30 Days Monitoring and Evaluation Meghalaya Visit - Report
1. AYUSH RESOURCE CENTRE
2010
30 Days Visit to Meghalaya
Submitted to: CEO, National Medicinal Plants Board
Submitted by: Sanjay Talukdar, Project Manager
2. AYUSH RESOURCE CENTRE FOR NORTH EAST
AYUSH Resource Centre North East Ayurveda Research Institute Campus Barsojai (Bhetapra),
Beltola, Guwahati Assam - 781028
Contact no- 0361-2306234; Email id cesrguwahati@rediffmail.com
Introduction
Project Manager of AYUSH Resource Centre for North East, Guwahati, Mr. Sanjay Talukdar
accompanied by National Resource Expert, Ms. Gunamoni Das visited Meghalaya between
15th
September 2010 and 13th
October 2010. The purpose of the visit was to Monitor the
progress of the Mission Scheme of the year 2009-10 under Meghalaya State Medicinal Plants
Board and- in addition to that- interact with the officials of various departments of
Meghalaya connected with SMPB and AYUSH to discuss issues concerning implementation of
new schemes, pending utilization certificates and other problems faced by these
departments of National Medicinal Plants Board & Department of AYUSH.
Reports of the Nursery Site under National Mission on Medicinal Plants as follows are
enclosed:
1. 3E Society, Kyrdemkulai, Ri-Bhoi- Private Model Nursery 2009-10
2. Wildlife Division, Umsalem, Ri-Bhoi- Public Model Nursery 2009-10
3. Mawtneng, Ri-Bhoi- Public Small Nursery 2009-10
4. Jakrem, West Khasi Hills- Private Small Nursery 2009-10
5. Umbir, West Khasi Hills- Private Model Nursery 2009-10
6. W. K. H. Social Forestry, West Khasi Hills- Public Model Nursery 2009-10
7. W. K. H. Social Forestry, West Khasi Hills - Public Small Nursery 2009-10
8. Umphynai, East Khasi Hills- Private Small Nursery 2009-10
9. Laitdengwah, East Khasi Hills - Private Model Nursery 2009-10
10. Eco Development, West Garo Hills – Private Model Nursery 2009-10
11. W. G. H. Social Forestry, West Garo Hills- Public Model Nursery 2009-10
12. Nokma Council. West Garo Hills – Private Model Nursery 2009-10
13. Nokma Council, West Garo Hills – Private Small Nursery 2009-10
3. AYUSH RESOURCE CENTRE FOR NORTH EAST
AYUSH Resource Centre North East Ayurveda Research Institute Campus Barsojai (Bhetapra),
Beltola, Guwahati Assam - 781028
Contact no- 0361-2306234; Email id cesrguwahati@rediffmail.com
Reports of the Cultivation Site under National Mission on Medicinal Plants as follows are
enclosed:
1. Kynthiulang, Ri-Bhoi
2. Paham Mauling- Ri-Bhoi
3. Kudun Hulung- Ri-Bhoi
4. Union Christian College- Ri-Bhoi
5. Mawlenvir- West Khasi Hills
6. Phurjawud- West Khasi Hills
7. Umbir- West Khasi Hills
8. Mawryngkeneng- East Khasi Hills
9. Sohryrinkham- East Khasi Hills
10. Buripura- West Garo Hills
11. Chidadgre- West Garo Hills
12. Gondenggre- West Garo Hills
13. Sakalgre- West Garo Hills
14. Waribkogre- West Garo Hills
15. Biragre- West Garo Hills
Reports of the Contractual Farming project of year 2007-08 as follows are enclosed:
1. U Khasi Baiar- East Khasi Hills
2. Mr. Trowell Syiemiong, R/O Upper Kench's Trace, Bishnpur, Shillong
Reports of the visit to following PHC’s, CHC’S & DH’s under Mainstreaming of AYUSH with
NRHM as follows are enclosed:
1. Civil Hospital, Nangpoh
2. Civil Hospital, Shillong
3. Byrnihat PHC, Ri-Bhoi
4. Phulbari CHC, West Garo Hills
4. AYUSH RESOURCE CENTRE FOR NORTH EAST
AYUSH Resource Centre North East Ayurveda Research Institute Campus Barsojai (Bhetapra),
Beltola, Guwahati Assam - 781028
Contact no- 0361-2306234; Email id cesrguwahati@rediffmail.com
Reports on the meeting with following officials are enclosed:
1. Mr. T. T. C. Marak, State Medicinal Plants Board
2. Mr. S. Hussain, Consultant, Vista Agritech Private Ltd
3. Dr. M. Khongwir, AYUSH Officer
Discussions with Shri T. T. C Marak: CEO, State Medicinal Plants Board
Following issues were discussed:
SMPB, Meghalaya have engaged Vista Agritech Private Ltd as consultant who are
managing the private sector nurseries and cultivation sites under National Mission
Scheme on Medicinal Plants. The concerned DFO’s are responsible for the
implementation of the projects under Mission Scheme for the public sector nurseries.
