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ID: 60765
Title: Hyperspectral remote sensing: Opportunities, status and challenges for rapid soil assessment in India.
Author: B.S. Das, M.C. Sarathjith, P. Santra, R.N. Sahoo, R. Srivastava, A. Routray and. S. Ray.
Editor: R. Srinivasan.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Current Science Vol. 108 (5) 860-868 (2015)
Subject: Current Science.
Keywords: Hyperspectral remote sensing, reflectance spectroscopy, soil assessment, spectral databases and algorithms.
Abstract: Rapid and reliable assessment of soil characteristics is an important step in agricultural and natural resource management. Over the last few decades, diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) has emerged as a new tool to obtain both qualitative and quantitative information on soil in a non-invasive manner. The DRS approach is attractive because both the proximal and remote mode of measurements may be adopted to estimate multiple attributes of soil such as physical and chemical soil properties and nutrient contents from a single reflectance spectrum. Hyperspectral imaging cameras onboard remote sensing platforms are already providing hundreds of narrow, contiguous bands of reflectance values and the technology is becoming popular as the hyperspectral remote sensing (HRS) approach. The main objective this review is to summarize the preparedness and opportunities for using the HRS approach for soil assessment in India. Detailed literature review suggests that the HRS approach requires large spectral databases and robust spectral algorithms in addition to the capability to interpret HRS images. Over the last decade, few efforts have been made to create spectral libraries for Indian soils. However, most of these libraries are very small, precluding the development of robust spectral algorithms. Specifically, the availability of HRS data and robust retrieval algorithms for soil properties from HRS data through unmixing procedures require special attention. With several global initiatives to make HRS data available, coordinated efforts are needed in India to build compressive spectral libraries, algorithms and create trained human resources to take full advantage of this emerging technology. Specifically, a dedicated spaceborne mission will provide quality hyperspectral data for the effective application of HRS for soil assessment in India.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Minasny, B. and Hartemink, A.E., Predicting soil properties in the tropics. Earth-Sci. Rev., 2011, 106, 52-62. Vasques, G.M., Grunwald, S. and Harris, W.G., Spectroscopic models of soil organic carbon in Florida, USA.J.Environ.Qual, 2010, 39, 923-934.
Literature cited 2: Ben-Dor, E., Quantitative remote sensing of soil properties. Adv. Agron, 2002, 75, 173-243. Ray, S.S., Singh, J.P., Dutta, S. and Panigrahy, S., Analysis of within field variability of crop and soil using field data and spectral information as a pre-cusrsor to precision crop management.Int.Arch.Photogramm.Remote Sensing Spatial Inf.Syst.C, 2002, 34 (7), 302-307.

ID: 60764
Title: Hyperspectral remote sensing of agriculture
Author: R.N. Sahoo, S.S. Ray and K.R. Manjunath
Editor: R. Srinivasan.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Current Science Vol. 108 (5) 848-959 (2015)
Subject: Current Science.
Keywords: Agriculture, biotic and abiotic stress, hyperspectral remote sensing, spectral reflectance.
Abstract: Remote sensing is being increasingly used in different agricultural applications. Hyperspectral remote sensing in large continuous narrow wavebands provides significant advancement in understanding the subtle changes in biochemical and biophysical attributes of the crop plants and their different physiological processes, which otherwise are indistinct in multispectral remote sensing. This article describes spectral properties of vegetation both in the optical and thermal range of the electromagnetic spectrum as affected by its attributes. Different methods have been discussed to reduce data dimension and minimize the information redundancy. Potential applications of hyperspectral remote sensing in agriculture, i.e. spectral discrimination of crops and their genotypes, quantitative estimation of different biophysical and biochemical parameters through empirical and physical modeling, assessing abiotic and biotic stresses as developed by different researchers in India and abroad are described.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Blackburn, G.A., Quantifying chlorophylls and carotenoids at leaf and canopy scales: an evaluation of some hyperspectral approaches. Remote Sensing Environ, 1998, 66, 273-285. Thenkabail, P.S., Smith, R.B. and Pauw, E.D., Hyperspectral vegetation indices and their relationships with agricultural crop characteristics. Remote Sensing Environ, 2000, 71, 158-182.
Literature cited 2: Campbell, J.B., Introduction to Remote Sensing, Taylor and Francis, London, 1996, p.622. Haboudane, D., Miller, J.R., Trembley, N., Zarco-Tejada, P.J. and Dextraze, L., Integrated narrow-band vegetation indices for prediction of crop chlorophyll content for application to precision agriculture. Remote Sensing Environ, 2002, 81, 416-426.

