PROJECT REPORT ON

ESTABLISHMENT OF
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN
FLORICULTURE

DIRECTORATE OF HORTICULTURE,
ODISHA, BHUBANESWAR
 PROJECT SUMMARY
Name of the : ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN
Project FLORICULTURE
Proposed Work : Infrastructure development, protected
structures, open and protected cultivation, etc
Project site : Kochilagarh, Tikabali
Project area : 12.0 acres (4.8 ha)
Project cost : Rs. 1089.00 Lakhs
Source of fund : Rastriya Krishi Vikash Yojana
Objectives : Production of exportable ornamental flower
crops.
Training to farmers and other stakeholders
Implementing : Directorate of Horticulture, Odisha, Bhubaneswar
Agency in association with private entrepreneurs
 ESTABLISHMENT OF

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
IN FLORICULTURE
1.0. Introduction
India has a wide variety of climate and soils on which a large number of
floriculture crops such as Roses, Carnation, Gerbera, Ilium, Chrysanthemum, Bird of
Paradise, Orchid, Marigold, Gladiolus, Tuberose and Cut Greens etc. are grown.
From last decade the importance and demand for flowers has increased
tremendously. Odisha has made a great achievement in vegetable production.
However, the need for diversification to floriculture was acknowledged by
Government looking into the demand and to make agriculture more profitable,
through efficient land use; create skilful employment for rural masses and women,
and optimize the utilization of natural resources (soil, water and environment). The
changing scenario encourages private investment. Resultantly floriculture has
moved from rural confines to commercial venture attracting youth since it has
proved to be intellectually satisfying and economically rewarding.

At national level floriculture sector has emerged as a potential player in the

Indian economy contributing 30% to GDP in agriculture from more 8.5% area under
horticultural crops as well as a means of diversification in overall development of
agriculture.

Horticulture invariably improved the economic status of our farmers. The

earlier seasonal availability of fruits and vegetables has now extended to all the
year round, increasing the per capital consumption of fruits and vegetables. It has
also played a significant role in women empowerment, providing employment
opportunities through mushroom cultivation, floriculture, processing, nursery
raising, vegetable seed production etc. The national goal of achieving 4% growth in
agriculture can be achieved through the major contribution in growth from
horticulture.
 In Odisha, prior to 1977, Horticulture interventions were under taken,
simultaneously, along with normal agriculture programmers as a part of Directorate
of Agriculture & Food Production. Thus before creation of separate Directorate of
Horticulture, promotion & development of horticulture crops was taken as second
priority, nest to rice, pulses etc. After separation of Horticulture Directorate from
DA & F.P. in 1977, systematic & structured approach for horticulture development
came into being. A designated cadre of extension personnel, through inadequate,
was put in place in 1989. Since then the Directorate of Horticulture is engaged in
promotion of fruits, vegetables, flowers, mushrooms, medicinal and aromatic plants
etc.
2.0. BACKGROUND
2.1. Location: Odisha is situated in the east coast of India and lies between 17 o 49
N & 22o 34 N latitudes and 81o 27 E & 87o 29 E longitudes. Its eastern border
fronting the Bay of Bengal and shares borders with Jharkhand to the North, West
Bengal to the North-East, Chhattisgarh to the west and Andhra Pradesh to the
south. It spreads over an area of 155,707sq. kms (4.74% of India) and is the 10 th
largest state in the country.
2.2. Demography: As per the 2011 census the population of Odisha is more than
4.19 crores and it is the 11th largest state (4% of the country) in the country. Out of
the total population about 83.32% of the population lives in rural area. Cultivators
and agricultural laborers constitute 65% of the total workforce.

Total population (2011 provisional) 4,19,47,358

Urban population (2011 provisional) 69,96,124
Rural population (2011 provisional) 3,49,51,234
Total scheduled Castes population (2001) 60,82,063 (16.53%)
Total scheduled Tribes population(2001) 81,45,081 (22.13%)
Decadal growth rate 2001-2011 (in %) +13.97
Density of population per sq. km 269
Sex Ratio (Females per 1000 males) 978
Literacy rate (Excluding 0-6 yr. population) 73.45% (Male-82.40%
& Female-64.36%)
2.3. Physiographic: Odisha is mostly an extensive plateau sloping gently towards
the coastal plain along the Bay of Bengal. It has a long coastline of 480 kms. Odisha
can be divided into 4-physiographic zones i.e.

