Andhra Pradesh Micro Irrigation Project
 
Project Details : APMIP is a prestigious project of Government of Andhra Pradesh launched on 03-11-2003 to bring 2.5 lakh ha., area under microirrigation.
     
Approved Project :  
     
  No. of districts –     22 (All Mandals in the district are covered)
  Project area –     2.48 lakh ha
  Project Cost -     Rs.1176.30 crores
  NABARD Assistance (Loan to GoAP) –     Rs. 588.15 crores
  Bank Loan/farmers contribution –     Rs. 588.15 crores
     
Sanctioned project :  
     
  Phase I ( RIDF – IX ) target up  
  to 31.03.2006 -     1.24 lakh ha
  Achievement as on 31.03.2006 -     1.66 lakh ha
  Total Cost -     Rs.419.91 crores
  Subsidy Portion -     Rs. 209.96crores
  Date of Completion -     31.03.2006
     
 
The salient features of APMIP are
   

   First Project on Microirrigation in India.
 

   Use of only BIS certified products.
 

   use of fertigation Equipment.
 

   Operation & Maintenance by MI companies for 5 years.
 

   Penalties to MI supplier for violations.

   
Objectives
   
     Increased crop productivity.
     Improved quality of agriculture produce.
     Conservation of water and sustainable use of water.
     Higher energy efficiency in agriculture sector.
     Higher fertilizer use efficiency and saving in fertilizer.
     Saving in power consumption.
     Saving in labour expenses.
     To empower the farmers with improved technological packages including new      growing methods, irrigation, fertigation and crop management practices to      overcome unpredictable agricultural diverse conditions.
   
Special benefits proposed by Government and banks (Apart from subsidy)
     Cost of MI system reduced through fair and effective negotiations.
     Waiver of stamp duty on all documents while taking loans.
     Banks reduced interest rates to 9% (SF, MF) & 10% other farmers.
     Banks relaxed collateral security norms up to Rs.50,000/- loan.
     Insurance coverage for MI systems @ 0.25% premium
     Payment of 4% VAT by the GOAP (subject to changes made by GOI in      payment %) on behalf of the beneficiary farmer.
   
  Implementing Agency:
  The APMIP is implementing by GoAP, with the following organizational pattern.
   
Flow chart of implementation of APMIP in case of Loanees
 
   
1. Applications will be received from farmers by PD DWMA through MCO/ HO/ MIAC/ Others along with necessary enclosures and document.
2.After receipt APD, will decide programme under witch scheme this application will be enrolled.
3.Under such programme the application will be given one ID number and all particulars will be entered in the prescribed format.
4. Applications will be processed as under.
 
Application Processing for Self-Finance.
ACTION
Time limit for action
Applications are forwarded to MI Company.
1 Day
MI Company conduct Bench Mark survey, Prepares design, BOQ and forward to Preliminary Inspection officer along with DD collected from concerned farmer towards non-subsidy contribution.
5 days
Preliminary Inspection officer conduct preliminary inspection for assessment of water and power availability for installation of microirrigation system. After verification of all documents Preliminary Inspection officer will recommend for sanction of subsidy. Applications will be resubmits to PD’s office.
3 days
PD, DWMA accord administrative sanction and release 10% amount to selected MI Company.
2 days
The MI Company completes installation and report to PD office along with documents.
15 days
PD will nominate officer for inspection and after inspection issue proceedings and release 85% amount duly retaining 5% towards performance guarantee.
15 days
5% is retained against system performance guarantee and will be released on quarterly basis district wise to the MI Supplier against submission of performance bank guarantee valid for 5 years on the orders of Project Director, DWMA.
 
 
Application Processing for Bank-Finance.
ACTION
Time limit for action
Applications are forwarded to MI Company after obtaining the bank consent.
1 Day
MI Company conduct Bench Mark survey, Prepares design, BOQ and forward to Preliminary Inspection officer.
5 days
Preliminary Inspection officer conduct preliminary inspection for assessment of water and power availability for installation of microirrigation system. After verification of all documents Preliminary Inspection officer will recommend and forward application to PD DWMA.
3 days
PD, DWMA accord administrative sanction and issue orders to the Bank to release 10% amount to selected MI Company.
2 days
Bank completes documentation and release 10% of unit cost to the MI supplier.
3 days
The MI Company completes installation and report to PD office and bank along with documents.
15 days
PD will nominate officer for inspection After inspection along banker, PD DWMA will issue proceedings and orders to the bank to release 85% amount duly retaining 5% towards performance guarantee.
15 days
5% is retained against system performance guarantee and will be released by the banks on quarterly basis district wise to the MI Supplier against submission of performance bank guarantee valid for 5 years on the orders of Project Director, DWMA.
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Organizational Hierarchy for SMIC at State Level.
   
 
   
Organizational Hierarchy of DMIC.
   
