2 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 This handbook is prepared in pursuance of the implementation of the Right To Information Act, 2005 to make the basic information about the Agriculture Department available to the public. 1.2 The objective of this handbook is to serve as a ready reference on the basic information about the Agriculture Department such as its functions, organizational structure, duties and responsibilities, details of the contact officers, details of the schemes etc. 1.3 The intended users of this handbook are: 1. Farmers 2. Fertilizer Dealers / Seed Dealers / Insecticide Dealers 3. Other public. 1.4 The information in this handbook is organized in the following manner: Manual 1: Particulars of Organization, Functions, and Duties Manual 2: Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees Manual 3: Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manual and Records etc. for discharging various functions of the Department. Manual 4: Particulars of arrangement that exists for consultation with, or representation by, the members of the public in relation to the formulation of policy or implementation thereof Manual 5: A statement of categories of documents that are held by the Department or under its control Manual 6: A statement of Boards, Council, Committees and Other Bodies Manual 7: The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers Manual 8: Procedure followed in decision making process Manual 9: Directory of Officers and Employees Manual 10: The monthly remuneration received by each of its Officers and Employees including the system of compensation as provided in regulations Manual11: The Budget allocated Manual12: The Manner of execution of subsidy programme Manual13: Not applicable Manual14: Norms set for the discharge of functions Manual15: Information available in an electronic form
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 This handbook is prepared in pursuance of the implementation of the Right To
Information Act, 2005 to make the basic information about the Agriculture Department
available to the public.
1.2 The objective of this handbook is to serve as a ready reference on the basic information
about the Agriculture Department such as its functions, organizational structure, duties
and responsibilities, details of the contact officers, details of the schemes etc.
1.4 The information in this handbook is organized in the following manner:
Manual 1: Particulars of Organization, Functions, and Duties
Manual 2: Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees
Manual 3: Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manual and Records etc. for discharging
various functions of the Department.
Manual 4: Particulars of arrangement that exists for consultation with, or
representation by, the members of the public in relation to the
formulation of policy or implementation thereof
Manual 5: A statement of categories of documents that are held by the Department
or under its control
Manual 6: A statement of Boards, Council, Committees and Other Bodies
Manual 7: The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information
Officers
Manual 8: Procedure followed in decision making process
Manual 9: Directory of Officers and Employees
Manual 10: The monthly remuneration received by each of its Officers and Employees
including the system of compensation as provided in regulations
Manual11: The Budget allocated
Manual12: The Manner of execution of subsidy programme
Manual13: Not applicable
Manual14: Norms set for the discharge of functions
Manual15: Information available in an electronic form
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Manual16: Particulars of the facilities available to citizens for obtaining Information
Manual17: Other Useful Information
1.5 ------ 1.6 Deputy Director of Agriculture (Information), Directorate of Agriculture, New Light
House Road, Vambakeerapalayam, Pondicherry – 605001 may be contacted for any
additional information regarding the topic concerned in the handbook.
1.7 The Procedure and the fee structure for getting information available in the handbook
will be on the lines provided in the Right to Information Act, 2005 and as determinded
by the Government of Pondicherry from time to time.
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CHAPTER-2 (MANUAL –I)
Particulars of Organisation, Functions and Duties 2.1 OBJECTIVE
� The prime objective of this Department of Agriculture is to promote all agricultural
activities in the U.T of Pondicherry for the benefit of the farming community.
2.2 VISION AND MISSION 2.2.1. VISION
� Improving land productivity, achieving crop diversification, building infrastructure,
creating well-organized marketing network, increasing area under horticultural crops and
making agriculture more profitable.
2.2.2. MISSION
� Providing one stop solution to the farmers for all their field problems through ‘Farmers’
Help Centre’s – “Uzhavar Udhaviyagam’s”
� Distribution of timely & quality agricultural inputs through PASIC Agro Depots. � Agricultural marketing intervention by establishing Market Committees in the rural areas
and Uzhavar Sandhais in urban areas for marketing of horticultural products.
� Encouraging cultivation of less water consuming crops especially horticultural crops � Rationalizing the use of groundwater � Preventing indiscriminate conversion of agricultural lands through Land Use Planning
2.3 HISTORY
� The Department of Agriculture was first started in the early 50’s in order to
increase the area under agricultural crops thereby increasing the land
productivity.
2.4 DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
� To disseminate the agricultural technologies to the farming community.
� To ensure timely availability of all agricultural inputs.
� To undertake the enforcement of Fertilizer Control Order, Seed Act and Insecticide Act in
order to ensure quality supply of fertilizers, pesticides, and seeds to the farmers.
� Monitoring of soil and water health through quality testing laboratories.
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� Production of quality seeds through Seed Certification Agency.
� Undertaking soil reclamation and soil conservation.
� To regulate utilization of groundwater through Groundwater Authority.
� To provide marketing support for the sale of agricultural products.
2.5 ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT
� Educating the farmers on scientific Agriculture by conducting demonstrations in their
holdings and conduct of training programmes.
� Arranging for the timely supply of inputs through the single window service system and
Agro Service Industries Corporation and also enforcing quality control.
� Maintaining soil fertility by advocating the use of plant nutrients based on soil testing
� Ensuring the judicious utilization of ground water.
� Advocating need-based plant protection to save the crops from the ravages of pests and
diseases at affordable cost and introduction of Integrated Pest Management techniques.
� Undertaking soil and water conservation programmes to arrest the soil and water losses.
� Providing marketing infrastructure to assure the farmers to get fair price for their
produce by establishing Regulated Markets in all the regions.
� Development of horticulture by supplying quality planting materials at subsidized cost.
� To review the existing land use pattern and explore the possibilities of proper utilization
of land according to its capability.
� Farm mechanization and distribution of improved tools and equipment.
� Bringing agricultural labourers and marginal farmers under group insurance cover. 2.6 LIST OF SERVICES
� Analysis of soil and water samples and advocate suitable recommendations to the
farmers for maintaining the soil fertility.
� Supply of quality agricultural inputs and agricultural implements through PASIC.
� Encouraging the production of foundation and certified seeds.
� Imparting training to the farmers on various latest scientific technologies including
conduction of trials, demonstrations and study tours.
� Hiring of farm machineries to the farmers on nominal hire charges.
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2.7 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
DESIGNATION NO. OF POSTS
ADA - Addl. Director of Agriculture 5
AD (AE) - Addl. Director (Agrl. Engg)
JDA (AE) - Joint Director (Agrl. Engg.) 1
JDA - Joint Director of Agriculture 6
DD (AE) - Deputy Director (Agrl. Engg) 5
DDA - Deputy Director of Agriculture 17
HG - Hydrogeologist 2
AO - Agricultural Officer 87
AO (E) - Agricultural Officer (Engg.) 21
AO (HG) - Agricultural Officer (Hydro.) 5
The above technical officers are suitably assisted by the Ministerial Staff at various levels.
DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE
ADA (T&V) ADA (AGRONOMY) ADA (HORTI.) ADA (KARAIKAL) AD (AE)
(2) JDA (T&V) – I, II
(1) JDA (PP) (1) JDA (MCP) (1) JDA (T&V) - III
(1) JDA (CHEM)
(2) DDA (T&V)
(2) DDA (INPUT) (1) DDA (FTC)
(1) DDA (PP)
(1) DDA (INFO.) (1) DDA (HORTI)
(1) DDA (SF)
(1) DDA (INPUTS)
(1) DDA (T&V) (1) DDA (CHEM) (1) DD (AE)
(1) DDA (CHEM)
(1) DDA (MN) (1) DDA (MKT)
(9) AO (1) AO (E)
(25 AO) (1) AO (E)
(5) AO (21) AO (6) AO (E)
(21) AO
(1) DD (AE), (SC)
(1) DD (AE), GAEW (2) DD (AE), SGWU
(2) HYDROGEOLOGISTS
(2) AO
(13) AO (E) (5) AO (HG)
(1) DDA (MAHE) (1) DDA (YANAM)
(2) AO (YANAM) (2) AO (MAHE)
JD (AE)
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2.8 EXPECTATION FROM THE PUBLIC
� To obtain technical advice provided by the Agriculture Department to increase farm
productivity, inputs and farm implements at subsidized rates and quality control of
agricultural inputs.
2.9 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
� Conduct of training, seminars, melas, campaigns, field schools, farmers’
festivals and agricultural trade fairs for the effective participation of the farmers.
2.10 MECHANISM FOR MONITORING
� Conduct of monitoring and evaluation studies on various schemes.
� Formation of public grievance cell for the redressal of the public grievances. 2.11. ADDRESSES OF THE MAIN OFFICE AND OTHER OFFICES AT DIFFERENT LEVELS Sl. Officers of the Agriculture Department Phone No. 1. Directorate of Agriculture 0413-2336543
Additional Director of Agriculture (A.E.) 0413-2224625 Joint Director of Agriculture (PP) 0413-2336543
Deputy Director of Agriculture (PP) 0413-2221171 Deputy Director of Agriculture (Information) 0413-2336543 Deputy Director of Agriculture (Administration) 0413-2336945
Deputy Director (AE),
Government Agricultural Engg. Workshop 0413-2336061
a) Addl. Director of Agriculture (T&V) 0413-2247852
b) Deputy Director of Agriculture (Inputs)
c) Deputy Director of Agriculture (FTC)
d) Joint Director of Agriculture (Chem.)
e) Deputy Director of Agriculture (Chem.)
f) Deputy Director of Agriculture (Mktg)
g) Hydrogeologist – I
h) Hydrogeologist – II
i) Deputy Director (Agrl. Engg)
j) Deputy Director (Soil Conservation)
0413-2247852 0413-2249262 0413-2248565
3. Joint Director of Agriculture (T&V), Bahour – Div-I 0413-2633401 a) Deputy Director of Agriculture (T&V) -do - 4. Joint Director of Agriculture (T&V), Villianur-Div-II 0413-2661672 a) Deputy Director of Agriculture (Inputs) - do -
b) Dy. Director of Agriculture (T&V), Madagadipet 0413-2641232 5. Addl. Director of Agriculture (Horti.)
Botanical Garden, Pondicherry-1 0413-2228218 a) Joint Director of Agriculture (MCP) 0413-2228218
b) Deputy Director of Agriculture (Horti.) 0413-2228218
6. Karaikal Addl. Director of Agriculture, Thalatheru, Karaikal a) Joint Director of Agriculture (T&V) b) Deputy Director of Agriculture (Inputs) 04368-230679 c) Deputy Director of Agriculture (T&V) d) Deputy Director of Agriculture (Chemistry) e) State Seed Farm, Madur 04368-236451 7. Mahe
Deputy Director of Agriculture 0490-2332810
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8. Yanam
Deputy Director of Agriculture 0884-2321922 9. Uzhavar Udhaviyagams
Pondicherry a) Agricultural Officer, Bahour 0413-2634007
b) Agricultural Officer, Villianur 0413-2661712
c) Agricultural Officer, Kariamanickam 0413-2699613
Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees 3.1. POWERS
Sl. No.
Designation Administrative
Power Financial Power
Others
1 Director of Agriculture
Head of the Department
All financial powers vested with H.O.D.
Cane Commissioner, Appellate Authority for licensing of fertilizer, and seed dealers and Licensing Authority for Insecticides dealers.
2 Addl. Director of Agriculture (Agro.)
3 Addl. Director of Agriculture (LUP)
4 Addl. Director of Agriculture, Karaikal
5 Addl. Director of Agriculture (T&V), Thattanchavady
License issuing authority for fertilizer and seed dealers
6 Deputy Director of Agriculture, Mahe
7 Deputy Director of Agriculture, Yanam
8 Hydrogeologist – II, Thattanchavady
Head of Office powers
All financial powers vested with Head of Office
3.2. DUTIES
Technical Staff 3.2.1. THE DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE
� As the Head of the Department, to have administrative control over all the Heads of Offices.
� To coordinate with all Heads of Offices in the implementation of the schemes.
� To conduct periodical review meetings with the officers for monitoring the schemes
operated by this Department.
� To attend various developmental meetings conducted by the Secretaries and Ministers of the Administration.
� To attend seasonal crop production conferences held by Government of India.
� Effective monitoring of the enforcement of Fertilizer (Control) Order, Seeds Act,
Insecticide Act and Groundwater Regulation Act.
� To monitor the timely supply of agricultural inputs to the farmers.
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� To monitor the functioning of the various agencies such as Seed Certification Agency,
Market Committees, PASIC, PAJANCOA & RI, KVK’s for which necessary grant-in-aid is
provided by the Department.
