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Detailed Project Report (DPR)
:Model template (Pomegranate)
for NHB Scheme No.1
for Pomegranate Crop
Scheme.1 Development of Commercial Horticulture through Production and Post-
Harvest Management of Horticulture Crops:
1. Open field condition
2. Protected Cover
3. Integrated Post Harvest Management
Crop Tick mark
Scheme
components
1. Open field condition of NHB
specified crops
Within overall cost ceiling
+Farm Mechanisation √
+Good Agri.Practices (GAP) √
+Plastic Mulching √
Detailed Project Report (DPR) duly to be signed by
the applicant (s) / authorised person ( in case of legal entity) on each page with date
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Index
Project at a Glance
1 About the Applicant /Promoter and his/her entrepreneurship
2 Details of benefits availed by the Applicant / Promoter
3 About Project -Name, Rationale, Management and Description
1. Name of Project, Activity, Objectives and expected Outcomes
2. Rationale / Justification for the project
3. Site/ Land details- RoR/ Ownership / Registration of lease/ Map etc.
4. Location of the Project- Identification
5. Current usage of land of proposed Project Area
6. Current infrastructure and assets possessed by the Applicant:
7. Lay out plan of the project
8. Conversion of Land Use (CLU)
9. Whether project site is part of production belt / cluster / hub
10. Rationale for the location of the project
11. Compliance of project site for food safety
12. Components / Activities of the Project with justification
13. Operations planning
14. Month wise operational chart / Implementation schedule
15. Backward and Forward linkages.
16. Manpower (Skilled & Unskilled labour etc.) availability
17. Employment generation
18. Infrastructure (Power, Fuel, Water, Plant and Machinery, connectivity,
Effluents treatment etc.)- Required, Already available, Gaps and the
management.
19. SWOT Analysis
20. Monitoring and evaluation
4 NHB Scheme under which the project is proposed with rationale / justification.
5 Project details
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5.1 Agro-climatic suitability / feasibility
1. Origin, introduction and distribution of crop in the said location, India and
in the world (briefly)
2. Agro-climatic / Horticultural zones and suitability of the crop (s)
3. Soil type and latest health-suitability for the crop
4. Water (irrigation) source, availability, Quality and suitability
5.2 Market viability
1. Commercial and Nutritive importance / significance, composition and Uses
2. Target Market (s)
3. Statistics: India and State: Area, Production and Productivity in the District,
State and India for the last 5 years
4. Clusters of the project crop in the state.
5. Demand and Supply gap
6. Global producers- Country, Area, Production, Productivity and global
market share in the last available 5 years.
7. International trade and potential (for export oriented projects)
8. Seasonality of crop / produce and its comparison with other availablecrop/
produce
9. Price variation of commodity in the State and nearby markets
10. Balance sheet of commodity in the State
11. Transportation
12. Value Addition scope
13. Central and State Government policy
14. Value chain in the commodity
15. Proposed Business strategy for Market viability
5.3 Financial viability
1. Due diligence status
2. Project Cost
3. Means of Finance
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4. Investment in Horticulture
5. Key financial Indicators
6. Project Financing
1. Rate of Interest
2. Percentage of Term loan against total project cost
3. Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
4. Cost of Production and Profitability
5. Yield and Sales Chart
6. Proposed Balance Sheet
7. Proposed Cash flow Statement for repayment period.
8. Proposed Profit & Loss Account
9. Proposed Repayment of Term loan and Schedule
10. Break Even Analysis
11. NPV (Net Present Value)
12. Economic Rate of Return
13. Depreciation
7. Risk Analysis and management
8. Statement of Assets and liabilities
9. Farm record keeping/ Maintenance proposed
5.4 Land development and Crop Husbandry
5.4.1.Land development
5.4.2.Selection of Quality Planting Material
1. Recommended and popular Cultivars- varieties/hybrids, their specific
characteristics, requirements and yields.
2. Cultivar/Hybrid/Variety selected and Criterion adopted for selection
3. Propagation methods.
4. Accredited / Good Nurseries in the area
5. Planting material-source, quality and suitability
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5.4.3.Orchard / Site planning, Lay out and management
1. Planning, establishment and layout systems
2. Land preparation
3. Planting Season / time and density and transplanting
4. Water and Nutrientmanagement
5. Intercultural operations including Weed management
6. Plant canopy architecture management/ training and pruning
7. Use of Pollinators &pollinisers
8. Use of Plant growth regulators
9. Flowering& fruiting
10. Integrated Pest and Disease Management and Food Safety measures
11. Physiological disorders- causes, preventive and management measures.
12. Special problems if any
5.4.5.Farm Mechanization
1. Farm Mechanization
5.4.6.Harvesting and Fruit care management
5.5 Post-Harvest Management
1. Post-Harvest infrastructure scenario in horticulture sector in the State and
specially for the proposed crop / component
2. Product/ Process Flow chart
3. Lay out / Floor Plan of post-harvest operations
4. Post-harvest operations
1. Pre-cooling
2. Curing
3. Cleaning / Washing
4. Sorting and Grading
5. Packing and labelling
6. Ripening
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7. Transport
8. Storage- Low cost / cold storage/ CA
5. Post-harvest infrastructure – Integrated Post-harvest Management
1. Integrated Pack house
2. Pack House
3. Pre-cooling unit
4. Cold Room (Staging)
5. Mobile Pre-cooling unit
6. Ripening Chamber
7. Primary Processing
8. Refer van
9. Retail outlet
10. Labour/ Store room
5.6 Marketing
1. Connectivity
2. Aggregation & Assembling: Marketing infrastructure
3. Market Institutions and agents
4. Demand and Supply trends and forecast both in local and National markets.
5. Traceability record
6. Proposed value chain / method of Marketing by the Applicant
5.7 Value addition / Processing
6 Technology providers
1. ICAR /CAU/ SAU/SHU / Research Stations and Experts names
2. Experts-whose services are availed
3. Agri/Horti-Business incubators
7 Food Safety -With /Without GAP certification
1. GAP Certification if any
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2. Food safety measures
1. Pre-planting
2. Crop husbandry
3. Harvestings
4. Post-harvest
8 Innovation if any
9 Profitability of the project (Horti-business): Critical observations of Applicant
10 Checklist
11 Declaration from Crop Expert and Project Finance Expert
12 Self-declaration by the Applicant
Annexure: Proposed stages in NHB Scheme Implementation
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Project at a Glance
1. Applicant (s)/ Legal entityName
2. Constitution / Applicant nature / beneficiary
3. NHB Scheme for which DPR is made
4. Project Activity
5. Nature of project- Green field/ pre-existing- expansion / component specific
6. Products, By-products and services
7. Project Area and Survey /khasra/ Gat/Dag No.
8. Project Site Address with Postal Code and Police Station Name
9. Agro-climatic suitability
10. Research institution whose technology and package of practices are proposed
to be followed
11. Existence of similar project activity in the said District
12. Whether the project is located in the crop cluster/ hub/ belt Yes/No
13. Project economic period/ economic life
14. Total Project Cost
15. Open field condition or Protected Cover
Integrated Post Harvest Management
Total
16. Project completion period ( in months)
Expected Implementation timeline Commencement
Completion
17. Total Eligible Project cost as assessed by the Applicant as per NHB
guidelines
18. Bank/ Financial Institution identified for Term loan
19. Proposed Means of
Finance
Promoters contribution (in Lakh Rs.)&%
Bank Term loan (in Lakh Rs.) &%
Un secured loan (in Lakh Rs.) &%
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Total
20. Likely Employment generation (man days)
21. Security
22. Gestation period
23. Projected
Key
Financial
Parameters
Current Ratio other than export units
24. CR-Export units
IRR /BCR
DSCR*
Average DSCR
Debt to Equity Ratio i.e DER
TOL/TNW
Promoters Contribution
Break Even Point
Security Coverage Ratio
Repayment period
25. Productivity expected (in MT/Qtl/Kg/numbers)
26. Likely Gap in productivity compared to National /Global average
27. Potential Market (s)for the commodity and distance from the project site
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1. About the Applicant / Promoter and his/her entrepreneurship
A. About Applicant / Promoter
1.1.In case of Individuals or Group of farmers (if applicable)
Individual
1. Name of Farmer / Entrepreneur/Individual/
Proprietor
2. Parents or spouse name of Individual
Group of Farmer growers / SHG- Promoters
1. Name of Group
2. Names of all members of group with their
father, mother/husband/ wife name
1.2.In case of Legal entity (if applicable)
Name / Title
1. Incorporation / Registration number & date of registration
2. Act under which Registered
3. Registering authority
4. Name of Promoter / CEO/CMD/MD/
5. If it is FPO/ FPC/ Producers Co-op society / Growers Co-operative Marketing
federation- Please specify
6. If it is Reg. Society/ Company/ Corporation / Partnership firm / Proprietary firm-
Please specify
7. Name of Promoter
8. Status of the promoter / applicant in the legal entity-please specify
9. Whether the promoter / applicant is authorised by the Legal entity- Yes/No
10. In case of Company/partnership firms / legal person
a. Certified copy of Company/Partnership incorporation/ registration
certificate issued by Competent Authority, as applicable
b. Certified copy of MoA/Bye Laws
c. Certified copy of Board of Directors Resolution duly passed and
authorizing signatory of application to apply for IPA
d. Certified copy of latest Audit Report, if applicable
i. (are to be made available in case the project and the application is
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considered for processing.- State Yes/No
11. NGO- Specify
1.3.Government Institutions / Organisations-- Please specify (if applicable)
(i) Marketing Board / Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee APMC
(ii) Municipal Corporation
(iii) PSU/ Agro-Industries Corporation
(iv) ICAR/CAU/SAU/ Government R&D Institution
1.4.Statutary registration
a. PAN No
b. Aadhaar No. Yes/No
1.5.Correspondence Address Postal Address with PIN code
Telephone
Mobile
Email id
Fax if any:
1.6.Project / Site Address
1.7.Social Category
( In case of legal entity the
CEO and Board of Directors
social category is to be
mentioned)
General / SC/ST
OBC
Minority
(Muslim/Christians/Sikhs/Buddhists/Parsis/Jains)
In case of SC/ST applicants a Certified copy of Caste
Certificate issued by Competent Authority is to be
enclosed. In case of others a self-declaration is to be
enclosed.
1.8.Location: TSP / NE Region
/ Hilly States
In case of TSP a self-attested copy of notification is to
be enclosed.
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1.9.Gender Male / Female/Transgender
B. Applicant/ Promoters’ Entrepreneurship:
1.10.CV / Biodata of Applicant (s) / Promoter (s) (Authorised by legal entity)in brief: ( If
applicants are more than one, all are to provide their CV / Biodata)
a. Name of Applicant/ Promoter:
b. Fathers’ name:
c. Date of Birth
d. Place of Birth (village/town/city, District and State)
e. Permanent Address:
f. Educational qualification (Higher Secondary, Under graduation Degree and above)
Education
Metric/ U
Name of
education /
specialisation
Board / College
/ University/
Institute
Year of
Pass
Remarks
g. Current profession.
h. Previous profession during the last 5 Years.
i. Experience- General and Horticulture
a. General (Other than Horticulture)
b. Horticulture
1.11.Commitment by the applicant: In case the project is approved for pre-IPA, the
promoter / CEO/CMD should undergo a 2 Weeks (min.10 working days)project specific
training programme in case of Open field condition and protective cover (with or without
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PHM component) and a minimum of 1 Week programme in case of standalone PHM
component in one of the ICAR/CAU/SAU/SHU/ Research Station/ Centre of Excellence/
related Central or State Government institution/ others as found appropriate / approved by
NHB.
In case of a Partnership firm/ Company / Legal person
a. Objectives as per Memorandum of Association (MoA) / Rules:
b. Professional history of Legal entities Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs), Self
Help Groups, Partnership/ Proprietary Firms, NGOs, Companies (as a Board of
Director), Corporations, Cooperatives, Co-operative Marketing federations/
Government Institutions.
c. Management structure if it is a company/ firm etc depicting the position of the
applicant.
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2.Details of benefits availed/ proposed to be availed by the applicant- either individually
or as a member of Association of growers, Group of Farmer Growers/consumers, Farmers
Producer Organizations (FPOs), Self Help Groups, Partnership/ Proprietary Firms, NGOs,
Companies (as a Board of Director), Corporations, Cooperatives, Co-operative Marketing
federations from (i) NHB and (ii) other Ministries/ organizations of Central Government and
(iii) State Governments including NHM for Horticulture related projects.
Note: The beneficiary should be truthful. In case any information is received later on at any
stage about his/her availing of benefit which is not disclosed hereunder will entitle NHB to
reject the current proposal and recover the funds if already released.
2.1.In this / proposed project and location:
1. Whether the proposed project proposal has been submitted for consideration under
any State Government or Central Government Scheme for financial grant? If yes give
details.
2. Whether any subsidy has been availed from the Board, other Central Govt.
organization or State Government for the same activity on the same piece of land,
khasra/ Gat/Dag/ etc either in his / her own name individually or in the name of
his/her family members or through any legal entity in which he/she is the beneficiary
either in the same location, project.- Yes/ No .If Yes, Please provide details
Constitutio
n –
Individually
or in any
form
Ministry
/ Organi
sation
Schem
e Name
Project
/
Activit
y
Project
Locatio
n
Land
Surve
y No
Eligibl
e
Project
cost
( Rs.in
lakhs)
Total
subsidy
/
grant
( Rs.in
lakhs)
Current
status of
project-
Operational
/
underutilise
d / closed
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2.2.In earlier/ any other Project (s)
2.2.1.NHB : either in his / her own name individually or in the name of his / her family
members or through any legal entity in which he / she is the beneficiary either in the
current proposed project location or any other location. Whether any assistance in the
form of soft loan and subsidy has been availed earlier from the National Horticulture
Board? If yes, give details thereof
Year Scheme
Name
Project /
Activity
Project
Location
Land
Survey
No
Eligible
Project
cost
Total
subsidy
/grant
availed
Current status
of project-
Operational /
underutilised /
closed
2.2.2.Central Government- Ministries / Organisations: either in his / her own name
individually or in the name of his / her family members or through any legal entity in
which he / she is the beneficiary either in the current proposed project location or any
other location.
Year Scheme
Name
Project /
Activity
Project
Location
Land
Survey
No
Eligible
Project
cost
Total
subsidy /
grant
availed
Current status
of project-
Operational /
underutilised /
closed
2.2.3.State Governments: either in his / her own name individually or in the name of his
/ her family members or through any legal entity in which he / she is the beneficiary
either in the current proposed project location or any other location.
Year Scheme
Name
Project /
Activity
Project
Location
Land
Survey
No
Eligible
Project
cost
Total
subsidy
/grant
availed
Current status
of project-
Operational /
underutilised /
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closed
2.3. Operational status of earlier Scheme under NHB and other Central Ministries and
State Government.
Year Organisation
/ Ministry
Activity Project
Operational
status
(Running or
Closed)
Annual
Turnover
(of
previous
Year)
Exports
if any
Profitable
or loss
making
Remarks
/ Reasons
2.4.Please provide map of earlier / other subjects and this project- Key map of project
land showing project details and land boundary details
2.5.Provide the following details:
a. Have you ever been refused / denied subsidy claim from NHB, NHM, APEDA,
NCDC, MoFPI? If Yes please provide details of (i) Project code, (ii) Name of
Applicant, (iii) Address (iv) Project activity etc. and the reason for such refusal /
denial:
b. If you were a recipient of Government subsidy, have you / your Bank/FI ever been
asked to refund the subsidy / call back ? If Yes please provide details of (i) Project
code, (ii) Name of Applicant, (iii) Address (iv) Project activity etc. and the reason for
such refusal / denial:
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Attention:
1. In case the project application is considered for Pre-IPA, the applicant shall have to
enclose No Objection Certificate from State Government that there is no duplication of
funding for the project and the applicant shall also submit self-declaration that he/she is
not availing government subsidy / grant / assistance from any other ministry.
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4. About the Project, Rationale, Management and Description
3.1.About the Project
1. Name of the Project
2. Correspondence Address:
3. Address of Project Site :
4. Project Activity and Scheme components (Should be as per NHB scheme latest scheme
guidelines- please verify):
No.
Name of the scheme and component Unit Tick
mark
relevant
compone
nt
5 Development of Commercial Horticulture through
Production and Post-Harvest Management of
Horticulture Crops
1. Open field condition √
2. Protected cover for specified crops
3. Integrated PHM
a. 3.1.Pack House
b. 3.2.Integrated Pack house
c. 3.3.Pre-cooling unit
d. 3.4. Cold Room (Staging)
e. 3.5. Mobile Pre-cooling unit
f. 3.6.Ripening Chamber
g. 3.7 Primary Processing
h. 3.8 Refer Van
i. 3.9.Retail outlet (environmentally
controlled)
4. Add on components
6. Details of Crop in case of Open field condition / Protected cover
Name of the
Crops
Variety /
Hybrid/
Cultivar
Area ( acres ) No. of plants Source of Planting
Material
Pomegranate ‘Bhagwa’/
‘Super
Bhagwa’
740 per ha at
spacing of
4.5X3m
University/Certified
Nurseries/Certified
tissue culture labs
‘Mridula’/
‘Arakta’ /
740 per ha at
spacing of
University/Certified
Nurseries/Certified
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‘Solapur Lal’ 4.5X3m tissue culture labs
7. Products, by products and Services of the Project
8. Objectives of the Project
9. Expected Outcomes of the Project including Products / and Services of the Project
10. Socio-economic benefit to the region /District / State
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3.2.Rationale / Justification for the project
3.2.1. Rationale
3.2.2. Details of similar projects / crop in the neighbourhood and the District -Area,
Production, Productivity briefly. Provide more details in Market viability chapter.
3.2.3. How quality of inputs/ raw materials is assured.
3.2.4.About Bank/ FI: Name of the Bank/FI, branch and its code identified for Term loan
and Rationale
Name of Bank/ FI
Bank/FI Branch Address
Bank/FI Branch contact Number
IFSC code
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3.3.Project Site/ Land details:
3.3.1.Proposed Project Area:
Activity Area proposed
1 Cultivation –
Open Cultivation (Ha)
Protected Cultivation (Sq.Mt)
2 PHM
3 Plant and Machinery
4 Any other activity
3.3.2.Land details- RoR/ Ownership / Registration of lease/ map etc.
Name of Owner of land proposed for the project as
per Land Revenue Records
Whether title of the land is clear in the name of
applicant and is free from any litigation
How Title is derived Ancestral
Purchased (with details of
date)
Encumbrances if any
Name of the Owner in case of joint ownership Survey/
Gat
/khasraNo
etc.
Area in Sq.mt
/ Ha
Share
Whether land boundaries are demarcated for the
applicant clearly.
Yes/No
In case of Partnership
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1. Whether land is owned by Partnership firm
or jointly by its partners
Yes/No
2. NOC:If land is owned by one of the partner,
an undertaking by land owner is required
stating that he/she will not withdraw, sale or
transfer his/her land during currency period
of the project
In case of Lease
1. In case the land is that of leased,
Registration details of the said leased land in
the office of Sub-Registrar
2. No.of Years of lease
3. Whether lease is entered in RoR Yes/No
Whether land is mortgaged? If yes provide details of
mortgagor and mortgagee
3.4.Location of the Project- Identification (Longitude, Latitude, Altitude, Village, GP,
Block, District, State), Area, Number of growers.
