Draft 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17) and Annual Plan (2012-2013) Part-II (Write-Up) Government of Tripura

Abstract

The Perspective Plan for achieving self sufficiency in food grains production has been implemented in the state since 2000-01. The Plan was further-revisited in 2010 and extended for two more years to achieve self sufficiency by 2012. The measures envisaged under the Plan include increasing the area under Kharif and Rabi Paddy by 20,000 hectares; introduction of Hybrid Paddy and maize; bringing one lakh hectares under the SRI cultivation of paddy; promoting short duration HYV varieties for increasing the Cropping Intensity to 206% from 176%; promoting the use of bio-fertilizer, micro nutrients and chemical Fertilizer; increased flow of credit and need based crop specific training to farmers. The measures adopted have been contributed to increase the food grains production significantly.