avoiding top-dressing of plants

are important steps toward reducing the risk of microbial

contamination.

3. Manure storage and sourcing

a) Manure should be stored as far away as practical from areas

where fresh produce is grown and handled.

b) Physical barriers or wind barriers should be erected to

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prevent runoff and wind drift of manure.

c) Manure should be actively compost so that high temperature

achieved by well-managed, aerobic compost can kill most

harmful pathogens.

4. Timely application of manureManure should be applied at the

end of the season to all planned vegetable ground or fruit

acreage, preferably when soils are warm, non-saturated, and

cover-cropped. If manure is being applied at the start of a

season, then the manure should be spread two weeks before

planting, preferably to grain or forage crops.

5. Selection of appropriate cropFarmers should avoid growing root

and leafy crops in the year that manure is applied to a

Field. Manure should be applied to perennial crops in the

planting year only. The long period between application and

harvest will reduce the risks.

7.2.2.Production Measures

1. Irrigation water quality

Ideally, water used for irrigation or chemical spray should be

free from pathogen. However, potable water or municipal

water is not feasible for extensive use for crop production.

a) Hence, surface water used for irrigation should be

quarterly tested in laboratory for pathogen.

b) Farmers can filter or use the settling ponds to improve

water quality.

c) Fruit and vegetable crops should not be side dressed

with fresh or slurry manure. If side dressing is

required, well composted or well-aged (greater than

one year) manure should be used for the application.

2. Irrigation methods

a) Drip irrigation method should be used, whenever

possible to reduce the risk of crop contamination

because the edible parts of most crops are not wetted

directly.

b) Plant disease levels also may be reduced and water

use efficiency is maximized with this method.

3. Field sanitation and animal exclusion

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a) Farmers should stay out of wet fields to reduce the

spread of plant or human pathogens.

b) Tractors, plant, machinery and equipments that were

used in manure handling should be cleaned prior to

entering produce fields.

c) Animals, including poultry or pets should not be

allowed to roam in crop areas, especially close to

harvest time.

4. Worker facilities and hygiene

a) Farmers should get proper training to make them

understand the relationship between food safety and

personal hygiene. These facilities should be monitored

and enforced.

b) Ideally, farm workers should be provided clean, well-

maintained and hygienic toilet facilities around the

farming areas separately for the male and female.

7.2.3.Harvest

1. Clean harvest aids

a) Bins and all crop containers have to washed and

rinsed under high pressure. All crop containers

should be sanitized before harvest.

b) Bins should be properly covered, when not in used

to avoid contamination by birds and animals.

2. Worker hygiene and training

a) Good personal hygiene is particularly important

during the harvest of crops. Sick employees or

those with contaminated hands can spread

pathogens to produce.

b) Employee awareness, meaningful training and

accessible restroom facilities with hand wash

stations encourage good hygiene.

7.2.4.Post-Harvest Handling

1. Worker hygiene

a) Hands can contaminate fresh fruits and vegetables

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with harmful microbes

b) Packing area should be cleaned and sanitized.

c) Supply liquid soap in dispensers, potable water,

and single-use paper towels for hand washing.

d) Packing area should be cleaned and

sanitized. Supply liquid soap in dispensers,

potable water, and single-use paper towels for

hand washing.

e) Workers should be properly educated about the

importance of restroom use and proper hand

washing.

f) Encourage proper use of disposable gloves on

packing lines.

g) Sick employee should not be given food-contact

jobs.

2. Monitor wash water quality

a. Potable water should be preferably used in all

washing operations.

b. Clean water should be maintained in dump tank by

sanitizing and changing water regularly.

c. Use chlorinated water and other labeled

disinfectants to wash fresh produce.

