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RKVY-RAFTAAR
PROJECT PROPOSALS
(Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)
2019-20
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
GOVT. OF ANDHRA PRADESH
GUNTUR
RKVY-RAFTAAR
ANDHRA PRADESH
PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR THE YEAR 2019-20
INDEX
S.
Name of the Sector Page No.
No.
1 Agriculture 1-130
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University

2 131-191
(ANGRAU)
3 Horticulture 192-217
4 Dr. YSR Horticultural University 218-258
5 Sericulture 259-270
6 Animal Husbandry 271-302
7 Fisheries 303-331
A.P. Dairy Development Corporation Ltd.

8 332-365
(APDDCF Ltd.)
9 S.V. Veterinary University 366-395
10 MARKFED 396-400
11 Co-operative Dept. 401-464
12 Abstract 465-470
AGRICULTURE
Agriculture
Abstract
Outlay proposed
(Rs. in lakhs)
S.No. Name of the Project Units Financial
Physical (Rs. in
lakhs)
AGRICULTURE
1 Supply of seed under Contingency Qtls. 84368 2629.00
2 Supply of green manure seed Qtls. 140641 4470.00
Strengthening of DNA finger printing
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laboratory Nos. 1 96.49
4 Strengthening of Fertilizer Control Laboratories Nos. 6 522.00
5 Rodent control programme Lakh ha. 14.532 176.09
6 Strengthening of Pesticide Testing Laboratory Nos 5 498.17
7 Construction of Pesticide Testing Laboratory Nos 1 150.00
8 Farm Mechanisation Nos 1753 12053.00
9 Climate Resilient Zero Budget Natural Farming Nos 131 18664.43
2% Admn. Expenses 785.1818
Agriculture Total 40044.3618
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1. Supply of seed under Contingency during Kharif – 2019

Executive summary:
This project” supply of seed under contingency during Kharif 2019” is proposed
to meet the un foreseen natural causes that will lead to total crop loss/seed loss. This
facility of offering contingency seed to farmer on subsidy will save farmer from total
crop loss/season loss.
Project proposal for implementation of the contingency during 2019-20 is with
84368 quintals of other seed in A.P with an outlay of Rs 2629 lakhs under 50%
subsidy.( as per the norms of Centrally sponsored schemes):
Sl. Particulars Target Budget required
No. (qtl) (Rs. in Lakhs)
1 Supply of crop seed under
84368 2629
Contingency 2019-20
1. Context and Back ground:

The weather aberrations like drought and floods are becoming recurring
phenomena in the crop growing seasons. The South-West monsoon accounts for
nearly 75% of the natural precipitation received in the country and exert a strong
influence on the kharif food grain production and on the economy in terms of
agricultural output and farmers’ income. The onset of South-West monsoon and the
amount of rainfall and its distribution are crucial factors which influence the
performance of agriculture. In rain fed areas, as a general rule early sowing of crops
with the onset of monsoon is the best-bet practice that gives higher reliable yield.
2. Problems to be addressed:
The crop yield is affect due to delay in monsoon or prolonged breaks during
cropping season and also with early withdrawal or continuation of monsoon for longer
periods. These aberrant situations often lead to poor crop performance or total crop
failures in major crops. The alternate crops seed like pulse crops is to be kept
available to overcome the contingent conditions in the State.
3. Aims and Objectives:
Planning of distribution of alternate crops seed to the farmers aims and helps in:
1. Utilization of the available moisture.
2. Conservation of the soil moisture
3. Utilization of the season by taking up the alternate crops
4. Remuneration to the farmer in the dry land areas.
4. Strategy:
The contingency plan during the drought situations will depend on the
Selection of crops, cropping sequences and agronomic practices for drought affected
areas. Ex: Short duration crops, short duration varieties etc. Supply of alternate crops
seed on subsidy to the farmers. Ex; Pulse crops seed and Fodder crops seed Resowing
with the pulse and fodder crops. Eg: Fodder jowar, Cowpea and Horse gram.
5. Target beneficiaries:
Farmers in the drought effected districts. During Kharif 2017 and Kharif 2018
this situation aroused and benefitted farmers.
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6. Management:
Department of Agriculture Reconciles the left over unsown areas, crop damaged
areas of the drought effected districts, plans the alternate crop seed requirement,
indents to the seed supplying agencies for procurement and positioning at the targeted
points for supply to the farmers.
7. Finance:
During Kharif-2018 due to the Drought situations a contingency plan was
prepared for supply of 83379 Qtls of alternate crops seed and a quantity of 63316.00
Qtl. of various alternate crop seed was distributed, with an expenditure of Rs.3321
lakhs.
Keeping the above situation in anticipation a contingency seed requirement and
budget requirement is proposed. The requirement of various alternate crop seeds will
be indented to APSSDC Ltd for supply in contingency conditions (If raised) and the
budget required for distribution to the farmers on subsidy during 2019-20 is as
detailed below:
Contingency Plan 2019-20

Qty in Qtls & Subsidy in Lakhs
Seed SUBSIDY
Quantity
S.No CROP required RKVY SDP Total Subsidy
1 Blackgram 5416 135 249 385
2 Greengram 11618 290 755 1046
3 Maize 1912 191 0 191
4 Cowpea 17904 448 457 904
5 Horsegram 40115 1003 1043 2046
6 Jowar 4302 430 0 430
7 Bajra 718 72 0 72
8 Redgram 768 19 30 49
9 Fodder Jowar 816 11 11 22
10 Korra 583 12 12 24
11 Sunflower 154 12 0 12
12 Castor 64 5 0 5
TOTAL 84368 2629 2557 5186
A total amount of Rs. 5186 lakhs is proposed for supply of alternate seed, as
per the rates approved by the Government during 2018-19 under contingency
conditions if raised during 2019-20.
Under RKVY an amount of Rs 2629 lakhs is proposed for supply of alternate
seed, as per the rates approved by the Government during 2018-19.
Sl. Required for supply of alternate crop seed Target Budget required
No. to the farmers (qtl) (Rs. in Lakhs)
Supply of alternate crop seed under
1 84368 2629
contingency during 2019-20
8. Time Frame:
Alternate crop seed to be positioned by July 15th, in case late onset of monsoon,
at the sale points to reach to the targeted farmers.
9. Cost benefit analysis:
This offers cushion to the farmers from total loss of the season/seed. So always
the cost benefit ratio will be positive. i.e, more than 1.
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10. Risk analysis:

The risk of total seed loss in case of complete drought is there, but contingency
seed will be given in dry lands only .So risk is very minimal.
11. Out come:
This will ensure to realize minimum grains to meet the domestic needs of the
farmer. As it meets the daily dietary needs in very hardship environment, we can treat
this are more viable project.
12. Evaluation:
Agencies like APSSDC, ANGRAU, and Department of Agriculture had developed
scalable and field implementable methods to evaluate the performance of the project
since its inception to final stage by employing manual and technical parameters.
ANNEXURE-I
Quantification of Physical and Financial Targets for the projects submitted under
RKVY 2019-20
Pattern
of
Assista Name of the scheme Financi
Assistance
Component nce/ of which subsidy Physical al
S. for Govt. /
/ Sub Units Per unit norms adopted Target Allocati
No NGO/
Component full under the project in Qtl. on in
Individual
cost/ CSS/State lakhs
per unit
subsidy
1 Supply of
alternate 50%
crop seed Units in subsidy Supply of Seed to
Farmers
under Quintal (As per the farmers under 84368 2629
(Individual)
contingency s norms CSS
during of CSS)
2019-20
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2. Supply of Green Manure seed during 2019-20

Executive summary:
This project” supply of seed under Green Manure during 2019-20” is proposed
to enrich the soil nutrients and to protect the soil by leaving uprooted or sown crop
parts to wither on a field so that they serve as a mulch and soil amendment. This
facility of offering green manure seed to farmer on subsidy will save farmer to reduce
the cost of cultivation and to increase the soil fertility status.
Project proposal for implementation of the Green manure during 2019-20 is
with 140641 quintals of other seed in A.P with an outlay of Rs 4470 lakhs under 50%
subsidy.( as per the norms of CSS):
Sl. Particulars Target Budget

No. (qtl) required
Rs. in Lakhs
1 Supply of seed under green manure
140641 4470
2018-19
1. Context and Back ground:

The value of green manure was recognized by farmers in India for thousands of
years, as mentioned in treatises like Vrikshayurveda. , the incorporation of green
manure into the soil is known as the fallow cycle of crop rotation, which was used to
allow the soil to regain its fertility after the harvest. Green manures usually perform
multiple functions that include soil improvement and soil protection:
Due to continuous usage of more chemical fertilizers, the soil micro organisms
and organic carbon content decreases in the soil. To overcome these problems green
manure crop seeds like Dhaincha, Sun hemp and Pillepeasara is to be kept available
to the farmers to maintain the soil health.
Planning of distribution of green manure crop seed to the farmers aims and
helps in:
1. Decrease the alkalinity of the soils by generating humic acid and acetic acid
2. Incorporation of cover crops into the soil allows the nutrients held within the
green manure to be released and made available to the succeeding crops
3. Increase in abundance of soil microorganisms from the degradation of plant
material that aid in the decomposition of this fresh material.
4. Conservation of the soil moisture
4. Strategy:
By supplying green manure seed under 75% subsidy to encourage more
number of farmers to sow green manure seed to enrich the soil fertility and to
conserve soil moisture
It will also help to divert the farmers towards ZBNF
Incorporation of green manures into a farming system can drastically reduce
the need for additional products such as supplemental fertilizers and pesticides.
Farmers of all districts are benefitted.
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6. Management:
Department of Agriculture prepares the seed plan based on the requirements
from the farmers and places indents to the seed supplying agencies for procurement
and positioning at the targeted points for supply to the farmers.
7. Finance:
During Kharif-2018 a quantity of 103930 Qtl. of green manure seed was
supplied with an expenditure of Rs. 6472 lakhs.
Budget required for distribution green manure seed to the farmers on subsidy
during 2019-20 is as detailed below:
Green manure Seed Plan for 2019-20
Qty in Qtls & Subsidy in Lakhs
Quantit Subsidy
y
S.No Crop
require SDP Rkvy Farmer
d 25 % 50% 25% Total
1 DAINCHA 78307 1013 2026 1013 4052.38
2 SUNHEMP 31110 455 910 455 1819.95
3 PILLIPESARA 31224 767 1534 767 3067.71
GRAND TOTAL 140641 2235 4470 2235 8940.03
A total amount of Rs. 8940 lakhs is proposed for supply of Green manure seed
as per the rates approved by the Government during 2018-19
Under RKVY an amount of 4470 lakhs is proposed for supply of Green manure
seed, as per the rates approved by the Government during 2018-19.
Sl. required for supply of alternate crop Target Budget required
No. seed to the farmers Particulars (qtl) Rs. in Lakhs
Supply of seed under green manure
1 14061 4470
2019-20
8. Time Frame:
Green manure crop seed to be positioned by April 15th , before harvest of
previous crops at the sale points to reach to the targeted farmers.
9. Cost benefits analysis:
This offers reduction in usage of chemical fertilizers and pesticides So that the
cost of cultivation reduces and cost benefit ratio will be positive.i.e, more than 1.
10. Risk analysis:
The crop is ploughed under and incorporated into the soil while green or shortly
after flowering .So risk factor does not arises.
11. Out come:
Supply of Green Manure will reduce the cost of cultivation and increase the soil
fertility status .This will ensure to realize minimum grains to meet the domestic needs
of the farmer. As it meets the daily dietary needs in very hardship environment, we
can treat this as viable project.
12. Evaluation:
Agencies like APSSDC, ANGRAU , Department of Agriculture had developed
scalable and field implementable methods to evaluate the performance of the project
since its inception to final stage by employing manual and technical parameters.
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ANNEXURE-I
Quantification of Physical and Financial Targets for the projects submitted under
RKVY 2019-20
Pattern
of
Assistan Assistance Name of the scheme Financial
Component/ Physical
S. ce/ Per for Govt. / of which subsidy Allocatio
Sub Units Target in
No unit full NGO/ norms adopted under n in
Component Qtl.
cost/ per Individual the project CSS/State lakhs
unit
subsidy
1 Supply of
Green
Units in 50% Farmers Supply of Seed to the
manure crop 140641 4470
Quintals subsidy (Individual) farmers under State
seed 2019-
20
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3. Strengthening DNA Fingerprinting & Transgenic Crops Monitoring

Laboratory, Guntur-Amaravati under RKVY 2019-20
i.Context/Background:
DNA Fingerprinting and Transgenic Crops monitoring Laboratory
is a Hitech seed testing laboratory established in the year 2006. This laboratory
is a notified state seed testing lab functional from the year 2008 for
undertaking seed sample analysis, after getting duly notified as per G.O. RT
320 Dated: 14.03.2008 for carrying out analysis of seed of both notified and
non-notified kind and variety under Seed Subsections (2) of section 4 of Seed
Act 1966.And as per GSR 586(E), dt: 01.09.2006, issued under EP Act 1986,
the lab is also an Environmental Laboratory under EP Act 1986 and can take
up analysis of Genetically modified crop varieties as it is notified under seed act
1966 for seed testing. The DNA lab was originally located in Hyderabad and
following state bifurcation in 2014 it was relocated to Guntur in 2015. The lab
carries out advanced tests like ELISA Test, GMO Test, Varietal Genuineness,
Genetic purity, Event Confirmation and Transgene Detection test on seeds and
standing crops.
ii.Problems to be addressed:
The DNA lab initiated ISTA accreditation process to adopt
International Seed testing Standards. ISTA is an International Seed testing
Agency founded in the year 1924, with the aim to develop and publish
standard procedures in the field of seed testing; ISTA is inextricably linked with
the history of seed testing. Obtaining ISTA membership and accreditation will
help in uniformity in seed quality evaluation, which is acceptable worldwide.
The mainstreaming of international procedures for seed testing is vital in the
establishment of any seed testing laboratory to effectively regulate the state
seed industry and benefits in national perspectives for international seed trade.
iii.Aims and Objectives:
The aims and objectives of DNA Fingerprinting & Transgenic Crops
Monitoring Laboratory, Amaravati are
1. To determine the genetic purity & varietal genuineness of the seeds and
standing crop using molecular markers (DNA) and Biochemical markers
(Proteins and Isozymes)
2. To determine Transgenic Events, Transgenes present in the Seeds
3. To establish the quality of seed using Physical purity, Moisture and
Germination tests
4. To determine seed health
5. To determine the quality of seed using immunological techniques.
IV) Strategy:
The strengthening of the DNA Lab ensures effective Seed Quality control
and spurious and substandard seeds can be prevented from entering in to
market. The ISTA accreditation process need procurement of certain advanced
seed testing equipment to meet their standards and clear evaluation.
V) Target Beneficiaries:
Farmers of Andhra Pradesh state will get benefit with the supply of
quality seeds.
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VI) Management:
The DNA Lab is a State Lab and is under the control of Spl
Commissioner of Agriculture. at State level and Joint Director of Agriculture at
District level.
VII) Finance:
The RKVY Scheme is 100% financed by the GOI. Rs. 96.49 lakhs are
proposed for strengthening of DNA Lab. The lab need below equipment /
instrument for meeting the ISTA audit process.
A. Particulars of Approx. Purpose

equipment’s cost
Rs
To analyse the
Digital Seed Moisture
1 4,70,000 moisture content of
Analyser Steinlite SB-900
the Seeds
Seed blower For quick and easy
2 Hoffman, Oregon Seed 5,00,000 separation of light
Blower and heavy Seeds
Uninterrupted power
For uninterrupted
3 supply system with 2hrs 2,10,000
power supply
backup (6 KVA)
4 Precision hot air oven 5,50,000 To dry the samples
Precession Seed Counter For fast and accurate
5 6,75,000
Peuffer Contafill counting of seeds
Vacuum Seed counting To plant the seeds in
6 and planting system ( 7,10,000 any arrangement
Hoffmann) desired
For creating Clean
7 Laminar Flow Chamber 2,55,000
work area
Nano drop for Protein and
For quantifying the
DNA quantification
8 10,20,000 purity of proteins
(Thermo-Scientific ND-
and nucleic acids
2000)
For protein
9 SDS PAGE ( Bio-Rad) 1,50,000 separation based on
molecular weight
For separating
Iso Electric Focusing Unit molecules by
10 4,15,000
with Power Pack differences in their
Iso electric points
Seed Germinators -2 Nos
For Germination of
11 Flohr Instruments, GC- 40,00,000
seed samples
10
Accelerated Ageing To the vigour of the
12 6,94,000
Chamber seed samples
Total 96,49,000
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IV) Time frame:

One year 2019-2020.
V) Cost Benefit Analysis:
Farming community will get benefitted with the Quality Seed supply in
Market. As per strategy 2022 revealed at Indian Seed Congress 2017 to Double
farmer’s income, Seed quality has significant role to increase farmer income.
VI) Risk Analysis:
No risks involved in operating the Scheme, it is benefitted to farming
community in the State.
VIII) Outcome:
DNA is a State Government Laboratory and also notified by Ministry of
Agriculture as National Referral Laboratory for Detection of Living Modified
Organisms/ Genetically Modified Organism based on its technical competence
and expertise. Strengthening of this laboratory not only strengthens the seed
quality control of the state but also of India considering its national status.
IX) Evaluation:
The DNA lab work is monitored by Spl Commissioner of Agriculture and
JDA (Seeds) of the Head office.
X) Executive Summary:
It is planned to strengthen DNA Fingerprinting & Transgenic Crops
Monitoring Laboratory, Amaravati by upgrading the present seed testing
facilities by incorporating machinery/equipment to meet international
standards in seed testing and also to get ISTA accreditation.
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4. STRENGHENING OF FERTILIZER QUALITY CONTROL
Executive Summary:
Fertilizer is critical and costly input next to seed. 40% of farmers’

investment goes into this input. The supply of quality fertilizers helps in
increase of crop production and productivity, thereby increasing per capita
income of the farmer. Further the huge supply of fertilizers approx 30LMTs per
year needs regular monitoring for their quality as per specifications of FCO,
1985, which is achieved through drawl and testing of samples. For timely
supply of quality fertilizers to the farming community, it is inevitable that
necessary facilities have to be created in terms of buildings and infrastructure
to the existing FCO Labs to as well as to the new labs established in the State
post bifurcation ie, building to the existing composite labs at Tadepalligudem,
Bapatla, new Composite Lab at Ongole, Amaravathi, Fertilizer Coding Centre
at Amaravathi and Bio and Organic fertilizer testing lab at Nellore, to test the
samples and ensure that quality fertilizers are supplied to the farmers in time.
The FCO Lab buildings need to be equipped with lab equipment as
specified in FCO, 1985 for conduct of analysis of chemical as well as
Organic/Bio fertilizers. Hence it is proposed to take up construction of
buildings for two existing labs i.e, composite labs, Fertilizer Coding Centre and
3 new labs.
The construction will be taken up by the approved government agency
and the funds will be released through SAMETI / JDAs concerned to the
implementing agency in phased manner. The time line fixed is 2020.The work
done will be monitored by concerned JDAs and periodical evaluation will be
done by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Addl. DA (Fertilizers) and RKVY
section, O/o C&DA, AP, Guntur.
The fertilizers which are prone to loss of nutrients right from
manufacturing units / ports till farm gate level needs continuous check for
quality in terms of nutrients and other parameters. In this context, there is
every need to provide necessary infrastructure to ensure supply of quality
fertilizers, in the interest of the farming community.
1. Context / Back ground:
Post bifurcation, the State was left with only three Fertilizer Testing Labs
and no permanent built-up for the Fertilizer Coding Centre. The supplies of
fertilizers are on increasing trend and supply of such huge quantities of
fertilizers need to be regularly monitored and checked for its quality standards
as per FCO, 1985. This is achieved by way of fixing annual targets to the
districts, including product-wise, month-wise, enabling the Fertilizer Inspectors
to draw the samples and send to Coding Centre, which in turn will be
dispatched to any of the notified FCO labs in the state. The function of the
Fertilizer Coding Centre is indispensible in the process of causing analysis of
fertilizer samples drawn by the Fertilizer Inspectors.
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In this context, as a part of strengthening the quality control mechanism in the

State, Govt. of India have sanctioned new FCO lab at Krishna district which
was later proposed to be constructed at Amaravathi and the Fertilizer Coding
Centre. For timely supply of quality fertilizers to the farming community, it is
inevitable that necessary facilities have to be created in terms of buildings and
infrastructure to the existing FCO Labs to as well as to the new labs
established in the State post bifurcation ie, building to the existing composite
labs at Tadepalligudem @ Rs.0.20 Cr, Bapatla @ Rs.0.40 Cr, new Composite
Lab at Ongole @ Rs.1.88 Cr, Composite Lab at Amaravathi @ Rs.1.27 Cr ,
Fertilizer Coding Centre at Amaravathi @ Rs.0.47 Cr, Bio and Organic fertilizer
testing lab at Nellore @ Rs.1.00 Cr, to test the samples and ensure that quality
fertilizers are supplied to the farmers in time.
Hence, it is proposed to project a requirement of additional amount
of Rs.5.22 crores to take up construction of buildings for existing labs as well
as for construction of new FCO labs and Fertilizer Coding Centre respectively.
The completion of FCO lab will enhance the capacity of state’s annual
analyzing capacity of fertilizer samples drawn by the Fertilizer Inspectors in the
State in addition to the 3 existing Labs. Further the development of Fertilizer
Coding Centre (FCC) will enable to maintain secrecy in carrying out analysis of
samples by the labs, thus reducing scope for miscreants.
3.Aims / Objectives:
1. The main objective of taking up construction of new buildings for the

existing and new FCO Labs and Fertilizer Coding Centre is to provide
establishment of a composite lab oratory for causing analysis of both chemical
and organic/Bio fertilizer samples as a part of quality control measure and also
to maintain hygiene conditions while testing the fertilizer samples.
2.The construction and development of Fertilizer Coding Centre with all
necessary amenities will help in maintaining secrecy while causing analysis of
fertilizer samples.
3.The aim is to improve the quality of analysis part of the fertilizer
samples to arrive at more accurate results.
4.Strategy:
The work is entrusted to the government approved agency and the
construction is proposed to be completed by 2020.
5.Target Beneficiaries:
The state is entrusted with responsibility of ensuring timely supply of
quality fertilizers to the farmers, since fertilizer is the critical input after seed.
To achieve the objective, the targeted fertilizer samples to be drawn by the
Fertilizer Inspectors, have to be on par with the allotments, given to the state
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by the Dept of Fertilizers. This ensures supply of quality fertilizers in time to

the farmers, who are the target beneficiaries.
6. Management :
The construction work will be taken up by government approved agency,
identified through proper procedure in vogue. The project will be taken up in
coordination with the concerned district JDAs.
7. Finance:
The project financing is done under RKVY. The funds are released as per
procedure to respective JDAs, which are to be released to the implementing
agency in phased manner as per terms and conditions. The details of financial
allotment is as follows:
a. An amount of Rs. 1. 40 Crores was released for construction of FCO Lab at
Tadepalligudem, West Godavari. The ADA, FCO Lab submitted Revised
estimates for Rs. 1.60 Crores. The raise in estimates is due to escalation of
prices in construction costs. Hence, an additional amount of 20 Lakhs is
required for FCO Lab at TP Gudem, west Godavari.
b. An amount of Rs. 1. 40 Crores was released for construction of FCO Lab at
at Bapatla, Guntur. The ADA, FCO Lab submitted Revised estimates for Rs.
1.80 Crores. The raise in estimates is due to escalation of prices in
Construction costs. Hence, an additional amount of 40 Lakhs is required for
FCO Lab at Bapatla, Guntur.
c. An amount of Rs. 1. 40 Crores was released for construction of Bio and
Organic fertilizer control Lab at Nellore. An amount of one crore was lapsed
due to delay in finalization of tenders, selection of executing agency and
preparation of line estimates. An amount of 40 Lakhs was transferred to
executing agency and construction work is in progress. Hence, an amount
of one crore is required for Bio and Organic fertilizer control Lab at Nellore.
d. An amount of Rs. 1. 40 Crores was released for construction of FCO Lab at
Ongole, Prakasam. An amount of one crore was lapsed due to delay in
finalization of tenders, selection of executing agency and preparation of line
estimates. Hence, an amount of one crore eighty eight lakhs is required for
FCO Lab at Ongole, Prakasam.
e. An amount of Rs. 2.02 Crores was released so far for construction of FCO
Lab at at Amaravati, Guntur against line estimates of Rs. 2.82 Crores. The
ADA, FCO Lab submitted revised estimates for Rs. 3.29 Crores. The raise in
Estimates due to escalation of prices in construction costs. Hence, an
amount of total 127.1 Lakhs is required for FCO Lab at Amaravathi, Guntur.
f. An amount of Rs. 1. 30 Crores was released for construction of Fertilizer
Coding Center at Amaravathi, Guntur. The ADA, FCC submitted Revised
estimates for Rs. 1.77 Crores. The raise in estimates is due to escalation of
prices in construction costs. Hence, an additional amount of 47 Lakhs is
required for FCO Lab at TP Gudem, west Godavari.
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Quantification of physical and financial target for the project submitted

under RKVY during 2019-20.
Name of
scheme of
Assistance which Financial
Pattern of Physical
Component Unit for Govt / subsidy allotment
Assistance target
NGO/Ind norms (In Crores)
adopted
under budget
Construction of
FCO Lab at TP 1 100% Govt. RKVY 1 0.20
Gudem
Construction of
FCO Lab at 1 100% Govt. RKVY 1 0.40
Bapatla
Construction of
new FCO Lab at 1 100% Govt. RKVY 1 1.00
Nellore
Construction of
new FCO Lab at 1 100% Govt. RKVY 1 1.88
Ongole
Construction of
FCO Lab at 1 100% Govt. RKVY 1 1.27
Amaravathi
Construction of
FCC at 1 100% Govt RKVY 1 0.47
Amaravathi
Total 6 5.22
8. Time Line:
The construction work will be taken up by identified government
approved agency to take up the above projects and the finances will be released
as per existing procedure based on progress of the work. The time line for
completion is 2020.
9. Cost Benefit Analysis:
The strengthening of Fertilizer Control Labs is in the interest of the
farming community with main objective to ensure supply of quality fertilizers in
time to the farmers, as fertilizers are critical and costly inputs next to seed. The
supply of timely quality fertilizers, will aid in increasing crop production and
productivity, thereby resulting in increase in per capita income of the farmers.
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10. Risk Analysis:

The fertilizers transport, storage etc are effected by weather conditions
and their quality needs to be ascertained at each and every stage, ie, ports,
godowns, warehouses, wholesalers till farm gate level. At present there are 3
FCO laboratories functioning in the state taking up analysis of fertilizers
samples. In the present scenario, where more fertilizer samples are to be
drawn and tested, new labs will definitely sustain in long run in the service of
the farmers.
11.Outcome:
The releases made towards strengthening of existing FCO Labs and
increase analyzing capacity of state labs. Further the strengthening of Fertilizer
Coding Centre will also maintain secrecy while causing analysis of fertilizer
samples thereby avoiding scope for any mischief by the miscreants.
12. Evaluation:
The evaluation of the work done is monitored continuously by the officer
kept-in charge, ie, ADAs of respective FCO Labs. The periodical evaluation will
be done by the Director of Agriculture, Addl. DA (Fertilizers) and RKVY section,
O/o C&DA, AP, Guntur.
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5. Implementation of Rodent Control Programme in Andhra Pradesh.

Executive Summary:
In Andhra Pradesh, Rodents are one of the most important non - insect pests of
agricultural crops, particularly in Rice. In the coastal districts of Krishna, Guntur, East
Godavari and West Godavari paddy crop cultivation is carried out throughout the year
followed by summer pulses and thus the environment is congenial for rodent breeding.
Every year due to cyclonic rains in delta mandals, the spoiled paddy in the inundated
areas/field affords ecologically favorable condition for rodents. The rodent problem is very
high resulting in yield losses. Hence, the programme is proposed to implement during
Kharif 2019 i.e in East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna and Guntur covering an area of
9.113 L Ha and during Rabi 2019-20 in East Godavari, West Godavari and SPSR Nellore
Districts during Rabi covering an area of 5.419 L ha with an budget outlay of Rs 176.09
lakhs in Andhra Pradesh.
Background:
The rodent pests are endemic in Godavari delta districts due to Rice – Rice - Pulses
cropping pattern which results in continuous availability of food and shelter for rodent
pests. Further these areas are prone to frequent floods. In addition to this, increased
irrigation facilities created increased productivity in the state which also contributed to
more rodent problem. Due to continuous implementation of this programme during last
three years in Andhra Pradesh, the rodent menace was decreased which in turn resulted
in achieving higher productivity of 5-7 quintals per ha.
Problems to be addressed:
Rodents damage the Rice crop right from the nursery stage to harvesting of the
crop, however maximum damage is caused during panicle initiation stage. Rodents have
been estimated to cause 5 to 10% losses in rice.
Aims and Objectives:
The main objective of implementing Rodent Control Programme in Paddy fields is to
reduce the yield losses due to rodents.
Strategy:
Rodent Control Campaign is proposed to be organized in East Godavari, West
Godavari, Krishna, Guntur and Nellore districts on whole village approach where in all
farmers in the village implement the programme on the same day to achieve higher rate of
Rodent control. The programme will be implemented not only in Rice fields but also in
poramboke lands, barren lands and no man land.
Target Beneficiaries:
Under this programme the Rodenticide chemical i.e Bromadiolone chemical (0.25%
CB) is being distributed to the Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe and general farmers on
100% subsidy @ 8 to 10 gm/ha depending on the severity of rodent infestation and the
whole village area is proposed to be covered. The farmers have to use their own bait
material (broken rice &vegetable oil) for mixing with the rodenticide chemical i.e
Bromadiolone chemical (0.25%CB) and placing in the rodent burrows. In this Programme
Bromadiolone (0.25%CB) chemical is distributed to the farmers free of cost and the whole
village area is covered.
Management:
In Andhra Pradesh state mostly Bromadiolone chemical is used for the control of
the rodent pests for many years. There is every need to follow integrated approach of
Rodent pest Management for effective control of rodents involving capacity building and
awareness campaigns utilizing integrated tools like cultural, mechanical, and chemical
methods etc.
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The districts JDAs has to organize IPM Orientation Training Programme on Rodent
control at district level to all the ADAs and MAOs before the implementation of Rodent
Control Programme.
Wide publicity will be given about the Rodent Control Programme by mass media
by distribution of handouts, pamphlets, tom tom at village level and farmers meetings.
The Asst. Director of Agriculture and Agricultural Officer appraises the programme to
Public Representatives of concerned Gram Sarpanch, Mandal Praja Parishad President
and M.L.A concerned about the impact of the programme and request for their
participation for successful implementation of the programme.
Village wise, area wise blocks / units containing 50-100 acres and appointing team
leader for each block. Educate the farmers and create awareness among farmers during
Rythu Chaitanya Yatras / Polampilusthondi/ on Rodent Pest Control. The training should
be organized to farmers at village level. Rodent Pest Campaign should be organized in
villages by involving MDOs, Panchayat Raj Officers, Village Secretaries, VAOs, MPEOs,
AEOs and SHGs on community action mode.
The programme is organized by supplying chemical followed by rat blowers before
commencement of the sowings duly involving the above officers in this programme for
successful implementation.
The Extension Officers demonstrates the preparation of bait before the farmers and
making of bait in small pockets and also explain to the farmers how to keep the poison
bait in rat burrows.
Close all the burrows in the fields, field bunds, porambokes,
1. DAY – 1
canal bunds railway tracks, Roads, Barren lands etc
Count the re-opened burrows and treat the burrows with
2. DAY – 2
Bromadiolone chemical (0.25%CB) bait packets @ 10g / burrow.
3. DAY – 10 Observe the re-opened burrows and repeat step 2
4. DAY – 15 Observe the re-opened burrows and evaluate success of control.
Finance:
During 2019-20, it is proposed to implement the programme with an estimated
budget of Rs 176.09 lakhs to cover an area of 14.532 lakh ha under RKVY-RAFTAAR as
detailed below.
Area proposed for Estimated Budget

No of farmers
Sl.No. District treatment (Lakh Requirement
likely benefited
ha.) (in Rs.)
Kharif-2019
1 Krishna 2.086 2601800 62643
2 Guntur 2.546 3153800 76456
3 East Godavari 2.530 3134600 75976
4 West Godavari 1.951 1920200 58589
Total 9.113 10810400 273664
Rabi-2019-20
1 SPSR Nellore 1.759 2209400 52823
2 East Godavari 1.810 2270600 54354
3 West Godavari 1.850 2318600 55556
Total 5.419 6798600 162733
Grand Total 14.532 17609000 436396
Time Frame:
This programme is implemented from June to October months during Kharif
season and November to March months during Rabi season.
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Cost Benefit Analysis:

Due to implementation of Rodent Control Programme, an increase of yield of about
5-7 Quintals per ha was expected.
Risk Analysis:
Since the programme is implemented with the farmers who are well trained to
prepare poison bait by taking all the precautions, there is no question of risk to any
animals or human beings. The application of poison bait (wrapped in paper) into the live
burrows and immediately closing the burrows will cause no harm to any domestic animals
or human beings.
Outcomes:
Due to implementation of Rodent control programme, a quantity of 5 to 7 Quintals
of paddy grain can be saved per ha.
Evaluation:
Evaluation of the activities will conducted at District level from time to time and
State Head quarters once in four months. Third party evaluation will be conducted once
in six months by RKVY-RAFTAAR.
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6. Strengthening of Five State Pesticide Testing Laboratories of Tadepalligudem,

Guntur, Ananthapuramu, Visakhapatnam & Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh.
Executive Summary:
Agrochemicals are one of the most important inputs for increasing agricultural
production and productivity by preventing pre and post harvest losses. Hence there is a
need to ensure the availability of good quality agrochemicals to the farming community.
To ensure the quality of pesticides, it is essential to draw more number of representative
samples for quality testing by covering all types of pesticide molecules. The samples which
were received by the Pesticide Testing laboratories should be analyzed within the time
frame and results to be communicated at the earliest, so that the distribution of
misbranded pesticides can be prevented. Thereby facilitating the farmers to prevent the
purchase of misbranded pesticides.
With the financial assistance by RKVY-RAFTAAR, the PTLs can complete the
analysis of the assigned sample targets of 5500 Nos, by timely procurement of lab
equipments.
Background:
Agricultural chemicals including pesticides are widely used to increase the crop
production by controlling Pests, Diseases and weeds. To monitor the quality of pesticides,
more number of samples is to be drawn and analyzed to ensure good quality of pesticides
to the farmers. Hence, the quality of pesticides has to be assessed before its use by the
farmers. The Pesticide testing laboratories are to be equipped with sophisticated
equipment and the equipment needs regular maintenance and servicing as every year new
generation molecules are released into the market.
With the increase in manufacturers and importers of Pesticides, new molecules
are released into the market, the laboratories should fully equipped with suitable
instruments and methodologies which are available in the market to assess the
availability of pesticides.
The primary concern is to control the poor quality pesticides; otherwise its use
may lead to crop damage in addition to increased cost of cultivation with reduced net
returns.
To monitor the quality of pesticides, samples to be analyzed within the
stipulated time and issue analytical reports to the Quality Control Inspectors. The main
objective of the Project is to improve the quality of pesticides and bio-pesticides by
analyzing the samples to check the quality of pesticides and bio-pesticides supplied to
farmers.
1. To reduce the indiscriminate and injudicious use of chemical pesticides in
agriculture by regularly assessing the pesticide residues present in the food products.
2. To identify hazardous pesticide molecules mixed with the spurious bio-products.
Strategy:
During the year 2019-20, the target of 5500 pesticide samples will be redistributed
to five PTLs. All the PTLs will procure the required chemicals and equipment well in
advance as per the prorate fixed by each laboratory. All the existing instruments get
serviced well in advance.
PTLs wise targets for sample analysis will be communicated as per the man power
and infrastructural facilities.
Management:
Based on the monthly progress reports, all the PTLs are reviewed for any short falls
in achieving the targets.
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In Andhra Pradesh Five Pesticide Testing Laboratories are functioning to analyze

the samples. During 2019-20, the target fixed as 5500 samples. All the PTLs in the state
were instructed to follow the directions given below for management of laboratories to
improve quality of analysis.
 Analysis for all parameters to be done.
 Computer should have partition hard disk in case of failure of Computer.
 Run off test for encapsulated granules are compulsory.
 Every lab should have two GLCs and 2 HPLCs in case not available submit proposals to
that extent to this office.
 Calibration of glassware and equipments in the lab should be done for every six months.
 Clean the glassware with chromic acid once in six months.
 Prorata analysis should be done only on GLCs by avoiding volumetric analysis system.
The procedure is already introduced.
 10% replicate analysis must be done.
 ADA should analyze 2% to 3% of samples for cross verification of the samples analyzed
by the A.Os.
 Sending of samples to other labs in the state for cross verification (judge core) of results
at least 2 to 3 samples for every three months.
 Call the experts from University, Departments and arrange training to A.Os working in
the lab.
 Maintenance of visitor register in the lab is must.
Finance:
The Component wise Budget requirement under strengthening of PTLs for 2019-20
is as detailed below.
Infrastructure Assets
Amount Amount Total
Name of the PTL Construction Required Required (Rs. In
Name of the Equipment
of buildings (Rs. In (Rs. In Lakhs)
Lakhs) Lakhs)
Analytical Balance (5 digits )
( 1No.) 0.71 0.71
HPLC with UPS 3KV
batteries and printer 22.00 22.00
Infrared Spectro photometer
with printer and UPS (1 No. ) 5.73 5.73
Ultra bath Sonicator ( 2 No.) 2.00 2.00
Vacuum pump with 1/2 HP,
1440 RPM,45 lts capacity (oil
Ananathapuramu Nil 0 free type) ( 1 No.) 5.31 5.31
Refrigerator with 400 lts
capacity (1 No.) (Vertical
model ) 2.71 2.71
Thermometer ( 60 – 100
degree centigrade) 0.05 0.05
Digital pH meter ( 1 No.) 0.20 0.20
Flash point apparatus ( 1
No.) 2.00 2.00
Hot air oven (1 No.) 1.00 1.00
Kurnool Building 40.00 Flash Point apparatus (1 No.) 2.00 42.00
Shimadzu HPLC
The LC-2010HT (1 No.) 22.00 22.00
Thermo Scientific TRACE
1110 Gas Chromatograph (1
Guntur Nil 0 No.) 12.00 12.00
UV - Visible Spectro Photo
Meter with Double Beam
with PC, Printer and 3 KV
UPS (1 No.) 5.73 5.73
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Infrastructure Assets
Amount Amount Total
Name of the PTL Construction Required Required (Rs. In
Name of the Equipment
of buildings (Rs. In (Rs. In Lakhs)
Lakhs) Lakhs)
Thermo ScientificTRACE
Tadepalligudem Building 330.00 1110 Gas Chromatograph (1
No.) 12.00 342.00
HPLC Waters Company
(1 No.) 27.00 27.00
UV - Visible Sprectro Photo
Visakhapatnam Nil 0
Meter with Double Beam
with PC, Printer and 3 KV
UPS (1 No.) 5.73 5.73
Total 370.00 128.17 498.17
Time Frame:
Other than Buildings, amount allotted for procurement of assets will be completed
in one year.
The pesticide samples drawn by the Insecticide Inspectors in the premises of
pesticide dealer / manufacturing unit are analyzed at Pesticide Testing Laboratories and
the results are communicated to Insecticide Inspectors in time as per the provisions of the
Insecticides Act 1968, so as to take action against the manufacturers of misbranded
pesticides. The release of misbranded pesticides into the market by the manufacturer can
be prevented and good qualities pesticides can be supplied to the farmer ultimately reduce
the cost of cultivation and increase the net returns.
Risk Analysis:
The Analysts should follow the handling of pesticides in the laboratory. The
information on chemicals related to chemical toxicological, ecotoxicological, first aid
measures, control for spill or leak, transportation, handling, storage and disposal are
compiled by the technicians who handle them.
Outcomes:
To ensure the supply of high quality pesticides to the farmers by analyzing the
samples through PTLs.
Evaluation:
Evaluation of the performance of PTLs will be conducted by District Officials from
time to time once in every three months and by the officials of the State Head quarters
and third party evaluation through RKVY-RAFTAAR once in six months.
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7. Construction of Pesticide Testing Laboratory

Executive Summary:
Agrochemicals are one of the most important inputs for increasing
agricultural production and productivity by preventing pre and post harvest
losses. Hence there is a need to ensure the availability of good quality
agrochemicals to the farming community. To ensure the quality of
pesticides/biopesticides/bioproducts, it is essential to draw more number of
representative samples for quality testing by covering all types of pesticide
molecules. The samples which were received by the Pesticide Testing laboratories
should be analyzed within the time frame and results to be communicated at the
earliest, so that the distribution of misbranded pesticides can be prevented.
Thereby facilitating the farmers to prevent the purchase of misbranded pesticides.
With the financial assistance by RKVY-RAFTAAR, the SPTL Tadepalligudem
can acquire new building to accommodate all infrastructure and human resources
to become one of designated laboratories in India by analysing assigned sample
targets within the stipulated time frame.
Background:
To monitor the quality of pesticides, more number of samples are to be
drawn and analyzed to ensure good quality of pesticides to the farmers. Hence, the
quality of pesticides has to be assessed before its use by the farmers. The Pesticide
testing laboratories are to be equipped with sophisticated equipment and the
equipment needs regular maintenance and servicing as every year new generation
molecules are released into the market for implementation of Insecticides Act,
1968.
At present, Five Pesticide Testing Laboratories situated at Visakhapatnam,
Tadepalligudem, Guntur, Kurnool and Ananthapuramu are functioning to analyze
the 5270 no of pesticide samples. During 2019-20, a target of 10,000 samples per
year is proposed for monitoring the quality of various pesticides.
It is stated that PTL, Tadepalligudem has given a target of 1000 Nos of
pesticide samples per annum. Due to lack of work space, only two Insecticide
Analysts are working instead of Eight (8 Nos.) of Insecticide Analysts and causing
delay in generating analysis reports in time. It is very difficult to operate and
maintain various equipments unless there is sufficient space and isolated
conditions.
Aims & Objectives:
It is very much required to procure latest equipments in addition to the
existing equipments to improve the accuracy and efficiency in analyzing various
novel pesticide molecules in addition to the traditional molecules. Hence it is
essential to construct a new building to accommodate various equipments and
human resources with better working environment to achieve the target of 1000
Pesticide Samples and more per annum.
It is informed that, the Joint Secretary, GoI Ministry of Agriculture,
Department of Agriculture & Co-operation, New Delhi has instructed for
accreditation of all Pesticide Testing Laboratories in the State. Accordingly the
Government of Andhra Pradesh is committed to get NABL Accreditation to all Five
Pesticide Testing Laboratories in the State viz. Tadepalligudem, Visakhapanam,
Guntur, Kurnool & Ananthapuramu to provide a means for third party
certification of the competence of laboratories to perform specific type(s) of testing
and calibration. This laboratory accreditation provides formal recognition of
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competent laboratories thus providing a ready means for customers to find reliable
testing and calibration services in order to meet their demands. At present, the
State Pesticide Testing Laboratory at Tadepalligudem is in dilapidated condition
and suffering with space. Hence it is very essential to construct a State Pesticide
Testing Laboratory at Tadepalligudem, West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh.
in place of dilapidated building to enhance the capacity to analyse more number of
pesticide samples when compared to PTL, Guntur and to ensure the timely
analysis of the samples within stipulated time.
Strategy:
To create infrastructure by constructing a new building at Tadepalligudem
with an estimate of Rs.150.00 Lakh for enhanced capacity to analyse 1000 and
more pesticide samples and to ensure the timely analysis of the samples within
stipulated time. By providing better infrastructure to fulfill all the specifications as
per NABL, Accreditation for SPTL, Tadepalligudem can be obtained within the time
frame.
At present the SPTL, Tadepalligudem has been carrying the analysis of 1000
Nos. of pesticide samples received from 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh. Further, it
is required to analyse 500 Nos of biopesticide & bioproduct samples which have
been analysed at NIPHM, Hyderabad due to lack of facilities at SPTL,
Tadepalligudem as per NABL If this laboratory is provided new building to
accommodate all infrastructure and human resources, it is possible to become one
of designated laboratories in India.
Management:
This SPTL will analyse the pesticide samples sent by the PTL & Coding
Centre as per monthly prorate basis. The pesticide samples to be analysed and
analysis reports to be communicated within 28 days after the receipt of the sample
as per Insecticides Act, 1968 & Insecticie Rules, 1971. Based on the monthly
progress reports, all the PTLs viz. Tadepalligudem, Visakhapanam, Guntur,
Kurnool & Ananthapuramu are reviewed for any short falls in achieving the
targets.
In Andhra Pradesh Five Pesticide Testing Laboratories are functioning to
analyze the samples. During 2019-20, the target fixed as 5500 samples. All the
PTLs in the state were instructed to follow the directions given below for
management of laboratories to improve quality of analysis.
 Analysis for all parameters to be done.
 Computer should have partition hard disk in case of failure of Computer.
 Run off test for encapsulated granules are compulsory.
 Every lab should have two GLCs and 2 HPLCs in case not available submit
proposals to that extent to this office.
 Calibration of glassware and equipments in the lab should be done for every six
months.
 Clean the glassware with chromic acid once in six months.
 Prorata analysis should be done only on GLCs by avoiding volumetric analysis
system. The procedure is already introduced.
 10% replicate analysis must be done.
 ADA should analyze 2% to 3% of samples for cross verification of the samples
analyzed by the A.Os.
 Sending of samples to other labs in the state for cross verification (judge core)
of results at least 2 to 3 samples for every three months.
 Call the experts from University, Departments and arrange training to A.Os
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working in the lab.

 Maintenance of visitor register in the lab is must.
Finance:
The Component wise Budget requirement under Infrastructure & Assets
Head under RKVY-RAFTAAR for 2019-20 is as detailed below.
Approx
Area in
S.No Item Cost (Rs in
Sq m
Lakhs)
1 Officer-in-charge room 20
2 Analysis room 60
3 Office room 40
4 Library-cum-meeting Hall 60
5 Washing room 30
Heating Room for Hot Air Oven, Muffle frnace, Soxhlet
6 100
extraction heaters, water and Solvent Distillation unit
Samples preparation room for preparation of
7 100 150.00
sample,extraction and cleaning
Instruments room for GC-MSMS,Spectrophotometer,HPLC
8 100
and LCMS etc
Euipment room for deep freezer,Refrigerator, Balance, UPS,
9 40
Gas Cylinders
10 Power room for Generator (outside the lab) 20
11 Store room 50
12 Bath rooms 20
TOTAL 640 150.00

The pesticide samples drawn by the Insecticide Inspectors in the
premises of pesticide dealer / manufacturing unit are analyzed at Pesticide Testing
Laboratories and the results are communicated to Insecticide Inspectors in time as
per the provisions of the Insecticides Act 1968, so as to take action against the
manufacturers of misbranded pesticides. The release of misbranded pesticides into
the market by the manufacturer can be prevented and good quality pesticides can
be supplied to the farmer ultimately reduce the cost of cultivation and increase the
net returns. By analyzing bioproducts and biopesticides, only quality products
may be available in the market for the purchase by the farmers.
Risk Analysis:
The Analysts should follow the handling of pesticides in the laboratory. The
information on chemicals related to chemical toxicological, ecotoxicological, first
aid measures, control for spill or leak, transportation, handling, storage and
disposal are compiled by the technicians who handle them.
Outcomes:
To ensure the supply of high quality pesticides to the farmers by analyzing
the samples through SPTLs.
Evaluation:
Evaluation of the performance of SPTLs will be conducted by District
Officials from time to time once in every three months and by the officials of the
State Head quarters and third party evaluation through RKVY-RAFTAAR once in
six months.
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8. FARM MECHANISATION
i. Background:
Agricultural mechanization helps in increasing production, productivity and
profitability in agriculture by achieving timeliness in farm operations, bringing
precision in metering and placement of inputs, reducing available input losses,
increasing utilization efficiency of costly inputs (seed, chemical, fertilizer, irrigation,
water etc.), reducing unit cost of produce, enhancing profitability and competitiveness
in the cost of operation. It also helps in the conservation of the produce and
byproducts from qualitative and quantitative damages; enables value addition and
establishment of agro processing enterprises for additional income and employment
generation from farm produce. It is one of the important inputs to usher in all round
development in the rural India.
ii. Problems to be addressed:
The problems like small holdings and rain fed agriculture still remain, but there
is a general air of concern regarding the further progress in this sector. What is really
amiss is that we are still very much behind in respect of overall farm mechanization
which calls for employment of contemporary highly mechanized farm machinery.
In Andhra Pradesh at present the Farm power availability is below 2.00Kw
which is low and there is lot of scope for improvement. This can be improved by
providing adequate subsidies to procure high cost machinery and by concentrating
more on the financially challenged regions in addition to the developed regions which
already have a sound farm mechanization infrastructure.
iii. Aims and Objectives :
To popularize mechanization for all farm operations under FARM
MECHANIZATION and to provide all machines on custom hiring basis through Custom
Hiring centers for timely operations in labour shortage and high labour cost situations
to make rice based agriculture more remunerative and sustainable for farmers in the
State.
iv. Strategy :
In Andhra Pradesh, though, there has been a considerable progress of
mechanization in agriculture; its spread has, however, been most uneven. Some of the
initial problems in farm mechanization had been the small and scattered size of farm
holdings, financially challenged farmers, lack of awareness among the marginal
farmers, and the issue of dry land agriculture. Majority of these problems have been
addressed in our State with sustained focus on farm mechanization by the successive
governments by way of extending financial aid by providing subsidy to the farmers in
procuring farm implements suitable to their needs.
v. Target Beneficiaries:
Department of Agriculture extension functionaries will select the SC & ST,
Small, Marginal and women farmers based on the land holdings.
vi. Management:
The department of Agriculture having structure at various levels, as well as
monitoring arrangements is existing as follows
At District level – Joint Director of Agriculture- Monitoring and Scheme
implementation Officer
At Sub-Division level – Assistant Director of Agriculture – Monitoring and cross
verification of the scheme
At Mandal level – Mandal Agricultural Officer – Identification of the beneficiaries and
provided technical assistance to the farming community.
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At Village level – AEO/MPEO- Coordinating the scheme implementation between

farmer and mandal level officer.
vii. Financial Assistance:
The custom hiring centres will be established under the model of credit linked
back ended financial assistance. The bank will lock the financial assistance released
to them for a period of 4 years. The beneficiary will repay the complete bank loan
within the period of not less than 4 years. The Beneficiary will not be allowed to
transfer/ sell/ mortgage the CHC to any one before the completion of 6 years.
During the year 2018-19 the project cost estimates Rs 6052.00 Lakhs on 40%
subsidy and remaining 60% contribution made by the beneficiary as in Component
4,Component 5 of SMAM Guidelines.
viii. Time Frame:
The proposed budget may be utilized with in the financial year.
ix. Cost Benefit Analysis:
The beneficiaries who are using Farm Machinery they may get 20% increase in
productivity and 10% decrease in cost.
x. Risk Analysis:
Availability services and spare parts are the risk analysis for the farmers and
environmental risk also occurring to the farming community.
xi. Outcomes:
 Increased efficiency and timeliness of farm operations
 Reduction in cost of cultivation
 Improvement in the quality of produce for better marketability
 Efficient utilization of inputs and water.
 Reduction in drudgery to farmers.
 Increase in yields
xii. Evaluation:
Evaluation arrangements for the projects are taken by third party evaluation at
the time of post project implementation. It may be noted that continuation of the
scheme from one period to another will not be takenup.
(Rs. In Lakhs)
S.No Component/Subcomponent Unit Phy Approx. Subsidy Remarks
Target Full Cost Proposed
per Unit under
RKVY(@40%)
1 Mechanised Paddy Package (SMSRI)
No. 63 1575.00 630.00
As per
2 Mechanised Paddy Package –Mini-SMSRI
No. 62 620.00 248.00 the
SMAM
3 Groundnut & Pulse Package
No. 1021 12762.50 5105.00 Guidelin
Harvesting cum residue management es
4
Package No. 607 15175.00 6070.00
TOTAL 1753 30132.50 12053.00
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Custom Hiring Enterprises – The Custom Hiring centers will be operated as per
the Departmental guidelines finalised for the year 2019-20.
1. Mechanized Paddy Package –:
The Government of Andhra Pradesh is encouraging SRI method of cultivation of
rice since it is a high yielding and water saving technology. To make it compatible with
the mechanized cultivation, the system is slightly modified with late planting, little
more spacing and two or more seedlings per hill compared to SRI. All other
mechanisms remain unchanged. The following six mechanisms are followed in
MECHANIZED PADDY PACKAGE which facilitates complete mechanization of rice
cultivation.
 Early seedlings of 12-16 days are used
 Spacing of 30 cm suitable for mechanized transplantation
 Uniform and careful planting of seedlings
 Weed management by a mechanical power weeder
 Water management to keep the soil always at Field Capacity
 Nutrient management in nursery and main field
Need for the intervention
Paddy is an important food crop in Andhra Pradesh. It is identified as one of
the six growth engines for the development of the State as per the State Vision 2020
document. In rice production, nursery rising, transplantation, harvesting and
threshing are most laborious and variable cost items. One of the difficulties faced by
the SRI paddy cultivation has been severe shortage of labour and its prohibitive cost.
Even in traditional paddy cultivation the share of labour cost has gone up from 30-
35% in 2005 to 50-60% in 2014.
Nursery raising & Transplantation
The other common problems associated with the rice transplantation by hired
labour are lower plant population per unit area, improper fixation of nursery plants in
the soil, a higher percentage of missing plantation and un-even transplantation in
paddy fields, i.e. dense and thin planted patches in the field.
Further, due to migration to urban areas, the availability of labour became very
scarce and with hike in the wages of labour, manual transplanting has become costly
leading to reduced profits to farmers. Under these circumstances a less expensive and
labour-saving method of rice transplanting without yield loss is the urgent need of the
hour.
A solution for overcoming these problems is implementation of “MECHANIZED
PADDY PACKAGE” method of cultivation of rice and fully mechanizing the concerned
farm operations.
The advantages of MECHANIZED PADDY PACKAGE are:
i. Reduces labour dependency and reduces labour costs.
ii. Increases water and fertilizer use efficiency.
iii. Sub-soil is not disturbed due to puddling by rotovators/rotary tillers.
iv. Greater land leveling which facilitates efficient water management and weed control.
v. High yields with saving in water and seed.
vi. Less pest & disease incidence resulting in less input cost on its management.
Traditional harvesting and threshing methods involve drudgery and consume
long time. Timeliness of harvest is of prime importance. During harvesting season,
often rains and storms occur, causing considerable damage to standing crops. Rapid
harvest facilitates extra days for land preparation and earlier planting of the next crop.
It is desirable that cutting and conveying losses should not be more than 2 per cent.
The use of machines can help to harvest at proper stage of crop maturity and
reduce drudgery and operation time. Threshing by traditional methods takes more
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time to obtain required quality of output. Considering these, improved harvesting and
threshing equipment are being accepted by the farmers.
Project profile
In view of the above, it is proposed to establish the Custom Hiring centers in
paddy in the districts by the selected agencies with all farm machines for
MECHANIZED PADDY PACKAGE cultivation by performing the mechanized operations
for the farmers during the crop period on the basis of per unit area/per unit time of
operation.
Action Plan Proposals
In Andhra Pradesh State so far around 200 MECHANIZED PADDY PACKAGE
facilitation Centers are established. The machinery was supplied directly from the
Manufacturing Company. The total unit cost proposed of each centre will be consisting
of following equipment.
1. MECHANIZED PADDY PACKAGE
SMSRI
Approximate Quantity
S.No Machinery particulars Full cost per Remarks
unit
1 Subsidy is limited to Rs 1
Lakh for others and
1 4 WD Tractor 20-40 PTO HP Rs.1.25 lakhs for SC, ST,
Women, Small and
Marginal farmers.
2 Rotavator- 36 Blades 1
3 Soil Pulveriser 5HP Rs. 25.00 lakhs 1
Nursery Raising Machine Manual / 1
4 Procurement subsidy for
Automatic
establishment of Custom
6 row self propelled Riding type 1
Hiring Centre upto 25
5 Paddy Transplanter which can
lakh,40% assistance
transplant 6 acres/day
limited to Rs 10 Lakhs.
6 Alluminium Ramps, 12 Feet 1
7 Nursery Trays 10000
8 Fertiliser Broadcaster 1
Note: If the number of units are increased (except Tractor)then 40% assistance is allowed for equipment. All
the machinery /equipments are to be purchased mandatorily.
This project is well in demand in the paddy growing areas of Andhra Pradesh
and hence it is proposed to establish 63 such centers with an outlay of 630.00
lakhs @ 40% Subsidy.
2. Mini MECHANIZED PADDY PACKAGE
To popularize mechanization among small group of farmers consisting of
tenant, marginal and small farmers CHCs with low capital Mini MECHANIZED PADDY
PACKAGE with the following components are proposed.
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Package of MECHANIZED PADDY PACKAGE – MINI- SMSRI:
Approxim
ate Full Quantity
S.No Machinery particulars Remarks
cost per (in Nos)
unit
Subsidy is limited to Rs 1
Lakh for others and
1 2 WD / 4 WD Tractor 20-40 PTO HP 1 Rs.1.25 lakhs for SC, ST,
Rs. 10.00 Women, Small and
lakhs Marginal farmers
2 disc puddler /Rotavator -36 blades 1 Procurement subsidy for
3 Manual seeding machine 1 establishment of Custom
4 walker /6 walker paddy Hiring Centre upto 10
4 2 lakh
Transplanter
Project is 40% limited to
5 Nursery Trays 5000 Rs 4 Lakhs
Note: If the number of units are increased (except Tractor) then 40% assistance is
allowed for equipment. All the machinery /equipments are to be purchased
mandatorily
The unit cost of Mini MECHANIZED PADDY PACKAGE is 10 Lakhs
approximately. During 2019-20, it is planned to establish 62 units with an outlay of
248.00 lakhs @ 40% subsidy.
3. Custom Hiring centers of Ground Nut (or) Pulses Crops
Need for intervention
Ground nut (or) Pulses is one of the most important crop grown in some
districts of Andhra Pradesh. Large Agricultural lands are being cultivated with Ground
nut(or) Pulses due to the potential of the Market and the profitability to the farmer.
Therefore, mechanized harvesting of ground nut(or) Pulses will ensure harvesting at
proper stage and overcomes the problem of labour scarcity. Subsequent operations of
land preparation are quicker and more efficient when compared to manual
methodologies.
Objective
To provide all machines on custom hiring basis for timely operations in labour
shortage and high labour cost situations to make Ground nut (or) Pulses cultivation
more remunerative and sustainable for farmers in the State.The potential demand for
this package is very huge.
Action Plan Proposals: Keeping in view the huge demand from farmers of Ground nut
(or) Pulses growing areas, during 2019-20, 1021 Nos. of Custom Hiring Centres are
proposed to be established. Out of the total unit cost of Rs.12.50 lakhs, it is proposed
to limit subsidy 40%. It is proposed to establish 1021 centers with an outlay of Rs.
5105.00 lakhs .
Package of Machinery for Ground Nut& Pulse:
S.No Machinery Full cost per Remarks
unit
1 Subsidy is limited to Rs
Rs. 12.50 1 Lakh for others and
1 2WD /4 WD Tractor 20-40 PTO HP Lakhs Rs.1.25 lakhs for SC, ST,
Women, Small and
Marginal farmers
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S.No Machinery Full cost per Remarks
unit
Tractor drawn zero till seed cum ferti 1 Procurement subsidy for
2
drill establishment of Custom
3 Rotavator 36 Blades 1 Hiring Centre upto 10
High Capacity Multi crop thresher / 1 lakh
4 Project is 40% limited to
Multicrop thresher
Rs. 12.50 1 or 2 RS 4 Lakhs. (Or )
Lakhs Procurement subsidy for
Tractor Mounted Boom sprayer 1 No
establishment of Custom
5 or High capacity knapsack sprayer
Hiring Centre upto 25
(2 Nos)
lakh is 40% limited to Rs
10 Lakhs
Note: If the number of units is increased (except Tractor) then 40% assistance is
allowed for equipment. All the machinery /equipments are to be purchased
mandatorily.
Terms of Service:
o The selected entity will provide technology and also shall arrange for
acquisition, maintenance and custom hiring services of all equipment to the farmers to
perform different agricultural operations timely.
o The Centre will charge reasonably on hiring services in any case proportionate
to subsidy demanded if a subsidy of 40% is claimed then the actual hire charges to
the farmers should be subsidized similarly. Nonetheless, the hire charges will be more
economical than the prevailing labour rates in the area.
4. Harvesting cum residue management Package
Need for the Intervention
o Traditional harvesting and threshing methods involve drudgery and consume
long time. Timeliness of harvest is of prime importance. During harvesting season,
often rains and storms occur, causing considerable damage to standing crops. Rapid
harvest facilitates extra days for land preparation and earlier planting of the next crop.
It is desirable that cutting and conveying losses should not be more than 2 per cent.
o The use of Combine Harvester can help to harvest at proper stage of crop
maturity and reduce drudgery and operation time. Threshing by traditional methods
takes more time to obtain required quality of output.
o Baler helps to roll the paddy straw into bundles and enables easy
transportation and storage of the straw.
o Shredder cum mulcher helps to shred the left over stubbles of the crop after
harvesting and helps to add organic matter to the soil instead of burning the crop
residues thereby reducing the CO2 emission.
Project profile
o Combine Harvester is a large farm machine that combines the tasks of
harvesting, threshing, and cleaning of crops. It has a provision also to chop the straw
and spread it uniformly in the field for subsequent sun drying and incorporation into
the soil. It is proposed to extend 40% subsidy.
o The project cost for supply of 607 units with an outlay of 6070.00 Lakhs.
Harvesting cum residue management Package:
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Approximate
S.no Machinery Full cost per Quantity Remarks
unit
Combine Harvester for paddy Procurement
1 1
and maize crop subsidy for
Alluminium Ramps, 13 Feet( Rs. 25.00 establishment of
2 1
for Track type combine only) Lakhs Custom Hiring
Tractor Drawn Multicrop Centre upto 40
3 1
Shredder lakh is 40 %
Hay Rake/ limited to Rs 16
4
Baler(round/Rectangular) 1 Lakhs
All the machinery /equipments are to be purchased mandatorily.
Terms of Service:
o The selected entity will provide technology and also shall arrange for
acquisition, maintenance and custom hiring services of all equipment to the farmers to
perform different agricultural operations timely.
o The Centre will charge reasonably on hiring services in any case proportionate
to subsidy demanded.
Expected Output / Benefits of the Project:

 Increased efficiency and timeliness of farm operations
 Reduction in cost of cultivation
 Improvement in the quality of produce for better marketability
 Efficient utilization of inputs and water.
 Reduction in drudgery to farmers.
 Increase in yields
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9. CLIMATE RESILIENT ZERO BUDGET NATURAL FARMING ONGOING

PROJECT (2019-20)
RKVY - 131 CLUSTERS (5000 SUB CLUSTERS)
Executive Summary
Government of Andhra Pradesh, Department of Agriculture has been
implementing Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) through Rythu Sadhikara
Samstha (RySS). The long term vision is to cover the entire state and ensure 60
lakh farmers practice ZBNF. Through this programme, GoAP is trying to address
the severe agriculture distress of a typical farmer. One of the important aims of the
programme is to reduce the cost of cultivation reduce risks associated with
farming, increase the yields and produce healthy and nutritious food for
consumers.
The programme is being funded under RKVY and PKVY - the Central
Assistance to State Development Plan Schemes of Ministry of Agriculture, Govt of
India.
The key elements of the programme are:
 Farmer-to-farmer knowledge dissemination through Community Resource Persons
(CRPs) who are themselves best practicing farmers involvement of Women Self-Help
Groups in managing the extension work.
 Human-mediated digital extension programme where in videos are produced by the
community and are shown to the farmers through Pico-projectors in each village.
 The entire programme is tracked through ICT-driven MIS system, and is meant to
inform the management about the progress of the programme and suggest
corrective measures if any.
A major highlight of the implementation is the inspirational training
by Shri Subhash Palekar who is regarded as the father of ZBNF has been provided
to farmers. Till now three large scale trainings have already been provided by Shri
Palekar under the aegis of Government of AP. Fourth mega training event is
planned to be conducted in December 2018.
The programme with the support of RKVY scheme has been launched
in the year 2015-16 in 704 villages in 131 clusters. After the preparation phase in
2015-16, the programme implementation commenced in 2016-17 and the program
will complete 3 years in 2018-19. The programme duration is till 2021-22. In 2018-
19, the following results have been achieved.
1. A total of 2,35,315 farmers (in 163, 899 acres) have been reached. Out of this:
a. Already practicing ZBNF: 97,820 farmers / 96,511 acres
b. Newly enrolled this year: 74,450 farmers / 67,388 acres
c. Number of landless laborers: 63,045
2. Women SHGs (29,699) have passed resolutions in their groups to help the family –
both men & women, to plan and implement ZBNF, individually and collectively.
3. Massive verification exercise to verify the farms has been commissioned in
October/November 2018 as part of community-led monitoring system.
4. Community Resource Persons (both internal and external) and Natural Farming
Fellows are being positioned after training to saturate all villages in RKVY clusters.
5. 7041 men SHGs are formed.
6. The results of Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs) conducted in Kharif 2017 reported
reduction in the cost of cultivation in all the cases and in 88% of the CCEs an
increase in yield has been reported compared to a Non-ZBNF farm under similar
conditions. An independent agency (Centre for Economic and Social Studies in
partnership with Indian Agricultural Statistical Research Institute) has taken up
CCEs this year. Assessment for Kharif 2018 is under progress.
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The total cost of the programme to cover in 5000 sub clusters (as per PKVY -GOI
norms) is Rs.450.57 crore, the proposed budget from Andhra Pradesh for the year
2019-20 is 186.64 crore for approval through RKVY - Central Assistance to State
Schemes of Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.
Context/Background
a. Successful implementation and scaling up of Natural farming practices through
women self-help groups in Andhra Pradesh from 2005-06 over a period of 10 years
laid pathway clearly for addressing the looming crisis in Agriculture.
b. Adopting the Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) methodology as suggested by
Padmasri Subhash Palekar and experiences of thousands of ZBNF farmers across
the Country is central to achieving this vision. ZBNF meets all the criteria required
to achieve our vision. It offers reduction in costs, increase in yields, higher unit
price realization, and healthy soils so that the future of agriculture is sustained. In
addition, this system offers healthy chemical free food to the consumers.
c. It is abundantly clear that without climate change resilient agriculture, future of
farming is very bleak. The current external input ‘chemical agriculture’ driven
models are greatly responsible for this crisis and they certainly do not have a
solution for this. ZBNF’s strength is that it is the best model in the context of
climate change and global warming.
d. The strategy of achieving low cost and profitable farming by following a climate
change resilient farming model in 131 clusters has won the appreciation of many
international organizations and philanthropic organizations. The following
international organizations – UNEP, FAO, Government of France, World Bank,
IFAD have appreciated the A.P Govt.’s strategy, which is under implementation
since last 3 years.
e. ZBNF is a Global best practice. International organizations like the U.N and F.A.O
are advocating ‘agro ecology’ approach for achieving global food security by 2050.
The challenges to food security that are foreseen are: increase in global population
to 9.7 billion, reduction in arable areas (due to urbanization and industrialization),
and the most important challenge of climate change and global warming.
Agriculture is the biggest victim of climate change. Hence the challenge is to
develop and practice agriculture practices which are climate change resilient and
which are either carbon neutral or carbon negative.
f. Agro ecology has been recommended by them for adoption by all the countries,
since it meets the criteria of being climate change resilient. ZBNF is the best
example in our country’s context (tropical climate) of agro ecologybased farming.
Problems to be addressed
a. Present socio-economic situation of cultivator farmers. A typical cultivator
farmer (land owner or tenant) in the State today is in severe agriculture distress.
The situation is worse for a small and marginal farmer in rain fed agriculture.
He/she is trapped in a vicious cycle of high indebtedness, high cost agriculture,
and uncertain returns both production wise and price realization wise. The
problem gets worse with a ‘bad’ year - since the farmer takes a bigger risk the next
year to recoup his/her losses. The uncertainties in climate on account of global
warming are making livelihoods even more riskier.
b. In addition, there are other costs of enjoying a decent quality of life - shelter,
education, health, etc. These costs are increasing at a pace higher than the returns
from Agriculture.
c. The results from this phase will enable the State Govt. to evolve and implement a
comprehensive strategy for the whole state covering all the villages and all the
farmers in 8 to 10 years.
Aims and Objectives
Improving livelihoods of farmers, with a special focus on small and marginal
farmers and landless poor in the State - a focused intervention in 704 villages of
the State reaching out to 2,50,000 farmers directly.
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The Key Elements of the Strategy

a. Climate resilient ‘Zero budget natural farming’, an agro-ecology approach, as the
core strategy
b. Knowledge dissemination through – farmer-to-farmer experience sharing
c. Building strong farmer’s institutions – Women SHGs, Farmer SHGs, village
federation of SHGs and farmer producer organizations for solidarity, knowledge
dissemination, credit, risk management and for marketing – through leveraging the
social capital of Women Self-help Groups.
d. Extensive use of videos and other ICTs in knowledge dissemination, monitoring
farmer practices, promoting traceability, etc.
Target Beneficiaries 2,50,000 farmers of whom majority are small and marginal
covering 131 no. of clusters covering 117 mandals and 704 villages. A cluster
comprises of 5 GPs. It takes 5 years to saturate into all 5 GPs in a Cluster.
However, the work has begun in 2016-17 and it is a 5 year programme.
Programme Target in a typical Gram Panchayat: 400 (80%) farm families.
• 40 Farmer SHGs
• 2 VFFs (Village Farmers Federations)
• 1 CFF (Cluster Farmers Federation) for 5 GPs
• 2 Active/Lead Farmers ( 1 man, 1 woman) per 10 Farm Families
• 20 Master Farmers/Community Resource Persons (10 men, 10 women)
• 2 ZBNF input/output Enterprises
Management
a. Identification and training the resource persons from among best practicing
farmers in Zero Budget Natural Farming.
b. Each Cluster shall have:
a. 2 CRPs(Community Resource Persons, Farmer Experts) at cluster level
b. 5 CRPs (Community Resource Persons) per cluster @ one per GP
c. 25 ICRPs (Internal CRPs) @ 5 per GP (Gram Panchayat) GP again divided in to 5
zones @ 1 ICRP per each zone
d. 1 NFF (Natural Farming Fellow)
e. 1 SMP (Social Mobilization Professional)
c. The 2 Cluster level CRPs, mentioned above are best practicing farmers and they
work for 21 - 22 days in each round, mobilize farmers into ZBNF and train farmers
on need based inputs i.e. Preparation of botanical extracts, Ghana/Drava
Jeevamrutham etc.,& promote NADEPs, SRI cultivation, RFSA methods etc.
d. Farming Action Plans are prepared farmer wise in both Kharif and Rabi seasons are
facilitated through women SHGs.
e. New mode of extension with the help of Digital Green Foundation for production of
Videos on botanical extracts, soil fertility management, success stories etc., and
disseminate in villages with the help of Pico Projectors.
f. Institution Building and capacity building by organizing farmers into Rythu Mitra
Groups (RMGs), Village Level Federations to bring sustainable improvements in the
quality of life of farmers in 131 Organic Clusters of A.P. through Orvakal Mandal
Podupu Lakshmi Ikya Sangham (OMPLIS), Orvakal (V&M), Kurnool District.
g. Monitoring the Program by DPMU (District Project Monitoring Unit) & SPMU(State
Project Monitoring Unit) and through community led monitoring system.
Finance
The programme in 131 clusters of Andhra Pradesh is being funded under
RKVY - the Central Assistance to State Schemes of Ministry of Agriculture, Govt of
India. The programme duration is till 2021-22.
The financial outlay assessed for implementation of project in 5000 sub
clusters under RKVY covering 2.50 lakh farmers spread over 3 years as per PKVY
norms is Rs.450.57 Crores.
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Budgetary requirement for development of ZBNF clusters of 1 lakh ha area

in 03 Years as per PKVY norms is as indicated in the table below.
Rs. In Lakh
Component 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Total
Development of 5000 clusters in 15265.72 14895.64 14895.64 45,057.00
100000 ha (cluster size 20 ha)
The budget received from 2015-16 to 2017-18 was Rs.118.33 Crores. Forthe
year 2018-19 the requirement proposed is Rs.156.25 Cr and approved was
Rs.63.00 Crores. In view of in sufficient allocations during 2018-19, some
important components like Livelihood Support Fund, POPs etc. could not be
implemented and the requirement for 2019-20 is increased. The budget proposed
for 2019-20 is Rs.186.64 Crores (Summary of activities are provided as annex).
Timeframe for saturating a village and farmer’s holding
GoAP’s approach is to saturate each village in 3 years from the year of entry
into that village. The plan is to reach more than 80% (400 farmers) of the village by
year 3.
A Typical Farmer’s Adoption
Whole Village Approach Pattern
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
15% 50% > 80% 1/4th 1/2 Full area
Each farmer takes 3 years to cover entire holding.

In 5 years, the village becomes a ‘bio-village’.
Accordingly, the RKVY scheme assistance is required until 2021-22 with possible
extension to provide ZBNF-plus services to the farmers.
Cost Benefit Analysis
ZBNF has multiple benefits to farmers. Important benefits among them are:
a. Reduced cost of cultivation
b. Interest savings
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c. Higher yield
d. Increase in income through Intercrops
e. Fairer returns
f. Health and ecological benefits are additional
The benefits listed above are perpetual in
nature. Costs for a single GP and the benefits for
accrued by the farmers over a period of time has
been analyzed. At a discount rate of 7%, Cost
benefit ratio comes to 13 times.
Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 to 12
Farm Families 30 90 270 360 400
Reduced Cost of
13,500 14,850 16,200 18,225 20,250
Cultivation
Benefits from
Interest Savings 1,620 1,782 1,944 2,187 2,430 year 6 to 12
and thereafter
Value of Higher are:
5,000 5,500 6,000 6,500 7,000
Yield 52,451
per year
Intercrop Value 12,000 14,400 14,400 15,600 16,800
Fairer Returns - 3,000 3,375 3,797 4,271

Total Benefits per
32,120 39,532 41,919 46,309 50,751
farmer
Benefits for 400 9,63,600 35,57,880 1,13,18,130 1,66,71,195 2,03,00,594 14,68,64,156

members in GP
Indicative Costs 17,77,400 21,82,000 25,08,600 23,96,000 11,56,000
NPV of Benefits 9,63,600 33,25,121 98,85,693 1,36,08,661 1,54,87,226 12,95,31,238
NPV of Costs 17,77,400 20,39,252 21,91,108 19,55,850 8,81,907
BC Ratio 1364%
Risk Analysis:
One of the important implementation risk in the project is that some farmers
remain partial adopters the moment CRPs are not available in their native villages
to guide them. The technical know-how is an essential element in ZBNF. If there is
non-availability of such technical know-how in their near proximity, then there is a
risk of such farmers going back to non-ZBNF practices. Identifying this as one of
the important risks, GoAP is now placing internal CRPs within a village at the rate
of one per every 80-100 farmers. This allows continuous guidance to the farmers
because the internal CRPs are very much in their village and are themselves
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practicing ZBNF farmers. Secondly the dissemination of ZBNF is happening at the

women SHG level.
Outcomes:
a. Low cost or no cost. No input needs to be purchased from outside. All inputs are
available within the village. All inputs can be made by the farmers themselves.
b. Zero chemical usage. Soil fertility, soil organic matter and soil carbon are restored
and this in turn increases productivity. There is a continuous improvement of soil
fertility. Increasing soil microbes and healthy microbiology through ‘local cow’ dung
and urine based formulations. ‘Local cow’ is less costly and hardier. One local cow
is enough for cultivation in 30 acres of land. Pest management is through natural
means – both through good agronomical practices and through use of cow dung
and urine and botanicals based ‘kashayams’.
c. Use of local seeds only - they are less costly, more productive under ZBNF, more
hardy, and better for climate resilience compared to costly hybrids. Farmers can
produce their own seeds.
d. Less water required under ZBNF - due to mulching and ‘waaphasa’ ZBNF offers an
ingenious way of maximizing the usage of water vapour present in the atmosphere
for plant growth, thereby significantly reducing the groundwater requirements.
e. Poly crop models and incorporation of trees in Agriculture - provides yearlong
income, and reduces risks. More important, the continuous green cover improves
soil fertility, yields lot of mulch and reduces water losses. The income from the
intercrops provides the working capital for the farmers for the main crop, and that
is the rationale for calling it ‘zero budget’.
f. For the ultra-poor, the bottom 15%, the 5-tier, multi-tiered cropping model is a
good model. Through these multi-tiermodels, a farmer with his own and with family
labor can realize net incomes of Rs.12000 to Rs.16000 per 1100 sft (2 ½ cents) for
irrigated lands.
g. Under ZBNF, crops can withstand dry spells better and longer. They also revive
much better – when they get irrigation.
h. Similarly, crops can withstand heavy rains
i. From a climate change perspective, ZBNF is the most climate friendly, carbon
neutral agriculture.
j. Consumers get healthy food. There is a huge increase in domestic demand for
chemical free food (growing at more than 30% per annum).
k. Tremendous opportunities for exports - Vision is that AP should be a global
organic hub.
l. Conversion of 1,00,000 ha area in to organic farming over a period of 4 years.
Savings on Pesticides and Fertilizers
m. Farmers savings up to Rs.50 Crore. Farmers’ own funds in the farmers’ institutions
and women groups/federations may exceed Rs.100 Crore for self-sustainability.
n. 2.5 lakh farmers will move to low cost Natural farming with Zero consumption of
Pesticides and reduced use of fertilizers.
Physical Coverage:
o. Phasing and Scaling-up
Reach out/Institutions 16- 18- 19-20 20- 21-
(cumulative) 18 19 21 22
Clusters 131 131 131 131 131
Farmers (SF/MF, Lakh) 1.00 2.00 2.50 2.50 2.50
Ultra Poor (Lakh) 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3
Area under ZBNF (Lakh 1.00 1.73 3.00 4.00 5.00
Acres)
This Model reaches all Marginal and Small Farmers (80%) by 2019-20/2020-21,
and works with them for another 2-3 years. The expected outcomes in a GP are
annexed (Annexure 3).
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CONCLUSION:
The financial outlay assessed for implementation of Project in 5000 sub
clusters under RKVY covering 2.50 lakh farmers in 1 lakh ha area spread over 3
years as per the GOI-PKVY norms is Rs.450.57 Crores.
From 2015-16 to 2017-18 the budget received under RKVY was Rs.118.33
Crores. In the year 2018-19 the requirement proposed was Rs.156.25 Cr and
approved was Rs.63.00 Crores. Details of financial outlay, so far releases and
further requirement under RKVY is indicated in the table below.
Rs. Crores
Total Year wise Releases under RKVY Balance
Financial 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Total Requirement
Outlay Allocation
450.57 34.04 38.38 45.91 63.00 181.33 269.24
In view of in sufficient allocations during 2018-19, the requirement for 2019-20 is

increased to Rs.186.64 Crores. Hence GOI is requested to allocate the same to
implement ZBNF Project in 131 clusters (5000 sub clusters) so as to reach
2,50,000 farmers of whom majority are small and marginal covering 117 mandals
and 704 villages under RKVY during 2019-20.
RKVY budget allocations (Component wise) proposed and Summary of the activities
2019-20 are annexed (Annexure 1 & 2).
ANNEXURE 1
Budget requirement proposed for 2019-20 and Component wise breakup is as
below.
RKVY Project - Promotion of ZBNF in 131 clusters /5000 sub-clusters (2019-20)

S. Particulars Unit No.of Amount
No Type Units (Rs.)
I. CAPACITY BUILDING (CB)
a. Material for Capacity Building (Primers, SC 3000 4,95,89,322
Modules, Video DVDs, Pico Projectors, etc.)
b. Developing external CRPs for Scaling-up in CRPs 750 1,23,97,331
the GP
c. Capacity Building of Lead/Active Farmers Lead 30000 9,91,78,645
Farmers
d. Capacity Building of Cluster Cadres and SC 375 1,48,76,797
Master Farmers including Fortnightly visits
to Fields
(Training of Trainers/Resource Persons, Cluster 0
Cadres and Master Farmers)
e. On Farm Farmer Trainings/Method SC 75 45,37,42,305
Demonstrations at cluster level (about 5 GPs)
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Campaigns, Broadcasts and Kalajathas, Field

Demonstrations, Farmer trainings including
Farmer Field Schools through 1 Farmer experts
(L1 CRP), 1 Social Mobilization Professional (L1),
1 Professional Facilitator (NFF), 5 GP facilitators
(L2 CRPs), 25 zonal /sub-village Farmer
Facilitators (L3 ZCRPs), 10 sub-village IB
facilitators (L3 IB CRPs) and provision for
additional HR in various themes as deemed
necessary
CB SUB TOTAL 62,97,84,400
II. INSTITUTION BUILDING (IB) AND FUNDS TO
INSTITUTIONS
a. Institution Building - RMGs/Village Farmer Farmers 150000 4,71,09,856
Federations/CFFs/Farmer Producer
Organizations
Institution building, & Capacity building of
Rythu Mitra Groups (RMGs), Village Farmer
Federations, Cluster Farmer Federations and
Farmer Producer Organizations
b. Livelihoods Support Fund (50% subsidy) to Farmers 150000 49,58,93,224
Farmers thro' Farmers' Institutions
c. 50% Subsidy to support Poorest of the Poor Farmers 30000 5,95,07,187
and Vulnerable (about 20% of the 400
families)
IB SUB TOTAL 60,25,10,267
III. Subsidy/Support for access to inputs, tools Farmers 150000 19,83,57,290
etc., to Farmers and Farmers' Institutions
[ZBNF Shops, Custom Hiring Centres, Cattle
shed lining, etc.)
IV. PGS Certification, Quality Assurance, Farmers 150000 21,32,34,086
Tracking and Monitoring
Certification including Internal Control System,
inspections, farmer diaries; Cluster
Management/Supervision including Multi-
Cluster Coordinators, ICT-based Farmer, Farm
and Process Tracking, Scientists' Visits to
Farms/Field, Planning, Facilitation Support by
NGOs, Review and Monitoring of Cluster
V. Marketing CB and Marketing Support Farmers 150000 19,33,98,357

Marketing CB (Handholding support to Farmers
and their institutions in Marketing through 5
SRPs/District); Marketing/Sales Support
including melas, Trade Fairs and Buyer-seller
meets etc.
TOTAL IN THE FIELD 1,83,72,84,400
VI. Technical Support and Overall Programme Farmers 150000 2,91,58,522
Management beyond the Cluster including
DPMU, SPMU-TSU
GRAND TOTAL 1,86,64,42,922
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ANNEXURE 2
SUMMARY OF THE ACTIVITIES FOR 2019-20
I. Capacity Building of Stakeholders:
A. Material for Capacity Building: Several communication materials on ZBNF
will be distributed in shape of Pamphlets, CDs, DVDs, Pendrives. Printing literature
on Organic farming, Rainfed farming, Botanical extracts, Soil fertility management
etc. Different modules development, Procurement of Pico projectors etc. A
comprehensive resource book of ZBNF package of practices developed with the
collaborative effort of the Dept. of Agriculture, RySS, RNGOs and ZBNF farmers
and Primers developed will be distributed to ICRPs. Proposed allocation for 2019-
20 is Rs.495 Lakhs.
B. Development of External CRPs for scaling up in the GP: It is proposed
Rs.123.97 lakhs
C. Capacity building of Lead/Active farmers: Intensive trainings on ZBNF to
learn and promote Natural Farming practices so as to prevent farmers from
investing high input costs in farming on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. State
level TOTs/ Regional level TOTs on ZBNF are planned to intensify Natural Farming
practices in 131 clusters in 13 Districts of AP by Sri. Subhash Palekar, who is well
known for his commitment to empower farmers in distress to position themselves
as Farmers’ Community Master Trainers. The trained farmers/officers will serve as
informal human resource to contribute to the growth of human capital for
Natural/Organic Farming in Andhra Pradesh. It is proposed to organize TOTs on
ZBNF by Sri. Subhash Palekar. The budget proposed is Rs.991 Lakhs.
D. Capacity building of Cluster cadres and Master Farmers including
fortnightly visits to fields: Intensive orientation, training, monitoring and
communication programs are planned at different levels i.e., State level, District
level & Village level to officers and farmers during Pre Kharif, Kharif and Rabi crop
seasons. Budget proposed is Rs.148.76 Lakhs.
E. On Farm Farmer Trainings/Method Demonstrations at cluster level (about
5 GPs): The Financial allocations proposed for On farm Farmer Trainings/ Method.
Demonstrations at cluster level for 2019-20 budget proposed is Rs.4537 Lakhs.
 Campaigns, Kalajathas, Field Demonstrations Farmer trainings including farmer
field schools will be organized through farmer experts/community cadres.
 Best practicing farmers in Non-Pesticide Management and ZBNF practices are
positioned in clusters as Farmer Experts. There are different Category of Farmer
Experts/ Community cadres:
a. CRPs @ 2 or 1 per cluster are the lynchpins of the whole programme. They work for
22 days in each round and focus on horizontal and vertical growth by conducting
Farmer Field schools and field Demonstrations.
b. Social mobilization Professional (L1)
c. CAs @1/cluster for monitoring the program at cluster level
d. One Young Professional per cluster having technical knowledge will be positioned
at cluster level
e. 25 zonal /sub village farmer facilitators (L3 ZCRPs) at village level/Vo level. Apart
from motivating the farmers to adopt ZBNF, the CRPs important role is to identify
enthusiastic farmers in the cluster at the rate of 1 per 10 farmers and develop them
as ‘best practitioners’ and future trainer farmers. Each cluster is expected to
generate 200 best practitioners -cum- master trainers. This human resource is
critical for scaling up. The strategy being adopted will look at how best these
farmers can be capacitated.
• Identification of master farmers by conducting field verification once a year.
• Induction training to master farmers for 15 days @ Rs.750/head/day
• Payment of Honorarium/Stipend during the Fellowship Period of one year
f. 10 sub village IB facilitators
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II. Institution Building (IB) And Funds to Institutions

a. Institution Building (RMGs/Village Farmer Federations/Farmer Producer
Organizations)
 At village level Men- Farmer groups will be formed with small, marginal and tenant
farmers. Each Farmer household will be represented by 2 members - head of the
household and spouse. In case of women headed households, it would be the head
of house hold and adult dependent son/daughter.
 The Village farmer’s organization of Rythu Mitra Groups called Village level farmers’
federation (VFF) will be the main implementation platform of the program at village
level.
 The Village level farmers’ federation (VFF) will federate at cluster level into a Farmer
Producer Organization (F.P.O) representing around 1500 farmers. The F.P.O will
organize the production and maintain internal control systems and take up
marketing.
 The RMGs and VFFs will be organized and strengthened to function as true
member owned organizations with the help of experienced Community trainers.
These trainers will be chosen from among the best leaders of village level and
Mandal level SHG federations. These trainers will be those who have had a long
experience of organizing groups and running them effectively.
 At the district level there will be district level association of the Farmer Producer
Organizations, the District level Farmers federation.
 Community monitoring at all levels - the Village level subcommittee at village level
will monitor the program. Similarly, there will be Cluster level subcommittee and
district level subcommittee for monitoring and reviewing the progress of work the
Mentors at different levels.
 Formation of FPOs: 131 FPOs will be formed @ one FPO for one cluster
representing 1500- 2000 farmers. The objective of this component is to address the
issues of investments, lack of markets, and technology for small farmers. The
project will systematically develop retail chains for connecting producers with
consumers. FPOs ensure appropriate systems and support to ensure compliance
with statutory authorities, donors, banking and internal governance systems.
Facilitate access to fair &remunerative markets including linking producer groups
to marketing opportunities by market aggregators. For 2019-20 it is proposed
Rs.471 Lakhs for IBCB activity.
b. Livelihood Support Fund (50% subsidy) to farmers through Farmer
institutions: Livelihood promotion fund limited to Rs.5000/- farmer spread over a
period of 3 years with 50% contribution from farmers to utilize for Drought
Proofing, Land Development, purchase of Desi Cows, Irrigation, Mechanization,
Post-harvest practices etc. It is proposed Rs.4959 lakhs to implement the
component Livelihood promotion fund.
c. 50% subsidy to support to POP (Poorest of Poor) and vulnerable (about 20% of
the 400 farm families): Increasing rural population is now migrating to cities in
search of alternate livelihoods and this raises serious questions on the future of
farming sector. In this situation adapting a system of cultivation with low cost of
agricultural inputs, increased yield and high income even in small land holdings is
the panacea. The POP model named Annapurna is one such system of crop
cultivation. It ensures security to marginal & tenant farmers and thereby aims to
alleviate the problem of hunger & ensuring an income of Rs.0.50 lakh to Rs.1.00
lakh income per year. POP is an ultra-poor strategy which ensures an income of
Rs.10,000/-per month. By implementing POP strategy, Agricultural Labor can be
converted into farmers. To promote PoP (Poorest of Poor) Models the budget
proposed is Rs.595 lakhs.
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III. Subsidy Support for access to inputs, tools etc. to farmers and farmer
institutions: The financial Allocations proposed for this component is
Rs.1983 lakhs
a. Establishment of ZBNF input Shops/NPM shops on subsidy @ Rs.50,000/-unit
:To make available the required dung based inoculations like Beejamrutham,
Jeevamrutham, Botanical extracts it is proposed to establish NPM shops in villages
@ Rs.1.00 lakh/unit & to provide 50% subsidy @ Rs.50,000/-unit. Due to the
revised ZBNF scaling up strategy of focusing extensively and involving the Women
SHGs and their federations, it is decided to revise the earlier norms. The NPM
shops would now onwards be operationalized through the Village Organizations
(VOs). The eligible VOs will initially be identified based on the following criteria:
Sanction of NPM shops to Village Organizations:
 The VO must hold regular ZBNF interactions with a fixed agenda every month
 In the VO jurisdiction there should be at least 50 ZBNF practicing farmers
 VO should adopt a resolution exhorting all members to practice ZBNF farming
The VO will pass a resolution on the need of NPM shop and gives its request
for NPM shop to the DPMU, duly mentioning no.of ZBNF farmers within the VO
(including the farmers outside the SHG fold). VO will also ensure proper
functioning of NPM shop by constituting a ZBNF sub-committee in the VO which
will visit NPM shop and report its functioning to the VO in the VO monthly
meetings.
b. Cattle shed lining and urine collection tanks: Resources like cow dung and Cow
urine are used as inputs in the preparation of Ghana and drava jeevamrutham for
enhancing the Soil fertility. It is proposed for construction of improved cattle sheds
with proper safety to the Cattle and Cement floor lining with Urine Collection Pit for
ensuring proper collection of Cow dung and Cow Urine duly involving the farmers.
Only those farmers who are already having cows and are practicing ZBNF will be
supported for cattle shed lining and a large tank for urine collection.
Recently, due to revised strategy of focusing extensively and involving the Women
SHGs and their federations in implementation of ZBNF, the following approach
would be adopted in grounding of all the forthcoming cattle shed lining units in the
clusters. An amount of Rs.25,000/-will be given as a grant to the eligible SHGs for
the purpose of constructing cattle shed lining and purchase of grinders, drums and
sprayers etc. as per their need.
c. Other Innovative Activities at State & District level: To organize exhibitions at
state level, national & international events, meets/workshops, Visits to other states
& To promote district specific activities and ZBNF high-end models like Kitchen
gardens, Nutri gardens, Paddy Fish farming, Poly cropping, RFSA structures etc.
IV. PGS Certification Quality Assurance, Tracking and Monitoring: The financial
allocations proposed for this component is Rs.2132 Lakh ICT (Information
and Communication Technology)
ICT offers an opportunity to introduce new activities, new services
and applications into rural areas or to enhance existing services. This component
includes mobile monitoring application for monitoring the progress of the program
and providing real time solutions to farmers. It is proposed to provide Smart
Phones to CRPS, CAs and ICRPs and Laptops to NFFs, Data processing & MIS. A
comprehensive IOT support for Farmer Database, e-Tracking progress on adoption
of ZBNF practices, Enabling traceability - certification, Performance monitoring of
functionaries, e Marketing, Geo-mapping will be developed.
i. For decision making at field level
ii. To choose between alternative courses of action
iii. To control day-to-day operations
iv. GPS enabled mobiles for tracking the movement of the extension workers
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Promotion & Documentation of Organic Farming and Natural Farming and

