PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO. Directorate of Agriculture, Shimla 5(HP) Under RashtriyaKrishiVikasYojna(RKVY, )

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1 PROJECT PROPOSAL ON PROMOTION OF KIWIFRUIT CULTIVATION THROUGH IMPROVED PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES FOR DIVERSIFICATION UNDER MID- HILL CONDITIONSOF HIMACHAL PRADESH SUBMITTED TO Directorate of Agriculture, Shimla 5(HP) Under RashtriyaKrishiVikasYojna(RKVY, ) Principal investigator : Vishal S Rana Senior Scientist, Department of Fruit Science Dr YS PARMAR UNIVERSITY OF HORTICULTURE AND FORESTRY, NAUNI, SOLAN (HP)

2 CHECK LIST CUM DATA SHEET FOR RKVYPROJECTS( ) Project Details Sr.No. Field Name Details/Data 1. Project Name (to be modified if so modified by the SLSC) Promotion of kiwifruit cultivation through improved production technologies for diversification under mid hill conditionsof Himachal Pradesh 2. Project ID (state initials/financial year/sector/running serial number for the year) 3. Approved Cost (Total cost of the project as per DPR/concept) Project Duration and Phasing of cost (current year, 2 years, 3 years as the case may be along with phasing of cost) No. Agr.H (Project Cell) F (7) RKVY.3/2009-XIV Dated 2 nd Jan, lakh One year 5. Proposed cost for the current year lakh 6. Sector(s) (Sector(s) to which the project belongs, out of the sector list approved with break-up of cost sectorally if more than one sector are specified) 7. Scheme(s) (Classification of the project in terms of schemes of Agriculture Ministry with break-up of cost in schemes if more than one scheme is specified; if it does not belong to any particular scheme, state. Specific Innovative Scheme) 8. Break-up of scheme components (as per the scheme components of Government of India scheme/approved norms of SLSC in case of innovative state scheme). 9. Implementing Department(s) in the state (concerned Administrative Department of the state) 10. Implementing Agency (implementing agency of the project in the state) (Production Growthstream) Production Growth :40.52lakh Infrastructure and assessts:28.00 lakh -- Department of Agriculture HP, Shimla Director of Research, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan

3 11. Administrative Department in Government of India (which department in India eg. DAC, DAHD, the project would primarily fall in jurisdiction of) 12. Area of cooperation of project (entire state, regions or specific districts) as the case may be) 13. Expected Outputs (list of project outputs) Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, New Delhi Department of Fruit Science Increasing income of the farmers Demonstration of improved production technologies Demonstration of solar fencing Sustenance of livelihood 14. Physical Targets (specify physical target out of specified list in terms of crops/area etc.) Errection of training structure and anti-hail nets/shading nets Installation of fertigation system Solar power fencing (1.0 km) Modernization of existing mist chamber/polyhouse 15. Expected Outcome of the Project (Describe Expected outcome of project) 16. Expected beneficiaries (specify number of beneficiaries in terms of gender, SC/ST etc on broad basis and also area/crop etc. benefitting criterion) 17. Expected contribution to growth of agriculture and allied sector 18. Any other information (as considered appropriate in terms of the project) The augmentation of quality kiwifruit production will enhance the scope of this fruit in mid hills where stone fruits have shown declining trend in the recent past due to their perishable nature and poor marketability. This will also enhance the scope of marketability in national and international markets All the fruit growers in the mid-hill areas of state and country To boost the income of fruit growers through high returns Diversification of fruits in midhill conditions Need based project keeping in view the present day importance of kiwifruit