1. Location Address
2. a. Survey/Khasra/ Dag/ Other No
3. b. Habitation/ Village
4. c. Gram Panchayat / Urban body
5. d. Block / Urban body
6. e. Sub-Division
7. f. District
8. g. State /UT
9. Location Longitude, Latitude& Altitude
10. Total Area of land owned (ha)
11. Total Area proposed for project (ha)
3.5.Current usage of land of proposed Project Area
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Proposed Project Current usage
Survey / Dag
etc.No
Nature of
land
Dry/
Irrigated/
Waste land
Area (ha) Activity / Crop Area (ha) Mortgage
Yes/No
If Yes with
whom
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3.6.Current infrastructure and assets possessed by the Applicant:
Category Asset Name Year of Purchase Make Capacity Cost
Fixed
Assets
Tube well
Dug Well
Drip irrigation
Electric Motors
Tractor
Tiller/cultivator
Transport vans
Vermi compost shed
Stores
Pack house
Labour room
Water harvesting pond
Installation/digging
Pipeline
Sprayer
(Electrostatic/HTP/mist
blower)
Others
Operating
Assets
Planting Material
Support system
Tools and implements
Others
3.7.Lay out plan of the project/ Map of Farm / production/ Operations unit / project land
showing project details and land boundary details
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Note: Type of fencing (barbed wire/chain link/live fencing) /windbreak
3.8.Conversion of Land Use (CLU) if applicable
3.9.Whether project site is part of production belt / cluster / hub ? If yes, provide details
of working relations with other farmers
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3.10. Rationale for the choosing the said Location for implementation of the project/
Location advantages and disadvantages
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3.11. Compliance of project site for food safety
The information on soil condition and site on water logging, industrial waste and effluents.
Run off and contaminated water is not allowed to enter fields.
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3.12.Components / Activities of the Project with justification (Please refer NHB scheme
guidelines)
No.
Name of the scheme and component Justification
1 Development of Commercial Horticulture
through Production and Post-Harvest
Management of Horticulture Crops
1. Open field for specified crops
2. Protected cultivation for specified crops
3. Integrated PHM
3.1.Integrated Pack house
3.2.Pack House
3.3.Pre-cooling unit
3.4. Cold Room (Staging)
3.5. Mobile Pre-cooling unit
3.6.Ripening Chamber
3.7 Primary Processing
3.8. Refer Van
3.8.Retail outlet (environmentally
controlled)
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Component wise cost of the Project and NHB Norms
Scheme
Component
Items Sub- items Capacity/
Area/
spacing/
size
Etc.
Units/
Numbers
Likely
/ unit
cost
NHB
Norm
Open field
Cultivation
Cultivation
Expenses
Planting material
Input cost (Labour,
Manure
&Fertilisers,
pesticides etc.)
Others
Irrigation
Tube well/ bore
well/ Open well
(Nos.)
Cost of Pipeline
from source of
irrigation to
production
unit(Length, Size &
Material)
Water harvesting
structure / Water
tank min. 300
microns
Non lined
ponds/tanks
Others
Drip / Sprinkler
Civil
Infrastructure
Functional pack
house
Store & Pump house
(Area in sq.ft with
size)
Labour room & go
down (Area in
30
Sq.ftwith size)
Others
Farm
Mechanisation
(AC)
Tractor upto30 BHP
Power
TillerRotavator
Equipment’s- driven
by Tractor/ Power
Tiller
Electrostatic/HTP
sprayer/Mist blower
In row weeder
Battery operated
pruner
Manure spreader/
FYM applicator
Mulch laying
machine
Self-propelled hort.
Machinery
Post hole digger
Other tools and
equipment’s as per
Sub Mission on
Agriculture
Mechanisation
(SMAM)
Others
Land
Development
Soil levelling /
Digging/Fencing
etc.
Others if any
Land if newly purchased but not before
one year from date of sanction of Term
loan (indicate year)
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Support system/staking for
Pomegranate
Vermi Compost Unit
1. Permanent Structure
2. HDPE Vermibed(12ft X 4ft X2 ft)
Slurry Unit
Certification of Good Agricultural
Practices (GAP) including
infrastructure (AC)
Plastic Mulching
Others
Packhouse including precooling unit
Grand Total
Scheme Capacity/
Area/
Spacing/si
ze etc.
Units/
Number
Likely
/Unit
cost
NHB
Norm
Planting Material & Cultivation cost
Irrigation
Tube well/ bore
well/ Open well
(Nos.)
Cost of Pipeline
from source of
irrigation to
production
unit(Length, Size &
Material)
Water harvesting
pond/ Water tank
Others
Infrastructure Store & Pump house
(Area in sq.ft with
size)
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Labour room & go
down (Area in Sq.ft
with size)
Others
Farm
Mechanisation
(AC)
Tools and
equipment’s as per
SMAM
Land Development- Soil levelling /
Digging/Fencing etc.
Land if newly purchased but not before
one year from date of sanction of Term
loan (indicate year)
Vermi Compost Unit
1. Permanent Structure
2, HDPE Vermibed(12ft X 4ft X2 ft)
Certification of Good Agricultural
Practices (GAP) including
infrastructure (AC)
Plastic Mulching (AC)
Others
Grand Total
Scheme Capacity/
Area/
Spacing
etc.
Units/
Number
Likely
/Unit
cost
NHB
Norm
Integrated
PHM
1. Integrated PHM
3.1.Pack House
3.2.Integrated Pack house
3.3.Pre-cooling unit
3.4.Cold Room (Staging)
3.7 Primary Processing
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3.8.Retail outlet (environmentally
controlled)
Others
Note: NHB Norm: means Over all ceiling in project mode with add on component as per NHB Scheme guidelines.
(Appendix 1-A)
AC: Add on component: Over and above the cost ceiling.
3.13.Operations Planning
1. Name of Farm / Project Manager (working directly
under the applicant / CEO) if any.-optional
2. Name of agency providing technical know-how
and turn key for cultivation- and contact person
Name and contact numbers
3. Operations:
1. Land preparation Own / custom hiring
2. Procuring planting material Own / outsourcing
3. Orchard planning, layout Own / outsourcing
4. Water and nutrient management Own / outsourcing
5. Pruning & Training Own / outsourcing
6. Pollinators&Pollinisers Not necessary
7. Plant growth regulators Own / outsourcing
8. Integrated Pest & Disease management Own / outsourcing
9. Integrated nutrient management Own / outsourcing
10. Physiological disorders Own / outsourcing
11. Farm Mechanisation Own / outsourcing
12. Harvesting/ Fruit care management Own / outsourcing
13. Post-Harvest Management Own / outsourcing
a. Pre-cooling Own / outsourcing
b. Cleaning / Washing Own / outsourcing
c. Sorting and Grading Own / outsourcing
d. Packing and labelling Own / outsourcing
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e. Transport Own / outsourcing
f. Storage- Low cost / Cold Room/ Own / outsourcing
14. Marketing Own / outsourcing
3.14. Month wise operational chart / Implementation schedule: Commencement to
completion:
Project Implementation period in case of approval: Months.
Proposed/ Tentative dates of Bench mark / Activity Approximate date
Project Commencement Land development,
preparation and water
harvesting pond / water tank
Orchard layout and pit
digging (Pits should be
ready before hottest months
in the regions)
Jan-Feb
Feb-Mar
First Commercial Crop / plantation
/ operations if any
Plantation
Establishment of plants
Aug-Sep/Sep- Oct.
(soon after rainy season)
Minimum Two years after
planting for air layered
plants
Minimum one and half years
after planting for tissue
culture raised plants
Project Completion First Harvest Minimum Two and half
years after plantation for air
layered plants
Minimum Two years after
plantation for tissue culture
raised plants
Month wise activity chart from planting to first harvest
Activity Months
JF MA MJ JA SO ND
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1. Land
development
√ (1)
2. Land preparation,
orchard planning
and layout
√(1)
3. Procuring
planting material
(air layered/hard
wood cutting
raised/tissue
culture raised
saplings)
√(1) √(1)
4. Installation of
drip
irrigation/fertigati
on
√(1)
5. Plantation √(1)
6. Water and
nutrient
management
(drip irrigation
and fertigation)
(*stress period
months will
depend on soil
type and bahar
followed)
√ (1)
√ (2)
√ (3)
√ (1)
√ (2)
√(3)
√ (1)
√ (2)
√(3)
√ (1)
√ (2)
√ (3)
√ (1)
√ (2)
√ (3)
√ (1)
√ (2)
√ (3)*
7. Training&Prunin
g(avoid during
rainy season)
√ (3)
Light
pruning
√ (1)
√ (2)
√
(3)Heavy
pruning
after
harvest
√ (2)
√ (3)
√ (1)
8. Pollinators
(Optional)
for uniform fruit set, quality and yield
9. Plant growth
regulators
√ (3)
Ethephon
√ (3)
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(39 %
SL) @
1.5-2.5
ml/l)
NAA 10 ppm
GA350 ppm
10. Integrated Pest &
Disease
management
√ (1)
√ (2)
√ (3)
√ (1)
√ (2)
√ (3)
√ (1)
√ (2)
√ (3)
√ (1)
√ (2)
√ (3)
√ (1)
√ (2)
√ (3)
√ (1)
√ (2)
√ (3)
11. Physiological
disorders
Sunscald , aril
browning, fruit
cracking
Bagging, regular irrigation, boric acid 0.25-0.30% sprays depending on
bahar and regional weather conditions.
Mostly observed during Dec.-May
12. Farm
Mechanization-
procurement
Pruner, In
row
weeder(1
)
Post hole
digger,
rotavator,
Tractor,
Tiller/cultivato
r (1)
Manure
spreader/
FYM
applicator,
Drip
irrigation
unit and
fertigation
system (1)
Electrost
atic
sprayer/
mist
blower/
HTP,
Slurry
unit and
vermico
mpost
unit (1)
13. Farm
Mechanization
operations
- - - - - -
14. Harvesting/ Fruit
care management
√ (3)
15. Post-Harvest
Management
√ (3)
a) Pre-cooling √ (3)
b) Cleaning /
Washing
√ (3)
c) Sorting and
Grading
√ (3)
d) Packing and √ (3)
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labeling
e) Transport √ (3)
f) Storage- Low
cost / cold
storage
√ (3) √ (3)
16. Marketing √ (3) √ (3) √ (3)
3.15. Backward and Forward linkages
ECONOMICS OF POMEGRANATE CULTIVATION (For Reference)
Table: Cost of establishment of new orchard for cv. Bhagwa and maintenance cost up to 2
year age for 1 ha (740 plants)
S.
No.
Particulates with specification Quantity Rates/unit
(Rs)
Cost
(Rs)
2 Installation of drip system
Trench digging and closing
2.5ftx2.5ft
190mtrs 1200.00/hr
x04hrs
4800.00
Main pipe line 3” 16 pcs. 685.00 10960.00
Sub main pipe line 2.5” 17pcs. 490.00 8330.00
Lateral 16mm 2200mtrs 13.65 30030.00
GTO and end cap set 88nos 10.00 880.00
Drippers 1480nos 5.00 7400.00
Sand filter 2.5” 01 30000.00 30000.00
Screen filter 2.5” 01 4000.00 4000.00
Fertigation tank 01 10000.00 10000.00
Other miscellaneous material
(Adhesive, Valves, Fitting material,
Cable, labour charges)
10000.00 10000.00
Total 116400.00
3 Land Preparation 740 pits 62.00/pit 45880.00
Pit digging and refilling with FYM
4 Plantation cost 20 Man days 300 6000.00
5 Inputs for 2 years
i Planting material(including 15%
plants for gap filling 01 month after
planting)
850.00 30/plant 25500.00
ii Power sprayer 01 3900.00 3900.00
iii Fertilizer & - 70000.00
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Manures/Micronutrient/biofertilizers
iv Insecticides - - 15000.00
v Fungicides - - 21000.00
vi Bactericides (Only if Bacterial blight
is observed)
- - 15000.00
vii Miscellaneous 3000.00
Total 153400.00
6 Labour cost for maintenance of
orchard for 2 years
94300.00
(Intercultural operations, Weeding,
Removal of Suckers and Flowers,
Training of plants and disposal of
material, Staking of Plants, Live
fencing with plants, Spraying of
Pesticides, spraying, application of
fertilizers
8 GrossTotal (2+3+4+5+6) - - 415980.00
Note: lump-sum rate.
Table : Cost of cultivation per year (third year onwards) for taking production in 1
hectare of pomegranate
Sr.
No.
Particulates No./Qty. Rates
(Rs./kg or
lit.)
Cost
(Rs.)
1 Pruning
Main ( heavy) Pruning
Light Pruning
740 plants
740 plants
18.00/plant
10.00/plant
13320.00
7400.00
Total 20720.00
2 Labour
Including Irrigation, Fertilizer
application, Weeding and Sanitation
200
mandays
Rs. 300/day
60000.00
3 Inputs
FYM (20 kg/Plant) 15 tonnes
2200 33000.00
Fertilizer and Micronutrient 29485.00
Liquid fertilizers 17280.00
Pesticides/ Insecticides 22275.00
Fungicides 19,884.00
Bactericides (Only for BBD affected
orchards)
15,300.00
Miscellaneous 10000.00
Weedicide 1800.00
Total 132224.00
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D GrossTotal (1+2+3) 212944.00
Table: Income from produce and cost: benefit ratio
S.
N
o
Parameters Expenditure
Producti
on
Per/ha/y
ear
Rate
/Kg
fruit
Income
from sale
Profit Benef
it per
Rupe
e
Inves
ted
Year
wise
Cumula
tive
Yea
r
wise
Cum
ulativ
e
Rs. in lakhs tonnes Rs. Rs. in lakhs Rs.
a b c d e f = d
x e
g h = g -
c
i
1 First 2 years of
orchard
establishment
4.16
4.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 Third year
after plantation
/ first
production
2.13 6.29 9.00 35.00 3.15 3.15 -3.14 Nil
3 Fourth year
after
plantation/seco
nd production
) (B +5 %
escalation cost
2.24 8.53 15.00 40.00 6.00 9.15 0.62 0.07
Total amount investment is neutralized by fourth year of plantation and there is benefit of Rs.
0.07 per rupee spent, hence forth there is profit of Rs. 1.72 per rupee invested.
a b c d e f = d
x e
g h = f-
b
i
4 Fifth year after
plantation/third
production
(C +5 %
escalation cost)
2.35 - 16.00 40.00 6.40 - 4.05 1.72*
Note: Bank Loan Interest, Rent of own land, family labour not included
1. Backward linkages -with growers, input suppliers etc.
Operations Agency / Agents / providers Remarks
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Seed/ Planting Material
Manure
Fertilizers
Bio fertilizers
Bio pesticides
Fertilizers
Pesticides / Insecticide
others
2. Forward linkages- for Domestic and Export Market
Operations Agency / Agents / Service
providers
Remarks
Storage Unit/Cold storage
Processing Unit
Local Market
Terminal market
Farm Market
3. Briefly explain as to how the produce will be consolidated (backward linkages)
and marketed/exported (forward linkages)
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3.16. Manpower (Skilled Labour, Expertise etc.), Required, Already available, Gaps
and the management in an Year.
3.16.1. Managerial and Technical
Managerial Technical Gap
Requirement Availability Requirement Availability S US
Number No.of
Days
Number No.of
Days
N D N D
a)
b)
c)
3.16.2. Skilled and Unskilled Labour
Skilled Labour Unskilled labour Gap
Requirement Availability Requirement Availability S US
Number No. of
Days
Number No. of
Days
N D N D
Operations/
activity
d) Administration
e) Manager
f) Finance &
Accounts
g) Typing / IT
operations
h) Watch man
Crop husbandry
a)
b)
c)
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d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
3.17.Employment Generation per annum
No.of man days / Annum
Permanent man power -Permanent (on rolls)
Casual / Temporary
3.18. Infrastructure (Power, Fuel, Water, Plant and Machinery, Effluents treatment
etc.)- Required, Already available, Gaps and the management.
Utility Requirement Remarks
Power Likely requirement per month for the
purposes of …………………………
Source of Power
Access to Power is assured or not
Alternative Source of Power in case of
breakdowns
Water Source – Ground Water /Surface Water
Existing or New source
Plant &
Machinery
Fuel Access to fuel to power- Generators- Yes/No
Nearest fuel depot
Effluent treatment Facility and method adopted for effluent
treatment.
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Road connectivity Distance from the State Highway and
National Highway.
Rail connectivity
Air connectivity
Market
connectivity
Vermi compost If available Numbers and Capacity.
Types: 1. Permanent Structure and 2, HDPE
Vermibed (12ft X 4ft X2 ft)
Animal
Husbandry
Details of Animals
Capacity / Income
Environmental
issues of the
project if any
Fencing
Any other
3.19.SWOT Analysis
1 Strengths
2 Weaknesses
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3 Opportunities
4 Threats
3.20. Monitoring and evaluation of Project:
ICAR Institute or CAU/SAU/ SHU or qualified consultant or any other organization
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Attention of the applicant:
1. Applicant has to intimate the Board before effecting change of project land, crop, area,
bank etc in the proposal before claim of subsidy. (page 121 of guidelines point 10(vi).
Thus Any change in crop or project site without prior approval of NHB shall make the
component or project, as the case may be, ineligible for getting subsidy.
2. Even the change in FI / Banker should be done with prior approval of NHB.
(Signature of the Applicant)
with date and time.
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4 NHB Scheme under which the project is proposed with rationale /
justification.
1. Scheme.1: Copy paste scheme guidelines
2. Cost Norms and pattern of assistance: Copy paste scheme guidelines
3. Rationale for justification for taking up the proposed project under the scheme No.1
and its components.
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5.Project details
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5.1 Agro-climatic suitability
5.1.1.Origin, History, and Distribution
1. Origin of the crop and its introduction into India:
Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) of the Lythraceaefamily is one of the oldest edible fruit known to humans.
The pomegranate is native from Iran to the Himalayas in northern India and has been cultivated and naturalized
over the Mediterranean region and the Caucasus region of Asia since ancient times.Waste, barren, rocky land
with murrum type partially weathered soil can used for pomegranate cultivation as it is moderately tolerant to
salinity, requires less irrigation water and can be grown on sub-marginal land with suboptimal edaphic
conditions. It has great market, export and processing (value addition) potential. It is high revenue generating
crop and important for nutritional and livelihood security of farmers of natural resource deficit regions of
Deccan plateau. Thus, pomegranate is strategically very important. The fruit was domesticated around2000 BC
(Ranaet al. 2007). It is mainly confined to the tropics and subtropics and grows well in arid and semi-arid
climates. Favorable growth takes place where winters are cool and summers are hot. It has the ability to
withstand frosty conditions, but below −10°C will not survive long. A temperature of 38°C and a dry climate
during fruit development produces the best quality fruits. Pomegranate is one of the important commercial fruit
crops across the world and considered to be valuable because of the health-promoting traits in edible and
nonedible parts of the fruit that can be used for a wide range of human diseases.