This arrangement is working satisfactorily.
CEO informed that the bank’s are not willing to give loan to the farmers hence a farmer
has to manage the whole cost of cultivation from the money received Mission Scheme
which is adversely affecting his productive capacity.
The farmers are getting only 20 per cent to 50 per cent subsidy of the total cost of
cultivation. Off this, 50 per cent is for seeds and 50 per cent for land development. Over
and above, the promoter has to bear the cost of manpower. This makes the projects
unviable.
Following is the manpower at SMPB, Meghalaya
Sl.
No
Post Name of Staff Situation
Vacant/In
position
1. LDA –cum-
Data Entry
Operator
T. Jyrwa In Position
2. Peon-cum-
Asstt
Mrs. K. Dkhar In Position
3. Consultant Mr. S. Hussain In Position
4. Technical Asst Ms. I. Sawkmie In Position
5 Peon Mrs. N. Sangma In Position
The manpower position is found to be satisfactory.
5. AYUSH RESOURCE CENTRE FOR NORTH EAST
AYUSH Resource Centre North East Ayurveda Research Institute Campus Barsojai (Bhetapra),
Beltola, Guwahati Assam - 781028
Contact no- 0361-2306234; Email id cesrguwahati@rediffmail.com
Discussions with Mr. S. Hussain: Consultant, Vista Agritech Private Ltd
Following issues were discussed:
Mr. Hussain informed that Vista Agritech Pvt. Ltd were planning plantation of selected
species on the basis of mixed cropping. This will result in quicker return on investment;
thereby higher income generation will be possible with available funds. This will also be
able to mitigate environment degradation caused by development taking place in
Meghalaya.
Consultant, Mr. Hussain, Mr. A. Barua and Mr. T. Jarwa (SMPB) accompanied the
representative of AYUSH Resource Centre for the monitoring of the nursery and
cultivation areas under National Mission on Medicinal Plants (NMMP) scheme.
In Meghalaya, cultivation of only Gloriosa superba, Acorus calamus, Sarpagandha,
Saraca asoca, Piper longum and Cinnamomum tamala has been approved, while Vista
Agritech found that there is a possibility of cultivation of many other species with good
commercial value. Other species that were suggested by Vista Agritech have not been
accepted by NMPB. NMPB may like to review this suggestion.
According to Vista Agritech, Gloriosa plants are very sensitive and difficult to maintain
and need extra funding for manpower. It would be better to cultivate some easily
maintainable plant species of high medicinal value like Alpinia galanga, Kampheria
galanga, Aquiliaria agallocha, Piper longum, Asperagus racemosus etc instead.
NMPB/SMPB may like to examine the proposal.
Discussion with Dr. Khongwir: Department of AYUSH
Following issues were discussed:
Dr. W.Y.H. Dhar, Nodal officer, AYYUH was unavailable during the visit. Therefore,
representatives of the Resource Centre meet with Dr. Khongwir.
Dr. Khongwir informed that project proposals for Program Management Unit and other
fresh proposals are under process.
Following issues were discussed:
Dr. Khongwir informed that project proposal for PMU and other fresh proposals are
under process (NE Resource Centre will watch the progress).
6. AYUSH RESOURCE CENTRE FOR NORTH EAST
AYUSH Resource Centre North East Ayurveda Research Institute Campus Barsojai (Bhetapra),
Beltola, Guwahati Assam - 781028
Contact no- 0361-2306234; Email id cesrguwahati@rediffmail.com
State AYUSH Department has prepared 2 UCs for amounts of Rs. 1.30 lakhs & Rs.
