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State: HARYANA

Agriculture Contingency Plan: Mewat

1.0 District Agriculture profile

District agriculture profile

1.1 Agro-Climatic/Ecological Zone

Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) North Punjab plain, Ganga-Yamuna Doab and Rajasthan upland, hot, dry, semi-arid eco-subregion (4.1)

Agro-Climatic Region (Planning Commission) Trans Gangetic Plain region (VI)

Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) Western Zone (HR-2)

List all the districts falling under the NARP Zone Panchkula, Ambala, Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Kaithal, Jind, Panipat, Sonipat,Faridabad, Mewat, Palwal and parts of Rohtak, Jhajjar and Gurgaon

Geographical coordinates of district Latitude Longitude Altitude

28º29'34.32" N 77º05'31.84" E 264 MSL

Name and Address of the concernedZRS/ZARS/RARS/RRTTS

CCSHAU, RRS, Bawal Rewari-123 501

Mention the KVK located in the district Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sikohpur, Gurgaon, Pin-122 001

1.2 Rainfall Average (mm) Normal Onset( week and month)

Normal Cessation (week and month)

SW monsoon (June-Sep): 619.9 1st week of July 3rd week of September

NE Monsoon(Oct-Dec): 24.9 - -

Winter (Jan- March) 42.1

Summer (Apr-May) 45.6

Annual: 732.5

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1.3 Land use patternof the district(latest statistics)

Totalgeographicalarea

Cultivable area

Forestarea

Land undernon-agriculturaluse

Permanentpastures

Cultivable wasteland

Land under Misc.tree crops andgroves

Barren anduncultivableland

Currentfallows

Otherfallows

Area (000 ha) 184.21 146.07 0.99 22.77 0.03 - 0.2 0.05 5.69 -

(Source: Statistical Abstract Haryana: 2007-08)

1. 4 Major Soil types Area ('000 ha) Per cent (%) of total geographical area

Sandy loam - -

Loamy sand 101 84.2

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

Net sown area 130.73 150

Area sown more than once 83.99

Gross cropped area 214.72

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*over-exploited: groundwater utilization > 100%; critical: 90-100%; semi-critical: 70-90%; safe: <70%

1.6 Irrigation Area (‘000 ha)

Net irrigated area 76

Gross irrigated area 113

Rainfed area 8

Sources of Irrigation Number Area (‘000 ha) % area

Canals 1.0 1.3

Tanks - - -

Open wells - - -

Bore wells 75 98.7

Lift irrigation - - -

Other sources - - -

Total 76 -

Pumpsets 23348 -

Micro-irrigation - -

Groundwater availability and use No. of blocks % area Quality of water

Over exploited* 4 100

Critical Nil

Semi- critical Nil

Safe Nil

Wastewater availability and use -

Ground water quality Alkaline in nature and moderately to highly saline

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1.7 Major Field Crops cultivated Area (‘000 ha)*

Kharif RabiSummer Total

Irrigated Rainfed Irrigated RainfedWheat - - - - - 49.8Bajra - - - - - 32.8

Rapeseed Mustard - - - - - 22.0

Rice - - - - - 2.1

Horticulture crops - Fruits Total areaGuava 0.5

Aonla 0.3

Ber 0.3

Horticultural crops - Vegetables Total areaChilli 2.2

Tomato 1.7

Radish 1.1

Medicinal and Aromatic crops Total areaJatropha 0.2

Mulhatti 0.002

Aloe vera 0.02

Lemon grass+Palmarosa -

Others 0.003

Plantation crops -Fodder crops Total areaTotal fodder crop area -

Grazing land -

Sericulture etc -

Others (Specify) -

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1.8 Livestock (2008-09) Male (‘000) Female (‘000) Total (‘000)Cattle 31

Buffaloes 132Commercial dairy farms - - -Goat 14Sheep 7Others (Camel, Pig, Yak etc) 20

1.9 Poultry No. of farms Total No. of birds (‘000)Commercial - 933Backyard - 2

1.10 FisheriesA. Capturei) Marine (Data Source:Fisheries Dept.)

No. of fishermen Boats Nets Storage facilites(Ice plants etc.)Mechanized Non-

mechanizedMechanized

(Trawl nets, Grillnets)

Non-mechanized (Shoreseines, stake & trap nets)

- - - - - NAii) Inland (Data Source:Fisheries Dept.)

No. Farmer owned ponds No. of Reservoirs No. of village tanksNA NA NA

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

i) Brakish water (Data source:MPEDA/Fisheries Dept.)

NA NA NA

ii) Fresh water (Data source: Fisheries Dept.)Others

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1.11Production and Productivity of major crops (Average of years: 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2006-07)1.11 Major Field Crops cultivated Kharif Rabi Summer Total

Production('000 t)

Productivity(kg/ha)

Production('000 t)

Productivity(kg/ha)

Production('000 t)

Productivity(kg/ha)

Production('000 t)

Productivity(kg/ha)

Wheat - - 183.6 3680 - - 183.6 3680Bajra 46.8 1425 - - - - 46.8 1425Rapeseed Mustard - - 27.2 1240 - - 27.2 1240Rice 6.5 3088 - - - - 6.5 3088Major Horticultural cropsGuava - - - - - - 4.7 -Aonla - - - - - - 1.6 -Ber - - - - - - 2.7 -Major Vegetable cropsChilli 3296 1468 - - - - 3296 1468Tomato - - 26860 16007 - - 26860 16007Radish 20177 18910 - - - - 20177 18910