2. Distribution of crop across the country
In India, Maharashtra has a major share (>65%) in area, followed by Karnataka, Gujarat. It is picking
up fast in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh., Rajasthan. Small
areas are under cultivation in Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Nagaland, Mizoram, Kerala, Jammu & Kashmir,
Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep. It has also been introduced in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh,
Uttarakhand and West Bengal.
Outside India it is grown in Iran, China, Turkey, USA, Spain, Azerbaijan, Armenia,
Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, the Middle East, Pakistan, Tunisia, Israel, dry regions of Southeast
Asia, Peninsular Malaysia, the East Indies and tropical Africa.
5.1.2.Agro-climatic / Horticultural zones including Rainfall, temperatures at critical
stages and suitability of the project (Not applicable to standalone PHM projects)
Parameter Recommended@ Project location
parameters#
Remarks /
deviations
Climate Areas having rainfall upto 800mm
most suitable. Regions receiving more
than 1000 mm rainfall with high
humidity are not very suitable. Has
wide adaptability of temperatures, can
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tolerate high of upto 44oC and low of -
11oC however areas with cool winter
and hot dry summer are suitable.
Altitude Grows well up to 1000m AMSL but
can be grown even up to
1500mAMSL
Climacteric / Non Climacteric Non Climacteric
Thermosensitiveness of crop
It may be considered Thermo-in-
sensitive as far as flowering is
concerned in the Deccan plateau
region as it flowers round the year but
needs some period of stress either
through high or low temperature
coupled with soil moisture stress to
flower profusely.
In temperate regions like H.P.,
Uttarakhand and J&K the
pomegranate becomes deciduous and
flowers only in spring (Ambe Bahar).
However, temperate type pomegranate
needs 100-200 chilling hours for
optimum flowering and can be
considered as thermosensitive.
Photosensitive It is photo-in-sensitive as it flowers
round the year.Under Deccan Plateau
region and remains evergreen, but in
temperate regions like H.P.,
Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir
the pomegranate becomes deciduous
and flowers only in spring season.
Temperature range (Max.-Min.) Mrig
Bahar
Hasta
Bahar
Ambia
Bahar
1. Mean monthly / Average
temperature
28.29-
26.46
25.87-
25.21
29.86-
28.22
2. Av.Max.temperature(0C) 34.91-
31.30
33.36-
30.93
36.89-
33.84
3. Av.night temperature(0C) 22.56-
18.18
20.41-
18.32
24.51-
21.39
4. Flowering (0C) 36.06 -
21.66
35.51-
20.97
40.89-
17.71
5. Fruiting (0C) 39.50-
20.97
35.49-
10.63
42.69-
21.46
6. Maturity(0C) 34.71-
14.23
38.11-
16.06
35.59-
21.03
7. Fruit quality 32.94-
11.89
37.00-
15.97
35.51
20.97
8. Season (0C) 39.80-
11.89
40.89-
10.63
42.69-
17.39
Rainfall (total)
1. Land preparation (mm) -- -- --
2. Flowering (mm) 207.94 87.00 27.7
3. Fruiting (mm) 171.29 22.20 47.6
4. Maturity (mm) 63.55 32.80 114.3
5. Av.Season (mm) of 42
years 570.20 321.55 372.20
Humidity (Max. &Min.)
1. Flowering (%) 84.12
58.81
74.28
42.14
50.15
25.12
2. Fruiting (%) 83.18 68.23 51.90
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53.97 33.79 22.69
3. Maturity (%) 73.28
40.86
66.29
31.03
70.23
34.65
4. Av.Season (%) 76.47
45.77
66.67
35.55
63.74
33.96
Winds during crop season
1. Wind velocity (km/h) 1.56-21.58
Shade/sun loving? Sun loving plant
@ Note: Organization / Institution (ICAR/CAU/SAU/SHU/ other) making recommendation
and its source should be specified.
#: Provide source (could be IMD/Agric.Univ/State Govt.) and weblink if possible.
Note:Temp., Rainfall and Relative humidity data given based on weather data available
withIMD for 42 years and /or NRCP for 8 years for Solapur.
Risk management/ Deviation Management if any:
Conclusion: Whether project crop is recommended for the project location Yes/No
5.1.3. Soil Type and health -requirements and that of project suitability
(Not applicable to standalone PHM projects)
As recommended
by ICAR
/CAU/SAU/SHU
Project location
data as per latest
Soil health test
Deviation if
any and
Management
Date on which
soil health is
tested and the
name of the
Institute
Soil type Well drained, light to
medium textured soil
preferred,
murrumtype partially
weathered soil can
also be used
Texture Sandy loam to clay
loam
pH
Suitable: 7.6-8.5
Marginally suitable:
8.6-9.0
Organic carbon
Ideally: 0.75-1.0 %
Marginally suitable:
0.5-0.75 %
Electrical
conductivity
Up to 9 dS/m
Sodium
Exchangeable
sodium 0.23-0.45
mg/kg
Potassium 232.3-440.9 kg/ha
Nitrogen 161.5-255.50 kg/ha
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Phosphorus 11.78-23.01 kg/ha
@ Note: Organization / Institution (ICAR/CAU/SAU/SHU/ other) making recommendation
and its source should be specified.
Source: Naidu, L. G. K., V. Ramamurthy, O. Challa, R. Hegde and P. Krishnan. 2006.
Manual soil-site suitability criteria for major crops NBSS&LUP publication no. 129,
NBSS&LUP, Nagpur, 118 pp.
#: Provide details of Soil Test Laboratory (should be that of Agriculture Dept/ Agric.Univ/
Central or State Government) where Soil is tested with contact details of Head of
Laboratory/ Analyst with telephone and mobile details and weblink if possible. A self-
attested copy of the laboratory results should be submitted in case project is qualified for
processing for subsidy claim.
Whether project location is a problematic soil- Alkalinity/Salinity/Others: if Yes.
1. Causes
2. Reclamation / Management/ Amendments proposed:
Conclusion:
Whether project location soil is suitable for the crop / activity.
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5.1.4.Water/ Irrigation water Quality -requirements and that of project suitability
(Not applicable to standalone PHM projects)Pomegranate is salt tolerant, so, salinity is not
an issue in pomegranate
As recommended by ICAR
/ CAU/SAU/SHU
Project location data as
per latest Water Analysis
test#
pH 7.4-8.5
EC (dsm-1
) Upto2.3 dsm-1
Total salt concentration -
Sodium Absorption Ratio (SAR) 1.22 (ideal)
Bi-Carbonate (MeqL-1
) 5.73 (ideal)
Boron concentration -
Heavy metals -
Pesticide residue -
@ Note: Organization / Institution (ICAR/CAU/SAU/SHU/ other) making recommendation
and its source should be specified.
#: Provide details of Laboratory (should be that of Agriculture Dept/ Agric.Univ/ Central or
State Government) where water is tested with contact details of Head of Laboratory/ Analyst
with telephone and mobile details. A self-attested copy of the laboratory results should be
submitted in case project is qualified for processing for subsidy claim.
Conclusion: Whether project location water source is suitable for
the crop / activity.
Yes / No
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5.2. Project- Market viability of the Project
5.2.1. Commercial (and nutritive -where ever applicable) importance / significance,
composition and uses.
Pomegranate fruit has wide acceptability among the consumers because its arils have
attractive colour, juiciness, sweet acidic taste, refreshing juice and known
nutraceutical value.
The fruit is rich in flavonoids, anthocyanins, punicic acid, ellagitannins, alkaloids,
fructose, sucrose, glucose, simple organic acids such as ascorbic acid, citric acid, and
malic acid, and bioactive compounds such as phenolics and flavonoids, principally
anthocyanins.
Pomegranate arils provide 12% of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin C and 16% DV
for vitamin-K per 100g serving.
The pomegranate peel is an important source of bioactive compounds such as
phenolics, flavonoids, ellagitannins, and proanthocyanidin compounds, minerals,
mainly potassium, nitrogen, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and sodium, and
complex polysaccharides.
Pomegranate seeds are excellent sources of dietary fiber. The soft seeded varieties of
pomegranate contain seeds oil to the tune of 25-26 % (V/W). The pomegranate seed
oil contains more than 70 % of conjugated linolenic acid The Pomegranate seed oil
contains punicic acid (65.3%), palmitic acid (4.8%), stearic acid (2.3%), oleic acid
(6.3%) and linoleic acid (6.6%).
The different parts of pomegranate have shown therapeutic properties that target wide
range of diseases including prostrate, breast and skin cancer, cardiovascular
disorders, male infertility, Alzheimer’s disease, aging, AIDS and cosmetic products.
In view of above mentioned therapeutic utility pomegranate has great market potential in
domestic as well as export market.
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5.2.2. Targeted market (s): Domestic or International. In case of International market, the
applicants have to refer APEDA export requirements and should specify compliance
appropriately with in the document. In case of domestic market specify the intended market
briefly while more details be provided in Marketing chapter.
The pomegranate has high potential for marketing in domestic as well as export market.
5.2.3. Statistics: India and State.
1. India: Area, Production and Productivity in the area, State and India for the last 5-10
years
National picture
Year *India
Area, production, Productivity
Global Productivity dataT/Ha
Area
(x1000
ha)
Production
(x1000 MT )
Productivity
T/ha
Highest Average
2017-18 220 2795 12.71
Country-wise
systematic
recent data is
not available in
public domain
Not
Available
2016-17 216 2613 12.09
2015-16 197 2306 11.71 @Israel 24
2014-15 181 1789 9.9
2013-14 131 1346 10.3
2012-13 113 745 6.6
2011-12 112 772 6.9
2010-11 107 743 6.94
2009-10 127.16 820.97 6.46
2008-09 109.21 807.17 7.39 # Spain and USA
18.3 to 18.4
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2. State wise picture- Top 10 producing states
State Area in 1000 ha Production in 1000 MT Productivity T/ha
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Gujarat
Madhya Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Rajasthan
Himachal Pradesh
Telangana
Tamil Nadu
Chhattisgarh
136.75
28.09
18.54
9.23
7.71
2.50
2.48
2.08
0.51
0.48
1578.04
328.92
278.10
88.86
105.20
10.00
2.55
30.84
13.96
4.33
11.54
11.71
15.00
9.63
13.64
4.00
1.20
14.82
27.43
9.06
Source: Horticulture at a Glance 2017, Horticulture at a glance, 2016
3. Project State Picture (Mandatory)
Year Area in
ha
Production
MT
States’
contribution
to Nation
Productivity
T/ha
Gap in Productivity (T/Ha)
State
Av.
National
Av
Global
Highest
12.09(2016-
17)
24.00
(2015)
Source:
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4. Project State- district wise performance in the said crop producing districts in
Last Year (Mandatory)
Area Production Productivity
District Area
(ha)
% of
State
Area
District Production
(MT)
% of State
Production
District Productivity
(T/ha)
Ranking
Source:
5.Project crop in the state: Time trend of Area, Production and Productivity
(Mandatory)
District Item Current Year CY-2 CY-3 CY-4
District.1 Area
Production
Productivity
District.2
Source:
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6. Share of project Crop- in terms of Area and Production in overall fruits
Share of Pomegranate to total fruit
Crop Area Production
Lakh Ha % share Lakh MT % share
Pomegranate
(2016-17)
2.16 3.39 26.13 2.81
Fruits
(2016-17)
63.73 929.18
Source: http://nhb.gov.in/statistics/State_Level/area_prod20161718.pdf
7. Availability of Storage facilities in the project area / District / StateSource: (Desirable Data)
Year Commodity Low cost storage
structures
Cold storage CA Storage
No. Capacity Capacity
utilization
No. Capacity Capacity
utilization
No. Capacity Capacity
utilization
Commodity / produce Storage
required in the
area
Storage
available in the
area
Gap Remarks
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5.2.4. Clusters/ Zones
5.2.4.1. Crop clusters in the State (Mandatory)
Cluster District No.of villages No.of farmers Total Area
1
2
3
4
5.2.4.2.Crop Agricultural Economic Zones in the State / UT, if any (Desirable)
Cluster District No.of villages No.of farmers Total Area
1
2
3
4
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5.2.5.Demand for the commodity:( based on the available data- minimum for the
project area, district and the state)
Demand -Supply gap for the commodity
Unit Demand No.of growers Supply /
production
Gap Remarks
Nos. Area
Project area
District
where
project is
located
State
Country
Globally
Note: Applicant may take the help of District Horticulture Officer.
5.2.5. A Projections of production, productivity, targets for domestic and export market
(Desirable)
Year Production Productivity Local
Market
Value
in Rs.
Terminal
market
Value
in Rs.
Export
Market
Value
in Rs.
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5.2.6. Global producers- Country, Area, Production, Productivity and global market share
for the last 5-10 years (Country-wise systematic and recent data is not available in public
domain)
5.2.7.International trade market and potential:
(Collect from APEDA Agri-exchange website at http://agriexchange.apeda.gov.in/; including product profile,
statistics and market intelligence sites esp. International trade and Global Analytical report in brief to the extent
of relevance; may also refer DGCIS sitehttp://www.dgciskol.gov.in/for more information)
Pomegranate Export from India 2017-18
Sr No. Country Quantity in MT Value in Crore Rs Av.Rate in Rs/Kg
1. UAE 19799.75 232.02 117.18
2. Nepal 8481.54 23.46 27.66
3. Saudi Arabia 3888.14 36.32 93.42
4. Netherland 2434.82 58.13 238.74
5. Qatar 2076.57 22.01 105.98
6. Oman 1946.63 27.94 143.52
7. Sri Lanka DSR 1503.86 18.25 121.36
8. Kuwait 1318.23 15.07 114.31
9. Baharain Is 931.69 8.49 91.17
10. Malaysia 715.10 8.65 120.90
11. Thailand 593.68 14.27 240.44
12. Bangladesh PR 510.74 1.68 32.85
13. Egypt ARP 489.72 5.22 106.61
14. U K 446.65 18.29 409.42
15. U S A 417.74 19.65 470.40
16. Vietnam Soc Rep 368.14 2.71 73.66
17. Singapore 362.10 4.88 134.69
18. Russia 341.63 5.15 150.61
19. Romania 280.00 0.40 14.27
20. Indonesia 163.81 2.50 152.41
21. Lebanon 150.00 0.31 20.96
22. Belgium 68.51 3.28 478.51
23. Maldives 63.41 0.73 115.28
24. Ghana 59.28 0.62 105.19
25. Hong Kong 43.97 0.95 215.51
26. Spain 39.45 0.60 152.13
27. Switzerland 37.24 2.02 543.49
28. Greece 34.10 0.55 161.87
29. Canada 27.28 0.35 126.84
30. France 22.81 0.35 153.81
31. New Zealand 21.642 0.99 459.02
32. Mauritius 21.58 0.27 127.13
33. Iran 18.21 0.18 97.96
34. Germany 13.20 0.31 233.05
35. Ireland 10.11 0.62 612.31
36. Kenya 5.53 0.09 162.34
37. Poland 4.20 0.22 521.43
38. Italy 2.41 0.054 225.62
39. Brunei 2.12 0.036 171.59
40. Australia 1.91 0.040 208.57
41. Nigeria 1.49 0.025 166.45
42. Norway 1.42 0.021 148.94
43. Cambodia 0.90 0.013 141.60
44. Mali 0.49 0.0076 155.26
45. Seychelles 0.44 0.0055 124.26
46. Japan 0.19 0.0019 98.33
47. Congo D. Rep. 0.16 0.0014 88.60
48. South Africa 0.12 0.0012 96.73
49. Panama Republic 0.02 0.0002 100.00
50. Netherland Antilles 0.01 0.00045 895.80
Total/Average 47335.71 537.73 Average 197.36
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5.2.8. Seasonality matrix of the fruit (Desirable Data):
Seasonality matrix of the crop with reference to other fruits / vegetables
Fruits Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Lean Season
Peak Season
Pomegranate
STATE JA
N
FE
B
MA
R
AP
R
MA
Y JUN JUL
AU
G
SE
P
OC
T
NO
V
DE
C
Maharashtr
a
Karnataka
Andhra
Pradesh
Gujarat
Index: Round the year Peak
season
Lean
season
Gl
ut
Demand and Supply issues specific to project area:
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5.2.9 Price variation of Commodities at State / UT Capital or at a Major Fruit &
Vegetables Market
Local Market: 1 Unit=Rs. Per Qtl/MT/Kg
Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Major Terminal Market: 2 Unit=Rs. Per Qtl/MT/Kg
Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Projected prices of project produce
Market: ………………………… Unit=Rs. Per Qtl/MT/Kg
Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
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5.2.10.Balance sheet of commodity in the State (Desirable Data/ Voluntary)
Year: Qty: 000Tons
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Stored/
Carry in
Fresh
Production/
Arrivals
Imports
Availability
In LT
Storage
Consumption
Exports
Post
Production
losses
Total Usage
Carry out
Source:
Note:
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5.2.11.Whether transportation infrastructure is available.
1. Mode of transportation / arrangement:
2. Whether cold chain facility available locally if so details of service providers and
contact person name.
5.2.12. Value Addition scope/ potential
In India major part of pomegranate production is utilized for table purpose (fresh fruit)
consumption. However, there is high potential for processing of pomegranate in to various
value added product as well as utilization of processing industry by products in to high value
nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products. The pomegranate can be processed in to various
value added products such as juice, ready to serve beverage, anardana, minimally processed
arils, wine, can be prepared from pomegranate. The processing industry byproduct such as
pomegranate seed oil, bio colours and extracts from peel can be developed. The technologies
for value addition of pomegranate are available with ICAR-NRC on Pomegranate, Solapur.
5.2.13. Central and State Government policies to promote the commodity:
( towards its promotion, area expansion and organized marketing, processing and export).
Government Schemes of National organizations like NHM, NHB, APEDA and MIDH of
Gov. of Maharashtra.
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5.2.14. Value chain in the commodity
In India, area and production of pomegranate rising leaps and bound during last
decade. Most of pomegranate fruits produced are marketed in inland markets for table
purpose. The increase in production had led to occasional glut with fall of price in the
markets. The export is merely 49,757 MT (2016-17) which is 1.9 % of the total production.
Research done in India on pomegranate value chain clearly indicates very high potentiality
for its adoption by many stakeholders that will certainly be beneficial not only to
pomegranate farmers but also have immense scope of development of new start-up industries,
employment generation and skill development. It has been observed that approximately 70%
of pomegranate production is suitable for export as well as domestic marketing. The
remaining 30 % produce generally fetches very low price in market and can be utilized for
processing into high value products which can generate many fold additional income as well
as employment. It is also considered as a difficult to eat fruit as compared to banana, citrus,
apple, mango etc. Here lies a great opportunity of minimally processing of freshly extracted
arils (edible part). Apart from this there is great potentiality for total utilization of each and
every part of the fruit through production of pomegranate Juice, Wine, Seed Oil and
pomegranate peel based cosmetic products, mouth wash and dietary supplements.
