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ID: 64551
Title: Distribution and Ecological Status of Ashtavarga Group of Plants in Shimla District of Himachal Pradesh, Northwestern Himalaya
Author: Vaneet Jishtu, Brij Bhushan, Astha Chauhan, Monika Chauhan
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (1) 32- 40 (2022)
Subject: Distribution and Ecological Status of Ashtavarga Group of Plants in Shimla District of Himachal Pradesh, Northwestern Himalaya
Keywords: Ashtavarga, Temperate Forest, Niches, Threatened, Conservation, Himalaya
Abstract: India's ethno medicinal heritage is like old gold, which has been augmented by the early Ayurvedic wonder healers. Numerous plants and plant groups like Dashamool and Ashtavarga, have mention in the ancient scriptures and the compendiums of the once famous Indian traditional medicine, like the Charaka Samhita and Susruta Samhita. All the plants belonging to the Ashtavarga group have their natural habitats in the temperate forests of Himachal Pradesh. Moreover, the district o Shimla has exacting niches for each one of them. Their importance has resulted in over-exploitation in the past and as consequence all of them are threatened and are fighting a losing battle of r survival. This study aim at identification, distribution and status of the Ashtavarga group of medicinal plants. The declining and threatened population of this group of plants is resulting in substitution and adulteration with other plants. The valuable information obtained during this study will be helpful for immediate action and effective conservation efforts required in future.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Benson L. (1962). Plant taxonomy: Methods and Principles. The Ronalsd Press Company, New York. Conservation Assessment and Management Prioritization (CAMP (2010). Chauhan R.S., Nautiyal M.C. Prasad P and Purohit H. (2008). Ecological features of an endangered medicinal orchid, Malaxis muscifera (Lindley) Kuntze, in the western Himalaya. MIOS Journal, 9(6): 8-12.
Literature cited 2: Collett H. (1902). Glora Simlensis: A Handbook of the Flowering Plans of Simla and Neighbourhood. Thacker Spink and Co., Calcutta.652. pp. Deva S. and Naithani H.B. (1986). The Orchid flora of Northwest Himalayas, New Delhi.

ID: 64550
Title: Medicinal Plants used for the Traditional Management of Skin Disorders in Doodpathri area of Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir
Author: Tawseef Ahmad Mir, Rakesh Kumar Khare and Muatasim Jan
Editor: R.P. Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (1) 26- 31 (2022)
Subject: Medicinal Plants used for the Traditional Management of Skin Disorders in Doodpathri area of Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir
Keywords: Skin disorders, medicinal plants, indigenlous people, Doodpathri ,Budgam
Abstract: Skin diseases are a major health concern in present world. These diseases effect all the individuals irrespective of age and gender. The aim of the present study was to document the ethnomedicinal information of plants used to treat various skin disorders in Doodhpathri area of district of Budgam of Jammu and Kashmir.This is the first ever ethnomedicinal study of therapeutic herbs utilized by the indigenous perople inthe present study area for the treatment of skin disorders .In this study a total of 36 medicinal plants belonging to 34 genera and 25 families were recorded to be used for skin disorders by the indigenous people. Asteraceae was found to be the dominant family with a species contribution of nine species. It was found that there is very little information available about cultivation, sustainable harvesting and uses of these medicinal plant species. There is a dire need to create awareness among the local and government communities for the preservation of medicinal flora of the area.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Anzar A.A., Rashid I., Reshi Z. Dr G.H. and Wafai B.A. (2007). Th Alien Flora of Kashmir Himalaya. Biological Invasions, 9: 262-292. Ara S. and Naqshi A.R. (1992) Ethnobotanical Studies in Gureiz Valley. Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany, 17 (3) :657-678.
Literature cited 2: Dar G.H., Bhagat R.C. and Khan M.A. (2002). Biodiversity of Kashmir Himalaya. Valley Book House, Srinagar. Dar, G.H., Virjee, Kachroo P. and Buth G.M. (1984.Ethnobotany of Kashmir-1, Sind Valley. Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany, 5 (3): 668-675.

