Shivpuri District Research Articles

A Contribution to the Flora of Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh

The paper deals with the flora of unexplored Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh as observed by the author during the year 1965 to 1967. The vegetation of this area is thorny scrub type. The collection made include 416 species in 311 genera belonging to 91 families.

Role of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in the Livelihood in Sahariya Tribal Economy of Shivpuri district Madhya Pradesh, India

This study examined the role of NTFPs in tribal economy of Shivpuri district Madhya Pradesh, India. A multi-stage random sampling technique was employed to select sample Saharia Tribal, local villagers and households for field survey. Data were collected through structured interviews and non-participant observations and commercialization of NTFPs are the main drivers for socioeconomic development, poverty reduction and livelihood security of the tribes in the area. In the presented study, mainly how non-timber forest products are obtained by Sahariya tribals under Shivpuri district and what things they get from the forest. The product found in the forests are able to improve their economic condition and livelihood by selling it in the local market. Many major products are obtained from forests by the tribal peoples found in and around Chatori Kala village under Shivpuri district, such as Mainly Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon) leaf which is used for making beedis Industry, Imli (Tamarindus indica) is used for making wine Industry, Mahua (Madhuca indica) flowers is used in the beverage industry. Kher (Acacia catechu) is used in the Kaththa Industries and Bamboo (Bambusa indica) is used in the building material, apart from this brooms, baskets, fans as well as other product used in the house are also made from bamboo and Palash (Butea monosperma) which is found in dominant species in Shivpuri district, is used for preparing puja and havan material and its roots are used in making rope and leaves are used in Dona Pattal industry. For many years, some indigenous tribal people have been living within the forest and fully depending on the forest products for livelihood. Since it has become a protected area, there is banned on the collection of NTFPs. Forest department forcefully displaced some tribal people outside the forest, but still many tribal people are living within the forest and depending on the forest for their livelihood. This study has made an attempt to examine the Socio-economic role of NTFPs in the livelihood of Saharia tribal people in the Chitorikala village area of Shivpuri District in Madhya Pradesh. The study found that almost all tribal people in the study villages collect NTFPs illegally and sold in local markets. The NTFPs contribute highest income shares to total household income. As there is no restriction on the collection of leaves, Stem, Seed, Root, Fruit, wood etc. They earned highest income by selling various leaves but they walk 05 to 10 km and spend whole day to collect leaves, Root and Tuber and other products. As the livelihoods of the tribal people of these villages depend on NTFPs, the study suggests that there must have markets and proper price for these products. Government should provide some financial benefits to self-help groups allow people to set up paper plate or cup factory to avoid traders’ dominance.

Impact of Front Line Demonstrations on Mustard Productivity and Profitability in Shivpuri District of Madhya Pradesh, India

The study was carried out during 2017-18 to assess the impact of Cluster Front Line Demonstrations (CFLDs) on production and productivity enhancement of mustard crops. RVSKVV, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Shivpuri conducted a total of 75 demonstrations in selected clusters with GPS locations over an area of 30 ha in district Shivpuri of Madhya Pradesh. The yield performance data and economics of demonstration and farmer’s practice plots were compiled and analyzed for calculation of gap analysis, costs and returns. The critical inputs were identified in existing production technology through personal interaction, group meetings and discussions with farmers and KVK Scientists team. The improved technologies consisting improved variety, soil testing, seed treatment mechanized sowing, integrated nutrient and weed management, and pest and disease management. The average yield of improved technology demonstrations and farmers' practices were recorded as 17.80 q/ha and 14.40q/ha respectively. Overall, the 19.10 per cent increase in yield was found in demonstration plots over check plots. The average of the technology gap, extension gap, technology index and additional return were found as 2.20q/ha, 3.40 q/ha, 11 percent and Rs.11420/ha respectively. An average net return ofRs.42140/ha was found in demonstration plots as compared to Rs.30720/ha in farmers' practices and an average B:C ratio of 2.65 and 2.28 were recorded in demonstrated and farmers practices plots respectively. The higher yield and returns in demonstrations indicated that production and productivity of mustard at farmer’s fields increased by adopting improved technologies. The results revealed that the CFLDs by interventions of scientific technologies gave positive effects on production and productivity in mustard crop cultivation.