(Source: Deputy Director Agriculture, Gurgaon)

1.12 Sowing windowfor 5 majorcrops (start andend of sowingperiod)

Wheat Rice Bajra Rapeseed & Mustard Cluster bean(Guar)

Kharif- Rainfed - - Onset of rain -Kharif-Irrigated - 15th May – 30th June 1st -15th July -Rabi- Rainfed October end – November end - - September endRabi-Irrigated October end – 15th November - - September end – 20th

October

1.13 What is the major contingency the district isprone to? (Tick mark)

Regular Occasional None

Drought - √ -Flood - - √Cyclone - - √Hail storm - √ -

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Heat wave √ - -Cold wave √ - -Frost - √ -Sea water inundation - - √Pests and diseases (specify) - √ -Others (Specify) - - -

1.14 Include Digital maps of the district for Location map of district with in State as Annexure I Enclosed: Yes

Mean annual rainfall as Annexure 2 Enclosed: No

Soil map as Annexure 3 Enclosed: No

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Annexure 1

Location map of Mewat district in the state of Haryana

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2.0 Strategies for weather related contingencies

2.1 Drought

2.1.1 Rainfed situationCondition Suggested Contingency measuresEarly seasondrought(delayed onset)

MajorFarmingsituation

Normal Crop/cropping system Change in crop/cropping system

Agronomicmeasures

Remarks onImplementation

Delay by 2weeks(July 3rd week)

Light texturedsandy soilssusceptible towind erosion

Pearl millet No change No changePearl millet + greengram / mothbean (Intercropping8:4/6:3)

No change No change

ClusterbeanCowpeaCastorSesameCluster bean can also be intercropped with pearlmilletas above.

No change No change

Condition Suggested Contingency measuresEarly seasondrought(delayedonset)



Agronomicmeasures


Delay by 4weeks(August 1st

week)

Lighttexturedsandy soilssusceptibleto winderosion

Pearl millet Don’t grow clusterbean beyond midJuly.

No changePearl millet + greengram / mothbean (Intercropping 8:4/6:3) No changeCluster beanCowpeaCastorSesameCluster bean can also be intercropped with pearlmillet asabove.

No change

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Condition Suggested Contingency measuresEarly seasondrought(delayed onset)

Major Farmingsituation


Agronomicmeasures


Delay by 6weeks(August 3rd

week)

Light textured sandysoils susceptible towind erosion

Pearl millet Don’t grow sesamebeyond midAugust.

No changePearl millet + greengram / mothbean (Intercropping8:4/6:3)

No change

CowpeaCastorSesame

No change

Condition Suggested Contingency measuresEarly seasondrought(delayed onset)

Major Farmingsituation


Agronomicmeasures


Delay by 8weeks(September 1st

week)

Light textured sandysoils susceptible towind erosion

Pearl millet Keep fallow Conserve soilmoisture forrabi sowing

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Pearl millet + greengram / mothbean (Intercropping8:4/6:3)

-do- -do-

CowpeaCastor

-do- -do-

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Condition Suggested Contingency measuresEarly season drought(Normal onset)


Normal Crop/cropping system Crop management Soil nutrient & moistureconservation measures


Normal onsetfollowed by 15-20days dry spellafter sowingleading to poorgermination/cropstand etc.

Light texturedsandy soilssusceptible towind erosion

Pearl millet In case of poor plantpopulation (<two-third), go for re-sowing and whenrains resume.

Gap filling bytransplanting underrainy conditions.

State AgricultureDepartmentshould makearrangement forseeds to meet thedemand at blocklevel.

Release ofirrigation waterin canals andproper powersupply may beensured byconcerneddepartmentsSubsidy onsprinkler, dripirrigationsystems andlaser leveler

Pearl millet + greengram / mothbean(Intercropping 8:4/6:3)

In case of poor plantpopulation (<two-third), gofor re-sowing as and whenrains resume.

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Cluster beanCowpeaCastorSesameCluster bean can also be intercroppedwith pearlmillet as above.

-do- -

Condition Suggested Contingency measuresMid season drought(long dry spell,consecutive 2 weeksrainless (>2.5 mm)period)


Normal Crop /croppingsystem

Crop management Soil nutrient & moistureconservation measures


At vegetative stageLight texturedsandy soilssusceptible towind erosion

Pearl millet Weeding and hoeing withwheel hand hoe/ kasola as andwhen required.

Thinning to reduce 1/3rd

population.

In-situ/ex-situ rainwaterconservation:i) Apply life saving irrigation

of 4-5 cm, if possible.ii) Foliar spray of urea (2.5 %

at 30-35 DAS).

Release ofirrigation waterin canals andproper powersupply may beensured by

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Pearl millet + greengram /mothbean (Intercropping8:4/6:3)

Don’t use chemicals for weedmanagement under stress drycondition.

Weeding and hoeing with wheelhand hoe/ kasola as and whenrequired.

Apply life saving irrigation of4-5 cm, if possible.Straw mulching in betweenrows.

concerneddepartments

subsidy onsprinkler, dripirrigationsystems andlaser leveler

Cluster beanCowpeaCastorSesameCluster bean can also beintercropped withpearlmillet as above.

Don’t use chemicals for weedmanagement under stress drycondition.

Weeding and hoeing with wheelhand hoe/ kasola as and whenrequired.

