XXII Meeting of ICAR Regional Committee No VII (Including agenda notes)

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1 IGKV/Pub./Report/2012/ 19 For Official Use Only Status Report to XXII Meeting of ICAR Regional Committee No VII (Including agenda notes) Venue : International Centre, Goa, November, 2012 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Raipur (C.G.), India

2 Dean, Students Welfare Dr. Contact Details of Important Officers and In-charge of Units of Vishwavidyalaya Designation Name Phone Office Mobile Chancellor Shri Shekhar Dutt F Vice Chancellor Dr. S.K. Patil PA Registrar Shri K.C. Paikara Comptroller Smt. Tripati Sharma Sup. Physical Plant Dr. A.S. Plaha Director Research Dr. D.A. Sarniak Director Extension Dr. J.S. Urkurkar Director Instructions Dr. S.S. Kolhe R.B.S. Sengar Dean, CoA, Raipur Dr. O.P. Kashyap Dean, S.G. CARS, Jagdalpur Dr. S.C. Mukherjee Dean, T.C.B. CARS, Bilaspur Dr. C.R. Gupta Dean, R.M.D. CARS, Ambikapur Dr. S.S. Shaw Dean, S.K. CARS, Kawardha Dr. N.K. Motiramani Dean, CoA, Janjgir-Champa Dr. R.N.S. Banafar OSD, D.K.S. CoA, Bhatapara Dr. D.K. Sharma Dean, Col. of Fisheries, Kawardha Dr. H.K. Vardia Dean, FAE, Raipur Dr. R.K. Sahu Dean, BRSM CAET, Mungeli Dr. V.K. Pandey Dean, Co. Hort., Rajnandgoan Dr. P. Dubey T.O. to Vice Chancellor Dr. H.C. Nanda Deputy Reg., (Estt.) Dr. V.K. Tripathi Deputy Reg., (Acd.) Dr. A.K. Dave Deputy Comptroller Dr. P.K. Joshi OIC, Uni. Technical Cell Dr. H.C. Nanda IPRO Dr. K.K. Sahu Assoc. Dir. Research Dr. G.K. Das Assoc. Dir. Research Dr. R.N. Sharma Assoc. Dir. Research Dr. R.R. Saxena Deputy Dir. Research Dr. R. Lakpale P.A. to Hon ble V.C. Dr. Rama M. Savu Medical Officer Dr. G. Ramole (MD) Incharge RARS Raigarh Dr I/c DK Res. Cen. Bhatapara Dr. J.M. Pandagare Res. Centre, Baronda Dr. Vivek Tripathi Name of KVK Programme Coordinators Office Mobile Bilaspur Dr. R.N. Sharma Jagdalpur Dr. S.C. Mukharji Surguja (Ambikapur) Dr. R.K. Mishra Durg Dr. R.U. Khan Mahasamund Dr. H.K. Awasathi Bhatapara Dr. Vijay Jain Janjgir Champa Dr. S.K. Verma Raigarh Dr. (Smt.) Kiran Gupta Dantewada Shri Hemant Patra Dhamtari Dr. S.S. Chandrawanshi Korba Shri G.P. Bhaskar Kanker Dr. Birbal Sahu Jashpur Dr. P.K. Bhagat Rajnandagaon Dr. K.R. Sahu Kawardha Dr. S.P. Singh Korea Dr. P.K. Tiwari Balrampur Dr. Arun Tripathi Gijapur Dr. D.S. Thakur Gariyaband Dr. R.L. Sharma Narayanpur Shri G.P. Ayam

3 Status Report 2012 Published by Dr. S.K. Patil Vice-Chancellor Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) Editors Dr. D.A. Sarnaik, Director Research Services Dr. G.K. Shrivastava, Associate Director Research Dr. Dhananjay Sharma, Scientist, Horticulture Dr. Sunil Kumar Nair, Scientist, Genetics & Plant Breeding Dr. H.C. Nanda, Principal Scientist, Genetics & Plant Breeding - Chairman - Member - Member - Member - Member DTP Assistance Pavitra Kumar Banjare, University Technical Cell Printed in : November 2012 (300 copies) Citation: Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Status Report 2012(Editors : Sarnaik, DA, Shrivastava, GK, Nanda, HC, Sharma, Dhananjay and Nair, Sunil Kumar), IGKV/Pub./Status Report/. XXII Meeting of ICAR Regional Committee No. VII, November, 09-10, 2012 at ICAR, Complex, Goa. Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Post- Krishak Nagar, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) Website : Contect Nos. : Vice Chancellor : vcigkv@gmail.com : Director Research : d_sarnaik2002@yahoo.co.in Printed by: University Technical Cell, IGKV, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) India

4 Status Report ( to ) XXII Meeting of ICAR Regional Committee No VII (Including agenda notes) Venue International Centre, Goa November, 2012 K I H D INDIRA GAN R S I I H VISHWA V I D Y A L A Y A Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Krishak Nagar, Raipur (Chhattisgarh)

5 CONTENT S.No. Particular Page FOREWORD 1 Chhattisgarh : An Introduction Land Use Soil Climate Water Forest Major Crops 4 2 IGKV : An Introduction Historical Backgroung Mandates Organizational Growth Staff Position of the University Budget of the University during to Major Achievements Education Research Achievements Extension Publication 3.4 Seminars / Symposia/ Workshops / Other Events Organised Future Thrust Areas 65 4 Action Taken Report 66 5 Constraints / feedback from Extension agency and farmers 70 6 Agenda Items : Item No. 01 to 23 71

6 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur H bafnjk xka/kh f"k fo ofo ky;] jk;iqj "kd uxj] jk;iqj ¼NRrhlx<+½ Hkkjr Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Krishak Nagar, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) India MkW-,l-ds- ikvhy KRIS I INDIRA GANDHI VISHWAVIDYAL A Y A ddqyifr Dr. S.K. Patil Vice Chancellor FOREWORD Phone : (O) : (R) Fax : , vcigkv@gmail.com Website : Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, the only Agricultural Education and Research University, involved in spreading education, research and extension of technologies to the farming community for betterment of their livelihood of this tribal dominant state. The university is also contributing in allied agricultural sectors to accelerate the agricultural growth and development of the state. University is also collaborating through research linkages with several national and international organizations for strengthening the research and various developmental activities with State. The University has been making concerted efforts to meet out the numerous challenges faced by agriculture sector of the state. IGKV is actively engaged in evolving new high yielding varieties/ hybrids resistant to biotic and abiotic factors and modern production and protection technologies for improving agricultural production, development of allied sector and quality of education with main goal to serve as technology hub for entire farming community of the state. The tenure to has proved outstanding in achievements in the field of agricultural education, research and technology innovation as well as development activities. The achievements are highlighted with agenda for future plan of this university and presented in this publication. It gives me immense pleasure to present this official publication of the University containing the educational, research and extension issues before Regional Committee No. VII of ICAR being held at Goa. A number of milestones concerning to education, research and extension carried out by the faculties of this university during the tenure have contributed towards the agricultural growth of the country in general and Chhattisgarh in particular. I would like to congratulate the entire group of scientists, teachers and extension workers for all their work during this period. I would like to thank the all the Directors, Deans of the Faculties and colleges, other statutory officers, Heads of the Departments and Programme Coordinators of KVKs for their valuable inputs in this manuscript. I sincerely, compliment Dr. D.A. Sarnaik, Director Research Services, Dr. H.C. Nanda, Officer In-charge, University Technical Cell and editors for compiling, editing this manuscript in a comprehensive manner. Dated : October 18, 2012 (S.K. Patil)

7 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur 1 Chhattisgarh: an Introduction Chhattisgarh is located in the east-central part of the country and shares its boundaries with Madhya Pradesh, Maharastra, Jharkand, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. The state is located in between 17o47' to 24o06' N latitude and 80o15' to 84o24' E longitude. The state is comprised of 27 districts. Chhattisgarh is well known for the diversified tropical herbal rich forests and for its traditional crafts like woodcarving, painting, bell metal, bamboo ware, terakota and tribal ornaments. 1.1 Land Use The total geographic area of Chhattisgarh is million hectares, out of which the forests occupy 4.47 million ha (35%). Forest area in Bastar Plateau is highest (57%), followed by Northern Hills (45%) and Chhattisgarh Plains (25%). Barren land is also high (3.5 lac ha) and it is highest in Chhattisgarh Plains (1.4 lac ha) followed by Northern Hills (1.24 lac ha) and Bastar Plateau (0.85 lac ha). Land use pattern in Agro-climatic zones of Chhattisgarh (ha) Particulars Chhattisgarh plains Bastar plateau Northern hills Total Geographical area Forest Land under non agricultural uses Barren & unculturable Fallow land Culturable wasteland Net Sown area Double cropped area Cropping intensity * Irrigated area Source : Agricultural statistics Commissioner Land Records, Chhattisgarh, 2006 ; *=Average 1.2 Soils: Variations in most soil properties and characteristics in the region are closely related to their position on the landscape. Moving down the slope, there is an increase in soil depth, water holding capacity, cation exchange capacity and preponderance of calcium and magnesium. Along the slope, there is gradual change in soil colour from red to darker gray brown in colour, from sandy loam to clayey, in texture from nonsticky to very-sticky in consistency. Five major soil orders are found in the state. 0100MilesNDiverse Soils of Chhattisgarh Entisols: These soils are locally called Bhata or Marhan soils found in upper most part of the landscape covering about 20% of the cultivable area. They are eroded, coarse textured gravelly soils, free to excessively drained and acidic in nature. Shallow depth, low water holding capacity, poor physical environments and low soil fertility are the major constraints to their use for productive cropping. They are soft when wet but becomes very hard on drying. A major area under these soils remains fallow or constitutes the wasteland and not suitable for most of the crops. They are, however, cropped in restricted tribal areas without inputs during kharif season with smaller millets, sesame, niger, horsegram, ricebean, sorghum, other minor crops and even with extra early rice varieties in some parts. 1

8 Status Report Inceptisols: Inceptisols are locally called Matasi or Tikra soils and are considered to be immature soils with poor soil profile features having lighter texture and shallow to moderate depth. These soils are being used exclusively for growing early rice after bunding, puddling and leveling and also for pulses and maize without bunding. They are soft and non-sticky when wet, easily workable under wet cultivation for puddling and biasi operations and therefore, can easily be managed to improve surface water retention for rice cultivation. The rainfed rice and maize in these soils faces risk of drought with erratic distribution of rainfall but performs very well with irrigation. These soils are usually left fallow after rice under rainfed condition, but presently being used successfully for growing rabi crops under irrigated situations Alfisols: Alfisols are locally called Dorsa or Mall soils. The soils occur on midland situation, are deep and hence, have good water holding capacity, roughly twice as that of Inceptisols. Most of the Alfisol fields are bunded, leveled and relatively less affected due to drought. They constitute the major land situation which has traditionally been used for growing oilseed and pulse crops as relay cropping (Utera) on residual soil moisture. Extremely low yields of post-rice crops in these soils are mostly due to poor soil physical conditions after rice, lack of appropriate tilth in establishing adequate plant population. The major challenge therefore, lies in exploiting the potential of these soils by ensuring adequate plant population and promoting early plant vigour with limited, economic fertilizer use Vertisols: These soils are locally known as Kanhar or Gabhar soils. They are deep, have a good water holding capacity and therefore possess considerable crop production potential. They have very narrow workable soil moisture regime and become massive when dry and sticky when wet making tillage operation extremely difficult with animal drawn implements normally available with farmers. Thus, these soils remain mostly under-utilized due to difficulties in management problems. They are used for growing rice under low-lying situations receiving considerable run-off from upland fields. Management prerequisite is, therefore, to exploit the production potential of these soils by growing rice during rainy season and ensuring establishment a follow-up, short duration winter crop on ample soil moisture reserves. These soils contain 45 to 50 per cent clay content Mollisols: They are dark in colour and have high moisture regimes on greater annual average moisture content. These soils are generally high in organic matter, low to medium in available phosphorus and medium to high in available potassium. They are formed under a dense vegetative cover in forests as a result of subsurface decomposition of organic residues on base-rich parent material. The soils occur on wide ranging landforms covering about 17% of total geographical area of Bastar plateau. Texture was sandy clay loam to clay with clay content ranging from 27.8 to 41.8 per cent Climate Chhattisgarh being near to the Tropic of Cancer possesses intense heating during the summer period, the sun remains overheads most of time during summer. The overall average temperature is 25.40C and Chhattisgarh Plains witnesses the hottest atmosphere with average temperature touching 27.20C due to the lower altitude and less forest cover, while, Northern Hills Zone usually observe the mild temperature averaging 23.80C due to its extreme north position and higher altitude. The daytime temperature of the state is 32.20C and it is highest in the month of May with a value of 40.20C, 2

9 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur whereas, it is lowest in the month of January (20.00C). Thus, the nights of Northern Hills are relatively cooler, while that of Chhattisgarh Plains are warmer. On an average the 3.60 Okta cloud covers are observed over the Chhattisgarh state with 1.98 and 5.22 Okta cloud cover in rabi and kharif season, respectively. The sun shines about 4.5 hours every day during kharif season and about 7.5 hours every day during rabi season with mean of 6 hours per day. The nearness of the state to Bay of Bengal causes good amount of rainfall during June to September, which accounts for more than 90 percent rainfall in the state. The average rainfall of the state ranged from mm, which is mostly concentrated in the kharif season. The annual rainfall of Chhattisgarh Plains, Bastar Plateau and Northern Hills zone are 1200, 1400 and 1600 mm, respectively. The state also receives the winter rains from occasional western disturbances and localized thunderstorms. The monsoon usually enters around 10th June from southern part of the Bastar and reaches the other part of Chhattisgarh by 25th June and starts withdrawing from 15th September from Surguja and completely withdrawn by usually 25th September. The relative humidity remains very high (80-90 %) during rainy season and decreases significantly (40 %) in the remaining period. Agro-climatic Zones of Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh state is divided into three Agroclimatic zones viz Chhattisgarh Plains, Bastar Plateau and Northern Hills zone covering 51.0%, 28.0% and 21.0% of the geographical area, respectively. The location of the state is such that it is close to the Bay of Bengal, which is instrumental in bringing monsoon in the Northern part of the country. The cropping intensity of the state is about 135 percent. 1.4 Water The irrigation facility in Chhattisgarh is limited and only 28% of the net sown area is irrigated. However, Bastar plateau has only 3.6% and Northern hills has only 5.84% irrigation. Rivers, canals, tanks and groundwater are among the major sources of irrigation. Mahanadi is the principal river of the state. The other major rivers are Shivnath, Indrawati, Hasdeo, Arpa, Mand, Ebb, Pairi, Jonk, Kelo and Maniyari. In Chhattisgarh the government is giving major emphasis on irrigation development work with a target to increase irrigation up to 50%. 1.5 Forest The forest of Chhattisgarh covers about percent to the total geographic area. The forests of Chhattisgarh are dominated by teak, Sal, Bamboo, Arjuna etc. contributing a valuable asset. Nearly one-third area of the forests comprises of Sal trees, which provide livelihood to large population. Timber wood has an important place among the major forest produce. It contributes about 40 per cent of the total forest revenue. Nearly ten thousand industrial units viz. including saw mills, furniture units, bidi, silk and 'kattha' industries are dependent on forests raw material There are three national parks, namely the Sanjay Gandhi Udayn, Indrawati Tiger Project and Kanger Valley; Ten sanctuaries viz. Badalkhol, Barnawapara, Sitanadi, Achanakmar, Semarsat, Tamar Pingla, Bhairamagarh, Pamed, Udanti and Gomarda. 1.6 Major Crops The total cultivated area of the state is about thousand ha i.e per cent of the total geographic area having thousand ha area under Kharif crops and thousand ha under rabi crops. Cereals, Pulses and oilseed crops occupied 87.70%, 8.32% and 7.08% area during Kharif and 22.16%, 51.37% and 16.44% during Rabi respectively. 3