4 1. Title of Project : Promotion of kiwifruit cultivation through improved production technologies for diversification under mid hill of Himachal Pradesh 2. Name and design of PI : Dr. Vishal S Rana Senior Scientist Department of Fruit Science Dr YS Parmar, UHF, Nauni, Solan 3. Name of Co-PI s : Dr. Dinesh Singh Thakur Senior Scientist Department of Fruit Science Dr YS Parmar, UHF, Nauni, Solan 4. Funding Agency : RKVY (Normal) 5. Implementing Agency : Director of Research, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan 6. Project cost : lakhs 7. Project Period : 1- year( ) 8. Introduction: The kiwifruit has shown tremendous potential in the recent years and has been assessed as a nodal fruit for diversification of mid - hill horticulture which has wider scope in the domestic as well international market. As the apple has revolutionized the economy of farmers of high hills, it is a boon to the farmers of mid and low hills owing to very high economic returns. The kiwifruit cultivation has an important advantage that it comes in the market during October to December when practically no other fruit is available to compete with it. Another major benefit of its cultivation is that the fruit is harvested hard and can be transplanted to long distances without using sophisticated packing material. The fruit is a rich source of Vitamin C (90 mg/100 g) and has medicinal value. Its potassium content by weight is slightly less than that of banana. It also contains Vitamin A and E. The Kiwifruit seed oil contains on an average 62 % alpha linolenic acid, an omega- 3 fatty acid. Usually a medium size kiwifruit contains about 46 calories, 0.3 g fats, 1 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates, 75 mg vitamins and 2.6g dietary fibre. The Kiwifruit also serves as a natural blood thinner and a recent study performed in Norway revealed that consuming 2-3 kiwifruit daily for 28 days can replace aspirin therapy and can significantly thin the blood. Thus, it can help in reducing the risk of clots and lowers the fats in the blood which is the cause of blockages.

5 Although there is a great potential for its cultivation in our country, yet its cultivation has not gained momentum because of poor transfer of cultivation technology to the farmers. Consequently, the Kiwifruit produced in our country is of small and poor quality attributes and thus is not able to complete with the fruits imported from New Zealand, Australia, Italy and other countries. The biggest bottleneck in the production of kiwifruit is the lack of awareness about its production technology. Some research work on the production technology fruit size and quality through crop manipulation via pruning, pollination, thinning, integrated water and nutrient management and use of Plant growth regulators (PGRs) especially, CPPU have been done with encouraging results, which need validation in the farmer s field. Objectives 1. Promotion of kiwifruit cultivation in mid-hills through popularization of improved production technologies 2. Introduction of new varieties 3. Demonstration of modern kiwifruit orcharding and propagation techniques 10. Technical Programme of work: The technical programme of work to be undertaken quarter wise is described below: First Quarter Establishment of 200 kiwifruit plants of Allison cultivar for demonstration of improved technologies Inter farm roads / upgardation of the existing roads to facilitates the moment of farm machinery Solar fencing of the kiwi orchard Procurement of FYM and other technological inputs Second Quarter: ThirdQuarter: Installation of fertigation unit Errection of training structure and anti-hail nets Construction of water harvesting tanks Modernization of mist chamber Completion of left out works Dissemination of technologies through field exposure visits, awareness campaigns etc.

6 Fourth Quarter Completion of left out works Demonstration of modern kiwifruit orcharding and propagation techniques Completion of left out works 11. Requirement of Budget: (Rs. in Lakhs) Items of expenditure Total 1. Operational expenses Contractual labour/ out sourced labour Rs / day (365x10 x233.24) 2. Contingent operational expenses: Farm development activities:preparation of terraces, water drains,creation of water storage facilities, Farm tools/machinery,providing/ upgrading farm roads/path, fertilizers/ plant growth regulators, FYM, pesticides etc Import/introduction of new promising varieties Development of packaging material/ services of existing vehicles/ stationery/ printing/ photography/ farm operational; Propagation chemicals/ instrument repair, maintenance, sample analysis charges and other allied technological inputs,preparation of reports, development of literature/publication etc Incidental Expenses Sub Total A (a-d) Non- Recurring: Errection of anti-hail net structure Installation of fertigation system Solar power fencing/ up-gradation of existing barbed wire fence to solar fencing( 1km) Sub Total (B) Grand Total (A+B) The saving in one head may be allowed to be utilized in another head. 9. Expected Outcome:

7 The improvement in production technology of quality kiwifruit will enhance the scope of this fruit in mid hills where stone fruits have shown declining trend in the recent past due to their perishable nature and poor marketability. This will also enhance the scope of marketability in national and international markets. As a result, the farmers will get good returns which will encourage them to expand the area under this fruit. (Vishal S Rana) Sr. Scientist, Department of Fruit Science Principal Investigator Professor and Head Deptt.of Fruit Science COH, UHF,Nauni Counter Signed By Director of Research Dr YSP University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni Solan (HP)173230