5.2.15.Proposed Business Strategy by the Applicant for Marketing and Market viability
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5.3.Financial Viability of the Project:
5.3.1: Due Deligence Status
Date of Pre-Sanction / Due Deligience Remarks
1 Examination of CIBIL report Yes/No
2 Credit rating / scoring is done Yes/No
3 Whether name of promoters/company
appearing in the list of-
a) RBI defaulter list
b) RBI willfull defaulter list
c) ECGC SA list
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
4 a)Verfication of CERSAI (Central Registry
of Securitisation Asset Reconstruction and
Security Interest)
b) In case of company whether financial
data verfied with ROC .
Yes/No
Yes/No
5.3.2.Project Cost (Rs in Lakhs) – (subitems are to be decided based on need)
Scheme
Component
Items Sub- items Capacity/
Area/
spacing
Etc.
Units/
Numbers
unit
cost
Cost
Open field
Cultivation
Cultivation
Expenses
Planting material
Input cost (Labour,
Manure
&Fertilizers,
pesticides etc.)
Others
Irrigation
Tube well/ bore
well/ Open well
(Nos.)
Cost of Pipeline
(Length, Size
&Material)
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Water harvesting
structure / Water
tank min. 300
microns
polypropylene sheet
Non lined
ponds/tanks
Others
Drip / Sprinkler
Civil
Infrastructure
Functional pack
house
Store & Pump house
(Area in sq.ft with
size)
Labour room & go
down (Area in Sq.ft
with size)
Others
Farm
Mechanisation
(AC)
Tractor up to 30
BHP
Power Tiller HP
Equipments- driven
by Tractor/ Power
Tiller
Mulch laying
machine
Self-propelled hort.
Machinery
Other tools and
equipment’s as per
Sub Mission on
Agriculture
Mechanisation
(SMAM)
Others
Land Soil levelling /
Digging/Fencing
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Development
etc.
Others if any
Land if newly purchased but not before
one year from date of sanction of loan
(indicate year)
Support system
Slurry unit
Vermi Compost Unit
Certification of Good Agri Practices
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
including infrastructure (AC)
Plastic Mulching
Others
Grand Total
Irrigation
Tube well/ bore
well/ Open well
(Nos.)
Cost of Pipeline
(Length, Size &
Material)
Water harvesting /
Water tank
Others
Infrastructure Store & Pump house
(Area in sq.ft with
size)
Labour room & go
down (Area in Sq.ft
with size)
Others
Farm
Mechanisation
(AC)
Tools and
equipment’s as per
SMAM
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Land Development- Soil levelling /
Digging/Fencing etc.
Land if newly purchased but not before
one year from date of sanction of loan
(indicate year)
Vermi Compost Unit
Certification of Good Agri Practices
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
including infrastructure (AC)
Plastic Mulching (AC)
Others
Grand Total
Scheme Capacity/
Area/
Spacing
etc.
Units/
Number
Likely
/Unit
cost
NHB
Norm
Integrated
PHM
2. Integrated PHM
3.1.Pack House
3.2.Integrated Pack house
3.3.Pre-cooling unit
3.4.Cold Room (Staging)
3.5.Mobile Pre-cooling unit
3.6.Ripening Chamber
3.7 Primary Processing
3.8.Retail outlet (environmentally
controlled)
Others
Summary of Project Cost
Project Cost Max.
possible
NHB support
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(self-
appraisal)
2. Open field condition With add on components
Without add on
components
3. Integrated PHM
3.1.Integrated Pack House
3.2.Pack house
3.3.Pre-cooling unit
3.4. Cold Room (Staging)
Grand Total
5.3.3 Means of Finance (Rs.in Lakhs)
S.No Item Components
1 Promoters share
2 Bank/FI Term loan
3 Un secured loan/VCA
Total
5.3.3. A Information on subsidy available under different schemes:- (For information) 1. Subsidy from NHB
2. Subsidy from State *
3. Subsidy from Centre *
4. Subsidy from other
sources
*
Total
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5.3.4.Investment in Horticulture Sector
5.3.5Key financials of the proposed / existing Project: (Rs. In Lakhs)
FINANCIAL
INDICATORS
Estimated projections
Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7 Y8
Capital
Reserves
Intangibles
Tangible Net Worth
Net Working Capital
Current Ratio
Net Sales
Op. Profit
Net Profit Before
Tax
Net Profit After Tax
TOL/ TNW
Debt-equity ratio
Depreciation
Dividend
Retained Profit
Justification for the above (wherever figures are on higher side)
NOTE:- In case of existing business / project, the promoter has to provide the audited data
for the last three years apart from estimated and projected data for covering the entire
repayment period.
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5.3.6 Project Financing:
1) Rate of Interest :
2) Percentage of Term loan against total project cost
3) Internal Rate of Return (IRR):
4) Cost of Production and Profitability (Annexure)
5) Yield and Sales Chart (Annexure)
6) Proposed Balance Sheet: (Annexure)
7) Proposed Cash flow Statement for repayment period (Annexure)
8) Proposed Profit & Loss Account: (Annexure)
9) Proposed Repayment of Term loan and Schedule (Annexure)
10) Break even Analysis (Annexure)
11) NPV (Net Present Value)
12) Economic Rate of Return
13) Depreciation
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5.3.13 Sensitivity analysis of the project.
Base Case 2018-19 (First
Full Year of
Operation)
Case I Decrease in capacity utilization by 10%.
Case II Decrease in Sales by 10%.
Case III Increase in Raw Material Cost by 10%
Base Case Case I Case II Case III
PBIDT
PBT
PAT
Min DSCR
Max DSCR
Overall DSCR
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5.3.14 Key Financial Parameters for the proposal:
Sl.
No.
Ratio Benchmark As calculated by Project Finance Expert
1styr 2
ndyr 3
rdyr 4
thyr 5
thYr
1. Current Ratio other
than export units
1.25:1
2. CR-Export units 1.10:1
3 IRR /BCR
4 DSCR* 1.50:1
5 Average DSCR
6 Debt to Equity
Ratio i.e DER
3:1
7 TOL/TNW 4:1
8 Promoters
Contribution
25%
minimum
9 Break Even Point Lower the %
is better
10 Security Coverage
Ratio
More than
100% of
Loan
Amount
11 Repayment period Up to 7
Years
excluding
moratorium,
but not to
exceed an
overall tenor
of 10 years
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5.3.15 Statement of Assets & liability as on……...
1. Immovable Assets
(Rs. In lakh)
Sl.No Description Extent Location Face value Market value
1 Land
2 Building
3 Plant & machinery
4 Commercial plots
2. Movable Assets Sl.No Description Modle Face value Market value
1 Car/Scooter/Truck/Bus/Mobile
phone
3. Bank/FI balances and cash
Sl.No. Name of the institutions Date of opening Face value Market
value/Present
value
4. Shares & debentures
Sl No Name of the
Company/Institutions
Date of
purchase
Face value Market value
5. Investment in business & other associates concern
Sl No Name of the
Company/Institutions
Date of
Investment
Face value Market value
Total assets……............
1. Liabilities
Sl.No. Nature of the loan Name of the
institution
Date of loan Face
value
Market value/
Present value
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Total liabilities…….....................
Net of assets & liabilities…….....
Date:Signature of the Promoter/Guarantors/Directors /partner
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Risk Analysis& Management
A. Promoters & Management Risks:
B. Project Completion and Operational Risk:
C. Other Risks:
Risk Management
Excess production / Glut situation in Market Cold storage
Crop failure Can regulate next season
Price volatility-low prices Can manage crop according to market
Pests and Diseases IDIPM schedule of ICAR-NRCP on
www.nrcpomegranate.icar.gov.in
Natural calamities- fire, cyclone, Floods etc. Crop insurance (failure due to rains)
Farm record keeping/ Maintenance proposed
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5.4: Land development and Crop husbandry
5.4.1.Land development: ( in case of waste/ barren land)
Waste, barren, rocky land with murrum type partially weatherd soil can be used for
pomegranate cultivation as it is moderately tolerant to salinity, requires less irrigation water
and can be grown on sub-marginal land with suboptimal edaphic conditions. Thus,
pomegranate is strategically very important crop for waste lands.
5.4.2. Selection of Quality Planting Material
Recommended and popular Cultivars- varieties/hybrids, their specific characteristics,
requirements and yields and list of reputed / accredited Nurseries
1. Recommended and popular cultivars/
varieties/ Hybrids State wise
Name of variety / Hybrids/ cultivar (with
potential yield)
a. Bhagwa (Major variety grown all
over India)
Upto 22 tons/ha
b. Super Bhagwa
(2 to 3 weeks earlier to Bhagwa)
Upto 22 tons/ha
c. Mridula: May be promoted for
cultivation in North Indian States
due to short duration
Upto 18 tons/ha
d. Arakta: May be promoted for
cultivation in North Indian States
due to short duration (about one
months earlier to Bhagwa)
Upto 18 tons/ha
e. ‘Solapur Lal’- Recently released in
2017 for processing (2 to 3 weeks
earlier to Bhagwa)
Upto 27 tons/ha
2. Classification of cultivars based on crop
maturity
a. Early: Grown in all states though
suitable for North Indian states
Mridula, Arakta, Ganesh
b. Mid: Grown in all states Super Bhagwa, Solpaur Lal
c. Late: Grown in all states Bhagwa
3. Classification of cultivars / Varieties/
Hybrids based on purpose
a. Table Purpose Bhagwa, Super Bhagwa, Mridula, Arakta,
Ganesh
b. Processing
(Juice, RTS, Concentrate)
Packaged Arils (Minimally
Processed)
Mridula, Arakta, Solapur lal
Bhagwa, Super Bhagwa, Mridula, Arakta
c. Anardana preparation Solapur Anardana, Amlidana, Goma Khatta
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Cultivar/Hybrid/Variety / Planting material Selected:
Cultivar/Hyb
rid/Variety /
Planting
material
Parentage Area Medium/ High/
Ultra High
density
Requirement
Quantity
Bhagwa Ganesh x Gul-e-Shah red ~90 % area Recommended5
m x 5m- MPKV
4.5 m x 3.0 m-
(about 15’ x 10
‘)- NRCP
Some pockets in
Nashik farmers
are successfully
cultivating
pomegranateat
12’ x 8 ‘, high
density planting
research in
under progress
but not yet
recommended
either by
MPKV or
NRCP
5 m x 5m= 400
plants/ha
4.5m x 3.0 m=
740 plants/ha
12’ x 8 ‘=
1183/ha
HDP
experiments on
reducing plant
to plant
distance from
3.0 m to 2.5-2.0
m and row to
distance from
4.5 m to 4.0-3.5
m is under
progress.
Super Bhagwa
Selection from Bhagwa
Remaining
10 %
Mridula Ganesh x Gul-e-Shah red
Arakta
Ganesh x Gul-e-Shah red
Ganesh Selection from Alandi
Solapur Lal {(Ganesh X nana) x daru} x
Bhagwa
Newly
released
Method of Propagation / technology Plants commercially propagated through Air
Layering, Tissue Culture and Hard wood cutting
Recommendations
Method recommended by ICAR /
CAU/SAU/SHU
To avoid spread of bacterial blight pathogen in
new areas or areas where bacterial blight
pathogen is not present ICAR-NRCP
recommends use of bio-hardened tissue culture
raised plants to avoid spread of bacterial blight
through infected planting material (DBT
guidelines still not available for pomegranate
tissue culture raised plants). Air layering and
Hard wood cutting prepared from disease free
authentic mother plants are other recommended
methods
Proposed method under the project
Do’s and Don’t’s proposed / taken in
propagation
Use healthy mother plants in bacterial blight
free orchards/areas for propagation.
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Soil used for potting mixture should be
sterilized to make it free from soil borne pests
Expert guiding the project
List of reputed / authorised store / Nursery from where planting material is planned to
source in the project:
The updated list may be taken from State Horticulture Departments at the time of purchase as
they are the Certifying agencies. Nursery should be inspected for freedomfrom Bacterial
blight pathogen (Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. punicae), root knot nematode and wilt causing
Certacystis fimbriata, and other soil borne pathogens and insect pests.
Planting material-source, quality and suitability
1. Proposed cultivar / variety/Hybrid
2. Criterion / Rationale for Selection
3. Nursery / Shop from where seeds/ planting
material is procured/ purchased
Name of Nursery/ Shop:
Proprietor Name
Contact Number:
4. Warranty provided if any
5. Whether variety/ hybrid/ cultivar registered
under Section 39 (2) of The Protection
of Plant Variety and Farmers Right Act,
2001 (PPVFR Act)
No pomegranate variety / hybrid till date has
been registered with PPVFRA, ICAR-NRCP
has initiated the process of registration of NRCP
hybrid ‘Solapur Lal’ in 2015, process in still
under progress.
6. Authority which provides compensation to
the farmers in case a registered variety does
not perform as per the claim made by the
breeders.
Registrar General, PPV & FRA is the
designated officer for redressal of Public
Grievances and can be addressed to: Registrar
General Protection of Plant Varieties and
Farmers’ Right Authority S-2, A Block, NASC
Complex, Opp. Todapur Village New Delhi -
110012
7. Applicability of Seed Act and any State Act
on nursery/ planting material
8. Authority which provides compensation to
the farmers in case a registered variety does
not perform as per the claim made by the
breeders under Seed Act / State Nursery Act
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if any
9. Parentage if known
10. Original manufacturer / Source of planting
material
11. Name of Tests with date and lab- conducted
to assure pest and disease free ness of seeds/
propagation by the nursery
12. Whether the planting material is imported.
If Yes, whether plant quarantine and disease
free certification was done
5.4.3. Orchard planning Lay out and management / Planting
5.4.3.1. Site Selection, Planning of orchards establishment and Planting systems / Types
of orchards-
As recommended by
ICAR Institute/
CAU/SAU/SHU/ Others
(POMEGRANATE: Cultivation, Marketing and Utilization. Technical
Bulletin No.NRCP/2014/1 ICAR-National Research Centre on
Pomegranate, Solapur- 413 255 (Maharashtra) The bulletin is under
revision currently )
Action taken / proposed
by the applicant
Points of Deviation if any
and justification
A. Site Selection, Climate and Soil:
Arid and semi-arid regions receiving low annual rainfall below 1000 mm (preferable
around 600 mm) with a long, hot and dry summer and mild winter are suitable for
quality fruit production.
Select well drained land with moderate slope (3-5%).
Light soil having pH 7.6-8.0 is most suitable for pomegranate but under well managed
condition, it can tolerate pH up to 9.0.
B. Farm Planning:
If the farm where new pomegranate orchard is to be established is new, following points need
to be taken care of while planning:
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A well laid out internal network of main, cross roads and paths is essential for
efficient movement of workers and machinery.
The farm should have adequate electricity and water supply.
A provision of buildings including office, implement shed, godown-cum-store,
packing shed, pump houses, water harvesting ponds etc. should be made in the farm.
Keep fencing and wind break arrangements around the farm.
Plant two rows of wind break plants in triangular system. The wind breaks selected
should be such that, they give good protection from wind and require minimum
maintenance. Suitable wind break like Karonda (Carissa carandas), Jamun (Syzygium
sp.), bougainvillea, Shisam (Dalbergia sissoo), Silver Oak (Grevillea robusta) etc.
should be planted around the boundary.
C. Planting System:
Square or rectangular planting systems can be followed in pomegranate. Planting should be
done in pits if the soil is not deep and is rocky or gravely up to 1m depth. However, if soil
depth is up to 1m or more pits are not essential and planting can be done in trenches/raised
beds..
Rectangular Planting System
5.4.3.2. Land preparation including bed preparation
As recommended by
ICAR Institute/
CAU/SAU/SHU/ Others
(Source: POMEGRANATE: Cultivation, Marketing and Utilization.
Technical Bulletin No.NRCP/2014/1 ICAR-National Research Centre
on Pomegranate, Solapur- 413 255 (Maharashtra) The bulletin is under
revision currently )
Action taken / proposed
by the applicant
Points of Deviation if
any and justification
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A. Pit-digging and Filling
Dig pits of 1m x 1m x 1m or make trenches of 0.75 m width x 0.75 m depth along the
rows depending on soil condition or make beds 1 feet height and 4 feet width
Pits/trenches beds are dug about a month or more prior to planting and kept open for
at least 1 month so that it is disinfected by intense solar radiation. Heat of April and
May is most beneficial for pit sanitization.
The bottom and sides of the pits/trench should be treated with 5 l solution having 0.25
%(2.5 ml/l)-0.4% (4ml/l) chlorpyriphos 20EC and 0.2 5 (2 g /l) Carbendazim 50 5
WP. Bleaching powder (a.i.33% Cl) @ 100g/pit also can be used.
Fill the pit/trench with 1:1 proportion of soil, sand/ murrum.
Prepare mixture of manures and bio-fertilizers as given in Table 1.
Table 1: Mixture for 1 acre (around 300 plants)
Component Quantity/acre
FYM (Well decomposed) 3.5 t
Vermicompost 300 kg
Neem cake 300 kg
Trichoderma formulation 1 kg
Phosphate Solubilising bacteria (PSB) 1 kg
Azotobacter formulation 1 kg
Pseudomonas flourescens 1 kg
AspergillusnigerAN27 formulation* 1 kg
VAM Fungi (Glomussp)* 5kg
Paecilomyces formulation 1 Kg
* These two are most essential, if other bioformulations are
not available of reputed brands, should not be added.
Note: Use bioformulations of reputed reliable brands. Mix bioformulation with FYM
make 1 ft height heaps of any length of your convenience under the shade, moisten
with water, cover with polyethylene sheet for 10-15 days. Rake it once every day.
Multiply each formulation (except VAM) independently in different FYM heaps then
mix. MixVAM at application time. Apply 10 to 12 kg/plant and mix into top 50 cm
layer of soil.
B.Installation of Drip Irrigation System.
Two lateral with 4-6drippers, initially (till fruiting) one lateral and two drippers are sufficient.
Initially itself provision for doubling the lateral must be there.
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5.4.3.3.Planting Season / time/density/Orchard sanitation and after Care
Recommended @ Proposed Remarks in case of
deviation
Planting Season /
Time
Preferably soon after rains
Spacing 5m x 5 m
4.5m x 3.0 m
Plant Density per
Acre
400 plants
740 plants
Planting Material
treatment
Spray of copper fungicide
may be taken before
planting
Seedling/
Transplanting age
2 months nursery hardened
for air layered saplings
Atleast 3-4 months bio-
hardened plants in case of
tissue culture raised (about
one feet tall)
@: Specify the organisation / institution recommending. (Mention source of publication with date/Year or
weblink with date) Source: POMEGRANATE: Cultivation, Marketing and Utilization. Technical Bulletin
No.NRCP/2014/1 ICAR-National Research Centre on Pomegranate, Solapur- 413 255 (Maharashtra) The
bulletin is under revision currently )
A. Time of Planting
Planting should be done during spring season (February- with assured irrigation) or July-
August (in absence of assured irrigation) or Sept-Oct (areas with no hard winters like Deccan
Plateau) depending on availability of irrigation water and climatic conditions. Round the year
planting can be done with assured irrigation facilities avoiding harsh winter and severe
summer. Before taking the planting material to the main field spray the plants with copper
oxychloride (COC)@ 2.5g/l) or Kocide @ 1.5-2g/l.
