This article throws light upon the eight major urban environmental challenges faced in India. 1. Providing basic environmental services in a way that most effectively protects health: (a) Access to safe potable water, sanitation and drainage facilities. (b) Proper management of solid waste collection and disposal. (c) Reduction of pollution within the households by providing cleaner fuel for cooking and [...]
This article provides notes on Joint Forest Management (JFM) in India. In 1971, a small experiment over 1250 of degraded forests called Arabari Socio Economic experiment was initiated in Arabari Range, East Midnapore Division of West Bengal. The objective of the experiment was to see whether the degrading forests in the area could be rehabilitated with fringe people (616 families) [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Directorate of Onion and Garlic Research 2. Mandate of DOGR 3. Breeding Projects 4. Germplasm Strength 5. Important Varieties. Introduction to Directorate of Onion and Garlic Research (DOGR): Onion and garlic are the world famous spice commodities, used for flavouring the dishes. Besides culinary purposes, these are considered as valuable [...]