Contingent Plan of Uttarakhand
1. Dehradun
1. In case of drought
 Sahbhagi-1, Sahbhagi-2, Sahbhagi-3 varieties of rice can be grown in case of drought
condition because these varieties perform very well up to 1400-1500 m above msl in case
of drought and fetch 40-45 Q/ha yield.
 Short duration variety of rice like NDR-97 can also be taken into consideration up to mid
hills (1400-1500 m above msl) as this variety takes only 90-95 days and provides 35-40
q/ha yield.
 Pigeon pea variety Pusa-992 and UPAS-120 can also be grown in case of scanty rain fall.
 In mountain regions of Dehradun whose height vary from 1000-2200 m above msl
Ginger (variety riodeegenero), local/chakrata Rajmah, Turmeric (Pant pitabh) can be
adopted successfully in farming system.
2. In case of crop failure
 Lobia –grain type like Pant lobia-1, Pant lobia-2, Pant lobia-3 and vegetable type such as
Pusa komal, Pusa sukomal, Kashi kanchan can be sown from 15 August-7 September,
2014.
 Sowing of Pant urd-31, Pant urd-35, Pant moong-4 and Pant moong-5 can also be done
during this period as contingent crop.
 Vegetable Pea such as Pant Sabji Matar-3, Pant Sabji Matar-5, Arkle can also be taken
into account during crop failure in kharif 2014. Sowing of vegetable pea should be done
in plains and hills both from last week of August to first week of September.
 Garlic variety Agri Found Parwati may also be sown in second fortnight of September to
first week of October in mid and high hills of Dehradun.
3. After growing of Lobia, Moong and Urd during kharif
 Late sown varieties of wheat like Halna and PBW-555 can be grown successfully up to
last week of December up to 1500 m above msl and provide handsome yield i.e. 35-40
Qt/ha yield.
 Onion variety Agri Found Light Red may also be transplanted during DecemberJanuary.
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2. Haridwar
Contigent crop
planning for Kharif season
Although District Haridwar has more then 90% area under irrigated condition through tubewll,
canal, pumpsets etc. Any type of drought and failure of mosoon may bring down the productivity
of the kharif season crops.
Delayed monsoon
•
Sowing of urd var. Pant U31, and Moong Var. Pant Moong 6 may be done in place of paddy.
•
Life saving irrigation in Sugarcane should be given.
•
Use of mulch and drip in sugarcane for efficient use of moisture..
•
Sowig of cowpea var Pant Lobia1 in place of Paddy for vegetable purpose.
•
Sowing of Urd Pant U31 in place of ground Nut and Seasamum.
•
Sowing of NDR 359 paddy variety as direct sown.
Flood condition
•
Early sowing of Rabi crops Like Toria var . PT 507 in the month of September.
Mid Season drought
•
Resowing of of Urd and Moong crop.
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3. Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand state receives mean annual rainfall of 1200 mm and
agriculture in the district is largely rain fed in nature. Currently 91 per cent of net cultivable area
is rainfed.