3. Sanitize packinghouse and packing operations

a. Loading, staging, and all food contact surfaces

should be cleaned and sanitized at the end of each

day.

b. Exclude all animals, especially rodents and birds

from the packinghouse.

c. Wash, rinse and sanitize the packing line belts,

conveyors, and food contact surfaces at the end of

each day to avoid buildup of harmful

microorganisms.

d. Packaging material should be stored in a clean area

4. Pre-cooling and cold storage

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a. After harvesting, fruits and vegetables should be

quickly cooled to minimize the growth of

pathogens and maintain good quality.

b. Water bath temperature for cooling should not be

more than 10F cooler than the produce pulp

temperature.

c. Refrigeration room should not be overloaded

beyond cooling capacity.

5. Transportation of produce from farm to market

a) Proper cleanliness of the transportation vehicles

should be ensured before loading.

b) Farmers have to make sure that fresh fruits and

vegetables are not shipped in trucks which have

carried live animals or harmful substances.

c) If these trucks must be used, they should be

washed, rinsed, and sanitized them before

transporting fresh produce.

d) For traceability norms, it must be ensured that

each package leaving the farm can be traced to

field of origin and date of packing

Source: TNAU

http://agritech.tnau.ac.in/gap_gmp_glp/gap_fresh%20_%20fruits%20&%20veg.html

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8.Innovation if any

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9.Profitability of the project (Horti-business): Critical observations of Applicant

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10 Checklist

Check list for Detail Project Report (DPR)

Mandatory

Information

Document /

Evidence *

Tick

Mark

Project at a Glance √

1 About the Applicant /Promoter √

2 Details of benefits availedby the Applicant /

Promoter

√

3 About Project -Name, rationale, Management

and Description

1. Name of Project, Activity, Objectives and

expected Outcomes

√

2. Rationale / Justification for the project √

3. Site/ Land details- RoR/ Ownership /

Registration of lease/ map etc.

√ Certified Land

revenue

documents

4. Location of the Project- Identification √

5. Current usage of land of proposed Project

Area

√

6. Current infrastructure and assets

possessed by the Applicant:

√

7. Lay out plan of the project √ Lay out Plan

8. Conversion of Land Use (CLU) √ Certificate from

competent

authority

9. Whether project site is part of production

belt / cluster / hub

√

10. Rationale for the location of the project √

11. Compliance of project site for food safety √

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12. Components / Activities of the Project

with justification

√

13. Operations planning √

14. Month wise operational chart /

Implementation schedule

√

15. Backward and Forward linkages. √

16. Manpower (Skilled & Unskilled labour

etc.) availability

√

17. Infrastructure (Power, Fuel, Water, Plant

and Machinery, connectivity, Effluents

treatment etc.)- Required, Already

available, Gaps and the management.

√

18. Employment generation √

19. SWOT Analysis √

20. Monitoring and evaluation √ Certificate

4 NHB Scheme under which the project is

proposed with rationale / justification.

5 Project details

5.1 Agro-climatic suitability / feasibility

1. Origin and distribution of crop in the said

location and India and in the world

(briefly)

√

2. Agro-climatic / Horticultural zones and

suitability of the crop (s)

√ IMD Data

3. Soil type and latest health-suitability for

the crop

√ Latest Soil

health card

(not more than 1

month old)

4. Water (irrigation) source, availability,

Quality and suitability

√ Latest Water

Analysis report

(not more than 1

month old)

5.2 Market viability

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1. Commercial and Nutritive importance /

significance, composition and Uses

2. Target Market √

3. Area, Production and Productivity in the

District, State and India for the last 5

years

4. Clusters of the project crop in the state. √

5. Demand and Supply Gap √ State

Horticulture

Dept.

6. Global producers- Country, Area,

Production, Productivity and global

market share in the last available 5 years.

7. International trade and potential (for

export oriented projects)

√ @

8. Seasonality of fruit and its comparison

with other available fruits

√

9. Price variation of commodity in the State

and nearby markets

√ State Govt.

