Enhancing Productivity and Production of Pulses in the State of Rajasthan

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A
PROJECT REPORT
On
Enhancing Productivity and Production of Pulses in the State of Rajasthan
In the partial fulfillment for the requirement for Award
Of
“Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Marketing and ABM”
2011-2013
CARD (Centre for Agriculture and Rural Development)
Submitted by
VINAY KUMAR RAJAWAT
Corporate Guide Faculty Guide
Dr. M. Mukhtar Alam Prof. R.C.Mathur
Executive Director of Faculty
CARD, New-Delhi. FMS IRM Jaipur.

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Faculty of Management Studies
Institute of Rural Management
"Development through Education, Training and Research
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that this project report entitled Enhancing Productivity and
Production of Pulses in the State of Rajasthan is a record of project work done
independently by VINAY KUMAR RAJAWAT under my guidance and supervision
and that it has not previously formed the basis for the award of any degree fellowship or
associate ship to him.
Prof. R.C Mathur
Faculty Guide
FMS-IRM, Jaipur

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"Development through Education, Training and Research”
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that this project report entitled Enhancing Productivity and
Production of Pulses in the State of Rajasthan is a record of project work done
independently by Mr. VINAY KUMAR RAJAWAT under my guidance and supervision
and that it has not previously formed the basis for the award of any degree fellowship or
associate ship to him.
Dr. M.Mukhtar Alam
Corporate Guide
Executive Director of
CARD
NEW-DELHI.

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"Development through Education, Training and Research"
DECLARATION
We hereby declare that the project work entitled Enhancing Productivity and Production of
Pulses in the State of Rajasthan in Churu district. Is a bonafide record of work done by us
under the guidance of Prof. R.C. Mathur, Faculty Guide, FMS-IRM and
Dr.M.Mukhtar Alam Executive Director of CARD New-Delhi. This project has not
been formed the basis for the award to me for any degree/ diploma, associate ship,
fellowship or other similar title of any other institute/ society.
Date: VINAY KUMAR RAJAWAT
RM JULY 2012
Roll No. 1997

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
“The completion of any project depends upon the co-operation, coordination and
combined efforts of several resources of knowledge, inspiration & energy.” We have taken
efforts in this project. However, it would not have been possible without the kind support
and help of many individuals and organizations. We would like to extend our sincere
thanks to all of them.
We would most humbly like to thank the people of CARD without whom our
project wouldn’t have materialized. We are highly indebted to our project guide
Dr. M.Mukhtar Alam for his never ending support he extended to us in understanding the
project and helped build the conceptual understanding which led to the successful
completion of our project.
We are indebted to our faculty guide Prof. R.C Mathur who provided us the
encouragement and generously shared his wisdom & expertise with us and provided an
excellent guidance and general interest.
Concluding we also express our sincere thanks to the respondents who were
very co-operative and were kind enough to share some of the valuable time to fill in the
questionnaire and thus providing us with all the information without which the completion
of the project report was impossible.
Vinay Kumar-1997
PGDM-RM
2011-2013

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LIST OF ABBRIVIATIONS
AICRP All India Coordinated Research Project
ATMA Agriculture Technology Management Agency
APICOL Agriculture Promotion and Investment
Corporation Limited
DSMS District Supply and Marketing Society
CCCB Churu Central Cooperative Bank
FAO Food and Agriculture Organization
NABARD National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development
FRR Financial Rate of Return
FTTF Farm Technology Transfer Fund
GCA Gross Cropped Area
INM Integrated Nutrient Management
IPM Integrated Pest Management
IPDP Integrated Pulses Development Programme
ISOPOM
Integrated Scheme on Pulses, Oilseeds and
Maize
NFSM National Food Security Mission
IMAGE
Institute For Management of Agriculture
Extension
NPDP National Pulses Development Programme
NAFED
National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing
Federation of India Limited
IIPR Indian Institute of Pulse Research Kanpur
RSSCA Rajasthan State Seeds Certification Agency
RRMAS Rural Development and Marketing Society

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PLP Potential Linked-Credit Plan
DLDB District Land Development Bank
SOF Scale Of Finance
RPRC Regional Pulses Research Centre
WHO World Health Organization

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER-1 INTRODUCTION
1.0 Introduction design of the study
1.1 Statement of the problem
I. Overview of the pulse production
II. Contribution of different pulses in total pulses production pulses
III. Overview of International Market of Pulses
IV. Contribution of Pulses in international trade
V. Indian Scenario
VI. Productivity of pluses in India
1.2 Objective of the study
1.3 Methodology
a) Selection of district
b) Sample Technique
c) Sample size
1.4 Practical/Scientific utility of study
1.5 Review of literature
1.6 Limitation of study

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CHAPTER -2
Profile of the organization
A) Project details
B) Area of Operation
C) Selection of Districts
D) Selection of Farmers
E) Need for the Project
CHAPTER- 3 ANALYSES
3.1 Data collection
3.2 Primary source of data collection
3.3 Secondary source of data collection
3.4 SWORT Analysis for Pulses production in India
3.5 Introduction of the Selected Project Area in Rajashtan
3.5(a) Agro Climatic Zone of Rajasthan
3.5 (b) Agriculture Status of Rajasthan
3.6 Status of Pulses in Rajasthan
3.7 SWOT Analysis in Pulses Production in Churu District.
CHAPTER -4 SUMMARIES OF FINDINGS
A- Data analysis
B- Formation of project report and presentation
C- Duration of study

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D- Data analysis and Data Interpretation
E- Analysis technique
F- Tools of Analysis
G- presentation of data
1. Land holding
2. Types of land
3. Seed Used
4. FYM
5. Weed Control
6. Government Support
CHAPTER- 5 FINDINGS AND SUGGESTIONS
5.1 Findings
5.2 Suggestion
5.3 Impact point of pulse production
5.4 Scientific aspect to increase production of pulses
5.5 Improving yield stability
5.6 Production and supply of quality seed
5.7 Reduces post harvest losses
5.8 Ensuring attractive price to producers
5.9 Ensuring timely availability of critical inputs
5.10 Efficient transfer of technology
CHAPTER- 6 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
6.1 Integrated Nutrient Management
6.2 Bacterial Agents
6.3 Enhancing Technology Transfer System

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BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDEX
List of Tables and Diagrams
Fig.1.1 Figure in parentheses are the growth rate during the period in
percentage 1.1
14
Fig.1.2 the pulses wise production and producers: 16
Fig.1.3 internationally traded agriculture commodity 17
Fig.1.4 An overview of Export of pulses 18
Fig.1.5 An overview of pulses productivity in different States 20
Fig,1.6 Contribution of different pulses in total pulses production 20
Fig.1.7 Sample Size for the survey conducted-120 23
Fig.1.8 The import of pulses from international market 29
Fig.1.9 Introduction of the Selected Project Area in Rajashtan 34
Fig 1.10 Contribution of Rajasthan in Indian Agriculture 38
Fig.1.11 Production & Productivity status of the selected districts (2010-11) 40

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Fig.1.12 LAND HOLDINGS 44
Fig.1.13 TYPES OF LAND 45
Fig.1.14 SEED USED 46
Fig 1.15 FYM 47
Fig 1.16 Weed control 48
Fig 1.17 Government support 49
Fig 1.18 Functional Model for Implementation of Model Seed
System (s) Project in Rajasthan
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Executive Summary
The present study is an attempted to make an in-depth analysis of the pulses in Churu
district of Rajasthan with special reference to pulses covering its production, and
productivity, processing and marketing aspects based on the primary data collected from
sample farmers.
Pulses is the broad term used to describe the dried, edible seeds of legumes and contain
Protein, abundant Complex Carbohydrates (including soluble fiber) but almost no fat. The
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) defines Pulses as annual
leguminous crops yielding from one to 12 seeds within the pod and harvested for the dry
seeds. India is the largest pulses growing nation in the world with around 35 per cent of
area about 21 per cent of production of pulses in the world. The pulses are grown over an
area of around 23 million ha. Accounting for about 18 per cent of total area but the
production of pulses is around 14 million tones, which is only 7 to 8 per cent of total food
grains production during the recent years. The yields of pulses at around 500 - 600 kg/ha. is
only about 35 to 40 per cent of the average yield of total food grains. The Pigeon peas
(Arhar) and Chick peas (Gram or Desi Chana) are the major pulses grown in India,
followed by Green and Black Gram and guwar and moth and Lentil. The per capita (per
day) availability of pulses in the country has hovered around 30 to 35 gms. In the recent
years which is much lower than the 43 gm recommended by the Indian Council of
Medical Research. Pulses seed contain 2 to 3 time more protein than cereals and are rich
source of minerals and vitamins.

