Government of Rajasthan

Strategiesfor Doubling

Farmers’ Income

Strategies for

Doubling Farmers’ Income

Department of Agriculture

Government of Rajasthan

Rajasthan has taken a lead in realising Honourable

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s vision to

double the farmer’s income by 2022.

We are working on a multi-pronged strategy with

policy-level interventions, institutional

strengthening & infrastructure development, and

capacity building of the farming community.

We organised Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet in

Jaipur in November (GRAM) in 2017. Over 58000

farmers from all districts of the state attended

GRAM and used this unique opportunity to learn

about latest practices, techniques and equipment.

Looking at the response of farmers, we decided to

take GRAM to divisional level so that more farmers

can benefit from it.

The key tenets guiding our efforts in this direction

are innovation and sustainability. While we are

encouraging our farmers to adopt the latest inputs

and techniques, we are also persuading them to

readopt the traditional farm practices, all of which

will contribute towards doubling farmers’

incomes.

We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts in

making this critical investment for the future of

our society and the state.

VASUNDHARA RAJEChief Minister, Rajasthan

Our farmers are at the epicentre of our society and

economy and it is with their upliftment that the State

will progress towards holistic development.

Besides water scarcity, farmers of our State have

been facing challenges of fragmented land holding

and low farm productivity. Access to high quality

inputs, especially farm equipment is also one of the

concerns.

To support our farmers across the value chain, we

have introduced reforms and policies like State

Agriculture Policy, Agro-processing & Agri-marketing

Promotion Policy, Livestock Policy and now Organic

Policy.

Additionally, custom hiring centers are also being

set-up across the state to address the issues of

equipment availability. Collectively, these will expose

our farmer community to innovative farming

techniques and help them optimise input costs thus

doubling their incomes.

I invite all stakeholders to participate and partner our

efforts towards this mission that concerns not only

the farmer but all of us.

PRABHU LAL SAINIMinster of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries, Government of Rajasthan

PrefaceHon'ble Prime Minister of India has emphasized his vision for doubling the income of farmers of the

nation by the year 2022 when the nation will celebrate 75th year of Independence. During last few

months, elaborate and extensive exercise has been started by the Niti Aayog for devising appropriate

strategies throughout the country on this mandate.

Agriculture Department, Government of Rajasthan in close collaboration with Horticulture, Agriculture

Marketing, Animal Husbandry, Dairy and other associated departments, is working meticulously on

analyzing different factors which impact farm economy. How the cost of cultivation can be reduced,

while registering high levels of production and returns from agriculture, are critical factors impacting

the scenario substantially.

After in depth analysis of the salient features of state's agriculture and allied activities, all the

departments working for agricultural and farming development of Rajasthan, are agreeable on

common yet effective and feasible strategies on how the income of farmers in the state can be

doubled by the year 2022. This document has a balanced compilation of all these in the form of a

Road Map for the coming years so as to formulate result-oriented micro planning and its

implementation for the betterment of the farmers. This document is a result of the efforts of different

departments working together for data compilation, analysis of various optional possibilities and

chalking out the Road Map.

Department of Agriculture is grateful to Smt. Vasundhara Raje, Hon'ble Chief Minister Rajasthan for

inspiring us for preparing this Road Map for the farmers. Department is thankful to Mr. Prabhu Lal

Saini, Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture and Animal Husbandry for the leadership and valuable

suggestions given on various topics.

Department is also thankful to Mr. Pravesh Sharma, Member, CMAC (Sub Group on Agriculture) and

Mr. K. Karthikeyen, Synergy Technofin Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi who helped us in creating the framework

for this Road Map and further analysis of different aspects.

Ÿ Introduction 10

Ÿ Increase in Crop Productivity 12

Ÿ Seed Replacement 13

Ÿ High Resource Use Efficiency 16

Ÿ Increase in Cropping Intensity 19

Ÿ Crop Diversification 21

Ÿ Reforms in Agri Sector 24

Ÿ Land Leasing Reforms 24

Ÿ Farmer Friendly Agriculture Markets 24

Ÿ Use of ICT for Weather and Market Information 26

Ÿ Improved Storage 27

Ÿ Processing and Value Addition 29

Ÿ Integrated Farming 30

Ÿ Dissemination of Innovations and Information through Cluster Approach 32

Ÿ Doubling Farmers’ Income – The Way Forward 33

CONTENTS

Introduction

Source: Dr Raka Saxena, Sr Scientist, ICAR, NIAP

Average Income of Farmers from Different Sources (INR)

25342071

3138 3081

967763 710

512

7349

6427

Wages Crop Production Livestock Non farm Total

Rajasthan India

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Source: Dept of Agriculture and Horticulture, Rajasthan

Coarsecereals& Millets

PulsesVegetables Spices Fruits Medicinal

PlantsFlowers

13%

-1%

10%

2%

10%

-1.50%

-10%

CAGR for Productivity of Crops in Rajasthan (2011-2016)