� As Cane Commissioner, to effectively implement the Sugar (Control) Order.
3.2.2. THE ADDL. DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE (AGRONOMY)
� To assist the Director of Agriculture in attending various meetings at Secretariat and at
Government of India.
� To assist the Director of Agriculture in the implementation of various schemes
� To assist the Director of Agriculture in the enforcement of Fertilizer (Control) Order,
Insecticide Act and Seed (Control) Order and the Seeds Act.
3.2.3. THE ADDL. DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE (T&V), THATTANCHAVADY AND KARAIKAL
� As the Head of Office, to monitor effective functioning of the office
� To monitor and implement various plan and non-plan schemes
� To monitor the functioning of the Farmers’ Help Centres (Uzhavar Udhaviyagams),
Government Farms, Seed Processing Units and various sub-offices
� To arrange training, study tours and farmers festivals related to crop production
technology. � To conduct periodical review meetings with the subordinate offices, zonal workshops for
effective implementation of the schemes.
3.2.4. THE ADDL. DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE (LUP)
� To undertake land use planning in order to conserve the potential agricultural lands
� To arrange for the conduct of State Land Use Board meetings regularly
� To prepare perspective plans for proper utility of land
� To conduct awareness campaigns for the conservation of lands
3.2.5. THE ADDL. DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE (HORTI.)
� As Head of Office to look into the establishment and administrative functions of the
Horticulture Wing.
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� To conduct periodical review meetings with the Agricultural Officers and the Deputy
Directors of Agriculture to implement various schemes
� To look into the maintenance of public gardens, nursery and the Botanical Garden.
� To arrange for the implementation of back-ended subsidy programmes for horticultural crops.
� To arrange for stocking of various agricultural inputs at PASIC Agro Depots required for
the development of horticulture.
� To look into the maintenance of the Government Farms at Madagadipet and Medicinal
Interpretation Centre.
3.2.6. THE ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR (AGRI. ENGG.)
� He will be the in-charge for monitoring of the implementation of all schemes by State
Ground Water Unit & Soil Conservation and Government Agriculture Engineering
Workshop.
� He will be the in-charge for according of technical sanction for all estimates in
connection with the recharging of Ground Water and Conservation of Water under the
delegated powers and to accord approval of the beneficiary list for extending subsidy to
farming community and in charge of the Government Agricultural Engineering
Workshop.
� He will be the in-charge for conduct of periodical review on the progress of
implementation of all schemes/components under the State Ground Water Unit and Soil
Conservation and Government Agriculture Engineering Workshop.
3.2.7. THE JOINT DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE (T&V), PONDICHERRY AND KARAIKAL
� To assist the Addl. Director of Agriculture (T&V) in the administrative works and in the
implementation of the Schemes.
� To assist the Addl. Director of Agriculture (T&V) in the proper functioning of the
Farmers’ Help Centres, Government Farms, Seed Processing Units
� The Joint Director of Agriculture (T&V) is divisional Head and conducts review meetings
at the divisional level for the implementation of various schemes.
� The Joint Director of Agriculture (T&V) will arrange for stocking of various agricultural
inputs in the Agro Depots.
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� The Joint Director of Agriculture (T&V) will finalize the list of beneficiaries for the various
schemes and assistance.
3.2.8. THE JOINT DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE (MCP)
� To assist the Addl. Director of Agriculture (Horti.) in all the administrative works and in
the implementation of the schemes.
� To assist the Addl. Director of Agriculture (Horti.) in conduct of periodical review
meeting with Agricultural Officers, the Deputy Director of Agriculture (Horti.) to
implement various schemes.
� To assist the Addl. Director of Agriculture (Horti.) in the maintenance of the public
garden, botanical garden and nursery.
� To assist the Addl. Director of Agriculture (Horti.) in the maintenance of the Government
Farm at Madagadipet and Medicinal Interpretation Centre.
3.2.9. THE JOINT DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE (CHEM.)
� Will arrange for the quality control of fertilizesr, pesticides, seeds.
� Will arrange for the issue of the soil health cards and soil testing.
� Will arrange for the conduct of training, seminars etc.,
3.2.10. THE JOINT DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE (P.P)
� To assist the Director of Agriculture in all the administrative works.
� To assist the Director of Agriculture in the enforcement of the Insecticide Act in the Union Territory.
� He will be the nodal officer for the implementation of the Integrated Pest Management
and Farmers’ Field School.
� He will coordinate with the Addl. Director of Agriculture (T&V) in giving suitable plant
protection recommendations during the outbreak of pest and diseases.
� He will disseminate the knowledge and latest scientific information on plant protection to
the Agricultural Officers of the Farmers’ Help Centres.
� He will assess the actual requirement of plant protection chemicals and communicate to
the Addl. Director of Agriculture (T&V) for stocking in the private, cooperative and PASIC
depots.
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3.2.11. THE JOINT DIRECTOR (AGRL. ENGG.)
� He will assist the Addl. Director (Agrl. Engg.) in monitoring of the implementation of all
schemes by State Ground water unit and Soil Conservation and Govt. Agrl. Engg.
Workshop.
� He will assist the Addl. Director (Agrl. Engg.) in conduct of periodical review on the
progress of implementation of schemes / components under the State Ground water
unit, Soil Conservation and Govt. Agrl. Engg. Workshop.
3.2.12. THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE (T&V)/INPUTS
� Will assist the Joint Director of Agriculture (T&V) in the divisional office in all the administrative works
� Will inspect the Farmers’ Help Centres (Uzhavar Udhaviyagam), Government farms,
Seed Processing Units for proper functioning
� Will arrange for conducting of crop cutting experiments
� Will supervise the issue of permits to farmers by Agricultural Officers for effective implementation of the scheme
� Will supervise the issue of soil, health cards, farmers’ identity cards by Agricultural
Officers
� Will arrange for the availability of all agricultural implements through PASIC agro depots for distribution at subsidized costs
� Will function as the Drawing and Disbursing Officer whenever there is no post of J.A.O.
� Will implement the relief measures during natural calamities by scrutinizing the
genuineness of the beneficiaries
� Will arrange for the conduct of trainings, seminars and study tours to the farmers
� Will conduct periodical review meetings, zonal workshops, S.M.S training programmes to the extension functionaries
3.2.13. THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE (HORTICULTURE)
� Will assist the Addl. Director of Agriculture (Horti.) in all the administrative and technical works
� Will conduct periodical review meetings for the implementation of the schemes and
programmes
� Will supervise all the labourers for the effective maintenance of the Botanical Garden, public gardens and the Government farms
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� Will call for applications from various subsidy programmes for the development of the horticultural crops
� Will arrange for the supply of ornamental plants, agricultural inputs, fruit seedlings, etc.
through PASIC for distribution at subsidized cost
� Will supervise the Medicinal Interpretation Centre at Madagadipet for effective functioning
� Will arrange for the conduct of trainings, study tours and flower show for the benefit of
the horticulture growers 3.2.14. DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE (FTC)
� Will arrange for the conduct of training and seminars and study tours to farmers.
� Will attend and minute the periodical review meeting, zonal workshop, SMS training
programmes to the extension functionaries.
� Coordinate the farmers discussion groups.
� Will be in charge of conducting melas, trade fair, flowers shows etc.
3.2.15. THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE (CHEM.)
� Will arrange for the quality control of fertilizers, pesticides, and seeds.
� Will arrange for the issue of the soil health cards and soil testing.
� Will arrange for the conduct of training, seminars, campaigns etc., 3.2.16. THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE (MN)
� Will arrange the analysis of Micro Nutrient in soil, plants, fertilizer and irrigation water.
3.2.17. THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE (MKTG)
� Will arrange to prepare cost of cultivation of crops every year. � Will arrange for the collection and completion of all technical and periodical reports on
regulated markets, grading statistics on producer level grading etc.
� Will arrange for collection and maintenance of Market, grading Acts and Rules, Agmark specifications etc.,
� All matters relating to the Market Committees such as Byelaws / Meeting/Resolutions,
budget proposals, approvals, ratification in constitution of committee, notification of
areas, Grant in aid, Managerial subsidy etc.
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3.2.18. THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE (PP)
� To assist the Director of Agriculture in the enforcement of the Insecticide Act in the
Union Territory.
� He ill disseminates the knowledge and latest scientific information on plant protection to
the Agricultural officers of the Farmers Help Centres.
� He assesses the actual requirement of plant protection chemicals and communicates to
the Addl. Director of Agriculture (T&V) for stocking in the private, cooperative, and
PASIC depots.
� To assist in undertaking land use planning in order to conserve the potential of
agricultural lands.
� To assist in arranging for the state land use board meeting regularly.
� To conduct awareness campaigns for the conversion of lands.
� To head the web board of the Department.
3.2.19. THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE (INFO.)
� To assist the Director of Agriculture in all the administrative works.
� To prepare the Five year Plan, Annual Plan, Action Plan etc.
� To co-ordinate in respect of all technical matters at the Directorate of Agriculture.
� To attende various meeting such as the State Bankers Committee as directed by the
Director of Agriculture in the region.
� To assist the Director of Agriculture in implementing the Right to Information Act.
3.2.20. THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE, MAHE
� Will be the Head of Office and Departmental Head for Mahe region.
� Will be in charge of overall agricultural and horticultural development programmes
� Will be the Officers in charge for PASIC and PAPSCO in Mahe region
3.2.21. THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE, YANAM
� Will be the Head of Office and Departmental Head for yanam region.
� Will be in charge of overall agricultural and horticultural development programmes in the
region.
� Will co-ordinate the activities of PASIC and PAPSCO in yanam region
� The Agricultural Officer (Q.C) will be full time Insecticide Inspector notified under
Insecticide Act-1968 vide G.O. Ms. No. 33/Ag dated 28.07.88 for enforcement of the
provision for the whole region of the Union Territory of Pondicherry.
� Attending all correspondence in respect of issue of fresh license and renewal license by
the licensing authority.
� The Agricultural Officer (Q.C) shall be responsible for inspecting the premises of
pesticides dealers.
� The Agricultural Officer (Q.C) shall be responsible for drawing pesticide samples from
the manufacturers and dealers.
� The Agricultural Officer (Q.C) has to take action in case of any substandard pesticide. � The Agricultural Officer (Q.C.) shall be responsible for collecting information regarding
pesticide and poisoning cases and sending periodical reports to Government of India.
� The Agriculture Officer (QC) is also notified as Fertilizer Inspector.
3.2.25. AGRICULTURAL OFFICER (SEED INSPECTOR)
� He is full time Seed Inspector notified under the Seed Act-1966 and he is exercising the
powers of Seed Inspector under the above said act.
� He is also notified as the fertilizer and Insecticide Inspector under the respective control
order.
� Drawing of seed samples from the seed dealers.
� Sending seed samples to the Seed Testing Laboratory.
� Receiving the seed testing reports from the Seed Testing Laboratory for the follow up
action.
� Preparation of materials for the zonal conference.
� Analysis of various parameters of the soil like Ph, EC, texture, lime status, major
nutrients and the micronutrients.
� Conduct of Soil testing campaign every season, one campaign in Rabi and one in Kharif
season.
� Conduct of training to the farmers regarding the importance of soil testing and micro
nutrient status in the particular villages.
� Despatch of the soil testing results in the information sheets in the stipulated time.
� Maintaining of village wise, commune wise register, region wise register / reports on
status of major and micronutrient.
� Responsible for preparation of dispatch of periodicals/ reports related to soil and
micronutrient testing laboratory to be communicated to the Government of India.
3.2.30. AGRICULTURAL OFFICER (GRADING)
� To attend sampling, analysis, grading and marking of vegetable oils under Agmark.
� Enrolment of new Agmark packers under centralized commodities like vegetables oils,
ghee, honey etc. for obtaining certificate of Authorization.
� Matters relating to the renewal of certificate authorizations already obtained from the
Dy. Agrl. Marketing Adviser, Govt. of India.
� Collection of reports, label charges, grading charges from the Agmark packers and
submission / remittance in the office.
� Collection and compliation of all reports / periodicals pertaining to the Agmark
Laboratory such as physical targets and achievement, reports pertaining to label
charges, grading charges, important Development activities of the laboratory.
� Correspondence with the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection regarding laboratory
analysis, grading, clarifications etc.,
� All other matter relating to the Ghee and oil grading laboratory and Bacterial culture
laboratory.