Motivational Films:
The Department is having ongoing collaboration with the Digital Green
Foundation for production of short video films (8 to 10 minutes) on each of the
important ZBNF technologies. These films are shown by the C.R.Ps/FEs to the
farmers in the clusters through ‘Pico Projectors’. The film makers called video
resource persons are also farmers. In addition to films on important practices, the
video resource persons also make films of successful farmers and their practices
for motivating new farmers. There are 2 – 3 video resource person teams in each
district. It is proposed to strengthen the video content by producing high quality
films on each of the important crops by following the crop cycles for 2 – 3 crop
seasons – seed to seed. These films will take 24 – 36 months. However, films will be
released every month showing the different stages of growth and the issues likely to
come up during each phase of the crop cycle.
Review and Monitoring of cluster: District level and cluster level activities will be
reviewed by conducting Debriefing Meetings at Cluster and District level, and
conducting monthly Review meetings at State level and conducting Video
conferences.
Field Visits: Conducting regular field visits to the farmer fields by the Experts,
State Team & District team. Conducting periodic awareness programs and
campaigns as well as field visits to disseminate benefits of ZBNF across the state
documenting and reporting the project activities periodically.
It is proposed to promote the programme in villages through cable TV,
Advertisement & Printing of publicity material.
V. Marketing CB and Marketing Support: Marketing CB (Handholding Support to
Farmers and their institutions in Marketing through 5 SRPs per district) Marketing
/Sales Support including Melas, Trade fairs and buyer seller meets etc. It is
proposed Rs.1933 lakhs.
VI. Technical Support and Overall Programme Management beyond the cluster
including DPMU, SPMU the budget proposed is Rs.291.58 Lakhs.
ANNEXURE 3
Expected Outcomes in a GP
Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Total
1 Farmers - Cumulative Coverage 70 233 465 465 465 465
2 Farmers - Seed to Seed (cumulative) 30 90 270 360 400 400
3 Farmers' Groups (cumulative) 6 40 40 40 40 40
4 Village Farmers' Federations (cumulative) 2 5 5 5 5
Cluster Farmers' Federation (cumulative)

5 1 1 1 1
(1 for 5 GPs)
6 Lead/Active Farmers (cumulative) 15 50 80 80 80 80
7 Master Farmers (cumulative) 5 5 5 5 5 5
8 Access to Input-Output Enterprises 1 1 2 2 2 2
9 Market Support to Farmers (cumulative) 10 60 240 360 400 400
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Abstract
Outlay proposed
(Rs. in lakhs)
Physical (Rs. in
lakhs)
ANGRAU
Establishment of Laboratory for testing of Soil, Water
1 and Plant
Nos 1 115.00
Strengthening of Infrastructure facilities – Storage
2 Godown and Threshing Floor
Nos 1 75.00
3 Construction of seed storage godown Nos 1 75.00
Construction of training hall cum chamber for Millet
4 Value Addition
Nos 1 100.00
5 Construction of Seed Godown Nos 1 75.00
6 Construction of training hall for capacity building Nos 1 100.00
7 Rat proof seed storage godown Nos 1 75.00
8 Establishment of Tissue Culture Lab Nos 1 150.00
9 Establishment of Biotechnology Lab facility Nos 1 150.00
Establishment of Advanced Laboratory for Soil
10 Health Management
Nos 1 120.00
Establishment of Farm Machinery Testing, Training
11 and Demonstration Centre
Nos 1 150.00
12 Infrastructure facilities for Maize Research centre Nos 1 175.00
13 Seed Godown for processing and storage Nos 1 75.00
14 Strengthening of Tissue Culture Lab Nos 1 75.00
Establishment of Agro-Forestry Research Lab cum
15 Office Building Nos 1 200.00
Setting up of Oilseeds Quality Lab in Regional
16 Agricultural Research Station, Tirupati
Nos 1 130.00
Establishment of Centre of Excellence in Pre-Harvest
17 Engineering and Technology (CEPHE&T)
Nos 1 100.00
Strengthening of Post Harvest Technology Center for
18 Primary Processing and Value Addition
Nos 1 100.00
Admin Charges 2% 40.80
ANGRAU TOTAL 2080.80
(Rupees Twenty Crores Eighty Lakhs Eight Thousand Only)
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1. Establishment of Referral laboratory for Soil, Water and Plant
samples Exploration.
Introduction:
Soil testing plays a key role in diagnosing the physical, chemical

and biological properties of the soils. It also helps in assessing the
capability and suitability of land for agriculture and allied activities and
quantifies the soil constraints. Scientific and balanced use of fertilizers
for different soil fertility levels is important for sustaining soil fertility and
productivity of a region. Soil quality assessment is a beneficial and
environmentally responsive tool used for monitoring the soil health as
well as making precise fertilizer recommendations for various crops and
cropping sequences ensuring no damage to the environment. Excessive
use of fertilizers especially nitrogenous and phosphatic fertilizers leads to
environmental pollution such as eutrophication and nitrate toxicity of
ground water. Therefore, soil testing provides sound information for
recommendation of fertilizers and correct amount of chemical fertilizers
to be integrated with organic amendments for improving the soil health
and quality in order to increase the productivity per unit area. Several
case studies revealed that soil test based fertilizer recommendation can
minimize fertilizer misapplication in different agro-climatic zones.
Referral laboratory is essential for conducting research
experiments which helps in assessing the capability and suitability of
land for agriculture and allied activities and quantifies the soil
constraints. Scientific and balanced use of fertilizers for different soil
fertility levels is important for sustaining soil fertility and productivity of
a region. Soil quality assessment is a beneficial and environmentally
responsive tool used for monitoring the soil health as well as making
precise fertilizer recommendations for various crops and cropping
sequences ensuring no damage to the environment. Therefore, soil
testing provides sound information for recommendation of fertilizers and
correct amount of chemical fertilizers to be integrated with organic
amendments for improving the soil health and quality in order to
increase the productivity per unit area.
Agricultural Research Station, Amadalavalasa is oldest research
station, established during the year 1958 by the Indian Central Jute
Committee and the State Government of Andhra Pradesh. However, this
Research Station not having suitable laboratory for caring various
projects for developing improved production technologies in various
crops like Mesta, Mesta based cropping systems, Pulses and Oilseeds for
North coastal Zone.
iii. Aims and Objectives:
The aim of this project is to establish Referral Soil Testing
Laboratory to cater the needs of the farming community and provide soil
test based fertilizer recommendations to farmers for sustainable soil and
crop productivity.
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1. To establish referral testing laboratory for soils, waters, plants and
organic manures to cater the needs of farming community of North
Coastal Zone.
2. To develop soil resource data base by regular monitoring of soil fertility
status and prepare soil fertility maps for all the mandals of Srikakulam
district.
3. To develop linkages with extension agencies and STLs for effective
transfer of technology to farmers by conducting training programmes.
iv. Strategy:
1. Construction of Laboratory building with infrastructure facilities
2. Procurement of equipments for laboratory.
Referral laboratory will provide soil testing facilities to the farmers
of North Coastal districts in addition to further strengthening of the
regular research. The laboratory also caters the needs of Department of
Agriculture, Sugar factories, students, NGOs, private companies etc., as
per Uni veristy norms.
vi. Management:
Organization structure of Agricultural Research Station,
Yellamanchili
1. Principal Scientist (Agronomy) : 1

2. Senior Scientist (SSAC) : 1
3. Scientist (Pl. Breeding) : 2 ( Plan 1 + Non Plan 1)
4. Scientist ( Entomology) : 1
5. Scientist ( Plant pathology) : 1
Human resource requirement
Skilled labour : 2(For assistance in laboratory)

vii.Finance:
Amount Remarks
S.No Particulars
(Rs. In Lakhs)
A Non Recurring Contingencies
Civil works Ground and first floor including
1.
4000 Sq feet @ Rs 2700/feet (Including 140.00 Electricity and Water supply
GST and other charges)
2 Equipment
Determination of pH and EC in
a pH and EC meters soils, Irrigation waters and
manures
Nitrogen estimation in soils,
b KELPLUS Nitrogen anlayzer
45.00 plants, manures, fertilizers etc.,
Phosphorus estimation in soils,
C Spectrophotmeter
plants, manures, fertilizers etc.,
Potassium estimation in soils,
d Flame Photometer
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Amount Remarks
S.No Particulars
(Rs. In Lakhs)
Micronutrient estimation in soils,
e Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
Water distillation units, Hot air ovens, Sample preparation apparatus
f
Waterbaths, Incubator, Refrigerator,
Electronic balance, Muffle furnace, Hot
plates, soil sampling tools,
miscellaneous items etc.,
3 Glassware 5.00 -
4 Laboratory furniture 8.00 -
5 Computer, printer and other accessories 1.00 -
6 Rapid soil and plant test kit 1.00 -
Total 200.00
viii. Time Frame:
Activity Months
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1.Construction of
building
2.Procuremnet of
equipment
3.Technical work
(including soil
testing, maps
preparation, Soil
test based
fertilizer
recommendations
etc., )
4. Documentation
of report
ix. Cost Benefit Analysis: -

x. Risk Analysis: -
xi. Outcome:
 The productivity of the crops is also expected to increase about 15-20%
through soil test based balanced fertilizer application, reclamation of
problematic soils and midterm correction of the nutrient deficiency
disorders of crops through diagnostic kits.
 The end result will be sustained agricultural systems which will lead to
enhanced profitability through increase in productivity of the crops.
xii. Evaluation:
It can be had at post project mode (after 1 year) since time required
for construction of a building takes at least one year.
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2. STRENGTHENING OF INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES AT ARS, RAGOLU – SEED
GODOWN AND THRESHING FLOOR
Context/ Background:
Agricultural Research Station, Ragolu was established in the year 1956

by Department of Agriculture, Government of Andhra Pradesh as seed multiplication farm
of rice and pulses to cater the needs of farmers of Srikakulam District. The geographical
location of the station is at 83.840E Longitude, 18.240 N latitude and 27 MSL altitude. It
is located in between Srikakulam Town, which is 3 kms away from Srikakulam Road
(Railway Station), which is of 9 kms distance from Research Station and nearest Bus point
is Dusi Road Junction.
The farm is located in 12.30 hectares, out of which 9.732 ha is under

Wetland comprising of Channel fed 3.90 ha, Tank fed 2.692 ha and 3.140 ha. Fed by
wells. The Rain fed area under Dry land cultivation is 0.3 ha. The tank area comprises of
1.14ha and the area under Roads and Buildings are 1.128ha.The farm soils are Red
loams, poor in organic matter, slightly acidic or neutral with soil PH range of 6.5 to 7.8.
The Farm on an average receives 1118 mm from South West and North East monsoons
and hot weather period during summer. Due to emergence of new virulent biotype 4 of rice
gallmidge during the year 1986, the post of Entomologist was shifted from ARS, Warangal
during the year 1988 to intensify Research on rice gallmidge. All the recent varieties of
paddy developed from this station (from 1996) are gall midge resistant and are tailored to
suit the location specific needs of this station. However, it lacks some of the basic
infrastructure facilities which need to be addressed immediately.
This station is having a farm boundary of 2050m without any compound

wall. Valuable seed material developed across India under AICRP and AP State will be
evaluated to isolate new varieties and technologies to disseminate to farmers. Nearly 30-50
of breeder seed and 100Q of foundation seed of paddy and other crops will be produced
per year for supply to different organizations and farmers to meet the needs of seed
requirement. Hundreds of germplasm lines are also being maintained for further use in
crossing for development of new varieties. Trespass by cattle and pigs is causing damage
to the experimental material and seed production plots. Under these circumstances,
construction of compound wall is highly essential to mitigate the damage and for face
lifting of the station. North Coastal Zone in general and Srikakulam in particular are
highly prone to cyclones and to protect the valuable material; closed threshing floor is
required. The kharif harvested material has to be stored for one season before supply to
farmers and hence a rat proof godown is the prime need of this station.
 At present research station is not having any compound wall. As the station located
nearer to Srikakulam and due to the high land cost and for front look and elevation as the
new research facility building is also coming up atleast the front side compound wall is
highly required.
 At present there is only one 25 t capacity seed storage godown at this center. Another
godown is highly needed as the seed of other crops and non seed material of paddy could
not be maintained properly due to lack of sufficient godown space. Hence it is requested to
provide this godown for this center.
 Closed threshing floor is highly required for maintenance of important seed material
and to keep up the quality of seed. As this center is not having any such facility, it is
essential.
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 To store breeder and foundation seed of paddy and pulses and sesame and to supply
of quality seed to farmers, government agencies of A.P.
Strategy:
1. To provide front compound wall
2. To provide closed threshing floor
3. To provide rat proof seed storage godown
Target Beneficiaries: Farmers, Govt agencies, private seed entrepreneurs
Management:
Organization structure of Agricultural Research Station, Ragolu
6. Principal Scientist (Agronomy) : 1
7. Principal Scientist (Plant Breeding) : 1
8. Scientist (Entomology) : 1
9. Scientist (Plant Pathology) : 1
Human resource requirement : Nil
Finance:
S. No. Particulars Location Amount (Rs.) Justification

Non Recurring Contingencies
1. Seed storage ARS, Ragolu Rs.50,00,000/- Godown is highly needed as the
godown seed of other crops and non
seed material of paddy could
not be maintained properly due
to lack of sufficient godown
space. Hence it is requested to
provide this godown for this
center.
2. Threshing ARS,Ragolu Rs.25,00,000/- Closed threshing floor is highly
floor required for maintenance of
important seed material and to
keep up the quality of seed. As
this center is not having any
such facility, it is essential.
Total Rs 75,00,000/- (Rupees seventy five Lakhs
Only)
Time Frame:
Period Plan of activity
One year  Strengthening of infrastructure facilities at ARS, Ragolu.
(2019-2020)
Cost Benefit Analysis: -

Risk Analysis: -
Outcome:
 Infrastructure facilities will be strengthened
Evaluation:
It can be had at post project mode (after 1 year) since time required for construction of the
above infrastructure takes at least one year.
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3. CONSTRUCTION OF SEED GODOWN FOR EFFECTIVE STORAGE OF SMALL
MILLET SEED.
Millets are a group of highly variable small-seeded grasses, widely grown
around the world as coarse cereal crops for both human food and fodder. Both major and
small millets have traditionally been the main components of the food basket of the poor
people in India. They are important component of sustainable hill farming system. Among
small millets, ragi is a versatile crop which can withstand environmental stresses like
drought and warming and also can grow well in high rainfall areas, withstanding water
logging to some extent. Thus, it is a future crop of food security in the context of changing
climatic conditions.
Ragi is considered as “Nutri cereal” as it is rich in fibre, essential amino acids
and minerals. It has higher protein and minerals in comparison with all other cereals and
millets. It is rich in protein (7.6 g), fat (1.5 g), carbohydrates (88 g), vitamin A (0.48 mg),
fiber (3.0 g) making it perfect for vegetarian diets. It contains important amino acids such
as isoleucine, leucine, methionine and phenyl alanine that are not found in other starchy
meals. It has the highest amount of calcium (370 mg) and potassium (480 mg). Ragi is a
great source of iron making it good for individuals with low hemoglobin levels. It also
contains B vitamin especially Niacin, B6 and folic acid. Some of the health benefits of ragi
are attributed to its poly phenol and dietary fiber content. Due to its high content of poly
phenols and dietary fiber ragi exhibits anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant and anti-microbial
properties protecting against tumour and atherosclerosis (narrowing and hardening of
blood vessels). High dietary fiber eases the digestion process, a remedy for constipation as
it act as a natural laxatives. Being low in fat and gluten free, ragi is easy to digest. Hence,
it can be consumed by diabetics and is also considered as "wonder grain".
Growing incidence of obesity and chronic diseases like diabetes,
cardiovascular diseases, cancer etc is slowly leading to increased awareness among public
to consume millets as health food. Ragi, being exceptionally good in fiber, essential amino
acids and minerals, can be included in diet. This is possible when farmers produce
enough quantity of grain. Farmers are attracted to raise the crop only when they are
ensured with high remuneration. It is possible by using high yielding varieties in small
millets with high quality seed. The breeder and foundation class of seed produced will
ensure high yield in farmers field.
Agricultural Research Station, Vizianagaram is catering the needs of farmers
by producing breeder and foundation seed of finger millet. However, the seed is being
produced in kharif season and it is to be stored until the next kharif season for
distribution to farmers. During this period, the seed is to be protected from various
storage pests, rodents and excess moisture. Hence, there is an immense need to have rat
proof storage godown free from pests and other adverse weather parameters, so that seed
can be safely stored for longer periods without losing viability.
1. To increase the seed production of finger millet.
2. To store finger millet seed without losing viability for longer periods
Strategy:
3. Construction of Seed Storage godown, extension of threshing floor, laying out of
Irrigation pipe lines and purchase of equipment.
4. Finger millet breeder and foundation seed production in the farm.
Target Beneficiaries: Farmers, rural entrepreneurs and general public (Rural and Urban)
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Management:
Organization structure of Agricultural Research Station, Vizianagaram
1. Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology) : 1

2. Scientist (Plant Breeding) : 1
3. Scientist (Agronomy) : 1
4. Scientist (Soil Science) : 1
1. Skilled labour : 1 (For assistance in field operations from sowing to harvesting)
Finance:
S. Particulars Location Amount (Rs.) Justification

No.
1. Seed storage ARS, VZM Rs.50,00,000/- Godown is highly needed as the
godown seed of other crops and non seed
material could not be maintained
properly due to lack of sufficient
godown space. Hence it is
requested to provide this godown
for this center.
Time Frame:

One year  Construction of the seed storage godown,
(2019-2020) 
Risk Analysis: -
Outcome:
 The area under production of seed can be increased and seed can be stored safely
until distribution to farmers.
 Production of breeder and foundation seed of high yielding varieties of finger millet
will guarantee higher yields at farmers fields, thus getting more profits.
Evaluation:
It can be had at post project mode (after 1 year) since time required for construction of a
building takes at least one year.
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4. CONSTRUCTION OF TRAINING HALL CUM CHAMBER FOR MILLET VALUE
ADDITION AT ARS, VIZIANAGARAM
Small millet crops have a long history of cultivation of more than 5000 years
and grown in many states due to their unique adaptation properties for poor degraded
lands and ability to tolerate abiotic stress. They belong to family Poaceae (Graminae) and
are mostly cultivated as rainfed crops on marginal soils. Seven small millets viz., finger
millet, barnyard millet, foxtail millet, proso millet, kodo millet, little millet and browntop
millet are the most important small millet crops of India. In general small millets are
versatile crops which can withstand environmental stresses like drought and warming and
can be grown on soils with poor nutrient status. Thus, small millets are future crops for
food security.
They have a very low glycemic index thus making its digestion process slow
and helping in keeping the blood sugar levels at a constant ratio. Consumption of these
grains have demonstrated positive health benefits among the diabetics and they are
known as “wonder grains”. They are rich in thiamine, potassium, iron, calcium and also
having high fiber with protein, minerals, and sulphur containing amino acids hence, they
are notably called as “Nutri cereals”. As they are rich in dietary fiber, it eases the digestion
process a remedy for constipation as it act as a natural laxatives. As the millets are low in
fat they are recommended for obese people as a treatment.
Studies have proved that, small millets have shown medicinal properties of
reducing blood sugar and cholesterol without having adverse side effects, anti-ulcerative,
wound healing properties, etc.. It lowers triglyceride, total and low density cholesterol
while increases the high density cholesterol levels. All small millet species has shown anti-
oxidant properties and high amount of phenol content to be a healthy food.
Nowadays, increasing global attention is towards addressing micronutrient
malnutrition, as the harm caused due to poor quality diet is more wide spread than low
energy intake. Micronutrient malnutrition also called as hidden hunger is affecting more
than half of the global population and one third of its share is from India alone.
Growing incidence of obesity and chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases,
cancer etc is slowly leading to increased awareness among public to consume millets as
health food. Small millets, being exceptionally good in fiber, essential amino acids and
minerals, can be included the diet.
The present problem in tilizing small millets is firstly they are very small
seeded moreover except for finger millet all other small millets are covered by 6-7 layers of
seed coat. Development of proper de-stoner, de-huller and polishing machines for
processing of small millets hindered their consumption. But, now with advent of new
machineries all these process made and small millet rice can be easily obtained. Further,
preference to small millet consumption can be increased through development of different
foods based on small millets.
Agricultural Research Station, Vizianagaram is catering the needs of small
millet farmers by deciphering the knowledge on processing and preparation of value added
products of millets by giving hand-on training at the research station and also through
publishing booklets and brochures on cultivation aspects, nutritional values of small
millets and preparation various recipes with small millets. Many farmers and
entrepreneurs not only from Andhra Pradesh, but also from Chattisgarh, Telangana and
Orissa are showing their keen interest in getting training on small millet cultivation,
processing and preparation of value added products. However, there is no training hall to
accommodate at least 70-100 members at a time for providing training on small millets
and also there are no rooms for the stay of farmers who come from long distances.
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 To impart training to small millet farmers on recent techniques of cultivation.
 To impart training to entrepreneurs on small millet processing.
 To impart training to both rural and urban women on preparation of value added
products.
 To create awareness among general public on importance of small millets
Strategy:
 Construction of Training Hall to accommodate 70-100 persons
 Construction of Chambers for the stay of Master trainers/ Scientists
Target Beneficiaries: Farmers, rural entrepreneurs, rural women and general public
(Rural and Urban).
Management:
Organization structure of Agricultural Research Station, Vizianagaram
1. Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology) : 1
4. Scientist (Soil Science) : 1
Human resource requirement : Nil
Finance:
No.
Non Recurring Contingencies
1. Training hall cum ARS, Rs. To impart training to tribal
chamber for millets Vizianagar 1,00,00,000/- farmers, rural entrepreneurs,
value addition am (Rupees one rural and urban women and
crore only) department officials
Total Rs 1,00,00,000/-
(Rupees One Crore Only)
Time Frame:
One year  Construction of the Training hall and scientist chambers.
(2019-2020)

Risk Analysis: -
Outcome:
 Enhancement of economic benefit to the farmers
 Small scale entrepreneurs will be emerged through processing of small millets
 Fetching high remuneration to the farming community and rural entrepreneurs
involved in production and processing
 Self Help Groups (Rural women) become self sustainable through preparation and
marketing of value added products.
 Enhancement in health and nutritional well being of the community
Evaluation:
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5. CONSTRUCTION OF SEED GODOWN FOR EFFECTIVE STORAGE OF SESAME SEED
AT ARS, YELAMANCHILI
Oil seeds and edible oils are the two most sensitive essential commodities.
India is one of the largest producer of oil seed in the world. India has a wide range of oil
seeds grown in different agro-climatic zones. Ground nut, mustard sesamum, saff flower,
linseed , niger are the major traditionally cultivated oil seeds. Sesame is considered as
the‟ Queen of oil seeds‟ valued for its high quality and high priced seed oil. The world‟s
largest exporter of sesamum seed was India. Sesamum is grown in tropical and
subtropical areas. Sesame oil has wide applications in cosmetics, industrial and
pharmaceuticals. Sesame seeds are used in confectionaries, salads etc.
Sesamum seeds have both nutritional and medicinal values because they are
rich in fat (50 %), protein (18-25 %), carbohydrates (13-14%). They also contain fibre and
essential minerals like calcium, iron, phosphorous and magnesium, thiamine, Vitamine B
6, folate, Zinc, copper, riboflavin, vitamin E. Sesame seeds are rich sources of natural
oils, aminoacids (tryptophan) and antioxidants. In addition, sesame seeds consists of oil
soluble ligins like sesamin and sesamolin plays a potential role in cancer prevention.
Seeds are chemically composed of 44-54 % of oil and it is famous for its stability as a
result of its resistance to rancidity. Demand for Indian sesame seeds are seamlessly
escalating on the global and domestic sphere.
Sesame seed oil is high priced and of high quality. The demand for quality
sesame oil could not be met due to poor yields. The demand can be achieved only when
there is surplus production of sesame seed by the farmers by adopting high yielding
varieties. The farmers are able to fetch high remuneration by growing high quality sesame
seed varieties with high yield.
Agricultural Research Station,Yellamanchili is catering the needs of farmers
by producing breeder and foundation seed of Sesame. . However, the seed is being
produced in both kharif and Rabi season and it is to be stored until the distribution to
farmers. The seed production plot is prone to severe bird damage during the capsule
development which can be protected by installation of bird nets. The seed also has to be
protected from various storage pests, rodents and excess moisture. Hence, there is an
immense need to have rat proof storage godown free from pests and other adverse weather
parameters, so that seed can be safely stored for longer periods without losing viability.
1. To increase the seed production of sesame.
2. To store sesame seed without losing viability for longer periods
Strategy:
1. Construction of Seed Storage godown, extension of threshing floor, laying out of
irrigation pipe lines and purchase of equipment.
2. Sesame breeder and foundation seed production in the farm.
Target Beneficiaries: Farmers, rural entrepreneurs and general public (Rural and Urban)
Management:
Organization structure of Agricultural Research Station, Yellamanchili
1. Principal Scientist (Plant breeding) : 1
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1. Skilled labour : 1 (For assistance in field operations from sowing to harvesting)

Finance:
No.
1. Seed storage ARS, YLM Rs.50,00,000/- Godown is highly needed as the seed
godown of other crops and non seed material
could not be maintained properly
due to lack of sufficient godown
space. Hence it is requested to
provide this godown for this center.
Time Frame:

One year  Construction of the seed storage godown
(2019-2020)
Risk Analysis: -
Outcome:
 The area under production of seed can be increased and seed can be stored safely
until distribution to farmers.
 Production of breeder and foundation seed of high yielding varieties of sesame will
guarantee higher yields at farmers fields, getting more profits, inturn improves the
national oil production
Evaluation:
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6. CONSTRUCTION OF FARMERS TRAINING HALL FOR CAPACITY BUILDING AT
ARS, YELAMANCHILI.
Most of the people in India are engaged in Agriculture. India is the major oil
seeds grower and major importer of edible oil to feed our large population. In India huge
demand and supply gap exisits in edible oils. India has a wide range of oil seeds grown in
different agro-climatic zones. Ground nut, Mustard, Sesamum, Saff flower, linseed, niger
and sunflower are the major cultivated oil seeds. In our country the average yields of
most oil seeds are extremely low as compared to those other countries of the world. The
low yields are due to adopting traditional production practices.
Most of the oil seed crops are raised under rainfed conditions. Promotion of
modern crop technology and improved farming practices are required at this juncture.
Hence, it is very important to impart knowledge to farmers and enterprenuers in latest
and advanced technologies in oil seed production. It is also required to lower the input
cost with increased yields in oil seeds production. Farmers and enterprenuers are to be
educated on marketing linkages and value addition to compete in global agricultural
trade. Farmers, enterprenuers and departmental functionaries should be known with
export, import, policies, prices etc. Training, capacity building and skill development in oil
seed production plays a key role in improving the farmer‟s income.
The domestic demand for edible oils and fats has been raising rapidly at the rate of
6 % per year but domestic output has been increasing at just about 2% per annum due to
poor agricultural practices adopted by the farmers. There is poor marketing linkage,
seed chain, lack of incentives to private sector in processing and value addition, improper
diffusion of latest techniques to farmers in oil seed production. Farmers and
enterprenuers has to be trained in latest technology, value addition in oil seeds.
Agricultural Research Station, Yellamanchili is age old research station in Andhra Pradesh
working on oil seed research (Sesame). For capacity building in oil seeds production, it is
required to organize training programmes, workshops, skill development programmes to
farmers. For this, there is immense need of training hall to impart knowledge and
capacity buiding to farmers, enterprenuers and departmental field functionaries.
1. To increase the production and productivity of oil seeds.
2. To reduce the input cost.
3. To improve farmers income.
Strategy:
1. Construction of training hall with training equipment.

2. To organize training to the farmers, enterprenuers and departmental functionaries by
the scientists.
Target Beneficiaries: Farmers, rural entrepreneurs and general public (Rural and
Urban), field functionaries.
Management:
Organization structure of Agricultural Research Station, Yellamanchili
1. Principal Scientist (Plant Breeding) : 1

3. Scientist (Plant Pathology) : 1
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1. Skilled assistance (computer knowledge) : 1 (For assistance in stenographic work )
Finance:
S. Particulars Quantity Amount Justification

No.
A Non Recurring
Contingencies
1. Building 1 No. 95,00,000.00 To accommodate the
farmers
2. Electrical equipment (fans, 2,00,000.00 To facilitate the farmers for
lights, Air conditioner, capacity building
inverter etc.)
4. Furniture (Tables, chairs, 3,00,000.00 For sitting arrangements.
podium etc)
TOTAL 1,00,00,000.00
Time Frame:
One year  Construction of training hall and conducting the trainings to farmers.
(2019-2020)
Risk Analysis: -
Outcome:
 The production and productivity of oil seeds could be improved.

 Improved production technologies in oil seeds will be adopted by the farmers and
entrepreneurs with reduced input cost.
Evaluation:
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7. ESTABLISHMENT OF RAT PROOF STORAGE GODOWN AT ARS, GARIKAPADU

BACKGROUND:
Present day agriculture needs technological interventions to make agriculture
more productive, sustainable and remunerative to farmers. Many issues such as global
warming, natural resource‟s depletion and degradation, scarcity of agricultural labour and
inputs and increased costs of cultivation, etc. are making agriculture a challenging task..
In other words, agriculture has become more challenged with balancing sustainability,
productivity and profitability.
The growth in the state of Andhra Pradesh is mainly driven by agriculture,
industry and service sectors. Agriculture is the chief source of income and main
occupation in the state with 62% population engaged in agriculture and allied sectors.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh is working on a mission model for making
the farm sustainable and profitable. As a part of this, several meaningful schemes like
Mega Seed Park, Primary sector mission, Soil health cards, Polam pilusthundi etc. were
introduced and running successfully. Seed is basic unit of crop production; Good quality
influences quantum jump of 20.0 per cent crop yields. To meet the potential challenge of
catering food needs of 1.4 billion people of our country by 2025, a quantum increase in
agricultural productivity is very much essential and hence production and distribution of
high quality seeds of improved varieties/ hybrids to the farming community is becoming
increasingly important. Since quality seed is fundamental input in agriculture for which
infrastructure facilities are required to store and position during the need to farming
community. In this endeavour, strengthening seed storage facilities are to be boosted for
production and distribution of quality seeds to farmers.
PROBLEMS TO BE ADDRESSED:
It is needless to emphasize about quality seed for realizing potential
productivity. As the quality deteriorates during subsequent generations the old seed must
be replaced with fresh lots of quality seeds. Ideally seed should be replaced every year for
hybrids and every three to four years for Straight varieties. Therefore it is necessary to
increase the availability of quality seeds to improve the Seed Replacement Rate (SRR).
Despite implementation of the organized seed programme, the seed replacement rate has
reached only 15 per cent and there exists a large gap between the demand and supply of
quality seeds. The role of private seed industry in the production and distribution of
quality seeds is well recognized in the Indian Seed Industry. However, they remain
generally in the production of low volume high value seeds, which cater to the needs of
only a part of farming community. At Agricultural Research Station, Garikapadu, there is
a big scope to produce and distribute quality seeds in paddy, redgram, greengram,
blackgram and groundnut crops.
Keeping the importance of quality seed in view, the following proposal is
submitted for establishment of seed storage facility at ARS, Garikapadu to fill the gap and
meeting the targeted seed production.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
To achieve the ultimate goal of making agriculture sustainable and profitable
by enhancing the agricultural productivity and profitability, the availability of quality seed
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to the farming community is a pre-requisite item. Good seed storage is an important
phase of processing which in turn sustains the quality of seed for a long time. Proper
storage preserves seed viability, from harvest to sale, and protects not only the producer,
but also the end user.
The project is formulated with the following objectives during the period of financial
support to Agricultural Research Station, Garikapadu of Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural
University.
 Breeder seed production and distribution of pulses
 Large-scale production and distribution of foundation and certified seed of paddy and
pulses and making it available at affordable cost to farmers.
 To maintain the seed quality for a long time with good storage conditions
 Training and exposure to farmers on seed storage systems and methods.
STRATEGY:
There is a need to strengthen the seed production systems and research in the
new state of Andhra Pradesh. ANGRAU is credited with a number of high-yielding varieties
of several major crops. For enhancing productivity in different regions of the state, there is
a need to popularize the Breeder seed and Foundation seed of recently released varieties
in large scale.
Seed is a very important agricultural input which improves productivity of
crops by about 15-20 percent. Quality seed production and its timely supply are most
crucial for enhancing the crop productivity. Adequate quantity of quality seed has been a
serious constraint at farmers‟ level and often there are several issues of spurious seed
causing yield losses. Several high-yielding varieties of field crops developed from the
Acharya N.G Ranga Agricultural University, especially in paddy, groundnut; pulses and
other oilseed crops have become very popular all over the country.
Acharya N.G Ranga Agricultural University is one of the pioneering institutions with
respect to the production and supply of breeder/foundation seed of different field crops at
National level. The seed material being produced at different research
stations/Agricultural College/KVKs under Acharya N.G Ranga Agricultural University
needs to be strengthened by producing infrastructure facilities like seed processing plants,
storage godowns and seed testing lab facilities in order to further strengthen the quality
seed production and distribution. Agricultural Research Station, Garikapadu is one
among them which is devoting on production and distribution of quality seed of many field
crops like paddy, redgram, greengram, blackgram etc., Hence it is proposed to establish
seed storage and processing facility at Agricultural Research Station, Garikapadu, Krishna
Dist.
TARGET BENEFICIARIES
Seed is the single most important and basic input in Agriculture. It carries the
genetic potential of the variety and determines the ultimate productivity of other inputs.
The main role of other inputs in crop production is to exploit to a maximum the genetic
potential of the seed. It is estimated that the direct contribution of quality seed alone to
the total production is about 15-20% depending upon the crop and it can be further
raised upto 45% with efficient management of other inputs. Therefore, seed is and should
always be the basic prerequisite of any food security scheme.
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As seed is a highly perishable commodity and the quality of the seed needs to
be maintained for its proposed usage. Seed produced at Agricultural Research Station,
Garikapadu needs to be stored as per the standard storage recommendations. For this
propose, a seed godown facility needs to be established at Agricultural Research Station,
Garikapadu for storing the valuable seed.
 The beneficiaries are the farmers who uses the quality seed in enhancing the
productivity levels
 Infrastructure facilities will be strengthened to enhance Breeder and Foundation seed
production of many field crops.
 There will be scope for seed production in PPP mode and development of
entrepreneurship among farmers are possible if good storage facilities are created.
MANAGEMENT:
Seeds should have good storage facility since seeds are the main input for next
crop. Seeds should be stored in such a manner that its germination capacity and vigour
should not decline. The qualities of seeds have critical influence on the ability of crops to
become established and to realize their full potential of yield and value. Nearly 30% of
seeds are lost during storage period due to insects, rodents and microorganisms. The
modern seed storage facility at Agricultural Research Station, Garikapadu will definitely
helps to enhance life of seed and helps the farmers in realizing/sustaining the productivity
of crops.
FINANCE: (Rs in crores)
S. No. Requirement of component Budget required I Year
Construction of rat-proof seed godown at 0.75
1
Agricultural Research Station Garikapadu.
Total 0.75
TIME FRAME
 Establishment of rat-proof seed storage facilities : Within 6 months from date of

sanction of funds
COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS
CBA is used for choosing between different options, by comparing the net
benefits of each option that is the total benefits minus the total costs. Esablishment of
Seed storage facility at Agricultural Research Station, Garikapadu helps to sustain the
quality of seed with best protection practices. The benefits are observed more compared to
the storage cost of the seed. Seed production added with establishment of safe storage
facilities at Agricultural Research Station, Garikapadu and timely distribution of quality
seed definitely augment the productivity of crops at farmers‟ level, fetching higher income
and underpins food security.
RISK ANALYSIS
The quality seed production is risky. The seed will be kept in seed storage
godowns after production. If the storage facilities are not proper, the precious seed will be
infested with insects/rodents, moulds and production of mycotoxins leading to
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discoloration of the seed material with loss in nutrients. When the weather is not
congenial, farmers will be compelled to shift cropping pattern. Under such situations, the
precious seed can‟t be sold in-time, leading to huge losses if the seed is not stored
properly for further use. Under good storage conditions, the targeted seed production and
supply to the indented organization will be safe and can sustain with less risk.
OUTCOMES
With the Establishment of rat-proof seed storage facilities under RKVY-

RAFTAAR to Agricultural Research Station, Garikapadu, there will be much scope to expand
its seed production activity and thus facilitating to enhance the availability of quality seeds
to the farmers.
 Farmers get quality seeds of improved varieties at right time and at reliable place.
 Quality seeds of improved varieties shall spread quickly from farmer to farmer.
 Availability of quality seed at Research Station strengthens the bond between scientists
and farmers
 Farmers get updated knowledge on seed production and post harvest handling through
during their visits
 Ensures Human resource development through employment generation.
 Enhanced socio-economic status of farmers who use quality seed of improved varieties
EVALUATION
Establishment of rat-proof seed storage facilities will result in enhancing the
availability of quality seed of field crops to the farmers which in-turn helps to improve the
productivity.
 The project can be evaluated after establishment of rat-proof seed storage facilities.
 Can be evaluated on the basis of quantity of quality seed supplied on completion of the
project.
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8. ESTABLISHMENT OF TISSUE CULTURE LAB AT SUGARCANE RESEARCH
STATION, VUYYURU
Sugarcane is an important commercial crop in Andhra Pradesh. In sugarcane

crop, so far red rot disease continues to be the most serious disease in the country. The
disease was mostly managed through the cultivation of resistant varieties. However, the
new concern is the widespread occurrence of viral diseases especially Yellow Leaf disease
(YLD) which has spread to most of the sugarcane growing areas in the country and is a
serious threat to productivity. Control of the disease is possible through the use of
resistant varieties and use of disease free seed material as primary source of noculums is
seed for spread of Yellow Leaf Disease. As most of the currently grown sugarcane varieties
are susceptible to YLD; through meristem culture and multiplication, seed nurseries can
be maintained free of YLD and other minor viral diseases that are affecting the yield and
quality of sugarcane. Crops raised from tissue culture nurseries have been found to
tolerate viral diseases to certain extent.
In addition, micropropagation can be extensively used for rapid multiplication of
sugarcane seed. The rate of seed multiplication through conventional method is slow
(1:10) whereas micropropagated plantlets offer high planting ratio (1:60) besides genetic
purity and freedom from pests and disease.
Restoring vigour in the old, popular varieties and elimination of defects in the popular
varieties is also possible to bring further improvement in yield and quality.
- Maintenance of seed nurseries free of cryptic pathogens that are affecting the yield and
quality of sugarcane through meristem culture and multiplication, as primary source of
noculums is seed for spread of diseases.
- Rapid multiplication of new sugarcane varieties for achieving maximum seed
replacement
-Restoring vigour in the old and popular degenerated varieties
1. Production and supply of disease free and genetically pure sugarcane seed material.
2. Rapid multiplication of new varieties
3. Restoring vigour in the old, popular sugarcane varieties.
Strategy:
Through meristem culture and multiplication, production and maintenance of seed
nurseries free of YLD and other minor viral diseases that are affecting the yield and quality
of sugarcane and supply of disease free sugarcane seed material to the farmers will be
taken up. Restoring vigour in the old, popular varieties and elimination of defects in the
popular varieties will be taken up to bring further improvement in yield and quality.
Production and supply of disease free and genetically pure sugarcane seed material to
farmers and rapid multiplication of sugarcane seed through micropropagation will improve
the yield and quality and reduce the losses due to pests and diseases.
Target beneficiaries:
-Genetically pure and disease free seed material can be supplied to the farmers and sugar
factories.
-Faster replacement of old varieties with new clones.
- Rejuvenation of degenerated old varieties facilitates continued cultivation of superior
varieties.
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Management:
The tissue culture Lab will be maintained by the Scientist from „Division of Genetics
and Plant Breeding‟ at Sugarcane Research Station, Vuyyuru as Principal investigator.
Plant pathologist will be the Co-investigator in the project. Man power i.e., Technical
assistants are needed to take up production of Tissue culture seedlings.
Finance:
Budget:
Construction of new building: Rs. 100 lakhs
Non-Recurring Contingencies:
Equipment : Rs. 42.0 lakhs
Recurring Contingencies:
Glassware and chemicals Rs. 8.0 lakhs
Total Budget estimation: Rs.150 lakhs
Time Frame:
Production of tissue culture seedlings will be commenced immediately after
the establishment of the laboratory.
-Crops raised from tissue culture nurseries have been found to maintain productivity for
5-6 years besides improvement in yield and quality.
-Micropropagation can be extensively used for rapid multiplication of sugarcane seed
besides genetic purity and freedom from pests and diseases.
-Restoring vigour in the old, popular varieties and elimination of defects in the popular
varieties is also possible to bring further improvement in yield and quality.
Risk Analysis:--
Outcomes:
-Crops raised from tissue culture nurseries have been found to maintain productivity for
5-6 years.
-Micropropagation can be extensively used for rapid multiplication of sugarcane seed. The
rate of seed multiplication through conventional method is slow (1:10) whereas
micropropagated plantlets offer high planting ratio (1:60) besides genetic purity and
freedom from pests and diseases.
-Restoring vigour in the old, popular varieties.
Evaluation:
After establishment of „Tissue Culture Lab‟, mid-term evaluation can be done

regarding the progress in the production of tissue culture plantlets and supply of seed to
farmers from seed nursery.
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Sugarcane Research Station, Vuyyuru

Lay out proposal for Tissue Culture Lab
Culture room 1 Culture room 2

General lab (20x40sft) (15x15sft) (15x15sft)
Auto clave
room/ Bottle Corridor (30x6sft) Emergency
exit
storage
(10x20sft) Change over Inoculation room
room(10x12.5sft) (20x19sft)
Media storage
room
(10x12.5sft)
Corridor (40x6 sft) Toilets (8x6sft)
Bottle Office room (20x20 sft)
cleaning Buffer zone (20x20 sft)
room(10x10
Store
sft)
room
De
(10x20 sft)
contamination
room (10x10
sft)
Portico
S. No Particulars Size Area

1 Office room 20x20 sft 400 sft
2 Buffer zone 20x20 sft 400 sft
3 Store room 10x20 sft 200 sft
4 Bottle cleaning room 10x10 sft 100 sft
5 De contamination room 10x10 sft 100 sft
6 Corridor 40x6 sft 240 sft
7 Media storage room 10x12.5 sft 125 sft
8 Change over room 10x12.5 sft 125 sft
9 Inoculation room 20x19sft 380 sft
10 Culture room 1 15x15 sft 225 sft
11 Culture room 2 15x15 sft 225 sft
12 Auto clave room/ Bottle storage 10x20sft 200 sft
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9. ESTABLISHMENT OF BIO TECHNOLOGY LAB FACILITY AT RARS, LAM
BACKGROUND
Biotechnological advances have now become integral to all crop improvement
strategies designed to cater to the ever-increasing challenges of the burgeoning
population. Problems in cotton sustenance and development have always been a challenge
to the researcher. Over the past three decades biotechnology has offered a tremendous
scope primarily in the form of creating novel transgenic plants to combat biotic and abiotic
stresses and molecular markers that can aid in the quicker selection of parents and
progeny in conventional breeding programmes aimed at crop improvement.
Cotton is a very important cash crop for Indian farmers and contributes around 30% to
the gross domestic product of Indian agriculture. However, a major limiting factor is
damage due to insect pests, especially the bollworm complex (American bollworm,
Helicoverpa armigera; Spotted bollworm, Earias vittella; Pink bollworm, Pectinophora
gossipiella). Reports said that yields of Bt cotton are significantly higher than those of
non-Bt varieties, and use of insecticide is less (just as important, given insecticides toxicity
and potential for environmental damage). In Andhra Pradesh cotton is cultivated in nearly
6 lakh hectares. Out of this nearly 95% acreage is under Bt cotton.
PROBLEMS TO BE ADDRESSED
Genetic engineering and newer transformation methods allow any gene from
any source to be incorporated into the cotton genome, whereas cross breeding is restricted
to compatible cotton cultivars. Genetic engineering provides an alternate and powerful
method for gene transfer from any organisms into cotton, whereas cross breeding is
restricted to compatible cotton cultivars. The transferred foreign gene(s) integrates
efficiently in to the plant chromosome. Then the integrated traits are inherited and
expressed like any other plant genes. Thus, there is potential to improve cotton insect pest
resistance traits (which is unique and extremely desirable at the present time), herbicide
tolerance, fibre characteristics, oil content, tolerance to environmental extremes and even
more fundamental physiological processes such as water and nutrient balance. The
wealth of interesting genetic, physiological and agronomic problems available for study in
cotton ensures that, there will be a rapid transition from the molecular analysis of gene
structure to transform methods in more biological and agricultural applications.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

Use of molecular approaches for pest/ disease and abiotic stress management.
Biotechnology has the potential to reduce the severity of many pest problems
in many crops. The development of new genes and molecules for pest management, such
as insecticidal proteins of Bacillus thuringiensis, pesticidal proteins from plants, insect
chitinases, insecticidal viruses, biotin-binding proteins, and pathogenesis-related proteins,
and the silencing of genes using an RNAi approach for development of pest-resistant
plants are some of the useful tools in pest management. The application of molecular
markers in characterizing pests, pathogens and natural enemies is another approach for
pest management which should be fully explored to cater the future needs of plant
protection in cotton.
The project is formulated with the following objectives during the period of
financial support to Regional Agricultural Research Station, Lam, Guntur of Acharya
N G Ranga Agricultural University.
 Conversion of cotton released and pre-released varieties under Bt back ground.
 Marker assisted selection in segregating population to fasten the selection process.
 Identification of markers for particular trait (QTL mapping).
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STRATEGY
Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) is the world leading natural fiber crop on
which the textile industry worldwide is largely based on. Cotton occupies a pivotal position
in the Indian economy. Cotton is infested by a large number of insect pests right from the
sowing till harvest. Sucking pests cause significant damage to cotton and it is estimated
that 22.58 per cent of cotton yield is effected by sucking pests. Among the key pests of
cotton the Sap-sucking pests viz., aphid (Aphis gossypii), whitefly (Bemisia tabaci), Jassids
(Amrasca biguttula) and thrips (Thrips tabaci) cause severe damage and serious threat to
the crop at early stage of the crop growth and can also affect the crop stand and yield of
cotton. With the onset of monoculture-driven modern agriculture, selective pressure on
insects to overcome resistances has dramatically increased. Therefore, plant breeders have
resorted to high-tech tools to continuously create new insect-resistant crops. An
alternative to transgenic approaches is the use of wild relatives of crop plants, searching
for desirable traits and then crossing those into the elite cultivars. Such plant breeding
has been made substantially easier with the availability of novel sequence-based
molecular approaches.
Biotechnology has the potential to reduce the severity of many pest problems
in many crops. The application of molecular markers in characterizing pests, pathogens
and natural enemies is an approach for pest management which should be fully explored
to cater the future needs of plant protection in cotton. QTL mapping is based on the
principle that genes and markers segregate via. chromosome recombination (crossing-
over) during meiosis thus allowing their analysis in the progeny. Genes or markers that
are close together or tightly linked will be transmitted together from parent to progeny
more frequently than genes or markers that are located further apart. In a segregating
population, the frequency of recombinant genotypes can be used to calculate
recombination fractions, which may be used to infer the genetic distance between
markers. Markers that have recombination frequency of 50% are described as unlinked
and assumed to be located far apart on the same chromosome or on different
chromosomes.
Hence, it is proposed to establish biotechnology laboratory Regional
Agricultural Research Station, Lam, Guntur.
TARGET BENEFICIARIES
The proposed project is a field based action oriented project, targeting the
farmers and their technological empowerment is the prime focus of the project. The
proposed project would target on up scaling of the usable technologies on the aspects of
profitability, productivity, sustainability and other socio-economic parameters of cotton
growing farmers.
MANAGEMENT
Name of the scientist Place of work
Dr. Rani Chapara, Scientist (Br.) Principal Investigator (PI)
Dr. M. Sudha Rani, Senior Scientist (Br.) Co-PI
Dr. Y.Satish, Senior Scientist (Br.)
Dr. N.V.V.S.D.Prasad, Senior Scientist RARS, Lam,
(Ento.) Associates
Guntur
Ms. Anne Diana Grace, Scientist, (Ento)
Dr. S. Ratna Kumari, Principal Scientist
(Pl.Phy.)
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FINANCE
Procurement of New Equipment

S.No. Item Quantity Specifications Approximate
(Number) cost (Rs.)
1 -20 Freezer 1 Capacity (In Litres) : 340-350 L, • Temperature range: -17oC to -24oC; 700000
2 -86 Freezer 1 Capacity : 13 cu. ft., 368L, Dimensions (L x W x H) Exterior : 32.9 x 980000
33.3 x 77.9 in. (83.6 x 84.6 x 197.9cm) Dimensions (D x W x H) Interior
: 19.3 x 23 x 51.5 in. (49 x 58.4 x 130.8cm) Holds : 240 boxes
3 Analytical 1 Capacity : 60 / 220gm Dual Range Readability 0.01/0.1mg 230000
Balance Repeatability 0,03 mg ≤ 60 g) 0,1 mg (60 g - 220 g) Linearity : ± 0,07
mg up to 60 g) ±0.1 mg (60 g ÷ 220 g) Pan size : Ø 90 mm Stabilization
time : 3,5 s Sensitivity drift : 1 ppm/°C +10° ÷ +40°C Interface : 2 × RS
232 for Printer , USB-A, USB-B, Calibration : Internal ( Automatic )
Display : LCD (Backlit ) Alphanumeric
4 Autoclave 1 Capacity: 100 to 110 L. Temp. Range & Accuracy Ambient +5℃ to 800000
132℃, ±0.5℃ at 121℃ Pressure & Gauge 1.2 kgf/cm2 at 121℃ / 2.0
kgf/cm2 at132℃, 0 ~ 3 kgf/cm2
5 Cooling 1 Capacity 24 x 1.5/2mL Max. Speed 14,800rpm Max. RCF 21,100xg 700000
Centrifuge Noise Level 50dbA Temperature Range -9° to +40°C
Certifications/Compliance CSA, CE, IVD Includes 24 x 1.5/2.0mL rotor
with Click Seal biocontainment lid Description Sorvall Legend Micro
21R Centrifuge, Refrigerated Electrical Requirements 230V 50/60Hz
Dimensions (L x W x H) Exterior 17.5 x 11.63 x 12.88 in. (44.5 x 29.5 x
33cm)
6 pH Meter 1 Measuring range : -2.00…16.00 pH -2000…2000 mV -5…105 °C 60000
(23…221 °F) Resolution : 0.01/0.1 pH
1 mV 0.1 °C
7 EC Meter 1 Measuring range : 0.01 μS/cm…500 mS/cm (conductivity) 55000
0.01mg/L…300 g/L (TDS)
9 Electrophoresis 3 Electrophoresis unit Dimension: the tanks should be approximately; 600000
unit along with Power pack: Should have a programmable output range of 10-300V,
power pack adjustable in 1V steps, 4-400mA and
adjustable in 1mA steps with a maximum of 75 Watts.
a) 9.2x25.5x5.6 cm (WxLxH) and provided with two gel trays of
approximate dimensions as 7x7 cm and 7x10cm and should be able to
run 8-30 samples in a single run and provided with both fixed and
preparative combs
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(Number) cost (Rs.)
10 Combs for 4 For different sized wells 5000
electrophoresis
unit
11 Gel 1 Versatile system to support wide range of applications like- Fluorescent 1000000
documentation dye like sybr green, sybr safe, Western blotting, 2-D, 1-D, Dot Blotting,
system Nucleic acid detection ,Densitometry etc, Should have true 12 bit CCD
camera with image resolution greater than 4 megapixels, Pixel size:
4.65 x 4.65 um or larger, Dynamic range of more than 3 orders of
magnitude
12 Gel dryer 1 Maxi – dry up to twelve 10 x 10cm gels at a time 15000
13 Ice Flaking 1 Water connection 3 / 4” BSP, Collecting Bin Capacity Up to 40 Kg, 290000
Machine Flake ice thickness1.8 to 2.5mm,
14 Liquid Nitrogen 2 (3, 5 & 10 L) 30000
containers
16 Millipore water 1 Ultrapure (Type I) Product Water Quality, Resistivity: 18.2 MΩ.cm @ 25 800000
purifier °C, TOC (UV system with 185/254 nm UV lamp): < 5 ppb [ Feed water
< 30 ppb] Particulates (size > 0.22 μm), < 1 Particulate/ml,
Microorganisms:: < 1 cfu/ml, Flow rate (with membrane filter : > 1
lit/min, product flow rate : 3-5lit/hour, Should be provided with
suitable RO system (<100uS/cm) with storage tank of sufficient
capacity (PE tank) to feed above unit to get Type 1 water (ultrapure),
Should be installed with pressure regulator to monitor water pressure,
-3 years warranty covering parts and labour.
17 Nano drop 1 Absorbance Accuracy 3% (at 0.74 Abs at 350nm) Absorbance Range 1100000
Pedestal: 0-300 ABS Cuvette: 0 - 1.5 ABS Accuracy 0.002 Accuracy
(Absorption) 3% at (0.74 at 350nm) Applications Nucleic Acid
Quantification, DNA Quantification, RNA Quantification, Protein
Quantification, Concentration 2ng/µl-15,000ng/µl (dsDNA) ng/µl
19 RT-PCR 1 Specifications: Block Format : Non-Interchangeable For use with 2800000
Equipment : Quant Studio™ Format : 96-well plate Product Line :
Quant Studio™ Product Size : 1 system Shipping condition : Room
Temperature. Features include:
Simplified instrument software with interactive touch screen for greater
ease of use 4 coupled channels with white LED for trusted results
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(Number) cost (Rs.)
Secure cloud-based software option provides increased accessibility
and storage options
•User account management, locked workflow, and Pause features for
greater control of experiments
96-well 0.2 mL format or 96-well 0.1 mL format
18 Micro Pipettes 1+1+1 (0.2UL TO 1000UL), (10UL TO 10000UL) , (2UL TO 1000UL) 120000
20 Shaking Water 1 27L Shaking Water Bath , CE Dimensions (L x W x H) Exterior 15.5 x 280000
Bath 36.9 x 9.8 in. (394 x 938 x 249mm) Controller Type Digital
Temperature Stability ±0.1 °C Temperature.
21 Magnetic 2 Speeds range 100 - 1500 rpm, Porcelain Enamel Hot Plate model for 100000
Stirrers temperatures up to 100°C or more, Easy-to-read backlit LCD for
display of set & actual parameters, Monitoring of set & actual
temperature / speed, High accuracy of temperature control with
embedded dual sensors.
22 96-Well Thermal 1 Specifications : Capacity: 1 x 96-well plate, 96 x 0.2 ml tubes 555000
Cycler Comments: Standard 0.2 ml format and sample block enabled to run
fast chemistry, Blocks: 25 °C (5 °C Zone-to-Zone Dimensions: Height:
24.5cm (9.6 in.), Width: 23.7 cm (9.3 in.), Depth: 48.5 cm (19.1 in.)
Display Interface: 6.5 in. VGA 32k color with touch screen Format: 0.2
ml tubes, 96-well plate Green Features: Energy efficient, Fewer
resources used, Less waste Instrument Memory: USB and On-board
Peak Block Ramp Rate: 3.9°C⁄sec Program Features: Auto re-start (after
power outages), Program overwrite protection Reaction Speed: Fast,
Standard Reaction Volume Range: 10-100 µl Sample Ramp Rate: ± 3.35
°C⁄sec Temperature Accuracy: ±0.25°C (35°C to 99.9°C) Temperature
Range (Metric): 4.0-99.9 °C Temperature Uniformity:
23 Vortex Mixer 4 Speed 0 to 3,000rpm Operating Modes Continuous / Touch Plug Type 185000
Cord set w/various plugs Electrical Requirements 100 to 240V
50/60Hz Interior volume 150L/5.3 cu.ft.
26 Air conditioning To safe guard very sensitive lab equipment like RTPCR, Freezers etc..
for Lab
equipment 6 300000
27 Shade nets 5 acre land To protect crop from heat waves 3295000
Total 15000000
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TIME FRAME
 Establishment of Biotechnology lab facility: Within 6 months from date of sanction of

funds duly following the university norms and procedures.
COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Farmers benefit from agricultural biotechnology seeds. Decades of documented evidence
demonstrates that agricultural biotechnology is a safe and beneficial technology that contributes
to both environmental and economic sustainability. Farmers choose biotech crops because they
increase yield and lower production costs.
RISK ANALYSIS: There is no risk factor in this project.
OUTCOMES
With the establishment of biotechnology laboratory under RKVY-RAFTAAR at Regional

Agricultural Research Station, Lam, there will be much scope to reduce the selection process to
fasten the line development process in plant breeding.
 The lab can also be used to develop new lines for all mandatory crops too.
 M.Sc and Ph.D students can do their project works and can finish their works on time.
EVALUATION
 The project can be evaluated after establishment of lab facilities.
 Can be evaluated on the basis of project works which can be done using lab facility.
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10. ESTABLISHMENT OF ADVANCED LABORATORY FOR SOIL HEALTH

ASSESSMENT AT RARS, LAM
Executive Summary:
The future of our food security depends upon the attention we pay to soil health
care and the conservation and efficient use of water. India, having to feed 1.6 billion people by
2050, will face intense pressure on its land and water resources because of their diversion to
domestic, industrial and other sectors of economy. Since there is little scope to expand the net
sown area, the targeted food production of 377 million tons would be achieved through high
cropping intensity and expanding gross area under irrigation from 89 million ha to 117 million
ha requiring about 807 billion cubic meter of water with fortified irrigation networks. The
problems of water quality especially polluted waters are also likely to increase exponentially due
to increasing urbanization and industrialization. Management of these degraded land and water
resources is likely to pose formidable problems because many new pollutants are emerging.
Soil quality assessment is a beneficial and environmentally responsive tool used for monitoring
the soil health as well as making precise fertilizer recommendations for various crops and
cropping sequences ensuring no damage to the environment. Scientific and balanced use of
fertilizers for different soil fertility levels is important for sustaining soil fertility and productivity
of a region.
Water used for irrigation can vary greatly in quality depending upon type and
quantity of dissolved salts. Water quality or suitability for use is judged on the potential
severity of problems that can be expected to develop during long-term use. Relatively high
sodium or low calcium content of water reduces the rate at which irrigation water enters soil to
such an extent that sufficient water cannot be infiltrated to supply the crop adequately from one
irrigation to the next. Certain ions (sodium, chloride, or boron) from water accumulate in
sensitive crops to concentrations high enough to cause crop damage and reduce yields due to
specific ion toxicity. This makes essential to assess the quality of irrigation water periodically.
Crop nutrient uptake is influenced by many factors other than the soil nutrient status. Soil
testing and plant analysis are designed to work together. Soil testing identifies the soils nutrient
reserves and predicts the nutrient needs, while plant analysis identifies the actual nutrient
uptake. Plant analysis can be used to detect nutrient levels in plants before they are seen by the
human eye. Once visual symptoms are visible, top yields and quality have already been
compromised. Plant analysis is an important part of planning future fertility programs as well as
quality assessment of produce. Plant analysis for osmoprotectants and ionic ratios would help
in identifying relative tolerance of plants to abiotic stresses.
In the context of sustaining soil health and improvement of soil organic carbon
status importance must be given to encourage production and use of organic and biological
sources of nutrients like biofertilizers, organic manures, compost as alternative inputs to
chemical fertilizers. The recommendations suggested based on analytical data of soil status and
characterizations of organic inputs will lead to application of organic matter and use of bio
fertilizers to enhance soil health management leading to environmental protection and reducing
the cost on use of chemical fertilizers.
The present situation of soil health in the state of Andhra Pradesh is alarming
considering over 54 per cent of soils subjected to soil erosion. Due to indiscriminate and
imbalanced fertilizer use, more than 50 per cent soils were low in organic carbon , nitrogen and
deficiency of secondary nutrients (Sulphur) and micronutrients (such as Zinc, Boron, Iron,
Manganese and Molybdenum) in most parts. Over 8.3 lakh ha of soils have been affected by
salinity and alkalinity. If the existing trend is allowed to continue, it may further aggravate
imbalance and deficiencies of nutrients. Therefore, timely corrective action, necessitates
judicious and balanced use of fertilizers, based on deficient soil nutrients as established by soil
testing. The main constraint in promoting balanced use of fertilizers is inadequate and ill
equipped soil testing facilities.
To keep pace with the increasing extent of problematic and unhealthy soils as well
as poor quality waters in state as well as in the country, infrastructural modernization would be
the major task. Continuous updating of database of soils would be the foremost priority.
Advanced infrastructural and instrumental facilities are essential for quick and precise
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measurement of several elements including pollutants. Therefore, it is proposed to establish a
centre of excellence for assessing soil health to strengthen existing laboratory in order to
address this issue .
Background
Fertilizer prescription based on soil test and crop response is a key to judicious and
balanced nutrient application for sustainable crop production in site specific nutrient
management use (Singh et al ,. 2017). Soil testing plays a very important role in diagnosing the
physical, chemical and biological properties of the soils by providing the conditions of available
nutrients which indicates the fertility and pro-ductivity of the soils. It also helps in assessing the
capability and suitability of land for agriculture and allied activities and quantifies the soil
constraints. Excessive use of fertilizers especially nitrogenous and phosphatic fertilizers leads to
environmental pollution such as eutrophication and nitrate toxicity of ground water. Therefore,
soil testing provides sound information for recommendation of fertilizers and correct amount of
chemical fertilizers to be integrated with organic amendments for improving the soil health and
quality in order to increase the productivity per unit area (Lungmuana and Lalnunsiama
Colney, 2011) . Naidu et al. (2008) reviewed the case studies and reported soil test based
fertilizer rec-ommendation can minimize fertilizer misap-plication in different agro-climatic
zones.
This is an unique project, assess the soil health with respect to physical, physico-
chemical, chemical and biological properties adding value to the present soil health cards by
including soil micro organisms in the farmer‟s field. It also envisages to include assessment of
water and organic inputs quality in addition to soil. This will lead to improve the
recommendations made to farming community through amendments like organic matter and
bio-fertilizers and increase in the efficacy of soil nutrient management leading to higher returns
to the farming community while primarily addressing soil environmental sustainability.
Development of quality control regime for other organic inputs viz., FYM, vermicompost,
compost obtained from any waste and there are large numbers of organic inputs being
produced and promoted (such as various other types of natural farming products, de-oiled
cakes, poultry manures, concentrated manures, sea-weed extracts, other plant/herbal extracts
etc) without any proven details in respect of their quality and efficiency. This project will be
useful to develop necessary quality standards and testing protocols with necessary bio-efficacy
potential of such products for bringing them under some form of formal quality control
mechanism. To address the climate change on soil health, is very much essential to strengthen
the lab at RARS, Lam , Guntur.
Aims and Objectives
The aim of this project is to strengthen soil testing facilities and provide soil test
based recommendations to farmers for improving soil fertility and increasing economic return to
farmers. The specific objectives of the project will be:
a) To purchase relevant instrumentation and equipment that are useful to analyze soil
physical, chemical and biological properties.
b) To generate soil health card reports that include soil biological properties.
c) To formulate and define standards for other unregulated organic and biological inputs and
bring them under quality control mechanism, define/upgrade standards and testing
protocols.
d) To assess water quality for agriculture
e) To assess the type and extent of problematic soils and suggestion of suitable measures for
reclamation.
Strategy
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Lam is a premier research institute of
ANGRAU located in Krishna zone of Andhra Pradesh in order to carry out need based research
and also to impart training to the officials of Department of Agriculture as well as farmers with
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an appropriate technology demonstrations and training programmes. Regional Research unit
(Chemistry) located in premises of RARS, Lam has been rendering analytical services to
Krishna zone farmers, Dept of Agriculture and Private companies on payment basis. The
laboratory was equipped with basic facilities for analyzing soil, water, plant and compost
samples but lacking state of art laboratory with advanced equipments. Strengthening the
capabilities of this laboratory through advanced scientific equipment that use latest technology
can analyze large number of samples in a short time is very much essential as it is located in
the premises of University Head quarter. This will also improves the accuracy in chemical
analysis and for giving site specific recommendations based on soil health status of individual
farms. The soil scientists of RRU (Chemistry) are well expertise in chemical analysis, soil
fertility, site specific nutrient management and organic farming.
Target beneficiaries
When the soil, water, plant and organic manures sample analysis laboratory gets
strengthened with latest scientific equipment that enables complete analysis of soil properties
facilitates inclusion of microbial properties in the soil health card. The laboratory also caters
the needs of Department of Agriculture, Private companies who engaged in production of
organic manures for evaluating the product to recommend as organic manure on payment . In
addition, there are regular enquiries on soil health status of individual farmer‟s with nominal
fee. It will be pertinent to help the farmer‟s who will be the primary beneficiaries of the analysis.
This project is novel in being the first of its kind to include soil,water, plant and compost
analysis in Andhra Pradesh.
Management
RRU (Chemistry), will be the primary agency for project management and
implementation of strengthening of laboratory facility for analyzing soil ,water, plant and
compost samples in the premises of RARS, Lam , Guntur . The setting up activities includes
construction of building with plinth area of 2400sqfeet and procurement of scientific equipment
relevant for analysis. All due procedures laid by ANGRAU and process of procurement will be
followed during purchase. All the management works will be over seen by scientists working at
RRU( Chemistry). Each scientific equipment will be standardized with a standard operating
procedures which will include record keeping and sample traceability.
Name of the
S.No Designation Remarks
Scientist
1 Scientist ( Soil Science) Principal
Dr. P. MadhuVani
RRU(Chemistry),RARS, Lam Investigator
2 Scientist (Soil Science)
Dr. I. Usha Rani Co. P I
RRU(Chemistry), RARS, Lam
3 Principal Scientist (Soil Science)
Dr. V.Sailaja Member
RRU(Chemistry), RARS, Lam
4 Principal Scientist & Head
Dr. G. Kishore Babu (Soil Science) Member
RRU (Chemistry), RARS, Lam
Finance
The overall project cost will be 120 Lakh Rupees (1.20cr) which includes civil works and
purchase of advanced scientific equipment.
Financial outlay and budgeting
Amount
S.No Particulars Remarks
(Lakh Rupees)
The site for construction of building will
Civil works be given by RARS, Lam. Construction of
1. 80
2400Sq feet building with three phase electricity and
water supply
2 Equipment 40
Total 120
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Time frame
The project time span will be for one year. The building plan for civil structure will
be submitted soon.
PERT chart
Activity Months
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1.Construction of
building
2.Identification of
scientific equipment
3.Tenders for
equipment
4. Actual
procurement
5. Analysis of soil ,
water and compost
samples
6. Recommendations
based on soil health
cards
7. Documentation of
report
8. Final report
Cost benefit analysis
It is estimated that we at RARS, Lam will cater to about 5000 farmer‟s in year. The
cost benefit ratio should be seen along with other factors that contribute towards soil health
card preparation, namely the analysis of soil nutrient status etc. There is a direct benefit to the
farmer‟s through implementation of the recommendations by reducing the input costs on
fertilizer‟s and increase in productivity leading to higher incomes. Based on the above it can be
estimated that benefit for every rupee invested in this project will yield benefits of 10 folds or
above.
Risk analysis
The projects not only address the soil quality but also on water and other organic
inputs. It is vital attempt to create awareness among farmers regarding the importance of soil
testing, judicious and integrated use of fertilizer based on soil test data. It also establishes
environmental standards for safe use of waste materials in agriculture. Reclamation of
problematic soils addresses the food and nutritional security.
Out comes
The major outcome of this project will lead to balanced fertilizer recommendations
for various crops/cropping systems grown especially in Krishna zone of Andhra Pradesh and
create awareness among farmers regarding the importance of soil testing, judicious and
integrated use of fertilizers based on soil test data. Development of standards and protocols for
composts and other organic fertilizers facilitates their application to soil result in improvement
in soil organic matter content and may boost production of crops without any negative impact
on natural resources. The end result will be sustained agricultural systems lead enhanced
profitability through increase in productivity of crops.
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11. ESTABLISHMENT OF FARM MACHINERY TESTING, TRAINING AND
DEMONSTRATION CENTRE (FMTTDC) AT AICRP ON FIM, BAPATLA
Context/background:
Farm mechanization has been well received world over as one of the important
elements of modernization of agriculture. Farm Mechanization provides the technology to
facilitate agricultural growth through efficient and timely utilization of inputs. Adoption of
mechanization ensures timeliness of agricultural operations; reduces cost of production as well
as drudgery in carrying out various agricultural operations. It is generally believed that the
benefits of modern farm technology have been availed of only by wealthy farmers. The fact,
however, are those even small farmers utilize selected farm equipment for efficient farm
operations through custom hiring. Use of modern agricultural machinery and improved farming
technique has definitely increased the production and productivity in agriculture as well as
generated better job opportunity.
Farm Mechanization in the Andhra Pradesh has played a significant role in the
rapid transformation of agriculture; still there is a large scope for increasing agriculture
production of per unit area and time by increasing cropping intensity through optimum
resource use. Cropping intensity is further increased by speedy and timely operations. This
increased cropping intensity calls for the extensive mechanization to ensure the variety of field
operations to be performed at optimum time. This is possible only through the use of farm
mechanization.
One of the major constraints of increasing agricultural production and productivity
is the inadequacy of farm power and machinery with the farmers. The average farm power
availability needs to be increased from the current 1.6 kW/ha in Andhra Pradesh to at least 2.0
kW/ha to assure timeliness and quality in heavy field operations. The heavy field operations are
possible to be attended only when adequate agricultural mechanization infrastructure is
created.
Coastal Andhra Pradesh has the peculiar agro-climatic conditions than the
remaining parts of the state. The average holding size is 1.03 ha in this zone, which is less than
all India average of 1.41 ha. The major crops of this zone are paddy, sugarcane, maize, pulses,
groundnut, mustard, sorghum, other millets, vegetables, banana, coconut, mango, cashew nut,
oil palm and orchard crops. Three distinct cropping systems namely, kharif, rabi and summer
seasons are prevalent in coastal Andhra Pradesh. The level of mechanization varies from each
district in this zone.
Government of Andhra Pradesh has taken initiatives for development of mechanized
cultivation of different crops. Use of inappropriate equipment continuously in the region led to
spoilage of tillage and reduced yields. The soils in the tail end areas of delta region are heavy
deep soils and mechanization in such areas would be challenging proposition. Even though
farm machinery required for different operations in different crops existed in northern parts of
India, still farmers in Andhra Pradesh are not aware of those machinery. Farm machinery
industry and dealers network is not established in Andhra Pradesh due to lack of knowledge.
Some machinery which are working very well for particular operation in northern parts are not
working properly in coastal areas due to peculiar soil types.
Therefore development and testing of suitable equipment for heavy deep soils in local conditions
is a dire need before introducing in coastal agriculture. For this, testing of available machines
according to a well standard procedure is important. This will help manufacturers to further
improve and maintain the quality while it would also help the farmers to get trouble-free useable
quality machines.
Farmers are heavily depend on the technicians and operators belong to Punjab and
Tamilnadu for operation and maintenance of different high cost machinery. Hence there is a
need for train the rural youth in operation and maintenance of farm machinery for development
of mechanization in this region and improving the livelihood of unemployed rural youth
Considering the importance of farm machinery testing in this region and training of rural youth
for popularisation of machinery among farming community and development of mechanisation
in this region, AICRP on FIM proposes for Establishment of farm machienry testing,training and
demonstration centre(FMTTDC) centre at AICRP on FIM, Bapatla to cater the needs of Coastal
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andhra pradesh as the southern farm machinery testing and training centre at Anantapur is
located in Rayalseema region.
Aim and objectives
By considering the importance of the project with a aim of development of the
mechanisation in the costal Andhra Pradesh, the following objectives are formulated below:
1. To test agricultural machinery manufactured within the country or imported (as per list
given in Annexure I) with a view to assess their functional suitability and performance reliability
2. To impart training to extension agencies, farmers, rural artisans and other beneficiaries
and entrepreneurs on operation and maintenance of farm machineries.
3. To encourage the people for custom hiring of farm machinery for different farm operations
Strategy
A) Testing Center:-
Under the Testing center, the different farm machineries manufactured by
manufacturers will be tested. The following procedure will be followed for testing of farm
machinery.
1) Receiving of equipment from the supplier.
2) The following types of testing will be conducted
a) Specification testing
b) Material Testing
c) Field Testing.
3) The test procedure will be followed as per the BIS/RNAM standards.
4) The testing fee will be charged to the supplier. This testing fee will be decided on the
factors such as type of equipment, the parameters to be determined during test such as
petrol, diesel, electricity, inputs ,seeds & fertilizers required for conducting the testing
price of the equipment, price of the equipment, estimated annual supply of equipment.
5) The test duration will be subjected to the type of equipment, availability of required crop,
water etc. at the time of test.
6) After testing a detailed test report will be prepared and based on the test results Test
Certificate will be issued to the concern manufacturer.
The Testing Report would help:-

The Manufacturer
 To evaluate their product both for developmental and production models.

 To get the advice of the testing Institution based on the performance reports and thus
continuously improve upon their products.
 To get an authentic data on the performance of similar machines of other manufacturers to
further improve their product
 To improve technical literature like service manual, performance data sheets etc.
 To provide independent evidence to support their claims for their machine performance.
The User/Farmer
 To get guidelines for taking decision on the type of machine to be used for a certain operation.
 To select particular machine according to individual requirements based on the quality
products where a choice of different brand exists.
 To keep them up-to-date by subscribing to test reports.
The Extension/Financing Agencies
Agencies dealing with popularization/financing of implements etc will find it convenient to
take decisions on the basis of test reports. Such agencies can also be insisted upon giving feed
back to the test Institutes on the general acceptability of test equipment in comparison to un-
tested equipment.
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B) Training Center:-
Under the training centre, the training on “Operation, repair and maintenance of
farm machineries” will be conducted. The following procedure will be followed for organizing and
conducting training;
1) Announcement of training topic and schedule through the Department of Agriculture,
Directorate of Extension Education, local news paper and University web address etc,.
2) Selection of the participants will be done on the basis of their zeal to acquire the training
3) The topics of the training will be based on the farmers demand and feedback from the
Directorate of Extension Education relevant to the farm machineries.
4) A nominal fee (RS. 100) will be charged for per participants per training
5) The free lodging will be provided to the participants and boarding expenses will be borne by
the participants
6) On completion of the every training programme training certificate will be issued to the
individual participants.
From the proposed Farm machinery testing and training center, following categories
of people are expected to be benefited.
1. Farmers belongs to areas of low ratio of farm power availability /areas with large number of
small and marginal holdings
2. Village artisans
3. SHGs/User groups
4. Cooperative Societies, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
5. Local manufacturer
6. KVK staff
7. Line department staff
Management
Project Team:
1. Er. G.Veera Prasad, Assistant Professor(FMP), AICRP on FIM:Principal Investigator
2. Dr. A. Ashok, Assistant Professor(FMP), CAE,Bapatla
Management of farm machinery testing:
Issuing of certifying certificate vests with the committee formed with following members as
per testing centre guidelines of M&M division, Department of Agriculture, Govt. of India
1. Principal Investigator-AICRP on FIM
2. Nominee of Director of Research, ANGRAU
3. Nominee of Dean of Agricultural Engineering, ANGRAU
4. Testing Engineer
Management of farm machinery training:
University formed committee with experts in farm mechanisation in collaboration of
department of agriculture, Andhra Pradesh for development of need based skill development
courses during particular year useful for targeted beneficiaries of particular region
Over all monitoring the activities of farm machinery testing and training centre will carried out
by the University through Director of Research, ANGRAU.
Finance
The budget estimated for establishment of farm machinery testing, training and
demonstration centre is Rs.419.70lakhs. During 2017-18 financial year, an amount of 73.00
lakhs was sanctioned for establishment of farm machinery testing and training centre. The
breakup of the required project cost in addition to already sanctioned amount during 2017-18 is
furnished below:
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Amount Required
S.No Particulars
(Rs. lakhs)
1 Civil works for construction of training and 100.00
testing centre
2 Infrastructure for establishment of training 15.000
and testing centre
3 Equipment required for testing 35.00
Grand total 150.00
Facilities required:
As presently there is no farm machinery testing, training and demonstration
institute available in the coastal region of Andhra Pradesh, this center will be the first of its kind
in this region and required following facilities for establishment of centre
S.No. Particulars Present Status

1 Farm for field testing of farm Existed University
machinery research farm/ farmers
field
2 Testing Laboratories Required
3 Testing Instruments Required
4 Training Hall Required
5 Training hostel Required
6 Training Aids Required
7 Sate of art computation facilities Required
8 Closed Shed for farm machinery Required
9 Workshop Existing workshop of
AICRP on FIM
Time frame
The estimated time for establishment of testing and training centre is one years from
the date of award of the project. The break-up for various activities is as follows:
Yearly
Activities
1 2
Construction of training and testing centre
Procurement of required machinery
Commencement of training
Testing of farm machinery
Cost benefit Analysis
The farm machinery testing, training and demonstration institute run by funding from
Department of agriculture during 1st year only. 2nd year onwards it will run based on the
income generated through testing of farm machinery and training programmes organised for
different stake holders.
Risk analysis
The farm machinery testing and training centre used to have revenue and regulatory risks
in operations.
Revenue Risk:
Centre functioned by funding by department of agriculture during 1 st year. But second
year onwards it will operate through income generated by testing and trainings. If commercial
farm implements/machinery are not coming to centre for testing revenue generation may
become difficult. To mitigate this risk wide publicity about establishment of centre at ANGRAU
will be given through different media to obtain maximum testings. In case of trainings, centre
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will make MOU with ATMA for conducting trainings on farm mechanization as the centre having
technical man power in farm mechanization.
Regulator risks:
As centre conducting testing of commercial equipment lot of pressures come from different
sources for obtaining testing certificate with in short span. To mitigate this risk, proper online
system will established which will provide data about machines coming to centre and testing
reports. It will create trusty about centre among manufacturers.
Outcome
1. Testing reports may use for Farmers and other prospective users in determining the
comparative performance of machines available in market, provide material to engineers and
extension workers for guiding the users in proper selection of equipment form the basis for
standard specification to be used by the manufacturers and distributors.
2. Testing reports based on local conditions will help financial institutions in recommending
financial assistance both to the manufacturers as well as farmers.
3. Demonstration of farm mechanisation will help to farmers, self helf groups and rural youth
for creating awareness about farm machinery which leads to development of mechanisation in
this region.
4. Training on farm machinery operation and maintenance will help to farmers and rural youth
for establishment of custom hiring centres and farm machinery clinics.
Evaluation
Evaluation of testing and training centre is regular process as part of regular monitoring of
progress of AICRP on FIM-CAE, Bapatla centre by Director of research, ANGRAU and annual
monitoring by M&M division of Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of AP & India.
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12. CONSTRUCTION OF OFFICE BUILDING CUM LABORATORY, SEED GODOWN
AND THRESHING FLOOR FOR MAIZE RESEARCH CENTRE, AGRICULTURAL
RESEARCH STATION, VIJAYARAI
Executive Summary:
Maize is one of the most important cereal crops of the world and
contributes to food security of most of the developing countries. In India,
maize is third most important crop after rice and wheat, occupying an area of
102 lakh ha with a production of 262.6 lakh tons and productivity of 2.57
tons/ha (FAOSTAT, 2016). Ten states viz., Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil
Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and
Gujarat account for 85 percent of India‟s maize production and 80 per cent of
area under cultivation. Andhra Pradesh, Telngana and Karnataka are the
dominating states in terms of maize production in India accounting for 38 per
cent of total maize production.
The domestic consumption of maize produced in India is almost 190
lakh tons. 47 percent of maize produced in India is used in poultry feed
industry, 20 per cent for direct consumption, 14 per cent as cattle feed, 12 per
cent in starch industry and 7 per cent in food processing, brewing and other
industries. Maize industry in India generates lot of employment opportunities
by creating jobs in cultivation of maize, seed , poultry feed, starch and in
brewing industries.
Export Potential
Maize exports in India accounts for 20-25 percent of total cereal exports
and India exports maize to Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, Nepal and
Bangladesh and generates lot of foreign exchange to the Indian economy.
China, Korea and Japan import lot of maize from USA, Argentina and Brazil.
Indian maize exports can further be expanded to these Asian countries as
India is much nearer to them than USA, Argentina and Brazil.
Maize – In Andhra Pradesh
In Andhra Pradesh, maize crop is being cultivated in an area of 3.08
lakh ha with a production of 19.10 lakh tons and productivity of 6.6 t/ha. In
Andhra Pradesh, Ananthapur, Kurnool, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam,
Visakhapatnam, Prakasam, Guntur, Krishna, West Godavari and East
Godavari are the dominating districts with maize cultivation during kharif and
rabi seasons and it is second most important crop next to paddy during rabi in
the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh. The area under the crop is increasing
in the region due to higher productivity, profitability and assured alternative
rabi crop after rice and rice followed by maize ( Rice- Maize) emerged as a
potential cropping system. Though the productivity of maize during rabi in
coastal Andhra Pradesh (6.6 t/ha) is much higher than national average (2.5
t/ha) the availability of low input efficient hybrids and tolerant to pests and
diseases is important as the area under this crop is increasing year by year.
Godavari Zone: A Seed Production Hub of Maize
Almost 100 percent of maize cultivated in India is with Single Cross
Hybrids. With the development of high yielding single cross hybrids in maize,
the productivity levels in the country has enormously increased. As of now,
the maize single cross hybrids cultivated in farmer‟s fields are developed and
marketed by private seed industry. In spite of production constraints, the
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entire maize hybrid seed production is being taken up by the private
companies in the West and East Godavari districts. During Rabi season, 40
per cent of maize area in Godavari zone will be under hybrid seed production.
The hybrid seed produced in Godavari zone is being marketed in entire
country by the private sector.
In Godavari Zone, which includes West Godavari and East Godavari
districts, maize crop is cultivated approximately in an area of 75,000 ha in
both kharif and rabi seasons. The average productivity of maize crop in
Godavari zone is 4.5 t/ha during kharif season and 7.0 t/ha during rabi
season.
Seed production in any crop is a specialized activity which requires
skilled manpower, suitable soil and climatic conditions for a particular crop
for harvesting maximum quality and quantity of seed per unit area.
Considering all favorable factors for hybrid maize seed
production, the Godavari districts have been identified as the best hybrid seed
production zone for maize in the country and accordingly entire seed industry
is producing its seed of proprietary hybrids in the zone.
Therefore, development of suitable hybrids of different durations
with high yield and tolerance to lodging , different insect pests and diseases is
quite essential. Further, evaluation, identification and screening of suitable
inbred lines which can withstand biotic and abiotic stresses and further,
development and testing of hybrids is also essential. In order to get the higher
grain yield of maize it is also essential to find out best management practices
like time of sowing, nutrition management, weed management and suitable
cropping system etc., Insect Pests and diseases also causing losses between
10-70% in Maize. Hence field bioassays have to be conducted to determine
the efficacies of different insecticides and fungicides.
However, in view of recent bifurcation, the present state of Andhra
Pradesh does not have a maize research centre under Acharya N. G. Ranga
Agricultural University, Lam, Guntur for improvement of Maize crop with
respect to crop improvement, crop production, crop protection technologies
and most importantly seed research activity. In view of the growing importance
of maize crop in the state of Andhra Pradesh and potentiality of the state in
hybrid seed production to meet the requirement of entire country, the Acharya
N.G. Ranga Agricultural University has established Maize Research Centre at
Agricultural Research Station, Vijayarai in an area of 15 acres with a
sanctioned strength of five Teaching and four Non Teaching staff at this
Centre, for further improvement of production and productivity of the crop in
Andhra Pradesh and to improve the income levels of the maize farmers of the
state.
Godavari Zone – Climate and soils
In West Godavari district the climate is moderate in both winter and
summer seasons in delta area. In the non delta area, the heat in the summer
is severe especially in the tracts of upland areas. The normal rainfall for the
district is 1152 mm. South West monsoon contributes 68%, North East
monsoon 21%, winter period rainfall 2% and hot weather period rainfall
contributes 9 % of the annual rainfall.
In West Godavari district soils are made up of alluvial, black regur
and red ferruginous besides a small belt of erinaceous sandy soils along
coastal belt. Land utilization
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pattern shows that out of the geographical area 7,74,200 ha, an extent of
3,95,960 ha (52%) is net area sown leaving an extent of 3,78,240 ha (48%)
under different categories including forest and fish ponds. The total forest area
in the district is 81,167 ha which is 10% and fish ponds occupies an extent of
37,893 ha which is 5% of the total geographical area.
Major crops and cropping pattern in Godavari Zone
In both the districts (East and West Godavari) the major crops grown
during kharif season include Rice, Sugarcane, Cotton, Maize, Black gram,
Green gram and Groundnut. During Rabi season the major crops include Rice,
Maize, Tobacco, Black gram, Groundnut and Green gram.
Socio economic status of farmers
The farmers of the region are marginal to small and mostly tenant
farmers. Many of the farmers are progressive and interested in adopting new
varieties and technologies and are pro-active in nature.
Maize crop in the state of Andhra Pradesh faces some production
constraints during kharif and rabi season. During kharif, poor adoption of
improved management practices due to un-predicted and erratic rainfall with
intermittent dry spells and prevalence of stem borer (Chilo partellus), Fall army
worm (Spodoptera frugiperda) and Leaf Blights and during Rabi un-predicted
cyclones, stem borer (Sesamia inferens), Fall army worm (Spodoptera
frugiperda), cob borer, Leaf Blights, Post flowering wilt , rust and downy
mildew are the major constraints.
Therefore, there is every need to strengthen and to develop
infrastructure at Maize Research Centre, Agricultural Research Station,
Vijayarai under Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University situated in West
Godavari district to cater the needs of maize farmers in the Andhra Pradesh
with the following research mandate.
 Development of medium and short duration maize hybrids/varieties.
 Development of specialty corn varieties/hybrids.
 Development of location specific innovative production technologies for maize
cultivated in Andhra Pradesh.
 To conduct training programmes on “Maize Production Technology”
Established Maize Research Center at Agricultural Research Station,
Vijayarai under Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, Lam, Guntur
situated in West Godavari district aids in carrying out research work on maize
crop and cater the needs of maize farmers in the state of Andhra Pradesh with
the following objectives :
 Development of medium and short duration maize hybrids/varieties.
 Development of specialty corn varieties/hybrids.
 Development of location specific innovative production technologies for maize
cultivated in Andhra Pradesh.
 To develop linkages with extension agencies and STLs for effective transfer of
technology to farmers by conducting training programmes.
iv. Strategy:
1. Construction of Office cum Laboratory building,
2. Seed Godown and Threshing Floor
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Construction of Office cum Laboratory building, Seed Godown and
Threshing Floor at Maize Research Centre, Agricultural Research Station,
Vijayarai will strengthen the regular research. The present proposal is aimed
at construction of Office-building cum laboratory, Godown for storing of farm
produce and laboratory equipment for conducting various trials of different
disciplines of maize at Maize Research Centre, Agricultural Research Station,
Vijayarai. Further the Infrastructure development will help the Scientists and
non teaching staff to discharge their duties effectively and efficiently. Because
of Research at Maize Research Centre, seed growers can realize high seed yield
coupled with low cost of seed production. The agronomic and plant protection
techniques help in enhancing maize productivity by controlling the pest and
diseases in Andhra Pradesh. Training programmes at this station may help the
farmers to know about the latest technologies and also helps in skill
development regarding the hybrid seed production The outcome of the project
will be high yielding maize hybrid with quality protein tolerant to lodging. The
developed hybrids may suit to the needs of poor farmers enhancing their
livelihood in terms of their annual income.
vi. Management:
Organization structure of Maize Research Centre, Agricultural Research
Station, Vijayarai.
1. Scientist ( Entomology) : 1
3. Scientist (Pl. Breeding) : 2
B. Non-Teaching Staff
 Senior Assistant : 1
 Agricultural Extension Officer : 1
 JACT : 1
 Office Subordinate : 1
vii. Finance:
Approximate. Justification Remarks
S.No. Particulars cost in lakh’s
(Rs.)
As there are no basic Line diagrams of
amenities like Office Office Building
building, Training hall, cum laboratory is
Visitors room and enclosed.
Construction laboratory rooms at this (Annexure-I)
of Office-cum Station for the Scientists
1. 100.00
laboratory and other Non-Teaching
building. Staff and for strengthening
of Maize Research Centre in
different disciplines at this
newly established Maize
Research Centre.
Construction Line diagrams of
of Godown For storing and processing Godown is
2. 54.00 of Farm produce . enclosed.
and processing
unit (Annexure-II)
Total 154.00
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viii. Time Frame:

Activity Months
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1.Construction of
building
2.Seed Godown &
Threshing floor
3.Documentation of
report
ix. Cost Benefit Analysis: -
x. Risk Analysis: -
xi. Outcome:
The Infrastructure development will help the Scientists and non
teaching staff to discharge their duties effectively and efficiently. Because of
Research at Maize Research Centre, seed growers can realize high seed yield
coupled with low cost of seed production. The agronomic and plant protection
techniques help in enhancing maize productivity by controlling the pest and
diseases in Andhra Pradesh. Training programmes at this station may help the
farmers to know about the latest technologies and also helps in skill
development regarding the hybrid seed production The outcome of the project
will be high yielding maize hybrid with quality protein tolerant to lodging. The
developed hybrids may suit to the needs of poor farmers enhancing their
livelihood in terms of their annual income.
xii. Evaluation:
It can be had at post project mode (after 1 year) since time
required for construction of a building takes at least one year.
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13. ESTABLISHMENT OF SEED GODOWN FOR PROCESSING AND STORAGE” AT
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH STATION, KADAPA
Context and background
YSR Kadapa district is one of the potential districts for quality seed production in
Rayalaseema region. The district receives rainfall mostly through south west monsoon and
north east monsoon in some parts of the district. Cool and dry climate prevails for nine months
while the district experiences hot and dry climate for three months. Thus quality seed
production is taken up by both public and private enterprises in different parts of the district
like Mydukur, Proddatur, Muddanur, Rajampet, Porumamilla, Railway Kodur and Kadapa.
A very distinct cropping profile is observed in the district with the following crops
occupying a most of the area
S.No. Crop Normal area (ha)