Sl. Physiographic zone Undivided districts

No.
1 Northern Plateau Parts of Mayurbhanj,
Keonjhar and Sundargarh
2 Central Table Land Parts of Bolangir, Sambalpur,
Boudh and Dhenkanal
3 Eastern Ghats Parts of Ganjam, Kandhamal
(Except Boudh), Koraput and
Kalahandi
4 Coastal Plains Cuttack, Puri, Balasore

The Coastal Plains at slightly above sea level, comprising 26% of total land
area; the Eastern Ghats at 300-500 meters elevation, comprising about 32% of total
level area; the Central Table Land at up to 900 meter elevation comprising about
24% of total land area and the Northern Plateau at up to 1000 meter elevation
comprising 18% of total land area.

2.4. Climate: The climate of the state is tropical, characterized by high

temperature, high humidity, medium to high rainfall and a mild winter. The
normal rainfall is 1451.2 mm of which 75-80% is received from June to from
South-West monsoon. The peak period of rainy season is from 15 th June to
September.
The actual rainfall received and rainy days vary from district to district.
Although the quantum of rainfall is quite high, its distribution during the monsoon
period is highly uneven and erratic. The occurrence of natural calamities such as
drought, flood and cyclones are quite frequent.
The mean annual temperature of the State is 26.890 C with mean annual
maximum of 32.560 C and mean annual minimum of 21.300 C.

2.5. Land use classification: The net area sown during 2008-09 was 56.04 lakh ha
while the gross cropped area was 90.71 lakh ha giving a cropping intensity of 162
per cent. Agriculture land accounts for 56% of total land area and is sowing a
gradual declining trend over the years.

LAND USE PATTERN OF ODISHA (Area in lakh hectares) Year-2008-09

Sl.No. Items Area

1 Forest 58.13
2 Misc. Tree & Groves 3.42
3 Permanent Pasture 4.94
4 Cultivable waste 3.75
5 Land put to Non-Agriculture 12.98
6 Barren & uncultivable land 8.40
7 Current fallow 5.67
8 Other fallow 2.29
9 Net Area Sown 56.04
Total Geographical Area 155.71
Gross cropped Area 90.71
Cropping Intensity (%) 162
Source: Odisha Agriculture Statistics 2008-09: pp 8

2.6. Soil: Soils of Odisha have mainly developed under the influence of relief,
parent material and climatic factors and have been divided into 8 broad soil
groups. These broad soil groups are:

Red loam and red sandy soils

Laterite and lateritic soils
Mixed red and yellow soils
Alluvial soils
Coastal saline soils
Black soils
Mixed red and black soils
Brown soils
The soil types differ widely from highly acidic to slightly alkaline and from
light sandy to stiff clay. The soils are mainly acidic with the degree of acidity varying
widely. Further, about 4 lakh hectares are exposed to saline inundation, 3.54 lakh
hectares to flooding and 0.75 lakh hectares to water logging particularly in the
deltaic areas.

The majority of soils in Odisha are light textured red soils, which have low
water holding capacity, low fertility and are highly erodible.
2.7. Agro-climatic zones: On the basis of climate, soil, rainfall, topography, crops
suitability and crop adoptability the state has been divided into ten agro-climatic
zones which are served by 8 Regional Research and Technology Transfer Stations
(RRTTS), 8 commodity research centers and 14 Adaptive Research Stations (ARS). The
climatic data, pre-dominant soil groups and the agricultural districts which are
included in these zones are given below.

AGROCLIMATIC ZONES OF ODISHA

Sl. Agro- Agricultural Climate Mean Mean Mean Broad
No. climatic Districts annual maximum minimum soil
zone rainfall Summer Winter groups
(mm) Temp.(oC) Temp.(oC)
1. North Sundargarh, Hot 1600 38.0 15.0 Red, brown
western Deogarh (P), &moist forest, Red &
plateau Sambalpur, sub- yellow, Mixed
Jharsuguda humid Red & black.
2. North Mayurbhanj, Hot& 1534 36.6 11.1 Lateritic, Red
Central Keonjhar moist & yellow,
Plateau (except sub- Mixed Red &
Anandapur & humid Black.
Ghasipura
block)
3. North Balasore, Moist 1568 36.0 14.8 Red, Lateritic,
Eastern Bhadrak, sub- Deltaic
Coastal Jajpur (P) & humid alluvial,Coastal
Plain Hatadihi aluvial &
block of Salines.
Keonjhar
4. East & Kendrapara, Hot & 1577 39.0 11.5 Saline,
South Khurda, humid Lateritic,
Eastern Jagatsinghpur, Alluvial, Red
Coastal Cuttack (P), and Mixed Red
Plain Puri, & Black.
Nayagarh &
Ganjam (P).
5. North Kandhamal, Hot & 1597 37.0 10.4 Brown forest,
Eastern Rayagada, moist Lateritic
Ghats Gajapati, sub- Alluvial, Red,
Gunjam(P) & humid Mixed Red &
Koraput (P). black.
6. Eastern Koraput(P), Warm 1522 34.1 7.5 Red, Mixed
Ghats Nawarangpur & Red & black.
High land humid Mixed Red &
Yellow
7. South Malkangiri & Warm 1710 34.1 13.2 Red, Lateritic,
Eastern Koraput (P). & Black
Ghats humid
8. Western Kalahandi & Hot & 1352 37.8 11.9 Red,
undulating Nuapara moist Mixed Red &
Zone sub- black, Black.
humid
9. Western Baragarh, Hot & 1614 40.0 12.4 Red &Yellow,
Central Bolangir, moist Red & Black,
Table Boudh, sub- Black, Brown
Land Sonepur, humid forest,
Sambalpur(P) & Lateritic.
Jharsuguda(P)
10. Mid Angul, Hot & 1421 38.7 14.0 Alluvial, Red,
Central Dhenkanal, moist Lateritic,
Table Cuttack (p) & sub- Mixed Red &
Land Jajpur humid Black

