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 |
Central
IPM Centre, 73B/B, Gandhinagar, Jammu
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Central
IPM Centre, Tramboo House, Raj Bagh, Srinagar.
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Staff
Position
A D (E)
APPO
SSA-III
SA-I
To-I
UDC
LDC
Driver
Mechanic
Peon
Chowkidar
Lab
Attendant
SMC
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Staff
Position
PPO
APPO
SSA-III
SA-I
LDC
Driver
Field
Attendant
Chowkidar
Peon
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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.
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