3.2.31. AGRICULTURAL OFFICER (SOIL SURVEY)
� Responsible for survey work in the entire union territory of Pondicherry.
� Should take up field-to-field soil investigation work by auguring then and there.
� Responsible for studying soil profile and soil characters depending on the requirement.
� Responsible for region wise mapping of soils based on the interpretation.
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� Village level maps should be prepared using detailed soil survey technology.
� Correlating the soil datas with satellite imageries.
� Responsible for preparing land capability map based on the soil maps.
� Responsible for preparing, irrigability map and production potential map.
� Should assist the Addl. Director of Agriculture (LUP) in all technical matters related to soil survey.
3.2.32. AGRICULTURAL OFFICER (INPUTS)
� Production of certified seeds in the farmers holdings by supervising the seed farmers
periodically to protect them from incidence of pest and diseases and to maintain the
specified field standards as stipulated under seed act 1966.
� Recommendation of varieties suitable for different seasons to the farming community.
� Collection of service seed samples from the farmers holding and send to the seed
testing lab for analysis and fix the seed standards.
3.2.33. AGRICULTURAL OFFICER (TECHNICAL)
� He shall be responsible for collecting source material needed for the preparation of
annual plan document regarding plan schemes & under various sectors operated by the
Department for submitting to the Director of Agriculture.
� He shall coordinate with the statistical wing in consolidating all the reports received
from the heads of office of the Department regarding reports on crop prospects
fortnightly report on important development activity.
� Monthly report on expenditure on plan schemes, physical achievements and targets of
plan scheme and 20 point programme.
� He shall be responsible for preparing materials required for estimate committee and for
national conference on agriculture for Kharif and Rabi campaigns every year and submit
the same to Director of Agriculture.
� He shall be responsible for preparing relevant data and material required for the starred
/ unstarred questions raised by the Members of Legislative Assembly during the debate
held in the legislative Assembly and submit the same to the Director of Agriculture.
� He shall assist the Director of Agriculture in dealing technical matters on sugarcane
price fixation, laying sugarcane roads, utilizing sugarcane cess amount and other allied
matters.
� He shall deal with the technical matters related to market committee, PASIC, KVK,
PAJANCOA & RI , lead bank meeting.
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� He shall assist dealing with technical matters on implementation of assistance to
farmers in the event of natural calamities such as drought, heavy rains, and floods.
� The Agricultural Officer (Technical) at the Divisional Offices also performs similar
functions to assist the Head of Office concerned.
3.2.34. AGRICULTURAL OFFICER (INFORMATION)
� Conducting seminars, campaigns etc.
� Preparation and supply of literature to the field staff.
� The Agricultural officers (Info.) shall bring out leaflets / books, periodicals etc. to
distribute to farmers and discussion group conveners.
� The Agricultural officer (Info.) shall look after the publicity and propaganda work
including hoarding’s, tree boards, wall paintings and field labels.
� He shall arrange all the departmental functions including Farmers’ Day.
� He shall arrange for the floating of Republic Day Tableau.
� Preparation of extension materials.
3.2.35. AGRICULTURAL OFFICER (PUBLIC GARDEN)
� Responsible for the maintenance of the garden in Raj Nivas.
� Supervision and maintenance of the garden in legislative assembly.
� Plan and execution of raising and multiplication of flowering annuals, ornamental plants
etc., in public garden.
� In charge of the garden maintenance in the Government quarters.
� Guiding and supervising the labourers working in the public garden.
� Taking up plant protection operation in controlling the pests and diseases in public
garden.
3.2.36. AGRICULTURAL OFFICER (NURSERY)
� He is in-charge of nursery in Botanical Garden.
� Introduction of new varieties of ornamental plants.
� Propagation and multiplication of ornamental plants.
� Supply of plants to Botanical Garden for sales to the public.
� Supply of flowers for decoration of Raj Nivas and Secretary quarters.
� Performing of annuals and other flowers for flower show.
� Managing laborers in the Nursery Section.
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3.2.37. AGRICULTURAL OFFICER (BOTANICAL GARDEN)
� He is a supervising official for the day-to-day activities of the Botanical Garden.
� In-charge of the management of all regular and casual labourers working in the Botanical Garden.
� Responsible for maintaining the garden. � Responsible for introduction of new ornamental plant species. � Responsible for maintaining the state lawn.
3.2.38. ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL OFFICER
� Identification of beneficiaries under various schemes for the approval of Agricultural
Officer.
� Conducting trials and demonstration.
� Providing technical information to the farmers in the field where trials and
demonstrations are conducted.
� Assisting the Agricultural Officer in issuing soil health cards and Farmers Identity Cards.
� Assisting the Agricultural Officer for seed farm enrollment & following up with PSCA.
� Assist the Agricultural Officer in the conduct of Crop cutting experiments
� Assist the Agricultural Officer in organizing training classes/field visits/study
tours/campaigns, melas etc.
� Assist the Agricultural Officer in the preparation of various reports as and when
required by higher officials.
� Assist the Agricultural Officer in undertaking relief measures during natural calamities.
� Maintain a Diary on field observation/field problems.
3.2.39. VILLAGE EXTENSION WORKER:
� Assist the Agrl. Officer in the identification of beneficiaries for trials & demonstrations. � Assist the Agrl. Officer in the identification of beneficiaries for various training
programmes/field visits/study tours etc.,
� Assist the Agrl. Officer in the issue of permits for issuing farm inputs including farm
implements.
� Motivate the farmers to draw soil samples and seed samples and water samples for
analysis.
� Organize village meetings at least once in a season � Identify farmers for "seed farms & coordinating with PSCA"
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� Assist the Agrl. Officer in the assessment and monitoring of availability of various farm
inputs in the nearby Agro Depots and Other Outlets.
� Assist the Agrl. Officer in conduct of IPM & CWM trainings. � Assist the Agrl. Officer in identifying beneficiaries and undertake relief measures during
natural calamities. � Maintain a diary on field observations and field problems. � Carry out regular field visits and provide information on all aspects to the farmers.
3.2.40. DEMONSTRATION ASSISTANT :
� Assist the Agricultural Officer, Asst. Agrl. Officer, JTA and VEW in their daily extension
activities.
� Assist in soil water and seed sample collection and analysis and onward transmission to
state laboratories, if need arises.
� Assist in the conduct IPM and CWM trainings, trainings & Demonstration, melas,
campaigns, field trips, study tours etc.,
� Assist in the conduct of compost enrichment demonstrations.
� Assist in seed farm activities.
� Assist the Agricultural Officer in the conduct of pest surveillance.
� Assist in organizing farmers meetings, Department programmes etc.,
� Assist in labour insurance enrollment, seed processing etc.,
� Maintain a diary on field observation and field problems.
� Attend any other duties as and when assigned by the Agrl. Officer
3.2.41. REGULAR MAZDOOR
� Helping the field staff in their day-to-day functioning and operations.
� Assist field staff during conduct of trials, demonstrations, trainings, study tours/field
visits/melas/campaigns/seed farm activities, engineering works etc.,
� Assist Demonstration Assistant concerned in the day to day farm operations at all
Government farms, Botanical Garden and Public Gardens.
� Attend any other duties as and when assigned by the Head of Office/Supervising
authority/Agricultural Officer/Assistant Agricultural Officer and other field staff.
3.2.42. LADY DEMONSTRATOR:
� She shall make a preliminary survey in various villages to study the existing methods of
storage, storage structures used, precautions against damage of grains. She shall keep
a regular record of her activities in the villages and report the same in the form of
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monthly report. She shall promote the distribution of storage bins at 50% subsidy and
distribution of wonder Rat Traps at 50% subsidy.
3.2.43. ARTIST:
� He shall be in charge of all artistic work pertaining to this department. He shall
undertake wall painting works in rural locations. He shall prepare propaganda boards
and name boards and display in the demonstration plots. He shall prepare banners and
back drops at the dais. He shall draw the charts used for display in the exhibitions.
GROUND WATER, SOIL CONSERVATION & WORKSHOP 3.2.44. THE HYDROGEOLOGIST-II (STATE GROUND WATER UNIT)
� He will be the Head of Office, State Ground Water Unit and Soil Conservation and
responsible for implementation of schemes contemplated under State Ground Water
Unit and Soil Conservation. He is responsible for establishment and the budget sections
of State Ground Water Unit and Soil Conservation.
� He will be the responsible for the monitoring of status of Ground Water in all regions
then and there and for the assessment of ground water potential of Union Territory of
Pondicherry.
� He is responsible for the analysis of soil samples collected during drilling and designing
of tube wells.
� He will responsible for processing of applications, seeking ground water clearances and
issue of clearances for industrial and institutional purposes after getting approval of the
concerned authority.
� He is responsible for giving technical opinion in respect of construction of tube wells and
construction of rainwater harvesting structures.
3.2.45. THE HYDROGEOLOGIST-I (STATE GROUND WATER UNIT)
� The service of Hydro-geologist has been spared to Pondicherry Ground Water Authority
to serve as Member Secretary. He will look after the control and regulation of ground
water exploitation as per provisions of Ground Water Act.
3.2.46. DEPUTY DIRECTOR (AGRI. ENGG.)-I (STATE GROUND WATER UNIT)
� He will be in charge for the power rigs and the allied machineries like air compressor,
welding plants, lorries, etc., inclusive of construction of tube wells and control over the
staff attached to the machineries.
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� He will be in charge for the implementation of component of subsidy assistance of the
purchase of PVC casing pipes used for the construction of tube wells and for the
purchase of submersible pump sets by the farmers.
� He will be in charge for the construction of community tube wells and maintenance of
existing community tube wells.
� He will be in charge of the hand bore sets inclusive of allotment and maintenance and
also control over the staffs attached to him and for construction of tubewells and
construction of rain water harvesting structures.
� He will be the in charge for the implementation of the components on the construction
of roof top rain water harvesting structures at Government buildings, extending of
subsidy assistance to industries/private institutions for the construction of rain water
harvesting structures in their buildings and extending of subsidy assistance to farmers
for the renovation of unused dug wells for harvesting rain water.
3.2.47. DEPUTY DIRECTOR (AGRI. ENGG.) – SOIL CONSERVATION
� He will be the in charge of the tractors, dozers and lorries inclusive of allotment and
control over on the staff attach to him.
� He will be the in charge ofthe renovation of percolation ponds. � He will be the responsible for the implementation of the subsidy assistance to farmers
for laying of underground pipelining, instillation of water saving devises like
drip/sprinkler irrigation systems.
� He is responsible for the implementation of the component on the extending of
matching grant to water users association for undertaking water management works in
the command area of lags tanks.
3.2.48. DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE (AGRL. ENGG.), (GOVT. AGRL. ENGG. WORKSHOP)
� Head of office incharge of the Govt. Agrl. Engg. Workshop, exercising both technical and
administrative control of the staff attached to the workshop.
� Incharge of procurement of materials required for the workshop for speedy execution of
the works.
� Responsible for the implementation of Plan scheme “Promotion of Agricultural
Mechanization” under which the subsidy assistance can be released to the eligible
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farmers for the purchase of Tractors, Power Tillers, Improved Agrl. Implements and
Conventional implements.
� Responsible to convene the purchase committee for the finalization of the list of
machinery to be purchased for the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam / Pasumai Padais and also to
finalize the tenders for the purchase of machinery by the tender committee.
� Responible for handing over, the machinery purchased for the Uzhavar Udhaviyagams to
the Pasumai Padais concerned for maintenance and utilization.
3.2.48.1. AGRICULTURAL OFFICERS (H.G.)
� He will responsible for the collection of water level data and water samples periodically
in the observation tubewells located in Pondicherry and Karaikal regions.
� He will responsible for analyzing of soil samples collected during drilling and preparation
of litho logs for each and every tubewells.
� He will responsible for conduct of pump test to assess the various hydrological
parameters of the aquifers.
� He is responsible for the preparation of various hydrological maps. � He is responsible for identification of sites for the constructing recharge structures. � He will assist the Hydrologist to conduct ground water investigation studies. � He is responsible for the selection of the sites for constructing tubewells.
3.2.48.2. AGRICULTURE OFFICERS (ENGG.), STATE GROUND WATER UNIT � He is responsible for the drilling machinery/equipments entrusted and to ensure smooth
functioning.
� He is responsible for the drilling of tubewells with the guidance of Deputy Director (AE)
and Hydro geologist.
� He is responsible for the execution of the rainwater harvesting works under the
guidance of Hydro geologist and Deputy Direction (AE).