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CROP % Protein
Chickpea 18.0-30.6
Pigeon pea 18.8-28.5
Urdbean 21.2-31.8
Moongbean 20.8-31.8
Lentil 20.4-30.5
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are the major pulses growing
states in the country contributing around 10 to 15 per cent of area and production of pulses
in the country. Rajasthan with around 3 to 5 per cent of the area and production of pulses
has very seldom been a force to reckon with in the overall pulses scenario of the country.
However, the crop has specific importance for the simple reason of being the indispensable
component of the diet of the people of the state. In the Churu district the production of
pulses –
Sr
No.
Crop Name Area in ha. Production
(in mt)
Area in ha. Production
(in mt)
Year- 2009-10 Year-2010-2011
1 Pulses 335000 170000 328350 39105
2 Guwar 300000 600000 294850 58970
3 Gram 125000 50000 235000 1880000

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CHAPTER-1
INTRODUCTION
1.0 Introduction design of the study
India is the largest producer of pulses in the world. Pulses is the major source of protein
and amino acid, the climate of the Churu is more privilege for the production of pulses in
this area major pulses crop are chickpea, guwar, moong and moth. Despite being a desert
state, Rajasthan achieved the feat of producing highest amount of pulses in the country,
for which chief minister Ashok Gehlot and agriculture minister HarjiramBurdak were
awarded by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. At present globally 60 million tones of
pulses are produced annually from 70 million hectares. The proposed project for enhancing
pulse production in the districts of Churu. Will benefit the farmers in the districts while
realizing the goals for pulse production at the state and national level. The project will
benefit the State Government by increasing pulse productivity of the State through targeted
intervention in the three districts, by providing regional and local information database to
the State Government and will also be helpful to the farmers by providing better marketing
opportunities due to training on market intelligence, direct interaction with buyers,
elimination of middlemen and by premium price to the farmer. The project will cover the
three crops namely Moong, Moth and Gram that is produced in the identified districts.
The country's population is predicted to be 1.68 billion by 2030 from the present level of
1.21 billion. Accordingly, the projected pulse Requirement for the year 2030 is 32.00
million tons with an anticipated Growth rate of 4.2%.

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CROP 2012 2017 2022 2025 2030
Check pea 6.47
2.00
7.87
4.00
9.12
3.00
9.68
2.00
10.12
4.00
Pigeon pea 2.75
2.25
3.59
5.50
4.58
5.00
5.04
3.25
5.52
4.75
Mung bean 1.25
5.25
1.89
4.50
2.30
4.00
2.53
3.25
2.75
3.50
Urd bean 1.97
5.75
2.43
4.25
2.96
4.00
3.23
3.00
3.58
4.00
Lentil 1.31
4.00
1.73
5.75
2.21
5.00
2.41
3.00
2.62
4.00
Peas 1.03
4.00
1.30
5.75
1.58
5.00
1.70
3.00
1.98
3.80
Others 1.97 2.91 3.70 4.83 5.33
Total 17.02
3.50
21.72
5.00
26.43
4.00
29.43
3.65
32.00
4.20
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1.1 Statement of the problems
The project is mainly focused to increase the production and productivity of pulses in the
State of Rajasthan by creating awareness in respect of pulses production, use of pulse as a
mixed crop with other crops and use of modern technology among the farmers. The project
will cover the three crops namely Moong, Moth and Gram that is produced in the identified
districts. For the project, a total of 3000 ha land will be selected from 3 districts of the
Rajsthan i.e. Churu, Barmer and Jaiselmer. The selection of districts is based on the
crop production, productivity, farmer awareness and extension services etc. A total
of 6000 farmers will get the benefit of the project. In this project only Churu district
is covered.
I. Overview of the pulse production
World Scenario of pulses production
At present globally 61.3 million tones of pulses are produced annually from 70 million
hectares. The contribution of developing countries like India, China, Brazil, Turkey and
Mexico accounts for nearly two third of production. India is the largest producer with 33
per cent of global area contributing 22 per cent of the world production. Pulses itself
contributes approx 2.5 % in the total international trade of agriculture products. The
following table shows the pulses wise production and producers:

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Pulses
Production
(in million
tones)
Top
Producer
Other Major Producers
Pulses, Total 61.3 mt India (22%) China (10%), EU (9%), Brazil (5),
Canada (5%), Myanmar(5%),
Australia (4%)
Dry Beans 18.7 mt Brazil (16%) India (14%), China (11%),
Myanmar (9%), Mexico (7%),
U.S.A (6%)
Dry Peas 12.1 mt EU (30%) Canada (18%), China (13%),
Russia (12%), India (7%),Ukraine
(5%), Australia (3%)
Chickpeas 8.6 mt India (60%) Turkey (8%), Pakistan (6%), Iran
(4), Mexico (4%), Canada(3%),
Australia (3%)
Dry Broad
Beans
4.4 mt China (47%) %) EU (13%), Ethiopia (11%),
Egypt (11%), Australia (6%),
Sudan (2%), Morocco (2%)
Lentils 3.8 mt India (30%) Turkey (18%), Canada (16%),
Australia (5%), Syria (5%),
Nepal (5%), China (4%), USA
(4%), Bangladesh (4%), Iran
(4%)
Cow Peas 3.9 mt Nigeria (60%) Niger (10%), Burkina Faso (9%),
Myanmar (6%), Mali (3%),
Cameroon (2%)
Pigeon Peas 3.24 mt India (76%) Myanmar (14), Malawi (3%),
Uganda (3%), Kenya (2%),
Tanzania (2%)
II. Contribution of different pulses in total pulses
production pulses
In the total production of the pulses i.e. 61.3 million tones dry beans itself contributes 30 %
of the total production followed by dry peas 19% and chick pea 14%. Contribution of
different pulses in world total pulses production is as under:

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S.No. Name of Pulses Contribution in total
production of pulses (%)
1 Dry Beans 30
2 Dry Peas 19
3 Chick Peas 14
4 Dry Broad Beans 7.2
5 Cow Pea 6.36
6 Lentils 6.19
7 Pigen Pea 5.28
8 Others 11.97
III. Overview of International Market of Pulses
Pulses contribute approx. 2.5 % in the international trade of agriculture products. The
major agri product, which traded internationally, is wheat followed by the Maize (corn).
A view of the internationally traded agriculture commodity is as under:
Product Production
(million tonnes)
Global Trade
(million tonnes)
Pulses 62 11
Palm Oils 38 30
Corn 771 87
Soya 240 74
Rice 660 32
Wheat 676 116
Barley 153 19

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IV. Contribution of Pulses in international trade
Out of the total production of pulses, 17% of the pulses are traded in the international
market. Canada is leading country in export of pulses followed by Australia and China. An
overview of Export of pulses is as under:
S.No. Country Quantity exported
(million tones)
Contribution in
Total export (%)
1 Canada 2.12 25
2 Australia 1.3 15
3 Myanmar 0.84 10
4 China 0.80 09
5 USA 0.52 07
(V)Indian Scenario
I. India is the largest producer with 33 per cent of global area
contributing 22 per cent of the world’s production. Normally the area
under pulses in the country is around 24.38 million hectares with a
production of 14.52 million tonnes. The average productivity of the
country is very low i.e. 550-600 kg/ha when compared with the
average productivity of 1750 Kg/ ha and 637 kg/ha in other developed
and developing countries respectively, as well as the global average
pulse productivity of 820 kg/ha.

