Tribal Sub-Plan in Bangaru Telangana

After the formation of the new State of Telangana on the 2nd June, 2014, the State Government has attached top-most priority for the development of Scheduled Tribe population in the State, which accounts for 9.08 per cent of the total population (as per 2011 census), which is significantly higher compared to the percentage of 6.99 STs in the combined State of AP.

Tribal Sub Plan
Many innovative schemes have been planned by the Departments concerned for the all-round development of tribal population in the State. To improve the delivery mechanism of Government Welfare Schemes, it is proposed to convert Tribal Thandas into Gram Panchayats. Many innovative schemes like kalyana lakshmi,Komaram Bheem memorial are being taken up .As per the provisions of the Scheduled Castes Sub Plan and Tribal Sub Plan Act, 2013, while preparing the Annual Plan for 2014-2015 and 2015-16 necessary care has been taken to ensure earmarking of required funds for Scheduled Tribes Sub Plan.

•Strategy commenced from 1975 onwards by Government of India during 5th five year plan.
•6.6% of Plan allocation under TSP (G.O.Ms.No.17, dated 07.11.2005).
•SCSP and TSP Act, 2013 (Act 1 of 2013) was enacted by the 11th Session of 13th Legislative Assembly which came into effect from 25.01.2013, envisaging equitable development and focus for STs living Scheduled Areas.
•Under TSP 2014-15 – (36) departments were identified as priority departments for implementation of schemes that benefit STs. An amount of Rs.4559.81 Cr. was allocated, BRO’s were issued for Rs.1950.13 Cr. and expenditure incurred was Rs.1572.68 Cr. (i.e. 80.64 % of BRO’s Issued).
•During 2015-16 – an amount of Rs.5035.68 Cr. has been indicated for implementing regular schemes of Tribal Welfare Department and scheme under TSP pertaining to (37) Line Departments.

Economic Services
Agriculture and Allied Services

Agriculture
The Budget Estimates for the year 2015-16 is Rs.10781.58 Lakh. The BE allocated for schemes under Normal state plan (NSP) is Rs.6513.58 and under CASPS is Rs.4268.00 Lakh. The following schemes are proposed to be taken up during the year. Schemes under Normal State plan

Assistance to small and marginal farmers towards premium for crop insurance scheme (NAIS):
Crop insurance is to provide a measure of financial support to the farmers in the event of crop failure as result of drought, cyclone and incidence of pests and diseases etc., and is intended to stabilize the farm incomes particularly on disaster years and aiding in restoring credit eligibility of the farmers after the crop failure for the next season. The scheme will be implemented by Agriculture Insurance Company with the coordination of Agriculture Dept. An amount of Rs.1305.50 Lakh is allocated for the scheme.

Crop loans for farmers (PavalaVaddi):
Crop loans are given to mitigate the financial burden of the farmers and to encourage the farmers availing the institutional credit. An amount of Rs.224.16 Lakh is allocated for the scheme.

Farm Mechanization:
Mechanization in agriculture increases the efficiency and timeliness of operations and reduction in cost of cultivation, improvement in quality of produce and 4 reduction in drudgery to farmers which eventually leads to enhanced quality production, productivity and profitability. An amount of Rs.934.00 Lakh is allocated for the scheme.

Interest free loans to farmers (Vaddi Leni Runalu):
These loans are given to mitigate the financial burden of the farmers and to prevent falling in debt trap and thereby encourage the farmers to avail the institutional credit. An amount of Rs.1868.00 Lakh is allocated for the scheme.

Supply of seeds to farmers:
Seed is a critical determinant in increasing the agricultural production, hence supply of quality seed on subsidy will reduce the investment on cost of seed and increasing the production & productivity of any crop. An amount of Rs.594.12 Lakh is allocated for the scheme.

Market Intervention Fund (MARKFED):
Will be implemented by the market federation (MARKFED) and aims to provide minimum support price to farm produce of farmers. An amount of Rs.934.00 Lakh is allocated for the scheme.

Strengthening of seed chain:
Telangana State Seeds Development Corporation has a capacity of producing 4.95 Lakh quintals of various varieties of Foundation and Certified seeds of Paddy, Groundnut, Pulses, Castor, Bengal gram and Soybean. The scheme is proposed for organizing certified seed production along with processing units and development of storage capacity. An amount of Rs.467.00 Lakh is allocated for the scheme.