10 Status Report 2012 Area, production and productivity of Major Kharif Crops in Chhattisgarh Sl. Crops Area(000 ha) Production (000 tonnes) Productivity (kg/ha.) Paddy Jowar Maize Miner millets Total Cereals Arhar Mungbean Urdbean Horsegram Total Pulses Groundnut Sesame Soybean Niger Sunflower Total Oilseeds Vegetables Grand total Source: Directorate of Agriculture, Govt. of CG. Area, production and productivity of Major Rabi Crops in Chhattisgarh S No. Crops Area (000 ha) Production (000 tonnes) Productivity (kg/ha) Wheat Maize Summer Paddy Barley & others Total Cereals

11 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur 5 Gram Field Pea Lentil Mungbean Urdbean Horsegram Lathyrus Other pulses Total pulses Mustard & Toria Linseed Safflower Sunflower Sesame Groundnu t Other oilseeds Total oilseed Sugar cane 21 Vegetables Grand Total Source: Directorate of Agriculture, Govt. of CG. 5

12 2 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, is an autonomous IGKV: An Introduction nonprofit, research and educational organization working for the up-liftment of farmer's livelihood of Chhattisgarh. Education, Research and Extension are the major activities coordinated through agriculture, veterinary, dairy and agricultural engineering faculties and Directorates of instruction, research and extension. Grant in aid is received from ICAR, State Government and international agencies. 2.1 Historical Background Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, has a long historical background. In the British regime agricultural research station at Labhandi Farm was established in 1903 which has grown today as Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya. During mid sixties this centre was recognized and established as Rice Research Station and was converted to Madhya Pradesh Rice Research Institute in 1974 under the leadersship of great rice scientist, Late Dr. R.H. Richharia, the first Director of institute. The College of Agriculture, Raipur was established in 1961 at this center. In 1979 under National Agricultural 2.3 Organizational Growth Education Education is being imparted in four faculties in the University viz. Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Dairy Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry and Faculty of Agricultural Engineering. The University is presently offering UG, PG and Ph.D. degree courses in these faculties through various colleges. Very recently, the faculty of veterinary sciences & AH and faculty of Dairy Technology separated and formed new university i.e. Chhattisgarh Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, Chhattisgarh. The year wise and faculty wise educational growth of IGKV is given bellow : Status Report 2012 IGKV: An Introduction Research Project the center was named as Zonal Agricultural Research Station. Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur was established on January 20, 1987 and has now expanded many folds catering the need of teaching, research and extension through its colleges, research centers and krishi vigyan kendras located throughout the state. It is the single university of state serving 18 districts and 3 different Agro-climatic Zones. The state is larger than the states like Punjab, Haryana and Kerala put together. 2.2 Mandates The major objectives of the university are; 1. Undertake basic, applied and adaptive research to evolve appropriate solution and technology. 2. Diversification of crops and farming systems. 3. Collaboration with the state, national and international research institution 4. Imparting knowledge and education to the people engaged in agriculture and allied fields. 5. Developing educational and research networks in agriculture and allied field for the state agriculture and allied sectors. 26

13 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur Faculty of Agriculture Constituent Colleges ( proposed) College of Agriculture, Raipur : 1961 Raj Mohini Devi College of Agriculture, Ambikapur : 2001 Thakur Chhedilal Barrister College of Agriculture, Bilaspur : 2001 Shaheed Gundadhur College of Agriculture, Jagadalpur : 2001 Sant Kabir College of Agriculture, Kawardha : 2007 College of Fisheries, Kawardha : 2010 College of Horticulture, Rajnandgaon : 2010 College of Agriculture, Jangir Champa : 2011 D.K.S. College of Agriculture, Bhatapara : 2012 College of Agriculture at Raigarh, Korea and Kanker are proposed to be opened during Affiliated Agriculture Colleges (9) Mahamaya College of Agriculture, Dhamtari : 2001 Bhartiya Agriculture College, Durg : 2001 College of Agriculture, Dantewada : 2002 Chhattisgarh College of Agriculture, Durg : 2002 Shriram College of Agriculture, Rajnandgaon : 2002 College of Agriculture, Ambagarh Chowki : 2002 College of Agriculture, Raigarh : 2002 Margdarshan College of Agriculture, Ambikapur : 2002 Bhoremdeo College of Agriculture, Kabirdham : 2002 Affiliated Horticulture Colleges (4) Danteshwari Horticulture College, Raipur : 2001 K.L. Horticulture College, Dhamtari : 2002 Gayatri Horticulture College, Dhamtari : 2002 Rani Durgawati College of Horticulture, Pendra Road : 2002 Faculty of Agricultural Engineering Constituent Colleges (2) Faculty of Agriculture Engineering, Raipur : 1996 BRSM College of Agril. Engineering & Tech. Mungeli : 2007 Affiliated Colleges (2) Chhattisgarh Agricultural Engineering College, Durg : 2002 Bhartiya Agricultural Engineering College, Durg : 2002 Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry Constituent College (1) College of Veterinary Sciences and A.H., Anjora, Durg : 1985 Faculty of Dairy Technology Constituent College (1) College of Dairy Technology, Raipur :

14 Status Report Research Research is being carried out through three Zonal Agricultural Research Stations at Raipur (Chhattisgarh plains), Jagdalpur (Bastar plateau) and Ambikapur (Northern hills) zones. Raipur zone is supported by regional agricultural research stations at Bilaspur, Raigarh, and Kawardha and sub stations at Baronda and Bhatapara. The research work is being carried out through the support from ICAR, DST, DBT, IRRI, ICRISAT, ICARDA, Rockefeller foundation, NAIP, RKVY on various issues in following areas: 1. Crop improvement through conventional & Molecular approaches. 2. Natural resource management for optimizing inputs and maximization productivity. 3. Livelihood improvement of tribal community 4. Processing and value addition 5. Allied enterprises Veterinary, Dairy, Fisheries, Bee keeping, Rasin & Gums, Lac etc. 6. Seed Production Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, Horticultural Crops, Tuber Crops etc. 7. Technology extension All proven technologies in the satate In all there are 40 All India Coordinated research projects in operation apart from 38 adhoc, three international, four NAIP and 14 RKVY projects being operated in different centres of vishwavidyalaya. The research networks is depicted in figure and year wise growth is given as bellow : 1. Zonal Agricultural Research Station, Labhandi, Raipur : D.K. Farm, Bhatapara : MPRRI, Raipur : Baronda Farm, Raipur : Zonal Agricultural Research Station, Raipur : Zonal Agricultural Research Station, Jagadalpur : Zonal Agricultural Research Station, Ambikapur : Regional Agricultural Research Station, Bilaspur : Regional Agricultural Research Station, Raigarh : Regional Agricultural Research Station, Kawardha : D.K. Research centre and Seed production farm, Bhatapara : Dr. Richhariya Research centre, Baronda :

15 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur Extension The need of extension of technologies together with refinement and capacity building of farmers and extension functionaries is addressed through twenty KVKs across state which are functioning under the Directorate of Extension Services of the IGKV. The Directorate of extension undertakes extension work which helps the State Government developments in all respects by complementing and supplementing in their existing efforts. To achieve the above objectives the following components exists with the Directorate of extension: (a) Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) at Raipur (b) Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) (c) A communication center at Raipur. (d) Farmers Training Centers at all KVKs and main campus, Raipur. T h e e x t e n s i o n n e t w o r k s o f t h e vishwavidyalaya is depicted in figure and its year wise growth is given bellow : Krishi Vigyan Kendras of IGKV 1. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bilaspur : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Durg : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ambikapur : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jagadalpur : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhamatari : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bhatapara : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mahasamund : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Janjgir-Champa : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Raigarh : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dantewada : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kanker : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Korba : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jashpur : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kawardha : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Rajnandgoan : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Baikunthpur (Korea) : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Narayanpur : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bijapur : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Balrampur (Surguja) : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Gariyaband :

16 Status Report Staff Position of the University during A. Administrative and Teaching Posts S.No. Name of post Pay scale Sanction Filled Vacant i. Vice Chancellor/ Directors/ Deans/Teaching/Scientists / Technical Assistants 1. Vice Chancellor fixed Special allowance 2. Directors Deans College of Agriculture/ Hort./ Agril. Engg. College/ AGP Special allowance Dean Students Welfare 4. University Librarian Asso. Dir. Research AGP Chief Scientist 7. Principal Scientist Professor 9. Dy. Director/Asso Director Research AGP Associate Professor / Sr. Scientist 11. Assistant Professor Assistant Librarian AGP P.T.I Technical Assistant Total ii. Krishi Vigyan Kendras posts 1. Programme Coordinator AGP Subject matter specialist AGP 6000 Total Grand total

17 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur B. Status of Non Techanical and other Administrative Posts S. No. Name of post Pay scale (Rs.) Non revised Sanctioned Filled Vacant 1 Registrar Comptroller Superintendent Physical Plant Deputy Registrar Deputy Comptroller Executive Engineer Assistant Registrar Assistant Comptroller Exam Assistant Engineer Medical Officer Assistant Comptroller Information and Public Relation Officer Computer Programmer S. O. / A. A. O. / Division Officer P.A. to Vice Chancellor Assistant Law Officer Supervisor (Out sourcing) Agriculture Extension Officer Senior Stenographer Workshop Superintendent Assistant Statistical Officer Technical Assistant Programme Assistant KVKs Farm Manager KVKs Programme Assistant (Computer) Assistant Programmer Information Assistant Computer Operator Sub Engineer Draft man Agriculture Assistant Assistant Great Stenographer ADO Assistant Great Nurse Assistant Librarian (Automation) FEO-II Meteorological observer Lab Technician Matron Care Taker Compounder (Attach Post) Wire Man/Electrician Mechanic -I

18 Status Report Data Entry Operator Field Extension Officer - III Tractor Diver Driver Heavy Vehicle Field Assistant Driver Surveyor Electrician Welder Plumber Fitter Machine Operator Care Taker Assistant Grade - III/Steno Typist Assistant Grade - III (Out sourcing) Timer Keeper Lab Attendant Peon / Watchman / Gardner/Farrash Peon cum Messenger (Deputation ) Security Guard (Out Sourcing) Sweeper (Part time) Collector rate Total : Budget of the university during to (Rs. In Lakh) S. Name of the Head No. Grants Expenditure Grants Expenditure received received 1 Agril. Non- plan Agril. Plan Agril. TSP Special Components Vety. Plan Vety. Non Plan Dairy Non-Plan KVKs ICAR (A) ACRIP (B) Dev. Grant MAUF with DRS with DRS 10. Fisheries Non Plan Fisheries Plan Total

19 3 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur Major Achievements 3.1 Education ( to ) Graduation and post graduation degree program is offered in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Dairy technology and Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry. All the colleges have hostels for boys and girls, library facility, web based information, CD Rom search and internet browsing : Intake Status of different colleges Undergraduate Programme SN Name of College Degree programme Intake capacity Faculty of Agriculture 1. College of Agriculture, Raipur B.Sc.(Ag) T.C.B. CARS, Bilaspur B.Sc.(Ag) R.M.D. CARS, Ambikapur B.Sc.(Ag) S.G. CARS, Jagdalpur B.Sc.(Ag) SKCARS, Kabirdham B.Sc.(Ag) College of Horticulture B.Sc. (Hort) College of Fisheries B. F. Sc *Affiliated Agri. & Hort. colleges (13) B. Sc. Ag. & Hort Faculty of Dairy Technology 9. College of Dairy Technology, Raipur B. Tech. (DT) Faculty of Agriculture Engineering 10. College of Agril. Engg. & Tech., Mungeli B. Tech. (Agri Eng) Affiliated Agril. Engg. Colleges (2) B. Tech. (Agri Eng) Faculty of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry 12. Veterinary Science and AH, Durg B.V.Sc. & A.H Total * 50 Seats to each affiliated college Post Graduate and Ph.D. Programme S.N. Name of College Degree programme Intake capacity Faculty of Agriculture 1 College of Agriculture, Raipur M.Sc.(Ag) Ph.D Faculty of Dairy Technology 1 College of Dairy Technology, Raipur M.Tech. (DT) Faculty of Agriculture Engineering 1 College of Agril. Engg, Raipur M.Tech (Agril. Engg.) Ph.D. 04 Faculty of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry 1 Veterinary Science and AH, Anjora, Durg M.V.Sc Ph.D Total

20 Status Report New programms started New Colleges Opened (i) College of Horticulture, Rajnandgaon th The College of Horticulture, Rajnandgaon was started on 09 September, 2011 at Nursery of State Horticulture Department Pendri, Rajnandgaon. (ii) College of Agricultural, Janjgir Champa th The College of Agriculture, Janjgir-Champa was started on 09 September, 2011 at KVK Building Janjgir-Champa Academic reforms for improvement in education. 1. Recommendation of Fourth Dean's Committee for U.G. Courses is adopted from the session and different modules for B.Sc. (Ag) and B.Sc. (Hort.) has been started from th 2. Academic regulations for UG, PG and Ph.D. revised and updated as per 4 Deans committee New infrastructures created ( ) S.No Particular Cost (Rs. Lacs) 1 Const. of Different poultry shed at Vety. College, Durg For painting & flooring (with ceramic tiles) work of Veterinary College, Build. Anjora, Durg. 3 Const. of Boundary wall i/c main gate at CVS&AH Durg Const. of separate block housing three deptt. & class room at Anjora, Durg. 5 Staff Qrt. at KVK Jagdalpur Staff Qrt. at KVK, Dantewada Staff Qrt. at KVK Jangir-Champa Administrative Building at KVK Jashpur Administrative Building at KVK Kanker Administrative Building at KVK, Korea Administrative Building at KVK, Korba Administrative Building at KVK, Mahasamund Farmers Hostel at KVK, Mahasamund Staff Qrt. at KVK, Ambikapur 15 Farmers Hostel at KVK, Raipur. 1, Administrative Build. at KVK, Dhamtari Admn. Build. at KVK, Kabirdham Construction of Farmers and Staff Training building, Anjora Durg Construction of building for rural animal breed improvement, Anjora Durg 20 Const. of Boundary wall in Bharri field to Dharampura road along with nala at Instructional farm, Raipur

21 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur 21 Const. of WBM road at Hort. Farm, Raipur Boundary wall in along with fundhar road, Raipur Bharatapra new unit: i. Lay out levling and road ii. Irrigation drainage channels (cement pipe) 24 Fencing work at Bhatapara Const. of 5 Stores cum pump house Seed godown Thereshing floof at Bhatapara 26 Bhatapara exising unit: i. Garder shed Rs lacs ii. Seed godown 1 No lacs 27 ADA Research Farm, Raipur: i. Renovation of store cum pump house, ii. 3 stores+shed+mini thereshing floor at Bharri, iii. 2 Pump house shed 28 Raipur : Boundary wall along block 27 & 29 of Research farm IGKV, 1,23.00 Raipur. Boundary wall along block 14,17,20,24 of Research farm IGKV, Raipur (11 00 m). Boundary wall along block 12 & 13 of Research farm IGKV, Raipur (375m) 29 Const. of 100 boys hostel at COA, Ambikapur 1, Const. of WBM road/class room, Repairing/renovation of hostel/guest house/residential qrt./ installation of T ransfarmer, Renovation of office/ seminar hall at TCBCARS, Bilaspur 31 Construction of Seed Godown (03 Nos.) Const. of Girls hostel at COA, Kawardha 1, Const. of Girls hostel at COA, Mungeli Const. of International hostel at Raipur Educational Museum, Raipur Sports Complex Raipur Const. of Rice Laboratory (Compiled work of Infrastructure Dev. of Rs lacs under Paddy Project MTS Office & Store Room of Rs lacs under Germplasm Project, Mini Hybrid lab room of 2,98.40 Rs lacs Hybrid Rice seed production project, Lab with Air conditioning of Rs lacs Seed Testing Lab] Rice Research lab of Rs lacs under DNA Fingerprint quality traist 38 Const.of Academic block Rs lacs, Ext./ alteration work Rs. 1, lacs, Extension work G.F. Rs lacs, & Extension work 1 st floor Rs lacs at DTC Raipur 39 Const. of Chute Spillway and Digging of bharri Dam, Raipur Reg Const. of Store cum field laboratory at Jagdalpur 4.33 Total