Early season drought (delayed onset)
Cropping System
Rain fed lower hills
Upland soils
Rice-wheat
Soybean-mustard
Change in
crop/cropping system
Contingency measures
None
Maintenance of plant population by gap filling
Weed management
Short duration Ragi varieties,
Weed management,
Maintenance of plant population by gap filling
Balanced fertilizer application
Soybean replaced by
Ragi
Rain fed Mid hills Upland soils
Rice-wheat
None
Finger Millet –Lentil
None
Maize-Lentil
None
Horsegram-wheat
Rain fed high hills
Ramdana-Fallow
None
Rajma-lentil
None
Buckwheat-Lentil
None
Mid season drought
Cropping System
Rain fed lower hills
Upland soils
Rice-wheat
Soybean-mustard
Rain fed Mid hills Upland soils
Rice-wheat
None
Maintenance of plant population by gap filling
Weed management
Short duration Ragi varieties
Weed management
Maintenance of plant population by gap filling
Balanced fertilizer application
Short duration maize varieties
Maintenance of plant population by gap filling
Weed management
Maintenance of plant population by gap filling
Maintenance of plant population by gap filling
Weed management
Maintenance of plant population by gap filling
Weed management
Mulching by crop residues, forest leaves
Balanced fertilizer application
Maintenance of plant population by gap filling
Weed management
Change in
crop/cropping system
Contingency measures
Rice replaced by Urd,
Sesamum, Veg Pea
Soybean replaced by
Urd, Sesamum, Veg Pea
Weed Management
Foliar application of fertilizers
Weed management
Rice replaced by Sesmum &
Weed Management
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Finger Millet –Lentil
Maize-Lentil
Horsegram-wheat
Rain fed high hills
Ramdana-Fallow
Rajma-lentil
Buckwheat-Lentil
Horsegram, Veg Pea, French
bean, Cabbage
None
None
None
None
None
None
Foliar application of fertilizers
Transplanting of ragi in standing fields
Weed Management
Foliar application of fertilizers
Foliar application of fertilizers
Weed Management
Weed management
Weed management
Mulching by crop residues, forest leaves
Balanced fertilizer application
Weed management
For Livestock:
1. Storage of complete feed block and mineral molasses block.
2. Hey and silage preparation
3. Use of short duration fodder crops
4. Early morning and late evening feeding of animals
5. Avoid overcrowding of animals
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4. Chamoli
(A) Condition- Excessive rains
Suggested measures:
1. Supply of paddy varieties namely VL Dhan 154 (Direct seeded), VL Dhan 65 (Medium
duration) & Irrigated / Transplanted) of any varieties of VPKAS / GBPUAT.
2. Supply of minor millets seeds namely VL Mandua 315 & VL Madira 207.
3. To supplement the pulse shortage during high rains, it is advised to go for soybean (VL Soya
63) to certain extent.
4. Conducting training on needful areas i.e. protection / management of dairy animals during
rainy season.
(B) Condition- Delayed Monsoon / Prolonged Drought
Suggested measures:
Altitude
Delayed rains
Delayed rains by 2 weeks
800-1800 m amsl
Provision of seeds of finger millet varieties VL Mandua 149, VL
Mandua 146, VL Mandua 315, VL Mandua 347; paddy varieties VL
Dhan 154 (Direct seeded)
1801- 2200 m amsl Provision of seeds of finger millet varieties VL Mandua 146, VL
Mandua 347
> 2200 m amsl
Provision of seeds of amaranth VL Chua 44, buckwheat VL Ugal 7
Altitude
Delayed rains by 4 weeks
800-1800 m amsl
Provision of seeds of finger millet varieties VL Mandua 146, VL
Mandua 347; paddy varieties VL Dhan 154 (Direct seeded) , amaranth
VL Chua 44, buckwheat VL Ugal 7
1801- 2200 m amsl Provision of seeds of amaranth VL Chua 44, buckwheat VL Ugal 7,
Garden pea (Arkel, VL Matar 7) with proper drainage, radish (Dunagiri
gol, Japanese white) . Here finger millet sowing should be avoided.
> 2200 m amsl
Provision of seeds of buckwheat VL Ugal 7, garden pea (Arkel, VL
Matar 7), leafy vegetables
Altitude
Delayed rains by 6 or weeks
800-1800 m amsl
1801- 2200 m amsl Provision of seeds of buckwheat VL Ugal 7 or seeds for green manuring
> 2200 m amsl
 Besides the above , if and when required the technical advise in relation to proper
agronomic and plant protection measures will also extended to the farmers.
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5. Bageshwar
(A) Condition- Excessive rains
Suggested measures:
1. Supply of paddy varieties namely VL Dhan 154 (Direct seeded), VL Dhan 65 (Medium
duration) & Irrigated / Transplanted) of any varieties of VPKAS / GBPUAT.
