During
the X Plan, it was proposed to cover 1000
ha. under the scheme for organic cultivation
of ginger, with a financial target of Rs.
137.50 lakhs, ie. Rs. 125.00 lakhs for paying
subsidy and Rs. 12.50 lakhs for NGO support
/ training cost. During 2002-03, an area
of 25 ha. have been already covered and
a sum of Rs. 3,12,500/- is due. |
| Remaining area of 975 ha. would
be covered in the following manner:- |
Year |
Physical
in ha. |
Subsidy
(Rs. In lakhs) |
NGO
support / training cost (Rs. in lakhs) |
Total
Outlay (Rs. in lakhs) |
2003-04 |
100 |
12.50 |
2.50 |
15.00 |
2004-05 |
200 |
25.00 |
2.50 |
27.50 |
2005-06 |
300 |
37.50 |
2.50 |
40.00 |
2006-07 |
375 |
46.88 |
2.50 |
49.38 |
Total |
975 |
121.88 |
10.00 |
131.88* |
|
* Rs.
2.5 lakhs saved out of NGO / training support
may be used in the subsequent years for
certification etc. |
1. |
Ginger
varieties like Nadia, China and local varieties
would be used. |
2. |
Farmers should be selected
on a cluster basis in traditional ginger
growing villages of Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh
and Meghalaya. |
3. |
The scheme would be
implemented with the help of NGOs / State
Departments wherever possible, for providing
training to farmers on organic farming,
helping the farmers in maintaining farm
records, supervision and maintenance of
organic ginger farms. |
4. |
Seed materials have
to be procured from organic farms or in
the absence, from traditional farms during
the first year at the rate of 2000 kg/ha.
by the beneficiary farmer at his own responsibility.
|
5. |
Farmers who are willing
to participate in the scheme for a minimum
period of 4 years in one village on a cluster
basis will be selected and an undertaking
in writing has to be submitted along with
the application. |
6. |
Operations are to be
carried out strictly as per NSOP standards.
|
7. |
Accredited inspection
and certifying agencies would be contacted
for taking up organic certification well
in time and the payment towards certification
will be paid by the Spices Board. |
8. |
The total subsidy including
cost of organic certification is Rs. 12,500/-per
ha. After meeting the cost of certification
charges, balance amount would be disbursed
to the farmers in two instalments, first
immediately after sowing and the second
at the time of harvest. |
9. |
Manufacturers of oil
and oleoresin and exporters would be informed
of the availability of organic ginger. |
10. |
Farmers have to preserve
seed material for the next season crop at
the rate of 2000 kg/ha. |
11. |
N.G.Os having very
good past records / reputation would be
selected for organizing the training programmes,
helping farmers for cultivation of organic
ginger and helping farmers in maintenance
of records, wherever it is possible and
in other places, Board will implement the
scheme directly. In such cases, the farmers
should sign an MOU with the NGO and the
NGO with the Board regarding the willingness
to continue organic farming practices in
the same plot for a minimum period of 4
years, ie. the scheme period and beyond. |
12. |
Spices Board does not
take any responsibility for the marketing
of the produces or assure any floor / minimum
price. However, Board would provide market
information and act as a facilitator to
organize farmer – trader meetings.
|