10. Balance sheet of commodity in the State

11. Central and State Government policy

12. Value chain in the commodity √

13. Proposed Strategy by the Applicant for

Marketing and Market viability

√

5.3 Financial viability

1. Due diligence status √

2. Project Cost √ Certified by CA

3. Means of Finance √

4. Investment into Horticulture √

5. Key financial Indicators √

6. Project Financing √

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a. Rate of Interest √

b. Returns from the Project (IRR): √

c. Cost of Production and

Profitability (Annexure)

√

d. Yield and Sales Chart (Annexure) √

e. Proposed Balance

Sheet: (Annexure)

√

f. Proposed Cash flow Statement

for next 7 years (Annexure)

√

g. Proposed Profit & Loss

Account: (Annexure)

√

h. Proposed Repayment of Term

loan and Schedule (Annexure)

√

i. Break even Analysis (Annexure) √

j. NPV (Net Present Value) √

k. Economic Rate of Return √

7. Farm record keeping/ Maintenance

proposed

√ Records

5.4 Land development and Crop Husbandry

5.4.1.Land development

5.4.2.Selection of Quality Planting Material

1. Recommended and popular Cultivars-

varieties/hybrids, their specific

characteristics, requirements and yields

√

2. Cultivar/Hybrid/Variety selected and

Criterion adopted for selection

√

3. Propagation methods √

4. Accredited / Good Nurseries in the area √

5. Planting material-source, quality and

suitability

√ Nursery / Shop

Invoice with

Seed quality

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5.4.3.Orchard / Site planning, Lay out and

management

1. Planning, establishment and layout

systems

√

2. Land preparation √

3. Planting Season / time and density

and transplanting

√

4. Water and Nutrient management √ Written plan

5. Intercultural operations including

Weed management

√

6. Plant canopy architecture

management/ training and pruning

√

7. Planting systems and transplanting of

horticultural crops

√

8. Use of Pollinators & pollinisers √

9. Use of Plant growth regulators √

10. Flowering & fruiting √

11. Integrated Pest and Disease

Management and Food Safety

measures

√

12. Physiological disorders- causes,

preventive and management

measures.

√

13. Special problems if any √

5.4.5.Farm Structures and mechanisation √

1. Protective cover structure √ Technical

standards

Undertaking of

expertise /

competency by

Agency

2. Farm Mechanisation √ Company

Brochures

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5.4.6.Harvesting and Fruit / flower care

management

5.5 Post-Harvest Management √

1. Post-Harvest infrastructure scenario in

horticulture sector in the State and specially

for the proposed crop / component

2. Product/ Process Flow chart √

3. Lay out / Floor Plan of post-harvest

operations

√

4. Post-harvest operations (Based on

applicability)

√ Protocols

5. Pre-cooling √

6. Curing √

7. Cleaning / Washing √

8. Sorting and Grading √

9. Packing and labelling √ Models

10. Ripening √

11. Transport √

12. Storage- Low cost / cold storage/ CA √

13. Post-harvest infrastructure – Integrated Post-

harvest Management- (Which ever

component is proposed)

√ Technical

Standards

1. Integrated Pack house

2. Pack House

3. Pre-cooling unit

4. Cold Room (Staging)

5. Mobile Pre-cooling unit

6. Ripening Chamber

7. Primary Processing

8. Refer van

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9. Retail outlet

10. Labour room

5.6 Marketing

1. Aggregation & Assembling: Marketing

infrastructure

√

2. Market Institutions and agents √

3. Demand and Supply trends and forecast

both in local and National markets.

4. Traceability system √

5. Proposed value chain / method of

Marketing by the Applicant

√

5.7 Value addition / Processing √

6 Technology providers √

1. ICAR /CAU/ SAU/SHU / Research

Stations and Experts names

√

2. Agri/Horti-Business incubators √

7 Food Safety -With /Without GAP certification

1. GAP Certification if any √

2. Food safety measures √ Clean farm,

Trained workers;

Protective

clothing,

Safety

equipment;

First Aid;

Safety and

Hygiene policy;

Waste

Management

Plan

a. Pre-planting √

b. Crop husbandry √

c. Harvestings √

d. Post-harvest √

8 Innovation if any

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9 Risk Management √ Proposed

insurance details

if any

10 Checklist √

11 Declaration from Crop Expert and Project

Finance Expert

√

Self-declaration by the Applicant √

Note: *: Documents are to be submitted only when NHB accords Pre- IPA approval.