B. Spacing
In general, 4.5m x 3.0 m (740 trees/ha.), is optimum for cv. ‘Bhagwa’. However, spacing of
5m x 5m (400/ha) can be followed for more spreading varieties like Ganesh.
D. Staking
Young plants need support to keep the plant straight and bear the load of growing shoots. Use
50-75cm long bamboo or wooden sticks and tie the main limbs at one or two places with
coconut or jute strings to avoid bending and breaking of the plant.
E. Orchard Sanitation
Maintain strict orchard sanitation
Keep orchard free from weeds, which may be latent carriers or multiplication ground
for several diseases including bacterial blight pathogens and insect pests.
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Do not leave dead drying infected plant parts (leaves, flowers, fruits & twigs) in
orchards nor dump near orchard, nor throw in irrigation channels. The orchard should
be swept clean to collect all fallen plant parts and burnt.
Dust bleaching powder (a.i.33% Cl) every 3 months @ 100-150g/plant or drench @
25 kg/1000 l water/ha on ground below the canopy in the basin of tree. This will
reduce the disease and pest inoculum on left over plant debris if any in the orchard.
Pruning tools – secateurs etc. should be sterilized after handling each infected tree
with sodium hypochlorite (2.5%).
F. After care
Young plants take 2 to 3 months for proper establishment. Subsequently, regular irrigation,
weeding, hoeing, training, pruning, fertilizer application, plant protection measures should be
followed.
5.4.3.4. Water and Nutrient Management
1. Water requirements, Source and irrigation methods&
a. Water source, demand and availability
Water Source Water Quality Water
Availability
Last Year
consumption
Current Year
demand
b. Critical stages for Irrigation and Water required under Drip Irrigation
Critical stages
for Irrigation
Nos. of
days
Water Req. in
(Lt-1
y-1
) for
1st to 2
nd year
tree
Water Req. in
(L S-1
t-1
) for 3rd
to 5th year tree
Water Req. in
(L S-1
t-1
) for 5th
and above tree
New leaf initiation 22-25
1,825-2,920
215-350 350-750
Crop development
(Flowering to fruit Setting)
70-80 1590-2350 1785-2750
Mid (Fruit development) 60-70 1645-2550 2215-3850
Harvesting(Fruit removal) 45-60 1850-3750 2586-4700
c. Method of Irrigation
Majority of the farmers, the micro-irrigation systems are used and its
classification as follows
1. Surface drip irrigation (Two laterals with 4-6 drippers)
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2. Sub-surface drip irrigation system having inline lateral 30 *30 cm
dripper spacing and depth is 30 cm
d. Water harvesting measures
1. Farm Pond
2. Percolation well
3. KT weir
4. Terrace/Nalla bunding
2. Nutrient management—Manure, Bio-/ Chemical fertilizers including micro nutrients:/
Fertigation. Dosage and method and time of application for efficacy, food safety and
environment sustainability (refer table).
Soil Health Analysis:
Dated Institute
Soil Health Parameters Values Recommended range Remarks
As recommended by
ICAR Institute/
CAU/SAU/SHU/
Others
(Bulletin under revision )
Action taken /
proposed by the
applicant
Points of Deviation if
any and justification
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Availability of Water and Nutrient management plan: Yes
Nutrient Management
S.
No.
Days after
Defoliation
Stage Operation
1. 0-7 Defoliation Apply 25-30 kg FYM or 15-20 kg FYM
+ 2 kg vermicompost + 2kg neem-cake
per plant + Give light irrigation
immediately after manures application
2. 8-14 85-100 % leaf
fall
-
3. 15-21 First flush of
leaves
-
4. 22-28 Flower
initiation
Foliar application of planofix @ 22.5 ml per
100 lit water
Foliar application of micronutrient mixture
@ 1-2 kg ha-1
5. 29-49 100%
Flowering
6. 50-63 Fruit set starts Remove weeds
Fertigate N:P:K::00:52:34 Mono-Potassium
Phosphate @ 12 kg/ha/application -Give 3
applications at 7 days interval through
irrigation
Apply Gypsum @ 250 g /plant and MgSO4
@ 125 g/plant followed by thorough mixing
with the soil and watering
Irrigate regularly
7. 64-70 Fruit setting
8. 71-126 Fruit set 100%
Fruit
enlargement
Fertigate N:P:K::00:52:34 Mono-Potassium
Phosphate, urea and 0-0-50 @ 12, 19.25 and
26 kg/ha/application respectively -Give 6
applications at 7 days interval through
irrigation
Foliar application of micronutrient mixture
@ 1-2 kg ha-1
Two foliar application of gibberellic acid @
50 ppm at 15 days interval
9. 127-140 Fruit
enlargement
+Aril colour
development
Apply Gypsum @ 250 g /plant and MgSO4
@ 125 g/plant followed by thorough mixing
with the soil and watering
Fertigate N:P:K::00:52:34 Mono-Potassium
Phosphate, urea and 0-0-50 @ 2.5, 21 and
20.5 kg/ha/application respectively -Give 8
applications at 7 days interval through
irrigation
Three foliar application of 0-52-34 Mono-
Potassium Phosphate @ 10 g/lit and two
foliar application of manganese sulphate @ 6
g/lit at 10 days interval
10. 141-184 Fruit
enlargement
&development
11. 185-199 Fruit Maturity
12. 200-214 Fruit Maturity Fertigate N:P:K::00:52:34 Mono-
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1 month
before harvest Potassium Phosphate, urea and 0-0-50
@ 6, 25 and 2 kg/ha/application
respectively -Give 10 applications at 3
days interval through irrigation
13. 215-230 Fruit ripening
Operations During Rest Period
14. - Rest Apply 20-25 kg FYM or 13-15 kg FYM +
2kg vermin-compost + 2 kg neem-cake per
plant
Apply 1/3rd
dose of N (455g urea or in red
soil 833.3gCAN/plant) and K2O
(280gMOP/plant) and half dose of P2O5
(780g SSP/plant) followed by light Irrigation NPK Requirement Per Tree Depending on Age and Source
Age of
Plant
(Yrs)
FYM (Kg) Nitrogen (g/tree) Phosphorus (g/tree) Potassium
(g/tree)
N
Req.
Source P2O5
Req.
Source K2O
Req.
Source
Urea CAN TSP SSP DAP* MOP
46%
N
25%
N
43%
P
16%
P
46%
P
#18%
N
60% K
1 10 250 540 1000 125 290 780 271 50 125 210
2 20 250 540 1000 125 290 780 271 50 125 210
3 30 500 1090 2000 125 290 780 271 50 125 210
4 40 500 1090 2000 125 290 780 271 50 250 420
5 &
above
625 1360 2500 250 580 1560 544 100 500 840
*When using complex fertilizers the dose should be adjusted as per the recommended dose
(Urea/CAN dose should be reduced accordingly when using DAP as source of phosphorous)
5.4.3.5.Interculturaloperations including Weed management
As recommended
by ICAR
Institute/
CAU/SAU/SHU/
Others
Manual weeding preferred. Suitable weedicide may be used only when
essential and when wind is not there to avoid drift on plants
(Mention source of publication with date/Year)
Action taken /
proposed by the
applicant
Points of
Deviation if any
and justification
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5.4.3.6. Plant canopy architecture management/ training and pruning
As recommended
by ICAR
Institute/
CAU/SAU/SHU/
Others
Single stem/Multi (3-4) stem plants
Bamboo based stacking and support system/ iron angle based support system
with GI wire / MS based support system with GI wire/GI based support system
with GI wire
(Mention source of publication with date/Year)
Action taken /
proposed by the
applicant
Points of
Deviation if any
and justification
5.4.3.7. Use of Pollinators & Pollinizers:
Pomegranate is hermaphrodite and pollinators may contribute 12-15% in yield, quality
improvement, however, no systemic data is available.
Impact of pollinators in enhancing pollination and increasing yield and to provide
supplementary income to farmers.
Item Recommended Proposed Remarks
No. of Hives - - -
Name of Pollinisers - - -
No .of Pollinisers - - -
5.4.3.8.Use of Plant growth regulators (including waiting period)
As recommended by ICAR
Institute/ CAU/SAU/SHU/
Others
Ethephon (39 % Sl ethrel) @ 1.5 -2.5 mil /litre for defoilation
NAA spray @ 10 ppm 20-30 days after light pruning/defoliation
Two foliar application of gibberellic acid @ 50 ppm at 15 days interval
between 70-125 days after defoliation
(Mention source of publication with date/Year)
Action taken / proposed by
the applicant
Points of Deviation if any
and justification
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5.4.3.9. Crop/bahar regulation
As recommended
by ICAR
Institute/
CAU/SAU/SHU/
Others
In bacterial blight prone areas only hasta bahar or late hasta bahar crop
must be regulated. In bacterial blight free areas, growers may take ambe
or mrigbahar convenient to them. Only one crop in a year is
recommended. If proper rest (2-3 months) and stress (1-2 months
depending on soil type) is given to the plant along with balanced plant
nutrients with recommended organic manures and fertilizers, problem
of unfruitfulness is not observed in a healthy plant.
Source: POMEGRANATE: Cultivation, Marketing and Utilization. Technical
Bulletin No.NRCP/2014/1 ICAR-National Research Centre on Pomegranate,
Solapur- 413 255 (Maharashtra) The bulletin is under revision currently )
Action taken /
proposed by the
applicant
Points of
Deviation if any
and justification
5.4.3.10.Integrated Pest and Diseases Management including Biological control and
Food Safety
As recommended by
ICAR Institute/
CAU/SAU/SHU
(refer below)
1. Fungal diseases and Management
2. Bacterial diseases and Management
3. Insect Pests and Management
4. Wilt (Fungal and ) Nematodes and management
5. Pesticide residue management(including waiting period)
(Detailed information is given below)
Source: POMEGRANATE: Cultivation, Marketing and Utilization.
Technical Bulletin No.NRCP/2014/1 ICAR-National Research Centre on
Pomegranate, Solapur- 413 255 (Maharashtra) The bulletin is under
revision currently )
Action taken /
proposed by the
applicant
Points of Deviation if
any and justification
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INTEGRATED DISEASE AND INSECT PEST MANAGEMENT (IDIPM) SCHEDULE FOR
POMEGRANATE CULTIVATION This schedule can be used in general for getting disease and insect free yield in any season, however, farmers should
not use Streptocycline (streptomycin sulphate 90%+oxy tetracycline 10%) and Bronopol (2-bromo, 2-nitropropane-1,
3-diol 95%) if their orchards are free from bacterial blight and are in bacterial blight free areas.
The spray interval of 7 days should be adopted in mrig bahar and 10-14 days in hasta and ambe bahar season.
Foliar Sprays During Crop Season
S. No. Days after
defoliation
Stage Pesticides
Sprays During Crop Period
1.
0-7 Defoliation Spray 1% Bordeaux mixture before defoliation
2.
8-14 85-100 % leaf fall Remove fallen leaves and debris from the orchard and burn
Drench soil with bleaching powder (33% Cl) @25Kg/1000
liters/1 ha
Spray copper oxychloride 50WP (2.5g/l) + Bronopol (0.5g/l)
3.
15-21 First flush of leaves Morning spray salicylic acid formulation @a.i.0.3g/l
Evening spray streptocycline (0.5g/l) + carbendazim 50WP
(1g/l) + Thiamethoxam 25WG @ 0.3g/l
4.
22-28 Flower initiation Bronopol (0.5g/l) + Ziram 80% WP 2g/l
5.
29-35 Flowering Morning spray mixture of zinc sulphate (3g/l), solubor
(2g/l), chelated iron (3g/l)
Evening spray streptocycline (0.5g/l) + Carbendazim 50WP
(1g/l) + Acetamiprid 20SP @ 0.3g/l/
6.
36-42 Flowering Spray chlorothalonil(2.0g/l) + Bronopol (0.5g/l)
7.
43-49 Flowering 100% Spray streptocycline (0.5g/l) + Mancozeb 75% WP (2g/l)+
Imidacloprid 17.8SL @ 0.3ml/l
8.
50-56 Fruit set starts Morning spray salicylic acid formulation @ a.i. 0.3g/l
Evening spray streptocycline 0.5g/l) + Propineb 70WP (3g/l)
or Ziram 80% WP(2g/l)
9.
57-63 Fruit setting Morning spraysolubor 2 g/lit + commercial micronutrient
mixture 1g/l
Evening spray Steptocycline (0.5g/l)+Thiophanate Methyl
70WP (1g/l) + Cypermethrin 25%EC (1 ml/l) + Neem Seed
Kernel Extract @50g/l (75g if entire seed is used) in evening
10.
64-70 Fruit setting Morning spray Magnesium sulphate (2g/l)
Evening spray Bronopol (0.5g/l) +Fosetyl Al 80% WP (2g/l)
11.
71-77 Fruit enlargement Morning spray salicylic acid formulation @ a.i.0.3g/l
Evening spray Bordeaux mixture (0.5%)
12.
78-84 Fruit enlargement Morning spray calcium nitrate ( 4 g/l)
Evening spray Bronopol (0.5g/l) (0.5g/l) + Mancozeb 75%
WP (2g/l)
13.
85-91 Fruit enlargement Spray streptocycline (0.5g/l) + carbendazim 50WP (1g/l) +
methomyl 40%SP@ 1g/l +Neem seed kernel extract @50g/l
(75g if entire seed is used)
14.
92-98 Fruit enlargement Morning spray salicylic acid formulation @ a.i.0.3g/l
Evening spray Bronopol (0.5g/l) (0.5g/l) + ziram 80% Wp
(2g/l) + Azadirachtin 10000 ppm (3ml/l)
15.
99-105 Fruit enlargement Spray Bordeaux mixture (0.5%)
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16.
106-112 Fruit enlargement Spray Steptocycline (0.5g/l) (0.5g/l) + Mancozeb 75% WP
(2g/l)
17.
113-119 Fruit enlargement Spray Propiconazole25%EC(1ml/l) + Bronopol (0.5g/l)+
Methomyl 40%SP@ 1g/l
Drench with bleaching powder (33% Cl) @25Kg/1000
liters/1 ha
18.
120-126 Fruit enlargement Morning spray Calcium nitrate (4 g/l)
Evening spray steptocycline (0.5g/l) (0.5g/l) + copper
hydroxide 77WP (2g/l) 77% WP (2g/l)
in evening same day
19.
127-133 Fruit enlargement
+Aril colour
development
Spray Bronopol (0.5g/l) + Thiophanate Methyl 70WP (1g/l)
+Acetamiprid 20SP@ 0.3g/l+
20.
134-140 Fruit enlargement
+Aril colour
development
Spray Steptocycline (0.5g/l) (0.5g/l) + Propineb 70WP (3g/l)
21.
141-147 Fruit enlargement
and development
Spray Bordeaux mixture (0.5%)
22.
148-154 Fruit enlargement
and development
Spray Bronopol (0.5g/l) + Azoxystrobin23%SC ( 0.5-1.0 ml
/l))
23.
155-161 Fruit enlargement
and development
Spray Steptocycline (0.5g/l) (0.5g/l) + copper oxychloride
50WP (2.5g/l) +Lambda cyhalothrin 5EC/CS (0.5g/l)
24.
162-168 Fruit enlargement
and development
Bordeaux mixture (0.5%)
25.
169-184 Fruit enlargement
&development
Spray Potassium dihydrogen phosphate @10g/l + Spray
Bronopol (0.5g/l) + Sulphur80%WP(2.5g/l)
26.
185-199 Fruit Maturity Spray Neem seed kernel extract @50g/l (75g if entire seed is
used) or Azadirachtin 1500ppm @ 3ml/l
27.
200-214 Fruit Maturity
(1 month before
harvest)
Spray Potassium nitrate@10g/l or 0:0:50 @10g/l
Bordeaux mixture @ 0.5% only under adverse weather
conditions
28.
215-230 Fruit ripening Harvest
Foliar Sprays during rest period Soon after harvest go for main pruning. Apply Bordeaux
paste (10%) on pruned ends. Immediately after pruning
spray Bordeaux Mixture (1%) Spray Bordeaux Mixture (1%)
at 10-15 days interval or alternate with Bronopol @0.5g/l or
Copper oxychloride 50WP (2.5-3.0g/l) spray. Continue
through defoliation.
POINTS TO REMEMBER:
1. The pomegranate surfaces are glossy, hence, preferably add good quality non non-ionic spreader sticker with sprays
for uniform coverage with pesticide. DO NOT USE SPREADER STICKER WITH BORDEAUX MIXTURE
2. To prepare spray mixture, prepare dilute solutions of each chemical separately and mix to make total volume. If
precipitate is formed, either mixture chemicals are not compatible or pH is not proper.
3. The spray solution should have a pH of 6.5 -7 for good results.
4. In case no rains are there for long duration or blight is not increasing, sprays can be taken at 10-15 days interval
instead of 7 days
The active ingredients (a.i.) in Streptocycline are streptomycin sulphate 90%+oxy tetracycline 10% and in Bronopol
‘2-bromo, 2-nitropropane-1, 3-diol 95%.’ Both streptocycline and bronopol are available with different trade names
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from different companies. check if a.i. is less then increase the dose accordingly.
EMERGENCY MEASURES FOR BACTERIAL BLIGHT MANAGEMENT
In case of sudden increase in BB on fruits take 2-3 combination sprays of Streptocycline (0.5g/l) + 2-bromo, 2-nitro
propane-1, 3-diol @ 0.5g / l + copper fungicides (2.0 – 2.5g/ l)or carbendazim 1g/lor mancozeb or 2g/l in alteration at
5 days interval, however, the PHI of chemicals should be kept in mind while taking emergency sprays.
PRECAUTIONS
1. Take only need based sprays at recommended doses, too many sprays increase the disease.
2. Always remove and burn all affected fruits before starting any spray.
3. Combine insecticides, fungicides or micronutrient sprays with bactericidal sprays depending on compatibility to
reduce number of sprays. Mixture should not form precipitate.
4. Take without fail, additional spray with a bactericide after the rains -when plant surfaces dry up
5. Always prepare Bordeaux mixture fresh and use on the same day
Source: http://nrcpomegranate.icar.gov.in/files/Advisory/12.pdf
WILT MANAGEMENT
ADVISORY FOR POMEGRANATE WILT MANAGEMENT
Ceratocystis fimbriata, Meloidogyne incognita, shot hole borer –Xyleborus spp. major cause and species of
Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, Sclerotium, Macrophomina, Phytophthora are occasionally associated.