ID: 64549
Title: Exploration, Distribution and Screening of Quality Germplasm of Medicinal Tree Oroxylum indicum (L.) Benth. Ex Kurz. (SHYONAK) in Forest Divisions of Haryana
Author: B. P. Tamta, Rakesh Kumar, Sushmita Uniyal, Arun Uniyal, Nidhi
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (1) 18- 25 (2022)
Subject: Exploration, Distribution and Screening of Quality Germplasm of Medicinal Tree Oroxylum indicum (L.) Benth. Ex Kurz. (SHYONAK) in Forest Divisions of Haryana
Keywords: Exploration, Distribution, Screening,Germplasm, Medicinal Tree, Oroxylum indicum,Forest Divisions of Haryana
Abstract: Oroxyulum indicum is an important medicinal plant, native to India and distributed throughout the country up to an altitude of 1200 m and found mainly in ravine and moist places in the forests. It is a high demand medicinal plant that has immense importance in many Ayurvedic formulations and preparations. The species, once found to be spread throughout the country, has now listed amongst endangered species in many parts of the country. Due to the indiscriminate collection, overexploitation and uprooting of whole plant bearing roots, gradual depletion of this valuable tree has been seen from its natural habitat. It is thus considered pertinent to conserve the germplasm of this commercially important medicinal species. The present study was, therefore, undertaken for mapping of the distribution, quantification and screening of the superior quality germplasms on the basis of principle active constituents of O. indicum in different forest division of Haryana. Four superior quality germplasms were screened out on the basis of active constituents having higher composition of Oroxylin-A, Baicalein and Chrysin, and these have been recommended for further multiplication, conservation and producing quality planting stock for Haryana Forest Department.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ali R.M., Houghtio P.J. and Hoult J.R.S. (1998) .Antimicrobial and inflammatory activities o extracts and constituent o Oroxylum indicum (L) Vent. Phytomedicine, 5: 375-381. Anon.(2008) .Ayurvedic pahrmacopeia of India Volume6: appendix 2.2.3-2.2.7; pp CCLXXVII-CCLXXVII.
Literature cited 2: Darshan S. and Ved D.K. (2003) A balanced perspective for management of Indian Medicinal Plants.Ind.For.pp.275-288. Indian State Forest Report (2019). Forest Survey of India (Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change) Kaulagarh Road, P.O-IPE, Dehradun.

ID: 64548
Title: Species Recovery Plan for Phyllanthus Singampattianus (Sebastine & A.N. Henry) Kumari & Chandrab., – An Endemic, Critically Endangered and Highly Medicinal Shrub of Tropical Riparian Fringing Forests in Southern Western Ghats, India
Author: Pallavi Sarkar, Aruna Basu, Manoj Kumar Sarkar
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (1) 8- 17 (2022)
Subject: Species Recovery Plan for Phyllanthus Singampattianus (Sebastine & A.N. Henry) Kumari & Chandrab., – An Endemic, Critically Endangered and Highly Medicinal Shrub of Tropical Riparian Fringing Forests in Southern Western Ghats, India
Keywords: SOC loss, Forest density, Satellite data, Moist deciduous forests, Doon valley
Abstract: Phyllanthus singampattianus (Sebastine and A.N.Henry) Kumari and Chandrab is one of the strict endemic and critically endangered woody shrubs of Euphorbiaceae family with high ethnobotanic properties. It naturally occurs in Tropical riparian fringing forests of Souther n Western Ghats, India. The species has a very narrow endemic zone of distribution in Tirunelveli Hills of Tamil Nadu. The habitats of the species in Kalakad Mundanthurai Tier Reserve (KMTR) were analyzed using GPS and stratified random sampling techniques. Satellite remote sensing data with the aid of GIS were used for site-specific mapping of the threatened species and identification of the status of niches with regard to its growth and degradation. Growth habit, botanical description, silvicultural characters, ethno botanic and other utility of the species are provided with photographs. The places of endemism, precise point-location data on the phylogeographic parameters of the area are illustrated with relevant maps. The immediate need to protect and propagate this strict endemic and critically endangered species is emphasized and its methods of artificial regeneration are elaborated. Finally, Threatened Species Recovery Plan (TSRP) has been suggested to protect, promote and conserve the species using in-situ and ex-situ conservation methods.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ahmedullah M. and Nayar, M.P. (1986). Endemic plants of the Indin region. Peninsular Indi.Vol.1: 261.181 Botanical Survey of India, Calcutta. Champion G.H. and Seth S.K. (1968). Forest Types of Southern India, Government Press, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, 1968, xii+402pp.