� He is responsible for the implementation of water conservation works under the
� He will be the supervisor in charge of the workshop
� He will execute various work orders and admit agricultural machineries/vehicles for
repairs.
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� He will maintain the Attendance Register and Movement Register of the staff of the
workshop and watch their punctuality and movement.
� He will prepare the checklist of machineries/vehicle at the time of their admission.
� He will maintain the work order register and related files properly..
� He will prepare the work estimate for the works undertaken;
� He will allocate the jobs to the technical staff uniformly under his control, supervise their
works, guide, and help them in carrying out the repair jobs effectively and efficiently.
� He will diagnose the fault if found beyond the control of mechanics and suggest
remedial measures.
� He will prepare the required indents and withdraw the spares from the stores.
� He will consolidate all indents and prepare job sheets and hand over to
the office for preparing the work bills.
� He will assess and prepare the normal requirements of stores for proper running of the
workshop.
� He will see that all the workshop machineries are maintained properly and put to
maximum use.
� He will see that the staff under his control are attending their duties in proper uniform.
� He will see that the vehicles/machineries are properly stationed inside the workshop and
safeguarded.
� He will verify daily the log books/work registers maintained by the staff under his control
and check their workload.
3.2.49. OTHERS (GROUND WATER AND WORKSHOP)
3.2.49.1. JUNIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT /SOIL CONSERVATION SUB ASSISTANT
� Assist the Agricultural Officer in the monitoring the allocation and usage of Agro
machineries in operation in the jurisdiction of Uzhavar Udhaviyagam.
� Assess the water levels of various bore wells in the area.
� Assist the Agricultural Officer in soil conservation activities.
� Assist the Agrl. Officer in identification of beneficiaries under Agrl. Engg Schemes.
� Assist the Agrl. Officer in extension activities related to bore well sinking, water use
efficient methods, sprinkler and drip irrigation, pipelining, rain water harvesting etc.,
� Help Agricultural Officer in conducting survey on the irrigation status of various points of
the villages of Uzhavar Udhaviyagams.
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� Assist the Agricultural Officer in extension activities related to the Tank Rehabilitation
Projects.
� Assist the Agricultural Officer in maintaining a liason with the Water Users Associations.
� Maintain a diary on field observations and field problems. 3.2.49.2. MASTER MECHANIC:
� He will be the Master Mechanic-in-charge of repairs and servicing of machinery and
vehicles.
� He will supervise the Mechanics and other technical staff under his control and help
them in carrying out the repairs effectively/efficiently in the interest of the Department.
� He will assist the Agricultural Officer (Engg.) in assessing and preparing the annual
requirements of stores.
� He will see that the vehicles admitted are cleaned, serviced and lubricated
thoroughly before delivery.
� He will test the motor vehicles and machinery after repairs and certify their
roadworthiness.
3.2.50.1. JUNIOR MECHANIC:
� He will attend to all minor repairs on machinery / vehicles
� He will assist the Mechanics in carrying out major repairs
� He will attend re-conditioning of all front suspension works.
� He will attend to complete over hauling of water lifting pumps.
3.2.50.2. WELDER:
� He will attend welding works such as joining pipes during the pipe erection while
construction of bi-walls either by powering or H. B. sets and other related works.
3.2.50.3.TRACER:
� Tracing of maps.
3.2.50.4. JUNIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT.
� He will responsible for the periodical maintenance of the drilling machineries and keep
them in a proper working conditions.
� He will responsible for the maintenance of all registers and other records attached to the
drilling machineries etc.
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3.2.50.5. DRILLERS
� He will be in charge of the power rigs entrusted inclusive of operation as per the
guidance of the Agriculture Officer (Engg.)
� He will be in charge of the safe custody of the machinery inclusive of tools, materials
and other stores attached to the machineries.
� He will responsible for maintaining of the all registers attached to the power rigs.
3.2.50.6. JUNIOR DRILLERS
� He will responsible for drilling operations using hand bore sets and maintenance of all
the records of hand bore sets.
� He is also responsible for assisting the Drillers in the operation and maintenance of Rigs
whenever allotted.
� He is responsible for special works in connection with the collection of soil and water
samples for various purposes.
3.2.50.7. FIELD ASSISTANTS
� To assist Agriculture Officer (Engg.) and Agriculture Officer (HG) in the conduct of
survey and measurements etc. in connection with all works executed.
3.2.50.8. STORE SUPERINTENDENT
� In charge of entire stores of Agriculture Department.
� Shall make surprise inspection of stores in the subordinate offices.
� Responsible for disposal of obsolete stores, condemnation of old/used stores, etc.
3.2.50.9. STOCK VERIFIER
� In charge of store materials and verification of stores then and there. 3.2.50.10. STORE KEEPER GR.I/GR.III
� Procurement of stores, maintenance of stock registers, etc.
� Distribution of stores to all section and maintenance of accounts.
3.2.50.11. MACHINIST:
� To be Operator in charge of the reboring and boring machine, allotting machine,
Valvegrining machine, milling machine.
� To attend to reboring and boring of the cylinder bores of the engine block.
� To maintain the machineries and equipments properly and attend to their minor repairs.
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3.2.50.12. ELECTRICIAN:
� He will attend to all electrical works on tractors / Bulldozers / Air Compressor / Lorries
etc.
� He will attend to rewiring of vehicle, rewinding of Dynamos / Alternators / Starters.
� He will diagnose the electrical faults and rectify the same.
3.2.50.13. ELECTRICIAN-CUM-MECHANIC:
� He is responsible for all the streetlights, motor sheds, and machines connected with
electrical items in the Botanical Garden.
3.2.50.14. TURNER:
� He will be operator in charge of the Central Lathe.
� He will attend to drilling, tapping, and threading works as per specifications.
� He will maintain the lathe properly and attend to its minor repairs.
3.2.50.15. LABORATORY ATTENDANT:
� Assisting in taking samples as well as in the analysis of samples and assisting the
Agricultural officer in the preparation Bacterial culture packets and distribution to the
Extension wing of the department and PASIC. He should handle all laboratory
equipments and apparatus safely and protected properly. He should keep the laboratory
in general neat and tidy. He should also assist the Agricultural Officer in the day-to-day
activities.
3.2.50.16. BULLDOZER OPERATOR:
� He will operate the Bulldozer for land leveling in the farmer’s fields as per the
instructions of Agricultural Officer (Engg.) or higher authorities. He will attend the
movement of Bulldozer to the fields of the agriculturists. Before taking up the works, he
should verify the receipts for the payments of hire charges for land leveling. He should
also canvass applications for land leveling works in order to avoid the idleness of the
Bulldozer. He will do the land leveling work according to the hire charges. He will also
maintain the Log Book of the Bulldozer.
3.2.50.17. DRIVER (HMV)
� Operation of Heavy vehicle like lorries, power rigs, Tipper, Logger.
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3.2.50.20. DRIVER (LMV)
� Operation of Jeeps/Tata Sumo/Trucker
3.2.50.18. TRACTOR DRIVER
� Operation of Tractor Dozers and Tractors for ploughing, leveling and transporting
purposes.
3.2.50.19. CLEANERS
� Cleaning and maintenance of all types of machineries. 3.2.50.20. HELPER
� He will assist the Master Mechanic / Mechanic / Junior / Mechanics / Electrician / Welder
in their repair work as and when required and as instructed by the Agricultural
Engineering Officer.
� He will attend to water servicing of all machinery/vehicles.
� He will attend to cleaning, washing, and transporting of parts
3.2.50.21. CANER:
He is a worker doing recanning of chairs for whole of this department.
Ministerial Staffs DEPUTY DIRECTOR (ADMN.): In charge of the Establishment Section of the Directorate and functions as the Head of
Office. He is also a member of the Recruitment Committee for Group ‘D’ staff. He supervises the
overall functioning of the Directorate in respect of the following matters.
� Service matters of ministerial and technical staff of the Directorate;
� Grant of ACP to eligible ministerial and technical staff;
� Sending proposals for obtaining NOC for obtaining Passport and also for going aboard;
� Deputation of Gazetted and non Gazetted technical and ministerial staff and
correspondences relating to remittance of LSPC;
� Grant of permission to pursue higher studies, acquisition and disposal of movable and
immovable properties;
� Sending proposals for withdrawal of temporary advances and part final from the GPF
account of respective officials;
� Regularization of CLRs in the Group ‘D’ post of Mazdoor by absorption according to
seniority;
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� Sending pension proposals for the retiring officials and other related work; and
� Procurement of stores and its distribution, supply of liveries to Group ‘D’ staff and
drivers.
SENIOR ACCOUNTS OFFICER:
� Budget formulation, Budget Estimate and Revised Estimate in respect of the Non-Plan
and Centrally Sponsored Schemes.
� Coordinating the Plan section in formulation and sending proposals for Budget Estimate
and Revised Estimate under Plan.
� Modification of funds in respect of Non-Plan and Plan.
� Recasting of Budget.
� Scrutiny of proposals submitted by the Divisional officers of the Department,
consolidation of proposals and submission of the same to obtain block sanctions – issue
of Expenditure sanctions under powers of the Director of Agriculture and submission of
necessary proposals to Government seeking expenditure sanction with regard to
purchase of inputs, pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers, agriculture implements /
machineries and tools required to implement various schemes of the Department.
� All matters relating to Public Accounts Committee.
� Grant of Advance viz. HBA, MCA, PCA, Cycle/Table fan etc., to Employees of this
Directorate / Department.
JUNIOR ACCOUNTS OFFICER: � Drawing and Disbursing Officer.
� Scrutinizing of pay bills, medical bills, TA bills, contingent bills and maintaining cash
book in respect of the establishment and reconciliation of departmental figures with that
of the Directorate of Accounts and Treasuries.
� Keeping liaison with audit parties and furnishing replies to audit paras.
� Settlement of object book advances.
� To head the internal audit wing comprising of Budget Superintendent, Stock Verifier and
Audit section for conducting periodical internal audit and stock verification in all sub-
ordinate offices of this Department functioning in all the four regions in accordance with
the guidelines laid down in the compilation of “Introduction to India Government
Accounts and Audit”.
� Furnishing of expenditure statement/receipt statement and monitoring of expenditure
and receipt figures.
� Rendering of details appropriation accounts and finance accounts for the department.
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� Furnishing of financial implication in respect of enhanced Dearness Allowances and
Payment of bonus etc.,
SUPERINTENDENT GRADE II:
� Overall supervision of the Budget, Account or Establishment sections, which of fall under
his jurisdiction.
ASSISTANTS: � Assists the section superintendent in establishment, accounts and budgets matters and
correspondence related to technical matters as entrusted by the section superintendent
/ head of office.
UPPER DIVISION CLERK: � Assists the section superintendent in establishment, accounts and budgets matters and
correspondence related to technical, establishment, accounts or budget matters as
entrusted by the section superintendent / head of office.
LOWER DIVISION CLERK: � Assists the section superintendent in establishment, accounts and budgets matters and
correspondence related to technical matters as entrusted by the section superintendent
/ head of office.
STOREKEEPER GR. II:
� Deals with procurement of stores and its distribution; maintenance of PBX and
telephones; purchase of reference books, newspaper, auctioning of unused materials.
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CHAPTER – 4 ( MANUAL 3)
Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manual and Records, for Discharging Functions
1. Seeds Act, 1966
2. Seeds (Control) Order, 1983
3. Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985
4. Insecticides Act, 1968
5. Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966
6. The Pondicherry Sugarcane Development and Levy of Cess Act, 1965
7. State Land Use Planning
8. The Pondicherry Groundwater (Control and Regulation ) Act, 2002
SEEDS ACT, 1966
Name of the Title / Document : Seeds Act, 1966 Type : Act
Brief write up of the document : The Seeds Act, 1966, enables the notification of seed varieties, the certification of seeds and their quality control.