22 Status Report Students' Extra Curricular activities Cultural and Sports Cultural activities: Organization of cultural and sports activities at university level and participation in national events is a regular activity of university. Students participate in dance, music, theatre, quiz, debate, extempore, elocution, poetry recitation, spot painting, Collage, poster making, clay modeling, cartooning, Rangoli, installation etc. and wins medals. Participation in 12th All India Agricultural Universities Youth Festival was organized by Anand Agricultural University, Anand,Gujarat from 17th to 21st January, 2011 IGKV, Raipur won the Runner up Trophy in fine arts and Overall Runner up Trophy in all the events. Inter College Sports Meet : The Annual Sports Meet in different colleges were organized by respective Dean. For Inter College Sports Meet , all the Colleges (Constituent and Affiliated) were divided in to four zones and zonal level sports were organized from 3-7 October, 2010 in North Zone (TCB CARS, Bilaspur), South Zone (SG CARS, Jagdalpur), East Zone (CoA, Raipur) & West Zone (CoVt & AH, Anjora, Durg). ICAR Sports : 12th All India Agricultural Universities Sports Meet (ICAR Sports ) was organized by Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur from 16th to 20th February, A total 38 participants were participated under the guidance of Ku. Ratna Nashine, SMS, KVK, Jagdalpur and Shri A.B.S. Diwan, PTI Vet. College Durg, in different sports and games like Athletics, kho-kho(men), kabaddi (Men), volley ball (Men and Women) in ICAR Sports Inter College Cultural Meet Madai : In this event, the students of all the constituent and private c o l l e g e s under IGKV, Raipur were invited. The students of d i f f e r e n t c o l l e g e s participated in five major events viz. Dance - Folk/tribal, Classical dance; Music Classical vocal, light vocal solo, group song I n d i a n, patriotic song, western song; Theatre one act play, skit, mime, mono a c t i n g, m i m i c r y ; Literary Quiz, debate, extempore, elocution, poetry recitation and Fine Arts on the spot painting, Collage, poster making, clay modelling, cartooning, Rangoli, installation etc. Inter College Sports Meet : The Annual Sports Meet in different colleges were organized by respective Dean. For Inter College Sports Meet All the Colleges (Constituent and Affiliated) were divided in to four zones and zonal level sports were organized from

23 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur D e c e m b e r, 2011 in North Zone (TCB C A R S, B i l a s p u r ), South Zone ( S G C A R S, J a g d a l p u r ), East Zone (CoA, Raipur ) & West Zone (CoVt & AH, Anjora, Durg). The Dean of respective colleges had nicely organized inter college (Zonal) sports competition in their campus. th ICAR Sports : 12 All India Agricultural Universities Sports Meet (ICAR Sports ) was organized by PDKV, Akola from 16th to 19th February, National Service Scheme: NSS volunteers participated in national and state level camps and organize social useful activities Participation of NSS volunteers in the National Camp from the NSS Co-ordinating Cell IGKV. S. Title of the Camp Numbers of Volunteers Place Date No. 1. National Youth Festival 05 Girls and 05 Boys Jaisalmer 08-15/03/ Mega Summer Camp 01 Girls and 01 Boys Shriperumbudur 08-19/06/ Summer Adventure Camp 01 Girls and 01 Boys Uttarkashi 13-22/06/ Summer Adventure Camp 01 Girls and 01 Boys Simla 18-27/06/ Mega Camp 01 Girls and 01 Boys New Delhi 19-30/09/ Pre R.D. Camp 02 Girls and 01 Boys Bhopal 22-31/ Republic Day Parade 01 Girls New Delhi 01-31/01/ State Level Camp 28 NSS Volunteer and 04 Jagdalpur (M.P.) 28-03/02/2011 NSS Programme Officer 9. National Adventure Camp 02 Girls and 02 Boys Tinsukiya (Assam) 21-29/03/ State level 29 NSS Volunteers 03 NSS Programme Officer Ambikapur (C.G.) 27/12/2011 to 02/01/2012 My Earth my Duty, was organized in IGKV th th on 15 and 25 /08/2010. Hon`ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. M.P. Pandey, Registrar, Sh. S.R. Ratre, Dr. A.K. Dubey, NSS Co-ordinator, many Statutory Officers and Students were Planted the plants. All the afflicted NSS Units were observed the similar event in their camps. Ku. Deepika Unjan, Volunteer of B.Sc. (Ag.) NSS Volunteers in Summer Adventure Camp rd III year, I G K V participat e d i n Republic D a y Camp and 17

24 Status Report 2012 P a r a d e at New Delhi and presente d programme at Rashtrapati Bhawan (in presence of H.E. Pratibha Devi Patil Ji) prime Minister House (in presence of Honble Dr. th Man Mohan Singh Ji) on 26 January, One days State Level Orientation - C u m t r a i n i n g w a s organized t h o n 2 0 M a r c h, i n w h i c h Deans/Prin cipals and N S S Programme Officers form all the NSS units/colleges participated. Hon'ble Vice NCC Activities: The cadets participate in parades and camps regularly during Chancellor, IGKV, Dr. S.K. Patil was the Chief Guest and Dr. Samrendra Singh, SLO, NSS, Govt. C.G. was Chairmen of the function. Seven day Special Camps during were organized in 21 different NSS units of IGKV, in which 698 Boys and 202 Girls (total 900 NSS Volunteer) participated. Mr. Ishu Kumar Khute, volunteer of B.Sc. r d ( A g. ) I I I year, IGKV participated in Republic Day Camp and Parade a t N e w Delhi, also p r e s e n t e d programme a t Rashtrapati Bhawan (in presence of H.E. Pra tibha Devi Patil Ji) prime Minister House (in presence of Honble Dr. Man Mohan Singh Ji) and at Vice president House (in presence H.E. Hamid th Ansari Ji) on Republic Day (26 January, 2012). Name and Duration of Camp Number of Cadets Combined Annual Training Camp/Unit RDC at Sec. II, Bhilai by 27 CG Bn, Sept., Cadets Combined Annual Training Camp of 5 CG CTI Coy NCC held at Navapara, Rajim, 25 Nov.-04 Dec Cadets Combined Annual Training Camp of 5 CG CTI Coy NCC, held at Navapara, Rajim, Dec., Cadets Combined Annual Training Camp of 8 CG Girls Bn Raipur at Sports Complex, Raipur, Feb., Cadets Cadets enrolled during Total Cadets enrolled : 62 Cadets Number of Cadets in NCC IInd Year : 20 Cadets Number of Cadets in NCC Ist year : 32 Cadets Number of Cadets attended NCC Camp : 52 Cadets 18

25 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur The cadets participated in parades and camps regularly during Name and Duration of Camp Combined Annual Training Camp-I/8 CG Girls Bn NCC, Raipur, June., 2011 National integration Training Camp of 5 CG CTI Coy NCC held at Raipur, Aug Combined Annual Training Camp of 1 CG Naval unit, held at Raipur, Spt., 2011 Combined Annual Training Camp of RDC Selection, Bhilai, Sep., 2011 Number of Cadets 21 Cadets 12 Cadets 21 Cadets 16 Cadets Anti Tobacco D a y w a s o r g a n i z e d b y NCC Cadets in V i l l a g e C h e r i k h e d i, R a i p u r, o n under the guidance of Officer Commending, 5 CG CTI Coy NCC, Raipur. 27 Cadets (Girls and Boys) and 7 ANO and PI s t a f f participated in the rally. 36 Cadets of College of A g r i c u l t u r e, R a i p u r participated in the 'C' Certificate Examination. Among the 36 cadets, 5 were girls cadets LIBRARY AND DOCUMENTATION LIBRARY RESORUCES No. of Books No. of Back Volumes 7,104 No. of Reports and Publications received on exchange 8,606 No. of Thesis 2,677 No. of CD ROM/ IGKV Thesis CD 507 No. of Journals 250 No. of Newspaper and Magazines 20 No. of CD ROM Database subscribes (Available from ) 10 VV Publication in electronic forms and ICAR institute CD 250 Proceeding of the Conference held at IGKV in electronic form 08 Important literature of Dr. Richarria's era in electronic form 10 e-services Internet Connectivity: LAN BSNL/dedicated lease line; Internet browsing Online Journals: More than 2000 scientific research journals are available online through Consortium of e-resources (CeRA) with: Springerlinks Springer-verlag: Through this bouquet user can access in full text 70+ journals Annual Review: Annual Review are authoritative, analytic reviews in 22 focused disciplines. CSIRO: Australia Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization 8 journals 19

26 Status Report 2012 IndianJournals.com 131 journals Taylor and Francis Ltd' 1079 journals Oxford Journals: Oxford University Press 30 journals American Society of Agronomy 8 journals Elsevier Science: 358 journals Krishiprabh : Doctoral Thesis Repository, More than >10,000 online full text thesis are available Abstracting Services : CD ROM Database CABI, AGRICOLA, AGRIS, CROP CD, SOIL CD, HORT CD, GEN & Pl. BR. CD, VET. CD, AGECON CD and PL. Protection CD data based from 1972 Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) Bar-Code based Circulation Online Library information 3.2. Research Achievements ( to ) Achievements of New Varieties Released ( ) I. Rice Varieties Released by CVRC : (1) IGKV R-1 (Indira Rajeshwari) : This variety matures in 120 days with high yield potential and exhibited resistance to gall midge biotypes 1 and 6 and leaf blast. It has long bold grains with desirable grain quality and recommended for irrigated and rainfed ecology of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa. Its mean yield is 5.1 t/ha. (2) IGKV R-2 (Durgeshwari) : This variety matures in 130 to 135 days, showed significant superiority over PR106 and IR64. It has long slender grains with good grain quality combined with moderate resistance to BPH, WBPH, Blast and BLB. It is recommended for release in irrigated and rainfed ecology of Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Bihar. Its mean yield is 5.2 t/ha. II. RiceVarieties Release by SSSC : (1). Maheshwari (R , IET 19796) : This variety matures in days with high yield potential (5-5.5 t/ha) and exhibited resistance to leaf blast, gall midge and moderately resistance to sheath blight, RTV, BPH and Stem borer. It has long slender grains with intermediate amylose, Gel consistency and alkali spreading value. (2). Indira Barani Dhan-1 (RF , IET 21205) : Matures in days and moderately resistance to stem borer and field tolerance to neck blast and bacterial blight. It has medium slender grain with golden husk, high head rice recovery and intermediate amylose content. It is recommended for rainfed shallow lowlands of Chhattisgarh. It tolerates moderate level of drought and upto some extent escapes terminal stage drought. Its yield is t/ha. 20

27 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur Urdbean Indira Urd Pratham (RU 03-14) : RU has been released for Chhattisgarh State for kharif as well as summer irrigated condition. It has resistance against powdery mildew upto podding stage and also resistant to Yellow Mossaic Virus. Average yield is q/ha in days maturity. Chickpea Indira Chana-1 : Parentage JG 74 x ICCL Maturity is days, grain type is light yellow and brown. Moderately resistant to Fusarium wilt & tolerant against Helicoverpa armigera. Recommended for rainfed, rice and soybean fallows with semi irrigated and drought tolerant. It is non shattering, erect plant type. Dal recovery is 68-73%, protein content 19.00% in seed and 22.55% in dal. Cooking time is 45 minutes. Average yield is q/ha. Horsegram Indira Kulthi - 1 : Selection from local land races. Maturity is days. Grain type is black. Tolerant to disease and insect. Recommended for rainfed double cropping system in upland after harvesting of little millets. It has 27.28% protein, 47.75% carbohydrate and 3.2 g 100 seed weight. Average yield is 6.50 q/ha. Sej-2. Rapeseed & Mustard Indira Toria-1: Released the variety of Rape Seed Indira Toria-1. Its parent is Bhawani x L. Toria. Average yield is 780 kg/ha, oil 40.6 per cent which was higher than National check variety PT303, TL15 and Cowpea Indira Barbati Lal : released for cultivation in irrigated and rainfed condition having crop duration of days for Chhattisgarh state. The variety has tender/ smooth maroon red coloured pod, 26.5 cm pod length, 5.3g pod weight, Semi Spreading in nature with yield potential of q/ha. Chilli Indira Mirch -1 : released for cultivation in irrigated and rainfed situation having seed to seed crop duration of 9-10 months. Green pods are available 60 days after planting. Plant has erect upright growth habit. The variety has pungent green upright fruits, cm fruit length, cm fruit girth, g fruit weight with green fruit yield potential of 89 qha-1. 21

28 Status Report 2012 Cashew Indira Kaju -1 : The first variety of cashew India Kaju-1 has been released by state seed sub committee. The variety is developed by clonal selection, having export quality nut (big size>10.5g), tolerant to low temperature and TBB. The variety has yield potential of > kg/tree onward 13th harvest. Indira Nariyal-1 : Released the variety of Coconut Indira Nariyal-1. Average yield 85.4 fruit/tree/year which was per cent higher than check variety West Coast Tall and tolerant to draught. Indira Litchi-2 : it is late season variety developed by selection from local material collected from Village Pratappur, district Surguja. This variety is suitable for irrigated and mid land situation (Northern Hills of Chhattisgarh). The average Fruit yield is kg tree-1, yield advantage of per cent over Shahi and per cent over Rose Scented. The variety has less fruit cracking (5.92%) as compared to Sahi (28.62%) and Rose Scented (21.21%). It has high T.S.S. (17.90per cent) and tolerance to leaf folder and hairy caterpillar Technologies Generated Fishing out metal homeostasis (Fe/Zn) related genes in different minor millet genotypes: Based on the Preliminary screening for grain micronutrient contents in different varieties of minor millets, considerably fair amounts of Fe and Zn in grains have been found in Barnyard millet. In order to identify new genes and their homologs in relatively under explored genomes of minor millets an attempt has been made to fish out candidate genes related to uptake, translocation and redistribution of metal ions Fe/Zn (homeostasis) in different minor millets which are potentially responsible for their higher nutritive content. Genomic DNA sequence based primers of rice genes selected based on their good differential expression in rice (OsIRT1, OsNAS and OsNAC) have been used to amplify corresponding fragments in selected millet varieties. The amplicons have been sequenced and analyzed using in silico tools which revealed higher level sequence homology between millet varieties as compared to rice. Molecular Marker Based Purity Analysis of Brinjal and/or Tomato Hybrids Rational: In the market the hybrids of various crops are available which are conventionally difficult to identify for its purity and hybridity itself. The conventional seed testing procedures are not precise and more over takes lot of time Enhancement of genetic yield potential of rainfed low land rice with emphasis on semideep water ecology: Chhattisgarh is predominantly a rice growing state. In Northern Hills the semideep water ecosystem has a sizable area (about 10%) where mono cropping of rice is practiced due to presence of excessive field moisture upto January. The recommended rice varieties viz. Safri 17, Mashuri etc. for this land situation give an average grain yield of t/ha, but these varieties are vulnerable to major insect pests (gall midge, stem borer, BPH, Caseworm) & disease (blast). Under the project total 117 germplasm of rice had been collected from remote areas of Surguja districts covering 10 blocks (Ambikapur, Surajpur, Udaipur, Raijpur, Shankergarh, Kusumi, Lundra, Sitapur, Pratppur and Premnagar). Out of these germplasm 22