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(VI) Productivity of pluses in India:
Although India is leading Country in pulses production but the productivity of pulses is
much lower i.e. 650 kg/ha as compared to the other pulses growing countries i.e. 1600-
1700 kg/ha. An overview of pulses productivity in different States is shown below:
State
Highest
Productivity
(Kg/ha)
State Lowest
Productivity
(Kg/ha)
Haryana 976.6 Tamil Nadu 306.8
Punjab 907.9 J&K 464.1
Uttar Pradesh 898.7 Karnataka 465.7
Kerala 818.2 Orissa 481.2
Andhra
Pradesh
817.6 Rajasthan 497.3
(VII) Contribution of different pulses in total pulses production
S.No. State Production
(%)
1 Chickpea 40
2 Pigeon pea 20
3 Mung bean 11
4 Urad bean 10
5 Lentil 7
6 Peas 5
7 Other 7

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1.2 Objectives of the study
The present study was undertaken with the following objectives pertaining to the state of
Rajasthan in the Churu district.
1. Analyses the trend in area, production and productivity of selected pulses.
2. Look into the issues and constraints in the farm management of the pulses.
3. Analyses the forward and backward linkages in the production of pulses.
4. Assess the efficiency of different channels of marketing and the role of MSP.
5. Explore the post harvest management including grading, processing, packing,
value addition, branding, etc.
6. Identify the constraints in the production, marketing and processing.
7. Enquiring from the farmers about their ways and techniques which are follows by
the farmers.
8. Findings out whether farmers get their soil tested in laboratories and whether they
get corrective measures to balance their soil nutrients suitable for growing pulses.
9. Knowing the technology like, seed treatment, plant population maintenance,
fertilizer foliar application, DAP and MOP use.
10. Knowing of Rizhobium culture, nutrients and micronutrients, Zypsum
and seed treatment chemicals for increasing the productivity of pulses.
11. Knowing the Government support provided to the farmers during cultivation of
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1.3 Methodology
3.1 Selection of Districts-
In Churu important pulse crops are chickpea or gram, greengram (mungbean) guwar and
moth. District-wise Area & Production of Pulses in Churu for 2009-2010(335000
ha.170000mt) and 2010-2011 are (328350mh-39105mt) The major pulse growing districts
in terms of area in the State are Churu, Barmer, and Jaisalmer in that order. For last two
years i.e. 2009-2010 and 2010-2011, for which data was available before the launch of the
study, the highest production was also recorded in Churu and find out the climatic
suitability to increasing the production of pulses.( Hence, the districts i.e churu with the
highest area (under cultivation) as well as production were selected for the present study.
Notwithstanding the fact that, three major pulses viz., Gram, Moong and moth were grown
in the study area, chickpea or gram, was the most dominant type of pulse cultivated in the
districts.
3.2 SAMPLING TECHNIQUE
The sampling adopted was Non-Probability Sampling. The units were
selected on basis of Judgmental Sampling as major priority was given to the
Tehsil where the irrigation source available (Sardarshahr) and another Tehsil
(Taranagar) there is no irrigation facility in the whole Tehsil because the
irrigated water is saline if field irrigated with the same water to 3 to 4 years
.The soil will be sick of salts therefore all cultivation depends on rains. The
implementation of revival Project is a bigger concern for organization.
Also availability of a certain officers of CCCB’s and Prabandhak in a
particular area also made sample units being affected by discretion/judgment
of researcher.
In non probability sampling, Convenience Sampling was applied on grounds
of locality, proximity, availability of respondents’ issues etc:

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3.3 SAMPLE SIZE
Sample Size for the survey conducted-120
Sample Size for the survey conducted – 120
Name of the place visited No. of person contacted
CHURU (Ranasar) 20
Jasasar 20
TARANAGAR(Bhaleri) 20
Mukanghar 20
SARDARSHAHAR 20
Bikamsara 20

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4 DATA COLLECTION
4.1 PRIMARY SOURCE OF DATA COLLECTION:
Primary data is proposed to be collected through Churu Credit Cooperative Bank, (CCCBs)
and the supporting of the DDA of Churu. Following tools were adopted for Primary Data
collection: -
 Questionnaire: - Before the field study was started the secondary data relevant to
the topic were collected. After complete analysis, objectives of the study and
questionnaires for respondents were prepared by the researcher. The questionnaires
include questions related to the recommended components of the scheme.
Questionnaires were open ended and close ended. Researcher has prepared
questionnaires for Farmers so that researcher may come to know about the proper
scenario of the pulse project through given by the organizations.
 Observation: - Basically this method has more use of vision for data collection.
Many times it happens that people don’t answer the real scenario. So this tool is
very important when a researcher goes for the collection the views regarding any
topic and this method helped a lot to researcher throughout the project.
4.2 SECONDARY SOURCE OF DATA COLLECTION:
Apart from primary source, secondary sources were also explored for data collection. In
district researcher have collected data from the DDM-NABARD which gave information
about the relative project with the pulse production and increase the productivity and
marketing assessment marketing decision making ect. In that particular district which was
necessary and relevant for the project.
Some of the important sources of data collection are:-
1. Company Literature and database.
2. Information available on internet.
3. Journals, newspapers, books magazines etc.
4. Some organizational report like AICRP,ISOPOM.
5. DoA (Department of agriculture).

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6. Www.nabard.org
7. http://www.iipr.res.in/
1.4 Practical/Scientific utility of project
The study conducted by the above state methodology would help to understand the present
scenario of pulse production and use of modern agriculture technology, processing of
pulses, reduce the post harvest loses etc. and help to achieve 4.2 %growth rate.
1.5 Review of literature-
Apart from primary source, secondary sources were also explored for data collection. In
district researcher have collected data from the DDM-NABARD which gave information
about the relative project with the pulse production and increase the productivity and
marketing assessment marketing decision making ect. In that particular district which was
necessary and relevant for the project.
Some of the important sources of data collection are:-
8. Company Literature and database.
9. Information available on internet.
10. Journals, newspapers, books magazines etc.
11. Some organizational report like AICRP,ISOPOM.
12. DoA (Department of agriculture).
13. Www.nabard.org
14. http://www.iipr.res.in/

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1.6 Limitations of study
 The sample size may be a limitation of the study. The sample size for farmers
survey in this case being 120 was insufficient and the sample size of Tehsil to be
covered was 03 in the District of Churu’;. The findings based on this sample size
might not provide accurate results.
 Responses may be biased; Majority respondents who were part of the survey have
low awareness at ground level. At many times they were unable to provide required
information.
 A substantial time period is required to evaluate these project but this project would
be evaluated after a very less time period after its completion.
 All the impact can be measured and some impacts are not quantifiable as well.
 The inferences of the study were drawn on the basis of primary data collected from
a very limited sample. Though all efforts were made to collect the correct or near to
correct information through the pre-designed questionnaire, the basis in revealing
certain information may have affected the data collection and inference drawn from
such data.