2. Supply of minor millets seeds namely VL Mandua 315 & VL Madira 207.
3. To supplement the pulse shortage during high rains, it is advised to go for soybean (VL Soya
63) to certain extent.
4. Conducting training on needful areas i.e. protection / management of dairy animals during
rainy season.
(B) Condition- Delayed Monsoon / Prolonged Drought
Suggested measures:
Altitude
Delayed rains
Delayed rains by 2 weeks
800-1800 m amsl
Provision of seeds of finger millet varieties VL Mandua 149, VL
Mandua 146, VL Mandua 315, VL Mandua 347; paddy varieties VL
Dhan 154 (Direct seeded)
1801- 2200 m amsl Provision of seeds of finger millet varieties VL Mandua 146, VL
Mandua 347
> 2200 m amsl
Provision of seeds of amaranth VL Chua 44, buckwheat VL Ugal 7
Altitude
Delayed rains by 4 weeks
800-1800 m amsl
Provision of seeds of finger millet varieties VL Mandua 146, VL
Mandua 347; paddy varieties VL Dhan 154 (Direct seeded) , amaranth
VL Chua 44, buckwheat VL Ugal 7
1801- 2200 m amsl Provision of seeds of amaranth VL Chua 44, buckwheat VL Ugal 7,
Garden pea (Arkel, VL Matar 7) with proper drainage, radish (Dunagiri
gol, Japanese white) . Here finger millet sowing should be avoided.
> 2200 m amsl
Provision of seeds of buckwheat VL Ugal 7, garden pea (Arkel, VL
Matar 7), leafy vegetables
Altitude
Delayed rains by 6 or weeks
800-1800 m amsl
1801- 2200 m amsl Provision of seeds of buckwheat VL Ugal 7 or seeds for green manuring
> 2200 m amsl
 Besides the above , if and when required the technical advise in relation to proper agronomic
and plant protection measures will also extended to the farmers.
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6.
U.S.Nagar
In case of drought during kharif-2014
 Sahbhagi-1, Sahbhagi-2, Sahbhagi-3 varieties of rice can be grown in case of drought
condition because these varieties perform very well up to 1400-1500 m above msl in case
of drought and fetch 40-45 Q/ha yield.
 Short duration variety of rice like NDR-97 can also be taken into consideration up to mid
hills (1400-1500 m above msl) as this variety takes only 90-95 days and provides 35-40
q/ha yield.
 Pigeon pea variety Pusa-992 and UPAS-120 can also be grown in case of scanty rain fall.
In case of crop failure during kharif-2014
 Lobia –grain type like Pant lobia-1, Pant lobia-2, Pant lobia-3 and vegetable type such as
Pusa komal, Pusa sukomal, Kashi kanchan can be sown from 15 August-7 September,
2014.
 Sowing of Pant urd-31, Pant urd-35, Pant moong-4 and Pant moong-5 can also be done
during this period as contingent crop.
 Vegetable Pea such as Pant sabji matar-3, Pant sabji matar-5, arkle can also be taken into
account during crop failure in kharif 2014. Sowing of vegetable pea should be done in
plains and hills both from last week of August to first week of September.
 Garlic variety agri found parwati developed from NHRDF, Nashik, Maharashta may also
be sown in second fortnight of September to first week of October in mid and high hills
of Dehradun only.
After growing of Lobia, Moong and Urd
 Late sown varieties of wheat like halna and PBW-555 can be grown successfully up to
last week of December up to 1500 m above msl and provide handsome yield i.e. 35-40
Qt/ha yield.
 Onion variety agri found light red developed from NHRDF, Nashik, Maharashta may
also be transplanted during December- January.
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7.
Tehrigarhwal
(A) Condition- Excessive rains
Suggested measures:
1. Supply of paddy varieties namely VL Dhan 154 (Direct seeded), VL Dhan 65 (Medium
duration) & Irrigated / Transplanted) of any varieties of VPKAS / GBPUAT.