 
   
Status of Drip Irrigation in INDIA March 2003 Vs March 2006
 
 
   
AP Leads in Drip During 2004-06
   
 
   
Sector wise area covered under three phases
   
 
   
     
Action Plan for 2006-07:  
     
  Target :     1.20 lakh ha
          Drip :     96250 ha,
          Sprinkler :     23750 ha
  Financial outlay :     Rs.544.65 Crores
  Subsidy :     Rs.336.98 Crores
  NABARD Share ( RIDF – XII)
Proposals submitted to Government 		:     Rs.284.41 Crores.
  GOI Share
Proposals submitted to Govt. of India
:     Rs.101.59 Crores,
     
 
Crops proposed to cover under the project
   
 
     
 
II. Uniqueness :
   
*
 Use of only BIS certified products
*
 Standardization of Drip and Sprinkler irrigation system
*
 Warranty for material supplied by MI Companies for 5 years
*
 Training and capacity building of farmers and stakeholders
*
 Stringent penalties for violation of responsibilities & quality control
*
 Monitoring Evaluation of installed MI Systems by external agencies.
*
 Quality test by CIPET
 
III. Project - Guidelines :
 
a. System provided
*
  Drip.
*
  Sprinklers
*
  Rain Guns
*
  Family Drip
*
  Micro Jets
 
b. Eligibility of farmer
*
   Farmers having open well/ bore well with electrical connection/oil engine
   
c. Subsidy eligibility
 
Sprinkler : 50% of system cost (66% for Anantapur)
 
Drip : 70% for Anantapur and 60% of system cost for other districts, (90% in case of bio-diesel plantations in Anantapur, Kurnool, Cuddapah, Chittoor, Mahabubnag-ar, Rangareddy, Nalgonda, Medak, Prakasam, Nellore)
 
Subsidy ceiling : Rs.50,000/- per family.
   
d. Benefits provided by GOAP & Banks (apart from Subsidy)
   
*
   Cost of MI system reduced by 30% through fair and effective negotiations
*
   Waiver of stamp duty on all documents while taking loans.
*
   4% VAT being paid on behalf of farmers
*
   Banks reduced interest rates to 9% (SF, MF) & 10% other farmers.
*
   Banks relaxed collateral security norms up to Rs.50,000/- loan.
*
   Permission given to farmers to avail APMIP on notarized lease agreement for five yryears instead of registered lease agreements.
 
e. Insurance coverage :
*   Risks Covered
*   Fire & Lightning
*   Theft and Burglary
*   Riot strike and malicious damage
*   Terrorism
*   Flood, Storm and Cyclones
   
Rate of Premium for Insurance Coverage : 0.25%
   
Participating insurance companies :
*
 M/s. United India Insurance
*
 M/s. Oriental Insurance
   
f. Monitoring & Evaluation
   
  Through external agencies,
  viz ESCI (Telangana), CRIDA (Rayalaseema), AFC (Coastal)
   
  Monitoring of
   
  - Benchmark survey,
  - Irrigation system design & Bill of quantities
  - Quality of products used
  - Agronomic & Maintenance services after system installation
  - Timeliness of programme implementation
   
  Evaluation of
   
  - Yield improvement
  - Water saving
  - Power saving
  - Savings in cost of cultivation
   
Ø Quality control of Microirrigation equipment by CIPET
   
g. MI Companies participating in APMIP
   
    a) Drip & Sprinkler Companies
01.
   M/s EPC Industries Ltd., Nasik.
02.
   M/s Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., Jalagoan.,
03.
   M/s Parixit Industries Ltd., Ahmedabad.,
04.
   M/s Premier irrigation Equipment Ltd., Calcutta.
05.
  M/s Rungta Irrigation Ltd., Yanam.
06.
   M/s Greenfield Irrigation Ltd, Hyderabad.
07.
   M/s Sudhakar Plastic Ltd, Suryapet, AP.
08.
   M/s Swati Storewel Ltd, Parwanoo, HP.
09.
   M/s Nagarjuna Palma India Ltd., Hyderabad.
10.
   M/s Kumar Enterprises, Hyderabad.
11.
  M/s Nandi Plasticisers Ltd, Nandyal, AP.
   
    b) Drip Companies
12.
  M/s Haritha Irrigation Products Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad.
13.
  M/s Netafim Irrigation India Pvt. Ltd., Vadodara.
14.
  M/s Plastro Plasson Irrigation India Pvt. Ltd., Pune.
15.
  M/s.Agroplast, Karnataka.
 16.
  M/s. Evergreen Irrigation, Karnataka.
17.
  M/s. Kisan Irrigation Ltd., Maharashtra.
18.
   M/s. Megha Agrotech Private Ltd., Karnataka.
19.
   M/s. Rajasthan Engg. & Contractors Enterprises, Rajasthan.
   
   c) Sprinkler Companies
 20.
  M/s Godavari Polymers Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad.
16.
  M/s Satya Sai Polymers, Hyderabad.
   
ENCL  
  District wise companies operating
  District wise area allocation to MI companies (DRIP)
  District wise area allocation to MI companies (SPRINKLER)
  Organization Chart
  Flow Chart for installation of systems
  Approved unit cost DRIP
  Approved unit cost SPRINKLER
  GOs 176, 1313, 1328, 8, 175, 313
 

District wise Target & Achivement during the year 2005-06 under DRIP + SPRINKLER
 

District Target & Achivement during the year 2005-06 under Drip
 

District Target & Achivement during the year 2005-06 under Sprinkler
 

Company wise Target & Achivement during the year 2005-06
 

District wise targets for 2006-07
 

Company wise targets for 2006-07
   
   
  District wise, MI Company wise Targets for the Year 2007-08 under Drip ( ha )
  District wise, MI Company wise Targets for the Year 2007-08 under Sprinkler ( ha)
  District wise targets under Drip and Sprinkler for the year 2007-08
  MI Company wise targets under Drip and Sprinkler for the year 2007-08
  District wise, Category wise targets for the year 2007-08
  Sector wise allocations for the year 2007-08 under APMIP
 

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