2.8. Land Availability: The state has a total cultivable area of 61.80 lakh hectares.
Out of this, 15.11 lakh hectares are low lands, 17.55 lakh hectares are medium
lands and 29.14 lakh hectares are high lands. The district wise break up is given
overleaf.

Sl Name of the Cultivated area (Area in 000 ha.)

No. District High Medium Low Total
1 Balasore 39 104 107 250
2 Bhadrak 13 63 100 176
3 Bolangir 190 70 86 346
4 Sonepur 48 41 39 128
5 Cuttack 47 75 66 188
6 Jagatsinghpur 21 37 46 104
7 Jajpur 52 48 45 145
8 Kendrapra 31 72 49 152
9 Dhenkanal 92 54 40 186
10 Angul 128 55 33 216
11 Ganjam 190 113 103 406
12 Gajapati 50 14 12 76
13 Kalahandi 228 82 68 378
14 Nuapara 133 28 28 189
 15 Keonjhar 159 100 39 298
16 Koraput 187 79 38 304
17 Malkangiri 87 31 24 142
18 Nawarangpur 118 39 29 186
19 Rayagada 129 42 22 193
20 Mayurbhanj 186 125 126 437
21 Kandhamal 96 21 11 128
22 Boudh 55 21 13 89
23 Puri 22 58 109 189
24 Khurda 40 42 47 129
25 Nayagarh 45 49 40 134
26 Sambalpur 97 61 36 194
27 Baragarh 183 90 76 349
28 Deogarh 35 21 11 67
29 Jharsuguda 50 25 13 88
30 Sundargarh 163 95 55 313
Total 2914 1755 1511 6180
Source: Odisha Agriculture Statistics 2008-09: pp 9

2.9. Farming structure: According to the agricultural census of 1995-96 there were
39.66 lakh operational farm holdings occupying 51.44 million ha with an average
land holding of 1.3 ha the marginal and small farmers constitute 82% of the farmers
who have access to 50% of the operational area. Thus the remaining 50% is
occupied by only 18% of landholders as depicted.
Number and structure of farm holdings
Category of Holding size (ha) Nos (Lakh) Area (Lakh ha)
farmers
Marginal < 1.0 21.45 10.64
Small 1.0-2.0 11.06 15.22
Semi-medium 2.0-4.0 5.44 14.51
Medium 4.0-10.0 1.56 8.64
Large > 10.0 0.15 2.43
Total 39.66 51.44

2.10. Irrigation : The total irrigation potential created during 2008-09 from all
sources is 42.74 lakh ha (28.67 lakh ha during Kharif and 14.07 lakh ha during Rabi).
The gross irrigated area during the year is 31.77 lakh ha (Kharif 20.81 lakh ha. + Rabi
10.96 lakh ha.) which is 74% of the potential created. The source wise irrigation
potential created so far (up to 2008-09) is indicated below.
 Area in lakh hects
Sl Sources Kharif Rabi
No.
1. Major & Medium 12.85 5.63
2. Minor (Flow) 5.41 0.73
3. Minor (Lift) 4.74 2.69
4. Other sources 5.65 5.00
TOTAL 28.67 14.07
Source: Odisha Agriculture Statistics 2008-09: pp 20

2.11. Potential Floriculture: The agro-climatic diversity in the state with its high rain
fall distributed over a four-month monsoon and a reasonably moderate winter
allows for growing a variety of floricultural crops. The agro-climatic conditions are
immensely suitable for floriculture like Roses, Carnation, Gerbera, Lilium,
Chrysanthemum, Bird of Paradise, Orchid, Marigold, Gladiolus, Tuberose and Cut
Greens (ornamental foliages used in flower bouquet) etc. The low-temperature in
hilly areas at higher altitude offer ideal conditions for growing various kinds of
flowers. Of late floriculture is also showing excellent prospects. The State thus
enjoys a natural comparative advantage for horticulture with possibilities for
growing a diversified basket of flowers. Floriculture is the fast emerging and rapidly
growing sector in the state. Earlier, known mere as a gardeners activity, it has
become a lucrative venture, creating huge employment potential as indicated by
the growing number of florist. It is worthwhile to mention that Odisha is a treasurer
house of many orchids. Commercial flowers are being grown in the sub urban areas
and as home stead in inland districts over an area of 7321 ha. The area under
floriculture is increasing due to the increasing demand for flowers in the urban areas
and timely intervention of the Directorate of Horticulture by providing input and
logistic support.