1 Bengalgram 87,459
2 Groundnut 73,816
3 Paddy 52,725
4 Jowar 12,367
5 Redgram 9,919
6 Other oilseeds 56,154
7 Other pulses 13,208
The area under all the major crops in the district is mostly occupied with old
varieties. Many new and high yielding varieties resistant to pests and diseases are being
released every year by the university. It is imminent to popularize these varieties among the
farmers to improve the productivity levels and farm income. An effective seed supply system
relying on the seed production of these new varieties coupled with strict seed quality evaluation
will benefit the district farmers.
Presently Agricultural Research Station, Utukur, Kadapa caters to the seed
requirements by producing breeder seed in groundnut and foundation seed in paddy. During
2015-16, a total quantity of 340 Q of groundnut breeder seed and 85 quintals of paddy
foundation seed and 479.65 Q of groundnut breeder seed and 36.25 Q of paddy foundation seed
was produced during 2016-17. The seed produced is being supplied to different seed growers.
The quantity of seed produced can still be enhanced if the storage space and processing
capacities are improved. It is recommended that seed replacement rate of 33% is to be adopted
in all self-pollinated crops. Thus, huge potential is there to improve the seed production
programme at Agricultural Research Station, Utukur, Kadapa for crops like paddy, groundnut
and bengal gram. The existing processing and storage facilities are not sufficient to handle the
volume of seed produced considering the local needs and for fulfilling the external targets
allotted to the center.
Hence, we propose a “Establishment of Seed Godown for processing and Storage” at
Agricultural Research Station, Utukur, Kadapa.
Aims and objectives
a. Strengthening of infrastructure facilities for processing and handling during storage
b. Monitoring of seed quality and development of viable seed quality enhancement
techniques for low value and high volume crops
Strategy
Considering the above lacunae and the local needs we propose a Seed Godown at
Agricultural Research Station, Kadapa to address the above objectives in crops like paddy,
groundnut and pulses.
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Foundation seed of newly developed varieties will be sold to the farmers directly and
breeder seed will be sold to the various seed supply agencies for further down stream seed
multiplication and their onward supply to the farmers.
Management
The seed production will be taken up both in the station and in farmers fields through
outsourcing basis. To coordinate the seed production program in the station fields and in the
farmers fields, technical assistants (1 person for each 40 acres) with Agricultural Polytechnic
qualification will be employed during the season. The quality control aspects in the fields and
during processing and storage will be monitored with the help of these technical assistants. The
salaries for them will be met from the profits generated through the seed production activities.
Thus, the activity we are proposing will be self sustaining once the infrastructure is provided.
The quantity of seed to be produced will be fixed based on the local demand for foundation seed
and through the indents received from different agencies for breeder seed. The seed produced in
farmers fields will be procured based on the price fixed by the university. The processing
facilities are available at the center with limited capacity and storage facilities. The facilities are
to be propped up to meet the demand.
Finance
The detailed project cost is herewith enclosed
S.N Particulars Cost (Rs.)

o
1 Seed godown for Processing and storage (60 X 75,00,000.00
15 m)
with power installation
Total 75,00,000.00
Cost benefit analysis

Considering the cost of procurement, processing, packaging and storage there will be a
profit of Rs. 30 per kg of groundnut breeder seed produced with the existing facilities and the
margin will be Rs. 8 in case of foundation seed in paddy.
Risk analysis
a. Unpredictable weather conditions may cause the short falls in the seed production but that
could be averted as the area for seed production is always planned to an extra of 25%.
b. Risk in storage of seed as there is every chance of seed infestation by storage pests when
the seed could not be lifted with in the time frame.
Outcomes
 Strengthening of existing facilities at the center
 Production and availability of quality seed to the seed growers and farmers of the region
 Income generation for meeting the station expenditure or any other activities planned by
the center and thus making the center self sustaining.
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14. STRENGTHENING OF TISSUE CULTURE LAB AT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
STATION, PERUMALLAPALLE
CONTEXT/ BACKGROUND:
Sugarcane, a vegetatively propagated crop with a low 1:8 to 1:10 seed multiplication
rate is a difficult crop in promoting new varieties due to constraints in spatial and temporal
propagation. Further, the bulky cane cuttings used for planting as seed harbor many pests and
diseases thereby decreasing cane yield and quality drastically. Accumulation of diseases over
vegetative cycles leads to further yield and quality decline over the years. In fact, poor quality
seed is a major constraint in sugarcane production. Hence there is a need to change the seed
after every four years to maintain the original characters of the varieties and to avoid pest and
disease spread through seed. Supply of setts to farmers is a practice in most of the sugar factory
areas following the three-tier seed program (breeder‟s, foundation and certified). Development of
tissue culture technology for rapid multiplication of disease-free planting material has been an
important step towards quality seed production in sugarcane which has greatly facilitated mass
production of quality seed in sugarcane. Use of tissue cultured seedlings as breeder seed to
raise the foundation seed nursery is becoming popular in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu and in
the areas of the progressive factories in the states like U.P., Karnataka, Gujarat and Punjab.
Every year 10-12% of the cane area is utilized for seed purpose. Thus the quality and quantity
of seed used determines the performance of crop.
The tissue culture lab at Agricultural Research Station, Perumallapalle was
established in 2010 and has been producing tissue culture seedlings of pre release and released
sugarcane varieties. Around 10,000 disease free seedlings are being produced and multiplied at
the centre every year. Healthy seed material to the tune of 20t is being supplied to sugar mills
and farmers every year. This has to be scaled up and replace YLD infected varieties in the zone.
Hence, proposal of strengthening the lab by additional equipment is proposed.
Clonal propagation in sugarcane tends to accumulate pathogen load and
simultaneously propagate pathogenic inoculum through planting material. Except foliar
diseases, all the fungal, bacterial and viral diseases accumulate in the cane and reduce vigour
causing varietal decline or degeneration. Prevalence of YLD is in alarming proportion in the
zone. This leads to replacement of sugarcane varieties once in four years. Micro propagation
technique could be taken up for popular varieties and pre release varieties to meet farmers‟
demand for virus free seed material in sugarcane. Sugarcane yield loss ranging from 20-65%
and sucrose loss ranging from 30-50% can be effectively reduced by following the research
output of the project. Micro propagated plantlets offer high planting ratio (1:60), genetic purity,
uniformity, high germination per cent (~95%), early germination (2-3 weeks), free from diseases
and pests, faster spread and increased yields (20-25%). These plantlets are therefore
recommended for planting breeder seed nursery in three tier system of seed multiplication.
Mass multiplication of sugarcane planting material on a large scale can be achieved. Healthy
seed can be supplied through micro propagation of virus indexed tissue cultured seedlings. The
declined varieties can be tissue cultured for rejuvenation eliminating the diseases. Hence
rejuvenation and evaluation of old sugarcane varieties is essential to sustain sugarcane
productivity.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

1. To standardize tissue culture protocols for newly developed sugarcane varieties.
2. To rapidly produce and supply genetically pure disease free seed material of popular varieties.
3. To restore vigour in old but still popular varieties and checks for making a valid comparison
of newly developed varieties with vigorous checks.
4. To preserve and maintain sugarcane germplasm which is prone to pests, diseases and
extinction.
STRATEGY:
TECHNIQUES TO BE ADOPTED:
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a) Meristem culture of pre releasevarieties; 2003T121, 2005T16, 2006T3, 2009T10 and released
varieties; 2003V46, 87A298, Co 86032.
b) Media for shoot bud initiation: (MS media + BAP + IAA + Kinetin (3+2+2 mgl-1).
c) Media for root multiplication: MS media (Half strength) + NAA(2mgl -1) + Sucrose (30gl-1)
d) Virus indexing of tissue cultured seedlings.
TARGET BENEFICIARIES:
a) Sugarcane growing farmers of Southern zone of Andhra Pradesh.
b) Sugar mills in Southern zone of Andhra Pradesh.
MANAGEMENT:
a) Sri K. R. Tagore, Scientist (Plant Breeding), ARS, Perumallapalle.
b) Smt. T. M. Hemalatha, Scientist (Plant Pathology), ARS, Perumallapalle.
FINANCE:
Particulars Rupees Justification
A. Equipment
1 Double distillation unit 1,00,000 To prepare the required reagents,
chemicals and media.
2 Culture racks 3,50,000 For incubation of the culture bottles
3 -20°C Deep freezer 95,000 To preserve the plant materials,
chemicals and reagents etc. used for
virus indexing
4 RO System 50,000 To obtain pure water free from salts
for use in tissue culture and PCR
studies.
5 Milli-Q water system 5,00,000 To prepare general molecular Biology
grade buffers, reagents and chemical
compositions to be used in tissue
culture lab.
6 Laminar air flow chamber 1,00,000 For inoculation of explants on to the
4`` x 2`` x 2`` growth media under sterile conditions
7 Water softener 1,00,000 For providing salt-free water for use
in tissue culture experiments.
8 PCR machine 4,00,000 For virus indexing.
9 Gel Documentation system 7,00,000 To capture the resolved agarose/ SDS
with accessories stained gels and documentation
purposes.
10 Air conditioners 4,00,000 To provide controlled temperature for
the tissue culture seedlings.
11 Autoclave 80,000 For sterilization of media, glassware,
reagents.
12 Weighing balance 85,000 For weighing chemicals during
preparation of Buffers, Reagents,
media etc.
13 Digital PH meter 45,000 To maintain the PH of the media,
Buffers and reagents.
14 Purchase of batteries for 2,00,000 To provide back up for the
10KVA UPS instruments in the laboratory during
power failures.
15 Wall cupboards 2,50,000 To store the chemicals and reagents.
16 Storewell cabinets 60,000 To store the chemicals, Glassware
and reagents.
17 Refrigerators 1,80,000 To store chemicals, reagents,
antibiotics etc.
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Particulars Rupees Justification
A. Equipment
18 Lab chairs & Lab tables 5,00,000 To perform the lab works and to
provide sufficient working space in
preparation of chemicals, reagents
and media.
19 Computers and printer cum 1,60,000 For documentation works relating to
scanner the lab, presentations, office work etc.
20 Micropipettes, minor 1,75,000 Micropipettes- To handle smaller
equipment, Cryo cans etc. quantities of the reagents and
chemical solutions.
Cryo cans- For storing liquid
nitrogen.
21 Fire extinguishers 30,000 To avoid fire accidents that may
occur in the laboratory.
22 Modification and repairs to 3,00,000 To provide controlled conditions for
existing shade nets hardening of tissue culture developed
seedlings
23 Polariscope with accessories 4,50,000 To estimate the juice quality
parameters of the varieties developed
by tissue culture methodology.
24 BOD incubator 75,000 For incubation of inoculated culture
tubes.
25 Water bath 40,000 Required for incubation of samples
during DNA and RNA extractions
26 Microscope with camera 5,00,000 To observe multiplication and growth
system of cell and callus cultures and to
document the images.
27 Shakers 1,20,000 For continuous shaking of media .
28. Muffle furnance 7,00,000 To estimate total nutrient content in
tissue culture developed plants.
Total 67,45,000
B. Inputs
Chemicals, glassware, plastic 2,55,000 To purchase chemicals, glass ware
ware and miscellaneous and miscellaneous items.
contingencies.
E. GRAND TOTAL 70,00,000
TIME FRAME: One year 2019-2020

Production of tissue culture seedlings in the lab, hardening in shade net and
multiplication in the field.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
Not applicable
RISK ANALYSIS:
Not applicable
OUTCOMES:
Genetically pure and disease free planting material can be supplied to the sugar mills
which will increase yield and quality. Uniform NMC and maturity at harvest can be achieved
which will help the farmer to increase the cane yield by 20-25% and the recovery by 0.5 to 1.0
units.
EVALUATION:
The project will be evaluated after its completion i.e., after one year.
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15. STRENGTHENING OF AGRO FORESTRY RESEARCH LAB CUM OFFICE
BUILDING AT ARS, KAVALI.
CONTEXT/BACKGROUND:
Agro forestry combines agriculture and forestry technologies to create more
integrated, diverse, productive, profitable healthy and sustainable land use system. Agro
forestry provides a different land used option, compared with traditional arable and forestry
system. It make use of the complimentarily relationship between trees and crops. So, that the
arable resource can be effectively utilized. It is practice that support the environment and has
an obvious landscape benefit. Agro forestry plot remain productive for the farmer and generates
continues revenue which is not feasible in arable land. Agro forestry allows the diversification of
farm activities and make better use of environmental resources. Owing to increase in population
of human and cattle, there is increasing demand of food as well as fodder, particularly
developing countries like India.
Agro forestry Models :
 Development of Agri Silivicultural system : with inclusion of nitrogen fixing trees and
dry land crops. trees species like Leucaena leucocephala (Subabaul), Dalbergia sissoo (Sissoo)
 Develop alley cropping systems : with canopy management (Pruning practices like
coppicing, pollarding). trees species like leucaena leucocephala (subabaul), Dalbergia sissoo
(Sissoo)
 Develop Agri. Horticultural system : with dry land Horticultural trees (Emblica
officinalis, Psidium guajava, Zyzyphus mauritiana).
 Develop tree farming system : Melia dubia (Malabar vepa), Pterocarpus santalinus (Red
sanders), Eucalyptus and Tectonia grandis (Teak).
 Bio fencing studies: Thorny bushes, Agave americana, Lawsonia inermis
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Today, Agro Industry and Agriculture sector passing through difficult times due to ever
increasing input cost, climatic changes, non availability of farm laborers, soil degradation etc.
Many of the short term crops are risky, less remunerative and uncertain and it is time to
cultivate medium to long term Agro forestry crops like Melia dubia, Casuarina, Eucalyptus,
Sandalwood, which are cost effective and also guaranteed for realization of better revenue. The
Agro forestry is one of the rapid increasing sector provide excellent income and the best option.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
Suitable farming system matching the land capability class needs to be developed with a
view to generation of assured income with minimum risk through efficient utilization of available
resources.
Agro forestry crops can be included along with Agriculture crops and live stock in the same
piece of land either simultaneously or sequentially so that continuous income will be generated
to the farmers.
STRATEGY:
There is a need to strengthen the Agro forestry research in the new state of Andhra
Pradesh. Controlling poverty through increased income by higher production of Agro forestry
products. Increasing buffering capacity of farm against the effect of global climatic changes on
farm tree crop and tree cover. Impact of soil health of the farm through ameliorated micro
climate and nutrition level. Augmenting accessibility to medicinal trees for cure of common and
complex diseases needs to be addressed.
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TARGET BENEFICIARIES:
Marginal lands of 4.89 lakh ha area is under Prakasam and Nellore districts. These
lands are not suitable to arable agriculture suitable and economically feasible agro forestry
system have to be developed to provide steady income to the former and to enhance the nutrient
status and water holding capacity of the soils.
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MANAGEMENT:
The present office cum laboratory building was constructed during the year 1990 and it
was very old there are cracks in the walls and roof and it is under dilapidated condition. The
laboratory is completely under damaged condition. Hence, in order to strengthen the Agro
forestry Research at ARS, Kavali, establishment of office cum laboratory building is very
essential to cater the needs of the farming community of Andhra Pradesh.
FINANCE:
SNO Requirement of component Budget required
(Rs. In crores)
1 Construction of Lab-cum Office building to 2.0
strengthen Agro-forestry research at
Agricultural Research Station, Kavali
TIME FRAME:
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Within 8-10 months from date of sanction of funds.

Not-applicable
RISK ANALYSIS:
Not-applicable
OUTCOMES:
The laboratory building established under this project will be utilized continuously
for research purpose.
EVALUATION:
The project will be utilized to carry out the research in Agro-forestry, which is
mandate of the research station. So, further research will be very use full in the new state of
Andhra Pradesh.
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16. SETTING UP OF OILSEEDS QUALITY LAB IN REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL
RESEARCH STATION, TIRUPATI
Context/ Background of the Project:
Groundnut is grown in about 10 lakh hectares in kharif and 1.16 lakh hectares during
rabi season. It is major oilseed as well as food crop with nutritive value. There is wide
variation in oil content in cultivated groundnut i.e., groundnut kernels contain besides oil of 45-
53 % , proteins (20-25%), carbohydrates( 25%), vitamins-A, carotene, E (tocopherols), vitamin-K,
thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine, cynacobalamine, niacin, choline, folic acid, inositol, biotin,
pantothenic acid (rich source of thiamine (B1) and niacin). Hence groundnut besides major oil
seed (high quality oil) is a nutritious food crop consumed by poor dry land farmers and farm
labourers.
The annual requirement of edible oil in India is currently ~14.7 million tons per annum
with a per capita consumption of 13.5 kg. Demand for edible oil, due to growth in population
and economy, is projected to grow 20.8 million tons. Thus, to meet the growing demand and
also to reduce the burden on the state exchequer, it is important to boost production of edible
oil in the country. As the scope for expansion of arable area in the country is limited, the
increased edible oil production has to come largely from increased crop productivity and high oil
content in seeds/kernels.
Even a slight increase in the oil content in groundnut kernels would significantly increase
the profitability of the oil mills and consequently, the income levels of the groundnut farmers.
Newer groundnut varieties with oil content higher than that of the varieties currently cultivated
by farmers are needed to boost the edible oil production and correspondingly increase the
income levels of the poor groundnut farmers in India.
The nutritive value of edible oils is determined by their fatty acid composition. Groundnut
oil comprises mixed glycerides of 14 types of fatty acids, of which about 80% are unsaturated
and 20% are saturated fatty acids. Of these, oleic acid, a mono unsaturated fatty acid and
linoleic acid a poly unsaturated fatty acid are the major fatty acids which together constitute
about 80% of the total fatty acids. Among the saturated fatty acids which comprise the
remaining 20% of the total fatty acids, palmitic acid constitutes the largest proportion. The long
chain saturated fatty acids viz. arachidonic and behinic acids, though present in small
quantities contribute to atherogenicity of groundnut oil. The present research objective is to
bring down the linoleic acid and increase the oleic acid content to improve the shelf life of the
food products prepared and as a whole pods and seeds shelf life.
The main dietary essential fatty acid is linoleic acid. An intake of 1% of the dietary calories
in the form of linoleic acid has been found to be adequate. High intake of polyunsaturated fatty
acids is, however, not desirable from health point of view (FAO, 1977). Hence, the dietary energy
coming from PUFA should not be more than 10% of the total calorific intake. Peanut oil contain
much less linoleic acid (approx 33%) than the oils from corn, safflower, sunflower, niger,
soyabean and cotton seed and hence, is in greater conformity with recommendations on dietary
allowances compared to most vegetable oils and more nearer to olive oil in its composition of
fatty acids except the absence of Omega -3 and Omega-6 fatty acids which are called essential
fatty acids as they can‟t be synthesized in the human system.
Hence, there is need to improve the existing varieties for quality and quantity of oil as well
as improvement in seed size to fit into requirements of domestic consumption as well as export
trade. Farmers and public are increasingly becoming more health conscious and are enquiring
about the nutrient composition of varieties being promoted not only about oil content but also
the composition of other constituents. In this context, there is need to establish quality lab with
all the facilities for estimation of all the constituents in groundnut kernels. This will promote
ultimately research in breeding quality aspects in groundnut which has not been taken
seriously so far.
The oleic: linoleic acid ratio (O/L ratio) in normal groundnut varieties ranges from 1.0 to
4.0 while in high O/L mutants the ratio can reach up to 35 to 40 (Norden et al. 1987). At least
two important marketable benefits exist with such high oleic lines. First, health benefits- diet
rich in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid, is shown to reduce serum cholesterol
(particularly LDL), to suppress tumorogenesis, and to ameliorate inflammatory diseases (Mesa
Garcia et al. 2006; O‟Byrne et al. 1997; Yamaki et al., 2005). Second, oil shelf life- oleic acid has
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10-fold higher auto-oxidative stability than linoleic acid (O‟Keefe et al., 1993) and therefore, with
high O/L ratio, groundnut and its products have longer shelf life than normal lines (Bolton and
Sanders, 2002). For oil and food processing industry, it is a high priority to introduce high O/L
ratio trait into groundnut cultivars.
The first high oleic mutant, F435, was identified at University of Florida, USA. From this
mutant several high O/L groundnut cultivars have been derived; Sun Oleic 95R was the first
breeding line to be developed (Gorbet and Knauft, 1997). It has been shown that absence of
enzymatic activity of delta-12-desaturase enzyme that catalyses the addition of double bond
onto oleic acid to produce linoleic acid, is primarily responsible for the high oil O/L trait in
groundnut (Ray et al., 1993). Tetraploid groundnuts possess two homeologous genes (ahFAD2A
and ahFAD2B) with 99 per cent sequence homology. These two genes encode this enzyme and
inactivation of these two enzymes is required for high O/L trait expression in groundnut.
Mutations in these two genes have been shown to induce change from normal O/L to high O/L
ratio (Bruner et al., 2001; Yu et al., 2008), and thus these two genes are the primary target to
obtain lines with high O/L ratio. Chu et al. (2009) have developed and tested molecular
markers for these two genes that could be used in a breeding program to obtain high O/L ratio
lines. Further, we need to combine both high O/L ratio and high oil content traits into a single
variety so that the full potential benefits are realized to both consumers and farmers.
There has been very little focused effort on breeding for high oil content in groundnut
mainly due to lack of economical screening tools. As such any improvement in oil production
has been brought out indirectly through expanding groundnut production area and/or
improving kernel yield. There is need to explore and develop ways to increase groundnut oil
production by improving oil synthesis per unit seed mass through new varietal and molecular
approaches. The proposed project aims to investigate stability of existing high oil genotypes
across diverse environments and explore molecular marker technology to identify ways to
increase the metabolic efficiency of oil biosynthesis per unit seed mass. Marker-assisted
selection (MAS) for high oil lines could be performed in early generation populations and at the
seedling stage thus greatly reducing the number of lines for advanced testing. Molecular
marker technology is expected to increase efficiency and reduced the cost of breeding for high oil
and high O/L ratio groundnut varieties.
Sesamum is grown in 14,000ha with productivity of 321 kg/ha.The largest global
producers of sesame seed are India, China and Sudan, contributing approximately 60% of world
production, almost all of which is used for oil extraction (Abou-Gharbia et al., 2000). The
chemical composition of sesame shows that the seed is an important source of oils(44–58%),
proteins (18–25%), carbohydrates (11–13.5%), and ash (±5%).Its oil has a mild taste and high
unsaturated fatty acids, about 85%. Sesame oil is not prone to oxidative deterioration compared
to other edible oils, because it naturally contains antioxidants such astocopherols and lignans.
High contents of essential linoleic and linolenic acids are anothermerit of sesame oil as a food
source.It ranks second after olive oil with regard to nutritional value. Worldwide, fatty acids
composition in sesame oil is variable among the different cultivars of sesame seeds such as
black, brown and white. Fatty acids that are present in abundance are oleic (44 %), linoleic (34
%), palmitic (10 %) and Stearic (7 %) acids which mutually comprise about 95 % of the total
fatty acids (Yoshida et al., 2000). Sesame Seeds contain significant amounts of oxalic acid
(2.5%) (Kapadia et al., 2002). Significant variation was observed among the accessions for the oil
content and the quantity of individual fatty acids in each of the three years of field evaluation.
There was positive correlation between oil content and stearic and oleic acid levels.
The percentage content of oleic, linoleic, palmitic and erucic acids ranged between 36.7–52.4%,
30.4–51.6%, 9.1–14.8% and 0.0–8.0%, respectively in germplasm. Linolenic and arachidonic
acids were the minor constituents but varied widely in wild species. Oleic and linoleic were the
major fatty acids with mean values of 45.9% and 40.5%, respectively and the mean of their
combined values was 86.4%. The polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) compositions ranged from
30.9 to 52.5% showing high variation in PUFA in the germplasm. Linoleic acid content was very
high in one landrace (47.8%) and one accession each of three wild species, S. mulayanum
(49.3%), S. malabaricum (48.2%) and S. radiatum (51.6%). The studies on fatty acid composition
of several germplasm collections of crop plants have revealed wide variation, offering
possibilities of developing superior quality edible oils and specialized industrial oils.
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In sunflower, another important oilseed crop in the zone, a lot of variation was observed
in fatty acids content in cultivated varieties/ hybrids. Linoleic sunflower oil found on grocery
store shelves today is high in polyunsaturates or linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid. It is an
excellent home cooking oil and salad oil with a light, clean taste, high smoke point and low level
of saturated fat. High oleic sunflower oil is premium sunflower oil with monounsaturated levels
of 80% and above. It is used in food and industrial applications where high monounsaturated
levels are required. NuSun is a mid-oleic sunflower oil new to the market. Developed by
standard hybrid procedures, it has a monounsaturated level (oleic) of between 55-75% with an
average of about 60-65%. Saturated fat levels of 8-9% are 20% lower than linoleic sunflower oil.
The balance of its composition is linoleic acid. Initial frying tests reveal NuSun works very well
in commercial frying applications. It requires no hydrogenation thus eliminating the concern of
trans fatty acids. The 25% linoleic presence adds the benefit of pleasing taste.
Castor oil is well known as a source of ricinoleic acid, a monounsaturated, 18-
carbonfatty acid. Among fatty acids, ricinoleic acid is unusual in that it has
a hydroxylfunctional group on the 12th carbon. This functional group causes ricinoleic acid
(and castor oil) to be more polar than most fats. The chemical reactivity of the alcohol group also
allows chemical derivatization that is not possible with most other seed oils. Because of its
ricinoleic acid content, castor oil is a valuable chemical in feed stocks, commanding a higher
price than other seed oils. As an example, in July 2007, Indian castor oil sold for about US$
0.90 per kilogram (US$0.41 per pound) whereas U.S. soybean, sunflower and canola oils sold
for about US$ 0.30 per kilogram (US$ 0.14 per pound). It contains 85-95% ricinoleic acid. It is
used as food additive and preservative. It also has medicinal value.
1. Improvement in quality of edible oils with their composition nearer to olive oil reduces
many health risks i.e. cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis, diabetes etc. In groundnut, the
oleic: linoleic acid ratio (O/L ratio) in normal groundnut varieties ranges from 1.0 to 4.0 while in
high O/L mutants the ratio can reach up to 35 to 40 (Norden et al. 1987). At least two
important marketable benefits exist with such high oleic lines. First, health benefits- diet rich in
oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid, is shown to reduce serum cholesterol (particularly
LDL), to suppress tumorigenesis, and to ameliorate inflammatory diseases (Mesa Garcia et al.
2006; O‟Byrne et al. 1997; Yamaki et al., 2005). Second, oil shelf life- oleic acid has 10-fold
higher auto-oxidative stability than linoleic acid (O‟Keefe et al., 1993) and therefore, with high
O/L ratio, groundnut and its products have longer shelf life than normal lines (Bolton and
Sanders, 2002). For oil and food processing industry, it is a high priority to introduce high O/L
ratio trait into groundnut cultivars. Through the facilities in quality tab, accurate and rapid
phenotyping could be done for oil quantity and quality which in turn helps in development of
high oil and high oleic varieties in conjunction with the use of genomic tools.
2. Adulteration in edible oils is a serious problem for the consumers. Through the facilities
it is possible to ensure supply of pure oils if referral lab status could be obtained.
3. There are any food industries in the zone. For analysis, they can get the samples
analysed to ensure quality.
Aims and Objectives
1. The overall goal of the project is to enhance oil productivity (oil production per unit area) oil
content with enhanced O/L ratio.
2. The main aim of the project is to develop varieties with high yield, high oil content and
enhanced O/L ratio in the major oilseed crops
3. The proposed project is significant as it aims to boost production of high quality groundnut
oil in India, which is a net importer of edible oils. With enhanced oil content and O/L ratio in
new varieties, the proposed project envisages increase in health benefits to consumers and a
reduction in the importation of edible oil thus reducing the burden on India‟s exchequer. In
addition, the high oil recovery from new varieties will catalyze oil processing industry and as a
consequence bring in additional incomes to farmers in the zone.
4. Control of quality in edible oils and food items (Prevention of adulteration).
5. Evaluation and identification of genetic resources with high oil with enhanced quality
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Strategy:
Identification and use of genetic resources in breeding of different oilseed crops and
selection in segregating generations through both genotyping tools along with the phenotyping
for oil content and fatty acid composition helps in the development of lines with high oil content
and high O/L ratio in groundnut, sesame and sunflower.
If the referral status could be obtained, the facilities can be extended to many private industries
involved in oil extraction, various food preparations. It will help in income generation.
Quality control in oils and their related products can be taken up if proper liaison could be
established with various agencies in quality control.
Scientists in Southern Zone, oil and food industries and ultimately farmers of southern
agro climatic zone of Andhra Pradesh.
Management:
RARS, Tirupati is the main centre and would undertake research on improvement of
quantity and quality in oilseed crops, particularly, groundnut and sesamum. The facilities could
be utilised by all the scientists of the zone through the prior permission from the Associate
Director of Research and the scientist in-charge of the lab. One scientist and supporting
technical staff should be allocated for looking after the quality aspects and lab maintenance.
Project Leader: 1. Dr. RP Vasanthi,
Principal Scientist (Genetics and Plant Breeding)
RARS, Tirupati
Associates
Scientists in Groundnut and Sesamum Breeding
1. Dr K. John
2. Dr A. SriVidhya
3. Dr. Y. Amaravathi
4. Mr. B. Rupesh Kumar Reddy
5. Mrs. N. Sabitha
Finance:
Budget requirement- 2019-2020 (Amount in Rs. Lakhs)
S.No Item/ Equipment Aprrox. Justification

Cost
estimate
(Lakhs)
1. NIR analyser with 70.0 Used in the qualitative and quantitative
accessories analysis of fatty acid profile, protein,
amino acids, crude fibre, moisture etc.
2. Sample mill 5.2 Uniform grinding seed samples without
moisture loss
3. Fat analyzer (fully 35.0 For estimation of total fats,
automaic) phospholipids and glycolipids
6. Refrigerator (-20ºC) (2 3.00 For long term storage of seed samples
Nos)
7. UPS 20 kva 1.80 For uninterrupted power supply
8. HPLC Accessories 10.0 For accurate estimation of organic
compounds
9. Hygrometer/ seed 2.0 For estimation of moisture content in the
moisture meter seeds
10. Digital balance (2 Nos) 3.0 For accurate weighing of chemicals up to
0.0001 mg accuracy
Grand Total 130.00
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Time frame : 1 years
Costs benefit analysis:
Cultivation of varieties improved oil content and enhanced oil quality in different
oilseed crops will enhance farmers‟ income in the long run
Reduced health risks will improve living conditions and quality of life which will reflect in the
form of healthy and prosperous state and country with improved work efficiency of the society in
all spheres.
Risk analysis:
Maintenance of the lab and the costly equipment should be taken up with utmost
care and interest as the facility would be useful for the future generations.
Outcomes:
1. Increase in income of farmers through increased price and hence change in their standard of
living.
2. Improvement in export trade as well as domestic consumption of oil and nuts and
consequently contribution of groundnut crop to the state exchequer
3. Reduced health risks and improved health benefits will improve living conditions and quality
life which will reflect in the form of healthy and prosperous state and country with improved
work efficiency of the society in all spheres.
4. Improved resources through income generation
5. Improvement in shelf life prevents storage losses. .
6. Establishment of quality lab ensures capacity building of scientists in the zone
7. Promotion of production of value added products
Evaluation
Developed high yielding oil seed varieties with high oleic acid content will be demonstrated in
the farmers‟ holdings to promote the cultivation of these lines. This in turn enhances their
income and standard of living. In addition, the improvement in shelf life of the processed
products will be demonstrated to small scale entrepreneurs.
The high yielding varieties with good oil profile and high oleic acid content will improve
health and fetch premium price. This facility will ensure good control on supply of quality edible
oils and food items and thereby preventing adulteration.
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17. ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN PRE HARVEST
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (CEPHE&T)
Agricultural land area in the world has limit, but the demand for f o o d is
ever increasing due to population growth. To increase productivity in the limited land
so as to meet the expanding demand arising from population growth as well as higher
income is very important mission.
(i) The task assumes greater importance to India, than the rest of the world considering
that India accounts for 2.4% of the world‟s geographical area and 4% of its water
resources, but has to support 17% of the world‟s human population and 15% of the
livestock.
(ii) To increase productivity, timely and precise field work is necessary. An innovation in
the natural resource management has to be taken to the gross root level in the
villages. To make it possible, agricultural machines take an important role.
(iii) The farmers should be technologically upgraded through engineering interventions . Majority
of the people are having small land holdings hence a custom hiring centre can be proposed
for the total mechanization.
(iv) Since more than 90 % people are using flood irrigation water saving technologies like
alternate wetting and drying can be propagated to increase water use efficiency
(v) Farm pond technology can be advocated in the village for dry land farmers.
(vi) Since there was no storage facilities in the village 62.5 % farmers are selling their produce on
the farm itself hence they are not getting remunerative price during harvesting season hence
there should be storage facilities to be created in the village for the benefit of farmers.
1. To Train rural entrepreneurs to start their own service centers in each and every village to
overcome the migration of rural youth to nearby urban areas abandoning the Agriculture
and facilitate farmers to sell their products in value addition mode for doubling their income.
2. Providing high cost equipment to the farmers on custom hire basis to overcome the labour
shortage in the rural areas. To reduce the cost of cultivation through mechanization
3. To increase the availability of farm machinery and equipment to the Farmers on custom hire
basis.
4. To increase the water use efficiency through concept of more crop per drop.
5. To bring awareness among the farmers to sell their products in the farm of value-added
products rather than the raw produce.
Aims and objectives:
(i) For capacity building of farmers and rural youth in pre harvest technologies for doubling the
income of farmers through water management , mechanization, and value addition of
agricultural produce and improving the marketing techniques.
(ii) Promoting „Custom Hiring Centres‟ to offset the adverse economies of scale arising
due to small landholding and high cost of individual ownership Creating hubs for
hi-tech & high value farm equipments; Increasing the reach of farm mechanization
to small and marginal farmers and to the regions where availability of farm power is
low;
(iii) To Establish a custom hiring centre of Farm Machinery and Equipment in RARS , Tirupathi
and Popularization of Improved Agricultural Implements and Machinery, Through
Demonstrations in Farmers' Fields.
(iv) Establishment of Farm Machinery and irrigation equipment testing centre.
(v) Developing Prototypes and Manufacturing of Improved Agricultural Implements.
Strategy:
1. Development, Demonstration and Training of Pre Harvest Technology and Management
(PHTM): Aims at popularizing technology for Pre harvesting Engineering & technologies
like Farm mechanization, Water management including Micro irrigation and Farm pond
technologies, primary processing, value addition, low cost scientific storage/transport
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and the crop by-product management through demonstrations, capacity building of
farmers and end users.
2.Developing infrastructure facilities and procurement of high cost equipment for custom hiring
to farmers. Capacity building of farmers in operation and maintenance of farm machinery and
equipment.
2.Promotion and Strengthening of Agricultural Mechanization through Training, Testing and
Demonstration: Aims to ensure performance testing of agricultural machinery and
equipment, capacity building of farmers and end users and promoting farm
mechanization through demonstrations.
Farmers and rural youth and officials of line departments like Department of Agriculture,
Irrigation and small scale industries.
Management:
The infrastructure procured under the project would be established at, RARS, Tirupati and
will be Managed by the Department of Agricultural Engineering , RARS, Tirupati. It will be
utilized by the Farmers, Department of Agriculture, Irrigation and University to meet above said
objectives.
Finance (For 2019-20)
Non-Recurring Contingencies (Infrastructure)
Establishment of Lab facilities including farm machinery testing centre.
A. Civil works :
Construction of Agricultural Engineering Lab and Workshop : Rs. 100.00 lakhs
Time Frame: 1 years (from the date of commencement of the project)
Timeframe Target
1.Farmers and rural youth and officials of line
Year1 departments like Department of Agriculture, Irrigation
2019-20 and small scale industries
2. Establishment of Skill development center in the field
of Pre harvest Engineering and Technology.
3. Continuing custom hiring services and capacity
building of farmers.
Cost Benefit analysis:

The entire project is run by the university on no profit basis for increase in
productivity and redusing drudgery to Farmers and rural youth and officials of line departments
like Department of Agriculture, Irrigation and small scale industries
Risk analysis:
Since it is to run on no profit basis on custom hiring no risk is involved in it.
Outcomes:
1. Centre of Excellence in Pre Harvest Engineering and Technology will be established to double
the income of farmers as explained above.
2. A proto type manufacturing unit and a farm machinery testing and training center can be
established.
3. State of art custom hiring centre for farm mechanization will be established.
Evaluation:
Midterm and post project evaluation will be made by the concern authorities
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18. STRENGTHENING OF POST HARVEST TECHNOLOGY CENTER FOR PRIMARY
PROCESSING AND VALUE ADDITION
Context/Background:
The groundnut or peanut (Arachishypogaea L.) is an important legume crop in southern
districts namely Chittoor, Kadapa and Nellore of Andhra Pradesh. Importantly, Andhra Pradesh
is the major producer of groundnut and ranks number four in production after Gujarat,
Rajasthan, and Tamilnadu. Groundnut kernels contain approximately 45% of fat, 25 % of
protein and it is a main source of minerals such as Calcium, Iron and Vitamins. At present, the
major portion of the groundnut crop is utilized for extracting edible oil. The bi-product
(groundnut cake or de-oiled cake) is not exploited for making high value products. Most of the
cake is merely used for feeding the cattle. In result, the groundnut growers (farmers) are not
getting the remunerative / minimum support price for their crop especially during the times of
high edible oil imports and domestic glut due to bumper harvests. Such type of situations are
forcing the farmers to depart away from the agriculture or making agriculture less attractive.
Further, the groundnut crop has a great potential to utilize for its fullest potential in order to
fetch the reasonable price.
As described previously, the groundnut kernels are rich in fat, protein, minerals, vitamins
and other antioxidants i.e., it is a wholesome or balanced food for the malnourished people
(either overweight or underweight).Other side, our country ranks the highest among the world
countries for the number of children suffering from malnutrition. Under these circumstances of
low remunerative prices to the farmers and to make available the balanced food for the needy at
the affordable price, the diversified uses of groundnut by adding the value is the best option.
Tomato has a high nutritional value. 100 grams of tomato gives an average of 81 kJ of energy.
The body gets this energy from the proteins and carbohydrates in tomato. In addition, tomatoes
contain no saturated fats, making them low in calories. The high nutritional value of tomatoes is
mainly due to their high potassium content. The body takes in nearly 300 milligrams of
potassium per 100 grams of tomato. Tomatoes in the diet can help protect against cancer,
maintain healthy blood pressure, and reduce blood glucose in people with diabetes. They
contain key carotenoids such as lutein and lycopene. These can protect the eye against light-
induced damage.
The tomato prices will come down to Rs 0.50 per kg during peak season. Sometimes the
farmers will not harvest the tomato crop and they will leave it in the field itself as they have to
give more money to labour and getting very less price in the market. The perishable nature of
tomatoes often forces the sellers to sell the item at a distress price. The farmers can get
remunerative price if they or local small scale industry can go for value addition of tomato such
as tomato juice, paste, ketchup, soup, puree, sauce, powder and tomato toffees.
Millets are important because of its uniquely high content of nutrients, including impressive
starch levels, vitamin B, calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, magnesium, and fats. Furthermore,
there are significant levels of protein and dietary fiber in millet as well, which contribute even
more to the health benefits of this important grain. Millets are back on the scene due to natural
farming practices. Also, the earlier focus on rice in agriculture and public distribution system
led to a gradual shifting away from millets. The small millets are considered as nutria-cereals
because of their low glycemix index, high fiber content. Many health benefits if consumed –
lesser incidence of cardio-vascular disease, dueodinal ulcer, diabetic friendly. The value added
products from millets namely Pasta, Cookies, Bread, Vermicelli, Puffs, extruded snacks, flakes
and laddu can be prepared and can sell at remunerative prices.
To achieve the goals of making agriculture a profitable profession and to provide / to
prevent the balanced food / malnourishing among our fellow Indians, a multipronged approach
with tangible outcomes is needed. The present proposal is a part of such an effort to create the
model infrastructure for value addition of groundnut, tomato, millets and to use such created
infrastructure for trainings in value addition, capacity building etc.
The proposed centre (Post-harvest Engineering and Technology Centre) is strategically located
with a huge floor area in the Institute of Frontier Technologies, Regional Agricultural Research
Station (RARS), Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.
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The RARS is already famous for imparting quality trainings to the farmers, rural youth and
line departments of different states. Combining the infrastructure from this proposal, RARS‟
expertise in organizing the trainings, and the PHETC‟s scientific staff, the creation will become
unique and stands as a model for the future creations in the zone.
Process technologies for value addition of groundnuts especially making milk analogues were
made available by the organizations such as ICAR-Central Institute of Post-harvest Engineering
and Technology (CIPHET), Ludhiana, Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (CIAE),
Bhopal and Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore. The milk analogues
from groundnut namely flavoured milk, curd and paneer play an important role in minimizing
the problems of malnutrition. The milk analogues also cater the needs of lactose sensitive
population, who always keep looking in the stores for the milk (lactose) free foods. The farmers
of the zone cultivate different groundnut varieties and their suitability to make into a suitable
product other than oil is not known. Apart, the other objective of the proposal is to encourage
the ideas of the budding entrepreneurs who have the product ideas. Such entrepreneurs can
approach the centre to make their idea into a product. The scientists and technical staff of the
PHETC provide the technical help on process technology, machinery,
bottling/canning/packaging, storage and product marketing.
The proposed infrastructure will also help in producing the value added products from
groundnut, tomatoes, millets such as roasted pods, roasted kernels and peanut butter, tomato
juice, paste, ketchup, soup, puree, sauce, powder and tomato toffees, Pasta, Cookies, Bread,
Vermicelli, Puffs, extruded snacks, flakes etc. Life styles at present demand for minimally
processed and ready-to-eat or ready-to-use products in the super markets. De-skinned roasted
groundnut kernels are such product with a huge demand in the urban areas where de-skinning
of roasted kernels at household kitchen is a problem. Most of the times proper and safe storing
of the groundnut crops for long time is not possible due to various damages caused by pests
and other environmental factors within a short storage periods. Hence, the project proposes the
needed infrastructure to make the value added products from groundnut, tomato and millets.
Once the proposed infrastructure is created, it will also help in creation of value added products
from different crops. Thus, the proposal is expected to make a significant impact in value
addition and impart trainings to rural youth, while helping farmers and helping the government
in providing the balanced food.
The overall objective of this proposal is to strengthen the infrastructure facilities for
primary processing and value addition of groundnut, tomatoes and millets. The specific
objectives are:
a) To establish model infrastructure facilities for value addition of groundnut, tomatoes and
millets.
b) To establish food quality control laboratory.
c) To train the rural youth and facilitate the entrepreneurs who has the product idea and need
the facility.
Strategy:
The project objectives will be fulfilled as per the schedule presented in section (viii) of this
document. The execution of the project will be done in three distinctive phases namely,
establishment of the facilities and disseminating the knowledge through hands-on-trainings to
various stakeholders.
Southern zone of Andhra Pradesh consisting of Chittoor, Kadapa and Nellore are the major
producer of groundnut, tomatoes. Most of the groundnut produced in the zone are sold for
extracting edible oil due to various reasons (meagre percent is used for table purposes).The price
of the edible oils are influenced by the various market situations such as imports, bumper
harvest etc., which are depriving the farmers from getting the remunerative price. Tomatoes are
also sold at very low prices during peak seasons. Under these circumstances, value addition
and diversified uses of groundnut, tomato crop are major shift in improving the farmer‟s
pathetic situation. As of now, none of the institutions in the zone are working on these causes.
The value added products have to meet certain quality standards set by the different
agencies. Hence, a research component which matches the groundnut product category will be
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carried out as part of the institute mandate. The scientific knowledge gained will be effectively
disseminated to the needy (all the stakeholders) through the infrastructure created with the help
of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana- Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector
Rejuvenation (RKVY-RAFTAAR).
The PHETC-RARS-Tirupati conducts various training programs regularly to the
agricultural officers, rural youth, and women on various agricultural production and farm
mechanization aspects. This is the first initiative to make strides in the post-production aspects
which are poised to make agriculture sustainable and profitable. Hence, all the stakeholders‟
namely rural youth and women welcome the trainings on value addition technologies for
betterment of their lives. Under these circumstances the following are the target beneficiaries:
 Rural youth with a passion to become entrepreneurs
 Women to start preparation of groundnut, tomato and millet based products
 Persons from the line departments to gain the knowledge on post-production aspects
 Entrepreneurs with some product ideas and need of facilities
 Students and Scientists to conduct some pilot product trails
 Farmers indirectly due to diversified utilization of their crop and thus better price for their
crop
 Finally, capacity building among the entire gamut of the above
Management:
The Scientific staff at PHETC will monitor and manage the initial establishment, operations
and trainings. These activities in turn monitored upward by the Associate Director of Research
at the station level and the Director of Research at the University Level. The purchases of
equipment will be done by following the procedures laid down by the ANGRAU, Guntur. The
sufficient number of technical and scientific staff are available at the centre to take care of the
infrastructure built and to achieve its intended goals. The activities related to use of the
equipment will be logged and records will be made available for the auditing. Further, all the
centre‟s activities will be monitored through web-enabled ANGRAU‟s Research Management
System (ARMS) monthly, bi-monthly and annually.
Finance:
The expenditure proposed in this proposal is purely for the purchase of needed post-
harvest infrastructural equipment for value addition of groundnut, tomato and millet crops and
quality control of the products. The proposal requests for 100% budgetary allocation from the
RKVY-RAFTAAR. Hence, the following cost estimates for the different equipment is proposed.
List of Equipment required for Post Harvest Engineering & Technology Center,
RARS, Tirupati
Sl. Name of Equipment Quantity Amount Required
No
I. Groundnut Processing
1 Green house type solar dryer 1 3, 50, 000/-
2 Oil Expeller 1 40, 000/-
3 Groundnut Roasting Machine 1 70, 000/-
4 Ground nut blanching/De skimming machine 1 1, 00, 000/-
5 Peanut butter making machine 1 1, 50, 000/-
6 Electronic balance 1 50,000/-
7 Deep Freezer 1 1,00,000/-
8 Groundnut sheller/ decorticator 1 1,00,000/-
9 Peanut packing machine 1 10,000/-
10. G.nut frying machine 1 50, 000/-
11 Peanut grinding machine 1 50,000/-
12 Chikki making machine 1 50,000/-
13 Groundnut milk and tofu making machine 1 8,00,000/-
Sub Total 19, 20,000/-
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II.Tomato Processing
1. Tomato pulper 1 1,00,000/-
2 Cabinet Dryer 1 1,00,000/-
3 Retort 1 1,00,000/-
4 Sealing Machine 1 1,00,000/-
5 Food processer 1 50,000/-
6 Hand refractometer and penetrometer 1 60,000/-
7 Steel Vessels, electrical fittings, water line 1,30,750/-
e.t.c
Sub Total 6, 40,750/-
III.Millets Processing
1 Millet thresher 1 2,00,000/-
2 Millet processing machinery (Destoner cum 1 6,00,000/-
grader cum aspirator, millet dehuller, flour
mill, grain polisher etc)
3 Pasta machine and food blender 1 1,00,000/-
4 Packaging machine 1 3,00,000/-
5 Dough mixing machine 1 50,000/-
6 Bakery oven 1 1,20,000/-
7 Refrigerator 1 50,000/-
8 Flaking machine 1 1,00,000/-
9 Roti making machine 1 50,000/-
10 Rice Mill 1 50, 000/-
Sub Total 16,20,000/-
IV. Quality control laboratory
1 Semi automatic Vertical Autoclave 1 85,000/-
2 BOD incubator 1 90, 000/-
3 Orbital shaking incubator 1 1, 40, 000/-
4 Vertical Laminar Airflow (Clean Air) 1 1, 78, 250/-
5 Hot air oven 1 1,00,000/-
6 Water bath (orbital shaking) 1 61,000/-
7 Vaccuum pump 1 30,000/-
8 Magnetic stirrer 1 20, 000/-
9 Micro centrifuge 1 70, 000/-
10 Weighing Balance (sensitive) 1 2,00,000/-
11 Weighing balance (0.001g) 1 15000/-
12 Double distillation unit 1 1,25,000/-
13 Centrifuge 1 4,40,000/-
14 Stomacher (bag mixer) 1 4,00,000/-
15 Vertex 1 20,000/-
16 Colony Counter 1 50,000/-
17 pH meter 1 25,000/-
18 Refrigerators 2 60, 000/-
19 Deep freezer 1 1,00,000/-
20 Protein analyzer 1 2,00,000/-
21 Soxhelt unit for fat estimation 1 3,00,000/-
22 Flourimeter 1 4,50,000/-
23 Fiber analyzer 1 1,00,000/-
24 Muffle furnace 1 1,00,000/-
25 Micropippettes 2 60, 000/-
26 Biosafety cabinet 1 4,00,000/-
27 Fermenter 1 20,00,000/-
Sub Total 58,19,250/-
Total Amount 1,00,00,000/-
(Total Amount Rupees One Crore Only)
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Further, it is to certify that the above proposed equipment is not a duplication of the existing
equipment at PHETC or RARS, Tirupati.
Time Frame:
The sequence of activities and the quarterly time frames during 2019-20 from the project
commencement are as follows.
Tasks 2019-20
Finalization of specification for the equipment √
Procurement and installation of the equipment √ √
Demonstrations and trainings √ √
The trainings and entrepreneurship activities on value addition of groundnut, tomatoes and
millets will be the part and parcel of the centre even after conclusion of the project.
The PHETC, a public funded program, is functioning under non-plan budgetary allocations
for its staff. The services offered by the centre will be mostly free. In the worst case scenario, the
training fee may be charged from the participants to meet the expenditure for inputs. This mode
of functioning is expected to benefit thousands of rural youth in coming years.
Risk Analysis:
The project will be implemented under the aegis of ANGRAU. The PHETC is staffed with
well qualified and dedicated scientists and other technical staff who have the passion to serve
the rural communities. Besides, the extension wing of the RARS have the links with rural youth,
progressive farmers, and line departments. The proposed project does not involve any animals
and other environmental risk factors. Hence, the risks in the implementation are least likely.
Outcomes:
The immediate tangible outcome from the proposed project is an establishment of
integrated model pilot scale facility for processing and value addition of groundnut, tomatoes,
millets. The establishment of the facility is an important milestone. Thus established facility
expected to serve the research, teaching and extension activities of the centre. The knowledge
gained from the preliminary research and facilities will be kept available to all the stakeholders.
The stakeholders such as rural youth, people from the line departments and others will be
imparted the hands-on-training.
In brief the outcomes from the proposal are:
 Integrated model pilot scale facility for processing and value addition of groundnut, tomatoes,
millets
 Knowledgeable rural youth and other entrepreneurs ready to take up value addition of
groundnut , tomatoes, millets
 Capacity building among various stakeholders
Evaluation:
The project will be implemented as per the proposed schedule (section viii). The progress of
the project will be updated every month in a web-based Agricultural Research Management
System (ARMS) of the ANGRAU, Guntur and project status will also be updated bi-monthly and
annually. Status reports will be submitted as and when needed for effective monitoring and
evaluation.
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Abstract
Outlay proposed
(Rs. in lakhs)
S.No. Name of the Project Units
Financial
Physical
(Rs. in lakhs)
HORTICULTURE
1 Establishment of Pre Harvest Structures Nos
i Permanent Pandals Ha 545 1362.5
ii Trellies for tomato 1615 302.81
iii Poly House (2000Sq.mt) Sqmt 83000 369.35
iv Shadenet House (1000 Sq.mt) Sqmt 52000 184.6
v Cultivation of High Value Vegetables Sqmt 73000 51.1
vi Cultivation of High Value Flowers (Roses & Lillys) Sqmt 62000 132.06
vii Horticulture Mechanisation (Tractors and Power
Tillers not allowed)
a Farm machinery
Sowing, planting & Digging Equipment Nos 128 19.2
b PP Equipment
Power operated Tiwan sprayers (16 ltrs) Nos 2287 228.7
Tractor Mounted Sprayers(below 25 BHP) Nos 230 23
Pre harvest Structures Total (A) 274805 2673.32
2 Establishment of Post Harvest Structures Nos
i Plastic Crates Nos 288120 345.74
ii Pack Houses Nos 251 502
iii Ripening chambers (30 MT) Nos 4 42
iv Primary / Minimal processing units Nos 7 70
v Collection, sorting / grading, packing units etc., Nos 3 18
vi Onion Storage Structure (25MT) Nos 58 50.75
vii Turmeric Boiler Nos 6 9
viii Turmeric Drum Polisher Nos 10 10
ix Integrate Pack House 9Mx18M Nos 1 17.5
x Low cost ripening chamber (44 MT) (Brickwall 1 1.45
structure) Nos
Post harvest Structures sub Total (B) 288461 1066.44
xi FPO's Promotion and Strengthening (C)
a Promotion & Strengthening of FPOs Nos 3526000 4000
Post harvest Structures sub Total (B + C) 3814461 5066.44
3 Flexi funds
1 Promotion of Fruit Crops
a Perennial fruit crops
i Mango (7.5X7.5M) Ha 281 37.37
ii Guava (3x3M) Ha 392 114.96
iii Sweet Orange Ha 24 3.84
iv Acid lime Ha 115 18.4
v Cashew (6x6M) Ha 288 57.6
b Plantation Crops
i Cocoa in Coconut Ha 301 60.2
ii Cocoa in Oil Palm 97 15.52
c Non Perennial fruit crops
i Papaya (1.8x1.8M) Ha 418 103.09
ii TC Banana Ha 193 79.1
iii loose flowers Ha 338 54.08
iv Turmeric Ha 123 14.76
Sub - Total 2570 558.93
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Outlay proposed
(Rs. in lakhs)
S.No. Name of the Project Units
Financial
Physical
(Rs. in lakhs)
d Canopy Management
i Mango Ha 2540 152.4
ii Cashew Ha 2325 139.5
iii Acid lime Ha 357 21.4
iv Cocoa Ha 10 0.6
v Guava (3 x 3 x & 4 x 4) Ha 10 0.6
Sub - Total 5242 314.5
e Rejuvenation
i Mango Ha 1429 250.08
ii Cashew Ha 250 25
Rejuvenation Total 1679 275.08
f Stregthening of Vegetables
i Hybrid veg seed Ha 6507 195.22
ii Veg minikits Nos 35270 21.16
Sub Total 41777 216.38
g HRD
Farmers with in the State (Rs.1000 per day per farmer
i including transport.) Nos 8920 89.2
Exposure visits per Farmer including to and fro
ii charges for 6 days. Nos 3247 194.82
One day tarining Programmes with in the District (25
iii nos @ Rs.400/- per each) Nos 3374 337.4
Sub - Total 15541 621.42
h 2nd Year Maintenance
i Papaya Ha 150 9.25
ii Acid lime Ha 45 2.88
iii Guava(3x3) Ha 100 11.73
vi Cocoa in Coconut Ha 100 8
v Cocoa in Oil Palm 200 12.8
vi Mango Ha 220 11.7
vii Cashew Ha 82 6.56
viii Sweet Orange Ha 10 0.64
ix T.C.Banana Ha 50 5.12
x pomogranate Ha 10 1.07
Sub - Total 967 69.75
i 3rd Year maintenance
i Mango Ha 289 7.69
iii Guava Ha 240 14.08
iv Guava6x6 Ha 10 0.31
v Acid Lime Ha 121 3.87
vi Sweet Orange Ha 11 0.35
vii Cocoa in Coconut Ha 438 17.52
viii Cocoa in Oil Palm Ha 165 5.28
ix Apple Ber Ha 34 0.95
x Areca Nut Ha 71 2.84
Sub - Total 1534 59.09
j Maintenance of FPOs Nos 2111
Flexi Funds Total 69310 4226.15
Admin Cost 240
Hortculture Total 4158576 12205.91
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Executive summary of DPR 2019-20 – Horticulture
The Government of AP is mainly focusing on Primary Sector

Development and identified its Growth engines. Horticulture sector is among the
one identified growth engines for increasing over all agriculture growth. The
diversified agro- climatic conditions of the state has helped for production of
various horticulture crops. There is ample scope for development of Horticulture in
the state with varied agro climatic conditions and diversified practices which enable
the farmers to go for development of diversified horticulture activities.
RKVY - RAFTAAR, the components are implementing in a cluster and
comprehensive approach right from good quality plant material to marketing tie up,
value addition, so as to enable the farmers in getting the premium price and also to
achieve the double digit inclusive growth. Under RKVY-RAAFTAR – RAAFTAR in
Horticulture Sector the activities that are being taken up are:
 Production and distribution of good quality plant material to meet the requirement
for bringing new area under fruit plantation.
 Rejuvenation / Canopy Management of old orchards for increasing the
productivity.
 Improvement of production and distribution of good quality hybrid vegetable seed /
minikits raising of vegetable seedlings under shade net nurseries to ensure
availability of vegetables throughout the year and improvement of nutritional
standards in rural areas.
 Encouragement of structures like Pandals and Trellis for quality production in case
of creeper vegetables like Gourds and Tomato.
 Encouragement of nurseries for cultivation of offseason / high value vegetables in
Shade net houses/Poly houses.
 Encouragement of post harvest structures like Pack houses, Ripening chambers,
Mini cold storages etc., and implements to reduce post harvest losses and promote
new technologies to ensure continuous supply of horticulture produce.
 Conservation of natural resources by adoption of Organic Farming in production of
Horticultural Crops.
 FPOs: with a strategy to Make FPOs as Agri Business start ups.
 Formation of farmers into groups (FPOs).
 Preparation of production/Business plan as per the demand in the District.
 Implementation of recommended practices of inputs like usage of Bio fertilizers,
organic fertilizers and Bio pesticides.
 Mechanized Harvesting practices and post harvest measures viz, pre-cooling,
sorting, grading, packing etc.
 Transportation, cold chain and value addition.
 PPP tie up of FPOs with the Agri - business companies.
The Horticulture Department plays an important role in production and
productivity of all horticulture crops. The State is a major producer of Horticulture
produce and stands first in Lemon, 2nd in Mango, Papaya, Tomato, 3rd in Banana,
Chrysanthemum, Jasmine and fourth in Coconut, Marigold, Tuber rose production.
The DPR proposal of 2019-20 is proposed as per the RAAFTAR guidelines in
order to cover the activities that are required to meet the need of Farmers.
By implementation of various components under RKVY Horticulture during
the year 2017-18 with a financial out lay of Rs.38.16 Crores, the quantifiable
achievements expected / obtained in terms of value are Rs.386.30 Crores i.e., 10
times more than investment. Similarly with the out lay of Rs.40.40 Crores of the
year 2018-19 the expected outcome is Rs.409.64 Crores by implementing the
various activities like Protected cultivation, PHM, Farm Mechanization , Area
Expansion , Rejuvenation, canopy management under Pre harvest infrastructure,
Post harvest infrastructure and flexi funds categories.
For the Year 2019-20, it is proposed to implement the programmes with a
financial out lay of Rs.122.51 Crores. The details are given hereunder.
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ACTION PLAN 2019-20
A. Pre Harvest Infrastructure (20%)
a. Infrastructure development for enhancement of productivity for Vegetables

i. Context / Background :
Andhra Pradesh being endowed with diversified climate and distinct seasons
enables cultivation of various Vegetables. Andhra Pradesh is a leading Vegetable
producing state in India and with an area of 2.21 lakh Ha. under various vegetable
crops with a production of 78.01 lakhs MT and the overall productivity is 35.30
MT/Ha. Important Vegetables grown in the state are Tomato, Brinjal, Bhendi,
Beans, Gourds and Onion.
Over the years there has been considerable progress in the productivity of
Vegetables. But urbanization has adversely affected the growth of vegetable sector.
For increase in the productivity for creeper vegetables, Pandals are
proposed and for increasing the yield and quality in case of tomato trellis are
proposed.
ii. problem to be addressed:
 Good quality production of vegetables
 Reduction in harvesting and post harvest losses
 Keeping quality and shelf life.
 Fluctuating market prices.
 To promote technologies like erection of Semi Permanent and Permanent Pandals

for creeper vegetables and Trellies for Tomato.
 To ensure availability of vegetables throughout the year.
 To achieve good quality produce.
 To increase income per unit area so that the farmer will get remunerative income.
iv. Strategy:
 Identification of crop specific potential / traditional clusters for development
 Village meetings / Grama sabhas
 Orientation and awareness campaigns to farmers
 Training and capacity building to farmers on Technical knowledge and good
agricultural practices
 Usage of hybrid vegetable seed/seedlings
 Cultivation under pandals for gourds and under trellis for tomato.
 Adopt an end-to-end holistic approach covering pre-production, production, post
harvest management practices, processing and marketing to assure appropriate
returns to growers/producers.
All farmers including SF / MF, SC & ST / Lease farmers who are having
lands own / lease and interested to grow for horticulture crops
vi. Management:
The Department of Horticulture, at District level under the chairmanship of
District Collector for approval and administrative sanction of the programme. Upto
Mandal level implementation by MPEO (Multi Purpose Extension Officers) /
Horticulture Officers.
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vii. Finance:
Out of the total unit cost the financial assistance is proposed as per MIDH
norms @ 50% and the assistance will be proposed to be met from RKVY -
RAFTAAR. Remaining 50% by way of beneficiary contribution.
viii. Time Frame:
1 year : 2019-20
On an average the farmers are getting 30% to 50% additional income by way
of adoption of pandals & trellis with good management conditions.
x. Risk Analysis:
 Market oriented micro level planning
 Staggered cultivation of vegetables
 Growing of Multiple crops instead of mono cropping.
xi. Outcome:
 Increase in area, production & productivity by means of qualitative and
quantitative terms.
xii. Evaluation / Executive summary:
With the adoption of pandals for creeper vegetables like gourds and
coccinia and trellies for tomato crops, the farmers will get 30% to 50% additional
income by getting good quality produce with increase in productivity.
The sub component wise out lay is as given here under
(Rs. In lakhs)
Asst. Physical Financial
Sl. No. Name of the Component Unit
(Rs) Target Target
Establishment of Pre harvest Structures: 20% ( of 50%) of
1A
Infrastructure/Assets
Erection of Permanent
i Ha 250000 545 1362.50
Pandals for creeper vegetables
ii Tomato trellies Ha 18750 1615 302.81
1 B. Protected Cultivation including small nurseries

The protected cultivation envisages the production of high value vegetables
and flowers and in off seasons for getting the premium price for the produce. To
reach the export oriented production and production of off season vegetables,
protected cultivation under shade net houses and poly houses is proposed.
To meet the requirement of planting material (for bringing additional area
under improved varieties of horticultural crops, assistance will be provided for
setting up new hi-tech nurseries and small nurseries under the Public as well as
Private sector as per MIDH guidelines. Small nurseries will produce 25,000 plants
of the mandated perennial vegetative propagated fruit plants / tree spices /
plantation crops aromatic plants per year, duly certified for its quality.
Nurseries will also be regulated under legislation in force relating to seeds
and planting material. Efforts will be made to establish nurseries at production
cluster itself. Nurseries will be encouraged to go in for accreditation. Planting
material for plantation programme will be procured only from accredited nurseries.
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The AAP would have area expansion target based on the level of availability of good
quality planting material from accredited nurseries.
Problem to be addressed:
 production of good quality plant material
 Production of good quality horticulture produce
 Off season production to get premium price for the produce
ii. Aims and Objectives:
 Promotion of high value Horticulture crops under shade net/ poly houses.
 Production of good quality, high yielding plant material of required varieties.
 To promote high value vegetable cultivation under Shadenet House.
iii. Strategy:
 Identification of crop specific potential clusters for development
 Cultivation under shade nets/poly houses
harvest management, processing and marketing to assure appropriate returns to
growers/producers.
iv. Target Beneficiaries:
lands own / lease and interested to grow horticulture crops.
v. Management:
vi. Finance:
norms @ 50% and the assistance will be proposed to be met from RKVY RAAFTAR.
Remaining 50% by way of beneficiary contribution.
vii. Time Frame:
1 year : 2019-20.
viii. Cost Benefit Analysis:
of cultivation of offseason/ high value crops by adoption of Good quality hybrid
seed/seedlings, IPM, INM practices, Drip irrigation and production under
controlled conditions / precision farming.
ix. Risk Analysis:
 Market planning.
 Staggered cultivation.
 Growing of Multiple crops instead of mono crop / crop rotation and exotic varieties.
x. Outcome:
 Availability of good quality / required variety of plant material
 Increase in productivity
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 Offseason availability thereby premium price to the farmers.
xi. Evaluation / Executive summary:
Establishment of small nurseries facilitate the farmers for availability
of good quality plant material and the shade net houses and poly houses enables,
the farmers for growing offseason cultivation and high value flowers / vegetable
cultivation which help the farmers for getting 30% to 40% additional income by way
of adoption of Good quality plant material, IPM, INM practices, Drip irrigation and
for selling of the produce in the offseason.
Financial
Asst.
Physical Target
Sl. No Name of the Component Unit (in
Target (Rs. In
Rs.)
lakhs)
1 2 3 4 5 6
I Infrastructure/Assets: 50% ( of 70%) of annual outlay
b
Infrastructure/Asset
1 Poly House (1000-2008) Sqmt 445 83000 369.35
2 Shadenet House Sqmt 355 52000 184.60
Cultivation of High Value
3 Sqmt 70 73000 51.10
Vegetables
Cultivation of High Value Flowers
4 Sqmt 213 62000 132.06
(Roses & Lillys)
Pre harvest Protected Cultivation 737.11
C. Horticulture Mechanization
i. Context / Background:
Horticulture mechanization is aimed to improve farm efficiency and
reduce drudgery of farm work force. Assistance in this regard will be provided for
activities such as procurement of power operated machines & tools, besides import
of new machines. Assistance for horticulture mechanization will also be available to
Farmers associations, Farmer groups, Self Help Groups, women farmer groups
having at least 10 members, who are engaged in cultivation of horticultural crops.
ii. Problem to be addressed:
 To improve the field efficiency
 To reduce the drudgery
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 To reduce the field labour requirement

 Horticulture mechanization to improve the efficiency and easy in operations
 Cost effective utilization of farm implements
iv. Strategy:
 Identification of crop specific implements for development

 Supply and need assessment by way of Village meetings / Grama sabhas
 Orientation and awareness campaigns to farmers on effective utilization of farm
equipment
 Adopt an end-to-end holistic approach of mechanization covering pre-production,
production, post harvest management, processing.
lands own / lease and interested to grow horticulture crops
xiii. Management :
vi. Finance:
norms @ 50% /40% and the assistance will be proposed to be met from RKVY.
Remaining balance by way of beneficiary contribution.
vii. Time Frame:
1 year : 2019-20
of adoption Drip irrigation, pre & post harvest mechanization like sprayers,
Rotovators, weeders and power tillers, Transportation by Farm fresh vehicles etc.,
ix. Risk Analysis:
 Cost economic utilization
 Required high initial investment in case of high end machinery
x. Outcome:
 Increase productivity
 Reduction in labour cost in respect of pre and post harvest operations etc.,
 Provision of transportation vehicles helps the farmers for selling of produce on their
own and to reach the market in short periods without damaging the quality.
xi. Evaluation / executive summary:
Farm Mechanization help the farmers in reducing their drudgery, efficiency
in cultural practices, reduction in labour cost their by help the farmer in getting
20% to 25% additional income by way IPM practices, Drip irrigation, pre & post
harvest mechanization measures.
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Financial
Asst.
Physical Target
Sl.No Name of the Component Unit (in
Target (Rs. In
Rs.)
lakhs)
1 2 3 4 5 6
C
Infrastructure/Asset
Horticulture Mechanisation
(Tractors and Power Tillers not
allowed)
1 Farm machinery
Sowing, planting & Digging
i Nos 15000
Equipment 128 19.20
2 PP Equipment
Power operated Taiwan sprayers
i Nos 10000
(16 ltrs) 2287 228.70
Tractor Mounted Sprayers(below
ii Nos 10000
20 BHP) 230 23.00
Pre harvest Farm
270.9
Mechanization
ABSTRACT- PRE HARVEST INFRASTRUCTURE
Financial
Sl.No Name of the Component Unit Asst. Physical
(Rs.in lakhs)
Establishment of Pre harvest
Structures:
I 20% ( of 50%) of
Infrastructure/Assets
1 Permanent Pandals Ha 250000 545 1362.50

2 Trellies for tomato 18750 1615 302.81
3 Poly House (2000Sq.mt) Sqmt 445 83000 369.35
4 Shadenet House (1000 Sq.mt) Sqmt 355 52000 184.60
5 Cultivation of High Value Vegetables Sqmt 70 73000 51.10
Cultivation of High Value Flowers
6 Sqmt 213
(Roses & Lillys) 62000 132.06
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Horticulture Mechanisation
7 (Tractors and Power Tillers not
allowed)
a Farm machinery
Sowing, planting & Digging
i Nos 15000
Equipment 128 19.20
b PP Equipment
Power operated Tiwan sprayers (16
i Nos 10000
ltrs) 2287 228.70
Tractor Mounted Sprayers(below 25
Nos 10000
ii BHP) 230 23.00
Pre harvest Structures Total (A) 2673.32
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D. 30% infrastructure for Post Harvest Management
Under post-harvest management, activities like handling, grading, pre-
conditioning, packaging, transient storage, transportation, distribution, curing and
ripening and where -ever possible long term storage can be taken up. The projects
relating to establishment of pre-cooling units, ‘on-farm’ pack houses, mobile pre-
cooling units, staging cold rooms, cold storage units with and without controlled
atmosphere capability, integrated cold chain system, supply of refrigerated vans,
refrigerated containers, primary/mobile processing units, ripening chambers,
evaporative/low energy cool chambers, preservation units, onion storage units and
zero energy cool chambers.
Though the horticulture production is 202.50 LMTs, the post harvest losses
are approx.25-30% which results in reduced net returns to the farmers. The post
harvest management helps in reducing these losses by 15-20% by improving the
quality, shelf life etc. hence it is proposed to establish the post harvest
infrastructure to strengthen the farmers. Under protected cultivation, Growing of
high value vegetables like Capsicum, (yellow and red), Baby corn, Baby Okra,
Cherry Tomato, Cucumbers under shade houses in controlled conditions is a
potential area for increasing production and exports. Besides, there is increased
domestic market for these high value vegetables due to steady changes in
consumption pattern in urban areas.
i. Objectives:-
 To increase the marketability of the Horticulture Produce, adding value to the
products, and reducing losses by creating a network of infrastructural facilities for
Horticulture Storages, transportation, marketing, packaging and grading.
 To minimize the post- harvest losses, promote new technologies and to ensure year-
round supply of horticulture produce, different post-harvest structures are
proposed.
ii. problem to be addressed:
 Post harvest losses
 To meet the requirements for distance markets for getting premium prices.
iii. Strategy:
 Training and capacity building to farmers on Technical knowledge , operation and
maintenance of structures
harvest management, processing and marketing to assure appropriate returns to
growers/producers.
lands own / lease and interested to grow horticulture crops
v. Management :
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vi. Finance:
norms @ 50%/35% and the assistance will be proposed to be met from RKVY -
RAFTAAR. Remaining balance by way of beneficiary contribution
vii. Time Frame: 1 Year 2019-20.
The sub component wise out lay is as given here under,
1 Plastic Crates Nos 120 288120 345.74
2 Pack Houses Nos 200000 251 502.00
Ripening chambers (30
3 Nos 1050000 4 42.00
MT)
Primary / Minimal
4 Nos 1000000 7 70.00
processing units
Collection, sorting /
5 grading, packing units Nos 600000 3 18.00
etc.,
Onion Storage
6 Nos 87500 58 50.75
Structure (25MT)
7 Turmeric Boiler Nos 150000 6 9.00
Turmeric Drum
8 Nos 100000 10 10.00
Polisher
Integrate Pack House
9 Nos 1750000 1 17.50
9Mx18M
Low cost ripening
10 chamber (44 MT) Nos 145075 1 1.45
(Brickwall structure)
Post harvest Structures
1066.44
sub Total (B)
of adoption of pre & post harvest measures, packing, sorting and grading , value
addition, transportation by Farm fresh vehicles etc.,
ix. Risk Analysis:
 Market linkages.
 Season bound planning as per market needs.
 Value addition and minimal processing.
x. Outcome:
 Reduction in post harvest losses by using plastic crates harvesting , packing etc.,
xi. Evaluation / Executive summary:
Implementation of post harvest structures helps in reducing the post
harvest losses by 20-30%, improves the quality and shelf life of the produce. That
component help the farmers in getting 25% to 35% additional income by way of
adoption of Good agricultural practices, pre & post harvest measures for
improvement in yields and marketability and helps in getting premium price for the
produce.
MINI COLD STORAGE RIPENING CHAMBER
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Onion Storage structure Pack House
E. Promotion and Strengthening of FPOs including infrastructure facilities

Context / Background:
In Andhra Pradesh, the agriculture system is very much diversified with
focus on production of major food crops such as cereals, pulses and rising of
horticulture crops like fruits and vegetables along with rearing animals for their
products (milk, meat, dung and others) together and separately.
Among the horticulture produce, vegetables and fruits have the largest share
of production and contributes the growth of economy. They not only contribute to
the food basket but are also highly remunerative providing quick returns to the
farmers and enables economic sustainability of the farmers. Production and
profitability of vegetables can be enhanced by encouraging farmers to go for off
season production, adopting latest techniques and technology, providing assured
market and remunerative prices for the produce. The produce which is procured
from the farmers has to reach the customers regularly, in fresh condition, in close
proximity and all the time at affordable prices to meet their nutritional
requirements.
The recent growth in terms of vegetables and fruits production increased
enormously in the state. The recent scenario and demand of the fruits and
vegetables in local and global market increased in multiple folds. Henceforth, the
farmers are switching over from traditional farming crops to market driven crops
which requires a sustainable modal supporting system to farmers.
Rationale:
The issues of productivity and profitability to the farmers and meeting the
growing demand for quality vegetables and fruits to the consumers at reasonable
prices are the major concerns to be addressed immediately.
Problems/issues:
At the farmers’ level, there are plenty of reasons that prevent them from
reaching out higher productivity, production and quality, and margins. Some of
these are listed here:
1. Limited awareness on good agricultural practices and technological knowhow and
market intelligence.
2. Linked to informal credit thereby affecting the quality and choice of inputs.
3. Losses in the value chain is very high, with low or no access to storage and good
practices in post-harvest.
4. Plenty of issues in engagement with local traders – such as weighment, non-
payment for samples taken, gunny bags charges, etc.
5. Value addition possibilities, even the basic ones such as grading is limited
6. Transport by small farmers – cannot afford their own and are limited by the public
or private transport, which is not farmer/ trade friendly.
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7. Scale of operations for small farmer’s is low, which is a barrier for them to reach
out to market. There are no bulking up possibilities without the presence of
producer organisations
8. There has always been fluctuating prices and farmers do not have an option of
withholding or postponing sales
9. At the urban markets, the access to market infrastructure and support systems is
very limited for small and marginal farmers
10. The current level of price realisation (% of consumer price reaching the farmer) is
very low for small and marginal farmers.
11. Overall as look at the value chain, the chain is not either farmer-friendly or
consumer-friendly. The intermediary value chain operators, who are informal
players, take away most of these. There is a need to bring out changes in the value
chain, making it pro-small farmers oriented.
Other than the above points there are few more important aspects which affect the
farmers are:
• Low, variable and unpredictable incomes for the small producers; very low
proportion of the consumer pie reaching the farmer
• Variable and unpredictable rains, water availability the production and productivity
• Small-holder agriculture and farming unviable and unattractive
• Increasing debts, migrating for work, selling off farm lands and even suicides –
trend among small producers
On the other side, the consumers too face plenty of difficulties; the specific being
the access to quality products at affordable prices. Some of the issues consumer
face are:
Quality standards of the products sold – these are varying and there are no
specific standards
1. Issues in the weighment and there are no checks and balances done at the market
yard
2. Changes in the prices
3. Limited availability of some of the products
4. Higher and fluctuating prices
5. The market yard is low in hygienic practices.
District wise Critical Issues to be addressed are:
1. Srikakulam – Pine apple and Cashew value addition, processing, marketing.
2. Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam – Cashew, Vegetables, Mango, Papaya
3. East Godavari – Coconut, Banana, Vegetables
4. West Godavari – vegetables
5. Krishna – Mango and Vegetables
6. Guntur – Chillies, Turmeric and vegetables
7. Prakasam – Mango, sweet orange and Tomato
8. Nellore – Acid lime
9. Chittoor – Tomato, Mango
10. Kurnool – Onion, Vegetables
11. Kadapa – Banana, Mango, Sweet orange, Turmeric and Vegetables
12. Anantapur – Banana, Pomegranate, Sweet orange and Vegetables.
Objectives of the Proposed Project
The overall objective of the initiative is to promote and sustain Farmer
Producer organizations in all the districts of Andhra Pradesh.
 Mobilizing farmers in groups at the village level and build their associations (FPOs)
at an appropriate federating point to plan and implement product specific clusters.
 Strengthen farmer capacity through horticultural best practices for enhanced
productivity
 Development of Strategic and Business Plans for these FPOs based on market
intelligence.
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 Establishment of Farm Fresh Vegetable Outlets and Transportation Vehicles, by
the initiatives of Department of Marketing, as done in all the places.
 Establishment of Processing Units (for sauces, juices, pulp, etc.) under the SFAC
supported schemes of SMEs in agribusiness areas
 Facilitate access to fair & remunerative markets including linking producer groups
to marketing opportunities.
 Facilitative support to FPOs for credit linkages, inputs & outputs aggregation,
market linkages, capacity building on good agriculture practices and organizational
development
 Facilitation of training Centres to disseminate the best practices, marketing
information etc., in working clusters
Proposed Farmers Institutional Model:
Fruits & FIGs ( Farmers FPO (Farmer Producer Distribution/Value

Vegetable Interest Groups, 15 - Organisation 500-1000 Added Processing
Growers 20 Farmers) farmers) – Centres for 3-5 FPOs
Procurement/Collection
Centres
Executive summary / Expected Benefits
• Quality inputs to vegetable & Fruit growers
• Extension and advisory services (use of inputs, post harvest management and
marketing of vegetables)
• Capacity enhancement for production of quality vegetables and transportation
• Enhanced production and good quality vegetables
• Assured market to the produce
• No unsold vegetables with the farmers
• No transition losses (from harvesting to marketing)
• Significantly higher prices to the farmers at farm gate
• Payment is direct, faster and regular
• Saving of farmers time in travelling to markets and waiting there for sale
• No payment on transport to market and offloading
• Correct weighment of vegetables using electronic platforms
• No loss on account of packing method (plastic crates)
• No loss on account of commission to commission agents
• No need for the farmer to pay market cess
Out Come:
The above benefits lead to enhanced and assured income for the
horticulture growing farmers, especially small and marginal farmers, by
promoting them as FPOs.
Seven professional Agencies were shortlisted for taking up the incubating
cervices of the FPOs.
Financial Target
Sl. No Name of the Component
(Rs. In lakhs)
1 2 3
Promotion and Strengthening of
1
FPOs 4000.00
Total 4000.00
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FPO Meetings
ABSTRACT – POST HARVEST INFRASTRUCTURE
Establishment of Post harvest Structures:

II
30% ( of 50%) of Infrastructure/Assets - For individual farmers and FPOs
2 Pack Houses Nos 200000 251 502.00
3 Ripening chambers (30 MT) Nos 1050000 4 42.00
4 Primary / Minimal processing units Nos 1000000 7 70.00
Collection, sorting / grading, packing units
5 Nos 600000
etc., 3 18.00
6 Onion Storage Structure (25MT) Nos 87500 58 50.75
8 Turmeric Drum Polisher Nos 100000 10 10.00
9 Integrate Pack House 9Mx18M Nos 1750000 1 17.50
Low cost ripening chamber (44 MT)
Nos 145075
10 (Brickwall structure) 1 1.45
Post harvest Structures sub Total (B) 1066.44
11 FPO's Promotion and Strengthening (C)
a Promotion & Strengthening of FPOs Nos 3526000 4000.00
Post harvest Structures sub Total (B + C) 5066.44
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3. 20% Flexi Funds under RKVY - RAFTAAR:
I. Promotion of fruit crops

A.P. being endowed with diversified agro-climatic conditions has helped for
production of various horticulture crops. Horticulture sector has been identified as
one of the growth engines for increasing overall agriculture growth.
A.P. has made laudable advancement in production of horticulture crops
owing to which it emerged as a largest producer of fruits and vegetables.
Besides the vibrant horticulture sector provides ample scope for empowering
the people, by generating employment opportunities improving economic
conditions. It is sure that issues confronting the sector, particularly in the areas of
productivity enhancement, supply of quality plant material, post-harvest
management and marketing will receive due attention.
The components proposed under this are Area expansion, Maintenance of
2nd, 3rd and 4th year, Rejuvenation, Canopy management and IPM.
 Seed originated old gardens.
 Non-usage of quality plant material.
 Wide spaced orchards (low density).
 Non-adoption of practices like training, pruning, IPM, INM etc.
 Poor orchard maintenance is one of the major constraints of low productivity.
 Adoption of Best practices for increasing the Productivity both in terms of quality
and quantity.
 Marketing support.
 Production and distribution of good quality plant material, to meet the requirement
for bringing new area / additional area / inter cropping under fruit plantations.
 Improvement of production, distribution of good quality plant material to meet the
day to day requirement of fruits, to improve the nutritional security.
 To ensure availability of fruits, throughout the year and improvement of nutritional
standards in rural areas.
 To impart trainings and exposure visits to the farmers along with horticulture staff,
for capacity building, awareness creation and professional uplifting.
iv. Strategy:
 High density plantation in all crops along with intensive package of practices.
 Supply of quality and selective plant material / desired varieties of Mango, Guava,
Sweet Orange, Sapota, Ber, Cashew, Grapes, Papaya & Banana.
 Encouraging high density plantations duly observing agro climatic conditions.
 The technology of high density planting not only improves the productivity per unit
area of land but also improve the quality of fruits in Fruit crops.
 Improving the productivity of old and senile orchards of Mango & Cashew.
lands own / lease and interested to grow horticulture crops for the components
proposed i.e. Area expansion of fruit crops, maintenance of 2nd and 3rd year
plantations, rejuvenation, canopy management etc. in cluster approach.
vi. Management:
District Collector for approval and administrative sanction of the programme.
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Mandal level implementation by MPEOs (Multi Purpose Extension Officers) /
vii. Finance:
Out of the total unit cost, the financial assistance is proposed as per MIDH
norms @ 50%/40% and the assistance is proposed to be met from RKVY
RAAFTEAR. Remaining 50%/60% by way of beneficiary contribution from the
farmers.
viii. Time Frame:
1 year : 2019-20.
The horticulture crops like fruit crops are having the gestation period 3-4
years initially. i.e., the income starts from 4th year onwards from fruit orchards.
Therefore the farmers are encouraged to take up inter crops in initial year. On an
average the farmers are getting 30% to 50% additional income by way of adoption
of Good quality plant material, Rejuvenation / Canopy Management practices with
IPM & INM.
x. Risk Analysis:
 Unpredictable drought and rains
 Market price fluctuation
xi. Outcome:
 Increase in area, production & productivity
 Availability of fruits throughout the year etc.,
 Sustainable production for longer time due to use of good quality plant material
and timely and required doses of fertilizer and other input application.
 Increase in yield by use of quality plant material, Rejuvenation / Canopy
Management practices with IPM & INM helps in increase of 30% – 40%
productivity.
By implementing the components of Area expansion, Rejuvenation, Canopy
Management and IPM with an outlay of Rs.633.77 lakhs the farmers will get 30% to
40% additional income by way of adoption of Good quality plant material,
Rejuvenation / Canopy Management practices with IPM & INM. The Physical and
Financial targets proposed are as given here under,
Flexi funds: 20% (of 70%) of annual outlay – Fruit Crops
Financial
Asst. (in Physical
Sl. No. Name of the Component Unit Target (Rs.
Rs.) Target
In lakhs)
Flexi funds: 20% (of 70%) of
3
annual outlay
i Area Expansion Ha 2570 558.93
ii Rejuvenation
a Mango Ha 17500 1429 250.08
b Cashew ha 10000 250 25.00
Canopy Management for fruit
iii Ha
crops 5242 314.50
Sub Total 1148.51
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II. Flexi Funds - Vegetables
Andhra Pradesh being endowed with diversified climate and distinct seasons
enables cultivation of various Vegetables. Andhra Pradesh is a leading Vegetable
producing state in India and with an area of 2.21 lakh Ha. under various vegetable
crops with a production of 78.01 lakhs MT and the overall productivity is 35.30
MT/Ha. Important Vegetables grown in the state are Tomato, Brinjal, Bhendi,
Beans, Gourds and Onion.
Over the years there has been considerable progress in the productivity of
Vegetables. But urbanization has adversely affected the growth of vegetable sector.
Hence, there is a need to focus attention on expansion of area by using Hybrid
seeds in Vegetable production.
Growing of high value vegetables like Capsicum, (yellow and red), Baby corn,
Baby Okra, Cherry Tomato, Cucumbers under shade houses and in controlled
conditions is a potential area for increasing production and exports. Besides, there
is increased domestic market for these high value vegetables due to steady changes
in consumption pattern in urban areas.
 Problem of quality seed,
 Comparatively low yields
 Harvesting and post harvest losses
 Fluctuating market prices
 To increase the production of vegetables by providing the assistance to supply of
hybrid vegetable seed.
 To promote new technologies like shade houses for rising of seedlings and raising of
high value vegetables in shade houses and poly houses.
 To ensure availability of vegetables throughout the year.
 To achieve more percentage of seed replacement with hybrids.
 To increase income per unit area so that the farmer will get remunerative income.
 Vegetable Minikits are proposed with an objective to provide nutritional security of
rural women.
 To contribute for increase of production and economy of the state as it attributes
increase of GSDP.
iv. Strategy:
 Usage of hybrid vegetable seed/seedlings
 Cultivation under shadenets
harvest management practices, processing and marketing to assure appropriate
returns to growers/producers.
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lands own / lease and interested to grow horticulture crops.
vi. Management:
vii. Finance:
norms @ 50% and the assistance will be proposed to be met from RKVY. Remaining
50% by way of beneficiary contribution.
viii. Time Frame:
1 year : 2019-20.
of adopting of Good quality hybrid seed / seedlings with good management
practices.
x. Risk Analysis:
 Market oriented micro level planning.
 Staggered cultivation of vegetables.
 Growing of Multiple crops instead of mono cropping.
xi. Outcome:
 Increase in area, production & productivity of vegetables.
 Improve the nutritional conditions of rural families with kitchen gardens / minikits.
 Efficient / optimal utilization of limited spaces on roof / terraces / back yards with
urban farming.
By utilizing the hybrid vegetable seed / seedlings raised under shade net
nurseries and cluster cultivation of hybrid vegetable cultivation with IPM & INM,
the farmers will get 25% to 35% additional income by way of adoption of Good
quality hybrid seed / seedlings with good management practices.
Financial
Sl. Assistance Physical Target
Name of the Component Unit
No. (Rs.) Target (Rs. In
lakhs)
Flexi funds: 20% (of 70%) of
3
annual outlay
II Strengthening of Vegetables
i Hybrid veg. seed Ha 3000 6507 195.22
ii Veg. minikits Nos 60 35270 21.16
TOTAL 216.38
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III. Human Resource Development
a. Training of farmers & field officers

i. context / Background :
Under HRD programme, training of farmers, field level staff and
officers will be taken up. Programme for providing appropriate training to farmers
for adoption of high yielding varieties of crops and farming system will be taken up
at district/state level and outside the state. Programme for training of officials &
field level staff concerned with implementation who will in turn train/guide farmers
will also be taken up.
 Lack of awareness on latest technologies.
 Adoption of good agriculture practices.
 Market oriented plan and implementation.
 To train the farmers and field staff on latest innovative technologies.
iv. Strategy :
Proposed to impart training and capacity building programmes to all stake
holders on the components which are proposed for implementation under RKVY.
 Farmers/ FPO members
 Field level staff/ implementing officers
 State level staff of the department
vi. Management: by the department of Horticulture at district and state level.
vii. Finance: as per MIDH norms.
viii. Time Frame: one year i.e., 2019-20.
ix. Outcome: Awareness and Capacity building to farmers and field functionaries of
horticulture.
Fin.
Sl. Component / Sub Assistance Phy. Alloc.
Unit
No. component (Rs) target (Rs.in
Lakhs)
Human Resource
Development (HRD)
Farmers within the State
i (Rs.1000 per day per farmer No's 1000
including transport.) 8920 89.20
Exposure visits per Farmer
ii including to and fro charges Nos 6000
for 6 days. 3247 194.82
One day training Programmes
iii with in the District (25 nos @ Nos 10000
Rs.400/- per each) 3374 337.40
Sub - Total 15541 621.42
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ABSTRACT – 20% FLEXI FUNDS
Sl. No. Name of the Component Unit Physical Financial

Target Target (Rs.
In lakhs)
C Flexi funds: 20% (of 70%) of
annual outlay
I Promotion of Fruit Crops
i Area Expansion Ha 2569.95 558.93
ii Rejuvenation Ha 1679 275.08
iii Canopy Management for fruit Ha 5241.72 314.50
crops
Sub Total 1148.51
II Strengthening of Vegetables
i Hybrid veg. seed Ha 6507 195.22
ii Veg. minikits Nos 35270 21.16
Sub Total 216.38
III HRD 15541 621.42
IV Ongoing scheme committed
expenditure
i 2018-19 FPOs maintenance as Nos 100 2111.00
per SFAC guidelines
ii Maintenance of 2018-19 Ha 967.00 69.75
plantations for 2 years
iii Maintenance of 2017-18 Ha 1534 59.09
plantations
Sub total – Committed 2240.84
requirement
20% Flexi funds - Total 4226.15
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Special Sub Schemes: 20% of Total annual outlay

This will comprise of sub-schemes based on national priorities as
notified by the Govt. of India from time to time.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare, Department of
Agriculture cooperation and farmer’s welfare, New Delhi has approved a sub
scheme of RKVY RAFTAAR for implementation of Cashew area expansion in Normal
and High density system in the identified backward tribal districts of Andhra
Pradesh with an outlay of Rs.16.80 crores for the period of 2018-19 to 2019-20.
2019-20
Asst.
Sl. No. Name of the Component Unit (in Financial
Physical
Rs.) Target (Rs.
Target
In lakhs)
Special Sub Schemes: 20% of
II
Total annual outlay
1 Cashew with Normal spacing Ha 20000 2000 400.00
Cashew with high density
2 Ha 40000
spacing 250 100.00
Maintenance 2018-19 for 2 year
3 Ha 8000
of Normal spacing 2300 184.00
Maintenance 2018-19 for 2 year
4 Ha 16000
of High density spacing 225 36.00
Sub Total 720.00
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The detailed component wise physical and financial outlays given below:
Sl.No Name of the Component Unit Asst. Physical Financial
(Rs.in lakhs)
Establishment of Pre harvest Structures:

