Palghar district

Khurasani (Guizotia abyssinica spp.) is considered as an important traditional minor oil seed crop in India, which is mainly cultivated in hilly and tribal areas. Though the crop has high oil content and wide range of utility, very less attention is being paid towards the judicial utilization of the crop by the growers. So, considering this fact the present research work was carried out in Jawhar and Mokhada tahsils of Palghar district of Konkan region of Maharashtra state to know the utilization pattern of Khurasani crop by the growers.

4p cothumenhmong5 17-05-2020 10 0   Download

Study of biodiversity has become very essential for scientific data banking as unexpected abrupt climatic changes occurring regularly. This is mainly due to unchecked anthropogenic activities happening in the name of development. Riverine fishery is livelihood of many and also fish diversity of any region has great significance in environmental assessment of that region. The present research work was carried out to assess the fish diversity at Vaitarna River flowing in Wada Taluka region of Palghar district in Maharashtra.

6p angicungduoc4 26-04-2020 7 1   Download

The present study was conducted in Palghar district of North Konkan Coastal Zone and Ratnagiri district of South Konkan Coastal Zone. Two tahsils were selected from each district and two hundred and forty fishermen were selected. Personal interview technique was used for data collection. An important aspect of the study was to identify the constraints operating against the Sustainable Livelihood Activities of the fishermen.

6p kethamoi4 16-04-2020 10 1   Download

The present study was conducted in Palghar district of Maharashtra state. Palghar district two tahsils namely Wada and Palghar selected purposively for this study on the basis of maximum area under cultivation of rice crop. From each selected tahsil of the district six villages selected for this study on the basis of maximum area under cultivation of rice crop. Total 12 villages were selected. From each selected village 10 respondents selected for the present study by random sampling method. Thus, the total 120 respondents was the sample for this study.

4p caygaocaolon2 11-03-2020 13 1   Download

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, a planned scheme of Indian Council of Agricultural Research plays vital role by organizing various mandatory programmes to the women for their empowerment in respect of knowledge and adoption of technology for the augmentation of crop production, food security, livelihood security, etc. KVK emphasizes on women empowerment through formation and functioning of SHG and providing training on entrepreneurial training which helps them to develop self confidence, attitude, motivation, economic independence, decision making, leadership, social mobility, etc.

7p cothumenhmong3 22-02-2020 25 1   Download

In the present scenario of globalization, liberalization and privatization of agricultural sector, the sustainable development and empowerment of farm women is considered as a key factor for development of any country. According to the 2011 census of India, women constitute half of the total population. Participation of women in economic activities is now emerging as a universal phenomenon. Advancement of information and communication technologies created many opportunities for the development of talents of women in entrepreneurship activities.

7p cothumenhmong3 22-02-2020 22 1   Download