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 INTRODUCTION

             

            Since middle of the 20th century pesticides played a crucial role in controlling specific pests on crops displacing indigenous biological and cultural control. Poor selection and abuse of pesticides not only upset the delicate balance in nature but also resulted into resurgence of pest population, and is leaving toxic residues on edible crops. Therefore, the Government of India adopted the concept of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as the cardinal principal of crop protection technology. This laid emphasis on eco-friendly strategies to contain pest at sub-economic levels since environmental pollutions is the primary concern of the country today.

            During VIII Plan, Integrated Pest Management scheme was launched by the Union Ministry of Agriculture Government of India, wherein the 3 schemes viz Biological Control of Insect Pest & Weeds, Surveillance for pest & Diseases and plant protection launched during 4th & 5th plans, were brought under the umbrella of IPM. As such 19 Central Surveillance stations,11 Central Biological Control Stations 13 Central Plant Protection Stations were merged together in their respective states to form the Central Integrated Pest Management Centre(CIPMC) and at present there are in all 26 such stations in the country. The states Utter Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Andra Pradesh & J&K have two while others have only one such centre

           

            In the State of Jammu & Kashmir there are two CIPM Centre, one each at Srinagar and Jammu to tackle the problems in two different agro climatic zones of the states. The two divisions of the state have different cropping pattern and seasons. The Kashmir Division represents the temperate zone of the State. It is famous for both fresh and dry Horticulture produce in the country. The main Agricultural crops grown in the Valley include Paddy, Maize, Oilseed, Pulses and Vegetables. So the activities of this Centre are multidimensional in popularizing the IPM Technology in the Kashmir Division of the State. The Jammu Centre is providing vital information on the dynamics of pests and diseases situation in the Jammu Division for undertaking need based crop protection measures. Apart from that mass production of bio control agents and/or pathogens are being done for agriculture use in the state. Farmer’s Field Schools on seasonal crops are being organized for propagating IPM-Technology amongst the farmers and the field extension functionaries. In addition a good liaison is being maintained with the research and extension staff of the State for technology transmission.

   

 

 

 

ORGANISATION SETUP

 

Ministry of Agriculture Department of Agriculture & Co-operation Krishi  Bhawan , New Delhi

                                              

Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage, NH-IV, Faridabad

                                                                                  

CIPMC, J&K STATE

                                                                                  

Central IPM Centre, 73B/B, Gandhinagar, Jammu 

 

Central IPM Centre, Tramboo House, Raj Bagh, Srinagar.

Staff Position

A D (E)

APPO

SSA-III

SA-I

To-I

UDC

LDC

Driver

Mechanic

Peon

Chowkidar

Lab Attendant

SMC

 

Staff Position

PPO

APPO

SSA-III

SA-I

LDC

Driver

Field Attendant

Chowkidar

Peon

 

 

ROLE/OBJECTIVES    

ROLE

i.          To act as a catalyst and model center for introducing and promoting latest advancements of technology  in the field of plant protection, presently Integrated Pest Management approach.

ii.          To act as a linkage for co-ordination between the Centre and the State in respect of plant protection matters.

 OBJECTIVES

 i.    To monitor pests, and diseases development on major crops and issuance of forewarning to the State. 

 ii.    To propagate and promote Integrated Pest Management concept among State functionaries and farmers so as to maintain balance in nature and to reduce environment pollution due to abuse of pesticides.

 iii.     To manage pest population below ETL by using indigenously available natural enemies by conserving & augmenting them and by making field releases of laboratory reared natural enemies.