29 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur "Jaldubi" was found promising for SEMIDEEP WATER ECOLOGY. The newly identified rice genotype "Jaldubi" is not only been superior to prevailing popular rice varieties in terms of yield (about t/ha) but also found to be outstanding in respect of resistance to major insect pests & disease with a fairly good response towards nitrogen fertilizers. Suitable nitrogen dose and irrigation scheduling for aerobic rice cultivation: Three irrigation schedules were compared as main treatments and 8 nutrient management levels as sub treatments. The grain yield of aerobic rice was highest when irrigation was schedule as 150% CPE along with N120P60K50. Rice cultivars under different resource conservation systems: Rice (Kharif) and maize (Rabi) sowing under dry seeding with 50% mulch with Mahamaya rice variety and maize is more profitable system than dry seeding without mulch or wet seeding under puddle condition in clay loam soil. Identification of need based cropping system for Chhattisgarh plains: Maximum REY ( q/ha) was recorded from hybrid rice 'Indira Sona' - onion + coriander- cowpea system. This was significantly superior over all the treatment and produced highest net return (Rs 1,57,152 /ha). This system also provided more employment (367 man days/ ha/year) and thus, its employment generation efficiency was higher (56.17%) which is more than double as compared to other rice based cropping system. Sustainable production model (Rice-Wheat) : Direct seeding of rice and wheat in rows + soil test based fertilizer application produced significantly higher grain yield of rice (50.12q/ha) and wheat (26.54 q/ha) and net return (Rs. 40,906 and Rs. 26,324 /ha for rice and wheat, respectively) with total productivity of q/ha over other treatments. Evaluation of irrigation levels performance of new genotypes at restricted irrigation condition, three irrigation levels i.e. no irrigation, one irrigation at CRI & two irrigation at CRI & late tillering was evaluated. The highest mean productivity was recorded under two irrigation at CRI & late tillering (22.57 qt\ha) followed by one irrigation at CRI (19.39 qt\ha) irrigation levels. Two irrigations at CRI & late tillering increased the yield by 24.72% and % over no irrigation & one irrigation at CRI, respectively. Suitable spacing for maize (Early maturing genotype): Significant increase in grain yield was observed under paired row system (84:50 cm) with increasing plant population. The maximum grain was recorded under paired row system with 25 cm (P to P) spacing which was significantly superior to equal spaced (67 cm). Performance of Pigeonpea and Groundnut Intercropping Practices' in Farmers Field (IFAD, ICRISAT, CTDP funded scheme): Four varieties of Pigeonpea and one variety of Groundnut were tested under demonstration plot. The maximum yield (12.96 q/ha) was obtained in variety ICPL followed by ICPL (12.42 q/ha), ICPL-8863 (11.90 q ha) and ICPL (10.58 q ha). Under sole cultivation, groundnut variety ICGS-76 gave q ha yield and profitable as compared to sole Pigeonpea crop. However, the results clearly indicate that the intercropping of Groundnut (ICGS-76) with Pigeonpea Variety ICPL gave highest yield equivalence (32.83 q ha). Thus it is concluded that intercropping of Groundnut with Pigeonpea is better and profitable than sole crop. Suitable date of sowing of newly released soybean varieties: Significantly maximum seed yield of soybean recorded under 30th June sowing followed by 15th June sowing. Comparative performance of organic and inorganic management on productivity of soybean based cropping systems: Significantly maximum seed yield was recorded with 100% organic management system. Similarly, significantly maximum net returns and B:C ratio were also recorded with 100% organic management system. Soybean-Chickpea cropping system builds up the soil nutrient status of soil while Soybean- Wheat cropping showed 23

30 Status Report 2012 depletion of soil nutrients. Phosphorus management in soybean-linseed cropping system: Linseed equivalent yield was recorded significantly higher when 100% P was applied to both the crops in soybean-linseed crop sequence, but it was on par with 75%P to soybean+ 100% P to linseed and 100% P to Soybean +75% P to linseed. Thus, 25% P of either of crop in soybean-linseed crop may be saved. Performance of different varieties and hybrids of safflower under Chhattisgarh plains: Seed and biological yield of different varieties and hybrids of safflower was significantly differed. The seed yield of NARI-NH- 1 was the highest (1126 kg/ha) which was on par with that of Parbhani Kusum (1080 kg/ha) and MRSA-521 (1057 kg/ha). The highest biological yield was recorded by NARI-NH-1 (3614 kg/ha) which was on par with that of Parbhani Kusum (3374 kg/ha). Gross return, net return and B:C ratio followed similar trend with that of seed yield. Suitable planting season for sugarcane: Varietal differences in cane (CoT-8201, Co-671, Co-94012, Co-91010, Co and VSI-432) revealed significant differences of cane yield and yield attributes during autumn and spring season. A significant higher cane yield was recorded with variety CoT-8201 ( t/ha) followed by Co- 671 ( t/ha) and Co ( t/ha) and Co ( t ha) during autumn and spring season. Nutrient management for sustainable groundnut production : 100% RDF (30:60:30 kg/ha NPK) + 5 t FYM (23.27 q/ha) and 100 % RDF + 25 kg ZnSO kg Borex + 10 kg FeSO4 being at par and produced maximum dry pod yield. Response of wheat to phosphorus management in light textured Alfisols under rice- wheat cropping system: Application of phosphorus as basal as well as foliar spray significantly improved the grain yield of wheat (var. GW-273). The recommended dose of phosphorus increased the grain yield by per cent over the control, whereas the 2 per cent DAP (Di-ammonium phosphate) spray given at two stages increased the grain yield by 6.05 per cent and spray given at three stages increased the grain yield by10.79 per cent over no spray. Application of recommended dose of phosphorus (60 kg P2O5 ha) with 2 per cent DAP spray thrice (at boot-leaf stage, 50 % flowering and grain filling stages) produced higher grain yield (46.03 q/ha) of wheat followed by 100 per cent recommended dose of phosphorus with 2 % DAP spray twice (44.17 q/ha) and 75 per cent of recommended dose of phosphorus (45 kg P2O5 /ha) with 2 per cent DAP spray thrice (42.73 q/ha). Application of 45 kg P2O5 /ha with 2 per cent DAP spray thrice at boot-leaf stage, 50 per cent flowering and grain filling stage may be recommended to the farmers. Effect of green and brown manuring on rice in rice-wheat cropping system: On the basis of two years result it can be concluded that the application of 75 % recommended dose of fertilizer + green and brown manuring increase the yield of rice and improved soil fertility in ricewheat cropping system. Farmers can apply 75 % recommended dose of chemical fertilizer + green and brown manuring in rice wheat cropping system to obtain the higher yield of rice and to maintain the soil fertility. Ground Water Utilization: A runoff and sediment observation post (RSOP) has been established at the outlet of the Chhokranala watershed. The observed data can be utilized for soil and water conservation studies required for development and management of the watershed. Various thematic maps like land use, digital elevation model (DEM), drainage, soil texture and hydro-geological maps were prepared and used successfully for surface water and ground water flow modeling of small watersheds of Chhattisgarh plains. Visual MOD FLOW (VMOD Pro. 4.1) model has been calibrated satisfactorily and applied for 24

31 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur simulating the ground water flow and mass transport from the small watersheds (Chhokra nala and Kurudih nala). Soil and water assessment tool (SWAT) model has been tested adequately for small watersheds (Chhokra nala & Kurudih nala) and it was applied for developing the best management plan for the critical sub-watersheds of the Chhokra nala and Arang watersheds. AICRP on Utilization of Animal Energy: Draught ability and work rest cycle of hebuffaloes of Chhattisgarh r e g i o n a n d development of matching equipment for cultivation and t r a n s p o r t o p e r a t i o n s under different s e a s o n a l conditions. T h e h e b u f f a l o e s c o m m o n l y used in this region can be used for the draught up to 10% of their body weight for three hours continuously and with the draught load of 8% of their body weight. They can work for four hours continuously without fatigue in winter season. Similar results for the summer season were found during the first phase of the study. Identification of suitable intercrops in T a r o / A r v i : A m o n g intercropping combinations, taro+ turmeric 1: 2 proved best with the taro tuber yield t/ha and turmeric rhizome yield of t/ha. However, sole crop taro produced tuber yield of t/ha. Taro+ turmeric 1: 2 proved best intercropping combination Dryland Agriculture : In an assessment of different cost efficient water conservation structures for establishing rainfed mango orchard at upland farming situation of Jagdalpur for evaluation and workability of different moisture conservation structures on growth attributes of plantation crops along with its economics for better adoptability. Continuous contour trenches was found to be beneficial with an average plant height of cm in the Second year but was economically not so beneficial with an economics of 0.9. U pits showed a significantly high economics value of stating that low construction or excavation cost can be incurred for significantly good biometric results of the plant. At Jagdalpur, Cowpea crop was taken in Rabi season. Two types of needles (18 no. & 22 nos) were utilized in the indigenous drip irrigation system for further optimization of the system. It was observed that the plants grown with big size needle gave superior yield than the small size needles. Significantly higher yield of 4625 kg/ha, net income of Rs /ha with BC ratio of 4.14, can be obtained from Cowpea crop under lowland farming situations during Rabi season in the study. 25

32 Status Report Achievements of New Varieties Released Indira Ragi-1 : Developed by Pedigree method,parents HR- 911 X GE , Released for r a i n f e d u p l a n d ecosystem of Chhattisgarh, medium to late maturity group (120 days ). Resistant to neck and finger blast, less infection of leaf blast, no stem borer attack, lodging and shattering resistant, grain colour copper brown, culms branching absent, seed weight gm, suitable for early sowing condition and water stress condition, Grain Yield q /ha. BR-7 has consistently out yielded (28.41 %) over the National Check (PR-202). Indira Kodo -1: Developed through Pure line selection. Suitable for rainfed upland ecosystem of Chhattisgarh, matures with 105 days, p r o d u c t i v e tillers /plant -7, l e n g t h o f inflorescence c m, green erect p l a n t w i t h l o n g inflorescence having dark brown seed colour, Pigmentation absent, seed weight 4.59 g, moderately susceptible to head smut, tolerant to shoot fly, resistant to lodging and shattering, withstand in water stress conditions, grain yield q /ha Technologies Generated Hybrid Rice! Promising hybrids : IRH-72, IRH-73, IRH-74 and IRH-75! Out of 500 test crosses evaluated 27 crosses were identified as restorers and 11 were identified as maintainers.! Promising NPT test crosses : TCN- 465, TCN- 483,TCN- 487, TCN- 499, TCN- 507,TCN- 565, TCN-699 and TCN-791! P r o m i s i n g c r o s s e s identified for Shallow low land situation : TCN-189,TCN-205, TCN-799, TCN-949, TCN-965 and TCN-993! Identified Maintainer Lines: TCN-1, TCN- 7,TCN-11, TCN-17, TCN-21, TCN-51, TCN- 59, TCN-607, TCN-703, TCN-773 and TCN- 795! Seed of Hybrid IRH-72, 73, 74, 75, 76,77,78,79 IRH-43, and IRH-81, 82, 83, 84 and 85 have been produced and nominated in state multilocational trials. Two newly developed hybrid (suitable for shallow low land) seeds of IRH-86 and IRH 87 were also produced. Hybrid Rice Agronomy (Arize- 6444) fertilized with 75 kg P2 O5 and 60 kg K2O/ha with 20 days old seedling produced maximum grain ( q/ha) and straw ( q/ha ) yields when it was transplanted on 20 July there after reduction in yield was observed. Similarly, higher nitrogen levels (187.5 kg /ha) showed linear response in respect of yield (63.68 grain and straw q/ha). Effect of date of planting and levels of nitrogen on hybrid rice- Crop planted on 20 th July recorded significantly highest grain (67.19 q/ha) and straw ( q/ha) yield. The lowest grain (51.46 q/ha) and straw (94.96 q/ha) yield was obtained when it was planted on 1 st August. Application of kg/ha recorded significantly more grain and straw yield (65.39 q /ha and q/ha). Effect of nitrogen on aromatic short grain rice 26

33 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur cultures of advanced varietal trials under transplanted conditions: The performance of aromatic short grain rice culture IET was evaluated in comparison with two standard checks (Badshabhog and Kalanamak) and a local check (Dubraj). Among the AVT-2 cultures IET and IET gave the higher grain yield followed by Badshahbhog. The culture responded upto 60 kg N/ha and the rice culture IET gave the highest N response of kg grain/kg N closely followed by Kalanamak (24.20 kg grain/kg N).As regards to land productivity, IET gave the highest Land Productivity of kg/ha/day followed by IET (23.69 kg/ha/day). Terminal heat tolerance in wheat: Considering the two years data for seed yield indicated that genotypes having zero HTI in first year have higher HTI in second year. Moreover the high yielding genotypes of first year have less seed yield than the best check in second year. Similarly the genotypes having low HTI in second year have higher HTI in first year. It is concluded that none of genotypes have stable performance over the year due to wide rages of terminal heat stress exposed to wheat crop. However, some genotypes have favourable HTI in both the years for different yield attributes i.e CG 8036, CG 8038, EGPYT-5 for 1000 seed wt; LBPY 7-15, GW , VW 648 for days to flowering and CG 8017, CG 8040, IBWSN 1038 for grains per spike. These genotypes will be used in crossing programme to combine the character with terminal heat tolerance. State level multi location trial on wheat of late heat tolerance lines - Fifteen entries were evaluated along with checks. Among the entries, CG 8046 found the highest yielder (24.13 q/ha) and was significantly superior over all the checks. Whereas CG (21.41q/ha) found significantly better over the check HD 2932 (18.11 q /ha) and HD 2864 (15.97q/ha). Integrated nutrient system in Turmeric: Maximum turmeric rhizome yield was obtained when integrated nutrient system (50 % RDF +15 t F Y M + A z o s p i r i l l u m + P s e u d o m o n a s fluorescence as soil and seed application) was adopted (20.76 t/ha). Identification of need based cropping system for Chhattisgarh plains: Rice-potato-cowpea sequence (22.29 t/ha) and rice brinjal green manure (19.00 t/ha) found to be most appropriate system in terms of total productivity (TP) and net profit respectively. Inclusion of peri-urban crops like brinjal, potato and onion during post rainy season followed by green gram or cowpea during summer could be a better option to fulfill the daily needs of urban population and to fetch higher economic returns. Owing to their long-term sustainability, existing rice- wheat and ricemustard- GM systems can be suitable for those farmers who have not enough resources. Organic farming package for high value cropping system (Rice-potato/onion) : 100% N (1/3 each from Cow dung manure/fym + Non edible oil cake + Vermicompost/Composted crop residue) either with green manuring or supplemented with Azospirillum + PSB + Rock phosphate could be a promising combination for obtaining profitable yield of ORGANIC RICE and comparable yield of potato/onion to that of 100% RDF. Sustainable production model for rice-wheat cropping system for Chhattisgarh : Direct seeding of rice and wheat in rows + soil test based fertilizer application produced significantly higher grain yield of rice (61.79 q/ha) and wheat (22.56 q/ha) and net return (Rs. 55,221 and Rs.14,452 /ha for rice and wheat. The alternative recommendation is direct seeded rice may be sown in rows + 150% RDF + post emergence herbicide + 1 HW which produced rice yield (58.81 q/ha) and net return (Rs. 48,717/ha) during Kharif. During rabi, row seeding at 18 cm kg/ha seed rate + 125% RDF+ 5t FYM) produced the second highest wheat yield (20.42 q/ha) and net return (Rs. 10,512 /ha). Optimization of nutritional schedule for newly released soybean varieties: Significantly as 27

