Delta Districts Research Articles

Implementation of Solar powered water pump: Willingness among farmers in delta districts of Tamil Nadu

Implementation of Solar powered water pump: Willingness among farmers in delta districts of Tamil Nadu

Implementation of Solar powered water pump: Willingness among farmers in delta districts of Tamil Nadu

Implementation of Solar powered water pump: Willingness among farmers in delta districts of Tamil Nadu

In Vitro Anti Inflammatory, Anti-Oxidant and Anti-Cancer Cell Line Studies on Mollugo Cerviana (L.) Ser

Our traditional treatises on medicine have shown references to number of rare medicinal herbs prescribed to treat various ailments in human. An herbal plant preferred to treat fever, inflammation, rheumatic pain and wounds prevalently in the villages of the delta districts of Tamilnadu by name Mollugo cerviana was chosen for this research. The Ethanol extract of Mollugo cerviana was analysed for its in vitro anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer activity through standard procedures. The anti-inflammatory activity of the ethanol ethanolic extracts of varying concentrations were evaluated under HRBC (Human Red Blood Cell) Membrane Stabilization and Protein denaturation studies. Diclofenac sodium a nonsterioidal anti-inflammatory drug was the reference standard. The results revealed a concentration dependent increase in the percentage of membrane stabilization activity with increase in concentration of the test extract and a concentration dependent inhibition of protein (albumin) denaturation activity. Antioxidant studies revealed a significant free radical scavenging activity by the extract upon evaluation by DPPH free radical scavenging assay, nitric oxide assay and hydrogen peroxide radical scavenging activity assay. The studies on liver cancer cell lines using MTT assay revealed the anticancer activity exhibited by the ethanol extract of Mollugo cerviana. The studies as a whole reveals the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer activity possessed by the herbal extract of Mollugo cerviana which invites attention to proceed with further research towards development of novel herbal drugs from Mollugo cerviana to treat inflammation and cancer.

An Investigation of Consumer Preference on Sea Food in Delta Districts

An Investigation of Consumer Preference on Sea Food in Delta Districts

Assessment of amphibian population in the Water hyacinth infested village ponds with reference to pond length, width and depth in Cauvery delta districts of Tamil Nadu.

Assessment of amphibian population in the Water hyacinth infested village ponds with reference to pond length, width and depth in Cauvery delta districts of Tamil Nadu.

Design and Development of Automatic Micro Controller based Weather Forecasting Device

The entailment for weather forecasting to take the essential pre-cautious measures in our regular routines and elude the unwanted fatalities has made this more attractive area of research. Particularly in the rural areas the weather forecasting enables the farmers to have an effective crop management, avoiding the destruction in the crops and increasing the yield. In order to have a real time weather forecasting the proposed method in the paper tries to develop an automatic weather forecasting device based on the microcontroller. The proposed method utilizes the sensors to monitor the weather changes and engages the raspberry pi to process the information gathered and convey it to the end user. The proposed system was tested by implementing it in the Indian delta districts and the accuracy, precision and flexibility in the forecasting was evinced by the data output observed over and done with the Thinkspeak .Web

An Exploration on Farm Crisis and Suicides in the Cauvery Delta Districts of Tamil Nadu

The Cauvery delta is the most productive food bowls in India and which cultivates more than 70 percent of paddy in Tamil Nadu. However, the situation of farmers suicides is alarming and leading to farm suicides manifested from the fragile situation during 2017, since farmer suicides are rare in this region. In this context, this study is taken-up and used descriptive research design with both primary and secondary data source. Empirical data have been collected from the 21 victim farmers’ households of three Cauvery districts of Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, and Nagapattinam. The empirical research found several causes: the scarcity of water and drought are the major causes of the present agrarian crisis. It is reported that every victim farmers of the study area borrowed for crop cultivation and unable to repay the borrowings on time due to crop failure. The victim farmers are disappointed by the crop failure, agriculture policies, and schemes are failed to compensate for their needs. Thus, safety net measures like crop insurance and allowances may be provided as immediate relief from debts. Intensive counseling at the household level is another intervention, which may reduce the suicides immediately. Local educational institutions and their community service wings may be utilized for educating and counseling the distress farmers.