Literature cited 2: Gopalan R. and Henry 2000). Endemic Plants of India, Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehra Dun, 2000, pp.327-331. Government of India -The Wildlife (Protection Act, (1972) and Amendment Act, 2002 Ministry of Environment and Forest, New Delhi.

ID: 64547
Title: An Annotated Checklist of Ethno Medicinal Tree Species in Terakanahalli Reserve Forest area of Sirsi range, Karnataka, (India)
Author: Satish Majge, Md Mudassir Ahmed, Pradeep Bhat, Vinayak Upadhya, K. Ningayya
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (1) 1- 7 (2022)
Subject: An Annotated Checklist of Ethno Medicinal Tree Species in Terakanahalli Reserve Forest area of Sirsi range, Karnataka, (India)
Keywords: Annotated Checklist,Ethno Medicinal Tree Species,Terakanahalli Reserve Forest, Sirsi range, Karnataka, India
Abstract: Sirsi town is situated in the midst of Northern Central Western Ghats of Karnataka State. The forests adjoining to the town are known for its natural diversified floral wealth. These plants are used by local people as herbal medicine. Present study aims to prepare a check list of existing tree species in Terakanahalli reserved forest are situated adjacent to Sirsi town. The list was presented according to the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group IV (APG-IV) system of classification. Study enumerated a total of 63 tree species belonging to 32 families from Terakanahalli reserve forest area. Enlisted tree species belongs to diverse families particularly Leguminosae, Anacardiaceae, Moraceae and Combretaceae. Ethno medicinal uses from Uttar Kannada district were also indicated from the listed tree species. Globally, Santalum album and Garcinia India are categorized as vulnerable species with declining population by IUCN. The study area is under pressure because of anthropogenic activity, and it needs proper management and conservation practices for sustainability.
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Literature cited 1: Anon (2003). Forest, State of the Environment Report-2003.Department of Ecology and Environment .183-200.Downloaded on 18 October 2020.Parisara.kar.nic.in/PDF/Forest .pdf. Bhat DM and Ravindranath N.H. (2011). Above ground standing biomass and carbon stock dynamics under a varied degree of anthropogenic pressure in tropical rain forests of Uttara Kannada district, Western Ghats, India. Taiwania, 56(2) :85-96.
Literature cited 2: Bhat K (2015). Degradation of forest in Western Ghats- a case study of Sirsi taluk, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka state, India, Int, J. Res. Sci. Innov., 2(5):29-32. Chase M (2016) .An update of the Angiosperm Phylogeny group classification for the orders and the families of flowering plants: APGIV. Bot. J. Linn. Soc., 181:1-20.

ID: 64546
Title: Protecting the environment -a way of Life
Author: Manjeri Subin Sunder Raj
Editor: Mr. Manjeri Subin Sunder Raj
Year: 2017
Publisher: Centre for Environmental Law Education and Advocacy (CEERA)
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Journal on Environment law policy and development Vol. 4 (2017) Pg No: 82-101
Subject: Protecting the environment -a way of Life
Keywords: Protecting the environment, way of life
Abstract: If one can say that there is an indigenous religion, or as it is said "a way of Life" for India, then the search for the same ends at Hinduism. India was formerly addressed by the Western world as "Hind" which meant 'the land on the other side of the Indus River'. Over time this grew int on a culture, addressed as Hinduism. 'Santana Dharma' principle is that it is not limited to humans alone. It is said to be that quality that unites all beings with the universe and ultimately to God-the original source of their existence. It is based on the belief that every religion aims to corelate God, humanity and nature.