ID: 60763
Title: Algorithms to improve spectral discrimination from Indian hyperspectral sensors data.
Author: A. Senthil Kumar, V. Keerthi, V.K. Dadhwal and A.S. Kiran Kumar.
Editor: R. Srinivasan.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Current Science Vol. 108 (5) 842-847 (2015)
Subject: Current Science.
Keywords: Lunar surface, multi-resolution approach, spectral deconvolution overlap.
Abstract: With the inclusion of a hyperspectral imager (HySI) sensor on the Indian Mini Satellite (IMS-1) Earth observation mission and subsequently near identical hyperspectral sensor on the Chandrayaan-1 lunar mission, 64-band hyperspectral data from both these missions have provided the user community rich information to explore new algorithms to exploit sensor-specific parameters and to interpret and/or classify the features in multi-resolution frame. In this article, methods to improve spectral uniqueness present in the HySI by analysing adjacent bands ' spectral overlaps, by implementing spectral deconvolution and reconstruction techniques are presented. Similarly, the use of multi-resolution approach for fast searching of standard spectral library end-members for better discrimination of hyperspectral pixel data are also discussed along with applications in Earth and lunar surface hyperspectral image interpretation. These spectral analyses techniques are useful in discriminating subtle differences in spectral signatures that help study the origin of secondary craters and gulies/land slides on the lunar surface.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Swayze, G.A., Clark, R.N., Goetz, A.F.H., Chrien, T.G. and Gorelick, N.S., Effects of spectrometer band pass, sampling, and signal to noise ratio on spectrometer band pass, sampling, and signal to noise ratio on spectrometer identification using the Tetracoder algorithm. J. Geophys. Res., 2003, 108, 9-30; doi: 10.1029/2002JE001975. Schlaper, D., Boerner, A., and Schaepman, M., The potential of spectral resampling techniques for the simulation of APEX imagery based on AVIRIS data; ftp://ftp.geo.unizh.ch/pub/rs12/paper/1999/AV_WS__99_resamp.pdf.
Literature cited 2: : Kumar, A.S., Radhika, T., Keerthi, V., Jain, D.S., Dadhwal, V.K. and Kiran Kumar, A.S., Spectral deconvolution and nonoverlap bands sampling for IMS-1 hyperspectral imager data. J. Indian Soc. Remote Sensing, 2014, 42, 429-434. Clark, R.N., Gallagher, A. J. and Swayze, G.A., Material absorption band depth mapping of imaging spectrometer data using a complete band shape least-squares fit with library reference spectra. In Proceedings of the Second Airborne Visible /Infrared Imaging Spectrometer (AVIRIS) Workshop, JPL Publication, 90-54, 1990, pp.176-186.