I 20% ( of 50%) of Infrastructure/Assets
1 Permanent Pandals Ha 250000 545 1362.50
2 Trellies for tomato 18750 1615 302.81
3 Poly House (2000Sq.mt) Sqmt 445 83000 369.35
4 Shadenet House (1000 Sq.mt) Sqmt 355 52000 184.60
5 Cultivation of High Value Vegetables Sqmt 70 73000 51.10
6 Cultivation of High Value Flowers (Roses & Sqmt 213 62000 132.06
Lillys)
7 Horticulture Mechanisation (Tractors and Power Tillers not allowed)
a Farm machinery
i Sowing, planting & Digging Equipment Nos 15000 128 19.20
b PP Equipment
i Power operated Tiwan sprayers (16 ltrs) Nos 10000 2287 228.70
ii Tractor Mounted Sprayers(below 25 BHP) Nos 10000 230 23.00
Establishment of Post harvest Structures: 30% ( of 50%) of Infrastructure/Assets - For
II individual farmers and FPOs
2 Pack Houses Nos 200000 251 502.00
3 Ripening chambers (30 MT) Nos 1050000 4 42.00
4 Primary / Minimal processing units Nos 1000000 7 70.00
5 Collection, sorting / grading, packing units Nos 600000 3 18.00
etc.,
6 Onion Storage Structure (25MT) Nos 87500 58 50.75
8 Turmeric Drum Polisher Nos 100000 10 10.00
9 Integrate Pack House 9Mx18M Nos 1750000 1 17.50
10 Low cost ripening chamber (44 MT) (Brick Nos 145075 1 1.45
wall structure)
11 FPO's Promotion and Strengthening (C)
a Promotion & Strengthening of FPOs Nos 3526000 4000.00
III Flexi funds: 20% (of 70%) of annual outlay
i Mango (7.5X7.5M) Ha 13300 281 37.37
ii Guava (3x3M) Ha 29331 392 114.96
iii Sweet Orange Ha 16004 24 3.84
iv Acid lime Ha 16004 115 18.40
v Cashew (6x6M) Ha 20000 288 57.60
b Plantation Crops
i Cocoa in Coconut Ha 20000 301 60.20
ii Cocoa in Oil Palm 16000 97 15.52
i Papaya (1.8x1.8M) Ha 24662 418 103.09
ii TC Banana Ha 40985 193 79.10
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iii loose flowers Ha 16000 338 54.08
iv Turmeric Ha 12000 123 14.76
Sub - Total 558.93
d Canopy Management
i Mango Ha 6000 2540 152.40
ii Cashew Ha 6000 2325 139.50
iii Acid lime Ha 6000 357 21.40
iv Cocoa Ha 6000 10 0.60
v Guava (3 x 3 x & 4 x 4) Ha 6000 10 0.60
Sub - Total 314.50
e Rejuvenation
i Mango Ha 17500 1429 250.08
ii Cashew Ha 10000 250 25.00
Rejuvenation Total 275.08
i Hybrid veg seed Ha 3000 6507 195.22
ii Veg minikits Nos 60 35270 21.16
Sub Total 216.38
g HRD
i Farmers within the State (Rs.1000 per day Nos 1000 8920 89.20
per farmer including transport.)
ii Exposure visits per Farmer Nos 6000 3247 194.82
iii One day tarining Programmes with in the Nos 10000 3374 337.40
District (25 nos @ Rs.400/- per each)
Sub - Total 621.42
i Papaya Ha 6165 150.00 9.25
ii Acid lime Ha 6402 45.00 2.88
iii Guava(3x3) Ha 11732 100.00 11.73
vi Cocoa in Coconut Ha 8000 100.00 8.00
v Cocoa in Oil Palm Ha 6400 200.00 12.80
vi Mango Ha 5320 220.00 11.70
vii Cashew Ha 8000 82.00 6.56
viii Sweet Orange Ha 6402 10.00 0.64
ix T.C.Banana Ha 10246 50.00 5.12
x Pomogranate Ha 10668 10.00 1.07
Sub - Total 69.75
i Mango Ha 2660 289.00 7.69
ii Cashew Ha 4000 155.00 6.20
iii Guava Ha 5866 240.00 14.08
iv Guava 6x6 Ha 3067 10.00 0.31
v Acid lime Ha 3201 121.00 3.87
vi Sweet Orange Ha 3201 11.00 0.35
vii Cocoa in Coconut Ha 4000 438.00 17.52
viii Cocoa in Oil Palm Ha 3200 165.00 5.28
ix Apple Ber Ha 2800 34.00 0.95
x Areca Nut Ha 4000 71.00 2.84
Sub - Total 59.09
j Maintenance of FPOs Nos 2111000 2111.00
Flexi Funds Total 4226.15
Admin Cost 240.00
Grand Total 12205.92
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Abstract
Outlay proposed
(Rs. in lakhs)
Physical (Rs. in
lakhs)
YSR HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Value chain development and entrepreneurship

1 potential for spice processing through value
addition for Tribal farmers/entrepreneurs of
Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh Nos 1 168.00
Establishment of Audio & Video wing (Electronic
2 Wing) and University Museum at Dr YSR
Horticultural University campus Nos 1 100.00
Proposal for the Scheme on Establishment of
3 Quality Control Lab in Andhra Pradesh at
DrYSRHU, Venkataramannagudem, A.P. Nos 1 450.00
Establishment of Palmyrah processing pilot plant
4 for demonstration cum training on Palmyrah
products for tribal empowerment in Agency area of
East Godavari district.
Nos 1 40.00
Augumenting production and supply of certified
5 and quality planting material of major fruit crops Nos 5 697.00
6 Tissue culture Lab at HRS, A R Peta Nos 1 50.00
YSR HU Total 1535.00
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1. Value chain development and entrepreneurship potential for spice processing

through value addition for Tribal farmers/entrepreneurs of Visakhapatnam District of
Andhra Pradesh
Horticultural Research Station, Dr. YSRHU, Chintapalli-531111
Project Investigator : Dr. V. Sivakumar, Scientist (Horticulture) & Head,
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Spice Processing Facility is setup with the objectives of encouraging startup
entrepreneurs for product and process development. This facility would attract startup
entrepreneurs in spice sector and would handhold them, provide training and technical
guidance on quality maintenance. The spice processing facility may be equipped with state
of the art facility for primary as well as secondary processing of spices. The cost of
machineries for primary processing of black pepper, turmeric, ginger and few value added
products that can be produced from spices are detailed below.
i. CONTEXT/ BACK GROUND
As per the economic survey of Government of India, approximately half of the workforces
are employed in the agricultural sector. The crucial point to note here is that the general
productivity of the agricultural sector is low – quantitatively speaking, 20% of the average
productivity across all sectors. Spices, however, may promise greater return to investment
for agricultural investors. India is the exclusive home of some of the spices and is the
largest producer, consumer and exporter of spices (USD2.6 billion). Approximately 4% of
the total agricultural output is obtained from the spices, even though only 1.5% of the total
cultivated land is kept for the spices. Therefore, this suggests scope for higher income
realization for spice farmers. Thus, promoting spices can be an effective means for poverty
alleviation and increasing farmer welfare for developing countries like, India. In spite of the
relative benefits, it is not necessary that the primary producers get a major share of the
higher returns that is generally associated with the spices value chain. Given the vision of
the Government to double the income of farmers by 2022, the study of the spices value
chain, its efficiency, and the distribution of risks and supply chain profits would be of great
value for policy making. Expanding spices production and its market can be a contributor
to rural economy and the welfare of the small and marginal farmers.
ii. PROBLEMS TO BE ADDRESSED
From the ages together, the most of the tribal farmers in the tribal area of
Visakhapatnam cultivating spice crops organically in a large extend by incorporating farm
yard manures and they have never apply inorganic manures, pesticides and fungicides.
Among the spices, black pepper intercrop with coffee, turmeric and ginger are the important
crops cultivated by tribal farmers of Visakhapatnam for their livelihood. At present nearly
40,000 ha, 8000 ha and 50 ha area is under cultivation with black pepper, turmeric and
ginger respectively. Still lot of scope is there for extending the area of black pepper,
turmeric and ginger.
The traditional marketing of spices from this area is much of the domestic nature
and involves too many intermediates. The farmers in this region are Illiterate. Lack of unity
among farmers there is no organized marketing system in this region.
There is prevalence of a large number of intermediaries. The direct export of spices
like black pepper, ginger and turmeric by the farmers of this region is negligible. The
processing industry create opportunities like
 Employment generation: Processing industry ranks first in terms of employment
generation to the rural people, farm women and educated unemployees.
 Export earnings: Export of processed spice commodities from the tribal area also attracts
valuable foreign exchange since the crops are cultivating organically so free from chemical
residues.
 It is also stepping stone activity to help make people less poor, or even permanently lift
them out of poverty and also reduce the extreme communalism.
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iii. AIMS & OBJECTIVES

1. To develop the value chain of major spices in selected locations.
2. To design and recommend policies for efficient production, distribution, and market
expansion of spices.
3. Trainings are being organized by establishing permanent spice processing units.
iv. STRATEGY
• For the Entrepreneurs to establish spices processing unit is of high risk at initial stage since
technical supervision is required for machine maintenance in good conditions. For
continuous encouragement and to facilitate technical knowledge to the young and new
Entrepreneurs for their sustainability and as seeing believes, establishing processing units
at Horticultural Research Station, Chintapalli is of great importance.
• The concerned scientist has good knowledge and technical knowhow in spices production
and processing. In other cases, he may undergo training programme offered by IISR,
Calicut and CIPHET, Lidhiana or other reputed institutions.
• The people‘s participation in public organization is very high especially with SHGs, ITDA and
GCC with 95 per cent, 87 per cent and 92 per cent respectively and enable to identify the
stake holders for implementation of the project in all spheres.
• It is also possible to form an association for the growers of spices after training for the
establish processing units as well as market linkage and to benefit among themselves.
v. TARGET BENEFICIARIES
Tribal farmers: Agriculture sector is their primary occupation. It is identified that more
than 50 per cent of the households are having large size family Due to poor land holding
size nearly 62 per cent of the people are getting only Rs. 10,001 to Rs. 30,000 anuually
from the agriculture. There is no land for 21 per cent of the sample population. Hence,
value addition to locally cultivated black pepper, turmeric and ginger is an alternate source
of income owing to various constraints associated with this region and it also reduces the
extreme communalism in this region.
Agricultural Labourers: The area‘s 56 per cent of population is engaged in agricultural
sector as labours; which means the dependence on primary sector is very predominant.
With these processing units and new entrepreneurs in this region the labourers will get
gainful employment throughout the year.
Tribal Youth: College Droup outs are also high with 32 number of Adults (out of 100)
among which 14 boys and 18 girls.
Tribal women: More than 80% of women are married at age less than 18 yrs and are
enagaged as either laborers or dependent on minor forest Produce.
Unemployed youth: It also useful to the Horticulture diploma holders and other
unemployed youth to tap good opportunities available in spice sector not only in tribal
areas of Visakhapatnam but also in Andhra Pradesh.
vi. MANAGEMENT
 Integrated tribal development Agency (ITDA), Girijan Co-operation council, Department of
Horticulture and other agencies like NGOs are in a position to extend their help in
identifying interested farmers and tribal youth and other interested group of people for their
capacity building in value chain development and entrepreneurship development in spices
 Horticultural Research Station, Chintapalli has sanctioned posts of Scientist (Horticulture),
Research Associates and Technical Assistant for the technical management and
supervision.
 Labour is available at cheaper rates and station has already having contract labour (20
No.s) can be utilized effectively for maintenance of processing units in effective manner
and also developing the value chain in local areas.
The station has 10 acres of uncultivable land which can be used for the construction
of processing units in turmeric, black pepper and ginger.
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vii. Finance
A. Non-Recurring Budget (In Lakhs)
S. No. Item 2019-20
1 Processing of Black Pepper (Annex I) 31.00
2 Processing of Turmeric (Annex II) 27.00
3 Value added products of Spices (Annex III) 85.00
Total: 143.00
B. Recurring Budget (In Lakhs)
S. No. Recurring 2019-20
1. Chemicals, Glassware, other consumables and handling of Effluents 21.40
10 Capacity building Programmes of 3 days duration in core areas
2. identified for 30 trainees in each batch (@ Rs 36,000/-for each 3.60
training programme)
Total : 25.00
Total (A +B): 168.00
* Residential training within the district expenditure limit @ Rs.400/- per day per head as per
the ATMA norms
Budget for 2018-19: (in Lakhs)
S.No. Particulars Total

1. Recurring Contingencies 25.00
2. Non- Recurring Contingencies 143.00
Total 168.00
viii. TIME LINE AND ACTION PLAN:
 Construction of processing unit production unit : Within 6 months from date of sanction of
funds
 Procurement of equipment : Within 6 months from date of sanction of funds
 Bench mark survey in operational tribal villages for identifying youth, women and other
enthusiastic people who interested in establish spices processing during the end of second
quarter.
 Capacity building programmes on establish spices processing to tribal youth with linkage with
market for better price during I year.
Time Line:
S.No Period Plan of Work
1 1 - 6 Months Construction of processing units and identification of tribal youth and
farm women for their capacity building.
2 1 - 6 Months Procurement of machinery required for processing unit and
installation.
3 6 – 9 Months Organizing Capacity building programmes on establish spices
processing with hands on experience by trainees and startup
commercial processing unit and maintenance of machineries.
4 9 -10 Month Identification of stakeholders from officials from ITDA, Department of
Horticulture, ATMA, other NGOs working in tribal belt and other areas
of Andhra Pradesh and developing master trainees in Spices Processing
and maintenance of Machineries.
5 10 -12 Month Establishment of market linkage for processed products by H.R.S.,
Chintapalli and entrepreneurs with ITDA, GCC, DRDA, private market
outlets and other NGOs in the state.
x. Risk Analysis
 Care has to be taken during the usage of equipment which should be handled under the
supervision of trained person.
 Transfer and use of information should be content worthy.
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xi. Evaluation
 The project evaluation has to be taken up in a 3 tire system comprises Directorate of
research / extension, zonal research head of respective zone and head of the department of
post harvest technology and management
 The project will be finally scrutinized at state level technical program during every year.
ANNEX – I
a) Black pepper cleaning and grading unit
Sl. No. Machinery Capacity Price (Rs.)
1. Cleaner cum grader 200 kg/h 6,00,000
2. Spiral separator with bucket 200 kg/h 3,00,000
elevator
3. Metal detector 300 kg/h 2,00,000
4. Filling cum sealing machine 150 pack/h (250g pack) 5,00,000
5. Weighing machine 10 kg and 200 kg 50,000
6. Black pepper Harvesting climbers
a) Uni-Polar 5 No‘s (30 m length) 1,00,000
b) Bi-Polar 5 No‘s (30 m length) 1,50,000
TOTAL 19,00,000
b) White pepper production unit
1. Drum washer 200 kg/h 3,00,000/-
2. Fresh pepper grader 200 kg/h 2,50,000/-
3. Fermentation tank 250 kg/batch 3,50,000/-
4. Pulper cum washer 200 kg/h 2,50,000/-
5. Weighing machine 10 kg and 200 kg 50,000/-
TOTAL 12,00,000/-
ANNEX – II
PROCESSING OF TURMERIC/GINGER
a) Cost of machineries for turmeric curing and polishing
1. Turmeric boiler ( TNAU Type) 100 kg/ batch Equipment is
2. Turmeric boiler ( Commercial 1000 kg / batch available at
steamer Type) HRS,
Chintapalli
3. Turmeric polisher 500 kg/ batch 3,00,000/-
TOTAL: 3,00,000/-
b) Cost of machineries for Turmeric/Ginger flaking unit - Machinery required and cost
estimate for mini and medium plant.
S. Equipment Purpose Medium plant 150 kg/h
No slicing and drying capacity
1 tonne/ batch, ( Rs.)
1 Washer and peeler To wash the mud and peal 80% 3,50,000/-
skin of turmeric/ginger
simultaneously.
2 Turmeric/Ginger slicer Slice turmeric/ginger into slices 3,50,000/-
of 5-8 mm
3 Solar tunnel drier with Protected Solar drying of 6,00,000/-
multi layer trays ( 1 tonne/ turmeric/ginger flakes in trays
batch)
4 Mechanical Drier Electrical unit for drying 10,00,000/-
5 Sealing unit Sealing of pouches 1,00,000/-
Total: 24,00,000/-
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ANNEX - III
VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS OF SPICES
a) Curry powder production unit
S. No. Machinery Capacity Price (Rs.)
1 Solar tunnel drier 50- 100 kg/ batch 5,00,000/-
2 Roaster 10-25 kg/ batch 2,00,000/-
3 Micro- pulveriser (Hammer Mill) 50- 75 kg/h 5,00,000/-
4 Sifter 25 kg/ h 2,00,000/-
5 Ribbon Blender 50 kg/batch 2,00,000/-
6 Filling cum sealing machine 150 pack/h (250g pack) 5,00,000/-
7 Weighing machine 10 kg and 200 kg 1,00,000/-
TOTAL: 22,00,000/-
b) Ginger paste production unit
S. No Equipment Purpose Medium plant
300-400 kg/day ( Rs.)
skin of ginger simultaneously.
2 Fruit mill For grinding Ginger to make 2,75,000/-
ginger paste
3 Colloid mill For fine grinding of ginger for ginger 2,75,000/-
paste
4 Semi solid dozer For filling semi solids like paste, 3,50,000/-
jam, sauce , pickles etc. to a pre
set volume to the bottles or
pouches
5 Automatic sealing Sealing of pouches 50,000/-
machine
Total cost 13,00,000/-
c) Ginger candy production unit
300-400 kg/day ( Rs.)
2 Ginger cutter For cutting to cubes 3,00,000/-
3 Cooking kettle For boiling or blanching of ginger 2,75,000/-
4 Coating pan For coating sugar on ginger cubes 2,75,000/-
5 Electric oven For drying ginger cubes 1,50,000/-
6 Sealing unit Sealing of pouches 50,000/-
Total: 14,00,000/-
d) Ginger pickle making unit
300-400 kg/day
( Rs.)
1 Washer and peeler To wash the mud and peal 80% skin of 3,50,000/-
ginger simultaneously.
2 Ginger cutter For cutting to cubes / slices 2,50,000/-
3 Pickle blender For even mixing powders or Pickles. 3,00,000/-
4 Semi solid dozer For filling semi solids like paste, jam, 3,50,000/-
sauce , pickles etc. to a pre set volume
to the bottles or pouches
5 Sealing unit Sealing of pouches 50,000/-
Total: 13,00,000/-
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e) Ginger juice/ Squash plant

300-400 kg/day ( Rs.)
2 Juice expeller For extracting Juice from 3,50,000/-
Ginger
3 Cooking kettle For boiling or blanching of juice 2,50,000/-
or vegetable
4 Liquid filling machine For filling liquid to bottles 1,45,000/-
5 Cap sealing machine For sealing bottles 5,000/-
Total: 11,00,000/-
f) Essential Ginger oil extraction Unit

300-400 kg/batch
( Rs.)
1 Steam Distillation Unit For extraction of volatile oil from dry 12,00,000/-
ginger
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2. Establishment of Audio & Video wing (Electronic Wing) and University Museum at
Dr YSRHU campus
a) Audio & Video wing (Electronic Wing) at DrYSRHU campus
Principal Investigator :Dr. E. Karunasree, Sr. Scientist (Home Science Extension) and
Head KVK, Venkataramannagudem
Co-Investigators :Dr. R. V. S. K. Reddy, Director of Extension, DrYSRHU
:Dr. V. Deepthi, Scientist (Agril Ext.), KVK, V R Gudem
i. Context/ background:
Indian agrarian economy is characterised by low degree of market integration and
connectivity, accessibility of reliable and timely information by the farmers on prices of
commodities. The development and application of better customised technologies specific to
agro-climatic conditions, farm size and level of agricultural development is the real
challenge ahead for the policy makers. The bane of Indian agriculture is not lack of
technologies and R&D efforts but inadequate and inefficient dissemination of relevant
information to the farming sector. In the wake of WTO and highly diverse micro farming
situations present in the state, the role of electronic media to educate the farmers on
efficient use of input in sustainable and export oriented agriculture, post harvest handling,
market information etc.,The electronic media- more so radio and also television are
considered a potential vehicle for disseminating agricultural technology information.
Electronic Media Wing to support e-extension by means of Content generation, Script
Writing, Story board preparation, Identification of resource persons, Selection of site for
recording and Editing. Electronic Wing is entrusted to develop interactive CDs on different
crops on seed to seed concept.
 The poor research-extension linkages and the lack of integration across crop and livestock
systems. These constraints severely limit technology dissemination system in assisting
farmers in exploring improved production practices and incorporating high value
commodities into their farming systems
 Media, Information Management and ICT are not properly used
 Lack of sufficient extension workers
 Lack of updated agriculture information with the farmers and most of the extension
workers
 Poor technological knowledge of farmers and village level extension personnel
 Right information is first and for most criteria for developing the farming community and
the nation.
 Most technical staff within the line departments lack the capacity to effectively
communicate with both, the research system and the stakeholder groups.
S. OBJECTIVES OUTPUT
No.
1 To provide timely Electronic wing can easily break the literacy barrier.
information through They are more accessible to rural population as
electronic wing to the compared to print media. Success stores,
farming community demonstration, question- answers, features. On
improved from technique and latest information from
research laboratories can easily made available to
farmers. The market news, weather forecasting,
information about GOVT. schemes etc is made
available to farmers through electronic media
2 To develop interactive CDs Electronic Wing is entrusted to develop interactive

on different crops CDs on different crops on seed to seed concept.
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iv. Strategy:
1. The subject and matter selected for telecast should be on the felt needs of the audience and
it should be timely. The should be location specific and within the resources of the people.
2. Collect the detail information of the subject by referring books and by discussing with
experts and farmers.
3. Determine the main points to be covered, concentrate on few important aspects of the
subject. Never try to give maximum technical information by covering many points.
4. Divide the programme into important steps. It is better to list out the steps in logical
consult with the resource persons for checking accuracy of the information.
5. Decide the audience to whom the program is telecasted.
6. Choose the formats or method of presentations i.e. demonstration interview, dramatic
presentation locals, forum. etc.
7. Decide the visuals i.e. sample model, charts and graphs, including Venn diagrams, and
pie charts, to communicate your message clearly and effectively.
8. Prepare the put line of the programmed. Divide the sheet in columns. Writer the things,
which are to be shown on, left while in the right hand column put the thing that are to be
talked. Title the left column video and right column ‗Audio ‗. The thing to be shown and
thing to be said should be written opposite to each other on the page.make the beginning
attractive and interesting.
9. If possible give supporting information e.g. information of a variety gives the experience of
the farmer with actual photography of the crops. The extreme left of the page indicate time
required in minutes and seconds for each step and also showing visual.
10. Prepare the script by discussing with producer, experts and time available.
11. Think on the audience profile i.e. These who never see.
Farmers are in the sectors of Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Fishery/ Animal husbandry
activities.
vi. Management:
 Producing horticulture/agriculture and allied sector programmes and VCD's will be made
based on the expertise in that field and under guidance of the Director of Extension.
 Director of Extension and Director of Research for the technical management and
supervision.
 Scientists of the University are being utilized as experts.
vii. Finance:
Budget (In Lakhs)
S. Item 2018-19 2019-20 Total
No.
1. Establishment of Electronic Wing at Dr 75.00 -- 75.00
YSR Horticultural University campus
Total: 75.00 -- 75.00

viii. Time Frame:
 Establishment of electronic wing
 Procurement of equipment: Within 6 months from date of sanction of funds
ix. Cost-Benefit Analysis:
Risk Analysis:
Outcomes:
1. Electronic wing has become a good medium to cover the message to the farmers. It has
several advantages over others mass media by providing words with picture and sound
effect.
2. The effectiveness of television programmers can be increased by changing the place and
time with the help of camera and giving sound effect to it. It reaches large number of people
at short test possible time. The people learn through eye and ear remember thing better.
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3. The use of electronic media in journalism can effectively fulfill the criteria of five W‘s and
one ‗H‘ of journalism. Television provides viewers with realistic experience, which capture
their attention and motivate them in proper direction.
4. The use of electronic communications to improve feedback and technical support between
research and extension personnel, and to facilitate administrative communications, Such
technologies can increase the efficiency and effectiveness of extension in its technology
dissemination functions.
x. Evaluation:
The Project evaluation is taken up in a three-tire system. The three-tire system
comprises of the Director of Research and Zonal Research Heads of the respective Zone‘s.
The above will be finally scrutinized at State Level Technical Programme every year.
ANNEX – I
S. No. Particular Total

Price
A Acoustic Treatment
1 35 dba isolation Acoustic 4,42,000
2 Acoustic Treatment 8,60,000
Studio walls
Hi Freq treatment -2"x1.5" salwooddeensity 16kg density glass wool
filling (fire proof) Acoustical core, resilent mount, 10mm fiber mineral
tiles, 2mm foam, approved shade fabric finishing with tracking
system, due care to ensure that As per broadcasting standard RT60 is
maintained below 1.
Acoustic ceiling
Supply & installation of Grid ceiling with 16kg/m3 25mm fiber
mineral wool and 0.9 NRC 20mm woodwool tiles with necessary cross
sections, ceiling hangers, perimeter channels, Glasswool.
3 Acouctic double Door 42,000
Providing & fixing of 65mm thick sandwich type acoustic flush door
with not less than 20db sound insulation with polished teak wood
frames & shutters using internal wooden framework filled with rock
wool, both side 12mm thick plywood with 4mm thick polished veneer
finish of approved shade, heavy duty SS hinges, heavy duty door
closer, door stopper, magnetically pressured rubber lining between
door leaf & frame.
4 Lighting Grid 1,60,000
2"MS pipe with black paint, 1sqm section, 12mm full treat
suspenders
5 STUDIO GREEN MATTE SCREEN (Cotton matte fabric) 70,000
6 PCR equipment table 8'x2'6"x32" 42,000
7 PCR Acoustic paneling (2'x4') 28,000
Total Cost (A) 16,44,000
B Equipment’s
1 Panasonic Shoulder Mount 1/3" P2 HD Camcorder with detachable 11,25,000
17x Fujinon lens and Viewfinder
2 190Wh Rechargeble battery pack 30,000
3 AC Adaptor/charger 21,000
4 Panasonic hand held 1/3" P2 HD Camcorder with 22x zoom lens 4,50,000
5 Libec Tripod with dual pan Handle and dolly 1,20,000
6 Panasonic 64Gb Micro P2 Card 20,000
7 Ross Carbonite Solo Switcher with 6 SDI and 3 HDMI Input, Built in 7,10,000
Multiviewr, Frame sync.
8 Datavideo8 way intercom with 6 sets of Belt pack 1,21,000
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S. No. Particular Total

Price
9 AKG Wired lapel Mic 10,000
10 AKG Wireless lapel Mic 60,000
11 AKG Wireless Handheld Mic 55,000
12 In ear piece 10,000
13 JBL Ampli Speaker 25,000
14 Sound Craft 22 Channel Audio Mixer 1,50,000
15 JK Audio Phone in Unit 1,42,000
16 Data video HDD Recorder with extra HDD 2,36,000
17 Datavideo CG Software 2,53,000
18 Work station for CG Software 1,80,000
19 Panasonic 49" LED Display Panel 1,00,000
20 Data video 2 channel audio embedder 32,000
21 Data video Sdi distribution amplifier 30,000
22 Data video 17: Monitor 1,09,000
23 Cue Script 15" teleprompter system with software 10,11,000
24 Panasonic Micro PO2 Card reader 30,000
25 Avied Media Composer editing system 8,26,000
Total Cost (B): 58,56,000
Grand total (A+B): 75,00,000
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b) Museum at Dr YSR Horticultural University campus
Principal Investigator: Dr. E. Karunasree, Senior Scientist (Home Science Extension) and
Head KVK, Venkataramannagudem
Co-Investigators : Dr. R.V.S.K. Reddy, Director of Extension, Dr YSRHU
Dr. A. Devi Vara Prasad Reddy, Scientist (Fisheries)
KVK, Venkataramannagudem
i. Executive Summary:
In an effort to educate the students and farmers is well supported by the use of
information and the samples available. Since the characteristics vary from variety to
variety. Students from various schools, colleges and farmers during their tour program will
aware about the varieties and information. This will increase the education status of
present day farmers and also the students. Horticultural museum is considered as a single
window support system established at Dr. YSR Horticultural University campus with an
aim of service delivery in horticulture through direct outreach the farmers and students.
Background:
Museum experience is the vital and vibrant in providing the information on
varieties, yield, package of practices to the public. Since seeing is believing. We engage
farmers/students to provide the information on all the varieties available in the horticulture
and to inspire them to be become responsible horticulture farmers. Amidst the surrounding
information, and as a natural counterpoint and complement of the stimulating experience
of the horticulture museum. To further educational opportunities and outreach to the
farming community, the museum will serve to the field trip tour program for local and
regional school children and farmers. Students and farmers will learn about the history of
horticulture crops and package of practices for growing. In addition, students from the
horticulture program at various Horticulture Colleges and Polytechnic Colleges will
participate in several on-the-job work experiences at the museum.
 Agriculture and horticulture has been the backbone of the Indian economy and it will
continue to remain so for a long time and is characterized by agro-ecological diversities in
soil, rainfall, temperature, and cropping system. However, lack of information leads to the
economic loss to the farming community in the sectors like Horticulture.
 Right information is first and foremost criteria for developing the farming community and
the nation.
 Irrigation water is becoming a scarce commodity and the land is shrinking. Thus, proper
harvesting and efficient utilization of water and land is of great importance.
 The indiscriminate and inefficient use of inputs leads not only to escalate the cost of
production and lowering the profitability but also adversely impact the environment.
 Disease resistant varieties and the newly developed varieties developed by various
institutions will provide the information to the students/farmers.
S.No. OBJECTIVES OUTPUT
1 To demonstrate the horticulture  The information related to yield,
crops (old and latest) characteristics and package of practice of
horticulture crops
2. To provide all information to the Relevance of new technologies
farmers under one roof (Single implementation in that area
Window) specific/location specific
 The information will be delivered about
the latest developed products such as
seeds and other planting materials,
poultry strains, processed products, etc.
 The same latest information will be
provided through published literature
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and communication materials
 This will create direct access to students
and farmers to improve their expertise as
well as products of technology
 Providing an opportunity to the
institutes/ SAU‘s to generate some
resource through the sale of their
technologies (Linkages)
iv. Strategy:
 There is great demand to maintain the information about the horticulture crops with live
specimens and also provide the information hub. Since this will provide the information to
the visiting farmers/students.
 The establishment of an museum will cater to the students and farmers to the technology
dissemination easily. Many varieties of seeds/material/specimens will explain to the needy
farmers. Since some of the crops are only grown in the land.
 Because of the dominance of small and resource poor farmers and concentration of
poor people in several sectors, public institutions like ICAR institutes and SAU‘s will
continue to play a vital role in supply of information for increasing the overall productivity
in agriculture.
Students and farmers are in the sectors of Agriculture and Horticulture activities.
Since, this can be act as bridging gap between the developed technologies to the needy
farmers. This will motivate the farmers and also to the students for their on-job programs.
vi. Management:
 Builiding is available and sponsored by DrYSR Horticulture University funds.
 Publications will be made based on the expertise in that field and under guidance of the
Director of Extension.
 Director of Extension and Director of Research for the technical management and
supervision.
vii. Finance: Budget (In Lakhs)
S. Item 2018-19 2019-20 Total
No.
1. Establishment of horticultural museum at 25.00 100.00 125.00
Dr. YSR Horticultural University campus, V
R Gudem, West Godavari (Annex-I)
Total: 25.00 100.00 125.00
Annex-I (2018-19)
S. Item Total (Rs.in
No. lakhs)
1 Sandwich wall panel with nu-wood boards and glass doors with 9.40
LED borders for display of improved package of practices on
Horticultural Crops 1000 sq.ft @ Rs. 940/sft
2 LED snap frames for display of success stories and pests and 3.60
diseases photographs for identification Rs.6,000/- each of 1.5 x 2.0
ft size (60 No‘s)
3 Conferencing arrangement with 12 seat capacity in round table 3.00
mode
4 Floor carpeting for making eco proofing @ Rs.500/- per sqft (300 1.50
sqft.)
5 Digital interface and Digital cable connectivity to integrate all the 2.50
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No. lakhs)
equipment and accessories
6 Live Exhibits/display models 1.50
7 Display strands/ Tables 2.50
8 Digital Scroll 1.00
Total: 25.00
Annex II
No. lakhs)
1 Infrastructure 60.30
(Display racks; glass doors; Additional Lighting arrangement, LED
focused display units; mini digital class room & etc. with following
specifications)
 Models and live specimens of improved technologies related to all the
horticultural crops grown in the state by way of molded
specimens/models/live samples/proto types/ implements etc. @ Rs.
1000/sq, ft. for 1000 sq.ft.
 Seating arrangement in one wing with conferencing model 30 seating
and digital class room facilities.
 Finger Touch Interactive White Board of size 5Ft X 4Ft with stylus
and software, Option for Playback, Subject tools, Remote screen
sharing option through LAN.
 Short Throw 3D DLP Projector with XGA resolution, 3200 ANSI
Lumens, Option to convert 3D content into 2D.
 5Mts VGA cable and 5Mts 3 Core Power Cable
 Wall Mount Kit
 MNC Brand CPU – Pentium Core I3 7th Generation Processor / 4GB
DDR4 RAM / 1 TB HDD / USB Key Board and Optical scroll mouse
 Integrating CPU,UPS to a Console keypad to switch on/off remotely
without touching CPU,UPS.
 Slim wall mount metal cabinet with doors, shutters and locks of size
50‖ Length x 20‖ Width x 6‖ Depth having 2 Doors and 2 Locks.
Provision for CPU, UPS, Keyboard and Mouse.
 High Quality DTS Stereo sound system with inbuilt woofer with
minimum of 25W x 2 = 50W
2. Hydroponic unit 4.50
3. Vertical gardens in two floors inside corners about 300 mts running
length @ Rs. 300 /mt. including micro irrigation and fertigation 0.90
facility
4. Floor carpeting for making eco proofing @ Rs.500/- per sq.ft (1000
5.00
sq.ft.)
5. Live Exhibits/display models/brochure stands 5.00
6 Glass/Mirror Display strands/ Tables/ seed holders/book shelves 5.00
7. All in one Computer, LCD Projector, Public Address System CCTV 4.30
System, 3 KV inverter
8. Chairs & Tables for seating arrangements to the visitors 2.00
9. Bore well, Over head tank, sump, motor and drinking water facility 3.00
10. LED snap frames for display of success stories and technologies for 5.00
identification (50 No‘s)
11. Covering of front entrance with translucent sheet and natural 3.00
creepers and providing channel gate for protection at the entrance
12. Internal beautification with ornamental plants in pots, landscaping 2.00
TOTAL 100.00
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viii. Time Frame:

 Procurement of equipment : Within 6 months from date of sanction of funds
 Establishment of museum unit 6-9 months with all net work connections
 Services delivery and input availability through museum regularly
ix. Cost-Benefit Analysis:
The services provided through museum will be of varies nature related to the crop
husbandry, horticulture, plant protection, and advisories based on the specific micro
climatic conditions and farming systems prevailing in the district. The live specimens will
educate the farmers about the varieties and other information.
x. Risk Analysis:
Risk factors associated in use of information technology associated and material are
usually the trustworthiness of the content and it is ensured that the content development is
being done under the supervision of the director of research and director of extension.
Every care will be taken to procure high quality equipment which can be effectively used by
the scientists and also by the young farmers by their self under the supervision of the
trained extension scientist associated with the concerned KVK.
xi. Outcomes:
The rationale for establishment of museum are
1. To provide the information about the varieties, yield, crop duration, IPM practices, package
of practices etc.
2. To supply research products such as seeds and other planning materials, processed
products, etc, emerging from the institution for testing and adaptation by various clientele.
3. Providing information through published literature and communication materials as well as
audio-visual aids.
4. Providing an opportunity to the institutes/SAU/s to generate some resource through the
sale of their technologies.
xii. Evaluation:
The Project evaluation is taken up in a three-tier system. The three-tier system
comprises of the Director of Extension, Director of Research and Zonal Research Head‘s of
the respective Zone‘s. The above will be finally scrutinized at State Level Technical
Programme every year.
Total Budget for 2019-20: (in Lakhs)
S. No. Particulars Total
a) Audio & Video wing (Electronic --
Wing) at DrYSRHU campus
b) Museum at Dr YSR Horticultural 100.00
University campus
Total: 100.00
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3. Proposal for the Scheme on Establishment of Quality Control Lab in Andhra

Pradesh at DrYSRHU, Venkataramannagudem, A.P.
Principal Investigator : Dr. J. Dilip Babu, Director of Research, Admin. Office, Dr.
YSRHU, Venkataramannagudem.
Email: jampaladilip@yahoo.co.in
Co-PI : Dr. L. Naram Naidu, Principal Scientist (H),
HRS, Lam, Email: naramlnaidu@gmail.com
Dr. K. Sireesha, Scientist (Ento.), HRS, Lam
Email: sirisha_ento@yahoo.co.in
Executive Summary
Quality Control measures can take many forms, such as requiring products
to come from a disease-free area, inspection of products, specific treatment or processing of
products, setting of allowable maximum levels of pesticide residues or permitted use of only
certain additives in food. In India, pesticides are registered for use on various crops
targeting different pests for management of pests, as per Insecticide Act, 1969. Pesticides
continue to be important for quality and quantity food production, but use of pesticides
beyond GAPs (Good Agricultural Practices) lead to presence of pesticide residues in foods,
which can cause some serious long term effects on humans and other co-survivors. Andhra
Pradesh being the major state for export of chilli powder, mangoes, fresh vegetables
(including Gherkins), recently curry leaf powder, need to look into the issues of export
rejections / alerts issued by various importing countries due to pesticide residues in food
exports. The proposed quality control laboratory will conduct the analysis of all
Horticultural and Agricultural crops including animal husbandry and routine products will
be taken up.
S. Context/Background:
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has been established under
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which consolidates various acts & orders that have
hitherto handled food related issues in various Ministries and Departments. FSSAI has
been created for laying down science based standards for articles of food and to regulate
their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import to ensure availability of safe and
wholesome food for human consumption. Various central Acts like Prevention of Food
Adulteration Act 1954, Fruit Products Order 1955, Meat Food Products Order 1973,
Vegetable Oil Products (Control) Order 1947, Edible Oils Packaging (Regulation) Order
1988, Solvent Extracted Oil, De- Oiled Meal and Edible Flour (Control) Order 1967, Milk
and Milk Products Order 1992 etc will be repealed after commencement of FSS Act, 2006.
The Act also aims to establish a single reference point for all matters relating to food safety
and standards, by moving from multi- level, multi- departmental control to a single line of
command. To this effect, the Act establishes an independent statutory Authority-the Food
Safety and Standards Authority of India with head office at Delhi. Food Safety and
Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the State Food Safety Authorities shall enforce
various provisions of the Act.
These Quality Control measures can take many forms, such as requiring products to
come from a disease-free area, inspection of products, specific treatment or processing of
products, setting of allowable maximum levels of pesticide residues or permitted use of only
certain additives in food.
Whether the standards of interest are public or private, mandatory or voluntary, a key
challenge for all participants in agri-food production, processing, and marketing is proof of
compliance. Proof of compliance implies a systematic approach to conformity assessment. A
systematic approach must deal with tasks and activities that range from standard-setting,
controls, and quality management systems to surveillance, inspection, detection,
identification, and treatment. For analytical test results and ensuing mitigating actions to
be credible, a solid network of domestic or foreign laboratories is needed.
The proposed quality control laboratory is a facility dedicated to the states needs and to
be established at Horticultural Research Station, Lam, Guntur. The analysis of all
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Horticultural and Agricultural crops including animal husbandry and routine products will
be taken up. The facility is accessible to all the three Universities i.e., DrYSRHU, ANGRAU
and SVVU.
Pesticide Residues and Food Safety:
In India, pesticides are registered for use on various crops targeting different pests for
management of pests, as per Insecticide Act, 1969. Pesticides continue to be important for
quality and quantity food production, but use of pesticides beyond GAPs (Good Agricultural
Practices) lead to presence of pesticide residues in foods, which can cause some serious
long term effects on humans and other co-survivors. Hence, food safety and pesticide
residues is an important issue throughout the globe for food trade (imports and exports)
after the formation to WTO (World Trade Organization), as all signatory nations should
follow SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanitary) agreement and standards thereon for human
safety, animal safety and plant safety.
Pesticide Residues and Exports:
After becoming member country of WTO and signing SPS Agreement of WTO in 1995, all
the food exports from India to other countries are checked for various contaminants, most
importantly pesticide residues for food safety, following SPS agreement, and Andhra
Pradesh being the major state for export of chilli powder, mangoes, fresh vegetables
(including Gherkins), recently curry leaf powder, need to look into the issues of export
rejections / alerts issued by various importing countries due to pesticide residues in food
exports. India in recent times experienced major export rejections with respect to Basmati
Rice, and with special reference to Andhra Pradesh, chilli powder and curry leaf powder
rejections, and complete ban of curry leaf powder by all EU and other countries. In this
context, Pesticide Residue Laboratory plays a vital role in checking the pesticide residue
contamination in various fresh fruits, vegetables and other products as a part on National
Monitoring System, so as to analyse the trend in contamination, frequency of
contamination, and major products for scanning. This helps not only to assess the pesticide
residues status, but also to set MRLs (Maximum Residue Limits) through Monitoring and
supervised field trials, helps to formulate the GAPs to reduce the contamination.
APEDA’s scheduled products are:
 Meat and Meat Products
 Poultry and Poultry Products
 Dairy Products
 Fruits & Vegetables and their products
 Confectionery, Biscuits and Bakery Products
 Honey, Jaggery and Sugar Products
 Cocoa and its Products, chocolates of all kinds
 Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
 Cereal and Cereal Products
 Groundnuts, Peanuts and Walnuts
 Pickles, Papads and Chutneys
 Guar Gum
 Horticulture and Floricultural Products
 Herbal and Medicinal Plants
Andhra Pradesh – Bio-resources of the state
 Variety of condiments, fruits and vegetables such as mango, citrus, custard apple, banana,
tomato and onion
 Cash crops such as tobacco, oil-seeds, cotton, sugarcane, cashew, mesta, turmeric and
chilies.
 Some of the finest varieties of mangoes, guavas, sapotas, papayas and bananas are
produced.
 Agriculture produce, Meat & Aqua food
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Andhra Pradesh has a strong natural resource base for production and processing of
coconut, cashew and fruits like mango, grape, citrus, custard apple, papaya, guava; spices
like chilies, turmeric, coriander and curry leaf. The demand for ginger and turmeric is likely
to increase because of the growing awareness of their medicinal value.
The advantages the state of Andhra Pradesh has are:
 It is well linked by road and rail to seaports like Visakhapatnam, Chennai and Mumbai.
 It is also well linked to Middle East and south East regions of Asia, which in turn form
commercial hub for the rest of the world.
 Agriculture and allied products
Emerging areas-Horticultural exports from Andhra Pradesh
 Horticulture Products
 Processed Fruits and Vegetables
 Fresh fruits and vegetables
 Herbal and Medicinal Plants
 Spices
 Agriculture and allied products
Share of export has been declining because inadequate consideration given to
potential hazards:
 Pesticide residue in fruits, vegetables, eggs and milk.
 Pathogens in fruits, vegetables, spices, poultry and sea food.
 Insects in fruits, vegetables and spices.
 High microbial load in milk, meat and poultry.
 Mycotoxins in cereals, oilseeds, spices and milk.
 Quality of water used in processing purpose is often unacceptable, microbiologically or
otherwise
 The microbial quality of the components ingredients are not specified.
 The lab should get ISO 17025 certificate (NABL accreditation) within 2 years (24 months) of
initiation with a scope of analyzing pesticides in various agricultural commodities (with
special reference to chilli powder, curry leaf powder, vegetables, fruits) for acceptance of test
results and reports in International market.
 The lab should get ISO 17025 certificate (NABL accreditation) within 3 years (36 months) of
initiation with a scope of analyzing aflatoxins in target commodities such as peanuts, milk,
and other products for acceptance of test results and reports in International market.
 The lab should get ISO 17025 certificates (NABL accreditation) within 3 years (36 months)
of initiation with a scope of analyzing contaminants in environmental samples such as soil,
water and air for acceptance of test results and reports in International market.
 The lab should get ISO 17025 certificate (NABL accreditation) within 2 ½ years (30 months)
of initiation with a scope of analyzing microbial contaminants in target commodities such
as milk, eggs, fresh leafy vegetables and other products for acceptance of test results and
reports in International market.
 The lab should involve in commercial analysis of samples with in 2 yrs of establishment for
food safety for generation of finances for sustainability.
General objective:
Establishment of accredited QC laboratory to assist institutions and entrepreneurs to
fulfill requirements to support the implementation of international standards and
agreements relevant to food safety and control and the safe use of pesticides and QC
measures by analysis of food samples and providing quality assurance services.
Specific objectives:
 Analysis of fresh agricultural and horticultural produce for Phytosanitary quality.
 Analysis of processed food, water and beverages for its sanitary quality.
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 Capacity building for the manpower involved in food quality control with special
reference to HACCP, Sanitary and Phytosanitary and general certification procedures,
quality assurance, qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis
 To obtain accreditation for different parameters of analysis.
iv. Strategy:
The quality of the produce can be assessed at the farm level in a basic way by
providing for quality assessment facility at the farm level itself. This would involve:
 Investments in farm-level facilities to comply with GAP requirements chains and
reduced investment in domestic food safety controls
 Collection and analysis of produce / products for laboratory tests
 Reduced incidence of product inspection and detention abroad
 Additional costs for ‗certified‘ raw materials
 Enhancement of product quality
 Improved reputation of firm and/or country
 Reduced domestic food safety enforcement
The ultimate beneficiaries of this facility will be the
 Farmers
 Food and feed industry.
 Exporters
 Research Organizations
vi. Management:
The depth, duration and intensity of training will cover all activities relevant to
that person‘s duties – the equipment that will be used; its maintenance and calibration
where appropriate; the testing procedures to be used and, very importantly. Staff training
will reflect training in equipment use, specific analytical methodology, procedural
development and quality assurance. Training in the requirements for accreditation will also
be required.
Some of this training will be in country or regionally based; some may require
inputs from specialists from other institutions / countries.
vii. Finance:
Finances for the laboratory include the cost for:
A. Infrastructure and laboratory facilities
B. Equipment – procurement, servicing and maintenance
C. Consumable materials
D. Proficiency testing
E. Accreditation
A. Infrastructure requirements include:
 Office and laboratory structure, inspection room, design and separation of activities, sample
storage area, soft X-ray room, record keeping area, computers, telephone, internet, fax and
Xerox facility
 water and drainage
 Quality and adequacy of laboratory benching and under-bench /wall mounted storage units
 Power
 Air conditioning
 Fume extraction.
B. Equipment:
Details of the equipment proposed to be installed in the laboratory, along with full
justification is given in the Annex –II.
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B. 1. Microbiology:
The basic requirements for a microbiological laboratory is for rooms of a size
adequate for the anticipated volume of work, with sealed windows to prevent the entry of
potentially contaminated dust and dirt, well maintained ceilings, doors and walls and with
well sealed benches and floors to facilitate cleaning. Separation of activities, such as plate
preparation or culture preparation, from the area used for washing of glassware,
autoclaving etc is recommended. Maintenance of an effective entry system such that the
main laboratory is shielded from draughts, ingress of contamination etc when the door from
an adjoining corridor or other type of entry is opened is important. Hot and cold running
water with sinks will be required.
Equipment requirements include microscopes, refrigerated or deep freeze storage for
samples, for prepared culture medium and for microbiological reference cultures.
Incubators for culture development; One/two laminar flow cabinets will be required and,
additionally a stomacher for sample extraction (meat). Other than that, the laboratory will
need normal laboratory equipment (balances, hot plates, oven, etc and a range of
glassware). The overall cost of equipping such a laboratory will be in the region of Rs 80-
100 lakhs with annual running costs of Rs 10 lakhs
B. 2. Pesticide Residues:
The Pesticide Residue analysis laboratory is the most sophisticated of the
laboratories, necessitating a minimum four-room laboratory suite. Separate rooms will be
required for: sample reception , sample preparation, extraction and processing and
detection and quantitative estimation of residues in a dedicated instrument room.
There should be a room or work area, separated from the main laboratory, for the
storage and preparation of reference standard solutions. Depending on the anticipated
throughput of samples, the laboratory may require a separate room for sample preparation.
Where chemical reagents, solvent etc have to be purchased in bulk to rganize supply
delay, there may be the need for a storeroom; where large volumes of solvent are retained,
this room will need to be away from the main laboratory area.
The analytical equipment will comprise Gas and High Performance Liquid
Chromatographs (GC, LC) with the appropriate detection systems. Access to a LC-MS
system is important for larger laboratories, and particularly those operating as a reference
centre. The support facilities for these systems will include automatic sample injection, and
computer based data handling systems with UPS systems or voltage stabilizers may be
required. A stand-by generator with automatic switch-over facility may also be necessary.
Glassware requirements in a pesticide laboratory are particularly demanding because of the
nature of the processes involved and the storage/retention of a large number of sample and
reference standard solutions and requires special mention; this element in the budget is
often underestimated.
B.3. Heavy metals:
Heavy metal analysis generally requires the ashing of a sample, acid digestion and
subsequent analysis by Atomic Absorption spectrometry. As such, accommodation
requirements are for a wet chemistry room where the samples are processed for analysis
and a separate instrument room. Because of the nature of the sample digestion, microwave
digester, fume cupboards resistant to acid fumes and with internal wash – down facilities
are needed. Laboratory equipment will reflect the need for sample chopping and sub-
sampling with knives, blenders etc, balances for sample weighing, reference standards,
reagents etc, high temperature ovens etc. The instrument room for the ICP/Atomic
Absorption spectrometer will require a ducted system for the removal of exhaust gases. Gas
supplies for the instrument should preferably be housed externally.
C. Consumable materials:
All types of testing laboratories require access to chemical reagents, instrument
spares and other consumable materials to support their operations. The cost of these
materials can be significant, particularly where they need to be imported. Just as
importantly can be the delay in procurement, again exacerbated where the materials have
to be imported.
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D. Proficiency testing:
Proficiency testing is a quality assurance tool involving the analysis of samples that
have been artificially treated by a certified testing organization and provided to the
laboratory for analysis. The sample is analyzed and the results – the suggested identity of
the analyte(s) present together with an estimate of the quantity present – are then sent back
to the rganizers of the scheme who assess the results and then give the laboratory a rating
based on the accuracy of their findings. Proficiency testing can apply to a wide range of
laboratories including all those with which we are concerned. Such schemes are an
important element in developing the capabilities of testing laboratories, determining where
there may be unforeseen problems, which affect the accuracy of the analysis and allow for
corrective actions to be taken. Participation in such schemes is also important for the
purposes of accreditation and must be included in routine laboratory programmes.
E. Training and Accreditation:
The importance of accreditation has already been stressed and is not repeated in this
text, which is considering laboratory requirements and the cost of the development of such
activities. The cost of accreditation can be significant, however, and is built into the
estimated costs for laboratory establishment.
BUDGET PARTICULARS
A. Non-Recurring Budget (In lakhs)
S. Item 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019- Total
No. 20
1. Equipments 500.25 -- 86.50 338.00 388.00 1312.75
(Annex)
2. Infrastructure 95.00 -- 100.00 -- 50.00 245.00
Total (A): 595.25 -- 186.50 338.00 438.00 1557.75
B. Recurring
S. Item 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019- Total
No. 20
1. HRD -- -- -- 12.00 12.00 24.00
(Research
Associates)*
Total (B): -- -- -- 12.00 12.00 24.00
Total (A+B): 595.25 -- 186.50 350.00 450.00 1581.75
* Recurring expenditure to the extent of human resources requirement on contractual basis

and chemical components to run the testing labs will be allowed for three years subject to
the condition that 2% administrative expenditure allowed under the scheme is exhausted
beforehand.
Budget required for the Year 2019-20:
S.No. Particulars Total (Lakhs)
1. NRC 438.00
2. RC 12.00
Total 450.00
viii. Time Frame:
S. No Period Plan of Work
1 1 – 12 Months Purchase of equipments related to microbiological
laboratory, pesticide residue analysis laboratory and heavy
metal analysis.
2 13 – 24 Months
 Staff training, proficiency testing and accreditation for
microbiological, pesticide residue analysis and food
additives.
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3 24 – 36 Months
 Accreditation for aflatoxin and other toxins, heavy metals.
Application for accreditation of the lab will be submitted at the end of the second year of
the initiation of the Project.
Accreditation will be sought for food and water as per the following schedule:
Year Analysis
Micro- Pesticide Aflatoxin and Heavy metals Food additives
biological residue other toxins
I
II   
III  
Total duration of the project : 3 years
 AP is the major exporter of Chilli powder, Curry leaf powder, Mangoes, Fresh Vegetables,
and there is an urgent need to establish the food safety laboratory for promotion of food
exports through research and monitoring on pesticide residues, aflatoxin and microbial
contaminants. For export promotion, Residue Monitoring Program is mandatory to
establish residue status and changes in GAPs.
 The laboratory is highly essential to monitor target commodities for pesticide residues
under the state which is highly useful for identifying the Residue Free Zones (RFZs) for
Mango (Vizag, Vizianagaram, Krishna and Kurnool Dist), Chilli Powder (Guntur, Kurnool
Dists), Curry leaf powder (Guntur, Krishna, Ananthapur Dists), Coffee (Vizag Dist),
Gherkins and Tomatoes (Cuddapah and Chittor Dists), Vegetables (Srikakulam, Prakasam
Dists), Groundnut (Ananthapur Dist), Non-Basmati Rice (Godavari and Nellore Dists) for
enhancement of Market Potential in Domestic as well as International Markets.
 There is no such high end public sector facility available to farmers and processors in
Andhra Pradesh. This facility will provide the first of its kind in public sector, a state of art
analytical lab in Andhra Pradesh, which could certify the quality of fresh and processed
products for export.
 The farmers and entrepreneurs have to make use of private labs for quality analysis and
pay exorbitant amounts for the results which are not authenticated.
 The farmers will also be able to get the produce certified at low cost from a recognized,
accredited agency.
x. Risk Analysis:
2. The facility can be used for quality checking of food (fresh and processed) for pesticide
residues contamination, mycotoxins contamination, antibiotics contamination, veterinary
drugs contamination, environmental contaminants such as PCB (poly Carbonated
Biphenyls), dioxins, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), toxic heavy metals, nitrates,
perchlorates, poly brominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) etc.
 This station is provided with scientists and skilled people who can manage the risk in
project implementation
 These regions have plenty of labour facilities at cheaper rates which will not affect the
project implementation with limited human resources.
xi. Outcomes:
 Generation of State Residue Data for all commodities such as chilli powder, fresh mangoes,
fresh vegetables, curry leaf power.
 Generation of aflatoxin contamination in peanuts and milks.
 Revision of GAPs as per the local requirements.
 Consumer awareness campaigns on food safety.
 Export promotion of specified and special products of AP in global markets.
 More profits for farmers.
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 Global market exposure for AP farmers.

 Implementation of Global GAPs for credibility of AP agri-products in world trade.
xii. Evaluation:
The Project evaluation is taken up in a three-tire system. The three tire system
comprises of the Director of Research and Zonal Research Head‘s of the respective Zone‘s
and the Heads of the research stations. The above will be finally scrutinized at State Level
Technical Programme every year.
Annex-I
Equipments proposed in 2019-20
S. No. Name of the Item No Total Cost (Rs)

1 HPLC 1 3,500,000.00
2 VISCOMETER 1 150,000.00
3 TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 50,000.00
4 BENCHTOP CONDUCTIVITY METER 2 200,000.00
5 SALINITY METER 2 20,000.00
6 SOLID PHASE EXTRACTING UNIT(SPE) 2 5,000,000.00
7 ANAEROBIC JARS 2 50,000.00
8 5 KVA SERVO VOLTAGE STABILIZER 1 300,000.00
9 MAGNETIC STIRRER-500 ml 1 5,000.00
10 MAGNETIC STIRRER-1000 ml 1 5,000.00
11 DENSITY DETERMINATION KIT 1 50,000.00
12 COLD ROOM WITH HUMIDITY CONTROL 1 2,000,000.00
13 FLUORIDE METER 1 150,000.00
14 ELECTRICAL HEATING PLATES(8‖×12‖) dia meter 5 100,000.00
15 MICROWAVE OVEN 1 30,000.00
16 DIGITAL REFRACTOMETER 1 60,000.00
17 CARBON-DI-OXIDE INCUBATOR 1 250,000.00
18 HALOGEN/IR PRECISION BALANCE 1 150,000.00
19 BENCH TOP TURBIDITY COLOR CHLORIDE 1 180,000.00
METER(Portable with high accuracy)
20 LIQUID NITROGEN CONTAINER with Accessories 1 150,000.00
21 REFRIGERATED CENTRIFUGE(12000 rpm) 1 500,000.00
22 ROTARY EVAPORATER 2 2,000,000.00
23 VORTEX MIXER 5 100,000.00
24 TABLE TOP CENTRIFUGE WITH VARIOUS ROTORS 1 150,000.00
25 SONICATOR BATH 4 200,000.00
26 SHAKING WATER BATH 1 100,000.00
27 BOD INCUBATOR 2 500,000.00
28 DEEP FREEZER(-80OC) 2 2,800,000.00
29 DEEPFREEZER(-20OC) 2 1,000,000.00
30 LABORATARY REFRIGERATORS 2-80C 4 200,000.00
31 HOMOGENIZER(ROBOTEC) 2 400,000.00
32 AUTOMATIC TITRATOR WITH AUTO SAMPLER- KARL 1 700,000.00
FISHER
33 SAMPLE GRINDER 2 10,000.00
34 ICP-OES or ICP-MS 1 10,000,000.00
35 HOT PLATE 2 50,000.00
36 HYGROMETER 2 70,000.00
37 TOP LOADING BALANCES 2 100,000.00
38 CONDUCTIVITY&TDS METER 1 100,000.00
39 TABLE TOP CENTRIFUGE WITH VARIOUS ROTORS 1 200,000.00
40 DIGITAL THERMO METER 2 10,000.00
41 SAMPLE HOMOGENISER WITH STIRRER 2 400,000.00
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S. No. Name of the Item No Total Cost (Rs)

42 MICROWAVE OVEN 1 10,000.00
43 ANALYTICAL BALANCE 2 2,600,000.00
44 MULTI PURPOSE VORTEX MIXER 2 200,000.00
45 HOT AIR OVEN 2 500,000.00
46 Chemicals, Glassware, other consumables and handling 35,00,000.00
of Effluents
Total: 3,88,00,000.00
BIO DATA OF THE INVESTIGATOR
I. Principal Investigator:
1. Name : Dr. J. Dilip Babu
2. Designation & Present Place of work : Director of Research,
Administrative Office,
Dr. YSRHU,
Venkataramannagudem.
Mobile No: 9848065637,
7382633655
Email: jampaladilip@yahoo.co.in
3. Date of birth : 13-06-1960
4. Date of joining in the Service : 28-05-1986
5. Academic qualifications :
Degree University / College / Place of study Month / Class

certificate Board Year of obtained
passing
Ph. D.(Hort.) ANGRAU College of Agriculture, 1995 -
Rajendranagar Rajendranagar
M.Sc. (Ag.) ANGRAU GP Panth University of August First
Rajendranagar Agricultural sciences and 1983
Technology, Pathnagar.
B.Sc. (Ag.) ANGRAU College of Agriculture, May First
Rajendranagar Rajendranagar 1981
Intermediate Board of May First
Intermediate 1977
SSC / Board of AP Residential School, April First
Matriculation Secondary Tadikonda, Guntur Dist. 1975
Education
6. Experience Details (in Years) :
Administration 03-09-2013 to Till date as Director of Research, Administrative

Office, Venkataramannagudem.
Administration 3 Years and 2 months (01-06-2009 to 02-09-2013) at VRS, ARI,
R‘Nagar and also appointed as Zonal Research Head for Zone-I (Five
research stations) from 12-01-2012 to 02-09-2013 (1 year 7
months).
Research 25 Years (09-07-1989 to till date) and work done for the year 2011.
Teaching As additional responsibility for 17 Years (1991 to 2009).
Extension 1 Year (28-05-1986 to 30-06-1987) against the post of SMS (Hort.),
RARS, LAM, Guntur.
7. RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:
a) Research Articles/Research Notes Published Journals : 28
b) Participation in Seminars / Symposia / Workshops / Conferences): 40
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c) Established Quality Control Lab, ANGRAU, Rajendranagar as Co Principal Investigator

under MOFB funds
d) Established Biotechnology Lab, Dr.YSRHU, Rajendranagar under RKVY
8. External Funds Generated/ ADHOC Research Projects:
a. External Funds Generated:
S. Title of the Funding Total PI / Co-PI Year of Status
No project agency amount sanction
1 A value chain NAIP 92 lakhs Principal 2009-14 Completed

on mango & funded by Investigator
guava for ICAR / Dr. J. Dilip Babu,
domestic and World Co-PI
export markets Bank Dr. A. Bhagwan,
Dr. A. Kiran
Dr. M. Raj Kumar
2 Safety Dept of 88 lakhs Principal 2011-13 On-going
evaluation of science and Investigator
vegetables technology( Dr. J. Dilip Babu
cultivated DBT) and Dr. RVSK
using karanja Reddy Co-PI along
seed cake with collaborating
institutes –IICT
&NIN
3 On farm Departmen 1.13 Principal 2012-13 On going
demonstration t of Crores Investigator
of pre and post Horticultur Dr. J. Dilip Babu,
harvest e Co-PI
protocol for Dr. A. Bhagwan,
mango export Dr. A. Kiran
Dr. M. Raj Kumar
Department of
Horticulture and
Private
entrepreneur
4 Setting up of Ministry of 178 lakhs Dr. Anurag 2006 On-going
Quality Control Food Chaturvedi,
Lab for Food Processing Principal
Testing and and Investigator
Training Centre Industries, Dr. J. Dilip Babu,
for Total Govt. of Co-Principal
Quality India, New Investigator
Management in Delhi.
Food Industry
b . adhoc research projects completed
Title of the project Name of Financial Individual or Date Date of Major
the outlay Team * of complet achieveme
sponsorin (Rs.) start ion nts/
g findings
/funding
agency
Effect of irradiation Board of 41 lakhs Dr. Anurag 2002 2005 Completed
on quality Research Chaturvedi,
parameters, shelf life in Nuclear Principal
and acceptability of Sciences, investigator
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Title of the project Name of Financial Individual or Date Date of Major

the outlay Team * of complet achieveme
sponsorin (Rs.) start ion nts/
g findings
/funding
agency
selected food Dept.of Dr. J. Dilip
commonly consumed Atomic Babu,
in A.P. Energy, Special
Mumbai Consultant
Development of Post Board of 15 lakhs Dr. J. Dilip 2005 2007 Completed
Harvest Protocols for Research Babu,
Inland Transport, in Nuclear Principal
Quarantine Sciences, Investigator
Treatment and Cold Dept.of Dr. Anurag
Storage for Mango, Atomic Chaturvedi,
Banana and Papaya Energy, Co-
using Radiation Mumbai Investigator
Technology
4. Development of Board of Dr. Anurag 2007 2010 Completed
shelf stable Research Chaturvedi,
intermediate in Nuclear Principal
moisture and high Sciences, 42 lakhs Investigator
moisture fruit and Dept.of Dr. J. Dilip
vegetable products Atomic Babu, Co-
using radiation Energy, Principal
processing as a Mumbai Investigator
hurdle technology
9. Participation in international course.
a) Under gone training in cold chain management of fruits and vegetables at Singapore for a
period of 6 days under the aegies of ASIAN PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL (2006).
b) Under gone training with FAO Sub regional training workshop in Collaboration with
National Institute of Nutrition on Improving the Quality and Safety of Fresh Fruits and
Vegetables: A Practical Approach, Hyderabad, India, 4-8 February, 2008.
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4. Establishment of Palmyrah processing pilot plant for demonstration cum

training on Palmyrah products for tribal empowerment in Agency area of East
Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh.
Executive Summary
Palmyrah palm adorns the dry landscape of the semi arid tropics of Tamil Nadu, Andhra
Pradesh, Orissa, West Bengal, Karnataka and Maharastra. India has nearly 120 million
palms and about 30 percent of trees are in Andhra Pradesh. It can be used as food,
beverage, fibre, fodder, medicinal and timber. Among the various edible uses of the palm,
the sweet sap tapped from the inflorescence for making palm sugar is of prime importance.
The endosperm of the young fruit, like tender coconut, is a delicacy in summer. The petiole
fiber and leaf blade are used to make products such as brushes and handicrafts. The most
backward area of East Godavari district is mostly dominated by tribal community. In
Andhra Pradesh hardly 1 % of palms are utilized in rural areas. Many NGOs, and KVKs
along with ITDA and tribal welfare departments are working for development of tribal people
through societies, cooperatives in various aspects of employment. Hence the project is
proposed to start the pilot plant cum demonstration unit which will give training cum
awareness to utilized palmyrah palm effectively in the agency area of east Godavari district.
i. Context/Background:
Palmyrah palm - Borassus flabellifer, the Asian variety- is a genus of six species of
fan palms, native to tropical regions. It is an important multipurpose tree of great utility,
grows extensively in North and Eastern part of Sri Lanka, southern part of India and in
most of the tropical countries. The Palmyrah palm is described as the single most useful
plant in the southern India and engages human labour in the industries around it
irrespective of gender or age. It is easily cultivated and largely found to grow in wild areas.
Cultivation requires little labour in planting the nuts and protecting them from cattle till
they grow above reach. The growth of the tree is very slow and it takes from 15 to 30 years
to bear. It is also corrugated by the semi circular scars of fallen leaves. Palmyrah is a very
important palm and playing an important role in the day-to-day life of poor and landless
farmers. Palmyrah palm adorns the dry landscape of the semi arid tropics of Tamil Nadu,
Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, West Bengal, Karnataka and Maharastra. India has nearly 120
million palms and about 30 percent of trees are in Andhra Pradesh. Due to its multifarious
uses, the palm is equated to the ―Kalpa Vriksha‖in the mythology.
Horticultural research station, pandirimamidi, East Godavari district of Andhra
Pradesh was established in 1986 for the research on Palmyrah, All India Coordinated
Research Project (AICRP) on palms-Palmyra is initiated at the research station in the year
1991. Under AICRP, Collection of dwarf, early and high neera yielding genotypes are being
selected through intensive surveys conducted in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and
Karnataka since the inception of the project. So far, 262 accessions have been collected.
The accessions are being evaluated regularly for the parameters such as plant height, stem
girth, number of leaves, lamina length, lamina breadth and petiole length and yield
parameters and standardized the both sap and endosperm yield along with other data. Also
carried out work on post harvest technology of palmyrah in relation to value added
products like neera, jaggery, palm sugar, candy, nungu based products, tuber based bakery
products, pulp based beverages and spongy endosperm and technologies were
standardized.
Like the coconut, palmyrah is regarded as a total palm as each and every part of the
palm right from fruit to root is having many fold economic uses. Though growing of this
important palm has an immense potential, no determined effort has been made to bring the
palm under cultivation. It can be used as food, beverage, fibre, fodder, medicinal and
timber. Among the various edible uses of the palm, the sweet sap tapped from the
inflorescence for making palm sugar is of prime importance. The endosperm of the young
fruit, like tender coconut, is a delicacy in summer. The petiole fiber and leaf blade are used
to make products such as brushes and handicrafts. The tree serves as a source of raw
material for several cottage industries. There may be 25-40 fresh leaves and they are
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leathery, gray green, fan-shaped, 1-3 meters wide and folded along the midrib and they
spring at the top in a clump. They are usually very tough and have thick stalks.
There are two kinds of the palmyrah - the male and the female. The male and female
flowers are held by two different trees, never in one tree. Both male and female trees
produce spikes of flowers but only the female plant bears fruits. However both trees are
used to tap toddy. The male palm produces 5-10 inflorescences each year. The male
inflorescence is heavily branched with each branch having 2-3 spikes. Each spike has 800-
1000 flower clusters, which in turn bear 15-20 little flowers. As a whole, a male
inflorescence may have 200,000-250,000 florets. In contrast, the female inflorescence has
only 2-3 branches, with each branch bearing 10-12 flowers. Normally a female palm
produces 5-12 inflorescences with a total of 200-300 fruits. However, trees close to water
sources may bear nearly 300-400 fruits. The fruits are generally black-skinned, but red
skinned types also occur. These palmyrah-growing tracts receive one monsoon during
October-November. Flowering is seasonal, and fruiting occurs in September-October. In
nature, the fully-ripe, heavy fruits fall down and become buried in the soil. The rainfall
received during the season facilitates germination. The fruits are normally 3-seeded and
when all of them germinate from a single fruit, they give rise to three palms. Palmyrah is
one of the major sources of palm sugar in Asian countries. The palm is planted on reservoir
and lake banks to stabilize them. It is also planted on rice field margins to demarcate them.
The palm does not need much water, requires very little maintenance and it is highly
disease resistant. It stabilizes unproductive, erosion-prone soils. It can be planted in any
type of soil to increase soil fertility and water conservation. It is used as a wind-break in
sandy plains to stabilize dunes. Palmyrah is truly a multipurpose palm. Palmyrah itself is
physically blessed and physiologically endowed to sustain human existence and to conserve
social forestry. An innovative creation of handicrafts is one of its attractions. It provides
investment potential of endless pursuits, may be they are, self-employment projects, micro
enterprises, small and medium and hi-tech industries.
Lack of awareness in technologies related to palmyrah products, research along with
training to tribal people to become entrepreneur.
 To promote and improve the socio-economic life-style of the Tribal (ST) generating the
gainful employment opportunities downsizing the technology, promoting research,
sustainable development.
 To establish the pilot plant for value added food products from palmyrah i.e palm
neera, jaggery, palm sugar, palm candy etc.
 To design, improve th e m ach i n e fo r p al m y r ah p ro ce ssi ng a nd preserve the quality
of products being endowed by tribal through scientific processing and technology transfer
for value addition.
 To establish the unit for fibre extraction unit and value added products from fibre
and leaf of palmyrah.
 To demonstrate and training of tribal un employed youth on palmyrah value added
products
 To guide the trained people to start own units with help of ITDA rampachodavaram
in project preparation and technical aspects.
iv. Strategy:
The proposed project area is coming under East Godavari District located at the Northern
part of the State of Andhra Pradesh. The most backward area of East Godavri district is
having 7 mandals 1. Maredimilli, 2. Rampachodavaram, 3. Rajavommangi, 4. Addatigalai,
5. Devipatnam, 6. Y. Ramaram and 7. Gangavaram completely meant for the tribal
development. This area of the District is mostly dominated by tribal community encircled
with the h ill ranges belongs to eastern ghats with a bountiful natural resources,
damping climate with ecological balance and also the agro-climatic zones purports to be
suit for the ample production of horticulture crops with better irrigation potential and
topography.
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The proposed project area covering 150 tribal villages which are periphery to each other
with ample productivity of horticulture crops like jackfruit, guava, mahua, turmeric, chilly,
ginger, tamarind, mango, cashewnut, papaya, banana and other minor forest produce like
karaka, nalla jidi, zirika, chinamum, markingnut, jamun etc. The connectivity of the
station is also centrifugal and centripetal to each other and the communication system is
accessible / transportable.
In order to promote the livelihood initiatives of the target community in the proposed
project area, basically this project has been designed to extend the socio-economic benefit
to 400 tribal youth, totaling to 3000 beneficiaries generating the employment
opportunities enhancing their income potential and growth, developing the skills,
upgrading the traditional skills with innovative science and technology development
initiatives.
The tribal farmers of East Godavari districts and other adjoining areas are mostly
benefited in this project. The work plan of the project will basically be based on the value
addition, economic generation and self-employment opportunities. The same unit can be
used for processing of other horticultural processing with low cost preservation
technologies. Initially the collection of the raw materials will entrust to the tribal groups,
the growers and gatherers for collection.
vi. Managment:
The beneficiaries will be identified through Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA),
NGO, KVKs, DrYSRHU, ANGRAU and CTRI.
The training to the master trainers, technology transfer and consultancy will be impacted
by centre as and when required. The training to the selected master trainers and leading
members will be held at station, Pandirimamidi.
vii. Finance:
BUDGET PARTICULARS
A. Non - Recurring Budget (In Lakhs)
S. No. Item 2019-20 Total
1. Infrastructure (Fiber Processing shed) 15.00 15.00
Total : 15.00 15.00
B. Recurring
S. No. Recurring 2019-20 Total
1. Production of Palmyrah Products 21.40 21.40
10 Capacity building Programmes of 3 days
duration in core areas identified for 30 trainees in
2. 3.60 3.60
each batch (@ Rs 36,000/-for each training
programme)
Total : 25.00 25.00
Total (A +B): 40.00 40.00
* Residential training within the district expenditure limit @ Rs.400/- per day per head
as per the ATMA norms
viii. Time Frame:
1 1 - 12 Months  Purchase of equipments to prepare Neera catering, Palm
jaggery, Palm sugar and candy and Palm leaf fancy and
making of utility articles.
2 13 - 24 Months
 Preparation of Neera catering, Palm jaggery, Palm sugar and
candy and Palm leaf fancy and making of utility articles.
3 24 - 36 Months
 Training to the identified beneficiaries through various
organizations.
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From the data it was observed that economic value of from each palm per year is
around Rs.3000/- without any inputs. The palmyrah palms in Indian is estimated about
120 millions and in mostly in southern and central India. Out total palmyrha plants, 30
percent of palms are situated in Andhra Pradesh, it is estimated that 40 million palms are
available Andhra Pradesh and hardly 1persent of palms are utilized in rural areas.
Economics of products from each palmyrah palm
Inflorescence sap (Neera) : Rs. 2500/- to 3000/-
(Total sap from male palm is 200 lt per year and produced
25 kg of jaggery or 15 kg of suagr and sale value of
jaggery @ Rs 100/- and sugar@ Rs.200/-)
Tender fruit endosperm : Rs. 900 to 1200/-
(The female palm nungu 300 tender fruits @ 3/-)
Tuber (apicolon) (1000 tubers @1/-) : Rs. 1000 to 1200/-
Fibre (leaf @ Rs.1/- and leaf base fibre @25/-per kg) : Rs. 100 to 200/-
(3-4 kg fibre and 12-14 leaves per year)
x. Risk Analysis:
 The facility can be also used by tribal people to prepare product leading to build their own
facility through handheld approach by Dr.Y.S.R Horticultural University. This can be
further linked up with ITDA & other agencies for the welfare of the tribal community.
 This station is provided with scientists and skilled people who can manage the risk in
xi. Outcomes:
In order to promote the livelihood initiatives of the target community in the proposed
project area, basically this project has been designed to extend the socio-economic benefit
to 400 tribal youth, totaling to 3000 beneficiaries generating the employment
opportunities enhancing their income potential and growth, developing the skills,
upgrading the traditional skills with innovative science and technology development
initiatives.
Deliverable products from palmyrah from this project:
1. Neera Catering:
The juice yielding from the palm trees called as'Neera'. Neera can be used as basic
raw material for producing semi solid/solid sweet mass called as 'Gur' , 'Palm Sugar' &
'Palm candy'. This tarde is fully occupied by the tappers who are poorest of the poor. The
trade has got good employment potential besides giving good earnings of the said tapper
community. The technolgy involved in this trade is indigenious and so easy to handle by
any one.
2. Palm Jaggery (GUR) Making:
The palms namely date, sago, palmyrah & coconut are taped during the
season of October to June. Normally during morning & evening juice is collected filtered
and boiled for preparing jaggery/palm gur. Neera is being Boiled in the open pan till the
brix value reaches in the scale of 118 to 120%. After reaching the said scale, sugar rab is
poured in the wooden mould to get the desired shape. Palm gur is being consumed mainly
by the specific target group who knows the medicinal value than the gur made out of sugar
cane.
3. Palm Sugar & Palm Confectionery:
Confectionery items are more favourite among the childrens as well as far
elders which are being consumed throughout the world. The palmsugar has got medicinal
value and its made out of its base product called as ‗Neera‘. If the confectionery items are
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made out of palm sugar, Thereby the unit can provide a nutritious as well as different
taste‘s confectionery to the market.
4. Palm Leaf Fancy and Utility Articles Making:
Palm leaf Fancy and utility articles are prepared from the tender leaf of
Palmyrah palm tree. The raw tender leaves are obtained/cut down from the top of the tree,
which is in light green colour. These leafs are dried in the sunlight for two days for
maintaining required moisture and it turns to light lemon yellow in colour. Then the leaves
are cut by Leaf sizing machine as per design and coloured by synthetic colour for making
more attractive product. Palm leaf is available in most of states in India and having good
demand in domestic market & abroad.
5. Palm Fiber Brush Making:
Palm brush has got dometic as well as Industial demand. Manufacturing
process is very simple. There is a good demand for the product.
6. Raw Material & Utilities:
Inflorescence sap, tender fruit, tuber and riped fruit are available at germaplasm
and other palmyrah palms at horticultural research station are sufficient.
xii. Evaluation:
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5. “Augumenting production and supply of certified and quality planting material of

major fruit crops.‖
Name of the centers:
Horticultural Research Station, Darsi
PI : Dr. Muthyala Naidu, Senior Scientist (Horti.) & Head
Horticultural Research Station, Petlur

PI : Dr. B. Govindarajulu, Principal Scientist (P.P) & Head
Horticultural Research Station, Mahanandi

PI : Dr. K. Subrahmanyam, Principal Scientist (P.P) & Head
Horticultural Research Station, Anakapalli

PI : Dr. P. Madhavilatha, Scientist (Agronomy)
Horticultural Research Station, Ananthapur

PI : Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Sr. Scientist (Hort.) & Head
Horticultural Research Station, Pandirimamidi

PI : Dr. D. Manohar Prasad, Pr. Scientist (Hort.) & Head
Cashew Research Station, Bapatla

PI : Dr. K. Umamaheswara Rao, Scientist (Hort.) & Head
Mango Research Station, Nuzvidu
PI : Dr. R Rajyalakshmi, Senior Scientist (Hort.) & Head
Horticultural Research Station, V R Gudem
PI : Dr. M. Ravindrababu, Scientist (Hort.)
Co-PI : Dr. B. Ramesh Babu, Scientist (Hort.)
Horticultural Research Station, Chintapalli
PI : Dr. V. Siva Kumar, Scientist (Hort.) & Head
Executive Summary
Andhra Pradesh is bestowed with varied climatic conditions, different types of fruit
crops can be cultivated successfully in different regions of the state. Fruit crops are the
better alternate to the farmers under changing climatic scenarios, shortage of water and
power year by year. Supply of certified and quality planting material has become inevitable
and of utmost importance to keep fruit on strong footing industry in Andhra Pradesh.
Existing levels of plant material production is not sufficient to meet the demand and there
is necessity to strengthen the production of certified and quality planting material
programmes in the state as per the demand. In the context of enactment of Regulation
Nurseries Act – 2010 by the government of Andhra Pradesh, it has become mandatory for
all nurseries to stick on to production and supply of certified and quality planting materials
to the growers under certified labels.
In Andhra Pradesh several horticultural crops are grown on commercial scale and
provide lively hood to millions of farmers in the state. Fruits are the chief source of
vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, facts and proteins and hence, fruits are recognized as
protective foods as they are necessary for the maintenance of human health. As per
statistics available for 2014-2015, total area under fruit crops in the state is 5,60,876
hectares with the production of 95,15,651 MT.
Andhra Pradesh is bestowed with varied climatic conditions, as a result different
fruit crops can be cultivated successfully at different regions of the state. Apart from the
existing areas under fruit crops there is lot of scope and demand for bringing new areas
under different fruit crops across the state as fruit crops are the better alternate to the
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farmers under changing climatic scenarios, shortage of water and power year by year. In
this context supply of certified and quality planting material has become inevitable and of
utmost importance to keep fruit on strong footing industry in the country in general and in
Andhra Pradesh in particular.
Existing levels of plant material production is not at all sufficient to meet the demand
and as such there is a necessity to strengthen the production of certified and quality
planting material programmes in the state so as to ultimately increase the production up to
the demand levels. Further, Citrus Research Station, Tirupati is the only center in the
entire country carrying out bud wood certification for Sathgudi sweet orange for the last 40
years. The viral diseases are spreading in the alarming scale hence, it is necessary to
produce and supply certified quality planting material in sweet orange and acidlime to the
farmers. The certification process will be takenup by the Citrus Research Stqation,
Tirupathi keeping the demand for planting material in view it is proposed to strengthen the
nursery infrastructure at Horticultural Reseach Station, Darsi, Prakasam District and
Horticultural Research Station, Mahanandi, Kurnool District for production of sweet orange
and acidlime planting material. Further, it is also proposed to establish mother block of ber
for the production of ber budlings at Horticultural Research Station, Darsi, Prakasam
district.
Citrus: Non-availability of virus free and healthy plant material in Government and
Registered private nurseries. Non-avaialability of healthy budlings of sweet orange cv.
Sathgudi and acid lime cv. Balaji & CRS-I
Ber: Lack of healthy budlings of ber cv. Umran
Mango, Cashew, Custard apple and Tamarind: Non-availability of healthy planting
material of popular varieties of Mango, Cashew, Custard apple and Tamarind to the
farmers.
1. Citrus:
 Year round indexing of bud wood blocks of Sathgudi sweet orange.
 To supply of virus free and healthy bud to government and registered private nurseries.
 To supply virus free & healthy budlings of sweet orange cv. Sathgudi and acid lime cv.
Balaji & CRS-1 to farmers.
2. Arid fruit crop : Ber
 To establish mother block of ber with cultivar umran
 To supply healthy budlings of ber CV. umran to farmers
iv. Strategy:
CITRUS:
Citrus Research Station, Tirupati is the prime institute responsible for the certification of
citrus bud wood in the state of Andhra Pradesh. In the context of enactment of Andhra
Pradesh Registration of Horticulture Nurseries (Regulation) Act, 2010 the responsibility of
this center has increased by several folds. As on now the Citrus Research Station, Tirupati
is the only center in the entire state which is having full pledged facilities for indexing of
budwood against dreaded viral diseases mainly CTV, Greening and CYMV. The center has
been certifying the mother blocks of registered private and as well as government nurseries
in the state for the past several years. In the light of severe spreading of the viral diseases
during recent times the responsibility of the center has further increased as there is an
utmost need to increase the production & supply of disease free planting material as per
the demand which is raising day by day from the potential citrus growing districts in the
state.
Besides viral diseases, bacterial diseases like greening and canker are also posing threat
to cultivation of citrus. Survey carried out in Andhra Pradesh revealed that high incidence
of citrus greening in sweet orange was reported in Prakasam distict (14.5%) followed by
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Kadapa (13.18%) and Nellore (12.59%). In citrus greening leaf patterns include chlorosis
resembling zinc deficiency and yellowing of veins. Reduction in fruit size and die-back of
twigs are also noticed. The pathogen in spread by use of infected bud wood and by the
citrus psylla.
In bacterial canker, corky out growths develop on the leaves, fruits and twigs. The
diseases is serious in acid lime. In acid lime a protected propagation structure like shade
net house can reduce the nursery phase, saves money, time and space. Due to ambient
conditions prevailing inside, it is possible to take up round the year production of acid lime
seedlings as per farmers demand and needs, and reduce seedling mortality during hot
summer months.
Realizing the fact for the last 4 to 5 years farmers from potential citrus growing districts
i.e., Anantapur, Nalgonda, Prakasam, Mahaoobnagar, Kadapa, Guntur, West Godavari are
totally depending on Citrus Research Station, Tirupati for quality planting material. As per
the indents received from farmers, there is a requirement of nearly 3-4 lakhs of Sathgudi
budlings per annum of which the above center alone has been supplying only 1 lakh
budlings. For increasing the production of the planting material as per demand existing,
there is an immediate need to strengthen the existing nurseries at Horticultural Research
Station-Darsi, Prakasam District and Horticultural Research Station - Mahanandi, Kurnool
district in the form of providing additional infrastructural facilities of immediate need.
BER:
Ber or Indian jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana) is indigenous to India. The fruits are rich
in vitamin C, A and B complex. The composition varies in different varieties. Its leaves
contain 5.6% digestible crude protein and 49.7% total digestible nutrients, making it a
nutritive fodder for animals.
Ber grows under varying conditions of climate all over India even at elevations up to
1,000 m above mean sea-level. It can withstand extremely hot conditions but is susceptible
to frost. The trees shed leaves and enter into dormancy during summer. Under moderate
climate of south India, however, the trees continue to grow throughout the year. It is
extremely drought hardy owing to its deep root system and other xerophytic characters. The
tree prefers atmospheric dryness for development of good quality fruits. High atmospheric
humidity is distinctly disadvantageous. Ber is not particularly exacting in its soil
requirement. It can grow on a wide variety of soils—sandy, clayey, saline and alkali soils.
Under arid fruit crops, Ber is considered as the most suitable fruit crop for dry areas
like Anantapur and part of Prakasam district. But due to shortage of planting material the
area under ber is not increasing. Keeping the continuous drought inview, ber can be
popularised among farmers. At Horticultural Research Station, Darsi, Prakasam district
gola variety in ber was taken up and the performance is satisfactory. Ber is commercially
propagated by budlings. Ber cv. Umaran is also performing well and it needs to be
popularized. In this connection, it is proposed to establish the mother block of above
cultivar at Horticultural Research Station, Darsi, Prakasam district, AP and buds will be
utilized for T budding.
Mango, Cashew, Custard apple and Tamarind:
Nearly 5,00,000 grafts/layers of genuine and quality planting material of popular
varieties will be produced and supply to the farmers. Uniformity and quality production can
be obtained by using this planting material.
Farmers from citrus growing districts i.e., Anantapur, Nalgonda, Prakasam,
Mahaoobnagar, Kadapa, Guntur and West Godavari, Ber growers of Prakasam and
Ananthapur, Coconut growers, Pomegranate and Acid lime growers of entire Andhra
Pradesh.
vi. Managment:
Scientific community along with skilled people will involve in conducting various trails to
develop healthy and virus free planting material availability to the faremrs.
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vii. Finance:
Center wise budget requirements (2018-20) (Annexure –I)
Center name 2018-19 2019- Total
20 (Rs. Lakhs)
Horticultural Research Station, Darsi 15.00 215.00 230.00
Horticultural Research Station, Petlur -- 215.00 215.00
Horticultural Research Station, Mahanandi -- 115.00 115.00
Horticultural Research Station, Anakapalli 27.00 15.00 42.00
Horticultural Research Station, Ananthapur 15.00 15.00 30.00
Horti. Research Station, Pandirimamidi -- 25.00 25.00
Cashew Research Station, Bapatla -- 25.00 25.00
Mango Research Station, Nuzvidu 18.00 42.00 60.00
Horticultural Research Station, V R Gudem 10.00 15.00 25.00
Horticultural Research Station, Chintapalli 15.00 15.00 30.00
TOTAL 100.00 697.00 797.00
Rs. 797.00 (Rupess Seven hundred and ninety seven lakhs only)
viii. Time Frame:
1 1 - 12 Months • Construction of shade net.
• Purchase of farm equipments and other farm tools.
• Purchase of inputs i.e. poly bags, fertilizers, pesticides,
seedling material etc. for plant material production.
• Procuring of scion sticks then grafting on to the root stocks
under protected shade net houses.
2 13 - 36 Months
 Production of virus free and healthy plant material in
different fruit crops (citrus, acid lime, ber, mango and
cashew)
 Production of coconut hybrid seedlings.
 Supply of certified, healthy planting material of Cashew to
the growers in the state.

