AGRICULTURE & CO-OPERATION                               

AGRICULTURE         

                Agriculture occupies a vital place in the economy of Angul district. It provides direct and indirect employment to around 70 % of the total work force of the district as per 2001 Census. The total cultivable area of this district is 2,16,403 Hect. covering 32.7 % of the total geographical area of the district. The block wise classification of cultivable high, medium land & low land are as follows. 

 Rainfall

           The normal rainfall of the district is 1421 mm.  However, the rainfall pattern is erratic and varies from year to year.  The kharif crop suffers due to want of rains, during the critical months of July and August. The district suffered from drought during 1996, 2000 & 2002.    The heavy rains caused devastating flood in Athmallik Sub-Division during the year 2001. 

           Since only 23% of the total cultivable area is under irrigation coverage, the distribution and quantity of rainfall have a vital bearing on the crop coverage and crop yield. 

ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

        The Deputy Director, Agriculture, Dhenkanal range & his field officers (2 District Agriculture Officers at Angul & Talcher, 1  Addl. DAO, 16 Junior Agriculture Officers, 144 Village Agriculture Workers) are responsible for providing agriculture extension services to the farmers.

Function & Activities

        The field functionaries are mobilized for extension works to augment the crops production through the following activities. 

(i)    Organizing different training programmes for farmers & farm worker.
(ii)    Visiting the farmers field and conducting group meeting.
(iii)   Conducting different demonstrations, minikits in the farmer's field.
(iv)   Disseminating the new technology to the farmers through the use of different high quality & hybrid seeds, balanced & integrated use of fertilizers, use of biofertilizers & biopesticides & integrated plant protection measures.
(v)    Popularising different farm machineries / implements which save labour , time & money for farmers through the process of farm mechanization.  
(vi) The specialists under the DAO./ADAO conduct biweekly training at  fortnight interval for field functioning to uptodate their technical know-how in the field of crop production.

           During the year 2000-01 total cropped area was 2,96,941 hectares and during 2001-02, total cropped area was 3,15,304 hects.  A statement showing the area under various crops, production and yield rate has been given in Annexure I. Most of the cultivated area is covered under double crops like Kulthi, Bengalgram, Coriander, Field pea & Vegetables are taken after harvest of Groundnut and early Kharif paddy.

Crops taken during Kharif season

        Different crops taken during Kharif season in Angul district are Paddy, Maize, Ragi, Small Millets, Arhar, Biri, Mung, Cowpea, G.nut, Til, Caster, Mesta, Cotton, S.Patato, Turmeric, Zinger vegetables. Cash remunerative vegetables like brinjal, Tomato & early cauliflower are taken in Kharif season.

Crops taken during Rabi Season

        Different crops taken during Rabi season are paddy, wheat, Maize, Gram, Fieldpea, Mung, Biri, Mustard, Sunflower, Safflower, Niger, Potato, Onion, Garlic, Coriander, different vegetables, Tobacco & Sugarcane.

Important varieties of some crops cultivated by the farmers.

Paddy

     Early- Heera, Kalinga-III, Annapurna, Vandana, Pathara, Khandagiri, Ananda,      Naveen.

Medium- Lalat ,Konark, Tapaswini, Surendra, MTU-1001, Swarna.

Late-CR-1009, Moti, Mahanandi, Tulasi, Kanchan, CR-1018, CR-1030

Wheat

       Sonalika, UP-262

          Pulses :- Mung-PDM-11, PDM-54,K-851, TARM-I Biri-T-9,Pu-30

Arhar-UPAS-120, ICPL-87

Oil seeds

Groundnut:- Ak-12-24,Smruti, TAG-24, JL-11.

