Nandurbar District Research Articles

Fertility status of soils under different land use systems in Nandurbar district of Maharashtra

Fertility status of soils under different land use systems in Nandurbar district of Maharashtra

Cosmetic ethnobotany practiced by tribal women of Nandurbar district of Maharashtra

The Satpuda ranges communities have historically relied on native plant resources for sustenance, including healthcare, nutrition, and housing. Tribal women traditionally employed local herbs for cosmetic applications. However, with modernization, this indigenous knowledge is gradually fading among younger generations. Hence, this study aims to document the traditional cosmetic practices and uses of plants by local women in Maharashtra's Nandurbar district, focusing on significant plants identified through research.

Geographical study of primary health care center distribution in Nandurbar district

Geographical study of primary health care center distribution in Nandurbar district

Study of Ethno-medicines among Some Tribes of Nandurbar District of Maharashtra

Abstract: The study on Ethno-medicinal Plant Survey in Nandurbar District, Maharashtra (2019-2021)" documented the traditional knowledge of ethnomedicinal plant species within the Bhil Pawara, Tadvi Gavit, Mavchi, Vasave, Dhanka, and Barela tribes of the Satpuda ranges in Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. The research focused on identifying and recording 31 plant species that are utilized by these tribes for ethnomedicinal purposes. In addition to detailing the therapeutic applications of these plants for various ailments, the study also captured their cultural significance in activities, customs, beliefs, as well as their roles in providing food, fodder, fiber, and shelter. The findings of this investigation contribute to enhancing the existing understanding of ethno-botanical practices in the Nandurbar district.

Traditional Medicolore in Dhadgaon Tehsil of Nandurbar District (Maharashtra: India)

The Dhadgaon tehsil is predominantly tribal area. The tehsil is studded with various tribes viz., Bhil, Pawara, Dhanaka, etc. They have their way of life, dialect and beliefs. Their mediclore is traditional. They have experimented by trials and errors to develop traditional plant knowledge, which they pass down verbally generations. Information on native medicinal uses was obtained through direct field interviews with traditional healers, elder tribal men and women, heads of villages and hamlets. The importance of plant-based medicines and the application of traditional knowledge, skills, customs, and practices related to primary healthcare among tribal and rural is presented in this report, which includes 50 plants pertain to 49 genera and 32 angiospermic families. Recipes such as fresh juice, decoction, infusion, paste, powder, oil, and other recipes are utilized. They employs, various plant parts such as roots, stems, bark, leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, and tubers, as well as latex.

Study of Blue green algae from Cotton fields of Nyahali village of Nandurbar district of Maharashtra state

Study of Blue green algae from Cotton fields of Nyahali village of Nandurbar district of Maharashtra state

Diversity and Distribution of Butterflies of Agroecosystem in Nandurbar District, Maharashtra (India)

Diversity and Distribution of Butterflies of Agroecosystem in Nandurbar District, Maharashtra (India)

Plants Used for Common Diseases by Tribes of Nandurbar District (MS). India

Plants Used for Common Diseases by Tribes of Nandurbar District (MS). India

Use of electronic information resources for teaching and research by faculty members of Arts Science and Commerce libraries Among the Nandurbar District

Use of electronic information resources for teaching and research by faculty members of Arts Science and Commerce libraries Among the Nandurbar District

Role of small millet crops in food security of western Satpura in Nandurbar District (MS), India

Role of small millet crops in food security of western Satpura in Nandurbar District (MS), India

Parents' Caring Approach for Their Children Suffering from Pneumonia-A Study among Bhil Tribes of Maharashtra.