-do-

Condition Suggested Contingency measuresMid season drought(long dry spell)


Normal Crop /cropping system Crop management Soil nutrient &moisture conservationmeasures


At reproductive stage Light texturedsandy soilssusceptible towind erosion

Pearl millet Remove every third row for greenfodder.

Life saving irrigation if available.

Make ridge and furrowfor rainwater harvesting

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Pearl millet + greengram /mothbean (Intercropping8:4/6:3)

-do- -do- -

Cluster beanCowpeaCastorSesameCluster bean can alsointercropped with pearlmillet asabove.

-do- -do- -

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Condition Suggested Contingency measuresTerminaldrought

(Earlywithdrawalof monsoon)


Crop/cropping system Crop management Rabi crop planning Remarks onImplementation

Lighttexturedsandy soilssusceptibleto winderosion

Pearl millet Remove every thirdrow for green fodder.

Life saving irrigationif available.

Foliar spray of urea2% solution

Field preparation for rabi cropsowing during first fortnight ofOctober

Sowing of mustard (RH-30, RH -819, RB-24, RB 50 RH- 781 andVaruna) and chickpea (C-235, H-208 and HC-1) during secondfortnight of October

The StateAgricultureDepartmentshould haveadvancearrangements fortimely supply ofseed, fertilizer andother agro-inputsto farmers atblock level.Breeder seed:Dept of PlantBreeding,CCSHAU, Hisar

Pearl millet + greengram / mothbean(Intercropping 8:4/6:3)

-do- -do-

Cluster beanCowpeaCastorSesameCluster bean can also intercropped withPearlmillet as above.

-do- -do-

2.1.2 Irrigated situation

Condition Suggested Contingency measuresMajorFarmingsituation

NormalCrop/croppingsystem

Change incrop/croppingsystem

Agronomic measures Remarks onImplementation

Delayed/limitedrelease ofwater incanals dueto low

Sandysoils/sandyloam soilscanalirrigated

Pearlmillet-wheat Pearl millet +moong - raya

10-15% higher seed rate, Sprinkler irrigation Planting on beds, planting with ridge seeder, Laser land leveling,

Conjunctive use of canal and ground waters. Split application of fertilizers Straw mulching Marginal ground water for life saving irrigation,

Seeds from State,national seed andprivate seed agencies.The schemes ofMGNREGS, RKVY,NFSM, NHM are in

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rainfall Short duration cultivars Soaking of wheat seeds before sowing Seed treatment with Azatobactor/ Rhizobium, Deep ploughing during kharif season, shallow irrigation of 4-5 cm

depth, Weed free environment

operation.Govt. subsidy onsprinkler, dripirrigation systems andlaser leveler

Pearlmillet-chickpea

Clusterbean-barley

-do-

Fallow -raya Summermoong-raya

Short duration cultivars Seed treatment with Azatobactor / Rhizobium, Straw mulching Sprinkler irrigation, planting on beds, planting with ridger seeder,

land leveling Conjunctive use of canal and ground water Marginal ground waters for life saving irrigation, weed free

environmentWelldrained,mediumalluvialsoils, canalirrigated

Clusterbean-wheat Cotton-wheat Drip/furrow irrigation in Cotton, paired row planting Sprinkler in wheat, planting on beds, straw mulching in cotton,

planting on beds, planting with ridger seeder Laser land leveling, split application of fertilizer, Straw mulching in

sugarcane, marginal ground waters for life saving irrigation,conjunctive use of brackish ground waters with canal waters, shortduration cultivars

Soaking of wheat seeds before sowing, Seed treatment withazatobactor/ rhizobium, Deep ploughing during kharif season,Shallow irrigation of 4-5 cm depth, sowing of vegetable seeds inpolythene bags and replanting them in holes, weed freeenvironment

Seeds from State,national and privateseed agencies seedagencies,The schemes ofMGNREGS, RKVY,NFSM, NHM are inoperation.Govt. subsidy onsprinkler and dripirrigation systems, onlaser land leveling

Pearlmillet/-wheat Pearlmillet-raya/chickpea

Paired row planting, sprinkler irrigation. planting on beds Straw mulching, laser land leveling, split application of fertilizer,

straw mulching, Marginal ground waters for life saving irrigation,Conjunctive use of brackish ground waters with canal waters, Shortduration cultivars, seed treatment with azatobactor/ rhizobium,Deep ploughing during kharif season, Shallow irrigation of 4-5 cmdepth

Weed free environmentCotton-wheat No change Drip/furrow irrigation in cotton, paired row planting

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Planting on beds, Straw mulching in cotton, Laser land leveling,Split application of fertilizer,

Marginal ground waters for life saving irrigation, Conjunctive useof brackish ground waters with canal waters, Short durationcultivars

Weed free environmentPearlmillet/fallow-Raya

Vegetables Seed treatment with Azatobactor, Deep ploughing during kharif season,Shallow irrigation of 4-5 cm depth, Sowing of vegetable seeds inpolythene bags and replanting them in holes.

Clay soils,canalirrigated

Rice-wheat Summermoong-rice

Sprinkler irrigation in moong, Planting on bedsLaser land levelingLate sown cultivars, short duration Desi wheat and Basmati rice.