Til: Kalika, Uma, Vinayak

Mustard:-Pusa-Jaikisan, Laxmi, PT-303, M-27

Sunflower:- Morden, P.A.C.-36, KBSH-I

Sugarcane:- Co 62175, COA 89085

Agricultural Implements

                Country made age-old agricultural implements like wooden plough, wooden leveler, Bida, Sickle, Phowrah are still used by the farmers. However, after introduction of improved agricultural implements, the farmers are using these implements now-a-days. Different popularized implements are pedal thresher, hand winnower, puddler, Low Lift Hand Pump, Krushak Bandhu Pump, Heavy soil plough and Groundnut decorticator. 

Inputs supply

          Irrigation, seed, fertilizer and credit are important inputs for enhancing productivity.  There are two Medium Irrigation Projects namely Derjang and Aunli and 52 nos. of functional minor irrigation projects in the district.  Certified seeds are being sold at the 16 nos. of sale centers of the agricultural department.  The farmers are also being encouraged to grow certified seeds under seed village   programme.  High yielding varieties are cultivated in 85% of the total cultivated paddy area and in the remaining 15% of the area local paddy is cultivated.  Broadcasting method of cultivation is in practice in non-irrigated areas where as transplanting method is practised in irrigated areas.

          Seeds are sold at subsidized rate during the years of drought and flood.  The seeds replacement ratio has reached a level of 8 %. The Agriculture Department grows seeds in two farms namely Gatikrishnapur Seed Farm in Athmallik sub-division and Pallahara Seed Farm at Pallahara.

          The banks especially Angul United Central Cooperative Bank play a pivotal role in provision of agriculture credit.  Total agriculture credit stood at Rs. 3.66 crores during 1993-94 and it has multiplied to Rs. 33.40 crores during 2001-02.

             Farmers are being involved in management of irrigation project. 17  Pani Panchyats have been  formed in the   ayacut of 2 medium irrigation projects. 156 nos. of L.I points has been handed over to Pani Panchyats.  Pani Panchyat is basically a society of farmers.

Seed village programme

Foundation seed is being supplied to the registered growers to produce certified seeds under direct supervision of state seed certification agency.  Remarkable success has been achieved in production of certified groundnut seed in Angul district and 90% of Kharif groundnut seed produced in the district is being sent to coastal districts of Orissa.

Fertilizers

        The farmers use cow-dung, oil cakes and silt of old tanks as manure.  However, over the years there is increasing demand of chemical fertilizers.  Fertilizers are made available to farmers through private agencies, Orissa Agro Industries Corporation and Orissa State Cooperative Marketing Federation.  The quality of fertilizer is checked from time to time by the Joint Quality Control Inspector posted at the office of the Deputy Director, Agriculture, Dhenkanal. 

         The Co-operative Bank (AUCCB), Dhenkanal Gramya  Bank (DGB) & various commercial banks provide credit to farmers  for short term agricultural operation as well as medium term investment. Kishan Credit Cards have been provided to farmers to simplify the procedure of agricultural credit.

           The cooperative bank has introduced 2 schemes namely Kalinga Kisan Gold Card and Kalinga Kisan Silver Card schemes to encourage the good farmer borrowers.

Rotation of crop

The crop rotation practice followed by the farmers of this district is as follows:

i)       In upland, Kulthi and Vegetables are taken after harvest of short duration paddy. Gram and Coriander are taken after harvest of Grounnut crop.

ii)       In medium land, wheat, Onion, Garlic, Pyra Pulse crops like Mung, Biri, Khesari, vegetables and Groundnut crops are taken after harvest of medium duration paddy crops.

iii)      In low land, paddy and pulses are taken after harvest of paddy. In assured irrigation sources, three crops like paddy-vegetable-pulses; paddy-potato-til; paddy- pulse- groundnut etc. are taken.

CROPPING INTENSITY

          Angul district is situated under the agro-climatic zone of mid central tableland zone of Orissa which is generally flat with undulating hilly areas. The two major rivers Brahmani and Mahanandi with their tributaries pass through this zone. The climate of the zone is fairly hot and humid monsoon and mild winter with the mean annual rainfall 1421 mm. This district is frequently witnessed by vagaries of weather like drought and flood and represents the rain fed farming situation. The soil type varies from rich red loam to gravelly soil of hill slopes. However, the cropping intensity of the district was 166 during 1999-2000, 151 during 2000-2001 & 160 during 2001-2002.  

