ID: 64390
Title: Assessment of bryophyte diversity in selected localities of Assam, North East India: a quantitative approach
Author: Priyanshu Srivastava, Vinay Sahu and Ashish K. Asthana
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 (7) 848-851 (2023)
Subject: Assessment of bryophyte diversity in selected localities of Assam, North East India: a quantitative approach
Keywords: Bryophytes, diversity assessment, evenness, quantitative estimation, species richness
Abstract: A study on the quantitative estimation of diversity in 32
selected grids in the bryophyte-rich localities of Assam,
North East India has been carried out. Assessment was
done in 160 macroplots of 10 m 10 m, randomly established in the forest and within each macroplot, five
microquadrats (10 cm 10 cm) were placed at different habitats, viz. saxicolous, terricolous and epiphytic. A
total of 80 taxa belonging to 29 species of liverworts
under 18 genera and 10 families, and about 51 species
of mosses belonging to 27 genera and 13 families were
assessed. In the study area, Lejeuneaceae and Fissidentaceae as well as Cololejeunea latilobula (Herzog.) Tixier
and Entodontopsis tavoyensis (Hook ex Harv.) W. R.
Buck & R. R. Ireland were the dominant families and
taxa respectively. Four species were new additions to NE
India, and seven taxa were reported for the Assam region. The present study elucidates the bryophyte species
diversity and the species richness, and evenness of the
region, which can further define their importance in the
community
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ID: 64389
Title: Bamboo in the socio-cultural context of the Meitei ethnic group from the Indo-Burma hotspot region of India
Author: Nongthombam Dayapati Devi, Lamyanbi Naorem, Heliza Khaidem, Yumnam Bidyaluxmi Devi and Maibam Dhanaraj Meitei
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 (7) 845-847 (2023)
Subject: Bamboo in the socio-cultural context of the Meitei ethnic group from the Indo-Burma hotspot region of India
Keywords: Bamboo, documentation and preservation, ethnic groups, socio-cultural association, traditional knowledge
Abstract: The present study documents the socio-cultural association of bamboo products with the Meitei ethnic group
in India. From birth to death, the Meiteis have incorporated bamboo products in every socio-cultural context,
where the plant is used in the events of ipaan thaba
(birth rituals), luhongba (marriage rituals) and potloiba
(cremation of departed souls). Further, the techniques
used by locals of Andro, Bishnupur and Kakching to process and preserve bamboo shoots in the form of soibum
and soidon were also documented. Such traditional knowledge is orally transmitted, it needs proper documentation and preservation.
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Literature cited 1: Census of India, Census data. Office of the Registrar General and
Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India,
2011; https://censusindia.gov.in/2011-common/censusdata2011.html
(assessed on 17 January 2021).
Chongtham, N. and Bisht, M. D., Bamboo Shoot: Super Food for Nutrition, Health and Medicine, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group,
2020, 1st edn.
Literature cited 2: Pampuinath, B. and Meitei, M. D., Traditional knowledge of medicinal
plants among the Thangal–Naga ethnic group of Manipur, India.
Curr. Sci., 2021, 120(5), 945.
Murugesan, A. G. and Rajakumari, C., Environmental Science and
Biotechnology: Theory and Techniques, MJP Publishers, 2009.
ID: 64388
Title: Impact of WHO-FCTC on the performance of Indian tobacco sector
Author: K. Viswanatha Reddy, D. Damodar Reddy , M. Sheshu Madhav , P. Prakash , B. Hema and A. Srinivas
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 (7) 840-844 (2023)
Subject: Impact of WHO-FCTC on the performance of Indian tobacco sector
Keywords: Commercial crop, control policies, production and export, public awareness, tobacco sector
Abstract: Tobacco, a commercial crop, plays a vital role in contributing significantly to the national exchequer besides
providing livelihood security to a sizeable population in
India. The present study assessed the impact of WHOFCTC on the performance of the Indian tobacco sector.