Seeds from State andnational seedagencies, Theschemes ofMGNREGS, RKVY,NFSM, NHM are inoperation.Seed from privateseed agencies

Cotton-wheat None Drip/furrow irrigation in cotton, paired row planting, Planting on beds,Straw mulching in cotton, Laser land levelingSplit application of fertilizer, Marginal ground waters for life savingirrigation, Conjunctive use of brackish ground waters with canal waters,Short duration cultivars, Weed free environment

Sorghum fodder-wheat

Vegetables/flowers

Sprinkler/drip irrigation, Planting on beds, laser land leveling,Mulching in inter-row spacingUse of marginal ground waters as life saving irrigation


Crop/croppingsystem



Nonrelease ofwater incanalsunderdelayedonset ofmonsoonincatchment

Sandysoils, canaltube wellirrigated

Pearl millet-raya Pulses-raya Planting on beds Sprinkler irrigation, Marginal groundwaters for life saving irrigation, Laser land leveling

Straw mulching, Paired row planting, Split application of fertilizer, Straw mulching, Marginal ground waters for life saving irrigation,

Conjunctive use of brackish ground waters with canalwaters,

Short duration cultivars Seed treatment with azatobactor/ rhizobium, Deep

ploughing during kharif season, Shallow irrigation of 4-5cm depth,

Seeds from State, nationaland private seed agenciesseed agencies,The schemes ofMGNREGS, RKVY,NFSM, NHM are inoperation.Govt. subsidy onsprinkler and dripirrigation systems, onlaser land leveling

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Crop/croppingsystem



Weed free environmentPearlmillet-chickpea

Cluster bean-barley -do-

Fallow –raya/barley

Vegetables-raya -do-Sowing of vegetable seeds in polythene bags and replanting themin holes.Drip irrigation in vegetables

Welldrained,mediumalluvialsoils, canalirrigated

Cluster bean-barley Cotton-wheat Drip/furrow irrigation in cotton, Sprinkler in wheat, Planting onbeds, Laser land leveling, Limited ground water use, prefer lifesaving irrigation, Conjunctive use of ground waterShallow irrigation of 4-5 cm depth, Weed free environment

Pearlmillet/fallow-wheat

Pearl millet-raya/chickpea

Paired row planting, Sprinkler irrigation, Planting on beds Straw mulching, Laser land leveling, Split application of

fertilize, Straw mulching, Limited ground water use, preferlife saving irrigation, Conjunctive use of brackish groundwaters with canal waters, Short duration cultivars, Seedtreatment with azatobactor / rhizobium, Deep ploughingduring kharif season, Shallow irrigation of 4-5 cm depth

Weed free environment. Short duration cultivars of crops Conservation of rain water, mulching, rain water harvesting.

Pearl millet/fallow-raya

Sugarcane+ moongintercropping

Drip/furrow irrigation in sugarcane, paired row planting Planting on beds, Straw mulching in sugarcane, Laser land leveling, Split application of fertilizer, Limited ground water use, prefer life saving irrigation,

Conjunctive use of brackish ground waters with canal waters,Short duration cultivars

Weed free environment.Cotton-wheat No change -do-

Clay soils,canalirrigated

Cotton-wheat No change -do- Seeds from State, nationaland private seed agenciesseed agencies,The schemes of

Fallow --raya Sugarcane-mungbeanintercropping

-do-

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Crop/croppingsystem



Sorghum fodder-Wheat

Vegetables/flowers

Sowing of vegetable seeds in polythene bags and replantingthem in holes.

Drip irrigation in vegetables, Planting on beds Straw mulching, Laser land leveling, Split application of

fertilizer, Limited ground water use, prefer life savingirrigation

Conjunctive use of brackish ground waters with canal waters, Seed treatment with azatobactor / rhizobium Weed free environment.

MGNREGS, RKVY,NFSM, NHM are inoperation.Govt. subsidy onsprinkler and dripirrigation systems, onlaser land leveling

Condition Suggested Contingency measuresMajor Farmingsituation

Normal Crop/cropping system Change in crop/croppingsystem

Agronomic measure Remarks onImplementation

Insufficientgroundwaterrecharge due to lowrainfall

Sandy soils, tubewell irrigated

Pearlmillet-barley Cluster bean-wheat Adoption of efficientmethods of irrigation viz.,drip in wide spaced,vegetables andhorticultural crops

Sprinkler irrigation inother crops

Seeds from State,national and privateseed agencies seedagencies,The schemes ofMGNREGS, RKVY,NFSM, NHM are inoperation.Govt. subsidy onsprinkler and dripirrigation systems, onlaser land leveling

Pearlmillet-chickpea Fallow-raya (mustard)

Well drained,medium alluvialsoils, tube wellirrigated

Rice-wheat Pearlmillet-chickpea

Cotton-wheat Pigeonpea-wheat

Rice-berseem (fodder) Cotton-wheat

Clay soils, tube wellirrigated

Pigeonpea-wheat/barley Cluster bean-raya

Pearl millet-raya/chickpea Planting on beds

Sorghum fodder-wheat Cucurbits-raya

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2.2 Unusual rains (untimely, unseasonal etc)

Condition Suggested contingency measure

Continuous high rainfall in a short spanleading to water logging

Vegetative stage Flowering stage Crop maturity stage Post harvest

Rice Drainage, if depth of standingwater is > 5-6 cm

Drainage Drainage Shifting the produce todry place

Cotton Drainage -do- -do- -do-Pearlmillet -do- -do- -do- -do-Sorghum (fodder) -do- -do- -do- -do-

HorticultureAll crops 1. No adverse effect

2. Removal of unwantedsprouts

3. Spray insecticides &pesticides to control theinsect pest & anddiseases.

4. Drain out water if heavyrains

1. Drain out the excess waterto avoid flower and fruitdrop

2. To control the fruit dropapply foliar application ofnutrients and growthregulators

3. Apply insecticide &pesticides to control theinsect & pest and diseases

4. Plough the field to increasethe root aeration.

Harvest the fruit cropstimely and send to themarket immediately.