Development of crop colonies & soil water analysis:
Presently sons of farmers are not attracted to the farming as the remuneration is poor and the standard of living of farmers. Therefore it is proposed to organize training programmes to the young farmers for attracting them towards farming and on integrated farming by each FTC. An amount of Rs.186.80 Lakh is allocated for the scheme. Schemes under Centrally assisted state plan schemes:

1. National Food Security Mission (NFSM):
NFSM is GOI scheme. The main objective of the scheme is to increase production of rice, pulses, coarse cereals i.e. maize, jowar, bajra, ragi, korra and sama and commercial crops i.e cotton, jute through area expansion and productivity enhancement in sustainable manner, reduction of cost of cultivation, restoration of soil fertility and productivity at individual farm level, creation of employment opportunities and enhancing farm level economy i.e. farm profits. An amount of Rs.1151.71 Lakh is allocated for the scheme during 2015-16.

2. National Mission on Agriculture Extension and Technology (NMAET):
The main objective of the scheme is transfer of technology and efficient input management for better production. The mission consists of four sub missions - 1. Sub-mission on Agriculture Extension -ATMA (funding pattern 90:10), 2. Sub-mission on seed and planting material (100:00&75:25), 3. Sub-mission on Agricultural Mechanization (100:00, 90:10 & 75:25) and 4. Sub-mission on plant protection and plant quarantine (100:00).An amount of Rs.231.01 Lakh is allocated for the scheme during 2015-16.

3. National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA):
NMSA is GOI scheme. This mission envisages to transform agriculture into an ecologically sustainable climate resilient production system while at the same time, exploiting its fullest potential and thereby ensuring food security, equitable access to food resources, enhancing opportunities and contributing to economic stability at national level. Main components of the scheme are- (1) Rain fed area development programme (2) soil health management and (3) on farm water management (implemented by horticulture dept). An amount of Rs.571.04 Lakh is allocated for the scheme during 2015-16.

4. National Mission on Oil seed and Oil palm (NMOOP):
NMOOP is a mission aimed at 5% increase in Oilseed production & productivity through providing support for increasing production and productivity in oilseed crops (funding pattern- 75:25).An amount of Rs.200.93 lakh is allocated for the scheme during 2015-16.

5. RKVY:
RKVY is a GOI Scheme aimed at incentivizing the states so as to increase public investment in agriculture and allied sectors and to provide flexibility and autonomy to the States for planning & executing programmes for agriculture &allied sector schemes by emphasizing mainly farm mechanization, organic farming in a big way to aim at 4% growth rate in agriculture. An amount of Rs.1833.11 lakh is allocated for the scheme during 2015-16.

6. National project on Management of soil health and fertility:
An amount of Rs.112.08 lakh is allocated for the scheme during 2015-16.

7. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana:
An amount of Rs.168.12 lakh is allocated for the scheme during 2015-16. “Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana Scheme” is an epitome of classical and conventional agriculture with the objective of sustainable and eco-friendly model of chemical residue free agricultural production.

Horticulture

The Budget Estimates for the year 2015-16 is Rs.6237.10 Lakh. The BE allocated for schemes under Normal state plan (NSP) is Rs.4203.00 Lakh and under CASPS is Rs.2034.10 Lakh. The following schemes are proposed to be taken up during the year.
Construction of Polyhouses (1000 Ac):

Greenhouses allow for greater control over the growing environment of plants. Depending upon the technical specification of a greenhouse, key factors which may be controlled include temperature, levels of light and shade, irrigation, fertilizer application, and atmospheric humidity. Greenhouses may be used to overcome shortcomings in the growing qualities of a piece of land, such as a short growing season or poor light levels, and they can thereby improve food production in marginal environments.
The relatively closed environment of a greenhouse has its own unique management requirements, compared with outdoor production. Pests and diseases, and extremes of heat and humidity, have to be controlled, and irrigation is necessary to provide water. Most greenhouses use sprinklers or drip lines.

Significant inputs of 8 heat and light may be required, particularly with winter production of warm-weather vegetables. Green Houses are available in different sizes and constructed as per customer requirement.

The sizes vary from as small as 100 Sq. M to 10,000 Sq M and more. It is proposed to establish Green Houses in 1000 acres with a financial outlay of Rs.2335.00 Lakh for cultivation of vegetables like Capsicum, Tomato & other exotic varieties with the following objectives

•Enhancing productivity per unit area.
•Promotion of high value Horticulture crops under green houses.
•Propagation of planting material to improve germination percentage and better hardening.

2. Drip Irrigation:
The objective of Micro Irrigation Project (MIP) is to enhance the crop productivity by improving the water use efficiency/ quality production as Telangana State is mostly dependent on ground water irrigation. An amount of Rs.1868.00 Lakh is allocated towards this scheme. Factors driving growth in Micro irrigation
•Ground water depletion and Unpredictable rains
•Inadequate power generation and Alternative demand for water
•Rising demand for food production

G.Rajendera Kumar