2. Supply of minor millets seeds namely VL Mandua 315 & VL Madira 207.
3. To supplement the pulse shortage during high rains, it is advised to go for soybean (VL Soya
63) to certain extent.
4. Conducting training on needful areas i.e. protection / management of dairy animals during
rainy season.
(B) Condition- Delayed Monsoon / Prolonged Drought
Suggested measures:
Altitude
Delayed rains
Delayed rains by 2 weeks
800-1800 m amsl
Provision of seeds of finger millet varieties VL Mandua 149, VL
Mandua 146, VL Mandua 315, VL Mandua 347; paddy varieties VL
Dhan 154 (Direct seeded)
1801- 2200 m amsl Provision of seeds of finger millet varieties VL Mandua 146, VL
Mandua 347
> 2200 m amsl
Provision of seeds of amaranth VL Chua 44, buckwheat VL Ugal 7
Altitude
Delayed rains by 4 weeks
800-1800 m amsl
Provision of seeds of finger millet varieties VL Mandua 146, VL
Mandua 347; paddy varieties VL Dhan 154 (Direct seeded) , amaranth
VL Chua 44, buckwheat VL Ugal 7
1801- 2200 m amsl Provision of seeds of amaranth VL Chua 44, buckwheat VL Ugal 7,
Garden pea (Arkel, VL Matar 7) with proper drainage, radish (Dunagiri
gol, Japanese white) . Here finger millet sowing should be avoided.
> 2200 m amsl
Provision of seeds of buckwheat VL Ugal 7, garden pea (Arkel, VL
Matar 7), leafy vegetables
Altitude
Delayed rains by 6 or weeks
800-1800 m amsl
1801- 2200 m amsl Provision of seeds of buckwheat VL Ugal 7 or seeds for green manuring
> 2200 m amsl
 Besides the above , if and when required the technical advise in relation to proper agronomic
and plant protection measures will also extended to the farmers.
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8. Almora
Condition
Normal Crop/
cropping system
Delay by 2
weeks
Spring rice
Delay by
4weeks
Delay by 6
weeks
Delay by 8
weeks
Finger millets mixed
with Black soybean
/Horsegram
Spring rice
Finger millets + Black
soybean /Horsegram
Finger millets mixed
with Black soybean
/Horsegram
Spring rice
Finger millets + Black
soybean /Horsegram
Finger millets mixed
with Black soybean
/Horsegram
Soybean + Sesamum
Horsegram + Sesamum
Urd bean + Maize
Spring rice
Cow pea
Vegetables crop i.e.
radish, pea, vegetable rai
may be sown
Sesamum
Horsegram + Sesamum
Urd bean + Maize
Mid hills
Spring rice
Finger millets mixed
with Black soybean
/Horsegram
Delay by 2
weeks
Delay by
4weeks
Change in crop/
cropping system
Lower hills
Spring rice
Spring rice
Spring rice
Direct seed Jethi rice
Finger millets +
Black soybean
/Horsegram
Black soybean+
Barnyard millet
Finger millets + Black
soybean /Horsegram
Spring rice
Spring rice
Black soybean+ Barnyard
millet
Suggested contingency
measure
Bunding of terraces
Increased seed rate
Mulching
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
Bunding of terraces
Increased seed rate
Mulching
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
Bunding of terraces
Increasing seed rate
Mulching
Increased seed rate Gap
filling
Intercropping Timely
weeding
Bunding of terraces
Increased seed rate
Mulching
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
Bunding of terraces
Increased seed rate
Mulching
Sowing across the contour
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
Bunding of terraces
Increased seed rate
Mulching
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Sowing across the contour
Delay by
6weeks
Delay by 8
weeks