ID: 60762
Title: Hyperspectral image processing and analysis.
Author: B. Krishna Mohan and Alok Porwal
Editor: R. Srinivasan.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Current Science Vol. 108 (5) 833-841 (2015)
Subject: Current Science.
Keywords: Atmospheric correction, classification, feature selection, hyperspectral image.
Abstract: Hyperspectral data pose challenge to image interpretation, because of the need for calibration, redundancy in information, and high data volume due to large dimensionality of the feature space. In this article, a general framewortk is presented for working with hyperspectral imagery, including removal of atmospheric effects, imaging spectroscopy, dimensionality reduction and classification of imagery. The phenomenon of mixture modeling is briefly discussed, followed by a recent development in mapping the classes at sub-pixel based on the principle of super-resolution.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Shippert, P., Introduction to hyperspectral image analysis, 2008; http://satjournal.tcom.ohio.edu/pdf/shippert.pdf (accessed on May 2008) Haykin, S., Neural Networks and Learning Machines, Prentice Hall, 2008).
Literature cited 2: Gao, B., Montes, M.J., Davis, C.O. and Goetz, A.F.H., Atmospheric correction algorithms for hyperspectral remote sensing data of land and ocean. Remote Sensing Environ, 2009, 113, 17-24. Roberts, D.A., Gardner, M., Church, R., Ustin, S., Scheer, G. and Green, R.O., Mapping Chaparral in the Santa Monica Mountains using endmember spectral mixture models. Remote Sensing Environ, 1998, 65, 267-279.

ID: 60761
Title: Advances in spaceborne hyperspectral imaging systems.
Author: K. Ajay Kumar, Nitesh Thapa and Saji A. Kuriakose.
Editor: R. Srinivasan.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Current Science Vol. 108 (5) 826-832 (2015)
Subject: Current Science.
Keywords: Hyperspectral instruments, imaging, remote sensing, spectral bonds, spectrometry.
Abstract: Here we discuss hyperspectral imaging techniques and present an overview of a number of systems that have been developed by various space agencies. We also present the evolution of these systems and the progress made by the Indian space programme in this field.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Eismann, M.T., Hyperspectral Remote Sensing, SPIE Press, 2012, ISBN: 9780819487872. Sidran, M., Stalzer, H. J. Hauptmann, M.H., Drum dispersion equation for Littrow-type prism spectrometers.Appl.Opt, 1966, 5, 1133-1138.
Literature cited 2: Warren, D.W., Hackwell, J.A. and Gutierrez, D.J., Compact prism spectrographs based on aplanatic principles.Opt.Eng, 1997, 36, 1174-1182; doi:10.1117/1.601237. O ' Donoghuea, D. and Christopher Clemens, J., Spherical grating spectrometers. In proceedings of SPIE 9147, Ground-based and Airborne Instrumentation for Astronomy V, 914748, 8 July 2014; doi: 10.1117/12.2055385.

ID: 60760
Title: Natural and controlled symmetry breaking analyses in biological systems.
Author: Lalit Prakash Saxena.
Editor: R. Srinivasan.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Current Science Vol. 108 (5) 819-824 (2015)
Subject: Current Science.
Keywords: Symmetry breaking, biological systems, natural, controlled human perturbations.
Abstract: Symmetry breaking is present in every biological system, at microscopic levels, present in nature. It can be divided into two types, natural symmetry breaking and controlled symmetry breaking, described by organismal adaptation in natural environment and forced perturbations inhuman-controlled situations respectively. Natural symmetry breaking adheres biological systems complexities, organismal adaptations, and mechanisms at cellular levels. Controlled symmetry breaking of cells focus on cell migration, morphogenesis, self-organization, and soluble and insoluble cues.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Li, R. and Bowerman, B., Symmetry breaking in biology. Cold Spring Harbor Perspect. Biol, 2010, 2, a003475. Gucht, J. and Sykes, C., A Physical Model of Cellular Symmetry Breaking. Biological Physics, Springer, Basel AG, 2010, pp. 33-46.
Literature cited 2: Hargittai, M. and Hargittai, I., Symmetry in chemistry and beyond.Curr.Sci., 1997, 73, 818-829. Towle, A., Modern Biology, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Austin, TX, 1989.