34 Status Report 2012 maximum seed yield of soybean was recorded with 125% RDF + 5t/ha. However, this was comparable with 125% RDF without FYM (Table 41). Similar results was observed in pooled data analysis. In case of varieties, JS produced significantly higher yield over variety JS Response of Safflower entries to Fertilizer application: Significant differences in seed yield of safflower were observed among different levels of fertilizer and AVT-II entries. Application of 150% recommended NPK recorded the highest seed yield of 1348 kg/ha. Among AVT II entries, SSF- 708 produced highest (1193 kg/ha) seed yield. Biological yield, gross return, net return and B:C ratio followed the similar trend. The interaction effect was not significant in respect of seed and biological yield. Effect of time of sowing and weed control methods in direct seeded rice: Echinochloa colona, Ischaemum rugosum, Alternathera t r i a n d r a, C y n o t i s a x i l l a r i e s, C r o t o n banplandianum were the predominant weed species observed in the experimental field.at all the stages, dry matter of weeds was significantly lower and seed yield was higher in post-monsoon sowing than pre-monsoon sowing. Among the different weed control measures, treatment of two hand weeding registered significantly lowest dry matter of weeds than rest of the treatments at all the stages fb treatment of 1.5 kg ai ha-1 + one hand weeding. Among various weed control measures, significantly higher grain yield was recorded from two hand weedings closely followed by 1.5 kg ai ha-1 + one hand weeding than other treatments during both the years. Long term herbicide trial in Rice-Chickpea cropping system: Echinochloa colona, Ischaemum rugosum, Aeschenomene indica among grasses, Alternathera triandra, Cynotis axillaries, Commelina benghalensis, Croton banplandianum among broad leaf weeds and Cyperus iria among sedges were the predominant weed species observed in the experimental field. Significantly higher seed yield was recorded from the treatment of two hand weedings and were at par with 80 g fb post emergence application of Bispyribac 10% 25 g ha-1 at 23 DAS and fenoxaprop 60 g + chlorimuron + metsulfuron 4 g ha-1 and significantly superior over weedy check. Standardization of seed rate and weed management in direct seeded aerobic rice: Echinochloa colona, Ischeamum rugosum among grasses, Alternanthera triandra, Spilanthes acmella, Commelina benghalensis among broad leaves and Cyperus iria among sedges were the pre-dominant weeds in the experimental field. The seed yield of direct seeded aerobic rice was significantly higher under the application of fenoxaprop g/ha at 18 DAS followed by 20 g/ha at 35 DAS as post-emergence than weedy check and fenoxaprop g/ha at 23 DAS followed one hand weeding at 40 DAS, but was at par with the treatment where two hand weedings were done at 20 & 40 DAS. Among the different seed rates, significantly higher seed yield was recorded under recommended practice i.e 80 kg seed/ha over 20 kg/ha, but was statistically on par with 40 and 30 kg seed/ha, respectively. Cultural management of Rice Stem Borer: In minimizing the yellow stem borer damage in main crop planting of a trap crop variety after every nine r o w (Swarn a+pusa Basmat i - 1 a t t h e ratio of 9 : 1 ) resulted in minimum stem borer dead heart and white ears and 13.7% higher grain yieldcompared to sole crop. 28

35 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur Achievements of Rice germplasm S. No. Groups No. of Accessions A. Indigenous Lines a) Old Collections: * Extra Early ( Up to 95 days) 480 * Very Early ( Days) 1,197 * Early ( Days) 3,880 * Medium ( Days) 5,069 * Late (Above 140 Days) 7,915 b) New Collections: * Collected Through OFC 705 * Collected Through NATP 1,052 B. BD. No. (Indigenous Selection) 938 C. Breeding Lines 849 D. Wild Rice Accessions (8 species) 210 E. Up land Rice unique rice & others 955 Total 23, Seed production Progress The IGKV is producing nucleus, breeder, foundation and certified seeds of various state and few other states indented crops as highlighted in tables given bellow : Crops Cereals Seed Production Kharif and Rabi Crops during Seed Classes and Quantity Targets (T) & Production (P) (in quintals) NS BS FS CS Total T P T P T P T P T P Paddy Wheat Maize Kodo Kutki Ragi Total Pulses Moong Urd Arhar Chickpea Field pea Lentil Lathyrus Horse gram Total

36 Status Report 2012 Oilseeds Soybean Linseed Safflower Groundnut Mustard Niger Til Total Seed Production status of Kharif and Rabi Crops at IGKV during Crops Seed Classes and Quantity Targets (T) & Production (P) (in quintals) NS BS FS CS Total T P T P T P T P T P Cereals Paddy Wheat Kodo Kutki Ragi Total Pulses Moong Urd Arhar Chickpea Field pea Lentil Lathyrus Total Oilseeds Soybean Linseed Safflower Groundnut Mustard Niger Total Vegetables Palak Potato Coriander Total G. Total

37 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur Planting Material generated under Horticultural, Forestry and Medicinal & Aromatic Plants Crop Year-wise Planting Material generated (No.) Total Mango Grafted Cashew nut Grafted Tamarind Grafted / seedling Chiku Grafted Lime Layered / Seedling Guava Layered Fig Layered Pomegranate Coconut Seedling Papaya Seedling Ashok Seedling Karonda Hibiscus Crotons Jackfruit Ananas Ornamentals, Coleus, Amaltas Aclifa Cashew nut Seedling Neem Morenga Other plants Aonla Lemon Custard Apple Litchi Fruit Crop Total Rose Other ornamentals Seasonal flowers & Vegetable Seedlings Tuber Crop Total (Sweet Potato) Total Medicinal Plant Aromatic Plant Blank paper Cutting Tejpatta Dalchini Total Grand Total (v) Fish Seed production : Carps seed production (Indian and Common carp) Fisheries in lacs Spawn Carps, fry/ fingerlings/ Catfish (spawn/fry/fingerlings) Spend fish Total Grand Total

38 Status Report 2012 Research Projects in Operation (i) All India Coordinated Research Projects S. No. Project title (AICRP on) Year of Start Centre College of Agriculture, Raipur 1. Rice Linseed STCR Tuber Crops Mushroom Cropping System Research (CSR) Vegetables Weed Control Agro Meteorology Long Term Fertilizer Exp. (LTF) Agro-forestry Utilization of Animal Energy (UAE) Soybean Post Harvest Technology (PHT) Chickpea MULLaRP Potato Ground Water Utilization (GWU) Pigeonpea Honey Bee & Pollinators Medicinal & Aromatic & Betel vine (MAPs) Forage Crops Safflower National Seed Project (Cereals, Pulses & Oilseeds) National Seed Project (Vegetable) Centre - Vet. College, Durg 26. Poultry Seed 2009 Centre TCB CARS, Bilaspur 27. Water Management Wheat Centre RMD CARS, Ambikapur 29. Underutilized crops Maize Centre SK CARS, Kwardha 31. Cropping System Research (CSR) Centre RARS, Raigad 32. Spices Centre SG CARS, Jagdalpur 33. Tuber Crops Palm (Coconut) Rice Rapeseed and Mustard Cashew Castor Small millets Dryland Agriculture

39 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (ii) Adhoc Projects in function S.N. Title of Project 1. Network project on organic farming 2. National invasive weeds surveillance programme 3. Precision forming development center 4. Micromanagement of agriculture supplementation complementation of state efforts through work plan development of spices (Raigarh) 5. Isolation & identification of microbes for composting of degradable plastic waste 6. Development of foliar bioinauculents for increasing mulberry biomass productions in order to enhance silk yield in Mahasamund area of Chhattisgarh 7. Sustainable utilization and ex-situconservation of medicinal plants of Chhattisgarh and development of agro technology for priority Vanoushadhi An approach 8. Micromanagement of agriculture supplementation/ complementation of state efforts through work plan development of medicinal & aromatic plants 9. Establishment of facilitation center on medicinal plant in Chhattisgarh 10. Rice biofortification with enhanced iron and zinc in high yielding non-basmati cultivars through marker assisted breeding & transgenic approaches 11. Agri Bioinformatics promotion programme 12. Development of radio-immunoassay for hormonal estimation in Bovines and estimation of Hormones and metabolites in cows and buffaloes having reproductive disorders in Chhattisgarh region 13. Network project on poultry seed at Anjora, Durg 14. Indexing of relevant diseases of common medicinal plants of Chhattisgarh 15. Biomass and carbon assessment in India 16. National network on integrated development of Jathropha & Karanj 17. Impact of land use on vegetation and soil carbon net primary productivity and nitrogen budget in the tropical dry deciduous forest of Barnawapara sanctuary 18. Documentation of medicinal and aromatic plants of udanti wild life sanctuary in Chhattisgarh 19. Development of national forest fire danger rating and ecological damage assessment using multi sensor satellite data and ground used data 20. Study the production and nutrient dynamics of bamboo used agro forestry systems in marginal lands of Chhattisgarh 21. Ecological studies of forest with a view to identify species useful in restoration of degraded forests habitat of Achanakmar Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve 22. Network project on Harvest and post harvest processing and value addition of natural resins and gums 23. Network project Mega seed project seed production in Agricultural crops 24. Induced mutaganesis for higher yield and quality of horse gram 25. Strengthening breeder seed production under NFSM-pulses 26. Enhancing chickpea production in rain fed rice of fallow lands (RRFI) of C.G. and M.P. States of India following improved pulse production technology (NFSM) 27. Development of folier bioinauculants in increasing the leaf biomass of Tendu under Kawardha 28. Assessment refinement and dissemination of agricultural and allied technology to the farmers of Raipur, district a technology adopted village by Chhattisgarh council 29. Ethno Veterinary Medicine (Veterinary) 30. Establishment of national rice resource database (iii) International Projects in function S.N. Title of Project 1. Stress tolerant rice for Africa and South Asia (STRASA) IRRI 2. Enhancing Grasspea production for safe human food, animal feed and sustainable cropping system in India (ICARDA) 3. Enhancing chickpea production in rainfed Rice Fallow lands of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh states of India following improved pulse production and protection technologies. (ICRISAT) 33

40 Status Report Extension Achievements during National Award to IGKV IGKV was hounred with two National Award for need based research and extension of Agricultural Technology in the tribal areas of the Chhattisgarh state. Out of 589 KVK, functioning in the country, IGKV was awarded National KVK Award for excellent work in Extension education and farmers fakharuddin Ali Ahmed Award was given for excellent research work in Tribal Farming system. This award was given for the overall improvement and development of farming systems in the tribal areas including Crop production, Horticulture, Fruit crop, Fish culture, Poultry seed production, Mushroom cultivation and Nutrition of Farm women. Sith concerted effort of KVKs in the tribal areas, the farmers income increased to more than 50 percent and cropping intencity enhanced from 107 % to th 200%. The above two awards were given on 16 July 2011 at the foundation day of ICAR, New Delhi. These awards were given in the grand fundtion organized in Vigyan Bhavan by the Hon'ble Central State Minister Dr. Charan Das Mahant and Shri Harish Rawat. A. Training programmes (i) Off-campus training for farming community S. No. Name of KVKs / District Farmers & Farm women In-service Rural youth Special / Collaboration Total (Oncampus) No. Ben. No. Ben. No. Ben. No. Ben. No. Ben Korba Kawardha Raigarh Bhatapara Rajnandgaon Kanker Bilaspur Dhamtari Dantewada Korea Ambikapur Jagdalpur Total

41 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (ii) On-campus farmers training S. No. Name of KVKs / District Farmers & Farm women In-service Rural youth Special / Collaboration Total (Oncampus) No. Ben. No. Ben. No. No. Ben. No. 1 Mahasamund Janjgir-Champa Korba Kawardha Raigarh Bhatapara Rajnandgaon Bilaspur Dhamtari Dantewada Korea Ambikapur Jagdalpur 0 0 Total (iii) Trainings Status at DES Headquarters, Raipur S. No. Title Duration Sponsored by No. of participants 1. Preservation of vegetables in rural perspective CGCOST, Raipur Oyster mushroom production technique CGCOST, Raipur Improved cultivation practices of horticultural CGCOST, Raipur 28 crops 4. Post harvest utilization of mushroom in rural CGCOST, Raipur 30 perspective 5. Deworming of milch animals and CGCOST, Raipur 31 supplementary feeding of mineral mixture 6. Krishak Sangosthi Evam Machhali utpadan par CGCOST, Raipur 35 prashikshan 7. Training on IPM on paddy CGCOST, Raipur 50 8 Improved technology of vegetable CGCOST, Raipur Fruit production technology CGCOST, Raipur Processing and preservation of fruit and CGCOST, Raipur 42 vegetables 11. Vegetable production technology CGCOST, Raipur Production technology of summer pulses CGCOST, Raipur Post-harvest utilization of mushroom in rural prospective CGCOST, Raipur 36 35

42 Status Report 2012 (iv) Monthly workshop organized at DES Headquarters, Raipur S. No. Particulars No. of training / workshop Duration (days) No. of participants benefited Sponsorship 1. Monthly workshop State Govt., Dept. of Agriculture B. Demonstraitions Summary of Demonstrations S No KVK No. of crops No. of Demo. No. of Farmers Area (ha) 1 Mahasamund Janjgir-Champa Korba Kawardha Raigarh Bhatapara Rajnandgaon Kanker Jashpur Bilaspur Dhamtari Dantewada 13 Korea Ambikapur Jagdalpur Total (i) Crop wise status of Front line demonstrations (FLD) on oilseeds S.N. Crop No. of KVK No. of Demo No. of farmer Area (in ha) Average Yield (q/ha) Demo Local Increase in yield (%) 1 Sesame Mustard Niger Toria Safflower Linseed Soybean Sunflower Groundnut

43 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (ii) Crop wise status of Front line demonstrations (FLD) on pulse S.N. Crop No. of KVK No. of Demo No. of farmer Area (in ha) Average Yield (q/ha) Increase in yield (%) Demo Local 1 Pigeonpea Chickpea Black Gram Pea Green Gram (iii) Front line demonstrations (FLDs) other than oilseed and pulses S.N. Crop No. of KVK No. of Demo No. of farmers Area (in ha) Average Yield (q/ha) Demo Local Increase in yield (%) 1 Rice Wheat Maize Vegetable (iv) ON FARM TRIALS S No KVK INM Weed Varietal Farm Group Crop Total Pest Disease KMS Other Mng trial Mach. Dyn. Mng. OFT 1 Mahasamund Janjgir-Champa Korba Kawardha Raigarh Bhatapara Rajnandgaon Kanker Jashpur Bilaspur Dhamtari Dantewada Korea Ambikapur Jagdalpur TOTAL Achievements during A. Status of Training aprogrammes Organized during (i). Off-campus training programmes during Name of KVK Farmers & farm women In service Rural youth Total No. Beneficiaries No. Beneficiaries No. Beneficiaries No. Beneficiaries Bastar Bhatapara Bilaspur Dantewada

44 Status Report 2012 Dhamtari Janjgir Jashpur Kanker Kawardha Korba Korea Mahasamund Raigarh Rajnandgaon Surguja Total (ii) On-campus training programmes during Name of KVK Farmers & farm women In service Rural youth Total No. Beneficiaries No. Beneficiaries No. Beneficiaries No. Beneficiaries Bastar Bhatapara Bilaspur Dantewada Dhamtari Janjgir Jashpur Kanker Kawardha Korea Raigarh Rajnandgaon Surguja Total (iii) Training programmes organized in the Directorate during S. No. 1. Rice crop knowledge for officers of Mahindra & Mahindra 2. Use of implements for mechanization in Agriculture 3. Methodologies for analysis of primary & secondary data 4. Production technology of important Rabi crops Title Duration Sponsored by No. of participants July 13-14, 2011 July 25-26, 2011 Aug. 12, 2011 Sept , PRA techniques Jan , 2012 Mahindra samriddhi 24 ZPD, Zone VII, ICAR ZPD, Zone VII, ICAR ZPD, Zone VII, ICAR ZPD, Zone VII, ICAR

45 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur 6. MTC on production techniques in rabi crops Jan , MTC on rice production technology Feb , Fruit and vegetable processing Nov , Use of Fruit and vegetable processing Dec , Fruit and vegetable processing Dec , Fruit and vegetable processing March 16-17, 2012 DAC, Min. of Agri., New Delhi DAC, Min. of Agri., New Delhi RKVY 30 RKVY 30 RKVY 30 RKVY 30 (iv)monthly Workshop Organized in the Directorate during S. No. Particulars No. of training / workshop Duration (days) No. of participants benefited Sponsorship 1. Monthly workshop State Govt., Dept. of Agriculture B. Front Line Demonstrations ( ) Summary of Demonstartions S No KVK No. of crops No. of Demo. No. of Farmers Area (ha) 1 Ambikapur Bhatapara Dantewada Dhamtari Durg Jagdalpur Janjgir Jashpur Kanker Kawardha Korba Korea Mahasamund Raigarh Rajanadgaon Total