Finger millets +
Black soybean
/Horsegram
Black soybean+
Barnyard millet
Finger millets + Black
soybean /Horsegram
Spring rice
Direct seed Jethi rice
Finger millets +
Black soybean
/Horsegram
Finger millets + Black
soybean /Horsegram
Black soybean+
Barnyard millet
Black soybean+ Barnyard
millet
Spring rice
Cow pea
Finger millets +
Black soybean
/Horsegram
Black soybean+
Barnyard millet
Sesamum
Horsegram + Sesamum
Urd bean + Maize
-
Delay by 2
weeks
Finger millets mixed
with Amaranth/
Pulses
Delay by 4
weeks
Finger millets mixed
with Amaranth/
Pulses
Delay by
6weeks
Finger millets mixed
with Amaranth/
Pulses
Finger millets mixed
with Amaranth/
Pulses
Delay by
8weeks
Black soybean+ Barnyard
millet
High hills
Finger millets +
Horsegram/ Rice bean
Amaranth + Horsegram/
Rice bean
Finger millets +
Horsegram/ Rice bean
Amaranth + Horsegram/
Rice bean
Amaranth
Rice bean
Maize
Amaranth
Rice bean
Maize, Buck wheat
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
Increased seed rate
Intercropping Timely
weeding
Bunding of terraces
Increased seed rate
Mulching
Sowing across the contour
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Gap filling
Timely weeding
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Gap filling
Timely weeding
Bunding of terraces
Increased seed rate
Mulching
Sowing across the contour
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Gap filling Timely weeding
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
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9.Pauri Garhwal
(A) Condition- Excessive rains
Suggested measures:
1. Supply of paddy varieties namely VL Dhan 154 (Direct seeded), VL Dhan 65 (Medium
duration) & Irrigated / Transplanted) of any varieties of VPKAS / GBPUAT.
2. Supply of minor millets seeds namely VL Mandua 315 & VL Madira 207.
3. To supplement the pulse shortage during high rains, it is advised to go for soybean (VL Soya
63) to certain extent.
4. Conducting training on needful areas i.e. protection / management of dairy animals during
rainy season.
(B) Condition- Delayed Monsoon / Prolonged Drought
Suggested measures:
Altitude
Delayed rains
Delayed rains by 2 weeks
800-1800 m amsl
Provision of seeds of finger millet varieties VL Mandua 149, VL
Mandua 146, VL Mandua 315, VL Mandua 347; paddy varieties VL
Dhan 154 (Direct seeded)
1801- 2200 m amsl Provision of seeds of finger millet varieties VL Mandua 146, VL
Mandua 347
> 2200 m amsl
Provision of seeds of amaranth VL Chua 44, buckwheat VL Ugal 7
Altitude
Delayed rains by 4 weeks
800-1800 m amsl
Provision of seeds of finger millet varieties VL Mandua 146, VL
Mandua 347; paddy varieties VL Dhan 154 (Direct seeded) , amaranth
VL Chua 44, buckwheat VL Ugal 7
1801- 2200 m amsl Provision of seeds of amaranth VL Chua 44, buckwheat VL Ugal 7,
Garden pea (Arkel, VL Matar 7) with proper drainage, radish (Dunagiri
gol, Japanese white) . Here finger millet sowing should be avoided.
> 2200 m amsl
Provision of seeds of buckwheat VL Ugal 7, garden pea (Arkel, VL
Matar 7), leafy vegetables
Altitude
Delayed rains by 6 or weeks
800-1800 m amsl
1801- 2200 m amsl Provision of seeds of buckwheat VL Ugal 7 or seeds for green manuring
> 2200 m amsl
 Besides the above , if and when required the technical advise in relation to proper agronomic
and plant protection measures will also extended to the farmers.
