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Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System (COMAPS) Being implemented from 1991. Assesses the Health of coastal waters and facilitates management of pollution-related issues Programme was restructured and modified in 2000 2001 to include pollution monitoring; liaison, regulation and legislation; and consultancy Services. 2.Land Ocean Interactions in the Coastal Zone (LOICZ) Launched in … Read more
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): Transforming India’s Fisheries Sector Introduction India, with its vast coastline and abundant inland water resources, possesses immense potential in the fisheries sector. However, the sector has historically faced challenges such as low productivity, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to technology. Recognizing the need for a comprehensive and transformative approach, … Read more
Chhattisgarh is rich in Livestock wealth. Livestock sector contributes about 23 percent to the value of agricultural sector output. A majority of the rural households possesses one or another species of livestock. The distribution of livestock holdings is more equitable as compared to land, indicating that the poor have more opportunities in livestock production than … Read more
Central Government The executive powers of the President are exercised by the Council of Ministers. The Constitution provides that “there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President in the excercise of his functions”. Here the word “shall” indicates that the President cannot function … Read more
Salinity: The Invisible Force Shaping Our Oceans Salinity, the measure of dissolved salts in water, is a fundamental property of the ocean. It plays a crucial role in shaping ocean currents, influencing marine life, and impacting global climate. Understanding salinity is essential for comprehending the complex dynamics of our planet’s largest water body. 1. Defining … Read more
Biodiversity Conservation & Rural Livelihood Improvement Project (BCRLIP): A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Development Introduction The intricate web of life on Earth, known as biodiversity, is facing unprecedented threats. Habitat loss, climate change, pollution, and overexploitation are driving species extinctions at an alarming rate, jeopardizing the delicate balance of ecosystems and the well-being of humanity. … Read more
The Intertwined Web: Agriculture and its Allied Sectors Agriculture, the backbone of human civilization, is far more than just the cultivation of crops and rearing of livestock. It forms a complex ecosystem, intricately connected to a web of allied sectors that contribute to its success and, in turn, benefit from its prosperity. This article delves … Read more
Fisheries What is Fisheries? Overfishing Pollution Climate Change What is Fisheries? Fisheries is the science and practice of catching and harvesting fish and other aquatic animals. It is a major economic activity in many parts of the world, and it provides food for millions of people. Fisheries can be divided into two main categories: capture … Read more
Fisheries: ‘Fisheries’ sector is becoming a subsector of Primary Sector with consistently increasing contribution to the state economy. The State Government envisages development in fisheries sector with a multi pronged strategy with essential focus on increasing fish production and thereby ensure Sustainable Development. Development of fisheries through effective value chain and boosting exports, government is … Read more
Dairy and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan What is Animal Husbandry Animal Husbandry is a branch of agriculture, which comprises of controlled cultivation, management, up keeping and production of domestic animals (like cattles, horses, sheeps etc.) which includes improvement in the qualities considered desirable by humans by means of breeding, genetics, behavior and … Read more