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Chapter-2
Brief introduction of the Execution Agency
Centre for Agriculture and Rural Development
(CARD)
Established and registered in the year 2000 under the Societies Registration Act 1860,
Centre for Agriculture and Rural Development is a premier Non-Government
Organization, playing a vibrant role in the national efforts of developing India through
agriculture led transformation. CARD is committed to reaching all parts of the rural society
especially farming community and participates actively towards improving the quality of
life of rural masses by addressing technical, economical policy issues related to the
development of agriculture and rural society.
CARD is engaged in a variety of activities in agriculture, horticulture and rural
development with an all India presence. The Society focuses on information dissemination,
training, capacity building and technology exposure by organizing business seminars,
technical conferences, farmer’s workshops, agro trade fairs, conducting surveys & studies
and adopting villages for their sustainable development. CARD monitors trends in
agriculture and agribusinesses and advises Central and State Governments, NGOs and
various bodies on appropriate policies and actions for the development of agriculture and
rural economy. Its various bodies are engaged in a host of developmental activities for the
benefit of rural society.
CARD has strong links with the farming, business communities as well as policy makers
built up through many years of consistent effort to voice agriculture issues and facilitating
partnership between Government and the industry by initiating public private partnership
in agriculture. The pioneering roles played by CARD in popularizing the concept of PPP,
Government initiative on mass media support to agriculture, lowering of interest rates by
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agriculture sector, There has also been a long association of CARD with farmers
throughout the country and with agencies and organizations involved with rural
development. CARD has organized hundreds of rural expos, farmers’ seminars and
workshops and participated in field projects.
Through a series of activities to empower farmers on latest technology, quality products
and services by organizing several capacity building sessions, workshops, rural exhibitions
and interaction programmes. CARD has impacted over three lacs framers by a series of
successfully carried out awareness campaigns at District and block levels. Till now CARD
has covered 74 districts in various states like U.P., M.P., H.P, Haryana, Punjab,
Maharashtra Andhra Pradesh and North east region.
CARD team is comprised of highly qualified and experienced persons from agriculture,
horticulture, development sector, media and marketing, who have strong background in
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Project Details:
Project title: Enhancing productivity and production of Pulses in the State of Rajasthan
The vision of project is to increase the production and the productivity of pulses in such
ratio so that the difference between the domestic consumption and domestic production is
eliminated and India while being self reliant in pulse production transforms from pulse
importing nation to pulse exporting nation and therefore India’s dependence on import of
pulses from other country comes to an end.
2.2 Area of Operation:
Area selected for the project is Rajasthan because of the area under pulses are high but the
productivity of pulses in the state is low,in the selected district (Churu) are mainly
requiring less moisture,viz-Guwar, Bajra, Moth, Gram and mustered .Pulses are dominant
in agriculture in the district.
2.3 Selection of Districts:
For the implementation of the project, three remote districts of Rajsthan namely Churu,
Barmer and Jaiselmer have been selected. For the project 6500 ha land has been selected
from the above districts. The criteria for selection of the district are as under:
 Total Agriculture Land
 Contribution of pulses in the total agriculture land.
 Productivity of Pulses
 Agro Climatic condition
 Tradition Cultivation Practices
 Awareness of Farmers
 Outreach of the extension activities

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 Requirement of value additions in terms of improved seeds, irrigation, marketing
linkages
2.4 Selection of Farmers
For the execution of the project 6000 farmers will be selected. The main criteria for
selection of the farmers are as under:
 Land size available with Farmers
 Current Cultivation Practices adopted by farmers
 Participation of Farmers during the time of demonstration
 Awareness of Farmers.
2. Distribution of Rizhobium culture, nutrients and micronutrients, Zypsum
and seed treatment chemicals for increasing the productivity of pulses.
3. Economic Analysis (Extra Monetary Benefit through cultivation of Pulses as compared
to any other crops) and demonstration of the benefits in cultivation of Pulses.
2.6 Need for the project
India is the biggest producer of pulses, top in land utilization covered under pulses. But due
to gap between the consumption and availability of pulses, India Imports about 2.4 million
tonnes from the different countries. In 2007-08, India imported 2.32 million tonnes of
pulses and next year, 2.84 million tonnes. Since India is the biggest consumer of pulses,
demand within the country influences international prices. So when the Indian government
announces import, it immediately spikes prices in the world market because it indicates to
the world market that there is an acute shortage of pulses in the country. Resultant Indian
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demand and supply fulfilled by Government of India through the import of pulses from
international market is as under:
Benefits to State
 Productivity of Pulses will increase.
 Growth of Pulses processing industries
 New agriculture concepts will be utilized in the State
 Creating awareness among the farmers
 Increased employment in the State.
 Outreach of support to the farmer extended in the regions where extension activities are
assessed weak
Benefits to the farmers
 Improvement in the socio-economic status of the farming community.
 Increase in productivity through scientific crop management system
 Better price to the farmer and enhanced per capita income.
Pulses
Demand Production Import
(MMts) (MMts) (MMts)
Pigeon Pea 2.7 2.3 0.4
Urad 1.55 1.2 0.35
Mung 1.4 1.1 0.3
Dry Peas 2.2 0.95 1.25
Masoor 1.2 0.8 0.4
Tur 6 5.8 0.2
Other 2.5 2.16 0.34
TOTAL 17.55 14.31 3.24