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10.Uttarkashi
Condition
Normal Crop/
cropping system
Delay by 2
weeks
Spring rice
Delay by
4weeks
Delay by 6
weeks
Delay by 8
weeks
Finger millets mixed
with Black soybean
/Horsegram
Spring rice
Finger millets + Black
soybean /Horsegram
Finger millets mixed
with Black soybean
/Horsegram
Spring rice
Finger millets + Black
soybean /Horsegram
Finger millets mixed
with Black soybean
/Horsegram
Soybean + Sesamum
Horsegram + Sesamum
Urd bean + Maize
Spring rice
Cow pea
Vegetables crop i.e.
radish, pea, vegetable rai
may be sown
Sesamum
Horsegram + Sesamum
Urd bean + Maize
Mid hills
Spring rice
Finger millets mixed
with Black soybean
/Horsegram
Delay by 2
weeks
Delay by
4weeks
Change in crop/
cropping system
Lower hills
Spring rice
Spring rice
Spring rice
Direct seed Jethi rice
Finger millets +
Black soybean
/Horsegram
Black soybean+
Barnyard millet
Finger millets + Black
soybean /Horsegram
Spring rice
Spring rice
Black soybean+ Barnyard
millet
Suggested contingency
measure
Bunding of terraces
Increased seed rate
Mulching
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
Bunding of terraces
Increased seed rate
Mulching
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
Bunding of terraces
Increasing seed rate
Mulching
Increased seed rate Gap
filling
Intercropping Timely
weeding
Bunding of terraces
Increased seed rate
Mulching
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
Bunding of terraces
Increased seed rate
Mulching
Sowing across the contour
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
Bunding of terraces
Increased seed rate
Mulching
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Delay by
6weeks
Delay by 8
weeks
Finger millets +
Black soybean
/Horsegram
Black soybean+
Barnyard millet
Finger millets + Black
soybean /Horsegram
Spring rice
Direct seed Jethi rice
Finger millets +
Black soybean
/Horsegram
Finger millets + Black
soybean /Horsegram
Black soybean+
Barnyard millet
Black soybean+ Barnyard
millet
Spring rice
Cow pea
Finger millets +
Black soybean
/Horsegram
Black soybean+
Barnyard millet
Sesamum
Horsegram + Sesamum
Urd bean + Maize
-
Delay by 2
weeks
Finger millets mixed
with Amaranth/
Pulses
Delay by 4
weeks
Finger millets mixed
with Amaranth/
Pulses
Delay by
6weeks
Finger millets mixed
with Amaranth/
Pulses
Finger millets mixed
with Amaranth/
Pulses
Delay by
8weeks
Black soybean+ Barnyard
millet
High hills
Finger millets +
Horsegram/ Rice bean
Amaranth + Horsegram/
Rice bean
Finger millets +
Horsegram/ Rice bean
Amaranth + Horsegram/
Rice bean
Amaranth
Rice bean
Maize
Amaranth
Rice bean
Maize, Buck wheat
Sowing across the contour
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
Increased seed rate
Intercropping Timely
weeding
Bunding of terraces
Increased seed rate
Mulching
Sowing across the contour
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Gap filling
Timely weeding
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Gap filling
Timely weeding
Bunding of terraces
Increased seed rate
Mulching
Sowing across the contour
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Gap filling Timely weeding
Increased seed rate
Intercropping
Timely weeding
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11.Nainital
In case of drought during kharif-2014
 Sahbhagi-1, Sahbhagi-2, Sahbhagi-3 varieties of rice can be grown in case of drought
condition because these varieties perform very well up to 1400-1500 m above msl in case
of drought and fetch 40-45 Q/ha yield.
 Short duration variety of rice like NDR-97 can also be taken into consideration up to mid
hills (1400-1500 m above msl) as this variety takes only 90-95 days and provides 35-40
q/ha yield.
 Pigeon pea variety Pusa-992 and UPAS-120 can also be grown in case of scanty rain fall.
In case of crop failure during kharif-2014
 Lobia –grain type like Pant lobia-1, Pant lobia-2, Pant lobia-3 and vegetable type such as
Pusa komal, Pusa sukomal, Kashi kanchan can be sown from 15 August-7 September,
2014.
