Ramakrishna Mission Research Articles

Thermal Performance of Double Slope Floating Cum Tilted-Wick Solar Still with the Effect of Water Flowing Over the Glass Cover

This article explains the transient performance of double slope floating cum tilted-wick solar still. The impact of the liquid, water in this case flowing over a glass cover has also been studied. In addition to it the heat capacity of both type of wick water surfaces viz., double slope and floating type has been investigated. Mathematical expressions have been arrived at for the components such as floating and tilted wick surfaces, efficiency, glass cover and flowing water. The numerical calculations have been done during the month of July 2010. The venue where the experimental investigations have been carried out was Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, India.

Oral Carcinoma, HPV Infection, Arsenic Exposure-their Correlation in West Bengal, India

Objective: The aim is to find out any possible correlation between HPV infection and oral carcinoma along with this metal toxicity. Methods: Ethical clearance for this study was obtained from the Ethics Committee of Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences, Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan. Patients attending our hospital were screened for the presence of oral premalignant and malignant lesions. The subjects were administered a standard questionnaire. The buccal swab and hair samples (107 cases and 50 controls) were collected after obtaining informed consent from all the corresponding subjects, and were analysed for detection of HPV 16 DNA and arsenic level analysis, respectively. Results: 22.5% of malignant samples showed the presence of HPV 16 DNA. 80% of cases showed their arsenic count above the safe limit (0.8 μg/g). Conclusion: A considerable percentage of malignant samples showed the presence of HPV16 DNA, indicating that there may be a correlation between HPV infection and oral malignancy in this population. A higher percentage of cases showing an elevated arsenic count states a possible link between arsenic toxicity and the development of this disease. However, a higher population size and statistical analysis are required for a proper conclusion.

Attitude and vocabulary of Life Science of residential and non-residential Ramakrishna Mission school students in West Bengal

Attitude and vocabulary of Life Science of residential and non-residential Ramakrishna Mission school students in West Bengal

Integrating farm with bio-based practices for food security and sustainability

Since the 1960s, agricultural production in India has been enhanced significantly due to extensive use of fertilizers, improved seeds, plant protection chemicals and irrigation. But increased crop production has accelerated the removal of plant nutrients from the soil by almost four times over the last two decades, constraining the quality of soil resources. The Agricultural Training Centre (ATC), Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narendrapur, has been trying for decades to tackle the problem through trials and experimentation, in collaboration with the farmers in the villages. Bio-intensive farming is one of the options to keep the agricultural production system friendly with overall natural ecosystem as well as generate enough production for sustainability of the farm household. As a pilot project, the ATC implemented the concept in three villages of Ruppur Gram Panchayat of Birbhum district, West Bengal, through 50 households. Here chemical agriculture was highly preferred in spite of decreasing net return per unit area. The impact of the project shows considerable reduction of some chemicals, increasing trend for conservation of natural resources, generation of self-employment as well as sustainable income of the farm house holds.

An analysis of curricular and other curricular activities of Ramakrishna Mission School

India is a democratic country requires creative dynamic citizen for its development. And it will be possible only when school produce creative prosperous students. In this aspect, researcher find out that curricular and other curricular activities of Ramkrishna Mission School is unique up to some extent because it gives emphasis on value education and holistic development of students. It giving the emphasis on self-realization, standing on their own feet and community work. Most of the teacher of this school are competent to organize classrooms and manage the behavior of their students so, outcome of this school is very effective and impressive to other school.