Crop pests and diseases

         There is incidence of crop pest and diseases, but there is no major attack of pests and diseases in this district. Farmers are trained   on integrated pest management, control the pest and diseases from time to time. Hand compression sprayers are supplied to farmers at subsidised rate. The common pests and diseases of some crops are given below:

AGRICULTURAL FARM

Gatikrishnapur Seed Farm

        The seed farm is situated in Athamallik Sub-Division and was established in the year 1960. The total area of the farm is 24 hectares. Here, paddy and Dhaincha are grown for producing certified seeds which are supplied to the farmers of the district. 

Pallahara seed farm

The seed farm is situated in Pallahara subdivision and was established in the year 1962. The total area of the farm is 12.45 hectares. Here paddy is grown for producing certified seeds which are supplied to the farmers of the district.

State Assistance to Agriculture

          Under the new Agricultural policy, subsidy is being provided to the farmers for execution of deep borewells, river lift points, purchase of Tractor, Power tiller, paddy reaper and establishment of agro service centre through the Krushi Sahayak Kendra, Angul & Talcher.   Following numbers of beneficiaries have benefited under New Agriculture Policy. 

Rastriya Krushi Bima Yajana (RKBY)

        Rastriya Krushi Bima Yojana otherwise known as National Agricultural Insurance Scheme was lunched during 2000-01 to provide insurance to the notified field crops of the farmers during the Kharif and Rabi season. The scheme covers both the loanee & non loanee farmers. The Scheme provides insurance to crops like Paddy, Maize, Groundnut Mustard, Sugarcane & Potato. The RKBY has gained momentum gradually and 83579 nos. of farmers were covered during Kharif, 2002-03 through the co-operative structure alone.

KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA (KVK)      

Krishi Vigyan Kendra is a project of Indian Council of Agriculture and Research (I.C.A.R.) for testing and transfer of agricultural technologies to farming communities.  KVK , Angul was established on 25^th March, 95 under the administrative control of C.R.R.I., Cuttack and  subsequently it was transferred to the control of Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology with effect from 3^rd August, 2001.          

Following activities are undertaken through K.V.K.

(1)      Vocational training programme for farmers, farm women and rural youth and in service training programme for field level Extension functionaries in the area of Agriculture and allied discipline.

(2)             Frontline demonstrations on major cereal crops, oil seeds and pulses and other enterprises related to Angul.

(3)     On farm testing (on farmers fields) in crop production, Horticulture live stock production, fisheries etc.         

Apart from that K.V.K. has also undertaken various extension activities like, field day, field trip, diagnostic field visit, farmers-scientist interaction, celebration of special days i.e World Food Day, Kissan Divas, Farmers Day, OUAT foundation Day etc. to educate the farming community regarding modern agriculture technology. For development of Agricultural entrepreneurial attitude among farming communities K.V.K. has adopted 5 villages in Angul district, namely Nalam, Kulei, Jarasinga, Kumanda & Khinda.  

Helping  public

         The Department is helping the public in the following manners.

(i)      Provide new technologies & methods to the farmers through the extension services of field functionaries.
(ii)     Provides foundations & certified seeds of different crops for optimizing crop production.
(iii)    Popularize the different   farm,  implements among the farm community that helps in maximizing the crop     production .
(iv)    Mobilise the farmers to incase the crop production by exploiting ground water / flowing water through deep bore well dug well & river lift point.
(v)     Providing exposers visits to progressive farmers inside & outside the state to update their knowledge in the field of crop production.

SOIL CONSERVATION & WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT 

        Increased biotic pressure, deforestation, uncontrolled cattle grazing and unscientific land management practices have resulted in erosion of top fertile soil of the district. Watershed development project was initiated during 8^th plan period to improve the productivity of land, water, forest and livestock in rain fed areas.         

