Bishnupur District Research Articles

Willingness To Participate In Biomedical Research Among Adult Population In Bishnupur District, Manipur: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Willingness To Participate In Biomedical Research Among Adult Population In Bishnupur District, Manipur: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Impact of agricultural broadcasting programme through air news on the farmers’ adoption of innovative agricultural practices in Bishnupur district of Manipur, India

Impact of agricultural broadcasting programme through air news on the farmers’ adoption of innovative agricultural practices in Bishnupur district of Manipur, India

Assessing climate change effect on ginger crop in Bishnupur district of Manipur: Farmers’ perception

Assessing climate change effect on ginger crop in Bishnupur district of Manipur: Farmers’ perception

Adoption of improved French bean cultivation practices by the farmers of Bishnupur district of Manipur

Adoption of improved French bean cultivation practices by the farmers of Bishnupur district of Manipur

Adoption behaviour of fish farmers towards improved aquaculture practices of rohu Labeo rohita in Bishnupur district of Manipur, India

Adoption behaviour of fish farmers towards improved aquaculture practices of rohu Labeo rohita in Bishnupur district of Manipur, India

Investigation on the Tree Species of Utlou Village, Bishnupur District, Manipur and their Uses

Investigation on the Tree Species of Utlou Village, Bishnupur District, Manipur and their Uses

Report on heavy infestation of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita on Sponge Gourd (Luffa cylindrica) from Bishnupur District, Manipur

Some areas of Bishnupur District were selected in which small scales of sponge gourd cultivation was done. During June to October in 2023, some areas were visited in the village where heavy infestation of root- knot nematode were notice on the roots as well as the above ground parts. Patches growth were seen on the field. Chlorosis and yellowing of leaves which resembles nitrogen deficiency symptoms were found on leaves. Wilting of the plants, stunted growth, defected and premature fruits were also observed. Flowers were reduced and fall off easily which leads to sudden death of the plants. The roots of the plants have multiple large size galls formation. The galls formations were different, where some of the roots produced small size galls and some of the roots have very large size galls formation. Some control measures like crop rotation with non-host crops, summer deep ploughing, proper sanitation, application of neem cakes or mustard oil cakes, ashes were advised to the farmers for reduction of the nematode population as well as to promote better growth and yield production.

A cross sectional study on morbidity pattern in two primary health centers of Bishnupur District, Manipur

Background: PHCs and PHSCs are the grass-root level of the health care system of India which deals directly with the majority of the population as they live in rural areas and have no access to proper health care systems. This study was conducted due to the scarcity of studies and limited health care services amongst people in rural populations of Manipur to determine the morbidity pattern of patients attending OPD in 2 PHCs of Bishnupur District under RHTC, RIMS, Imphal, Manipur for the year 2021. Methods: A cross-sectional study based on previous records was conducted from 1 January to 31 December 2021 among the newly registered outpatients attending the OPD of Oinam and Leimapokpam PHCs in Bishnupur District. Secondary data from the two PHCs were collected. Data analysis was done by using SPSS software version 21. Results: The study found that almost half (46.4%) of patients attending OPD are 15-49 years followed by <15 years (38.7%). Out of total morbidity, respiratory diseases (24.8%) followed by GIT (15.9%), OBG, skin diseases and NCD constitute major morbidity among the study population. Conclusions: The study gives an outline of the morbidity pattern of patients attending OPD in two PHCs of the Bishnupur district in one year which could help healthcare providers and administrators to plan, practice and deliver quality services as per community needs.

Performance of Tomato Varieties Arka Rakshak and Arka Samrat in Naturally Ventilated Polyhouse and Its Economic Returns

In Bishnupur, Manipur, tomato cultivation can generate a steady income that supports farmers' welfare and livelihood security. Most of the farmers of Bishnupur are under the category of marginal and sub-marginal farmers. Bishnupur's tomato is an important high-value crop with high yield and economic potential. Most farmers in the Bishnupur district of Manipur are growing wide varieties of tomatoes in open fields and a few in low-cost polyhouses. The seeds of two tomato varieties, Arka Rakshak and Arka Samrat, are new varieties in Manipur. A comparison of the yield potential of two tomato varieties and their economic returns, the varietal performance testing was conducted in a naturally ventilated Polyhouse of area 135 m2 at an instructional farm of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bishnupur district, Manipur, during 2017-18. The adopted package of practices was Seed rate – 3.5g , Spacing- 45cm x 45cm, FYM-400 kg, NPK 4:10:2.5 g/plant. The study revealed that tomato var. Arka Rakshak resulted in a yield of 367 kg with C:B ratio (1:7.8), whereas Arka Samrat could obtain 285 kg with C:B ratio (1:6), which shows that both the two varieties are suitable for polyhouse cultivation. However, the tomato variety Arka Rakshak has superior performance in every parameter than Arka Samrat.

