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Locust Division (HQ)

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Organization Chart of Locust Unit(HQ) ,Dte. of PPQS, MoA& FW,

Minister of State (Shri Purushottam Rupala)

Minister (Shri Radha Mohan Singh )

Secretary (Shri Shobhna K Patnayak)

Joint Secretary (Dr. B. Rajender)

Plant Protection Adviser (Shri D.D.K.Sharma)

Deputy Director(PP) HQ, Faridabad (Dr.K.L.Gurjar)

Additional Secretary (Shri Jalaj Srivastava)

Joint Director(E) LWO, Jodhpur (Dr.J.P.Singh)

PPO(E) Sh. Jagmohan

APPO(E) Sh. R.K.Sharma

W. Operator Sh.P.K.Bhulania

PPO(PP) LCO,

Barmer (Mahesh Chandra)

PPO(WS) LCO,

Jaisalmer

(S.C. Sharma)

PPO(WS) LCO,

Phalodi

(Pawan Kumar)

PPO(E) LCO,

Bikaner (Dhane Singh)

PPO(E) LCO,

Churu (Dhane Singh)

PPO(E) LCO,

Suratgarh

(Sunil Chandra)

PPO(E) LCO, Bhuj (G.L.

Meena)

PPO(E) LCO,

Palanpur

(G.L. Meena

PPO(E) LCO,

Jalore (Padam Singh)

AD(WS) LCO,

Nagore (Devasis

Roy)

AD(WS) FSIL,

Bikaner (Devasis

Roy)

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CONTACT DETAILS OF OFFICERS/OFFICIALS IN THE Locust Unit (HQ)

Sl. No. Name Designation Mobile No. Address

1. Dr.K.L.Gurjar Deputy Director(PP)

9930419798 Tele: 0129- 2476354

House No. 504, Divyalok Residency, Sector 21D, Faridabad, Haryana.121001.

2. Shri Jagmohan Plant Protection Officer (E)

9760254251 Tele: 0129- 2476355

House No. 1126, 2nd Floor,Sp Road, Sector-16, Faridabad-121002

3. Shri Ram Kumar Sharma

APPO 9811896711 House No. 576, Adarsh Nagar, Ballabgarh,Faridabad, Haryana.

4. Shri P.K. Bhulania Wireless Operator 9928440734 Qtr No. 1170, Type –IV, CGO colony, NH-IV, Faridabad.121001

WORK ALLOCATED TO LOCUST UNIT(HQ)

The following works have been allocated to Locust Unit (HQ)Section: -

(i) Preparation of monthly Technical report of LWO/LCO. (ii) Preparation and distribution of Locust Situation Bulletin. (iii) Correspondence with FAO/SWAC HQ. (iv) Correspondence of TA bill/Tour programme/Medical Bill. (v) Correspondence related to P&C. (vi) Correspondence on RTI matters.

(vii) Correspondence on Building maintenance & other minor works. (viii) Correspondence on Equipment/Vehicle/other store procurement. (ix) DAC&FWCorrespondence. (x) Preparation and Correspondence on Vision document & Action plan. (xi) Website updation (DPPQS & DAC&FW). (xii) Parliament Question. (xiii) Procurement of pesticide for locust control. (xiv) Attending matters with Hindi Related issues. (xv) Correspondence related to FFS/HRDP for rabi crops. (xvi) Wireless related matters and maintenance of wireless set at all sub offices.

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WORK DISTRIBUTION AMONGST THE OFFICERS/STAFF UNDER LOCUST UNIT(HQ)

Dr.K.L. Gurjar, Deputy Director(PP)

Locust unit functions to facilitate smooth functioning of scheme (Locust Control & Research) in accordance with the Govt. of India Rules & Guidelines. Co-ordinates with the above organizations for various reports, examination of cases, monitoring and implementation of Govt. of India rules and guidelines, issued from time to time.

Deputy Director is responsible for discharging his supervisory duties in consultation with higher authorities. He will ensure overall control, supervision and discharge of assigned work of the unit in an efficient and effective manner. He will participate and ensure that all cases are timely examined in accordance with various Govt. of India rules and guidelines.

He will ensure maintenance and safe custody of records by all the dealing hands.

He will ensure maintaining of peace and discipline by all the staff members.

Shri Jag Mohan, Plant Protection Officer(E)

Preparation of monthly Technical report of LWO/LCO.

Preparation and distribution of Locust Situation Bulletin.

Correspondence of TA bill/Tour programme/Medical Bill.

Correspondence related to P&C.

Procurement of pesticide for locust control.

Correspondence related to FFS/HRDP for rabi crops.

Shri Ram Kumar Sharma, Assistant Plant Protection Officer(E)

Correspondence with FAO/SWAC HQ.

Correspondence on RTI matters.

Correspondence on Building maintenance & other minor works.

Attending to Parliament Questions.

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DAC&FWCorrespondence.

Preparation and Correspondence on Vision document & Action plan.

Website updation (DPPQS & DAC&FW).