46 Status Report 2012 (i). Front line demonstrations (FLD) on oilseeds S.N. Crop No. of KVK No. of Demo No. of farmer Area (in ha) Average Yield (q/ha) Demo Local Increase in yield (%) 1 Sesame Mustard Niger Safflower Linseed Soybean Groundnut (ii) Front line demonstrations (FLD) on pulse S.N. Crop No. of KVK No. of Demo No. of farmer Area (in ha) Average Yield (q/ha) Demo Local Increase in yield (%) 1 Pigeon pea Chickpea Black Gram Pea Green Gram Horse Gram (iii) Front line demonstrations (FLD) other than oilseed and pulses S.N. Crop No. of KVK No. of Demo No. of farmers Area (in ha) Average Yield (q/ha) Demo Local Increase in yield (%) 1 Rice Wheat Maize Vegetable Minor millets C. ON Farm Trials ( ) S No KVK INM Weed Mng Pest Disease Varietal trial Farm Mach. LPM Crop Mng. Other 1 Mahasamund Janjgir-Champa Korba Kawardha Raigarh Total OFT 40

47 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur 6 Bhatapara Rajnandgaon Kanker Jashpur Bilaspur Dhamtari Dantewada Korea Ambikapur Jagdalpur Total Glimpses of Extension Activities HE Governor of Chhattisgarh Shri Shekhar Dutt, Hon'ble Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries, Dr. Charan Das Mahant, Hon'ble Agril. Ministrer Shri Chandrashekhar Sahu and Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. S.K. Patil visited and appreciated the stall of KVK Jagdalpur during Kisan mela -2-3 March, 2012 QRT meeting of KVKs on August, 2011 Fruit & vegetable preservation training Farmers-Scientist interaction at Rajnandgaon Dr. Charn Das Mahant, Minister for State Agriculture & Food Processing Industries monitoring the activities of KVK, Bastar 41

48 Status Report Publications i. Research Papers published During Agrawal, T. and Kotasthane, A.S Assessment of diversity in isolates of Trichoderma spp. from soils of Chhattisgarh region in central India. J Mycol Pl Pathol 39(3): Agrawal, T. and Kotasthane, A.S Comparision of CAPS Analysis of ITS region with morphological-based diagnostics of Trichoderma spp. from Chhattisgarh in Central India. J Mycol Pl Pathol 40(4): Agrawal, T. and Kotasthane, A.S Mycoparasitism and AFLP characterization and effectiveness of Trichoderma species isolated from Chhattisgarh in Central India against Rhizoctonia solani infecting rice. J. Mycol Pl Pathol 40(4): Ayam, G.P., Chowdhury, T., Gupta, S.B. and Patil, S.K Evaluation of internal nutrient supply capacity of Inceptisols in relation to rice (Oryza sativa L.) Productivity. Ind. J. Ecology 37(2): Banerjee, S., Sharma, D.J., Verulkar, S.B. and Chandel, G Use of In-silico and semiquantitative RT-PCR approaches to develop nutrient rich rice (Oryza sativa L.). Ind. J. of Biotech. 9: Banwasi, R. and Singh, A.K Effect of phosphorus levels on growth and yield of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.). J of Spices and Aromatic Crops, 19 (1 & 2) : 7678 (2010) Barik, P, Vardia, H.K., Sasmal, S., and Patil, S.K Improving rural livelihood security through an integration of Rice-Fish in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, India. TrJFAS. Barik, P., Vardia, H.K. and Gupta, S.B Bioremediation of ammonia and nitrite in polluted water. Int. J of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences 3 (5): Barik, S.B., Verma, S.K., Nanda, H.C. and Tamrakar, S.K Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance for yield and its attributes in potato. Ann. Agric. Res. New Series, 30 (1&2) : Barik, S.B., Verma, S.K., Nanda, H.C. and Tamrakar, S.K Correlation and path coefficient studies in selected genetic resources of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). Adv. Plant Sci., 23 (II) : Chandel, G., Banerjee, S. and Verulkar, S.B Expression profiling of metal homeostasis related candidate genes in rice (Oryza spp.) using semi quantitative RT-PCR analysis. RGN. 25: Chandel, G., Banerjee, S., See, S., Meena, R., Sharma, D.J. and Verulkar, S.B Effect of different nitrogen fertilizer levels and native soil proper on rice grain Fe, Zn and protein contents. Rice Science 17(3) : pp Chandel, G., Banerjee, S., Vasconcelos, M. and Grusak, M.A Characterization of the root transcriptome for iron and zinc homeostasis - related genes in indica rice (Oryza sativa L). JPBB, 19 (2): Chowdhury, T., Bhambri, M.C., Singh, A.P., Gupta, S.B., and Samadhiya, V.K Effect of different tillage systems and herbicides on soil microflora of rice rhizosphere. J. Agril. Issues. Chowdhury, T., Singh, A.P., Gupta, S.B. and Porte, S.S Influence of different tillage systems and herbicides on soil microflora of rice rhizosphere. J. Agril. Issues. Damle, D.K., Chari, M.S. and Gaur, S.R Development of an indigenous method to culture Daphnia to supplement planktonic biomass. Ecology and Fisheries. 3(1): Dixit, A., Choudhary, S. and Chouksey, N Effect of Bioenzyme on growth, flowering and yield of okra. Anns. of Pl and Soil Res, 12(2): Dixit, A., Choudhary, S. and Chouksey, N Productivity of turmeric seed as influenced by method of planting and levels of FYM. Int. J Agril Sci, 6(2): Dubey, M. and Chandel, G In silico survey and characterization of Resistance Gene Analogues (RGAs) in the genomic regions encompassing gall midge resistance genes Gm4 and Gm5 in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Plant Omics J, 3(5): Gauraha, A.K. and Chandrakar, M.R Conservation Agriculture through Organic Farming: A Successful Case Study, Ind. J Agri 42

49 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur Econ, 65 (3) : Gauraha, A.K., Banafar, K.N.S., Pathak H. and Chandrakar, M.R Role of Regulated Markets as Supportive Activities in Value Chains of Agricultural Commodities, Agril. Econ. Res. Review, 23: 548 Gauraha, D. and Rao, S.S Studies on gene action for yield and yield attributing characters in linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.). Res. J Agril Sci, 2(1): Ghosh, L. and Singh, L Variation in seed and seedling characters of Jatropha curcas (L.) with varying zones and provenances. Tropical Ecology 52(1) : Ghosh, L., and Singh, Lalji Vegetative Propagation of Jatropha curcas : Effect of factors a n d g r o w i n g c o n d i t i o n. I n d i a n Forester,136(12) Gouraha, D. Shram, D. and Rana, D.K Evaluation of CMS lines for resistance to Asian rice gall midge (Orseolia oryzae w.m) in rice. Res J Agri. Sci, 2 (1) Goyal, P., Tiwari, S.P. and Guhey, A Physiological evaluation of Lathyrus genotypes. Int.l J. Agril. Stat. Sci., 6(2) PP: Guhey, A., Saxena, R.R., Verulkar, S.B. and Nag, G Physiological dissection nof rice genotypes under different moisture regimes. Ind. J. Crop Sci, 5 (1-2): Gupta, R. and Guhey, A Physiological boost to improve the yields of rice germplasm under different water regimes. Res. J. of Agril. Sci, 2(1): Ingole, S.P., Jain, P. and Dang, U Gross and histomorphic study of Uropygial gland in grower and layers of Aseel fowl. Ind. J. Vet. Anatomy, 22 (1) : J a d h a v, A. B. a n d K a t i y a r, P Morphophysiological and Biochemical analysis of rice genotypes for weed suppression and allelopathy. J. Agril. Issues. Jadhav, A.B., Katiyar, P. and Thombre, R.F Allelopathic potential of Rice plants on germination and seed growth of Echinochloa colona L. Adv. in Pl. Sci., 24 (I) Jain, P., Ingole, S.P. and Dang, U Study of bursa of Fabricius in Cari Shyama and Vanaraja breeds of poultry. Haryana Veterinarian, 49 : Javed, A. and Katiyar, P Evaluation of Oxadiargyl and 2,4 d (Na salt ) in direct seeded long duration varieties of paddy. Adv. in Pl. Sci. Jayasudha, S. and Sharma, D Genetic parameters of variability, correlation and pathcoefficient for grain yield and physiological traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.) under shallow lowland situation. Electronic J. Pl. Breeding, 1 (5): Jayasudha, S. and Sharma, D Genetic parameters of variability, correlation and pathcoefficient for grain yield and physiological traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.) under shallow lowland situation. Elec. J. of Plant Breeding, 1 (5): Jayasudha, S. and Sharma, D Heterosis studies for yield and physiological traits in rice hybrids under shallow low land condition. Electronic J. Pl. Breeding, 1(6): Jayasudha, S. and Sharma, D Heterosis studies for yield and physiological traits in rice hybrids under shallow low land condition. Elec. J. Pl.Br., 1(6): Jayasudha, S. and Sharma, D Identification of restorer and maintainers for CMS line of rice (Oryza Sativa L.) under shallow lowland condition. Electronic J. Pl. of Breeding, 1 (3): Jayasudha, S. and Sharma, D Identification of restorer and maintainers for CMS line of rice (Oryza Sativa L.) under shallow lowland condition. Elect. J. Plant Breeding, 1 (3): Jha, Z., Sharma, S.N., Sahu, H., Chandel, G. and Sharma, D.K Generation of True to Type Micropropagated Banana Cultivar C Grand Naine. Int. J. Adv. Biotech. Res.1, 1 (2011) PP 1-10 Johnson, P.L., Sharma, R.N., Nair, S.K. and Pandey, R.L Contribution of important traits for improving seed yield of rainfed chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Curr. Adv.in Agril. Sci. 2(2) :

50 Status Report Kakkad, N., Chowdhury, T. and Gupta, S.B Isolation of nitrogen fixing and phosphate solubilizing bacteria from mustard (Brassica sp.) fields. Ind. J. Ecology. 14(1) Katiyar, P Pattern of assimilate partitioning in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) cultivars for high yield. Int. J. Agril. Sci. Katiyar, P. and Kolhe, S.S Impact of IAS (Invasive Alien Species) on native flora of Chhattisgarh plain. J. Agril. Issues. Kerketta, N.K., Dwivedi, S.K., Shrivastava, G.K. and Saxena, R.R Rooting pattern and yield of rice under rainfed upland situation in Alfisols with different sowing dates and P and K levels. Curr. Adv. in Agril. Sci. 2 (2): Kotasthane, A.S. and Agrawal, T A simple technique for isolation of single micro sized fungal spore. J. Mycol. Pl. Pathol. 40(3): Kulkarni, A.A., Nanda, H.C. and Patil, S.G Study of genetic genetic parameters on yield, yield contributing and fibre quality characters in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutam L.). J. Cotton Res. Dev. 25 (1) : (January 2011) Kumar, S., Bhandarkar, S., and Rao, S.S Stability analysis in Castor (Ricinus communis L.). J. Oilseeds Res. 27 (Special issue) : Kumar, S., Bhandarkar, S., Ram, D.S., Rao, S.S. and Kusro, P.S Constraints and strategies for eri-culture through castor and cassava in Chhattisgarh. J. Oilseeds Res., 27 (Special Issue, 2010): Lakra, M., Shakya, S., Rawat, N. and Singh, F Assessment of immunity against hydropericardium syndrome virus in broiler chickens. Ind. Vet. J. 88(2):9-10. Mishra, S. and Dubey V.K Influence of Fertilizer on the Depth of Stylet Insertion of Nilaparvata lugens (Stal.) into Paddy. Insect Environment Vol 15. No. 04 pp 151. Mishra, S., Dubey, A. and Khune, V Annual convention of ISVM at Mumbai Veterinary th th College, Mumbai from 17 to 19 February Muzzle print characteristics of pure bred Sahiwal. Ind. Vet. J., 277(10) : Dec Nanda, H.C. and Kulkarni, A Correlation and path studies in cotton (Gossypium hirsutam L.) : A Review, J. Agril. Issues :14 (1): Netam, C.R., Netam, R.S., Nanda, H.C. and Netam, R Evaluation of Sweet potato germplasm for yield and yield attributing characters under rainfed upland situation of Bastar Plateau. Int. Res. J. Lab to Land, 2 (5) : Netam, R., Pandey, R.L., Nanda, H.C, and Netam, C.R Estimate the genetic parameters, heritability and genetic advance for seed yield and its components in urdbean (Vigna mungo L. (Hepper)). Int. Res. J. Lab to Land, 2 (5) : Pandey R.L., Satish G., Shrivastava, R. and Rastogi, N.K Molecular tagging of powdery mildew (Erysiphe Polygoni DC) resistant gene in black gram (vigna mungo L Hepper). Ind. J. Genet, 70(2) : Pandey, M., Singh, A.P. and Watti, U.K Prioritization of weed management research in last three decade: A documentation based review. Lab to land J. 2 (6) : Pandey, M., Singh, A.P. and Watti, U.K Prioritization of weed management research in last three decade: A documentation based review. Int. J. Lab to land., 2(6): Pandey, M., Singh, A.P. and Watti, U.K Prioritization of weed management research in last three decade: A documentation based review. Lab to land Journal Vol.2 (6) pp Pandey, M.P., Verulkar, S.B. and Sharma, D Rice research: past achievements, present scenario and future thrust. Ind. J. Agril. Sci. 80 (6): Pandey, M.P., Verulkar, S.B. and Sharma, D Rice research: past achievements, present scenario and future thrust. Indian J. of Agri. Scie. 80 (6): Patra, S., Sharma, R.N. and Naik, M.L Genetic variability studies for seed vigour and yield attributes in medium seeded chickpea under irrigated and rainfed situations. Indian Journal of Environmental Sciences, 14(1): Patra, S., Sharma, R.N. and Naik, M.L

51 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur Seed vigour in relation to crop establishment in medium seeded chickpea. International Journal of Applied Agricultural Research, 5(1): Pradhan, A., Patil, S.K., Nag, S.K. and Khalkho, D Documentation of Traditional Soil and Water Conservation Structures of Bastar District (C.G.) India. Plant Archives Vol. 10 (1) 2010 pp (ISSN: ) Prem, Kumar, A., Sarawgi, A.K., Verulkar, S.B. and Verma, R Correlation coefficient and path analysis study among grain quality Components in rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Electronic J. Pl. Breeding, 1 (16): Rana, D.K. and Dubey, V.K Bio-chemical basis of host plant resistance in rice genotypes against Brown planthoppers. PKV. Res. J. 34 (1) : Rana, D.K. and Dubey, V.K Evaluation of rice accession for resistance to Brown plant hopper Nilaparvata lugens (Stal.) J. Soil and Crops 20 (1): Rathiya, P.S. Lakpale, R., Nanda, H.C. and Shrivastava, G.K Effect of nutrient blending with FYM on production potential and nutrient use efficiency under Hybrid Cotton-Soybean intercropping system. Prog. Res., 5(1):6-10. Rathiya, P.S., Lakpale, R., Shrivastava, G.K. and Bargali, S.S Effect of nutrient blending with FYM on biomass production and economics under hybrid cottonsoybean intercropping system. J. Pl. Dev. Sci.q 2(1): Rawat, N., Shakya, S. and Singh, F Biochemical and mineral profile of broiler chickens experimentally infected with hydro-pericardium syndrome virus. Ind. J. Poultry Sci. 45: Sahu, K.R., Katlam, B.P. and Chaudhary, J.L Impact of climatic factors on infestation of leaf eating caterpillar (Mentrysia hyrtica) of cashew in Chhattisgarh. J. Agro-meteorology. 12 (1): Sahu, R.K., Pali, A.K. and Sinha, J Water Harvesting based Integrated Vertical Farming. J. Agril. Engg., 48(I): Sarang, N. and Sharma, L.L Length weight relationship and harvestable size of Labeo calbasu from Jawahar Sagar Dam of Southern Rajasthan, India. J. Inland Fisheries, 42(1) : Sasmal, S., Chari, M.S. and Vardia, H.K Role of duck droppings on pond productivity through fish duck integrated farming system. Livestock Res. for Rural Development, 22 (9): 1-8 Shankar, G., Shrivastava, A. and Saxena, Ravi. R Growth and instability-an inter zonal analysis of kharif and rabi crops in Chhattisgarh. Res. J. Engg. and Tech., 1 (1): Sharma, D. and Thakur, M.P Effect of substrates on vegetative growth and fruiting induction of Ganoderma species. J. Mycol. Pl. Pathol. 40 (3): Sharma, S. and Gupta, D.K Effect of integrated weed management practices on growth and yield of soybean under agro-climatic situation of Chhattisgarh. Int. J. Agril. Sci., 06(2): Sharma, S., Gupta, D.K., Rathiya, P.S. and Shrivastava, G.K Effect of weed management practices on productivity and economics of soybean. Annals of Pl.Soil Res., 12: Sharma, S., Rathiya, P.S. and Gupta, D.K Effect of weed management practices on weed flora, density, weed control efficiency and yield of soybean under agro-climatic situation of Chhattisgarh. Int. J. Agril. Sci., 06 (2): Sharma, S.N., Jha, Z., Saxena, R.R. and Sharma, D.K Understanding Principal Component Analysis to Dispel Microarray Data. J. Computational Intelligence in Bioinformatics (JCIB) 4 (1) : Shrivastava S Technology for achieving high yield in Catfish culture. Fishing Chimes, 30(7): Shrivastava, R. and Saxena, R Brown plant hopper (Nilaparvata lugens stal). A seriours threat of rice a review on genetic aspect. J. Insect Sci. 23(3): 227. Singh, A.K Integrated management of Wilt of Coriander, Fusarium oxysporium f. sp. 45