Study on Marketing of Herbicide (IRIS) in Shivpuri District of Madhya Pradesh State

Study on Marketing of Herbicide (IRIS) in Shivpuri District of Madhya Pradesh State

Augmenting yield in chickpea through cluster front line demonstrations on pulses in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, India

Augmenting yield in chickpea through cluster front line demonstrations on pulses in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, India

Diversity of grass flora of Shivpuri district with special references to their utility

Grass range research turned into finished in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh to gather the information about grass sources used by tribal network of Shivpuri of their environment. The range of grass flora with unique reference to their utility turned into performed from Nov. 2021 to Sept. 2022. Grass is located on anywhere and its miles belong to Poaceae family. It plays essential role in human in addition to animas existence as meals, remedy, fiber and plenty of different things got here from them. This newsletter offers with 65 grasses belonging to seven subfamilies and 11 tribe. Gift examine well-known shows that Oil is gain by means of one species specifically Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash and 4 species have used for decorative reason three are food and 16 species are used for Medicinal cause and 49 species is used for fodder cause. Panicoideae sub households showcase maximum illustration with 32species fallowed by using Chloridoideae (25), Arundinoideae, Bambusoideae & Pooideae (2), and Ehrhartoideae & Micrairoideae (1) species. These sixty five plant life encompass 35 annual species and 30 species are perennial species. Some species particularly Avena sterlis L.; Bambusa arundinaceae Wil.; Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb.) Nees.; Polytrias indica (Hout.) Veld.; Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin. ; Phragmites karka (Retz.) trin ex. Steud.; Tripogon lisboae Stapf. are not often observed in the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, India

Comparative Study of Factors Affecting Dependency of Households on Dry Deciduous Forest in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh (India)

The rural and tribal communities of Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri District depend on forest resources for meeting their domestic energy needs, forest products, and employment. Under Green India Mission, households were randomly selected and surveyed. The data of 61 households from 3 villages of Satanwada range (dry deciduous forest) and 131 households from 4 villages in Pichhore range (dry deciduous scrub forest) was collected through semi-structured questionnaire interviews and direct observation. Generalised Linear Model was used to determine the major factors affecting fuelwood collection. The study revealed the factors affecting the amount of fuelwood collection in Satanwada and Pichhore. Family size of households near to the forest negatively affected the amount of fuelwood collected; opportunity cost of fuelwood collection was lower for them than for families living further away from the forest in Satanwada. In Pichhore, LPG consumption reduced the amount of fuelwood collected, while cow dung complimented the quantity of fuelwood collected. Since the availability of fuelwood was scarce, alternate energy resources became determining factors of the amount of fuelwood collected. In both ranges, the distance of the forest from households had a positive effect on the quantity of fuelwood consumed due to higher opportunity cost and degradation of adjacent forests. The study also revealed a strong correlation between the sampled population percentage of women in villages and the sampled village cattle count. The study also showed the difference of fuelwood collection in Satanwada (8.8 ± 0.6 kg) and Pichhore (6.8 ± 0.4 kg) suggesting that forest degradation correlates with lesser utilisation of forest resources. Hence, the study justifies the need of synergy between public rural provisions of alternative fuel sources with afforestation programs.

Delineation of subsurface features by gravity technique in parts of Shivpuri District, M.P.

This research paper represents the search of faults/ fractures/ shear zones/ altered zones, to find out mineral target zones in part of Shivpuri district, M.P. Geologically, the study area is represented by Vindhyan Supergroup of Meso to Neoproterozoic age. The area is mainly covered by alluvium which is characterized river gravels, sand and residual soil. The gravity survey was carried out with a station density of 1 gravity station per 2.5 sq km along with elevations of each gravity stations covered 2800 sq km. The rock samples have been collected from different litho-units of the study area for measurement of physical property (Density) which are useful for understanding & evaluating of geological response. The general trend of contour pattern of Bouguer gravity is NW-SE directions. Bouguer gravity anomaly contour map is characterized by broad gravity ‘high’ in southern part whereas ‘low’ in northern part which inferred depression of basement toward the north. The nosing in aligned approximately NW-SE direction is recorded in central part which may be interpreted as inferred lineament and it is clearly reflected on residual gravity map. The regional gravity anomaly aligned in NW-SE is characterized by broad gravity ‘high’ in southern part whereas ‘low’ in northern part which reflects basement deepening towards north. The majority of Euler 3D solutions are falling on linear bodies (inferred lineament) with varying depths from 0.5 to 2.5 km.