The growth rate, instability and competitive indices were
estimated using the secondary data by dividing the study
period into pre-FCTC (1998–2005), transitional-FCTC
(2006–13), and post-FCTC (2013–20) regimes. The
analysis revealed that tobacco production and export
witnessed a high growth rate, high export instability
and enhanced export competitiveness during pre- and
trans-FCTC regimes, and a low growth rate in production and export with low instability and declining global
competitiveness in the post-FCTC regime. This implies
the growing public awareness of the adverse effects of
tobacco and the practical implementation of tobacco
control policies in India and across the globe. Nevertheless, policy interventions need to be further accelerated.
Also, it is inevitable to identify economically viable alternative crops and other enterprises to avert possible adverse environmental and socio-economic impacts from
the multiple cultivators and other stakeholders in India.
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Literature cited 1: FAOSTAT, Statistics Division Data of Food and Agriculture Organization, 2022; http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/
Tobacco Board, Annual Report, Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
Government of India, 2020–21
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Commerce and Industry, Government of India, 2018.
Reddy, K. V., Reddy, D. D. and Sendhil, R., An assessment of agricultural export competitiveness of commercial crops: pathways to
augment Indian agricultural exports. Indian. J. Econ. Dev., 2022,
18(2), 436–444.
ID: 64387
Title: Geological, geochemical and mineralogical characteristics of the Bamhantara bauxite over Deccan Basalt Province of Kabirdham district, Chhattisgarh, India
Author: Debjani Sarkar, Pradipta Sur and Dinesh Kumar Thawait
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 (7) 827-839 (2023)
Subject: Geological, geochemical and mineralogical characteristics of the Bamhantara bauxite over Deccan Basalt Province of Kabirdham district, Chhattisgarh, India
Keywords: Bauxite, basalt, laterite, precursor rock, weathering
Abstract: This study presents the probable environment from petrographical, mineralogical and geochemical analyses of
representative samples from Bamhantara block, Kabirdham district, Chhattisgarh, India using EPMA and SEMEDS for petrological study, and XRF and ICP-MS for
geochemical inference. Microscopic study revealed the
dominance of boehmite minerals that specify the synenvironmental depositional condition, while circular/
well-rounded pisolitic texture indicated autochthonous
deposits. The geochemical study determined the progressive changes in major, trace and REE concentrations
from precursor rock to bauxite during weathering.
Bamhantara bauxite has been formed under oxidizing
(positive Ce anomalies; Ce/Ce*, 0.92–2.15) and near alkaline to alkaline ((La/Yb)N and La/Y ratio > 1) conditions.
The analogous trend of REE for bauxite/laterite and
precursor rock indicates that lateritic bauxite had an
autochthonous origin and is a chemical disintegration
product of Deccan Trap basalt under tropical to subtropical climates. The geochemical behaviour of REE
revealed that bauxite/laterite was generated from type-2
basalt characterized by positive Ce, Eu and Dy anomaly.
The low concentration of kaolinite indicates desilication under a hot tropical climate
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Geol., 2010, 105, 655–667.
Ouyang, Y., Liu, H., Wang, X., Liu, S., Zhang, J. and Gao, H., Spatial distribution prediction of laterite–bauxite in Bolaven Plateau
using GIS. J. Earth Sci., 2019, 30, 1010–1019.
Literature cited 2: Freyssinet, P. H., Butt, C. R. M., Morris, R. C. and Piantone, P.,
Ore-forming processes related to lateritic weathering. Econ. Geol.,
2005, 31A(6), 547–558.