1. Apply fungicide toavoid post harvestdiseases.

2. Proper covering ofthe produce.

3. Proper grading andcleaning of fruitsimmediately afterharvest.

4. Use the damagedfruits for processing

5. Use water proofpackaging

Heavy rainfall with high speed winds in ashort spanRice Drainage, if stagnant water Drainage Drainage Shifting to dry placeCotton -do- -do- -do- -do-Pearlmillet -do- -do- -do- -do-Sorghum (fodder) -do- -do- -do- -do-HorticultureAll crops No adverse effect

Removal of unwantedsprouts

Spray insecticides &pesticides to control the

Drain out the excess waterto avoid flower and fruitdrop

To control the fruit dropapply foliar application of

Harvest the fruits andsend to the marketimmediately.

Apply fungicide toavoid post harvestdiseases.

Proper covering ofthe produce.

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insect & pest Drain out water if heavy

rains

nutrients and growthregulators

Apply insecticide &pesticides to control theinsect & pest and diseases

Plough the field to increasethe root aeration.

Proper grading andcleaning of fruitsimmediately afterharvest.

Use the damagedfruits for processing

Use water proofpackaging

Outbreak of pests and diseases due tounseasonal rainsWheat Spray 600-800 g mancozeb

200 lt. of water/acre at theappearance of disease andrepeat after 15-20 daysFor powdery mildew controlspray 600-800 gm wettablesulphur/200 lit. of water/acre

For powdery mildew controlspray 600-800 gm wettablesulphur/200 lit. of water/acre

Bajra In endemic areas seedtreatments with metalaxyl @2.5 g a.i./kg seed should bedone. Subsequently, ifdiseases is noticed spraymetalaxyl at least once in 25days @ 5g/L.

Indian Mustard White rust and Alternarialeaf blight increase, stem rotincreases due to rain andcold weatherSpray Mancozeb 2 g/L.Repeat sprays 3-4 times, ifrequired, an interval of 15days to control white rustand alternaria leaf blight.

To control stem rot spray 0.2%Carbendazim.

Cotton Bacterial leaf blight

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increases due to rainfall fromtraces to moderate intensitywhereas cotton leaf curlvirus decreases, soak 5 -6 kgdelinted and linted cottonseed in 10 lt. of watersuspension containing 5 gEmisan + 1 gmStreptocycline sulphate for 2hrs. and 6-8 hrs respectivelybefore sowing..

Horticulture

Potato Early blight of potatoincreases with rainfall. Spraymancozeb @ 0.25% 4-5times at an interval of 15days

2.3 FloodsCondition Suggested contingency measureTransient water logging/ partial inundation Seedling / nursery stage Vegetative stage Reproductive stage At harvestRice Surface drainage Drainage Drainage Shifting the produce to dry

placeCotton -do- -do- -do- -do-Pearlmillet -do- -do- -do- -do-Sorghum -do- -do- -do- -do-HorticultureAll crops Drain out the flood water

Spray of nutrients/supplementation Prefer plantation of water logging resistant crop like Jamun. Mound planting of fruit trees

Drain out the flood water

Continuous submergencefor more than 2 daysRice Surface drainage Drainage Drainage Shifting the produce to dry

place

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Cotton -do- -do- -do- -do-Pearlmillet -do- -do- -do- -do-Sorghum -do- -do- -do- -do-HorticultureAll crops Drain out the flood water

Spray of nutrients/supplementation Prefer plantation of water logging resistant croplike Jamun.

Mound planting of fruit trees

Drain out the flood water

Sea water inundation NA

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

Extremeevent type

Suggested contingency measureSeedling / nursery stage Vegetative stage Reproductive stage At harvest

Heat WaveRice Micro-irrigation, avoid irrigation during hot

hours with poor quality watersMicro-irrigation, avoid irrigation during hothours with poor quality waters

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Cotton Micro-drip irrigation Irrigation to depth of 5-10 cm Irrigation to depth of 5-10 cmPearlmillet Micro-sprinkler irrigation, avoid irrigation

during hot hours with poor quality watersMicro- sprinkler irrigation, avoid irrigationduring hot hours with poor quality waters

Micro-irrigation, avoid irrigation duringhot hours with poor quality waters

Sorghum -do- -do- -do-Clusterbean -do- -do- -do-Pigeonpea -do- -do- -do-HorticultureAll crops Micro-irrigation, avoid irrigation during hot

hours with poor quality watersMicro irrigation, avoid irrigation during hothours with poor quality waters

Micro irrigation, avoid irrigation duringhot hours with poor quality waters

Cold waveWheat Irrigation, balanced fertilizer application,

Foliar spray of nutrientsIrrigation, fertilizer application Irrigation, fertilizer application

Raya -do- -do- -do-Chickpea -do- -do- -do-Barley -do- -do- -do-Fodder -do- -do- -do-

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Extremeevent type

Suggested contingency measureSeedling / nursery stage Vegetative stage Reproductive stage At harvest

HorticultureAll crops Apply frequent irrigation, shelterbelt and

windbreaksApply frequent irrigation, windbreaks Apply frequent irrigation -

FrostWheat No adverse effectRaya Irrigate the crop

Create smoke during late eveningIrrigate the crop

Create smoke during late eveningIrrigate the crop

Create smoke during late eveningChickpea -do- -do- -do-Barley -do- -do- -do-Fodder -do- -do- -do-HorticultureAll crops Apply light irrigation frequently

