Production of Organic Manure through Agricultural Wastes and Animal Dung
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed improved technologies for the preparation of quality composts namely Vermi compost, bio-enriched compost, Mineral-enriched compost (such as Phospho-Sulpho-Nitro compost, Phospho compost), and rapo-compost from different biomass including animal excreta etc. Besides, lignocellulolytic microbial consortium has been developed for reducing the period of composting within 30-45 days depending upon the substrate used.
Under Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme (CISS), credit linked back ended subsidy is provided to private agencies through NABARD @33% of total financial outlay subject to the maximum of Rs 63 lakh/ unit against total financial outlay of Rs.190.00 lakh for maximum capacity of 100 tonnes per day of Fruit & Vegetable Agro Composting Unit, while State and Central Government agencies are provided 100% assistance with maximum limit of Rs 190.00 lakh.
The Government is providing input subsidy @ Rs 31000/ha under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana and @ Rs 32000/ ha under Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region for promoting use of bio and organic fertilizers. ICAR provides technical backstopping and imparts training, organizes front-line demonstrations etc. to educate farmers on production of organic manure through utilization of agricultural wastes and animal dung etc. as and when required.
State-wise details of fruit and vegetable compost units established under Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme (CISS) through NABARD since 2004.
Sl. No. |
State |
Fruit and vegetable compost units |
|
Number of Units |
Subsidy released (Rs. Lakh) |
||
|
Andhra Pradesh |
2 |
48 |
|
Assam |
2 |
42.945 |
|
Bihar |
1 |
4.125 |
|
Delhi |
1 |
20 |
|
Goa |
1 |
11.6 |
|
Gujarat |
1 |
4.773 |
|
Haryana |
1 |
63.00 |
|
Karnataka |
8 |
339.68 |
|
Kerala |
2 |
21.287 |
|
Madhya Pradesh |
1 |
2.258 |
|
Maharashtra |
1 |
35.712 |
|
Manipur |
1 |
17.53 |
|
Tamil Nadu |
4 |
148.332 |
|
Uttar Pradesh |
1 |
19.187 |
|
West Bengal |
1 |
15.125 |
Total |
28 |
793.554 |
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Rajya Sabha today.
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