Floricultural Area (Ha) Production Productivity

crop (MT/Ha)
Rose 1786 3351 lakh stems 1.84 lakh stems
Gladioli 2350 2329 lakh spikes 0.99 lakh spikes
Tuberose 524 2661 qtls 24.88 qtls/ha
Marigold 2661 243488 qtls 91.03 qtls
3.0. Concept:
During National Conference on Horticulture one power point presentation
was made on the Centre of Excellence established in Haryana in technical
collaboration with Israel. The working of the Centre attracted the participants and
it was told to establish such a centre in each state under RKVY. A Centre of
Excellence is under construction in Deras Farm near Bhubaneswar mainly for
Vegetables and Vegetable Seedling productions, with approximate expenditure of
Rs. 18 Crores. In order to explore the potentiality of the state on floriculture
another Centre of Excellence in Floriculture has been proposed for establishment in
Kotagarh Govt. Farm in Kandhamal district.

4.0. Goal:
Production of high value flowers those grow in lower average temperature
climate.
5.0. Objectives:
The basic objectives of the establishment of Centre of Excellence in Floriculture are
as follows:
To facilitate timely supply of quality flowers and high value vegetables those
require lower temperature to the urban market within and outside state.
To ensure modification in the planning time of floriculture crops.
To reduce field mortality of quality planting materials of floriculture crops.
To permit accurate crop scheduling.
To minimize wastage of expensive seeds.
To increase per unit production of floriculture produces.
To impart training to farmers/entrepreneurs/staffs.
To act as a demonstrative farm for farmers.

6.0. Scope:
Odisha with its diversity nature of soil and climatic conditions favours the
cultivation of floricultural crops under open and protected cultivation. There is
good demand for flowers and planting materials both inside and outside the state.
The vagaries of climate most of the times plays a great role in production which can
somewhat be managed with hi-tech production technologies. Further the
productivity of various floricultural crops remains lower to that of national level and
very low to the agriculturally developed states of India. This can be suitably
modified by disseminating the technology of hi-tech floriculture and increasing per
unit productivity. Further the availability of various seasonal produce can be
increased and made available during off season there by increasing the profitability.

7.0. Strategy:
To achieve the said objectives, it has been proposed to establish Center of
Excellence of floricultural crops first of its kind in the state of international standard
with latest technologies from Israel in collaboration with private partners. The
center will be managed by the staffs of the directorate. The necessary funds are
proposed from RKVY during 2013-14.

8.0. Site: It has been proposed to establish the Centre of Excellence at Kotagarh
Farm, Kandhamal to facilitate marketing as well as visit of farmers and delegates.
The land is available by the Directorate of Horticulture, Odisha with an approximate
area of 80ha. It is located adjacent to the State High Way from Balliguda to
Muniguda and 2.0 Km. prior to Kotagarh Block Headquarter. It is around 25
hundred feet from MSL. The temperature in cold months comes down to 2 to 5 0C
and goes maximum up to 40 0C for few days during summer. The annual average
rainfall is 1450 mm.
9.0. Proposed activities:
It has been proposed to take up the following activities under the programme.
A) FLORICULTURE UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITION
1. Roses in Green house (4000 Sqmt)
2. Carnation cultivation in Green House (4000 Sqmt)
3. Carnation cultivation in Tunnel with top vent. (4000 Sqmt)
4. Gerbera in Green House (4000 Sqmt)
5. Cultivation of Lillium naturally ventilated tunnel (4000 Sqmt)
6. Chrysanthemum in naturally ventilated high tunnel (4000 Sqmt)
7. Bird of Paradise under Net house condition (4000sqmt)
8. Orchid in Net house (4000sqmt)
9. Cut green under net house (8000 Sqmt)
B. POST HARVEST MANAGEMENT:
Besides cultivation all post-harvest technology for different crops will be
demonstrated.
C. FARMERS TRAINING:
There will be a farmers training center with class room training along with
practical on field training facilities.
It is a path breaking project which will have a facility to grow and train
simultaneously the Govt. officers and farmers of the state.