Succenturiate placenta: An incidental finding

Introduction: the placenta succenturiata or, succenturiate placenta is a morphological abnormality of placenta having succenturiate lobe. succenturiate lobe is one or, more small accessory placental lobe, size of a cotyledon developing in the membranes at a distant from the periphery of the main placental disc usually having vascular connections of fetal origin which runs through the membranes connecting main placenta to the succenturiate lobe. the accessory lobe is developed from the activated villi on the chorionic leave. the estimated incidence is ~ 3 per 1000 pregnancies. It carries an increased incidence of vasa praevia. Approximately, 50% of vasa praevia is associated with succenturiate placenta. they are associated with increasing maternal age and are more common in women who have undergone in vitro fertilization (IVF). case report: Herein, we report a case of pregnancy Snigdha Kumari1, Ashok Kumar Biswas2, Gautam Giri3 Affiliations: 1MBBS, MS, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences, Ramakrishna Mission SevaPratishthan, Kolkata, West Bengal, India; 2MBBS, MD, DNB, Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences, Ramakrishna Mission SevaPratishthan.Kolkata, West Bengal, India; 3MBBS, DGO, MD.Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences, Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan.Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Corresponding Author: Snigdha Kumari, MBBS, MS, Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Main Office, Ramakrishna Mission SevaPratishthan, Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences, 99 Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata700026, India; Ph: 919831376252; Email: snigdha.obs@ gmail.com Received: 10 March 2015 Accepted: 04 April 2015 Published: 15 April 2015 with an incidental finding of succenturiate lobe of placenta in a 35-year pregnant woman. she was admitted in the labor room where she delivered a healthy female baby. the placenta was delivered by controlled cord traction. It had a small accessory lobe, a size of a cotyledon in the membranes at a distance from the main placenta. this accessory lobe had vascular connections with the main placenta. conclusion: the succenturiate placenta is a morphological abnormality, the ultrasonography guided recognition of which in the antenatal period is important. this variety of placenta incurs many risks like; rupture of the succenturiate lobe may leading to intrauterine fetal demise, postpartum hemorrhage or rarely uterine sepsis and sub involution.

A hospital-based study of prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir state of India

Background: Significant incidence of thyroid dysfunction, especially hypothyroidism, has been reported in Kashmir Valley of India. There is a paucity of studies that assessed the presence of thyroid dysfunction in various age groups of people in Srinagar. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in the local population who visit the outpatient department of Ramakrishna Mission Clinic at Srinagar. Materials and Methods: This work is a cross-sectional study carried out for 18 months. The study subjects were the patients who attended outpatient department of Ramakrishna Mission Clinic; patients referred by private practitioners of Srinagar and adjoining areas. The data were from those subjects who got thyroid function tests done for the first time. Thyroid function was assessed by clinical examination and thyroid function tests (T3, T4, and TSH). Results: The total number of subjects tested for thyroid function was 612 of which 120 were men and 492 were women. Total prevalence of thyroid disorders in the study population was 40.36% (247 of 612). Of the total 247 subjects with thyroid disorders, 17.8% were men (44) and 81.2% were women (203). Overall prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism was 33% (206 of 612); prevalence of overt hypothyroidism was 5% (31 of 612); and prevalence of hyperthyroidism was 1.6% (10 of 612). Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of thyroid disorders in Kashmir population, and subclinical hypothyroidism is the most prevalent thyroid disorder. In females, maximum prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism is seen in the reproductive age group.

Plasma mineral profiles and hormonal activities of normal cycling and repeat breeding crossbred cows: A comparative study.

Aim:The present study was carried out to compare the associated role of micro minerals and hormones in repeat breeding animals with the normal crossbred cows.Materials and Methods:Blood samples were collected from 10 normal cycling and 10 repeat breeding crossbred cows of Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, Narendrapur to study the plasma mineral profile and hormonal activities.Results:Zn was found to be highly significant (p<0.01) between the two groups. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and progesterone showed significant (p<0.05) difference in repeat breeding animal from the normal cyclic animal, whereas no significant differences were observed in Ca, P, Cu, Se, Co, luteinizing hormone and estradiol level.Conclusion:It may conclude that repeat breeding condition of crossbred cows in farm condition is mainly due to the low level of progesterone, FSH and zinc.