Angul District comes in the basin of 2 rivers namely Brahmani and Mahanandi. A detailed watershed delineation map has been prepared for Angul District. The entire District has been delineated into 11 nos. of Watershed and 937 nos. of Micro Watersheds. 

          Watershed development was started in this district under NWDPRA during 1990-91. 7790 hectares of land has been treated in 16 nos. of Micro Watersheds with an investment of Rs. 264.50 lakh under NWDPRA. 2 Watershed development projects have also been sanctioned for Chhendipada and Pallahara Blocks of the District under I.W.D.P. A project under IWDP in Chhendipada Block was sanctioned during 1998-99 and the project period came to end on 31.03.2003. 727 hectares of area has been treated in this project. I.W.D.P, Pallahara is an ongoing project. 455 hectares of land has been treated in this project. 

HORTICULTURE

           In Indian economy, Horticulture plays a very significant role.  Horticulture has been recognized as an important area for product diversification in to-day’s Agril-business system. Since horticultural crops are the potential crops for nutritive food security in an environment-friendly way, they should be given due importance. Horticulture covers fruit cultivation, vegetable and spices cultivation, Flower cultivation, Medicinal and aromatic plants cultivation, Honey bee cultivation and processing and preservation of Horticultural produce.

          There is a lot of scope for commercial fruit plantation in Angul district, since the district’s agro-climatic condition suits most of the fruits, from Banana to Litchi except temperate fruits. So Angul is known as Fruit Bowel of Orissa .

1. FRUIT CROPWISE COVERAGE IN HECTARES.

           Besides the Departmental plantation non departmental fruit plantation programme has also been carried out.

 CROPWISE COVERAGE IN HECTARE

           Apart from the area expansion or new plantation programme the department has also been giving importance to rejuvenation of old existing orchards.

 2.      Kalp Brukhya Yojana      

Introduction of Kalp Brukhya Yojana by the present  Chief Minister of Orissa is a new scheme and it encourages the rural poor to plant some fruit plants in their backyard thus getting ecofriendly environment  with nutrition security.  6000 families  have   benefited under the programme during last two years.5 nos of fruit plants like Mango, K.lime, Jackfruit, Litchi etc worth of Rs.20/- have been provided  to each beneficiaries  free of cost.

 3.           Backyard plantation

Backyard plantation scheme is meant for the development of small and marginal farmers who are having a small piece of land for plantation. This scheme was introduced  during 2002-03. 3750 nos. of mango grafts,3600 nos. of Kagzilime seedlings & 1000 nos. of guava gootees were distributed to 1536 nos. farmers of Angul district during the year 2002-2003.

4.           Development of Coconut and Cashew Nut

          The versatility of these plantation  crops, their eco-friendliness & growing demand, present a bright future. Coconut Development Board of Orissa, State Cashew Development Corporation are providing the planting materials at subsidized rate. 

5.          National Horticulture Board Scheme

          The foods can be made nutritive only if we add more fruits and vegetables to our diet . National Horticulture Board Scheme provides 10 nos. of nutritive fruit planting materials worth of Rs.50/- free of cost. 9360 nos. of families have been provided with 10 nos. of fruit planting materials each ( total 93600) under the scheme.

6.      Drip Irrigation System

In horticultural crop, especially in fruit crop drip irrigation system do well for better growth and development of the crop plant. Such system utilize water as per the crop requirement in the critical period without any wastage of water thus conserving 30 to 40% water in comparison to other flow irrigation systems and increasing yield of the crop by 20 to 30%. Since water is more precious now a days, Government of India gives more emphasis on installation of drip irrigation system in farmers field by providing some subsidy. 44.74 Ha. Of plantation /orchard has been brought under drip irrigation with Govt. support. 

7.          PRODUCTION OF  QUALITY  PLANTING MATERIALS(QPM)

          There are three fruit farms at Angul, Pallahara & Nakchi, small production centers at Athamallik, Boinda, Panchamahala & Athamallik for production & supply of quality planting materials.