Creating smoke in the orchard during late evening. Thatching of young plants during severe cold months. Use of sprinkler irrigation. Use of mulching under plant canopy

HailstormCrop1Horticulture Plantation of wind breaks

Use of hailstorm nets Supplementation of nutrients to the trees

CycloneCrop1 -HorticultureAll crops Seedling covers should be used

2.5 Contingent strategies for Livestock, Poultry & Fisheries

2.5.1 Livestock

Suggested contingency measuresBefore the event During the event After the event

DroughtFeed and fodder 1. Sufficient care must be taken to sensitize the 1. The best option is to open fodder depots 1. Immediate efforts are needed to grow

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availability farmers to protect their feed and fodder much aheadof onset of monsoon. The sources for procurementof feed / rice bran (Kunda) within the district andnearest locations should be identified, and thesuppliers kept informed about the emergencysituation, which might require action at their levelfor production and supply to the identified areaswithin the shortest possible time.

2. Complete feed blocks should be prepared andstored in the feed banks for scarcity periods.

3. The livestock holders of small ruminants should beeducated/ informed to collect sufficient amount ofgreen leaves from edible plants for use during theperiod of submergence at the earliest, after receiptof fore warning. The district authorities of AnimalHusbandry Department should chalk out acomplete programme to cater the feed & fodderneeds of livestock.

4. Increase the sown area under fodder crops5. Looking to scarcity of crop residues, burning of

paddy straw and stubbles should not be allowed inHaryana. This can be properly harvested, baled,densified and fortified using 4% urea with molassesand transported to areas of fodder scarcity.Standardized machinery for harvesting, bailing,densification and fortification is available withPunjab Agro Federation and in the market.

for milch animals as farmers will neverdeposit them in cattle camps andestablish cattle camps for dry and strayanimals. These camps should beestablished along assured source ofwater or canals for drinking and growingfodder.

2. Facilities like storing densifiedroughages transported from otherdistricts should also be establishedadjacent to these camps.

3. Complete feed blocks stored in the feedbanks should be provided to productive,lactating and pregnant animals duringscarcity periods

4. Since stall feeding adversely affects thebreeding efficiency in case of sheep,therefore, sheep should always beresorted to natural grazing.

5. Special care is required for productive,lactating and pregnant animals. Theseanimals must be supplemented withadditional concentrates and fodders.

6. Most of animals will be retained by thefarmers and arrangements for fodder,feed and drinking water should be madeaccordingly.

short duration fodder crops like oats,barley, kasni and lucern etc. in the canalcommand areas.

2. Farmers might have to be compensatedfor abandoning food or commercial cashcrop to meet contingent fodderrequirements.

Drinking water Prior to the onset of summer all the water ponds/lakesin the villages/cities should be filled up with canalwater/tube wells.

1. All the affected livestock should have anaccess to clean drinking water.Arrangements are required to be made inthis regard with the help of concernedGovernment functionaries of thedistricts.

2. Resorting to alternate day watering tocamel, sheep and goats. Experimentalevidences show that even watering twice

Normal supply of water should be restored.

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a week did not have much adverse effecton body weight of the sheep.

3. Avoiding long distance grazing, as tiredanimals need more and frequentwatering and feeding.

Health and diseasemanagement

Constitution of task force at district and sub divisionlevel which will formulate guidelines for actionshould have a mobile veterinary unit at their disposal.Procurement of mineral and feed supplements, lifesaving drugs, electrolytes, vaccines etc.

Disbursement of supplements, treatment ofaffected animals in camps, proper disposalof dead animals, deworming andvaccinations.

Rehabilitation of affected animals, provisionof veterinary aid and follow up, providesupplements etc to make up losses fordeficiencies.

FloodsFeed and fodderavailability

1. All districts officials should be asked to locatetheir feed and fodder banks in view ofsubmergence situation arising due to floods.Sufficient care must be taken to sensitize thefarmers to protect their feed and fodder muchahead of onset of monsoon. The sources forprocurement of feed / rice bran (Kunda) within thedistrict and nearest locations should be identified,and the suppliers kept informed about theemergency situation, which might require action attheir level for production and supply to theidentified areas within the shortest possible time.

2. Complete feed blocks should be prepared andstored in the feed banks for scarcity periods

3. The livestock holders of small ruminants shouldbe educated/ informed to collect sufficient amountof green leaves from edible plants for use duringthe period of submergence at the earliest, afterreceipt of fore warning. The district authorities ofAnimal Husbandry Department chalk out acomplete programme to cater the feed & fodderneeds of cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, pig, dog,poultry birds etc.

4. The livestock holders of livestock are trainedregarding shifting of animals before flooding. The

1. The best option is to open fodder depotsfor milch animals as farmers will neverdeposit into the cattle camps andestablish cattle camps for dry and scrubanimals. These camps should beestablished along assured source ofwater or canals for drinking and growingfodder.

2. Facilities like storing densifiedroughages transported from other partsof the country should also be establishedadjacent to these camps.

3. Immediate efforts are needed to growfodder crops like oats, barley, kasni andlu cern etc. in the canal command areas.

4. Farmers might have to be compensatedfor abandoning food or commercial cashcrops to meet contingent fodderrequirements.