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ID: 64545
Title: Trade inforest products and he world trade organization : whether forests are at risks
Author: Bipin Kumar
Editor: Mr. Manjeri Subin Sunder Raj
Year: 2017
Publisher: Centre for Environmental Law Education and Advocacy (CEERA)
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Journal on Environment law policy and development Vol. 4 (2017) Pg No: 56-80
Subject: Trade inforest products and he world trade organization : whether forests are at risks
Keywords: Trade inforest products organization
Abstract: Trade and environment are two spheres which are linked not by choice, but by fact. Trade in most goods or services ends up affecting the environment in one way or the other, creating clashes between trade officials and environmentalists. For free traders, the world "protection" represents the consumers evil. For environmentalists it is the ultimate good. Of course, for the trade community," protection" conjures up dark images of Smoot and Hawley, while the environmental camp sees clear nonmainstream, lush green forests, and piercing blue skies.
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ID: 64544
Title: Toxic tort litigants and access to justice India-Challenges faced by the claimants
Author: Prof. (Dr.) V.R. Dinkar
Editor: Mr. Manjeri Subin Sunder Raj
Year: 2017
Publisher: Centre for Environmental Law Education and Advocacy (CEERA)
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Journal on Environment law policy and development Vol. 4 (2017) Pg No: 37-54
Subject: Toxic tort litigants and access to justice India-Challenges faced by the claimants
Keywords: Toxic tort litigants, justice India-Challenges, claimants
Abstract: "Access to Justice" the sacrosanct adage prevailing in the Justice system is still a fallacy in the mind of some poor and downrodden inhabitants in India. The toxic tort litigations are not novel in India since it can be traced back to the dark days of Bhopal, a toxic catastrophe witnessed by the whole world. Environmental justice categorically insists the legal system to scrutinize the claims for personal injury arising within its domain, especially the claims of poor and downrodden class of people.
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ID: 64543
Title: Supreme court ban on diesel vehicle whether the law on abatement of air pollution in India has been effective.
Author: Dr. Sairam Bhat and Sharan Balakrishna
Editor: Mr. Manjeri Subin Sunder Raj
Year: 2017
Publisher: Centre for Environmental Law Education and Advocacy (CEERA)
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Journal on Environment law policy and development Vol. 4 (2017) Pg No: 22-35
Subject: Supreme court ban on diesel vehicle whether the law on abatement of air pollution in India has been effective.
Keywords: Supreme court, ban, diesel vehicle, air pollution, India
Abstract: In the 1980s, the city of Delhi gained an infamous reputation for really high levels of pollution and rapidly decreasing air quality and at the time several Public Interest Litigations by famed environmental lawyer M.C. Mehta, saw the enactment of a slew of long term measures in which judicial activism was exercised by the Supreme Court, heavy industries such using brick kilns or induction furnaces in NCR Delhi were mandated to either switch to cleaner fuels such as CNG or relocate outside the NCR.
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ID: 64542
Title: Mining cases in India, With a special focus on vedanta
Author: Prof.(Dr.)Armin Rosencranz and Manan Shishodia
Editor: Mr. Manjeri Subin Sunder Raj
Year: 2017
Publisher: Centre for Environmental Law Education and Advocacy (CEERA)
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Journal on Environment law policy and development Vol. 4 (2017) Pg No: 11-20
Subject: Mining cases in India, With a special focus on vedanta
Keywords: Mining cases in India, vedanta
Abstract: The Supreme Court of Indi has been actively involved in the protection of the environment tin the last decade, especially on issues pertaining to mining. It seems valuable to study the litigation pertaining to mining as it is a chief revenue-generating activity that contributes substantially to the nation's economy.