@ In case of export units.

11.1.Declaration by Crop Expert ( if the Project / Crop specific information, data and

chapters of DPR are prepared by theexpert and not by the applicant)

I have read and understood the latest NHB Schemes operational guidelines and made the

applicant understand the same.

The technical information provided in the Detail Project Report are as recommended by

ICAR/ State Agriculture / Horticulture University/ …….Research Institute as published in

their publication…………./ genuine website……………….

The project is technically feasible and economically viable and is bankable.

Certified that the information/contents as above furnished by me/us in the application are true

to the best of my/our knowledge & belief and nothing material has been concealed.

My details are as follows:

Name of Crop Expert (Could be any working or retired faculty / scientist in ICAR/

CAU/SAU/SHU/State Horticulture Dept. or ICAR

Agri/Horti-business incubators)

Current/ previous profession:

Educational qualification and

University passed out

Registration number if any

Permanent address:

Contact Number: Tel

Mobile

Email

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Place Signature

Date Designation and Seal

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11.2.Declaration by Project Finance Expert (Chartered accountant)

( if the Market viability and Financial Viability chapters are prepared by the Project Finance

Expert and not done by the applicant on his/her own)

I have read and understood the latest NHB Schemes operational guidelines and made the

applicant understand the same.

The project is technically feasible and economically viable and is bankable.

The Financial and Market viability as provided in the Detail Project Report is true to the best

of my knowledge.

Certified that the information/contents as above furnished by me/us in the application are true

to the best of my/our knowledge & belief and nothing material has been concealed.

Name of Chartered Accountant

Current profession:

Educational qualification and

University passed out

Registration number if any

Permanent address:

Contact Number: Tel

Mobile

Email

Place Signature

Date Designation and Seal

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12.Self-Declaration by applicant

1. I have read and understood the latest NHB Schemes operational guidelines including

conditions, norms and pattern of assistance.

2. The information provided in the Detail Project Report is true to my knowledge.

3. In case the details provided by me viz., (i) my personal details, land, previous benefits

availed by me from either Central and State Government if proved false at any stage NHB

is entitled to recover any subsidy if any released by it from me.

4. I have personally ascertained technical details of the projector or I have availed the

services of a competent Horticulturist for technical details and viability. Accordingly

declaration is provided herewith.

5. I have personally ascertained Financial and Market viability of the project or I have

availed the services of a competent Project Finance expert for the requisite project finance

details and project viability. Accordingly declaration is provided herewith.

6. In case the project is approvedfor pre-IPA, I shall undergo a 2 Weeks (min.10 working

days) training programme in case of Open field condition and protective cover (with or

without PHM component) and a minimum of 1 Week programme in case of standalone

PHM component at my own expenses in one of the ICAR/CAU/SAU/SHU/ Research

Station/ Centres of Excellence/ related Central or State Government institution/ others as

found appropriate / approved by NHB.

7. I shall adopt scientific package of practices / technology and maintain proper farm

accounts.

8. The project is technically feasible and economically viable and is bankable.

9. In case the project application is considered for application processing, I am bound to

submit all required / requisite mandatory documents to establish veracity of my DPR and

eligibility to claim subsidy under NHB Schemes in the form prescribed with in 3 months

of any such intimation from NHB for according In principle approval (IPA). Else I

acknowledge that my application stands vacated and rejected by default of my omission.

10. Incomplete/ NPA projects and default cases shall not be eligible for subsidy.

11. In case the project is approved for subsidy claim I shall undertake a MOU with NHB to

comply with all the terms and conditions of the scheme guidelines as effective on the date

of subsidy claim approval and any other condition/ advisory in the interest of projects

success and sustainability.