10. THE STRUCTURES

a. The poly house: This will protect the seedling from environmental stress
and ensure good germination and higher productivity. This will be of
naturally ventilated type with minimum height of 6m and provision of fogger
and dehumidifier. The G.I pipes will be used as the base material for
longevity.
b. The shade net house: This will perform as a hardening chamber if the
seedlings are to be planted under stressful and early season conditions. The
transplant may be hardened off by reducing temperature of poly house.
Further reducing watering will also provide some hardening effect but the
plant should not wilt. If plug plants are slightly soft, additional period of
conditioning can improve field performance. This process allows the plant
to become acclimatized to outside conditions while still in the tray. Over
stay of seedlings in poly house may result in additional root growth reducing
plant stand in the field. Further cultivation of certain crops will be made
under these structures. The G.I pipes will be used as the base material for
longevity.
a Greenhouse naturally ventilated 4000 sqm each, External column 3 inch
dia, Internal column 2 inch, Arch 2 in, Diagonal Support 1 and 3/4 inch dia,
Gutter 2 mm thickness). The structure will be semi arched in shape and
shall be assembled at site. Gutter height 4 mtrs, Ridge height 7 mtrs.
b Cladding material: Selection of crop based material, 200 microns, 5
layered, thermic , anti drip, UV Blocking, Anti sulphur, antivirus, Anti dust
etc of high quality with 3 years warranty.
 c Poly cover fixing and locking: Aluminium Profile and coated spring
d Polyhouse Ventilation: Top vent 1- 1.2 M, Side ventilation 3-3.5 m, covered
with 40 mesh antivirus net of yarn diameter 0.24 mm
e Insect Net: Imported UV resistant and UV Block with 5 years warranty
against UV Degradation of 0.24 mm. It should create optical and physical
barrier and optical barrier for the insect
f Drip and Foggers of international standard and Make
g Motorised thermal Screen ( with DC Motor to prevent power failure)

11. Gerbera cultivation in Greenhouses and, naturally ventilated high tunnels

with roof ventilation

Gerbera is the leading cut flower used in party and marriage decoration and
it has a great demand in local and metro markets. Gerbera cultivation will be
demonstrated on 2000 sqm of greenhouse and 2000 sq. m of high tunnels.

The specification of the floriculture green house structures is as follows:

A Greenhouse naturally ventilated 4000 sqm each, External column 3 inch dia,
Internal column 2 inch, Arch 2 in, Diagonal Support 1 and 3/4 inch dia, Gutter 2
mm thickness. The structure will be semi arched in shape and shall be assembled
at site. Gutter height 4 mtrs, Ridge height 7 mtrs.
B Clading material : Selection of crop based material , 200 microns, 5 layered,
thermic , anti drip, UV Blocking, Anti sulfur, Antivirus, Anti dust, IR 504 Ginegar
Make, 3 years warranty.
C Polycover fixing and locking: Aluminium Profile and coated spring
D Polyhouse Ventilaton: Top vent 1- 1.2 M, Side ventilation 3-3.5 m, covered with
40 mesh Antivirus net of yarn diameter 0.24 mm
E Insect Net: Imported UV resistant and UV Block with 5 years warranty against UV
Degradation of 0.24 mm. It should create optical and physical barrier and optical
barrier for the insect
F Drip and Foggers of international standard and Make
G Motorised thermal Screen ( with DC Motor to prevent power failure)
The specification of the floriculture tunnel structures is as follows:
Tunnel with top Ventilation and Trellising (Imported Top Vent Tunnel Structure from
Israel). The structure is prefabricated and assembled on site by means of bolts, nuts and
washers only, without welding. The structure is made of galvanized steel pipes and profiles
for long life. This enables easy implementation and full adaptation to all related
subsystems used in modern greenhouse production. The structure is designed for wind
speed of 100 km/h & 25kg/m2 vertical load.
Dimension:
Front gable: 10.0m
Side wall: 100m (25x4m)
Height: 4.7m (at vent top bar)
Side vent height: 2.2 meter
Covered area of one structure: 1000 sq m
Total Number of tunnels:16
Column + foundation: made from 90mm pipe
Arch: Made off 60mm pipe
Along the structure at 2.2m level & on ridge vent, 60x40 C- profile with Omega lockers
(with coated springs)
Front gables 40x80 profile to support the gable while giving free entrance for cultivation