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ID: 64541
Title: Role of higher education in Environmental protection and sustainable development
Author: N.R. Madhava Menon
Editor: Mr. Manjeri Subin Sunder Raj
Year: 2017
Publisher: Centre for Environmental Law Education and Advocacy (CEERA)
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Journal on Environment law policy and development Vol. 4 (2017) Pg No: 2-9
Subject: Role of higher education in Environmental protection and sustainable development
Keywords: Higher education, Environemtnal protection, sustainable protection
Abstract: More than an inevitable ritual tolerated by the audience, convocation speechers nowadays mean very little tot he graduates to whom they are addressed. Nevertheless, I would like to make an attempt in my speech today to convey a message which you can forget only at your peril. It is about negotiating a future for you and your children which critically depends on steps taken today for the protection and improvement of human environment, often termed in public discourses as "Sustainable Development." Jagran Lakecity University by its very name and location conveys the idea of sustainable development. Water, air and forests are three natural resources which sustain life on planet Earth and this University has its abode amidst the lakes, the forest and fresh air, bounties of Mother Nature.
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ID: 64540
Title: Status of integrated solid waste management and its practices in the twenty-first century in India
Author: Bikram Sen Sahu and B. Anjan Kumar Prusty
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2023
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 124 (11) 1343-1351 (2023)
Subject: Status of integrated solid waste management and its practices in the twenty-first century in India
Keywords: Disposal, energy recovery, integrated solid waste management, landfills, per capita waste generation, recycling.
Abstract: Integrated solid waste management is an important challenge as well as an opportunity for public authorities, academicians, researchers and policymakers. The lack of understanding about the issues related to municipal solid waste management (MSWM) among different stakeholders and the associated cost makes the process challenging. This study was conducted based on the literature, reports and data available in public domain. India has the second largest population in the world, and its urbanization has posed many challenges for MSWM. The objectives of this study were to quantify the MSW generation, treatment and disposal rates in different states of India in recent years of the 21st century. We explain the geographical distribution of per capita generation of MSW in different states and Union Territories of India, considering the data from the Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi. We observed that Odisha and Delhi had the highest per capita generation of waste in the country. Karnataka reported the highest percentage rise in per capita generation of MSW from 2014–15 to 2019– 20. An in-depth study of the treatment methods and status in different states has also been reviewed by us. Maharashtra reported highest treatment of MSW in 2019–20 and also had the maximum number of landfills in India.
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Literature cited 1: Ghatak, T. K., Municipal solid waste management in India: a few unaddressed issues. Procedia Environ. Sci., 2016, 35, 169–175. Kumar, A. and Agrawal, A., Recent trends in solid waste management status, challenges, and potential for the future Indian cities – a review. Curr. Res. Environ. Sustain., 2020, 2, 100011.
Literature cited 2: Zhang, D. Q., Tan, S. K. and Gersberg, R. M., Municipal solid waste management in China: status, problems and challenges. J. Environ. Manage., 2010, 91(8), 1623–1633. Wilson, D. C., Rodic, L., Modak, P., Soos, R., Carpintero, A., Velis, K., Iyer, M. and Simonett, O., Global waste management outlook. UNEP, 2015.