Treatment should be done according to the cause identified based on symptoms:
Symptoms
Plants with yellowing/drooping/drying of leaves in some of the branches or entire plant.
o Observe the roots and split open the roots and lower portion of the stems, if you observe:
o brown/gray/black discolouration of wood it is a fungus Ceratocytisfimbriata
o only xylem is brown it is Fusarium sp.
o pin holes are observed it is shot hole borer
o knots are observed on fine roots in early stage and other roots in advance stageit is nematode
infestation.
o If stem just above soil level shows color rot it can be Rhizoctonia and/or Phytophthora. In
this case sudden toppling down of green plant can also be seen.
o If root are slimy to touch or white-black fungal growth is observed feeder roots are missing
then it cold be root rot by Sclerotium or Macrophomina
Predisposing factors: The wilt diseases are generally aggravated due to biotic stresses particularly drought as
well as excessive rain, boron deficiency in soil result in increased severity to C. fimbriata. Wounds natural or
due to insect/nematode or human activity like pruning and inter cultural operations predispose the plants to
severe infections, as the pathogen is more devastating in overindulged orchards rather than in orchards with little
human activity. Stress due to flowering and fruit bearing trees also results in sudden death of the entire plant. All
commercial cultivars are susceptible to wilt and it can attack plants of all ages.
o
Wilted plants due to Ceratocystis fimbriata
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Brown dicolouration of vascular tissue and wood due to C. fimbriata Fusarium wilt
Root rot Collar rot Shot hole borer with larva
and pupa
Root knot nematode
Pomegranate wilt symptoms due to different agents
Management
The planting material (sapling as well as soil in which it is planted) should be free from all wilt causing agents-
the fungi, insects and nematodes; use solarized/sterilized soil for planting saplings. It is advisable to take
cuttings/air layers from disease free orchards and make your own saplings using sterilized soil.
1. The soil used for potting mixtures or soil of beds for planting new orchards should be sterilized using
chemical sterilants @2.5-5% formalin or 6 weeks of soil solarization using 50-100µ thick linear low density
polyethylene (LLDPE) sheet during hot summer months. If formalin is used ensure that the soil is free from
any formalin fumes before transplanting in the bags. Soil solarization is beneficial as it kills harmful pests and
pathogens and also increases population of beneficial microrganisms which are present in the soil and are
thermo tolerant, whereas, formalin treatment kills both harmful and beneficial organisms.
2. The above formalin treatment can be also be used for sterilizing soil after removing dead plant.
3. On observing first symptoms of wilt first ascertain the cause/s. If it due to fungal pathogens in the orchard
immediately drench soil with propiconazole 25EC (2ml/l) + chlorpyriphos 20EC (2.ml/l) or carbendazim
50WP (2.0g/l) + chlorpyriphos 20EC (2.ml/l) use 5-10 l solution/plant depending on growth so that 12 inches
depth below shaded area becomes wet. Also drench at least 3-4 healthy plants on all the four sides around the
infected plant/s, repeat the drenching 3-4 times at 20-25 days interval. Drenching with Ridomil, metalaxyl or
dithane M-45 (2g/l) will be beneficial if Phytophthora is causing any loss.
4. For controlling shot hole borer (Xyleborus spp.) which is associated with wilt disease, 10 litres preparation
containing red soil (4kg) + Chlorpyriphos 20EC (20ml) + Copper oxychloride (25 g) needs to be applied on
plant base up to 2 ft. from second year onwards. To control stem borer, inject in the holes on the trunk with
DDVP 2-3 ml and plug the holes with mud.
5. Wilt due to root knot nematodes can be managed with soil application of phorate 10G @10- 20g/plant or
carbofuran 3G @ 20-40g/plant or other suitable nematicide in the plant basin, in a ring near root zone and
cover it with soil. Drenching with azadirachtin (1% ) @ 2ml/l is also recommended. Application of neem cake
1-3kg/plant depending on age is advisable twice a year. Plant Tagetes erecta (African marigold varieties best
followed by French marigold) between plant to plant space in a row, or in a ring, on the border of plant basin.
For effective results these should be grown for more than 4-5 month. Crops like onion, tomato, chili, potato,
capsicum, gram, legumes, cucurbits, Gerbera, Gladiolus etc. aggravate nematode infestation and hence should
be avoided as intercrop. Green manuring with sesbania is beneficial.
Biological Control:Biological formulations if used should be reliable, fresh and used during rest period when
no other fungicides/bactericides are used. The soil application of Bacillus subtilis, Paecilomyces lilacinus,
Pseudomonas fluorescens, Trichoderma harzianum, Aspergillus niger 10-15g/plant along with well-
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decomposed farm yard manure around the trunk of pomegranate trees helps to prevent wilt infections. Neem
cake @ 2-3 kg/ plant effectively checks incidence of wilt complex.
Biofertilizer – Kalisena SA having Aspergillus niger @1 kg/acre+ Mychorrhizal preparation Josh @ 5kg/acre
or Josh ultra 1Kg/acre- gives effective control of wilt if use from beginning or before disease starts. These two
biofertilizers should be applied twice a year along with sufficient organics for effective wilt management.
These controls several soil pathogens and also improves nutrient uptake and gives disease resistance and
improves yields.
General precautions
1. Once disease is detected in the orchard, dig about 3-4 feet long trench between the wilted and healthy plant/s.
The partially wilt affected plant/s should be treated with a suitable soil application depending on pathogen
involved.
2. Dead plants should be removed and burnt; they should not be kept dumped in the orchard for firewood. While
removing the wilted plants from the orchard for burning, protect the entire root zone with cover- fertilizer bag
etc., so that pathogens in soil on root do not spread in orchard.
3. The soil in the pit from which dead plant has been removed, should be sterilized with 2.5-5% formalin using
about 10 l solution. It should be covered with polyethylene sheet for 1 week. After 1 week remove
polyethylene sheet and rake the soil daily up to 10-15 days, so as to allow escape of gas. Plant new sapling
once there is no smell of formalin in soil.
4. Pruning tools should be disinfected and cut ends painted with fungicidal oil based paints. Pruning should be
avoided during spring to summer and done in winter months. Partially affected plants within the buffer zone
should be treated with a suitable treatment; neighboring asymptomatic apparently healthy plants should also be
treated with appropriate systemic fungicide/insecticide. Plants with more than 30% canopy loss should not be
treated, they should be uprooted and burnt, soil treated with formalin and new plant grown.
Source: http://nrcpomegranate.icar.gov.in/files/Advisory/11.pdf
Food Safety:
Residue Analysis: Address and contact details of NABL approved laboratory proposed for
testing pesticide residue: The List will be available on APEDA website.
LIST OF CHEMICALS WITH CIB&RC LABEL CLAIM FOR USE IN POMEGRANATE
(Available on APEDA website/ Traceability/Hortinet/pomegranate)
S.
No.
Pesticide recommended for major
disease and pest
Nature of
Pesticide
Dose on
formulation
basis
EU MRL
(mg/kg)
PHI
(Days)
a. Growth Hormone (for defoliation)
1 *Ethephon 39% SL S 1.0- 2.5ml/l 0.05 135
b. Leaf and Fruit Spots and Fruit Rots (Alternaria alternata, Cercospora punicae, Colletotrichum sp.,
Drechslera sp., Sphaceloma sp etc,)
2 Difenoconazole 25% EC S 0.5-1 .0 ml/l 0.1 60
3 Iprobenphos (Kitazin) 48 EC. S 1-0-1.5ml/l 0.01 60
4 #Metiram 55% + Pyraclostrobin 5% WG S+NS 1.5-1.75g/l 0.05+0.02 130
5 #Propineb 70% WP NS 3.0g/l 0.05 100
c. Sucking pests: Thrips, Aphids, Whitefly and Fruit borer/Pomegranate butterfly
6 Cyantraniliprole 10.26% OD S 0.7-0.9 ml/l 0.01 40
d. Scale insects, Stem borer and bark eating caterpillar
7 #**Quinalphos 25% EC NS 0.5ml/l 0.01 180
Note: * To be used at defoliation stage only ** To be used in rest period only # In EU Pesticides Watchlist; Use with caution
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ADHOC LISTOFCHEMICALSWITHPHIFORPOMEGRANATEPRODUCTION (Being Revised)
Date:August2017
S.No.
Agrochemicalsrecommendedformajordiseasesandinsectpests
NatureofPe
sticide
Doseonformulati
onbasis
EUMRL(m
g/kg)
PHI(Days)
DISEASES
A. Bacterial Blight (Xanthomonasaxonopodispv.punicae)
1 2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol(a.i.95%) S 0.5g/l 0.01 60
2a Coppercompounds(includingCopperoxychloride50%WP,Copperhydroxide53.8%WP,Bordeauxmixtureetc.)
NS 2-2.5g/l 20 15
3 Streptomycinsulpahate
90%+Tetracyclinehydrochloride10%
S 0.5g/l 0.01+0.01 60
B.Wilt(Fungi-Ceratocystisfimbriata,Macrophominasp.Rhizoctonia Fusariumoxysporum)
4a #@
Carbendazim50%WP S 2.0g/l 0.1 @
5a @
Propiconazole25%EC S 2.0ml/l 0.01 @
@Note:Recommendedforsoilapplication/drenchingonlyduringrestperiodstartingsoonafterharvestandbeforeregulatingnextcrop
C.FungalLeaf/FruitSpotsandRots(Alternariaalternata,Cercosporapunicae,Colletotrichumsp.,Drechsleras
p.,Sphacelomasp.etc)
6a Azoxystrobin23%SC S 0.5-1.0ml/l 0.01 60
4b #Carbendazim50%WP S 1.00g/l 0.1 100
7 #Chlorothalonil75%WP NS 2.0g/l 0.01 90
2b Coppercompounds(includingCopperoxychloride50%WP,Copperhydroxide77%WPetc.)
NS 2-2.5g/l 20 60
8 Difenoconazole25%EC S 0.5-1.0ml/l 0.1 60
9 Fluxapyroxad25%+Pyraclostrobin25%SC S+S 0.2-0.25ml/l 0.1+0.1 60
10 Hexaconazole4%+Zineb68%WP S+NS 2.5g/l 0.01+0.05 60
11 Hexaconazole5%EC S 1.0ml/l 0.01 70
12 Iprobenphos(Kitazin)48EC. S 1-0-1.5ml/l 0.01 60
13a #Mancozeb75%WP NS 2.0g/l 0.05 100
14a Metalaxyl8%+#Mancozeb64%WP S+NS 2.5g/l 0.05+0.05 90
15 #Metiram55%+Pyraclostrobin5%WG S+NS 1.5-1.75g/l 0.05+0.02 120
16 Myclobutanil10WP S 0.4g/l 0.02 90
5b Propiconazole25%EC S 0.5-1ml/l 0.01 60
17a Pyraclostrobin20%WG S 1.0g/l 0.02 60
18 Sulphur80%WP NS 2.5g/l 50 15
19 Tebuconazole25.9EC S 0.625ml/l 0.02 90
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20 Tebuconazole50%+Trifloxystrobin25%WG S+S 0.175-0.2g/L 0.02+0.01 100
1 ThiophanateMethyl70%WP S 1.0g/l 0.1 60
22 Tricyclazole18%+Mancozeb62%WP S+NS 2.5-3g/l 0.01+0.05 60
23 #Propineb70%WP NS 3.0g/l 0.05 100
24 #Thiram75%WP NS 2.0g/l 0.05 100
25 #Ziram27%SC NS 2.5ml/l 0.05 100
D.FungalBlight(Phytophthorasp)
6b Azoxystrobin23%SC S 0.5-1.0ml/l 0.01 60
2c CopperCompounds(includingCopperoxychloride50%WP,Copperhydroxide77%WPetc)
NS 2-2.5g/l 20 60
26 Cymoxanil8%+Mancozeb64% S+NS 2.0g/l 0.01+0.05 90
27 Dimethomorph50%WP S 1.0g/l 0.01 90
28 Fosetyl-Al80%WP S 2.0g/l 2.0 52
13b #Mancozeb75%WP NS 2.0g/l 0.05 90
14b Metalaxyl8%+#Mancozeb64% S 2.5g/l 0.05+0.05 90
17b Pyraclostrobin20% S 1.0/ha 0.02 60
INSECTANDNONINSECTPESTS
FruitBorer(Deudorixisocrates)
29a Chlorantraniliprole(18.5%EC) NS 0.75ml/l 0.40 60
30a Cyantraniliprole10.26%OD S 0.7-0.9ml/l 0.01 40
31a Cypermethrin25%EC NS 1.0ml/l 0.05 70
32a #Deltamethrin2.8EC NS 1.5ml/l 0.01 40
33a Flubendiamide19.92%w/w+Thiacloprid19.92%w/w
NS+S 0.5ml/l 0.01+0.01 90
34a #*Fenpropathrin30EC NS 1.5ml/l 0.01 60
35a Indoxacarb14.5%SC NS 0.75ml/l 0.02 30
36a Spinosad45%SC NS 0.5ml/l 0.02 40
F.StemBorer(Celosternaspinator),shotholeborer(Xyleborusfernicatus),Termites(Odontotermesobesus,Mic
rotermisobesi)
37a #Chlorpyriphos20%EC NS 2.0ml/l 0.05 40
31b Cypermethrin25%EC S 1.0ml/l 0.05 70
35b Indoxacarb14.5%SC NS 0.75ml/l 0.02 30
G.MealyBug(Ferrisiavirgata)andScaleInsects
38 Buprofezin25%SC NS 1-1.5ml/l 0.05 38
37b *Chlorpyriphos20%EC NS 2.0ml/l 0.05 40
39a #*Imidacloprid17.8%SL S 0.5ml/l 1.0 60
40a *Thiamethoxam25%WG S 0.5g/l 0.01 60
H.Thrips(Scirtothripsdorsalis),Aphids(Aphispunicae),Whitefly(Siphoninusphillyreae)
41 #*Acetamiprid20SP S 0.3ml/l 0.01 90
29b Chlorantraniliprole(18.5%EC) NS 0.75ml/l 0.40 60
42 #*Fipronil80WG NS 0.25g/l 0.005 90
34b #*Fenpropathrin30EC NS 1.5ml/l 0.01 60
33b Flubendiamide19.92%w/w+Thiacloprid19.92%w/w
NS+S 0.5ml/l 0.01+0.01 90
30b Cyantraniliprole10.26%OD S 0.7-0.9ml/l 0.01 40
39b *Imidacloprid17.8%SL S 0.5mL/l 1.0 60
43 *Lambda-Cyhalothrin5%EC NS 0.5ml/l 0.02 80
36b Spinosad45%SC NS 0.5ml/l 0.02 40
44 #Thiacloprid21.7%SC S 0.3ml-0.75 0.01 90
98
ml/l
40b #*Thiamethoxam25%WG S 0.5g/l 0.01 60
I.Mites
45 #*Abamectin1.9%EC NS 0.5ml/l 0.01 30
46a Azadirachtin1% NS 2.0ml/l 0.01 3
47 EmamectinBenzoate05SG NS 0.25g/l 0.01 45
48 Fenazaquin10%EC NS 0.4ml/l 0.01 30
34c *Fenpropathrin30EC NS 1.5ml/l 0.01 60
49 #Propargite57%EC NS 1.0ml/l 0.01 15
J.LeafEatingcaterpillars
29c Chlorantraniliprole(18.5%EC) NS 0.75ml/l 0.40 60
31c Cypermethrin25%EC NS 1.0ml/l 0.05 70
32b #Deltamethrin2.8EC NS 1.5ml/l 0.05 40
35c Indoxacarb14.5%SC NS 0.75ml/l 0.02 30
50 Profenofos50EC S 1-1.5ml/l 0.01 60
K.Nematodes(Meloidogyneincognita)
46b Azadirachtin1% NS 2.0ml/l 0.01 3
51 #Fipronil0.3G
(1applicationatbeginingofcropregulationandoneafterharvestinrestperiod)
NS 40g/plant 0.005 100
GROWTHHORMONES(fordefoliation,floweringandchecking flower/fruitdrop)
52 6-Benzylaminopurine(6BA)Technicalgrade S 0.01g/l NA NA
53 Ethephon39%SL(useonlyfordefoliation) S 1.0-2.5ml/l 0.05 135
54 2,4-DEthylEster4.5%GR S 0.23-0.46g/l 0.05 60
55 GibberellicAcid(GA)Technicalgrade S 0.05g/l NA NA
56 1-Naphthylaceticacid4.5%SL S 0.23ml/l 0.06 60
EU-MRL:EuropeanUnion–MaximumResidueLevelPHI:PreHarvestInterval;NA:NotAvailable
NS:Nonsystemic;S:Systemic
*Pesticideshighlytoxictohoneybees:Avoidspraysinfloweringperiod#Not
bannedbutinEUPesticidesWatchlist;Usewithcaution
NOTE: Recommendedagrochemicalsforthemanagementofvariousinsectpestsanddiseasesalongwiththeirdose,PHI
andMRLvaluesarerecommendationsbyUniversitiesandInstitutes&availableresearchliterature,henceareofadvisorynaturefortheGoodPomegranateProductionPracticesandtherefore,notcoveredunderanylegalscrutiny.
AsthedatabasedonscientificfieldtrialsonPHIforpomegranatearenotavailableforallchemicalshence,are
basedonavailableresidueanalysisreportsoflimitedpomegranatesamplesofharvestedproduceduringpreviousyearsorPHIforotherfruitcropsgrowninsimilarclimaticconditionsandhence,maychangeatlaterstageonavailabilityofscientificdata.ThereforePHIgivenhereareonlyindicativeandadhocinnatureandareofadvisorynature,therefore,notcoveredunderanylegalscrutiny.
Allthedosesmentionedaboveareforhighvolumesprayers,wherenormalsprayvolumeis800-1000l/ha.Spray
volumecanhoweverbechangedaspertheefficiencyofsprayersused.However,theamountofeachpesticide(activeingredient)recommendedfor1haonthebasisof1000lspraysolutionshouldbestrictlymaintainedtominimizepesticideresidues.
Theresponsibilityofsafeusageofchemicalsforthemanagementofanyoftheabovepestsanddiseaseswillrest withthegrowersorexportersincompliancewiththerequirementsoftheimporters/EU.ICAR-NationalResearchCentreonPomegranateshallnotbecoveredunderanylegalscrutiny.
Source: http://nrcpomegranate.icar.gov.in/files/Advisory/17.pdf
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5.4.3.11. Physiological disorders- causes, preventive and management measures.
As recommended by ICAR
Institute/ CAU/SAU / SHU
Aril Browning, Fruit Cracking, Sun Scalding
1. Proper pruning for setting inside the canopy
2. Avoid irregular irrigation
3. Provide Balanced nutrition
4. Bagging or white net/cover protection after rainy season
with not more than 30% shade
(Tech Bulletin NRCP 2014/1)
Action taken / proposed by the
applicant
5.
Points of Deviation if any and
justification
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5.4.3.12. Special problems if any
Special
Problem
Recommendation by
ICAR/ CAU/SAU/SHU
Proposal / action
taken by applicant
Points of deviation and
justification
5.4.5.Farm Mechanization
5.4.5.2. Farm Mechanization
Available Machinery and equipment’s / implements
Operations Available Machinery
and equipment’s /
implements
Proposed use justification
Plant & Machinery proposed to be used or procured on outsourcing and on his own
Operations Plant & Machinery
proposed to be used
Out
sourcing /
own
purchase
Cost justification
Intercultural Operations Tractor (30 BHP)
Spraying of pesticides Electrostatic sprayer/ HTP
Sprayer/Mist Blower
Weeding In row weeder
Pruning Battery operated pruner
Application of
manure/fertilizer
Manure spreader/FYM
applicator
Digging of pit Post Hole Digger
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Technical Standards
NHB Technical Standards based
on the type of protected structure
Proposal / action taken by
applicant
Points of deviation and
justification
5.4.6. Harvesting
The post-harvest management in pomegranate starts from harvesting at proper maturity. The
early harvest may lead to substandard quality in terms of taste, colour etc. The delayed
harvesting may lead to cracking of fruits and or aril browning.