Cohort Study of Bovine Malignant Catarrhal Fever in Cavery Delta Districts of Tamil Nadu

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Impact Assessment of Mechanical Transplantation in Cauvery Delta Districts of Tamil Nadu

During June 2015, the Government of Tamil Nadu implemented the “Kuruvai Season Special Assistance 2015 for Delta districts” programme to boost rice production. A study was conducted to assess the impact of machine transplanting, which was an important component of this special package. The comparative economics of conventional and machine planting revealed that yield increased by nearly 40.00 per cent; cost of cultivation decreased by 21.00 per cent; cost of production reduced by 43.00 per cent; and net returns increased by more than four times (448.00 %), over the manually planted fields. Farmers’ feedback on machine planting was very optimistic with all the beneficiaries expressing that they had opted for machine planting to overcome labour scarcity and to increase yields.

Palliative Management with Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Pericardial Lavage for Cow with Pericarditis - A case Report

Traumatic reticulopericarditis is a very frequently occurring, high morbid and mortality syndrome affecting bovines in large animal practice. It is quite common in delta districts of Tamil Nadu. For early intervention and economic loss minimization, appropriate diagnostic and prognostic testing is essential. Ultrasound guided, percutaneous pericardiocentesis is the non-invasive technique and helped in therapeutic management and prognostication of traumatic reticulopericarditis. This case documented the successful utility of the palliative therapy.

Metabolic Health Status of Transition Cows in Dried up Cauvery Delta districts of Tamilnadu, India

Metabolic Health Status of Transition Cows in Dried up Cauvery Delta districts of Tamilnadu, India

Use of mechanical transplanter for rice cultivation in Cauvery delta districts of Tamil Nadu : Impact and feedback assessment

The Government of Tamil Nadu during June 2015 had announced the “Kuruvai Special Assistance 2015 for Delta Districts” programme to boost rice production and productivity in the state. Among others, promotion of ‘Machine Transplantation’ of rice seedlings was one of the main components of this special package. To assess the success of this programme, a study was conducted to assess the impact of mechanical planting versus conventional planting, cost and returns, and feedback of farmers. The comparative economics of conventional and machine planting revealed the following: yield increased by nearly 40.00%; cost of cultivation decreased by 21.00%; cost of production reduced by 43.00% and ultimately net returns increased by more than four times (448.00%), over the manually planted fields. Farmers’ feedback on machine planting was very optimistic with all the beneficiaries expressing that they had opted for machine planting to overcome labour scarcity, and to increase their yields. Major merits perceived by the beneficiaries included: mental agony due to rice cultivation had reduced significantly, significant increase in productive tillers, and reduction in seed rate which led to decrease in cost of production. On the whole, it was found that nearly two-third (65.00%) of the beneficiaries were cent per cent satisfied with the government initiative.

Inter-comparison of water balance components of river basins draining into selected delta districts of Eastern India

Quantification of hydrological components in-terms of surface runoff, stream flow and evapotranspiration is important and useful in planning and management of water resources across the river basin, including downstream delta regions. River deltas water availability; management and related disaster risk are largely influenced by the hydrological state of upstream river basins. The paper presents the results of hydrological modelling (SWAT) based long-term water balance components in river basins draining into selected delta Districts of Eastern India. Mahanadi, Brahmani-Baitarani river basins and Hooghly river and adjacent small river basins are considered. The long-term water balance components of Mahanadi and Brahmani-Baitarani river basins are similar and significantly different in Hooghly river and adjacent small river basins. The runoff coefficient is significantly higher in Hooghly river and adjacent small river basins at 0.39 compared to other two river basins (0.247 & 0.256). The evapotranspiration component is relatively low in Hooghly river and adjacent small river basins with smaller range of long-term variation. The time-series model outputs brought out the basin-specific hydrological response variations in low and high rainfall years such as changes in fraction of evapotranspiration and surface runoff. Mahanadi and Brahmani-Baitarani river basins exhibit large inter-annual variation in evapotranspiration, surface runoff fractions. The developed hydrological modelling framework is capable of incorporating future climate data and to predict the basin-scale future water availability, demand, use and to bring out resulting water scenarios that would impact river deltas in-terms of their exposure towards water related adversities, such as drought and flood.

