POULTRY FARMING and SILVER REVOLUTION IN INDIA

Poultry FARMING (Silver Revolution) IN INDIA practice of raising poultry, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, as a subcategory of Animal Husbandry, for the purpose of farming meat or eggs for food. requires small capital and provides additional income and job opportunities to a large number of rural Population in the shortest possible time. The … Read more

Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites system.

Remote sensing refers to the measurement or acquisition of information about an object or phenomena from a distance without physical contact by using devices or sensors mounted on some platform. Remote sensors collect data by detecting the energy that is reflected from Earth. These sensors can be on satellites or mounted on aircraft. Remote sensors can … Read more

Surkotada

Surkotada: Unveiling the Secrets of a Harappan Metropolis Surkotada, a site nestled in the Kutch region of Gujarat, India, stands as a testament to the remarkable civilization that flourished in the Indus Valley over 4,000 years ago. While overshadowed by the more famous Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, Surkotada holds a unique position in the Harappan landscape, … Read more

Biotechnology and its applications

Biotechnology and its Applications Biotechnology is defined as the industrial application of living organisms and their biological processes such as biochemistry, Microbiology, and Genetic engineering, in order to make best use of the Microorganisms for the benefit of mankind. Modern biotechnology provides breakthrough products and technologies to combat debilitating and rare diseases, reduce our environmental … Read more

Rural tank rejuvenation

Rural tank rejuvenation A tank is a low, earthen bund constructed across a shallow valley to hold the rainfall runoff from its catchment area. Tanks may be either isolated or in cascades. In a cascade, when the upper tank gets filled, the spill over the surplus weir is led into the tanks lower down, one … Read more

Land Resources Management (1)

 Biodiversity Improved human health and well-being What are the challenges of land resources management? Land resources management faces a number of challenges, including: Population Growth Climate Change Overuse of resources Pollution Conflict over land use What are some examples of land resources management practices? Some examples of land resources management practices include: Land … Read more

Integrated Nutrient Management (INM)

Integrated Nutrient Management (INM): A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Agriculture Introduction The world’s population is steadily increasing, demanding a corresponding rise in food production. However, conventional agricultural practices, heavily reliant on synthetic fertilizers, are facing mounting challenges. Environmental degradation, resource depletion, and rising input costs are pushing the agricultural sector towards a critical juncture. This … Read more

Agriculture based industries

SEED Industry India is the fifth largest seed market across the globe. It is expected to grow at more than 15% during 2017–2022, and can reach a value of more than US$ 7 Billion by 2022. The seed market is majorly contributed by non-vegetable seeds such as corn, Cotton, paddy, wheat, sorghum, sunflower and Millets. … Read more

Cottage and Small Scale Industries. in Himachal Pradesh

Cottage and Small Scale Industries. in Himachal Pradesh Industrialization in Himachal Pradesh is comparatively a recent phenomenon. The severe climatic conditions topographical and geographical severities throw challenges in the process of industrialization. In such a scenario, the benefits in the form of incentives and subsidies as well as the development of appropriate Horticulture, Forestry, mining, … Read more

Agroecology

 Agroecology Agroecology Shares much in common with other approaches to sustainable farming. Agroecology is farming that “centers on food production that makes the best use of nature’s goods and Services while not damaging these Resources.”  Farming thrives when it works with local Ecosystems, for example, improving Soil and plant quality through available Biodiversity, … Read more