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 Conservation of environment, soil health and preventing future environmental
issues
SWOT Analysis for pulses production in India
(i) Strengths
a) Suitable Climatic condition
b) Emphasis of Central Government to increase the production and productivity of
pluses
c) Increased MSP of Pulses
d) On top in production of and land utilization for pulse cultivation
e) Used as mixed crop and relay crop in different States
f) Use of modern technology in some developed region.
(ii) Weaknesses
a) Low Nutritional level of the soil
b) Highly susceptible to various pests and diseases, drought & water logging
c) Considerable losses due to storage grain pests
d) Insufficient high yielding pest and disease tolerant varieties
e) Poor attention of farmers to the pulses cultivation
f) Mostly grown as mixed crop, intercrop, bund crop etc.
g) Poor storability and lack of storage facility
h) No private sector initiatives
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iii) Opportunities
a) Huge demand supply gap
b) Proper utilization of the available resource
c) Government schemes to encourage the pulses production e.g. Rastriya Krishi Vikas
Yojana, National Pulses Development Programme etc.
iv)Threats
a) Weather conditions because it is mainly grown as rainfed crop
b) Import policies of the Government
3.4 Introduction of the Selected Project Area in Rajashtan
Rajasthan’s western region is semi-arid and desert but the eastern part of the state has
many rivers and there is more rain; hence suitable for farming. In past days, agriculture
was a risky affair for the people and they used to farm animals for milk. Now the state has
been benefited by the “White Revolution” to great extent.
Rajasthan is a state where 80% of the people depend on agriculture. The rural economy of
the state largely depends on farming. The major crops grown in the state include bajra,
jowar, wheat and barley. Apart from these, the state also produces other important crops
like groundnut, sesame, cotton and Maize. Fruits and vegetables are also grown in the
state; these are mainly orange, lemon, guava and mango. The use of chemical fertilizers
and pesticides has increased the crop productivity and now the state is self sufficient in the
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Irrigation in Rajasthan largely depends on rain but manmade ponds are also used for this
purpose. Water is made available from canals or by the use of Persian wheels. So many
projects are running by the government and private NGOs to overcome the problem related
to irrigation.
S.NO Item Year Unit Particulars
1 Area Census 2001 Sq.Km. 342239
3 Cities & Towns Census 2001 No. 222
4 Villages Census 2001 " 41353
5 Net area sown 2007-08 Hect. 17095672
6 Area sown more than once " " 5112619
7 Gross area irrigated (P) " " 8088455
8 Irrigated Area of
(i) Foodgrains & Pulses 2007-08 " 3820898
(ii) Oil seeds " " 2575439
(iii) Cotton " " 353812
(iv) Sugarcane " " 10035
9 Production
(i) Foodgrain & pulses 2007-08 M.Tonnes 16084435
(ii) Oil seeds " " 4229346
(iii) Cotton (Lint) " " 146576
(iv) Sugarcane " " 594056
10 Livestock (P) 2006-07 (P) ’ 000 No. 49136
3.4 (a) Agro Climatic Zone of Rajasthan
The climatic conditions of a region affect the agricultural cropping pattern and different
areas, thus, produce different crops. Different climatic factors, rainfall, temperature,
humidity, wind velocity and duration of sunshine etc. affect the cropping pattern in a
significant way. Annual rainfall and its distribution over the entire year, and the regimes of
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the life style of the people. On the basis of climatic conditions and agricultural produce,
Rajasthan has been divided into nine agro-climatic zones, each one having special
characteristics of its own.
i) Arid Western Plain: This region comprises of all tehsils of Bikaner, Jaisalmer and
Barmer districts, Phalodi, Shergarh, Osian and Jodhpur tchsils of Jodhpur district and
Dungargarh, Sujangarh, Ratangarh and Sardarshahar tehsils of Churu district.
Mostly rainfed crops like bajra, Kharif pulses, guar etc. are grown during the Kharif
season. Rabi crops like wheat, rape-seed and mustard are grown only in areas where
irrigation water is available.
ii) Irrigated North-Western Plains: The entire Ganganagar district, which is an alluvial
and aeolian plain, formed by the river Ghaggar (the ancient river saraswati) forms this
agro-climatic zone. The Ghaggar channel, even though 7 kms. wide at some places,
inundates nearby villages, during heavy rainfall in its catchment areas.
Amongst the Kharif crops cotton, sugarcane and pulses are cultivated. In the Rabi season,
wheat, mustard, gram, vegetables and fruits are produced. The total production as well as
productivity levels of all crops is relatively much higher in this zone as compared to
other parts of the state.
iii.) Transitional Plain Of Inland Drainage: This zone comprises all tehsils of Nagaur,
Sikar and Jhunjhunun districts and Taranagar, Churu and Rajgarh tehsils of Churu district.
The area is covered with sand dunes and inter-dunal sandy plains. Bajra, sesamum and
Kharif pulses are the main crops of the rainy season. Wheat, barley, mustard and gram are
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iv) Transitional Plain of Luni Basin: This area lies between the Aravalli ranges and
western arid region. The region encompasses the entire districts of Jalor and Pali, Reodhar
and Sheoganj tehsils of Sirohi district, and Bilara and Bhopaigarh tehsils of Jodhpur
district. The area produces bajra, maize, guar, sesamum and pulses in the Kharif season.
In the Rabi season, wheat, barley and mustard are the dominant crops, especially in
irrigated areas.
v) Semi-arid Eastern Plain: This region comprises four districts namely, Jaipur, Dausa,
Tonk and Ajmer. Banas, with its several tributaries, forms a rich fertile plain. On the
western side, the region is flanked by the low Aravalli hills, which extend from the
southwest to the north- east.
In the total gross cultivated area of this zone, bajra, sorghum and pulses are grown in the
Kharif season, and wheat, barley, gram, mustard in the Rabi season. Productivity of all
crops in this zone is better than that of the agro-climatic zones that are to the west of the
Aravalli range.
vi) Flood Prone Eastern Plains: This region comprises the districts of Alwar, Bharatpur
and Dhaulpur and the northern part of Sawai Madhopur (Mahuwa, Todabhim, Hindon,
Nadauti, Bamanwas, Gangapur, Karauli, Sapotra and Bonli tehsils). Except for few low
hills, which exist in Alwar and Sawai Madhopur districts, the entire region is a flood plain
of the Banganga and the river Ghambhiri. The region has rich alluvial soils and the
fertility of which is replenished every year by the floodwater of the rivers. The region
produces bajra, sorghum, maize, sugarcane, sesamum and a variety of pulses in the Kharif
season. Wheat, barley, gram and mustard are the dominant crops during Rabi season.
vii) Sub-humid Southern Plains & the Aravalli Hills: Bhilwara district, all tehsils of
Udaipur district, except Dharyiawad, Salumber and Sarada, all tehsils of Chittaurgarh
district, except Chotti Sadri, Pratapgath, Arnod and Bari Sadri and Abu Road and Pindwara
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low Aravalli hills with the inter-mountain plateau, deeply dissected by streams and rivers.
The area produces maize as the chief food crop of the Kharif season but in irrigated areas,
paddy is also grown. In the Rabi season, wheat, gram and oil seeds are the main crops. In
areas of black soil, cotton and opium are also cultivated.
viii) Humid Southern Plains: The districts of Dungarpur and Banswara, parts of Udaipur
(Dhariyawad, Salumber and Sarada tehsils) and Chittorgarh (Chotti sadri, Bari Sadri,
Pratapgarh and Arnod tehsils) are included in this region. The area comprises of low
Aravalli hills with intrusions of black lava rocks. Cotton and sugarcane are the chief cash
crops grown in the black soil region. Maize, sorghum and paddy are the chief food crops
of the Kharif season. Groundnut, mustard, sesamum and rapeseed are also grown.
ix) Humid South-Eastern Plains: Popularly known as the Hadauti plateau, this region
includes the districts of Kota, Baran, Bundi and Jhalawar and two tehsils of Sawai
Madhopur namely Khandar and Sawai Madhopur. The black soil region of this plateau is
fertile and is used for cultivation of sugarcane, cotton and opium. The region has low hills
of the Gwalior series, interspersed with with broad plateaus of Vindhyan rocks. The
Chambal is the main river along with its main tributaries like Parvati, Kali sindh, Parwan
and Banas but now degraded. Paddy and sorghum are the chief food crops grown in the
Kharif season. This area is suitable for soyabeen crop also. Wheat, barley, grain and
mustard are grown in winter.
3.4 (b) Agriculture Status of Rajasthan
Agriculture in Rajasthan largely depends on the vagaries of the mansoon. The coefficient
of variation of rainfall is very high, from less than 100 mm in Jaislmer to 1000 mm in some
areas of Chittorgarh, Jhalawar, Baran and Kota Districts.
Oilseeds, Pulses, Cotton seeds, Spices, Soyabean, Vegetable and Arid Fruits are main
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as compared to national average. However, Rajasthan ranks number one in the production
of Bajra, guar and cumin.
Contribution of Rajasthan in Indian Agriculture is as under:
Crop India (MT) Rajasthan (MT) (%) Share
Bajra 8.35 3.8 45.81
Mustered 5.04 1.94 38.54
Coarse cereals 33.95 5.99 17.65
Gram 5.27 0.74 14.04
Soybean 5.86 0.72 12.22
Total oilseeds 20.8 3.13 15.03
Total Pulses 13.19 1.43 10.84
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Status of Pulses in Rajasthan
Rajasthan is on the 4th
rank in total pulses production of India while in regard to the
productivity of pulses, Rajasthan on the 5th
rank from the bottom. Pulses grown in
Rajasthan are as under:
i) Gram: Rajasthan is the second largest Gram producing state in the country. During
2010-11, nearly 11 lakh ton Gram was produced here with sowing figure of around 12.68
lakh hectares. In Rajasthan, total area under Gram is 616000 ha in which a quantity
872559 Mts of Gram produced at the average productivity of 863 kg/ha.
In Rajasthan, Churu is the first in Gram production and it contributed 26.19% of the total
area of Gram in Rajasthan followed by Hanumangarh 14.79%, Bikaner 12.45% and
Ganganager 7.52%. In regard to the production of Gram, Churu contributes 17.9% of the
total production followed by Bikaner 15.28%, Hanumangarh 12.66%.
ii) Moong: Area under Moong in Rajasthan is 759454 ha in which a quantity of 271112
Mts produced at the average productivity of 358 kg/ha.
Nagour is on the first in area as well as production of Moong in Rajasthan and it
contributes 27.87% of the total area under Moong followed by Jodhpur 10.78% and Ajmer
9.36%. In regard to the production, Nagour contributes 30.95% of the total Moong
production in Rajasthan followed by Ajmer 14.12% and Jaipur 10.78%.
iii) Moth: Rajasthan is on the top in the production of Moth in India. Rajasthan produces a
quantity of 190565 Mts of Moth from the 1151161 Mts of land. Productivity of Moth in
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Bikaner is contributing 23.815% of the total area of Moth in Rajasthan and also
contributing 22.4% in the total production of Moth. Other Major districts are Churu,
Barmer, and Nagaur who contributes 20.65%, 18.02% and 17.07% in the total area of
Moth in Rajasthan. In regard to the production, Bikaner contributes 22.4 % in the total
production of Moth in Rajasthan followed by Nagour 21.78%, Churu 13.63%.
Production & Productivity status of the selected districts (2010-11)
S.
No.
Districts Mung Moth Gram
Area
(Ha)
Prod
(MT)
Yield
(Kg/Ha)
Area
(Ha)
Prod
(MT)
Yield
(Kg/Ha)
Area
(Ha)
Prod
(MT)
Yield
(Kg/Ha)
1 Barmer 53447 26979 505 272859 144886 531 1072 962 898
2 Churu 34396 7580 223 422419 142649 338 358725 222812 621
3 Jaiselmer 12662 7869 621 3191 1551 486 79529 52035 654
SWOT Analysis in Pulses Production in Churu District.
Strengths
a. 80% of the population depends on agriculture.
b. Rural economy largely depends on farming.
c. Good network of seed agencies
d. Pulse sector has been treated as “focus area” by the State Government.
ii) Weaknesses
a. Inadequate power supply in different villages of Churu district