            The planting materials so produced in the district are being utilized in the district as well as in other districts of the state. The production is more than the   requirements of the district. However these farms require better care & maintenance. With little support from the Directorate of Horticulture, some of these farms like Angul farm can be self sustaining.

8.      Onion is grown in a big scale in Angul district. Improper storage of onion causes substantial loss to the farmer. Hence subsidy is being provided to farmers for construction of low cost onion storage Godowns of 20 qtls. capacity each. 87 such Godowns have been constructed in the district during last two years.  

 9.          EXTENSION OF AREA UNDER VEGETABLE 

          Angul district has good potential for vegetable production. During Kharif around 15,000 hects are being covered under different kharif vegetables and during Rabi around 20,000 hects are being covered with Rabi vegetables.    Onion cultivation accounts for 25% to 30% the area under  Rabi Vegetables. The farmers are being guided by the Horticulture extension workers by providing scientific package of practices.  

10.          FIELD DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMMES  

             A few demonstration programmes are being taken up in Farmers field such as Ginger,Tumeric, Corriender, Floriculture etc. In these demonstration programmes the seed materials are being provided free of cost. The package of practices are being taught to the farmers for better production and future adoption. Introduction of new varieties of spices and commercial cultivation of flowers are main objective of the demonstration programme. Field  result shows farmers are now motivated for extension of area under spices and flower since these crops are highly remunerative. From 0.1 Ha of spices cultivation farmers gets a return of 10 quintals of Ginger, which cost about Rs.8000/-. So from one hects of land a farmer get a gross income of Rs.80,000/- with  a net return of Rs.50,000/-. So also from a demonstration plot of Ha.0.1 land under floriculture, farmer gets a return of Rs.50,000/- in 3 months duration. So a net profit of Rs.30,000/- comes from an area of 1.00 Ha land.

11. COMPOST MAKING 

          Indiscriminate use of fertilizer results in deterioration of soil fertility and productivity and application of compost in the soil is essential to prevent such   situation. The compost maker is being provided with some fertilizers worth Rs.75.00 in lieu of a compost pit  size 6mx3mx1.5m. In Angul district during 2001-02,495 nos of compost pits had been dug and during 2002-03, 478 nos of compost pits had been dug. Vermi compost pits are also encouraged, albeil, in a small scale.  

12.          DISTRIBUTION OF PLANT PROTECTION EQUIPMENTS ON SUBSIDY 

          During 2001-02, 163 numbers of Sprayers were sold on subsidy to the Orchardists as well as Vegetable growers  During  the year 2002-03,196 numbers of Sprayers  were sold at subsidized rate. 

13.          C0NDUCTING DIFFERENT TRAINING PROGRAMMES 

(A)  Different pre and post plantation training programmes are taken up in order to educate the farmers about latest scientific technology for horticulture development.

(B)  Training on IPM technology is also being imparted for good and healthy produce.

(C)  Horticulture awareness training  programmes are also conducted.

14.          EXPOSURE VISIT OF FARMERS 

          During the year 2002-03, 72 numbers of farmers had been participated in out-side state visit. They had visited horticulturally developed places outside the state like Lucknow, Guntur, Jalgaon, Bangalore , 24 farmers also visited  Narla Block, Bhawanipatna and Madanpur-Rampur Block of Kalahandi district.

 15.          FUTURE PROSPECT

          Thrust may be given to the following items :

1.                 Expansion of area under litchi cultivation in Kishorenagar Block.

2.                 Extension of area under Kharif Onion.

3.                 Extension of area under Banana crop considering the year round availability of Banana fruits.

4.                 Construction of more no. of low cost Onion Storage Godowns.

5.                 Development of area under off- season vegetable cultivation.

6.                 Development of private fruit & vegetable processing units.

7.                 Construction of private cold storage with NHB assistance.

8.                 Encouraging private growers for vegetable seed production.

9.                 Development of medicinal and aromatic plants.

10.             Encouraging private entrepreneurs to go for organic farming.

11.             Establishment of private bio-fertilizer unit for preventing depletion of culturable lands.

12.             Encouragement to non traditional fruits like Jack-fruit, Anole Jamun, Karinda, Custard-apple, Wood-apple, Tamarind, Corombola since they are hardy in nature and easier to cultivate.

