Agro-climatic zones of india An “Agro-climatic zone” is a land unit in terms of major climates, suitable for a certain range of crops and cultivars. Himachal Pradesh is divided into 4 Agro-Climatic Zones. 5 Biological Richness in Himachal Pradesh Fig. - It occupies nearly 6% of the geographical area and 3%of the total cultivated area of the state. The major crops grown in this Zone are Wheat, Maize, Paddy, Gram, Sugarcane, Mustard, Potato, Vegetables etc. - Soil of this zone are mostly sandy loam in texture with loamy patches. - The soils are here mostly clayey loam to loam in texture with very acidic reaction. - The soil vary from sandy loam to loam in texture. 2. Monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh receives more than 70 % of its total rainfall. Each agro-ecological zone has its distinct climatic and soil conditions. All Rights Reserved 2001 Department Of Agriculture Himachal Pradesh Site Developed & Maintained By: Western Himalayas a. State. Agro climatic Zone of Climate of Himachal Pradesh SHIVALIK HILL ZONE Climate of Himachal Pradesh: Climate Sub Tropical, consists of foothills and valley area from 350 to 650 meters above mean sea level. endobj
comparative study of ecosystem in kerala and himachal pradesh - 32320633 Main Agro-Climatic Regions / Zones* of India. With the 329 million hectares of the geographical area the country presents a large number of complex agro-climatic situations. Malwa Plateau: Indore, Dhar, (Dhar, Badnawar, Sardarpur tehsils) Shajapur, Mandsour, Nimuch, Ratlam, Ujjain, Dewas Rajgarh districts and Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district. With the 329 million hectares of the geographical area the country presents a large number of complex agro-climatic situations. Western Himalayan Region. <>>>
- It covers North- western Himalayan region of the state. The state of Jharkhand falls under the Zone VII, namely Eastern Plateau and Hill Region, on the national level.However, it can be further divided into three agro-climatic regions: Central and North Eastern Plateau (Zone I), Western Plateau (Zone II) and South Eastern Plateau (Zone III) on the basis of climate, terrain and soil characterstics. Himachal Pradesh important for hydropower development. The Lower-Ganga plain region. 1. Agro Climatic Zones in Himachal Pradesh • ZONE 1 (SHIVALIK HILL ZONE) : - It occupies about 30% of the geographical area and about 33% of the cultivated area of the state. Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand. - It occupies about 25 % of the total geographical area and about 11% of the cultivated area of the state. 3 0 obj
-This zone receives 165 mm of rainfall . CLASSIFICATION ON THE BASIS OF HP ECONOMIC SURVEY -this classification is termed as Agro climatic classification of Himachal pradesh Total 4 classification -sub toripcal/sub montane low hills -sub temprate/sub humid mid hills -wet temprate high hills -dry temprate high hills and cold deserts B) But for simplification and detailed … nfS�Y���UhX��BJB�U�-��+M'MQ\��n-t�����q��2�bյ�?���3�[QL�ʲӢK���fʝ�V҈�����A&h�F�����j�8���?F�xvw����OˊvkN.��˜�]��BMhQs+��z��1^�~��O��kj���}�,�>M�:�^/� ,*�������@�ۇ)���8�Y��d� Subscribe here to get interesting stuff and updates. Analysis of the essential oil of large cardamom (Amomum subulatum Roxb.) Agro-climatic conditions mainly refer to soil types, rainfall, temperature and water availability which influence the type of vegetation(s). growing in different agro‐climatic zones of Himachal Pradesh, India Robin Joshi. %����
Agro economically the whole state of Himachal Pradesh is classified into 4 distinct zones (Joshi et al. It is estimated that India has a potential of about 145,320 megawatts (MW) of hydropower and around 78 percent of that is in the Himalayan states, which have the potential for over 112,000 MW. … Punjab falls in the Agro Climatic Zone-VI, which is called “Trans-Gangetic Plains Region”. Most of Punjab lies in the fertile plain; toward the southeast one finds semi-arid and desert landscape; a belt of undulating hills extends along the northeast at the foot of the Himalayas. Agro Climate Zones of Himachal Pradesh SHIVALIK HILL ZONE: Climate Sub Tropical, consists of foothills and valley area from 350 to 650 meters above mean sea level. It occupies about 35% of the geographical area and about 40% of the cultivated area of the State. -The altitude of this zone varies from 350-1500m. <>
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Himachal Pradesh has been endowed with a wide range of agro climatic conditions due to which a large number of horticulture commodities like fruit crops (from temperate to sub tropical), flowers, vegetables, mushrooms, hops, tea, medicinal & aromatic plants etc. - It lies from 1801- 2200 m above sea level with humid temperate climate and alpine pastures. stream