THE ADVERSE IMPACT OF MATERNAL OBESITY ON MATERNALAND PERINATAL OUTCOME

Introduction: Rapidly increased global prevalence of overweight and obesity has also affected women of reproductive age group. Pregnant women who are obese at booking have an increased risk for complications, both for themselves and their babies during pregnancy and childbirth. Women who are obese are at risk for gestational diabetes, miscarriage, preeclampsia, increased incidence of cesarean section, anesthetic complication, postpartum hemorrhage, thromboembolism, perineal trauma, and wound infection. There is an increased risk of stillbirth, congenital anomalies, prematurity, macrosomia, poor APGAR scores, and neonatal death in babies of obese mothers. This study investigated the effect of Maternal BMI on the mode of delivery and perinatal outcome. Methods: This is a prospective cohort study of 100 primigravidas of the reproductive age group done at Shivpuri District Hospital over a period of a year. We categorized them on the basis of their BMI at booking and studied the mode of delivery and perinatal outcome. Results: Elective cesarean and emergency cesarean were more common with obese women whereas most of the normal weighted and underweight women underwent spontaneous labor and induced labor. Maternal and fetal complications were more pronounced in the overweight and obese groups. Babies also had an increased risk of poor APGAR scores with the increasing BMI of the mother. Conclusion: Input of skilled birth attendants is essential to improve intrapartum outcomes. Obstetricians need to be acutely aware that obese patients form a high-risk population with an increased incidence of cesarean section, postpartum hemorrhage, and perineal trauma.

Assessment of land management practices impact on soil and water resources using swat model: a case of bara micro-watershed of ken catchment, Madhya pradesh, India

Soil and water are some of the most precious natural resources. However, due to unplanned land use and land management practices, these resources are being lost at a devastating rate. This study aims to provide cadastral level land management strategies that will help to conserve the soil and water resources. The area selected for the study was Bara village, Shivpuri district in Madhya Pradesh, India. Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) was used to analyze the impact of present land use on soil loss and surface runoff. Various land management strategies were simulated, however, the final strategies were prioritized after the discussion with the village community. Finally, SWAT scenario was used to calculate the surface runoff and soil loss which was used to compare the impact between the prioritized land management strategies and the present land use. The results of the study reveal that prioritized land management strategies would significantly decrease the soil loss and surface water runoff by 86.7 and 29.02%, respectively. The analysis also shows that the prioritized interventions would help to increase the aquifer recharge by 62.45%. The methodology from this study can be used to strategize land management planning for larger watershed across India.

Macrophyte diversity and trophic status of Sakhya Sagar Lake, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Aquatic habitats provide suitable environment for supporting survival of a diversity of aquatic life forms. The study was conducted in Sakhya Sagar Lake which is situated inside the Madhav National Park Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh. To assess the status and distribution of macrophytes, frequent trips were conducted in the study area. The plants were classified based on their habit and their presence was visually observed. A total of 16 plant species were recorded, of which 16 species, 5 species were sub-dominant, 6 species were common and 5 species were un-common. Among all the 16 plants 9 species are free floating, 4 species are submerged hydrophytes, 1 species is emergent type hydrophyte and 2 species are marginal hydrophytes. Aquatic macrophytes like Nymphaea nouchali, Nelumbo nucifera, Trapa natans, Ipomoea aquatica, Vallisnaria spiralis, Potamogeton crispus, and Azolla pinnata were recorded as the common plants of this lake. The trophic status and macrophyte diversity of Sakhya Sagar Lake has been discussed in the paper.