ID: 64539
Title: Efficacy of bio-pesticide Beauveria bassiana against kharsu oak stem and wood borer Xylotrechus basifuliginosus Heller, 1926 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in the Garhwal region, Western Himalaya, India
Author: Gaurav Chand Ramola and Arun Pratap Singh
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2023
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 124 (11) 1339-1342 (2023)
Subject: Efficacy of bio-pesticide Beauveria bassiana against kharsu oak stem and wood borer Xylotrechus basifuliginosus Heller, 1926 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in the Garhwal region, Western Himalaya, India
Keywords: Beauveria bassiana, biocontrol, oak trees, mortality, Xylotrechus basifuliginosus
Abstract: Xylotrechus basifuliginosus is a secondary stem borer of stressed, weakened, and dying kharsu oak trees. Recently, it has been found to cause significant infestation in kharsu oak forests in Chakrata Forest Division, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India. The susceptibility of eggs and adult stages of X. basifuliginosus was tested against the entomopathogenic fungus, ‘TAG VERIA’ Beauveria bassiana (1 × 108 CFU/g minimum) under both laboratory and field conditions. B. bassiana was found to be effective against both stages (adults and eggs) of X. basifuliginosus. It caused 71.34% mortality in adults and 86% inhibition in the eggs after 12 days of exposure under laboratory conditions, and 38.4% mortality in adults under field conditions in the Deoban Reserve Forest, Chakrata Forest Division, suggesting it to be a promising bio-pesticide against this wood borer.
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Literature cited 1: Ramola, G. C. and Singh, A. P., Relationship between Cerambyciid borer (Insecta: Coleoptera) infestation and human-induced biotic interferences causing mortality of kharsu (Quercus semecarpifolia Smith in Rees) oak trees in Garhwal, Western Himalaya, India. Curr. Sci., 2022, 122(3), 327–332. Ramola, G. C. and Singh, A. P., Biology of Xylotrechus basifuliginosus Heller – a borer of Kharsu oak trees in the Western Himalaya. Indian J. E
Literature cited 2: Pelaez, H., Hernández, J., Martín, M., Moreno, C. and Santiago, Determinación de lascaracterísticas del huevo de Xylotrechus arvicola (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae, Olivier, 1795). Libro de Actasdel X CongresoIbérico de Entomología: Zamora, Spain. In X CongresoIbérico de Entomología, 2002, p. 52 (in Russian). Rodríguez-González, Á., Mayo, S., González-López, Ó., Reinoso, B., Gutierrez, S. and Casquero, P. A., Inhibitory activity of Beauveria bassiana and Trichoderma spp. on the insect pests Xylotrechus arvicola (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) and Acan obtectus (Coleoptera: Chrisomelidae: Bruchinae). Environ. Monit. Assess., 2017, 189(1), 1–8

ID: 64538
Title: Education – world of work mismatch: a multidimensional competence gap analysis for reorienting the fisheries vocational education system in India
Author: Reshma Gills, C. Ramachandran, V. P. Vipinkumar , Manish Kumar , Eldho Varghese , Jayaraman Jayasankar , Shelton Padua , R. Narayana Kumar, Pooja Krishna and T. V. Ambrose
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2023
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 124 (11) 1329-1338 (2023)
Subject: Education – world of work mismatch: a multidimensional competence gap analysis for reorienting the fisheries vocational education system in India
Keywords: Competence gap, composite index, gender, marine fisheries and seafood processing, vocational education.