“Give MeSevāOvertime”: Selfless Service and Humanitarianism in Mata Amritanandamayi’s Transnational Guru Movement

Previous articleNext article No Access“Give Me Sevā Overtime”: Selfless Service and Humanitarianism in Mata Amritanandamayi’s Transnational Guru MovementAmanda J. LuciaAmanda J. LuciaUniversity of California, Riverside Search for more articles by this author PDFPDF PLUSFull Text Add to favoritesDownload CitationTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints Share onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail SectionsMoreDetailsFiguresReferencesCited by History of Religions Volume 54, Number 2November 2014 Article DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1086/677812 Views: 176Total views on this site Citations: 7Citations are reported from Crossref © 2014 by The University of Chicago. All rights reserved.PDF download Crossref reports the following articles citing this article:Victoria Price Sevā Through the Eyes of Practitioners: Reflections on Service in the Ramakrishna Mission and the Mata Amritanandamayi Math, Journal of Dharma Studies 6, no.11 (Feb 2023): 53–66.https://doi.org/10.1007/s42240-023-00135-yMatteo Di Placido The satsang dispositif : Mooji’s teachings, power, authority, and self-transformation, Journal of Contemporary Religion 26 (Jul 2022): 1–18.https://doi.org/10.1080/13537903.2022.2081311Siddharth Mohapatra, Pratima Verma Bhoodān-based Land Acquisition (BhaLĀi): Creating Stakeholder Bhalai, Spiritually, IIM Kozhikode Society & Management Review 9, no.11 (Aug 2019): 62–71.https://doi.org/10.1177/2277975219859770Jyotirmaya Tripathy , Journal of Developing Societies 35, no.33 ( 2019): 412.https://doi.org/10.1177/0169796X19873213Drew Thomases Making Pushkar Paradise: Hindu Ritualization and the Environment, International Journal of Hindu Studies 21, no.22 (Jul 2017): 187–210.https://doi.org/10.1007/s11407-017-9212-2Samta P. Pandya, Jamie Halsall Aging spiritually: Pitamaha Sadans in India, Cogent Social Sciences 2, no.11 (Aug 2016): 1219212.https://doi.org/10.1080/23311886.2016.1219212Samta P Pandya Sociality and guru-led movements: Interplay of social issues, action and social service, Current Sociology 64, no.55 (Jul 2016): 775–793.https://doi.org/10.1177/0011392115602936

Isolation of Polysaccharides and Terpenoids from Some Basidiomycota and Their Antibacterial Activities

Aims: Antibacterial chemicals were isolated from fruit bodies of three basidiomycota [Coltricia perennis (L) Murrill, Onnia tomentosa (Fr.) P. Karst., and Polyporus mori (Pollini) Fr. ] fungi and their antibacterial potential were screened against five bacteria. Study Design: All experiments were performed thrice in completely randomized design (CRD) each, with five replications per treatment (antibacterial activity). The data was subjected to ANOVA. Means of three observations were compared with Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT). Place and Duration of Study: Molecular Mycopathology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Rahara, Kolkata, between January 2012 and February 2013. Methodology: During the rainy season in the year of 2012, a survey for mushroom collection in the forest beds, infected logs in the plain of west Bengal was conducted .The fruit bodies of some basidiomycota were collected in sterile biodegradable polythene begs and brought to laboratory. The morphology, anatomy of fruit bodies and measurement of reproductive organs were recorded. The spore prints of all collected basidiocarps were taken.The collected basidiomycota were identified. The polysaccharides from the basidiocarps of the test fungi were isolated employing the methods of Mizuno et al. [17] and Wang et al.[12].Terpeniods were isolated according to the method followed by Anke and Werte [24] and Chairul et al. [25]. Original Research Article British Microbiology Research Journal, 4(2): 155-166, 2014 156 Their antibacteral activities were assayed against five bacteria [three Gram positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Micrococcus roseus and Bacillus brevis ) and two Gram negative bacteria (Ralstonia solanacearum and Escherichia coli )] following the agar plates cup diffusion techniques. Results: Terpenoid isolated from Coltricia perennis was most active in inhibiting the growth of all five bacteria. This terpenoid inhibited maximum (25 ±2.4mm) growth against Staphylococcus aureus and minimum against Micrococcus roseus (17±1.1mm). The polysaccharides isolated from these three mushrooms were less active against the test five bacteria. The terpenoids isolated from Onnia tomentosa and Polyporus mori also inhibited the growth of the test bacteria. Conclusion: These three basidiomycetous mushrooms have antibacterial activity. After further research, their activity can be employed in medical science.