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The agro-climatic conditions prevailing in the State of Himachal Pradesh offer excellent opportunities for the development of floriculture both to serve the internal off-season market and also for exports, an avenue yet to be tapped. 8 Lithology Map of Himachal Pradesh Fig. - It is the highest agro- climatic zone of the state located at a height of 2700 m above sea level. -The altitude of this zone varies from 350-1500m. Southern Plateau and Hills. - Covers the Palampur in kangra , Rampur in Shimla , Mandi , Solan , Kullu and Chamba. 4.2-magnitude quake jolts Himachal Pradesh's Kangra A 4.2 magnitude earthquake shook Himachal Pradeshs Kangra district on Saturday but no loss of life or property was reported. ]��FzQ��D�Z�TKw�H�M�?NԘ8�����&�8�. There are 11 agro-climatic zones in Madhya Pradesh. Rice , Wheat , Maize , Jowar, Mango , Litchi , Guava etc. Quality seed Potato, vegetables and fruits like apples, grapes , almonds , walnuts, apricot. - The soil composition is very loose and is prone to heavy glaciers and avalanches. CLIMATIC REGIONS OF HIMACHAL A. ]�
f�Ɍs�)eR�jM2�. Agro-climatic zones of india An “Agro-climatic zone” is a land unit in terms of major climates, suitable for a certain range of crops and cultivars. With the 329 million hectares of the geographical area the country presents a large number of complex agro-climatic situations. - This zone extends from an altitude of 800 -1600 m. above sea level , having mid - temperate climate. consulting agency CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, HP Rainfall Rainfall ... Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) Mid Hills Sub-Humid Zone (HP-2) List all the districts falling under the NARP Zone* High land region also comprises western Himalayas, covers Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and north-western hilly areas of Uttar Pradesh. Four rivers, the Ravi, Beas, Sutlej and Ghaggar flow across the state in a southwesterly direction. At present, the total hydropower-based installed capacity in the country is 45,699.22 MW.In 2019, the government declared that large … Eastern Himalayan Region. 6 Land Use/ Land Cover in Himachal Pradesh Fig. - It occupies about 32% of the total geographical area and about 53 % of the cultivated area of the state. Later, agro-climatic regions of India were again defined by National Agricultural Research Project (NARP), and they divided agro-climatic regions of India in 127 zones based on micro agro-climatic features. The major crops grown in this Zone are Wheat, Maize,… 4 0 obj
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Government of Himachal Pradesh – Forest Department Integrated Project for Source Sustainability and Climate Resilient Rain-fed Agriculture ESA, ESMF and ESMP – Final Report 26 December 2019 7 HIMCOSTE Himachal Pradesh State Council for Science Technology & Environment HPFD Himachal Pradesh Forest Department 4 Agro-climatic Zones of Himachal Pradesh Fig. The GIS and Remote sensing technology has played an important role for improving the agriculture practices under various different Agro climatic zones. It is practiced with mixed cropping on the steep slopes under rainfed condition at an interval of 3-4 years. 2. India has a diverse agro-climate, topography and soil types on the basis of which it … [���n�C�65 ��5l�����Y��8��0��S��0������7oؼBo��CK$��5SZ�d��R�Z�4���Թ�oe�;� ���X. The state has been divided into four agro-ecological zones based on precipitation, altitude, and irrigation. Citrus fruits , Tomatoes and vegetables like snowball , cauliflower , root crops. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, West Bengal. An “Agro-climatic zone” is a land unit in terms of major climates, suitable for a certain range of crops and cultivars. Geographically, this region lies in the lower portion of West Bengal. 7 Soil Classification Map of Himachal Pradesh Fig. Pilot Project for Agro Climatic Zones launched by Government of Madhya Pradesh (Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Department). SHIVALIK HILL ZONE : Climate Sub Tropical, consists of foothills and valley area from 350 to 650 meters above mean sea level, It occupies about 35% of the geographical area and about 40% of the cultivated area of the State. * Source: District Agriculture Plan 2009, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, Volume-III, Department of Agriculture (H.P.) The decadal and recent five years surplus water balance was worked out for each month to relate to the climate change at three sites, i.e., Palampur, Bajaura and Dhaula Kuan each representing different agro-climatic zones. CSIR‐Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, 176 061 Himachal Pradesh, India. Region. The main objective behind introducing this scheme is the welfare of farmer and encourage them to adopt advanced techniques of farming. The climate varies from hot and sub-humid tropical (450–900 metres) in the southern low tracts, warm and temperate (900–1800 metres), cool and temperate (1900–2400 metres) and cold glacial and alpine (2400–4800 metres) in the northern … AGRO-CLIMATIC ZONES/REGIONS IN INDIA. 2 0 obj
9 Vegetation Density Map Fig. In general, Jhum cultivation is the traditional farming. Agro-climatic zone An agro-climatic zone is a land unit uniform in respect of climate and length of growing period (LGP) which is climatically suitable for a large range of crops and cultivators. Current Cabinet Ministers in Himachal Pradesh, Dr. Lashkari Ram Memorial State Level Basketball Tournament, Great Himalayan National ParkKalka-Shimla railway line, List of Famous Himachal Pradesh Festivals, Wild Life Sanctuaries and National Park in Himachal Pradesh, Wild Life Sanctuaries and National Park India. … 1 0 obj
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