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b. Lack of proper regulation in plant material supply
c. Inadequate programmes for waste land utilization
d. Lack of focus on post harvest management and facilities like polishing centers,
processing units etc.
e. Marketing channels are not well developed
f. Inadequate focus on farmer training programmes.
iii) Opportunities
a) Large tracts of dry lands / rainfed areas / wastelands
b) An opportunity to set up pulses processing industries.
c) Support of State Govt.
iv) Threats
a) Increased in the soil and water salinity level, mainly in Taranagar tehsil.
b) A wide fluctuation in market prices and the price discovery mechanism is
not transparent.
c) The coefficient of variation of rainfall is very high, from less than 100 mm
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CHAPTER-3
DATA ANALYSIS:-
Data from both the sources has been organized and arranged as per the requirement
tables, bar-diagrams and some software have been used to analysis the data and to
easily present it on paper and presentation.
The qualitative data gathered through observation and interviews was analyzed by
drawing similarities and detecting trends between diverse information and giving it
a valid structure which could be applied for further development.
Organized and formal research would enable us to reach some beneficial
conclusions and findings, and it would helps us to make some suggestion where
things went wrong in areas with negative findings or any other areas which need to
be explored and improved.
4.4 FORMATION OF PROJECT REPORT AND PRESENTATION:-
After analyzing all the relevant data considering all findings and observations, it
has been submitted in the form of project report, containing all important things.
Report has been prepared in comprehensible language so as to facilitate all to
understand it. All information have been organized and summarized in annexure
and chapters: all important documents would be attached that helped us to prepare
the report.
4.5 DURATION OF THE STUDY:-
Time duration of the study has been expected to be 6-weeks including 3-weeks for field
study & 3-weeks of desk studies and analysis. Time that would be absorbed for report
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5 DATA ANALYSIS AND DATA INTERPRETATIONS
5.1 ANALYSIS TECHNIQUE
Data analysis which was collected through questionnaires is to done and results are to be
analyzed and aspect of the project objectives to be deal with details. The findings are to be
reported with the help of suitable charts and diagrams where ever required.
5.2 TOOLS OF ANALYSIS
Pie charts, bar charts, were used as tools for analyzing the data.
5.3 PRESENTATION OF THE DATA
After the data has been properly organized, it is ready for presentation. It includes pie
charts, bar charts etc. the main purpose is to put the data in to the readable form.

5.4 LAND HOLDINGS-Land holding is the area where farmers operating the
agricultural practices, its show the farmer ownership of the field. Average size of holding
in India is 2.3 Hectare and operati
holding pattern are given below
Sr.No. Category of
farmers
1 Marginal farmers
2 Small farmers
3 Other farmers
Grand total
INTERPRETATION-
There are maximum number of farmers(43%) which have 20
have 1-20 beegha .There are more farmer (8%)which have 60
minimum farmers(7%) come under 40
Land holding (beegha)
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Land holding is the area where farmers operating the
in India is 2.3 Hectare and operational holding is 1.32 hactres. In Churu district the land
holding pattern are given below –
Number of
holdings
% Area(ha) %
5,837 3.13 3,593.2 0.28
16,982 9.11 25,349.85 2.00
163,621 87.76 1,238081.19 97.72
186,440 100 1,267,024.24 100.00
There are maximum number of farmers(43%) which have 20-40 beegha and 42% farmers
20 beegha .There are more farmer (8%)which have 60-80 beegha land
minimum farmers(7%) come under 40-60 beegha.
42%
43%
7%
8%
Land holding (beegha)
1-20
20-40
40-60
60-80
Land holding is the area where farmers operating the
. In Churu district the land
%
0.28
2.00
97.72
100.00
40 beegha and 42% farmers
80 beegha land holding.the

5.5 TYPES OF LAND- Here the simple meaning of types of land is that what the
irrigation facility on the field is. The normal annual rainfall of the district is 326mm.
Actual rainfall during 2008-09 and 2009
respectively.
Interpretation-
82% of land comes under the non
the 16% portion is covered by alluvial area where minor irrigation structures such as bore
well with pump sets are constructed. Remaining 2% comes under both categories.
In Taranagar block the quality of ground water is highly saline and hence not suitable for
agriculture.
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Here the simple meaning of types of land is that what the
09 and 2009-10 and 2010-11 was 276mm, 206mm and 497mm
% of land comes under the non-irrigated, it’s totally dependents on rain fed farming and
the 16% portion is covered by alluvial area where minor irrigation structures such as bore
sets are constructed. Remaining 2% comes under both categories.
16%
82%
2%
Types of land
A*Irrigated
B non-irrigated
AB Both
Here the simple meaning of types of land is that what the
11 was 276mm, 206mm and 497mm
irrigated, it’s totally dependents on rain fed farming and
the 16% portion is covered by alluvial area where minor irrigation structures such as bore-
sets are constructed. Remaining 2% comes under both categories.

5.6 SEED USED- Seed is the most important input which determines the production
and productivity of any crop. Starting from production of breeder seed there are assistance
available at all stages of seed production and distribution which include assistance for
purchase of breeder seed, assistance for production of foundation and certified se
as assistance for distribution of certified seed.
In the district there are not any single farmers which used only hybrid seed or foundation or
certified seed. They grow the hybrid seed than they are absolutely growing local or
traditional seed. In the survey occurred that 70% farmers are used their own seed and
remaining 30% farmers used both seed.
0
20
40
60
80
100
Hybrid+local
36
30
No. of Farmers
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Seed is the most important input which determines the production
ductivity of any crop. Starting from production of breeder seed there are assistance
purchase of breeder seed, assistance for production of foundation and certified se
as assistance for distribution of certified seed.
ed. In the survey occurred that 70% farmers are used their own seed and
remaining 30% farmers used both seed.
Local
84
30
70
No. of Farmers % of farmers
Seed is the most important input which determines the production
ductivity of any crop. Starting from production of breeder seed there are assistance
purchase of breeder seed, assistance for production of foundation and certified seed as well
ed. In the survey occurred that 70% farmers are used their own seed and

5.7 FYM-Farm Yard Manure is the major manure used by the farmers in the production
of pulses in field before the monsoon at the
The amount of FYM vary from farmers to farmers it’s depends on the number of domestic
animal.Farmers don’t use fertilizer as basal dose and foliage spray on crop. There are need
to give 20-25 kg nitrogen and 40
Interpretation
Above data show the variation of uses of manures mostly farmer’s uses of one trolley and
other farmers use two or three trolley in the same piece of land.
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1trolley 2 trolley
FYM
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ure is the major manure used by the farmers in the production
of pulses in field before the monsoon at the mid June and after that they used it in the field.
nd 40-50 kg P2O5.
other farmers use two or three trolley in the same piece of land.
2 trolley 3 trolley
FYM
no. of farmers
% of farmers
ure is the major manure used by the farmers in the production
mid June and after that they used it in the field.