Different Methods for DNA Extraction from Yeast-Candida famata Isolated from Toddy

Aims: Isolation and biochemical characterization of yeasts from toddy and standardization of best method for DNA extraction from yeast. Study Design: Biochemical characterization of yeast and genomic DNA extraction by manual and kits methods. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Institute of Genetic Engineering, Badu, kol-128, India and Molecular Mycopathology Lab, P. G. Department of Botany, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Rahara, kol-118, India, from November 2012 –April,2013. Methodology: Toddy was collected in sterilized polythene bags from palm tree (Borassus flabellifer L; Family: Arecacea) in the morning, from Badu, 24-parganas (N) India. Isolation of yeasts was done by the method of Beech and Davenport [15] using MA (Malt extract) medium. Biochemical Identification was performed by using basal medium and procedure [1,2,15]. Genomic DNA extraction was done by manual and kits methods (Uniflex DNA isolation Kit). Quality of extracted DNA was checked by the absorbance ratio (A260 / A280) ranged from 1.8 to 2.0. Results: By performing morphological, microscopical and biochemical characterization Original Research Article British Biotechnology Journal, 4(1): 64-73, 2014 65 the isolated yeast from toddy was identified as Candida famata consulting with the key of yeast published [1,2]. The Uniflex DNA isolation Kit method is much more convenient way to get pure and high quality DNA than the manual methods. Conclusion: Isolated yeast from toddy was identified as Candida famata. The genomic DNA of Candida famata was extracted purely by Uniflex DNA isolation Kit. This method was better and more convenient than manual method.

Seva in the Ramakrishna Mission Movement in India

This article is based on an understanding of seva in Ramakrishna Mission, one of the oldest Hindu-inspired faith movements in India. Seva which is panegyric for the movement has been studied through content analysis of texts and archives, discussions with key informants and non-participant observation. Points of analysis have been the ‘social’ as embedded in the repertoire of faith, the basket of social initiatives and implications on the social cartography. The main contention is that Ramakrishna Mission’s style of service contributes to nuances of theistic existential approach to seva. There is an emphasis on soul immanence, commune building and notions of social justice which fertilise aspects of faith-based charity and philanthropy. At another level, seva is a means to forward the Hindu nationalist agenda in a benevolent way onto the Indian social fabric.

‘Not a Question of Theology’? Religions, Religious Institutions, and the Courts in India

Courts have played an important role in defining the relationship between religions and the state in India. Litigation by or against religious institutions has obliged the judiciary to engage in quasi-theological reasoning in order to determine what is ‘religious’, and therefore beyond state control, and what is ‘secular’, and therefore subject to government regulation. In pre-colonial India, religious conflicts were settled by means of local arbitration or by the threat or fact of violence. After British legal institutions were established, groups and individuals learned to use the courts to settle such conflicts. This tendency to seek legal solutions to religious disputes has continued in independent India. Since the state tends always to seek an increase of its powers, courts frequently decide such cases to the detriment of the litigants. Examples studied include the Maharaj Libel Case (1862), the Ramakrishna Mission Case (1995), and the Sri Aurobindo Society Case (1982).

Do the trainees of Ramakrishna Mission Sikshanamandira really improve in teaching aptitude after receiving training?

Do the trainees of Ramakrishna Mission Sikshanamandira really improve in teaching aptitude after receiving training?

