2024, Vol. 7, Special Issue 1

author(s)
AK Tripathi, VK Tripathi and GP Pali

abstract
Cluster Frontline Demonstration is a form of applied research to demonstrate the latest high yielding varieties along with critical inputs on cluster basis in farmers’ fields with a view to show the potentiality of the technologies to the participating farmers, neighbouring farmers and to analyse the production performance of the technologies for scientific feedback. Cluster Frontline Demonstrations on Pulses (Black gram, Green gram, Horse gram and Pigeon pea) were conducted by 27 KVKs in Chhattisgarh from 2017-18 to 2021-22 across three seasons. A total of 6049 CFLDs were conducted covering an area of 2518 ha under pulses. Productivity of pulses obtained in FLDs was higher than the district average indicating potential for bridging the yield gap. Results of CFLDs on pulses have shown encouraging potentials. It will also help in breaking yield plateau to achieve production of sufficient quantity of pulses to meet per capita availability of pulses for ensuring nutritional security and agro- ecological sustainability. Total 27 KVKs of Chhattisgarh were actively involved in conduction of CFLDs. The major technologies focused in the demonstration were introduction of suitable crops and their high yielding varieties, method of sowing, seed treatment, line sowing, integrated nutrient management and integrated pest management. Under this programme 2518 ha area was covered with demonstration of pulses across 27 districts from 2017-18 to 2021-22. During 2017-18, a total of 1574 CFLDs were laid out in 670 ha area, in 2018-19, 1803 CFLDs were laid out in 768 ha area, during 2019-20, 1050 CFLDs were laid out in 420 ha area, in 2020-21, 783 CFLDs were laid out in 400 ha area and in 2021-22, 837 CFLDs were laid out in 340 ha area. Under the C.F.L.Ds on pulses Black gram, Green gram, Horse gram and Pigeon pea, demonstrations were conducted in 2518 ha area in Kharif season during the last 5 years.