Roy Chowdhury, M. K., Venkatesh, V., Anandalwar, M. A. and
Paul, D. K., Recent concepts on the origin of Indian laterite. Geological Survey of India, Calcutta, 1965; http://www.new.dli.ernet.
in/rawdataupload/upload/insa/INSA1/20005ab9547.pdf (accessed on
12 September 2011).
ID: 64386
Title: Dynamics of soil organic carbon reservoir and microbial biomass carbon under controlled fire in the northwestern Himalaya
Author: Sakshi Vishvamitera, Uday Sharma and Abhinav Guleria
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 (7) 820-826 (2023)
Subject: Dynamics of soil organic carbon reservoir and microbial biomass carbon under controlled fire in the northwestern Himalaya
Keywords: Controlled fire, land-use systems, microbial biomass carbon, soil organic carbon, wildfires.
Abstract: Fluctuations in soil organic carbon (SOC) and microbial biomass carbon (MBC) following controlled fire
were examined for one year under four land-use systems, viz. chir pine forest (Pinus roxburghii), grassland, scrubland and non-fire site in chir pine (control)
in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The experiment consisted of five replications in a factorial randomized block design. A controlled fire was set in
March 2018, and soil samples were taken before and after
burning at three soil depths, viz. 0–5, 5–10 and 10–
15 cm. Fire impact was rated in terms of SOC and
MBC, which were found to be the lowest in the month
immediately following the fire (April 2018) but started
increasing in subsequent months and reached the highest at the end of the experiment, i.e. 12 months after fire;
however, the remained slightly below pre-fire levels.
Post-fire, SOC content was found to be the highest under unburnt chir pine site (11.9 g kg–1
) and the lowest
(11.0 g kg–1
) under burnt chir pine forest. The highest
per cent reduction in SOC content (1.63) post-fire was
found in the surface layer (0–5 cm depth) compared to
the other two depths. The unburnt chir pine forest recorded the highest MBC (181.04 µg g–1 soil), while the
lowest (138.83 µg g–1 soil) was recorded in the scrubland. The highest MBC (167.77 µg g–1 soil) was recorded
at 5–10 cm and the lowest (162.18 µg g–1 soil) at 10–15 cm
soil depth. Unlike wildfires, post-fire negative effects of
controlled burning on SOC and MBC were for a shorter
period and thus, the soil recovered rapidly. Despite corresponding to a short monitoring time, these findings
may add to a better understanding of the potential of
controlled fire as a management tool for preventing
wildfires
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British Columbia, 1996.
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and its effect on terrestrial ecosystem dynamics, nutrient and microbial status of soil. Int. J. Agric. For., 2015, 5(2), 69–78; 10.5923/j.
ijaf.20150502.01.
ID: 64385
Title: Extreme space weather events of solar cycle 24: X-class solar flares and their impact on the low-latitude D-region ionosphere
Author: K. Venkatesham, Ajeet K. Maurya, Rajesh Singh and Suneet Dwivedi
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 (7) 812-819 (2023)
Subject: Extreme space weather events of solar cycle 24: X-class solar flares and their impact on the low-latitude D-region ionosphere
Keywords: D-region ionosphere, space weather, solar cycle, solar flares, trend line, VLF waves.
Abstract: X-class solar flares, which occurred in the daytime from
2008 to 2016 during solar cycle 24, were studied for
their influence on the lower ionosphere over the low equatorial Indian region. To understand the D-region
behaviour during flare events, we used the very low frequency (VLF) navigational transmitter NWC (19.8 kHz)
signal recorded at Pryagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. A
total of seven parameters were estimated: (i) the magnitude of X-ray flux, (ii) VLF signal rising amplitude
perturbation (SRAP), (iii) X-ray flux and NWC signal
start time difference (STD), (iv) peak time difference
(PTD), (v) Wait’s ionospheric parameters h′ (reference
height), (vi) β (sharpness factor) and (vii) D-region
electron density difference (EDD) to determine the
overall effect of solar flares on the D-region. The results suggest that three parameters (X-ray flux, SRAP
and h′) show a decreasing trend through the linear fit
line, two parameters (β and EDD) show an increasing
trend, while the remaining two parameters show a
mixed trend (decrease during low activity and increase
during high activity). Further, the trend line during the
diurnal variation shows an increasing trend for X-ray
flux, PTD and h′, and a decreasing trend for SRAP,
STD, β and EDD. Deviation in the case of individual
events may indicate the dependence of these parameters on the seasons as well. The present study will provide the base for more robust analysis and modelling
work in the future to understand the complexity of ionospheric change during flare events, and to develop a
predictive model for space weather mitigation.