The project is largely horticultural sector based and which serves the needs of fruit
growers by providing income to the cultivators and employment for the farm laborers.
x. Risk Analysis:
 The equipments and other structures will reduce the mortality of plant material.
 These stations are provided with scientists and skilled people who can manage the risk in
xi. Outcomes:
Production of planting material (Year wise)
Anticipated
Crop
production 2019-20
Sweet orange 50,000
Acid lime 50,000
Ber 25,000
Custard apple 10,000
Cashew 50,000
Tamarind 10,000
Mango 10,000
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xii. Evaluation:
ANNEXURE – I: CENTER WISE BUDGET DETAILS
Center : Horticultural Research Station, Darsi, Prakasam District
Crop : Sweet orange, Acid Lime and Ber (Rs. lakhs)
Item 2019-20
Screen house 200.00
Production of Sweet orange, Acid Lime, Ber and other planting material 15.00
(Gunny bags, polythene bags and other material)
TOTAL 215.00
Center : Horticultural Research Station, Petlur
Crop : Sweet orange (Rs. lakhs)
Item 2019-20
Screen house 200.00
Production of Sweet orange and other planting material (Gunny bags, 15.00
polythene bags and other material)
TOTAL 215.00
Center : Horticultural Research Station, Mahanandi

Item 2019-20
Screen house 100.00
Production of Sweet orange and other planting material (Gunny bags, 15.00
TOTAL 115.00
Center : Horticultural Research Station, Anakapalli, Vishakapatnam District
(Rs. lakhs)
Item 2019-20
Production of Mango, Cashew and other planting material (Gunny bags, 15.00
TOTAL 15.00
Center : Horticultural Research Station, Ananthapur, Ananthapur District
Item 2019-20
Production of Tamarind, Custerd apple and other planting material 15.00
TOTAL 15.00
Center : Horticultural Research Station, Pandirimamidi
Crop : Cashew (Rs. lakhs)
Item 2019-20
Production of Cashew and other planting material (Gunny bags, 25.00
TOTAL 25.00
Center : Cashew Research Station, Bapatla
Crop : Cashew (Rs. lakhs)
Item 2019-20
Production of Cashew and other planting material (Gunny bags, 25.00
TOTAL 25.00
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Center : Mango Research Station, Nuzvid, Krishna District

Crop : Mango (Rs. lakhs)
Item 2019-20
Equipment required for testing of planting material (laminar Airflow, 32.00
BOD, Autoclave, Oven, Microscope, Double Distillation Unit, Data
analyzer, Lab Infrastructure, Chemicals and Glassware)
Land Preparation and Production of Mango and other planting material 10.00
TOTAL 42.00
Center : Horticultural Research Station, V R Gudem.
Crop : Vegetable and Flower crop seedlings production (Rs. lakhs)
Item 2019-20
Repairs and maintanence of Hi-tech nursery Replacement of shade net, 15.00
Aluminet, Insect Mesh and Poly films and requirements in Primary and
Secondary Nursery at CEPC and production of planting material at HRS
(growing media, portrays, polythene bags and other inputs)
TOTAL 15.00
Center : Horticultural Research Station, Chintapalli

Crop : Pepper and other planting material (Rs. lakhs)
Item 2019-20
Insect Mesh & shade nets, maintenance and Production & maintenance 15.00
requirement at CEPC and production of planting material at HRS
(growing media, portrays, polythene bags and other inputs)
Total: 15.00
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6. Establishment of Tissue culture laboratory at HRS, Anantharajupeta

Principal Investigator : Dr. Y. Sharat Kumar Reddy
Scientist (Pl.Phy), HRS, Anantharjupeta
Co-Principal Investigator : 1) Dr. R. Nagaraju
Senior Scientist (Hort) & Head
HRS, Anantharjupeta
2) Sri.D. Sreedhar
Scientist (Hort) HRS, Anantharjupeta
3) Sri. T. Nagalakshmi
Scientist (Pl.Path) HRS, Anantharjupeta
Context/Background:
Banana (Musa sp.) is the second most important fruit crop in India next to mango.
Its year round availability, affordability, varietal range, taste, nutritive and medicinal value
makes it the favourite fruit among all classes of people. It has also good export potential. In
andhrapradesh, banana is being cultivated in 82.8 m.ha and in Rayalaseema districts it is
being cultivated as given Kurnool (700 ha), Kadapa (12,800 ha), Ananthapuram (12, 200
ha) and chittoor(911 ha). However, kadapa disct is an potential area for banana production
among Rayalaseema districts.
Reduction of crop yields was major problem in banana due to virus attack in sucker
propagated crop.
Urgent need for supply of virus free plants to farmer community to meet quality
production.
Large scale production of virus free plants to meet farmers demand.
Strategy:
Plant tissue culture (PTC) is a set of techniques for the aseptic culture of cells,
tissues, organs and their components under defined physical and chemical conditions in
vitro and controlled environment.
The demand for tissue culture plantlets of commercial plants both in agriculture and
horticulture as well as in social forestry is growing day by day, because, the traditional
method of propagation is very cumbersome and do not yield much. The emerging scenario
on the growing use of tissue culture plantlets predicts that each state in our country should
at least have sufficient tissue culture laboratories. Disease free planting material is need of
the day and the farmers are asking for genuine planting material from public sectors.
A healthy and disease free plant of any commercial variety having a excellent track
record of performance is selected for tissue culture. Suitable explants like buds, storage
tissues, stem section or germinated seedlings are trimmed and then sterilized in detergent
solution followed by washing in distilled water. After washing, the explants are placed on
suitable culture medium of either a semi-solid or liquid form under a sterile laminar airflow
cabinet. The single cell could proliferate and divide to form calluses (unorganized tissue
masses) which when are supplied with appropriate nutrients and hormonal conditions
could then regenerate new plants. After these plantlets are brought out of test tubes are
subjected to acclimatize with the soil, natural nutrients and environment. This process is
called as hardening. After hardening, the plantlets will be ready for plantation.
Farming community can be benefited with production of virus free plants.
Management:
Scientific community along with skilled people can make large scale production of
quality material to meet the farmer need.
Time period:
Production can made as per the requirement of farmer need with gestation period for
one year and production from second year.
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Risk Analysis :
The lab is being setup to produce banana planting material. Apart from this the lab
also will take up research to develop planting material of different horticultural crops this
lab will also act as a nodal agency in the area of tissue culture and also will substanctionly
train the graduates of this university for hands on experience
Outcome:
An achievement of 1 lakh production per annum for 1st year, this can be improved in
next succeeding years.
BUDGET PARTICULARS
Budget (In Lakhs)
S. No. Item 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 Total
1. Equipments 40.00 35.00 30.00 75.00
(Annex-I enclosed)
2. Infrastructure 30.00 15.00 10.00 45.00
(Annex-II enclosed)
3. Production cost of -- 10.00 10.00 20.00

Banana plantlets and
also for virus indexing
Total (A): 70.00 60.00 50.00 130.00
ANNEXURE – I (Equipments)
S. NO Name of the item Make & Quant Estimated

Model ity cost
1 PH meter: U controller based Ph system with 2 NO 80,000
electrode and temperature probe count
temperature compensation, 3 point
calibration.
Resolution :0.001 PH (High end model)
2 Data entry devices and accessories 75,000
3 Mini auto clave (20 lts) and water purifier 80,000
4 Micropippette digital (Autoclavable) variable Finnpipette 1 NO 10,000
volume
Pipette 0.5 to 10ul
volume
Pipette 5 to 50ul
volume
Pipette 10 to 100ul
volume
Pipette 100 to 1000ul
8 Micropippette digital (Autoclavable) fixex 1 NO 10,000
volume
Pipette 200 to 100ul
9 Micropippette digital (Autoclavable) fixed Finnpipette 1 NO 10,000
volume Pipette 1000ul
10 9420340 Finnpipette stand 1 NO 9,000
(With dome cover )
11 HECO Auto clave veritical complete stainless 1 NO 1,25,000
steel, with allmaccessories
12 Godrej EON Refrigerator GFE-32 G 1 NO 1,25,000
13 Electronic weighing balance Adventure ARO 2 NO 1,80,000
64065gms.
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14 -80 ℃ Freezer (Model No DFUD -374 CE DFUD-374 1 NO 4,00,000

make operon korea ) CE
Operation ,
korea
15 Laminor Air flow chamber Horizantal 2 NO 3,00,000
16 4610140 Finnpippette focus pipette 8 6 NO 1,20,000
channel 30 to 300 ul
17 Wall storage cup boards and Chemical 25,00,000
storage Cabinets and other tissue culture lab
equipments, glass ware and furniture
18 Long Forceps -12‖ size 20 NO 3,000
19 Instrument Table (model 2 NO 85,000
TTT1900:
Dimension
1900xB750x
H750m
20 Wheel Barrows 4NOS 50,000
21 Refrigerator centrifuge - Remi 1 NO 4,00,000
22 Lab working table Model TWT-250 10 NO 4,00,000
23 Island Table –Model No. TIT-2400 (dimension) 4 NO 16,00,000
2400 × 1500×900 (technico and other
dimentions)
24 Chemical storage Cabinet vertical Model No 1 NO 50,000
TLFC-VSC
H925:Dimen
sion
L900xB600x
h1800mm
25 Servo controlled voltage stabilizers sun power 5 NO 2,50,000
control Technologies
26 Instrument Table CACA Sheet model TTT 2 NO 1,10,000
2500, make
Technico.
27 Photo Research Microscope with accessories - 1 Set 6,00,000
1 set Branded computer -1 No.
28 Double distillation unit 1 no 2,00,000
29 Micro wave oven 2no 30,000
30 Cooling Centrifuge 1.5 ml x 12 tubes 1 no 2,00,000
31 B.O.D. Incubator Cap; 6 cuft Kemi 1 no 1,00,000
Size : 450 x 400 x 820 mm inner Chamber
S.S.
32 Dissecting kits and inoculation instruments 12 18,000
sets
33 Elisa reader biorad 3,50,000
Grand Total Rs. 85,00,000
ANNEXURE – II (Infrastructure)
51 Transgenic Green House 1 NO 9,50,000

52 Shade Net House 1 NO 4,90,000
53 Internal refurbishment 20,60,000
Grand Total 35,00,000
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Abstract
Outlay proposed
(Rs. in lakhs)
Physical (Rs. in
lakhs)
SERICULTURE
Construction of Silkworm Rearing
1
Sheds Nos 750 2400.00
Assistance for Chawkie (100 DFLs
2
as a Unit ) Nos 50750 513.50
Sericulture Total 2971.77
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Introduction:
Andhra Pradesh is the SECOND LARGEST SILK PRODUCING STATE in the

country next to Karnataka.
Andhra Pradesh is having it’s heritage of traditional Silk Weaving pockets
like Dharmavaram, Venkatagiri etc., Vuppada of East Godavari district is the
latest Silk Weaving pocket developed by the Dept. of Sericulture, A.P. in the recent
years. Silk sarees and fabrics produced in the state are famous throughout the
country. The Department of Sericulture, A.P is striving for production of Silk
which is the raw material for weaving of Silk sarees and Silk fabrics.
Sericulture is an agro based activity which provides sustainable income to
the farmers with higher returns at frequent intervals. It is one of the reliable land
based activity especially in the drought prone areas where farmers are facing
severe agrarian crisis.
One acre of mulberry garden assures net annual income of Rs.1,25,000/-
and generates employment (12) persons for rural youth and women per acre
throughout the year, both directly and indirectly. Sericulture provides vibrancy to
village economy about 57 % of the gross value of silk fabrics flows back to the
cocoon growers i.e., Sericulture farmers with share of income to different groups.
Women constitute about 60 % of those employed in down-stream activities
of sericulture in the country. This is possible because Sericulture activities
starting from mulberry garden management, leaf harvesting and silkworm rearing
is more effectively taken up by the women folk.
Sericulture satisfies equity concerns. Benefits of sectorial value-addition
primarily accrue to rural households. As the end-product users are mostly from
the higher economic groups and thus the money flows from high end groups to
low end groups.
Income Sharing in Sericulture:
Farmer
14%
12% Reeler
56%
12%
Twister
6%
Weaver
Role of Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India:
All the State Govt. Departments of Sericulture are striving for development
of Sericulture industry under the guidance of Central Silk Board, Bangalore under
the Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. CSB is assisting all the States in the
country in Trainings the Personnel, Research & Development and formulation of
the schemes from time to time as per the field conditions.
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Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), Govt. of India has
approved a Central Sector Scheme “Integrated Scheme for Development of Silk
Industry” (ISDSI) for implementation during 2017-18 to 2019-20 which is
announced National level Workshop held on 17.5.2018 in New Delhi. To
popularise the ISDSI the Central Silk Board named it as “SILK SAMAGRA.”
The schemes now proposed under RKVY are in accordance to the Unit
Costs and sharing pattern approved by GoI under SILK SAMAGRA (ISDSI)
only.
Interventions proposed through RKVY-RAFTAAR:
A) Infrastructure Development Project:

Sericulture even though a proven remunerative and trust worthy agro
based industry, the farmers are not coming forward as it requires high initial
investment for establishment of mulberry garden, construction of Silk Worm
rearing shed and purchase of rearing equipment etc., Thus there is a dire
necessity to support the farming community by providing assistance for
construction of rearing sheds, which is the critical intervention to take up
Sericulture activity. If once the unit is established, it generates sustainable
livelihood to the farmers for more than a decade with a reasonable recurring
expenditure. Therefore Rs.2400.00 lakhs RKVY assistance is proposed under the
said component.
B) Production linked value addition Project:
In addition to Silk Worm Rearing shed, adoption of “Chawkie Rearing”

concept are the two crucial interventions for production of Bivoltine Hybrid
Cocoons which leads to highest cocoons rates in the market. Hence, assistance for
Chawkie charges is proposed due to which the net income of the farmers will be
considerably increased. Rs.513.50 lakhs RKVY assistance is proposed for these
components.
Project Administrative Cost:
As per the RKVY guidelines, 2% administrative cost Rs.58.27 lakhs is
proposed on the total Project Cost of Rs.2971.77 lakhs proposed under
Sericulture sector.
In view of the above, comprehensive proposals are prepared in order to support
the critical interventions with appropriate justification to implement Sericulture
projects under RKVY – RAFTAAR during 2018-19 with a total financial outlay of
Rs.4073.27 lakhs of which Rs.2971.77 lakhs RKVY assistance on par with the
approved unit costs and pattern of assistance approved by GoI under SILK
SAMAGRA of Central Silk Board.
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COMPONENT WISE DETAILS OF THE PROJECTS PROPOSED
A. Infrastructure Development for Silkworm Rearing :
A well designed rearing shed for Silkworm rearing is required to maintain

hygienic and prescribed temperature & humidity conditions. Silkworm rearing
conducted under idealistic conditions assures qualitative and quantitative harvest
of cocoons. To encourage the farmers to construct separate rearing sheds with
verandah is proposed, which is the anchor for Sericulture activity.
Context:
Silkworm rearing is the in-house activity conducted in idealistic
environment under hygienic conditions. Central Sericulture Research & Training
Institute, CSB, Mysore evolved a scientifically designed rearing shed which is the
basic requirement for taking up Silk Worm rearings. In view of the necessity, the
assistance for this component is proposed.
1. Construction of Silkworm Rearing Sheds:
Rearing Shed is the most essential infrastructure for growing of silkworms
in congenial atmosphere for production of quality Bivoltine cocoons, which is the
Key intervention. Temperature and Relative Humidity (RH) plays a vital role in
production of Bivoltine cocoons. Scientifically designed Silk Worm Rearing Shed
measuring 50’x20’x15’ (Type-I with 1000 sft) is required to stage-manage the
temperature & humidity.
The Silkworm Rearing shed of 1000 sq.ft is sufficient for one acre of Mulberry
garden to rear 250 to 300 DFLs per crop.
The unit cost approved by the CSB under ISDSI (Silk Samagra) for the said
Silk Worm Rearing Sheds Rs.4.00 lakhs out of which Rs.3.00 lakhs (75%) is the
assistance (both central and state put together) and 25% is the beneficiary share
for General category.
For SC and ST farmers Rs.3.60 lakhs (90%) is the assistance (both central and
state put together) and 10% is the beneficiary share.
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Problems:
The approved unit for Type-I rearing shed (1000 sft) is Rs.4.00 lakhs, while
the actual cost of construction ranges about Rs.6.00 to 7.00 lakhs or even more.
Therefore construction of rearing shed involves high initial investment, which
became hindrance to the small and marginal farmers to take up Sericulture.
Hence to support the farmers for construction of rearing shed the project is
proposed.
Aim:
Facilitate farmers to take up silkworm rearings in idealistic temp & R.H on
scientific lines under hygienic conditions which assures successful harvest of
cocoon crop.
Objective:
Production of International Grade Bivoltine Cocoons with enhanced
productivity and thereby increase the net income of the farmers.
Strategy:
To provide assistance to the farmers for construction of rearing shed

through which the initial investment burden on the farmers will decrease and
thereby encourage the farmers to take up Sericulture which is one of the best
options.
The scheme is proposed for Small / Marginal farmers, SC & ST farmers and
create rural employment especially youth and women. Coverage of women
Sericulturists @ 35% will be observed.
Management:
The project will be implemented by Field Assts., Technical Assistants,
Technical Officers / Asst. Sericulture Officers / Sericulture Officers through
Technical Service Centres at Mandal level. The project implementation will be
monitored at Division / District level by Asst. Directors / Dy. Directors / Joint
Directors. At state level Commissioner of Sericulture will be monitoring the project
implementation.
Finance:
Rs. in Lakhs
Sl. No of RKVY Bfry. RKVY Beneficiary
Unit Total
Category units assistance share
No cost cost share Share
proposed (%) (%)
1 General 500 75% 25% 2000.00 1500.00 500.00
2 SCSP 4.00 150 90% 10% 600.00 540.00 60.00
3 TSP 100 90% 10% 400.00 360.00 40.00
TOTAL 750 3000.00 2400.00 600.00
As per the approved unit costs above financial projections are arrived.
Time Frame:
The scheme is proposed to implement between 01.04.2019 to 31.03.2020
for a period of one year.
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The project is aimed to provide infrastructure support for production of

quality International grade Bivoltine cocoons which in turn create sustainable
livelihood to small and marginal farmers mostly from back ward, S.C and S.T
community through Sericulture “On farm” activity.
Creation of infrastructure facilities to the farmers duly providing assistance
under RKVY, increases 15-20 Kgs cocoon production over and above the existing
average cocoon production ensuring an additional income of Rs.5000-7500 for
each farmer family per crop.
In addition, through implementation of the said project, quality Bivoltine
Cocoons will be produced for production of International 3A and above grade
Bivoltine raw silk. The A.P. State produces to 47900 MTs of cocoons adding
GVA of Rs.854.30 crores.
The cost benefit ratio in Sericulture is 1:2.4.
Risk Analysis:
Even though Mulberry plant is perennial in nature and survives 10-15
years under normal irrigated conditions, severe drought conditions can affect the
irrigation sources which in turn affect the plantation. During cyclone period
rearings could not be taken up. However, mulberry plantations are being covered
with drip irrigation systems to utilize the available water resources judiciously.
Construction of rearing shed is also ensures proper protection to the rearings
throughout the year without the influence of bad climatic conditions. Further,
following issues may also come up.
1) Due to decrease of Customs duty on import of raw silk from China may leads to
fall of cocoon rates in the market due to which the farmers may be discouraged
and stop to take up rearings.
2) Unauthorized dumping of Raw silk from China may also cause similar effect.
3) Fluctuation of Cocoon prices due to cyclones and high temperature in summer
months may also leads to failure of crops which in turn may decrease the average
cocoon production.
Outcomes:
Unlike other Agriculture crops, Mulberry garden can be maintained for 10-
15 years by following good management practices. The proposed infrastructure
i.e., rearing sheds can also be maintained for 10-15 duly taking proper care of
maintenance thereby sustainable livelihood option shall be created for small and
marginal farmers mostly from Backward, S.C and S.T communities through
Sericulture. It also encourages Bivoltine Sericulture in the State.
Through implementation above project components, 750 new rearing
sheds will be made available to the farmers in additional to the existing and
a quantity of 450 MTs of Bivoltine cocoons worth of about Rs. 2025.00 lakhs
Gross income is expected to the farmers during 2019-20 and it will be
continued minimum for a decade, in addition to rural employment
generation.
Evaluation:
The Project progress will be evaluated through midterm appraisal. Time to
time evaluation of project progress will be done by the District / State Offices.
Further third party evaluation will also be conducted.
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B. Production Linked Projects:
Providing Subsidy on Cost of Chawkie Charges to farmers:
Summary:
To encourage the farmers to rear late age silkworms to save their valuable
crop time, labour and generate assured income chawkie rearing concept is
developed. Chawkie worms production is a cost involved process and hence
ultimately it will be an added financial burden to the farmer. To lessen the
financial burden over the farmers and to encourage chawkie concept for the
benefit of the farmers this project is proposed with a total financial outlay of
Rs.1015.00 lakhs, wherein RKVY assistance is Rs.513.50 lakhs and beneficiary
contribution is Rs.501.50 lakhs.
Context:
Rearing of BV Chawkie Worms (young age silkworms) is the most important
activity for production of Bivoltine cocoon production which is the ultimate goal of
the Dept. Due to increase in input cost like cost of labor, fertilizers, electricity
consumption charges and other inputs, the farmers are unable to rear Chawkie
Worms at their own. Therefore, the Pvt as well as Govt. Chawkie Rearing Centers
(CRCs) are established to rear exclusively in congenial conditions and supply
healthy Chawkie Worms to the farmers in the 2nd moult. It will be charged @
Rs.2000/- per 100 DFLs towards Chawkie Rearing Charges by the Pvt/ Govt.
Chawkie Rearing Centers (CRCs) while supplying the Chawkie Worms. At an
average, each farmer will rear 300 DFLs per crop which costs Rs.6000/- towards
Chawkie charges. For (4) crops it is Rs.24,000/- which is burden to the farmers.
Problems:
The farmers are overburdened with investments on inputs like fertilizers,
disinfectants etc. To reduce the additional cost on Chawkie rearing the farmers
rear the DFLs in their Rearing sheds only which is not advisable. To discourage
this practice and to encourage Chawkie rearing concept and in order to reduce
burden to the farmer on Chawkie charges the scheme is proposed.
Aim & Objective:
To popularize chawkie rearing concept among the farmers to harvest
qualitative and quantitative cocoons, which assure increased net income.
To encourage farmers to rear late age worms, by providing chawkie worms
on subsidized cost.
Strategy:
To encourage farmers for adopting chawkie rearing concept instead of
brushing DFLs to harvest more crops with quality cocoon production, saving the
valuable crop time. As production of quality Chawkie silkworms is cost effective,
financial assistance to the farmers is proposed to encourage the farmers. This is
the critical intervention in increasing the Bivoltine cocoon production by the
farmers through which they are gaining high cocoon prices and net returns from
Sericulture.
The scheme is proposed for Small / Marginal farmers, especially for SC &
ST farmers. However, coverage of women Sericulturists @ 35% will be observed.
Management:
The project will be implemented by Technical Officers / Asst. Sericulture
Officers / Sericulture Officers through Technical Service Centres at Mandal level.
The project implementation will be monitored at Division / District level by Asst.
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Directors / Dy. Directors / Joint Directors. At state level Commissioner of
Sericulture will be monitoring the project implementation.
Finance:
Rs. in lakhs
No of
units Beneficiary
RKVY Bfry.
Sl. proposed Unit Total RKVY
Category assistance share
No (100 cost cost share
(%) (%) Share
DFLs per
unit)
1 General 50000 50% 50% 1000.00 500.00 500.00
2 SCSP 500 0.02 90% 10% 10.00 9.00 1.00
3 TSP 250 90% 10% 5.00 4.50 0.50
TOTAL 50750 1015.00 513.50 501.50
Time frame:
The Project is proposed to implement during the financial year 2019-20 for
a period of one year i.e., from 1.4.2019 to 31.3.2020.
The project is proposed to encourage farmers towards chawkie rearing
concept for harvesting more crops in a year and to gain increased income. The
financial assistance proposed under the Project is to lessen the cost of chawkie
charges borne by the farmers. Hence the cost benefit could not be analysed.
However, the cost benefit ratio in Sericulture through Silkworm rearing is
1:2.4.
Risk Analysis:
Drought conditions, fluctuation of cocoon prices, disease outbreak may
discourage the farmers to take up rearings. However, suitable measures for
monitoring disease outbreak, production of quality silkworm seed and supply of
quality chawkie worms will be taken from time to time to address the above risks.
Outcome:
The farmers will be encouraged to adopt chawkie concept which assures
increase in quality & quantity of BV cocoon production, duly saving valuable crop
time for famers so that more no. of crops in a year which increases net income to
the farmers. The proposed project assists around 8458 Sericulture farmers for
supply of Chawkie worms reared from 50.75 lakhs BVH DFLs.
Evaluation:
The project will be monitored from time to time at division / district level by the
Head Office progress will be appraised to the State RKVY Coordinator. Third party
evaluation will also be taken up at State level.
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C. Project Administrative Cost:
It is proposed to provide Rs.58.27 lakhs as an administrative cost (2%)
for implementation of schemes under RKVY for 2019-20.
ABSTRACT OF THE PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR 2019-20

Rs. In lakhs.
Component / Fiancial Target
Sl. Type of Unit Physical
Sub Units RKVY Benf.
No. Project Cost Target TOTAL
component Subsidy Contri.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
I. Regular RKVY-RAFTAAR
Infrastructure
A. Development Project
Construction of Silkworm
Rearing Sheds No. 4.00 750 2400.00 600.00 3000.00
Sub-Total for Project A 2400.00 600.00 3000.00
Production Linked Value
B. addition Projects
Assistance for Chawkie
(100 DFLs as a Unit ) No. 0.02 50750 513.50 501.50 1015.00
Sub-Total for Project B 513.50 501.50 1015.00
TOTAL for Regular RKVY-RAFTAAR Projects 2913.50 1101.50 4015.00
C. Project Admin Cost (2%) LS LS 58.27 - 58.27
GRAND TOTAL
2971.77 1101.50 4073.27
Out of the total Project cost of Rs.4073.27 lakhs, Rs.2971.77 lakhs are
proposed under RKVY, out of which Rs.2400.00 lakhs is proposed for
Infrastructure Development Project, Rs.513.50 lakhs is proposed for
Production linked Project and Rs.58.27 lakhs is proposed as Project Admin
Cost.
Annexure - I
State: Andhra Pradesh Sector: SERICULTURE
Quantification of Physical and Financial targets for the project submitted under RKVY
during 2018-19
Rs. In Lakhs
Financial Target
Sl. Type of Component / Sub Unit Phy
Units RKVY Benf.
No. Project component Cost Target TOTAL
Subsidy Contri.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A. A. Infrastructure Development Projects
Construction of
Silkworm Rearing
Sheds No. 4.00 750 2400.00 600.00 3000.00
Production Linked Value addition
B. B. Projects
Assistance for
Chawkie (100
DFLs as a Unit ) No. 0.02 50750 513.50 501.50 1015.00
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Annexure - I
State: Andhra Pradesh Sector: SERICULTURE
during 2018-19
Rs. In Lakhs
Financial Target
Sl. Type of Component / Sub Unit Phy
Units RKVY Benf.
No. Project component Cost Target TOTAL
Subsidy Contri.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Total for Regular RKVY-RAFTAAR 2913.50 1101.50 4015.00

C. Project Admin Cost
Project Admin Cost (2%) LS LS 58.27 - 58.27
GRAND TOTAL 2971.77 1101.50 4073.27
Annexure - II
State: Andhra Pradesh Sector: SERICULTURE GENERAL
Quantification of Physical and Financial targets for the project submitted under RKVY during
2018-19
Rs. In Lakhs
Financial Target
Sl. Type of Component / Unit Phy
Units RKVY Benf.
No. Project Sub component Cost Target TOTAL
Subsidy Contri.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Construction of
Silkworm
Rearing Sheds No. 4.00 500 1500.00 500.00 2000.00
B. B. Projects
Assistance for
Chawkie (100
DFLs as a Unit ) No. 0.02 50000 500.00 500.00 1000.00
Project Admin Cost (2%) LS LS - - -

GRAND TOTAL 2000.00 1000.00 3000.00
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Annexure - III
State: Andhra Pradesh Sector: SERICULTURE SCSP
during 2018-19
Rs. In Lakhs
Phy Fiancial Target
Sl. Type of Component / Sub Unit
Units Targe RKVY Benf.
No. Project component Cost TOTAL
t Subsidy Contri.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Construction of
Silkworm Rearing
Sheds No. 4.00 150 540.00 60.00 600.00
B. B. Projects
Assistance for
Chawkie (100
DFLs as a Unit ) No. 0.02 500 9.00 1.00 10.00

GRAND TOTAL 549.00 61.00 610.00
Annexure - IV
State: Andhra Pradesh Sector: SERICULTURE TSP
during 2018-19
Rs. In Lakhs
Type Financial Target
Sl. of Component / Unit Physical
Units RKVY Benf.
No. Proj Sub component Cost Target TOTAL
Subsidy Contri.
ect
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Construction of
Silkworm
Rearing Sheds No. 4.00 100 360.00 40.00 400.00
B. B. Projects
Assistance for
Chawkie (100
DFLs as a Unit ) No. 0.02 250 4.50 0.50 5.00

GRAND TOTAL 364.50 40.50 405.00
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Abstracts
Financial
S.N Budget
Project/Component Physical
o Total Project Required
Cost from RKVY
(in Lakhs) ( in Lakhs)
Animal Husbandry
Supply of silage bale making units to
Progressive Farmers, FPO‟s /
1 37 2254.4594 1469.3275
Entrepreneurs
(Ongoing project)
Infrastructure support for Total Mixed
2 Ration (TMR)/Fodder Block units 8 3476.00 1738.00
(Ongoing Project)
Cold chain for storing and
3 3578 484.96 484.96
transportation of frozen semen
Infrastructure for modernization and
4 strengthening of Feed analytical 13 383.5 383.5
laboratories
Establishment of Sex sorted Semen
5 Laboratory at FSBS, Visakhapatnam, 1 330.00 330.00
A.P
Imparting Trainings to Vets, Para vets &
6 3,31,200 1615.00 1615.00
Farmers
7 Awareness and Animal Health Camps 5200 1040.00 1040.00
Establishment of Veterinary Institutions
8 5 802.98 802.98
Total 3,40,042 10386.8994 7863.7675
2 % Administrative Cost 157.27535
Note: 1.As per acceptance of the famers/ entrepreneurs, the schemes proposed
under RKVY will be adopted irrespective of the proposals duly converting
the fund provision from one sub component to the other sub component.
The number of units will be increased (or) decreased based on the actual
requirement as per policy of the State Government.
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1. Supply of Silage bale making units to Progressive farmers /FPOs /
Entrepreneurs
Executive Summary
Availability of feed and fodder is a major constraint in promotion of dairy
husbandry in Andhra Pradesh. The requirement of fodder is met mostly from the
crop residues of various food crops and to a limited extent from the cultivated
fodder crops and diminishing pasture lands. Gradual reduction of food crops
cultivation with less crop residue output, wastage of coarse crop residues are some
of the reasons for low availability of fodder. The State is more prone for frequent
floods, Cyclones and Drought resulting in severe shortage of fodder to the
Livestock. Normally, the State experiences a deficit of nearly 20% of dry fodder and
41% of green fodder every year. The Government has also approved Fodder
Security Policy for Livestock up to 2020 with a view to increase production,
productivity of livestock and promote sustainable dairying in the State.
To make available high nutritive value green fodder in all villages throughout
the year by supporting the progressive farmers, FPOs and entrepreneurs by giving
subsidy for machinery used for harvesting, chopping, baling and wrapping of silage
fodder in the following categories.
 Mini Silage Bale Making Units (Rs.22.37 Lakhs) – 25
 Medium Silage Bale Making Units (Rs. 104.72094 Lakhs) – 10
 Mega Silage Bale making Units (Rs.324 Lakhs) – 2
No.of Total Cost of Budget Required

S.No. Component Physical the Project in from RKVY in
Units Lakhs Lakhs
1 Mini Silage Bale Making Units 25 559.25 414.0375
2 Medium Silage Bale Making 10 1047.2094 731.29
Units
3 Mega Silage Bale making Unit 2 648.00 324.00
37 2254.4594 1469.3275
As per acceptance of the famers/ entrepreneurs, the units proposed under

this project will be adopted irrespective of the proposals duly converting the fund
provision from one sub component to the other sub component. The number of
units under each category will be increased (or) decreased based on the actual
requirement and acceptance of the farmers as per policy of the State Government.
I. Context:
Livestock sector is contributing 9.32% of income to the Gross State Domestic
Product (GSDP) and 20.00 lakh farm families are engaged in livestock rearing
activity in the state. Livestock farming is the backbone of the rural economy which
acts as drought proofing in case of calamities. 70% of the Small & Marginal
Farmers and Agricultural laborers depend upon livestock rearing. The State
stands 7th position in total livestock population, 1st in sheep, 3rd in poultry and 15th
in Cattle and 6th in Buffalo population.
II. Problems to be addressed:
Availability of feed and fodder is a major constraint in promotion of dairy
husbandry. The requirement of fodder is met mostly from the crop residues of
various food crops and to a limited extent from the cultivated fodder crops and
diminishing pasture lands. Gradual reduction of food crops cultivation with less
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crop residue output, wastage of coarse crop residues are some of the reasons for
low availability of fodder. When the livestock is fed with low nutritive coarse fodder,
they suffer from major productive and reproductive problems causing economic
losses to the livestock farmers.
The State is more prone for frequent floods, Cyclones and Drought resulting
in severe shortage of fodder to the Livestock. Normally, the State experiences a
deficit of nearly 20% of dry fodder and 41% of green fodder every year.
The Government has also approved Fodder Security Policy for Livestock up to
2020 with a view to increase production, productivity of livestock and promote
sustainable dairying in the State.
III. Aims and Objectives:
To enhance the availability of fodder and to increase the milk production in
order to achieve double digit growth in the livestock sector, it is proposed to
encourage large scale production of silage, that can ensure provision of fodder
throughout the year for which the equipment required for making silage is
proposed to be distributed on 75% subsidy as per existing State Government
norms.
IV. Strategy:
The beneficiaries will be identified through advertising in the newspapers once
in six months and beneficiaries have to apply for subsidy on silage bale making
units through online as well as through proper channel. Once sanction orders were
issued from the department the beneficiary has to deposit his beneficiary share in
bank and request the department, for release of subsidy. Department will release
the subsidy based on the government approved prices of the machinery and advise
the banker to keep the subsidy amount on hold until the physical verification of
the unit by AP AGROS is undertakenn. Beneficiary shall procure the AP AGROS
approved machinery from their own resources or from bank loan and request the
department for physical verification of the unit. Department requests the AP
AGROS for physical verification of the unit. AP AGROS team will verify the unit and
furnish the physical verification report to the Department. After receipt of the
physical verification report Department will advice the banker to release the
subsidy.
V. Target Beneficiaries:
To make the nutritive green fodder available in all villages throughout the year
by supporting the progressive farmers, FPOs and entrepreneurs by giving subsidy
for procurement of machinery for harvesting, chopping, baling and wrapping of
silage Fodder.
VI. Management:
The local Veterinarian will identify the progressive farmers and enthusiastic
entrepreneurs who are interested in silage making and send their applications for
release of subsidy for purchase of silage making equipment to the government
through proper channel. The Animal Husbandry Department will organize training
classes and exposure visits to the Progressive farmers and entrepreneurs on silage
making.
The State Animal Husbandry Department will assist the progressive dairy
farmers and entrepreneurs for procurement of equipment by releasing 75 %
subsidy. After Procurement of the equipment for silage making, the Departmental
officers at Divisional and District level and Nodal Officer at Head office will closely
monitor the functioning of the units from time to time.
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VII. Finance:
Unit Details
Unit consisting of Crop harvester, Chopper and baler cum wrapper, Loader,
Tractor and Generator.
Farmer‟s contribution (as per Fodder Security Policy of the state):25% on the unit cost.
a) The cost of Mini unit is Rs. 22.37 lakhs which will be distributed on 75%subsidy
basis (for Generator subsidy limited to 50%) to farmers.
Beneficiary Approved
Name of the Cost
S.No. Share Subsidy
Equipment (in Lakhs)
(in Lakhs) (in Lakhs)
Single row Forage
1. 4.62 1.32 3.30
harvester cum chopper
2. Baler cum wrapper 8.12 2.03 6.09
3. Loader 3.13 0.83409 2.2965
4. Tractor 6.50 1.625 4.875
Total: 22.37 5.80909 16.5615
Output : 15 MTs/ Day
No. of units proposed : 25
Total cost : 559.25 Lakhs
Beneficiary shar : 145.22725 Lakhs
Government share : 414.0375 Lakhs
Total yield expected: (15 MT × 120D ×25 Units) : 0.45 LMT
b) The cost of Medium unit is Rs. 104.72094 Lakhs which will be distributed on
75%subsidy basis (for Generator subsidy limited to 50%) to farmers.
Beneficiary Approved
Name of the Cost
S.No. Share Subsidy
Equipment (in Lakhs)
Self-propelled Row
1. independent Forage 32.60094 9.35094 23.250
harvester cum chopper
2. Baler cum wrapper 51.20 15.20 36.00
3. Loader 3.13 0.83409 2.2965
4. Tractor 10.75 2.6875 8.0625
5. Generator 7.04 3.52 3.52
104.72094 31.59253 73.129
Output: 40 MTs/ Day
No. of units proposed : 10
Beneficiary share : 315.9253 Lakhs
Total yield expected: (40 MTs × 120 Days × 10 ) : 0.48 LMT
c) The Cost of Mega Silage Bale making Unit is Rs.324 Lakhs which will be
distributed to FPOs /PPP/ Entrepreneurs/ Farmers on 50% subsidy basis:
S.No. Name of the Equipment Cost( Incl.Tax)
Self-propelled Row independent
1. Rs.181.00 Lakhs
Forage harvester cum chopper
2. Baler cum wrapper Rs. 143.00 Lakhs
Total: Rs.324.00 Lakhs
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Output: 200 MTs/ Day
No. of units proposed :2
Beneficiary share : 324.00 Lakhs
Total yield expected: (200 MTs × 120 Days× 2 Units): 0.48 LMT
Total Cost Budget
No.of
S.No of the Required
Component Physica
. Project in from RKVY
l Units
Lakhs in Lakhs
1 Mini Silage Bale Making Units 25 559.25 414.0375
2 Medium Silage Bale Making 10 1047.2094 731.29
Units
3 Mega Silage Bale making Unit 2 648.00 324.00
37 2254.4594 1469.3275
Total Cost of the Project : Rs. 2254.4594 Lakhs
Total amount required from RKVY : Rs. 1469.3275 Lakhs
VIII. Time Frame:
The infrastructure (equipment) likely to be distributed is a long lasting asset
which can produce end product continuously based on the availability of raw
materials.
IX. Cost Benefit Analysis:
Total Project Cost : Rs. 2254.4594 Lakhs
Total Output( 0.45+0.48+0.48 LMT) =1.41 LMT
Increase in the availability of fodder throughout the year.
No. of animals that can be covered
@ 15 Kg of silage / animal for 365 days : 25753
Quantum of additional output of milk anticipated in the 1 year
st
@ 2 liters / animal / day (for 300 Days) : 0.15 LMT

(2×31333×300×1.02)
Output value ( Rs.40/- per Lt of Milk) : Rs.63.00 Cr.
Cost benefit ratio : 1:2.7
X. Risk Analysis:
The only risk involved in this project is possibility of breakdown of equipment
but it can be overcome by taking assured warranty and service from the equipment
suppliers.
XI. Outcomes:-
 19200 MTs of Silage can be made available to the farmers
 Summer management of fodder can be best managed
XII. Evaluation:
The departmental nodal officers will evaluate the entire project closely from time
to time (Concurrent).
Funding Pattern:-
 Fodder Security Policy of the state provides for 75% subsidy on Farm equipment as
per G.O.Rt. No. 18, Dated: 30.06.2015.
 Scheme fund including RKVY grant - 75%
 Beneficiary Contribution – 25 %
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2. Infrastructure support for Total Mixed Ration (TMR)/ Fodder Block units
Executive Summary
The fodder requirement of livestock is met mainly through crop residues

(60-65%) and to some extent with cultivated fodder by a few farmers owning
improved milch animals for just 5 - 10% of the needs. The fodder needs of the
small ruminants are met mostly through grazing in the open fields and fringe areas
of the forest.
The basic data on fodder availability status in Andhra Pradesh is as under
Fodder requirement - 1032.04 LMTs per year
Availability - 0666.84 LMTs per year
Deficit - 0365.20 LMTs (36%)
The crop residues generated less at the time of harvesting of crops are
typically burnt in the field or used to meet household energy needs by farmers.
Estimated total crop residue surplus in India is 84.141 Million Tonnes where
cereals and fibre crops contribute 58% and 23%, respectively. Remaining 19% is
from sugarcane, pulses, oilseeds and other crops. Out of 82 Million Tonnes surplus
residues from the cereal crops, 44 Million Tonnes is from rice followed by 24.5
Million Tonnes of wheat which is mostly burned in fields. In case of fibre crops (33
Million Tonnes of surplus residue) approximately 80% is cotton residue that is
subjected to burning.
The aim of the project is to produce and provide balanced forage based
ration to the milk producers in the state all the year round.
1. To popularize feeding of compact feed block to enhance production of the milk in
the state.
2. To produce more quality fodder, conserve, preserve, minimize import of poor
quality dry fodders in the state.
3. To minimize wastage from forage resources available in farmers field, forest and
grassland, wastelands.
4. To train the farmers to adopt improved scientific technology of feeding for
economic milk production and improve their net gain.
Total
No. of Beneficiary Total Budget required
Project
S.No. Component Units Contribution from RKVY
Cost in
Proposed In Lakhs
Lakhs
1 Total Mixed
Ration units 8 3476.00 1738.00 1738.00
Total: 8 3476.00 1738.00 1738.00
1. Context / Background:
Livestock resources in the state include 47 lakh cattle,65 lakh
buffaloes,136 lakh sheep,45 lakh goats,1.6 lakh pigs,0.13 lakh other Livestock and
818 lakh poultry. 62.54 lakh (49.38%) households in Andhra Pradesh out of
126.65 lakh households‟ majority of the households are engaged in livestock
rearing related activities.
Livestock feeding in India is traditional in nature and mostly dependent
upon locally available feed ingredients. These feed ingredients are mostly crop
residues and agro industrial byproducts. Availability of green fodder is seasonal
and depends on the rainfall and irrigation facility. Hence dry roughages like straws
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of Paddy, Maize, Sorghum, Bajra, groundnut, and local grasses etc form the bulk of
the ruminant animal‟s diet.
The fodder requirement of livestock is met mainly through crop residues
(60-65%) and to some extent with cultivated fodder by few farmers owning
improved milch animals for just 5 - 10% of the needs. The fodder needs of the
small ruminants are mostly met through grazing in the open fields and fringe areas
of the forests.
The fodder deficit is 25 to 30% at any given point of time. If the
production needs are also taken into consideration, the fodder shortage would be
around 55-60%. Fodder is the single largest component (about 70%) of the
production cost of milk and meat.
The basic data on fodder availability status in Andhra Pradesh is as under
Fodder requirement - 1032.04 LMTs per year
Fodder availability - 0666.84 LMTs per year
Deficit - 0365.20 LMTs (36%)
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE 2009), Govt. of India has
estimated that about 500 Mt of crop residue is generated every year. There is a
large variability in crop residues generation and their use depending on the
cropping intensity, productivity and crops grown in different states of India.
Residue generation is highest in Uttar Pradesh (60 Mt) followed by Punjab (51 Mt)
and Maharashtra (46 Mt).
The surplus residues (i.e., total residues generatedless residues used for
various purposes) are typically burnt in the field or used to meet household energy
needs by farmers. Estimated total crop residue surplus in India is 84.141 Million
Tonnes per Year where cereals and fibre crops contribute 58% and 23%,
respectively. Remaining 19% is from sugarcane, pulses, oilseeds and other crops.
Out of 82 Million Tonnes surplus residues from the cereal crops, 44 Million Tonnes
is from rice followed by 24.5 Million Tonnes of wheat which is mostly burnt in
fields. In case of fibre crops (33 Million Tonnes of surplus residue) approximately
80% is cotton residue that is subjected to burning.
The problems of environmental pollution, human health effects from
particulates etc. can be directly addressed by converting some of these residues to
TMR based livestock feed.
To produce and provide balanced forage based ration to the milk
producers in the state all the year round.
a) To popularize feeding of compact feed block to enhance production and
productivity of the milk in the state.
b) To produce more quality fodder, conserve, preserve, minimize import of poor
quality dry fodders in the state.
c) To minimize wastage from forage resources available in farmers field, forest and
grassland, wastelands.
d) To train the farmers to adopt improved scientific technology of feeding to economic
milk production and improve their net gain.
4. Strategy:
Maize as a Solution for AP fodder crisis. Maize is known to consume only 16-
20 % of water than that of paddy crop. Area under cultivation of maize is likely to
increase in near future which can become a boon to dairy sector if a portion of
green maize is converted as silage and offered to farmers in the form of silage bales.
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The residue (Stover) can be chaffed and converted as blocks after fortification for
utilization as fodder.
It is estimated that at least 2 tons of residual matter per acre is currently
burnt after collection of grain, wasting lot of fossil fuels creating pollution. The
residual matter wasted is estimated at 2 million tons per annum which can be used
to feed the cattle in the state. Both maize stalk and cob have more nutrition than
paddy straw (stalk has 4-5% protein, whereas cob has 5-6% protein).
The technology of preserving the maize stalk and cob residues is available to a
great extent overseas. This residue if collected and preserved can be an answer to
the current fodder crisis in A.P.
Crop residues like sorghum straw, paddy straw, maize stovers and other low
density straws are the staple dry fodders available for feeding of livestock during
summer and drought. However, the straws are poor in nutritive value with very low
levels of protein, energy and other nutrients. Further, they are poor in fermentable
organic nutrients and have very low digestibility. Hence sole feeding of such straws
do not even support maintenance requirement of ruminants. Further, the high
lignin content and nature of the fiber in the straw reduce their palatability. The low
density makes them difficult to transport from one place to another.
To increase the nutritive value of these poor quality straws, enrichment
processes like addition of chemicals or enzymes are done. One of such technique is
the Urea enrichment process. The urea enrichment also helps to increase the
nutritive value, palatability and digestibility. The possibility of urea toxicity, limits
its usage among dairy farmers. The other alternative method of enriching these low
quality roughages is Enzyme treatment.
There is another drawback of feeding these low density straws is the cost of
transportation from source to the livestock farm. The problem is further
compounded by the fact that these crop residues are bulky in nature and handling
& storage becomes difficult. Therefore, these straws when compacted in to high
density blocks would be an economic alternative and could be made readily
available with minimal transportation cost.
5. Target Beneficiaries:
Small and marginal farmers: Around 70% of the expenses of dairy farming
is attributed to feed costs. Agricultural laborers without land holdings and having
livestock can find it very difficult to feed their animals as mechanization has
resulted in less availability of feeding sources. Pre packed TMR blocks can
substantially reduce the cost of feeding and make dairying a viable option.
6. Management:
FPOs or enthusiastic entrepreneurs who are interested in Dry fodder block
making will be identified and consider their applications for release of subsidy for
purchase of Dry Fodder Block making equipment. The Animal Husbandry
Department will organize training classes and exposure visits to Progressive
farmers and entrepreneurs on Dry Fodder Block making.
The State Animal Husbandry Department will assist the FPOs and
entrepreneurs in procurement of equipment by releasing 50% subsidy. After
Procurement of the equipment for Dry Fodder Block making, the Departmental
officers at District level and Nodal Officer at Head office will closely monitor the
functioning of the units from time to time.
7. Finance:
50% of the Project Cost as subsidy from the Government on plant and
machinery and the remaining fund will be met either by the beneficiary or through
Bank finance.
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Unit consisting of maize harvesters, mowers, Blowers,
Rotary drum dryer, chipper cum grinder, Block making
and packing machine, Fork lift, Front end loader, walk in Rs.434.5 Lakhs
coolers, straw moisture meter, video jet printer, generators
and Tractors and other infrastructure requirements
Output per unit per annum 12000 MTs
No. of units proposed 8
Rs.3476.00
Total amount required
Lakhs
0.96 LMT /
Total output per 8 units
annum
Total Total Budget

No. of Beneficiary
Project required from
S.No. Component Units Contribution
Cost in RKVY
Proposed In Lakhs
Lakhs
1 Total Mixed
8 3476.00 1738.00 1738.00
Ration units
Total: 8 3476.00 1738.00 1738.00
The subsidy proposed per unit as per Fodder Security Policy 2015-20 of state
Govt is 50%.
 Total unit cost per unit : Rs.434.5 Lakhs
 Beneficiary contribution : Rs.217.25 Lakhs
 Budget required from RKVY : Rs. 217.25 Lakhs
8. Time Frame:
<
The project will be grounded immediately after approval of the scheme. The
product of TMR will be produced within 6 months after sanction of the Project.
Increase in the availability of fodder throughout the year to the Cattle/ Sheep
of the state
Total Output from (8) Units : 0.96 LMT
No. of animals that can be covered per annum @
15Kg of Enriched Dry Fodder/animal for 365 days : 17534
Quantum of additional output of milk anticipated in the 1st year @ 2 litres / animal
/ day: ( 40/- per litre) 0.13 LMT (2×17534×365×1.02 ( Sp.Gravity of milk))
Output value : Rs. 52.22 Cr.
Cost benefit ratio : 1:1.5
10. Risk Analysis:
Strengths:
a. There is a fodder deficit in the state and the state Govt. is encouraging the
entrepreneurs to set up units for processing of Agri by products and for supply
of quality fodder to the farmers to increase the milk production.
b. There is abundant availability of Maize / Jowar straw at reasonable cost in the
area of operation.
Weaknesses:
The processing and block making capacity of indigenous plant and
machinery is limited.
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Opportunities:
a. There is vast scope for increasing the capacity of the unit in future with the
increasing demand and cost effectiveness of product.
b. There is also a scope for the promoters to enter into manufacturing of high value
TMR fodder for high yielding animals.
c. (13) entrepreneurs are already identified by the state Govt who can be supported
readily.
Threats:
a. Entry of New entrepreneurs/ agencies in fodder block making without any
experience in preparation of the product and marketing may pose threat.
11. Outcomes:
The TMR product as feed to the livestock, will be available to the farmers at
cheaper rate than the concentrate feed which can be a supplement as whole ration.
The wastage of fodder can be restricted. The crop residues can be utilized and
formulated with good ration.
12. Evaluation:
The Animal Husbandry Department will evaluate the project and the product
of TMR at all stages of the project.
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3. Cold Chain for storing and transportation of Frozen Semen Supply of

Liquid Nitrogen Containers for preservation of Cattle and Buffalo Semen for
breed up gradation to Enhance Milk Production
Executive Summary
Breed improvement is one of the major components for enhancement of
production and productivity in cattle and buffaloes. This is possible by production
of High Genetic Merit Bulls semen and supply to the field AI Institutions. The
Frozen Semen should be maintained in cold chain continuously without any break
from the stage of collection of Semen from the Bull at Frozen Semen Bull Station to
the Artificial Insemination Centre at Village level. Liquid Nitrogen is being used for
preservation of Frozen Semen at – 1960 F. For this purpose, there is a need of
Liquid Nitrogen Containers specially designed to hold the liquid nitrogen. Different
sizes of Liquid Nitrogen Containers are needed. Some containers for holding Liquid
Nitrogen, some containers to store the Frozen Semen and Liquid Nitrogen and
some containers to use as Portable containers to conduct Artificial Inseminations
at the doorstep of farmers. This project helps in providing quality services to the
farmers thereby enhance the production and productivity which leads to enhance
the income of the farmers.
No. of
Sl. Name of the Total Project cost Total Budget
units
No. Equipment Rs. lakh required Rs. lakh
proposed
LN Containers ( 3 Lit,
1 35 Lit, 55 Lit, Jumbo- 3578 484.96 484.96
12 & OM-320)
TOTAL 3578 484.96 484.96
I. Context:
Livestock sector is contributing 9.32% of income to the Gross State Domestic
Product (GSDP) and about 20.00 lakh farm families are engaged in livestock
rearing activity in the state. Livestock farming is the backbone of the rural
economy which acts as drought proofing in case of calamities. 70% of the Small &
Marginal Farmers and Agricultural laborers depend upon livestock rearing. The
State stands 7th position in total livestock population, 1st in sheep, 3rd in poultry
and 15th in Cattle and 6th in Buffalo population.
Andhra Pradesh State is having 54.56 lakh Breedable bovines in which
17.62 lakh are cows and 36.94 lakh are buffaloes. The average milk production per
animal in Exotic Cows is 11.67 Kg per day, the Average Non-descriptive cows is
2.34 Kgs. The Average milk yield of Murrah/ Graded is 7.32 Lit/day where as the
milk yield of non-descriptive buffaloes is 3.11 Lit/day. There is wide gap in
production between the non-descriptive and exotic/CB/Murrah. Hence it is
necessary to upgrade the non-descriptive animals to productive animals through
Artificial Insemination technique. For this purpose, AI equipment is necessary.
Continuous Breed Improvement is essential to increase the milk production
in order to achieve double digit growth in the livestock sector. Maintenance of the
cold chain from the production point to the user point without any break to
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maintain the quality of frozen semen is essential to enhance the conception rate
and calf births.
IV. Strategy:
Sufficient Liquid Nitrogen Containers will be provided to the Frozen Semen
Bull Stations, District Livestock Development Associations and field Artificial
Insemination Centres. This activity helps to transfer the AI technology to the
doorstep of farmer and benefits all the dairy farmers in the State of Andhra
Pradesh.
The High Genetic Merit Frozen Semen will be made available to all the Dairy
Farmers in all villages throughout the year irrespective of category of farmers.
VI. Management:
The Andhra Pradesh Livestock Development Agency (APLDA) which is the State
Implementing Agency for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding Operations will monitor the
program in convergence with the Department of Animal Husbandry. Chief
Executive Officer at State Level in the Cadre of Director of Animal Husbandry,
Executive Officers (Deputy Directors of Animal Husbandry), District Livestock
Development Associations at District level, Departmental Officers, Gopalamitra
Supervisors will manage and monitor the Artificial Insemination Activity in cattle
and buffaloes.
VII. Finance:
Cost per
Unit No. Total Budget
Sl.
Name of the Equipment including of Amount Rs. required from
No.
Taxes Rs. Units lakh RKVY
lakh
1 LN Container 3 Lit 0.07 2278 159.46 159.46
2 LN Container 30-35 Lit 0.18 860 154.80 154.80
3 LN Container 50-55 Lit 0.18 320 57.60 57.60
4 LN Container Jumbo-12 0.25 110 27.50 27.50
5 LN Container OM-320 8.56 10 85.60 85.60
TOTAL 3578 484.96 484.96
Output:
Estimated number of 15.75 lakh Calf Births are expected to be born out of
40.50 lakh Artificial Inseminations done covering 30.37 lakh animals available with
20 lakh farmers every year in the State
Total No. of units proposed : 3578
Total Project Cost Rs. lakh : 484.96
RKVY Share Rs. lakh : 484.96
Expected number of AI done (Lakh Nos) : 40.50
Expected number of Calf births (Lakh Nos) : 15.75
VIII. Time Frame:
The equipment will be distributed to the Frozen Semen Bull Stations, District
Livestock Development Associations, Field Artificial Insemination Centres over a
period of one year and put to use immediately after supply of Liquid Nitrogen
Containers under Artificial Insemination Program.
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Total Amount required Rs. lakh : 484.96

No. of animals that can be covered in : 30.37
lakh
No. of Farmers benefited in lakh number : 20.00
No. of calf births in lakh number : 15.75
% of increase in calf births by providing : 2%
LN Liquid Containers sufficiently
No. of quality calf births produced by : 0.315
the AI Centres (in lakh numbers)
Output value (Rs. Lakh) : 630
Cost Benefit ratio : 01:3
X. Risk Analysis:
The only risk involved in this project is receipt of poor quality/ damaged
containers from the supplier which can be overcome by taking assured warranty
and service from the equipment suppliers.
XI. Outcomes:
31,500 Genetically superior calf births can be produced by the Artificial
Insemination Centres supplied when the supply of Liquid Nitrogen is ensured
continuously through supply of LN Containers in this Project.
XII. Evaluation:
The Departmental Officers of Animal Husbandry Department will evaluate
the entire Project closely from time to time.
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4. Infrastructure for Modernization and Strengthening Feed analytical
Laboratories
Executive Summary:
Feed analysis and feeding of animals with quality feed are the good
management practices. When green fodder is available in abundant quantities the
fodder is consumed as silage or hay or TMR to meet the demand of good quality
fodder during lean season.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has been supplying feeding inputs like
silage, TMR and concentrate feed to the farmers at subsidised price. The silage,
TMR and concentrate feed is tested for nutritional parameters before it is supplied
to the farmers. The target for supply of silage is 6 Lakh MT per year. As such huge
number of samples have to be collected and tested. Unless the samples are tested
quickly, the supply cannot be made to the farmers.
The main objective of the project is
1. To give an instant and accurate analytical report of feeding inputs before the stock
is supplied to the dairy farmers.
2. To test silage, TMR and concentrate feed for the proximate principles as quickly as
possible after sample collection.
Cost of each
No of
Name of the unit Total cost
S.No analysers
equipment ( Including tax) In Lakhs
required
in Lakhs
1 Agri NIR 29.5 13 383.5

Analyser
I. Context:
Feed analysis and feeding of animals with quality feed are the good
management practices. When green fodder is available in abundant quantities, the
fodder is consumed as silage or hay or TMR to meet the demand of good quality
fodder during lean season.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh is supplying feeding inputs like silage,
TMR and concentrates feed to the farmers at subsidised price. The silage, TMR and
concentrated feed are tested for nutritional parameters before it is supplied to the
farmers. The target for supply of silage is 6 Lakh MT per year. As such huge
number of samples has to be collected and tested. Unless the samples are tested
quickly, the supply cannot be made to the farmers.
Delay in testing of samples will result in piling up of the stock produced
which might lead to deterioration of quality of stock. Agri- NIR- Analyser is instant,
versatile, economical and efficient equipment for testing of feed & fodder samples.
Many samples can be tested at a time with certain degree of accuracy.
At present VBRI, Vijayawada is the only laboratory equipped with Agri-NIR
Analyser. The feed & fodder production units are spread across the entire state of
Andhra Pradesh. Sending of samples and testing at VBRI, Vijayawada is not only
time consuming but also lead to deterioration of the sample by the time it reaches.
Testing of samples in time at the site of production would address this problem.
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1. To give an instant and accurate analytical report.
2. To test the feed & fodder samples for the desired proximate principles as early as
possible after collection of sample.
IV. Strategy:
The District Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratories in all the districts will be
equipped with Agri-NIR units to enable these labs to quickly undertake the desired
tests.
V. Target beneficiaries:
The dairy farmers are the beneficiaries. The feed and fodder supplied to the
dairy farmers will be of desired quality. The production capacity of the animal will
be improved in terms of health, production and reproduction.
VI. Management:
The Veterinarians designated by the District Administration will collect the
samples and send to the laboratory on time where the samples will be tested
instantaneously as per the methodology suggested involving trained staff. The
entire activity will be closely monitored by the Assistant Director (AH)/Deputy
Director(AH) in charge of Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratories, Joint
Director(AH) of concerned district and Joint Director(AH), VBRI.
VII. Finance:
Cost of each unit No of
Name of the Total cost in
S.No (Including tax) analysers
equipment in Lakhs
in Lakhs required
1 Agri NIR Analyser 29.5 13 383.5
VIII. Time frame:

The equipment will be given to the ADDL of the department soon after release of
the budget and the equipment will be put to use after imparting thorough training
to the concerned personnel.
IX. Cost Benefit analysis:
Agri-NIR analyser is integrated equipment for analysis for the parameters.
If individual equipment is purchased for analysis of each of the parameters, it
would cost around Rs. 80 lakhs which is very expensive when compared to AgriNIR
analyser.
X. Risk analysis:
Only software related problem are anticipated which can be immediately
attended by the manufacturers.
XI. Outcome:
Lot of time can be saved when huge number of samples is to be tested.
XII. Evaluation:
The state nodal officer of RKVY and Joint Directors (AH) i/c district
administration will evaluate the impact of the project from time to time.
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5. Establishment of Sex Sorted Semen Laboratory at Frozen Semen Bull
Station, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Executive Summary:
The Semen Sorted Technology has immense economical importance for
farmers as 90% of female calves are assured against 50% of traditional calving
rate. Usage of Normal semen allows no chance of sex selection of the fetus. In bull
sperm there are 50 % male cells and 50% female cells, the computerized machines
scan the cells and separate the male and female cells. The dead cells are discarded
along with 93% male cells. This sex sorted created semen upon insemination into
the cow/ buffalo gives birth to females which will economic benefit to the farmers
by Producing Milk. The Andhra Pradesh Livestock Development Agency has
purchased sex sorted semen from other Agencies on cost basis and supplied to the
farmers on cost basis so it is most expensive to the farmers. Department of Animal
Husbandry is providing 75% subsidy on Sex Sorted Semen to the farmers. The
availability of Sex Sorted Semen is also depends upon the Supplier. Therefore there
is need to establish Sex Sorting Semen Laboratory for Bovines on our own accord.
In this regard, It is proposed to Establish Sex Sorted Semen Laboratory for
Bovines at FSBS, Visakhapatnam on PPP mode with Sexing Technologies USA in
view its importance in producing mostly female calves which will contribute to
increase the milk production.
Approximate cost
S.No Name of the item
Rs in lakh
Constructions of the Lab
1 (Including Electrification & Water 330.00
supply & Sanitary arrangements)
Total 330.00
1. Context/Background:
The FSBS, Visakhapatnam is one of the oldest semen producing Laboratory in
Andhra Pradesh under the Control of Andhra Pradesh Livestock Development
Agency. The main objective of FSBS is Production & Supply of High Genetic
Material Bulls Frozen Semen to the District Livestock Development Associations in
the District for further distribution to the Field Artificial Insemination Centres. Due
to introduction of Sex Sorted Semen Technology, APLDA has procured Sex Sorted
Semen from different sources and tried in the field which has given good results.
Male calves are not useful and give any financial support to farmers. Every year,
Andhra Pradesh is getting about 16 lakh calves through artificial insemination out
which eight lakh are male calves which are practically not useful to farmers due to
mechanization of Agriculture. Hence, it is proposed to establish one Sex Sorting
Semen Laboratory at FSBS Visakhapatnam where the Semen Collection facilities
are available.
1. Non-availability of Sex Sorted Semen Laboratory in the State.
2. High cost of Sex Sorted Semen.
3. 50% male calf births which are uneconomical.
1. Production of HGM Sex sorted semen of our own
2. Supply of Sex Sorted Semen to all the dairy farmers at low cost
3. Supply of Sex sorted Semen to other agencies on cost basis
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4. Enhancement of High Milk Producing female bovine population in the State
5. Enhancement of Milk production and milk productivity in bovines
4. Strategy:
In orders to achieve the above mentioned objectives, the Strategies to be
followed are:
1. The Bulls maintained at FSBS will be utilized to produce Semen required for
sorting of semen
2. Imparting technical training to the staff on new methodologies.
3. Continues Evaluation and up gradation of the technical skills of the staff
4. Introduction of HGM Bulls of required breeds as per need
The target beneficiary is the Dairy farmer who posses dairy animals in the State
of Andhra Pradesh. With the introduction of Sex Sorted Semen supply to the
farmers, the farmers will be economically benefited. Milk Production and Milk
Productivity per animal will be increased. 90% of male calves born are died due to
starvation as the farmer will not feed milk for male calves. This problem will be
solved and more number of female calves will be born.
6. Management:
The Deputy Director (AH), FSBS, Visakhapatnam in collaboration with Sexing
Technologies, USA shall maintain this Laboratory with necessary staff.
7. Finance:
The Equipment and Technical Support required for establishment of Sex
Sorting Semen Laboratory will be by Sexing Technologies USA. The provision of
infrastructure will be from Andhra Pradesh Livestock Development Agency.
Line Estimate
Name of work Proposed Construction of Sex Sorted Laboratory at FSBS,
Visakhapatnam
Type of Structure Farmed Structure
Nature of Isolated Footings
Foundation
No. of Floors Ground floor only
No. of Blocks 1
Plinth area in Sft
a) Ground Floor 9100 Sq.Ft.
9100 Sq.Ft.
1 Cost of Civil Works Area in Sft Rate / Sft Amount

a) Ground Floor 9100 Sft 1650 1,50,00,000/-
2 Amenities
a) Internal and 30,00,000/-
external electrification
@ 20%
b) Internal and 15,00,000/-
external water supply
and sanitary
arrangements @ 10%
3 Price Escalation @3% 5,00,000/-
4 Fluctuation of rates 8,00,000/-
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Name of work Proposed Construction of Sex Sorted Laboratory at FSBS,
Visakhapatnam
@5%
Sub-total 2,08,00,000/-
6 Tender premium at 10,00,000/-
@5%
7 Provision for GST 25,00,000/-
@12%
8 Architects Fee LS 2,00,000/-
9 LS for Approach CC 4,00,000/-
Road
10 Provision for Air 35,00,000
Conditioning with
cabling
11 Provision for payment 15,00,000
to APEPDCL
12 Advertisement and 1,00,000/-
Misc. charges
Total 3,00,00,000/-
11 Establishment charges @ 10% 30,00,000/-
Grand Total Rs. 3,30,,00,000/-
8. User Charges:
The Sex Sorted Semen Straws produced will be supplied on cost basis only to
farmers or other agencies.
9. Time frame:
The Lab will be established within one year and the above mentioned technical
activities are regular ongoing activities in the lab.
10. Risk analysis:
Not applicable
11. Outcomes:
High Genetic Merit Sex Sorted Frozen Semen straws will be produced for the
use of Dairy farmers. 90% of female calf births will be recorded. High Milk Yielders
of Cows and buffaloes will be produced. Milk Production will be enhanced. Farmers
income will be increased.
12. Evaluation:
Third Party Evaluation arrangements for the Sex Sorting Project will be
undertaken periodically.
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Establishment of Sex Sorted Semen Laboratory At

Frozen Semen bank, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
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6. Requirement of funds for imparting Trainings at Different Training Centres
in the AP AH Department
I. Context:
The AP Animal Husbandry Department has a strong base of Human
Resources. About 2200 Vets, 4250 Paravets and 1350 other professionals are
serving the Department at various levels with various responsibilities. The
Administration is continuously upgrading the Knowledge and skills of these
professionals for achieving better results through better functioning.
The Animal Husbandry Department in Andhra Pradesh has a strong four
level Training Centres at different levels. The Knowledge based and skill up
gradation trainings are undertaken to the staff of the Department through these
Institutions. Different Training Centres in the State are catering the Training needs
of the Department. The Department has also identified agencies to organize village
level farmers training as per the convenience of the farmers and all these
institutions need to be supported in capacity building of staff & farmers.
Objectives of the programme:
 To develop an efficient, effective, demand driven, research integrated and
financially sustainable public extension system
 To revitalize the Animal Husbandry l technology Generation Assessment
refinement and Dissemination Systems
 Reforming Public Sector Extension, promoting private sector to effectively
complement, supplement and wherever possible to substitute public extension.
 Augmenting Media and Information Technology Support for Extension.
 Mainstreaming Gender Concerns in Extension.
 Capacity Building/ Skill up-gradation of farmers and AHD functionaries.
 Increase the Quality and Type of Technologies being disseminated by the Extension
System.
 Strengthen Research-Extension-Farmer (R-E-F) Linkages
Benefits of the programme:
 Well Integrated technology development and transfer system
 Decentralized decision-making
 Financially sustainable extension system
 Bottom-up Planning
 Increased Use of Information Technology
 Emphasis on In-Service Training
 Developing New Public-Private Partnerships
 Strengthening Key Institutions
 Broad based Extension Delivery
Activities:
The Activities includes cost norms and ceilings applicable for each activity
prescribed by the AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
(ATMA) Under the Trainings, activities to be undertaken at State and District level
are categorized separately. The state level activities include Capacity Building/
Skill up-gradation of farmers and AHD functionaries support for upgrading state
level training institutions such as SMILE Visakhaptnam, SAHTC, Mandapeta, SIAH
TanukuVBRIs, HRD of extension functionaries, organization of state level
Exhibitions and Monitoring and Evaluation of the Scheme.
The district level activities are further categorized in four groups namely,
farmer oriented activities, farm information dissemination, research-extension-
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farmer (R-E-F) linkages and administrative expenses. Farmer oriented activities
include development of SREP, mobilization of farmer groups, training/ exposure
visit of farmers, field demonstrations, all aimed at empowering the farmers and
improving their participation in technology dissemination process. Under the
category „farm information dissemination‟, local level Animal Husbandry
exhibitions ,information dissemination through printed materials and development
of technology packages in electronic form are covered. The „R-E-F linkages‟ based
activities include organization of Farmer-Scientist Interaction at local level,
organization of Field-days and Kisan melas and support for local level
researchable issues emanated from the Research Institutes and Veterinary
Colleges.
II Problems to be addressed:
There are new innovations and diagnostic techniques including treatment of
ailing animals which are not known to the field staff working in remote areas of the
Andhra Pradesh. There is every need to train the field staff both Veterinarians and
Para Veterinarians who are working in remote areas to update their knowledge and
skills from time to time. There is also an urgent need to sensitise the farmers at
village level as per their convenience to make them aware of the Government
schemes and to promote entrepreneurship among rural entrepreneurs and to
continuously train VLRPs.
III. Aims and Objectives of HRD wing in AHD
Objectives of the programme:
 To develop an efficient, effective, demand driven, research integrated and
financially sustainable public extension system
 To revitalize the Animal Husbandry l technology Generation Assessment
refinement and Dissemination Systems
 Reforming Public Sector Extension, promoting private sector to effectively
complement, supplement and wherever possible to substitute public extension.
 Augmenting Media and Information Technology Support for Extension.
 Mainstreaming Gender Concerns in Extension.
 Capacity Building/ Skill up-gradation of farmers and AHD functionaries.
 Increase the Quality and Type of Technologies being disseminated by the Extension
System.
 Strengthen Research-Extension-Farmer (R-E-F) Linkages
Benefits of the programme:
 Well Integrated technology development and transfer system
 Decentralized decision-making
 Financially sustainable extension system
 Bottom-up Planning
 Increased Use of Information Technology
 Emphasis on In-Service Training
 Developing New Public-Private Partnerships
 Strengthening Key Institutions
 Broad based Extension Delivery
The Animal Husbandry Department in Andhra Pradesh has a strong four
level Training Centres at different levels. The knowledge based and skill up
gradation trainings are undertaken to the field staff of the department through
these Institutions. Different Training Centres in the State are catering the Training
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needs of the Department. All the faculty whose services are engaged to train the
human resources of the department are well trained through continuous Training
programmes at different Training centres within and outside the state.
Sensitisation of the farmers at village level on all Government schemes and
promotion of entrepreneurship Development among rural entrepreneurs through
livestock resource centres is also the need of the hour.
IV. Strategy:
,
The HRD Section in AP AH department will be the nodal agency to monitor

different training Centres with different Mandate,
1. SMILE, Visakhapatnam: It is a prestigious state level Training Institute
started functioning in Visakhapatnam w.e.f.April, 2017. Its mandate is to monitor
the HRD activities in the state including in-House Training, Preparation of
Training modules, Technical supervision of the Training Institutions, in the state
Monitoring Projects and other HRD related activities. SMILE, Visakhapatnam will
impart in-house Training to atleast 300 senior level officers every year besides
conducting Entrepreneurship Development Trainings to Entrepreneurs (100
numbers).
2. SAHTC, Mandapeta: This is a state level Training Institute, specialized in
Animal Reproduction. This institute will impart Training to the Veterinarians in the
state, organize Induction Training to the newly recruited VASs and refresher
Training to senior vets on advances in reproduction
3. VBRI, Vijayawada, SIAH, Tanuku, SSVH, Vijayawada and SSVH,
Pulivendala are the other State level Training Institutes which offer specialized
Trainings to the identified Vets on skill and knowledge enhancement in the fields
of Medicine, Surgery and Veterinary Biologicals etc. Each of these Training centres
will impart Training to Vets in their Training centres.
4. Regional Animal Husbandry Training Centres: The five RAHTCs located
at Vizag, Kakinada, Guntur, Banavasi and Reddipalli impart Induction Trainings
to the newly recruited vets for 45 days, conduct one year Pre Service Training
programme to Veterinary Assistants and impart Basic Training to VLRPs
(Gopalamithras/Pasumithras/Jeevamithras) . These regional training centres also
organize Knowledge based Refresher Trainings to inservice Vets and Paravets.
5. District Animal Husbandry Training Centres: The District level
Veterinary Poly Clinics are also functioning as DAHTCs to impart knowledge skill
oriented Trainings to Vets and Paravets and other filed functioneries.
All the Vets and Paravets and the other supporting staff are sponsored for
different training programmes as per need.
Farmers are sensitized at village level and the enthusiastic farmers are
trained as Entrepreneurs through Livestock Resource centers.
VI. Management:
The HRD Section in Directorate will design the training module and schedule to
all the training centres at state and district levels and monitor the entire training
programme throughout the state including those of livestock Resources centre.
VI. Finance:
In order to organise the Training programmes by the above Training
Centres, of the Dept also by the livestock Resources Centers as per the approved
Training Calendar and curriculum, there is a need to provide sufficient budget
towards Stationery, Food for the Trainees, strengthening of the Training Centres,
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Maintenance of the Hostels, Instituional charges and other logistics, as detailed
below:
S. Kind of the Placing of No of Units ( Extension Required Amount Reference
No Training Training Functionaries/Farmers) Amount Required
Programme to be Trained calculated (Lakh Rs)
as per
ATMA
norms
1 Training State Total: Approximately Rs.0.50 Rs.161.50 ATMA
courses- level 8,200 Members Lakhs per Lakhs Cafetaria
National/Inter- Training ( @ 5 Functionaries per block X – State
state/State Inistitutes block x 323 blocks) ( 323 level
Level/Within (Actual functionaries in blocks activities
the State for the department Approx ( Table
Government 4100 x 2 programmes A.2)
Extension per head per year)
Functionaries (
Viz Paravets/
VA/AD/DD
working in the
APAH
department)
2 District level At Total: 3,23,000 farmers Rs.4.0 Rs.1,292 ATMA
Activities - District (@1000 Farmer Days lakh X Lakhs Cafetaria
Farmers level per block for one day 323 – District
Trainings Training Training blocks @ level
(Through IIsititutes X 323 blocks) Rs. 400/ activities
Livestock per ( Table
Resource farmer A.3-C)
Centres) per day
TOTAL Rs.1,453.50
AMOUNT Lakhs
REQUIRED
Total Cost of the Project:

For National/Inter-state/State Level/Within the State for Government
Extension Functionaries in the Dept training Rs. 161.500 Lakhs.
For District level Activities - Farmers Trainings (Through Livestock Resource
Centres) Rs. 1,453.50 Lakhs
Total Cost of the Project, proposed Rs. 1615.00 lakhs
Total Amount required from RKVY Rs. 1615.00 lakhs
VIII. Time Frame:
The Training programmes will be organised as per the Training calendar
approved by the Dept of AH.
Total amount required (From RKVY) : Rs. 1615.00 lakhs
By the end of March, 2020, 1685Vets and 2500 Paravets and other supporting
staff are trained in the required filed thereby enhancing their Performance due to
improved Knowledge and skills acquired through Training Programmes. Better
results are achieved at various levels both quantity and quality wise.
X. Risk Analysis:
No risk is involved in this project
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XI. Outcomes:-
Output from Training Programmes
 1685 Vets will be Trained
 2500 Para Vets will be Trained
 3,23,000 farmers will be Trained
 300 Entrepreneurs will be trained
 600 VLRPs will be trained
 600 LF/ LRP/ G B members of FPO's will be trained
 100 TOTs will be trained
 Trained persons will provide better performance professionally
 Farmers will be able to know various Government Programmes
 Capacities of Entrepreneurs will be increased.
XII. Evaluation:
The departmental nodal officers will evaluate the entire project closely from
time to time (Concurrent).
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7. Awareness and Animal Health Camps
Executive Summary:
Livestock sector is contributing 9.32 % of income to the Gross State
Domestic product (GSDP) and about 20 lakh families are engaged in Livestock
rearing activity in the state. Livestock farming is the back bone of rural economy
which acts as drought proofing in case of calamities. 70% of the Small & Marginal
Farmers and Agricultural labours are depending upon livestock rearing.
Infertility in milch animals has greater economic importance affecting
profitability in dairying through reduced income due to prolonged calving intervals,
reduced milk yield, loss of calf crop and increased culling of breeding females
which makes the dairy farming unviable. These losses are more precipitated in the
livestock owned by SC/ST category of farmers due to their poor economic back
ground and lack of awareness. The increase in production of milk could be brought
by rectifying the infertility disorders which is the major cause for the short fall in
milk production
To overcome such situations, it is proposed to conduct fertility camps under
RKVY in the name of “AWAREESS AND ANIMAL HEALTH CAMPS” to tackle the
infertile animals possessed by farmers in rural areas.
The main objective of the project is
 Reduce Repeat breeding
 Increase the conception rate
 Reduce the inter calving period
 Decrease the number of services per conception
 Increase the life time production through increased calf crop and increase in milk
production
No. of Health No. of animals Total budget
No.of animals
S.No camps to be to be covered requirement
to be covered
organised per camp in Lakhs
1 5200 20 1040.00 104000
I. Context:
Livestock sector is contributing 9.32 % of income to the Gross State
Domestic product (GSDP) and about 20 lakh families are engaged in Livestock
rearing activity in the state. Livestock farming is the back bone of rural economy
which acts as drought proofing in case of calamities. 70% of the Small & Marginal
Farmers and Agricultural labours are depending upon livestock rearing.
Infertility in milch animals has greater economic importance affecting
profitability in dairying through reduced income due to prolonged calving intervals,
reduced milk yield, loss of calf crop and increased culling of breeding females
which makes the dairy farming unviable. These losses are more precipitated in the
livestock owned by SC/ST category of farmers due to their poor economic back
ground and lack of awareness. The increase in the production of milk could be
brought by rectifying the infertility disorders which are the major cause for the
short fall in milk production
To overcome such situations, it is proposed to conduct fertility camps under
RKVY in the name of “AWAREESS AND AHIMAL HEALTH CAMPS” to tackle the
infertile animals possessed by farmers in rural areas.
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 Reduce Repeat breeding
 Increase the conception rate
 Reduce the inter calving period
 Decrease the number of services per conception
 Increase the life time production through increased calf crop and increase in milk
production
 To prevent distress sales due to infertility
IV. Strategy:
Animal Health camps will be conducted in identified/adopted villages where the
infertile animals will be screened and identified. Treatment will be given to the
infertile animals so that they get conceived and yield milk when calved and also
produce calves to increase replacement breeding stock.
The Drugs & Medicines and Concentrate feed required for organization of health
camps will be procured from the approved RC firms and used in these camps. The
concentrate feed @50kg per animal on subsidised cost @ 4/- per Kg will be
supplied by the department through approved RC firms. The feed required for the
camps will be procured by the Assistant Director (AH) of that Mandal through a
software application (RIDS).
V. Target beneficiaries:
Farmers of all categories having infertile animals are eligible for enrolment in
these animal Health camps to be organised in the identified village.
VI. Management:
The Local Veterinary Assistant Surgeon under the guidance of Area Vety.
Hospital Assistant Director (AH) will identify the village where there are more
infertile & repeat breeding animals. The identified infertile animals will be screened
& recorded in the camp register. The health camp will be conducted by a team
consisting of the following members.
a) Assistant Director, AVH of the Mandal
b) Local Vety. Assistant surgeon
c) Para staff (VA/LSA/JVO/VLO) of that Juridiction
d) Pasumithra /Hospital attendant.
At divisional level, the Divisional Deputy Director(AH) will monitor the
scheme for implementation. The Joint Director (AH) will supervise the entire
scheme at district level till. The concerned nodal officer at state level will monitor
the scheme implementation throughout the state.
All the identified & screened animals will be entered in the camp
register/digitally through software app with proper identification details for further
follow up until the anima gets conceived.
The Area Vety Hospital Assistant Director will monitor to capture correct
AADHAR numbers & MOBILE numbers of farmers whose animals were registered
in the camp.
VII. Finance:
Unit Details:
a) The UNIT COST of each health camp is Rs.19,680/- which includes Medicines,
Concentrate feed and Logistic support.
b) Details of District wise health camp targets are given below.
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Name of the Number of infertile
S.No Number of camps per district
district animals to be covered
1 Srikakulam 400 8000
2 Vizianagaram 400 8000
3 Visakhapatnam 400 8000
4 E.Godavari 400 8000
5 W.Godavari 400 8000
6 Krishna 400 8000
7 Guntur 400 8000
8 Prakasam 400 8000
9 Nellore 400 8000
10 Kadapa 400 8000
11 Chittoor 400 8000
12 Ananthapur 400 8000
13 Kurnool 400 8000
Total 5200 104000
Note: No. of camps per district are likely to be changed based on need.
Component wise budget allocation for conducting Health camps.
Sn Amount in
Component
o in Lakhs.
1 Total budget available under RKVY 2018-19 1040.00
Cost of medicines for 5200 camps @ 7500/- per
A) 390.00
camp
Total requirement of 5200 MT @ one Ton per camp
for 20 animals @ 50 kg per animal. Cost of feed per
B) 581.36
MT Rs. 11,180/- i.e
11.17/ per kg(subsidy cost)
Logistics support for organization of
C) camp(Transport of medicies, wodden trevis & 52.00
registers) @ 1000/- per camp for 5200 camps
Publicity Material cost @ 320/- per Camp for 2600
D) camps 16.64
@
Total 1040.00
No. of Health No. of animals Total budget

No.of animals
S.No camps to be to be covered requirement
to be covered
organised per camp in Lakhs
1 5200 20 1040.00 104000
The work done particulars will be reflected through online app (Suphalam)
which is already in use.
VIII. Time Frame:
The camp inputs like Medicines & Concentrate feed will be supplied to the
field functionaries through department during the breeding season so as to
complete the task by the end of February-2020.
IX. Cost Benefit analysis:
Total amount required : 1040.00 lakhs
No. of animals that can be covered @ 20 animals per camp : 104000
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Quantity of additional milk output anticipated after calving (with 40% success rate)
: 4 Lit/Animal/day/240 days = 40735 MT
Output value (8 Lt × 41600 animals ×240 Days × 40/- milk rate): Rs. 162.00 Cr.
X. Risk Analysis:
To avoid risks while implementation, the camps will be organised in the
breeding season only(September-December) to get the optimum in terms of
conception rate, calf crop & overall increase in milk production from the Target
animals.
XI. Outcome:
Out put from 104000 infertile animals in terms of milk: 40735 LMT.
Out put value of Milk Produced from 41600 animals: 162.00 Cr.
XII: Evaluation:
The State nodal officer for RKVY and Joint Directors (AH) i/c district
administration will monitor and evaluate the impact of the project from time to
time and issue necessary guidance to the field staff.
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8. Establishment of Veterinary Institutions
Executive Summary:
Andhra Pradesh has rich livestock resources and houses 46.06 lakh cattle,
64.34 lakh buffaloes, 135.37 lakh sheep, 44.17 lakh goats, 1.46 lakh pigs and
815.6 lakh poultry population.
Providing the veterinary services to the farmers is the major objective of
Animal Husbandry department. In general, Veterinary Institutions are functioning
at Village, mandal and head quarter level. Most of these Institutions are
constructed long back and the buildings of some of these Institutions are in
dilapidated conditions.
It is proposed to construct 5 Veterinary Institution buildings to serve
farming community in a better way. The details are furnished in annexure.
Unit Cost in Total

Lakhs Amount
No. of Required
Sl.No Type of Institution
Institution Civil work from
(in Lakhs) RKVY
(in Lakhs)
Veterinary Poly
1 1 400.00 400.00
Clinic,Gudivada
2 DAHTC,Chittoor 1 99.98 99.98
3 SMILE,Visakhapatnam 1 100.00 100.00
Capacity Building Centre ,
4 1 48.00 48.00
Nidadavole
5 SAHTC,Mandapeta 1 155.00 155.00
TOTAL 5 802.98 802.98
I. Context:
Andhra Pradesh has rich livestock resources and houses 46.06 lakh cattle,
64.34 lakh buffaloes, 135.37 lakh sheep, 44.17 lakh goats, 1.46 lakh pigs and
815.6 lakh poultry population.
Andhra Pradesh occupies prominent position in the livestock sector in the
country. 62.54 lakh families in Andhra Pradesh are engaged in livestock sector.
The value of livestock produce is estimated to be Rs.36,798 cr. at current prices
and the livestock sector contributes 6.26% to GSDP.
With an annual output of 1309.79 cr. eggs Andhra Pradesh stands 2nd in
egg production in the country. Every fifth egg produced in the country comes from
Andhra Pradesh. With annual meat production of 5.28 lakh MTs. Andhra Pradesh
stands 4th in the country in meat production. With an annual production of 96.56
lakh MTs of milk, Andhra Pradesh occupies 6th position in the country in milk
production (2014-15 approved estimates of GoI).
The mandate of the Department is to increasing the availability of Animal
origin foods like milk, meat and eggs to human population through scientific
breeding, feeding and disease management of livestock.
These institutions will take care of preventive and curative health care of
livestock and also perform major and minor surgeries. Major of these Institutions
also aid in training of Veterinarians.
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Though the Animal Husbandry Department is providing all types of
Veterinary Services, there are some critical gaps to be filled by the department to
meet the expectations of the farmers. After detailed discussions with the senior
officers of the department, taking the views of progressive farmers into
consideration establishment of Veterinary Institutions in Rural areas has been
identified as thrust areas for implementation under RKVY –RAFTAAR under the
Animal Health Sub Scheme for the year 2019-20.
1. To make the availability of veterinary services in better way by providing good
infrastructure facilities.
2. Dissemination of technology from lab to land improved.
3. Up gradation of latest modifications and Technological skills of field Veterinarians.
IV. Strategy:
Establishment of Veterinary Institutions in rural and Urban areas of Andhra
Pradesh under RKVY –RAFTAAR for the year 2019-20.
Proposed to cover most of the Veterinarians in West Godavari, Visakhapatnam,
East Godavari and Chittoor districts covering nearly 20,56,444 bovine
population. All categories of Veterinarians and Farmers will be covered for trainings
in different aspects.
VI. Management:
The State Animal Husbandry Department will entrust the work of
construction of Veterinary Institutions to the Government Engineering Department
with the financial assistance of RKVY in strategic areas. The Joint Director (AH) of
concerned district shall monitor the activities. After construction of Veterinary
Institutions Engineering Department will hand over the buildings to Animal
Husbandry Department.
VII. Finance:
Unit Cost in Total Amount
No. of Lakhs Required
Sl.No Type of Institution
Institution Civil work from RKVY
Veterinary Poly
1 1 400.00 400.00
Clinic,Gudivada
2 DAHTC,Chittoor 1 99.98 99.98
3 SMILE,Visakhapatnam 1 100.00 100.00
Capacity Building
4 1 48.00 48.00
Centre , Nidadavole
5 SAHTC,Mandapeta 1 155.00 155.00
TOTAL 5 802.98 802.98
Unit Cost (in Lakhs) -802.98/-

Amount required from RKVY (In Lakhs) -802.98/-
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VIII. Time Frame:
Construction will be completed One year of time under the supervision of
Government construction agencies.
May not be feasible for this project.
X. Risk Analysis:
No risk involved as construction and monitoring will be done by AH
Department/ any designated agency identified by State Government.
XI. Outcome:-
By investment for creation of infrastructure facilities, the benefits that are
going to accrue to the department as well as the poor livestock farmer are
furnished hereby:
 The adequate ambiance created in the institutions will create confidence both to
the departmental personnel and farmer who is availing the services.
 provides all latest clinical, disease diagnostic, trauma care and emergency
services to the livestock and training facilities to the staff under one roof
 Enables the department to provide strict sanitary measures in the institution.
 Proper storage and distribution of feed and fodder seed is possible to the farmers
from the institutions throughout the year.
 Provides protection to the costly equipment like Artificial insemination equipment
and furniture from natural calamities and theft.
 Improves the work culture of field veterinarians.
XII. Evaluation:
The Veterinary Institutions construction will help the farmers and staff of
the Animal Husbandry Department.
 The technical skills of the staff will be improved.
 Dissemination of technology from lab to land improved.
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Abstract
Outlay proposed
(Rs. in lakhs)
Physical (Rs. in
lakhs)
FISHERIES
1 Aquatic Quarantine Centre(AQF) for p.Vannamei
shrimp,Bangarammapeta, VSKP dt. Nos 1 1200.00
2 Fish Landing centre, Gokarnamatam, Nizampatnam
Mandal, Guntur dt. Nos 1 300.00
3 Fish Landing centre, Orlagondatippa, Krithivennu
mandal, Krishna dt. Nos 1 275.00
4 Fish Landing Centre, Chakicherla Peadapattupalem,
Ulavapadu Mandal, Prakasam dt. Nos 1 200.00
5 Fish Landing centre, Pedapattupalem, Kavali
Mandal, Nellore District 1 300.00
6 Fish Landing centre, Isakapalle, Alluru Mandal,
Nellore District 1 300.00
Fisheries Total 2626.50
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1. Project Report on Establishment of AQF at Bangarammapeta (V), Nakkapalli
(M), Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Andhra Pradesh with its1.74lakh Hectares Brackish water Potential area offers
excellent conditions for development of Shrimp culture. The Pennaeus monodon culture in
A.P. has been a bitter experience due to disease problems and culture was slowed down
after 1994 inspite of Beeter management Practices. As an alternative, Pennaeus vannamei
culture was introduced in India and A.P. , commercially from 2009.However,the vannamei
culture is sustained with import of Specific Pathogen Free( SPF) vannamei brood stock. The
imported brood stock needs to be quarantined before supplying it to the Hatcheries.
However, entire India has one such facility in Chennai which is established by MPEDA-
RGCA. Bringing the seed from Chennai by hatcheries in A.P. has its own Problems. As A.P.
Contributes about 70% of the Cultured vannamei of the country. Hatcheries operators are
demanding from long time to have Aquatic Quarantine facility (AQF) in Andhra Pradesh.
The Department of Fisheries has acquired land at Bangarammapeta in Visakhapatnam
District in survey No. 202/1 with an extent of 30.00 acres and decided to establish the AQF
facility at an estimated amount of Rs.39.72 crores (Project cost- Rs. 36.00 Crore and 1st
year operational cost – Rs 3.72 Crore) with technical collaboration of RGCA.
Govt. of India vide Lr. No. 35029/2/2017-Fy (Trade), Dated 20-3-2018, have
conveyed the approval for establishment of Aquatic Quarantine Facility Centre for
L.vannamei at Bangarammapeta village, Nakkapalli Mandal, Visakhapatnam district for
quarantine the L.vannamei brood stock, imported from approved overseas suppliers for
production of SPF seed of L.vannmei shrimp up on the request of the State Government.
This facility will help the shrimp hatchery operators of the state to check their imported
brood stock for OIE disease status and to produce pathogen free seed of L.vannamei
shrimp from the quarantined brood stock. Ultimately SPF seed of L.vannamei can be
supplied to shrimp farmers to produce healthy and quality culture shrimp. The AQF facility
is now available only at Chennai operating by RGCA and catering the needs of all maritime
states in the country. As such our hatchery operators are finding difficulty in reserving the
cubicles at existing AQF facility at Chennai during peak season due to high demand for
cubicles and also facing problems during transportation of quarantined brood stock from
Chennai to their hatchery location. If the AQF facility are established at Visakhapatnam, it
will facilitate the shrimp hatchery operators to meet their demand even during peak season
and also reduce the stress on transportation. Since the AP is producing more than 65% of
the culture L.vanamei shrimp in the state, the AQF facility is highly required to meet the
present and future seed demand of culture shrimp.
The objective of the project is to facilitate quarantine of the imported brooders under
the Animal Husbandry Dairying & Fisheries (DADF) guidelines. To screen the SPF L.
vannamei broodstock imported by the CAA approved Hatchery operators through
Visakhapatnam and ensure the SPF status before being provided to the importing hatchery
To cater to the sustainability of the shrimp industry by stringent biosecurity protocols and
quarantine measures. An Aquatic Quarantine Facility for L. vannamei ensures the entry of
purely Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) i.e., disease free stocks into the country, thereby
protecting the aquaculture Industry from any potential threats that could come through the
imported stocks.
1. Context/ Background:
The Brackish water Aquaculture in Andhra Pradesh dominated by Shrimp Aquaculture.
Penaeus Vannamei (earlier known as L. vannamei) known by the common name Pacific
white legged shrimp is a native species of Latin America. This species had been extensively
cultured in South East Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia because of
the ease of breeding and availability of Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) brood stock. The key
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culture attributes of P. vannamei such as short culture period, tolerance to high stocking
densities, salinity fluctuations, low protein requirement for growth further makes this exotic
species suitable for farming in Indian culture systems.
In India, P. vannamei was introduced in 2003 on a pilot scale basis for a risk
analysis study as the shrimp farming community in India faced challenges to combat with
the rampant disease outbreaks with monodon farming. The disease challenges were also
coupled with economic loss to the industry. This urged the India Government to permit
vannamei culture in the Country. Accordingly, in 2009, the Government of India permitted
large scale introduction of vannamei in the Country. The approval to introduce the culture
of exotic shrimp species, P. vannamei in the Country called for the establishment of a
quarantine facility, in order to mitigate the disease risks associated with the introduction of
the exotic shrimp. Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture (RGCA), the R & D arm of MPEDA
has established the only AQF for entire India. However, the shrimp hatchery operators and
farmers of A.P. are expressing problems for procurement of SPF brood stock and requested
the Government to have AQF centre in Andhra Pradesh. Accordingly, the department of
Fisheries, Government of Andhra Pradesh has acquired the land at Bangarammapeta
Village, Visakhapatnam District for establishment of AQF.
Currently, Chennai is the only declared single port of entry for vannamei broodstock to
India. All the approved vannamei hatchery operators of Andhra Pradesh should import
stock from overseas suppliers and avail the existing Aquatic Quarantine Facility located at
Chennai to quarantine the imported stock. Andhra Pradesh, being the hub for Shrimp
production, has more number of vannamei hatcheries than in Tamil Nadu and also due to
demand from the local hatchery operators, the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh proposed to set up
an additional AQF at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh to cater to the needs of the
hatchery operators of the state.
1) To ensure the Specific Pathogen Free status of the imported vannamei broodstock
2) To facilitate quarantine of the imported brooders under the Animal Husbandry Dairying &
Fisheries (DADF) guidelines
3) To cater to the sustainability of the shrimp industry by stringent biosecurity protocols and
quarantine measures.
4) The proposed Aquatic Quarantine Facility houses 6 quarantine cubicles and 3 receiving
areas or pre-quarantine areas which will permit receipt of multi-consignments without
nullifying biosecurity measures.
5) Each cubicle accommodates 40 nos. of 650 litre capacity FRP tanks and can quarantine a
total biomass of 25 Kgs (i.e., 625 animals approx.) during each quarantine cycle of 5 days.
4. Strategy:
The facility will be established with the prime focus to quarantine and ensure the SPF
status of the exotic shrimp species which are brought into the Country by transboundary
shipment. This serves as a risk management measure and a key activity for shrimp health
management in the Country. The AQF is a state-of-the art quarantine facility to be
established with collaboration of RGCA-MPEDA dedicated to quarantine imported P.
vannamei broodstock.
The AQF is in close to the Visakhapatnam international airport-, good seawater source
with less salinity fluctuations, and away from aquafarms/hatcheries/allied aquaculture
activities the stocking strategy followed the biomass concept, wherein a single cubicle could
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accommodate and quarantine 16 kg brooders/cubicle. Accordingly 20 quarantine cubicles
could quarantine a total of 2.7 lakh brooders/annum.
Aquatic Quarantine Facility:
An approved premise for the quarantine of live aquatic animals, where the animals are
maintained in isolation with no direct or indirect contact with other aquatic animals, in
order to undergo observation for a specified length of time and, if appropriate, testing and
treatment, including proper treatment of the effluent waters (OIE, 2006a).
Objective:
To screen the SPF L. vannamei broodstock imported by the CAA approved Hatchery
operators through Visakhapatnam and ensure the SPF status before being provided to the
importing hatchery.
Operator:
To be operated by AQ & CS/CIBA/any other Govt. institution

under the MoA/MPEDA-RGCA
Quarantine Space reservation:
The existing online quarantine space reservation system available at RGCA portal
www.rgca.org.in can be used for space reservation at the proposed AQF also.
Selection of the operator:
To be decided by the Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

Quarantine capacity:
6 quarantine cubicles that can accommodate and quarantine a maximum of 123750 nos.
of brooders/annum.
Quarantine:
Is an important risk management measure that can be applied to reduce the risk posed
by serious aquatic animal diseases when aquatic animals are moved internationally or
domestically between different regions or zones, or when new broodstock or other life cycle
stages are introduced into hatcheries and other aquaculture production facilities.
Quarantine Process:
The broodstock which is imported to India through the second port of entry, i.e.
Visakhapatnam will be cleared by the importer from the international airport at
Visakhapatnam on obtaining necessary customs clearance issued by the AQ & CS. The
consignment will be received by AQF and shall be transported to the facility in a designated
sanitized truck where it will be subjected to quarantine and assessment of the SPF status
as per the SOP. The quarantine period shall be five days, as being followed at AQF,
Chennai. The AQF shall screen for the 7 OIE listed shrimp pathogens which are currently
being tested at AQF, Chennai. On confirmation of the SPF status, a quarantine test report
is submitted by AQF to the AQ & CS based upon which the Quarantine clearance (QC)
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certificate is issued. On receipt of the QC, the quarantined consignment is then dispatched
to the importer.
Quality Control:
A Technical Committee constituted by the Govt. NFDB, CIBA, AQ & CS, DADF, MPEDA
and RGCA shall oversee and monitor the operation of AQF on a regular basis. The AQ & CS
shall be responsible for verification of the quarantine report submitted by the AQF, based
on which the final quarantine clearance certificate is issued.
Inputs use:
All inputs used by the AQF should be of high standard and bio-secure. No live biological
materials to be used as inputs for operation of AQF. Only pelletized bio-secure certified feed
preferably produced in a country where shrimp diseases are not reported are to be provided
for quarantine rearing of broodstock.
Training:
RGCA shall provide hands-on training (a) SPF status assurance: training on PCR
laboratory procedures to confirm the SPF status of the imported stock shall be provided by
RGCA Central Aquaculture pathology Laboratory, Sirkali (15 days for PCR lab operation).
(b) Quarantine rearing of broodstock: training shall be imparted on quarantine procedures,
broodstock handling, and biosecurity maintenance at AQF Chennai (1 month).
The beneficiaries include all stake holders like fish farmers, Hatcheries operators, seed
suppliers, exporters, processors and other related stake holders in the Shrimp aqua
industry. An Aquatic Quarantine Facility for L. vannamei ensures the entry of purely
Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) i.e., disease free stocks into the country, thereby protecting the
aquaculture Industry from any potential threats that could come through the imported
stocks.
This would facilitate the production of disease free seed by the hatcheries and the supply
of disease free seed to the farmers in the country which in turn ensures trouble fee crops
and bountiful harvests. Establishment of an AQF would therefore enhance P. vannamei
aquaculture production and contribute to the export basket of the Country. The proposed
facility with six quarantine cubicles is projected to offer 198 quarantine cycles to the
industry in a year, with one month shut down period. Therefore, the number of broodstock
quarantined, assuming maximum utilization of the cubicles @ 25 Kg biomass/cubicle is
worked out to be 1,23,750 brooders/annum, inclusive of both male and female brooders.
Under normal Hatchery and Farm conditions, this quantity of broodstock can facilitate the
production of over 10 billion seed translating into an aquaculture production of 1.5 Lakh
tons of shrimp worth Rs.4500 Crores every year. The facility through it strict biosecurity
procedures and stringent disease screening protocols at the laboratory front can also help
to serve the industry in a better way by documentation of reliable and reproducible test
results of the samples screened for specific pathogens. This mode of strategy would curb
loss to the shrimp farmers and help the hatcheries to produce healthy seeds which would
otherwise cause drastic production and economic loss to the industry.
6. Management:
The facility functions under strict biosecurity protocols and ensures the Specific
Pathogen Free (SPF) status of the vannamei broodstock. The AQF functions based on a set
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of standard operating procedures (SOP) framed by Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA),
National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Animal Quarantine and Certification
Services (AQ&CS), Department of Animal Husbandry Dairying & Fisheries, Central Institute
of Brackish water Aquaculture (CIBA), MPEDA and RGCA. A Technical committee (TC)
constituted will, oversee and monitor the operation of AQF. The TC would regularly be
conducted once in every three months or even earlier whenever some key issues need to be
urgently addressed. As per SOP, CIBA is the referral lab of AQF.
Daily expenditure for operation of the facility is being met from the quarantine
cubicle user fee charges levied on the hatchery operators. The AQF also has an additional
feature of online quarantine space booking system called the Aquatic Quarantine
Monitoring System (AQMS). This unique online software system not only serves the
vannamei hatchery operators of the Country to book the quarantine space via online
transaction but also provide updated online information on the health status of their
imported broodstock consignment during the quarantine period.
At the facility, the SPF status of the imported brooders is ensured by screening of the
broodstock samples for the presence or absence of six OIE listed pathogens; viz; White Spot
Syndrome Virus (WSSV), Infectious Hypodermal Haematopoetic Necrosis Virus (IHHNV),
Taura Syndrome Virus (TSV), Infectious Myonecrosis Virus (IMNV), Yellow Head Virus/Gill
Associated Virus (YHV/GAV) and Necrotising Hepatoproteo Bacterium (NHPB).
On arrival of the consignment at the airport, the shipment boxes are jointly verified
by a representative from AQ & CS and the Aquatic Quarantine Officer (AQO) of AQF. On
verification, the Provisional Quarantine Clearance (PQC) Certificate is issued by the Animal
Quarantine Officer of AQ & CS. The consignment is then subsequently received by AQF and
transported to the facility in its sanitized dedicated insulated truck. The stock is subjected
to quarantine and assessed for the SPF status as per the SOP of AQF. The quarantine
period followed is five days.
Once the imported stock is ensured of the SPF status, quarantine test report is
submitted by AQF to the Animal Quarantine and Certification Services, based upon which
the Quarantine clearance (QC) certificate is issued. On receipt of the QC, the quarantined
consignment is then despatched to the importer. The stock is handed over to the importer
in oxygen packed polybags containing filtered and ozonised seawater of optimum water
quality parameters as per the SOP of AQF. The polybags are disinfected by fumigation and
reused for packing the quarantined stock as per the Ministry's order no. 35029/13/2008-
Fy (T &E) dated 29th August 2011.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has requested MPEDA to set up another Aquatic
Quarantine Facility in the state and provided 30 acres land (survey number 202/2) at
Bangarammapeta in Gundupudi village, Nakkapalli Mandal, Visakhapatnam, Andhra
Pradesh.
The proposed Aquatic Quarantine Facility houses 6 quarantine cubicles and 3 receiving
areas or pre-quarantine areas which will permit receipt of multi-consignments without
nullifying biosecurity measures. Each cubicle accommodates 40 nos. of 650 litre capacity
FRP tanks and can quarantine a total biomass of 25 Kgs (i.e., 625 animals approx.) during
each quarantine cycle of 5 days. The receiving areas have 30 nos. of 1 ton capacity FRP
tanks for receiving and acclimatization of stocks. The quarantine block also holds separate
areas for micro cartage filters, packing, blower & fumigation.
Cubicles are supported with recirculation systems, air-conditioners, chillers, required

recirculation pit with carbon and micro-filter and oxygen concentrators apart from the
regular supply of ozonised treated water and filtered oxygen from the air blower. A packing
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section of 75 sqm will be housed within the facility. Similarly a fumigation room for
disinfection of shipment bags shall be housed outside. Incinerator to be installed adjacent
to the facility so as to incinerate the daily wastes from the lab and cubicles. A fully fledged
PCR lab with all the amenities for disease screening of the imported stock shall be
established. It should have three separate sections-Pre PCR, PCR and a Post PCR with a
unidirectional work flow design. Total Budgetary estimate for establishment of the Facility,
laboratory equipment required to operate a PCR lab and relevant drawings are furnished.
MANPOWER REQUIREMENT:
The total man power requirement is 33 nos. 5 permanent staff and 28 outsourced
personnel
Qualificatio
n,
Name of the No. of Mode of
Experience Qualification
Post Posts Recruitment
in Relevant
Field
3 4 5 6 7
M.F.Sc or M.Sc in Marine
On Deputation Biology/
Project from Department Mariculture/Zoology/Aquacultur
1 1 to 2 Years
Manager in the Cadre of e/ Fishery Science/ Aquatic
JD/ DD Fisheries Biology & Fisheries/Marine
Biotechnology
M.F.Sc / M.Sc Biotechnology/
Assistant
On Deputation Zoology/ Coastal Aquaculture/
Project
from Department Marine Biology/ Aquaculture/
Manager
2 (AD Fisheries/ 1 to 2 Years Aquatic Biology & Fisheries/
(Brood Stock/
Fisheries M.Sc Microbiology/ Molecular
Algae/ Lab/
Dev.Officer Biology/ Fish Pathology & Health
Marketing)
Management
M.FSc or M.Sc in Aquaculture/
in
On Deputation
Marine Biology/ Mariculture/
Assistant from Department
Coastal Aquaculture/ Zoology/
Technical 2 in the cadre of 2-3 Years
FisheryScience/Aquatic Biology
Manager Fisheries
& Fisheries/ Biotechnology
Dev.Officer
B.F.Sc or B.Sc in Aquaculture /
Fisheries allied subjects
M.FSc or M.Sc in Aquaculture/
in
Marine Biology/ Mariculture/
Assistant
Coastal Aquaculture/ Zoology/
Technical 2 OutSourcing 3-5 Years
FisheryScience/Aquatic Biology
Manager
& Fisheries/ Biotechnology
B.F.Sc or B.Sc in Aquaculture /
Fisheries allied subjects
Assistant
Facility 1 OutSourcing 3-5 Years Graduation in Civil Engineering
Manager
Graduation in any discipline of
Technicians 3 OutSourcing 1 to 2 Year
Science
Accountant 1 OutSourcing 1-2 Years Graduate in Commerce with
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Qualificatio
n,
Name of the No. of Mode of
Experience Qualification
Post Posts Recruitment
in Relevant
Field
computer skills
Skilled Worker
8 Outsourcing 1 Year Matriculation
(for Cuubicles)
Cook 2 Outsourcing - -
Sweeper Cum
3 Outsourcing - -
Worker
Electrician ITI in Electrical/ Mechanical
2 Outsourcing 1 to 2 years
cum Mechanic Engineering
Heavy motor vehicle license
Driver 1 Outsourcing 1 to 2 years
holder
Purchase cum
Stores 1 Outsourcing 1 to 2 years Graduation in any discipline
Assistant
Security
4 Outsourcing 2 years 2 Duty Shifts
Personnel
Total 33
7. Finance:
The total proposed cost of AQF project is Rs.39.72 Crores (Projet cost- Rs. 36.00 Crore
and 1st year operational cost – Rs 3.72 Crore) o f which Rs.12.38 Crore tapped from
RKVY and Rs. 10.00 Crores is sought as assistance during 2019-20 under RKVY. The
status of funds pooled is as follows:
1 Funds pooled from RKVY during 2016-17 : Rs. 8.00 Crore

2 Funds pooled from RKVY during 20117-18 : Rs. 4.38 Cr.
3 Funds allocated by State Government during 2017-18 : Rs. 3.00 Cr.
4 Funds now proposed under RKVY during 2019-20 : Rs.12.00 Cr
5 Funds proposed from GOAP during 2019-20 : Rs. 12.34 Cr.
Total funds : Rs. 39.72 Cr.
CAPITAL COST:
NAME OF PROJECT: ESTABLISHMENT OF AQUATIC QUARANTINE FACILITY (AQF) FOR L.

