Amravati District Research Articles

Economic Assessment of Soybean Production in Amravati District: Costs, Returns, and Farm Size Dynamics

Economic Assessment of Soybean Production in Amravati District: Costs, Returns, and Farm Size Dynamics

Consumer Behavior of Buying Organic Jaggery in Chandur (Bazar) of Amravati District in Maharashtra State of India

This study explores the consumer behavior of purchasing organic jaggery in Chandur (Bazar), Amravati district, Maharashtra. It investigates the factors influencing consumer decisions, including health consciousness, environmental awareness, and perceptions of quality and taste. The study aims to understand the motivations behind the growing preference for organic jaggery over conventional options and to identify challenges faced by consumers. It also examines the role of local markets and vendors in the distribution and accessibility of organic jaggery within the region. By understanding these aspects, the study contributes to a deeper understanding of the consumer landscape related to organic jaggery in the context of Chandur (Bazar) and provides valuable insights for stakeholders in the organic food industry.

A Review on Endangered Medicinal Plants of Melghat Forest in Amravati District

The Melghat Forest, located in the Western Ghats region of Maharashtra, is known for its rich biodiversity including a variety of plant and animal species. However, like many other forested area, the Melghat Forest is facing threats from various anthropogenic activities, such as deforestation, habitat destruction, and the introduction of exotic species. (Sharma, 2015) To address these challenges, the state government has implemented various conservation measures, including the establishment of a threatened fauna management framework. Some of these endangered medicinal plants are Saussaureea lappa, Picorrhiza kurroa, Ginkgo Biloba, Swertia chirata,Gymnema sylvestre,Tinospora cordifolia,Salaca oblonga,Holostemma,Celastrus paniculata,Oroxylum indicum, Glycyrrhiza glabra,Typophora indica,Bacopa monnieri,Rauwolfia serpentine. The most important species in these forests is Teak(Tectona Grandis).Teak forests occupy over 11500 sq.km.area which is about 1/5 of the area under forest department.The present investigation of some of the plants which are more important to human healthcare and may be extinct in future.

Monitoring roadkill in Amravati, India: A Citizen Science project

Roadkill is a global conservation problem, and India is no exception. Animal-vehicle accidents on roads are a leading cause of death for a variety of animal species both within and near protected areas. However, roadkills are rarely documented due to field limitations and the unavailability of dedicated IT platforms. The lack of documentation and unavailability of traffic fatality data pose major limitations for government agencies and conservationists. In 2018, as part of a citizen science program to collect opportunistic data, we launched a free "ArRM" mobile app and website, www.arrm.org.in. In 2022, we conducted a systematic random survey of 10,500 km covering the entire road network in Amravati district, Maharashtra, India. Through citizen science and our efforts, 364 roadkills (336 wild, 28 domestic) from 70 species were recorded. Our project aims to overcome the non-documentation of roadkills in the Amravati district and provide data on an interactive map that is freely accessible in the public domain. This will help wildlife authorities, conservationists, and policymakers plan or implement effective measures to reduce the number of wildlife killed on roads.

Estimation of the Average Yield of Cotton using Outlier Robust Geographically Weighted Regression Approach

The General Crop Estimation Survey (GCES) scheme requires a large number of Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs) to be conducted to get a reliable estimate below the district level. However, conducting a large number of CCEs imposes a financial burden on Govt. agencies. Additionally, large-scale surveys like GCES often result in many outlier observations in the CCE data. To address this issue,this study was conducted to estimate the yield rate of cotton with a relatively fewer number of CCEs than the GCES scheme using the proposed Outlier Robust Geographically Weighted Regression (ORGWR) approach. Validation of the proposed methodology was done using the real CCE dataset of Amravati district for the 2012-13 agriculture year in Maharashtra. In this approach,the number of CCEs conducted for GCES scheme was reduced, and then this reduced number of the CCEs can be predicted using the proposed ORGWR approach. The predicted CCEs and the incomplete CCEs data are then combined to form a complete dataset. This complete dataset is used to calculate the crop yield accurately. The study conducted a comparison between the ORGWR approach and GCES methodology for estimating the average yield of cotton. The results showed that the ORGWR approach, when used with a lesser number of CCEs,yielded estimates that were almost equivalent to those obtained using the GCES methodology with the complete dataset. Moreover, the standard error of the estimate was reliable, indicating the validity of the results.