A Study on Adoption of IPM (Integrated Pest Management) in Cabbage and Cauliflower in Bishnupur District, Manipur

An insect pest problem is one of the important limiting factors in the profitable production of agricultural crops. In India, including Manipur, insect pest control is mainly base on the use of insecticidal chemicals because of their quicker action, easy availability and giving spectacular result within a short time, so, the concept of Integrated Pest Management emerged.Therefore the present study entitled "A Study on Adoption of IPM in Cabbage and Cauliflower at Bishnupur District of Manipur” was designed with the following objectives To study socio-psychological, extension-communication and agro-economic characteristics of the respondents.

Yield, Economics, Nutrient uptake and Quality of Lentil (Lens culinaris L.) as Influence by Salicylic Acid and Potassium Nitrate under Rainfed Condition

A field experiment was conducted at Agricultural Research Farm, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Utlou, Bishnupur District, Manipur, India during the year 2018-2019 to study the effect of salicylic acid and potassium nitrate on yield, economics and quality of lentil under rainfed conditions. The findings indicated that seed priming of salicylic acid (SA) @ 200 ppm and scaling up of potassium nitrate (KNO3) up to 1.5% as foliar application significantly enhanced the yield (grain yield, stover yield and biomass yield) and economics, nutrient uptake and quality of lentil. The treatment combination salicylic acid @ 200 ppm + KNO3 1.5% gave the maximum grain yield (1104.88 kg/ha), stover yield (1799.06 kg/ha) and biomass yield (2903.95 kg/ha). The gross returns (₹73617), net returns (₹38729) and benefit:cost ratio (2.11) were highest through application of SA @ 200 ppm and KNO3 @ 1.5%. The N, P and K uptake (kg/ha) and protein content of lentil were highest through application of SA @ 200 ppm and KNO3 @ 1.5%.

Non-Conventional food Plants available in and around Loktak Lake, Bishnupur (Manipur)

Loktak Lake is the largest fresh water lake in North East India. The lake is situated at Moirang in the Bishnupur District, Manipur about 48 km to South from Imphal city. This Lake extends about 287 km2. Loktak Lake has an indispensable relationship with the people of the state since time immemorial from socio- cultural and economic viewpoints. Many edible plants are available in and around the Lake. The food plants which are not commonly available in the market and those which are not commonly utilized as food throughout the country are considered as non-conventional food plants. There are various plants which grow in the lake as submerged, free floating, rooted with floating leaves, emergents, etc. and some are found to grow on the floating humus (Phum). The main food of the Brow Antlered Deer (Rucervus eldi eldi) which is found only in Keibul Lamjao National Wildlife Sanctuary near the Loktak Lake is a variety of young shoots of grasses, herbaceous plants, Zizania latifolia, etc. Some important non-conventional food plants available in and around the Lake are Hedichium flavum (Loklei), Alpinia allughas (Pullei), Euryale ferox (Thangjing), Nymphaea stellata (Thariktha), Nymphaea alba (Tharo angouba), Oenanthe javanica (Komprek), Ipomoea aquatica (Kolamni), Nelumbo nucifera (Thambou, Thamchet and Thamna khenjong), Sagittaria sagittifolia (Koukha), Trapa bispinosa (Heikak) Zizania latifolia (kambong) etc. Some plants such as Ipomoea aquatica (Kolamni) and Alpinia allughas (Pullei), Neptunia oleracea (Eshing Ekaithabi), Ludwigia adscendens (Eshing Kundo), etc. have medicinal importance. These food plants are very rich in vitamins and minerals.

Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) of Health Care Providers in Manipur, India

Introduction: Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) relates to comfort and satisfaction in a profession. Health care providers are exposed to great level of stress and traumatic events in their job. This study aimed at determining the ProQOL of health care providers in Bishnupur district. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted among health care providers of Bishnupur district, Manipur during 24 January- 24 February 2021. The participants were 153 healthcare providers from district hospital, CHCs and PHCs using a convenience method. The instrument for collecting data consisted of “Professional Quality of Life Measure version 5(ProQOL-5)” questionnaire. Chi square test and Pearson’s r correlation was used for analysis. Results: Mean age of the participants was 37.54 + 9.1 years. The mean values for the domain compassion satisfaction (CS), secondary traumatic stress (STS), burnout (BO) was 36.7 + 5.2, 23.2+ 4.5 and 23.3 + 5.6 respectively. BO and STS were positively correlated. There was no significant association between other domains. Participants who had night shifts had more BO level compared to others. Conclusion: Majority of the participants had moderate CS and STS. Those having prolonged duty hours experienced more burnout compared to others.