4mm & 4.5mm 1/7 twisted transverse cable & 3mm lengthwise (10) wires for crop
trellising
2x1.9 pre-galvanized sliding doors covered with 6mm double wall polycarbonate
Manual roll-up curtain on both sides, made of 3/4" pipe and same polyethylene as the roof
cover,
The curtain is secure to the tunnel by 8mm rope.
One meter width overlap to ensure rain resistance at the beginning & end of each curtain.
Covering and vent open vents
5 layered 200 Microns IR 504 from Ginegar Plastic Products Limited, Israel
25 meshes (Top vent) to block penetration of birds and fly's and insect 27% wind, 8-10%
shade.
A high-density polyethylene net, super-stabilized against UV ray
50 meshes (sides vent), anti-insect net
The net should be made of monofilaments that are manufactured with special UV-resistant
materials, giving the net durability and longevity. It has strong tucked selvedge, and is
flexible, light, and easy to spread.25-27% shade. The net will be sewed to a skirt, to block
penetrations of animals and heavy weather.
General information:
The structural designs are in accordance with the Israeli standards: Steel standards 1225,
load standards 414/1982, 412/1992.
Load calculation: 120 km/h & 25kg/m2 vertical load (including self-weight)
All metal pipe are made of pre galvanized at 275 grams/m2
Drip and Foggers
Red Chromatinet from M/S Polysack Plastic Industries, Israel with 5 years guarantee
a) Cut flower roses under greenhouse condition:

Rose is popular cut flower in India and abroad. Different varieties of

roses will tested and cultivated in 4000 sqm of naturally ventilated greenhouse
with latest technology.

The specification of the rose green house structures is as follows:

A Greenhouse naturally ventilated 4000 sqm each, External column 3 inch
dia, Internal column 2 inch, Arch 2 in, Diagonal Support 1 and 3/4 inch dia,
Gutter 2 mm thickness). The structure will be semi arched in shape and
shall be assembled at site. Gutter height 4 mtrs, Ridge height 7 mtrs.
B Clading material : Selection of crop based material , 200 microns, 5 layered,
thermic , anti drip, UV Blocking, Anti sulfur, Antivirus, Anti dust, IR 504
Ginegar Make, 3 years warranty.
C Polycover fixing and locking: Aluminium Profile and coated spring
D Polyhouse Ventilation: Top vent 1- 1.2 M, Side ventilation 3-3.5 m, covered
with 40 mesh antivirus net of yarn diameter 0.24 mm
E Insect Net: Imported UV resistant and UV Block with 5 years warranty
against UV Degradation of 0.24 mm,It should create optical and physical
barrier and optical barrier for the insect
F Drip and Foggers of international standard and Make
G Motorised thermal Screen ( with DC Motor to prevent power failure)

GREENHOUSE ROSES
b) Cultivation of Soilless Lilium in naturally ventilated high tunnels with roof ventilation
Lilium is a crop where farmers can make more money from a small area. This is a crop
with short growing period. Different varieties of lilium will be demonstrated on 2000 sqm
of high tunnels.

SOILLESS LILIUM

The specification of the lilium high tunnel structures is as follows:

Tunnel with top Ventilation and Trelissing (Imported Top Vent Tunnel Structure from
Israel). The structure is prefabricated and assembled on site by means of bolts, nuts and
washers only, without welding. The structure is made of galvanized steel pipes and profiles
for long life. This enables easy implementation and full adaptation to all related
subsystems used in modern greenhouse production. The structure is designed for wind
speed of 100 km/h & 25kg/m2 vertical load.
Dimension:
Front gable: 10.0m
Side wall: 100m (25x4m)
Height: 4.7m (at vent top bar)
Side vent height: 2.2 meter
Covered area of one structure: 1000 sq m
Total Number of tunnels:16
Column + foundation: made from 90mm pipe
Arch: Made off 60mm pipe
Along the structure at 2.2m level & on ridge vent, 60x40 C- profile with Omega lockers
(with coated springs)
Front gables 40x80 profile to support the gable while giving free entrance for cultivation

4mm & 4.5mm 1/7 twisted transverse cable & 3mm lengthwise (10) wires for crop
trellising
2x1.9 pre-galvanized sliding doors covered with 6mm double wall polycarbonate
Manual roll-up curtain on both sides, made of 3/4" pipe and same polyethylene as the roof
cover,
The curtain is secure to the tunnel by 8mm rope.
One meter width overlap to ensure rain resistance at the beginning & end of each curtain.
Covering and vent open vents
5 layered 200 Microns IR 504 from Ginegar Plastic Products Limited, Israel
25 meshes (Top vent) to block penetration of birds and fly's and insect 27% wind, 8-10%
shade.
A high-density polyethylene net, super-stabilized against UV ray
50 meshes (sides vent), anti-insect net
The net should be made of monofilaments that are manufactured with special UV-resistant
materials, giving the net durability and longevity. It has strong tucked selvedges, and is
flexible, light, and easy to spread.25-27% shade.The net will be sewed to a skirt, to block
penetrations of animals and heavy weather.
General information:
The structural designs are in accordance with the Israeli standards: Steel standards 1225,
load standards 414/1982, 412/1992.
Load calculation: 120 km/h & 25kg/m2 vertical load (including self-weight)
All metal pipe are made of pre galvanized at 275 grams/m2
Drip and Foggers
Red Chromatinet from M/S Polysack Plastic Industries, Israel with 5 years guarantee

c) CULTIVATION OF CHRYSANTHEMUM

Cultivation of Chrysanthemum in naturally ventilated high tunnels with roof ventilation