Fluoride Toxicity Cripple Life of Villagers in Amravati District, Maharashtra

Fluoride Toxicity Cripple Life of Villagers in Amravati District, Maharashtra

Comparative economics of high density planting under Indo-Israel production technology and conventional method of Nagpur mandarin cultivation in Amravati district of Maharashtra

Comparative economics of high density planting under Indo-Israel production technology and conventional method of Nagpur mandarin cultivation in Amravati district of Maharashtra

INTEGRATED ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH ON KORKU TRIBES IN 2020 (INDIA, MAHARASHTRA). PRELIMINARY RESULTS

Introduction. In February 2020, the third season of the Russian-Indian Anthropological expedition was conducted in Maharashtra. The field work was coordinated by Paleoethnology Research Center (Russia) and Department of Anthropology of Savitribai Phule Pune University (India). The goal was to examine Korku people, who are members of the Mundo-speaking branch of the Austroasiatic family. Data and methods. A total of 293 people were examined from three different Amravati district locations. The sociological questionnaire indicated that 285 individuals were members of the Korku, of which 196 individuals were children and teenagers (95 male, 101 female) and 89 individuals were older than 17 years (58 male, 31 female). Following the traditions of the Russian anthropological school, the study of Korku was conducted using as many morphological techniques as possible, including the collection of data on somatometry, cephalometry, cephaloscopy, dental anthropology, dermatoglyphics, and anthropological photo. All data was collected according to the law protecting personal data and the principles of bioethics. Results and discussion. Korku people tend to have dark pigmentation of the eyes, hair and skin, and soft, wavy hair. Males are orthognathic in the vertical profile of the face, females are mesognathic. Horizontal profiling in both sexes is characterized by average values. The lateral profile of the nasal bridge is flattened, the eye gap is of medium width and has horizontal orientation, while epicanthus is rare. According to the head index, males are mesocephalic with a tendency to subbrachycephaly, the proportions of the face and nose are characterized by average values. Women are also mesocephalic, relatively leptorineic. According to somatometric indicators, males have an average body length (164.4 cm). According to the proportions of the body, males and females are brachymorphic. The body length and chest circumference of children increases smoothly with age. The same growth curve is typical for body weight with a slight jump in the transition from 10–11 y.o. to 12–14 y.o. Composite portraits of Korku males and females were compiled in three standard norms. Dermatoglyphics and dental anthropology data are still being analyzed. Conclusion. The Russian-Indian Anthropological Expedition examined the Korku people using an integrated anthropological approach during the 2020 field season. The Korku's somatometric, cephalometric, and cephaloscopic characteristics were acquired and presented for the first time.

Arvind Gangadhar Bhusari (1936-2024)

Dr. A. G. Bhusari hailed from Shendurjuna Bazar village, near Tiwsa on N.H. 6, of Amravati district. His father was a popular medical practitioner there. Completing his B.Sc. with a Rai Bahadur J.P. Trivedi Gold Medal for the highest score in Geology, he did his M.Sc. with a first class standing first in merit, and joined as Lecturer in the University Department of Geology, Nagpur in 1959. By 1965, he did his Ph.D. in Petroleum Geology at the Institute of Petroleum and Chemistry, Baku, then in U.S.S.R. He learnt Russian during his stay and attained perfection and proficiency to speak and write in the language. The Chairman, USSR (then undivided) Academy of Sciences, paid a visit to our Geology Department at Nagpur University, in the late 1970's. As an alumnus has recalled, Dr. Bhusari also stood on the dais and translated his speech instantly into English, also earning praises from the visiting dignitary.

DETERMINATION OF FINANCIAL AWARENESS ABOUT ATM FRAUDS BASED ON DEMOGRAPHICAL FACTORS IN AKOLA AND AMRAVATI DISTRICTS OF MAHARASHTRA

After the wider use of Automated Teller Machine (ATM), the number of frauds has increased rapidly. In Maharashtra state, financial cyber frauds are highest. There were less crimes regarding ATMs, in Akola district compared to district of Amravati. The main objective of the research paper is to find out the awareness in respect to ATM frauds in Akola and Amravati districts of Maharashtra using demographic factors. For primary data collection, a structured questionnaire was prepared and 500 responses were recorded i.e. 250 each from Akola and Amravati districts of Maharashtra state. Secondary data was collected from the web site for the study of financial cyber frauds in and the data from NCRB website was also considered to check the Cyber Crimes in Akola and Amravati District. For analysis of the data, a statistically independent Chi-Square test was conducted to check the association of demographic factors with ATM fraud awareness. This research paper is based on financial awareness of ATM frauds.