ID: 60759
Title: The Indian economic miracle and the commercial and cultural-scientific relations with Romania.
Author: Ionel Bostan
Editor: R. Srinivasan.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Current Science Vol. 108 (5) 813-818 (2015)
Subject: Current Science.
Keywords: Cultural relations, emerging power, scientific cooperation, young population.
Abstract: In this article, the author explains the use of the phrase ' Indian economic miracle ' in relation to the latest economic performance of this country, with particular focus on the formula (model) that turned out to be successful. Its main feature consists in the Indian macro-policymaker ' s orientation towards the domestic market rather than towards exports, towards consumption rather than investments, towards services-and not so much towards industry-with specific focus on the ' high-tech ' sector. The recent parameters of the Indian economy are also mentioned, based on reliable statistical data and information, followed by an analysis of the regulatory framework, the history (a 66-year-old tradition) and the characteristics of the commercial, cultural and scientific relations with a member state of the European Union-Romania. Based on the conducted research and after resorting to various bibliographical resources, the author believes that the Indian government rightfully contemplates the perspective of becoming an economic super-power in the South Asian region, thus being acknowledged by the whole world.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Sanskar, S., India tot mai apropiata de Statele Unite? Power Politics, 26 June 2012; http://powerpolitics.ro/india-tot-mai-apropiata-de-statele-unite (retrieved on 5 July 2013). Frangopol, P.T., O radiografie a stiintei si invatamantului, Ad-Astra, Bucharest, 2011; http//www.ad-astra.ro/library/books/frangopol_radiografie.pdf (retrieved on 8 July 2013.)
Literature cited 2: PG SOLID, Report: Intarirea capacitatii de returnare in baza informatiilor relevante privind tarile terte. Beneficiar: Asociatia Serviciul Iezuitilor pentru Refugiati din Romania, Fondul European de Returnare, 2010. India, cea mai rapida crestere pe piata de software pentru business pana in 2016. Business-24, 29 Septembrie 2012; http://www.business 24.ro/software/stiri-software/india-cea-mai-rapida-crestere-pe-piata-de-software-pentru-business-pana-in-2016-1519574 (retrieved on 8 July 2013).

ID: 60758
Title: Possibility of using isotopic composition of ground-level vapour for monitoring arrival and withdrawl of southwest monsoon.
Author: Gopal Krishan, M.S. Rao, Bhishm Kumar, C.P. Kumar.
Editor: R. Srinivasan.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Current Science Vol. 108 (5) 784-786 (2015)
Subject: Current Science.
Keywords: Isotopic, Ground-level vapour, Monitoring, Withdrawl, Southwest, Monsoon.
Abstract: Stable isotopes of oxygen and hydrogen have long been used to trace the hydrological processes on the principle that the lighter isotopes of water (e.g. H2O) preferentially evaporate over its heavier isotopes (e.g. HDO or H2 18O), and the heavier isotopes preferentially condense. In this line, several studies 3-5 were carried out all over the world to characterize the local meteoric lines for generalizing the amalgamation of various hydrological processes taking place over multiple temporal and spatial scales.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Craig, H., Science, 1961, 133, 1702-1703. Brown, D., Worden, J. and Noone, D., J. Geophys. Res., 2008, 113, D15124.
Literature cited 2: Berkelhammer, M., Stott, L., Yoshimura, K., Johnson, K. and Sinha, A., Climate Dyn, 2012. Buenning, N.H., Stott, L., Yoshimura, K. and Berkelhammer, M., J. Geophys. Res., 2012, 117, D18114; doi: 10.1029/2012JD018050.