VANNAMEI, BANGARAMMAPETA, NAKKAPALLI MANDAL, VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA
PRADESH
SUMMARY OF WORKS
ESTIMATED
Sl. No. DESCRIPTION OF WORKS
AMOUNT
(I) CIVIL WORKS
1 QURANTINE CUBICALS - 6 NOS
Appendix - A: Buiding Proper 3,34,42,746.00
Appendix - B: Aquaculture Plumbing works 2,48,38,232.00
2 PUMP INTAKE ROOM 10,80,919.00
3 SEA WATER RESERVOIR 92,33,533.00
4 FILTERATION SHED 15,48,360.00
5 SEA WATER OVER HEAD TANK 15,43,280.00
6 ETP 55,77,783.00
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SUMMARY OF WORKS
ESTIMATED
AMOUNT
7 OZONE TRATMENT BUILDING 19,85,452.00
8 INCINERATOR SHED 9,13,914.00
9 CHILLER SHED - 4 Nos 80,26,476.00
10 BLOWER ROOM 13,60,982.00
11 STORE BLOCK 26,60,263.00
12 UTILITY BLOCK 26,60,263.00
13 OFFICE BLOCK
Appendix - A: Buiding Proper 84,95,772.00
Appendix - B: Water supply and Sanitary works 5,38,470.00
14 LABORATORY BLOCK
15 DORMITORY FOR WORKERS
16 DORMITORY FOR STAFF
17 SCIENTIST'S QUARTERS
18 CANTEEN BLOCK
19 FRESH WATER OVER HEAD TANK 15,43,280.00
20 SERVICE BLOCK 26,60,263.00
21 DG SHED 20,06,619.00
22 WORKSHOP 26,60,263.00
23 FRESH WATER RESERVOIR & RO PLANT 56,93,422.00
24 FUMIGATION SHED 21,71,694.00
25 SEPTIC TANK FOR 100 USERS 9,28,847.00
26 COMPOUND WALL, SECURITY BLOCK AND MAIN GATE 3,33,91,059.00
27 ROAD WORK - INTERNAL MAIN ROAD 1,84,24,203.00
28 ROAD WORK - INTERNAL ROADS 2,24,29,255.00
29 ROAD WORK - DIVERTING EXISTING ROAD 2,03,38,933.00
TOTAL COST FOR CIVIL WORKS 25,16,62,842.00
(II) OTHER WORKS
30 ELECTRICAL WORKS ( HT & LT) 1,91,86,000.00
31 COST FOR LAB EQUIPMENTS 88,92,000.00
32 EQUIPMENTS & MACHINARIES 4,82,40,000.00
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS, SOLAR STREET AND YARD
33
LIGHTS ETC. 60,00,000.00
TOTAL COST FOR OTHER WORKS 8,23,18,000.00
TOTAL COST FOR CIVIL , ELECTRICAL & LAB
33,39,80,842.00
EQUIPMENTS
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SUMMARY OF WORKS
ESTIMATED
AMOUNT
Consultancy charges @ 5% of estimated cost + GST @ 18%
on consultancy charges 1,97,04,870.00
Miscellaneous and other contingencies items etc. 63,14,288.00
GRAND TOTAL 36,00,00,000.00
(Rupees Thirty Six Crores only)
OPERTIONAL COST : Rs. 3,72,24000
OPERATION COST - ITEM WISE 1ST YEAR -OPERATING COST-STATEMENT OF ANTICIPATED

EXPENDITURE FOR BROODSTOCK QUARANTINE
Aquatic Quarantine Facility (AQF) for L. Vannamei, at Bangarmmapeta, Visakhapatnam
Sl. No. Particulars Amount (Rs.) Remarks
A STATEMENT OF ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURE for 5 DAYS of QUARANTINING
1 PCR TEST 39,000
2 LAB & QUARANTINE CONSUMABLES
(incl. Feed, Chemicals & Other
Consumables, Uniforms/Head Caps
etc.) 20,965
3 Broodstock - RECEIVING
(Transportation) 17,427
4 Expenditure break up for Power Per cubicle
(Electricity & Fuel) 22,850
5 Broodstock - PACKING 2,265
6 LEASE RENT 11,865
7 Salaries & Wages for Manpower 64,713
8 OVERHEADS 6,028
9 AQMS SERVICE CHARGES 2,727
Total (for 5 Days) 187840
Say 1,88,000 Per cubicle
STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE FOR OPEARTIONAL COST PER
B Year
For 198 cubicles
Total Per Year
3,72,24,000
cuCubicles
Total Project cost and 1st year operational cost : 39,72,24000/-

OR SAY : Rs. 39.72 Crore
Though the total Project cost is estimated at Rs. 20.38 Crores during 2015-16,
simultaneously the revised estimate is prepared as per DSR 2017-18 for Rs. 39.72
Crores (Project cost Rs. 36.00 Crore and Operational cost for 1 st year- Rs. 3.72 Crore) .
The source of funds pooled from RKVY and Govt. of AP under Normal State Plan is
furnished below:
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S.No Source of Total Project Amount Remarks
funding Cost (in Rs. sanctioned in Rs.
Crores) Crores
1 Project Cost 39.72 Expenditure related to
2 RKVY- 2016-17 8.00 contingencies, salaries,
3 RKVY- 2017-18 4.38 operational cost in the
4 NSP 2017-18 3.00 Project cost will be met
5 NSP 2019-20 12.34 from Normal state plan
6 Balance project 12.00 budget allocations only.
cost proposed RKVY funds will be
under RKVY - utilised for Capital cost
2019-20 only.
8. Time Frame: The total duration is 25 months :

1. EIA Study, Site Survey (Topo & Contour), Preparation of Drawings (Structural &
Architect), Estimates & Costing, BOQ Preparation, Tendering (Civil Contract &
Equipment Supply/Contract), finalization contractor & Issuing Work Orders will take
6 Months
2. Construction of Aquatic Quarantine Facility (Civil, Electrical, Sanitary & Aquaculture
Plumbing. Installation of Equipment & Machinery.) will be completed in 18 Months
3. Trail Run for all equipment, Site Clearance & Handing over the site - 1 Month
Sl. NAME OF WORK SCHEDULE TIME

No.
1 EIA Study, Site Survey (Topo & Contour), Preparation 6 Months
of Drawings (Structural & Architect), Estimates &
Costing, BOQ Preparation, Tendering (Civil Contract &
Equipment Supply/ Contract), finalization contractor
& Issuing Work Orders
2 Construction of Aquatic Quarantine Facility (Civil, 18 Months
Electrical, Sanitary & Aquaculture Plumbing.
Installation of Equipment & Machinery
3 Trail Run for all equipment, Site Clearance & Handing 1 Month
over the site
9. Cost benefit and Risk Analysis:

The facility comprises of 6 quarantine cubicles that are each made available for
usage three times a month and 11 months a year (one month every year as shut-down
for maintenance). Thus 198 cubicles are available for booking by the stakeholders.
The annual operational cost for the first year of operations is Rs. 2.88 Crores.
Therefore the estimated Cubicle user fee to meet this expenditure is Rs.1.45
Lakh/cubicle. Unlike other aquaculture establishments such as hatcheries and farms,
the Aquatic Quarantine Facility, with its sophisticated RAS (Recirculation Aquaculture
System) & oxygen generators functions by minimum water usage (seawater). Further,
the minimum waste water from the system after, Ozone treatment system is taken into
and Effluent treatment system and the near seawater quality water from this ETS is
directed into designated percolation areas. A detailed EIA study would be carried out
through an external authorized agency as soon as the funding for the project is
approved by the concerned agency/agencies.
All activities of the AQF are under the legal provision of Livestock Importation Act,
1898.
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The exponential increment in growth of vannamei export in the last couple of
years in the Country was possible due to the increased importation and quarantining
of vannamei broodstock through the AQF, Chennai by more number of approved
hatcheries and increased seed production for farming purpose.
10. Risk Analysis:
 The project is mainly meant for quarantine the L.vannamei (shrimp) brood stock imported
from overseas suppliers for OIE listed diseases and only brood stock screened and negative
for OIE listed diseases are only permitted to hatchery operators to produce the Specific
Pathogen Free (SPF) seed and to supply to registered L.vannamei shrimp farms in the
state. The brood stock which is positive for OIE listed diseases will be immediately
discarded duly following incarnation process as per the standard protocols
 As such strict bio-security measures will be followed to strict avoid disease causing
pathogens entry into our coastal waters
 There will be about 20% depreciation on machinery and equipment and it will be managed
by meeting the required budget from the users charges collected from the users
 Strict protocols will be followed for water intake system by maintaining reservoir plants,
sedimentation tanks, sand filters etc.
 Water treatment system will consist of Effluent Treatment Plant which is part of the
project and all standards will be followed without giving scope for release of toxicants/
effluents into the surrounding coastal waters
 About 60% of project area is earmarked for green development and the plantation is
planned in the project to support the conducive environment
 APPCB and RGCA will monitor the project on regular basis to evaluate the performance of
the various components of the project and its impact on ecosystem and remedial measures
will be adopted basing on their recommendations.
 SOPs for operating the projects have been prepared by MPEDA-RGCA, Ministry of
Commerce and Industries, Govt. of India who are the technical partners to Department of
Fisheries for AQF Project, and will be followed as to comply the International standards
for various component of the project and it will be evaluated by both Central agencies and
State agencies from time to time.
 The Project is designed with eco-friendly practices without giving any scope for creating
pollution problems and strict bio-security system to avoid pathogens entry into the eco-
system.
 As such the no risk arises to environment or to nearby habitations or fishing community
out of the activities taken up under the project
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY:
Unlike other aquaculture establishments such as hatcheries and farms, the
Aquatic Quarantine Facility, with its sophisticated RAS (Recirculation Aquaculture
System) & oxygen generators functions by minimum water usage (seawater). Further,
the minimum waste water from the system after, Ozone treatment system is taken into
and Effluent treatment system and the near seawater quality water from this ETS is
directed into designated percolation areas. A detailed EIA study would be carried out
through an external authorized agency as soon as the funding for the project is
approved by the concerned agency/agencies.
11. Out comes :
 An Aquatic Quarantine Facility for L. vannamei ensures the entry of purely Specific
Pathogen Free (SPF) i.e., disease free stocks into the country, thereby protecting the
aquaculture Industry from any potential threats that could come through the imported
stocks.
 This would facilitate the production of disease free seed by the hatcheries and the
supply of disease free seed to the farmers in the country which in turn ensures trouble
fee crops and bountiful harvests. Establishment of an AQF would therefore enhance P.
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vannamei aquaculture production and contribute to the export basket of the Country.
The proposed facility with six quarantine cubicles is projected to offer 198 quarantine
cycles to the industry in a year, with one month shut down period. Therefore, the
number of broodstock quarantined, assuming maximum utilization of the cubicles @
25 Kg biomass/cubicle is worked out to be 1,23,750 brooders/annum, inclusive of
both male and female brooders.
 Under normal Hatchery and Farm conditions, this quantity of broodstock can facilitate
the production of over 10 billion seed translating into an aquaculture production of
1.5 Lakh tons of shrimp worth Rs.4500 Crores every year.
 The facility through it strict biosecurity procedures and stringent disease screening
protocols at the laboratory front can also help to serve the industry in a better way by
documentation of reliable and reproducible test results of the samples screened for
specific pathogens.
 This mode of strategy would curb loss to the shrimp farmers and help the hatcheries
to produce healthy seeds which would otherwise cause drastic production and
economic loss to the industry.
12. Evaluation:
The Aquatic Quarantine Facility for L. vannamei, functioning at Neelankarai,
Chennai under the Animal Quarantine and Certification Services, Dept. of Animal
Husbandry Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture is the first and only
Quarantine facility of such kind, established solely for quarantining the species P.
vannamei. This facility was set up in 2009 and was built and operated by the Rajiv
Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture (RGCA), the R & D arm of MPEDA. The AQF
was established with the major objective to quarantine and ensure the SPF status of
the indigenous species P. vannamei which are being brought into the Country through
a single entry port, i.e., Chennai by transboundary shipment. The quarantining
services dispensed by AQF has been serving as a risk management measure and a key
activity for shrimp health management in the Country. All activities of the AQF are
under the legal provision of Livestock Importation Act, 1898. The AQF started with a
quarantine capacity of four cubicles which later expanded to 20 cubicles in-order to
cater to more number of vannamei hatcheries. The facility commenced its operation in
18th July 2009. The total number of vannamei broodstock imported into the Country
since 2009 was 655878 nos. and that despatched after quarantine was 626713 nos.
The facility has a sophisticated quarantine infrastructure and a well-equipped PCR lab
with all new generation thermal cyclers for disease screening the vannamei broodstock
imported to India. The exponential increment in growth of vannamei export in the last
couple of years in the state was possible due to the increased importation and
quarantining of vannamei broodstock through the AQF by more number of approved
hatcheries and increased seed production for farming purpose.
Since, the MPEDA-RGCA is only the GOI agency operating the AQF at Chennai,
the Department has entered agreement with RGCA, Chennai for technical support in
establishment and operation of presently proposed AQF centre at Bangarammapeta
village, Nakkapalli Mandal, Visakhapatnam District. As a technical partner to the
Department, they have prepared DPR and SOP for AQF project and Ministry of
Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, GOI have conveyed approval for establishment of AQF
project with the technical support of RGCA. Hence as per the agreement, MPEDA-
RGCA will extend all sort of technical support to scrupulously follow the SOPs and
also evaluate the performance of the project on regular basis.
Besides, MPEDA-RGCA, the other central fisheries institutions such as CIBA,
CAA and state institutions such as APPCB, SIFT will be involved for evaluating the
project for its impact on environment, pollution and nearby habitants.
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2. DETAILED PROJECT REPORT OF GOKARNAMATAM FISH LANDING CENTRE
H/O NIZAMPATNAM VILLAGE, NIZAMPATNAM MANDAL, GUNTURU DISTRICT.
(WITH AN OUTLAY OF Rs.300.00 Lakhs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Guntur district with coastline of 43 KMs, with 3 mandals and 8374 marine
active fishers is having excellent potential for development of marine fisheries. There is
no FLC and the fishermen are landing their catches in the bank of the Tungabhadra
drain near Gokarnamatam.
Therefore, establishment of FLC at Gokarnamatam village of Nizampatnam
manda will provide better facilities for marine fishers of surrounding area. The need of
a FLC is attributed to increase marine fish production, provide better quality of fish by
reducing post harvest losses and improving socio economic status of local marine
fishers.
As the proposed location is near to the Bay of Bengal on the Tungabadra
drain bank and provides better landing facility to the marine fishermen. With the
establishment of FLC, the value addition and processing can also be developed besides
reduction of post harvest losses. The cost of FLC is estimated at Rs.300.00 lakhs and
the time line is 18 months. The facility will be managed by the Management
Committee of local Fishermen Cooperative Society. There are no risks involved and the
project will be monitored by the Executive agency, Fisheries Department besides
district administration. With this facility, the marine production can also be increased
by 10-15%.
1) Introduction/ Background:
The Guntur District is having a Coastline of 43 Kms covering 3 Mandals with

8734 Marine Active Fishermen in Guntur District. Gokarnamatam is one of the main
fish landing centers and occupies the major share of marine fish and shrimp
production of Guntur District.
2) Marine Fish Production statistics for last 5 years at Gokarnamatam landing

center Nizampatnam Mandal of Guntur District.
Sl.No Year Marine Fisheries Production Total

Capture Culture Others if any Production
Fisheries Fisheries in M.Tonnes
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi)
1 2016-17 2029 1200 175 3404
2 2015-16 1836 1500 160 3496
3 2014-15 1405 1275 125 2805
4 2013-14 1280 1250 150 2680
5 2012-13 1250 1275 130 2665
3) Problems to be addressed:
The main problem is that there is no marine fish landing facility in that area. In
fact the fishermen are landing their fish and prawn in the bank of the Thungabadra
drain near Gokarnamatam village.
So, development of a landing center at Gokarnamatam Village, Nizampatnam
mandal will provide better facilities for marine fishermen of Nizampatnam Mandal and
it can increase the marine production of the District, State and Nation, The facility
should increase the number of boats to ply from this area so that the marine landings
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will be enhanced significantly. Due to lack of Fish Landing Center, new boats are not
recruited in this area. The present FLC proposals are made to facilitate required
infrastructure to support marine fisheries in the district.
4) Aims and Objectives:
 To increase the marine fish production.
 To provide better quality fish tot the end user.
 To provide better landing facilities for the marine fishermen.
 For the Development of Socio economic status of the local marine fishermen.
 Value addition
5) Strategy:
Development of the landing center is the only way to achieve the above said
objectives. Gokarnamatam is the best place for construction of the landing center
since it is situated nearer to the Bay of Bengal on the Thungabadra drain bank and
provides landing facility to the marine fishermen of Nizampatnam Mandal.
6) Target Beneficiaries:
By providing the landing facilities at Gokarnamatam, nearby marine villages
like 1.Alluru, 2.Khajipalem, 3.Pedapuluguvari Palem, 4. Bavaji palem, 5.Chintha Revu
etc. of Nizampatnam and P.V.Palem mandals having around 1700 active marine
fishermen will be benefited by developing landing facilities ar Gokarnamatam. In
addition to that the fish landing to be transported to other places for marketing &
processing is very easy.
7) Management:
Management committee of local marine fishermen cooperative society / GP will
be entrusted to look after the management & development of the proposed FLC at
Gokarnamatam. The Department of Fisheries shall monitor the performance of the
Managing Committee and guide them accordingly for best utilization of the facilities so
developed under this project.
8) Finance:
The Panchayath Raj Engineering wing have submitted estimates with an outlay
of Rs.300.00 Lakhs for construction of fish landing center at Gokarnamatam. For cost
sharing and cost recovery user charges will be collected from the boats, who uses fish
landing center and the amount will be used for maintenance of the landing center.
9) Component Wise Cost Estimates
Sl.No Description of Component Amount in Rs.

1 Construction of Net Mending Shed 1833766.00
2 Construction of Auction Hall 7490951.00
3 Construction of Storage Shed 7490951.00
4 Construction of Toilets 3603172.00
5 Reclamation of site leveling 1996280.00
6 Fish Drying Platform 1362211.00
7 Providing CC Pavement 982199.00
8 For Water Supply Arrangements 273162.00
9 For Electricity Arrangements 600460.00
Sub Total: 25633152.00
10 Provision for GST @ 12% 3075978.00
11 Provision of Q.C Charges @ 0.50% 128166.00
12 Provision for Seignoriage Charges 650805.00
13 Provision for NAC @ 0.10% 25633.00
14 Provision for Unforeseen items during execution 486266.00
Grand Total: 30000000.00
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10) Time Frame:
The Panchayath Raj Engineering wing has informed those 18 months is

required for completion of the proposed project.
11) Cost Benefit Analysis:
As the proposed project is a social sector development project cost benefit

analysis may not be taken into consideration. However, the maintenance of the FLC
shall be borne by the marine FCS/GP through collection of user charges/berthing
charges from the users.
12) RISK Analysis:
There are no risks involved in the proposed project execution implementation

and Management. The GP., Nizampatnam has resolved to allot the land for the
proposed FLC.
13) Outcomes:
District Marine fish and prawn production can be increased as proposed

landing facilities and increase the number of fleet and their catch per unit effort if can
increase the quality of the product and economic status of the marine fishermen.
14) Evaluation:
Project evaluation can be assessed periodically by the department of fisheries

and district administration.
Copy of the engineering estimates prepared by the Panchayath Raj Engineer
wing is enclosed.
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3. DETAILED PROJECT REPORT OF ORLAGONDITIPPA FISH LANDING CENTRE
KRUTHIVENNU MANDAL, KRISHNA DISTRICT.
(WITH AN OUTLAY OF Rs. 275.00 Lakhs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Krishna district with coastline of 111 KMs, is having excellent potential for
development of marine fisheries. Of the four coastal Mandals, Kruthivenu Mandal is
having a substantial fishermen population and Orlagonditippa village is ideally
suitable for establishment of Fish Landing Centre (FLC). The need of a FLC is
attributed to increase marine fish production, provide better quality of fish by
reducing post harvest losses and improving socio economic status of local marine
fishers.
As the proposed location is near to the Sea mouth and can provide landing
facility to marine fishermen of Kruthivenu Mandal. This facility can benefit 7500
fishers and can reduce the post harvest loses by15-20%. The cost of FLC is estimated
at Rs.275.00 lakhs and the time line is 12 months. The facility will be managed by the
Management Committee of local Fishermen Cooperative Society. There are no risks
involved and the project will be monitored by the Executive agency, Fisheries
Department besides district administration. With this facility, the marine production
can also be increased by 10-15%.
1) Introduction/ Background:
The Krishna District is having a Coastline of 111 Kms covering 4 Mandals with
27000 Marine Active Fishermen in Krishna District. Orlagonditippa is one of the main
fish landing centers and occupies the major share of marine fish and shrimp
production of Krishna District.
Marine Fish Production statistics for last 5 years at Orlagonditippa landing
center Kruthivennu Mandal of Krishna District.

Production in
Capture Culture Others if M.Tonnes
Fisheries Fisheries any
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi)
1 2017-18 7233 30071 3 37307
2 2016-17 7270 50603 2 57875
3 2015-16 4773 46458 3 51234
4 2014-15 8493 23587 - 32080
5 2013-14 10132 17717 - 27849
fact the fishermen are landing their fish and prawn on the shore area due to lack of
shore based facilities.
So, development of a landing center at Orlagonditippa Village, Kruthivennu
mandal will provide better facilities for marine fishermen of Kruthivennu Mandal and
it can increase the marine production of the District, State and Nation, The facility
should increase the number of boats to ply from this area so that the marine landings
will be enhanced significantly. Due to lack of Fish Landing Center, new boats are not
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recruited in this area. The present FLC proposals is made to facilitate required
infrastructure to support marine fisheries in the District.

 Value addition
4) Strategy:
objectives. Orlagonditippa is the best place for construction of the landing center since
it is situated nearer to the sea mouth and provides landing facility to the marine
fishermen of Kruthivennu Mandal.
By providing the landing facilities at Orlagonditippa, nearby marine villages like

chinagollapalem, Etipogaru, Mynivanilanka etc of Kruthivennu Mandal having around
7500 active marine fishermen will be benefited by developing landing facilities ar
Orlagonditippa. In addition to that the fish landing to be transported to other places
for marketing & processing is very easy.
6) Management:

Orlagonditippa. The Department of Fisheries shall monitor the performance of the
7) Finance:
APEWIDC have submitted estimates with an outlay of Rs.275 Lakhs for

construction of fish landing center at Orlagonditippa. For cost sharing and cost
recovery user charges will be collected from the boats, who uses fish landing center
and the amount will be used for maintenance of the landing center.
8) Component Wise Cost Estimates

(in Rupees)
Sl. No Description of Component Amount
I I. a Net Mending Hall & Auction Hall 10495594.00
I. b Water Supply and Sanitary items 48858.00
I. c Internal Electrification 280707.00
I. d Drying Platforms – 2 Nos 1321586.00
I. e Plinth Protection 267822.00
I. f Storage Shed 7968164.00
I. g CC Pavement 1325719.00
Sub Total 21708450.00
II Provision of GST @ 12 2605014.00
III Provision of Cess @ 1% 217085.00
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Sl. No Description of Component Amount
IV Provision of P.S Charges @ 7% 1519592.00
V Provision of Q.C Charges @ 0.50% 108542.00
VI Provision for NAC @ 0.10% 21708.00
VII Provision for Paper Publication Charges 30000.00
VII Provision for Inauguration/Foundation Stone 50000.00
I Charges
IX Provision for Price Adjustment Steel and Cement 215000.00
X Provision for Site Levelling 1000000.00
XI Provision for unforeseen items and rounding off 24609.00
9) Time Frame:
APEWIDC has informed that 12 months is required for completion of the

proposed project.

11) RISK Analysis:

and Management.
12) Outcomes:

13) Evaluation:

Copy of the engineering estimates prepared by APWIDEC Engineers is enclosed.
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4. DETAILED PROJECT REPORT OF CHAKICHERLA PEDDAPATTAPUPALEM FISH

LANDING CENTRE, ULAVAPADU MANDAL, PRAKASAM DISTRICT.
(WITH AN OUTLAY OF Rs. 200.00 Lakhs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Prakasam district is having a coastline of 102 Kms covereing 10 mandals

with 10,221 active marine Fishermen. There is no FLC and the fishermen are facing
difficulties and landing their catches in the bank of the BC Canal drain. Due to lack of
FLC no new crafts are added to this area. Hence there is a need of FLC at Chakicherla
Peddapattapupalem village of Ulavapadu Mandal of Prakasam district.
Therefore, establishment of FLC at Chakicherla Peddapattapupalem village of
Ulavapadu Mandal of Prakasam district will provide better facilities for nearly 3500
marine fishers of surrounding area. There FLC will also produce additional benefits
like development of marketing, processing and reduction of post harvest losses.
As the proposed location is near to the Bay of Bengal, it provides better
landing facility to the marine fishermen, their livelihoods can be enhanced. With the
establishment of FLC, the value addition and processing can also be developed besides
reduction of post harvest losses. The cost of FLC is estimated at Rs.200.00 lakhs and
the time line is 12 months. The facility will be managed by the Management
Committee of local Fishermen Cooperative Society. There are no risks involved and the
project will be monitored by the Executive agency, Fisheries Department besides
district administration. With this facility, the marine craft will increase there by
leading to increased marine production to a tune of 10-15%.
1). Introduction/ Background:
The Prakasam District is having a Coastline of 102 Kms covering 10 Mandals

with 10,221 Marine Active Fishermen in Prakasam District Chakicherla
Peddapattapupalem is one of the main fish landing centers and occupies the major
share of marine fish and shrimp production of Prakasam District.
Marine Fish Production statistics for last 5 years at Chakicherla Peddapattapupalem
landing center Ulavapadu Mandal of Prakasam District.
Sl.No Year Marine Fisheries Production Total Production in

M.Tonnes
Capture Culture
Fisheries Fisheries
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (vi)
1 2012-13 7028 194 7222
2 2013-14 7530 205 7735
3 2014-15 8032 218 8250
4 2015-16 8534 230 8764
5 2016-17 9036 241 9277
Total 40160 1088 41248
2). Problems to be addressed:
fact the fishermen are landing their fish and prawn on the bank of the BC Canal
Drain, due to lack of shore based facilities.
So, development of a landing center at Chakicherla Peddapattapupalem Village,

Ulavapadu mandal will provide better facilities for marine fishermen of Ulavapadu
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Mandal and it can increase the marine production of the District, State and Nation,
The facility should increase the number of boats to ply from this area so that the
marine landings will be enhanced significantly. Due to lack of Fish Landing Center,
new boats are not recruited in this area. The present FLC proposals are made to
facilitate required infrastructure to support marine fisheries in the district.
3). Aims and Objectives:

 Value addition
4). Strategy:
objectives. Ulavapadu is the best place for construction of the landing center since it is
situated nearer to the sea mouth and provides landing facility to the marine fishermen
of Ulavapadu Mandal.
5). Target Beneficiaries:
By providing the landing facilities at Ulavapadu, nearby marine villages

like1.Peddapattapupalem(South),2.Chinnapattapupalem,3.Peddapattapupalem
(North)Pallipalem,4.Srirampuram,5.Akkammapalem,6.Ramayapatnampallipalem,Pedd
apattapupalem etc of Ulavapadu Mandal having around 3500 active marine fishermen
will be benefited by developing landing facilities are Matlapalem. In addition to that
the fish landing to be transported to other places for marketing & processing is very
easy.
6). Management:

Ulavapadu. The Department of Fisheries shall monitor the performance of the
7). Finance:
Panchayath Raj Department has submitted estimates with an outlay of Rs.200

Lakhs for construction of fish landing center at Matlapalem. For cost sharing and cost
8) Component Wise Cost Estimates (in Rupees)
S.No Description of Component Amount

1 Construction of Fishermen Net Mending Center 3900000
2 Construction of Fishermen Auction Hall 3800000
3 Construction of Storage shed for Fishermen 4000000
4 Construction of Fish Drying plot forms for Fishermen 2000000
5 Provision for internal and external Electrification 400000
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S.No Description of Component Amount
6 Provision for Sanitary blocks 600000
7 Provision for Water supply arrangements 200000
8 Provision approach CC Road for Fishermen net Center 4700000
9 Provision for unforeseen items works & Fluctuation of Rates 400000
Total 20000000
9). Time Frame:
Panchayath Raj Department has informed that 12 months is required for

completion of the proposed project.

11) RISK Analysis:

and Management.
12) Outcomes:

13) Evaluation:

Copy of the estimates prepared by APWIDEC Engineers have already been
submitted.
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5. DETAILED PROJECT REPORT OF PEDAPATTAPUPALEM FISH LANDING
CENTRE, KAVALI MANDAL, NELLORE DISTRICT
(WITH AN OUTLAY OF Rs. 300 Lakhs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Nellore district with coastline of 169 KMs, with 9 mandals and 45000 marine
active fishers is having excellent potential for development of marine fisheries. The
Fish landings at Pedapattapupalem villagae, Kavali mandal , Nellore District
occupies mazor share of fish catches in Nellore District.
Therefore, establishment of FLC at Pedapattapupalem villagae, Kavali
mandal , Nellore District will provide better facilities for marine fishers of
surrounding area. The need of a FLC is attributed to increase marine fish production,
provide better quality of fish by reducing post-harvest losses and improving socio
economic status of local marine fishers.
With the establishment of FLC, the value addition and processing can also
be developed besides reduction of post harvest losses. The cost of FLC is estimated at
Rs.300.00 lakhs and the time line is 18 months. The facility will be managed by the
can also be increased by 10-15%.
1. Introduction/ Background:
The Nellore District is having a Coastline of 169 Kms covering of 9 Mandals

with 45000 Marine Active Fishermen. In the Nellore District Pedapattapupalem fish
landing center is one of the main fish landing center and occupies the major share of
marine catches in Nellore District.
2. Marine Fish Production statistics for last 5 years at Pedapattapupalem Landing

center of Kavali Mandal Nellore District.

Production in
Capture Culture Others if M.Tonnes
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi)
1 2012-13 2625 4500 37 7162
2 2013-14 2737 4575 56 7368
3 2014-15 2925 4575 60 7560
4 2015-16 3075 4875 60 8010
5 2016-17 3375 4875 56 8306
6 2017-18 3525 4875 56 8456
So, development of a landing center at Pedapattapupalem Village, Kavali
mandal will provide better facilities for marine fishermen of Pedapattapupalem Village,
Kavali mandal , Nellore District and it can increase the marine production of the
District, State and Nation, The facility should increase the number of boats to ply from
this area so that the marine landings will be enhanced significantly. Due to lack of
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Fish Landing Center, new boats are not recruited in this area. The present FLC
proposals are made to facilitate required infrastructure to support marine fisheries in
the district.
I. To increase the marine fish production.

II. To provide better quality fish to the end user.
III. To provide better landing facilities for the marine fishermen.
IV. For the Development of Socio economic status of the local marine fishermen.
5. Strategy:
objectives. The Pedapattapupalem is the best place for construction of the landing
center since it is situated near to the Bay of Bengal and provides landing facility to the
marine fishermen of Kavali Mandal.
By providing the landing facilities at Pedapattapupalem village the nearby

marine villages like chennayapalem, Pedapattapupalem, Chennayapalem bit-II,
Chennayapalem Chinnapalem, Chennayapalem pallipalem, Nandemmapuram,
Kothanandemmapuram of Kavali Mandal having around 3000 active marine
fishermen will be benefited by developing landing facilities ar Pedapattapupalem. In
addition to that the fish landing to be transported to other places for marketing &
processing is very easy.
7. Management:

Pedapattapupalem. The Department of Fisheries shall monitor the performance of the
8. Finance:
The Road and Buildings have submitted estimates with an outlay of Rs.300
Lakhs for construction of fish landing center at Pedapattapupalem. For cost sharing
and cost recovery user charges will be collected from the boats, who uses fish landing
center and the amount will be used for maintenance of the landing center.
9. Component-wise Cost Estimates (in Rupees)

Sub Total 25633152.00
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10. Time Frame:
The Engineering wing of Road and Buildings has informed that 18 months is
required for completion of the proposed project.(the detailed project report is enclosed).

12. RISK Analysis:

and Management. The GP Pedapattapupalem has resolved to allot the land for the
proposed FLC.
13. Outcomes:

14. Evaluation:

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6. DETAILED PROJECT REPORT OF ISAKAPALLE FISH LANDING CENTRE OF
ISAKAPALLE VILLAGE, ALLUR MANDAL, NELLORE DISTRICT.
(WITH AN OUTLAY OF Rs. 300 Lakhs)
EXECUTIVESUMMARY
Nellore district with coastline of 169 KMs, with 9 mandals and 45000 marine
active fishers is having excellent potential for development of marine fisheries. The
Fish landings at Iskapalle villagae, Alluru mandal , Nellore District occupies mazor
share of fish catches in Nellore District .
Therefore, establishment of FLC at Isakapalle village of Allur mandal ,
Nellore District will provide better facilities for marine fishers of surrounding area.
The need of a FLC is attributed to increase marine fish production, provide better
quality of fish by reducing post-harvest losses and improving socio economic status of
local marine fishers.
With the establishment of FLC, the value addition and processing can also
be developed besides reduction of post harvest losses. The cost of FLC is estimated at
Rs.300.00 lakhs and the time line is 18 months. The facility will be managed by the
can also be increased by 10-15%
1). Introduction/ Background:
The Nellore District is having a Coastline of 169 Kms covering of 9 Mandals

with 45000 Marine Active Fishermen. In the Nellore District Isakapalle fish landing
center is one of the main fish landing center and occupies the major share of marine
catches in Nellore District.
2) Marine Fish Production statistics for last 5 years at Isakapalle Landing center
of Allur Mandal Nellore District.

Production in
Capture Culture Others if M. Tonnes
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi)
1 2012-13 3500 6000 50 9550
2 2013-14 3650 6100 75 9825
3 2014-15 3900 6100 80 10080
4 2015-16 4100 6500 80 10680
5 2016-17 4500 6500 75 11075
6 2017-18 4700 6500 75 11275
So, development of a landing center at Isakapalle Village, Allur mandal will
provide better facilities for marine fishermen of Isakapalle Village, Allur mandal ,
Nellore District and it can increase the marine production of the District, State and
Nation, The facility should increase the number of boats to ply from this area so that
the marine landings will be enhanced significantly. Due to lack of Fish Landing
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Center, new boats are not recruited in this area. The present FLC proposals is made to
facilitate required infrastructure to support marine fisheries in the District.

V. To increase the marine fish production.
VI. To provide better quality fish to the end user.
VII. To provide better landing facilities for the marine fishermen.
VIII. For the Development of Socio economic status of the local marine fishermen.
5) Strategy:
objectives. The Isakapalle is the best place for construction of the landing center since
it is situated near to the Bay of Bengal and provides landing facility to the marine
fishermen of Allur Mandal.
By providing the landing facilities at Pedapattapupalem village the nearby
marine villages like 1.Pathapalem, 2.Chandrababunagar, 3.Kurru,
4.Audinarayanapuram, of Allur and Bogole mandals having around 5000 active
marine fishermen will be benefited by developing landing facilities ar
Pedapattapupalem. In addition to that the fish landing to be transported to other
places for marketing & processing is very easy.
7) Management:

Isakapalle. The Department of Fisheries shall monitor the performance of the
8) Finance:
The Road and Building wing have submitted estimates with an outlay of Rs.300
Lakhs for construction of fish landing center at Isakapalle. For cost sharing and cost
9) Component Wise Cost Estimates (in Rupees)

Sub Total 25633152.00
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10) Time Frame:
The Engineering wing of Road and Buildings has informed that 18 months is
required for completion of the proposed project.

12) RISK Analysis:

and Management. The GP Isakapalle has resolved to allot the land for the proposed
FLC.
13) Outcomes:

14) Evaluation:

and district administration. Copy of the Engineering Estimates is enclosed.
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ANDHRA PRADESH DAIRY DEVELOPMENT
CO-OPERATIVE FEDERATION LTD.
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APDDCF Ltd.,
Abstract
APDDCF Ltd., (Rs.in Lakhs)

Financial
S.No Activity Phy
Outlay
Establishment Of 30 MT Capacity Cattle Feed Plant In Ananthapur
1. 1 100.00
District.
Establishment of 25,000 LPD capacity Milk Chilling Center at
2. 1 470.00
V.Kota in Chittoor district
3. Establishment of Comprehensive Training Centre 1 275.00
4. Strengthening of Testing Facilities at Village Level 112 119.00
Interfacing the BMCUs / Dairy Units with Head Quarters and

Providing of Hygiene and Sanitization, Solar Heating Systems and
5. 31 465.00
other ancillary items for Milk Cooling Units / Dairy Units at
Strengthening of Bulk Milk Cooling Units

6. 10 100.00
Providing of Bi-Products Block at Kankipadu Dairy in Krishna

7. District 1 420.00
8. Providing of village level milk procurement system to new villages

230.40
Establishment of 50,000 LPD Capacity dairy at Proddutur in

9. Kadapa district 1 400.00
Creation of chilling facilities in Prakasam District

10. 5 225.00
Total 2804.40
Administrative cost @ 2% 56.088
Total 2860.49
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ANDHRA PRADESH DAIRY DEVELOPMENT CO-OP. FEDERATION LIMITED

ANDHRA PRADESH STATE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY :
The Andhra Pradesh Dairy Development Co-op. Federation Limited is a

Government undertaking organization of milk producers mainly intended for socio
economic upliftment of the rural dairy farmers. It has established a strong net work
and infrastructure of milk procurement, chilling, processing & packing and marketing
facilities in the districts.
Objectives:
o To provide market by procuring surplus milk available in rural areas and pay
remunerative price to small and marginal farmers
o To provide hygienic wholesome milk and milk products to urban consumers at
affordable price
o To procure milk by utilizing dairy infrastructure, market through APDDCF network,
arrange remunerative price to small/marginal farmers and eliminate rural poverty.
1. Establishment of 30 MT Capacity Cattle Feed Plant in Ananthapur District
Consequent to AP reorganization Act 2014 (Act 6 of 2014), all the major assets
such as Milk Products Factory and UHT Plant at Hyderabad, Feed Mixing Plant at
Gadwal and Training center at Hyderabad have devolved to Telangana State.
Consequently there are no such assets under Andhra Pradesh Dairy Development
Cooperative Federation limited in Andhra Pradesh State. Because of this loss, the
residual Andhra Pradesh is suffering.
There is no feed mixing plant to supply balanced cattle feed to the milk
producers.
It is an ongoing project. Establishment of 30 MT capacity pelleted cattle Feed
plant in Rayalaseema region at Hindupur in Ananthapur District with a financial
outlay of Rs.550.00 Lakhs was sanctioned duly staggering the activity for a period of
three years.
During 2014-15 - Rs.110.00 Lakhs was sanctioned and released.
Sanctioned Estimates:
 Mechanical Works - Rs.280.00 Lakhs.
 Civil Works - Rs.270.00 Lakhs.
 Total - Rs.550.00 Lakhs.
Taking into consideration the projects proposed in the original project report,
the need of completion of ongoing projects and priority of the new projects during
2015-16 the funds of Rs.68.00 Lakhs was sanctioned.
In the context of mechanical works, the tenders were finalized and the works
were entrusted the M/s. Spectrum Engineering Pvt.Ltd., Vadodara.
Due to paucity of funds and prioritization of the projects, the proposal for Cattle feed
mixing plant have not been made during 2017-18.
Total Cost of the Project : Rs.550.00 Lakhs
Funds sanctioned during 2014-15 (2nd SLSC) : Rs.110.00 Lakhs
Funds sanctioned during 2015-16 (4th SLSC) : Rs. 68.00 Lakhs
Funds sanctioned during 2016-17 : Rs. 100.00 lakhs
Originally sanctioned Rs. 272.00 lakhs
Scaled down to Rs. 100.00 lakhs.
Funds sanctioned during 2018-19 : Rs.272.00 Lakhs
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There is need to incorporate certain additional infrastructural facilities like

Electrical Substation, Weighbridge with computer cabin, Shed for steam raising plant,
Water supply facilities, Pavement for truck movement and Security Room.
This is ongoing project and there is need for additional funds of Rs. 100.00
lakhs for completion of the project.
2. Establishment of 25,000 Lpd Capacity Milk Chilling Center at V.Kota in Chittoor

District
The small/marginal farmers and Agriculture Labour are depending on the

Dairy for their alternative livelihood due to severe drought conditions and failure of
Agriculture crops due to agro climatic variations in the state, most of the farmers in
the state are coming forward to purchase & rear high yielding milch animals as a
measure to improve their livelihood. Due to perennial droughts and wide variations in
agro climatic conditions, and no assured income, both Central and State Governments
are promoting Dairying as an alternative livelihood measure.
The Government of India is aiming in doubling the income of farmers’
community.
The prices offered by the organization to the milk producers are treated as a
remunerative and supporting price to the producers. The private players are
considering the milk purchase price and sale price offered by APDDCF (State Dairy
Federation) as bench mark. Thus the activities by APDDCF are considered as
important and essential. There is a need to create marketing facility for the surplus
milk produced by the milk producers of the villages.
The Dairy development activities in Chittoor District are in much progressive.
Daily the milk is being collected from 542 village points through 17 Bulk Milk Cooling
Units. Only one Dairy unit at Madanapalle is in operation under APDDCF Ltd.,. The
milk producers from other areas are coming forward to open milk collection centers to
market their surplus milk.
Accordingly, the project was sanctioned in the SLSC Meeting held on 28-04-
2017, but scheduled to 2018-19 due to short allocation of funds by GoI.
State Level Sanction Committee (SLSC) held on 04-07-2018 approved and
sanctioned the project with an out lay of Rs. 650.00 lakhs. During 2018-19, an
amount of Rs. 180.00 lakhs was sanctioned and released.
It is an ongoing project. An amount of Rs. 470.00 lakhs is proposed during
2019-20.
Total Project cost is Rs: 650.00 Lakhs
Funds Sanctioned during 2017-18 : Rs. 200.00 lakhs
Scaled down to : Scheduled to 2018-19
Funds Proposed during 2019-20 : Rs. 470.00 lakhs
3. Establishment of Comprehensive Training Centre:
The Capacity building is essential component to cater the needs of changing

requirement of the dairy industry. Quality is the key for better health of any
organization / activity. The APDDCF is implementing several GOI schemes as part of
which rural cold chains facilities have been created and operational management is
given to the self-help groups. Consequently, quantum jump has been achieved in Milk
procurement.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh is planned for additional milk production
under double digit growth through Animal Husbandry Department.
All the players i.e., Milk Producers, Society Presidents, Paid Secretaries, Palamitras,
Supervisors, In-charges of BMCUs / Chilling Centers / Managers are to be trained in
different activities.
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The main objective of the proposed training center is for capacity building of
various levels of management including the rural farmers, paid secretaries,
management committee members and rural youth involved in milk collection
operations.
It is proposed to set-up a comprehensive training center in Kakinada, East
Godavari District with all facilities such as class rooms, library, cafeteria, audio visual
equipment, furniture, office equipment, computer lab and facilities for the stay of the
farmers.
2017. An amount of Rs. 200.00 lakhs was sanctioned in the SLSC meeting, but short
allocation of funds by GoI the project was scale down to Rs. 95.00 lakhs.
During 2018-19 Rs. 30.00 lakhs was sanctioned.
It is an ongoing project. An amount of Rs.275.00 lakhs is proposed to
complete the project.
Total Project cost Rs. 400.00 lakhs

Scaled down to : Rs. 95.00 Lakhs
Funds Sanctioned during 2018-19 : Rs. 30.00 Lakhs
Funds now proposed during 2019-20 : Rs. 275.00 lakhs
4. Strengthening of testing facilities at Village Level:
It is an ongoing project, sanctioned during 2014-15. Strengthening of testing

facilities at village level by supplying milk analyzers to various districts of Andhra
Pradesh.
The APDDCF is collecting milk from the milk producers at the village level
through 3929 village milk collection centers in the operational districts of APDDCF
Ltd. The collected milk is transported to the nearest Bulk Milk cooling Units (BMCU) /
Milk Chilling Centers (MCCs). The chilled milk is then transported to Dairy units for
further processing, packing and marketing. There is need to strengthen the testing
facilities at village level milk collection centers to increase transparency, improve the
milk producer satisfaction, gain the confidence of the Milk Producers, improve the
quality, for better price and price basing on quality of milk receipts.
The project was sanctioned in the SLSC Meeting held on 28-04-2017. But
short allocation of funds by GoI the project was scheduled to 2018-19.
State Level Sanction Committee (SLSC) held on 04-07-2018 approved and sanctioned
the project with an out lay of Rs. 291.00 lakhs. During 2018-19, an amount of
Rs. 53.00 lakhs was sanctioned and released.
2019-20.
Funds Milk Analyzers (VL) with Amount

Proposed GPRS. (Nos) Rs. in
during Lakhs
2019-20 112 119.00
2020-21 112 119.00
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5. Interfacing the BMCUs / Dairy Units:
The data of BMCUs / Dairy Units should be interfaced with Head Office.
Hygiene and sanitization of Milk Cooling Units / Milk Storage Tanks, Vessels, Floor
etc., should be improved by producing hot water through solar water heaters,
Cleaning of cans should be improved. Delay in tipping should be avoided.
There is a need to interfacing the existing BMCUs / Dairy Units with Head
Quarters by Providing required software and hardware along with certain
infrastructural facilities to monitor the activities / performance at BMCU Level / Dairy
Unit Level for transparency and to improve the quality of milk.
It was sanctioned in the SLSC meeting held on 28-04-2017, but due to
short allocation of funds by GoI scheduled to 2018-19.
Rs.120.00 lakhs was sanctioned and released.
2019-20.

Funds Interfacing the BMCU / Amount

Proposed Dairies / Chilling Rs. In
during centres with Head Lakhs
office (Nos)
2019-20 31 465.00
6. Strengthening of Bulk Milk Cooling Units:
Both Central and State Governments are promoting Dairying as an alternative

livelihood measure. The Government of India is aiming in doubling the income of
farmers community. The prices offered by this organization to the milk producers are
treated as a remunerative and supporting price to the producers. The private players
are considering the milk purchase price and sale price offered by APDDCF (State Dairy
Federation) as bench mark.
The small/marginal farmers and Agriculture Labour in the state are coming
forward to purchase & rear milch animals as a measure to improve their livelihood
and requesting to organize milk collection centers in their villages for price
stabilization.
There is a need to strengthen the Bulk Milk Cooling Units to handle the milk
from New Villages.
There is a need to strengthen the existing Bulk Milk Cooling Units to facilitate
to handle the increased Milk Procurement by Strengthening the existing BMCUs,
Generator sets etc., including re-location / re-arranging of the existing units at other
needy locations.
It is proposed to strengthen 30 Bulk Milk Cooling units (BMCUs) @ Rs.10.00
Lakhs per each with a total financial outlay of Rs.300.00 Lakhs during 2017-18.
Accordingly, the project was sanctioned in the SLSC Meeting held on 28-04-2017.
But short allocation of funds by GoI the project was scheduled to 2018-19.
Rs. 200.00 lakhs was sanctioned and released.
It is an ongoing project. An amount of Rs. 100.00 lakhs is proposed during 2019-20.
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Funds Proposed to strengthen Amount

Proposed BMCUs (Nos) Rs. in
during Lakhs
2019-20 10 100.00
7. Providing of Bi-Products block at Kankipadu Dairy in Krishna district:
The Government of India has notified Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act

2014 (Act 6 of 2014) and notified June 2nd 2014 as the appointment day. Accordingly,
the state was bifurcated into two states i.e Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. APDDCF
is included in Xth Schedule of the Act and the bifurcation of the organization is under
progress.
All the major assets such as Milk Products Factory, UHT Plant with all Bi-
Product manufacturing facilities at Hyderabad, Feed Mixing Plant and Training Center
have devolved to Telangana State. Consequently there are no such assets under
Andhra Pradesh Dairy Development Cooperative Federation limited in Andhra Pradesh
State. Because of this loss, the residual Andhra Pradesh is suffering. There is no
products manufacturing facility under APDDCF Ltd., to cater the needs of consumers
of new capital city.
There is a need to Provide the infrastructural facilities at Kankipadu Dairy to
handle surplus milk by Manufacturing Bi-Products like Butter, Ghee, Doodh Peda,
Flavoured Milk, Butter Milk, Curd, Panner and other value added products with
required incubation chamber and cold store facilities in a separate block to meet the
demand of the capital city located in Andhra Pradesh, thereby to handle marketable
surplus milk.
2017. An amount of Rs. 400.00 lakhs was sanctioned in the SLSC meeting, but short
allocation of funds by GoI the project was scale down to Rs. 80.00 lakhs. During 2018-
19 an amount of Rs. 50.00 lakhs was sanctioned.
It is an ongoing project. During 2019-20, an amount of Rs. 420.00 lakhs is
proposed.
The total project cost is Rs: 800.00 Lakhs.
Funds sanctioned during 2017-18 : Rs. 400.00 Lakhs
Funds Sanctioned during 2018-19 : Rs. 50.00 Lakhs
Funds now proposed during 2019-20 : Rs. 420.00 Lakhs
Funds required during 2020-21 : Rs. 250.00 Lakhs
8. Providing of village level milk procurement system to new villages:
Both Central and State Governments are promoting Dairying as an

alternative livelihood measure. The Government of India is aiming in doubling the
income of farmers community. The prices offered by this organization to the milk
producers are treated as a remunerative and supporting price to the producers. The
private players are considering the milk purchase price and sale price offered by
APDDCF (State Dairy Federation) as bench mark.
The private players are either rejecting or offering lower prices to the milk
producers of those villages where milk collection point maintained by APDDCF Ltd., is
not available.
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stabilization.
There is a need to provide village level milk procurement system to the New
Villages. It was proposed to provide village level infrastructure to 300 new milk
procurement villages.
It was sanctioned in the SLSC meeting held on 28-04-2017, but due to short
allocation of funds by GoI scheduled to 2018-19.
Rs.46.80 lakhs was sanctioned and released.
Number of new villages proposed : 283

Cost of infrastructure per each village : Rs. 1.80 lakhs
Funds village infrastructure Amount
Proposed (Nos) Rs. in
during Lakhs
2019-20 128 230.40
2020-21 129 232.20
9. Establishment of 50,000LPD Capacity dairy at Proddutur in Kadapa district

The Government of India is aiming in doubling the income of farmers
community.
The Dairy development activities in Kadapa District are in much progressive.
Units. The milk producers from other areas are coming forward to open milk
collection centers to market their surplus milk.
Therefore, there is a need to establish one Dairy 50,000 LPD capacity in Kadapa
District.
amount of Rs.50.00 lakhs was sanctioned and released. It is an ongoing project.
An amount of Rs. 400.00 lakhs is proposed during 2019-20.
Total Project cost is : Rs: 925.00 Lakhs
Funds required during 2020-21 : Rs. 475.00 alkhs
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10. Creation of chilling factilites in Prakasam District:
The farmers of Praksam district are depending on the dairy for their alternate
livelihood. Most of the farmers in the district are coming forward to purchase & rear
high yielding Milch Animals as a measure to improve their livelihood. The prices
offered by the APDDCF are treated as supporting price. Thus dairying alone has
become viable alternate livelihood to the rural farmers.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh is interested to develop Dairying in the
Prakasam district. To help Small and marginal farmers mostly women are depending
on dairying as the income is assured and regular.
Dairy for their alternative livelihood due to agro climatic variations in the state, most
of the farmers in the state are coming forward to purchase & rear high yielding milch
animals as a measure to improve their livelihood. Due to perennial droughts and wide
variations in agro climatic conditions, and no assured income, both Central and State
Governments are promoting Dairying as an alternative livelihood measure.
community.
The Dairy development activities in Prakasam District are in much progressive.
The milk producers from other areas are coming forward to open milk collection
centers to market their surplus milk.
Therefore, there is a need to establish 3 KL BMCUs in Prakasam District.
Total Project cost is : Rs: 225.00 Lakhs
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ANDHRA PRADESH DAIRY DEVELOPMENT CO-OP. FEDERATION LIMITED

ANDHRA PRADESH STATE
INTRODUCTION:
The Andhra Pradesh Dairy Development Co-op. Federation Limited is a

Government undertaking organization of milk producers mainly intended for socio
economic upliftment of the rural dairy farmers. It has established a strong net work
and infrastructure of milk procurement, chilling, processing & packing and marketing
facilities in the districts.
All the proposals of RKVY/ NMPS and other schemes pertaining to APDDCF are
aimed at development of common infrastructure, which in turn helps the large
number of Dairy farmers. Hence it should be supported as 100% grant-in-aid as is
being done all the years as the assets continue to remain with APDDCF /Government,
as have been since last five decades. The APDDCF is not supported under Rural
Infrastructural Development Fund (RIDF) and Viability Gap Funding (VGF) of the
Ministry of Finance. Till now the projects under RKVY/NMPS used to be sanctioned as
100% grant-in-aid to the APDDCF.
The same may be adapted for implementation of the projects during the current
year especially in view of bifurcation of the State.
Objectives:
o To provide market by procuring surplus milk available in rural areas and pay
remunerative price to small and marginal farmers
o To provide hygienic wholesome milk and milk products to urban consumers at
affordable price
o To procure milk by utilizing dairy infrastructure, market through APDDCF network,
arrange remunerative price to small/marginal farmers and eliminate rural poverty.
As per the instructions of Government of Andhra Pradesh a revival of Dairy
Developmental activities in Prakasam district is taken up in the interest of small and
marginal farmers. There is need to strengthen the infrastructure at Village level,
Mandal level and districts level.
The Special Commissioner of Agriculture, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh requested to
prepare and submit Detailed Project Report (DPR) for creation of infrastructure
facilities under RKVY- RAFTAAR for year 2019-20 for placing in SLPSC and SLSC.
The State Level Sanction Committee (SLSC) held on 04-07-2018 at 3.30 PM under
the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary, Govt. of A.P in the Chief Secretary’s Conference
Hall, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Guntur approved the following projects of APDDCF
Ltd for the year 2018-19.
Sl. Amount
Name of the Scheme
No. (Rs. in lakh)
1 Establishment of Dairy Plant in West Godavari District. 150.00
2 Establishment of UHT packing station to pack in aseptic 250.00
pouches with three month shelf life at Madanapalli in
Chittoor District.
3 Establishment of Ghee Making Block at Madanapalli Dairy in 400.00
Chittoor District
4 Providing of Bi-Products Block at Kankipadu Dairy in 50.00
Krishna District
5 Establishment of Comprehensive Training Centre 30.00
6 Establishment Of 30 MT Capacity Cattle Feed Plant In 272.00
Ananthapur District
7 Establishment of 25,000 LPD capacity Milk Chilling Center at 180.00
V.Kota in Chittoor district
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8 Strengthening of Bulk Milk Cooling Units 200.00

9 Strengthening of Testing Facilities at Village Level 53.00
10 Interfacing the BMCUs / Dairy Units with Head Quarters and 120.00
Providing of Hygiene and Sanitization, Solar Heating Systems
and other ancillary items for Milk Cooling Units / Dairy Units
at various Locations in Andhra Pradesh State
11 Providing of village level milk procurement system to new 46.80
villages
12 Establishment of 50,000 LPD Capacity dairy at Proddutur in 50.00
Kadapa district
2% Administrative charges 36.04
Total 1837.84
The following projects are proposed for 2019-20 taking into the consideration
the original projects approved during State Level Sanction Committee (SLSC) held on
04-07-2018 under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary, Govt. of A.P in the Chief
Secretary’s Conference Hall, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Guntur the need of
completion of ongoing projects and the need of creation of infrastructure as all the
major assets such as Milk Products Factory at Hyderabad, Cattle Feed mixing plant
and Training center have devolved to Telangana State.
The following projects are proposed with an outlay of Rs.2860.49 lakhs.
The following are the projects proposed under RKVY- RAFTAAR (2019-20)
1. Establishment of 30 MTs capacity Cattle Feed Plant in Ananthapur District (ongoing
project).
2. Establishment of 25,000 LPD capacity Milk Chilling Center at V.Kota in Chittoor
district (ongoing projects).
3. Establishment of Comprehensive Training Centre (ongoing project).
4. Strengthening of Testing Facility at Village Level of East Godavari,
West Godavari, Krishna, Ananthapur, Kadapa and Chittoor Districts (ongoing
projects).
5. Interfacing the BMCUs / Dairy Units with Head Quarters and providing of hygiene and
sanitization, Solar Heating Systems and other ancillary items for the Milk Cooling
Units / Dairy Units etc., at various Locations in Andhra Pradesh State. (ongoing
projects).
6. Strengthening of Bulk Milk Cooling Units (ongoing projects).
7. Providing of Bi-Products Block at Kankipadu Dairy in Krishna District (ongoing
project).
8. Providing of village level milk procurement system to new villages (ongoing projects).
9. Establishment of 50,000 LPD capacity dairy at Proddutur in Kadapa District (ongoing
projects).
10. Creation of chilling facilities in Prakasam district.
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1. ESTABLISHMENT OF 30 MT CAPACITY CATTLE FEED PLANT

IN ANANTHAPUR DISTRICT
It is an ongoing project. Establishment of 30 MT capacity pelleted cattle Feed
plant in Rayalaseema region at Hindupur in Ananthapur District with a financial
outlay of Rs.550.00 Lakhs was sanctioned duly staggering the activity for a period of
three years. During 2014-15 - Rs.110.00 Lakhs was sanctioned and released.
Sanctioned Estimates:
 Mechanical Works - Rs.280.00 Lakhs.
 Civil Works - Rs.270.00 Lakhs.
 Total - Rs.550.00 Lakhs.
Taking into consideration the projects proposed in the original project report,
the need of completion of ongoing projects and priority of the new projects during
2015-16, the funds of Rs.68.00 Lakhs was sanctioned. During 2016-17, an amount of
Rs. 100.00 lakhs was sanctioned. During 2018-19, an amount of Rs. 272.00 lakhs
was sanctioned. An amount of Rs.100.00 lakhs is proposed to complete the project.
Progress of Work:
The foundation pedestals, plinth beam, basement, erection of vertical steel
columns, truss erection, roof purlins for godowns as well as for the feed plant were
completed.
The roofing sheeting and construction of side walls for the godown is
under progress. Orders have already been issued for the supply of equipment and
the equipment is ready for dispatch.
There is need to incorporate certain additional infrastructural facilities like
Electrical Substation, Weighbridge with computer cabin, Shed for steam raising plant,
Water supply facilities, Pavement for truck movement and Security Room.
This is ongoing project and there is need for additional funds of Rs. 100.00 lakhs for
completion of the project.
Consequent to AP reorganization Act 2014 (Act 6 of 2014), all the major assets
such as Milk Products Factory and UHT Plant at Hyderabad, Feed Mixing Plant at
Gadwal and Training center at Hyderabad have devolved to Telangana State.
Consequently there are no such assets under Andhra Pradesh Dairy Development
Cooperative Federation limited in Andhra Pradesh State. Because of this loss, the
residual Andhra Pradesh is suffering.
There is no feed mixing plant to supply balanced cattle feed to the milk producers.
iii. Aims and objective:
To create common facility to manufacture balanced cattle feed.
Farmers will get balanced cattle feed.
Farmers will be supplied cattle feed on no loss no profit basis.
Farmers will get cattle feed on credit basis.
iv. Strategy:
To create common facility to supply balanced cattle feed.
It is a creation of common infrastructure aimed at to meet the cattle feed
requirement of all farmers including small / Marginal farmers and agriculture Labour
in the district.
vi. Management:
The Senior Engineers of the Federation, APDDCF Ltd., Head Office will monitor
and execute works.
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The General Manager / Deputy Director of the District Milk Shed who is assisted
by Technical persons will look after the maintenance and management of the Feed
Mixing Plant under the guidance of Managing Director, APDDCF Ltd.
vii. Financial Requirement:
During 2019-20, an amount of Rs.100.00 Lakhs is proposed to complete the
ongoing project.
Total Cost of the Project : Rs.650.00 Lakhs
Funds sanctioned during 2014-15 (2 SLSC)
nd : Rs.110.00 Lakhs
Funds sanctioned during 2015-16 (4th SLSC) : Rs. 68.00 Lakhs
Originally sanctioned Rs. 272.00 lakhs
Scaled down to Rs. 100.00 lakhs.
Funds required & proposed during 2019-20 : Rs. 100.00 Lakhs
viii. Time Frame:
The establishment of Cattle Feed Plant will be completed during 2019-20.
ix. Cost benefit Analysis:
It is aimed at development of common infrastructure, which in turn helps the
large number of Dairy farmers and the assets continue to remain with APDDCF Ltd., /
Government as have been since last five decades and it is a public infrastructure.
Farmers will get round the year cattle feed on credit at cheaper rate.
The cost of production of milk will be reduced by Rs. 2 – Rs. 3/- per liter of milk
produced.
x. Risk Analysis:
There are no risks involved.
xi. Outcomes:
There is no Pelleted Cattle Feed plant under APDDCF for Andhra Pradesh as the
existing Feed Mixing Plant is devolved to Telangana State.
Therefore, one Cattle feed plant will be established under APDDCF to meet the Cattle
feed requirement.
Balanced Cattle Feed will be supplied to the Farmers.
Milk Production will be increased.
Retains Loyalty.
xii. Evaluation:
The department nodal officers will evaluate the entire project closely from time to time
(Concurrent).
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2. ESTABLISHMENT OF 25,000 LPD CAPACITY MILK CHILLING CENTER AT

V.KOTA IN CHITTOOR DISTRICT
Due to reorganization of Andhra Pradesh State there is need for infrastructure
development in the residual State of Andhra Pradesh and the activity is proposed.
The farmers of Chittoor district are depending on the dairy for their alternate
livelihood due to severe drought conditions and failure of Agriculture crops. Most of
the farmers in the district are coming forward to purchase & rear high yielding Milch
Animals as a measure to improve their livelihood. The prices offered by the APDDCF
are treated as supporting price. Thus dairying alone has become viable alternate
livelihood to the rural farmers.
Small and marginal farmers mostly women are depending on dairying as the
income is assured and regular.
The Dairy development activities in Chittoor District are in much progressive.
Units. Only one Dairy unit at Madanapalle is in operation under APDDCF Ltd.,. The
milk producers from other areas are coming forward to open milk collection centers to
market their surplus milk.
Therefore, there is a need to establish one more Milk Chilling Centre of 25
KLPD capacity in Chittoor District.
Further, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued GO bearing No: GO
RT No:170, dated: 07.10.2015 of Principal Secretary to Government Department for
Women, Children, disabled and Senior Citizens directing APDDCF to supply UHT milk
to all the Anganwadi centres in 13 Districts of Andhra Pradesh to pregnant and
lactating women under Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Anna
AmruthaHastam Scheme. In view of the above the UHT Process & Packing Plant was
sanctioned and Establishment was entrusted to M/s. IDMC Limited, Anand, a wholly
subsidiary unit of National Dairy Development Board on Turnkey basis including civil
works.
In view of the there is a need to establish one Milk Chilling Centre of 25KLPD
capacity in Chittoor District at V. Kota to meet the demand.
It was sanctioned in the SLSC meeting held on 28-04-2017, but scheduled to
2018-19 due to short allocation of funds by GoI.
amount of Rs. 180.00 lakhs was sanctioned and released. It is an ongoing project.
An amount of Rs. 470.00 lakhs is proposed during 2019-20.
Progress of Work:
Jungle cleared and site leveled.
Tendering process is under progress.
i. Problems to be addressed:
The small/marginal farmers and Agriculture Labour are depending on the Dairy
for their alternative livelihood due to severe drought conditions and failure of
community.
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ii. Aims and Objectives:
- Create marketing facility to the surplus milk available in the villages of uncovered
areas.
- Extend the village milk procurement network.
- Farmers will get round the year market facility and remunerative
price to the milk.
- It will help to procure an additional quantity of surplus milk available
in rural areas.
iii. Strategy:
a. Village level milk procurement centers will be organized to procure surplus milk from
the milk producers.
- The prices offered by the organization to the milk producers are treated as a
remunerative and supporting price to the milk producers.
price to the milk.
b. Milk is a perishable product, it has to be cooled within 3 hours after milking.
- Milk routes will be formed and milk will be collected from the village milk collection
centers both in the morning and evening and transported to the Milk Chilling
Center, wherein it will be chilled to 40C.
c. The chilled milk will be transported in insulated road milk tankers to Madanapally
where it will be subjected to UHT treatment and packed.
It is a creation of common infrastructure aimed at to meet the needs of all farmers
including small / Marginal farmers and agriculture Labour in the district.
Consumers of the district will be supplied with hygienic wholesome milk and milk
products at affordable prices.
v. Management:
and execute works.
The General Manager / Deputy Director of the District Milk Shed who is
assisted by Technical persons will look after the maintenance and management of the
Dairy under the guidance of Managing Director, APDDCF Ltd.
vi. Finance:
The estimation for establishing the New Milk Chilling Centre at V. Kota including Civil
works will be as follows:
Sl.
Description (Rs.in Lakhs)
No.
I Mechanical Works:
1 Reception equipment 20.00
2 Processing Equipment 70.00
3 Refrigeration plant 55.00
4 Hot water generator / Boiler 22.00
5 Water supply arrangements with softener 20.00
6 Electrical sub-station, panel board, generator, cables,
65.00
earthling
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Sl.
Description (Rs.in Lakhs)
No.
7 Internal and external electrification 20.00
8 Testing and laboratory equipment 18.00
9 Cans of 40 litres capacity 10.00
Mechanical works 300.00
II Civil Works including drainage, ET plant 350.00
Total for mechanical and civil works (I+II) 650.00
ABSTRACT
(Rs.in Lakhs)
1. Mechanical 300.00
Equipment
2. Civil works 350.00
Grand Total 650.00

vii. Time Frame:
The establishment of Chilling center will be completed during 2021-22.
viii. Cost benefit Analysis:
remunerative and supporting price to the milk producers. Farmers will get round the
year market facility and remunerative price to the milk.
Farmers will get Rs. 2 – Rs. 3/- more per liter of milk they supply.
ix. Risk Analysis:
x. Outcomes:
- Create marketing facility to the surplus milk available in the villages of uncovered areas.
- Farmers will get round the year market facility and remunerative price to the milk.
- It will help to procure an additional quantity of milk.
- Supply of hygienic wholesome milk and milk products to urban consumers at affordable
price.
- It will generate income to the small and Marginal farmers.
xi. Evaluation:
(Concurrent).
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3. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING CENTRE:
All the major assets such as Milk Products Factory at Hyderabad and Feed
mixing plant at Gadwal in Mahabubnagar District and Training Center at Hyderabad
State. Because of this loss, the residual Andhra Pradesh is suffering.
The small/marginal farmers and Agriculture Labour are depending on the Dairy for
their alternate livelihood due to severe drought conditions and failure of Agriculture
crops due to agro climatic variations in the state, most of the farmers in the state are
coming forward to purchase & rear high yielding milch animals as a measure to
improve their livelihood. Due to perennial droughts and wide variations in agro
climatic conditions, and no assured income, both Central and State Governments are
promoting Dairying as an alternative livelihood measure.
An amount of Rs. 200.00 lakhs was sanctioned in the SLSC meeting held on
28-04-2017, but due to short allocation of funds by GoI the project was scale down to
Rs. 95.00 lakhs. During 2018-19 Rs. 30.00 lakhs was sanctioned. It is an ongoing
project. An amount of Rs.275.00 lakhs is proposed to complete the project.
Progress of work:
The Capacity building is essential component to cater the needs of changing
requirement of the dairy industry. Quality is the key for better health of any
organization / activity. The APDDCF is implementing several GOI schemes as part of
which rural cold chains facilities have been created and operational management is
given to the self-help groups. Consequently, quantum jump has been achieved in Milk
procurement.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh is planned for additional milk production
under double digit growth through Animal Husbandry Department.
All the players i.e., Milk Producers, Society Presidents, Paid Secretaries,
Palamitras, Supervisors, In-charges of BMCUs / Chilling Centers / Managers are to
be trained in different activities.
The main objective of the proposed training center is for capacity building of
various levels of management including the rural farmers, paid secretaries,
management committee members and rural youth involved in milk collection
operations.
iv. Strategy:
It is proposed to set-up a comprehensive training center in Kakinada, East
Godavari District with all facilities such as class rooms, library, cafeteria, audio visual
equipment, furniture, office equipment, computer lab and facilities for the stay of the
farmers.
All the players i.e., milk producers, society presidents, paid secretaries,
palamitras, supervisors, In-charges of BMCUs / chilling centers / managers are to be
trained in different activities.
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vi. Management:
The Senior Engineers of the Federation and other P&I staff of APDDCF Ltd., Head
Office will monitor and facilitate strengthening of BMCUs.
by P&I staff will facilitate establishment of training center under the guidance of
Managing Director, APDDCF Ltd.
vii. Finance:
The estimated cost is Rs. 400.00 Lakhs for the Comprehensive Training Centre is
as follows:
Sl. (Rs. in Lakhs)
Description
No.
1. Class rooms (10) 125.00
2. Library hall 10.00
3. Cafeteria / dining hall 15.00
4. Audio visual equipment 10.00
5. Furniture 25.00
6. Office equipment 20.00
7. Computer lab 10.00
8. Accommodation to the participants 110.00
9. Meeting hall 75.00
Total 400.00
Total Project cost Rs. 400.00 lakhs

Funds now proposed during 2018-19 : Rs. 30.00 Lakhs
Funds required during 2019-20 : Rs. 275.00 lakhs
viii. Time Frame:

The establishment of Comprehensive training center will be completed during
2020-21.
x. Risk Analysis:
xi. Out comes:
- For capacity building of various levels of players involved in dairying.
- To improve the skills.
- To evolve strategies for smooth and profitable running.
- To disseminate and propagate latest technology.
xii. Evaluation:
(Concurrent).
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4. STRENGTHENING OF TESTING FACILITIES AT VILLAGE LEVEL

i. Context/ Background:
It is an ongoing project, sanctioned during 2014-15. Strengthening of testing
facilities at village level by supplying milk analyzers to various districts of Andhra
Pradesh.
The APDDCF is collecting milk from the milk producers at the village level
through 3929 village milk collection centers in the operational districts of APDDCF
Ltd. The collected milk is transported to the nearest Bulk Milk cooling Units (BMCU) /
Milk Chilling Centers (MCCs). The chilled milk is then transported to Dairy units for
further processing, packing and marketing. There is need to strengthen the testing
facilities at village level milk collection centers.
amount of Rs. 53.00 lakhs was sanctioned and released. It is an ongoing project. An
amount of Rs. 119.00 lakhs is proposed during 2019-20.
Progress of work:
So far 1060 nos. of Milk Analyzers are supplied to the village milk collection
centers still there are villages yet to be supplied with milk Analysers.
- To increase transparency.
- To improve the milk producer satisfaction.
- To gain the confidence of the Milk Producers.
- To improve the quality.
- For better price and price basing on quality of milk receipts.
- To strengthen the testing facility at village level milk collection centres.
- To provide better purchase price to milk pourers based on quality and provide good
quality milk to the consumers at reasonable prices.
iv. Strategy:
There is demand and requirement of Milk Analyzers in the Districts of Andhra
Pradesh State for procuring milk at village level. Milk analyzers (Village level)
sanctioned and supplied to the needy villages and still there are village left without
Milk Analyzers.
The Milk Analyzer is provided with Data Processing unit (DPU), Milk Analyzer with
stirrer, Electronic Weighing scale, Printer, Uninterrupted Power supply (UPS) and
Digital indicator. With DPU the Fat% and SNF% will be captured automatically from
Analyzer and quantity from weighing scale automatically no need of manual record.
By providing the milk analyzers the producers will have more transparency for their
payment as they will get the printout / slips for both FAT % and SNF % of the milk.
With a view to benefit to the farmers there is a need to upgrade the technology i.e.
integration of Ultrasonic Milk analyzer village level with the General Packet Radio
service (GPRS) based system specifically to meet the functional requirement of
APDDCF for data communication and transfer to central server from societies. This
system integrates the Ultrasonic Milk Analyzers with Milkosoft software of APDDCF
and helps in transparency and accountability at all layers of milk procurement. It is a
customized solution and the Date processing unit i.e., combination of ultrasonic Milk
Analyzer, Stirrer, Data Processor, Milk Weighing scale with platform, UPS with battery,
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printer and Digital Indicator is only compatible to this designed GPRS system of
M/s.Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Ltd (REIL), Jaipur.
The equipment will be purchased through “Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments
Limited” (REIL), Jaipur which is public sector enterprise under Ministry of Heavy
Industries, Govt. of India a regular supply company.
including small / Marginal farmers and agriculture Labour in the villages.
vi. Management:
Office will monitor and facilitate the village level milk procurement systems.
The General Manager / Deputy Director of the District Milk Shed who is assisted by
P&I staff will facilitate strengthening of testing facilities under the guidance of
Managing Director, APDDCF Ltd.
vii. Finance:
PRICE SCHEDULE FOR SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF ULTRSONIC

MILK ANALYSER WITH GPRS SYSTEM INCLUDING ANCILLARY ITEMS (VILLAGE LEVEL)
Freight &
Total
Sl. GST @ Insurance
Brief Item Description Basic (Rs.) Amount
No. 18% (GST @
( Rs.)
18%)
Data Processor Unit (DPU) with 14,195.00 2555.10 1,331.00
internal/ external DMP, 3 pen +
1 drives, interface cables & 239.58
accessories & software suitable for
16 digit producer code with GPRS.
2 Ultrasonic Milk Analyzer & Stirrer 34,000.00 6120.00
3 Remote Digital Indicator 2,000.00 360.00
4 Printer ( 9 pin 40 col.) 7,200.00 1296.00
5 EWS 100 KG 14,000.00 2520.00
6 UPS 1.0 KVA 7,200.00 1296.00
7 Tubular type acid filled Battery. 5,950.00 1071.00
TOTAL 84,545.00 15218.10 1570.58 1,01,333.68
Installation & Commissioning 3704.00 666.72 4370.72
8
charges
TOTAL 105,704.40
(Rs.in Lakhs)
PHYSICAL
DESCRIPTION FINANCIAL
(in No’s)
291.00
Milk Analyzers (VL) with GPRS. 274
( 274 x @ Rs.1.06 lakhs )

Funds required during 2020-21 : Rs. 119.00 lakhs
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Funds Milk Analyzers (VL) with Amount

Proposed GPRS. (Nos) Rs. in
during Lakhs
2019-20 112 119.00
2020-21 112 119.00
viii. Time Frame:

Strengthening of testing facilities at village level will be completed during 2021-22.
x. Risk Analysis:
xi. Out comes:
- Equipment based on latest technology.
- As it is giving slip with both Fat%, SNF% and added water with the amount payable to
the milk producer.
- Increased transparency, confidence among the milk producers to get correct amount
to the quality of milk they are supplying.
- More number of samples can be tested at a lesser time.
- Increases milk producers’ satisfaction.
- Effective utilization of Human Resources.
- The market share improves.
- As correct amount is paid to quality milk, helping to procure more milk with good
quality at the village level.
- This will help to improve quality leading to increase of around Rs.2.00 per Litre of milk
payment and retain loyalty.
- GPRS based system is designed to serve online transfer of data to enable speedy
process and updation of data at centralized server and downloading data from server.
- It helps to monitor online transaction at server level.
- It also sends instant SMS to farmer from centralized server.
- Win – Win for farmers & organization.
xii. Evaluation:
(Concurrent).
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5. INTERFACING THE BMCUS / DAIRY UNITS WITH HEAD QUARTERS AND

PROVIDING OF HYGIENE AND SANITIZATION, SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS AND
OTHER ANCILLARY ITEMS FOR MILK COOLING UNITS / DAIRY UNITS AT
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN ANDHRA PRADESH STATE
There is a need to interfacing the existing BMCUs / Dairy Units with Head
Quarters by Providing required software and hardware along with certain
infrastructural facilities to monitor the activities / performance at BMCU Level / Dairy
Unit Level for transparency and to improve the quality of milk.
the project with an out lay of Rs. 585.00 lakhs. During 2018-19, an amount of Rs. -
120.00 lakhs was sanctioned and released. It is an ongoing project. An amount of Rs.
465.00 lakhs is proposed during 2019-20.
Progress of Work
Tendering process for the said items is under process.
- The data of BMCUs / Dairy Units should be interfaced with Head Office.
- Hygiene and sanitization of Milk Cooling Units / Milk Storage Tanks, Vessels, Floor etc.,
should be improved.
- Cleaning of cans. Should be improved.
- Delay in tipping should be avoided.
- To improve transparency and effective control.
- To improve quality by effective hygiene, sanitization, thorough cleaning and minimize
the tipping time.
iv. Strategy:
- Interfacing the BMCUs / Dairy Units data with Head Office with required software and
hardware.
- Effective Hygiene and sanitization of Milk Cooling Units / Milk Storage Tanks, Vessels,
Floor etc., with Hot water of 850C - by Providing Flat Plate Collector type Eco friendly
solar water heaters of 1000 Ltrs. Capacity with insulated hot water storage tank for
each BMCU and 5000 Ltrs. Capacity for Dairy Units there by power savings can be
achieved apart from effective hygiene and sanitization.
- Thorough cleaning of cans - This can be achieved by providing can scrubber.
- Roller conveyor, Dump Tank, Weigh Bowl with automatic weighing machine - to save
delay in receiving the milk.
vi. Management:
Office will monitor and facilitate the village level milk procurement systems.
P&I staff will facilitate interfacing of the BMCUs under the guidance of Managing
Director, APDDCF Ltd.
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vii. Finance:
S. Amount
Description
No ( Rs.in lakhs)
Interfacing the BMCU / Dairies / Chilling
centres with Head office
1 Modification works in the weighing 1.00
Machine
2 Milk Analyzer 1.50
3 Solar System for Hot water Cleaning 7.00
4 Software with Hardware 2.50
5 C.C. Cameras 3.00
Total 15.00
39 units x Rs. 15.00 lakhs = 585.00

Funds Interfacing the BMCU / Amount
Proposed Dairies / Chilling centres Rs. in
during with Head office (Nos) Lakhs
2019-20 31 465.00
viii. Time Frame:
Interfacing the BMCUs / Dairy Units with Head Quarters and Providing
of Hygiene and Sanitization, Solar Heating Systems and other ancillary items for Milk
Cooling Units / Dairy Units at various Locations will be completed during 2020-21.
It is aimed at development of common infrastructure, which in turn helps
the large number of Dairy farmers and the assets continue to remain with APDDCF
Ltd., / Government as have been since last five decades and it is a public
infrastructure.
The prices offered by the organization to the milk producers are treated as
a remunerative and supporting price to the milk producers. Farmers will get round
the year market facility and remunerative
price to the milk.
x. Risk Analysis:
xi. Out comes:
- Serve online data transfer to enable speedy process of updation of data at centralized
server and downloading data from server.
- It helps to monitor online transaction at several levels.
- It will help for direct transfer of payment to the milk producers and cashless
transaction.
- Increase transparency, confidence among all the players.
- Increases the milk producers’ satisfaction.
- Effective utilization of Human Resources.
xii. Evaluation:
The department nodal officers will evaluate the entire project closely from time to
time (Concurrent).
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6. STRENGTHENING OF BULK MILK COOLING UNITS:

There is a need to strengthen the existing Bulk Milk Cooling Units to facilitate to
handle the increased Milk Procurement by Strengthening the existing BMCUs,
Generator sets etc., including re-location / re-arranging of the existing units at other
needy locations.
Rs. 300 lakhs was sanctioned in the SLSC meeting held on 28-04-2017, but
due to short allocation of funds by GoI scheduled to 2018-19.
the project with an out lay of Rs. 300.00 lakhs. During 2018-19, an amount of Rs.
Progress of work
Places identified. Tendering process is under progress.
farmers community. The prices offered by this organization to the milk producers are
The private players are either rejecting or offering lower prices to the milk
producers of those villages where milk collection point maintained by APDDCF Ltd., is
not available.
stabilization.
There is a need to strengthen the Bulk Milk Cooling Units to handle the milk from
New Villages.
Create marketing facility to the surplus milk available in the villages of uncovered
areas.
Extend the village milk procurement network.
Farmers will get round the year market facility and remunerative price to the milk.
iv. Strategy:
To create round the year marketing facility to the surplus milk available in the
villages and for price stabilization organizing of village milk procurement network in
new villages is proposed.
Therefore, strengthening of BMCUs is proposed to cool the milk collected from the
new villages.
vi. Management:
Office will monitor and facilitate strengthening of BMCUs.
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by P&I staff will facilitate strengthening of BMCUs under the guidance of Managing
Director, APDDCF Ltd.
vii. Finance:
It is proposed to strengthen 30 Bulk Milk Cooling units (BMCUs) @ Rs.10.00
Lakhs per each with a total financial outlay of Rs.300.00 Lakhs.
Sl.No Description Finance
(Rs. in lakhs)
1 Increasing the Cooling capacity of Bulk Milk Cooling 8.00
Tanks Strengthening of DG Sets / Refrigeration
units as required Re-location / Re-arranging of the
units as per the need
2 Civil Works for modification to suit the requirement 2.00
Total 10.00
Total Nos (30 units x10 Lakhs = 300 Lakhs) 300.00
Funds Proposed to strengthen Amount
Proposed BMCUs (Nos) Rs. in
during Lakhs
2019-20 10 100.00
viii. Time Frame:
The Strengthening of BMCUs will be completed during 2020-21.
year market facility and remunerative
price to the milk.
x. Risk Analysis:
xi. Out comes:
- To cover more villages.
- It will generate income to the small / Marginal farmers and Agriculture Labours.
areas.
- The prices offered by the APDDCF are treated as supporting price.
xii. Evaluation:
(Concurrent).
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7. PROVIDING OF BI-PRODUCTS BLOCK AT KANKIPADU DAIRY

IN KRISHNA DISTRICT
i. Context /Background:
The Government of India has notified Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act 2014
(Act 6 of 2014) and notified June 2nd 2014 as the appointment day. Accordingly, the
state was bifurcated into two states i.e Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. APDDCF is
included in Xth Schedule of the Act and the bifurcation of the organization is under
progress.
All the major assets such as Milk Products Factory, UHT Plant with all Bi-
Product manufacturing facilities at Hyderabad, Feed Mixing Plant and Training Center
State. Because of this loss, the residual Andhra Pradesh is suffering. There is no
products manufacturing facility under APDDCF Ltd., to cater the needs of consumers
of new capital city.
An amount of Rs. 400.00 lakhs was sanctioned in the SLSC meeting held on
28-04-2017, but due to short allocation of funds by GoI the project was scale down to
Rs. 80.00 lakhs. During 2018-19 an amount of Rs. 50.00 lakhs was sanctioned.
Progress of Work:
Tendering process is initiated.
There is a need to Provide the infrastructural facilities at Kankipadu Dairy to
handle surplus milk by Manufacturing Bi-Products like Butter, Ghee, Doodh Peda,
Flavoured Milk, Butter Milk, Curd, Panner and other value added products with
required incubation chamber and cold store facilities in a separate block to meet the
demand of the capital city located in Andhra Pradesh, there by to handle marketable
surplus milk.
areas.
- It will help to procure an additional quantity of surplus milk available in rural areas.
- Supply of hygienic wholesome milk and milk products to urban consumers at
affordable price.
iv. Strategy:
To handle surplus milk and to prepare Bi-Products like Butter, Ghee, Doodh Peda,
Flavoured Milk, Butter Milk, Curd, Panner and other value added products to cater
the needs of the consumers in the new capital city, the bi-products block is proposed
at Kankipadu, Krishna District.
including small / Marginal farmers and agriculture Labour.
Consumers of the new capital city will be supplied with hygienic wholesome milk and
milk products at affordable prices.
It is proposed to handle the surplus milk of farmers including the small / Marginal
farmers and agriculture Labour.
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vi. Management:
The Senior Engineers of the Federation, APDDCF Ltd., Head Office will monitor.
The General Manager/Deputy Director of the District Milk Shed who is assisted by
Technical persons will look after the maintenance and management of the Dairy under
the guidance of Managing Director, APDDCF Ltd.
vii. Finance:
Sl.No Description Finance
(Rs. in Lakhs)
1 Manufacturing of Bi-Products with Curd Making
Plant, Homogneizer, Curd Pasteurizer, Incubation
Chamber, Blast coolers, curd cold store, Panner 550.00
Making Plant, Kova Making Plant, Flavoured Milk
Sterilizer, Butter making, Ghee Making, Granulation
chamber, Ghee Packing in value added packs. Ice
Cream Plant
2 Civil Works 250.00
Total 800.00
The total project cost is Rs: 800.00 Lakhs.