Source: Dept. of Agriculture and Horticulture, Rajasthan

Productivity of crops in Rajasthan vs. India, 2015-2016 (MT/ha)

Rajasthan India

Pulses

0.5 0.7

Spices

1.12

Fruits

16.1

14.3

Flowers

1.8

7.9

Vegetables

16.7

10.4

MedicinalPlants

0.51.6

Crop SRR

Cotton BT 100.0

Mustard & Rapeseed 90.3

Bajra 57.9

Maize 51.4

Barley 38.7

Wheat 32.6

Soyabean 28.7

Arhar 23.4

Moong 22.1

Jowar 22.0

Cotton non BT 18.7

Gram 18.2

40%Mustard

65%Coriander

98%Henna

95%Isabgol

80%Guar

40%Bajra

Rajasthan is India’s largest producer of mustard (40%), bajra (40%), guar (80%), isabgol (95%), henna

(98%) and coriander (65%). The state is also one of the leading producers of pulses, spices, soybean,

maize and wheat. Productivity in Rajasthan is higher than the national average for many crops, viz.

bajra, wheat, cotton, mustard and citrus fruits.

Productivity of high value crops like fruits, vegetables and flowers has increased at a CAGR of more

than 10% in Rajasthan between 2011 and 2016. However, yield of coarse cereals & millets and

pulses has dipped. Growth rate in productivity of spices is also low in Rajasthan. Rajasthan also has

great potential to improve the yield of flowers, medicinal plants, vegetables and non-citrus fruits.

Because of significance of cereals and millets as staple food, and spices and flowers as revenue

generating crops, it is imperative on the part of the State Government to facilitate yield increase for

such crops. Pest and diseases have been one of the prime reasons for low crop yields in the state.

Use of resistant varieties and hybrids, in addition to integrated nutrient management (INM), can

boost crop productivity.

SRR for Crops in Rajasthan (2014-15)

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Crop 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20

Pulses 15,200 15,600 16,000

Oilseeds 15,909 16,364 16,818

Coarse cereals 1,667 1,750 1,833

Wheat 54,000 56,000 58,000

Barely 6,000 6,333 6,667

Vegetables 133 150 167

Fodder crops 24 28 40

Source: Niti Aayog report on Rajasthan, 2015

Source: Rajasthan Agricultural Statistics at a Glance: 2014-15

Cowpea 16.4

Urad 10.9

Groundnut 8.7

Moth 8.0

Guar 6.5

Proactive Measures taken by Government of Rajasthan

Ÿ Currently, Rajasthan State Seeds Corporation (RSSC) has 25% share in production, processing and

marketing of certified and foundation seeds in the state and is a credible source for supply of such

seeds.

Ÿ RSSC conducts farmer training programmes for seed production and incentivizes seed production

of state specific crops like bajra, moth, cow pea, etc.

Ÿ RSSC plans to set up 9 seed extension centers and one quality control lab in Udaipur .

Seed Production Target by Government of Rajasthan(Qty in tonnes)

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4 Niti Aayog Report5 midh.gov.in/AtGlance/MI-AT-A-Glance.docx

6 Planning Commission Report on Micro Irrigation, 2015

Source: Rajasthan Agricultural Statistics at a Glance: 2014-15

Irrigation Intensity (%) in Rajasthan (2014-15)

State Total 128.9

Bikaner Region 191

Ganganagar Region 179

Jodhpur Region 154

Sikar Region 123

Jalore Region 120

Jaipur Region 112

Bhilwara Region 111

Kota Region 107

Bharatpur Region 104

Udaipur Region 102

0 50 100 150 200 250

Nutrients 2010-2011 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Nitrogen 722.0 913.5 962.1 905.2 952.4

Phosphorous 316.5 416.1 351.3 306.4 331.4

Potassium 34.7 26.2 18.2 9.4 15.2

Source: Rajasthan Agricultural Statistics at a Glance: 2014-15

Proactive Measures by Government of Rajasthan

Subsidies for Farmers in Rajasthan

Subsidy for Solar Pumps

Farmers with electricity connection

30% subsidy by GoI

Farmers without electricity connection

60% subsidy (30% by GoI + 30% top–up subsidy by GoR)

Farmers who have withdrawn their priority application for

electricity connection

75% subsidy (30% by GoI + 45% top –up subsidy by

GoR)

Subsidy for Micro Irrigation

Small and Marginal Farmers Other Farmers

Sprinklers60% subsidy (55% by GoI + 5% top-up subsidy by GoR)

50% subsidy (45% by GoI + 5% top-up subsidy by GoR)

Drip70% subsidy (55% by GoI +

15% top-up subsidy by GoR)50% subsidy (45% by GoI + 5%

top-up subsidy by GoR)

Subsidy for Protected Cultivation

Small & Marginal Farmers and ST & SC Farmers

Other Farmers

Green House and Shade Net70% subsidy (50% by GoI +

20% top-up subsidy by GoR)50% subsidy by GoI

Source: Dept. of Agriculture, Govt. of Rajasthan

Trend in Fertilizer Consumption in Rajasthan (in thousand tonnes)

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As per State of Indian Agriculture Report 2015-16, Rajasthan is one of the eight states where investment in irrigation will most likely lead to an increase in cropping intensity. Government of Rajasthan is already hands-on in expanding irrigated area in the state.