5.8 Weed control-
Interpretations-
Weed control is a major problem of the farmers during the raining season at the time the
intensity of weed is very higher in the field which affected the crop canopy, growth of the
crops. Mostly farmers adopted the mechanical method suc
intercultural operation at the early stage of crops growth; maximum farmers used that weed
as fodder for the animals, when the intensity is higher than some farmer (10%) used the
herbicides for protection of the pulses crops.
10%
90%
WEED CONTROL
Herbicides Mechanical activity
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crops. Mostly farmers adopted the mechanical method such as hoeing, hand pulling, and
herbicides for protection of the pulses crops.
10%
WEED CONTROL
Mechanical activity
h as hoeing, hand pulling, and

5.9 GOVT.SUPPORT
Interpretations
Govt. supports basically provide in the three forms such as subsidy on fertilizers and seeds,
Low interest rate, and determine the MSP. The farmers are more
fertilizers and seeds but they don’t receive every year and availability of the subsidy and
cropping pattern not match many time, farmers don’t have enough store to keep
fertilizes.64% farmers know about the subsidy on fertilizes an
low interest loan to the farmers the amount of crop loan depends on the nature of the
crop.30% farmers get loan on low interest rate and only 6% farmers know about the MSP
which provide by the GoI. It’s differing from crop to cr
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5.9 GOVT.SUPPORT
Low interest rate, and determine the MSP. The farmers are more aware about subsidy in
fertilizes.64% farmers know about the subsidy on fertilizes and seeds. Govt. provides the
which provide by the GoI. It’s differing from crop to crop.
64%
30%
6%
Govt. Support
subsidy in ferti.&seed Low interest rate MSP
aware about subsidy in
d seeds. Govt. provides the

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CHAPTER-4
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
1. Pulses were predominantly grown in rainfed areas where moisture stress was enormous
and hence production and productivity were lower.
2. Since pulses were mainly grown in rainfed areas and on marginal lands, farmers were
not keen to use high quality/variety seeds and other inputs like fertilisers and pesticides.
3. Lack of timely rainfall and moisture stress in rabi season were the major problems in
study area for cultivation of pulses crop.
4. Most of the farmers preferred using their own seeds for which the seed replacement rate
was quite low. This affected the yield and production of the crop.
5. On the one hand, salinity of water was very high in the study area which was not suitable
for cultivation of Pulses.
6. Adoption of recommended agronomic practices such as weeding, application of
Rhizobium culture, and application of pesticides were not followed up scrupulously
leading to low productivity.
7.Pulses crops were more risky and susceptible to pests and diseases. It was very much
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CHAPTER-5
SUGGESTIONS AND POLICY IMPLIMENTATIONS
Based on the findings there are some suggestion from the researcher:-
1. The opportunity provided by the launching of Village Development Programmes of
NABARD could be roped in to increase awareness of farmers about latest
agronomic practices and varietal development programmes with specific reference
to pulse crops.
2. The training programmes may also be arranged in collaboration with agencies like
Universities, KVKs Research Institutes, and NGOs.
3. Helpline phone numbers with subject experts should be made available to the
farmers for discussion and redressal of their problems at affordable cost.
4. Enhancement of seed replacement rate could be major thrust through supply of
certified seeds by Government agencies.
5. New varietal programme may be undertaken for irrigated area. Seed variety, which can
be grown in irrigated field conditions, could help increase the area under pulse.
6. Seed intervention need to be undertaken in a vigorous way so as to supply right quality
and quantity of seeds at an affordable cost to the farmers.
 The interaction of farmer’s with the SHG members engaged in the processing of
pulses.
 Supply of right quality and quantity of seeds at reasonable rates To the farmers,
enhancement of seed replacement rate.
 Arrangement could be made for capacity building of progressive farmer through
their exposure visits to such areas/states where innovative technology have been
 adopted for cultivation of pulses. NABARD’s programme of Capacity Building for
Adoption of Technology (CAT) can also be utilized for exposure visits of interested
farmers.
 The outreach of Farmers Club launched by Rural and Semi Urban branches of
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programmes, market information relating to price and cooperative marketing of
final produce to have better price discovery.
6.3 IMPECT POINT OF PULSE PRODUCTION
6.4 SCIENTIFIC ASPECT TO INCREASE THE PRODUCTIVITY OF PULSES
 Development of saturated linkage map for gene mining, gene cloning And gene
mapping
 Exploitation and utilization of gene pool from unexplored areas.
 Exploitation of wild relatives for transfer of genes of interest.
multiracial resistance to diseases.
 Development of new and efficient plant type.
 Development of input use efficient genotypes.
 Exploitation of hybrid vigour in pulse.
 Development of high yield short duration having multiple and
 Popularization of improved crop management practices.
 Exploitation of PGPR(The Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria)
6.5 Improving Yield Stability
 Development of transgenic against drought and gram pod borer.
 Efficient water management in rain fed area Rainwater harvesting and recycling
through farm ponds and community reservoirs
 Promoting short duration varieties in drought prone areas
 Promoting micro irrigation system
 Adoption of moisture conservation practices

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6.6 Production and Supply of Quality Seeds
 Active involvement of private sector, NGOs, and farmers help groups Mandatory
target to Public Sector Seed Corporation
 Popularization of seed village concept with buyback system
 More incentive on production of seeds of new varieties
 Promotion of farmers to farmer's exchange of seeds
6.7 Reducing Post Harvest Losses
 Development and popularization of harvesters, threshers and graders
 Modernization of existing dal mills
 Establishment of processing units in the production zones
 Development and popularization of low cost safe storage structures
6.8 Ensuring Attractive Price to Producers
 Announcement of MSP well in advance
 Creation of procurement centres in production zone
 Popularization of mini dal mills among farmers at village level
 Development of organized market for pulses
 Linking farmers with markets
 Promotion of export of pulses
 Production of value added products

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6.9 Ensuring Timely Availability of Critical Inputs
 Advanced forewarning and forecasting system
 Promotion of IPM technologies against Helicoverpa
 Ensuring timely availability of biopesticides- HaNPV Trichoderma &, herbicides
e.g. Pendimethalin
 Seed dressing of fungicides for controlling seed borne diseases
 Providing safe storage structures like Pusa Bin and ware house facility
 Creation of production units of quality bio-fertilizer and bio-pesticides
 Fortification of fertilizers with specific nutrients like S, Fe, Zn, B etc., in specific
regions
 Popularization of sprinkler in rainfed areas
 Establishment of single window input supply centres for cluster of villages
6.10 Efficient Transfer of Technology-Massive FLDs
 Farmers training and exposure visit
 Popularization of improved technology through mass media
 Close interaction of research organizations, state departments of
Agriculture and private agencies

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7 Integrated Pest Management
Diseases and pests are wide spread in pulses which include fungal, viral, nematodes and
insects. Chemical control for management is hazardous for human health. Therefore, an
integrated approach is required to control the problems. Integrated pest management
involves the use of alternative techniques and options that are available and help keep the
pest population below economic threshold level (ETL); this approach recommends use of
chemicals as a last option for pest control. The broad strategy for Integrated Pest and
Disease Management (IPM) consists of the following:
Use of seed varieties those are resistant/tolerant to pests and diseases. Cultural practices
like summer ploughing and destruction of stubbles / crop residues; trimming of bunds;
proper preparation and leveling of fields; timely sowing; proper crop geometry; seed
treatment; proper soil, water and weed management; rotation with non-host crops;
harvesting of crop at right stage and under right conditions; raising trap crops as border /
intercrop, etc.
(Insects, spiders, predators, pathogens). Weather, culture and field conditions all play a
part in pest build up. The use of yellow sticky traps, pheromone traps, light traps can be
used to monitor pest population.Mechanical control through collection and destruction of
egg masses, larvae and adults; use of light traps for trapping adults of insects which
Are attracted towards light. Biological control by conserving naturally occurring parasites,
predators and pathogens. For attracting predator birds that feed on insects, bird-perch
stands can be set in fields. Some bio-agents are now available for control of some major
pests that are pest specific and not injurious to other flora and fauna.
Use of pesticides has to be need based and on the basis of ETL as a last Use resort. A
number of neem based chemical formulations are now available in the market which has
been found effective against certain pests in these crops.