Attending matters with Hindi Related issues.

Shri Pramod kumar Bhulania,Wireless Operator

Wireless related matters and maintenance of wireless set at all sub offices.

Dak receiving

Any other work assigned by Higher authority.

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Controlling Officer(s) have authority to make such changes as considered necessary for

disposal of pendency, leave and of staff. However, following internal link officer system will

function: -

Sl. No. Name of the official 1st Link 2nd Link

1 Dr.K.L.Gurjar,DD(PP) Shri Jagmohan,PPO Shri Ramkumar Sharma,APPO

2 Shri Jagmohan,PPO Shri Ramkumar Sharma,APPO Shri PK Bhulania,W/Operator.

3 Shri Ramkumar Sharma,APPO Shri Jagmohan,PPO Shri PK Bhulania,W/Operator.

4 Shri PK Bhulania,W/Operator. Shri Jagmohan,PPO Shri Ramkumar Sharma,APPO

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GOALS & OBJECTIVES (SHORT-TERM/ MEDIUM TERM/LONG TERM)

PRIORITY ISSUES (SHORT TERM):- i. Parliament matters ii. DAC&FWCorrespondence iii. Timely submission of reports etc iv. Processing of Court Cases/Contempt Petitions and Complaint etc. v. All matters related to conducting of meetings like issue of notice/agenda/ minutes etc.

(MEDIUM TERM):-

i. Preparation of monthly Technical report of LWO/LCO. ii. Preparation and distribution of Locust Situation Bulletin. iii. Correspondence of TA bill/Tour programme/Medical Bill. iv. Correspondence related to P&C. v. Correspondence related to FFS/HRDP for rabi crops vi. Procurement of pesticide for locust control vii. Website updation (DPPQS & DAC&FW). viii. Correspondence on Building maintenance & other minor works. ix. Wireless related matters and maintenance of wireless set at all sub offices. x. Correspondence on Equipment/Vehicle/other store procurement.

(LONG TERM):-

i. Preparation and Correspondence on Vision document & Action plan.

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STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DESPATCH OF LETTERS

1. Total letters received from: 867 1.4.2017 to 31.03.2018(English & Hindi) 2. Total letter despatch from: 1.4.2017 to 31.03.2018(English & Hindi) 419 3. Weekly Receipts 20 approx.

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BRIEF NOTES ON ORGANISATIONS LOCUST CONTROL AND RESEARCH.

Introduction

Locust Control and Research

Brief on the Scheme:

In India, the scheme Locust Control and Research (LC&R) is responsible for control of Desert

Locust and is being implemented through Organisation known as “Locust Warning

Organisation (LWO)” established in 1939 and later amalgamated with the Directorate of Plant

Protection Quarantine and Storage in 1946. Locust Warning organization (LWO) is responsible to

monitor and control the locust situation in Scheduled Desert Area (SDA) of Rajasthan and Gujarat

by way of survey and surveillance.

Mandate: Locust Warning Organisation is aimed to detect the local breeding in Scheduled Desert

Areas and incursion of exotic locust swarms into India. LWO keeps itself abreast with the

prevailing locust situation at National and International level through monthly Desert Locust

Bulletins of FAO issued by the Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS), AGP Division Rome,

Italy. Survey data are collected by the field functionaries from the fields which are transmitted to

LWO/ locust circle offices (LCOs), field HQ Jodhpur and Central HQ Faridabad where these are

compiled and analyzed to forewarn the probability of locust outbreak and upsurges. The locust

situation is appraised to the State Governments of Rajasthan and Gujarat with the advice to gear

up their field functionaries to keep a constant vigil on locust situation in their areas and intimate

the same to nearest LWO offices for taking necessary action at their end.

Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage is responsible for adoption of suitable

control strategy in Scheduled Desert Area only. However, the liability of locust control in cropped

areas lies with the State Government. Lot of innovations have been made in the field of locust

survey and surveillance for quick transmission of locust survey data, their analysis, decision

making, mapping of survey areas through computerization, adoption of new software like

eLocust3 and RAMSES.

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Objectives:

i) To monitor, forewarn and control the desert locust in the Scheduled Desert Area (SDA) in

the States of Rajasthan & Gujarat being International obligation and commitment.

ii) To conduct research on in respect of bio efficacy trials with new generation pesticides /

bio pesticides against locusts and grasshoppers in the Laboratory at Field Station for

Investigation on Locusts, Bikaner (Rajasthan).

iii) To maintain liaison and coordination with National and International Organizations.

iv) Human Resource development through training and demonstration for staff of Locust

Warning Organization (LWO), State officials, BSF personnel, Farmers and other Stake

holders.

v) Maintain control potential to combat locust emergency by organizing locust control

campaign.

However, the main objective of Locust Warning Organisation (LWO) is protection of

standing crops and other green vegetation from the ravages of Desert locust

which is one of the most dangerous pests (transboundry pest) occurring in

desert areas throughout the world.