Deramatophilosis in Draught and Dairy Cattle in Tamil Nadu Delta Districts of India

Deramatophilosis in Draught and Dairy Cattle in Tamil Nadu Delta Districts of India

A study on faciomaxillary injuries in a tertiary care hospital

Background: Faciomaxillary injuries are increasing in frequency and severity due to road traffic accidents and violence among the people of the delta districts of Tamilnadu. Alcohol plays a major role both in road traffic accidents and assaults resulting in faciomaxillary injuries. Human bites play a significant role in the soft tissue injuries of the face resulting in loss of lobule of ear, nasal tip loss and partial loss of lower lip. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the aetiology, incidence, patterns and treatment modalities of faciomaxillary injuries which include both soft tissue and bony injuries.Methods: The study was conducted in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu, India between 2012-2015. About 850 patients in and around the delta districts of Tamilnadu admitted with various soft tissue and bony injuries of the faciomaxillary region were studied. Age, sex, time, mechanism and aetiology of injury, history of bleeding, unconsciousness and prior first aid, type of vehicle and use of preventive measures, type of fracture, associated injuries and treatment modalities were evaluated.Results: Faciomaxillary injuries were mostly due to road traffic accidents. Highest number of fractures was predominantly occurring in the age group of 21-30 years. Males incurred more fractures with a male to female ratio of 7.4:1.1. Fracture mandible was the most common followed by zygoma, nasal and naso ethmoid fractures. Pan facial fractures were more common among alcoholics. 28 patients had associated head injury and 14 patients had cervical spine injuries. Open reduction and internal fixation was the preferred modality for mandible whereas the mid face fractures were treated more often by closed methods. Soft tissue injuries involving ear, nose, lip and eyelids were more common.Conclusions: Drunken driving should be curbed in the society. Educating the people about road safety rules will bring down the faciomaxillary injuries. Motivating the public against violence will reduce human bites and soft tissue injuries of the face.

Assessment of amphibian environment through physico chemical analysis of the water hyacinth infested ponds in the Cauvery delta districts of Tamil Nadu

Assessment of amphibian environment through physico chemical analysis of the water hyacinth infested ponds in the Cauvery delta districts of Tamil Nadu

Understanding the ‘Digital Divide’ - An Investigation of Mobile and Mobile Service Usage among Rural and Urban Consumers in Delta Districts of Tamil Nadu

Objectives: To investigate the usage and preferences for mobile and mobile services among respondents in rural and urban areas of delta districts of Tamil Nadu and identify their impact on digital divide. Analysis: The research was conducted across various parts of Tiruchirapalli and Thanjavur districts of Tamil Nadu. A sample of 340 respondents (140 in rural areas and 200 in urban areas) was approached with a questionnaire (bilingual-Tamil and English) having pre-tested items. Convenience sampling method was used. Appropriate statistical tools were employed to analyse the basic data. Multiple- Regression was used to build the digital divide model. Findings: The analysis has pointed out the usage pattern of the rural and urban respondents across mobile-oriented and mobile-service oriented factors. Further the model indicates the extent of influence of these two variables in creating the digital divide. The service providers need to improve the standard of service in rural markets to strategically narrow down the existing digital gap. Similarly, the online activities of the rural population are also limited to messaging and few mobile applications. Mobile handset manufacturers should promote the use of smart phones in rural areas by introducing customise, affordable and feature rich models. With such a digital gap existing, it may slow down the development process and may restrict the beneficiaries from getting the government’s aids on time. The people in both urban and rural areas too should familiarise themselves with the use of various online services of the government and other voluntary organisations. Though the data usage is relatively low, the trend has picked up as the rural youth are familiar with these technologies. Applications/Improvements: This study has taken into consideration, two major communication factors viz., mobile and mobile service and investigated their impact on digital divide which is a new orientation in this area.