This is a short day crop and flowers are available only for two months in a year. In
greenhouse with the help of light control this flower can be grown throughout the year
and it can generate very high revenue for the farmers. We intend to demonstrate it on 4
no's of 1000 sqm of tunnel

The specification of the chrysanthemum high tunnel structures is as follows:

Tunnel with top Ventilation and Trelissing (Imported Top Vent Tunnel Structure from
Israel). The structure is prefabricated and assembled on site by means of bolts, nuts and
washers only, without welding. The structure is made of galvanized steel pipes and profiles
for long life. This enables easy implementation and full adaptation to all related
subsystems used in modern greenhouse production. The structure is designed for wind
speed of 100 km/h & 25kg/m2 vertical load.
Dimension:
Front gable: 10.0m
Side wall: 100m (25x4m)
Height: 4.7m (at vent top bar)
Side vent height: 2.2 meter
Covered area of one structure: 1000 sq m
Total Number of tunnels:16
Column + foundation: made from 90mm pipe
Arch: Made off 60mm pipe
 Along the structure at 2.2m level & on ridge vent, 60x40 C- profile with Omega lockers
(with coated springs)
Front gables 40x80 profile to support the gable while giving free entrance for cultivation

4mm & 4.5mm 1/7 twisted transverse cable & 3mm lengthwise (10) wires for crop
trellising
2x1.9 pre-galvanized sliding doors covered with 6mm double wall polycarbonate
Manual roll-up curtain on both sides, made of 3/4" pipe and same polyethylene as the roof
cover,
The curtain is secure to the tunnel by 8mm rope.
One meter width overlap to ensure rain resistance at the beginning & end of each curtain.
Covering and vent open vents
5 layered 200 Microns IR 504 from Ginegar Plastic Products Limited, Israel
25 meshes (Top vent) to block penetration of birds and fly's and insect 27% wind, 8-10%
shade.
A high-density polyethylene net, super-stabilized against UV ray
50 meshes (sides vent), anti-insect net
The net should be made of monofilaments that are manufactured with special UV-resistant
materials, giving the net durability and longevity. It has strong tucked selvedges, and is
flexible, light, and easy to spread.25-27% shade.The net will be sewed to a skirt, to block
penetrations of animals and heavy weather.
General information:
The structural designs are in accordance with the Israeli standards: Steel standards 1225,
load standards 414/1982, 412/1992.
Load calculation: 120 km/h & 25kg/m2 vertical load (including self-weight)
All metal pipe are made of pre galvanized at 275 grams/m2
Drip and Foggers
Red Chromatinet from M/S Polysack Plastic Industries, Israel with 5 years guarantee

d) Bird of Paradise under net house condition:

This is a very hardy flower and it is easy to grow in Odisha conditions. Once planted
it can give flowers up-to 20 years continuously. The crop will be planted in net
house of 4000 sq. M
The specification of the net house structures is as follows:

Structure Type: Flat Roof

The structural designs are in accordance with: The Israeli Steel Structure
standard 1225. The Israeli Structural Loads Standards 414/1982 and
412/1992. Use only Pre galvanized steel.
Pillars:
Height above the ground is: 4 mtrs
Peripheral pillars size: 3" metal pipe thickness 2.5 mm
Inside pillar size: 2" metal pipe thickness 2.0 mm
Foundations:
Peripheral pillars: Metal mold for concrete casting
Internal pillars 20-06-2012: Two metal angels ready to be buried into the
soil
Anchors: Made of 14 mm metal rod ready to be cast in concrete
Wire cable:
At the roof level 5 mm diameter type 1/19
For the anchors 6 mm diameter type 1/19
Connectors: Special Plastic pins & metal hooks
Specifications
Height above Ground : 4 .00 Mtr
Net on Top : 40 % Pearl chromatinet
Net On Side : Insect Net 40 Mesh
Wind Load : 120 Km/ Hrs
Drip and Fogging system
 e) Gladiolus and tube rose in open field:
These are the two major bulbous crops grown in open field throughout the
country and are always in good demand in flower market. We will be demonstrated
2 acres gladiolus and 2 acres of tube rose with best suited varieties.

12. POST HARVEST MANAGEMENT:

We intend to show case the harvesting, post-harvest management of all the
above crops grown at our center.

13. FARMERS AND OFFICIAL TRAINING:

There will be modern training center with class room training along with
practical on field training facilities for 150 farmers at a time. Also a farmer's
hostel with a 50 room will be built at the center. An Israeli expert need to be
engaged for a period of 1 years contract to train the local experts.
14. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS:
The modern tools and equipments a will be installed in the Centre of
Excellence for facilitate and ease of the working.