 Sowing of Pant urd-31, Pant urd-35, Pant moong-4 and Pant moong-5 can also be done
during this period as contingent crop.
 Vegetable Pea such as Pant sabji matar-3, Pant sabji matar-5, arkle can also be taken into
account during crop failure in kharif 2014. Sowing of vegetable pea should be done in
plains and hills both from last week of August to first week of September.
 Garlic variety agri found parwati developed from NHRDF, Nashik, Maharashta may also
be sown in second fortnight of September to first week of October in mid and high hills
of Dehradun only.
After growing of Lobia, Moong and Urd
 Late sown varieties of wheat like halna and PBW-555 can be grown successfully up to
last week of December up to 1500 m above msl and provide handsome yield i.e. 35-40
Qt/ha yield.
 Onion variety agri found light red developed from NHRDF, Nashik, Maharashta may
also be transplanted during December- January.
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12. Rudraprayag
(A) Condition- Excessive rains
Suggested measures:
1. Supply of paddy varieties namely VL Dhan 154 (Direct seeded), VL Dhan 65 (Medium
duration) & Irrigated / Transplanted) of any varieties of VPKAS / GBPUAT.
2. Supply of minor millets seeds namely VL Mandua 315 & VL Madira 207.
3. To supplement the pulse shortage during high rains, it is advised to go for soybean (VL Soya
63) to certain extent.
4. Conducting training on needful areas i.e. protection / management of dairy animals during
rainy season.
(B) Condition- Delayed Monsoon / Prolonged Drought
Suggested measures:
Altitude
Delayed rains
Delayed rains by 2 weeks
800-1800 m amsl
Provision of seeds of finger millet varieties VL Mandua 149, VL
Mandua 146, VL Mandua 315, VL Mandua 347; paddy varieties VL
Dhan 154 (Direct seeded)
1801- 2200 m amsl Provision of seeds of finger millet varieties VL Mandua 146, VL
Mandua 347
> 2200 m amsl
Provision of seeds of amaranth VL Chua 44, buckwheat VL Ugal 7
Altitude
Delayed rains by 4 weeks
800-1800 m amsl
Provision of seeds of finger millet varieties VL Mandua 146, VL
Mandua 347; paddy varieties VL Dhan 154 (Direct seeded) , amaranth
VL Chua 44, buckwheat VL Ugal 7
1801- 2200 m amsl Provision of seeds of amaranth VL Chua 44, buckwheat VL Ugal 7,
Garden pea (Arkel, VL Matar 7) with proper drainage, radish (Dunagiri
gol, Japanese white) . Here finger millet sowing should be avoided.
> 2200 m amsl
Provision of seeds of buckwheat VL Ugal 7, garden pea (Arkel, VL
Matar 7), leafy vegetables
Altitude
Delayed rains by 6 or weeks
800-1800 m amsl
1801- 2200 m amsl Provision of seeds of buckwheat VL Ugal 7 or seeds for green manuring
> 2200 m amsl
 Besides the above , if and when required the technical advise in relation to proper agronomic
and plant protection measures will also extended to the farmers.
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13. Champawat
Major farming systems/enterprises
Sl. No.
Farming system/enterprise
1
Rice-wheat
2
Millet based
• Rainfed rice/ barnyard millet- wheat
• Finger millet –fallow-rain fed rice- wheat (2 year crop rotations)
3
Vegetable based
• Tomato/ capsicum/ brinjal/ chili-bean (valleys)
• Cabbage/cauliflower/radish-veg pea/toria (mid hill & high hill)
4
Animal based (fodder/agro-forestry)
• Rice –barseem/oat (irrigated)
• Finger millet- oat (rainfed)
Major Field Crops in Kharif
Paddy, finger millet, barnyard millet, amaranth, soybean, maize, urd
Crop
Varieties
Sowing
Harvesting
Rice
Rain fed
Irrigated
VL-206, Majhera -7,
VL Dhan -221, VL Dhan-154
VL-81, Pant Dhan-12, Pant Dhan-11, Vivek Dhan -82
Mar.-April
June-July
Sep.-Oct
October
Mandua
PRM-1 & 2, VL-146 & 149
May-June
November
Jhangora
PRJ-1, PRJ-2,
April-May
September
Soybean
PRS-1, PS-1092, VLS-47
May-June
October
Amaranth
PRA-1 & 2,
May-June
Oct.-Nov
Major Calamities during Kharif in Field Crops
Sl. No. Calamities
Problem
Measures
1.