Cropping Intensity in Rajasthan (2014-15)

State Total 143

115Jodhpur Region

128Bikaner Region

137Jalore Region

146Sikar Region

153Udaipur Region

155Ganganagar Region

158Bharatpur Region

159Jaipur Region

160Bhilwara Region

185Kota Region

Source: Rajasthan Agricultural and Horticulture Statistics at a Glance: 2014-15

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Source: Dept. of Agriculture and Directorate of Horticulture, Rajasthan

CAGR for Crop Area and Production in Rajasthan (2011-2016)

Area Production

Coarsecereals

& Millets

-4%

-13%

Pulses

-4% -5% Vegetables

3%

13%

Spices

1% 2%

Fruits

4%

14%

MedicinalPlants

7% 6%

Flowers

8%

21%

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Crop Category Rajasthan India Share

Coarse Cereals & Millets 4,329.0 54,480.0 8%

Pulses 1,990 16,470 12%

Spices 1,050.2 6,988.5 15%

Vegetables 2,021.0 1,69,063.9 1%

Fruits 651.4 90,183.0 1%

Flowers 5.9 2,183.9 0.3%

Medicinal Plants 186.8 1,022.5 18%

Crop Category Rajasthan India Share

Pulses 3,867 25,259 15%

Spices 1,001.7 3,473.5 29%

Vegetables 194.6 10,106.3 2%

Fruits 40.6 6,300.7 1%

Flowers 3.3 277.6 1%

Medicinal Plants 369.6 633.9 58%

Source: Dept. of Agriculture and Directorate of Horticulture, Rajasthan

Crop Area in Rajasthan vs. India, 2015-16 ('000 ha)

Crop Production in Rajasthan vs. India, 2015-16 ('000 tonnes)

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Source: Dept. of Agriculture and Directorate of Horticulture, Rajasthan

7 NSSO 2012-13 data Land Leasing: A Big Win-Win Reform for the States, Arvind Panagariya, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog8 Source: Niti Aayog

Kisan Upaj Mandis (KUMs) Commodity

Merta City Cumin

Jodhpur Fenugreek, Cumin, Chilli

Sumerpur / Rani Fenugreek

Jaipur / Sikar Fenugreek, Cumin

Ramganj Mandi Coriander

Pratapgarh Til Seed, Ajwain, Poppy seed, Garlic, Fenugreek

Abu Road / Raedor Fennel

Promotion of Spice Exports through KUMs

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9 & 10 FCI11 & 12 Niti Aayog Report

Agencies Capacity

FCI Covered 7.04

RSWC 5.55

CWC Covered 2.56

PEG 1.14

Private Enterprises 0.55

Total Covered 16.84

FCI CAP (Cover and Plinth) 0.43

Grand Total 17.3

Source: FCI

Storage Capacity in Rajasthan in lakh tonnes (March 2017)

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Division Numbers Capacity in '000 MT

Ajmer 15 10.64

Jaipur 32 274.9

Sikar 4 12.45

Alwar 31 176.24

Kota 10 46

Jodhpur 3 13.5

Bikaner 10 56.56

Hanumangarh 1 2

Sri Ganganagar 8 _

Total 122 592.3

Source: Niti Aayog Report

While efforts have already been made to improve post-harvest storage practices, it is time for farmers

to utilize it to the fullest. Increased usage of such infrastructure and facilities is to be encouraged.

Rajasthan can leverage its proximity to large consumer markets near NCR region, which has huge

share in national food consumption. In addition to the existing food parks in Kota, Jodhpur,

Sriganganagar and Alwar, special warehouses and cold chains facility near major production belts

may be considered.

Cold Storage Capacity in Rajasthan

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Milk Production ('000 tonnes)

Meat Production ('000 tonnes)

Egg (Millions)

Wool Production (Lakh Kg)

1995-96 5,449 32 436 174

2000-01 7,455 51 572 194

2005-06 8,581 68 710 153

2010-11 13,900 104 670 123

2012-13 13,946 152 1,034 140

2013-14 14,574 175 1,190 150

2014-15 16,934 181 1,320 145

2015-16 18,500 180 1,385 134

Source: Government of Rajasthan, Directorate of Animal Husbandry

Livestock Production in Rajasthan

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