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Profiles of Agriculture in Manipur
I. AREA
1. Area of agriculture :
| i) |
Geographical area of the state |
22,327 Sq. Km. |
| ii) |
Gross agricultural area |
2,89,826 ha |
| iii) |
Net agricultural area |
2,34,015 ha |
| iv) |
Percentage of gross agricultural
area |
12.98% |
| v) |
Percentage of net agricultural
area |
0.48% |
| vi) |
Percentage of net agriculture
area in the hills are to net agricultural area of State.
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3.00% |
| vii) |
Percentage of net agricultural
area in the hills to geographical area
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5.55% |
| viii) |
Percentage of net agricultural
areain the
valley to net agricultural area of State
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47.00% |
| ix) |
Percentage of net agricultural
area in the valley to geographical area
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4.93% |
| x) |
Cropping Intensity |
123.84% |
| xi) |
Man to agriculture land ratio
(ha) |
1:0.13 (1991) |
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2. Area of Forest :
Dense forest canopy cover above 40% in hectare
District Wise
| i) |
Imphal East & West |
13.10 ha |
| ii) |
Thoubal |
- |
| iii) |
Bishnupur |
- |
| iv) |
Churachandpur |
20627.20 ha |
| v) |
Ukhrul |
16079.30 ha |
| vi) |
Tamenglong |
31382.70 ha |
| vii) |
Chandel |
27657.60 ha |
| viii) |
Senapati |
6230.50 ha |
| ix) |
Total |
101990.40 ha |
Moderately dense forest canopy cover 20% to 40% in
hecatare
District Wise
| i) |
Imphal East & West |
14660.00 ha |
| ii) |
Thoubal |
- |
| iii) |
Bishnupur |
662.50 ha |
| iv) |
Churachandpur |
267703.78 ha |
| v) |
Ukhrul |
323792.18 ha |
| vi) |
Tamenglong |
238841.08 ha |
| vii) |
Chandel |
125146.53 ha |
| viii) |
Senapati |
126793.58 ha |
| ix) |
Total |
997599.65 ha |
Land with or without shrub canopy cover below 30% in
ha.
District Wise
| i) |
Imphal East & West |
12486.70 ha |
| ii) |
Thoubal |
2926.60 ha |
| iii) |
Bishnupur |
1618.40 ha |
| iv) |
Churachandpur |
119024.82 ha |
| v) |
Ukhrul |
193023.12 ha |
| vi) |
Tamenglong |
127192.72 ha |
| vii) |
Chandel |
157696.32 ha |
| viii) |
Senapati |
166939.12 ha |
| ix) |
Total |
780907.80 ha |
3. Area of Water Bodies :
| Lake/reservoir/tank/canal |
13221.43 ha |
| Marchy/swampy land etc |
11526.20 ha |
| Biomass |
8596.50 ha |
| Submerge crop land |
3480.80 ha |
4. Others areas :
| River/stream |
13888.27 ha |
| Road |
12953.78 ha |
5. Settlement land:
| Settlement without Plantation |
89.90 ha |
| Settlement with Plantation |
54430.10 ha |
II. SEASONS
| 1. |
Winter |
November to February |
| 2. |
Spring |
March |
| 3. |
Summer |
April to September |
| 4. |
Autumn |
October |
III. RAINFALL
The state is under the spell of South West Monsoon.
Average rainfall received at different seasons is as below.
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Seasons |
Period |
Average Annual
rainfall (mm) |
% of annual
rainfall |
| a) |
South West Monsoon |
(June to September) |
824.90 |
57.46 |
| b) |
Post-Monsoon |
(October to December) |
151.40 |
10.53 |
| c) |
Winter Monsoon |
(January to February) |
52.30 |
3.64 |
| d) |
Pre-Monsoon |
(March to May) |
407.00 |
28.35 |
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Total |
1435.00 |
100.00 |
IV. CROPS
Crop deal with the Agriculture Department Manipur
| A. |
Cereals |
Pre Kharif & Kharif |
1.Rice |
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Kharif |
2.Maize |
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Rabi |
3.Wheat |
| B. |
Pulses |
Kharif |
1.Arhar |
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2. Moong |
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3.Urd |
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4. Cowpea |
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5.Ricebean |
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Rabi |
1.Gram |
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2. Lentil |
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3.Pea |
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4. Brad bean |
| C. |
Oilseeds |
Kharif |
1. Groundnut |
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2. Seasamum |
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3. Soyabean |
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Rabi |
1. Mustard |
| D. |
Commercial Crop |
Kharif |
1. Sugarcane |
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Rabi |
1.Potato |
V. FERTILIZERS
Type of Fertilizers commonly used in Manipur
| A. |
Control items |
1. Urea |
| B. |
Decontrol items |
1. DAP (Daiammonium Phosphate) |
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2. MOP (Muriate of Potash) |
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3. S.S.P (Musori Phosphate) |
List of License holder for sale of fertilizer are
A. Institutional Buyer
| a) |
State Level |
1. Manipur Apex Co.op. Society
Ltd |
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2. Manipur Agro Industries Corpn. |
| b) |
Dist. Level |
1. Thoubal Dist. Supply &
Mark. S. Ltd. |
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2. Bishnupur Dist. Supply &
Mark S. Ltd. |
B. Private Authorised Dealer
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District |
Authorised Dealer |
| a) |
Imphal East |
1. M/s Suresh Enterprises, Kongba |
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2. M/s L. Pishak Singh, Khurai |
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3. M/s Th. Jeet Singh, Khurai |
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4. M/s Thangjam Brothers, Lamlai |
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5. M/s M. Thoiba Singh, Kongpal
Makha |
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6. M/s Ch. Bimolchand Roy,
Lairikyengbam Leikai |
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7. M/s E. Iboyaima Singh,
Yairipok |
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8. M/s Th. Nimai Singh,Kongba
Bazar |
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9. M/s Deepakumar, Dewlaland |
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10. M/s Ch. Meghachandra,
Kiyamgei |
| b) |
Imphat West |
1. M/s Th. Sanamacha Singh,
Samurou |
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2. M/s L. Gopal Singh, Malom
Tuliyaima |
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3. M/s S. Budhachandra,
Kwakeithel Bazar. |
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4. M/s S. Deven Singh, Patsoi Pt.
