District Profile
Jaisalmer is the largest district of the Rajasthan as well as in the India located in the western part of state with an area of 38401 sqkms. The district falls in to the agro climatic zone IC i.e. hyper arid partially irrigated western plain. An average annual rainfall is only 160 mm and erratic in nature, high temp & high wind velocity is the common feature of this area. Therefore, it is very difficult to harvest the grain crop during the Kharif season. Farmers of this area are forced to rear cattle, sheep and goat because of capability of much of the land is to sustain grassland alone. The district has been identified to have only one micro farming situation as rain fed, very low rainfall (160 mm) sand dunes with undulating interdunal.
| Tehsil | 4 (Jaisalmer, Fatehgarh Bhaniyana, and Pokaran) |
|---|---|
| PanchyatSamiti | 3 (Jaisalmer, Sam and Sankada) |
| Gram Panchyat | 140 |
| Town | 2 (Jaisalmer and Pokaran) |
| Village | 852 |
| Municipality | 2 (Jaisalmer and Pokaran) |
Major farming systems/Enterprises
| S.N. | Farming System/ Enterprise | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irrigated | Kharif : Groundnut, Guar, Bajra, Moong, Castor Rabi : Mustard, Cumin, Wheat, Gram, Isbgol |
| 2 | Rainfed | Kharif : Guar, Bajra, Moth Rabi : Gram, Taramira |
Description of Agro-climatic Zone & major agro ecological situations
| S.N. | Agro-climatic Zone | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zone IC (Hyper Arid Partially Irrigated Western Plain) | Hot Desert, Low Rainfall, High Temperature & High Wind Velocity |
Soil Type
| S.N. | Soil type | Characteristics | Area in ha |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy / Sandy Loam | Low Water Holding Capacity & Low Fertility | 2686784 |
Topography
| S.N. | Agro Climatic Zone | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zone IC (Hyper Arid Partially Irrigated Western Plain) | Desert Soils and sand dunes Aeolian soil loamy coarse in texture & calcareous |
| S.N. | Ecological Situations | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arid Eco System | Hot Desert, Low Rainfall, High Temperature & High Wind Velocity |
Area, production and productivity of major crops in Jaisalmer
| S.N. | Crop | Area (Ha) | Production (qtl) | Productivity (Kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KHARIF | ||||
| A | Bajra | 825 | 1650 | 200 |
| B | Guar | 244740 | 734220 | 300 |
| C | Moth | 2950 | 8850 | 300 |
| D | Groundnut | 27330 | 560260 | 2050 |
| E | Moong | 37400 | 187000 | 500 |
| F | Castor | 4500 | 50400 | 1120 |
| G | Til | 2940 | 7350 | 250 |
| 2 | RABI | |||
| A | Mustard | 109740 | 1097400 | 1000 |
| B | Cumin | 42710 | 234900 | 550 |
| C | Gram | 160200 | 1842300 | 1150 |
| D | Isbgol | 37010 | 240560 | 650 |
| E | Wheat | 28240 | 706000 | 2500 |
| F | Barley | 1310 | 34710 | 2650 |
| G | Taramira | 420 | 2310 | 550 |
Major Programmes
The KVK has major activities in the field of agricultural crops Production, dairy production and processing, fisheries, bee-keeping and home science. To achieve set goals, KVK has the following main activities :
- On-campus training
- Off-campus training
- In-service training
- On-farm research
- Front-line demonstration on oilseeds, pulses & horticultural crops
- Seed production.
- Field/Extension activities
- Animal health management camps.
- Extension through Radio and T.V.
- To organize Women in agriculture day
- To organize Ex-Trainees sammelan
- To organize Farmers’ day/World food day
- Survey and evaluation in adopted villages
- Field extension work through Stockman centers.
Accommodation Facilities
Farmers’ hostel provides dormitory type accommodation for 50 persons with boarding and lodging facilities. Trainees are provided suitable accommodation at reasonable rates fixed by the Institute.
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