13.             Development of market network for solving the problems of distress sale of horticultural produces.

14.             More emphasis for installation of drip irrigation & sprinkler irrigation for economic use of water.

15.             Sort-out all the problems on horticulture development and try to solve the problem in a scientific manner.

16.             Strengthing horticulral extension. Encouraging horticulture activities under SGRY & bank finance. 

CO-OPERATION                 

               The cooperative movement started with enactment of Cooperation Act in the year 1904. After independence, cooperation has become a subject matter under the State list. The Orissa Cooperative Societies Act 1951 with major amendments in 1962, 1991, 1996 & 2001 is now in operation through out the state.

Cooperative Credit sector in the district( Short term credit sector) 

          The Primary Agricultural Credit Societies are the principal institutional rural credit organisations providing  short term agricultural credit in the district. The headquarters of the District Central Cooperative Bank known as Angul United Central Cooperative Bank is located at Angul. The jurisdiction of this bank extends to Dhenkanal district also. Angul United Central Cooperative Bank has eight agricultural branches in Angul district namely Angul, Banarpal, Chhendipada, Boinda, Athamallik, Talcher, Kaniha & Pallahara. 107 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) affiliated to these branches are working in the rural areas and providing production credit/ cunsumption credit besides supplying inputs for agriculture production.

Long term credit sector

 Four   Cooperative Agricultural & Rural Development Banks ( CARD Banks) are working at the sub divisional level providing long term credit in agricultural and allied sectors. 

Non- Agriculture credit

          One branch of Dhenkanal Urban Cooperative Bank and 36 Employees Credit Cooperative Societies ECCS are functioning in the district to meet the credit need of their members.

Marketing Cooperatives

             There is one Regional Cooperative Marketing Society(RCMS) in the district to strengthen the storage and marketing activities. 

Primary Consumer Cooperatives

           There are two   wholesale  consumer cooperative stores      functioning at Talcher. Apart from that   10   primary consumer cooperatives have been  organized at grass root level. The consumer stores undertake the business of controlled and non-controlled commodities and supply consumer needs at a reasonable price.

Housing Cooperatives

         The objective behind the organization of housing cooperatives is to provide housing loans to the members of the low and middle income groups. In the district there are 4 HBCS.

Miscellaneous cooperatives

         Apart from the above mentioned cooperative institutions other cooperatives such as women cooperatives, oil seed growers cooperative societies , tree grower cooperative societies , multipurpose cooperative societies etc. have also been  organized to fulfill the multifarious needs of members.

Self Help Cooperative

         Under Orissa Self Help Cooperatives Act, 2001 one Self Help Cooperative has been organized at Athamallik to augment the rural savings.

No. of Cooperative Societies in the district

  Particulars of  major Cooperative Societies  

                                                                                                                 (Rs. In lakhs) 

           The working of cooperative  institutions  is regulated & supervised  by the Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies , Dhenkanal & his colleagues.

INFORMATION ON DIFFERENT SCHEMES

 Kisan Credit Card( KCC)

The Government of Orissa has introduced the KCC scheme since 1998-99. The loan is  sanctioned against the card holders for 3 years at a time and the card holder can withdraw the loan amount as per his requirement through cheques and   repay as per his  convenience. 66797   KCCs have been  issued till 31.03.2003.

Kalinga Kisan Gold Card ( KKGC)

          With a view to creating  a conducive recovery climate the KKGC scheme has been introduced in Orissa since 26.04.2001. This is a unique scheme. The KKGC holder can avail the following benefits.