Funds sanctioned 2018-19 : Rs. 50.00 Lakhs
viii. Time frame:

The establishment of Bi-products block will be completed during 2021-22.
It is aimed at development of common infrastructure, which in turn helps the large
number of Dairy farmers and the assets continue to remain with APDDCF Ltd., /
x. Risk Analysis:
xi. Out comes:
- To cater the need to the urban consumers at capital city.
- To manufacture the Bi-Products to meet the requirement of capital city.
- To provide marketing facilities to the surplus milk.
- It will help to procure additional quantity of milk.
xii. Evaluation:
(Concurrent).
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8. PROVIDING OF VILLAGE LEVEL MILK PROCUREMENT SYSTEM TO NEW

VILLAGES
The small/marginal farmers and agriculture Labour are depending on the
Dairy for their alternate livelihood. Farmers are coming forward to rear high yielding
milch animals to improve their livelihood. The prices offered by the APDDCF are
treated as supporting price. It is proposed to provide village level infrastructure to 300
new milk procurement villages.
Hence, it is proposed to provide village level infrastructure like milk cans, milk testing
equipment – milk analyzer (VL), Gerber testing kit, milk adulteration testing kit, with
suitable furniture, etc at each village milk collection center and arrange capacity
building to milk producers, testers, supervisors and other persons involved.
the project with an out lay of Rs. 509.40 lakhs. During 2018-19, an amount of Rs.
Progress of work:
Villages identified. Purchase orders are placed for purchase of equipments.
farmers’ community. The prices offered by this organization to the milk producers are
The private players are either rejecting or offering lower prices to the milk producers of
those villages where milk collection point maintained by APDDCF Ltd., is not available.
The small/marginal farmers and Agriculture Labour in the state are coming forward to
purchase & rear milch animals as a measure to improve their livelihood and
requesting to organize milk collection centers in their villages for price stabilization.
There is a need to provide village level milk procurement system to the New Villages.
areas.
iv. Strategy:
To create round the year marketing facility to the surplus milk available in the
villages and for price stabilization organizing of village milk procurement network in
new villages is proposed.
v.Target Beneficiaries:
It is a creation of common infrastructure aimed at to meet the needs of all
farmers including small / Marginal farmers and agriculture Labour in the villages.
vi. Management:
The Senior Engineers of the Federation and other P&I staff of APDDCF Ltd.,
Head Office will monitor and facilitate the village level milk procurement systems.
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P&I staff will organize the village level milk procurement systems to new villages under
vii. Finance:
Cost of infrastructure per each village : Rs. 1.80 lakhs
Sl. Village Level Equipment Financial

No (Rs. in lakhs )
1 Milk cans @ 3000/can ( 4 cans /Village) 0.12
2 Gerber Kit 0.035
3 AMCU (VL)/ Analyser 1.06
4 Milk Adulteration Kit 0.05
5 Chemicals for milk testing (sets) 0.025
6 Furniture 0.10
7 Stationery 0.03
8 Trainings to Management committee, Paid 0.38
Secretaries, Milk Producers and field visits
Total 1.80
(Rs.in Lakhs)
PHYSICAL FINANCIAL
DESCRIPTION
(in No’s) (Rs. in Lakhs)
509.40
New villages 283
( 283 x @ Rs.1,80,000)

Funds village infrastructure Amount

Proposed (Nos) Rs. in
during Lakhs
2019-20 128 230.40
2020-21 129 232.20
viii. Time Frame:

The establishment of village level milk procurement systems to new villages will
be completed during 2020-21.
x. Risk Analysis:
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xi. Out comes:

- It will generate income to the Small / Marginal farmers and Agriculture Labours.
- The prices offered by the APDDCF are treated as supporting price.
- Procurement network can be extended.
xii. Evaluation:
(Concurrent).
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9. ESTABLISHMENT OF 50,000 LPD CAPACITY DAIRY AT PRODDUTUR IN KADAPA

DISTRICT
Due to reorganization of Andhra Pradesh State there is need for
infrastructure development in the residual State of Andhra Pradesh and the activity is
proposed.
The farmers of Kadapa district are depending on the dairy for their alternate
livelihood due to severe drought conditions and failure of Agriculture crops. Most of
the farmers in the district are coming forward to purchase & rear high yielding Milch
Animals as a measure to improve their livelihood. The prices offered by the APDDCF
are treated as supporting price. Thus dairying alone has become viable alternate
livelihood to the rural farmers.
Small and marginal farmers mostly women are depending on dairying as
the income is assured and regular.
The Dairy development activities in Kadapa District are in much
progressive. Daily the milk is being collected from 525 village points through 18 Bulk
Milk Cooling Units. The milk producers from other areas are coming forward to open
milk collection centers to market their surplus milk.
Therefore, there is a need to establish one Dairy 50,000 LPD capacity in Kadapa
District.
amount of Rs. 50.00 lakhs was sanctioned and released. It is an ongoing project. An
amount of Rs. 400.00 lakhs is proposed during 2019-20.
Progress of Work
community.
areas.
iv. Strategy:
the milk producers.
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price to the milk.
centers both in the morning and evening and transported to the Milk Chilling Center,
wherein it will be chilled to 40C.
It is a creation of common infrastructure aimed at to meet the needs of all
farmers including small / Marginal farmers and agriculture Labour in the district.
vi. Management:
The Senior Engineers of the Federation, APDDCF Ltd., Head Office will monitor and
execute works.
vii. Finance:
The estimation for establishing the New Dairy Plant at Proddutur including Civil works
will be as follows:
Rs.in Lakhs)
1. Mechanical Equipment 425.00
2. Civil works 500.00
Grand Total 925.00
Funds proposed during 2019-20 : Rs. 400.00 lakhs
Funds required during 2020-21 : Rs. 475.00 alkhs
viii. Time Frame:
The establishment of Dairy plant will be completed during 2020-21.
x. Risk Analysis:
xi. Outcomes:
- Supply of hygienic wholesome milk and milk products to urban consumers at affordable
price.
xii. Evaluation:
(Concurrent).
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10. Creation of chilling facilities in Prakasam District
The farmers of Praksam district are depending on the dairy for their alternate
livelihood. Most of the farmers in the district are coming forward to purchase & rear
high yielding Milch Animals as a measure to improve their livelihood. The prices
offered by the APDDCF are treated as supporting price. Thus dairying alone has
become viable alternate livelihood to the rural farmers.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh is interested to strengthen the dairying in the
Prakasam district to help Small and marginal farmers mostly women. They are
depending on dairying as the income is assured and regular.
Dairy for their alternative livelihood due to agro climatic variations in the state, most
of the farmers in the state are coming forward to purchase & rear high yielding milch
animals as a measure to improve their livelihood. Due to perennial droughts and wide
variations in agro climatic conditions, and no assured income, both Central and State
Governments are promoting Dairying as an alternative livelihood measure.
The Government of India is aiming in doubling the income of farmers community.
areas.
iv. Strategy:
the milk producers.
price to the milk.
centers both in the morning and evening and transported to the Bulk Milk Cooling
Centers, wherein it will be cooled to 40C.
including small / Marginal farmers and agriculture Labour in the district.
vi. Management:
and execute works.
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vii. Finance:
The estimation for establishing the New BMCUs (3KL) including Civil works will
be as follows:
Financial
Sl. No. BMCU level equipment
(Rs.in Lakhs)
1 Establishment of 3000 Ltrs. Capacity BMCUs (45.00 Lakhs
along with DG Sets, Village Level Milk X 5 Nos.)
Analyzers, AMCU at BMCU Level, Cans, Civil 225 Lakhs
Infrastructure with water supply arrangements.
viii. Time Frame:
The establishment of 3KL BMCUs will be completed during 2020-21.
x. Risk Analysis:
xi. Outcomes:
areas.
- Supply of hygienic wholesome milk and milk products to urban consumers at
affordable price.
xii. Evaluation:
The department nodal officers will evaluate the entire project closely from time
to time (Concurrent).
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ABSTRACT
Outlay proposed
(Rs. in lakhs)
Physical (Rs. in
lakhs)
SV VETERINARY UNIVERSITY
Strengthening and development of infrastructure for
1 enhanced fodder production and productivity of
livestock Nos 1 265.00
Ensuring quality milk and meat products to safe

guard human health and to improve the economy of
2 the livestock farmers in compliance with food safety
and standards authority of India through food
testing laboratory Nos 1 136.00
3 Establishment of backyard poultry mother unit for

hatching and supply of 6 weeks chicks to the rural
farmers for improving their livelihood and nutritional
security under rural scenario in Rayalaseema region
of AP Nos 1 90.00
Millet processing unit for production and
4 demonstration of millet value added products Nos 1 25.00
5 Construction of 4 nursery tanks for production of
fish fry at IRAF – BBPM, East Godavari district Nos 1 32.00
Establishment of antibiotic residue analysis
6 laboratory (ARAL) for screening of aquaculture
produce Nos 1 275.00
Enhancement of productivity and supply of
7 germplasm through IVF technology and selective
breeding under Bio-secured conservation of
Punganur cattle at LRS, Palamaner Nos 1 50.00
Establishment of feed processing unit (mash &
8 pellet) for supply of quality feed to farmers for
improving milk and meat production Anim.
Nutrition, NTR CVSc, Gannavaram Nos 1 130.00
SVVU Total 1023.00
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1. STRENGTHENING AND DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ENHANCED

FODDER PRODUCTION AND PRODUCTIVITY OF LIVESTOCK
Introduction
Andhra Pradesh holds 7th rank in livestock population, 5th in milk production, 4th in
meat production in India. Andhra Pradesh take pride in the country in having famous
world renowned livestock breeds like Ongole, Pungunur in cattle, Godavari buffaloes,
Nellore in sheep and Assel in poultry. Lives stock sector contribute 9.36 % of total Andhra
Pradesh Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). The Livestock sector has a good growth
potential. However, further growth of the sector is mainly dependent upon availability of
fodder and on breed improvement. One of the major challenges is huge shortage of fodder,
more so during drought situations and in summer as the area under fodder cultivation is
only 1.4% of the total cropped area. By promoting high green fodder yielding perennial
fodders and developing of communal grassing lands by converting the waste/barn lands in
to grazing lands availability of the fodders may be increased.
Further, the Government of Andhra Pradesh is aiming at achieving double digit
growth in GSDP in Mission node approach through Livestock sector which is one of the
Growth Engines for socioeconomic development of the new State of Andhra Pradesh. The
Livestock Sector provides bulk of the protein to human nutrition and contributes 7% of
GSDP and 26% of Agricultural Domestic Product. However, further growth of the sector is
as much dependent upon the availability of fodder as it is dependent upon the breed
improvement. One of the major challenges is huge shortage of fodder, more so during
drought and summer. This is despite the state's favourable agro-climatic conditions and
availability of abundant resources. The fodder being critical input in livestock production
systems it is necessary to undertake a comprehensive fodder development activities in the
Livestock Research Stations of Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University for increased
production and to ensure faster growth of the livestock sector.
Therefore it is proposed to augment various fodder resources including rejuvenation
of grazing lands, management measures and the strategies for fodder production and
preservation of fodder by adoption of appropriate technologies, post-harvest management
to optimally utilize suitable agro-ecological conditions in the state.
Objectives:
1. To develop the Fodder production in Livestock Research Stations of SVVU
2. To produce Fodder Seed and green fodder
3. To distribute fodder seed and planting material to the farmers at village level.
4. Dissemination of scientific knowledge on fodder crops cultivation.
Technical programme:
1. Fodder Production Farm of Livestock Research Stations will be equipped with micro
irrigation projects and land development activity for increased production of fodder
2. Developing of various perennial fodders at Livestock Research Station fields which will
bring these stations in to self-sufficient in green fodder requirement.
3. Year round fodder production and seed production through implementation of micro
irrigation methods.
4. Agriculture mechanization for effective fodder production.
5. Value addition to the livestock farm waste and utilization of these farms waste to improve
the soil fertility of fodder cultivating land and income generation to the farm.
6. Improvement of fodder production area in the respective districts of Livestock Research
Stations by supplying fodder seeds and slips (planting material) to the farmers at village
level.
7. Scientific assistance and sharing of knowledge to the interested farmers regarding fodder
cultivation and fodder crops development.
Location of project:
1. Livestock Research Station, Lam, Guntur
2. Livestock Research Station, Palamaner
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3. Livestock Research Station, Mahanandi

4. Buffalo Research Station, Venkatramannagudem, West Godavari Dist;
5. College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati
Outcome:
1. Due to feeding of sufficient fodder will increase the productivity of animal and economy of
the farmer.
2. Further due to the compete feeding nutritional status of animal will be improved leading to
good health status.
3. Transfer of technology, creation of self employment opportunities are the additional
benefits from out of the project
Farmers, rural youth having livestock preferably BPL families belonging to all
categories of farmers with special emphasis on SC and ST category farmers
Financial Out lay
Amount
S.
Head of Account (Rs. in
No
lakhs)
1 Non Recurring
Livestock Research Station, Guntur, Palamaner, Mahanandi,
I
VRGudem and CVSc, Tirupati
a Fodder harvester with tractor trailer (17.0 x 5 stations) 85.0
Rain gun irrigation system (30 x 4 stations + 10.0 lakhs to KVK,
Lam)
b 130.0
(Rain gun including underground irrigation pipe grid system,
sump and booster motor etc.)
II Livestock Research Station, Guntur
a Silopit 100 MT capacity 20.0
b Solar pumping system 10.0

IV Buffaloe Research Station, VR Gudem
a. Milking machine 20.0
Total 265.0
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Fodder harvester
Rain gun irrigation system
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2. ENSURING QUALITY MILK AND MEAT PRODUCTS TO SAFE GUARD HUMAN HEALTH AND
TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMY OF THE LIVESTOCK FARMERS IN COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD
SAFETY AND STANDARDS AUTHORITY OF INDIA THROUGH FOOD TESTING LABORATORY
1. CONTEXT / BACKGROUND:
a. General description of the project proposed for appraisal: Food safety has become an
important public health issue and food testing laboratories play an important role in
keeping consumers safe from health hazards. In recent years both intentional and
unintentional adulteration in milk and meat has become a major public health threat.
b. Food safety programmes have become important because there have been substantial
changes in the way the food is produced and processed which include the technologies
adopted in agriculture production which have led to the use of large amounts of fertilizers
and pesticides and feeding of animals with such agriculture byproducts along with
antibiotics may enter in food chain. It is necessary to have a state-of-the-art testing
laboratories can help to detect these adulterants. One of the functions of the food testing
laboratories is to test foods for the presence or absence of adulterants, pathogens, pesticide
residues, chemical contaminants like heavy metals, microbial contaminants, non-permitted
additives, colors etc and antibiotics in food and to bring awareness among consumers.
c. This means that without food testing, food producers, as well as manufacturers of food
products, cannot ensure that pesticides, heavy metals, antibiotics, naturally occurring
toxins, etc. in foods are within levels prescribed in the FSSAI regulations. Food testing also
ensures that ingredients and additives used in novel foods are standardized and within
recommended levels. Therefore, food testing laboratories keep us safe and healthy by
testing foods for harmful substances right across the food chain from farm to fork.
d. Keeping in view of the significance of FOOD SAFETY in particular with milk and meat and
to safe guard the health of human beings and also to improve the economy of the livestock
farmers which in turn improves the GDP of the nation, the project entitled "FOOD
TESTING LABORATORY" is submitted to Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati
for consideration under RKVY.
This laboratory also take up activities like
1. Epidemiological surveillance and monitoring of important zoonotic diseases of AP:
Epidemiology is the study of the origin and causes of diseases in a community. The
impairment of animal production by diseases, force many countries to import milk, meat,
leather, wool and other animal products and in turn drains foreign exchange Emerging
infections continue to disrupt the health care system and are becoming increasingly
complicated to detect and treat successfully. The ability to quickly recognize and respond
to widely dispersed disease outbreaks is a particular public health management challenge.
The tools like computerized databases which allow outbreaks to be more rapidly
recognized, and electronic mail and the Internet allow information to be more rapidly
shared. Real-time analysis of submitted data allows recognition of outbreaks when they are
still small. Early recognition and prompt investigation has likely led to prevention of large
numbers of illnesses, especially those related to zoonotic and food borne disease.
Epidemiological surveillance of zoonotic diseases helps in prevention, control and
eradication of the same in advance.
2. Human health risk assessment of antibiotic residues from food products of animal
origin : The widespread use of antibiotics has contributed to the control of diseases and
nutritional well being of livestock. Antimicrobials are also commonly used to improve
performance and growth promoters as feed additives. Residues in foods of animal origin are
a priority for the milk industry because higher standards of food safety assurance are being
required by our society. The indiscriminate use of antibiotics (extra label usage, failure to
observe with hold times, overuse in agricultural production) poses a serious threat to
human health. The facilities available in the state of Andhra Pradesh for detection of
antibiotic residues in foods of animal origin in both public and private sector are very
limited.
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2. PROBLEMS TO BE ADDRESSED :
a. About 68.4 per cent of milk is adulterated in India revealed by the Animal welfare board of
India in its recent survey conducted. There is high risk to human health due to addition of
common adulterants such as starch, sugar, urea, salt, detergents, skimmed milk powder,
formalin and other vegetable fat in milk leading to long term effects. The synthetic milk is
another threat to human health.
i. Till very recently in India, the emphasis has been on food adequacy rather than food safety.
Consistent food standards are a very recent development in India and the awareness of
food safety has not yet penetrated the masses. Every year a large number of people are
being affected with food poisoning out breaks in our country because of the unhygienic
preparation of food its storage and transportation and a number of chances for
contaminating the food and food ingredients and lack of awareness among the consumers
about the dangerous diseases which may be transmitted through consumption of
contaminated foods. Another greatest problem associated with food is residues. Different
types of residues like pesticide, fertilizer, heavy metals, hormones and antibiotics have
become a biggest problem in our country due to improved production technologies used by
the farmers. Human health is greatly affected because of these residues that enter into
human food chain.
3. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
a. Ensure that milk and meat products are in compliance with Food Safety and Standards
Authority of India (FSSAI) Act, rules and regulations for food and food products.
b. Protect the brand equity and consumer loyalty by delivering healthy and safe milk and
meat products.
c. Protect consumers from any contaminated, modified and unhealthy food
d. Ensure correct hygienic practices to produce good quality milk and meat during storage,
shipping, packing and distribution of commodities, food ingredients and food products.
e. To get authentication certificate from FSSAI.
f. To improve the export potentiality of the livestock farmers by proper screening of the foods
and informing the same to improve the quality of foods of animal origin ie. free from
pathogens and residues.
Objectives of
1. Epidemiological surveillance and monitoring of important zoonotic diseases of AP :
a. Investigation of zoonotic and food borne disease outbreaks, epidemics and risk to health by
animal health surveillance, monitoring and analysis.
b. Establishing, designing and managing health promotion and disease prevention
programmes in animal population
c. Creating and sustaining intersectoral partnership to improve animal, human and
environmental health.
d. Developing and maintaining a well educated and trained multi disciplinary public health
force for efficient prevention and control of zoonotic and food borne infections.
e. Research, development, evaluation and innovation in the field of disease surveillance and
outbreak investigation.
f. To conduct periodical training programmes for the field veterinarians about the latest
methods used for disease surveillance and outbreak investigation.
origin :
a. To assess antibiotic residues in raw milk produced under different dairy/farming systems,
meat and fish samples
b. Risk assessment through dietary intake of milk, meat and fish/sea food by different strata
of society.
c. To determine antibiotic residues in human milk samples.
d. To study the effect of processing (heating, boiling and pasteurization) on modulation of
residues in milk, meat and fish/sea food
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4. STRATEGY
a. Reasons for selecting the proposed strategy
i. Conventional methods and kits are available to detect the adulterants, chemical residues
and microbial contaminants from foods of animal origin. But these methods may not be in
a position to give accurate results and further they are time consuming. Most of the times
human error may be responsible to get improper results. By utilizing the latest equipment
to get the accurate results to improve and to protect the consumer health, farmers
economy and the export capabilities of the food processing industries of Andhra Pradesh.
b. Location: College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati.
5. TARGET BENEFICIARIES
a. The target beneficiaries in the proposed project are, 1. Livestock and poultry farmers
involved in production of milk, meat and eggs. 2. The commercial food producing
organizations especially foods of animal origin.
b. Regular examination of the foods of animal origin will in turn improve the hygienic
standards in food chain from the beginning in the animal sheds for production of
wholesome quality milk, meat and eggs. there by production and health of the livestock will
be improved and at the same time screening of the foods of animal origin produced by the
commercial manufacturers will definitely make them to enhance the chemical and
microbial quality of the products facilitates the export potentiality of the products which
improves the economy of the individual and the state too.
6. MANAGEMENT
a. Responsibilities of different agencies for project management
i. SVVU, Department of Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology, College of Veterinary
Science, SVVU, Tirupati
1. Selection of the site for construction of the building
2. Purchasing of necessary equipment
3. Providing the infrastructure facilities
4. Maintenance of the laboratory
5. Regular screening of the food samples
ii. Directorate of Animal Husbandry
1. Provision of data regarding the prevailing zoonotic diseases in the state. Analysis makes
prevention of entry of contaminants in milk and meat.
iii. Food safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
1. Milk and meat standards and coordination
2. Epidemiological surveillance and monitoring of important zoonotic diseases of AP :
a. Data obtained from field shall be analysed necessary inputs will be prepared for
forecasting.
origin :
Plan of Work Achievable Targets
Multiple residues analysis method will be standardized for Standardization of methods
different antibiotic residues in milk, meat and fish with high  Sample collection
recovery levels. Dairy farms and fish ponds will be selected for
sampling.
Samples from dairy animals will be collected and analyzed for  Sample collection
presence of antibiotic residues in milk from Krishna, Guntur  Analysis of antibiotic residues
and West Godavari districts. Market samples of milk, meat
and fish/sea food will also be analyzed.
Human milk samples will be collected and analyzed for  Sample collection
presence of antibiotic residues. Effect of various processing  Analysis of antibiotic residues
methods viz. Heating, boiling and pasteurization on the levels and calculation of risk
of antibiotic residues in milk, meat and fish will be evaluated. assessment from consumption of
Human health risk assessment will be calculated from the milk, meat and fish
dietary intake of antibiotic residues from milk, meat and fish  Interpretation of data
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7. OUTCOME
a. Detection of adulterants, chemical residues in milk and meat indifferent parts of the state.
b. Identification of synthetic milk in cities
c. Substitution of meat-mutton with beef
d. Correlation of results with standards of FSSAI
e. Collection of data on food borne infections / intoxications and correlation of data to
examine the possible contamination of milk and meat products
f. Study of impact of chemical residues on human health
g. Conducting awareness programmes to the consumers on the quality of the and need for
consuming good quality milk to promote public health.
h. Certification of commercial processing units of animal origin.
8. DETAILS OF BUDGET PROPOSED: (Rs in lakhs)
S.no Name of the equipment Amount
A Food testing laboratory
1. HPLC : 50.00
2. UV Vis Spectrophotometer : 11.00
3. Thermal cycler : 08.00
4. Gel documentation system : 08.00
5. Refrigerated centrifuge : 16.00
Epidemiological surveillance and monitoring of important zoonotic
B
diseases of AP :
1 Computers (Thin client) : 3.0
Software associated with epidemiological analysis of field :
data
2 Arc GIS : 11 lakhs 22.00
Erdas-Imagine: 10 lakhs
Terrset" : 1 lakh
Human health risk assessment of antibiotic residues from food
C
products of animal origin
1 Electronic Balance : 2.0
2 ELISA plate reader : 3.0
3 Automatic autoclave : 3.0
4 MilliQ water purification system : 5.0
5 Tissue homogenizer : 2.0
6 High end laptop with external data storage facility : 1.0
7 Incubator : 2.0
GRAND TOTAL 136.0
Submitted by c. Dr. T. Srinivasa Rao
a. Dr. T. MADHAVA RAO Associate Professor & Head
Professor & University Head Department of Vety. Public Health &
Dept. of Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology
Epidemiology NTR College of Veterinary Science
College of Veterinary Science Gannavaram -521102
Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University
TIRUPATI d. Dr. Ch. Bindu Kiranmayi
b. Dr. A. JAGADEESH BABU Assistant Professor
Professor Department of Vety. Public Health &
Dept. of Vety Pub Health & Epidemiology Epidemiology
College of Veterinary Science NTR College of Veterinary Science
TIRUPATI Gannavaram -521102
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3. ESTABLISHMENT OF BACKYARD POULTRY MOTHER UNIT FOR HATCHING AND SUPPLY
OF 6 WEEKS CHICKS TO THE RURAL FARMERS FOR IMPROVING THEIR LIVELIHOOD AND
NUTRITIONAL SECURITY UNDER RURAL SCENARIO IN RAYALASEEMA REGION OF AP
Background:
Backyard poultry that was once the food security for rural farming community lost
its shine due to low productivity and poor body weight of poultry birds. People in rural
India have stopped this practice and started sourcing eggs from the local shops. Eggs are
now being sourced from semi urban areas that pushed the cost as high as Rs. 5-7/egg.
Consequently it led to severe malnutrition in the rural farming community and BPL
families.
Rajasri breed yields 150-160 eggs per annum. The eggs are brown shelled hence
fetches premium price than the white eggs. The birds have multi-coloured plumage. It is
competent of self propagation, flees off from predators by flying immediately to the roof top,
good food hunter and resistant to diseases. If a family in rural farming community raises
10 birds (4-5 male birds and rest female birds) then post five months male birds can be
sold. “Male birds gains 1.5-2 kg weight in 4.5-5 months. This being native variety, it is sold
at Rs. 300/kg. The price is almost double the cost of broiler chicken sold in the market. In
addition female birds would lay eggs. On an average family can get 1-2 eggs every day that
can either be sold or consumed at home. In this way satisfactory economic returns and
nutritional security is ensured through backyard poultry”
Usually in poultry rearing feed cost alone constitutes 70% of total production
expenses. However with Rajasri the feed cost is almost negligible as it grows on scavenging
and flourish on insects, leftover grains, and kitchen wastes. “If required additional feed can
be given as broken rice, wheat and rice bran. It is reared in natural surroundings with
minimum resources.
The dung of the birds makes good manure. As the birds are fed on natural and
simple food the dung is nutrient rich. It can be processed into fertilizer in a vermicompost
unit.
“Rajasri breed is bringing backyard poultry back into practice as it is eco-friendly,
low investment and gives quality product. Most important it is an attempt to improve the
health of countrymen residing in rural India. Our country can grow only when our people
are healthy,”
Majority of the rural farmers and BPL families in the rural sector are suffering with
severe malnutrition due to their economical constraints thereby they are suffering with
various health disorders and infections. Rajasri birds will helps in mitigating the
economical upliftment as well as nutritional securities under this rural scenario.
1) Establishment of housing facility for rearing of 1000 Rajasri breeders.
2) Establishment of brooding cum chick rearing units for 1000 birds for rearing of chicks up
to 6 weeks.
3) Hatching and rearing of chicks upto 6 weeks in the farm.
4) Supply of fully vaccinated chicks to the rural farmers and BPL families.
5) Conducting awareness among the rural farmers about uses of back yard poultry.
Strategy:
All the hatched out chicks will be supplied to needy rural farmers either directly or
through Animal Husbandry department or NGO‟s or DRDA or SERP agecnies to reach the
object of the project.
 Rural farmers and BPL families of Rayalaseema region of Andhrapradesh.
 Target beneficiaries will be reached either directly or through A.H department/NGO/DRDA
or SERP agencies
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Management:
1. Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University , Tirupati
The project will be executed under the Director of Research, SVVU, Tirupati
2. Livestock Research Station, Siddarampuramu, Anantapuramu
a. The proposed project will be established in the premises of LRS, Siddarampuram and
managed by the staff of the LRS, Siddarampuram.
b. Hatched out chicks will be supplied to the rural farmers either directly or through A.H
Department/NGO/DRDA or SERP agencies regularly after establishment of the project.
Finance:
For the establishment of 1000 Rajsri breeders and 1000 brooder cum chick rearing units
along hatching unit following facilities will be required
BUDGET REQUIREMENT
Infrastructure for establishment of 1000 breeders and 1000 brooding rearing units
Sl. Particulars for 1000 breeders and 1000 Total Cost(in

No. brooding rearing units lakhs)
1 Buildings (Housing for 1000 breeder birds
and Brooding units for 1000 chicks, One 60.0
hatchery and eggs storage room)
2 Poultry Equipment (waterers, feederers,
brooders, hovers, flaming guns, egg
8.0
candlers, egg trays chick transport boxes
etc)
3 Incubator (2X10000 capacity) 10.0
4 Hatcher (1X10000) 5.0
5 Air conditioners for eggs storage 2.0
6 Generator (2 x 10 KV) 5.0
Total 90.0
Time frame:
S.No Details of the work Time

required
1 Construction of building and procurement of all the 9 month
equipments
2 Starting of rearing of breeders 6 months
3 Hatching and rearing of chicks up to 6 weeks before 3 months
introduction into rural farmers backyard
3 Conducting awareness training programmes 4 months
4 Paper work and report submission 2 month
Cost benefit analysis:Rajasri birds

 Average weight at birth : 38-40g
 Average weight of male at 5 months : 2kg
 Average weight of female at 5 months : 1.5kg
 Average of age of Maturity : 24 weeks
 Average egg laying per year : 150-160 Eggs/year
 Average egg weight : 55g
 Percentage of Hatchability : 80
 Percentage of Chick mortality : 10
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After establishment of 2000 Rajsri breeders, we can able to supply 2-2.5 lakhs
chicks to various parts of Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh every year. It brings
economical and nutritional securities among the rural and BPL families of this region.
Risk analysis: All the manure will be removed regularly from the breeding, hatching and
rearing sheds to prevent fly and mosquitoes in order to prevent various vector born
diseases.
Outcomes:
After completion of the project, chicks can be supplied regularly to the farmers of
Rayalaseema region for economical upliftment of rural farmers by sale of eggs and old birds
and nutritional securities by having eggs regularly in their diet and there by promotion of a
healthy life in the targeted group of the project.
Evaluation: Midterm as well as post project evaluation can be done through third party
evaluation.
Budget: 90.00 lakhs
Principle Investigator:
Dr.H.Srinivasa Naik
Sr.Scientist I/c & Head
Livestock Research Station
Siddarampuram, B.K.S Mandal
Anantapuramu
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4. MILLET PROCESSING UNIT FOR PRODUCTION AND DEMONSTRATION OF MILLET
VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Small millets offer better nutrition with various micronutrients like vitamin B
complex, calcium, iron and sulphur, high protein, high dietary fibre and low glycemic index
when compared to mainstream cereals like rice and wheat. The small millets were
consumed in the production regions mainly as traditional preparations such as porridge
and rice. In these regions, the consumption has declined significantly and some of the
important reasons are: i) social stigma attached to millet foods (food of poor and lower
caste), and ii) lack of appeal of traditional food preparations, particularly to younger
generations. There was a requirement for small millet recipes that are on par with
mainstream rice/wheat recipes and that are attractive to younger generations to increase
consumption in the production regions. In the non-production regions, where small millets
are not familiar, there was a requirement for recipes and products that are familiar (instead
of very new food products), convenient and attractive to the younger generations to
increase consumption. Lack of appealing nutritious small millet products is one of the
important reasons for not being able to break the social stigma associated with the
consumption of small millets. Hence it is a small attempt by KVK for promoting millet
based healthy snacks and thus motivating farmers and farm women to initiate enterprises
on millet based value added products.
INTRODUCTION
Millets are small grained cereals, staple food in drier regions of the developing
countries are called „millets‟. They are also annual grasses of the group cereals. But‟ they
are grown in lesser area or less important area whose productivity and economics are also
less important. These are also staple food for people of poor countries. In India, pearl millet
is a staple food in Rajasthan. Millets are broadly classified in to two, 1) Major millets and 2)
Minor millets. Major millets 1. Sorghum /Jowar/Cholam - Sorghum bicolor 2. Pearl millet
/Bajra/Cumbu - Pennisetum glaucum 3. Finger millet or Ragi - Eleusine coracona Minor
millets 1. Foxtail millet / Thenai - Setaria italica 2. Little millet / Samai - Panicum miliare.
Common millet / Panivaraugu - Panicum miliaceum 4. Barnyard millet / Kudiraivali -
Echinchloa colona var frumentaceae 5. Kodo millet / Varagu - Paspalum scrobiculatum.
Nutritional levels of food are of utmost importance according to human health prospects
because nutritionally sufficient food will provide proper development and increment in
genetic potential in man. Also for the solution of the large scale problem of insecurity of
food and malnutrition, dietary quality is of major concern (Singh and Raghuvanshi, 2012).
Millets along with cultivation advantages are researched to be grains of high nutritive value
than that of major popular cereals, rice and wheat (Parameswaran and Sadasivam, 1994).
Research says that millet crop proteins have high amounts of amino acids in comparision
to other cereals but has less lysine and threonine content whereas methionine is relatively
in higher amounts. They are also rich micronutrients and phytochemical sources (Mal et
al., 2010; Singh et al., 2012).
JUSTIFICATION/ PROBLEMS TO BE ADDRESSED
Given the large scale prevalence of under nutrition (Anaemia, protein energy
malnutrition) and over nutrition (obesity), and rising levels of non-communicable diseases
(diabetes, cardio-vascular diseases) and other lifestyle related health problems
(constipation and other stomach related disorders), declining consumption of nutritious
small millet foods has significant implications for the health of the population. So it is
important to promote the consumption of small millets among all sections of society.
While availability and access of small millet ready- to-eat and ready- to-cook food
products influence consumption, motivation to consume, awareness on health benefits
skills for utilisation and willingness- to-pay also significantly influence consumption. The
consumers of small millets can be divided in to three categories. Consumers in the
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production area, where millets are also one of the major crop. Rural and urban consumers
in the non-production area who are familiar with small millets and their benefits. Rural
and urban consumers in the non-production area who are not familiar with small millets.
Differentiated efforts are needed in an integrated way to these three consumer segments
covering product development for making small millet foods appealing and convenient to
different consumer segments, market development (access, availability), awareness and
skill building. Furthermore, all efforts for promotion should consider the fact that
consumption of small millets as meals, tiffin or in any form involving substantial quantity
will make a difference on the nutrition than value added products where quantum of
consumption is small and only the fraction of the product is constituted of small millets.
Other factors should be kept in mind are: i) all promotion efforts are built on past
functional knowledge and skills related to recipes and health benefits and ii) will reach the
wider section of the society.
They are known as both preventive and curative foods. In spite of these
nutritional advantages, the consumption of small millets has drastically declined in the last
four decades across South Asia. Some of the important reasons for the decline of small
millets consumption are lack of adequate scientific proof of the nutritional benefits and
near absence of appealing small millet food products in the market. This is in turn a
reflection of inadequate research on i) nutrient analysis, ii) development of attractive food
products and iii) bioavailability of nutrients from small millet food products.
OBJECTIVES
 To promote value added products of millets.
 To provide hands-on learning experience for start ups in millet processing unit.
 To set up a millet processing unit at KVK under income generation.
STRATEGIES:
1. Setting up of demo unit at KVK and imparting skill development programmes by operating
this unit. (Facilitation for new start ups in millet value added products)
2. Publicising and promoting millet based foods to increase the rate of consumption of
millets. (KVK product promotion).
TARGET STAKEHOLDERS : Farmers and farm women
MANAGEMENT:
Monitoring and Evaluation by Head of the Institution, KVK. Capacity building and
running of processing unit will be carried out concerned scientist.
PROCESSING OF MILLETS
The three most widely available millets in the market place today – Sorghum,
Pearl millet and Finger millet – are naked grains, i.e. do not have a husk layer. Processing
these for human consumption is essentially a matter of cleaning and grading the grains.
They are then ground up to either their flour form or into grits making them ready for
cooking. This ease of processing is one of the reasons for these grains to persist in the local
communities‟ diets.
There are six other commonly cultivated millets – Foxtail, Little, Kodo, Proso,
Barnyard, and Brown Top – that have a hard cellulosic husk layer that humans cannot
digest. Together they are sometimes referred to as small millets. The removal of the husk
layer thus becomes the primary task of processing these grains. Once removed, we get the
respective millets‟ rice, i.e. foxtail millet rice, little millet rice, kodo millet rice, proso millet
rice, barnyard millet rice and brown top millet rice. These millet rices are then used in
preparations in the same form and method that paddy rice is used in different cuisines.
To remove the husk from the grain, one can use two forces – impact or shear. A stone
grinding mill, manual or motor powered, employs the sheer force while manual pounding
or centrifugal hulling machines use the impact force.
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Large scale processing of small millets compromises on the nutritional value of
the millet rice output by removing the bran layer completely. But the pest infestation
problem continues to be severe and most processors resort to chemical methods of cleaning
their products pest free.
At the other end of the supply chain, the lack of small scale processing has
adversely affected the availability of the processed millets for use by the farming
communities themselves – a rural household cannot afford to buy millet rice from the
market. Small scale processing machines and process flows have been developed.
Primary processing involves several different processes, designed to clean, sort and remove
the inedible fractions from the grains. Primary processing of cereals includes cleaning,
grading, hulling, milling, pounding, grinding, tempering, parboiling, soaking, drying,
sieving. Secondary processing of cereals (or 'adding value' to cereals) is the utilisation of the
primary products (whole grains, flakes or flour) to make more interesting products and add
variety to the diet. Secondary processing of cereals includes the following processes:
fermentation, baking, puffing, flaking, frying and extrusion.
FINANCE / BUDGET REQUIREMENT
I. PRIMARY PROCESSING UNIT
Machinery type Model No Capacity Electric Amount
motor
Millet Dehuller MD - 3mm 80 Kg / Hr (1) Hp Rs. 79,850=00
Double stage MD - 3AMS 350 Kg/ Hr (1) 15 Hp Rs. 1,12,900=00
dehuller
De-stoner cum De-stoner Smaller Model No : Rs. 88,700=00
Grader cum cum Grader Grains (MS) DGA – S3500
Aspirator for Millets cum
Smaller Grains (MS) Aspirator for
Model No : DGA – Millets –
S3500
Capacity : 500 kg/h
Electric Motor : One
2 HP and One 1 HP
Roaster (SS) Model No : Capacity : 25 Electric Rs.64,600.00=00
UR - 325 kg/batch Motor : One 1
HP
Total Amount Rs. 3,46,050=00
2. SECONDARY PROCESSING UNIT
Machinery type Model No Capacity Electric motor Amount
12‟‟ Double Stage Model No : Capacity : 50 Electric Motor Rs. 1,17, 450=00
Pulveriser ( SS) PD – 312DS kg/h :One 10 HP
Flour Sifter (SS) Model No : Capacity : Electric Motor Rs. 88,950=00
FS – 3250S 250 kg/h :One 2 HP
Flour Blender (SS) Model No : Capacity : Electric Motor Rs. 1,17,500=00
FB – 3100S 100 kg/batch One 1.5 HP
Total Amount Rs. 3,23,900=00
3. MACHINERY FOR TECHNOLOGY PROMOTION (Approx. cost)
Millets Flaking machinery Rs. 200000 /-
Millets Puffing machinery Rs. 200000/-
Technology from IIMR, Hyderabad & Logo Rs. 100000/-
Packing / packaging machinery Rs. 2,50,000/-
Oven ( For promoting healthy snacks made of Rs. 100000/-
millets)
Total Rs. 8,50,000/-
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4. Shed Construction for millet processing Unit at KVK: Approx. Cost Rs.10, 00000/-
ABSTRACT OF BUDGET
S.NO TYPE OF MACHINERY BUDGET ESTIMATION

1 Primary processing Unit Rs. 3,46,050/-
2 Secondary processing Unit Rs. 3,23,900/-
3 Machinery for technology promotion Rs. 8,50,000/-
4 Shed for millet processing unit Rs. 10,00000/-
Total Amount Rs. 25,19,950/-
Outcome:
Dehuling is the process of removing the outer husk from the grains. It is a vital
process for obtaining grain-rice and for further processing of grains for consumption.
Traditionally, small millets were dehulled manually by women in the production regions
and this process involves significant drudgery and time. Lack of village level processing
infrastructure and high drudgery related to manual processing has resulted in drastic
decline in consumption of small millets other than finger millet in the production regions.
Lack of regional level processing infrastructure resulted in moving out of the limited
produce from the production regions to distant processing zones . Hence setting up of unit
in KVK could result in increase in processing of small millets at the same time uint is
useful for demonstarting for the farmers besides providing employment to farm women and
KVK.
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5. CONSTRUCTION OF 4 NURSERY TANKS FOR PRODUCTION OF FISH FRY
AT IRAF – BBPM, EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT
Executive summary:
Fisheries in East Godavari district is to be noted that the fisheries sector performed
well in all the three years and registered the growth rates of 9.37% (2010-11), 28.18%
(2011-12) and 14.46% (2012-13). The performance of the livestock sector is satisfactory in
the sense that the sector registered positive growth rates in all the three years.
The district has both inland and marine fisheries. Fisheries development in East
Godavari district is supported by 34 fish hatcheries of which 27 are private owned.
However construction of Nursery tank will give the better survival of the spawn of the IMC
at IRAF – BBPM
Context/Background:
Indian major carps Fish seed production is very much important
in spite of having L.vannamei culture and other diversified aquaculture systems. It is
having immense potential and always having good market demand in the fresh water
resources, especially reservoir fisheries and fresh water lake (kollaru) region in Andhra
Pradesh and other parts of country. However, any culture system can be standardized by
only two limiting factors i.e seed production and feed standardization.
The IMC healthy seed production can help the farmers and fish farmer‟s societies for
stocking of fry in the fish tanks for rearing purpose.
In contemporary day‟s Indian major carps seed production is mainly depends on the
private hatcheries only. So, the quality of the seed and measurements pattern of the spawn
is questionable for fish seed rearing farmers in the region of East Godavari district. The
breeders of the private hatchery mainly will not having the age of minimum of 2 years for
hatching purpose. Further the hatching time also minimize by 2 days for increasing the
survival rates. So, hatchery owners will sell the spawn in 2nd day for better survival of the
spawn. In this connection the farmers who stock the nursery ponds will not get the better
survival.
As per the data shows that in CDAP East Godavari district, only 7 fish government
hatcheries are available to the public and rest of the 27 hatcheries belong to the private
sector. So, it is a great gap between the Government and private hatchery operations.
The private hatcheries brood stock depends on the local produced one year stock will be
used for breeding purpose. It will shows repeated generations of the stock in same area will
affect genetic vigour of the stock. So diseases occurrence in winter season are mainly gill
diseases, columnaries diseases , argulas diseases will be more prevalent.
In this connection, Instructional cum Research Aqua Farm can address the problem
by producing the quality spawn / seed by construction of Chinese hatchery and nursery
tanks respectively. The IRAF – BBPM already having the Chinese hatchery, further it
requires 4 nursery tanks for production of healthy fry for local selling to the farmers.
 Maintain the quality brood stock at IRAF – BBPM.
 Maintain BMP‟s in operation of Chinese hatchery for quality spawn.
 Supply of quality fry to the local farmers.
Strategy:
Instructional cum research Aqua Farm, SVVU – Balabhadrapuram having the
Chinese hatchery with the capacity of production of 50 lakhs spawn. The Instructional cum
Research Aqua Farm – Balabhadrapuram is located in the productive zone of seed
production in East Godavari District. The belt from Kadiyam to Samarlakota is mainly
depends on the irrigation canal i.e Dowalaswram - Samarlakota irrigation canal. The seed
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production use to done very immensely by the farmers in the region by utilizing natural
water resources.
Instructional cum Research Aqua Farm is already having the fish seed hatchery for
production of spwan of Indian major carps. The brood stock for IMC will be obtained from
the Fisheries Research Station – Undi, SVVU. The FRS – Undi shall bring the stock with the
help of CIFA – Bhubaneswar in catchment area of The The River Ganga and other water
resources. This stock will help to reduce the induced breeding of the IMC (Indian major
carps) in this region.
Hence, the brood stock will ensure the better quality of the spawn by maintain the
quality of the stock and better feeding, diseases treatment measures will be taken up
effectively. So it will ensure the production of quality of breeders of IMC at FRS – Undi with
the help of CIFA - Bhubaneswar by providing quality of the stock.
The two year old stock will be shifted from FRS – Undi to the Instructional cum
Research Aqua Farm – Balabhadrapuram in the month of January for stocking at IRAF –
BBPM farm. So, brood stock will be acclimatize for two months period at IRAF – BBPM farm
for breeding and hatching purpose. Further details of plan of work will be described below.
Details of plan
S.No. Event Month
1 Brood stock will be shifted to FRS – Undi to IRAF January
BBPM
2 Brood stock acclimatization at IRAF – BBPM January – February
3 Separation of stock (Male and Female) February last weed
4 Observation of ovulation for maturity of the stock by March
cannulation process
5 Cleaning and running of Chinese hatchery: clearing of April
breeding tank, hatching tank and overhead tank by
the canal water.
6 hapa preparation and installed at hatching tanks May
7 Running of breeding tank June – 15
(Release of canal water)
8 Fertilized eggs Shifted to hatching tank June
9 After 3 days of hatching of eggs June
Production of spawn
10 Spawn will be shifed to the nursery tanks June
11 After 20 days of the stoking of spawn in nursery tanks June ending
Fry will be sale to the farmers
The beneficiaries will be the local farmers in the Balabhadrapuram, Biccavolu,
Pasalapudi, Vetlapalem, Dwarapudi villages farmers will get the benefited from the sale of
the fry which is produced from the nursery tanks.
Management:
The management of the project is under control of Instructional cum Research Aqua
Farm – Balabhadrapuram. The hatchery management for spawn production is responsible
of the IRAF – BBPM. further FRS – Undi station will provide the brood stock for hatchery
purpose as per Director of Research, SVVU.
Finance:
S. No. Structure Cost
1 Construction of 4 concrete nursery tanks Rs. 30,00,000/-
including plumbing works inlets and outlets
2 Aerator Rs.2,00,000
Total Rs.32,00,000
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Time Frame
S.No. Event Month

1 Preparation of detailed estimates January
2 Construction of nursery tanks March /April
3 Completion of work including inlets and outlets for November
nursery
4 Brood stock will be shifted to FRS – Undi to IRAF BBPM January
5 Brood stock acclimatization at IRAF – BBPM January –
February
6 Separation of stock (Male and Female) February last
weed
7 Observation of ovulation for maturity of the stock by March
cannulation process
8 Cleaning and running of Chinese hatchery: clearing of April
breeding tank, hatching tank and overhead tank by the
canal water.
9 hapa preparation and installed at hatching tanks May
10 Running of breeding tank June – 15
(Release of canal
water)
11 Fertilized eggs Shifted to hatching tank June
12 After 3 days of hatching of eggs June
Production of spawn
13 Spawn will be shifed to the nursery tanks June
14 After 20 days of the stoking of spawn in nursery tanks June ending
Fry will be sale to the farmers
S. Activities I Year
No.
1 Construction Nursery tanks
2 Production of spawn and sale of fish fry to the
farmers
Cost Benefit Analysis
The cost benefit analysis for nursery tanks is >1. Because the structures are very
much useful to increases the survival rates from 40 to 70 percentage., whereas in earthen
ponds nursery survival only 40 – 50 percentage only. So, the nursery tanks construction
will help increasing survival rates up to 30 to 40 percentage in each cycle.
Hence, construction of nursery tanks at IRAF – BBPM will have the positive cost benefit
ratio by increasing the survival rates of the IMC spawn.
Risk Analysis:
Risk analysis for construction of nursery tanks and monitoring of works by the
executive agencies of SVVU are AP Police housing ltd and AP social welfare education
departments. These two organizations will monitor the civil works for the University.
Outcomes
The construction of nursery tanks will help the farmers for diseases resistant IMC
seed. So the farmers will get the better survival and reduction for using extra antibiotic in
the fish tanks.
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6. ESTABLISHMENT OF ANTIBIOTIC RESIDUE ANALYSIS LABORATORY (ARAL) FOR
SCREENING OF AQUACULTURE PRODUCE
1. Context/ Background:
India ranks second in fish production and in aquaculture in the world after China. The
total fishproduction during 2015-16 (provisional) is at 10.79 million metric tonne (MMT)
with a contribution of 7.21 MMT from inland sectorand 3.58 MMT from marine sector. The
export earnings from the sector registered at Rs. 30,420.83 crore in 2015-16 (US$ 4.69
billion). The sector contributed about0.9% to the National Gross Value Added (GVA)and
5.43% to the agricultural GVP (2015-16).Inland fisheries presently have a share of66.81%
in total fish production of the country. Now-a-days, the aquaculture dominated the capture
fisheries in Inland waters and the shrimp is the major species farmed to increase the
aquaculture production especially in Andhra Pradesh which is known as Hub of
aquaculture in India. Among the seafood products exported, frozen shrimp and fish forms
the main items for export and are earning huge benefits. In the year 2015-16, India has
exported Rs. 945892 tons of seafood of value 30420 crores of which Rs. 373866 tons of
frozen shrimp was exported of value 20045 crores and frozen fish is second dominant
product exported. Rejection of seafood in International market due to the presence of
antibiotic residues is a serious problem detected in Indian Seafood containers exported. In
the surrounding areas of Visakhapatnam there are 25 processing plants which are in full
scale operation. But there are only two private laboratories available in the area. In this
circumstance it is necessary to establish an Antibiotic Residue Analysis Laboratory which
will increase the level of availability of laboratories for antibiotic residue testing with
optimum charges.
Further, fish farmers and processors of Andhra Pradesh are unable to check their
product mainly for presence of pesticides and antibiotic residues. Early detection of
microbial agents which cause mass mortality in aquatic animals and residues present in
harvested and processed food will increase the losses to farmers and producers. The above
said problems can be nullified through establishing a National Accredited Biological
Laboratory for carrying out antibiotic residue analysis and chemical residues.
2. Problems to be addressed
The export of fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertabrates had a
share of 2.26% of all commodities exports from India amounting 4,417,576.30 Lakhs in
2017-18. Though the seafood exports contributes second largest in food products, the
rejection of exported containers of seafood due to the presence of antibiotic residues has
caused a huge loss to the seafood industry. In the USFDA‟s Import Alert 16-129 "Detention
Without Physical Examination of Seafood Products Due to Nitrofurans"dated 10/12/2018,
the containers from around 10 manufacturers were rejected due to the presence of
antibiotics in seafood. The major products contributing to gross value added from
Visakhapatnam district is agriculture and allied sectors of which fisheries plays a major
role next to agriculture. Most of the aqua farmers are culturing vannamei, Black tiger
shrimp which is being exported. There are around 53 approved hatcheries for vannamei
broodstock and 25 seafood processing plants around Visakhapatnam. Although the
prevalence of antibiotic residues is considered as high concern in seafood exports, only two
private laboratories are available to analyse antibiotic residues around Visakhapatnam
area and the cost of analysis is high. Hence existence of an analytical laboratory from
government sector can help the low income aqua farmers and hatcheries to analyse the
antibiotic residues in their seed and harvested shrimp.
3. Aims and Objectives
Aim: To provide facilities for analysing antibiotic residues in seafood for fish and shrimp
Farmers, Hatcheries, Exporters and Institutions
Objectives:
1. Setting up Antibiotic Residue Analysis laboratory for seafood.
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2. Certification of aqua foods for export to International and Domestic market.
3. To serve as one of the National Accredited Biological Laboratory duly meeting
International standard of Certification.
4. Strategy
Andhra Pradesh is leading state in fish and shrimp production in India.The total fish
and shrimp culture in the state at present is 82000 hectares. The state government
collaborated with many fisheries institutes to work out for the ways to double the
aquaculture production and its exports in the coming years. However, the availability of the
laboratories for carrying out analysis of antibiotic residues and chemical residues in
harvested and processed seafood are very limited in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Further,
the farmers, Hatchery owners and the processors should depend on private laboratories
which charge huge amounts for analyzing antibiotic residues.
It is known that any seafood that has to be exported to International or Domestic market
should be certified. Many farmers are approaching private laboratories for getting their
product certified. The existing laboratories under the central government are not easily
accessible for all farmers and processors particularly to get their products certified due to
various technical and logical reasons. In the surrounding areas of Visakhapatnam there
are 25 processing plants, more than 175 shrimp hatcheries which are in full scale
operation. But there are only two private laboratories available in the area and there is no
laboratory for the analysis of histamine in tunas. In this circumstance it is necessary to
establish an Antibiotic Residue Analysis Laboratory which will increase the level of
availability of laboratories for antibiotic residue testing with optimum charges.
Aqua farmers, Educational institutions, Hatcheries and Seafood processing plants are
the key beneficiaries of this project.
6. Management:
All the activities in the laboratory will be managed by Department of Fish Processing
Technology, College of Fishery Science,Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Muthukur.
7. Finance: LIST OF EQUIPMENTS FOR CHEMICAL ANALYSIS TESTING
I Chemical Analytical Equipments and their Accessories
Cost (Rs.
Sl. No. Details of Items Qty
in Lakhs)
1 LC MSMS 1 175.00
2 Analytical Balance far sample weighing 1 2.50
3. Balance for reference standard (Micro balance) 1 10.0

4. F1 type weighing box 1 0.05
5. Automatic vortex mixer 1 2.00
6 Vortex Mixer (Single) @ Rs. 15000 3 0.45
7 Cooling Electronic Centrifuge 1 3.00
8 Concentration work station 1 12.00
9 Solid Phase Extraction Unit with Pump 1 2.50
10 Type 1 water purification system with Type 2 1 15.00
11 Working fume Hood 1 5.0
12 Sample storage freezer 2 1.00
13 Balance for raw samples weighing 1 0.20
14 Bottle top Dispenser @ Rs. 50,000/- 3 1.50
15 Micro Pippette 5-50μl @ Rs. 25000/- 2 0.50
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Cost (Rs.
Sl. No. Details of Items Qty
in Lakhs)
16 Micro Pippette 10-100μl @ Rs. 25000/- 2 0.50

17 Micro Pippette 1000-10000μl 1 0.30
18 pH cum Conductivity Meter 1 1.5
19 Emergency Shower and Eye Washer 1 1.0
20 ELISA READER 1 6.0
21 Generator 65 KVA 1 10.00
22 Split Air Conditioner with accessories 5 2.50
23 Digital Humidity & Temperature Meter 10 1.00
24 Ultrasonic cleaner 1 0.50
25 Sonicator 7L 1 0.50
26. UV/Visible Spectrophotometer 1 5.00
27. Glassware 5.50
28 Reference Standards 10.0
275.00
8. Time Frame:
The time period of the project will be of 1 Year. The Time Schedule of activities is
presented in Annexure III.
The income that we are spending for the development of laboratory and equipment
can be recurred during the time frame of 10 years.
10. Risk Analysis:
The major risk involved is Repair and maintenance of equipments as the cost is
high.
11. Outcomes:
This project will be useful for many Aqua farmers, hatcheries, seafood processing
plants and educational institutions to analyse the antibiotic residues thereby reducing the
losses during culture, export of seafood. In the second financial year we will start analyzing
the antibiotic residues of seafood. Our target is to analyse as many samples as possible to
help the farmers with accuracy and precision.
Dr. K. Dhanapal, M.F.Sc., Ph.D.
Professor and University Head
Dept. of Fish Processing Technology
College of Fishery Science, SVVU, Muthukur
Mobile: 9441863620
E mail: kdhanpal@yahoo.com
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8. ENHANCEMENT OF PRODUCTIVITY AND SUPPLY OF GERMPLASM THROUGH IVF
TECHNOLOGY AND SELECTIVE BREEDING UNDER BIO-SECURED CONSERVATION OF
PUNGANUR CATTLE
Introduction
Punganur is one of the world‟s shortest humped cattle ( Bos.indicus) with long tail
and black switch touching the ground originated in the surrounding areas of Punganur,
Palamaner, Madanapallie etc. of Chittoor Dist, A.P. The average height of adult male and
female is 107 and 97 cm, respectively with adult body weight of 178 kgs. The average
lactation yield was 546 liters over a lactation length of 263 days with 2.07 liters per day
production and peak yield of 3.0 litres having 5.4% fat and 9.53% S.N.F. The reproductive
and productive efficiency of this breed are believed to be on par with other dual purpose
Indian breeds (Veerabramhaiah et al, 2001). It can thrive well on less quantities of feed and
fodder with reasonable returns to the farmers, have better adaptability to tropical climatic
conditions with high disease resistance.
It is to indicate that there are only 220 Punganur breedable animals available. As
per the FAO norms (Bodo, 1989) this small number indicates that the breed is in an
alarming state of extinction. Therefore urgent efforts are needed for conservation of
Punganur cattle germ plasm. In an effort towards in-situ conservation, all the available
Punganur cattle were purchased by the University and are being maintained at Livestock
Research Station, Palamaner. In order to conserve and multiply the Punganur breed of
cattle located in one geographic region in Southern area of Chittoor dist there is a need to
put efforts even by ex-situ conservation.
Selection breeding and ovum pickup (OPU) procedure are potential tools for such
enhanced productivity and conservation. Thus, the aim of this study is under taken
selective breeding and to evaluate the oocyte and embryo yield potential of the Punganur
breed, after in vivo oocyte retrieval followed by in vitro embryo production (IVP). In addition,
conservation involves storage of genetic resources by employing modern reproductive
technologies such as cryopreservation of semen, embryos etc.
In addition, Livestock is playing a pivotal role in agriculture crop production and it is
a tradition of Indian farmers to utilize the cattle for all agricultural field operations and
transport purposes. They got additional benefit of organic manure from cattle in the form of
dung. As these animals were being maintained under extensive system this supported the
soil fertility in organic requirements and thus resulted in higher profits with low input
costs in the crop production. Now the situation in agriculture farming is completely
changed due to mechanization. The use of livestock is minimized and cattle population in
the villages are drastically reduced. This situation is now causing the more dependence to
chemical fertilizers and its liberal usage leading to decrease in crop yields due to chemical
toxicity. Hence it is high time to encourage the usage of bio fertilizers for getting profitable
crop production and also to the sustenance of farmer livelihood income. The Bio-manure
production units may support the rural farmers in agriculture farm productions.
In view of the importance and threatened extinction, it is proposed to undertake a
project with the following
Objectives
1. To conduct detailed survey on Punganur cattle population status in A.P.
2. To establish biosecured an elite herd of breedable animals for the posterity.
3. To undertake phenotypic and genotypic characterization of Punganur cattle breed.
4. To collect the oocytes from Punganur cattle by ovum pickup method.
5. To evaluate oocyte and embryo yield potential of the Punganur breed.
6. To maintain an embryo bank for Punganur cattle both by in-vivo and in-vitro methods.
7. Additional income generation from the livestock.
8. Value addition to the animal products.
9. To enhance the usage of bio-fertilizers in agriculture/ horticulture.
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Availability of Facilities
L.R.S. Palamaner was established in 1954 and is sprawled in nearly 1030 acres of
land located in pattikonda reserve forest region adjacent to the National highway four.
Sixty acres of irrigated land and 200 acres of rain fed areas are used to cultivate perennial
and annual fodder crops. Apart from the production of paddy straw to prepare complete
feed sufficient grazing area is available within the farm. One feed mixing plant with a
facility for effectively utilizing locally available crop residues is also available.
Technical Programme
 All breedable Punganur cows and heifers will be bred to selected based on phenotypically
and/or genotypically selected bulls available at this station and those to be procured form
the field by avoiding close matings to the extent possible. Pedigree information will be
recorded for all the animals involved in the breeding programme.
 Selection of animals based on phenotypic characters (height of the animal, coat pattern,
length of the tail, body measurements etc) and dam‟s milk yield.
 The programme shall be continued till sizeable number of breedable herd strength with
true type of Punganur traits is attained.
 Open nucleus breeding system will be allowed to increase variability and selection
pressure.
 Detailed field survey will be conducted to understand the status of Punganur cattle
population in Andhra Pradesh as per the standard proforma given by the National Bureau
of Animal Genetics Resources (NBAGR).
 Physical or Morphological characteristics shall be recorded
 Collected oocytes by OPU method shall be subjected for in vitro maturation.
 IVF of oocytes matured by frozen semen of Punganur bulls
 Culturing of embryos in vitro for 6-7 days
 Transfer of embryos (early blastocyst or blastocyst) in to recipient animal.
Financial out lay
S. Approx. Total cost
Item
No Rs. in lakhs
1 Mini digicool 25.0
2 Cold handling cabinet 14.0
3 Phase contrast microscope with accessories 3.0
Digital water bath, Hot plate for microscope,
4 3.0
Autoclave, electronic balance
5 Coral system arrangement 5.0
50.0
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9. STRENGTHENING OF FEED QUALITY ANALYTICAL LABORATORY AND FEED PROCESSING
UNIT FOR IMPROVING MILK AND MEAT PRODUCTION IN THE STATE
1. Background:
There has been only a modest improvement in the productivity dairy cattle and
buffaloes over the last two decades in India. The average daily milk yield of 6.52 kg for
crossbred cattle, 2.10 kg for indigenous cattle and 4.44 kg for buffaloes (NSSO, 2007)
suggests that the productivity of these animals is far below their genetic potential. Added to
this, the in-milk animals as a percentage of the total breedable population, is also very low,
and that at any one time an average of 46 percent of the total breedable population were
dry. This is attributed in part to feeding of imbalanced rations and inadequate feeding
leading to deficiency of critical nutrients. Lack of timely provision of information on feed
and fodder analysis for their nutrient content, antinutritional principles, energy and
protein value is also an important contributory factor for under nourishment and
malnourishment of animals.
 It is necessary to have adequate knowledge of the nutrient content of various feedstuffs to
formulate least cost and well balanced rations for livestock feeding. The lab analysis have
to be fast and accurate for timely communication of results to farmers. Hence, the
existing Regional Feed Quality Analytical and Quality C ontrol laboratory at College of
Veterinary Science, Tirupati has to be modernized by procuring latest analytical
equipments.
 Complete feed or total mixed ration is a concept which facilitates proper blending of crop
residues with concentrates thereby improving the nutritive value of crop residues.
However, many smallholder farmers do not have the necessary infrastructure, skills and
knowledge to prepare complete feeds and therefore are unable to use the crop residues in a
proper form leading to wastage and poor performance of dairy cattle. In addition to
complete feed, identifying and characterizing the locally available feedstuffs that can be
utilized for preparing concentrate mixture for supply to farmers at lower will be beneficial
to farmers is highly essential to reduce the cost of compound feed and for effective
utilization of locally available feed resources.
Short Term:
1. To improve and strengthen the Regional Feed Quality Analytical and Quality C ontrol
laboratory at Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati for
providing fast and advanced feed and forage analysis to the end users like farmers,
entrepreneurs, feed mills, feed manufacturers etc
2. To modernize the existing complete feed and compound feed manufacturing facility at
Department of Animal Nutrition, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram for
reaching out to a wider area of farmers though supply and capacity building
3. To prepare balanced concentrate feed using locally available feed ingredients for various
categories of animals viz. Cattle & Buffaloes, Sheep & Goats, Swine and Poultry.
4. To formulate crop residue based complete diets using locally available agricultural crop
residues for improved productivity of livestock.
5. To supply balanced concentrate feed and crop residue based complete diets to farmers at a
relatively cheaper price.
Long Term:
1. To modernize the existing Regional Feed Quality Analytical and Quality Control laboratory
into a referral lab and a center of excellence for providing analytical services, capacity
building and continuing education.
2. To establish a center of excellence for complete feed and compound feed production
technology for capacity building and continuing education.
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4. Strategy:
1) The Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati has A
Regional Feed Analytical Quality Control Lab for Analysis of feed and fodder by Wet
Methods and it is proposed to modernize the lab for providing quality other analytical
services like mycotoxin estimation, NIRS for rapid and fast analysis, mineral estimation
etc. The lab also needs to be modernized through latest equipments for wet methods of
analysis so that NIRS and wet methods can be used simultaneously for timely and precise
feed and fodder analysis. A new laboratory building with Rs.350/- lakhs donated by an
alumnus of the Departments is under construction and the Regional Feed Analytical and
Quality Control Lab will be converted into a modern feed and forage analytical laboratory.
A revolving of Rs.1.0 lakh is under operation and modernizing the lab is essential to
provide latest analytical services primarily to the end users and also for PG/PhD
work/research.
2) Already, two projects viz. “Technological interventions for improving quality of feed for
economical milk and meat production” and “Preparation, Propagation and supply of low
cost feed by using crop residues and agricultural by-products” were completed under RKVY
using a small chopper cum grinder available with the Department of Animal Nutrition, NTR
CVSc, Gannavaram. As a part of these projects, complete feed using locally available crop
residues were prepared and supplied to farmers on cost free trial basis to encourage the
farmers to feed complete diets to their animals. As a part of the proposed project, a feed
plant will be established on a larger scale to cater to the needs of farmers of the region.
1. Individual Farmers across the State
2. Farms under the control of AH Department, AP
3. Livestock Farms under SVVU
4. Field Veterinarians and entrepreneurs
6. Management:
1. Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU), Tirupati:
 The project will be executed under The Director of Research, SVVU, Tirupati.
2. Department of Animal Nutrition, NTR CVSc, Gannavaram:
 The proposed feed plant machinery will be established in the newly constructed feed mixing
plant.
 The established feed plant will be managed by the Professor & Head, Dept. of Animal
Nutrition, NTR CVSc, Gannavaram.
 Assistant Professor & In-charge of Feed Mixing Plant will look after the operation of feed
plant and preparation of feeds.
 Balanced concentrate feed and crop residue based complete feed will be prepared and
supplied to farmers at a relatively lower price.
3. Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati
 The Professor & Head will be managing the procurement, installation, operation and
maintenance of the infrastructure created. The faculty and lab technicians will provide
timely analysis and send reports. The faculty will provide training programmes, continuing
veterinary education programmes, training to the farmers.
7. Finance: Proposed machinery for the year 2019-20
(a) For the Feed and forage analytical Laboratory at CVSc., Tirupati
S. Tentative cost (Rs. In

Item/Equipment
No lakhs)
Invitro gas production apparatus and HPLC
1 5.0
accessories
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S. Tentative cost (Rs. In
Item/Equipment
No lakhs)
2 Microplate reader with multi channel pipette 18.0
Hollow cathode lamps for estimation of selenium,
3 Iodine, Mercury, Chromium, Arsenic, lead along with 3.0
standards for AAS
4 Automatic mineral mixture packing machine 4.0
Total 30.0
(b) Feed Processing Units (Mash and Pellet type) at NTR CVSc., Gannavaram
(i) Installation and accessories for Grinder and mixer for Mash and pelleting units
Proposed Item Budget Justification
1. Civil works :
Inside shed/godown :
1. Bucket elevator pits : 3 nos. 50.0 For establishing the pelleting unit as
2. Batching silos foundation --6 to 8 civil pedastals. Lakhs a part of the proposed feed plant, all
3. Weigh hopper pit. these civil works should be taken up
4. Grinder foundation. simultaneously at the time of
5. Mixer foundation. installation of feed plant components
6. Bin above grinder legs foundation. and in consultation with the feed
7. Screw conveyor ( after mixer & feeding to bucket plant manufacturers as per their
elevator ) trench. requirement.
Pelleting section outside the godown :
1. Structure civil foundations -- 8 nos.
2. Pelleting area at ground level flooring &brick work
all around the structure as per your requirement.
Boiler shed :
1. Chimmey foundation.
2. Boiler shed with boiler foundation. ( shed will be
approx : 40 feet x 40 feet ) it can wary as required by
you.
3. Misc foundation like : id fan foundation, sdc
foundation.
Misc civil works:
1. Cable trenches as required.
2. Cable trench in the panel room ( to be constructed
inside godown )
3. Misc if any.
2. Boiler section :
Required for supply of steam pelleting
1.SIB Solid Fuel fired Boiler with fittings inclusive of 20.0 unit which should be installed
electrical cabling and other accessories. Lakhs outside the feed plant.
2. Steam line from boiler upto conditioner of pelleting
section.
3. Pelleting section structure sheeting :
1. Colour coated sheeting foe pelleting plant.
2. 'Z' purlins with sag rods. 30.0 The pelleting unit structure should be
3. Gutters, flashings & rain water pipe and etc., Lakhs covered with iron sheets to make a
4. Windows/louvers. complete protected structure.
5. Pcc& mcc panel room cabin with AC
Grand Total 100.0 (Rupees One hundred lakhs only)

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Total Budget Proposed for the year 2019-20
S. No. Activity Amount (in lakhs)
1. Feed and forage analytical Laboratory at CVSc., Tirupati 30.0
2. Feed Processing Units (Mash and Pellet type) at NTR 100.0
CVSc., Gannavaram
130.0
8. Time Frame:
 The proposed zero date for commencement of the project is 2018-19 and the establishment
of feed processing unit would be completed by 31.03.2020.
 Feed preparation and supply would commence from 01.04.2020.
 The proposed project will supply balanced feed to farmers at a relatively cheaper price.
 Prompt, reliable and fast feed and forage analytical services will facilitate balanced ration
formulation and increase productivity.
 Agricultural crop residues will be utilized for animal feeding.
 Burning of crop residues will be avoided thus reducing environmental pollution.
 The project will help the individual farmers to convert their waste (crop residues) into
wealth (improved animal production).
10. Risk Analysis:
 Farmers may not show interest in purchasing balanced concentrate feed and tend to follow
their common practice.
 The legal and environmental risks associated with the project are almost nil. However, the
operational and management risks like machine breakdown and calibration of equipment
will be taken care by entering into AMC with the supplier
11. Outcomes:
Outcome Indicator Baseline Target Source of
Verification
1) Feed and forage analytical Laboratory at CVSc., Tirupati
Modernization of Feed Improvement in Services Farmers, Third Party
and Fodder Analysis quality of the feed provided by Wet livestock farms, evaluation and
facilities in the short and forage analysis Methods of KVKs, Research Internal
term and centre of and reduction in analysis Stations etc., Evaluation of the
excellence in the long time of analysis, project
term. cost and less use
of chemicals and
glassware
2) Feed Processing Units (Mash and Pellet type) at NTR CVSc., Gannavaram
Increased concentrate Number of farmers Very limited Atleast 80% of Based on
feed production using concentrate awareness farmers living in membership
feed among farmers villages nearby numbers
about the use of benefit from the purchasing the
concentrate feed project feed
Increased crop residue Number of farmers Very limited Atleast 80% of Based on
based complete feed using concentrate awareness farmers living in membership
feed among farmers villages nearby numbers
about the use of benefit from the purchasing the
concentrate feed project feed
12. Evaluation:
 Mid-term as well as post project evaluation can be done through third part evaluation.
Budget: Rs. 130.0 lakhs
Executing Agency: (1) Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary Science,
Tirupati (2) Department of Animal Nutrition, NTR College of Veterinary Science,
Gannavaram, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati.
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Principal Investigators:
1). Dr. A. Ravi, Professor & University Head, Department of Animal Nutrition, CVSc.,
Tirupati
2) Dr D. Srinivas Kumar, Professor & Head, Department of Animal Nutrition
NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram - 521102.
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Abstract
Outlay proposed
(Rs. in lakhs)
Physical (Rs. in
lakhs)
CO-OPERATIVE DEPT.
1 Seed Processing Unit at Nellore district Nos. 1 66.30
TOTAL 66.30
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1. ESTABLISHMENT OF GUAR GUM FACTORY BULDING IN APMARKFED SITE

AT DADULURU (V), KANAGANAPALLI (M) ANANTPUR DT.
1. CONTEXT/BACK GROUND:
The Project envisions setting up of a specialty grade Guar gum powder
manufacturing unit.It is proposed to manufacture Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic and
Food grades which find ready domestic and export market
To promote the cluster Bean (Guar Gum) crop in addition to groundnut in low
rian fall region like Anantapur. Anantapur is one of the drought prone districts in
the rain shadow area of A.P.
2. PROBLEM TO BE ADDRESSED:
After detailed study of the dostrict ICAR expert team recommended Guar
Gum as alternative crop in addition to other grains such as Groundnut, foxtail et.,
According to the report Western Rajasthan which is having similar climatic
situation Guar Gum cultivation has brought lot of prosperity to the farmers.
3. AIMS AND OBJETIVES:
According to field survey and also supplemented by calculation of

scale of finance form the office of Joint Director Agrl and AGrI Reasearch Station
Anantapur, the average yield of Guar during perid of trial was 900per Ha.The cost
calculated as 14000/- per Ha.High yield and low cost will get bebefit to farmers with
grass income of 34000/- per Ha. Net Income to farmer amounting Rs.20000/-
which is more than 9000/- when compared to groundnut.
4. STRATEGY :
During first year total apprx 19000MT of seed will be procured from
farmer cultivating Guar around 25000 Ha of land by registering farmers through
Markfed. Markfed prescribe limit to get maximum number of farmers to get
chance and benefit. Maximum Qty which may be procured from one farmer can be
decided depending on the yield supplied to Markfed to a desired level and
overstocking as well as shortage may be avoided.
5. TARGET BENEFITS :
Ensuring cultivation average the crop 10000 Ac supply good quality seed to
farmers on subsidy. Buy back arrangement by AP Markfed at remunerative
price.To provide crop insurance ,supply of seed on subsidy, procurement of product
at remunerative rate to the Guar Gumcrop on par wirth ground nut and other
crops.
6. MANAGEMENT :
Processing plant requires man power as marketing executive promoters,

adviser, financial supporters,managers,operators, Accountant, Lab assistants
,Security and office accommodation.
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7.FINANCE:
Processing plant is proposed to locate at Dadulur (v) Anantapur dt In an

extent of 5.00 Ac land in Sy.no.498/1B2. AP Markfed acquired the land at the
cost of 10.00 lakhs. It is planned to construct godown to store product produced
from farmers. It is proposed to establish factory with Infrastructure of 800.00
lakhs and for machinery along with extra components for other grains cost 300.00
lakhs was estimated.
It is decided in SLSC RKVY meeting 2014-15 to establish Guargum Factory 800.00
lakhs was sanctioned
Accordingly 300.00 lakhs released in first instance.After getting permission vide
memo no.622/ AgrI/AGR/11/A1/2017 dt.28.2.2017 from Spl Commissioner to
Govt (Agri) The Work entrusted to EPIL as executing agency, estimate was
prepared tenders called and work allotted to M/s Tamasiinfracon pvt Ltd and
commenced and in progress.
The financial out lay prepared and submitted hereunder
Sl.no Name of work Amount Rs.in lakhs

1. Estimate for Godown and factory building 683.00
2. Prov. for Electrical works 35.00
3. Prov.for internal roads 26.00
4. Prov.for C wall 55.00
5. Prov. for fire fighting 45.00
6. Prov for machinery incl attachment for 256.00
other
Total grains 1100.00
8 TIME:
Tenders called for the work Construction of Godown and factory building at
Daduluru ,Anantapur Dt. work commenced on 14.04.2018 with time period of 9
months.
Foundations completed and work is in progress. Latest photographs are also
enclosed.
9. EVALUATION:
The project proposed with IRR 46% ,break even period 4 years.
An amout of 300.00.Lakhs released out of the overall estimated cost of
1100.00 lakhs including fire fighting and machinery including attachment of
components for other Grains such as Groundnut, fox tail, Red gram,Black gram
ety., The released amount is already spent. It is proposed to utilize the optimum
hours in all seasons as multi grain processing factory.
Executive summary
Construction of Guar Gum Godown and factory building in APMARKFED
site at Dadulur V Kana ana alli Mandal Anantapur
Sl.No Description @ Amount Rs. Remarks
Revised estimate Civil
1 54921196.00
works
2 Prov. for T.P 2.49% 1367538.00
Sub 56288734.00
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Sl.No Description @ Amount Rs. Remarks

3 Prov. GST 12% 6754648.00
4 Prov. cess 1% 562887.00
5 PMC 3.5% 1970106.00
6 GST on PMC 18% 354619.00
7 Arch. Consul 3.7% 2082683.00
8 GST on Arch consul 18% 374883.00
Sub Total 68388560.00

9 Prov. for Electrical 3500000.00
10 Prov.for Roads 2550000.00
11 Prov.for Compound wall 5500000.00
12 U/F itmes 61440.00
Sub 80000000.00 Met from
Sanctioned
in RIM'
13 Prov.for Fire Fighting 4500000.00
14 Prov. for machinery incl 25600000.00
multigrain processing
units
Total 1100.00 lakhs
Amount 800.00 lakhs under RKVY 20 14-15 sanctioned and relea se d an

amo u n t 3 0 0 .00 l akh s .
Th e a m o u n t w a s s p e n t o n t h e w ork .
This is an ongoin g project sanctioned project.
R e q u e s t e d t o r ele a s e b a l an c e a m o u n t .
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Abstract
Outlay proposed
(Rs. in lakhs)
Physical (Rs. in
lakhs)
CO-OPERATIVE DEPT.
CO-OPERATIVE TOTAL 66.30
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1. DETAILED PROJECT REPORT ON SEED PROCESSING UNIT

Background &Objectives :-
"SubeejamShukshetreJaayateSampradayte" means good seed in a
good field produces abundantly. To be able to produce more and prosper,
farmers must use pure and healthy seeds as per the certification norms
which have a standard germination percentage. Good quality seeds are
those which have genetic and physical purity, health standards, and
moisture content in accordance with seed certification standards. Quality
seed increases production of crops by about 20%. Farmers make
arrangements for many inputs but quality seed is the most essential input
among all the inputs. If the seed is of bad or inferior quality, then labour
and other expenses are in vain.
Nellore District is situated in the South Eastern portion of the state
with a costal length of 163 KM bounded by Bay of Bengal on the East. The
name of Nellore district has been changed as Sri PottiSriramulu Nellore
District on 4th June, 2008. SPSR Nellore District is one of the nine Coastal
districts of Andhra Pradesh and it is the Southernmost one. It lies between
13o 25‟ and 15o 55‟ N of the Northern Latitude and 79o 9‟ and 80o 14‟ of the
Eastern Longitude. It spreads over an area of 13,076 Sq.Kms and these
accounts for 4.75% of total area of the State.
The total geographical area of the district is 13.07 lakh hectares. Out
of this, 20.80% of the area is covered by forests. The rest is distributed
among Barren and Uncultivable land and Land Put to Non-Agricultural Uses
which constitute 6.30% and 23.41% of the geographical area respectively.
The Net area sown forms 25.02% of the total geographical area while the
cultivable waste, fallow lands, permanent pastures and miscellaneous tree
crops constitute 23.87%. Sri Potti Sreeramulu Nellore District has acquired
its distinct place in paddy production in the country. Rice from Nellore has
its unique properties and is well known in local as well as in markets as far
as Delhi and is popularly known as “Nellore Rice”. However productivity of
various crops in the state is lower compare to the national average. Among
other factors, inadequate production and usage of quality seed have been
considered main constraints in increasing productivity, in the State.
For achieving self-sufficiency in Quality Seeds, the State prepared a
Seed Rolling Plan by involving all stakeholders, i.e., State Seed Corporation,
State Agriculture University, Agriculture Department and Seed Certification
Agency. Timely procurement of breeder seeds from ICRAR & Research
Stations, identification & training of seed growers and production as per
seed rolling plan were the thrust areas of the Plan. The main objective of the
programme was to increase the Seed Replacement Rate (SRR). Seed
Replacement Rate is the percentage of area sown out of total area of crop
planted in the season by using certified/quality seeds other than farm saved
seed.
ABOUT THE SOCIETY :-
The Nellore District Co-operative Marketing Society is registered as a
Society on 24.12.1942 and started its business on 24.12.1942. The society
in the beginning years has taken up diversified business activities like Rice
milling, supply of Control Cloth, Procurement of Paddy, Storage of Paddy
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and Rice, supply of Government Text books, Note books, supply of Fertilizers
to the PACS in the District and supply of Pesticides. With the effective efforts
of the present Managing Committee of the NDCMS has got tenders of all
ICDS 17 projects for supplying of Dhall, Redchenna, Oil, Eggs and also
supply of cloths, chappals to Municipality. Further the election material is
also supplied by the society successfully in general elections for both
Assembly & Parliamentary constitutions. SPSR Nellore District Coop.
Marketing Society is the only society covers entire SPSR Nellore District with
the membership of all 99 Primary Agricultural Coop. Societies in the
District.
OBJECTIVES :
 To create scientific storage capacity in the rural areas to meet the
requirements of farmers for storing farm produce.
 To promote grading, standardization and quality control of agricultural
produce to improve marketability.
 To prevent distress sale of produce by farmers immediately after harvest by
promoting pledge financing and marketing credit.
 To introduce a national system of warehouse receipts in respect of agricultural
commodities stored in such godowns.
TARGET BENEFICIERIES:
The targeted beneficiaries are marginal farmers are 276758, small
farmers are 86114, medium farmers are 1637759, large farmers are 320975,
totaling 2321606.
FINANCE:
Project Cost (Rs. in lakhs)
S. Particulars Cost
No.
1. Plant machinery and 9.30
equipment
2. Building and civil works 57.00
3. Cost of Land Own
Total: 66.30
Means of Financing (Rs. in lakhs)
S. Particulars Percentage Amount

No. of
block cost
a) Subsidy from RKVY 100% 66.30
Total: 100% 66.30
The amount of Rs.66.30 lakhs is required from RKVY.
METHODOLOGY:-
Land & Land Development:-
The society having own land of 2.79 acres in Nellore City, which is
centrally located in the District headquarters. It is also very nearer to
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Krishnapatnam Port and other major Agro Industries. Presently, the society
is having Rice Mill & Godowns at Nawabpet, Nellore. The Managing
Committee is resolved to modernize the Rice Mill to convert it as Seed
Processing Unit by demolishing the old rice mill and repairs to the existing
godown to store the raw material & processed seed.
Building & Civil work:-
Sl. Description Amount

No.
1. Threshing/drying platform 2,98,978.00
2. Repairs to the existing Godown to store the 3,00,000.00
seeds
3 Modernization of existing rice mills to Seed 40,77,257.00
Processing Unit
4 Electrification 3,00,000.00
SUB TOTAL: 49,76,235.00
Provisions for GST, QC, Senioriage & others 7,23,765.00
GRAND TOTAL: 57,00,000.00
(Rupees Fifty Seven lakhs only)
Plant & Machinery:-
Plant & machinery is required for seed processing unit as detailed in
the project report.
(Rs in lakhs)
Sl. No. Name of machines Capacity Qty. Rate/ Unit
1. Pre-cleaner 2 TPH 1 No. 3.50
2. VB elevator upto 6m height with 2 TPH 1 No. 0.85
1.5 HP
3. Air Blower 2 TPH 1 No. 0.03
4. Electronic moisture meter 2 TPH 1 No. 0.19
5. Bag Closure double stich 2 TPH 1 No. 0.07
7. Weighing machine 100 Kg 1 No. 0.06
8. Diesel Generator (Kirloskar) 25KVA 1 No. 3.45
Total: 8.15
9. Installation, testing, 0.96
commissioning of machines
10. Sum of Sl. No. 1 to 9 9.11
11. Contingencies @ 2% 0.18
Grand Total: 9.29
9.299.30(Rs. Nine lakhs and thirty thousand only)
Miscellaneous Fixed Assets:-
Fixed asset provision is available.
Contingencies:-
2 % of contingencies required.
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Internal Rate of Returns:-

Financial rate of return works out to be more than 20% before
payment of interest on long-term loan and taxes. The project is therefore
sound enough for financing.
TIME FRAME:
The project should be completed within seven months span of time.
The capacity fully utilized.
Schedule of Implementation
Processing plant building, boundary wall, front road, generator room,
drying platform, laboratory and office shall be completed immediately within
2-3 months after approval. Simultaneously, processing machinery shall be
purchased and installed and plant commissioned to undertake processing in
the first season. Other buildings and ancillary works like road, seed store,
drainage system etc shall be started by January 2019 and would be
completed by May, 2019.
Variable Production Cost:
Schedule of operational expenses is given in Annexure-I.
Cost of raw seed:
Paddy seed shall be grown by the farmers on contract basis. Produce
shall be received at the processing plant after moderate cleaning by farmer
and would be purchased with adjustment of weight on 12% (wb) moisture
content.
It has been observed that generally good seed recovery after
processing is possible to the extent of 90% after processing. Out of the
remaining 10%, almost 2% of material is waste and valueless while another
8% can be sold as grain at reduced price for milling and consumption. The
cost of raw seed has been taken at a rate of Rs 650 per quintal.
Seed certification and packing cost:
Certification and packing material cost includes the cost of bags,
labels, leaflets, tags, lead seals etc. Cost of these materials has been worked
out, taking into consideration the present cost and worked out on per
quintal basis as given below:
Seed certification and packing cost
S. Item Rs/quintal Remarks