From where one can get a copy of rules, regulations, instructions, : Additional Director of Agriculture (T&V) manual and records. Address : Agriculture Complex, Thattanchavady, Pondicherry-9 Telephone No. : 0413 - 2248245 Fax : - E- mail : [email protected] Others : - Fee charged by the Department for the copy of rules, regulations, instructions, manual and records (if any) : To be finalized
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SEEDS (CONTROL) ORDER, 1983 Name of the Title / Document : Seeds (Control) Order, 1983 Type : Regulation Brief write up of the document : The Seeds (Control) Order 1983, provides
for the licensing of the seed dealers
From where one can get a copy of rules, regulations, instructions, manual and records : Additional Director of Agriculture (T&V) Address : Agriculture Complex, Thattanchavady, Pondicherry-9 Telephone No. : 0413 – 2248245 Fax : - E- mail : [email protected] Others : - Fee charged by the Department for the copy of rules, regulations, instructions, manual and records (if any) : To be finalized
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THE FERTILIZER (CONTROL) ORDER, 1985
Name of the Title / Document : The Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 Type : Regulation
Brief write up of the document : The Fertilizer (Control) Order 1985, provides for the price control of the
fertilizers, regulates the distribution of fertilizers, provides for the registration of dealers and manufacturers and ensures the quality control of the fertilizers
From where one can get a copy of rules, regulations, instructions, manual and records : Additional Director of Agriculture (T&V) Address : Agriculture Complex, Thattanchavady, Pondicherry-9 Telephone No. : 0413 - 2248245 Fax : - E- mail : [email protected] Others : - Fee charged by the Department for the copy of rules, regulations, instructions, manual and records (if any) : To be finalized
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INSECTICIDES ACT, 1968
Name of the Title / Document : Insecticides Act, 1968 Type : Act
Brief write up of the document : The Insecticide Act 1968 provides for registration of insecticides, licensing of
Insecticide Dealers and Quality Control of the Insecticides.
From where one can get a copy of rules, regulations, instructions, manual and records : Director of Agriculture Address : Directorate of Agriculture, New Light House Road, Vambakeerapalayam, Pondicherry-1 Telephone No. : 0413 - 2336061 Fax : 0413 - 2337121 E- mail : [email protected] Others : Fee charged by the Department for the copy of rules, regulations, instructions, manual and records (if any) : To be finalized
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SUGARCANE (CONTROL) ORDER, 1966
Name of the Title / Document : Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966 Type : Regulation
Brief write up of the document : The Sugarcane (Control) Order regulates the supply and movement of sugarcane and price at which sugarcane is to be bought by the Sugar factories.
From where one can get a copy of rules, regulations, instructions, manual and records : Director of Agriculture Address : Directorate of Agriculture, New Light House Road, Vambakeerapalayam, Pondicherry-1 Telephone No. : 0413 - 2336061 Fax : 0413 - 2337121 E- mail : [email protected] Others : - Fee charged by the Department for the copy of rules, regulations, instructions, manual and records (if any) : To be finalized
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THE PONDICHERRY SUGARCANE DEVELOPMENT AND LEVY OF CESS ACT, 1965
Name of the Title / Document : The Pondicherry Sugarcane Development and Levy of Cess Act, 1965
Type : Regulation Brief write up of the document : Provides for the development of sugarcane farmining and to levy a cess as sugarcane consumed by the sugar factories.
From where one can get a copy of rules, regulations, instructions, manual and records : Director of Agriculture Address : Directorate of Agriculture, New Light House Road, Vambakeerapalayam, Pondicherry-1 Telephone No. : 0413 - 2336061 Fax : 0413 - 2337121 E- mail : [email protected] Others : - Fee charged by the Department for the copy of rules, regulations, instructions, manual and records (if any) : To be finalized
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STATE LAND USE PLANNING
Name of the Title / Document : State Land Use Planning Type : Regulation
Brief write up of the document : The State Land Use Planning aims at Conserving the land resources of the U.T. and Land Use Clearance is mandatory for any usage of agricultural land for non- agricultural purposes such as Industries, Housing etc., From where one can get a copy of rules, regulations, instructions, manual and records : Addl. Director of Agriculture (LUP) Address : Directorate of Agriculture, New Light House Road, Vambakeerapalayam, Pondicherry-1 Telephone No. : 0413 - 2336061 Fax : 0413 - 2337121 E- mail : [email protected] Others : - Fee charged by the Department for the copy of rules, regulations, instructions, manual and records (if any) : To be finalized
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THE PONDICHERRY GROUND WATER (CONTROL & REGULATION) ACT, 2002
Name of the Title / Document : The Pondicherry Ground Water (Control & Regulation) Act, 2002
Type : Act
Brief write up of the document : The Pondicherry Ground Water (Control & Regulation) Act, 2002 provides for registration of new and existing users of ground water and regulation in extraction of ground water for various purposes and issue of no objection in notified areas. From where one can get a copy of rules, regulations, instructions, manual and records : Member Secretary Address : Pondicherry State Ground Water Authority Karamanikuppam, Mudaliarpet, Pondicherry. Telephone No. : 0413 - 2204034 Fax : - E- mail : - Others : - Fee charged by the Department for the copy of rules, regulations, instructions, manual and records (if any) : To be finalized
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CHAPTER – 5 (MANUAL – 4)
Particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or representation by, the members of the public in relation To the formation of its policy or implementation thereof
No formal framework exists at present to seek consultation / participation of
public in the formulation of policies. However, informal consultation is done through the
non-official members in the following bodies formed by the Department.
1. Farmers’ Discussion Groups
2. Pasumai Padai
3. State Ground Water Authority
4. Land Use Planning
5. Sugarcane Advisory Committee
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CHAPTER – 6 (MANUAL – 5)
A STATEMENT OF THE CATEGORIES OF DOCUMENTS THAT ARE HELD BY IT
OR UNDER ITS CONTROL
The following Registers/Documents are kept in the Department for its smooth
functioning:
Accounts Section :
1. Pay Bill register 2. Contingent Advance Register 3. Advance Register 4. HBA/MCA Register and files 5. Medical Reimbursement Register 6. Tuition Fees/C.E.A. Register 7. Stamp Account Register 8. Despatch Register 9. Income Tax Register/Files 10. Cash Book 11. Undisbursed Pay Register 12. Register of Valuables 13. Stock Register Establishment Section:
1. Service Book 2. Increment Register 3. Recruitment Roaster 4. Reservation Roaster 5. Seniority list of staff 6. Attendance Register 7. CL Register Technical Section:
1. Application for issue of licence for seed dealers 2. Application for issue of licence for insecticide dealers 3. Application for issue of licence for fertiliser dealers 4. Application for applying for land use clearance 5. Application for applying Ground Water Clearance 6. Application for applying for availing subsidy for soil conservation / farm
mechanization / back ended subsidy / relief assistance etc.,
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CHAPTER – 7 (Manual – 6)
A STATEMENT OF BOARDS, COUNCIL, COMMITTEES AND OTHER BODIES CONSTITUTED AS ITS PART
1. Pondicherry Agro Service & Industries Corporation Limited
2. Pondicherry Agro Products and Supplies Corporation Limited
3. Pondicherry Seed Certification Agency
4. Pondicherry Market Committee
5. Karaikal Market Committee
6. Yanam Market Committee
7. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural College and Research Institute
8. The Perunthalaivar Krishi Viygan Kendra, Pondicherry
9. The Krishi Viygan Kendra, Karaikal
10. The Pondicherry State Agricultural Workers Welfare Society.
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Pondicherry Agro Service &Industries Corporation Limited
1. Name and Address of the Affiliated Body : Pondicherry Agro Service &
Industries Corporation Limited, Thattanchavady
2. Type of Affiliated Body (Board, Council, : Registered Company Committees, Other Bodies) 3. Brief Introduction of the Affiliated Body (Establishment Year, Objective/Main : 1985-86: Distribution/Sale of Activities) Agricultural inputs 4. Role of the Affiliated Body (Advisory/ : Managing Managing / Executive / Others) 5. Structure and Member Composition : Board of Directors 6. Head of the Body : Chairman(Non-official) 7. Address of main office and its branches : (i) Main Office: Thattanchavady, Pondicherry-9 (ii) Branch Offices:
1. Name and Address of the Affiliated Body : Pondicherry Agro Products &
Supplies Corporation Limited, Thattanchavady 2. Type of Affiliated Body (Board, Council, : Registered Company Committees, Other Bodies) 3. Brief Introduction of the Affiliated Body (Establishment Year, Objective/Main : 1991- 92: Marketing of Agricultural Activities) products 4. Role of the Affiliated Body (Advisory/ : Managing Managing / Executive / Others) 5. Structure and Member Composition : Board of Directors 6. Head of the Body : Chairman (Non-official) 7. Address of main office and its branches : (i) Main Office: Thattanchavady, Pondicherry-9 (ii) Branch Offices:
Karaikal – 609602 (iii) Nalluthara, Mahe – 673320
8. Frequency of Meetings : As and when required 9. Can Public Participate in the meetings : No. However the public are
represented by non-official members
10. Are minutes of the meetings prepared : Yes 11. Are minutes of the meetings available to : No
the public ? If yes please provide information about the procedure to obtain them
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Pondicherry Seed Certification Agency
1. Name and Address of the Affiliated Body : Pondicherry Seed Certification
Agency, Pondicherry 2. Type of Affiliated Body (Board, Council, : Registered Society Committees, Other Bodies) 3. Brief Introduction of the Affiliated Body (Establishment Year, Objective/Main : 2000 : Certification of seeds Activities) 4. Role of the Affiliated Body (Advisory/ : Executive Managing / Executive / Others) 5. Structure and Member Composition : Board of Directors 6. Head of the Body : Chairman [Secretary (Agriculture)] 7. Address of main office and its branches : Main Office:
New Light House Road, Vambakeerapalayam, Pondicherry -605001 Branch Office:
Agriculture Complex, Thalatheru, Karaikal -609602. 8. Frequency of Meetings : Half-yearly 9. Can Public Participate in the meetings : No. However the public are
represented by non-official members
10. Are minutes of the meetings prepared : Yes 11. Are minutes of the meetings available to : No
the public ? If yes please provide information about the procedure to obtain them
50
Pondicherry Market Committee
1. Name and Address of the Affiliated Body : Pondicherry Market Committe Thattanchavady 2. Type of Affiliated Body (Board, Council, : 1978:Registered under Pondicherry Committees, Other Bodies) Market Committee Act 3. Brief Introduction of the Affiliated Body (Establishment Year, Objective/Main : Helping farmers to get Activities) a fair price for their produce. 4. Role of the Affiliated Body (Advisory/ : Managing Managing / Executive / Others) 5. Structure and Member Composition : Committee 6. Head of the Body : Chairman(Non-official) 7. Address of main office and its branches : Thattanchavady ,Pondicherry-9 8. Frequency of Meetings : As and when required 9. Can Public Participate in the meetings : No. However the public are
represented by non-official members
10. Are minutes of the meetings prepared : Yes 11. Are minutes of the meetings available to : No
the public ? If yes please provide information about the procedure to obtain them
51
Karaikal Market Commitee 1. Name and Address of the Affiliated Body : Karaikal Market Commitee
Karaikal 2. Type of Affiliated Body (Board, Council, : 1998:Registered under Pondicherry Committees, Other Bodies) Market Committee Act 3. Brief Introduction of the Affiliated Body (Establishment Year, Objective/Main : Helping farmers to get Activities) a fair price for their produce. 4. Role of the Affiliated Body (Advisory/ : Managing Managing / Executive / Others) 5. Structure and Member Composition : Committee 6. Head of the Body : Chairman (Non-official) 7. Address of main office and its branches : Karaikal 8. Frequency of Meetings : As and when required 9. Can Public Participate in the meetings : No. However the public are
represented by non-official members
10. Are minutes of the meetings prepared : Yes 11. Are minutes of the meetings available to : No
the public ? If yes please provide information about the procedure to obtain them
52
Yanam Market Committee
1. Name and Address of the Affiliated Body : Yanam Market Commitee
Yanam 2. Type of Affiliated Body (Board, Council, : Registered under Pondicherry Committees, Other Bodies) Market Committee Act 3. Brief Introduction of the Affiliated Body (Establishment Year, Objective/Main : Helping farmers to get Activities) a fair price for their produce. 4. Role of the Affiliated Body (Advisory/ : Managing Managing / Executive / Others) 5. Structure and Member Composition : Committee 6. Head of the Body : Chairman(Non-official) 7. Address of main office and its branches : Yanam - 533464 8. Frequency of Meetings : As and when required 9. Can Public Participate in the meetings : No. However the public are
represented by non-official members
10. Are minutes of the meetings prepared : Yes 11. Are minutes of the meetings available to : No
the public ? If yes please provide information about the procedure to obtain them
53
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute
1. Name and Address of the Affiliated Body : Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
College of Agriculture and Research Institute
2. Type of Affiliated Body (Board, Council, : 1978: Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Committees, Other Bodies) Agricultural University, Coimbatore, governed by PAJANCOA registered Society. 3. Brief Introduction of the Affiliated Body (Establishment Year, Objective/Main : Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Activities) Agriculture University, Coimbatore Imparting agricultural education and meeting the agricultural
research and extension weeds of needs.
