Executive Summary:
This document addresses a question raised in Lok Sabha regarding schemes to promote drought-resistant crops and water conservation in Madhya Pradesh. It details the implementation of the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) program under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) since 2014-15, and the Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) scheme since 2015-16. The document outlines efforts to enhance productivity, minimize risks associated with climate variability, and improve water use efficiency.
Key Points / Main Content:
Rainfed Area Development (RAD):
* Implemented since 2014-15 as part of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) in Madhya Pradesh and across the country.
* Focuses on Integrated Farming System (IFS) to enhance productivity and minimize climate-related risks.
* Integrates crops/cropping systems with horticulture, livestock, fishery, agroforestry, and apiculture.
* 0.22 lakh hectares brought under IFS in Madhya Pradesh with an expenditure of Rs. 46.50 crore.
Drought Tolerant Crop Demonstration:
* Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) demonstrated drought-tolerant crops and climate-resilient technologies in Morena, Bhind, Datia, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Ratlam, Jhabua, and Dindori districts of Madhya Pradesh.
* Varieties demonstrated include soybean JS 9560, chickpea RVG201, JG130, RVG202, sesame TKG308, TS8, TKG306, JTS 8, mustard Pusa Bold/Giriraj, groundnut JGN3, 23 and GG20, short duration black gram varieties IPU941, PU31, Shekhar2, Pratap urd 1, PU35, and short duration drought-escaping paddy PUSA1121.
* Demonstrated Maize-Soybean intercropping and crop diversification through vegetable production using harvested water.
Per Drop More Crop (PDMC):
* Implemented since 2015-16, focusing on enhancing water use efficiency through micro-irrigation (drip and sprinkler systems).
* 4.365 lakh hectares covered under Micro Irrigation in Madhya Pradesh since the scheme's inception.
* Central assistance of Rs. 1170.26 crore released to Madhya Pradesh since 2015-16.
Subsidies for Protective Irrigation:
* Government provides subsidies for protective irrigation (farm ponds, wells, drip, sprinkler, pipes, and pumps) under schemes like Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), PDMC, and Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY).
Impact Analysis:
Farmers in Drought-Prone Areas of Madhya Pradesh:
* Impact: Benefit from schemes promoting drought-resistant crops, integrated farming systems, micro-irrigation, and subsidies for irrigation infrastructure.
* Action Required: Adopt drought-resistant crop varieties and climate-resilient technologies, integrate farming systems, utilize micro-irrigation techniques, and apply for available subsidies to improve water use efficiency and productivity.
Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DAFW):
* Impact: Responsible for implementing and monitoring the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) program and Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) scheme in Madhya Pradesh.
* Action Required: Continue implementing RAD and PDMC, ensure effective allocation and utilization of funds, monitor the adoption and success rate of the schemes, and provide support to farmers in drought-prone areas.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR):
* Impact: Responsible for demonstrating drought-tolerant crops and climate-resilient technologies.
* Action Required: Continue research and development of drought-tolerant varieties, conduct demonstrations in drought-prone areas, and disseminate information to farmers.
Key Entities Referenced
Madhya Pradesh: A state in India, specifically mentioned as an area of focus for drought-resistant crop promotion and water conservation efforts.
Rainfed Area Development RAD: A component of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) implemented by the Department of Agriculture Farmers Welfare (DAFW), focusing on Integrated Farming System (IFS) to enhance productivity in rainfed areas.
National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture NMSA: A national mission under which Rainfed Area Development (RAD) is implemented.
Integrated Farming System IFS: A farming system approach used within the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) program, integrating crops with activities like horticulture, livestock, and fishery.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research ICAR: An organization that demonstrated drought-tolerant crops and climate-resilient technologies in various districts of Madhya Pradesh.
Per Drop More Crop PDMC: A Centrally Sponsored Scheme focused on enhancing water use efficiency at the farm level through micro-irrigation techniques like drip and sprinkler systems.
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture MIDH: A centrally sponsored scheme under which subsidy is provided to rainfed area farmers for protective irrigation.
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana WDC PMKSY: A centrally sponsored scheme, specifically its Watershed Development Component (WDC), under which subsidy is provided to rainfed area farmers for protective irrigation.
O.I.H.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 298
TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22ND JULY, 2025
SCHEME TO PROMOTE DROUGHT RESISTANT CROPS
298. SHRI GYANESHWAR PATIL:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ(cid:874)ष एवं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण मं(cid:287)ी
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has launched any special scheme to promote drought
resistant crops in drought-prone areas of Madhya Pradesh;
(b) if so, the details of adoption and success rate of the scheme; and
(c) the measures being taken to conserve water and enhance irrigation facilities for
farmers in drought-prone areas in the State of Madhya Pradesh?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
कृ(cid:874)ष एवं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण रा(cid:207)य म(cid:287)ं ी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)
(a) & (b): Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) is implementing
Rainfed Area Development (RAD) across the country, including Madhya Pradesh, from 2014-
15 as a component of National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). RAD focuses on
Integrated Farming System (IFS) for enhancing productivity and minimizing risks associated
with climatic variability. Under RAD, crops/cropping system is integrated with activities like
horticulture, livestock, fishery, agro-forestry, apiculture etc. to enable farmers, in maximizing
farm returns for sustaining livelihood and also to mitigate the impacts of drought, flood or
other extreme weather events. So far, 0.22 lakh hectare rainfed area has been brought under
IFS in the State of Madhya Pradesh with expenditure of Rs. 46.50 crore under RAD.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) demonstrated various drought tolerant
crops and varieties in Morena, Bhind, Datia, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Ratlam, Jhabua and
Dindori of Madhya Pradesh, besides, demonstration of climate resilient technologies. The
details of various drought tolerant varieties demonstrated in Madhya Pradesh are soybean
(JS 9560), chickpea (RVG-201, JG-130, RVG-202), sesame (TKG-308, TS-8, TKG-306, JTS-
8), mustard (Pusa Bold/Giriraj), groundnut (JGN-3, 23 and GG-20), short duration black gram
varieties (IPU-94-1, PU-31, Shekhar-2, Pratap urd -1, PU-35), short duration droughtescaping paddy (PUSA1121). In addition, Maize + Soybean intercropping for risk
minimization, Crop diversification through vegetables production from harvested water is also
demonstrated.
(c): Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) is being implemented
since 2015-16. PDMC focuses on enhancing water use efficiency at farm level through Micro
Irrigation namely; Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation Systems. Under PDMC, since the inception of
the Scheme of 4.365 lakh ha has been covered under Micro Irrigation in Madhya Pradesh.
Central assistance of Rs.1170.26 crore have been released to the State of Madhya Pradesh
since 2015-16. Government is also providing subsidy to rainfed area farmers for protective
irrigation through farm ponds, wells, drip, sprinkler, pipes and pumps under various centrally
sponsored schemes like Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), PDMC,
Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-
PMKSY) etc.
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