ID: 60757
Title: Plectranthus vettiveroides- a least known vetiver on the verge of extinction.
Author: R. Murugan, V. Sriramavaratharajan, M. Ayyanar
Editor: R. Srinivasan.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Current Science Vol. 108 (5) 782-784(2015)
Subject: Current Science.
Keywords: Plectranthus vettiveroides, vetiver, Extinction.
Abstract: Man was a foraging hunter-gatherer during the initial period of evolution. Later he started cultivating cereals and legumes and thus the transition from foraging to farming occurred. As a result, many of the useful wild plants have come under cultivation. Today, thousands of plant species are cultivated throughout the world for various uses. For most of those cultivated species, the wild populations exist in their natural habitats. However, there are some economically significant plants which are extinct in the wild, but survive only under cultivation due to their economical value.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Manilal, K.S., Van Rheede ' s Hortus Malabaricus (English edn) with Annotations and Modern Botanical Nomenclature, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, 2003, vol.9, pp. 249-251. Elliot, W., Flora Andhrica -A Vernacular and Botanical List of Plants Commonly Met with in the Telegu Districts of the Northern Circars, Graves & Co, Madras, 1859.
Literature cited 2: Jacob, K.C., J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., 1942, 42, 320-322. Singh, N.P. and Sharma, B.D., J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., 1982, 79, 712.

ID: 60756
Title: Increasing hydrological hazards in the Himalayas: defence lies in integrated scientific preparedness.
Author: H.S.Saini, N.C. Pant, Ravish Lal, S.A.I.Mujtaba.
Editor: R. Srinivasan.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Current Science Vol. 108 (5) 764-765 (2015)
Subject: Current Science.
Keywords: Hydrological, Hazards, Himalayas, Defence, scientific.
Abstract: The increasing rate of water-related hazards in India is a matter of concern for the society and a challenge for the Government. In the last five years, NW Himalaya alone has witnessed three major events of rain-induced floods and each one made a new record in terms of loss of human lives and damage to infrastructure and landscape. The main reasons for these unprecedented losses have been our unpreparedness, unmindful occupation of hazardous areas, deforestation, poor knowledge of the geo-environment and insufficient forecasting capabilities.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: : Dhobal, D.P., Gupta, A.K., Mehta, M. and Khandelwal, D.D., Curr.Sci., 2013, 105, 171-174. Durga Rao, K.H.V., Rao, V., Dobhal, V. K. and Diwakar, P.G., Curr.Sci., 2014, 106, 598-603.
Literature cited 2: Hobley, D.E.J., Sinclair, H.D. and Mudd, S.M., Geology, 2012; doi: 10.1130/G. Rana, N., Singh, S., Sundriyal, Y.R. and Juyal, N., Curr.Sci., 2013, 105, 1209-1212.

ID: 60755
Title: Seabuckthorn-the natural soil fertility enhancer
Author: Sonam Tamchos, Veenu Kaul.
Editor: R. Srinivasan.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Current Science Vol. 108 (5) 763-764 (2015)
Subject: Current Science.
Keywords: Seabuckthorn, Natural, Soil, Fertility, Enhancer.
Abstract: Soil contains a number of micro-and macro-elements essential for a plant ' s growth and development. These mineral nutrients are added to the soil by different natural phenomena. These come either from biodegradable materials or from death and decaying parts of living organisms. They directly or indirectly add a number of organic and inorganic nutrients into the soil which ultimately enrich its fertility.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Kumar, S. and Sagar, A., Plant Path J., 2007, 6 (4), 299-305 Acharya, S., Sobdan, T. and Singh, S.B., J. Soil Water Conserv., 2010, 9 (3), 201-204.
Literature cited 2: Ahmad, S.D., Jasra, A. W. and Imtiaz, A., Int.J.Agric.Biol., 2003, 5 (1), 10-13. Lu, R., International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Paper No. 20, Kathmandu, Nepal, 1992.