52 Status Report 2012 Coriandrii of Coriander. Ind. J. Pl.Prot. 37: Singh, A.K Integrated management of Stem gall of Coriander. J. mycology and Pl. Patho. 40: Singh, A.K., Banwasi, R. and Jangre, A Effect of Rhizobacteria on wilt, Suppression, growth promotion and yield of Coriander and Fennel. J. Biol. Control. 24: Singh, A.K., Patel, J.R., Banwasi, R. and Jangre, A Effect of date of sowing and fungicide spray for the management of alternaria blight of sunflower. Env. & Eco. 28 (4A): Singh, A.K., Thapak, S.K. and Trimurthy, V.S Progress in turmeric pathology. J. Agril. Issues 14(01) Singh, A.P Farm Management: Input- Specific technological inclusion in farm business to sustaining net profits and benefit : Cost Ratio. Environment and Ecology, 27(4B): Singh, A.P., Bhambri, M.C., Dwivedi, S.K. and Shrivastava, A Efficacy of post emergence herbicides on direct-seeded rice (Oryza sativa) in Chhattisgarh plains of India. Curr. Adv. in Agril Sci. 2(1) : Singh, A.P., Chowdhury, T., Kolhe, S.S., Bhamri, and Chandrakar, B.L Weed shift and grain yield as influenced by tillage and weed management methods in rice-wheat cropping system in Chhattisgarh. I. J. Weed Sci.42 (1&2) : Singh, F., Shakya, S. and Rawat, N Isolation and identification of nephropathogenic avian infectious bronchitis virus. Ind. Vet. J. 87: Singh, L., Kasture, J., Singh, U.S. and Shaw, S.S Ethnobotanical practices of tribals in Achanakmar Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve. Ind. Forester.137: Singh, P., Thakur, M.P. and Kotasthane, A.S RAPD Based DNA Fingerprinting of strains of Pleurotus florida and Pleurotus sajor-caju. J. Mycol. Pl. Pathol., 40 (3): Singh, V.K., Singh, A.K. and Sinha, A.K Upland Rice in Chhattisgarh Book Chapter in Upland Rice in India Edited by R.K. Singh, N.P. Mandal C.V Singh and M.S. Anantha. Pub.: Scientific Publisher (India) pp Sinha, B.L., Nema, A.K., Sinha, J., Sahu, R.K. and Pali, A.K Efficient utilization of harvested water in farm pond for growing mustard crop. J. Soil and Water Cons., 9(2): Sirohi, D., Choudhary, P.L., Patel, S. and Sahu, C P h y s i c o c h e m i c a l a n d s e n s o r y characteristics of whey based mango herbal (Pudina) Beverage. Beverage and Food World, 34 (4): Sulochana, B. and Gaur, S.R Relatives efficacy of different organic manures on the pond soil quality. Int. J. Agril. Sci., 5 (2): Sulochana, B., Chari, M.S, Saxena, R.R. and Gaur, S.R Fish ponds fertilized with different organic manures- Hydrological characteristics. Fishing Chimes, 28(12): Tirkey, P.L., Singh, J. and Tandekar, K Physico-chemical changes during tuber development and maturation of Sweet Potato [Ipomoea batatas (L.)Lam.] genotypes. Ind. J. Applied & Bio., 25 (1): Tiwari, R., Hirpurkar, S.D. and Shakya, S Isolation and characterization of lytic phages from natural waste of livestock. Ind. Vet. J., 87: Umroa, R., Bijalwan, A. and Naugraiya, M.N Productivity status of ten years old Silvipasture system in red lateritic soil of Chhattisgarh plains. Indian Forester, 136: Urkurkar, J.S., Chitale, S., Tiwari, A Effect of organic v/s chemical nutrient packages on productivity, economics and physical status of soil in rice (Oryza sativa) potato (Solanum tuberosum) cropping system in Chhattisgarh. Ind. J. Agronomy 55(1): Urkurkar, J.S., Tiwari, A., Chitale, S., and Bajpai, R.K Influence of long-term use of organic and inorganic manures on soil fertility and 46

53 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur sustainability of rice (Oryza sativa) and wheat (Triticum aestivum) in Inceptisols. Ind. J. Agril. Sci. 80(3): Verma, A.K., Kumar, S. and Tripathi, V Optimization of fertilizer requirement for Castor (Ricinus communis L.) under rainfed conditions of Chhattisgarh. J. Oilseeds Res., 27 : Verma, S.K. Asati, B.S., Tamrakar, S.K., Nanda, H.C. and Gupta, C.R Response of potato to organic sources with inorganic fertilizers under Chhattisgarh plain. Ad. Plant Sci. 23 (II): Verma, S.K., Asati, B.S., Tamrakar, S.K., Nanda, H.C. and Gupta, C.R Effect of organic components on growth, yield and economic returns in potato. Potato J. 38 (1) : Verma, S.K., Parmar, A.S. and Gupta, C.R Studies on genetic divergence in potato. J. Soils and Crops 20 (2): Yadav, D.K. and Singh, L Community structure and floristic diversity of tree stratum of Deciduous Forest of Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve. Indian Forester 136(6) During Alivelu, K., Padmavathi P., Lakshmamma P., Verma Anil, Sarada C., Pragaya Lakshmi, M. Padamaiah, Madhuri P. and Jyothsna V.N Factorial experiment with additional control for sulphur fertilization in safflower : An illustration. J. of Oilseeds Research. Vol. 29 pp Baghel, Ashwarya, N. Khare and V.S. Thrimurthy Evaluation of seasonal influence on genotypes and resistant gene(s) response against bacterial blight caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. Oryzae. Res. J. of Agric. Science. 3(4): Banafar, K.N.S Regional Climatic Change Farmers Perception Costraits Economics of Pigeonpea in M.P.: A Level Study, Indian J. of Agril. Econo. 66 (3) : 414. Banafar, K.N.S., Omi Verma, M.R. Chandrakar and A.K.Gauraha Performance of PACS: A Case Study of Chhattisgarh, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics,66 (3) : Banafar,K.N.S, S.R. Salam and A.K. Gauraha ( ) An Economic Analysis of Production and Marketing of Elephant Foot Yam Crop in Bastar Districr of Chhattisgarh, Agricultural Marketing,53(1): Barik, P., H.K. Vardia and S.B. Gupta 2011: Bioremediation of ammonia and nitrite in polluted water. International J. of Fisheries and Aquaculture. 3(7) July: p Barpete, P., Lakpale R. and Sharma H.G Effect of fertigation and scheduling of irrigation on productivity and economics of Sweet Corn (Zea mays L. Cv. Sachharata). Journal of Agricultural Issues 14(1): Bhendarkar, D.R., C.P. Khare, N. Khare and Jaya Laxmi Ganguli Effect of spraying of different insecticides and neem oil combinations on the yield of okra against shoot and fruit pod borer (EARIS VITTELLA FABR.). J. Appl. Zool. Res. 22(1): Bhoi, S.K., Lakpale R., Prasad D. and Tiwari S.P Biomass production and economic feasibility of different weed control measures adopted in hybrid cotton. International J. of Agril. and Statistical Sciences 6(2): Bhoi, S.K., Lakpale, R., Jangre, A. and Mishra S Studies on the effect of weed control methods on growth and yield attributes of hybrid cotton. Research J. of Agril. Sciences 1(4): Bhoi, S.K., Sarawgi S.K., Chitale S., Tiwari A. and Manuel S Performance evaluation of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) in different soybean-based cropping systems under organin, integrated and inorganic nutrient supply system in Vertisol. J. of Oilseeds Res. 29 (Special issue) Chari, M.S. Performance evaluation of Different Animal Wastes on Culture of Daphnia sp., Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Academic J. Inc., 2011, 1(1): 1-4. Chari, M.S.: Induced spawning of Labeo rohita using synthetic harmones. Shod Prakalp, 2011, 14(1): Chari, M.S.: Studies on Length-Weight 47

54 Status Report 2012 relationship of Indian Major Carps from Kodar reservoir of Raipur District, Chhattisgarh, India., Shod Prakalp, 2011, 14(1): Chitale, S., Sarawgi S.K., Tiwari A. and Urkurkar J.S Assessment of productivity and profitability of different rice (Oryza sativa) based cropping systems in Chhattisgarh Plains. Indian J. of Agronomy 56 (4): Choubey, A.K., Parganiha, O. P., Paraye, P. M. and Nag J. L Balanced fertilization for higher production in wheat Plant Arechives 11 (1): Choudhary, V.K., Bhambri, M.C., Pandey, N. and Sharma, H.G Effect of drip irrigation and mulches on physiological parameters, soil temperature, picking patterns and yield of capsicum (Capsicum annum L.) Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science 58:3, Chowdhury, Tapas, Bhambri, M.C., Gupta, S.B., Singh, A.P. and Samadhiya, V.K Effect of different tillage systems and herbicides on soil microflora of rice rhizosphere. J. Agril. Iss. 14(2):41-46 (Published in 2011 ) Das, K. and Tiwari, R.K.S Occurrence of endophytic fungi of sal tree (Shorea robusta) in forest of Chhattisgarh. Journal of Mycopathology Das, Kuntal Dule Zhao, Dirk De Waele, Raj Kumar Singh Tiwari, Dhirendra Kumar Shrivastava and Arvind Kumar (2011). Reactions of traditional upland and aerobic rice genotypes to rice root knot nematode (Meloidogyne graminicola). Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science (International). Vol. 3(7), pp , July 2011 Das, Kuntal Rajkumar Singh Tiwari and Dhirendra K. Shrivastava (2011). In vitro and In vivo Efficacy of Organic Solvent Based Extracts of Some Ethno-Medicinal Plant Species Against Xanthomonas oryzae: Causal Agent of Bacterial Leaf Blight of Rice. Book Chapter Medicinal Plants: Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Therapeutics Vol Das, Kuntal Rajkumar Singh Tiwari and Dhirendra K. Shrivastava (2011). Fungitoxic properties of rhizome extracts of some medicinal plants. Life Science Bulletin 2011 Vol.7(1) Dwivedi, S.K. and Shrivastava, G.K Planting geometry and weed managment for maize (Zea maize)-blackgram (Vigna mungo) intercropping system under rainfed vertisols. Indian Journal of Agronomy 56 (3): Gauraha, Deepak and S.S. Rao Studies on gene action for yield and yield attributing characters in linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.). Research J. of Agricultural Sci. 2(1): Gauraha, A.K Regional climatic change and Natural Resources over decades: perception, Indian J. of Agril. Economics,66 (3) : 408 Gauraha, A.K., S.S.Tuteja, K.N.S. Banafar and M.R. Chandrakar Performance of ATIC; A Case Study of Chhattisgarh, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, 66 (3) : 539. Gauraha, Deepak and S.S. Rao Association analysis for yield and its characters in linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.). Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 2(2): Gauraha, Deepak, S.S. Rao and Pandarare, J.M Correlation and path analysis for seed yield in linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.). International Journal of Plant Science. 6(1): Gauraha, Deepak, S.S. Rao and Pandarare, J.M Genetic analysis of yield and yield attributing characters in linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.). Asian Journal of Bio Science 6(1): Gupta, S.B., Ghosh, Amrita and Chowdhury, Tapas Isolation of bacteria associated with petroleum (hydrocarbons) products at Raipur J. Agril. Iss. 14(2):71-74 (Published in 2011) Jain, Bhag Chandra and Singh Shashi Bhusan A Comparative Study of Women SHG and Co-Operative Micro-Finance Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics 66 (3): 486 Kakkad, Neha, Chowdhury, Tapas and Gupta, S.B.(2011). Isolation of nitrogen fixing and phosphate solubilizing bacteria from mustard 48

55 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (Brassica sp.) fields. I.J. Ecology 38(1): Khalkho, D., Naik, R. K., Dwivedi, R. K. Sing, M. K., Rao, S.S., Thakur, D. S., Shankar, Deo., and Quasim, M. (2011).Efficient utilization of harvested water through indigenously fabricated gravity operated drip irrigation system. Published in International Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 4 (2): Khalkho, D., R.K. Naik, R.K. Dwevedi, M.K. Singh, S.S. Rao, D.S. Thakur, Deo Shankar and M. Quasim (2011). Efficient utilization of harvested water through indigenously fabricated gravity operated drip irrigation system. International Journal of Agricultural Engineering 2(4); Koshta, A.K. and Chandrakar, M.R Structure of rural employment and income inequality in Raipur District of Chhattisgarh. Journal of Agricultural Issues, 14 (2): Sahu R.P., G.K.Das and A.K.Gauraha Economics of Chemical weed control in district seeded rice Journal of Agricultural issued 14 (1): Lahre, S.K., N. Khare, N. Lakpale and SD Chaliganjiwar Efficacy of bioagents and organic amendments against Sclerotium rolfsii in chickpea under In vivo condition. J. Pl. Dis. Sci. 7 (1): Lakpale, R., Tripathi V.K., Khajanji S.N. and Shrivastava G.K Effect of different irrigation schedules on production and water and energy requirement of spice crops under Chhattisgrah condition. Progressive Research 6(2): Mahla, M., Shrivastava G.K. and Dwivedi S.K Effect of dates of transplanting and levels of nitrogen on phenology and yield of rice (Oryza sativa) in Alfisols. Journal of Current Advances in Agricultural Sciences 3(2): Mishra, A.K.; Khare, A.K. and Khare, Archana (2011). Hindi katha sahitya aur filmo ke atersambandh. International Research Journal Lab to Land, Vol. 03, No. 09. Painkra, S.K. & Ghadei, K Role of NGO in utilizing information and communication for development of tribal farmers, Journal of Communication Studies, Varanasi (U.P.), Vol. XXIX- April 201, pp.3-8. Painkra, S.K. & Ghadei, K Role of RKM in information and communication services among the tribal farmers, Journal of Global Communication, North Ryde, New South Wales, Sydeney, NSW 2109, Australia, Vol. 4:(2) July- December, pp Parganiha O.P., Sawmy S. L., Soni V.K., Choubey A. K. and Paraye P. M Appraisal of an inservice training on SREP preparation using PRA tool for ATMA, Plant Arehives 11 (2): Parganiha, O.P., Choubey A.K., Kashyap T.L., Paraye P.M. and Nag J.L Yield enhancement through improved variety of soybean. Envirment and ecology. 29 (IA): Patel, J.R. evaluated one research article on entitled Economics and Quality Parameters of Toria Varieties as Influenced by Sowing Dates and Sulphur levels vide Editor In Chief, Journal of Agriculture Research and technology letter No J/MAU/245 dated Pune. Persaud, R, V.S. Thrimurty, R.K. Dantre and N. Khare (Journal published in 2011) Development of sheath blight of rice at different growth stages of the crop. J. Agril. Issues 14 (2): Persaud, R., V.S. Thrimurty, R.K. Dantre and N. Khare (Journal Published in 2012). Effect of Antagonistic Organisms in Reducing Disease Severity of Sheath Blight of Rice Caused by Rhizoctonia Solani. J. Agril. Issues 15 (1&2): Pradhan A., Thakur, A. Patel S. and Mishra N Effect of Different Nitrogen Levels on Kodo Millet under Rainfed Condition. Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 2011, 2(1): Pradhan, A., Thakur A.,Patel S. and Mishra N Effect of Different Nitrogen Levels on Little Millet under Rainfed Condition. Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences.2011, 2(1): Qureshi, Mehar Afroz; Karthikeyan, S.; Swaminathan; Karthikeyan, Punita; Khan, Pervez 49