Abstract: India’s New Education Policy 2020, which is in tune with SDG 4 (quality education) and SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth), has stressed the redesigning of vocational education (VE) to equip the youth for the world of work, considering the window of opportunities available till 2040. Though the competence gap is being pronounced as the foremost hurdle in the ‘education–world of work’ transition in every sector, its precise measurement and quantification remain elusive. In this context, we have develop an innovative methodological framework and a composite index (η) to measure the competence gap of the vocational higher secondary education system (VHSES), taking marine fisheries and seafood processing courses offered under the VHSES in Kerala, India as a case study. This study demonstrates that the educational gap, delivery gap, propensity to normalize with general education and inadequate learning ecosystem are responsible for the ‘education–world of work mismatch’ in VE. The findings of the present study point to specific areas of VE that need pedagogic and pragmatic reconstruction. It also shows strategic policy considerations to place the learners’ aspirations, gender and vocational opportunities in a balanced manner for a better vocational teaching–learning ecosystem
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Literature cited 1: Kundu, S. K. and Santhanam, H., All pain and no gain: factors impacting local and regional sustainability due to COVID-19 pandemic with respect to the Indian marine fisheries. CRSUST, 2021, 3, 100086. PIB, India exports 1,149,341 MT of marine products during 2020– 2. June 2021; https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID= 1724011 (accessed on 21 May 2022)
Literature cited 2: Sajesh, V. K., Suresh, A., Mohanty, A. K., Vikram, S. and Ravishankar, C. N., Skill development in marine fisheries: some reflections on the issues and way outs. Indian J. Anim. Sci., 2021, 91(7), 518–524. Mukesh, P. B., Gaikawad, B. B., Ramteke, K. K., Joshi, H. D., Ingole, N. A., Brahmane, M. P. and Gupta, N., Anticipating the impact of the COVID-19 lockdowns on the Indian fisheries sector for technological and policy reforms. Curr. Sci., 2021, 121(6),

ID: 64537
Title: Characterization of synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles and their effect on growth, productivity and zinc use efficiency of wheat and field pea in the Indian Himalayan foothills
Author: Renu Verma , G. K. Dwivedi , Jai Paul Singh , Ajeet Pratap Singh , Neha Tamta and Amit Kumar
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2023
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 124 (11) 1319-1328 (2023)
Subject: Characterization of synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles and their effect on growth, productivity and zinc use efficiency of wheat and field pea in the Indian Himalayan foothills
Keywords: Field pea nanofertilizers, growth and productivity, wheat, zinc oxide nanoparticles.
Abstract: Nanofertilizers have emerged as an effective alternative to traditional fertilizers. They contribute to increased agricultural production by increasing input efficiency and reducing relevant losses. The present study was carried out at the G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India, during 2016–17 to study the effect of synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) on the growth and productivity of wheat and field pea crops. The results of the study revealed that significantly greater wheat and field pea plant height was recorded with 10, 20 and 50 ppm concentration of ZnO NPs, which decreased at 100 ppm concentration. A significantly higher yield of wheat was recorded at 50 ppm ZnO NPs concentration (3.28 ± 0.51 g plant–1 ), followed by 20 ppm (3.05 ± 0.43 g plant–1 ), which was at par with 100 ppm (3.02 ± 0.45 g plant–1 ), and the minimum at 10 ppm concentration (2.70 ± 0.34 g plant–1 ) over control. A similar trend in yield was observed for field pea. With respect to the mode of application, a higher yield of wheat was observed in the seed-soaking method (3.05 ± 0.43 g plant–1 ); however, in the case of field pea, a higher yield was observed using foliar spray (6.21 ± 0.52 g plant–1 ) method of ZnO application. Higher Zn content was observed in 50 ppm concentration for wheat (42.39 µg g–1 ) and field pea (26.00 µg g–1 ). The higher Zn use efficiency in terms of physiological efficiency was recorded at 20 ppm concentration (1.46) for wheat and 10 ppm (5.51) for field pea. Hence, it can be concluded that the applied ZnO NPs have stimulating effects on wheat and field pea crop growth and yield through increased zinc content in plants, zinc uptake and zinc use efficiency.
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Literature cited 1: Adhikari, T., Kundu, S., Biswas, A. K., Tarafdar, J. C. and Rao, A. S., Characterization of zinc oxide nano particles and their effect on growth of maize (Zea mays L.). J. Plant Nutr., 2015, 38, 1505– 1515. Amooaghaie, R., Norouzi, M. and Saeri, M., Impact of zinc and zinc oxide nanoparticles on the physiological and biochemical processes in tomato and wheat. Botany, 2017, 95(5), 441–455
Literature cited 2: Alwan, R. M. et al., Synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles via sol–gel route and their characterization. Nanosci. Nanotech., 2017, 5(1), 1–6. De Rosa, M. R., Monreal, C., Schnitzer, M., Walsh, R. and Sultan, Y., Nanotechnology in fertilizers. J. Nat. Nanotechnol., 2010, 5(2), 91–96.