Aspirations of agriculture school students

The present investigation on “Aspirations of agriculture school students” was conducted in Amravati district, where Achalpur, Amravati and Warud Talukas were selected. Under these three talukas, three colleges viz. Agricultural Polytechnic School, Bhilona, Taluka:Achalpur; Janata Agricultural Polytechnic School, Amravati, Taluka: Amravati and Late Punjabrao Thakre Agricultural Polytechnic School, Haturna, Taluka: Warud were selected under the jurisdiction of Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidhyapeeth, Akola. These three colleges are under Amravati district. Social, situational, economic and psychological environment in these three schools differs significantly because of their location therefore study was conducted with the view to know the aspirations of agriculture school students.The study revealed that the majority of 75.00 per cent were male and remaining i.e. 25.00 per cent were female. Hence, majority of students were under male category. It was observed that the majority of the respondents 43.34 per cent have semi-medium land holding, followed by 33.33 per cent of the respondents families had medium land holding. The majority 69.17 per cent of respondents had medium level of father’s education whereas the majority 55.00 per cent of respondents had medium level of mother’s education’. It was observed that the majority of respondents i.e. 60.84 per cent belonged to nuclear family. The majority of respondent’s parents i.e. 66.67 per cent had only agriculture as their occupation. The majority of respondents i.e. 68.33 per cent had secured ‘Distinction’ class in academic performance. The majority of respondents i.e. 44.16 per cent had high level of family income. The majority of agriculture school students i.e. 64.16 per cent had medium level of social participation. The majority of respondents i.e.73.33 per cent had medium level of mass media utilization.In case of overall aspirations, majority i.e. 72.5 per cent of the respondents have medium level of overall aspirations while 15.84 per cent have high level of overall aspirations while 11.66 per cent of the respondents were having low level of overall aspirations.The independent variables like land holding, mother education, parental occupation, and academic performance showed positive and highly significant (at 0.01 % level of probability) relationship with overall aspirations of agriculture school students. Whereas father education, annual family income, social participation and mass media utilization show a positive and significant (at 0.05 % level of probability) relationship with overall aspirations of agriculture school students. However, gender and family type was not significant with overall aspirations of agriculture school students.

Entrepreneurial behaviour of poultry farmers

The present study “Entrepreneurial Behaviour of Poultry Farmers” was conducted in Amravati district of Amravati, Morshi, Nandgaon Khandeswar, Chandur Railway, Darayapur, tahsils as most of the poultry entrepreneur units were found under data collection of study under Animal husbandry Amravati district office report and Venkys chicken company Amravati district office report were purposively selected for the present study. The exploratory research design was used in the present investigation. The data was collected by personally interviewing the respondents with the help of the presented structured schedule. The collected data was first tabulated, and then mean, frequency, standard deviation, and correlation were employed for interpretation of the findings. The characteristics of entrepreneurial behaviour poultry farmers namely age, education, annual income, competition orientation, market orientation, extension contact, attitude of farmers and experience in poultry were studied as independent variables. The entrepreneurial behaviour poultry farmers was studied as the dependent variable. Components included in the entrepreneurial behaviour were innovativeness, achievement motivation, decision making ability, co-ordinating ability, planning ability, self-confidence.

Participation of rural youths in dairy management practices

The present investigation on “Participation of rural youths in dairy management practices” was conducted in Chandur railway taluka of Amravati district. Taluka has been selected as it has a large number of dairy farmers.The exploratory research design was used in the present investigation. The present study was carried out in the Amravati district of the Vidarbha region to know the participation of rural youths in dairy management practices.The study revealed that the majority of respondents i.e. 40.83 percent were educated upto high school. It was observed that the majority of that maximum of 31.67 per cent of the respondents have semi-medium land holding, 63.33 per cent belonged to nuclear family, 35.00 per cent of the respondents had annual family income Rs. 100,001-150,000. The majority of respondents i.e. 45.83 per cent had high level of social participation, 50.00 per cent had medium family size. The majority i.e.71.67 per cent had medium level of sources of information and 55.00 per cent had medium herd size. In case of overall participation, majority i.e. 43.34 per cent of the respondents have high level of overall participation while 38.33 per cent have medium level of overall participation while 18.33 per cent of the respondents were having low level of overall participation.The independent variables like social participation and sources of information found a positive and significant level of probability of 0.01 per cent level with participation and another independent variables viz., education, land holding, annual family income, size of family and herd size found a positive and significant level of probability of 0.05 per cent level with participation. And the remaining variable type of family showed non-significant relationship with the participation of rural youths in dairy management practices.

Socio - economic impact of farm mechanization on farmers

The present investigation was conducted in Chandur Bazar taluka of Amravati district (Vidarbha region) of Maharashtra state. The main objective of the study was to assess the relationship between the profile of the farmers and socio-economic impact of farm mechanization. A pre – structured interview schedule was used to collect data from 120 respondents from 12 villages which were selected by using exploratory design of the social research during 2023-24. The statistical methods such as frequencies, percentage, mean, standard deviation and correlation were used. The data of research study show that education, age ,size of family, land holdings, source of irrigation, cropping pattern, Annual income, source of information, and risk preference were found to be significantly related.