IV |
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5. M/s Th. Romesh Singh,
Khuyathong |
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6. M/s P. Ibomcha Singh, Nambol |
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7. M/s Ch. Jayentakumar,
Lairenkabi |
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8. M/s B. Bhorot Singh, Khumbong |
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9. M/s N. Sanajaoba Singh, Wangoi |
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10. M/s S. Rajen Singh, Thiyam
Leikai |
| c) |
Thoubal |
1. M/s N. Nabakishor, Khangabok |
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2. M/s Lourungba Enterprises,
Kakching |
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3. M/s Kh. Rajmani Singh, Wabagai |
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4. M/s Y. Basanta Singh, Thoubal
Bazar. |
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5. M/s E. Sachi Singh, Thoubal |
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6. M/s T. Ingobi Singh, Heirok |
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7. M/s L. Meghachandra, Khekman |
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8. M/s K. Manihar Singh, Yairipok |
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9. M/s S. K. Enterprises,
Shikhong Bazar. |
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10. M/s Kh. Chandra Singh,
Athokpam |
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11. M/s Y. Krishno Singh,
Kakching |
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12. M/s N. Ratankumar Singh,
Wangjing |
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13. M/s Abdul Quadir, Lilong |
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Bishnupur |
1. M/s L. Bijoy Singh, Oinam |
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2. M/s K. Tomba Singh,
Ningthoukhong |
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3. M/s Th. Surjit Singh,
Thinungei |
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4. M/s K. Chandramani,
Phougakchao |
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5. M/s M. Surjit Singh, Moirang
Lamkhai |
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6. M/s M. Chandra Singh, Moirang
College |
| e) |
Senapati |
1. M/s Tho-Veimy, Khabung Karong |
| f) |
Churachandpur |
1. M/s K. H. Liansavunga,
Nghathel Village. |
| g) |
Ukhrul |
1. M/s Khankhan Shimray, View
Land |
VI. INSECTICIDES/PESTICIDES
Type of Insecticides/Pesticides commonly used in Manipur
| A. Insecticides |
B. Fungicides |
C.Weedicide |
D.Rodenticide |
| 1.Carbofuram |
1.Carbendazim |
1.2-4-D(Ethyl Ester) |
1.Bromodiolone |
| 2.Choloropyriphos |
2.Mancoxeb |
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| 3.Dichlorvas |
3.Thiophanate Methyl |
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| 4.Manocrotophos |
4.Streptocyeline |
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| 5.Quinalphos |
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VII. BENEFITS/FACILITIES/LOANS
For farmers, benefits/facilities/loans etc available from
the state department with the appropriate rate of subsidy for the following
items.
| Sl.No. |
Items |
Rate of Subsidy |
| 1. |
Powertiller |
Rs. 30,000/- |
| 2. |
Tractor |
Rs. 30,000/- |
| 3. |
Pumping set |
Rs. 8,000/- |
| 4. |
Sprinkler set |
Rs. 15,000/- |
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Power drown implement |
Rs. 10,000/- |
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Animal drown implement |
Rs. 2,000/- |
| 7. |
Manual Operated implement |
Rs. 2,000/- |
| 8. |
Power Thresher |
Rs. 10,000/- |
| 9. |
Self Propelled Reaper |
Rs. 30,000/- |
| 10. |
Rotavator/Strip Till Drill |
Rs. 2,000/- |
| 11. |
Oil Expeller |
Rs. 25,000/- |
VIII. SCHOLARSHIPS/REWARDS
1. For every year 10 fresh candidate are nominated for
undergoing B.Sc.Agriculture Course.
2. For every sponsored candidate a sum of Rs. 200/- per
month is given as scholarship and Rs. 1000/- per year as book grant.
3. A sum of Rs. 50/- per farmer is given to the
participant of farmers training programme conducted by this department.
IX. WHOM TO CONTACT
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Contact Person |
Purpose |
| 1. |
Deputy Director of Information, |
Fertilizers |
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Directorate of Agriculture,
Sanjenthong, Imphal, Manipur.
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| 2. |
Plant Protection Officer, |
Insect/Pest Problem |
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Directorate of Agriculture,
Sanjenthong, Imphal, Manipur.
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| 3. |
District Training Officer, |
Farmer Training Programme |
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Directorate of Agriculture,
Sanjenthong, Imphal, Manipur.
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| 4. |
District Agriculture Officer
or Sub Divisional Agriculture Officer |
District Level |
| 5. |
Assistant Agriculture Engineer (MI-II) |
Farm Mechnization |
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Directorate of Agriculture, Sanjenthong,
Imphal, Manipur.
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| Source : Department of Agriculture |
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