Karnataka

Water management lessons from the Nandi foothills - SRI technique involves less water
There was a time when one associated the Nandi foothills with the river Arkavathi and a lush green as far as the eye could see. Today, the foothills are populated with eucalyptus plantations. Posted on 27 Dec, 2010 11:10 AM


Role models farmer couple Radhamma and Krishnappa have grown paddy in a region where groundwater levels have depletedThis has resulted in a depletion of groundwater resources. There is a scarcity of drinking water too, in the region.

Save Western Ghats, Alva Group of Institutions, Karnataka
Posted on 27 Dec, 2010 11:09 AM

Western GhatsOrganizer: Alva Group of Institutions

Venue: Alva’s Health Center, Mijar, Moodabidri, Karnataka

Description:

On behest of the movement, of which you have been an integral part, the Ministry of Environment & Forests had set-up a Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel to pave way for setting up the Western Ghats Environment Authority. The panel has been engaged in public consultations over past couple of months giving us a chance to collectively review its functioning as well.

Saving rice - Ambitious plans to increase productivity
Rice is at the heart of a fierce strategy debate as the country prepares to launch the second Green Revolution in the eastern states. Policymakers and scientists have drawn up ambitious plans to increase the productivity of this cereal which feeds two-thirds of Indians. Posted on 24 Dec, 2010 10:13 AM
Rice is at the heart of a fierce strategy debate as the country prepares to launch the second Green Revolution in the eastern states. Policymakers and scientists have drawn up ambitious plans to increase the productivity of this cereal which feeds two-thirds of Indians.

Enormous funds are being poured into research aimed at improving seed varieties, with a heavy focus on developing hybrid rice. Is it the right option for millions of small rice farmers who are already battling high input costs and increasingly unpredictable weather? Or does part of the solution lie in efficient methods of cultivation that will cut down water use and improve yield?

Evaluating and mapping of SCS Curve Numbers for Lokapavani catchment of Karnataka
Analysing data of Lokapavani catchment characteristics that affect direct runoff, such as soil type, land cover and rainfall. Posted on 22 Dec, 2010 09:58 PM

This study by Geospatial World attempts to collect and analyse data concerning the catchment characteristics that affect direct runoff such as soil type, land cover and rainfall for the catchment of Lokapavani river in Karnataka using remote sensing and GIS techniques. An attempt has been made to determine the weighted average Curve Number (CN) for different land use, land cover and soil types in Lokapavani catchment in order to estimate the runoff.

Lake 2010: Wetlands, Biodiversity and Climate Change, Bangalore
Posted on 14 Dec, 2010 10:51 AM

Lake 2010: Wetlands, Biodiversity and Climate Change

Theme: Wetlands Conservation and Management

A unique agricultural practice in harmony with nature in an arid zone - A farmer couple's efforts in Karnataka
The article is about a farmer couple who are doing number of agricultural experiments in 80 acres of their land located in Chitradurga district of Karnataka state. Posted on 13 Dec, 2010 02:35 PM

I would like to share about Mr. Veerabhadrappa and his wife Ms. Sumangalamma who are doing number of experiments in agriculture in 80 acres of their land located in Bijekere village, Molakalmur Taluk, Chitradurga, district of Karnataka state. The farm is located 120 kms from Anantapur and 65 kms from Bellary, on the Bellary – Bangalore High way and just 30 kms from our field office at Rayadurg.

Centre for Education and Documentation (CED) is looking for a Researcher based in Bangalore
Posted on 06 Dec, 2010 06:03 PM

Content and Image Courtesy: Centre for Education and Documentation (CED)

Centre for Education and Documentation (CED)

CED is registered Public Trust, all of whose activities are its information centres, now in Bombay and Bangalore.

Workshop cum training programme on organic terrace gardening, VIttal Mallaya Scientific Research Foundation, 18th Dec 2010, Bangalore
Posted on 26 Nov, 2010 12:20 PM

Every individual will have an instinct gene to love nature and plants. That encourages having greeneries around, that forces to show concerns for environment and ecology and that urges to look for safe and functional vegetables, fruits and so on. Sometimes, this gene gets masked by certain extraneous factors which need to be unmasked to draw everyone’s attention.

Re-Imagining the World-Class City', IIHS, Bengaluru
Posted on 18 Nov, 2010 03:37 PM

Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS)Organizer: Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS)

Venue: Tharangavana, D/5, 12th Cross, Rajamahal Vilas Extension, Bengaluru – 560 080

Description:

This week-long initiative will bring together theoretical debates and existing practices, enabling an interdisciplinary exploration of the systems, processes and values that drive the development of cities. The Institute will be conducted by an inter-disciplinary Indian and international faculty of academics and practitioners for the selected 40 applicants. Applicants should either have completed or be currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters programme in any discipline. The Institute is also open to professionals from relevant fields.

Workshop on "How to write a research paper" on Nov 19th, 2010 @ Probiosys- Centre for Excellence, Bangalore
Posted on 16 Nov, 2010 12:31 PM

Writing a good research paper is a challenge, but it is very vital for students & researchers looking forward to publish their results.

People contemplating to make R&D as a career need skills to write good Research papers. This workshop is designed to impart skills to students and researchers to write better research papers.

 

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