5.4.6.1. Harvesting season- Across India
Harvesting seasons across different states is depicted in the table below.
State/UT Jan
(Mrig)
Feb
Late
Mrig
Mar
(Hast)
Apr
(Hast)
May
Late
Hast
Jun
Earely
Ambe
Jul
(Ambe)
Aug
(Ambe)
Sep
Late
Ambe
Oct
Early
Mrig
Nov
Early
Mrig
Dec
(Mrig)
Maharashtra H H H H H H H H H H H H
Karnataka H H H H H H
Gujarat H H H H H H
Andhra
Pradesh
H H H H H H
H denotes Harvest period of bahar
5.4.6.2.Harvesting season- Across the project state /UT
District/Production
area
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
5.4.6.3. Harvesting stage based on purpose and market (local/distant market):
The fruits are ready for harvest about 135-180 days after appearance of blossom depending
upon the cultivar. In case of Bhagwa, and Ganesh maturity period is around 170-180 and
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145-155 days respectively. In summer, the fruit colour changes to dark yellowand dark red
for Ganesh and Bhagwa cultivars respectively. At maturity the fruit gives a metallic sound
when tapped. The buds at the anterior end of the fruit get curved inside and become hardy
and dry at maturity. Properly matured fruits are easily scratched with finger nails. Pal et al
(2014)
Source: R.K. Pal, K. Dhinesh Babu, N.V. Singh, Ashis Maity and Nilesh Gaikwad (2014)
Pomegranate Research in India - Status and future challenges. Progressive Horticulture, Vol.
46, No. 2, 184-201.
5.4.6.4. Harvesting technology and Fruit care management
Global best
practices
(Mention source of publication with date/Year)
As recommended by
ICAR Institute/
CAU/SAU/SHU
(Mention source of publication with date/Year)
Relevant
Photographs if any
Action taken /
proposed by the
applicant
Points of Deviation
if any and
justification
HARVESTING TECHNOLOGY
Maturity Index / determination
The harvest seasons varies in India
as there are three bahars available
for pomegranate production. In fact
the harvesting can be found
throughout year, as a result number
of days mentioned may vary by
few days due to climatic conditions
of crop during the year or in colder
climates.
Variety Days after blossom appearance
Bhagwa: 170-180
Ganesh: 145-155
Arakta:130-140
Mridula: 130-140
Ruby: 165-175
G137: 145-150
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Technique Days after blossom, fruit gives a metallic sound when
tapped and The crown at the anterior end of the fruit
gets curved inside and become hardy and dry
Devices -
Skills and training Not much required
Time/ Period As per bahar the harvesting period has been mentioned
in table 5.4.6.1. The harvesting should be done during
early morning and evening hours
Handling Shall be handled carefully with sterile scissors
/clippers
Containers Clean Crates with cushioning material (paper shreds)
inside
Others -
5.4.6.5. Expected Yield / Acre and for the project area in a Year:
The yield of pomegranate fruits varies from 10-25 tonnes/ha depending upon the variety, age
of plants and management conditions.
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5.5. Post-Harvest Management
The post-harvest management for direct marketing without storage includes transportation of
fruits from plot to on farm pack house. The pack house shall contain facilities for sorting,
cleaning, grading, packaging in CFB boxes, transportation and marketing. In second scenario
where storage of fruits is envisaged the transportation to pack house, followed by sorting,
pre-cooling , storage at 5°C in MAP bags of 20 kg size for up 30 to 40 days, waxing, grading
and packaging in CFB boxes, transportation to market can be followed.
5.5.1. Post-Harvest infrastructure scenario in horticulture sector in the State and
especially for the proposed crop / component
The post-harvest infrastructure is not very good in the country. However, recently
very good pack houses have come up for post-harvest management of fruits.
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5.5.2. Product / Process Flow chart- Illustrative (It should be crop and project specific)
The flow process chart for post-harvest management involves two segments one for direct
marketing and another scenario includes storage of fruits in cold store for 30-40 days in order
avoid glut situations prevalent in recent years.
Source: Experiments at ICAR-NRCP which is yet to be published
Harvest of pomegranate fruits
Transportation to on farm packhouse
Sorting of unacceptable fruits (cracked, rotten,
punctured, fruits affected with fungal spots/blight
etc).
Cleaning with soft cloth
Grading of fruits manually/weight or
size grader
Packaging of fruits in CFB boxes with MAP
bags for export or for local market
Transportation to
market or Port
Pre-cooling to remove field
heat
Storage of fruits in MAP bags of
20 kg capacity in crates at 5°C
and 90-95 %RH in cold store
Grading of fruits manually/in weight or
size grader
Waxing with carnuba wax in waxing
line
Packaging of fruits in CFB boxes with MAP
bags for export or for local market
Transportation to
market or Port
Pre-cooling to remove field
heat
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5.5.3. Lay out/ Floor Plan of Post-harvest operations
The layout of pack house should include space for arrangement of all the unit operations
discussed above which includes
1. Harvesting
2. Transportation in crates to on farm pack house
3. Sorting
4. Cleaning
5. Pre-cooling
6. Storage
7. Waxing
8. Grading
9. Packaging
10. Transportation
5.5.4. Post-harvest operations
The important post-harvest operations are tabulated below with activity involved with
proposed practice.
1. Sorting
Activity Recommended Proposed practice Remarks
Separation of
unacceptable fruits
Remove all cracked,
rotten, blemished,
fruits with fungal
spots etc.
Manual separation Labours must trained
in this operation
2. Cleaning
Activity Recommended Proposed practice Remarks
Cleaning of fruits Remove all surface
dirt, mop with soft
cloth
Manual Labours must trained
in this operation
3. Grading
Activity Recommended Proposed practice Remarks
Categorization of
fruits based on size
or weight
Grades as per market
standards should be
followed
Manual /Machine
grading
Labours must trained
in this operation
4. Pre cooling
Activity Recommended Proposed practice Remarks
Removal of field heat Remove field heat
(7/8th of drop in
temperature).
Forced air cooling
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5. Storage
Activity Recommended Proposed practice Remarks
Storage for
increasing shelf life
Packaging in 20 kg
MAP bags at 5°C
and 90-95 %R
Cold stores Labours must trained
in this operation
6. Packaging
Activity Recommended Proposed practice Remarks
Packaging fruits MAP bags and CFB
boxes based on
market demand
Manual Labours must trained
in this operation
7. Mode of Transport including the requirement of Refer vans
Recommended Present status Gap / Remarks
Transport method-
Local Market Trucks Trucks
District Market Trucks Trucks
Distant Market Referred van Trucks
Exports Referred van and Ship Trucks and ships
5.5.5 .Post-harvest Infrastructure – Integrated Post-harvest Management
1. Type of project New Project/ Expansion/Modernisation
2. Location of the
Project
3. Man power
employed
4. (On rolls and on
contract)
5. Business model - Rental, Captive, Part of Supply chain service, mixed
6. Components of
project submitted
Infrastructure under the scheme Tick mark
1. Integrated PHM
2. Integrated Pack house
3. Pack House
4. Pre-cooling unit
5. Cold Room (Staging)
6. Mobile Pre-cooling unit
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7. Ripening Chamber
8. Primary Processing
9. Refer van
10. Retail outlet
7. Types of products to
be handled
Frozen, chill, Mild chill
Temperature zones
Note: In case the project includes any of the post-harvest infrastructure units. Only the
relevant details and data sheet should be part of the DPR.
Certificates to enclosed during Market and Financial viability stage and JIT:
1. For Civil Works: Chartered Engineer (Civil) Certificate- component wise cost break
up for Civil Works.
2. For Plant & Machinery: Chartered Engineer (Mechanical) Certificate on component
wise cost break up for Plant & Machinery showing basic cost and Taxes separately.
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5.5.5.1. Integrated Pack house:
1. Rationale for the proposal
2. Stages / process flow chart.
3. Raw Material:
a. Types/ Quality of raw material- Grades/ Specifications
b. Raw material availability and procurement: Details of own production if any and local
production annually with 5 years data with future projections. Markets and farm areas of
procurement and reliability.
c. Quality control/ assurance /testing
4. Pack house/ Sorting and Grading unit:
a. Existing number of units, available capacity and utilizations in the project block, district
and the State.
b. Products and services and projections.
c. Statutory requirements / licensing details if any.
5. Products, Bi products and services
a. Various products – Quality, specifications etc.
b. Annual output for the last 3 years in the project block, district and state.
c. Projections for 7 years.
d. Packing and labelling
6. Market :
a. Quality grades/ specifications/ kinds of products
b. Demand and Supply data for the products and services.
c. Business model for the unit.
7. Source of Technology
8. Pack house unit: Type and Lay out (show the drawing)
9. Technical standards-Civil infrastructure and Plant and Machinery, accessories: Refer NHB
guidelines on Technical Standards
(Proposed Design, layout and Photographic evidence certified by chartered engineer is required
to be submitted in case the project is considered for processing)
Plant &
Machinery
Recommended
technical
standards
Proposed Make No.of
units
Unit
cost
Total
cost
10. Protocols
Activity Recommended Proposed practice Remarks
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11. Compliance to relevant BIS code and standards- Electrical, Mechanical- Yes/No.
12. Skilled Manpower availability:
Facility / utility Recommended Proposed
including design
and capacity.
Company /
Make
Remarks
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5.5.5.2. Pack house:
1. Rationale for the proposal
2. Stages / process flow chart.
3. Raw Material:
a. Types/ Quality of raw material- Grades/ Specifications
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b. Raw material availability and procurement: Details of own production if any and
local production annually with 5 years data with future projections. Markets and farm
areas of procurement and reliability.
c. Quality control/ assurance /testing
4. Pack house/ Sorting and Grading unit:
a. Existing number of units, available capacity and utilisation in the project block,
district and the State.
b. Products and services and projections.
c. Statutory requirements / licensing details if any.
5. Products, Bi products and services
a. Various products – Quality, specifications etc.
b. Annual output for the last 3 years in the project block, district and state.
c. Projections for 7 years.
d. Packing and labelling
6. Market :
a. Quality grades/ specifications/ kinds of products
b. Demand and Supply data for the products and services.
c. Business model for the unit.
7. Source of Technology
8. Pack house unit: Type and Lay out (show the drawing)
9. Technical standards-Civil infrastructure and Plant and Machinery, accessories: Refer
NHB guidelines on Technical Standards
10. (Proposed Design, layout and Photographic evidence certified by charter engineer is
required to be submitted in case the project is considered for processing)
Plant &
Machiner
y
Recommende
d technical
standards
Propose
d
Mak
e
No.o
f
units
Uni
t
cost
Tota
l cost
11. Protocols
Activity Recommended Proposed
practice
Remarks
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12. Compliance to relevant BIS code and standards- Electrical, Mechanical- Yes/No.
13. Skilled Manpower availability:
Facility / utility Recommended Proposed
including design
and capacity.
Company /
Make
Remarks
14. Data sheet.
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5.5.5.3. Pre-cooling unit
1. Rationale for the proposal
2. Stages / process flow chart.
3. Raw Material:
a. Types/ Quality of raw material- Grades/ Specifications
b. Raw material availability and procurement: Details of own production if any and
local production annually with 5 years data with future projections. Markets and farm
areas of procurement and reliability.
c. Quality control/ assurance /testing
4. Pre-cooling unit:
a. Existing number of units, available capacity and utilisation in the project block,
district and the State.
b. Products and services and projections.
c. Statutory requirements / licensing details if any.
5. Products, Bi products and services
a. Various products – Quality, specifications etc.
b. Annual output for the last 3 years in the project block, district and state.
c. Projections for 7 years.
d. Packing and labelling
6. Market :
a. Quality grades/ specifications/ kinds of products
b. Demand and Supply data for the products and services.
c. Business model for the unit.
7. Technology / Source/ Company/Make
8. Pre-cooling unit: Type and Lay out (show the drawing)
9. Technical standards-Civil infrastructure and Plant and Machinery, accessories: Refer NHB
guidelines on Technical Standards(Proposed Design, layout and Photographic evidence
certified by charter engineer is required to be submitted in case the project is considered for
processing)
Plant &
Machiner
y
Recommende
d technical
standards
Propose
d
Mak
e
No.o
f
units
Uni
t
cost
Tota
l cost
10. Skilled Manpower availability:
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117
5.5.5.4.Cold room
118
5.5.5.5.Mobile Pre-cooling unit
119
120
121
122
5.5.5.7.Primary Processing unit
1. Rationale for the proposal
2. Stages in Primary Processing and flow chart.
3. Raw Material:
a. Types/ Quality of raw material- Grades/ Specifications
b. Raw material availability and procurement: Details of own production if any and
local production annually with 5 years data with future projections. Markets and farm
areas of procurement and reliability.
c. Raw material quality and assurance testing
4. Industry:
a. Existing number of units, available capacity and utilisation in the project block,
district and the State.
b. Products and services and projections.
c. Statutory requirements / licensing details if any.
5. Products, Bi products and services
a. Various products – Quality, specifications etc.
b. Annual output for the last 3 years in the project block, district and state.
c. Projections for 7 years.
d. Packing and labelling
6. Market :
a. Quality grades/ specifications/ kinds of products
b. Demand and Supply data for the products and services.
c. Business model for the unit.
7. Source of Technology
8. Civil infrastructure. Design, layout and Photographic evidence certified by chartered
engineer is required to be submitted in case the project is considered for processing.
Facility /
utility
Recommended Proposed. Remarks
9. Plant & Machinery: Rationale, Design, Capacity, After service, Warranty(Design,
layout and Photographic evidence certified by chartered engineer is required to be
submitted in case the project is considered for processing).
Plant &
Machinery
Recommended
technical
standards
Proposed
machinery
standards
Make No.of
units
Unit cost Total
cost
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13. Availability of
a. Managerial manpower
b. Technical manpower
c. Skilled manpower
d. Un skilled manpower
5.5.5.8.Refer Van
1. Introduction
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125
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2. Rationale for the proposal
3. Product / Process flow chart.
4. Produce / Raw Material:
a. Types/ Quality of raw material- Grades/ Specifications
b. Raw material availability and procurement: Details of own production if any and
local production annually with 5 years data with future projections. Markets and farm
areas of procurement and reliability.
c. Produce/ Raw material quality and assurance testing
5. Enterprise:
a. Existing number of units, available capacity and utilisation in the project block,
district and the State.
b. Products and services and projections.
c. Statutory requirements / licensing details if any.
6. Market :
a. Quality grades/ specifications/ kinds of products
b. Demand and Supply data for the products and services.
c. Business model for the unit.
7. Source of Technology
8. Civil infrastructure, Plant and Machinery. Design, layout and Photographic evidence
certified by chartered engineer is required to be submitted in case the project is considered
for processing.
Facility /
utility
Recommended Proposed. Remarks
9.Skilled Manpower availability:
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Retail outlet
1.Introduction:
9. Rationale for the proposal
10. Product / Process flow chart.
11. Produce / Raw Material:
a. Types/ Quality of raw material- Grades/ Specifications
b. Raw material availability and procurement: Details of own production if any and
local production annually with 5 years data with future projections. Markets and farm
areas of procurement and reliability.
c. Produce/ Raw material quality and assurance testing
12. Enterprise:
a. Existing number of units, available capacity and utilisation in the project block,
district and the State.
b. Products and services and projections.
c. Statutory requirements / licensing details if any.
13. Market :
a. Quality grades/ specifications/ kinds of products
b. Demand and Supply data for the products and services.
c. Business model for the unit.
14. Source of Technology
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15. Civil infrastructure, Plant and Machinery. Design, layout and Photographic evidence
certified by chartered engineer is required to be submitted in case the project is considered
for processing.
Facility /
utility
Recommended Proposed. Remarks
9.Skilled Manpower availability:
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5.6 Marketing
5.6.1.Connectivity of project site and produce
Road connectivity
Rail connectivity
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Air connectivity
5.6.2.Nearest produce Assembling / Aggregation unit/ place if any
5.6.3.Existing Market Institutions – Agri.Produce Market Committees, …………………….
a) Near to Project site
b) Within the District / Neighbourhood districts
c) Within the State
d) In Adjacent State
5.6.4.Alternative Marketing strategies;
a. Pre-harvest contract
b. On Farm Marketing
c. Retail Marketing
d. Wholesale marketing
e. Online Marketing
f. Exports
5.6.5.Traceability Record/ system proposed if any for packs.
5.6.6.Proposed value chain / method of Marketing by the Applicant
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5.7 Value Addition/ Processing
Potential for the processing of crop produce / commodity and facilities / infrastructure available
Processing product (s) Infrastructure /
Processing units
available
Capacity %
capacity
utilisation
Remarks
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6 Technology providers
6.1.Research Institute (s) [ ICAR/CAU/SAU/SHU etc.] providing / from which technical details
are ascertained
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6.2. Experts-whose services are availed -Crop expert / Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) and
other experts consulted DPR preparation.
Crop Expert Name of Horticulturist/ Crop Expert
(Mandatory) Current profession:
Educational Qualification and University
passed out
Registration Number if any
Permanent Address:
Contact Number:
Hi Tech Expert Name of Expert
(Desirable) Current profession:
Educational Qualification and University
passed out
Registration Number if any
Permanent Address:
Contact Number:
Post-Harvest
Management Expert
Name of PHM Expert
(Desirable) Current profession:
Educational Qualification and University
passed out
Registration Number if any
Permanent Address:
Contact Number:
Cold storage / Infra
Expert / Charter
Engineer
Name of Expert
(Desirable) Current profession:
Educational Qualification and University
passed out
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Registration Number if any
Permanent Address:
Contact Number:
Market Expert Name of Expert
(Desirable) Current profession:
Educational Qualification and University
passed out
Registration Number if any
Permanent Address:
Contact Number:
Project Finance Name of Expert
(Mandatory) Current profession:
Educational Qualification and University
passed out
Registration Number if any
Permanent Address:
Contact Number:
6.3.Agri-Business Incubators
1. List of Incubators nearest to the project.
2. If any assistance is taken from the incubators, details
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7 Food Safety – With / Without Good Agricultural Practices Certification
7.1. GAP Optional
Whether the applicant proposes to undertake Good Agricultural
Practices?
Yes/No
If Yes. What brand / kind GAP – Provide details of brand
Provide Certifying Agency details and contact person
NABL lab whose services are proposed to be availed to assure
compliance with regard to pesticide / chemical residue.
7.2.FOOD SAFETY MEASURES
7.2.1.Pre-Planting Measures
Activity Action taken /Proposed
to be in the project
1. Site selection Land or site for fruits and vegetable production
should be selected on the basis of land history, previous manure
applications and crop rotation.
a) The field should be away from animal housing, pastures
or barnyards.
b) Farmers should make sure that livestock waste should
not enter the produce fields via runoff or drift.
2. Manure handling and field applicationLivestock manure can be a
valuable source of nutrients, but it also can be a source of human
pathogens if not managed correctly.
a) Proper and thorough composting of manure, incorporating it
into soil prior to planting, and avoiding top-dressing of plants
are important steps toward reducing the risk of microbial
contamination.
