Writeup AP 2011-12 - Punjab State Planning Board

CS (AGR)-14 Popularization of Organic Farming in the State of Punjab
88
Outlay - Rs. 60.00 lac
2.1.77 Organic Farming is a production system, which avoid the use of synthetically
manufactured fertilizers, pesticides and growth regulation. Organic farming system relies on
crop rotation, crop residues, animal manures, legumes, green manures off-farm wastes and
Vermin-compost. There is a need to improve the quality alongwith further improvement in
quantity. Quality produce can only be possible with the adoption of organic farming and
there is a need to gradually replace chemical farming system with the organic farming. Apart
from improving food quality, soil health can also be maintained and improved with organic
farming system. To popularize the organic farming emphasis would be laid on field
demonstrations, farmer training camps and model organic farm.
2.1.78 An expenditure of Rs. 15.09 lac and Rs.13.66 lac was incurred during 2007-
08 and 2009-10 respectively. Against an expenditure of Rs. 0.75 lac incurred during 2010-
11, an outlay of Rs. 60.00 lac is provided for the Annual Plan 2011-12.
CS (AGR)-20 Upgradation of Soil Health Labs under the National Project on
Management of Soil Health and Fertility (Direct release)
Outlay - NIL
2.1.79 The main objective of the scheme is to facilitate and promote Integrated
Nutrient Management (INM) by strengthening of Soil Testing Labs, Mobile Soil Testing
Labs, establishing new Fertilizer Quality Control Labs and training to the staff and farmers.
For implementing the project, the funds will be routed through Sustainable Agriculture
Development Agency (SADA).
2.1.80 Govt. of India releases funds directly to SADA. An expenditure of Rs. 25.00
lac and Rs. 62.73 lac had been incurred during 2009-10 and 2010-11 respectively. No outlay
is provided for the Annual Plan 2011-12.