Perception of tribal farmers towards KVK scientists

The present investigation was conducted in Chikhaldara and Dharni taluka of Amravati district (Vidarbha region) of Maharashtra state. The main objective of the study was to assess the relationship between the profile of the tribal farmers with their perception towards KVK scientists.Apre-structured interview schedule was used to collect data from 120 tribal farmers from 10 villages which were selected by usingex-post facto design of the social research during 2022-2023. The statistical methods such as frequencies, percentage, mean, standard deviation and correlation were used. The data of research study show that variables namely age, farming experience, size of land holding and annual income were negatively non-significant with perception of tribal farmers. The variables education and training received were found positive and significant level of probability of 0.01 with perception of tribal farmers toward KVK scientists.While variable namely extension participation, mass media exposure and innovativeness were positively significant with perception of tribal farmers at 0.05 level of probability.

Misuse of Prescription Drugs and Illicit Sales without Prescription in Amravati District

There are major public health problems associated with the misuse of prescription drug abuse problem and the illegal sale of medications without valid prescriptions. This paper analyzes theproblems, focusing on how they affect people's health, healthcare systems, and the pharmaceutical sector. The study focuses on the Amravati District in Maharashtra, India, where concerns regarding public health interventions and regulatory frameworks are raised by a rise in prescription drug usage. The study looks at the prevalence, underlying causes, and effects of misuse in order to pinpoint trends, contributing elements, and the size of illegal sales. The interaction of socioeconomic factors, cultural influences, and healthcare accessibility is explored to provide insight into prescription drug misuse in the local environment.The global context explores how prescription drug abuse is recognized by the World Health Organization, with a focus on the risks associated with addiction, overdose, and negative health outcomes.The influence of COVID-19 on the pharmaceutical sector is discussed in the research, with an emphasis on the rising usage of telemedicine and the greater reliance on online platforms.

A Review of Financial Problems Faced by Orange Producing Farmers in Amravati District

Agriculture in India serves as the primary economic sector, supporting the livelihoods of a significant portion of the population. With two-thirds of the populace dependent on it, agriculture remains the cornerstone of the nation's economy. Enhancing agricultural productivity is crucial for sustained growth, with its trajectory deeply intertwined with the country's long-term economic prospects. Within the agricultural landscape, orange farming stands as a prominent venture, particularly the cultivation of Nagpuri oranges, renowned for their quality. However, despite its promise, orange farmers encounter considerable financial hurdles, including fluctuating prices and high production costs. Hence the research study focused on the financial challenges faced by the orange producing farmers. To navigate these challenges, farmers must employ strategic financial management techniques while ensuring the quality of their produce. Additionally, marketing their oranges poses its own set of obstacles, prompting farmers to explore diverse avenues for sales, including local and international markets. Despite the financial constraints, orange farmers remain resilient, striving to maintain the excellence of their produce amidst economic uncertainties.

Constraints and Improvements Suggestions Proposed in Adopting Recommended Cultivation Practices by Mandarin Growers

The present study was conducted in Amravati district of Maharashtra. It was purposively carried out in two talukas i.e. Achalpur and Anjangaon Surji on the basis of maximum area under mandarin. From Achalpur and Anjangaon Surji talukas, 12 villages were selected purposively having area under mandarin. Again from each selected village, 10 mandarin growers were selected purposively having bearing orchard for the present study constituting a sample size of 120 respondents. An exploratory method of research design was used. The objective of the study was to to identify the constraints faced by mandarin growers and obtain suggestions. Findings revealed that majority of respondents (93.33%) faced the problem of unavailability of proper information about chemicals to control pests and diseases followed by the those (91.66%) who are facing the problem of fruit drop in recent years along with some other constraints. While in case of suggestions, guidance by concerned department to farmers at different levels by organizing field visits gained highest frequency followed by availability of inputs at affordable price and arrangement of training programes for the areas found with higher training need respectively.

Questionnaire Based Awareness Study for Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting by the Community Pharmacist in Amravati District

Questionnaire Based Awareness Study for Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting by the Community Pharmacist in Amravati District

An integrated geospatial and analytical hierarchy process approach for sustainable water management in the Amravati District, India

Abstract Groundwater is crucial for agriculture, domestic use, and industry. This study represents groundwater potential zones in the Amravati district, Maharashtra, India, using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and multi-influencing factor (MIF) techniques. These techniques are employed for a detailed spatial analysis, which is essential for sustainable groundwater management. The study integrates data layers including lithology, geomorphology, land use/land cover, drainage density, lineament density, rainfall, soil, elevation, and slope to evaluate the groundwater potential. The resulting groundwater potential map classifies the area into five categories: poor, fair, moderate, good, and excellent based on groundwater availability. The study reveals that 9% of the area has poor groundwater potential, 37% fair, 28% moderate, 13% good, and 13% excellent. This map is instrumental for stakeholders and policymakers, as it aids in resource allocation and the formulation of sustainable groundwater management strategies. Through the application of AHP and MIF techniques, this study effectively maps the groundwater potential, providing an essential tool for evidence-based decision-making for water resource management in the Amravati district.