5. Since stall feeding adversely affects thebreeding efficiency in case of sheep,therefore, sheep should always beresorted to natural grazing.

6. Special care is required for productive,lactating and pregnant animals. These

1. Immediate efforts are needed to growfodder crops like oats, barley, kasni andlucern etc. in the canal command areas.

2. Farmers might have to be compensatedfor abandoning food or commercial cashcrops to meet contingent fodderrequirements.

3. After the sheds have dried, these shouldbe disinfected and regular feed of theanimals should be introduced gradually.

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farmers are instructed to let loose their animalsinstead of tieing much before flood.

5. Increase the sown area under fodder crops6. Looking to scarcity of crop residues, burning of

paddy straw and stubbles should not be allowed inHaryana. This can be properly harvested, bailed,densified and fortified using 4% urea withmolasses and transported to areas of fodderscarcity. Standardized machinery for harvesting,bailing, densification and fortification is availablewith Punjab Agro Federation and in the market.

animals must be supplemented withadditional concentrates and fodders.

7. Most of such animals will be retained bythe farmers and arrangements for fodder,feed and drinking water should be madeaccordingly.

Drinking water Tube wells should be installed before monsoon toprovide underground water to the livestock duringflood period.

All the affected livestock and poultryshould have an access to clean drinkingwater. Arrangements are required to bemade in this regard with the help ofconcerned Government functionaries ofthe Districts. The available water may bechlorinated if required with help ofHalogen Tablet prior to drinking bylivestock and poultry.

Normal supply of water should be restored.


Constitution of task force at district and sub divisionlevel which will formulate guidelines for action.Procurement of mineral and feed supplements, lifesaving drugs, electrolytes, vaccines etc. Workoutplaces for evacuation.

Evacuate to safe places, provide veterinaryaid to affected animals, proper disposal ofdead animals, disinfection of drinkingwater. If not already done, carry outdeworming and vaccinations for HS, FMD,BQ in cattle, PPR, sheep pox, ET in sheepand goats, swine fever in pigs..

Rehabilitation of affected animals, provisionof veterinary aid and follow up, providesupplements etc. Disinfection of area, controlof vectors, prevention of spread ofdisease/outbreaks. Treatment of affectedanimals.

Cyclone -NA-Feed and fodderavailabilityDrinking waterHealth and diseasemanagementHeat wave and coldwave

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Shelter/environmentmanagement

Necessary arrangement of tatties, gunny bags andtirpal should be made available so as to cover thesheds during heat and cold waves

1. Window of the sheds should be coveredwith gunny bags, tatties, and tirpal.Electric fans should be provided in thesheds and if possible desert cooler shouldbe provided during heat period.

2. High energy and readily availablesources of energy nutrients may beprovided in the ration.

Normal shelter should be restored


Provision of shelter/roof/covered and open area toanimals, procurement of life saving drugs andvaccines.

Cold waves: Cover the animal with oldblanket/gunny bag etc. Heat wave: Sprinklewater/take buffaloes to ponds. Treataffected animals, vaccinate if not doneearlier.

Treatment of affected animals, provideveterinary aid and follow up.

s based on forewarning wherever available

2.5.2 PoultrySuggested contingency measures

Before the event During the event After the eventDroughtShortage of feedingredients

I. All districts officials should be asked tolocate their feed banks in view ofsubmergence situation arising due todraught. Sufficient care must be taken tosensitize the farmers to protect their feedand fodder much ahead of onset ofmonsoon. The sources for procurement offeed / rice bran (Kunda) within the districtand nearest locations should be identified,and the suppliers kept informed about theemergency situation, which might requireaction at their level for production andsupply to the identified areas within theshortest possible time.

II. The district authorities of AnimalHusbandry Department should chalk out acomplete programme to cater to feed the

Poultry farmers should be provided withsufficient amount of feed ingredients andcomplete feed during draught situation from thefeed banks.

Normal feeding should be restored

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poultry birds.Drinking water Necessary arrangement for water storage

should be made. Hand pumps should beinstalled around the sheds. Sufficient quantityof electrolytes should be ensured.

All the affected poultry should have an access toclean drinking water. Arrangements are requiredto be made in this regard with the help ofconcerned Government functionaries of theDistricts.

Normal drinking water restored


Constitution of task force at district and subdivision level which will formulate guidelinesfor action should have a mobile veterinaryunit at their disposal. Commercial poultryfarms can procure grain/feed in advance.

In backyard birds, put some grains and sufficientwater inside the enclosure, provide some vitaminsupplement.

In backyard poultry, carry out de-worming andvaccination for Ranikhet disease and Gumboro.Provide vitamins and mineral supplement.

FloodsShortage of feedingredients

I. All districts officials should be asked tolocate their feed banks in view ofsubmergence situation arising due toflood. Sufficient care must be taken tosensitize the farmers to protect their feedmuch ahead of onset of monsoon. Thesources for procurement of feed / ricebran (Kunda) within the district andnearest locations should be identified,and the suppliers kept informed about theemergency situation, which might requireaction at their level for production andsupply to the identified areas within theshortest possible time.

II. The poultry farmers should be trainedregarding shifting of birds before flood.For shifting of poultry birds to saferplaces, the farmer should be educated tomake suitable cages from bamboos.

Sufficient quantity of feed stored in the feedbanks should be made available to the poultryfarmers.

Normal feeding should be restored

Drinking water I. Prior to the onset of monsoon tube wellsshould be installed in the villages andnear to the poultry farms so as to provideunderground water during flood.