165.57 lakhs which will be submitted to Govt of Meghalaya on his return. The details of
UCs are as follows:
Sl. No Name of Scheme GOI Order No & Dt Amount Remarks
1 Essential medicines F.R-14030/09/2007
H & D Cell
Dt: 06.11.2007
Rs.1.30 Lakhs UC is under
process
2 Hospital & Dispensary
Scheme
No.R.140.14012/02/200
9, H & D Cell
Dt: 16.02.2009
Rs.165.57
Lakhs
UC is under
process
Dr. Khongwir could not comment on the status of the other Utilization Certificates.
7. AYUSH RESOURCE CENTRE FOR NORTH EAST
AYUSH Resource Centre North East Ayurveda Research Institute Campus Barsojai (Bhetapra),
Beltola, Guwahati Assam - 781028
Contact no- 0361-2306234; Email id cesrguwahati@rediffmail.com
Financial Management
During the visit, representatives of NE Resource Centre also discussed the Financial
Management of Funds received, as there had been allegations of irregularities in
administration of these funds. From discussions and perusal of records, it was found the
following funds have been utilized as shown below.
Funds Received from NMPB for Mission Schemes
Sl. No Amount (lakhs) Date of Release Purpose
1 5.00 17.06.2008 Maintaince of Nucleus Centre
2 5.00 08.12.2008 Maintaince of Nucleus Centre
3 5.15 28.03.2008 Contractual Farming
4 190.00 13.08.2009 NMMP 2009-10
5 116.60 04.03.2010 NMMP 2009-10
6 12.00 21.08.2009 Capacity Building
7 40.00 2009-10 Amla Campaign (Yet to be received)
8 68.50 2009-10 NMMP 2010-11 (Yet to be utilized)
Funds Disbursed under NMMP 2009-10
Out of total amount of Rs. 306.60 lakhs received for National Mission Scheme on Medicinal
Plants 2009-10. Rs. 304.88 has been disbursed by SMPB and Rs. 1.72 lakhs is the balance
left with SMPB as Management support. Details are as follows:
Sl. No Purpose Amount (in lakhs)
1 Public Nurseries 96.00
2 Private Nurseries 48.00
3 Cultivation 148.00
4 Management support for SMPB 5.88
5 Management support for Vista Agritech Pvt Ltd 7.00
Total amount spent 304.88
Balance amount for Management Support to SMPB (till August 2010) Rs. 1.72 lakhs
8. AYUSH RESOURCE CENTRE FOR NORTH EAST
AYUSH Resource Centre North East Ayurveda Research Institute Campus Barsojai (Bhetapra),
Beltola, Guwahati Assam - 781028
Contact no- 0361-2306234; Email id cesrguwahati@rediffmail.com
Expenditure for Public Nursery
Following is the expenditure for One Public Model Nursery
Sl. No Purpose Amount (in lakhs)
1 Seed procurement 10.00
2 Land development, Man-power, Net house
construction
10.00
Total 20.00
Number of Public Model Nurseries : 4
Total expenditure for Public Model Nursery : 80.00 lakhs
Following is the expenditure for One Public Small Nursery
Sl. No Purpose Amount (in lakhs)
1 Seed procurement 2.00
2 Land development, Man-power, Net house
construction
2.00
Total 4.00
Number of Public Model Nurseries : 4
Total expenditure for Public Small Nursery : 16.00 lakhs
Total Expenditure for Public Nurseries: Rs. 80.00 lakhs + Rs. 16.00 lakhs = Rs. 96.00 lakhs
Cheque No issued from SMPB : N/A
Date of Issue : 01.03.10 & 08.05.10
9. AYUSH RESOURCE CENTRE FOR NORTH EAST
AYUSH Resource Centre North East Ayurveda Research Institute Campus Barsojai (Bhetapra),