4. Role of the Affiliated Body (Advisory/ : Dean Managing / Executive / Others) 5. Structure and Member Composition : Governing Body 6. Head of the Body : Chairman(Chief Secretary) 7. Address of main office and its branches : Thalatheru, Karaikal - 609602 8. Frequency of Meetings : As and when required 9. Can Public Participate in the meetings : No. However the public are
represented by non-official members
10. Are minutes of the meetings prepared : Yes 11. Are minutes of the meetings available to : Yes
the public ? If yes please provide information about the procedure to obtain them
54
Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Krishi Viygan Kendra
1. Name and Address of the Affiliated Body : Perunthalaivar Kamarajar
Krishi Viygan Kendra 2. Type of Affiliated Body (Board, Council, : 1974: Registered Societies Committees, Other Bodies) under Registration Act. 3. Brief Introduction of the Affiliated Body (Establishment Year, Objective/Main : Conducting training and research Activities) as per the needs of the farmers 4. Role of the Affiliated Body (Advisory/ : Executive Managing / Executive / Others) 5. Structure and Member Composition : Governing Body 6. Head of the Body : Chairman(Non-official) 7. Address of main office and its branches : Kurumbapet, Iyyankottipalayam, Pondicherry – 605 009. 8. Frequency of Meetings : As and when required 9. Can Public Participate in the meetings : No. However the public are
represented by non-official members
10. Are minutes of the meetings prepared : Yes 11. Are minutes of the meetings available to : Yes
the public ? If yes please provide information about the procedure to obtain them
55
Krishi Viygan Kendra, Karaikal
1. Name and Address of the Affiliated Body : Krishi Viygan Kendra 2. Type of Affiliated Body (Board, Council, : 1995: Registered Societies Committees, Other Bodies) under Registration Act. 3. Brief Introduction of the Affiliated Body (Establishment Year, Objective/Main : Conducting training and seed Activities) production as per the needs of the
farmers 4. Role of the Affiliated Body (Advisory/ : Executive Managing / Executive / Others) 5. Structure and Member Composition : Governing Body 6. Head of the Body : Chairman(Non-official) 7. Address of main office and its branches : Madur, Karaikal - 609602 8. Frequency of Meetings : As and when required 9. Can Public Participate in the meetings : No. However the public are
represented by non-official members
10. Are minutes of the meetings prepared : Yes 11. Are minutes of the meetings available to : Yes
the public ? If yes please provide information about the procedure to obtain them
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Pondicherry State Agricultural Workers Welfare Society
1. Name and Address of the Affiliated Body : Perunthalaivar Kamarajar
Krishi Viygan Kendra 2. Type of Affiliated Body (Board, Council, : 2005: Registered Societies Committees, Other Bodies) under Registration Act. 3. Brief Introduction of the Affiliated Body (Establishment Year, Objective/Main : Implementing welfare schemes Activities) for the benefit of the agricultural workers 4. Role of the Affiliated Body (Advisory/ : Executive Managing / Executive / Others) 5. Structure and Member Composition : Governing Body 6. Head of the Body : Chairman(Non-official) 7. Address of main office and its branches : New Light House Road,
Vambakeerapalayam, Pondicherry – 605 009. 8. Frequency of Meetings : As and when required 9. Can Public Participate in the meetings : No. However the public are
represented by non-official members
10. Are minutes of the meetings prepared : Yes 11. Are minutes of the meetings available to : Yes
the public ? If yes please provide information about the procedure to obtain them
CHAPTER – 8 (Manual – 7) The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 1 V. Lakshmanacharyulu DDA 19449 -do- -do- 2 K. Venugopala Rao Agrl. Officer 14754 -do- -do- 3 N. Srinivasa Babu Agrl. Officer 14408 -do- -do- 4 K. Vijayalakshmi UDC 9786 -do- -do- 5 T. Bhulakshmi UDC 9786 -do- -do- 6 P. Nagamani UDC 9600 -do- -do- 7 V. Madhavi LDC 8766 -do- -do- 8 S. Siva Ganesh Driver 7247 -do- -do- 9 K. V. Subba Rao Demon. Asst 8210 -do- -do- 10 P. Kumaran Demon. Asst 6139 -do- -do- 11 I.K. Khan Demon. Asst 5397 -do- -do- 12 Y. Abraham Peon 6398 -do- -do- 13 P.V.V. Satyanarayana Watchman 5398 -do- -do- 14 I. Appalaswamy Watchman 6398 -do- -do- 15 N. Sreeramulu Mazdoor 6116 -do- -do- 16 G. Tulasi Mazdoor 5779 -do- -do- 17 T. Sriramulu Mazdoor 6081 -do- -do- 18 G. Jayabal Mazdoor 5745 -do- -do- 19 V.S.V.V. Prasad PTSA 2238 -do- -do- 20 P. Adinarayana PTW 2238 -do- -do- 21 K. Babji PTSA 2238 -do- -do- 22 R. Desayya PTSH 2238 -do- -do- 23 V. Krishnamurthy PTSH 2238 -do- -do- 24 D. Srinu Babu CLR 4321 -do- -do- 25 K. Nageswara Rao CLR 4321 -do- -do- 26 K.V.V.Satyanarayana CLR 4321 -do- -do- 27 M. Sesha Rao CLR 4321 -do- -do-
* As applicable under pay and allowances ** As per the Fundmental Rules and the Recruitment Rules of the post concerned.
The Budget Allocated to each Agency (Manual 11)
(Particulars of all Plans, proposed expenditure and report on disbursement made)
For Public Authorities responsible for Developmental, Construction, technical works
Year 2004-2005:- Region : Pondicherry
(Rs. in lakhs)
Sl. No.
Name of the Scheme / Head
Activity Starting
date of the activity
Planned end date of the activity
Amount proposed
Amount released / disbursed (no. of
installments)
Actual expenditure for the last
year
Responsible officer for the quality and the completed
execution of the work
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
1. Integrated programme for seed promotion and certification
Distribution of certified seeds at subsidy cost.
April 2004 March 2005 56.00 55.98 55.98 Addl. Director of Agriculture (T&V), Thattanchavady
2. Crop Production Technology
Distribution of agricultural inputs such as seeds, zinc sulphate, enriched compost, plant protection chemicals at subsidy cost, conduct of training, study tour, demonstrations, cultivation expenses for farmers.
-do- -do- 221.06 220.93 220.93 Addl. Director of Agriculture (T&V), Thattanchavady
3. Soil Resource Management & Inputs Quality Control
Analysis of fertilizers, pesticides, seed and soil samples. -do- -do- 20.00 19.98 19.98
Joint Director of Agriculture (Chem.), Thattanchavady
4. Promotion of Agricultural Mechanization
Distribution of tractors, power tiller, agricultural machineries at subsidy cost.
-do- -do- 292.00 292.00 292.00 Deputy Director
(Agrl. Engg.), GAEW, Pondicherry
101
102
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
5. Development of Horticulture Crops
Distribution of planting materials, coconut seedlings to Horticulture growers at subsidy cost. Distribution of back ended subsidy for the establishment of orchards such as mango, sapota and banana, cultivation of winter vegetables, vegetable seed production, onion seed production, mushroom cultivation vermin composting etc.
-do- -do- 204.26 204.00 204.00
Addl. Director of Agriculture
(Horticulture), Botanical Garden,
Pondicherry
6. Promotion of Post Harvest Technologies
Construction of threshing floor for the benefit of the farmers. -do- -do- 20.00 20.00 20.00
Addl. Director of Agriculture (T&V), Thattanchavady
7. Training & Capacity building to develop Human resources
Imparting training to the Technical officer of the Department at various Training Institutes.
-do- -do- 0.74 0.74 0.74 Joint Director of Agriculture (PP)
8. Introduction of e-governance
Networking all the Farmers Help Centres.
-do- -do- 22.44 22.32 22.32 Deputy Director of Agriculture (PP)
9. Scheme for Monitoring and Evaulation
Conducting monitoring and evaluation of various schemes -do- -do- 4.00 3.77 3.77
Addl. Director of Agriculture (LUP)
10. Purchase and Distribution of lands to landless rural SC people
Purchase and distribution of lands to the landless rural SC people.
-do- -do- 100.00 100.00 100.00 Addl. Director of Agriculture (LUP)
11. Integrated Scheme for Development, Harvesting, Recharging and Conservation of Ground water
Construction of percolation and farm ponds, undertaking soil reclamation and water conservation, construction of recharge tube wells, replacement of tube wells etc.
-do- -do- 138.00 137.99 137.99 Hydrogeologist – II,
SGWU, Thattanchavady
Total -do -do- 1078.50 1077.71 1077.71
103
Year 2004-2005:- Region: Karaikal
(Rs. in lakhs)
Sl. No.
Name of the Scheme / Head
Activity Starting
date of the activity
Planned end date of the activity
Amount proposed
Amount released / disbursed (no. of
installments)
Actual expenditure for the last
year
Responsible officer for the quality and the completed
execution of the work
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
1. Integrated programme for seed promotion and certification
Distribution of certified seeds at subsidy cost.
April 2004 March 2005 13.00 13.00 13.00 Addl. Director of Agriculture, Karaikal
2. Crop Production Technology
Distribution of agricultural inputs such as seeds, zinc sulphate, enriched compost, plant protection chemicals at subsidy cost, conduct of training, study tour, demonstrations, cultivation expenses for farmers.
-do- -do- 130.00 129.93 129.93 Addl. Director of Agriculture, Karaikal
3. Soil Resource Management & Inputs Quality Control
Analysis of fertilizers, pesticides, seed and soil samples.
-do- -do- 8.92 8.92 8.92 Addl. Director of Agriculture, Karaikal
4. Promotion of Agricultural Mechanization
Distribution of tractors, power tiller, agricultural machineries at subsidy cost
-do- -do- 25.00 25.00 25.00 Addl. Director of Agriculture, Karaikal
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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
5. Development of Horticulture Crops
Distribution of planting materials, coconut seedlings to Horticulture growers at subsidy cost. Distribution of back ended subsidy for the establishment of orchards such as mango, sapota and banana, cultivation of winter vegetables, vegetable seed production, onion seed production, mushroom cultivation vermin composting etc.
-do- -do- 41.00 40.94 40.94 Addl. Director of Agriculture, Karaikal
6.
Integrated Scheme for Development, Harvesting, Recharging and Conservation of Ground water
Construction of percolation and farm ponds, undertaking soil reclamation and water conservation, construction of recharge tube wells, replacement of tube wells etc.
-do- -do- 66.00 66.00 66.00 Addl. Director of Agriculture, Karaikal
Total -do- -do- 283.92 283.79 283.79
105
Year 2004-2005:- Region: Mahe
(Rs. in lakhs)
Sl. No.
Name of the Scheme / Head
Activity Starting
date of the activity
Planned end date of the activity
Amount proposed
Amount released / disbursed (no. of
installments)
Actual expenditure for the last
year
Responsible officer for the quality and the completed
execution of the work
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
1. Development of Horticulture Crops
Distribution of planting materials, coconut seedlings to Horticulture growers at subsidy cost. Distribution of back ended subsidy for the establishment of orchards such as mango, sapota and banana, cultivation of winter vegetables, vegetable seed production, onion seed production, mushroom cultivation vermin composting etc.
April 2004 March 2005
33.00 33.00 33.00 Deputy Director of Agriculture,
Mahe
Total -do- -do- 33.00 33.00 33.00
106
Year 2004-2005:- Region: Yanam (Rs. in lakhs)
Sl. No.
Name of the Scheme / Head
Activity Starting
date of the activity
Planned end date of the activity
Amount proposed
Amount released / disbursed (no. of
installments)
Actual expenditure for the last
year
Responsible officer for the quality and the completed
execution of the work
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
1. Crop Production Technology
Distribution of agricultural inputs such as seeds, zinc sulphate, enriched compost, plant protection chemicals at subsidy cost, conduct of training, study tour, demonstrations, cultivation expenses for farmers.
April 2004 March 2005 50.00 50.00 50.00 Deputy Director of
Agriculture, Yanam
2. Development of Horticulture Crops
Distribution of planting materials, coconut seedlings to Horticulture growers at subsidy cost.
Distribution of back ended subsidy for the establishment of orchards such as mango, sapota and banana, cultivation of winter vegetables, vegetable seed production, onion seed production, mushroom cultivation vermin composting etc.