Incidence of haemoglobin E and α-thalassaemia mutations and their interaction among the tribal populations of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in North Eastern India

The study provides an account of the incidence of Haemoglobin E and α -thalassaemia mutations and interactions between these globin gene mutations with the help of haematological data analysis and molecular characterization among the tribes from North East India. The study deals with a large cohort of four hundred and thirteen tribal population consisting of 234 cases from Assam and 179 cases from Arunachal Pradesh, respectively. These cases were obtained during a random screening programme organized by Ramakrishna Mission (RKM) Seva Pratisthan, Kolkata in collaboration with RKM’s North East Ashram for tribal populations of Dibrugarh in Assam and Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh. These subjects from tribal populations attended the camp for routine clinical and hematological investigations. Clinical and haematological data were assessed in all 413 cases. Haemoglobin E , codon 26 (G → A ) was found to be the most prevalent mutation in the population of Dibrugarh : 48 % (113/234) in Assam and Itanagar : 16 % (29/179) in Arunachal Pradesh. Eighty cases from Assam and thirty-two cases from Arunachal Pradesh were selected for molecular study of α thalassaemia mutations based on Hb <11 g/dl , MCV <78 fl and MCH <28 pg. While investigating α-thalassaemia, mutations we found a striking : 11 % (9/80) with two most common deletional α – thalassaemia mutations in a group of tribes consisting of mainly Ahom, Garo, Munda and unknown tribes in Assam. The interaction of α thalassaemia with homozygous HbE (HbE/HbE) was found in 4 Ahom and 1 unknown tribe. No such interaction was found among the Garo and other tribes. In Arunachal Pradesh−21.87 % (7/32) of the tribes were shown to have α globin gene defect but no interaction of α- thalassaemia mutations with Haemoglobin E has been noted there. This is the first report of the study of the two α-globin gene deletion mutations (−3.7 α and −4.2 α) and their interaction with Hb E among these tribes. It was found that presence of Hb E alone did not cause any significant clinical symptoms among the tribes of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and its interaction with −3.7 and /or −4.2 alpha thalassaemia mutations did not have any significant effect on their clinical and hematological picture. The presence of several globin gene abnormalities in the tribes of North East India emphasizes high frequencies of thalassemia and haemoglobinopathies in these regions and needs serious attention to population studies, carrier identification and counselling to reduce the genetic burden among these tribes.

Remembering Yellapragada SubbaRow

The treatment of psoriasis vulgaris in the first half of the 20th century revolved on the intake of arsenical preparations and undecylenic acid and the topical use of mainly keratolytics, chrysarobin, tar regimens, and dithranol formulations. In 1951 a major event leading to a dramatic change occurred when a 36-year-old man known only by the initials L.R. had a remission at New York’s Kings County Hospital with aminopterin conceived and developed by Yellapragada SubbaRow as an anti-cancer drug. Because of ambivalent reports about aminopterin’s toxicity, this might have found a footnote in medical history but for the switch from aminopterin to its relatively less toxic analog methotrexate made by Edmundson and Guy of Pittsburgh. Most dermatologists are, however, unaware of this significant role by India-born SubbaRow (Su as in supine and Row as in tao) in the introduction of methotrexate, also developed in his laboratory, for the treatment of psoriasis. SubbaRow was born in Andhra Pradesh, India, on January 12, 1895. He sought in religion an escape from family poverty but was directed by the Ramakrishna Mission, a religious order, to modern medicine. His close brush with death from sprue while studying at Madras Medical College exposed the inadequacies of early 20th century Western medicine. His miraculous recovery with the help of herbal juices, the main ingredient being Eclipta alba (which much later was found to be a rich source of folic acid), and his consequent fascination with the ayurvedic theory of pathogenesis made him contemplate the synthesis of Western medicine with ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine. Opting for a close study of Western research techniques, he sailed for the USA in 1923. After receiving his diploma from the Harvard School of Tropical Medicine, SubbaRow entered the Biochemistry Department of Harvard Medical School. Here he worked with Fiske, his