Beltola, Guwahati Assam - 781028
Contact no- 0361-2306234; Email id cesrguwahati@rediffmail.com
Expenditure for Private Nursery
Following is the expenditure for One Private Model Nursery
Sl. No Purpose Amount (in lakhs)
1 Seed procurement 5.00
2 Land development, Man-power, Net house 5.00
Total 10.00
Number of Private Model Nurseries : 4
Total expenditure for Public Model Nursery : 40.00 lakhs
Following is the expenditure for One Private Small Nursery
Sl. No Purpose Amount (in lakhs)
1 Seed procurement 1.00
2 Land development, Man-power, Net house
construction
1.00
Total 2.00
Number of Private Small Nurseries : 4
Total expenditure for Private Small Nursery : 8.00 lakhs
Total Expenditure for Private Nurseries: Rs. 40.00 lakhs + Rs. 8.00 lakhs = Rs. 48.00 lakhs
Cheque No issued from SMPB : 114225 & 114227
Date of Issue : 1.06.10 & 5.10.09
10. AYUSH RESOURCE CENTRE FOR NORTH EAST
AYUSH Resource Centre North East Ayurveda Research Institute Campus Barsojai (Bhetapra), Beltola, Guwahati Assam - 781028
Contact no- 0361-2306234; Email id cesrguwahati@rediffmail.com
Cultivation
Sl. No Species Physical Financial (In lakhs) Remarks
Target Achievement Amount
Sanctioned
Amount
Released
Amount
Utilized
Resource Centre
representative visited
i) Gloriosa superba 130 ha 130 ha 89.37 87.37 89.37 Site visited - 37 hectares
ii) Rauvolfia serpentina 70 ha 70 ha 21.88 21.88 21.88 Site visited – 30 hectares
iii) Saraca asoca 55 ha 55 ha 17.1 17.1 17.1 Site visited - 5 hectares
iv) Cinnamomum tamala 40 ha 40 ha 6.20 6.20 6.20 Site visited – 5 hectares
v) Piper longum 60 ha 60 ha 7.50 7.50 7.50 Site visited – 1 hectares
vi) Acorus calamus 45 ha 45 ha 5.60 5.60 5.60 Site visited – 9 hectares
Total 400 ha 400 ha 147.65 147.65 147.65 87 hectares
Cheque No Date Amount
73678 5.10.09 5.00 lakhs
89685 30.10.09 28.50 lakhs
89687 30.10.09 29.00 lakhs
011033 17.03.10 25.00 lakhs
011043 14.06.10 8.82250 lakhs
114230 14.06.10 0.50 lakhs
011042 3.06.10 16.17750 lakhs
89686 30.10.09 35.00 lakhs
11. AYUSH RESOURCE CENTRE FOR NORTH EAST
AYUSH Resource Centre North East Ayurveda Research Institute Campus Barsojai (Bhetapra), Beltola, Guwahati Assam - 781028
Contact no- 0361-2306234; Email id cesrguwahati@rediffmail.com
Plant species Ri-Bhoi East Khasi Hills West Khasi Hills West Garo Hills Area to be covered
(Ha)
Target Achieve Target Achieve Target Achieve Target Achieve Target Achieve
Acorus calamus 20 ha 20 ha 25 ha 25 ha 45 ha 45 ha
Cinnamomum
tamala
- 20 ha 20 ha 20 ha 20 ha 40 ha 40 ha
Piper longum - 20 ha 20 ha 20 ha 20 ha 20 ha 20 ha 60 ha 60 ha
Rauvolfia
Serpentina
30 ha 30 ha 20 ha 20 ha 20 ha 20 ha 70 ha 70 ha
Gloriosa superba 40 ha 40 ha 40 ha 40 ha 20 ha 20 ha 30 ha 30 ha 130 ha 130 ha
Saraca asoca 30 ha 30 ha 25 ha 25 ha 55 ha 55 ha
Total 90ha 90 ha 105ha 105 ha 110 ha 110 ha 95 ha 95 ha 400 ha 400 ha
12. AYUSH RESOURCE CENTRE FOR NORTH EAST
AYUSH Resource Centre North East Ayurveda Research Institute Campus Barsojai (Bhetapra),
Beltola, Guwahati Assam - 781028
Contact no- 0361-2306234; Email id cesrguwahati@rediffmail.com
Expenditure for Management Support SMPB
Sl. No Purpose Amount (in Rs)
1 Telephone charges Rs. 460