Hails
Crop damaged
Resowing/ gap filling if damage is less
If damage is very high in latter stages than sow catch crop
Sufficient seed availability
2.
High
rainfall
Wilt and pest
problem
Use of pesticides
Proper drainage system
Disease resistant/ higher thresh hold level varieties
Sufficient seed availability
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3. Drought
Majors to be taken to mitigate effects of drought on crops
 Use of drought resistance varieties
 Increase seed rate/ plant population
 Suitable crop rotation for catching the next season crop
 Use of ridge and furrow farming system
 Protective irrigation systems
 Use of mulch material
 Deep summer ploughing
 Enriching the soil by organic materials
 Limiting the rice cultivation
 Promoting tree farming/ deep rooted crops
Contingency plans to overcome drought on field crops during Kharif
 Re-sowing/ re-transplanting
 Use of short duration varieties
 Use of catch crops/ short duration crops
 Using agro meteorological advisory services
Contingent crops
Crop
Varieties
Sowing
Harvesting
Proso millet (Cheena)
PRC-1
July
October
Toria
PT-303, PT-507, Bhawani
August
November
Urd
PU-19
July
September
Cowpea
Pant cowpea-1 & 2
June-July
October
Sowing time
Harvesting time
Lower
Hills
Mid
Hills
Crop
Variety
Pea
Arkil
August
November
Cabbage
Varun
August
November
Toria
Local, Bhawani
September
December
French bean
Contender, Arka komal
August
December
Turnip
PTDWG
August
October
French bean
Contender, Arka komal
July
October
Radish
Japanese white
July
October
Turnip
PTDWG
July
October
Toria
Local, Bhawani
Aug.-Sep.
Nov.-Dec
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High Hills
Veg. pea
Arkil
August
Nov.
Knolkhols
White Veana
August
October
Radish
Japanese white
July-August
November
Turnip
PTDWG
July
November
Knolkhols
White Veana
August
November
Toria
Local , Bhawani
August
Nov.-Dec
Major Vegetable Crops
Pea, potato, tomato, french bean, cauliflower, cabbage, capsicum, cucumber
Major Calamities in Vegetable Crops
Sl. No. Calamities
Problem
Measures
1.
Hails
Fruit dropping and scars resulting in
poor quality fruits
Use of protected cultivation
2.
Drought
Less fruiting
Undersized fruits
Powdery mildew problem
Wilt problem- bacterial
Wilt problem- fungal
Use of micro irrigation systems
Use of mulch
Use of fungicides
Use of antibiotics
Use of fungicides
3.
High
rainfall
Wilt and pest problem
Use of pesticides
Proper drainage system
Use of protected cultivation
Major Fruit Crops
Apple, apricot, peach, pear, mango, malta
Sl. No.
Calamities
Problem
Measures
1.
Hails
Fruit dropping and scars
resulting in poor quality fruits
Use of hail net
2.
Drought
Less fruiting
Undersized fruits
Powdery mildew problem
Wilt problem- bacterial
Wilt problem- fungal
Use of micro irrigation systems
Use of mulch
Use of fungicides
Use of antibiotics
Use of fungicides
3.
High
rainfall
Scab problem in apple if leaf
wetness is more than 9 hrs and
low temperature
Use of systemic fungicides in early
stage
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