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Literature cited 1: Hargreaves, J. K., The Solar–Terrestrial Environment, Cambridge
University Press, New York, USA, 2003, p. 420.
Maurya, A. K., Singh, R., Kumar, S., Kumar, D. V. and Veenadhari, B., Wave-like signatures in the D-region ionosphere generated
by solar flares. In Proceedings of the IEEE General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, XXXI URSI, 2014, pp. 1–4; 10.1109/URSIGASS.
2014.6929796.
Literature cited 2: Maurya, A. K. et al., Low–mid latitude D region ionospheric perturbations associated with 22 July 2009 total solar eclipse: wave-like
signatures inferred from VLF observations. J. Geophys. Res.: Space
Phys., 2014, 119, 8512–8523; doi:10.1002/2013JA019521.
Singh, R. et al., D-region ionosphere response to the total solar
eclipse of 22 July 2009 deduced from ELF–VLF tweek observations in the Indian sector. J. Geophys. Res.., 2011, 116, A10301, 1–9;
http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2011JA016641.
ID: 64384
Title: Determination of oxidant and antioxidant parameters in the serum of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Author: Yakup Enes Çam , Murat Ari, Ahmet Anik and Serdal Öğüt
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 (7) 807-811 (2023)
Subject: Determination of oxidant and antioxidant parameters in the serum of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Keywords: Adolescents, children, diabetes mellitus, oxidant and antioxidant parameters.
Abstract: The primary goal of this study was to assess the oxidant/
antioxidant balance of children and adolescents with
type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). It was an experimental case-control study with 38 children and adolescents
diagnosed with T1DM. We found that the fasting blood
glucose, haemoglobinA1c, malondialdehyde, total oxidant status, and total and native thiol values of the
type-1 diabetes group were significantly higher than
the control group, while total antioxidant status was
significantly lower. Our results corroborate other studies
showing diabetic patients are more vulnerable to oxidative stress
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Literature cited 1: Baynes, J. W. and Thorpe, S. R., Role of oxidative stress in diabetic
complications: a new perspective on an old paradigm. Diabetes,
1999, 48(1), 1–9.
Avilés-Santa, M. L., Monroig-Rivera, A., Soto-Soto, A. and Lindberg, N. M., Current state of diabetes mellitus prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control in Latin America: challenges and
innovative solutions to improve health outcomes across the continent. Curr. Diabetes Rep., 2020, 20(11)
Literature cited 2: Yaribeygi, H., Sathyapalan, T., Atkin, S. L. and Sahebkar, A.,
Molecular mechanisms linking oxidative stress and diabetes mellitus.
Oxidat. Med. Cell. Longev., 2020; https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/
8609213.
Yilmaz, M. B. et al., Temporal changes in the epidemiology of diabetes mellitus in Turkey: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Turk. Soc. Cardiol., 2018, 46(7), 546–555.
ID: 64383
Title: Payment for ecosystem services and its applications in India
Author: Suvangi Rath, Amarendra Das, Shivendra Kumar Srivastava , T. M. Kiran Kumara and Khitish Kumar Sarangi
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 (7) 799-806 (2023)
Subject: Payment for ecosystem services and its applications in India
Keywords: Environment, livelihood security, market, payment for ecosystem services, sustainable future.
Abstract: Ecosystem services are the processes of nature that directly or indirectly benefit human beings. These services
need to be conserved through incentive-based market
approaches for a sustainable future. Payment for ecosystem services (PES) is one approach that aims to manage
natural resources and ecosystem stewardship, wherein
the users recompense the conservators of the ecosystem
services. While PES has numerous benefits in enhancing
the awareness of linkages between human well-being
(e.g. poverty alleviation) and ecosystem services, it is
constrained by major challenges, especially in developing countries like India. This article reviews the significant issues and challenges of environmental marketing
in India and suggests measures to promote PES.