Evaluation of the Relationship and Impact of Climatic Factors on West Tennessee Corn and Soybean Yields from 1955 to 2013

This study was designed to determine if a relationship existed between corn (Zea mays) and soybean (Glycine max) yields and climate factors in West Tennessee from 1955 to 2013. Yield data was obtained from National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) annual crop surveys for the twenty one counties in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) West Tennessee and Delta Districts. Climate data for was obtained from National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). Only climate data from April through October was used in calculations to more accurately reflect corn and soybean growing seasons. Correlations, linear regressions, and multiple regressions were developed to compare crop yields with climate factors for the year as well as three phases of the crop production process (planting, growing, and harvesting). Significant relationships were found to exist between corn yield and minimum temperature (r = 0.32; P = .01), precipitation (r = 0.29; P = .26), Palmer Z-Index (r = 0.26; P = .47), and one month Standardized Precipitation Index (r = 0.26; P = .049). Significant relationships were found between soybean yield and maximum temperature (r = -0.32; P = .01), precipitation (r = 0.43; P < 0.001), Palmer Drought Severity Index (r = 0.28; P = .03), Palmer Z-Index (r = 0.43; P < .001), and one month Standardized Precipitation Index (r = 0.46; P < .001). The study found that yields were dependent on multiple climatic factors due to the abundance of significant multiple regression models compared to linear regression models. However, West Tennessee corn and soybean yields were not statistically influenced by average temperature or climate factors during the planting stage of production. Overall, growing season temperature and precipitation factors were important and will continue to impact corn and soybean yields in West Tennessee.

An Innovative ICT Approach to Evaluate and Enhance Delivery of Government of Tamil Nadu Advisory Messages to Farmers

Over 52% of India’s population depends on agriculture but generates merely 13.9% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). With fragmented landholdings, the number of independent farmers has risen to 88 million with near-stagnant productivity. Despite the Central and State Governments initiating many reforms in agricultural extension in India, there continue to be serious information gaps between farmers, extension workers and agricultural scientists. In the state of Tamil Nadu, small and marginal farmers have a share of more than 90% of the 8 million total land holdings. And it is these farmers who still find it difficult to access quality information when they need it the most. The Government of Tamil Nadu, with the aim of providing farmers the latest farming and crop-related information using ICT tools, has launched a service to relay agricultural advisories by means of a ‘PUSH’ voice-message to farmers in five delta districts. A mechanism of gaining feedback on different aspects of this service was embedded in the ‘PUSH’ messages itself. The paper presents how such a technique adds to the agility of service-delivery and improves the service even while it is being deployed. The results indicate that ICT does have a transformative potential – empowering farmers to convey feedback in real-time and enabling the Government to respond in a timely manner based on the feedback. At a broader level, whether evaluation, feedback and modification can be made part of the ICT service delivery itself, enabling better-targeting and better delivery of services, is discussed.

Possible energy network with polygeneration system and CCS for China

On basis of adopting polygeneration systems for power and alternative fuels, capturing CO2 with near zero energy penalties, and storing CO2 on sites, a new kind of Energy Network can integrate energy utilization, CO2 capture, transportation and storage synthetically. Techno-economic analysis of this solution focusing on Inner Mongolia and the Yangtze River Delta districts had been carried with comparison to the chain method for energy utilization and CO2 sequestration. This solution can save 21.5% of energy, and reduce 35% of total costs. The adoption of advanced polygeneration systems contributes 52.2% of the total saved costs, and the integration of energy utilization and CO2 sequestration in the Energy Network contributes 47.8%. From the aspect of CCS, the CO2 sequestration cost in the Energy Network can be as low as 12 $/t due to the lower energy penalties of capture in polygeneration systems and the combination of CO2 source and sink. The Energy Network exhibits attractive performance on energy saving, costs reduction for CCS, which may be a promising solution for sustainable development of China.