Profitability of clusterbean through front line demonstrations

Eleven (11) Front Line Demonstrations (6 at Gwalior and 5 at Shivpuri district) on the farmers’ field were conducted on complete recommended package of practices in comparison with farmers’ practice during kharif 2015 on clusterbean crop in two districts of Gwalior and Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh. On the basis of two districts average results indicated that higher seed yield (1726 kg/ha) and net monetary return (71,001/-ha) of Guar was obtained under recommended package of practices, which was 41.04percentage higher seed yield as compared to farmer’s practices. Farmer’s practices obtained (1227 kg/ha) seed yield and net monetary return (51,177 /-ha) of Guar only.

A Petrological and Geochemical Account of Subsurface Noritic Intrusion in the Western Part of Bundelkhand Massif, Shivpuri District, M.P.

ABSTRACT Subsurface exploration for uranium in the northwestern part of Bundelkhand massif, near Khor area, Shivpuri dist., M.P., resulted in intercepting a substantial thickness of mafic rock within Bundelkhand granitoid. Intercepts of this mafic rock at various levels in the boreholes, indicate that the rock mainly occurs as dyke-like intrusion and fracture-fills within Bundelkhand granite. It is essentially composed of hypersthene and plagioclase, with or without olivine, leading to the characterisation as hypersthene microdolerite, noritic dolerite and norite (±olivine), depending on the grainsize and variation from intergranular to ophitic texture. Chemically, the rock is characterised by av. 49.09% SiO2, 2.46%TiO2, 2.33 Fe2O3, 9.45% FeO, 5.75% MgO, 8.37% CaO and 0.96% K2O. The normative composition ranges from 3.53% quartz, 46.86% plagioclase, 12.58% diopside, 19.24% hypersthene. The olivine normative samples show av. 5.65% olivine. Geochemical plots indicate an intra-plate affinity along with oceanic signature, while presence of mineralogical and normative olivine, together with the REE pattern, point towards a lower crustal or mantle source. The mineralogical and normative presence of either quartz or olivine in these mafic rocks implies that it has an intermediate character between the tholeiitic dolerite dykes and the komatiite-type ultramafics reported from Bundelkhand craton. The complex geochemical signature of the rocks also reveals that both intra-continental as well as a mixture of oceanic-to upper mantle signatures are evident. The present study is a first time report of the occurrence of this hitherto unknown noritic body at depth within the Bundelkhand granite, which has no visible surface expression. The findings may strengthen the existing concept of a continuum between Rajasthan craton in the west and Bundelkhand craton in the east, as a single proto-continent.

Mineral shock signatures in rocks from Dhala (Mohar) impact structure, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, India

A concrete study combining optical microscopy, Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffractometry, was carried out on subsurface samples of basement granite and melt breccia from Mohar (Dhala) impact structure, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, India. Optical microscopy reveals aberrations in the optical properties of quartz and feldspar in the form of planar deformation feature-like structures, lowered birefringence and mosaics in quartz, toasting, planar fractures and ladder texture in alkali feldspar and near-isotropism in bytownite. It also brings to light incidence of parisite, a radioactive rare mineral in shocked granite. Raman spectral pattern, peak positions, peak widths and multiplicity of peak groups of all minerals, suggest subtle structural/crystallographic deviations. XRD data further reveals minute deviations of unit cell parameters of quartz, alkali feldspar and plagioclase, with respect to standard \({\upalpha }\)-quartz, high- and low albite and microcline. Reduced cell volumes in these minerals indicate compression due to pressure. The \(\hbox {c}_{0}/\hbox {a}_{0}\) values indicate an inter-tetrahedral angle roughly between \(120^{\mathrm{o}}\) and \(144^{\mathrm{o}}\), further pointing to a possible pressure maxima of around 12 GPa. The observed unit cell aberration of minerals may indicate an intermediate stage between crystalline and amorphous stages, thereby, signifying possible overprinting of decompression signatures over shock compression effects, from a shock recovery process.

