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10 CVrore saplings planted all across the global warming:Selvaraj
Posted by ganesh in Agriculture, Assembly, Chennai, Communication, Departments, Health, Information, Other, government, planted, programme, tamilnadu on April 30th, 2010
Tamil Nadu Forest Minister N Selvaraj today informed the Assembly that 10 crore saplings would be planted all across the State to prevent global warming.
Answering to questions raised by MLAs from various political parties, he said said that the government was taking various steps to plant trees to protect the earth from the ill effects of global warming.
“An estimate in this regard has been sent to the Union government. After the Centre approved it, 10 crore saplings will be planted at a total cost of Rs 144 crore,”
NABARD sanctioned to farmer improving a sugarcane harvester invented.
Posted by ganesh in Agriculture, Departments, Health, Information, Madurai, electronic, modification, planted, vehicles on March 8th, 2010
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned Rs. 1.38 lakh to a farmer here for improving a sugarcane harvester he invented.
While present models of sugarcane harvesters in the market mainly cater only to big farmers having more than five acres, this invention meets the requirements of small farmers having one or two acres, R. Shankar Narayan, Assistant General Manager, NABARD,
The funds have been provided under NABARD’s ‘Rural Innovation Fund’ set up to encourage grass root innovation that will improve productivity and income of farmers. The farmer, P. Kantharaj (42) of Arapalayam, has been given the grant to fabricate five more units of his harvester and also improve the efficiency and reduce its weight.
“Madurai district has a lot of small farmers who are also facing a labour shortage. They can make use of Mr. Kantharaj’s invention,” Mr. Shankar Narayan said.
Even the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University’s (TNAU) Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute at Tiruchi and National Innovation Foundation at Ahmedabad have expressed interest in this project and have imparted technical inputs, he said.
The farmer also took part in a South Indian Sugarcane and Sugar Technologists Association’s exhibition, he said.
A project implementation monitoring and review committee, chaired by Mr. Shankar Narayan has been formed with KN. Subramanian, Lead District Manager and agriculture experts included as members.
The farmer has also been training to prepare an activity chart and action plan to indicate the timeline to fulfil the project. This assistance will help the farmer take his innovation to a commercial scale, he said.
Mr. Kantharaj said that his sugarcane harvester can cut two tonnes in one hour or 16 tonnes in an eight-hour shift. A team of 25 labourers need eight hours to cut 15 tonnes. This petrol-powered equipment is powered by a 1.5 horsepower motor and weighs a total of 45 kg. It is also very easy to operate.
“My main problem is not inventing this equipment. It is the inability to manufacture it on a large scale to meet the large demand. I hope that some manufacturers will take notice and take up large-scale manufacturing so that many farmers could benefit,”
Earning huge profits due to the good harvest on benefits obtained from Capsicum farmers
Posted by ganesh in Agriculture, Exports, Health, Information, Krishnagiri, Public, businesses, planted on March 6th, 2010
Capsicum farmers in Krishnagiri district are earning huge profits due to the good harvest on account of the benefits obtained from the Central Government’s National Horticulture Mission.
The production cost is low and capsicum grown in the area is in huge demand both in the international as well as domestic market.
Krishna, a farmer said, “We have set up green house in 1000 square feet for growing capsicum. This is one-year crop. We have to plant it 75 days in advance. From 75 days to till one year we are getting yield.”
“We are doing harvest once in a week. We received 50 grade, each grade contains 12 tonnes capsicum, so 50 kilogram contains 600 tonnes capsicum,” he added.
The green house production has also resulted in improving yield of the capsicum; hence the exports of the crop have increased significantly.
Horticulture Mission Assistant Director Ramesh Vainakun said, “At present, this capsicum has less pungency and little bit sweetness also. With this sweetness, the foreigners especially in countries like Malaysia and Singapore will like this.”
“These people will use our capsicum for benefits of them, for pizzas and other things,” added Vainakun.
The farmers of the region have received loans and are enjoying subsidy of Rs 32,500 from the Central Government.
The National Horticulture Mission was launched as a Central Government scheme in the year 2005 -2006 to promote holistic growth of the horticulture sector.
Model stretch of beautification works ensuing World Classical Tamil Conference
Posted by ganesh in Coimbatore, Departments, Other, Tamil Conference, function, government, modification, planted, programme on February 22nd, 2010
Mayor R. Venkatachalam and Corporation Commissioner Anshul Mishra on Saturday inspected the model stretch of beautified footpath and greenery path, being laid as part of works for the ensuing World Classical Tamil Conference, along Avanashi Raod.
P.A. Ganeshwaran, executive engineer in charge of the works, briefed Mr. Venkatachalam and Mr. Mishra about the works.
Mr. Mishra told The Hindu that a model stretch was laid same was inspected for making improvements to it as well as the future ones for which the works are to be started. Five packages have been designed for the 12-km stretch from Avanashi Road flyover till CODISSIA.
Mr. Mishra told The Hindu that the inspection was carried out to make improvements to the model stretch for future works. Five packages had been designed for the 12-km stretch from Avanashi Road flyover till CODISSIA. Half of the stretch (6 km) would be completed using Corporation and Government funds while the funding for the rest would come from public private partnership through expression of interest. Contracts would be finalised and as per the road map, the agency taking up the works would be asked to complete all the works well before end of May.
The works inspected on Saturday were worth Rs. 1.51 crore and Highways authorities were consulted on extending the space for pedestrian movement as well as for laying a greenery path.
On Saturday, the authorities also finalised the species of plants, designs of railings, tiles and blocks for the footpath. The plants identified for the beautification would include Mexican Grass, Champion, Royal Palm, Fox Style, Cycus, Lantana and Nolina.
Mr. Mishra added that five traffic islands would also be beautified at Rs. 25 lakh.
Of the road works sanctioned at Rs. 26 crore, ten roads at a cost of Rs. 2.15 crore had been taken up, while two roads had been completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 39.2 lakh.
If needed, services of more workers would be utilised to complete the works by the end of May, he said.
Mr. Mishra advised the contractor to go for drought-resistant plants and use a mesh to prevent pedestrians from causing damage to the plants.
1 lakh saplings to be named after babies born in the city
Posted by ganesh in Agriculture, Chennai, Public, government, planted, programme on February 13th, 2010
Mayor M. Subramaniam inaugurating the scheme to plant saplngs in the name of babies born in the city.
Mayor M.Subramanian on Friday launched a scheme to plant saplings named after babies born in the city.
He said a total of 41,471 saplings in the names of children born since September 15, 2009 till date will be planted by the Chennai Corporation.
In a year about one lakh saplings would be planted, which would add to the city’s green cover.
The saplings would either be planted in the homes of the children or if space is not available in nearby parks or open spaces. The tree guards would bear the names of the babies and the parent.
Saplings of ‘Pungai’, ‘Poovarasu’, ‘Mathi’, ‘Vembu’ and ‘Naval’, which are nearly 7 feet tall, are being planted. The responsibility of nurturing the trees falls on the parents, who get a certificate stating how the plant has been named after their ward.
Corporation Commissioner Rajesh Lakhoni said that zonal offices have been directed to plant saplings every month based on the number of births. Saplings that are planted on Corporation grounds would be taken care of by the civic body.
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