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Health and Hygiene Maintaining personal hygiene is essential for more than one reason; social, health, personal, psychological or just as a way of life. Maintaining a good standard of hygiene helps keep infections, illnesses and bad odors at bay. The importance of hygiene should be taught from an early age to help cultivate good habits. … Read more
Health, Health The hospitals associated with Government Medical Colleges are playing a vital role in patient care for both indoor and outdoor patients and cater to the medical/health care needs of a large segment of the Population. AYURVED AND OTHER SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE Department of Ayurved has been functioning in the State, since 1950. … Read more
v ORIGIN ü The Department of agriculture has been created mainly to provide Agricultural Extension Services to farmers and to transfer the latest technical knowledge to the farming community, introduction of high yielding varieties, laying demonstrations, imparting training to farmers to improve skills & knowledge to boost up the agricultural Production and productivity. ü The other objectives of … Read more
Export potential of india’s agriculture sector India’s agrarian culture and diverse Climate types have made significant contributions to the global food basket. Mangoes, curries, snacks, and spices from India are famous all over the world. For a quick look at some data points, India leads the production of bananas, papayas, and mangoes in the world. … Read more
Food bio technology Biotechnology is defined in accordance with the Convention on Biological Diversity, i.e. “any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or Derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use” Biotechnology as applied to Food Processing in most developing countries makes use of microbial inoculants to … Read more
North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP): Transforming Lives in Northeast India Introduction The Northeast region of India, a land of diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and rich biodiversity, faces significant challenges in terms of poverty, unemployment, and limited access to basic amenities. The region’s unique geographical location, coupled with its historical and socio-economic factors, has contributed … Read more
Human Development—a comprehensive approach Human development is a process of enlarging people’s choices. But human development is also the objective, so it is both a process and an outcome. Human development implies that people must influence the processes that shape their lives. In all this, economic Growth is an important means to human development, but … Read more
The Protein Revolution: Redefining Nutrition for a Changing World The world is undergoing a protein revolution. This isn’t just about a growing preference for protein-rich diets; it’s a fundamental shift in how we understand and consume protein, driven by a confluence of factors: A burgeoning global population: With an estimated 9.7 billion people on Earth … Read more
Strengthening the Pillars of Food Security: A Comprehensive Approach to Enhancing PDS Operations The Public Distribution System (PDS) plays a crucial role in ensuring food security for millions of vulnerable individuals in India. However, the system faces numerous challenges, including leakages, inefficiencies, and inadequate targeting. Strengthening PDS operations is paramount to achieving the goal of … Read more
Food Security Food security is a state in which all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. Food security is a complex issue with many causes and consequences. Some of the key … Read more