Division/ Units/ Field Stations:

The Scheme Locust Control & Research is being executed through Locust

Warning Organisation through its Locust Division at Headquarters Faridabad, Field

Headquarters at Jodhpur and Locust Circle Offices (LCOs) at Barmer, Bikaner, Churu,

Jaisalmer, Jalore, Nagaur, Phalodi in Rajasthan and Bhuj, Palanpur in Gujarat. Besides

there is one research laboratory named Field Station for Investigation on Locusts

(FSIL) at Bikaner (Rajasthan).

Functions:

a) Keep constant vigil through survey and surveillance, to prevent crop losses due to locust

development / invasion, over 2 lakh sq. kms. Scheduled Desert Area in the States of Rajasthan

and Gujarat.

b) Avert desert locust activities / upsurges in SDA and make necessary efforts to prevent entry

of exotic locust swarms into India through prompt control operations.

c) Participation in the Indo-Pak Border meetings (June to November) for exchange of locust

situation information between two Countries for effectively monitoring the situation ensuring

preparedness to tackle the emerging locust threat, if any.

d) Train Farmers, State functionaries and locust staff on latest locust control technologies.

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e) Advise state functionaries, BSF personnel, Panchayat Raj Institutions to inform the nearest

LWO office if any locust activity is observed / reported in their areas for further needful

action.

f) Issuance of Desert Locust Situation Bulletin at fortnightly intervals to inform all the

concerned stakeholders about the prevailing locust situation in India.

g) To maintain desert locust culture for conducting research on bio-efficacy of pesticides and bio-

pesticides against desert locust at Field Station for Investigation on Locusts (FSIL) Bikaner

h) LWO provide services to the farmers by making them aware about the locust activities, their

biology and extent of damage caused to the crops and other vegetation.

i) Organise training regarding identification, behaviour and control techniques of desert locust

to the farmers, officers and officials of the State Agriculture departments and other stake

holders.

j) Integrated Pest Management Activities by LWO has started organising Farmers Field Schools

on Rabi Crops Cumin, Castor, and Gram & Mustard in Rajasthan & Gujarat States during

slack locust season from December to March.

k) To conduct monitoring pest and disease situation by all LCO’s while undertaking desert

locust survey

l) Organize International Meeting of FAO Commission for Controlling the Desert Locust in

South-west Asia (SWAC) and Desert Locust Control Committee (DLCC).

Powers, functions and duties of the Authority

(1) The role of the Authority will mainly comprise of overall coordination and direction of the

implementation of the scheme as per the target given on the mandate and objectives.

(2) The Authority shall be charged with the power and shall be under a duty to do any or all

things necessary, sufficient and expedient for the implementation of the scheme.

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PERIODIC REPORTS/RETURNS

Sl. No. Subject To whom Frequency

1. Monthly Technical Report DAC through P&C Monthly

2. Locust Situation Bulletin FAO,SWAC

countries, All

LCO’s , DC of

SDA, Director

Agriculture, Vice

Chancellor of

Univ. of SDA.&

Director CAZRI.

Fortnightly

3. RTI report Hindi Section Quarterly

4. Progress on official language Hindi Section Quarterly

5. Pending court cases P&C/Online Monthly

6. CPGRAMS P&C Monthly

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Important Contact Details of Organisations

Locust Control and Research

Dte. of PPQS, NH-IV, Faridabad. ******

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No.

Name & Designation Telephone/Mobile/Fax No.

1 Dr.J.P. Singh, Joint Director(E),

LWO, Jodhpur,(Raj.)

Tel. No. 0291-2439749,

Fax.02912439749

Mob.9818836622,

Email: lwo-jod-rj@nic.in

2 Dr.K.L.Gurjar,

Deputy Director(PP) LC

Locust Unit, HQ, Faridabad.

Tel. No. 0129-2476354,

Fax.0129-2412125

Mob.9930419798

Email: locust@nic.in

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Achievements

LWO India has achieved the target survey (Distant, Cross country & Border Survey) of desert

locust (150 Lakh hectares per year) and Border meetings with Pakistan in active season.

LWO has successfully controlled the incidence of migratory Locust & grass hoppers during

June,2016 at Zanskar Sub division of Kargil District.

This year for strengthening technical skill of officials involved in desert locust related activities,

LWO India has conducted 3 nos two days National Training Workshop on Desert Locust SWAC

funded. The first National Training Workshop was conducted during 29th & 30th June, 2017

where 30 locust officers of Locust Warning Organization (LWO) were trained. Considering the

importance of the training workshop remaining officers of LWO as well as concerned provincial

State Government officials of Rajasthan and Jammu & Kashmir have been included in the second

National Training Workshop held at LWO Jodhpur on 5th

6th

October,2017. The third National

Training Workshop on Control strategy was held at LWO Jodhpur on 19th

& 20th

May,2018.

This year 172 lakhs hectares’ area covered in survey of desert Locust, during active locust season.

LWO India has conducted Five nos of Border Meeting with Pakistan at Munabao/Khokhropar

border meeting point.

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