S.NO

SOURCE OF IRRIGATION

AREA IRRIGATED in Hects

I) Major Projects

1

Nagarjunasagar Project

91,094

II) Medium Projects

1

Wyra

6,956

2

Thaliperu

9,880

3

Bayyaram

2,880

4

Bathupally

2,080

5

Lankasagar

2,940

6

Mukamamidi

1,304

7

Pedawagu

6,400

III) Minor Sources

IV) Bore wells and other sources

Bore wells and other sources

1) a) Distribution of Seed on 50% subsidy during Kharif 2003:-

Due to severe drought conditions prevailed for the last 2 years, about 2478 quintals of Maize, Jowar, Pulses seed was distributed on 50% subsidy during Kharif 2003 to help the farming community. The subsidy involved in this programme is Rs. 57.84 lakhs. About 19902 farmers were benefited.

b) Distribution of Seed on 75% subsidy during Rabi 2003-04 :-

During Rabi, 4875 Qtls. of Maize, Jowar, Blackgram, Redgram,Greengram, Horsegram, Bengalgram, Groundnut, Cowpea, and Sunflower seed is distributed in the district on 75% subsidy. The amount involved is Rs. 1.163 Corers 21300 farmers were benefited.

c) Distribution of Seed on 90% subsidy in the Cyclone affected areas

About 16,000 hects. of Paddy, Maize, Tobacco, Pulses, Banana and other Horticultural crops were damaged in 24 mandals of the district. 308 Qtls. of Greengram, Blackgram, Gingilly, Jowar and Maize seed was distributed on 90% subsidy in the above mandals. Subsidy amount involved is Rs. 11.15 lakhs covering 2268 farmers.

2)Green Manure Seeddistribution on 50% subsidy:-

To enrich the soil status, Green manure crop (Dhaincha) seed of 371.10 Qtls. was distributed on 50% subsidy. The subsidy amount involved is Rs. 2.96 lakhs. About 3176 farmers were benefited.

3) On Farm Extension Demonstrations:-

These demonstrations of 4 hects. each are organized by adopting latest technology on different crops with less cost of cultivation and increase in production. Out of 428 O.F.E.Ds 428 were organized. The financial out lay for this programme is Rs. 27.44 lakhs under different crop schemes.

4) Integrated Pest Management Demostrations:-

These demonstrations are organized to create awareness on integrated pest management among farmers. The total target of 10 demonstrations are organized. Financial allotment for this programme under different schemes is Rs. 3.42 lakhs.

5) Farmers Field Schools:-

30 farmers will be trained in field level about various aspects regarding latest technology with less cost of cultivation. During this year 16 F.F.S. on Cotton and 22 F.F.S. on Paddy were allotted and organised. The financial allotment is Rs. 6.50 lakhs.