1.       Interest is charged  1% less than the prevalent rate.

2.       Free Accidental Insurance benefit for Rs. 25,000/-.

3.       Consumption loan for Rs. 3,000/-

4.       Free study tour once in a year to the neighbouring district which is agriculturally developed   on rotation basis to learn the modern techniques of cultivation and farm management.

5.        Lottery is also held once   every year and  following prizes  are given in the Krushak Samabesh.

          Ist prize   :          Rs. 50,000/-

          2^nd prize   :          Rs. 30,000/-

          3^rd prize   :          Rs. 20,000/-

6.       Option for purchase of fertilizer on the choice of the card holder. 1649   KKGCs  have been issued till 31.03.2003.

Mini Banks

          To encourage the thrift and deposit habit among the rural mass and   mobilize the rural deposits the concept of Mini Banks has been introduced in the state. The CCBs are sponcering Mini Banks through the eligible PACS. In Angul district the Angul U.C.C.Bank has sponsored 45   Mini Bank . Rs. 2654.00 lakh of deposit has been mobilized from 88,026 depositors through these Mini Banks.

Self Help Group (SHG)

           Rs. 41.81 lakh of credit has been provided to 262   S.H.Gs     by Angul U.C.C. Bank for Rs.41.81 lakhs.

Rastriya Krushi Bima Yojana ( RKBY)

Rastriya Krushi Bima Yojana otherwise known as National Agricultural Insurance Scheme is a compulsory scheme for all farmers     who   avail short term agriculture crop loan.  Other  farmers can insure their notified crops   by depositing the premium in the branches of R.R.B. or commercial banks or in cooperative banks.

ANGUL UNITED CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK

          This  District Central Cooperative Bank ( DCCB) was registered on 8.10.1956. The area of operation of this bank is confined to Angul & Dhenkanal districts. The bank has a membership of 453 cooperative societies. The bank has 18 branches operating in both the districts. The working capital stood at Rs. 168.24 crores as on 31.03.2002. Non performing assets constituted 10.1% of the total advance as per the audit report of 2001-2002. The bank earned a profit of Rs. 228.37 lakhs & was classified as an ‘A’ category bank as per the said audit report. This bank has played a pioneering role in development of agriculture in both Angul & Dhenkanal districts. This is one of the better managed DCCBs of the state.

MARKETS

There are 2 Regulated Market Committees working in the district to ensure remunerative price to the farmers for their agricultural produce. A brief account of their activities is given below.

REGULATED MARKET COMMITTEE, ANGUL 

          The Regulated Market Committee, Angul was established in the year 1959 vide Notification No.4/59-1951 dated 26/27^th Mar, 1959 of Government of Orissa as per provision under Sec-5 of Orissa Agricultural Produce Marketing  Act 1956. The market area of the Angul Market Committee is  confined to 43 Gram Panchayats of Angul sub division  and Angul N.A.C.   

          R.M.C., Angul has taken up management of 10(ten) rural markets from G.Ps &  established one    market yard of its own at Angul   for regulation of Agricultural Produce.

Market Yards

The R.M.C. Angul is managing 12   weekly markets as noted below:

Krushak Bazar

           One Krushak Bazar has been established  at NALCO   & functioning since  15.08.2000 in order to eliminate the role of middlemen,   provide better return to producers and  protect the interest of the consumers .R.M.C., Angul has already spent a sum of Rs.44, 81,240.00 to wards provision of infrastructure facilities.

           R.M.C.,Angul has started facilitating purchase of paddy by the miller agents at Bagedia & Kosala market yards since 2002-2003.

          The major sources of income of the R.M.C. are (a) Market fees (b) Market -tolls from weekly markets, (c) License fees (d) Interest on investment and rent on godown and buildings etc.

REGULATED MARKET COMMITTEE, TALCHER

  The Regulated Market Committee was established in the year 1993. There are 3 marketing  yards & 2   live stock marketing yards    under the management  of this R.M.C.