56 Status Report 2012 Ahmed; Uprit, S. and Mishra, U.K. (2012). Application of Nanotechnology in Food and Dairy Processing: An Overview. Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences, 22 (1): Roy, C.K., Gupta, S.B. and Chowdhury, T Isolation and characterization of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) loving beneficial bacteria from soils of Baster district of Chhattisgarh J. Agril. Iss. 14(2):75-82(Published in 2011 ) Sable, M.G. and Rana, D. K Study on antibiosis mechanism of resistance to BPH Nilaparvata lugens (Stal.) on resistant rice genotypes. J. of soil & crops 21 (2) Sahu, K.R Kaju mein samanvit keet prabandhan. The Cashew & Cocoa Journal, Volume 3(1), April-June 2011, pp Sahu, T.L., Tirkey, T., Jain, V., Chowdhury, T. and Sharma, G.L Effect of FYM,Vermicompost and Gibberellic acid on growth,yield and flower quality of African marigold ( Tagates erecta L.) J. Agril. Iss. 14(2):67-70(Published in 2011 ) Sharma, D. and M. P. Thakur Anti fungal activity of Ganoderma spp. From against common contaminants of oyster mushroom beds. Vegetos 25 (1): Sharma, D., M.P. Thakur and A.S. Kotasthane Survey, collection, isolation and characterization of Ganoderma spp. From Chhattisgarh. Vegetos 25 (1): Shrivastava, and Arvind Kumar Reactions of traditional upland and aerobic rice genotypes to rice root knot nematode (Meloidogyne graminicola). Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science (International). Vol. 3(7), pp , July 2011 Shrivastava, G.K., Verma A.K. and Lakpale R Sustainable productivity of rice based utera cropping system in Chhattisgrah plains. Progressive Research 6(2): Singh, A.K., Singh A and Singh R K Sterility mosaic of pigeonpea: An overview. Journal of Agricultural Issues 14(02) Singh, A.K., Thapak, S.K. and Trimurthy, V.S Progress in turmeric pathology: A review. Journal of Agricultural Issues 14(01) Singh, Ajit Kumar Effect of Weather parameters, varietals resistance and fungicides against Taphrina Leaf blotch of turmeric. Ann. Pl. Protec. Sci. 19 (1) Singh, Ajit Kumar Management of Pythium Fusarium and Ralstonia in Ginger (Ginger officinale) under natural field condition. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences.38: Singh, Ajit Kumar, J.R. Patel, Rakesh Banwasi, Anjeet Jangre and C.R. Patel Impact of Different ecological situation on Major Diseases and Efficacy of Fungicidal against Blast of rice. J. Agric. Res. Technol. 37(1) Singh, M.K., Chitale, S., Sarawgi, S.K., Tiwari, A. and Jaiswal, V Productivity, economics, nutrient status and weed studies in intercropping in rabi cereal, legume, oilseeds and spices on Inceptisols in Chhattisgarh plain. Journal of Soils and Crops 21(2): Sinha, B.L. and S.K. Chauhan lmpact of Tillage and Nutrient Management Practice on Soil Moisture Conservation and Yield of Pearl Millet under Dry Land Conditions. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation 11 (1): Sinha, B.L. S.K. Chauhan and M.K. Pradhan Effect of tillage and nitrogen on growth and yield of pearl millet under rainfed conditions. Indian Journal of Soil Conservation 39(3): Sinha, B.L., A.K. Pali, A.K. Nema and J. Sinha (Published in 2012) Rain water harvesting and recycling in rainfed Agra region. Journal of Agricultural Issues 14(1): Sinha, B.L., J. Sinha. A.K. Nema and A.K. Pali (Published in 2011). Impact or land configuration in improvement of in-situ moisture conservation for growing pearl millet under dryland conditions. Journal of Agricultural Issues 15(1): Tiwari, R.K.S. and Das, K Comparative study of some medicinal plant species for their antibacterial properties against Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris, the black rot pathogen of crucifers. Journal of Mycopathology Tiwari, R. K. S. and Das, K Inhibitory effect 50

57 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur of cow urine based plant extracts against Rhizoctonia solani causing sheath blight of rice. IndianPhytopath.63: (3): Tripathi, S., A.K. Singh and R.L. Pandey Evaluation of Dwarf field pea ( Pisum sativum) genotype for yield and related attributes and their interrelationship. Indian Journal of Agricultural Science 81: Tripathi, V., Lakpale R., and Shrivastava G.K Production potential of winter maize (Zea mays) under different irrigation levels, interseeded legume as source of N and mulch. Progressive Research 6(2): Verma, A.K., Shrivastava G.K., Tripathi V.K. and Kolhe S.S Respone of safflower (Carthamus tictorius L.) to sulphur fertilization in Alfisol of Chhattisgarh plains. Journal of Oilseeds Research. Vol. 29 pp Verma, Narayan Kamal, L.S. Verma, S. Agrawal and S.S Rao Genetic variability and correlation studies in bottle gourd grown as intercrop in coconut garden. Plant Archives 12(1):85-88 Verma, Narayan Kamal, L.S., Agrawal, Paikra, M.S. and Sonali Kar Evaluation of Ash gourd genotypes grown as an intercrops in coconut garden under Bastar condition. The Asian Journal of Hort., 6 (2) University Publication Annual Report Annual Report University Profile JAI Vol. 15(1&2) Publication by Directorate of Extension i. Annual Publications Krishi Dairy Telephone Directory Special Publication 51

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59 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur 3.5 Seminars / Symposia/ Workshops/Other Events Organised University is regularly organizing National, International Seminars/ Conferences and Workshops on emerging issues of the Agriculture especially for the state of Chhattisgarh. Some of the highlights of the Mega events organized by this University are given as below: Year Fifth Convocation of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur th On the occasion of the 5 Convocation of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur held on January 20, Dr. Ayyappan delivering the convocational address and highlighted the importance of Indian Agriculture in the present scenario at the national and global level. For keeping the movementam and to meet the future challenges, he emphasized the importance of seed replacement through the chain of breeder seed availability- conversion of breeder seed into foundation and certified seedeffective H.E. Shri Shekhar Dutt, The Governor of Chhattisgarh, Hon'ble Dr. Raman Singh, Chief Minister, CG state, Hon'ble Shri Chandrashekhar Sahu, Agriculture Minister, CG state, Hon'ble Prof. M.P. Pandey, Vice Chancellor, IGKV, Raipur Dr. G.S. Khush outlets from where farmers can easily get the seed at affordable price. He further emphasized the importance of A schools of Agriculture education and Research in the present context of globalization and climatic changes. HE Shri Shekhar Dutt, Chancellor and the Governor of Chhattisgarh State, Honble Chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh, Honble Minister for Agriculture Shri Chandrashekar Sahu, Chief Secretary, Shri Joy Oommen, APC & Principle secretary, Shri S.D. Mishra of C.G. Government were also graced the function and the function and addressed the student mass. Hon'ble chief minister while addressing the mass encountered agriculture graduated to contribute in state agriculture especially for villagers. Two eminent personalities of Agriculture education & Research, Dr. G.S. Khush, Adjunct Professor, University of California, Davis, USA and Dr. Mangala Rai, Former Secretary DARE & DG, ICAR (in absentia) were conferred with Doctor of Science (Honoris causa) Brain Storming Workshop on emerging issues of Agricultural & Education organized Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur organized one day Brain Storming Workshop on Emerging Issues of Agricultural H.E. Shri Shekhar Dutt, The Governor of Chhattisgarh, Hon'ble Dr. Raman Singh, Chief Minister, CG state, Hon'ble Shri Chandrashekhar Sahu, Agriculture Minister, CG state, Hon'ble Dr.S.Ayyappan, Secretary, DARE, Ministry of Agriculture & DG, ICAR, New Delhi, Hon'ble Shri P. Joy Oommen, Chief Secretary, CG state, Hon'ble Prof. Pandey, Vice Chancellor, IGKV, Raipur, Hon'ble Dr. G.S. Khush, Adjunct Professor, Devis, USA 53

60 Status Report 2012 Research and Education in th Chhattisgarh on 29 Spet in Vivekanda Auditorium, College of Agriculture, Raipur. H.E. Shri Shekhar Dutt, the Governor of Chhattisgarh and Chancellor IGKV, Raipur inaugurated the workshop. Hon'ble Shri Chandra Shekhar Sahu, Agriculture Minister, Govt. of Chhattisgarh presided over the function. Hon'ble Dr. S. Ayyappan, Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Govt. of India & Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi was the guest of honour. Dr. M.P. Pandey, Former Vice Chancellor, IGKV delivered the welcome address. Dr. Arvind Kumar, DDG (Education) and Dr. H.P. Singh, DDG (Horticulture) ICAR, New Delhi were also graced the function. Project Co-ordinators of All the AICRPs were invited in the Workshop National Seminar on Agricultural Engineering : The way to improve Rural Economy The programme was organized on January 3-4, 2011 at IGKV, Raipur in collaboration with the Institution of Engineers (India) Chhattisgarh State Centre, NIT Campus, Raipur (C.G.). National seminar was inaugurated by Shri Dharam Lal Kaushik, Hon'ble Speaker of Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha graced as Chief Guest and Shri Chandrashekhar Sahu, Hon'ble Minister Agriculture, Livestock dev., Fisheries and labour, Govt. of CG presided over the function. Prof. Anwar Alam, Ex. Vice Chancellor, IGKV Raipur & Shere Kashmir University of Agriculture and Technology, Srinagar and Dr. B.C. Mal, Vice Chancellor, Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekananda Technical University, Bhilai were the Guest of Honour State level Kisan mela & Exhibition (Kharif) State level Kisan mela & Exhibition (Kharif) was organized by Directorate of nd Extension on 22 October, 2010, which was inaugurated by Hon'ble Agriculture M i n i s t e r S h r i C h a n d r a s h e k h a r Sahu. During this kisan mela Hon'ble MLAs, Shri Deoji Bhai Patel and Shri Nand Kumar Sahu, Officials of different departments, Scientists, Programme Coordinators and more than 2000 farmers from all the parts of Chhattisgarh were also present. Several extension literature were also released during the occasion State level Kisan Mela, Exhibition and Innovative Farmers meet was organized by 54

61 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur Directorate of Extension, IGKV in collaboration with the state department of agriculture on February 14-15, 2011, which was attended by Hon'ble Agriculture Minister Shri Chandrashekhar Sahu, Hon'ble Chairman CG Seed Corporation Shri Shyam Bais, Hon'ble Chairman of CG state Krishak Kalyan Parishad Shri Vishal Chandrakar, Hon'ble MLA Shri Nand Kumar Sahu, APC Shri D.S. Mishra, Board members of IGKV, Officials of different departments, Scientists, Programme Coordinators and more than 4000 farmers from all the parts of Chhattisgarh were also present. Sixteen innovative farmers of different districts were also felicitated during the mela. The exhibition was displayed from different g o v t. d e p a r t m e n t s, departments and KVKs of IGKV, private companies and also by the innovative farmers. The dignitaries visited different stalls and appreciated the exhibition Year The 29th Group Meet of AICRP Potato The 29th Group Meet of AICRP Potato was organized by Directorate of Research Services at CoA, Indira Gandhi KrishiVishwavidyalaya, Raipur from September, This national level meet was conducted in five different technical sessions. On This occasion Potato farmers and Scientist interface meet conducted in the gracious presence of Dr. Charan Das Mahant, Central Minister for state Agriculture and Food Processing industries as Chief Guest and Shri Chandra ShekharSahu, Hon'ble Min. of Agriculture, Animal husbandry, Fisheries &Labour chaired the session. ShriSahujiat his deliberation felt the need for Processing and marketing and one Regional centre on Potato at Surgujato be proposed before Central Minister Dr. Mahant.ShriBawaria, Progressive Farmer of Mundra requested the need of varieties like KufriPukhrajwhich is highly adapted but has fast degeneration. Dr. H.P. Singh, DDG (Hort.) Stressed upon opening of Centre of excellence in Potato, Tuber Crops & Vegetables at Raipur. Dr. Charan Das Mahant, Central Minister for state Agriculture and food processing agreed to start a Centre of excellence in Potato, Tuber Crops & Vegetables be given to IGKV and stressed upon giving priority in horticultural crops State Level Horticulture Fair from January, 2012 at Gandhi Udyan, Raipur organized by 55

62 Status Report 2012 the IGKV, Raipur IGKV, Raipur organized three days State Level Horticulture Fair (Flowers, Fruits & Vegetable Exhibition) from January, 2012 at Gandhi Udyan, Raipur in joint collaboration with Prakriti Ki Ore (Back to Nature) Society and Jindal Steel & Power Ltd with financial support of National Horticulture Board. Dr. Raman Singh, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Govt. inaugurated the exhibition in all 750 farmers were registered for their entries/exhibits (more than 3000 entries) in the exhibition/competition under different categories of flower, fruits and vegetables. On the second day, twenty eight innovative farmers of Chhattisgarh were honored by the Chief Guest Shri Shekhar Dutt, H.E. Governor of Chhattisgarh for their unique technology adoption in the benefits of farmers of Chhattisgarh. Dr. Charan Das Mahant, Hon'ble State Union Minister of Agriculture and Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India was the chief guest of the closing ceremony of the function. Overall, the State Level Horticulture Fair was proved to be successful in view of transferring the technology among farmers especially tribal group by encouraging them to adopt advanced technology. The innovative farmers were the examples for achieving the quality production of vegetable and fruit crops by adopting improved technology as well as their innovation in horticultural production. The progress and activities of three days Fair was published/ covered by the media through number of newspapers of Chhattisgarh National Conference on Demonstrated options for improved livelihood in disadvantaged areas of India at IGKV, Raipur on 20 & 21 January, The National Conference on 'Demonstrated options for improved livelihood in disadvantaged areas of India' was inaugurated by HE Shri Shekhar Dutt, the Governor of Chattisgarh on 20th January 2012 at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur. An exhibition organized on Inaugural Sessions of the National Seminar DOLDI-2012 on Jan. 20, 2012 Chief guest Dr. Charan Das Mahant, Minister of State for Agriculture & Food Process Industries, GOI, New Delhi on closing session on Jan. 21,2012 this occasion was also inaugurated by him. Sri Chandra Shekhar Sahu, Hon'ble Minister, Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Labour, Government of Chhattisgarh presided over the function. At the onset, Dr. S. K. Patil, Vice Chancellor, Indira Gandhi KrishiVishwavidyalaya welcomed the HE Shri Shekhar Dutt, Governor of Chattisgarh, Sri Chandra Shekhar Sahu and other participants of the Conference. The conference coincided with the Silver Jubilee Function of the Vishwavidyalaya. Dr. Bangali Baboo, National Director (NAIP) briefed the house on the prestigious programme of National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) being operated by ICAR in the country along with the objectives of the conference. Shri Chandra Shekhar Sahu, Hon'ble Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Labour emphasized the house on the scope and prospects of forest based interventions in the state. He mentioned that several varieties of rice are getting extinct and there is need to revive them. It was mentioned that many parts of the state particularly in remote areas do not have enough electricity and hence there is also a need of suitable technologies which without electricity can be useful for such areas. Suitable income generating technologies for landless households is also required in many parts of the country including Chhattisgarh. He strongly emphasized on the involvement and development of people and animals along with water, forest, land and climate. 56