3. Infrastructure for Development for Agricultural Production through PASIC
50.00 50.00 50.00
Total 1052.48 1052.47 1052.47
107
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Chapter 13 (Manual 12)
The Manner of Execution of Subsidy Programme 13.1. Detailed Information are as follows:-
� Name of the Programme / Scheme Crop Production Technology � Duration of the programme / scheme one year � Objective of the programme The object of the scheme is to assist the farming
community in increasing the per hectare
productivity by transformation of scientific
technologies to the farmers fields. The
dissemination of technologies will include the
training on Integrated Nutrient Management,
Integrated Pest Management, and Integrated
Water Management. To increase the subsidiary
income of the farmers allied activities like Fish
culture, Cattle and Poultry rearing, Mushroom
Cultivation and Beekeeping will be advocated to
farmers under broad based extension on the lines
of the Bio-Village Programme. Keeping the above
goal in mind maximum number of farmers will be
trained in the Broad based Extension system in
Krishi Vigyan Kendras and through the Farmers
Training Centre of this department.
� Physical and financial targets of the
programme for 2005-06 I. Area to be covered under principal
field crops (Area in Hects.)
a. Rice
b. Pulses
c. Groundnut
d. Gingelly
e. Cotton (Bales)
f. Sugarcane
25000
7000
3000
500
500
2000
II. Production of Principal field crops (In MT.)
a. Rice
b. Pulses
c. Groundnut
88000
6000
7200
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d. Gingelly
e. Cotton (Bales)
f. Sugarcane
7200
500
2500
200000
III. Compost to be distributed in MT. 6000
IV. Bio-fertilisers to be distributed in MT 45
V. IPM Demonstrations to be conducted on paddy, groundnut, sugarcane, cotton and other crops in nos.
15
VI. Establishment of Uzhavar Udhaviyagams
4
Financial Target: Rs. 366.56 lakhs
� Eligibility of Beneficiary Small, Marginal, Big farmers and Scheduled caste farmers
� Pre-requisites for the benefit Ownership / tenant of the land, cultivation of crops
in the season � Procedure to avail the benefits of the
programme Approach Agricultural Officer, Uzhavar
Udhaviyagams and obtain necessary permit for
availing agriculture input subsidy.
� Criteria for deciding eligibility The extent of land and condition of the crops raised � Details of the benefits given in the
programme (also mention the amount of subsidy or other help given)
a) Seed subsidy for paddy @ Rs.4/- kg.
b) Pulses, oilseeds, zinc sulphate at 50% subsidy
Plant protection equipment, plant protection
chemicals
c) Distribution of bio fertilizers (neem oil, neem
cake, enriched compost) at 75% subsidy to
general farmers and at 100% to SC farmers
d) Sugarcane nursery premium at Rs.1000/- for
raising 10 acres for nursery (25 cents)
e) Cash incentive at Rs. 5000/- acre for fodder
cultivation
f) In yanam region assistance for 50% subsidy to
tractors and power tillers is provided.
� Procedure for the distribution of the subsidy
The agriculture inputs at subsidy cost are
distributed through PASIC agro depots based on
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distributed through PASIC agro depots based on
the permits issued by Agricultural Officers (Uzhavar
Udhaviyagams)
� Where to apply or whom to contact in
the office for applying Agricultural Officer (Uzhavar Udhaviyagam)
concerned � Application Fee (where applicable) Nil � Other Fees (where applicable) Nil � Application format (where applicable. If
the application is made on plain paper please mention it along with what the applicant should mention in the application)
Prescribed format for availing Fodder subsidy
� List of attachments (certificates /
documents) The Farmers identification card issued by the
Agriculture Department with land particulars for the
proof of farmers.
� Format of Attachment Nil � Where to contact in case of process
related complaints Pondicherry - Addl. Director of Agriculture (T&V),
Thattanchavady
Karaikal - Addl. Director of Agriculture, Karaikal
Mahe - Deputy Director of Agriculture, Mahe
Yanam - Deputy Director of Agriculture, Yanam
� Details of the available fund (At various
levels like District level, Block level etc) Pondicherry – Rs. 124.00 lakhs
Karaikal – Rs.65.00 lakhs
Yanam – Rs. 23.00 lakhs
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� Name of the Programme / Scheme Integrated Programme for Seed Promotion
and Certification � Duration of the programme / scheme one year � Objective of the programme The objective of the scheme is to increase the Seed
Replacement Rate of Paddy from the current 54%
to 66, to attain the targeted levels of Seed
Replacement Rate of 10% in respect of groundnut
and 15% in respect of pulses, to introduce Seed
Certification in Vegetable Crops in a minimum of 5
hects. to ensure the availability of the varieties
developed in the private sector to seed growers.
� Physical and financial targets of the
programme for 2005-06 Certified Seeds Distribution in MT a) Paddy - 900 b) Pulses - 20 c) Groundnut - 50 Financial Target: Rs.20.00 lakhs
� Eligibility of Beneficiary Seed Grower � Pre-requisites for the benefit Ownership of land raising Seed Farm � Procedure to avail the benefits of the
programme Enroll for registration of Seed Farm with Seed
Certification Agency and contact Seed Farm
� Criteria for deciding eligibility Ownership / tenant of land knowledge in raising
Seed Farm � Detail of the benefit given in the
programme (also mention the amount of subsidy or other help given)
a) Rs. 4/- kg for Paddy Certified Seed
b) Rs. 6/-kg for Paddy Foundation Seed
� Procedure for the distribution of the
subsidy Based on the seed testing report the subsidy will be
distributed.
� Where to apply or whom to contact in
the office for applying Pondicherry: Addl. Director of Agriculture (T&V), Thattanchavady Karaikal: Addl. Director of Agriculture, Karaikal
� Application Fee (where applicable) Registration Fee Rs.25 /- season per crop. � Other Fees (where applicable) Nil
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� Application format (where applicable. If the application is made on plain paper please mention it along with what the applicant should mention in the application)
Seed Farm application available with Pondicherry
Seed Certification Agency.
� List of attachments (certificates /
documents) The Farmers identification card issued by the
Agriculture Department with land particulars for the
proof of farmers.
� Format of Attachment Nil � Where to contact in case of process
related complaints Pondicherry - Addl. Director of Agriculture (T&V), Thattanchavady Karaikal - Addl. Director of Agriculture, Karaikal
� Details of the available fund (At
various levels like District level, Block level etc)
� List of beneficiaries Will be made available on the website.
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� Name of the Programme / Scheme Promotion of Agricultural Mechanization
� Duration of the programme / scheme one year
� Objective of the programme Farm Machinery and Implements are recognized as
major power inputs for increasing Production and
Productivity and reducing human drudgery Farm
Mechanization besides reducing delays in field
operations, will increase the work output per unit
time, improve the quality of work done and also will
enable conservation of inputs such as seeds,
fertilizer and irrigation water. To achieve this goal
Farm machineries and Improved Agricultural
Implements will be made available to farmers at
subsidized cost.
� Physical and financial targets of the programme for 2005-06.
i. Distribution of tractor to individual
Farmers at subsidized cost (Nos.) - 51
ii. Distribution of Power tillers to individual
Farmers at subsidized cost (Nos.) - 72
iii. Distribution of improved agricultural
Implements like Rotavators, reapers,
Winnowers, threshers, transplanters
etc., to individual farmers at subsidized
cost (Nos.) - 15
iv. Distribution of conventional implements
like chain pulley block, cultivators, discs,
Cage wheel etc., to individual farmers at
Subsidized cost (Nos.) - 40
Financial Target: Rs. 138.00 lakhs
� Eligibility of Beneficiary Small, Big farmers and Scheduled caste farmers
� Pre-requisites for the benefit Ownership of land.
� Procedure to avail the benefits of the programme
Application are given to these officers to avail
benefits
Pondicherry: Deputy Director (Agrl. Engg), GAEW
Karaikal : Addl. Director of Agriculture, Karaikal
Yanam: Deputy Director of Agriculture, Yanam
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� Criteria for deciding eligibility Should not posses tractor or power tiller previously.
� Detail of the benefit given in the programme (also mention the amount of subsidy or other help given)
a) Purchase of tractor at 50% subsidy subject to a maximum of Rs.1.00 lakh for general farmers and Rs.1.50 lakhs for SC farmers.
b) Purchase of power tiller at 50% subsidy subject to a maximum of Rs.0.50 lakh for general farmer and Rs.0.75 lakh for SC farmers.
c) Purchase of agricultural machinery at 50% subsidy to a maximum of Rs.50,000 for general / SC farmers.
d) Purchase of agricultural implements like chain pulley block, cultivators, disc etc., at 50% subsidy subject to a maximum of Rs.10,000/- per individual.
� Procedure for the distribution of the subsidy
Based on the seniority of application the subsidy will be distributed.
� Where to apply or whom to contact in the office for applying
Pondicherry: Deputy Director (Agrl. Engg), GAEW Karaikal : Addl. Director of Agriculture, Karaikal Yanam: Deputy Director of Agriculture, Yanam
� Application Fee (where applicable) Nil
� Other Fees (where applicable) Nil
� Application format (where applicable. If the application is made on plain paper please mention it along with what the applicant should mention in the application)
Can be downloaded in the Agriculture website or can be had in the concerned office.
� List of attachments (certificates / documents)
Revenue Certificate , Farmers Declaration.
� Format of Attachment Available with the O/o. the Deputy Director (Agrl. Engg.), Govt. Agrl. Engg. Workshop, N.S.C. Bose Road, Vambakeerapalayam, Pondicherry.
� Where to contact in case of process related complaints
Pondicherry: Deputy Director (Agrl. Engg), GAEW Karaikal : Addl. Director of Agriculture, Karaikal
� Details of the available fund (At
various levels like District level, Block level etc)
� Name of the Programme / Scheme Development of Horticulture Crops
� Duration of the programme / scheme One year
� Objective of the programme The horticultural crops besides increasing productivity also provide balanced diet to the people, which is very important in the context of the nutritive security, which is equally important to food security. At present horticultural crops occupy only 9.5% of the agricultural area, out of which core horticultural crops like Vegetables, Fruits and Flowers and 5.2% by coconut gardens occupy only 4.3%. It has been estimated that about 20% of the food should be shared by horticultural produce to achieve food and nutrition security; hence there is a need to increase the area under horticultural crops. Considering the various advantages and benefits of the horticultural crops an ambitious plan of bringing 20% of the area cultivated area under Horticultural Crops, which is worthy and valuable in the context of the depleting vital natural resources viz. water and soil, helping the desperate farmers to overcome the stagnancy in agricultural growth.
� Physical and financial targets of the programme for 2005-06.
I. Area to be brought under a) Vegetables & Tubers in hects - 2950 b) Coconut in hects. - 2425 c) Fruits in hects. - 800 d) Flowers in hects. - 140 e) Medicinal plants in hects. - 80
II. Establishment of processing units of Horticulture Products for value added products in Nos.
- 3
� Eligibility of Beneficiary Small, Marginal, Big farmers and Scheduled caste farmers
� Pre-requisites for the benefit Ownership / tenant of the land cultivation of Horticulture crops
� Procedure to avail the benefits of the programme
� Contact Agricultural Officer, Horticulture to obtain permits for inputs at subsidized cost.
� Giving application in the prescribed format for availing back ended subsidy
� Criteria for deciding eligibility Ownership of land need for the agricultural input for the horticulture crops raised.
� Detail of the benefit given in the programme (also mention the amount of subsidy or other help given)
a) Mango / Sapota orchards – Rs.20, 000 / hect. b) Banana / guava and other fruit crops –
Rs.12,000/- hect. c) Onion seed production – Rs.10, 000 /- hect. d) Winter vegetables – Rs.7, 500/- hect. e) Certified vegetable seed production – Rs.5000/-
hect. f) 50% assistance for 250 number of orchid plants
in the household – Rs.20, 000/- hect.
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in the household – Rs.20, 000/- hect. g) Cultivation of traditional flowers – Rs.7, 000/-
hect. h) Assistance to betel vine growers – Rs.1500/-
gourd etc. in pandal – Rs.5000 /- acre. o) Setting of ornamental / fruit seedlings.
Distribution of Inputs
a) Distribution of ornamental plants, flowering plants, tools, plant protection chemicals and plant protection equipments at 50% subsidy.
b) Distribution of fruit seedling and coconut seedling at 50% subsidy.
c) Distribution of PP chemicals, implements, equipments at 75% subsidy for planting subject to a maximum at 100% subsidy for SC farmers.