Strength behaviour of sandstone subjected to polyaxial state of stress

The paper presents an experimental investigation on the strength behaviour of natural rock subjected to polyaxial state of stress. The polyaxial tests were conducted on cubical specimens of sandstone obtained from the Shivpuri district in Madhya Pradesh state of India. The specimens having nominal dimensions of 100mm×100mm×100mm were tested using a polyaxial testing machine. Twenty-five combinations of intermediate and minor principal stresses were applied and the specimens were loaded till failure occurs. It was observed that the intermediate principal stress has a substantial effect on the strength of the Shivpuri sandstone. A database of rock strength under various combinations of σ2 and σ3 was obtained for the Shivpuri sandstone. The database was used to study the predictability of five most commonly used strength criterion. Root mean square error (RMSE), average absolute relative error percentage (AAREP) and coefficient of accordance (COA) were used as indices for the measure of goodness of fit. It was observed that the least error in the prediction was shown by modified Mohr Coulomb criterion followed by modified Weibols and Cook criterion. A probability analysis of the error in prediction was also done.

Qualitative Phytochemical Screening of Some Selected Medicinal Plants of Shivpuri District (M.P.)

Qualitative Phytochemical Screening of Some Selected Medicinal Plants of Shivpuri District (M.P.)

Stratigraphy and Correlation of Mesoproterozoic Rocks Associated with Mohar Cauldron, Shivpuri District, Madhya Pradesh

Abstract: A circular structure, termed as cauldron of volcanic origin, was located near Mohar village in Shivpuri district (M.P.) in the year 2000. Subsequently, the same structure was called as Dhala structure of impact origin. There may be debate over the origin and evolution of this circular structure, but it is characterized by a unique lithological set-up within the Bundelkhand craton. The circular structure is defined by annular disposition of igneous and sedimentary rocks. This includes a set of felsic volcanic rocks and associated breccias named as Mohar Formation, exposed in the outer rim of the circular structure. The inner part of the circular structure has sedimentary sequence, termed as Dhala Formation. The field relations indicate that the Mohar and Dhala foarmations are younger than Bundelkhand granitoid complex but older than Kaimur Group. This period in Indian stratigraphy corresponds to Semri Group which consists of Porcellanite Formation, the rocks of which have formed due to deposition of volcanic ash. The geochronological data and field relations between different litho-units indicate that the Mohar volcanism which generated large volume of volcanic ash was a possible source for the formation of Porcellanite Formation. The deposition of sedimentary sequence in main Vindhyan basin was continued, whereas the volcanic activity in Mohar area continued till H ≈ 1.0 Ga. Since, acid volcanic activity has been reported in different parts of the world at H ≈ 1.0 Ga., it is possible that the Mohar acid volcanic activity is not an isolated event; instead it may be a part of global volcanic activities around H ≈ 1.0 Ga.

Monitoring of fluoride concentration in karera and narwar blocks of shivpuri district, india: correlation with physicochemical parameters

Monitoring of fluoride concentration in karera and narwar blocks of shivpuri district, india: correlation with physicochemical parameters

Remnants of Supracrustal Rocks around Mohar Brecciated Granite Complex, Shivpuri District, Madhya Pradesh: A Petrological and Geochemical Appraisal

Abstract Enclaves, pockets, slivers and lenses of dark colored rocks within the predominantly granite territory and commonly referred to as andesites, have been reported in the area around Mohar structure in the western parts of Bundelkhand craton. These rocks are characterised by diverse mineralogy, microfabric and geochemical signature, although apparently maintaining similarity in broad megascopic attributes. Compositionally, these rocks deviate markedly from average andesite. The concerted petrological and geochemical studies have revealed three major rock suites viz., (a) tonalite-trodjhemite-granodiorite (TTG) mylonite gneisses, (b) calc-silicate-aluminous tuffaceous sediment association and (c) meta-rhyodacite porphyry. All the rocks are characterized by an imprint of dynamothermal metamorphism leading to the invariable development of a discernible gneissose fabric. The study also implies that these rocks in all their diversity, represent part of the metamorphosed and deformed supracrustals, surviving as remnants within younger Bundelkhand granitoid pluton, thereby stratigraphically older.

Socio-economic and Environmental Impacts of Stone Mining in Shivpuri District, Madhya Pradesh, India

Socio-economic and Environmental Impacts of Stone Mining in Shivpuri District, Madhya Pradesh, India