Sustainable Rearing of Eri Silkworm (Samia ricini) in Bishnupur District of Manipur

Background: The practice of rearing eri silkworm is extensively practice in Bishnupur district of Manipur. The current study aimed to access the input factors for production as well as major constraints faced by the respondents during its production and marketing. Methods: The present research investigation was carried out during the agricultural year 2020-21 with a total of 120 respondents were selected by following a multi-stage simple random quota sampling technique. Result: Study reveals that the majority of the female respondents were actively doing Eri-rearing; the total cost of cultivation of Eri-rearing was ₹ 8,530 per 100 dfls with 90 kgs cocoon produce with gross and net returns viz; ₹ 13,500 and ₹ 4,970 respectively on semi-medium farm category.

An Investigation on the Free-Time Activities of the Rongmei Tribe in Siangai Namdai, Bishnupur District, Manipur, India

An Investigation on the Free-Time Activities of the Rongmei Tribe in Siangai Namdai, Bishnupur District, Manipur, India

An Investigation on the Free-Time Activities of the Rongmei Tribe in Siangai Namdai, Bishnupur District, Manipur, India

An Investigation on the Free-Time Activities of the Rongmei Tribe in Siangai Namdai, Bishnupur District, Manipur, India

Constraints Faced by the Farmers Adopting Paddy-Fish Farming System in Bishnupur District of Manipur

The study attempts to identify the major constraints faced by the farmers adopting Paddy-Fish farming system in Bishnupur district of Manipur. The study was conducted by employing a proportionate sampling system with a total of 110 sample farmers. It comprised of 76 Rotational, 24 Concurrent, 5 each of Paddy and Fish monoculture system farmers. The problems were ranked using the Garrett’s Ranking Technique where each rank given by the farmer was converted into scores through the table of Garrett and Woodworth by classifying into three diff erent categories. the fi ndings revealed that water shortage was the most importance problem in all four systems followed by lack of suffi cient funds. Other problems include fl ooding, high cost of fi ngerlings, lack of proper drainage system, lack of good quality seeds and fi ngerlings; high price of chemicals and fertilizers were the major problems

Dietary practices and physical activity among the school-going adolescents of Bishnupur district, Manipur

Dietary practices and physical activity among the school-going adolescents of Bishnupur district, Manipur

Professional quality of life of health care providers in Bishnupur district, Manipur: a cross sectional study

Background: ProQOL is the quality of life related to professional attributes. It has a direct impact not only on mental wellness of the healthcare worker but can affect day to day decision making required in his services. Objectives of current study was to determine ProQOL of health care providers and to assess the association between ProQOL and demographic variables of interest.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 153 health care providers of Bishnupur district, Manipur selected by random sampling during August-September, 2021 using ProQOL-5 questionnaire. Univariate analysis was done, followed by Chi-square test and Pearson Correlation for assessing association.Results: Mean age was 37.54±9.1 years and 64.1% were females. 46.4% were from District Hospital, 27.5% from CHC and 26.1% from PHC. 32.7% were nurses followed by physicians (25.5%). Mean values for compassion satisfaction (CS), secondary traumatic stress (STS), burnout (BO) was 36.84±5.2, 23.2±4.5 and 23.3±5.6 respectively. Majority had moderate CS (79.1%), BO (54.9%) and STS (52.3%). BO and STS were positively correlated (r=0.552, p=0.000). 63.6% working both day and night shifts had more BO (p=0.05). Those working for ≥8 hrs more often felt trapped as their job as a helper (p=0.031).Conclusions: Majority had moderate CS, STS and BO level. Stress management and coping skills training can be considered as a measure to decrease significant BO, STS and increase CS.

<i>Impatiens ecalcarata</i> Collett & Hemsl. (Balsaminaceae) – A New Addition for the Flora of India

Impatiens ecalcarata Collett & Hemsl. (Balsaminaceae) is recorded from India for the first time. The new record is based on the specimens collected from marshes near Loktak Lake in Bishnupur district of Manipur. A detailed description with illustration is provided here for its easy identification.