� Procedure for the distribution of the subsidy
� The agriculture inputs are distributed at subsidy cost at PASIC agro depots based on the permits issued by Agricultural Officer (Horticulture).
� For backed ended subsidy application are scrutinized and eligible application are considered.
� Where to apply or whom to contact in the office for applying
Pondicherry - Deputy Director of Agriculture (Horti), - Agricultural Officer (Horticulture) Karaikal - Addl. Director of Agriculture, Karaikal Mahe – Deputy Director of Agriculture, Mahe Yanam - Deputy Director of Agriculture, Yanam
� Application Fee (where applicable) Nil
� Other Fees (where applicable) Nil
� Application format (where applicable. If the application is made on plain paper please mention it along with what the applicant should mention in the application)
Application format are available in Agriculture Website.
� List of attachments (certificates / documents)
For back ended subsidy claims necessary vouchers.
� Format of Attachment Nil
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� Where to contact in case of process
related complaints Pondicherry - Addl. Director of Agriculture (T&V), Thattanchavady Karaikal - Addl. Director of Agriculture, Karaikal Mahe - Deputy Director of Agriculture, Mahe Yanam - Deputy Director of Agriculture, Yanam
� Details of the available fund (At
various levels like District level, Block level etc)
1. Assistance @ not exceeding Rs.20,000/- per ha. as back ended cash capital investment subsidy for establishing mango / sapota orchards and @ not exceeding Rs.12,000/- per ha. as back ended cash capital investment subsidy for banana, guava and other fruit crops
495
2. Assistance to cultivation of traditional flowers @ not exceeding Rs.7,000/- per 0.4 ha as back ended cash capital investment subsidy.
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3. Assistance @ not exceeding Rs.5,000 /- per acre for inter cropping in coconut plantations (existing / new) as back ended cash capital investment subsidy
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4. Assistance @ not exceeding Rs.1500/- per cent to betelvine growers for planting material, support material inputs etc., as back ended cash capital investment subsidy not exceeding Rs.20,000/- per acre.
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5. Assistance @ not exceeding Rs.6,000/- for cultivating medicinal plants for 0.4 ha as back ended cash capital investment subsidy
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6. Assistance @ not exceeding Rs.6000/- for cultivation of aromatic plants per 0.4 ha as back ended cash capital investment subsidy
1
7. Assistance at 50% not exceeding rs.50,000/- as back ended cash capital investment subsidy for horticulture oriented units like distillation units, drier, cutters, infrastructure for storage & grading etc.,
1
8. Assistance @ not exceeding Rs.7,500 /- per 0.4 ha as back ended cash capital investment subsidy for cultivation of winter vegetables / cole crop (temperate vegetable) suitable for the cooler months (October-February)
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9. Assistance @ not exceeding Rs.20,000 /- per ha. as back ended cash capital investment subsidy for setting ornamental / fruit seedling nursery or strengthening of the existing nursery by providing new infrastructure like Mist chamber, Poly house etc.
1
10. Assistance @ 50% of the total cost to house hold / roof top orchid cultivation for 250 nos. of plants or more not exceeding Rs.20,000/- respectively per individual as back ended cash capital investment subsidy.
25
11. Supply of shade nets at 50% subsidy for a maximum area of 500 M2 as back ended cash capital investment subsidy
11
12. Assistance to small Horticulture enterprises for women for production of mushrooms, vermin compost and other enterprises from Horticultural products at 50% back ended cash capital investment subsidy not exceeding Rs.10,000/-
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Total 1408
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� Name of the Programme / Scheme Integrated Scheme for Development, Harvesting, Recharging and Conservation of Ground water
� Duration of the programme / scheme One year � Objective of the programme In order to meet the relentless increase in the demand
for water for various purposes and to achieve the goal of optimal use and sustainability and to derive the maximum benefits through development, storage, conservation, distribution and reuse, it has become necessary to make water resources development more imperative by implementing a comprehensive integrated scheme with the following objectives: - i. Rainwater harvesting and recharging ground
water. ii. Water Conservation and Management iii. Construction of rain harvesting structures like mini
lakes and ponds in Karaikal region iv. Assessment of ground water potential and
monitoring of ground water quality v. Stabilization of irrigation command.
� Physical and financial targets of the
programme for 2005-06. a) Construction of farm ponds in Karaikal in nos. 10 b) Desilting / reconstruction of percolation ponds / channels/ water bodies in Govt. prompoke for rain water harvesting and recharging ground water in nos. 15 c) Construction of recharge tube wells for recharging ground water in nos. 12 c) Construction of roof top rain water harvesting structures in the Govt. Buildings in nos. 15 d) Renovation of dug wells / dug-cum- bore wells in nos. 30 e) Construction of roof top rain water harvesting structures in private buildings through PASIC 15 f) Laying of underground pipelines at subsidized cost in mtrs. 20,000 g) Installation of Sprinkler / drip irrigation sets at subsidized cost in nos. 25 h) Construction of New / Replacement of Community tube wells. 15 i) Subsidy assistance to water users association in Nos. 1949 j) Distribution of PVC pipes to farmers for
Construction of tube wells departmentally 4800 At subsidized cost in meters
� Eligibility of Beneficiary Small, Marginal and Big farmers and Scheduled caste farmers
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� Pre-requisites for the benefit Ownership of the land. � Procedure to avail the benefits of the
programme Contact and give application to Hydrogeologist – II for availing the benefits.
� Criteria for deciding eligibility Ownership of the land. � Detail of the benefit given in the
programme (also mention the amount of subsidy or other help given)
a) Construction / Renovation of dug wells / dug-cum-bore at 100% subsidy to a maximum of Rs.15,000.
b) Constructing roof top rain water harvesting structure at 75% subsidy to industries subject to maximum of Rs.75,000/- industries.
c) Subsidy to laying underground pipelines at 75% subsidy to general farmers and 100% subsidy to SC farmers subject to a maximum Rs.30,000/- per individual.
d) Subsidy for installation of micro irrigation system 90% subsidy to SC farmers and 75% subsidy to general farmers subject to a maximum of Rs.25,000/- hect.
e) 100% subsidy to farmers for Karaikal region for construction of farm ponds.
f) 50% subsidy to farmer for installation of submersible pump sets subject to a maximum Rs.20,000 per tube well.
g) 90% subsidy to SC farmers for construction of submersible pump sets subject to a maximum of Rs.2.00 lakhs per individual.
� Procedure for the distribution of the
subsidy The applications recorded are scrutinized and the subsidy is extended.
� Where to apply or whom to contact in the office for applying
Pondicherry: Hydrogeologist – II, SGWU, Thattanchavady Deputy Director (Agrl. Engg.), Soil Conservation, Thattanchavady Karaikal : Addl. Director of Agriculture, Karaikal
� Application Fee (where applicable) Nil
� Other Fees (where applicable) Nil
� Application format (where applicable. If the application is made on plain paper please mention it along with what the applicant should mention in the application)
Can be downloaded in the Agriculture website or can be had in the concerned office.
� List of attachments (certificates / documents)
Revenue Certificate, Farmers Declaration and Building approval copy issued by the Pondicherry Planning Authority.
� Format of Attachment Application format available in the website of this
Department.
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� Where to contact in case of process
related complaints Pondicherry: Hydrogeologist – II, SGWU, Thattanchavady Karaikal : Addl. Director of Agriculture, Karaikal
� Details of the available fund (At
various levels like District level, Block level etc)
Pondicherry – Karaikal -
� List of beneficiaries (Abstract)
Sl. No.
Name of the component No. of
beneficiaries Subsidy Amount
1. Renovation of dug wells / dug –cum-bore wells (in nos.)
30 100% subsidy subject to a maximum of Rs.15,000/- per individual.
2. Construction of roof top rain water harvesting structure in the buildings of industrial / private institutions through PASIC
7
75% subsidy subject to a maximum of Rs.75,000/- per industry / institutions.
3. Installation of sprinkler / drip irrigation sets at subsidized cost in ha.
30
90% at the total cost of Rs.25,000/- per ha. whichever less for SF, MF, SC/ST and women farmers and 70% at the total cost of Rs.25,000/- per hect. whichever less to other farmers.
4. Distribution of submersible pump sets at subsidized cost in nos. 64
50% subsidy subject to a maximum of Rs.20,000/- per tube well / individual
5. Construction of medium / deep tube wells in nos. 42
50% subsidy subject to a maximum of Rs.20,000/- per tube well / individual
6. Construction of filter points / shallow tube wells in Nos. 18
50% subsidy subject to a maximum of Rs.20,000/- per tube well / individual
7. Conduct of drip irrigation demonstration in plots of one acre in sugarcane farmers field in nos.
17 90% subsidy assistance to SC farmers.
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CHAPTER – 15 (Manual – 14)
Norms set by it for the discharge of its functions The following norms are observed while selecting beneficiaries under the various
schemes.
1. He/She should be a farmer either be a tenant / owner.
2. Lands should be located within the geographical limits of U.T. of Pondicherry
3. He should be in possession farmers identity card issued by the Department
4. In addition, for benefits under Special Component Plan, the beneficiary
should possess ID card issued for SC farmers
5. He/She should satisfy for the minimum/maximum limit of land holdings
prescribed from time to time for availing benefits under various schemes.
CHAPTER – 16 (Manual – 15)
Information available in an electronic form
1. Technical information related to all crops.
2. Details of all schemes being implemented by the Department.
3. Agricultural statistics related to Department.
4. Weather reports / Bulletins.
5. Marketing information.
6. Availability of inputs in PASIC Depots.
7. Information related to allied departments / institutions.
8. Formats of various applications and status of the applications.
9. Various Rules/ Acts /Regulations and Tender forms.
10. Establishmant matters such as Recruitment Rules, Postings and Transfers and Other
Government / Departmental Orders.
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CHAPTER – 17 (Manual – 16)
Particulars of the facilities available to Citizens for obtaining Information
The following means are available to the Public for dissemination of Information by the
Agriculture Department.
� Library at all Uzhavar Udhaviyagams
� Through News paper announcements as and when wanted
� Exhibitions, seminars, melas, campaigns etc.
� Notice Board at respective offices
� Citizen Charter
� Website of the Department: www.pondicherryagri.org
� Others means of advertising such as Leaflets, Brochures, Pamphlets, Souvenir etc.,
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CHAPTER –18 (Manual – 17)
Other Useful Information
1. TRAINING TO PUBLIC BY PUBLIC AUTHORITY
� Field schools on Integrated Pest Management
� Intensive training on Post Harvest Technology
� Exposure visit to various research centers/Institutions
� Study tours to various research centers/Institutions
� One day field trips to various research centers/Institutions
� 2. Time Period for Training Programmes/Schemes
� One day to ten days – Crop Production Technology 3. TRAINING OBJECTIVE
� To train up the farmers with latest technology, to make them to follow new package
of practices, facilitate the farmers to adopt new practices, study tours are conducted
on the basis of seeing and believing.
4. PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL TARGETS (2004-05)
� Integrated Pest Management – Field Schools - 9 nos. - 1.00 lakh
� Post Harvest Technology - Training - 5 nos - 0.55 lakh
� Study Tours and Exposure visits - 8 nos. - 2.32 lakh 5. ELIGIBILITY FOR TRAINING
� Progressive farmers of Pondicherry Region will be recommended extension wing. 6.TRAINING PREREQUISITE
� Government sanction for expenditure involved in the training programmes,
permission for vehicle movement, staff, technical experts from various
institutions/stations.
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7. FINANCIAL AND OTHER FORM OF HELP – Yes. 8.DESCRIPTION OF HELP
� Daily allowance for each trainee – ranges from Rs. 75 to Rs. 200 per day 9. PROCEDURE FOR HELP
� Regular attendance, getting signature in the requisite voucher
10. SELECTION PROCEDURE
� By the extension functionaries of the concerned Uzhavar Udhaviyagam. 11.TIME TABLE OF TRAINING PROGRAMMES
� Intimated to the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam 12. PROCESS OF INFORMING THE TRAINEE ABOUT THE TRAINING SCHEDULE
� Communication will be made through Uzhavar Udhaviyagam/through postal
communication on a particular programme
13. PUBLIC AUTHORITY ARRANGEMENT FOR PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT TRIANING PROGRAMMES
� Through All India Radio, electronic media and daily news papers 14. LIST OF TRAINING PROGRAMME BENEFICIARIES AT VARIOUS LEVELS