15. MANAGEMENT:
As it is a new concept for the state, it has been proposed to take up the
establishment of the Center of Excellence by the private partner to be selected on
Expression of Interest as done in the state of Haryana. However, agreement has to be
made with the private partner to give hand hold support for at least 6 months of
production (after full development) to the staffs of the Directorate. Thus trained man
power will be created within the Directorate.
The Centre of Excellence will be managed by an Assistant Director of Horticulture
to be deputed for the purpose along with 2-Assitant Horticulture Officer, 2-Horticulture
Overseers and 4-Village Horticulture Workers. They will be trained at various protected
cultivation centers of the country.

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 ABSTRACT OF EXPENDITURE

A) Fixed Cost Unit Area Amount in Rs.

1 Roses in Green house Sqmt. 4000 6590000
2 Carnation in Green house Sqmt. 4000 7690000
3 Carnation in Tunnel with Top Vent Sqmt. 4000 8950000
4 Gerbera in Green house Sqmt. 4000 6890000
5 Cultivation in Lilium naturally ventilated Tunnel Sqmt. 4000 8490000
6 Chrysanthemum in naturally ventilated high tunnel Sqmt. 4000 9260000
7 Bird of Paradise under Nethouse Sqmt. 4000 3465000
8 Orchid in Nethouse Sqmt. 4000 7600000
9 Cut Green in Green house Sqmt. 8000 6880000
Total (A) 65815000

B) Cultivation Expenses Unit Area Amount in Rs.

1 Roses in Green house Sqmt. 4000 400000
2 Carnation in Green house Sqmt. 4000 400000
3 Carnation in Tunnel with Top Vent Sqmt. 4000 400000
4 Gerbera in Green house Sqmt. 4000 530000
5 Cultivation in Lilium naturally ventilated Tunnel Sqmt. 4000 550000
6 Chrysanthemum in naturally ventilated high tunnel Sqmt. 4000 5575000
7 Bird of Paradise under Nethouse Sqmt. 4000 200000
8 Orchid in Nethouse Sqmt. 4000 500000
9 Cut Green in Green house Sqmt. 8000 200000

Total (B) 8755000

C) Tool and Equipment

1 Fertigation Automation with PH and EC control and dosing system 2500000

2 Water storage Tank 20 Lakhs Litres 800000

3 Power Tiller 200000
4 Generator back up 100KVA 650000
GPS instrument 20000
5
Desktop 50000
6
Computer Stationery 12000
7
Geo Technical Investigation for Administrative Building 50000
8
Air Conditioner (1no.) 40000
9
10 Electrification/wiring 5000

Grading and Packing equipment 100000

11
Hostel Furnitures 500000
12
13 Cool Chamber 1200000

Total (C) 6127000

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 Area sq.ft Unit Total
D) Building Price
Administrative Block, Hostel, Grading and Packing Room (in sqft)
1 8000 1500 12000000
Farmer Training hall of 50 farmers with project,seating Aircondition (in sqft)
2 1000 1500 1500000
Fertigation room (in sqft)
3 500 1500 750000
Pump House with Bore Well
4 300000
Main Gate and Small gate 900000
5
6 Water supply (HDPE pipe) to the COE site of protected Cultivation from pump house in the farm
nursery area with provision of pond with Poly ethylene lining. 350000

7 Development of internal road to COE with crossing/hume pipes(Concrete road) 14ft. Wide ,
1000rmt. Lang @Rs. 3000/rmt. 3000000

Security Room (in sqft)

8 144 1500 216000
Generator Room (in sqft)
9 144 1500 216000
Total (D.) 19232000

E) Man power Requirement: Amount Cost per Year

Consultant for one years 3600000

Local DHOS and staff to be trained

Security (6000 per person per month) 4 288000

Electrician (12000 per month) 1 144000

Plumber (12000 per month) 1 144000

Packing and Grading Supervisor (10000 per person per month) 1 120000

Production Supervisor

Floriculture (15000 per person per month) 4 720000

Cut Green (15000 per person per month) 1 180000

Farm Manager (30000 per person per month) 1 360000

Assistant Farm Manager (25000 per person per month) 1 300000

Total (E) 5856000

Electricity
F)
Upgradation of Transformer & Installation of new Transformer 1000000
1
Street Light 1000000
2
Power / Electricity for each structure 40000
3
Total (F) 2040000

Misc. and Unforseen Expenses

G) 1075000

Total Project Cost 108900000

(Rupees Ten Crores Eighty Nine Lakhs ) only.

N.B : *The cost projected are approximate and detailed actual requirement will be done at the time of execution.
*The components are inter changeable.
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