In India, pneumonia deaths in the past decade show a decreasing trend in the child mortality rate from 74.6 to 45.4. However, NFHS-5 records an increase in prevalence to 2.8% from 2.7% in NFHS-4. The childhood pneumonia control strategies focus on strengthening the health system, skill-building health workers, counseling, and creating awareness about promoting healthy behaviors regarding the management of sick children. The study attempts to understand "caregivers" care-seeking behavior and the management of childhood pneumonia. The study was conducted in the Akkalkuwa block of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, India. We used episodic interviews, asking caregivers to recollect specific events linked to the need for treatment. A total of 11 in-depth interviews of mothers were conducted whose under-five children had pneumonia in the past year. These interviews used vignettes from real pneumonia cases to discuss community priorities for health care and actions taken to improve child's health. In addition, the qualitative data from the in-depth interviews were thematically analyzed. Cough, breathlessness, and disturbance in the routine schedule of the child were the major symptoms to identify pneumonia (vavlya) among children. Branding on the stomach, oil massage, and jadi-buti were commonly observed phenomena to seek help. Low priority, the influence of traditional healers and herbal medicines, and the inaccessibility of quality healthcare services were the main factors that led to the child's treatment. Culturally appropriate activities are to be imparted on recognition of symptoms and appropriate care seeking, and community health workers need capacity building.

Research Productivity of Research Papers Published in Conference Proceedings by College Librarians: Special Reference to Nandurbar District (MS)

Research Productivity of Research Papers Published in Conference Proceedings by College Librarians: Special Reference to Nandurbar District (MS)

Relationship between profile and livelihood status of bhil (tribal) farmers of Nandurbar district in Maharashtra state

The present study was carried out in Nandurbar district of Maharashtra state to analyze relationship between profile and livelihood status of bhil (tribal) farmers. Total 20 villages from four selected talukas were identified for the present study. Ex post facto research design was used and 200 sample size were selected for the study by using random sampling method. The result of relational analysis shows that education (r= 0.239*) and number of earning member (r= 0.203) were found to be positive and highly significant, while family size (r=-0.569) and family type (r=-0.185) had negative and highly significant relationship with livelihood status of Bhil farmers. Whereas, occupation (r = 0.164), annual income (r=0.171*) and economic motivation (r=0.140*) were found to be positive and significant relationship and age (r=-0.146*) had negative and significant relationship with livelihood status of bhil farmers.

Delineation of Drainage Pattern and Water Projects - A Geographical Overview

In the context of present study the term Delineation means bordering of any kind of area by using scale and reveals in maps. In the context of present study the term Delineation is refer to mapping the drainage and check dams in the study area. The region is drained by the Arunavati River a northern tributary of Tapi, flowing towards the south. River Aner in the east marked an eastern boundary, which flows towards south while in the west Nandurbar district and in the east Jalgaon district. The Northern boundary is marked by Madhya Pradesh. The basaltic lava flows in the hilly tract are not favorable for groundwater development but give rise to perennial and seasonal springs. The contact of the basaltic lava flows with alluvial mountain front deposit is demarcated by a major fault. The alluvial deposits are further subdivided into (a) Talus and Scree deposits bordering in the Satpura foothills and (b) Alluvium consisting of sand clays gravel. Secondly, Evapotranspiration is an important parameter to decide the quality of water is available for plant growth. Evapotranspiration in this tehsil is higher during the plant growth period, thus reducing the availability of water for plant growth. Drought Prone Taluka the semi-arid tracts of the State which receives rainfall between 750 to 1000 mm are drought-prone areas. The Shirpur taluka comes in the drought-prone area of the State. The annual normal rainfall is 617 mm received over period of 36 days during south west monsoon. A surface water resource in the Taluka is unevenly distributed. This resource is also not assured as it depends on rainfall. Irrigation projects in the Taluka cover the only small area in southeastern part of the Taluka. Because of this, the use of groundwater for irrigation, drinking water, and an industrial purpose has increased many folds. In entire taluka intensive development of groundwater has led to critical situations resulting in manifestations of problems like declining ground water levels, shortage of water supply, etc. This situation warrants for taking up programmers to augment groundwater resources on strong lines in the whole taluka. In this paper, groundwater resources in different formations of the entire taluka, industrialization, problems caused due to excessive utilization of groundwater, method store adopted in conserving the scarce resources and recharging the aquifers have been discussed.