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7.1 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT
Nutrient imbalance is one of the major abiotic constraints limiting productivity of
pulses. The inbuilt mechanism of biological N2 fixation enable pulse crops to meet
80–90 per cent of their nitrogen requirements, hence a small dose of 15–25 kg N/ha
is sufficient to meet out the requirement of most of the pulse crops. However, in
emerging cropping systems like Rice - Chickpea, a higher dose of N (30–40 kg/ha)
had shown beneficial effect – Phosphorus deficiency in soils is wide spread and
most of the pulse crops have shown good response to 20–60 kg P2O5/ha depending
upon nutrient status of soil, cropping system and moisture availability. Response to
potassium application is location specific. In the recent years, use of sulphur (20–30
kg/ha) and some of the micronutrients such as Zn, B,Mo and Fe have improved
productivity of pulse crops considerably in many Pockets. Boron and placement of
phosphatic fertilizers and use of bio-fertilizers enhance the efficiency of applied as
well as native P Foliar. Nutrition of some micronutrients proved quite effective.
The amount and mode of application is determined by indigenous nutrient supply,
moisture availability and genotypes. Balanced nutrition is indispensable for
achieving higher productivity. At the same time, in view of increasing nutrients
demand, there is immense need to exploit the alternate source of nutrients viz.,
organic materials and bio-fertilizers to sustain the productivity with more
environment friendly nutrient management systems. The environmental issues and
other hazards emerging out of the Imbalanced use of nutrients should also be
addressed properly.
7.2 Bacterial agents
Rhizobium culture and phosphate solubilising bacteria (PSB) are bacteria that enable
crops to fix crucial inputs from the soil. Rhizobium culture is one of the cheapest inputs in
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this culture helps in fixation of atmospheric Nitrogen through its symbiotic activity. PSB
has a capacity to release phosphorus and has been recommended as one of the low cost
inputs for all crops. It helps to reduce nearly 20 per cent of phosphatic fertilizer input to
crops.
7.3 Enhancing technology transfer system
Effective delivery mechanism would greatly help in bridging wide gap
between the potential and the realized productivity. A number of innovative extension
modules are available for improving adoption, technology dissemination of pulse-based
technologies at village level. A Pulse seed village concept and popularization of summer
mungbean had been successful for promotion of seed production, adoption of varieties and
efficient utilization of fallow land for additional income. Past efforts made in this direction
have indicated that farmers largely adopted the improved varieties, IPM modules involving
bio-control of pod borer through neem seed kernel extract. The programme on “Rural
entrepreneurship through value addition” was the venture in this direction. Extensive
training programme for the extension workers, Kisan mela, and frontline demonstrations
would be the efficient mechanisms of enhanced knowledge sharing of pulse-based
technologies.
Following is the basic scientific model which is fulfills the basic awareness about the
pulses growers in the Churu district. It helps to increase the production and productivity of
the farm.

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Functional Model for Implementation of Model Seed
System (s) Project in Rajasthan
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
TECHNOLOGICAL
SUPPORT
Farmers’
Empowerment
and Seed
Sufficiency
LOCAL BODIES
- Breeder’s
Seed
Supply
- Regular
Training
to farmers
- Field Visits
- Farmers’
Meetings
- Continuous
Linkages with
village based
project staff
- Exposure Visit
- Arranging the
equipment
- Monitoring &
- National Seed
Corporation
- State Seed
Farm
Corporation
- State Seed
Certification
- State Seed
Corporation
For Seed
Certification,
Quality Control,
Seed
Procurement &
Seed
Distribution in the
Same and
neighbouring
districts
- KVK
- RRS
- State Agril.
Deptt.
- Credit
Supporting
Institutions
PARTNER FARMERS
(FPVS, Seed production,
Seed
For Contingency
Technological
Support
- Village Panchayat
- Farmers’
Associations
- SHGs
- Local Traders
- CSOs
BY IIPR, Institutes
NGOs

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BIBLIOGRAPHY
 www.nabard.org
 www.card.org.in/
 COMMUDITY STUDY ON PULSES
 www.iipr.res.in/
 nfsm.gov.in/
 ISOPOM-INTEGRATED SCHEME FOR OILSEED PULSES
OILPAM AND MAIZE
 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY BY C.R. KOTHARI

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CHAPTER-7
APPENDIX
ANNEXURE-1
Objective: - Economic analysis of the enhancing the productivity and
production of pulses in the state of Rajasthan.
Que.1: Name of the district ………………………………………………
Que.2: Name of the block/villages……………………………………..
Que.3: Name of the farmer…………………………………………………..
Que.4: How much land you have(in Acre/Bheegha……………………….)
A- Irrigated B- Non-irrigated C- Other
Que.5: What is the irrigation facility on the field?
A-Well B-Canal C-Bore-well D-other.
Que.6: Which minor irrigation system is used by you?
A- Sprinkler B-Drip system C-Flooding
Que.7: Which crops sown on the field-
A: In kharif - B-InRabi
i.
ii.
iii.
Que.8: During Kharif –crop season are you growing any pulse crops.
A- Yes B- No C- can’t ‘say
Que.9: Which pulse crop grown by you
A-During Kharif B-During Rabi
I. Moong Gram
II. UrdArhar
III. Tuar Pea
IV. Other specify……… Other specify

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Que.10: Which type of seeds do you use for sowing?
A-Foundation seeds B- Certified Seeds C-Hybrid seed
D- Local seeds / traditional seeds
Que.11: Name of the variety of seed of pulse crop you which aresown by you.
Que.12: Which fertilizer is used byyou for raisingpulse crops.
A- FYM/Manure B- Compost C- Fertilizers
D-Any other(biomass)…………
Que.13: How much quantity of fertilizers used by you for different pulse crops do you use
(per acre?)
I. Moong-----------kg /acre
II. Urad--------------kg/acre
III. Taur--------------kg/acre
IV. Other--------------kg/acre
Que.14: What do you do for weed control and plant protection?
Que.15: Are you using Pesticides and insecticides for pest control and other disease control
for the pulse.
I. Yes
II. No
Que.16: Given the name
I. Pesticides
II. Insecticides
Que.17: What is the expected income of the crop/pulse?
I. Rabi-pulses
II. Kharif-pulses
Que.18: How much amount do you get per quintal?
I. Crop name-
II. Rs/quintal

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Que.19: What is the cost of cultivation (Rs) per acre for raising the crop
in
I. Rabi-(per acre)
II. Kharif- (per acre)
Que.20: Do you know about schemes of government to raise pulse crops.
I. Yes
II. No
Que.21:
Name of the scheme Provision of the scheme Utilization of the
scheme
Que.22: what types of Government support is available to farmer for
raising production of pulses?
1. Crop incentive
2. Subsidy in fertilizer/Seeds
3. Increase in MSP
4. Any other incentive to farmers
Que.23: Is the any government support available to you after post-
harvesting/Marketing of crops of pulses
1. ------------------------
2. ------------------------
3. ------------------------
4. ------------------------
Que.24: Would you like to receive any support in product producing
process.

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I. MSP-(advocacy)
II. Linkage with large distribution channel (Reliance fresh, big
cooperative society) in order to get better price for their produce.
III. Interest free loan or low interest rate….

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ANNEXURE 2
I. Land holding of the farmers
Land
holding
1-20 20-40 40-60 60-80
No.of
farmers
50 52 9 9
% of
farmers
41.66 43.33 7.5 7.5
II. Types of land
Types of land A*Irrigate
d
B non-
irrigated
AB
Both
Numbers 53 267 5
% of farmers 16.3 82.15 1.53

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III. Types of seed used by farmers
Types of seed
used
Hybrid+local Local
No.of
farmers
No. of Farmers 36 84
% of farmers % of farmers 30 70
IV. Farm Yard Manure
V. Weed control by farmers
Weed control Herbicides Mechanical
activity
No. of farmers 12 108
% offarmers 90 10
FYM
1trolley 2 trolley 3 trolley
no. of farmers 64 52 4
% of farmers 53.33 43.33 3.33

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VI. Government support to the farmers
Gov.support
subsidy in ferti.&seed Low interest rate MSP
No. of farmers 93 44 9
% of farmers 64 30 6

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