Applicant (Name and signature) and Seal if any

Date

Location:

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Annexure: Proposed Stages in NHB Scheme Implementation

Stage Player Step Mode Timeline Remarks /

Enclosures

1 Applicant Submission of Prescribed

Application -specific to the

scheme enclosing DPR based

on model template.

Online No document is

required to be

enclosed but

with requisite

fees.

2 NHB Examines the Application and

DPR and gets it appraised for

Agro-climatic suitability,

Market viability,

Technological feasibility and

capability of applicant duly

considering the budget, priority

(SabkaSaathSabka Vikas) and

design of implementation of

the offer / Year.

Target

1 Month

Evaluated by a

panel of 3

experts.

Kept

confidential.

3 Applicant +

Bank

If the project is sound, NHB

informs Pre-In Principle

Approval (Pre-IPA) to the

applicant to submit all the

prescribed / requisite

documents along with

Bank Appraisal of Market

viability and Financial

viability (should be after

NHB Pre-IPA) ;

and Sanction (after

Appraisal) within 3 months

of NHB Pre-IPA.

Any lapse in time line, the Pre-

IPA stands vacated / rejected.

However he is eligible for fresh

submission.

Max. 1

month

(Allowed

max.3

months

strictly)

Prescribed

documents

including those

specified in

DPR checklist.

4 Applicant Undergoes 2 Weeks training

programme on the project /

Crop at his own expenses in an

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institute recommended /

approved by NHB

5 NHB NHB examines the application,

DPR with reference to

documentary evidence and

Bank Appraisal of Market

viability and financial viability

duly considering the budget,

priority (SabkaSaathSabka

Vikas) and design of

implementation of the offer /

Year.

2 months

Target

1 Month

6 NHB takes decision on

according In-Principle

Approval (IPA) to the

applicant. In case it is

approved, it is informed to the

applicant.

7 In case of projects rejected by

NHB, the entrepreneur is

provided an opportunity to

make his case by way of

presentation of his project on

an appointed day in the

presence of competent

authority.

The forum objective is to help

the entrepreneur to know the

weaknesses of the project

currently and enable him/ her

to review / revise his/ her

project as deem appropriate to

suit NHB requirements. The

entrepreneur is open to submit

project proposal afresh.

8 Applicant Where ever IPA is issued-

Applicant has to complete the

project within the prescribed

time limit. Else the IPA stands

vacated / cancelled.

18 months

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9 Applicant Applicant submits subsidy

claim within 3 months of

completion of the project. Else

the IPA stands vacated and

rejected

3 months Prescribed

documents

10 NHB +

Bank/ FI+

Applicant

NHB undertakes Joint

Inspection of the field/ activity

Target:

Max. 30

days of

request

11 NHB NHB JIT submits JIT report 15 days

12 NHB NHB examines the JIT report

and takes decision on release of

subsidy subject to Scheme

conditions and publish decision

/ minutes of competent

authority with reasons in NHB

website.

2 months

13 NHB In case NHB approves release

of subsidy, releases funds with

in 15 working days of minutes

of competent authority to SRF

account.

14 Bank/

Applicant

1. Confirms the receipt of

subsidy.

2. Closely monitor the project

health for over 5 years.

3. Takes into consideration

the NHB advisories.

15 Applicant 1. Confirms the receipt of

subsidy.

2. Maintain farm records and

accounts.

3. Adopts technology /

scientific package of

practices and innovate

marketing / business

strategies.

4. Takes into consideration

the NHB advisories.

5. Regularly reports the

performance of project

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6. Share best practices if any

to NHB.

INSTITUTE CONTACT DETAILS

Name: Dr. Jyotsana Sharma

Designation: Director (Acting)

Address: ICAR-National Research Centre on Pomegranate, NH-9, Solapur-

Pune Highway, Kegaon, Solapur (Maharashtra)

PIN code: 413 255

Tel. Mobile: 0217-2350074/2354330

Email ID; nrcpomegranate@gmail.com