COVID-19: Challenges Facing in Online Learning by Students in Rural Areas; The Case Study in Nandurbar District

At the beginning of year 2020 and ending of December 2019 an outbreak of a novel Corona virus that is COVID-19 find out in Wuhan City (China). It was propagating fast in few months in all over countries. In this situation Government implemented various phase of lockdown in the country. Very bad impact happened to lockdown on educational institutions, schools and colleges and exams. They could not start their academic year at right time. Maharashtra Government declared their decision on all education departments to start an academic schedule in online mode. Due to this all student in rural areas in Nandurbar district (Maharashtra state, India) are facing unexpected challenges to online learn during the period of lockdown. Against this condition with the help of quantitative analysis in this paper expressed various types of challenges to online learn faced by students in rural areas. Our study mainly focused on difficulties of online learning and analysis their challenges faced by students. So many multiples challenges found in online learning such as Adaptability in online learning, Technical mistake,Virtual engagement, Communication issues, Lack of online learning skill, Students’ feelings, Demotivated during online learning, Lack of literacy about technical skills, Students’ stressful condition in online learning. Keywords: COVID-19, Rural areas in Nandurbar District, Unexpected Challenges, Lockdown.

Electrical Resistivity Imaging in Parts of Nandurbar District, Deccan Volcanic Province, Maharashtra, India

Abstract Exploration of groundwater resources in basaltic hard-rock terrain has always remained a challenging task for hydrogeologists as the potential groundwater zones/recharge pockets in such areas are associated with differential weathering, anisotropy, heterogeneities, fractured and fissured geological features etc. The thickness of the weathered/fractured layer overlying the compact rocks in such terrain plays a vital role in groundwater prospects. Paucity of water in the semi-arid trap covered areas of north Maharashtra necessitated to locate sources of groundwater almost all over the region. This has driven hydrogeologists to determine the role of dykes in the occurrence, movement and storage of groundwater. The study area is situated in Nandurbar district of Maharashtra bordering Narmada-Tapi rift zone. Two-dimensional (2D) electrical resistivity imaging (ERI) was used to generate subsurface resistivity models for delineating the availability of groundwater in the dyke-infested basaltic region of Nandurbar. The available dug well/borehole lithology suggests that the top layer is comprised of red bole, laterite or black soil followed by weathered/fractured rock. Results from the 2D inverted models of resistivity variation with depth suggest the occurrence of aquifers mostly in weathered/fractured zones within the traps or beneath it. The resistivity models suggest that the northern part of the study area represents a promising aquifer zone with reasonable thickness of weathered formation.

Observations on Bioculture and Medicinal Practices in Akkalkuwa Tehsil (Nandurbar District) In Maharashtra

An inventory was conducted in a tribal dominated tehsil Akkalkuwa in Nandurbar district of Maharashtra. It was aimed at knowing role of plants in the life of tribal people from the standpoint of concrete and abstract relationship with the ambient plant world. Total 12 angiospermic species belonging to 12 genera and 11 families have a considerable role in their bioculture and healthcare. All these species are used to combat various human afflictions in the form of different recipes. A considerable diversity of diseases is recorded in the area under study. Plant species interwoven with indigenous culture should also be examined for concrete relationship for the welfare of mankind.

Diversity of Ulotrichales from the Satpura Ranges of Nandurbar District, Maharashtra, India

In the present research work, a total of 12 species belonging to 4 genera of Ulotrichales (Chlorophyceae) were reported from the Satpura ranges of Nandurbar District. The reported genera were : Ulothrix, Uronema, Lagerheim and Microspora. The genus Ulothrix was found dominant during the study.

Analytical study on issues and challenges of rural students for E-learning during COVID

Between January 2020 and December 2019, a new strain of the Corona virus, COVID-19, causes an outbreak in Wuhan City, China. It rapidly across the globe in a few of months. Throughout this period, the government placed the nation under varying degrees of lockdown. The effects of lockdown on universities, schools, and standardized testing were devastating. They missed the start of the school year and had to make up the time. The state of Maharashtra has chosen to adopt a statewide online academic calendar. As a result, during the shutdown, all students in the rural Nandurbar district of the Indian state of Maharashtra may have unexpected challenges while trying to study online. This research paper examines the challenges and opportunities associated with adopting blended learning in India's tribal and rural communities.

Ethno-Veterinary practices among tribes of Nandurbar District (MS) India.

Ethno-Veterinary practices among tribes of Nandurbar District (MS) India.