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Case Study
Agriculture
Case Study
Agriculture
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING & FISHERIES, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, GOVERNMENT of India, http://www.nddb.org/statistics/milkproduction.html.
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BACKGROUND
Agriculture being the largest economic sector in India employs 52.1 percent of the total workforce4. . However, the agriculture sector is not being able to be the most profitable and reliable sector in India. The vulnerability of tropical monsoon climate, partial failure of land reforms in many states, inconsistent government policies, over-regulation over resulting ulting in increasing cost, price risks and uncertainties, lack of adequate irrigation and modern techniques are affecting agriculture productivity in India. In this scenario, the contribution of dairy farming for the welfare and empowerment of the people is huge. The rural population is largely dependent on live stocks in India. The state government of Himachal Pradesh acknowledged the importance of dairy farming and developed the Doodh Ganga Yojana with provisions of interest free loans and subsidies encouraging enc the local communities to take up dairy farming as a stable and sustainable source self employment. employment Prior to Doodh Ganga Yojana, milk production in the state was considerably low. The state had to import milk regularly from Punjab and Haryana. This situation indicated that the internal market needs milk from local sources at reasonable prices. The commercial aspects of daily farming was also plagued with many deficiencies such as lack of adequate te fodder and feed sources, non availability of quality milch animals, lack of awareness about scientific animal management, lack of health care facilities, pricing issues and so on. The Doodh
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OBJECTIVE
The primary objective of the scheme was to create an alternative means of livelihood for the local population who mainly rely on agriculture and farming. The secondary objective was to call for a white revolution through the successful implementation of the scheme
WORKING DESIGN
The Doodh Ganga Yojana, launched in September 2009 in Himachal Pradesh, mainly has worked under two schemes. The first scheme was that of partial interest free loans and the second scheme that is currently operational, provides capital subsidy to the beneficiaries benef
The time period of the first scheme, that is the Venture Capital Fund Scheme, span across September 2009 to August 2010. The second phase of Doodh Ganga Scheme, that is the Capital Subsidy scheme that started in September 2010, is currently operational in Himachal Pradesh. Under the Venture Capital Fund Scheme of Doodh Ganga Yojana loans are provided to Self Help Groups and also to individuals to set up dairy units of 10 animals with with a total cost of rupees 3 lakh. The
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The scheme gives loan of up to rupees15 lakh for setting up of machines and coolers for the purpose of milk production and conservation. For the transportation n of dairy product a loan of 25 lakh is availed under the scheme. Loan ranging from rupees 1.2 lakh to 4.8 lakh are given for purchasing cattle and to set up another animal husbandry venture.
The Doodh Ganga Yojana started by Government of Indias Department of Animal Husbandry is executed through NABARD along with supports from district administration, Milk Federation of Himachal Pradesh, and other banks. NABARD has been supporting the process of collection, preservation and processing of the milk. Self Help Groups are assisted by NABARD to form their own federations to procure milk and process it. Each federation is processing 10 quintals of milk, pasteurising and selling it in the market. et. NABARD is also helping in establishing processing unit for cottage cheese
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METHODOLOGY
The Governance Knowledge Centre (GKC) research team identified Doodh Ganga Yojana as a best practice because the scheme is being successful in generating subsidiary subsidiary income for the agriculturist population, especially for women and marginal farmers. The scheme is enhancing milk production in the state as well. The team used both primary and secondary research methods for the preparation of this best practice document. Conducting desk based secondary research, available through online material the team gathered important information on the background, operations and achievements of Doodh Ganga Yojana In order to validate the secondary research findings, the team team adopted the interview method to carry out primary research. Responses were obtained from Mr. A.D. Rantoo, Chief General Manager of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Shimla and Dr K. C. Tanta, Senior Veterinary Officer, Department rtment of Animal Husbandry, Shimla on many important aspects of implementation of the programme. The insights obtained were utilised with the desk research to prepare this document.
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KEY STAKEHOLDERS
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development (NABARD Department of Animal Husbandry, Himachal Pradesh District Administration Milk Federation of Himachal Pradesh Beneficiaries of the scheme
LESSONS LEARNED
The Doodh Ganga Yojana is a complete dairy development scheme which is intelligently crafted and all inclusive. It not only financially supports organised dairy farming but also ensures dissemination of adequate knowledge around dairy development such as scientific animal management, availability of of animal and fodder and proper veterinary care.
Financial inclusion of Self Help Groups and even individuals for dairy development
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Primary Data collected through telephonic telephonic interview from Chief General Manager, NABARD, Shimla. Data as on 15 March 2011, obtained through telephonic interview from Chief General Manager, NABARD, Shimla. Researched and documented by
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Research was carried out by the OneWorld Foundation, Governance Knowledge Centre (GKC) team. Documentation was created by Communications Associate, Ajupi Baruah For further information, please contact Naimur Rahman, Director, OWFI at owsa@oneworld.net owsa@onewor
REFERENCES
Department of Animal Husbandry, Himachal Pradesh, http://hpagrisnet.gov.in/animalhttp://hpagrisnet.gov.in/animal husbandry/leftlinks/schemes.aspx Dr R. Venugopal, Commercial Dairying, http://www.jivaonline.net/articledrvenugopal.html IndiaEducationDiary,http://www.indiaeducationdiary.in/Himachal_Pradesh/shownews .asp?newsid=7970 NVONews http://nvonews.com/2009/09/25/himachal-launches-rs-300 http://nvonews.com/2009/09/25/himachal 300-crore-operationdoodh-ganga-project/
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6. What are the future goals? Is there any new provision envisaged for the next fiscal year?