The Effect of Tea in Cerebrovascular Disease

KEYWORDS Flavonoids. Ischemia. Hyperglycemia. Cholesterol. Low Density Lipoprotein ABSTRACT Tea is the most widely consumed human beverage and rich in flavonoids, which causes significant endothelium dependent vasodilatation. Aims are to study the effect of tea drinking in subjects with ischemic stroke and metabolic syndromes. A total of 1100 stroke patients were selected from indoor/ outdoor department of Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratisthan and other Hospitals of Kolkata from last three years. Individuals between 40 to 80 years of age were recruited. Clinical and biochemical examination were conducted in each case at the onset and every 6 months interval. Individuals stable on existing medications were advised to continue the same unless situation demands dose modification or withdrawal. Methods of tea preparation were detailed to study participants and they were asked to take ≥3 cups (each cup contains 150 ml of tea /day. Out of 1100 participants, 787 were men and 313 were women and the mean age was 61.62±11.02. Tea drinkers constituted 95.09% of total study individuals. At second follow up, 773 subjects were regular in attendance and 9 died. The most preferred type of tea ingested was decoction (53.64%). Significant (p< 0.001) decrements were noticed in systolic blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), fasting blood glucose and Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) level when compared between base line and consecutive visits. Tea consumption of 450 ml or more (≥3cups)/day was associated with reduction of the incidence of recurrent ischemic stroke, significant decrement of systolic blood pressure, better control of fasting hyperglycemia, and lowering down of the level of total cholesterol and Low Density Lipoprotein level in subjects with hypercholesterolemia. Further investigations are needed to corroborate our observations.

The Effect of Tea in Cerebrovascular Disease

KEYWORDS Flavonoids. Ischemia. Hyperglycemia. Cholesterol. Low Density Lipoprotein ABSTRACT Tea is the most widely consumed human beverage and rich in flavonoids, which causes significant endothelium dependent vasodilatation. Aims are to study the effect of tea drinking in subjects with ischemic stroke and metabolic syndromes. A total of 1100 stroke patients were selected from indoor/ outdoor department of Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratisthan and other Hospitals of Kolkata from last three years. Individuals between 40 to 80 years of age were recruited. Clinical and biochemical examination were conducted in each case at the onset and every 6 months interval. Individuals stable on existing medications were advised to continue the same unless situation demands dose modification or withdrawal. Methods of tea preparation were detailed to study participants and they were asked to take ≥3 cups (each cup contains 150 ml of tea /day. Out of 1100 participants, 787 were men and 313 were women and the mean age was 61.62±11.02. Tea drinkers constituted 95.09% of total study individuals. At second follow up, 773 subjects were regular in attendance and 9 died. The most preferred type of tea ingested was decoction (53.64%). Significant (p< 0.001) decrements were noticed in systolic blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), fasting blood glucose and Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) level when compared between base line and consecutive visits. Tea consumption of 450 ml or more (≥3cups)/day was associated with reduction of the incidence of recurrent ischemic stroke, significant decrement of systolic blood pressure, better control of fasting hyperglycemia, and lowering down of the level of total cholesterol and Low Density Lipoprotein level in subjects with hypercholesterolemia. Further investigations are needed to corroborate our observations.

Effect of water and air flow on concentric tubular solar water desalting system

This work reports an innovative design of tubular solar still with a rectangular basin for water desalination with flowing water and air over the cover. The daily distillate output of the system is increased by lowering the temperature of water flowing over it (top cover cooling arrangement). The fresh water production performance of this new still is observed in Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore (11° North, 77° East), India. The water production rate with no cooling flow was 2050ml/day (410ml/trough). However, with cooling air flow, production increased to 3050ml/day, and with cooling water flow, it further increased to 5000ml/day. Despite the increased cost of the water cooling system, the increased output resulted in the cost of distilled water being cut in roughly half. Diurnal variations of a few important parameters are observed during field experiments such as water temperature, cover temperature, air temperature, ambient temperature and distillate output.

Cytogenetic, Socio-economic and Biological Study of Down Syndrome Patient

Down syndrome is mainly numerical change of chromosome 21 which is found 1 per 1200 live births in India. Chromosomal analysis is necessary for primary diagnosis. Socio-economic factor may af fect indirectly in case of Down syndrome patient. Previous miscarriage of mother is related with the next birth of Down syndrome baby . After screening 218 genetically abnormal cases, 45 cases were diagnosed as Down syndrome, in Genetics Department of Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan. Detailed clinical and socio-economical history and anthropometric measurement were taken from these particular patients. Maximum cases of Down syndrome are from Socio-economically deprived area. Stunting growth is found in Down syndrome cases. 75.56% mothers have previous reproductive wastage.