ID: 60754
Title: Bamboo and its role in climate change
Author: A.Thohchom, P.S.Yadava.
Editor: R. Srinivasan.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Current Science Vol. 108 (5) 762-763 (2015)
Subject: Current Science.
Keywords: Bamboo, Role, Climate, Change.
Abstract: Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been increasing steadily since pre-industrial times from 280 ppm to the latest record of 395.93 ppm in October 2014. CO2 is one of the most important greenhouse gases which is responsible for absorbing energy from the sun, leading to warming of the Earth ' s atmosphere through the phenomenon of the green house effect and is likely to affect climate change. Currently, 30 billion tones of CO2 equivalent is produced each year by human activities. Carbon management strategies in forests are one of the agendas of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC, 2008) to mitigate climate change. Therefore, there is an urgent need to enhance C sequestration in the vegetation and to emphasize the various strategies through management of terrestrial ecosystems.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2014; http://www.forbes.com/jamestaylor/2013/03/06 http://www.bambooliving.com/index.php/why-bamboo/carbon-sequestration.
Literature cited 2: Sharma, Y.M.L., In Recent Research on Bamboos (eds Rao, A.N., Danarajan, G. and Sastry, C.B.), Chinese Academy of Forestry and International Development Research Centre, Canada, 1987. National Mission on Bamboo Application, One year of National Bamboo Mission in the states of NE Region, West Bengal, Orissa, Jharkhand, and Bihar 2007-2008, Cane and Bamboo Technology Centre (CBTB), Guwahati, 2008.

ID: 60753
Title: Change in near-surface wind velocity: what implications will it have on ecosystem and agriculture?
Author: Debasish Chakraborty, Saurav Saha, R.K. Singh.
Editor: R. Srinivasan.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Current Science Vol. 108 (5) 761-761 (2015)
Subject: Current Science.
Keywords: Wind, Velocity, Implications, Ecosystem, Agriculture.
Abstract: Climate change deliberations are dominated by the trinity of the greenhouse gases (GHGs), temperature and rainfall, often sidelining the attention from all other weather parameters which may be influenced by the phenomenon and have quite a large impact on the environment in general and agriculture in particular. Near-surface wind velocity is one of the most important weather parameters which indirectly regulate the temperature, relative humidity and evaporative demand of the atmosphere.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: McVicar, T.R. et al., J. Hydrol., 2012.182-205, 416-417. Jaswal, A.K. and Koppar. A.L., Mausam, 2013, 64 (3), 417-436.
Literature cited 2: Jhajharia, D., Shrivastava, S.K., Sarkar. D. and Sarkar, S., Agric. For. Meteorol., 2009, 149 (5), 763-770. Jhajharia, D., Dinpashoh, Y., Kahya. E., Singh, V.P. and Fakheri-Fard.A., Hydrol. Process.. 2011: doi:10.1002/hyp.8140.

ID: 60752
Title: Hybridization of existing Backup Diesel Power Plant with Solar Power (A Prefeasibility Study)
Author: Dr. Satish Kumar Injeti and Mr S Karunakar.
Editor: Dr. Arun K. Tripathi
Year: 2015
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Akshay Urja (Renewable energy) Vol. 8 (4) 42-44 (2015)
Subject: Renewable Energy
Keywords: Hybridization, Existing, Backup, Diesel Power Plant, Solar Power.
Abstract: Dr. Satish Kumar Injeti and Mr S Karunakar estimate the techno-economic effects of Hybrid Power System (HPS) in a standalone as well as grid connected modes.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 60751
Title: Tribals in Gujarat Use Improved Biomass Cookstove.
Author: Samir Vahora, S N Singh, M Shyam, and S Mohana.
Editor: Dr. Arun K. Tripathi
Year: 2015
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Akshay Urja (Renewable energy) Vol. 8 (4) 38-41 (2015)
Subject: Renewable Energy
Keywords: Tribals, Gujarat, Improved Biomass Cookstove.
Abstract: Although used in Indian villages since time immemorial, the traditional chulhas have a few drawbacks such as high smoke emission resulting in irritation to eyes and respiration-related disorders, particularly in women, girls, and infants. It was, therefore, decided to introduce high-efficiency biomass stove (as a replacement of the traditional chulhas) in the selected five tribal villages of Dahod and Vadodara districts of Gujarat. Samir Vahora, S N Singh, M Shyam, and S Mohana analyse the design features, modifications, and usefulness of the biomass cookstoves that became a swift success story.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None