All the affected poultry should have an access toclean drinking water. Arrangements are requiredto be made in this regard with the help ofconcerned Government functionaries of theDistricts. The available water may be chlorinatedif required with help of Halogen Tablet prior todrinking by livestock and poultry.

Normal drinking water restored

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Constitution of task force at district and subdivision level which will formulate guidelinesfor action should have a mobile veterinaryunit at their disposal. Make provision ofshelter for evacuation and arrangementaround farm so that flood water does not enterpoultry farm/shed. Provision or facilities fordisposal of dead birds.

Evacuate the birds to safer places. Carry outdeworming and vaccinations. May disposeoff/sell birds for meat purpose. Proper disposal ofdead birds.

Make shed dry, sprinkle lime & sprayinsecticides, disinfectant before placement ofbirds, use of coccidiostat in feed or water,proper disposal of dead birds.

Cyclone -NA-Shortage of feedingredientsDrinking waterHealth and diseasemanagement

Keep arrangements in place in shed forheating during winter/cold waves and forcooling by use of sprinklers/foggers. Procureelectrolytes and supplements.

Avoid too much fluctuation below thetemperature of 70ºF and above 100 ºF. Usebukharies, gas burner, secure curtains duringwinter. Provide a course of antibiotics in feed orwater for 3-5 days to combat respiratoryproblems. Provide vitamin C, electrolyte indrinking water during heat waves and use offoggers, wetting of curtains, sprinkling of wateretc. during heat waves. May dispose off/sell birdsif heavy mortality occurring.

Treatment of affected birds, vaccination ifdelayed may be carried out as per schedule.

Heat wave and coldwaveShelter/environmentmanagement

Necessary arrangement of tatties, gunnybags and tirpal should be made available soas to cover the sheds during heat and coldwaves

Window of sheds should be covered with gunnybags, tatties, & tirpal. Electric fans should beprovided in the sheds and if possible desert coolershould be provided during heat period.High energy & readily available sources of energynutrients may be provided in ration.

Normal shelter should be restored


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2.5.3 Fisheries


1) DroughtA. Capture NAMarine

Inland(i) Shallow water depth due toinsufficient rains/inflow(ii) Changes in water qualityB. Aquaculture(i) Shallow water in ponds due toinsufficient rains/inflow

Further increase the depth of ponds, storethe fish stock in 1 & 2 ponds only.

Sell the big fishes and keep the smallerfishes in one tank.

Stock the young fishes in different tanks,species wise.

(ii) Impact of salt load build up inponds / change in water quality

Continuously add some water from tubewell/water source in fish ponds

Do not allow the water level to go below3.5 feet in fish ponds.

Stock the young fishes in different tanks andkeep the water between3.5 and 6.0 feet.

2) Floods NAA. Capture

MarineInland(i) No. of boats / nets/damaged

(ii) No.of houses damaged(iii) Loss of stock(iv) Changes in water quality(v) Health and diseasesB. Aquaculture(i) Inundation with flood water Boundaries/bunds with height >6 feet

may be made around fish ponds, willrestrict, escape of fishes from ponds

Net-out and stock the fishes in one bigtanks and make the bund >6 feet heightaround the ponds.

Remove the bund separately and release thefishes, species-wise in tanks.

(ii) Water contamination andchanges in water quality

Add more fresh water in each tank (tubewell/canal), grow aquatic weeds.

Repeatedly filter and re-circulate waterfrom stocking tanks

Filter, re-circulate and add new fresh waterevery week, will decrease fish mortality.

(iii) Health and diseases Treat the pond water with KMnO4 @ 10ppm in each fish tanks. Add new freshwater periodically.

Disinfect fish ponds with KMnO4 @ 10g/10,000 liter water fortnightly.

Treatment with KMnO4 must continue for onemonth even after flood situation is out.Remove the highly infected fishes from ponds.

(iv) Loss of stock and inputs Store the inputs at safer places. Move stock and inputs to safer places Retain the normal arrangements.

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(feed, chemicals etc) and acquire fresh stock in shortage.(v) Infrastructure damage (pumps,aerators, huts etc)

Make alternate arrangements accordingto the anticipated conditions

Proper maintenance/repairing ofdamaged infrastructure or make newarrangements.

Proper maintenance/repairing of damagedinfrastructure.

3. Cyclone / Tsunami NAA. CaptureMarine

(i) Average compensation paiddue to loss of fishermen lives(ii) Avg. no. of boats /nets/damaged(iii) Avg. no. of houses damagedInlandB. Aquaculture(i) Overflow / flooding of ponds(ii) Changes in water quality(fresh water / brackish water ratio)(iii) Health and diseases(iv) Loss of stock and inputs(feed, chemicals etc)(v) Infrastructure damage (pumps,aerators, shelters/huts etc)4. Heat wave and cold waveA. Capture NAMarine

InlandB. Aquaculture(i) Changes in pond environment(water quality)

Keep the ponds water fresh by addingfresh tubewell water, regularly.

Showering the water in air and add freshtube-well water, periodically.

During heat waves, showering is must and alsotubewell water. In winter continue adding oftubewell water with KmNO4.

(ii) Health and Diseasemanagement

Treatment of KmNO4 @ 10 ppm.Sale out the bigger fishes.

Treatment of KmNO4 @ 10 ppm.Dump the fishes which were heavilyinfected

Disinfection with KmNO4 continues.Sale out all the fishes except, infected ones.Dump the infected fishes in a ditch in theground.

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