2 Cartridge Rs. 3995
3 Computer Rs.65,330
4 Monthly Expenses , Staff & Rent Rs.18,000
5 Audit ting Rs.18,000
6 Reimbursement Rs.18,945
7 Scanner (Office Expenses) Rs. 9,500
8 Office Expenses Rs. 31,653
9 World Environment Celebrations Rs. 60,000
10 Office Expenses Rs. 2,361
11 Office Expenses Rs. 8,979
12 Office Expenses Rs. 25,019
13 Laptop (Office Expenses) Rs. 77,500
14 Projector Rs. 59,000
15 HP Printer Rs. 34,500
16 Quotation Rs. 1,680
17 Office Expenses Rs. 507
18 Office Expenses Rs. 432
19 Phone Bill Rs. 10,060
20 Laser Printer Rs. 38,995
21 Monthly Expenses, Staff & Rent Rs. 18,000
22 Office Expenses Rs. 8,350
23 Office Expenses Rs. 3,675
24 Office Expenses Rs. 9416
25 Canon Fax Machine Rs. 63,840
Total Rs. 5,88,197
Cheque No issued from SMPB to Vista for Management Support : 073674 & 114229
Amount : 1.90 lakhs & 5.10 lakhs
Date of Issue : 16.09.09 & 14.06.10
13. AYUSH RESOURCE CENTRE FOR NORTH EAST
AYUSH Resource Centre North East Ayurveda Research Institute Campus Barsojai (Bhetapra),
Beltola, Guwahati Assam - 781028
Contact no- 0361-2306234; Email id cesrguwahati@rediffmail.com
Expenditure for Contractual Farming 2007-08
Sacred Heart Church: West Garo Hills
Assistance from NMPB : Rs. 1.93 lakhs
Owner’s contribution : Rs. 4.00 lakhs
Bank Loan : Rs. 1.30 lakhs
Total : Rs. 7.23 lakhs
Sl. No Purpose Amount (in Rs)
1 Land Development Charges Rs. 2,16,500
2 Planting Materials Rs. 2,77,500
3 Machinery and equipments Rs. 50,250
4 Wages Rs. 67,150
5 Maintenance cost Rs. 56,750
6 Misc Expenses Rs. 54,850
Total Rs. 7,23,000
Note: This beneficiary is still waiting for the second installment to be released from NMPB.
NMPB may like to look into the matter for release of second installment.
U Khasi Baiar Development Association: East Khasi Hills
Assistance from NMPB : Rs. 1.87 lakhs
Owner’s contribution : Rs. 97,973
Bank Loan : Rs. 386
Total : Rs. 2,85,359
Sl. No Purpose Amount (in Rs)
1 Labour Charges Rs. 61,160
2 Project Cost Rs. 17,500
3 Salary Rs. 58,000
4 Honorarium Rs. 9,600
14. AYUSH RESOURCE CENTRE FOR NORTH EAST
AYUSH Resource Centre North East Ayurveda Research Institute Campus Barsojai (Bhetapra),
Beltola, Guwahati Assam - 781028
Contact no- 0361-2306234; Email id cesrguwahati@rediffmail.com
5 TA/DA Rs. 40,900
6 Shed Construction Rs. 6,500
7 Purchase of seedlings Rs. 75,350
8 Organic Fertilizers Rs. 6,500
9 Contingencies Rs. 924
Total Rs. 2,77,434
Amount in Balance : Rs. 8,925
Note: This beneficiary is still waiting for the second installment to be released from NMPB.
NMPB may like to look into the matter for release of second installment.
Mr. Trowell Syiemiong, Bishnupur: East Khasi Hills
Assistance from NMPB : Rs. 1.35 lakhs
Owner’s contribution : Rs. 65,000
Total : 2.00 lakhs
Sl. No Purpose Amount (in Rs)
1 Labour Charges Rs. 68,650
2 Purchase of seedlings Rs. 80,000
3 Organic Fertilizers Rs. 9,000
4 Salary Rs. 32,800
5 Transportation Cost Rs. 8,500
Total Rs. 1,98,950
Amount in Balance : Rs. 1,050
Note: This beneficiary is still waiting for the second installment to be released from NMPB.
NMPB may like to look into the matter for release of second installment.