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HM Treasury, Government of the United Kingdom, 2021.
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Economic analysis of ecosystem service assessments. Environ. Resour. Econ., 2010, 48, 177–218
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Econ. Policy, 2007, 22, 177–229.
Fisher, B. and Turner, R. K., Ecosystem services: classification for
valuation. Biol. Conserv., 2008, 141, 1167–1169.
ID: 64382
Title: Adolescent type 1 diabetes mellitus in India
Author: Mohd Ovais and Mohd Kamil
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 (7) 790-798 (2023)
Subject: Adolescent type 1 diabetes mellitus in India
Keywords: Children and adolescents, diagnosis and management, hypoglycaemia, insulin, type 1 diabetes
Abstract: Diabetes is becoming more common in children and
adolescents around the world, with serious consequences
for the long-term health of individuals, societies and nations. Diagnosis and management of diabetes in children
present several unique challenges. Although type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is more common in children and
adolescents, type 2 diabetes mellitus is also on the rise in
young people, particularly among certain ethnic groups.
A thorough patient history evolution and physical examination usually reveal the diagnosis. Specific laboratory
and imaging tests, however, are required to confirm
the diagnosis. Diabetes management in children and adolescents can be difficult in some cases due to age-specific
issues and the more aggressive nature of the disease.
This study summarizes various sources on how a patientcentred approach focusing on comprehensive risk factor
reduction with the involvement of all concerned stakeholders (patients, parents, peers and teachers) could
help ensure the best possible level of diabetes control and
prevent or delay long-term complications.
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development and progression of long-term complications in insulindependent diabetes mellitus. N Engl. J. Med., 1993, 329(14), 977–
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US in 2012. Diabetes Care, 2013, 36(4), 1033–1046
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glycaemic control, and ketoacidosis in insulin-dependent diabetes
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ID: 64381
Title: Assessing the export potential of Nagpur mandarin: the promising citrus fruit of Central India
Author: Dinesh Kumar, Sangeeta Bhattacharyya and Dilip Ghosh
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 (7) 782-784 (2023)
Subject: Assessing the export potential of Nagpur mandarin: the promising citrus fruit of Central India
Keywords: Citrus fruits, Central India, Nagpur, India
Abstract: Globally, citrus is acknowledged as one of
the most important perennial fruit crops.
India is the third highest citrus producer in
the world after China and Brazil. Worldwide, citrus is grown in more than 150
countries, of which 53 cultivate it commercially. India contributes about 7–8% of
the global citrus production. Citrus ranks
third in the country after mango and banana and is cultivated in 10.86 lakh hectares
with an annual production of 142.62 lakh
tonnes1
. The genus Citrus belongs to the
family Rutaceae. Citrus fruits have a distinct
aroma, taste and are storehouses of several
important nutrients like vitamin C, phytochemicals and dietary fibre, which are vital
for human health due to their antioxidant
properties and protection from various
chronic diseases
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Literature cited 1: National Horticulture Board, Area production statistics for horticulture crops 2018–19
(Final), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare, Government of India, Gurugram,
Haryana (accessed on 12 August 2022).
Liu, Y. Q., Heying, E. and Tanumihardjo, S.
E., Compr. Rev. Food Sci. Food Saf., 2012,
11, 530–545.
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and Jangwad, N. P., Agric. Update, 2017,
12(1), 52–60.
