agriculture
El Nino
El Nino El Niño is the name given to the occasional development of warm ocean surface waters along the coast of Ecuador and Peru. When this warming occurs the usual upwelling of cold, nutrient rich deep ocean water is significantly reduced. El Niño normally occurs around Christmas and usually lasts for a few weeks to a few months. Sometimes … Read more
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design, implementation and Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Meaning of Public Policy Are goal oriented Are outcome of the government’s collective actions It is what the government actually decided or chooses to do Is positive in the sense that it depicts the concern of the government and involves its action to a particular problem on which the policy is made Distinction between policy … Read more
Cotton
Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a protective case around the seeds of the cotton plant. The fiber is almost pure cellulose, and it is used to make a variety of products, including clothing, textiles, paper, and cosmetics. Production Cultivation Ginning Harvesting Pest and disease management Fiber Properties Strength Softness Absorbency … Read more
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY): A Pathway to Sustainable and Organic Agriculture in India Introduction India, with its vast agricultural landscape and a significant population reliant on agriculture, faces the daunting challenge of ensuring food security while safeguarding the environment. The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), launched in 2015, aims to address this challenge by … Read more
Horticulture Development
Horticulture-development/”>Special Promotional Programme For Horticulture Development Definition of Horticulture: Horticulture may be broadly defined as the Science and art of growing fruits, vegetables and flowers and crops like spices condiments and other Plantation Crops. It is a science of cultivation of Garden Plants. The word Horticulture in derived from the Latin word Hortus meaning enclosure … Read more
Agricultural Marketing in India
Agricultural Marketing in India: Challenges and Opportunities in a Transforming Landscape Introduction Agriculture, the backbone of the Indian economy, employs a significant portion of the workforce and contributes substantially to the national GDP. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, including low productivity, fragmented markets, and inadequate infrastructure. Effective agricultural marketing plays a crucial role in … Read more
NATURAL RESOURCES OF INDI1
NATURAL Resources OF INDIA What are Natural Resources ? Natural resources are useful raw materials that we get from the Earth. They occur naturally, which means that humans cannot make natural resources. Instead, we use and modify natural resources in ways that are beneficial to us. The materials used in human-made objects are natural … Read more
Climate Change Mitigation
Alternative Energy sources RENEWABLE ENERGY Nuclear Power Reduce the carbon intensity of fossil fuels Energy Efficiency and conservation Transport and urban planning Building design Reforestation and avoid deforestation Eliminating waste methane Geoengineering Greenhouse gas remediation