3. Manure storage and sourcing
a) Manure should be stored as far away as practical from areas
where fresh produce is grown and handled.
b) Physical barriers or wind barriers should be erected to
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prevent runoff and wind drift of manure.
c) Manure should be actively compost so that high temperature
achieved by well-managed, aerobic compost can kill most
harmful pathogens.
4. Timely application of manureManure should be applied at the
end of the season to all planned vegetable ground or fruit
acreage, preferably when soils are warm, non-saturated, and
cover-cropped. If manure is being applied at the start of a
season, then the manure should be spread two weeks before
planting, preferably to grain or forage crops.
5. Selection of appropriate cropFarmers should avoid growing root
and leafy crops in the year that manure is applied to a
Field. Manure should be applied to perennial crops in the
planting year only. The long period between application and
harvest will reduce the risks.
7.2.2.Production Measures
1. Irrigation water quality
Ideally, water used for irrigation or chemical spray should be
free from pathogen. However, potable water or municipal
water is not feasible for extensive use for crop production.
a) Hence, surface water used for irrigation should be
quarterly tested in laboratory for pathogen.
b) Farmers can filter or use the settling ponds to improve
water quality.
c) Fruit and vegetable crops should not be side dressed
with fresh or slurry manure. If side dressing is
required, well composted or well-aged (greater than
one year) manure should be used for the application.
2. Irrigation methods
a) Drip irrigation method should be used, whenever
possible to reduce the risk of crop contamination
because the edible parts of most crops are not wetted
directly.
b) Plant disease levels also may be reduced and water
use efficiency is maximized with this method.
3. Field sanitation and animal exclusion
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a) Farmers should stay out of wet fields to reduce the
spread of plant or human pathogens.
b) Tractors, plant, machinery and equipments that were
used in manure handling should be cleaned prior to
entering produce fields.
c) Animals, including poultry or pets should not be
allowed to roam in crop areas, especially close to
harvest time.
4. Worker facilities and hygiene
a) Farmers should get proper training to make them
understand the relationship between food safety and
personal hygiene. These facilities should be monitored
and enforced.
b) Ideally, farm workers should be provided clean, well-
maintained and hygienic toilet facilities around the
farming areas separately for the male and female.
7.2.3.Harvest
1. Clean harvest aids
a) Bins and all crop containers have to washed and
rinsed under high pressure. All crop containers
should be sanitized before harvest.
b) Bins should be properly covered, when not in used
to avoid contamination by birds and animals.
2. Worker hygiene and training
a) Good personal hygiene is particularly important
during the harvest of crops. Sick employees or
those with contaminated hands can spread
pathogens to produce.
b) Employee awareness, meaningful training and
accessible restroom facilities with hand wash
stations encourage good hygiene.
7.2.4.Post-Harvest Handling
1. Worker hygiene
a) Hands can contaminate fresh fruits and vegetables
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with harmful microbes
b) Packing area should be cleaned and sanitized.
c) Supply liquid soap in dispensers, potable water,
and single-use paper towels for hand washing.
d) Packing area should be cleaned and
sanitized. Supply liquid soap in dispensers,
potable water, and single-use paper towels for
hand washing.
e) Workers should be properly educated about the
importance of restroom use and proper hand
washing.
f) Encourage proper use of disposable gloves on
packing lines.
g) Sick employee should not be given food-contact
jobs.
2. Monitor wash water quality
a. Potable water should be preferably used in all
washing operations.
b. Clean water should be maintained in dump tank by
sanitizing and changing water regularly.
c. Use chlorinated water and other labeled
disinfectants to wash fresh produce.
3. Sanitize packinghouse and packing operations
a. Loading, staging, and all food contact surfaces
should be cleaned and sanitized at the end of each
day.
b. Exclude all animals, especially rodents and birds
from the packinghouse.
c. Wash, rinse and sanitize the packing line belts,
conveyors, and food contact surfaces at the end of
each day to avoid buildup of harmful
microorganisms.
d. Packaging material should be stored in a clean area
4. Pre-cooling and cold storage
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a. After harvesting, fruits and vegetables should be
quickly cooled to minimize the growth of
pathogens and maintain good quality.
b. Water bath temperature for cooling should not be
more than 10F cooler than the produce pulp
temperature.
c. Refrigeration room should not be overloaded
beyond cooling capacity.
5. Transportation of produce from farm to market
a) Proper cleanliness of the transportation vehicles
should be ensured before loading.
b) Farmers have to make sure that fresh fruits and
vegetables are not shipped in trucks which have
carried live animals or harmful substances.
c) If these trucks must be used, they should be
washed, rinsed, and sanitized them before
transporting fresh produce.
d) For traceability norms, it must be ensured that
each package leaving the farm can be traced to
field of origin and date of packing
Source: TNAU
http://agritech.tnau.ac.in/gap_gmp_glp/gap_fresh%20_%20fruits%20&%20veg.html
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8.Innovation if any
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9.Profitability of the project (Horti-business): Critical observations of Applicant
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10 Checklist
Check list for Detail Project Report (DPR)
Mandatory
Information
Document /
Evidence *
Tick
Mark
Project at a Glance √
1 About the Applicant /Promoter √
2 Details of benefits availedby the Applicant /
Promoter
√
3 About Project -Name, rationale, Management
and Description
1. Name of Project, Activity, Objectives and
expected Outcomes
√
2. Rationale / Justification for the project √
3. Site/ Land details- RoR/ Ownership /
Registration of lease/ map etc.
√ Certified Land
revenue
documents
4. Location of the Project- Identification √
5. Current usage of land of proposed Project
Area
√
6. Current infrastructure and assets
possessed by the Applicant:
√
7. Lay out plan of the project √ Lay out Plan
8. Conversion of Land Use (CLU) √ Certificate from
competent
authority
9. Whether project site is part of production
belt / cluster / hub
√
10. Rationale for the location of the project √
11. Compliance of project site for food safety √
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12. Components / Activities of the Project
with justification
√
13. Operations planning √
14. Month wise operational chart /
Implementation schedule
√
15. Backward and Forward linkages. √
16. Manpower (Skilled & Unskilled labour
etc.) availability
√
17. Infrastructure (Power, Fuel, Water, Plant
and Machinery, connectivity, Effluents
treatment etc.)- Required, Already
available, Gaps and the management.
√
18. Employment generation √
19. SWOT Analysis √
20. Monitoring and evaluation √ Certificate
4 NHB Scheme under which the project is
proposed with rationale / justification.
5 Project details
5.1 Agro-climatic suitability / feasibility
1. Origin and distribution of crop in the said
location and India and in the world
(briefly)
√
2. Agro-climatic / Horticultural zones and
suitability of the crop (s)
√ IMD Data
3. Soil type and latest health-suitability for
the crop
√ Latest Soil
health card
(not more than 1
month old)
4. Water (irrigation) source, availability,
Quality and suitability
√ Latest Water
Analysis report
(not more than 1
month old)
5.2 Market viability
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1. Commercial and Nutritive importance /
significance, composition and Uses
2. Target Market √
3. Area, Production and Productivity in the
District, State and India for the last 5
years
4. Clusters of the project crop in the state. √
5. Demand and Supply Gap √ State
Horticulture
Dept.
6. Global producers- Country, Area,
Production, Productivity and global
market share in the last available 5 years.
7. International trade and potential (for
export oriented projects)
√ @
8. Seasonality of fruit and its comparison
with other available fruits
√
9. Price variation of commodity in the State
and nearby markets
√ State Govt.
10. Balance sheet of commodity in the State
11. Central and State Government policy
12. Value chain in the commodity √
13. Proposed Strategy by the Applicant for
Marketing and Market viability
√
5.3 Financial viability
1. Due diligence status √
2. Project Cost √ Certified by CA
3. Means of Finance √
4. Investment into Horticulture √
5. Key financial Indicators √
6. Project Financing √
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a. Rate of Interest √
b. Returns from the Project (IRR): √
c. Cost of Production and
Profitability (Annexure)
√
d. Yield and Sales Chart (Annexure) √
e. Proposed Balance
Sheet: (Annexure)
√
f. Proposed Cash flow Statement
for next 7 years (Annexure)
√
g. Proposed Profit & Loss
Account: (Annexure)
√
h. Proposed Repayment of Term
loan and Schedule (Annexure)
√
i. Break even Analysis (Annexure) √
j. NPV (Net Present Value) √
k. Economic Rate of Return √
7. Farm record keeping/ Maintenance
proposed
√ Records
5.4 Land development and Crop Husbandry
5.4.1.Land development
5.4.2.Selection of Quality Planting Material
1. Recommended and popular Cultivars-
varieties/hybrids, their specific
characteristics, requirements and yields
√
2. Cultivar/Hybrid/Variety selected and
Criterion adopted for selection
√
3. Propagation methods √
4. Accredited / Good Nurseries in the area √
5. Planting material-source, quality and
suitability
√ Nursery / Shop
Invoice with
Seed quality
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5.4.3.Orchard / Site planning, Lay out and
management
1. Planning, establishment and layout
systems
√
2. Land preparation √
3. Planting Season / time and density
and transplanting
√
4. Water and Nutrient management √ Written plan
5. Intercultural operations including
Weed management
√
6. Plant canopy architecture
management/ training and pruning
√
7. Planting systems and transplanting of
horticultural crops
√
8. Use of Pollinators & pollinisers √
9. Use of Plant growth regulators √
10. Flowering & fruiting √
11. Integrated Pest and Disease
Management and Food Safety
measures
√
12. Physiological disorders- causes,
preventive and management
measures.
√
13. Special problems if any √
5.4.5.Farm Structures and mechanisation √
1. Protective cover structure √ Technical
standards
Undertaking of
expertise /
competency by
Agency
2. Farm Mechanisation √ Company
Brochures
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5.4.6.Harvesting and Fruit / flower care
management
5.5 Post-Harvest Management √
1. Post-Harvest infrastructure scenario in
horticulture sector in the State and specially
for the proposed crop / component
2. Product/ Process Flow chart √
3. Lay out / Floor Plan of post-harvest
operations
√
4. Post-harvest operations (Based on
applicability)
√ Protocols
5. Pre-cooling √
6. Curing √
7. Cleaning / Washing √
8. Sorting and Grading √
9. Packing and labelling √ Models
10. Ripening √
11. Transport √
12. Storage- Low cost / cold storage/ CA √
13. Post-harvest infrastructure – Integrated Post-
harvest Management- (Which ever
component is proposed)
√ Technical
Standards
1. Integrated Pack house
2. Pack House
3. Pre-cooling unit
4. Cold Room (Staging)
5. Mobile Pre-cooling unit
6. Ripening Chamber
7. Primary Processing
8. Refer van
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9. Retail outlet
10. Labour room
5.6 Marketing
1. Aggregation & Assembling: Marketing
infrastructure
√
2. Market Institutions and agents √
3. Demand and Supply trends and forecast
both in local and National markets.
4. Traceability system √
5. Proposed value chain / method of
Marketing by the Applicant
√
5.7 Value addition / Processing √
6 Technology providers √
1. ICAR /CAU/ SAU/SHU / Research
Stations and Experts names
√
2. Agri/Horti-Business incubators √
7 Food Safety -With /Without GAP certification
1. GAP Certification if any √
2. Food safety measures √ Clean farm,
Trained workers;
Protective
clothing,
Safety
equipment;
First Aid;
Safety and
Hygiene policy;
Waste
Management
Plan
a. Pre-planting √
b. Crop husbandry √
c. Harvestings √
d. Post-harvest √
8 Innovation if any
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9 Risk Management √ Proposed
insurance details
if any
10 Checklist √
11 Declaration from Crop Expert and Project
Finance Expert
√
Self-declaration by the Applicant √
Note: *: Documents are to be submitted only when NHB accords Pre- IPA approval.
@ In case of export units.
11.1.Declaration by Crop Expert ( if the Project / Crop specific information, data and
chapters of DPR are prepared by theexpert and not by the applicant)
I have read and understood the latest NHB Schemes operational guidelines and made the
applicant understand the same.
The technical information provided in the Detail Project Report are as recommended by
ICAR/ State Agriculture / Horticulture University/ …….Research Institute as published in
their publication…………./ genuine website……………….
The project is technically feasible and economically viable and is bankable.
Certified that the information/contents as above furnished by me/us in the application are true
to the best of my/our knowledge & belief and nothing material has been concealed.
My details are as follows:
Name of Crop Expert (Could be any working or retired faculty / scientist in ICAR/
CAU/SAU/SHU/State Horticulture Dept. or ICAR
Agri/Horti-business incubators)
Current/ previous profession:
Educational qualification and
University passed out
Registration number if any
Permanent address:
Contact Number: Tel
Mobile
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Place Signature
Date Designation and Seal
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11.2.Declaration by Project Finance Expert (Chartered accountant)
( if the Market viability and Financial Viability chapters are prepared by the Project Finance
Expert and not done by the applicant on his/her own)
I have read and understood the latest NHB Schemes operational guidelines and made the
applicant understand the same.
The project is technically feasible and economically viable and is bankable.
The Financial and Market viability as provided in the Detail Project Report is true to the best
of my knowledge.
Certified that the information/contents as above furnished by me/us in the application are true
to the best of my/our knowledge & belief and nothing material has been concealed.
Name of Chartered Accountant
Current profession:
Educational qualification and
University passed out
Registration number if any
Permanent address:
Contact Number: Tel
Mobile
Place Signature
Date Designation and Seal
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12.Self-Declaration by applicant
1. I have read and understood the latest NHB Schemes operational guidelines including
conditions, norms and pattern of assistance.
2. The information provided in the Detail Project Report is true to my knowledge.
3. In case the details provided by me viz., (i) my personal details, land, previous benefits
availed by me from either Central and State Government if proved false at any stage NHB
is entitled to recover any subsidy if any released by it from me.
4. I have personally ascertained technical details of the projector or I have availed the
services of a competent Horticulturist for technical details and viability. Accordingly
declaration is provided herewith.
5. I have personally ascertained Financial and Market viability of the project or I have
availed the services of a competent Project Finance expert for the requisite project finance
details and project viability. Accordingly declaration is provided herewith.
6. In case the project is approvedfor pre-IPA, I shall undergo a 2 Weeks (min.10 working
days) training programme in case of Open field condition and protective cover (with or
without PHM component) and a minimum of 1 Week programme in case of standalone
PHM component at my own expenses in one of the ICAR/CAU/SAU/SHU/ Research
Station/ Centres of Excellence/ related Central or State Government institution/ others as
found appropriate / approved by NHB.
7. I shall adopt scientific package of practices / technology and maintain proper farm
accounts.
8. The project is technically feasible and economically viable and is bankable.
9. In case the project application is considered for application processing, I am bound to
submit all required / requisite mandatory documents to establish veracity of my DPR and
eligibility to claim subsidy under NHB Schemes in the form prescribed with in 3 months
of any such intimation from NHB for according In principle approval (IPA). Else I
acknowledge that my application stands vacated and rejected by default of my omission.
10. Incomplete/ NPA projects and default cases shall not be eligible for subsidy.
11. In case the project is approved for subsidy claim I shall undertake a MOU with NHB to
comply with all the terms and conditions of the scheme guidelines as effective on the date
of subsidy claim approval and any other condition/ advisory in the interest of projects
success and sustainability.
Applicant (Name and signature) and Seal if any
Date
Location:
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Annexure: Proposed Stages in NHB Scheme Implementation
Stage Player Step Mode Timeline Remarks /
Enclosures
1 Applicant Submission of Prescribed
Application -specific to the
scheme enclosing DPR based
on model template.
Online No document is
required to be
enclosed but
with requisite
fees.
2 NHB Examines the Application and
DPR and gets it appraised for
Agro-climatic suitability,
Market viability,
Technological feasibility and
capability of applicant duly
considering the budget, priority
(SabkaSaathSabka Vikas) and
design of implementation of
the offer / Year.
Target
1 Month
Evaluated by a
panel of 3
experts.
Kept
confidential.
3 Applicant +
Bank
If the project is sound, NHB
informs Pre-In Principle
Approval (Pre-IPA) to the
applicant to submit all the
prescribed / requisite
documents along with
Bank Appraisal of Market
viability and Financial
viability (should be after
NHB Pre-IPA) ;
and Sanction (after
Appraisal) within 3 months
of NHB Pre-IPA.
Any lapse in time line, the Pre-
IPA stands vacated / rejected.
However he is eligible for fresh
submission.
Max. 1
month
(Allowed
max.3
months
strictly)
Prescribed
documents
including those
specified in
DPR checklist.
4 Applicant Undergoes 2 Weeks training
programme on the project /
Crop at his own expenses in an
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institute recommended /
approved by NHB
5 NHB NHB examines the application,
DPR with reference to
documentary evidence and
Bank Appraisal of Market
viability and financial viability
duly considering the budget,
priority (SabkaSaathSabka
Vikas) and design of
implementation of the offer /
Year.
2 months
Target
1 Month
6 NHB takes decision on
according In-Principle
Approval (IPA) to the
applicant. In case it is
approved, it is informed to the
applicant.
7 In case of projects rejected by
NHB, the entrepreneur is
provided an opportunity to
make his case by way of
presentation of his project on
an appointed day in the
presence of competent
authority.
The forum objective is to help
the entrepreneur to know the
weaknesses of the project
currently and enable him/ her
to review / revise his/ her
project as deem appropriate to
suit NHB requirements. The
entrepreneur is open to submit
project proposal afresh.
8 Applicant Where ever IPA is issued-
Applicant has to complete the
project within the prescribed
time limit. Else the IPA stands
vacated / cancelled.
18 months
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9 Applicant Applicant submits subsidy
claim within 3 months of
completion of the project. Else
the IPA stands vacated and
rejected
3 months Prescribed
documents
10 NHB +
Bank/ FI+
Applicant
NHB undertakes Joint
Inspection of the field/ activity
Target:
Max. 30
days of
request
11 NHB NHB JIT submits JIT report 15 days
12 NHB NHB examines the JIT report
and takes decision on release of
subsidy subject to Scheme
conditions and publish decision
/ minutes of competent
authority with reasons in NHB
website.
2 months
13 NHB In case NHB approves release
of subsidy, releases funds with
in 15 working days of minutes
of competent authority to SRF
account.
14 Bank/
Applicant
1. Confirms the receipt of
subsidy.
2. Closely monitor the project
health for over 5 years.
3. Takes into consideration
the NHB advisories.
15 Applicant 1. Confirms the receipt of
subsidy.
2. Maintain farm records and
accounts.
3. Adopts technology /
scientific package of
practices and innovate
marketing / business
strategies.
4. Takes into consideration
the NHB advisories.
5. Regularly reports the
performance of project
health
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6. Share best practices if any
to NHB.
INSTITUTE CONTACT DETAILS
Name: Dr. Jyotsana Sharma
Designation: Director (Acting)
Address: ICAR-National Research Centre on Pomegranate, NH-9, Solapur-
Pune Highway, Kegaon, Solapur (Maharashtra)
PIN code: 413 255
Tel. Mobile: 0217-2350074/2354330
Email ID; nrcpomegranate@gmail.com
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