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ID: 64380
Title: Trees outside forests – an economic and environmental opportunity in the face of climate change
Author: Alka Bhargava
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 (7) 781-782 (2023)
Subject: Trees outside forests – an economic and environmental opportunity in the face of climate change
Keywords: Trees, forests, economic,environmental opportunity, climate change
Abstract: Trees outside forests, including agroforestry, are the major source of wood produced in India. Keeping in view
their direct benefits, inter alia livelihood security, climate-resilient agriculture for small and marginal farmers,
and sustained supply of quality feedstock to the industry, a multidisciplinary approach in a mission mode is
suggested for optimizing the impact of various programmes initiated by the Government and private sector. This
would reduce import dependency on basics like paper pulp, newsprint and timber. A natural spin-off is conservation of germplasm in the forests and increased carbon sequestration by the trees and that locked in wood
products, thereby contributing to India’s international climate and land restoration commitments.
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Thirumulkpad vs Union of India & Ors, 12
December 1996.
Duraisami, M., Singh, R. and Chaliha, S.,
Roadmap for scaling trees outside forests in
India: learnings from select states on policy
incentives, enabling conditions and barriers,
World Resources Institute India, Delhi, 2022.
Literature cited 2: Indian Paper Manufacturing Association,
Webinar on ‘Linking agro-forestry farmers
with industry’, Department of Agriculture,
Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, 13 June 2020.
ICRAF, Trees Outside Forests in India, 2022;
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ID: 64379
Title: Solar irrigation in rural India the success story of Samastipur, Bihar
Author: -[RE Success story]
Editor: Shri Gopal krishan Gupta
Year: 2018
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja (Renewable energy) Vol. 12 (1). 39-40 (2018)
Subject: Solar irrigation in rural India
Keywords: Solar irrigation, Samastipur,Bihar,India
Abstract: At a time when farmers across the country are in distress, solar power-irrigated agricultural fields at Chakhaji village in Pusa block, Samastipur, Bihar, are lush green. Standing resplendently are bumper crops of peas, tomatoes, a variety of vegetables, and tobacco.
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ID: 64378
Title: Micro-credit financing a vehicle for clean energy in rural India
Author: P.B.Singh
Editor: Shri Gopal krishan Gupta
Year: 2017
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja (Renewable energy) Vol. 12 (1). 37-38 (2018)
Subject: Micro-credit financing a vehicle for clean energy in rural India
Keywords: Micro-credit financing,clean energy, Bihar, India
Abstract: Consumer finance is very important for business operations in order to drive the demand for products and create a sustainable market. However, it is not restricted to high-end products in urban markets and is also required for the bottom-of-the pyramid (BoP) market (poorest and largest set of consumers) for the penetration of clean energy and clean cooking products. Most high-performing clean energy products may cost more than the monthly income of a typical rural BoP household.
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ID: 64377
Title: The story of Durga empowering women through sustainable solar ecosystem
Author: Professor Chetan S Solanki
Editor: Shri Gopal krishan Gupta
Year: 2018
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja (Renewable energy) Vol. 12 (1). 34-36 (2018)
Subject: The story of Durga
Keywords: Durga, sustainable solar ecosystem, Durgapur, Rajasthan, Indi
Abstract: Durgapur is one of the backward districts of Rajasthan, located in the southern part of the state, chiefly dependent on the seasonal agriculture, animal husbandry, and forest products as the three sources of subsistence. Characterized by frequent droughts and dry climatic conditions, the hilly terrains and undulating nature of the land supports low crop produce.
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ID: 64376
Title: Shakti surabhi bio methanation plant a cheaper way to cleaner cooking and greener garden
Author: Shri V. Ramakrishnan
Editor: Shri Gopal krishan Gupta
Year: 2018
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja (Renewable energy) Vol. 12 (1). 28-29 (2018)
Subject: Shakti surabhi bio methanation plant
Keywords: Shakti surabhi, Biomethanation plant, greener garden
Abstract: The pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana is bringing good transformation in the rural areas. However, there is a need for cleaner and cheaper method of cooking gas that does not depend on fossil fuels. With depleting fossil fuels, the cost of LPG cylinders is rising sleeply and the subsidies are slowly giving way to unsubsidized prices.
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