(a) whether Intensive Cotton Development Programme is being implemented in Andhra Pradesh;
(b) if so, the details of implementation during the last two years and the achievements made
therefrom; and
(c) the future plans of this programme in Andhra Pradesh?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHRIPAD Y.NAIK)
(a)to(c): In order to increase the production and productivity of cotton, the Government of India is
implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Intensive Cotton Development Programme under Mini
Mission-II of Technology Mission on Cotton in cotton growing States including Andhra Pradesh through
the State Government. The funding pattern under the Scheme is mostly on 75:25 sharing basis between
Government of India and the implementing States. Under the scheme, assistance is provided for the
transfer of technology through field demonstration, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) demonstration and
training of farmers and extension workers. Besides this, assistance is given for the use of critical inputs
such as delinted seeds of newer varieties, sprayers, pheromone traps, bio-agents, sprinkler/drip irrigation
systems etc. The physical progress of important components under the scheme in Andhra Pradesh
during the last two years i.e. 1999-2000 and 2000-2001, is as under.
Component 1999-2000 2000-2001 (Upto February 2001)
Target Achievement Target Achievement Field Demonstration (Ha) 5640 5584 3360 3968 Training of Farmers (Nos.) 200 166 460 277 IPM Demonstration cum Training (Nos.) 126 120 125 106 Supply of Sprayers/Duster (Nos.) 2500 2386 2736 299 Distribution of Bio-Agents (ha.) - - 3000 281 Distribution of Certified Seeds (Qtl.) - - 300 Nil