15. AYUSH RESOURCE CENTRE FOR NORTH EAST
AYUSH Resource Centre North East Ayurveda Research Institute Campus Barsojai (Bhetapra),
Beltola, Guwahati Assam - 781028
Contact no- 0361-2306234; Email id cesrguwahati@rediffmail.com
Expenditure for Nucleus Centre 2008-09
The amount Rs. 10.00 lakhs was received for Nucleus Centre during the period 2008-09 and
the whole amount has been spent as follows:
Following are the Vouchers & Amounts released by SMPB for Nucleus Centre in the year
2008-09
Sl. No Heads Amount (in lakhs)
1 Contractual Staff 1.80
2 Travelling Allowances 0.50
3 Meeting & Conferences 0.50
4 Publicity 1.00
5 Contingency 0.20
6 Printing of Action Plan 2.50
7 Setting up of Website 0.60
8 Hoardings & Brochure 1.50
9 Office Expenses 1.40
Total 10.00
Expenditure for Capacity Building 2009-10
The amount Rs. 12.00 lakhs was received for Capacity Building during the period 2009-10
and the whole amount has been spent as follows:
Following are the Vouchers & Amounts released by SMPB for Capacity Building in the year
2009-10
Sl. No Heads Amount (in lakhs)
1 Seminar cum workshop & farmers training 5.00
2 Seminar cum workshop & farmers training 3.00
3 Officers Training 4.00
Total Rs. 12.00
16. AYUSH RESOURCE CENTRE FOR NORTH EAST
AYUSH Resource Centre North East Ayurveda Research Institute Campus Barsojai (Bhetapra),
Beltola, Guwahati Assam - 781028
Contact no- 0361-2306234; Email id cesrguwahati@rediffmail.com
Conclusion:
National Medicinal Plants Boards in the year 2009-10 had given the State of Meghalaya
Rs.306.60 lakhs as grants to implement the National Mission Scheme on Medicinal Plants.
State Medicinal Plants Boards along with their consultant group, Vista Agritech Pvt Ltd. have
carried out and implemented the Mission to their best of capability.
Rs. 144.00 lakhs were granted for setting up of 16 Public & Private Nurseries.
Resource Centre team visited 13 out of the 16 Nurseries and found out that grants given for
Nursery have been properly utilized keeping in mind the target for which the Nurseries have
been set up. From all the 13 Nurseries almost 1.00 lakh to 1.25 lakhs planting material is
ready for selling already. In addition to that some of the Public & Private Nurseries have
been so well maintained that it any person who has the interest in Medicinal plants can
come and learn how to set-up and maintain a medicinal plant nursery. General public can
also come and learn to identify and understand the importance of Medicinal plants.
Rs. 148.00 lakhs have been granted for plantation of six medicinal plants. The
farmers have to manage the whole cost of cultivation from the money received from the
Mission Scheme only as they are not getting financial help from bank. Most them are them
are marginal farmers and they are working hard and trying to produce maximum
productivity so that they can maintain their livelihood. Resource Centre team visited 15
Nursery sites. Plantation at most of 15 visited sites is satisfactory and the harvest when
done will be in good quantity. However at some sites the plants are not growing well due to
the extreme weather conditions. Harvest have been done at some sites and raw materials
have been processed for e.g. dried Alpinia galanga roots, Rauvolfia serpentina seeds and
Piper longum which are ready for selling in the market.
In the recently concluded exhibition ‘Indigenously Yours’ organized by Horticulture
Department, State Medicinal Plants Board had put up a stall in which planting material along
with other medicinal plants and some processed materials were put on for selling in retail.
Around 100 planting materials of various Medicinal Plants were sold along with it 50 packets
of dried Alpinia galanga roots and piper longum respectively were also sold in the two day
exhibition.
17. AYUSH RESOURCE CENTRE FOR NORTH EAST
AYUSH Resource Centre North East Ayurveda Research Institute Campus Barsojai (Bhetapra),
Beltola, Guwahati Assam - 781028
Contact no- 0361-2306234; Email id cesrguwahati@rediffmail.com
Following are the pictures of the Exhibition
Dried Alpinia galanga roots & Piper longum packets put on for selling
Medicinal Plants put on for show. Planting materials were also on sale