No.
1. Bags 37.50 Seed will be packed in jute
canvas bags costing Rs 15
per bag
2. Certification 2.50 Labels @ Rs 170 per 1000.
materials like Leaflet @ Rs 250 per 1000.
labels, leaflets, Tags @ Rs 170 per 1000.
tags, lead seals, Lead seals @ Rs 30 per kg.
thread etc. Thread @ Rs 40 per 1000.
Total : 40.00
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For the purpose of financial calculations cost of certification and packing

has been taken at the rate of Rs 40 per quintal on processed seed quality.
Seed processing cost:
Seed processing mainly involves expenditure on electricity and diesel
and labour involved in processing operations. Total power required for
operation of the plant is 21 KW. The entire machines will not operate all the
time. Presuming 0.80% of maximum power demand in processing plant, it is
estimated that energy consumption in a shift of 7 hours would be
approximately 112 KWh, which will cost about Rs 500 per shift. Similarly, 5
labours engaged in a shift will involve expenditure of Rs 500. Assuming that
80 quintals of paddy would be processed and packed in a shift, the cost on
this component would be approximately Rs 12.50 per quintal, which has
been considered in calculations. Separate provision for diesel has not been
made. It is presumed that when electricity is not available, the saving in the
cost of electricity will support the expenditure on diesel for running the
generator set.
Transport cost:
Seed production is proposed to be organized in the nearby areas of
processing plant. Material shall be delivered by the growers at the
processing plant at their own cost. Similarly, dealer/farmer will lift the
material from the godown and hence no provision for transportation has
been made.
Repair and maintenance:
Processing machineries shall be purchased with enough spares to
support 3 years of requirement. A provision has been made for repair and
maintenance to the tune of 1% of the cost of plant machinery and buildings.
Semi Variables and Fixed Cost:
Salaries:
A manager shall be appointed by the company at a salary of Rs 5000
per month. Provision for 6 months salary has been made in the first year i.e.
2018-19. Another staff (an Accountant) shall be appointed at a salary of Rs
3000 per month from the year 2018-19. Provisions have been made
accordingly.
Administrative and general overhead:
A provision at the rate of 1% of turnover has been made towards this
overhead from the year 2018-19 onwards.
Selling and promotional overhead:
This will be mainly to popularize the seed. Provision of 1% of turnover
has accordingly been included in the project from 2018-19 onwards.
Turnover:
Seed produced by the company would be sold at a net rate of Rs 1100
per quintal. This rate would be for 90% of the material purchased, 8% of the
material would be sold at Rs 500 per quintal. The remaining 2% may fetch
some income but has not been considered as income for calculation
purpose.
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Insurance:
Provision of insurance has been made at the rate of 0.5% of capital
cost from 2018-19 onwards.
RISK ANALYSIS:-
Plant Protection Products (PPPs) applied as seed treatments provide a
sustainable method of protecting the crop:
 Seed treatments limits the quantity of active ingredients used,
reducing the environmental impact
 Application of targeted rates of seed treatment products can be precisely
monitored
 Application can be performed under controlled conditions providing
significant benefits for the environment, for example:
Dust can be reduced to a minimum by appropriate seed cleaning
processes and the use of low-dust seed treatment recipes treatment run-off
or drift is minimized because the treated seed is buried.
Seed treatment application needs to comply with Health, Safety and
Environment (HSE) protection standards. Operator dermal and respiratory
exposure must be minimized from
• direct contact with chemical or biological seed treatment products, or
• dust from treated seed
Therefore, operators should be trained in proper application processes
and in the use of the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). The
treatment facility should be appropriately equipped (e.g. dust extraction
equipment) to minimize operator‟s exposure.
Workers at a seed treatment application site may be exposed to Seed
Applied Products at several different stages during the application process,
subsequent handling/packaging of treated seed, and the treated seed
distribution process. Exposure also varies depending on the configuration
of the facilities and is influenced by the safety consciousness and
hygiene practices of the operators. A risk analysis helps to identify
critical points of exposure and develop appropriate counter measures.
Continuous improvement of best management practices is needed to
ensure ongoing operator safety. To instill a corporate safety culture
requires the commitment of company management to HSE improvement
programs. Effective improvement processes, include all stakeholders
including operator‟s feedback.
Regulatory Aspects
Worker Protection Regulations: In many countries, operators‟ protection at
work places is regulated by government safety standards. All such
legal requirements must be implemented for seed treatment operations.
Seed Treatment Registration: Operator safety assessment is a part
of the product registration process in most countries. It includes
identification of hazardous components of the products and risk assessment
associated with application of PPPs to seeds. The label recommendation
regarding the application process and PPE must be followed.
Principles of Operator Safety
Choice of the Appropriate Seed Applied Products
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 Only products registered/approved as a seed treatment product may be

used since they have been specifically formulated for the seed treatment
application process while minimizing operator exposure.
 Use only tested and documented recipes containing Seed Applied Products.
 All processing steps should be evaluated with regard to their safety aspects.
 The number of operations with potential for higher exposure levels
should be minimized: e.g. cleaning and grading of seed, preparation of
slurries, cleaning of the equipment and disposal of waste.
 Appropriate seed processing equipment should be used to reduce
exposure of workers: e.g. air exhaust systems, dust extraction, closed
systems, dry-break couplings when available.
 Manufacturers' label recommendation regarding application and risk
mitigation must always be followed.
Clean Working Practices
A well organized and clean working environment is critical to
reduce contamination, and helps to minimize emergencies or accidents.
All waste should be collected immediately in an appropriate container
according to its hazard potential and subsequent disposal.
Each employee should strive to minimize the amount of waste.
Training and Operator Awareness
It is important that all operators are trained in current best
management practices. All necessary information concerning products in
use is readily available. New workers should receive training specific to
the seed treatment application process and be made aware of safety
practices in the working environment. Some crop protection
companies may propose specific training for seed treatment operators
or supervisors. Operator training should be refreshed at regular intervals
and whenever new products or processes are introduced. Basic safety
concepts such as wearing proper PPE, not to eat, drink or smoke at the
work place should be reinforced with workers frequently.
Evaluation :-
Quality seed is one of the most important input for enhancing crop
production and productivity. The gap between the availability and the
requirement of quality seed is quite high in the country and therefore needs
proper attention. Hence, the efforts of the government to encourage the
farmers/entrepreneurs for quality seed production and processing by
providing subsidy is time driven and would prove to be a worthy exercise in
meeting the country‟s need in the horticultural / agricultural sector.
The project has been proposed with the aim to establish a 2.0 tons per
hour capacity seed processing plant. The project is technically feasible and
economically viable. The cash generation is sufficient to meet the payment of
interest and installments. The financial parameters are satisfactory to the
promoters and to the funding institutions.
As is evident from the financial analysis that the project is sound and
estimated results are encouraging and hence the project may be considered
for financing.
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YEAR I YEAR II YEAR III YEAR IV YEAR V YEAR IV YEAR VII YEAR VIII YEAR IX YEAR X
2 Tonns 2 Tonns 2 Tonns 2 Tonns 2 Tonns 2 Tonns 2 Tonns 2 Tonns 2 Tonns 2 Tonns
40% 45% 48% 50% 55% 58% 60% 65% 70% 75%
864 972 1037 1080 1188 1253 1296 1404 1512 1620
24451200 27507600 29347100 30564000 33620400 35459900 36676800 39733200 42789600 45846000
24451200 27507600 29347100 30564000 33620400 35459900 36676800 39733200 42789600 45846000
18835200 21189600 22606600 23544000 25898400 27315400 28252800 30607200 32961600 35316000
1209600 1360800 1451800 1512000 1663200 1754200 1814400 1965600 2116800 2268000
2160000 2430000 2592500 2700000 2970000 3132500 3240000 3510000 3780000 4050000
96000 96000 120000 120000 144000 144000 168000 168000 168000 168000
129600 145800 155550 162000 178200 187950 194400 210600 226800 243000
362880 408240 435540 453600 498960 526260 544320 589680 635040 680400
24395 24395 24395 24395 24395 24395 24395 24395 24395 24395
345600 388800 414800 432000 475200 501200 518400 561600 604800 648000
23163275 26043635 27801185 28947995 31852355 33585905 34756715 37637075 40517435 43397795
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
23163275 26043635 27801185 28947995 31852355 33585905 34756715 37637075 40517435 43397795
1287925 1463965 1545915 1616005 1768045 1873995 1920085 2096125 2272165 2448205
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1287925 1463965 1545915 1616005 1768045 1873995 1920085 2096125 2272165 2448205
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1287925 1463965 1545915 1616005 1768045 1873995 1920085 2096125 2272165 2448205
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COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Sl.No Description/year year 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year 5th year 6th year 7th year 8th year 9th year 10th year
Cost
Plant &
1 Machinery 930000.00
Building & Civil
2 works 5700000.00
3 Land cost 0.00
Labour & Other
4 working capital 0.00
5 Total Cost 6630000.00
Benefit income
6 from plant 1287925.00 1463965.00 1545915.00 1616005.00 1768045.00 1873995.00 1920085.00 2096125.00 2272165.00 2448205.00
7 Net Benefit 6630000.00 1287925.00 1463965.00 1545915.00 1616005.00 1768045.00 1873995.00 1920085.00 2096125.00 2272165.00 2448205.00
8 Total Cost 6630000.00
Total Income 1st
year to 10th
9 year 18292430.00
10 Net Income (9-8) 11662430.00
Benefit cost
11 Ratio (10/9) 1.57
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GENERAL ABSTRACT
Name of work : Construction of Seed plant godown building at NDCMS Rice mill
compound, Nawabpeta, Nellore.
Sl. Name of Component Amount

No
1 Godown 4077257.00
2 ELECTRIFICATION 300000.00
Sub Total 4377257.00
4 QC charges @ 0. 5% 21886.00
5 Seinoriage charges @ 1% 43773.00
6 Unforceem items of work 31813.00
Total 5000000.00
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DETAILED CUM ABSTRACT ESTIMATE

Name of work : Construction of Seed plant godown building at NDCMS Rice mill compound, Nawabpeta,
Nellore.
S Description Measurements
Quantity Rate Per Amount
No of the work No's L B D
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 Earthwork excavation for foundations of building
and depositing the earth on bank with an initial lead of
10m and initial lift of 2m in ordinary gravelly soils
including shoring, strutting, sheeting, planking and
dewatering including cost of hire charges of T&P,
labour charges etc complete for finished items of work
(APSS No 308) including Over Head Charges,
Contractor Profit @ 13.615% But excluding Seignorage
Charges and GST
For
Footings
F1 for C1 2 x 2 2.25 2.25 2.10 42.53 cum
coumns
F2 for C2 2 x 2 2.40 2.40 2.10 48.38 cum
columns
F3 for C3 2 x 4 2.10 2.10 2.10 74.09 cum
columns
F4 for C4 2 x 2 2.70 2.70 2.10 61.24 cum
columns
For Plinth
beam
Long walls 1 x 2 32.46 0.60 0.30 11.69 cum
Short walls 1 x 2 11.82 0.60 0.30 4.26 cum
For cross 1 x 2 11.82 0.45 0.30 3.19 cum
beams
Deduct 2 x 10 0.30 0.45 0.30 -0.81 cum
Columns
For Steps 15.43 cum
260.00 cum 296.47 1 77082.00
Cum
2 Filling with Sand in trenches, sides of foundations

& basement by watering and ramming including all
operational, incidental, labour charges, hire charges of
T&P etc complete including cost and conveyance of
material and labour charges etc complete for finished
item of the work (APSS No 309& 310) including Over
Head Charges, Contractor Profit @ 13.615% But
excluding Seignorage Charges and GST
For
Footings
F1 for C1 2 x 2 2.25 2.25 0.15 3.04 cum
coumns
F2 for C2 2 x 2 2.40 2.40 0.15 3.46 cum
columns
F3 for C3 2 x 4 2.10 2.10 0.15 5.29 cum
columns
F4 for C4 2 x 2 2.70 2.70 0.15 4.37 cum
columns
For Plinth
beam
Long walls 1 x 2 32.46 0.60 0.15 5.84 cum
Short walls 1 x 2 11.82 0.60 0.15 2.13 cum
For cross 1 x 2 11.82 0.45 0.15 1.60 cum
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beams
Deduct 2 x 10 0.30 0.45 0.15 15.43 cum
Columns
For Steps 2.68 cum
43.84 cum 394.94 1 17314.00
Cum
3 Plain Cement Concrete corresponding to M7.5

grade as per IS 456 equivalent to (1:4:8:) proportion
nominal mix (cement: fine aggregate: Coarse
aggregate) using 40mm size HBG (SS5) metal from
approved quarry with concrete mixture including cost
and conveyance of all materials like cement,
sand(unscreened), coarse aggregate, water etc. to site,
including seigniorage charges, sales & other taxes on
all materials, all operational, incidental, and labour
charges such as mixing, laying and ramming concrete
in layers in position not exceeding 15cm, finishing top
surface, curing concrete, etc., complete for finished
item of work for Foundations and Flooring Bed (APSS
No. 402) including Over Head Charges, Contractor
Profit @ 13.615% But excluding Seignorage Charges
and GST
For
Footings
F1 for C1 2 x 2 2.25 2.25 0.15 3.04 cum
coumns
F2 for C2 2 x 2 2.40 2.40 0.15 3.46 cum
columns
F3 for C3 2 x 4 2.10 2.10 0.15 5.29 cum
columns
F4 for C4 2 x 2 2.70 2.70 0.15 4.37 cum
columns
For Plinth
beam
Long walls 1 x 2 32.46 0.60 0.15 5.84 cum
Short walls 1 x 2 11.82 0.60 0.15 2.13 cum
For cross 1 x 2 11.82 0.45 0.15 1.60 cum
beams
Deduct 2 x 10 0.30 0.45 0.15 -0.41 cum
Columns
For Steps 2.68 cum
Inside 1 x 1 31.80 11.97 0.10 38.06 cum
Godown
66.06 cum 4036.30 1 266638.00

Cum
4 Supply and placing of the M30 Grade Design Mix

Concrete corresponding to IS 456 using WEIGH
BATCHER / MIXER with 20mm size graded
machine crushed hard granite metal (coarse
aggregate) from approved quarry including cost and
conveyance of all materials like cement, fine aggregate
(fine sand(unscreened)) coarse aggregate, water etc., to
site and including Seigniorage charges, sales & other
taxes on all materials including all operational,
incidental and labour charges such as weigh batching,
machine mixing, laying concrete, curing etc.,complete
but excluding cost of steel and its fabrication charges
for finished item of work (APSS No. 402)with minimum
cement content as per IS code from standard suppliers
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approved by the department including pumping, steel

centering, shuttering, laying concrete, vibrating, curing
etc. complete but excluding cost of steel and its
fabrication charges for finished item of
work.ingincluding Over Head Charges, Contractor
and GST
a Columns Footings
For
Footings
F1 for C1 2 x 2 2.10 2.10 0.30 5.29 cum
coumns
F2 for C2 2 x 2 2.25 2.25 0.40 8.10 cum
columns
F3 for C3 2 x 4 1.95 1.95 0.25 7.61 cum
columns
F4 for C4 2 x 2 2.55 2.55 0.40 10.40 cum
columns
31.40 cum 8436.69 1 264912.00
Cum
b Pedastals
For 2 x 10 0.60 0.75 0.60 5.40 cum
Footings
5.40 cum 1068.00 1 5767.00

Cum
c Columns
Up to Plinth Beam
Columns 2 x 2 0.30 0.45 0.85 0.46 cum
C1
Columns 2 x 2 0.30 0.45 0.80 0.43 cum
C2
Columns 2 x 4 0.30 0.45 0.90 0.97 cum
C3
Columns 2 x 2 0.30 0.45 0.75 0.41 cum
C4
Above plinth beam up to basement
Columns 2 x 2 0.30 0.45 0.60 0.32 cum
C1
Columns 2 x 2 0.30 0.45 0.60 0.32 cum
C2
Columns 2 x 4 0.30 0.45 0.60 0.65 cum
C3
Columns 2 x 2 0.30 0.45 0.60 0.32 cum
C4
Above Basement - Unsupported Height upto 3.66 M
Columns 2 x 2 0.30 0.45 3.66 1.98 cum
C1
Columns 2 x 2 0.30 0.45 3.66 1.98 cum
C2
Columns 2 x 4 0.30 0.45 3.66 3.95 cum
C3
Columns 2 x 2 0.30 0.45 3.66 1.98 cum
C4
13.77 cum 9423.51 1 129762.00
Cum
Columns up to 5.30 mts

Columns 2 x 2 0.30 0.45 1.65 0.89 cum
C1
Columns 2 x 2 0.30 0.45 1.65 0.89 cum
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C2
Columns 2 x 4 0.30 0.45 1.65 1.78 cum
C3
Columns 2 x 2 0.30 0.45 1.65 0.89 cum
C4
4.45 cum 9613.82 1 42781.00
Cum
d Plinth
beam
Alround 1 x 1 89.30 0.30 0.45 12.06 cum
Cross 1 x 6 12.12 0.30 0.45 9.82 cum
beams
21.88 cum 10113.13 1 221275.00
Cum
5 Filling with Excavated Earth in foundation tench

etc., complete for finished item of work as per technical
specification caluse 305.3.9 MORD & 304 MORTH
including Over Head Charges, Contractor Profit @
13.615% But excluding Seignorage Charges and GST
For
Footings
F1 for C1 2 x 2 2.25 2.25 2.10 42.53 cum
coumns
F2 for C2 2 x 2 2.40 2.40 2.10 48.38 cum
columns
F3 for C3 2 x 4 2.10 2.10 2.10 74.09 cum
columns
F4 for C4 2 x 2 2.70 2.70 2.10 61.24 cum
columns
Deduct -31.40 cum
Footings
Deduct -5.40 cum
Pedastals
Deduct 2 x 2 0.30 0.45 0.85 -0.46 cum
Columns
Columns 2 x 2 0.30 0.45 0.80 -0.43 cum
C2
Columns 2 x 4 0.30 0.45 0.90 -0.97 cum
C3
Columns 2 x 2 0.30 0.45 0.75 -0.41 cum
C4
187.17 cum 189.06 1 35386.00
Cum
6 Brick Masonary for Basement with CM (1:6)

proportion using 2nd class traditional bricks of size
23X11X7 cms having minimum crushing strength of
40kg/cm2 including cost and conveyance of all
materials like Cement, Sand, Bricks, water etc
including seigniorage, sales and other taxes on all
materials including all operational, incidental and
labour charges such as mixing cement mortar ,
Scaffolding charges, etc complete for finished item of
work (APSS No 501 & 504) including Over Head
Charges, Contractor Profit @ 13.615% But excluding
Seignorage Charges and GST
Alround 1 x 1 89.30 0.230 0.45 9.24 cum
Deduct 2 x 10 0.30 0.45 0.45 -1.22 cum
Columns
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For Steps & 4.30 cum

Ramp
12.32 cum 4608.53 1 56777.00
Cum
7 Supply and placing of the M30 Grade Design Mix

Concrete corresponding to IS 456 using WEIGH
BATCHER / MIXER with 20mm size graded
machine crushed hard granite metal (coarse
aggregate) from approved quarry including cost and
conveyance of all materials like cement, fine aggregate
(fine sand(unscreened)) coarse aggregate, water etc., to
site and including Seigniorage charges, sales & other
taxes on all materials including all operational,
incidental and labour charges such as weigh batching,
machine mixing, laying concrete, curing etc.,complete
but excluding cost of steel and its fabrication charges
for finished item of work (APSS No. 402)with minimum
cement content as per IS code from standard suppliers
approved by the department including pumping, steel
centering, shuttering, laying concrete, vibrating, curing
etc. complete but excluding cost of steel and its
fabrication charges for finished item of
work.ingincluding Over Head Charges, Contractor
and Vat
a For Beam at Lintel level
Alround 1 x 1 89.30 0.23 0.300 6.16 cum
6.16 cum 9480.04 1 58397.00
Cum
a For Beam at 5.30 mts

Alround 1 x 1 89.30 0.23 0.300 6.16 cum
6.16 cum 9128.27 1 56230.00
Cum
11 Brick Masonary for Superstructure with CM (1:8)
Up to 3.05 mts
Alround 1 x 1 89.30 0.23 3.05 62.64 cum
Deductions
Columns 2 x 10 0.45 0.23 3.05 -6.31 cum
Deduct 2 x 2 2.44 0.23 2.44 -5.48 cum
Rolling
shetters
Deduct 1 x 1 89.30 0.23 0.23 -4.72 cum
Lintel level
beam
46.13 cum 4986.44 1 230024.00
Cum
Above 3.05 mts to 5.30 mts

Alround 1 x 1 89.30 0.23 2.25 46.21 cum
418
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Deductions
Columns 2 x 10 0.45 0.23 2.25 -4.66 cum
For Air 2 x 7 0.75 0.23 0.75 -1.81 cum
vents
39.74 cum 5295.22 1 210432.00
Cum
11 Granolithic concrete flooring 20 mm thick with CC
(1:1:2) prop; machine crushed metal of size 6mm to 12
mm laid monolithically already laid in alternate panels
and finishing the top surface to required smoothness
and slopes inculing grooves, thread lining as cost and
coveyance of all materials to site including seignorage
charges, sales & other taxes and all materials and
operatinal & incidental and labour charges like mixing
of cement concrete, laying ,curing lift charges etc.,
complete including of CC bedfor finished item of work
(APSS No.701 & 710)including Over Head Charges,
Charges and GST
Inside 1 x 1 31.80 11.97 380.65 Sqm 327.55 1 124682.00
Godown Sqm
12 Manufacturing supply and fixing in position of

0.75mx0.75m size steel Air Vents with Rolled steel
angels and outer frame of 35x35x3 mm M.S equal
angle welded with 12mm dia square rod s at 75mm c/c
in both ways (9 Nos each side) and internal frame with
Z angle of size of size 25x25x3 mm and T-angle of size
20x3mm with diamond mesh including providing M.S.
Shutter of 16 gauge and fixing the M.S Flat of size
20x5mm to the shutter including all accessories such
as hold fasts, tower bolts 2 Nos, hinges 4 nos including
cost of all materials required for the work, labour
charges etc., complete as per drawing and as per
standard specifications and as directed by the
Engineer-in-charge for finished items of work including
Over Head Charges, Contractor Profit @ 13.615% But
excluding Seignorage Charges and GST
Air Vents 2 x 5 0.75 0.75 5.63 Sqm
5.63 x 60 Kgs / 1Sqm 337.80 Kgs 77.26 1 Kg 26098.00
13 Fabrication, Supply and fixing in position of M.S flat of
size 100x6 mm thick to the front side of plot form
including welding charges cost and conveyance of all
materials and all labour charges etc., as per standard
specifications and as directed by the Engineer-in-
charge etc., complete for finished item of work.
MS flat 1 x 4 6.45 0.1x.006*7.85*1000 121.52 Kgs 77.26 1 Kg 9389.00
13 Fabrication, Supply and errection of M.S tubular Roof
Trusses of 88.90 ODMS (Medium Class) pipes of
18.00m span as per approved design to be placed at
4.65m centre to centre and internal members
88.90&48.30 ODMS (Medium Class) pipes including
0.60x0.30 base plate of 16mmthick with 25mm
dia0.75m long anchor bolt positioned on 0.60x0.3m
columns including necessary M.S. Cleats for fixing
Purlins and Tie runners as per drawings and standard
specifications.
Godown 1 x 7 420.00 Kgs 2940.00 Kgs 153.40 1 Kg 450996.00
Trusses
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13 Supply and fixing of M.S tubular Roof Purlins of size

60.300mm ODMS (Medium Class) pipe of 4.65m long
by welding of 10mm cleats of size 120mmx90 mm both
sides of the pipe in position welding, cutting and
loading, unloading charges and transportation charges
etc. complete for finished item of work as directed by
department officers
Godown 8 x 24 4.25 816.00 Rms 475.15 1 387722.00
Purlins Rm
13 Supply and fixing of M.S tubular Tie Runners of

size48.30mm ODMS Medium Class pipe of 4.65mts.
Long by welding 2nos of 10mm thick cleats of size
120x90mm both sides of the pipe in position with
necessary bolts. Nuts, washers including cost of pipe
welding, cutting and loading, unloading charges and
transportation charges etc., complete for finished item
of work as directed by the Department Officers.
Godown Tie 8 x 8 4.25 272.00 Rms 475.15 1 129241.00
Runners Rm
13 Roofing will be provided with 0.5mm thick galvanized /

pre painted G.I. profiled sheets fixed to the purlins with
14 size self drilling screws with neoprene washer. Side
laps are stitched with self tapping / drilling screws.
End laps are to be sealed with 25x3 mm Butyl tape.
The sheets are provided with anti capillary grove and
fixed with G.I „J‟ bolts & nuts 8 mm dia with bitumen &
G.I limpet washers filled with white lead & including a
coat of approved steel primer and two coats of approved
paint on over lapping of sheets complete (upto a pitch
of 600) and seigniorage charges, turnover tax etc.,
complete, excluding the cost of purlins, rafters, trusses
& cost of conveyance of all materials for all floors
For Godown 1 x 1 36.00 20.50 738.00 Sqm 985.59 1 727365.00
Sqm
13 Supply & fixing of Rolling shutter made of 80 x 1.25

mm machine rolled CRCA laths, interlocked together
through their entire length and jointed together at the
ends by endlocks, mounted on specially designed pipe
shaft of 50mm dia nominal bore MS B class pipe with
brackets, plates, guide channels, stoppers, bottom
locking plates and arrangements for inside & outside
locking with push-pull operations including cost of
hood cover and springs complete, painted with one coat
of approved steel primer, locks, ball bearings, all
accessories etc complete for finished item of work as
per special spn: 1108
2 x 2 2.44 2.44 23.81 Sqm 2751.76 1 65519.00
Sqm
13 Supplying & fixing collapsible steel shutters with

vertical, double channel of 20 x10x2 mm of 100 mm
centre ,Bracers with flat iron 40x40x6 mm with 38 mm
dia steel pulleys, the top, bottom and side vertical
frames of the collapsible gate with 65x65mmx8mm MS
Angle and middle guide rail at site height with
65mmx8mm MS flat for the pulleys to guide and fixed
with necessary hold fasts, bolts, nuts, rivets, locking
arrangements, stoppers, handles, all accessories all
fixtures and painted with one coat of approved steel
420
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primer etc., complete for finished item of work as per

special spn 1105
1 x 2 1.50 2.44 7.32 Sqm 2407.50 1 17623.00
Sqm
13 Painting with synthetic enamel paint in two coats of
grade 1st grade of approved brand and colour over
primary cost including cost and conveyance of all
materials and labour charges for cleaning, removing
the dust, rust and other foreign particles by sand
papering including cost and brushes , sand
paper,scaffolding charges including all incidental and
operational charges etc. complete for finished item of
work as per standard specification s and as directed by
Engineer-in-charge at site.(BLD-CSTN 12-12) for iron
trusses.
Rolling 2 x 2 2.44 2.44 23.81 Sqm
shutter
Air Vents 2 x 7 0.75 0.75 7.88 Sqm
Collapsable 1 x 2 2.44 2.44 11.91 Sqm
Gate
For MS 100.00 Sqm
Tublar
For Roof 120.00 Sqm
Pulins
For Tie 40.00 Sqm
runners
303.60 Sqm 132.99 1 40376.00
Sqm
14 Plastering 20mm thick in two coats with base coat of

16mm thick in CM (1:6) and top coat of 4mm thick in
CM (1:4) with dubara sponge finishing including cost
and conveyance of all materials like cement, fine
sand (screened), water, etc., to site, and all other taxes
on all materials, and operational, incidental charges
and all labour charges for mixing mortar, finishing,
scaffolding, lift charges, curing, including cutting
grooves etc.excluding VAT and seigniorage charges
and including overhead charges as directed by
Engineer-in-charge, complete for finished item of work
(APSS No. 901 & 904) for EXTERNAL faces of walls
13.615% But excluding Seignorage Charges and Vat
Alround 320.00 Sqm
inside
building
320.00 Sqm 358.01 1 114563.00
Sqm
15 Plastering with CM 2 coats, 12 mm thick, base coat in
CM (1:5), 8mm thick and top coat in CM (1:3), 4mm
thick with dubara sponge finishing including cost and
conveyance of all materials including all operational,
incidental and labour charges such as mixing cement
mortar etc including seigniorage charges and curing etc
complete for finished item of work (APSS 901 & 903)
13.615% But excluding Seignorage Charges and Vat
Out side 180.00 Sqm
alround
180.00 Sqm 348.00 1 62640.00
Sqm
421
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16 Providing high yield strength deformed (HYSD) steel

bars (Fe 415 grade as per IS 1786-1985) of 8mm to
40mm diameters, cutting, bending, to required sizes
and shapes placing in position with cover blocks of
approved size and binding wire of 20SWG, forming
grills for reinforcement work as per approved designs
and drawings including cost and conveyance of bars
from approved sources to site of work, including cost
and conveyance of binding wire, cover blocks and all
operational, incidental, and labour charges such as
cutting, bending, placing in position, tying etc., and
sales & other taxes,on cost of all materials complete for
finished item of work including Over Head Charges,
Charges and Vat
5.50 Mt 45139.24 1 Mt 248266.00
4077257.00
422
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LEAD STATEMENT
Name of work : Construction of Seed plant godown building at NDCMS Rice mill compound, Nawabpeta, Nellore.
Machine
S Lead in Initial Conveyance Blasting
Name of the Material Source crushing Seigniorage Total
No Km Cost charges charges
charges charges
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 Gravel C.S.Puram 20.00 110.00 221.45 331.45
Sand (screened) for
2 Pennar river 8.60 170.00 98.93 268.93
Mortar, Plastering
Sand (un-screened) for
3 Pennar river 8.60 95.00 98.93 193.93
Concrete
Sand (unscreened) for
4 Pennar river 8.60 95.00 98.93 193.93
filling
40mm HBG Metal SS-
5 Puligilapadu 63.60 590.40 605.29 147.60 70.00 1413.29
5
20mm HBG Chips SS-
6 Puligilapadu 63.60 986.40 605.29 246.60 70.00 1908.29
5
12mm HBG Chips SS-
7 Puligilapadu 63.60 782.40 605.29 195.60 70.00 1653.29
5
10mm HBG Chips SS-
8 Puligilapadu 63.60 659.20 605.29 164.80 70.00 1499.29
5
9 6mm HBG Chips SS-5 Puligilapadu 63.60 506.40 605.29 126.60 70.00 1308.29
10 Cement Cost at site - 3882.00 3882.00
HYSD Steel for the
11 month of Jan — 2018 Cost at site - 41500.00 41500.00
(Fe 500)
12 M.S. Flats Cost at site - 40000.00 40000.00
Mid steel, structural
Steel, i.e. Angles,
13 Cost at site - 39000.00 39000.00
Channels and
Isections
14 Country Bricks Padugupadu 8.00 4672.00 256.74 4928.74
15 Medium Teak Wood Nellore 5.00 101707.00 100.43 101807.43
Supply of full body
16 Nellore 838.00 838.00
heavy duty industrial
423
Co - Operative Dept
LEAD STATEMENT
Machine
S Lead in Initial Conveyance Blasting
Name of the Material Source crushing Seigniorage Total
No Km Cost charges charges
charges charges
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
variety porcelain
vitrified tile of size 600
x 600 mm and
thickness between
10 - 12 mm BMT-C.20
Supply of Non-skid red
or white full body
Ceramic floor tiles of
17 Nellore 432.00 432.00
size 300 x 300 mm
and thickness between
7-8 mm - BMT-C-01
Supply of screen
printed glazed full
18 body porcelain wall Nellore 667.00 667.00
tiles of size 300 x 600
mm - BMT-C-27
High Polished Granite
16 to 18 mm thick up
19 to 2.43 M other than Nellore 2695.00 2695.00
black/ premium
colours - BMT-B-09
Certified that above rates and leads provided in this Estimate are correct to the best of my knowledge
and belief SoR 2014-15
Certified that the village is existing within the municipal limits in belt of 12.00 Kms
424
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DATA SHEET
Name of work: Construction of Seed plant godown building at NDCMS Rice mill compound, Nawabpeta, Nellore.
Municipal allowence on labour charges @ 25% 25%
Add Over head & Contractor profit @ 13.615% 13.615%
SL. No Index Code Description of the Work Unit Quantity Rate Per Amount
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 Cement Mortar (1:3)
BLD-CSTN
Cost of Cement Kg 480.00 3882.00 1 MT 1863.36

-1-4
Sand for Plastering including 5% wastage cum 1.05 268.93 1 cum 282.38
Man Mazdoor for mixing mortar day 0.20 370.00 1 cum 74.00
Municipal allowence on labour charges @ 25% 18.50
2238.24
BLD-CSTN

-1-5
Sand for Plastering including 5% wastage cum 1.05 268.93 1 cum 282.38
1772.40
-

BLD-CSTN
Sand for Plastering including 5% cum 1.05 268.93 1 cum 282.38

1-6
wastage
1492.90
-

BLD-CSTN
Sand for Mortar including 5% cum 1.05 268.93 1 cum 282.38

1-7
wastage
1306.56
BLD
CST
-1-8
N
-
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DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
wastage
1073.64
EWE in Ordinary soils for Foundations
RBR-FNDN-1 (I)
6 Earthwork excavation for foundations of building and depositing the earth on bank with an
initial lead of 10m and initial lift of 2m in loamy and clayey soils like block cotton, red earth,
ordinary gravelly soils including shoring, strutting, sheeting, planking and dewatering including
cost of hire charges of T&P, labour charges etc complete for finished items of work (APSS No 308)
including Over Head Charges, Contractor Profit @ 13.615% But excluding Seignorage Charges and
(A)
Vat per 1 Cum

Unit = Cum
Taking Output 10.00 Cum
a) Labour
Mazdoor (Un-Skilled) day 3.64 370.00 1 day 1346.80
Add 75 % 1010.10
2609.43
Add Over head & Contractor profit @ 13.615% 355.27
Rate per 10.00 Cum 2964.70
Rate per 1 Cum 296.47
7 Filling with GravelSand in trenches, sides of foundations & basement by watering and
RBR-FNDN
ramming including all operational, incidental, labour charges, hire charges of T&P etc complete
-2- (I)
including cost and conveyance of material and labour charges etc complete for finished item of the
work (APSS No 309& 310) including Over Head Charges, Contractor Profit @ 13.615% But
excluding Seignorage Charges and Vat
Unit = Cum
426
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DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
a) Labour
b) Material
Sand for filling Cum 1.00 193.93 1 Cum 193.93
Water charges(Urban) Kl 0.10 103.00 1 Kl 10.30
347.61
8 Filling with Excavated Earth in foundation tench etc., complete for finished item of work as per
FNDN
-2- (I)
RBR-
technical specification caluse 305.3.9 MORD & 304 MORTH including Over Head Charges,
Contractor Profit @ 13.615% But excluding Seignorage Charges and Vat
Unit = Cum
a) Labour
427
Co - Operative Dept
DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 Plain Cement Concrete corresponding to M7.5 grade as per IS 456 equivalent to (1:4:8:)
proportion nominal mix (cement: fine aggregate: Coarse aggregate) using 40mm size HBG (SS5)
BLD-CSTN-2-5
metal from approved quarry with concrete mixture including cost and conveyance of all materials
like cement, sand(unscreened), coarse aggregate, water etc. to site, including seigniorage charges,
sales & other taxes on all materials, all operational, incidental, and labour charges such as
mixing, laying and ramming concrete in layers in position not exceeding 15cm, finishing top
surface, curing concrete, etc., complete for finished item of work for Foundations and Flooring
Bed (APSS No. 402) including Over Head Charges, Contractor Profit @ 13.615% But excluding
Seignorage Charges and Vat
A. Materials
Coarse aggregate 40mm metal cum 0.90 1413.29 1 cum 1271.96
Fine aggregate Sand for Concrete cum 0.45 193.93 1 cum 87.27
Water charges(Urban) kl 1.20 103.00 1 Kl 123.60
B. Machinery
Concrete mixer 10/7 cft hour 1.00 471.90 1 hour 471.90
(0.2/0.8cum) capacity
C. Labour
Mason 1st class day 0.10 465.00 1 day 46.50
3284.61
428
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DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
10 Plain Cement Concrete to (1:5:10) proportion nominal mix (cement: fine aggregate: Coarse
BLD-CSTN-2-
aggregate) using 40mm size HBG (SS5) metal from from approved quarry including cost and
conveyance of all materials like cement, sand, coarse aggregate, water etc. to site, including
7
seigniorage charges, sales & other taxes on all materials, all operational, incidental and labour
charges such as mixing, laying, curing concrete, etc., complete for finished item of work including
Over Head Charges, Contractor Profit @ 13.615% But excluding Seignorage Charges and Vat
A. Materials
B. Machinery
C. Labour
3158.84
11 Plain Cement Concrete M 20 grade nominal mix (cement: fine aggregate: Coarse aggregate)
BLD-CSTN-2-
using 20mm size HBG (SS5) metal from from approved quarry including cost and conveyance of
all materials like cement, sand, coarse aggregate, water etc. to site, including seigniorage charges,
7
sales & other taxes on all materials, all operational, incidental and labour charges such as mixing,
laying, curing concrete, etc., complete for finished item of work including Over Head Charges,
A. Materials
429
Co - Operative Dept
DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
B. Machinery
C. Labour
4830.92
12 Supply and placing of the M 25 Grade Design Mix Concrete corresponding to IS 456 using
WEIGH BATCHER / MIXER with 20mm size graded machine crushed hard granite metal (coarse
aggregate) from approved quarry including cost and conveyance of all materials like cement, fine
BLD-CSTN-2-14
aggregate (fine sand(unscreened)) coarse aggregate, water etc., to site and including Seigniorage
charges, sales & other taxes on all materials including all operational, incidental and labour
charges such as weigh batching, machine mixing, laying concrete, curing etc.,complete but
excluding cost of steel and its fabrication charges for finished item of work (APSS No. 402)with
minimum cement content as per IS code from standard suppliers approved by the department
including pumping, steel centering, shuttering, laying concrete, vibrating, curing etc. complete but
excluding cost of steel and its fabrication charges for finished item of work.ingincluding Over Head
Charges, Contractor Profit @ 13.615% But excluding Seignorage Charges and Vat
Foundations, plinth Beams and Pedestals
A. Materials
20mm HBG Graded metal cum 0.80 1908.29 1 cum 1526.63
Sand for Concrete cum 0.40 193.93 1 cum 77.57
430
Co - Operative Dept
DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Cement Kg 350.00 3882.00 1 MT 1358.70
B. Labour
Mason 2nd class day 0.267 420.00 1 day 112.14
Mazdoor (both Men and Women) day 4.600 370.00 1 day 1702.00
B. Machinery
Weigh Batcher Hire charges hour 1.333 531.50 1 hour 708.49
(Machine mixing) Charges
Basic Cost for 1.00 Cum 1 cum 6139.98
Columns Footings
Basic Cost 1.00 Cum cum 1.00 6139.98 1 cum 6139.98
Centering charges
Hire charges cum 1.00 277.00 1 cum 277.00
Labour charges cum 1.00 473.00 1 cum 473.00
7008.23
Columns Pedestals
Centering charges
7396.23
431
Co - Operative Dept
DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Plinth Beams
Centering charges
8901.23
BLD-CSTN-2-14-B
For Columns and Lintels
A. Materials
Cement Kg 350.00 3882.00 1 MT 1358.70
432
Co - Operative Dept
DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
B. Labour
B. Machinery
a Columns Ground Floor

Centering charges
8294.25
First Floor
Centering charges
8461.75
433
Co - Operative Dept
DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
b Lintels Ground Floor

Centering charges
8344.00
First Floor
Centering charges
8462.75
434
Co - Operative Dept
DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
BLD-CSTN-2-14-C
Roof Slabs and Beams
A. Materials
Cement Kg 350.00 3882.00 1 MT 1358.70
B. Labour
B. Machinery
Roof Beams Ground Floor

435
Co - Operative Dept
DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Centering charges
7894.39
First Floor
Centering charges
8034.39
15 Providing high yield strength deformed (HYSD) steel bars (Fe 415 grade as per IS 1786-1985) of
2-
8mm to 40mm diameters, cutting, bending, to required sizes and shapes placing in position with
cover blocks of approved size and binding wire of 20SWG, forming grills for reinforcement work as
BLD-CSTN-
per approved designs and drawings including cost and conveyance of bars from approved sources
18
to site of work, including cost and conveyance of binding wire, cover blocks and all operational,
incidental, and labour charges such as cutting, bending, placing in position, tying etc., and sales &
other taxes,on cost of all materials complete for finished item of work including Over Head
Unit = tonne
Taking Output 1.000 tonne
a) Material
436
Co - Operative Dept
DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
HYSD Bars including 5% for t 1.050 41500.00 1 t 43575.00
overlaps & wastage
Binding wire Kg 6.00 51.00 1 Kg 306.00
b) Labour for cutting, bending,
shifting to site, tying and placing
in position
Blacksmith / bar bender day 2.00 465.00 1 day 930.00
48003.50
Rate per 1.0 Mt 54539.18
16 Brick Masonary for Basement with CM (1:6) proportion using 2nd class traditional bricks of size
BLD-CSTN-
23X11X7 cms having minimum crushing strength of 35kg/cm2 including cost and conveyance of
3-1a (iv)
all materials like Cement, Sand, Bricks, water etc including seigniorage, sales and other taxes on
all materials including all operational, incidental and labour charges such as mixing cement
mortar , Scaffolding charges, etc complete for finished item of work (APSS No 501 & 504)including
Over Head Charges, Contractor Profit @ 13.615% But excluding Seignorage Charges and Vat
Unit = 1 Cum
A. Materials
Cement Kg 48.00 3882.00 1 MT 186.34
Bricks traditional size No's 512.00 4928.74 1000 No's 2523.51
23X11X7cms 2nd class
Fine aggregate (Sand) for Mortar cum 0.20 193.93 1 cum 38.79
B. Labour
Mazdoor (un-skilled) day 1.89 370.00 1 day 699.30
437
Co - Operative Dept
DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
4056.27
Rate per 1.00 Cum 4608.53
17 Brick Masonary for Superstructure with CM (1:8) proportion using 2nd class traditional bricks
of size 23X11X7 cms having minimum crushing strength of 35kg/cm2 including cost and
BLD-CSTN-
3-1a (v)
conveyance of all materials like Cement, Sand, Bricks, water etc including seigniorage, sales and
other taxes on all materials including all operational, incidental and labour charges such as mixing
cement mortar , Scaffolding charges, etc complete for finished item of work (APSS No 501 & 504)
Vat
Unit = 1 Cum Ground Floor
A. Materials
Cement Kg 36.00 3882.00 1 MT 139.75
Scaffloding Charges
Hire charges (9.93 / 0.23) sqm 1.00 43.17 1 sqm 43.17
Labour charges (61.83 / 0.23) sqm 1.00 268.83 1 sqm 268.83
B. Labour
4388.89
438
Co - Operative Dept
DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
First Floor
A. Materials
Cement Kg 36.00 3882.00 1 MT 139.75
Scaffloding Charges
B. Labour
Lifting Charges 10% extra for each 0.10 1046.10 104.61
floor over labour charges
4660.67
18 Plastering with CM 2 coats, 12 mm thick, base coat in CM (1:5), 8mm thick and top coat in CM
BLD-CSTN-6-
(1:3), 4mm thick with dubara sponge finishing including cost and conveyance of all materials
including all operational, incidental and labour charges such as mixing cement mortar etc
10
including seigniorage charges and curing etc complete for finished item of work (APSS 901 & 903)
Vat
Unit = 10 Sqm
A. MATERIALS:
439
Co - Operative Dept
DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Base Coat in CM(1:5), 8 mm
thick
Cement kg 31.70 3882.00 1 MT 123.06
Fine aggregate (Sand) cum 0.11 193.93 1 cum 21.33
Top Coat in CM(1:3), 4 mm
thick
Cement kg 19.20 3882.00 1 MT 74.53
B. LABOUR:
Mason 2 class
nd day 1.47 420.00 1 day 617.40
Mazdoor (unskilled) day 3.90 370.00 1 day 1443.00
3168.37
Ground Floor First Floor

Rate per 10.00 Sqm 3168.37 3168.37
Scaffolding charges
Hire charges 9.90 9.90
Labour charges 61.80 87.80
Municipal allowence on labour 15.45 21.95
charges @ 25%
Lift charges 10% Extra on Labour 0.00 8.23
charges
3255.52 3296.25
Add Over head & Contractor profit 443.24 448.78
@ 13.615%
Rate per 10.00 Sqm 3698.76 3753.26
Rate per 1.00 Sqm 369.88 375.33
440
Co - Operative Dept
DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
19 Plastering 20mm thick in two coats with base coat of 16mm thick in CM
(1:6) and top coat of 4mm thick in CM (1:4) with dubara sponge finishing
BLD-CSTN-6-9
including cost and conveyance of all materials like cement, fine sand
(screened), water, etc., to site, and all other taxes on all materials, and
operational, incidental charges and all labour charges for mixing mortar,
finishing, scaffolding, lift charges, curing, including cutting grooves
etc.excluding VAT and seigniorage charges and including overhead charges as
directed by Engineer-in-charge, complete for finished item of work (APSS No.
901 & 904) for EXTERNAL faces of walls including Over Head Charges,
Unit = 10 Sqm
A. MATERIALS:
Base Coat in CM(1:6),16 mm
thick
Cement kg 43.00 3882.00 1 MT 166.93
Top Coat in CM(1:4), 4 mm
thick
Cement kg 14.50 3882.00 1 MT 56.29
B. LABOUR:
Mason 2 class
nd day 1.47 420.00 1 day 617.40
Mazdoor (unskilled) day 3.90 370.00 1 day 1443.00
3207.58
Ground Floor First Floor

Rate per 10.00 Sqm 3207.58 3207.58
441
Co - Operative Dept
DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Scaffolding charges
Hire charges 9.90 9.90
Labour charges 61.80 87.80
Municipal allowence on labour 15.45 21.95
charges @ 25%
Lift charges 10% Extra on Labour 0.00 30.07
charges
3294.73 3357.30
Add Over head & Contractor profit 448.58 457.10
@ 13.615%
Rate per 10.00 Sqm 3743.31 3844.47
Rate per 1.00 Sqm 374.33 384.45
20 Whiting to new walls and ceiling in 3 coats with Birla White or equavalent quality to give an even shade after
thoroughly brushing the surface to remove all loose powdered materials including cost and conveyance of all
materials and water to site, sales & other taxes, all operational, incidental and labour charges such as cleaning
the surface, painting, curing etc., complete for finished item of work for internal walls. (APSS No.901 & 908) in All
Floors
BMT-J.26 Surya Cem Kgs 2.800 18.64 1 Kg 52.19
Painter day 0.300 535.00 1 day 160.50
Man Mazdoor day 0.430 370.00 1 day 159.10
sundries including 1% 371.79 3.72
brushes,ladders, etc.,
Rate per 10 Sqm 455.41
442
Co - Operative Dept
DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
21 Painting to new walls with Water proof Cement paint of approved brand and shade over a base coat of
appropriate primer of approved brand, making 3 coats in all to give an even shade after thourughly brushing the
surface to remove all dirt and remains of loose powdered materials, including cost and conveyance of all materials
to work site and all operational, incidental, labour charges etc.excluding VAT and seigniorage charges and
including overhead charges complete for finished item of work as per SS 911 for internal walls (APSS No. 912) for
internal walls including Over Head Charges, Contractor Profit @ 13.615%
Cement primer Interior grade I 1.20 Kgs 128.00 1 Kgs 153.60
(BMT-J1)
Painter 1st class 0.21 Nos. 535.00 1 Each 112.35
Painter 2nd class 0.49 Nos. 420.00 1 Each 205.80
Water proof Cement paint - BMT- 3.50 Kgs 41.00 1 Kgs 143.50
J.23
Rate per 10 sqm 1376.54
22 (BLD- Painting to New wood work with two coats of ready mixed first quality synthetic enamel paint of
CSTN- approved brand and shade over primary coat of wood primer grade I making three coats in all to give an even
10-6 shade after thoroughly brushing the surface to remove all loose powdered materials, including cost and
& 10- conveyance of all materials, including cost and conveyance of all materials, cost of brushes, water to site, etc.,
12) sales & other taxes, all operational, incidental and labour charges such as scaffolding charges, lift charges,
curing etc., complete for finished item of work in all floors (APSS No. 1201 &1208) including Over Head Charges,
Contractor Profit @ 13.615%
Primer Coat
443
Co - Operative Dept
DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Cost of wood primer (Item 374 0.70 Ltr 123.00 1 Ltr 86.10
BMT J 05))
Painter 0.70 Nos. 535.00 1 Each 374.50
2 coats of Enamel painting
Cost of Synthetic Enamel Paint 1.20 Ltr 214.00 1 Ltr 256.80
Painter 1.20 Nos. 535.00 1 Each 642.00
Sundries including brushes , 0.01 1016.50 10.17
ladders etc., @ 1%
23 Roofing will be provided with 0.5mm thick galvanized / pre painted G.I. profiled
sheets fixed to the purlins with 14 size self drilling screws with neoprene
washer. Side laps are stitched with self tapping / drilling screws. End laps are
to be sealed with 25x3 mm Butyl tape. The sheets are provided with anti
capillary grove and fixed with G.I „J‟ bolts & nuts 8 mm dia with bitumen & G.I
limpet washers filled with white lead & including a coat of approved steel primer
and two coats of approved paint on over lapping of sheets complete (upto a pitch
of 600) and seigniorage charges, turnover tax etc., complete, excluding the cost
of purlins, rafters, trusses & cost of conveyance of all materials for all floors
BMS-W.45 Basic rate 1.000 sqm 799.00 1.00 sqm 799.00
BMS-W.64 8mm dia G.I.J bolts & nuts 2.200 Nos. 8.00 1 Each 17.60
BMS-W.65 G.I washersBitumen washers 2.200 Nos. 1.00 1 Each 2.20
BMS-W.67 Bitumen washers 2.200 Nos. 1.00 1 Each 2.20
B) labour
444
Co - Operative Dept
DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Carpenter II class 0.043 Nos. 500.00 1 Each 21.50
Man Mazdoor 0.054 Nos. 370.00 1 Each 19.98
24 Supply & fixing of Rolling shutter made of 80 x 1.25 mm machine rolled CRCA
laths, interlocked together through their entire length and jointed together at
the ends by endlocks, mounted on specially designed pipe shaft of 50mm dia
nominal bore MS B class pipe with brackets, plates, guide channels, stoppers,
bottom locking plates and arrangements for inside & outside locking with push-
pull operations including cost of hood cover and springs complete, painted with
one coat of approved steel primer, locks, ball bearings, all accessories etc
complete for finished item of work as per special spn: 1108
BMT-F.29 Basic rate 1.000 sqm 2422.00 1.00 sqm 2422.00
25 Supplying & fixing collapsible steel shutters with vertical, double channel of 20
x10x2 mm of 100 mm centre ,Bracers with flat iron 40x40x6 mm with 38 mm
dia steel pulleys, the top, bottom and side vertical frames of the collapsible gate
with 65x65mmx8mm MS Angle and middle guide rail at site height with
65mmx8mm MS flat for the pulleys to guide and fixed with necessary hold fasts,
bolts, nuts, rivets, locking arrangements, stoppers, handles, all accessories all
fixtures and painted with one coat of approved steel primer etc., complete for
finished item of work as per special spn 1105
BMT-F.30 Basic rate 1.000 sqm 2119.00 1.00 sqm 2119.00
445
Co - Operative Dept
DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
26 Supply and Fixing MS Purlins 50mm dia including Labour Charges for fixing complete including cost and
conveyance of all materials to site, sales and other taxes, all labour charges etc., complete for finished item of
work
BMT-F.04 Cost of MS Pipe 50mm dia asper 5.10 Kgs. 52.00 1 Kgs. 265.20
BMM-V.16 Fabrication, Cutting and Fixing 5.10 Kgs. 21.00 1 Kgs. 107.10
charges
BMM-V.17 Labour charges 5.10 Kgs. 9.00 1 Kgs. 45.90
418.20
Rate per Rmt. 475.15
61 Granolithic concrete flooring 20 mm thick with CC (1:1:2) prop; machine crushed metal of size 6mm to 12 mm
laid monolithically already laid in alternate panels and finishing the top surface to required smoothness and
slopes inculing grooves, thread lining as cost and coveyance of all materials to site including seignorage charges,
sales & other taxes and all materials and operatinal & incidental and labour charges like mixing of cement
concrete, laying ,curing lift charges etc., complete including of CC bedfor finished item of work (APSS No.701 &
710)
6MM To 12MM HBG metal 0.17 Cum 1499.29 1 cum 254.88
Sand 0.085 Cum 193.93 1 cum 16.48
cement 120 Kgs 3882.00 1000 465.84
kgs
1 st class Mason 1.25 Nos 465.00 each 581.25
2 nd class mason 0.06 Nos 420.00 each 25.20
Man mazdoor 2.5 Nos 370.00 each 925.00
women mazdoor 0.5 Nos 370.00 each 185.00
446
Co - Operative Dept
DATA SHEET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Rate per 1 327.55
sqm
JOINERY DATA

1 Labour charges for
wrought and put up (BLD-
CSTN-11-1)
Carpenter 17.70 Nos. 500.00 1 Each 8850.00
Nails and sundries 14.50
Labour charges per 1 cum 15147.00
2 Providing Mild steel flats and bars for fabricating steel works like Window Grills, Compound Wall Grills, Iron
Doors, Windows including cost of welding rods, power charges, including cost of fixing in position as per
approved designs and drawings including cost and conveyance of bars from approved sources to site of work,
all operational, incidental, and labour charges such as cutting, bending, placing in position etc., but
excluding VAT for finished item of work (APSS No.126) in all floors. For window grills, staircase railing &
Compound wall grills etc
Cost of MS flats 1.00 Kgs 40000.00 1000 Kgs 40.00

BMM- Labour charges for 1.00 Kgs 24.00 1 Kg 24.00
V.14 fabrication
BMM- labour charges for fixing in 1.00 Kgs 4.00 1 Kg 4.00
V.15 position
447
Co - Operative Dept
JOINERY DATA

Rate per 1 Kg 68.00
Rate per 1 Kg 77.26
Cost of MS Angles 1.00 Kgs 39000.00 1000 Kgs 39.00

BMM- Labour charges for 1.00 Kgs 24.00 1 Kg 24.00
V.14 fabrication
BMM- labour charges for fixing in 1.00 Kgs 4.00 1 Kg 4.00
V.15 position
Municipal allowance on labour charges @ 25% 7.00
Rate per 1 Kg 67.00
Rate per 1 Kg 76.12
3 Painting with Red oxide

(BLD- Painting to new Iron work with Red oxide , over a primary coat and painting two coats of synthetic
CSTN- enamel paint Grade-I of approved shade including cost and conveyance of all materials to site cost of primer
10-7 & coat and all labour charges etc. complete including applying sand paper for neat finish including sales &
10-12) other taxes on cost of all materials etc.
BLD-CSTN-10-7
BMT-J.03 Cost of red oxide 0.70 Ltr 110.00 1 Ltr 77.00
Painter 0.70 Nos. 535.00 1 Each 374.50
BLD-CSTN- 10-12
BMT-J.29 Sythatic enamel paint 0.70 Ltr 214.00 1 Ltr 149.80
Painter 0.70 Nos. 535.00 1 Each 374.50
Sundries including brushes 0.01 749.00 7.49
, ladders etc., @ 1%
448
Co - Operative Dept
JOINERY DATA

4 Fabrication, Supply and erection of M.S tubular Roof trusses of

88.90 ODMS (Medium class)pipes of 18.00m span as per
approved design to be placed at 4.65m center to center and
internal members 88.90 & 48.30 ODMS (Medium class )pipes
BMT- Mild Steel Tubes & pipes of all diameters as 1 kg 52.00 52.00
F.04 per IS-1161
Cost of Base plates ,Cleats, Gussets, and 1 kg 43.00 43.00
etc.,
BMM- Fabrication chages 1 kg 21.00 21.00
V.16
BMM- Labour chages for fixing 1 kg 19.00 19.00
V.17
Rate per Each= 135.00
0.02
153.40
449
Co - Operative Dept
Name of work: Construction of Seed drying Yard and repairs to existing godown building at NDCMS Rice mill
compound, Nawabpeta, Nellore. (Rs.7.00 Lakhs)
GENERAL ABSTRACT
Name of work : Construction of Seed drying Yard and repairs to existing godown building at NDCMS Rice mill
Sl. No Name of Component Amount
1 Seed Drying yard and Side Drain 298978.00
2 Repairs to existing Building 300000.00

Sub Total 598978.00
4 QC charges @ 0. 5% 2995.00
5 Seinoriage charges @ 1% 5990.00
6 Unforceem items of work 20160.00
Total 700000.00
450
Co - Operative Dept

Name of work : Construction of Seed drying Yard and repairs to existing godown building at NDCMS
Rice mill compound, Nawabpeta, Nellore.
Name of sub work:- Repairs to existing Godown building.
S Description of the Measurements Quantity Rate Per Amount
No work No's L B D
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 Roofing will be provided with 0.5mm thick galvanized / pre
painted G.I. profiled sheets fixed to the purlins with 14 size
self drilling screws with neoprene washer. Side laps are
stitched with self tapping / drilling screws. End laps are to
be sealed with 25x3 mm Butyl tape. The sheets are
provided with anti capillary grove and fixed with G.I „J‟
bolts & nuts 8 mm dia with bitumen & G.I limpet washers
filled with white lead & including a coat of approved steel
primer and two coats of approved paint on over lapping of
sheets complete (upto a pitch of 600) and seigniorage
charges, turnover tax etc., complete, excluding the cost of
purlins, rafters, trusses & cost of conveyance of all
materials for all floors
For Godown 1 x 40 0.90 2.44 87.84 Sqm 985.59 1 Sqm 86574.00
2 Painting with synthetic enamel paint in two coats of grade

1st grade of approved brand and colour over primary cost
including cost and conveyance of all materials and labour
charges for cleaning, removing the dust, rust and other
foreign particles by sand papering including cost and
brushes
, sand paper,scaffolding charges including all incidental
and operational charges etc. complete for finished item of
Engineer-in- charge at site.(BLD-CSTN 12-12) for iron
trusses.
Rolling shutter 1 x 1 2.44 2.44 5.95 Sqm
Air Vents 1 x 20 0.90 0.45 8.10 Sqm
For MS Tublar 100.00 Sqm
For Roof Pulins 120.00 Sqm
For Tie runners 40.00 Sqm
274.05 Sqm 156.39 1 Sqm 42860.00
3 Painting with synthetic enamel paint in two coats of grade
1st grade of approved brand and colour over primary cost
including cost and conveyance of all materials and labour
charges for cleaning, removing the dust, rust and other
foreign particles by sand papering including cost and
brushes
, sand paper,scaffolding charges including all incidental
Engineer-in- charge at site.(BLD-CSTN 10-12-iv) for old
wood work.
Doors 1 x 6 1.22 2.30 16.84 Sqm
16.84 Sqm 184.48 1 Sqm 3107.00
4 Painting to old walls with Water proof Cement paint of
approved brand and shade, including cost and conveyance
of all materials to work site and all operational, incidental,
labour charges etc.excluding VAT and seigniorage charges
and including overhead charges complete for finished item
of work as per SS 911 for internal walls (APSS No. 912) for
internal walls including Over Head Charges, Contractor
Profit
@ 13.615%
Long walls 1 x 4 36.46
4513.66 533.7 Sqm
7
Co - Operative Dept

No work No's L B D
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gable walls 1 x 4 11.75 4.58 215.2 Sqm
6
Deductions
Doors 1 x 6 1.22 2.30 -16.84 Sqm
Rolling shutter 1 x 1 2.44 2.44 -5.95 Sqm
Air vents 1 x 20 0.90 0.45 -8.10 Sqm
718.1 Sqm 121.58 1 Sqm 87314.00

4
219855.00

Name of work : Construction of Seed drying Yard and repairs to existing godown building
at NDCMS Rice mill compound, Nawabpeta, Nellore.
Name of Sub-work : Construction of Seed Drying yard and Side Drain.
S Description of Measurements
No the work No's L B D Quantity Rate Per Amount
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 DISMANTLING Terracing work in roofs clearing
away and carefully stacking materials useful for
reuse
Roof with M.S.Trusses
1 x 1 23.00 38.74 ---- 891.02 Sqm 17.04 1 Sqm 15183.00
2 Dismantling of existing structures cement

concrete, steel work, including T&P and scaffolding
wherever necessary, sorting the dismantled
material, disposal of unserviceable material and
stacking the serviceable material with all lifts and
lead of 1000 m as per Technical Specification
Clause
202 MORD / MORTH
R.C.C. Roof Slab 1 x 1 22.11 2.29 0.15 7.59 cum 1776.04 1 Cum 13480.00
3 Dismantling of existing structures comprising of

brick masonry, including disposal of unserviceable
material and stacking the serviceable material with
all lifts and lead of 1000 m as per Technical
Specification Clause 202 MORD / MORTH
Brick walls 1 x 2 38.28 0.45 3.66 126.09 cum
1 x 2 21.66 0.45 4.58 89.28 cum
1 x 1 21.66 0.45 5.49 53.51 cum
452 268.88 cum 421.30 1 Cum 113279.00
Co - Operative Dept

No work No's L B D
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
4 DISMANTLING Kadapa slabs or Shahabad stone

slabs flooring on sand bed clearing away and
carefully stacking materials useful for reuse
Kadapa slab flooring
1 x 1 21.20 37.82 ---- 801.78 Sqm 6.82 1 Sqm 5468.00
2 Earthwork excavation for side walls of Seed

drying yard,Side drain and depositing the earth
on bank with an initial lead of 10m and initial lift
of 2m in ordinary gravelly soils including shoring,
strutting, sheeting, planking and dewatering
including cost of hire charges of T&P, labour
charges etc complete for finished items of work
(APSS No
308) including Over Head Charges, Contractor
Profit @ 13.615% But excluding Seignorage
Charges and GST
For Side walls
1 x 2 11.97 0.35 0.35 2.93 cum
1 x 2 18.07 0.35 0.35 4.43 cum
For Side Drain
1 x 1 24.40 0.90 0.55 12.08 cum

19.44 cum 296.47 1 Cum 5763.00
3 Filling with Sand in trenches, by watering and

ramming including all operational, incidental, labour
charges, hire charges of T&P etc complete including
cost and conveyance of material and labour charges etc
complete for finished item of the work (APSS No 309&
310) including Over Head Charges, Contractor Profit @
For Side walls

1 x 2 11.97 0.35 0.10 0.84 cum
1 x 2 18.07 0.35 0.10 1.26 cum
Seed drying yard 1 x 1 11.74 17.84 0.10 20.94 cum
For Side Drain
1 x 1 24.40 0.90 0.10 2.20 cum
453
Co - Operative Dept
25.24 cum 451.74 1 Cum 11402.00
4 Plain Cement Concrete corresponding to M7.5 grade

as per IS 456 equivalent to (1:4:8:) proportion
nominal mix (cement: fine aggregate: Coarse aggregate)
using 40mm size HBG (SS5) metal from approved
quarry with concrete mixture including cost and
conveyance of all materials like cement,
sand(unscreened), coarse aggregate, water etc. to site,
including seigniorage charges, curing concrete, etc.,
complete for finished item of work for Foundations and
Flooring Bed (APSS No. 402) including Over Head
For Side walls

1 x 2 11.97 0.35 0.10 0.84 cum
1 x 2 18.07 0.35 0.10 1.26 cum
For Side Drain
1 x 1 24.40 0.90 0.10 2.20 cum
4.30 cum 3834.06 1 Cum 16486.00

5 Brick Masonary for Basement with CM (1:6)
Charges, Contractor Profit
@ 13.615% But excluding Seignorage Charges and GST
Drying yard walls 1 x 2 11.97 0.23 0.45 2.48 cum
1 x 2 18.07 0.23 0.45 3.74 cum
Seed drying yard 1 x 1 11.74 17.84 0.15 31.42 cum
Drain side walls 1 x 2 24.40 0.23 0.35 3.93 cum
41.57 cum 4636.93 1 Cum 192757.00
6 Plastering with CM(1:5) Prop: 12mm thick in single
coat including cost and conveyance of all materials
like cement, sand, water etc., to site, including
seigniorage charges, sales & other taxes on all
materials, all operational, incidental charges and
labour charges such as mixing mortar, finishing,
curing, etc., complete for finished item of work
Seed drying yard
1 x 1 12.50 18.60 ----- 232.50 Sqm
1 x 1 24.40 1.66 ----- 40.50 Sqm
273.00 Sqm 265.82 1 Sqm 72570.00
454 Total 298978.00

Co - Operative Dept
LEAD STATEMENT
Name of work : Construction of Seed drying Yard and repairs to existing godown building at NDCMS Rice mill
Machine
S No Name of the Material Source Lead in Initial Conveyance crushing Blasting Seigniorage Total
Km Cost charges charges charges charges
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 Gravel C.S.Puram 20.00 110.00 221.45 30.00 361.45
2 Sand (screened) for Pennar river 8.60 170.00 98.93 50.00 318.93
Mortar,
Plastering
3 Sand (un-screened) Pennar river 8.60 95.00 98.93 50.00 243.93
for
Concrete
4 Sand (unscreened) for Pennar river 8.60 95.00 98.93 50.00 243.93
filling
5 40mm HBG Metal SS-5 Puligilapadu 63.60 590.40 605.29 147.60 70.00 75.00 1488.29
6 20mm HBG Chips SS-5 Puligilapadu 63.60 986.40 605.29 246.60 70.00 75.00 1983.29
10 Cement Cost at site - 3882.00 3882.00
11 HYSD Steel for the month Cost at site - 41500.00 41500.00
of
Jan — 2018 (Fe 500)
12 M.S. Flats Cost at site - 40000.00 40000.00
Mid steel, structural Steel,
13 i.e. Angles, Channels and Cost at site - 39000.00 39000.00
Isections
14 Country Bricks Padugupadu 8.00 4672.00 256.74 4928.74
455
Co - Operative Dept
DATA SHEET
Name of work : Construction of Seed drying Yard and repairs to existing godown building at
NDCMS Rice mill compound, Nawabpeta, Nellore.
SL. Index Description of the Work Unit Quantit Rate Per Amount
-1-4
No Code y
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
BLD-CSTN

wastage
-1-5
2290.74
BLD-CSTN

wastage
-1-6

1824.90
BLD-CSTN

wastage
-1-7

1545.40
BLD-CSTN

wastage
-1-8

1359.06
BLD-CSTN

wastage
1126.14
EWE in Ordinary soils for Foundations

(A)
No Code y
6 Earthwork excavation for foundations of building and depositing the
earth on bank with an initial lead of 10m and initial lift of 2m in loamy
RBR-FNDN-1 (I)
and clayey soils like block cotton, red earth, ordinary gravelly soils
including shoring, strutting, sheeting, planking and dewatering
including cost of hire charges of T&P, labour charges etc complete for
finished items of work (APSS No 308) including Over Head Charges,
Contractor Profit @ 13.615% But excluding Seignorage Charges and
Vat per 1 Cum
Unit = Cum
a) Labour
456
Co - Operative Dept
DATA SHEET
Name of work : Construction of Seed drying Yard and repairs to existing godown building at
NDCMS Rice mill compound, Nawabpeta, Nellore.
No Code y
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Add 75 % 1010.10
2609.43
Rate per 10.00 Cum 2964.70
7 Filling with GravelSand in trenches, sides of foundations &

RBR-FNDN -2
(I)
basement by watering and ramming including all operational,

incidental, labour charges, hire charges of T&P etc complete including
cost and conveyance of material and labour charges etc complete for
finished item of the work (APSS No 309& 310) including Over Head
Charges, Contractor Profit @ 13.615% But excluding Seignorage
Charges and Vat
Unit = Cum
a) Labour
b) Material
Sand for filling Cum 1.00 243.93 1 Cum 243.93
Water charges(Urban) Kl 0.10 103.00 1 Kl 10.30
397.61
RBR-FNDN
8 Filling with Excavated Earth in foundation tench etc., complete for

finished item of work as per technical specification caluse 305.3.9
MORD & 304 MORTH including Over Head Charges, Contractor Profit
@ 13.615% But excluding Seignorage Charges and Vat
-2- (I)
Unit = Cum
a) Labour
457
Co - Operative Dept
SL. Index Description of the Work Unit Quaty Rate Per Amount
No Code
9 Plain Cement Concrete corresponding to M7.5 grade as per IS 456
equivalent to (1:4:8:) proportion nominal mix (cement: fine aggregate: Coarse
aggregate) using 40mm size HBG (SS5) metal from approved quarry with
concrete mixture including cost and conveyance of all materials like cement,
sand(unscreened), coarse aggregate, water etc. to site, including seigniorage
charges, sales & other taxes on all materials, all operational, incidental, and
BLD-CSTN-2-5
labour charges such as mixing, laying and ramming concrete in layers in

position not exceeding 15cm, finishing top surface, curing concrete, etc.,
complete for finished item of work for Foundations and Flooring Bed (APSS
No. 402) including Over Head Charges, Contractor Profit
@ 13.615% But excluding Seignorage Charges and Vat
A. Materials
B. Machinery
Concrete mixer 10/7 cft (0.2/0.8cum) hour 1.00 471.90 1 hour 471.90
capacity
C. Labour
3374.61
10 Brick Masonary for Basement with CM (1:6) proportion using 2nd class
3-1a (v)
traditional bricks of size 23X11X7 cms having minimum crushing strength of

35kg/cm2 including cost and conveyance of all materials like Cement, Sand,
Bricks, water etc
including seigniorage, sales and other taxes on all materials including all
operational,
BLD-CSTN-
incidental and labour charges such as mixing cement mortar , Scaffolding

charges, etc complete for finished item of work (APSS No 501 & 504) including
Over Head Charges, Contractor Profit @ 13.615% But excluding Seignorage
Charges and GST
Unit = 1 Cum
A. Materials
Cement Kg 48.00 3882.00 1 MT 186.34
Bricks traditional size 23X11X7cms No's 512.00 4928.74 1000 No's 2523.51
2nd
class
B. Labour

458
Co - Operative Dept
SL. Index Description of the Work Unit Quantity Rate Per Amount
No Code
4081.27
17 Brick Masonary for Superstructure with CM (1:8) proportion using 2nd

BLD-CSTN- 3-1a
(v)
class traditional bricks of size 23X11X7 cms having minimum crushing

strength of
35kg/cm2 including cost and conveyance of all materials like Cement, Sand,
Bricks, water etc including seigniorage, sales and other taxes on all
materials including all operational, incidental and labour charges such as
mixing cement mortar , Scaffolding charges, etc complete for finished item of
work (APSS No 501 & 504) including Over Head Charges, Contractor Profit @
A. Materials
Cement Kg 36.00 3882.00 1 MT 139.75
Bricks traditional size 23X11X7cms No's 512.00 4928.74 100 No's 2523.51
2 class
nd 0
Scaffloding Charges
B. Labour
Lifting Charges 10% extra for each 0.10 1046.10 104.61
floor
over labour charges
4685.67
29 Plastering with CM(1:5) Prop: 12mm thick in single coat including cost and
conveyance of all materials like cement, sand, water etc., to site, including seigniorage
charges, sales & other taxes on all materials, all operational, incidental charges and
labour charges such as mixing mortar, finishing, curing, etc., complete for finished
item of work
COST of Cement Mortar (1:5) Cum 0.15 1545.40 1 cum 231.81
1st Class Mason day 0.45 465.00 1 day 209.25
2nd Class Mason day 1.05 420.00 1 day 441.00
Man mazdoor day 2.80 370.00 1 day 1036.00
459
Co - Operative Dept
SL. Index Description of the Work Unit Quantity Rate Per Amount
No Code
2339.62
21 BLD- Painting to new walls with Water proof Cement paint of approved brand and shade
CSTN- over a base coat of appropriate primer of approved brand, making 3 coats in all to give an
10-1 even shade after thourughly brushing the surface to remove all dirt and remains of loose
powdered materials, including cost and conveyance of all materials to work site and all
operational, incidental, labour charges etc.excluding VAT and seigniorage charges and
including overhead charges complete for finished item of work as per SS 911 for internal
walls (APSS No. 912) for internal walls including Over Head Charges, Contractor Profit @
13.615%
Cement primer Interior grade I (BMT- 1.20 Kgs 128.00 1 Kgs 153.60
J1)
Water proof Cement paint - BMT-J.23 3.50 Kgs 41.00 1 Kgs 143.50

21 BLD- Painting to old walls with Water proof Cement paint of approved brand and shade,
CSTN- including cost and conveyance of all materials to work site and all operational, incidental,
10-3 labour charges etc.excluding VAT and seigniorage charges and including overhead
charges complete for finished item of work as per SS 911 for internal walls (APSS No.
912) for internal walls including Over Head Charges, Contractor Profit @ 13.615%
Water proof Cement paint - BMT-J.23 2.00 Kgs 41.00 1 Kgs 82.00
460
Co - Operative Dept
SL. Index Description of the Work Unit Quaty Rate Per Amount
No Code
22 (BLD- Painting to New wood work with two coats of ready mixed first quality synthetic
CSTN- enamel paint of approved brand and shade over primary coat of wood primer grade I
10-6 making three coats in all to give an even shade after thoroughly brushing the surface to
& remove all loose powdered materials, including cost and conveyance of all materials,
10-12) including cost and conveyance of all materials, cost of brushes, water to site, etc., sales &
other taxes, all operational, incidental and labour charges such as scaffolding charges, lift
charges, curing etc., complete for finished item of work in all floors (APSS No. 1201
&1208) including Over Head Charges, Contractor Profit @ 13.615%
Primer Coat
Cost of wood primer (Item 374 BMT J 0.70 Ltr 123.00 1 Ltr 86.10
05))
Painter 0.70 Nos. 535.00 1 Each 374.50
2 coats of Enamel painting
Cost of Synthetic Enamel Paint 1.20 Ltr 214.00 1 Ltr 256.80
Painter 1.20 Nos. 535.00 1 Each 642.00

Sundries including brushes , ladders 0.01 1016.50 10.17
etc.,
@ 1%
23 Roofing will be provided with 0.5mm thick galvanized / pre painted G.I.
profiled sheets fixed to the purlins with 14 size self drilling screws with
neoprene washer. Side laps are stitched with self tapping / drilling screws.
End laps are to be sealed with 25x3 mm Butyl tape. The sheets are provided
with anti capillary grove and fixed with G.I „J‟ bolts & nuts 8 mm dia with
bitumen & G.I limpet washers filled with white lead & including a coat of
approved steel primer and two coats of approved paint on over lapping of
sheets complete (upto a pitch of 600) and seigniorage charges, turnover tax
etc., complete, excluding the cost of purlins, rafters, trusses & cost of
conveyance of all materials for all floors
BMS-W.45 Basic rate 1.000 sqm 799.00 1.00 sqm 799.00
BMS-W.64 8mm dia G.I.J bolts & nuts 2.200 Nos. 8.00 1 Each 17.60
BMS-W.65 G.I washersBitumen washers 2.200 Nos. 1.00 1 Each 2.20
BMS-W.67 Bitumen washers 2.200 Nos. 1.00 1 Each 2.20
B) labour
Carpenter II class 0.043 Nos. 500.00 1 Each 21.50
461
Co - Operative Dept
DISMANTLING
Add for MA @25% 0.25
RBR- 1 Dismantling Brick/Tile Work
STCL-6
Dismantling of existing structures comprising of brick
masonry, including disposal of unserviceable material and
stacking the serviceable material with all lifts and lead of
1000 m as per Technical Specification Clause 202 MORD /
MORTH
Unit = cum
Taking output = 1.25 cum
Cement mortar
a) labour
Mate day -
Mazdoor (Unskilled) day 0.780 370.00 1 day 288.60
Add for MA @25% 0.25 288.60 72.15
b) Machinery
Tractor with trolley 3t hour 0.270 380.60 1 Hr 102.76
463.51
Add 13.615% overhead charges, Contractor profit 63.11
Cost for 1.25 cum = a+b+c+d 526.62
Rate per cum = (a+b+c+d)/1.25 421.30
RBR- 2 Dismantling of Structures

STCL-5
Dismantling of existing structures cement concrete, wood
work, steel work, including T&P and scaffolding wherever
necessary, sorting the dismantled material, disposal of
unserviceable material and stacking the serviceable material
with all lifts and lead of 1000 m as per Technical
Specification Clause 202 MORD / MORTH
C Reinforced Cement Concrete
and
prestressed Concrete
a) labour
Mate day -
Blacksmith day 0.400 465.00 1 day 186.00
Mazdoor (Unskilled) day 3.500 370.00 1 day 1295.00
Add for MA @25% 0.25 1481.00 370.25
b) Machinery
Tractor with trolley 3t hour 0.270 380.60 1 Hr 102.76
1954.01
Cost for 1.25 cum = a+b+c+d 2220.05
Rate per cum = (a+b+c+d)/1.25 1776.04
462
Co - Operative Dept
3 DISMANTLING Kadapa slabs or Shahabad stone slabs

flooring on sand bed clearing away and carefully
stacking materials useful for reuse
BMT-S.11 Sqm 1.000 60.00 10 Sqm 6.00
Rate per 1 sqm 6.82
4 DISMANTLING Terracing work in roofs clearing away

and carefully stacking materials useful for reuse
BMT-S.02 Sqm 1.000 150.00 10 Sqm 15.00


S Description of the work Measurements Quantity Rate Per Amount
No No's L B D
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 Roofing will be provided with 0.5mm thick galvanized /
pre painted G.I. profiled sheets fixed to the purlins with
14 size self drilling screws with neoprene washer. Side
laps are stitched with self tapping / drilling screws. End
laps are to be sealed with 25x3 mm Butyl tape. The
sheets are provided with anti capillary grove and fixed
with G.I „J‟ bolts & nuts 8 mm dia with bitumen & G.I
limpet washers filled with white lead & including a coat
of approved steel primer and two coats of approved paint
on over lapping of sheets complete (upto a pitch of 600)
and seigniorage charges, turnover tax etc., complete,
excluding the cost of purlins, rafters, trusses & cost of
conveyance of all materials for all floors
For Godown 1 x 40 0.90 2.44 43.92 Sqm 985.59 1 Sqm 43287.11

materials and labour charges for cleaning, removing the
dust, rust and other foreign particles by sand papering
including cost and brushes
, sand paper, scaffolding charges including all incidental
Engineer-in- charge at site.(BLD-CSTN 12-12) for iron
trusses.
Rolling shutter 1 x 1 2.44 2.44 2.97 Sqm
Air Vents 1 x 20 0.90 0.45 4.05 Sqm
For MS Tublar 50.00 Sqm

463
For Roof Pulins 60.00 Sqm
Co - Operative Dept
For Tie runners 20.00 Sqm
137.02 Sqm 156.39 1 Sqm 21430.00

materials and labour charges for cleaning, removing the
dust, rust and other foreign particles by sand papering
including cost and brushes, sand paper,scaffolding
charges including all incidental and operational charges
etc. complete for finished item of work as per standard
specification s and as directed by Engineer-in- charge at
site.(BLD-CSTN 10-12-iv) for old wood work.
Doors 1 x 6 1.22 2.30 8.42 Sqm
8.42 Sqm 184.48 1 Sqm 1553.00

4 Painting to old walls with Water proof Cement paint of
approved brand and shade, including cost and
conveyance of all materials to work site and all
operational, incidental, labour charges etc. excluding
VAT and seigniorage charges and including overhead
charges complete for finished item of work as per SS 911
for internal walls (APSS No. 912) for internal walls
including Over Head Charges, Contractor Profit
@ 13.615%
Long walls 1 x 4 36.46 3.66 533.77 Sqm
Gable walls 1 x 4 11.75 4.58 215.26 Sqm
Deductions
Doors 1 x 6 1.22 2.30 -8.42 Sqm
Rolling shutter 1 x 1 2.44 2.44 -2.97 Sqm
Air vents 1 x 20 0.90 0.45 -4.05 Sqm
359.07 Sqm 121.58 1 Sqm 43656.00
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464
ABSTRACT
RKVY-RAFTAAR 2019-20
STATEMENT SHOWING THE PROJECT PROPOSALS RECEIVED UNDER RKVY-RAFTAAR FOR
THE YEAR 2019-20
Outlay proposed
(Rs. in lakhs)
Physical (Rs. in
lakhs)
I AGRICULTURE
1 Supply of seed under Contingency Qtls. 84368 2629.00
2 Supply of green manure seed Qtls. 140641 4470.00
3 Strengthening of DNA finger printing laboratory Nos. 1 96.49
4 Strengthening of Fertilizer Control Laboratories Nos. 6 522.00
Lakh
5 Rodent control programme ha. 14.532 176.09
6 Strengthening of Pesticide Testing Laboratory Nos 5 498.17
7 Construction of Pesticide Testing Laboratory Nos 1 150.00
8 Farm Mechnisation Nos 1753 12053.00
9 CLIMATE RESILIENT ZERO BUDGET NATURAL FARMING Nos 131 18664.43
2% Admn. Expenses 785.18
Agriculture Total 40044.36
II ANGRAU
Establishment of Laboratory for testing of Soil, Water
1
and Plant Nos 1 115.00
Strengthening of Infrastructure facilities – Storage
2
Godown and Threshing Floor Nos 1 75.00
3 Construction of seed storage godown Nos 1 75.00
Construction of training hall cum chamber for Millet
4
Value Addition Nos 1 100.00
5 Construction of Seed Godown Nos 1 75.00
6 Construction of training hall for capacity building Nos 1 100.00
7 Rat proof seed storage godown Nos 1 75.00
8 Establishment of Tissue Culture Lab Nos 1 150.00
9 Establishment of Biotechnology Lab facility Nos 1 150.00
Establishment of Advanced Laboratory for Soil Health
10
Management Nos 1 120.00
Establishment of Farm Machinery Testing, Training
11
and Demonstration Centre Nos 1 150.00
12 Infrastructure facilities for Maize Research centre Nos 1 175.00
13 Seed Godown for processing and storage Nos 1 75.00
14 Strengthening of Tissue Culture Lab Nos 1 75.00
Establishment of Agro-Forestry Research Lab cum
15
Office Building Nos 1 200.00
Setting up of Oilseeds Quality Lab in Regional
16
Agricultural Research Station, Tirupati Nos 1 130.00
Establishment of Centre of Excellence in Pre-Harvest
17
Engineering and Technology (CEPHE&T) Nos 1 100.00
Strengthening of Post Harvest Technology Center for
18
Primary Processing and Value Addition Nos 1 100.00
ANGRAU TOTAL 2080.80
465
THE YEAR 2019-20
Outlay proposed
(Rs. in lakhs)
Physical (Rs. in
lakhs)
III HORTICULTURE
1 Establishment of Pre Harvest Structures Nos
i Permanent Pandals Ha 545 1362.50
ii Trellies for tomato 1615 302.81
iii Poly House (2000Sq.mt) Sqmt 83000 369.35
iv Shadenet House (1000 Sq.mt) Sqmt 52000 184.60
v Cultivation of High Value Vegetables Sqmt 73000 51.10
vi Cultivation of High Value Flowers (Roses & Lillys) Sqmt 62000 132.06
vii Horticulture Mechanisation (Tractors and Power
Tillers not allowed)
a Farm machinery
Sowing, planting & Digging Equipment Nos 128 19.20

b PP Equipment
Power operated Tiwan sprayers (16 ltrs) Nos 2287 228.70
Tractor Mounted Sprayers(below 25 BHP) Nos 230 23.00

2 Establishment of Post Harvest Structures Nos
i Plastic Crates Nos 288120 345.74
ii Pack Houses Nos 251 502.00
iii Ripening chambers (30 MT) Nos 4 42.00
iv Primary / Minimal processing units Nos 7 70.00
v Collection, sorting / grading, packing units etc., Nos 3 18.00
vi Onion Storage Structure (25MT) Nos 58 50.75
vii Turmeric Boiler Nos 6 9.00
viii Turmeric Drum Polisher Nos 10 10.00
ix Integrate Pack House 9Mx18M Nos 1 17.50
x Low cost ripening chamber (44 MT) (Brickwall 1 1.45
structure) Nos
xi FPO's Promotion and Strengthening (C)
a Promotion & Strengthening of FPOs Nos 4000.00
3 Flexi funds
i Mango (7.5X7.5M) Ha 281 37.37
ii Guava (3x3M) Ha 392 114.96
iii Sweet Orange Ha 24 3.84
iv Acid lime Ha 115 18.40
v Cashew (6x6M) Ha 288 57.60
b Plantation Crops
i Cocoa in Coconut Ha 301 60.20
ii Cocoa in Oil Palm 97 15.52
466
THE YEAR 2019-20
Outlay proposed
(Rs. in lakhs)
Physical (Rs. in
lakhs)
i Papaya (1.8x1.8M) Ha 418 103.09
ii TC Banana Ha 193 79.10

iii loose flowers Ha 338 54.08
iv
Turmeric Ha 123 14.76
v
Sub - Total 558.93
d Canopy Management
i Mango Ha 2540 152.40
iii Acid lime Ha 357 21.40
iv Cocoa Ha 10 0.60
v Guava (3 x 3 x & 4 x 4) Ha 10 0.60
Sub - Total 314.50
e Rejuvenation
i Mango Ha 1429 250.08
Rejuvenation Total 275.08
i Hybrid veg seed Ha 6507 195.22
ii Veg minikits Nos 35270 21.16
Sub Total 216.38
g HRD
Farmers with in the State (Rs.1000 per day per farmer
i including transport.) Nos 8920 89.20
Exposure visits per Farmer including to and fro
ii charges for 6 days. Nos 3247 194.82
One day tarining Programmes with in the District (25
iii nos @ Rs.400/- per each) Nos 3374 337.40
Sub - Total 621.42
i Papaya Ha 150 9.25
ii Acid lime Ha 45 2.88
iii Guava(3x3) Ha 100 11.73
vi Cocoa in Coconut Ha 100 8.00
v Cocoa in Oil Palm 200 12.80
vi Mango Ha 220 11.70
vii Cashew Ha 82 6.56
viii Sweet Orange Ha 10 0.64
ix T.C.Banana Ha 50 5.12
x pomogranate Ha 10 1.07
Sub - Total 69.75
i Mango Ha 289 7.69
iii Guava Ha 240 14.08
467
THE YEAR 2019-20
Outlay proposed
(Rs. in lakhs)
Physical (Rs. in
lakhs)
iv Guava6x6 Ha 10 0.31
v Acid Lime Ha 121 3.87
vi Sweet Orange Ha 11 0.35
vii Cocoa in Coconut Ha 438 17.52
viii Cocoa in Oil Palm Ha 165 5.28
ix Apple Ber Ha 34 0.95
x Areca Nut Ha 71 2.84
Sub - Total 59.09
j Maintenance of FPOs Nos 2111.00
Flexi Funds Total 4226.15
Admin Cost 240.00
Horticulture Total 12205.91
IV YSR HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Value chain development and entrepreneurship
potential for spice processing through value addition
1
for Tribal farmers/entrepreneurs of Visakhapatnam
District of Andhra Pradesh Nos 1 168.00
Establishment of Audio & Video wing (Electronic Wing)
2 and University Museum at Dr YSR Horticultural
University campus Nos 1 100.00
Proposal for the Scheme on Establishment of Quality
3 Control Lab in Andhra Pradesh at DrYSRHU,
Venkataramannagudem, A.P. Nos 1 450.00
Establishment of Palmyrah processing pilot plant for
demonstration cum training on Palmyrah products for
4
tribal empowerment in Agency area of East Godavari
district. Nos 1 40.00
Augumenting production and supply of certified and
5
quality planting material of major fruit crops Nos 5 697.00
6 Tissue culture Lab at HRS, A R Peta Nos 1 50.00
YSR HU Total 1535.00
V SERICULTURE
1 Construction of Silkworm Rearing Sheds Nos 750 2400.00
2 Assistance for Chawkie (100 DFLs as a Unit ) Nos 50750 513.50
Sericulture Total 2971.77
VI ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
Supply of silage bale making to Progressive Farmers,
1
FPO's / Enterpreneurs(Ongoing Project) Nos 37 1469.33
Infrastructure support for Total Mixed Ration (TMR) /
2
Fodder Block Units (Ongoing Project) Nos 8 1738.00
Cold chain for storing and transportation of frozen
3
semen Nos 3578 484.96
Infrastructure for modernization and strengthening of
4
Feed analytical laboratories Nos 13 383.50
5 Establishment of Sex sorted Semen Laboratory at Nos 1 330.00
468
THE YEAR 2019-20
Outlay proposed
(Rs. in lakhs)
Physical (Rs. in
lakhs)
FSBS, Visakhapatnam, A.P
6 Imparting Trainings to Vets, Para vets & Farmers Nos 3,31,200 1615.00
7 Awareness and Animal Health Camps Nos 5200 1040.00
8 Establishment of Veterinary Institutions Nos 5 802.98
Animal Husbandry Total 8021.04
VII FISHERIES
Aquatic Quarantine Centre(AQF) for p.Vannamei
1
shrimp,Bangarammapeta, VSKP dt. Nos 1 1200.00
Fish Landing centre, Gokarnamatam, Nizampatnam
2
Mandal, Guntur dt. Nos 1 300.00
Fish Landing centre, Orlagondatippa, Krithivennu
3
mandal, Krishna dt. Nos 1 275.00
Fish Landing Centre, Chakicherla Peadapattupalem,
4
Ulavapadu Mandal, Prakasam dt. Nos 1 200.00
Fish Landing centre, Pedapattupalem, Kavali Mandal,
5
Fish Landing centre, Isakapalle, Alluru Mandal,
6
Fisheries Total 2626.50
VIII APDDCF LTD
Establishment Of 30 MT Capacity Cattle Feed Plant In
1
Ananthapur District Nos 1 100.00
Establishment of 25,000 LPD capacity Milk Chilling
2
Center at V.Kota in Chittoor district Nos 1 470.00
3 Establishment of Comprehensive Training Centre Nos 1 275.00
4 Strengthening of Testing Facilities at Village Level Nos 112 119.00
Interfacing the BMCUs / Dairy Units with Head
Quarters and Providing of Hygiene and Sanitization,
5 Solar Heating Systems and other ancillary items for
Milk Cooling Units / Dairy Units at various Locations
in Andhra Pradesh State Nos 31 465.00
6 Strengthening of Bulk Milk Cooling Units Nos 10 100.00
Providing of Bi-Products Block at Kankipadu Dairy in
7
Krishna District Nos 1 420.00
Providing of village level milk procurement system to
8
new villages Nos 230.40
Establishment of 50,000 LPD Capacity dairy at
9
Proddutur in Kadapa district Nos 1 400.00
10 Creation of chilling facilities in Prakasam District Nos 5 225.00
APDDCF Ltd. total 2860.49
IX SV VETERINARY UNIVERSITY
Strengthening and development of infrastructure for
1 enhanced fodder production and productivity of
livestock Nos 1 265.00
469
THE YEAR 2019-20
Outlay proposed
(Rs. in lakhs)
Physical (Rs. in
lakhs)
Ensuring quality milk and meat products to safe
guard human health and to improve the economy of
2 the livestock farmers in compliance with food safety
and standards authority of India through food testing
laboratory Nos 1 136.00
Establishment of backyard poultry mother unit for
hatching and supply of 6 weeks chicks to the rural
3 farmers for improving their livelihood and nutritional
security under rural scenario in Rayalaseema region
of AP Nos 1 90.00
Millet processing unit for production and
4
demonstration of millet value added products Nos 1 25.00
Construction of 4 nursery tanks for production of fish
5
fry at IRAF – BBPM, East Godavari district Nos 1 32.00
Establishment of antibiotic residue analysis
6 laboratory (ARAL) for screening of aquaculture
produce Nos 1 275.00
Enhancement of productivity and supply of
germplasm through IVF technology and selective
7
breeding under Bio-secured conservation of Punganur
cattle at LRS, Palamaner Nos 1 50.00
Establishment of feed processing unit (mash & pellet)
for supply of quality feed to farmers for improving milk
8
and meat production Anim. Nutrition, NTR CVSc,
Gannavaram Nos 1 130.00
SVVU Total 1023.00
X MARKFED
1 Construction of Guar Gum processing plant Nos 1 500.00
Markfed TOTAL 500.00
XI CO-OPERATIVE DEPT.
Co – Operative TOTAL 66.30
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RKVY-RAFTAAR

PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR THE YEAR 2019-20

Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University

4 Dr. YSR Horticultural University 218-258

6 Animal Husbandry 271-302

A.P. Dairy Development Corporation Ltd.

9 S.V. Veterinary University 366-395

11 Co-operative Dept. 401-464

1. Supply of seed under Contingency during Kharif – 2019

1. Context and Back ground:

Contingency Plan 2019-20

10. Risk analysis:

2. Supply of Green Manure seed during 2019-20

Sl. Particulars Target Budget

1. Context and Back ground:

3. Strengthening DNA Fingerprinting & Transgenic Crops Monitoring

A. Particulars of Approx. Purpose

IV) Time frame:

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4. STRENGHENING OF FERTILIZER QUALITY CONTROL

Fertilizer is critical and costly input next to seed. 40% of farmers’

In this context, as a part of strengthening the quality control mechanism in the

1. The main objective of taking up construction of new buildings for the

by the Dept of Fertilizers. This ensures supply of quality fertilizers in time to

Quantification of physical and financial target for the project submitted

10. Risk Analysis:

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5. Implementation of Rodent Control Programme in Andhra Pradesh.

Area proposed for Estimated Budget

Cost Benefit Analysis:

6. Strengthening of Five State Pesticide Testing Laboratories of Tadepalligudem,

In Andhra Pradesh Five Pesticide Testing Laboratories are functioning to analyze

7. Construction of Pesticide Testing Laboratory

working in the lab.

Cost Benefit Analysis:

At Village level – AEO/MPEO- Coordinating the scheme implementation between

Package of MECHANIZED PADDY PACKAGE – MINI- SMSRI:

Expected Output / Benefits of the Project:

9. CLIMATE RESILIENT ZERO BUDGET NATURAL FARMING ONGOING

The Key Elements of the Strategy

Budgetary requirement for development of ZBNF clusters of 1 lakh ha area

Each farmer takes 3 years to cover entire holding.

Fairer Returns - 3,000 3,375 3,797 4,271

Benefits for 400 9,63,600 35,57,880 1,13,18,130 1,66,71,195 2,03,00,594 14,68,64,156

Indicative Costs 17,77,400 21,82,000 25,08,600 23,96,000 11,56,000

NPV of Benefits 9,63,600 33,25,121 98,85,693 1,36,08,661 1,54,87,226 12,95,31,238

NPV of Costs 17,77,400 20,39,252 21,91,108 19,55,850 8,81,907

practicing ZBNF farmers. Secondly the dissemination of ZBNF is happening at the

In view of in sufficient allocations during 2018-19, the requirement for 2019-20 is

RKVY Project - Promotion of ZBNF in 131 clusters /5000 sub-clusters (2019-20)

Campaigns, Broadcasts and Kalajathas, Field

V. Marketing CB and Marketing Support Farmers 150000 19,33,98,357

II. Institution Building (IB) And Funds to Institutions

Promotion & Documentation of Organic Farming and Natural Farming and

1 Farmers - Cumulative Coverage 70 233 465 465 465 465

2 Farmers - Seed to Seed (cumulative) 30 90 270 360 400 400

3 Farmers' Groups (cumulative) 6 40 40 40 40 40

4 Village Farmers' Federations (cumulative) 2 5 5 5 5

Cluster Farmers' Federation (cumulative)

6 Lead/Active Farmers (cumulative) 15 50 80 80 80 80

7 Master Farmers (cumulative) 5 5 5 5 5 5

8 Access to Input-Output Enterprises 1 1 2 2 2 2

9 Market Support to Farmers (cumulative) 10 60 240 360 400 400