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186 articles for “Rural”
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Indian Scenario of Agrochemical Industry: An Overview
Abstract: The world’s population is estimated to grow from 6.8 billion today to >9.0 billion by 2050. Global demand for food is expected to double by then as per UN projections and estimate. In India, agriculture is the mainstay of rural economy and supports over 2/3rd of the country's population. The agrochemicals industry is a significant sector for the Indian economy. The Indian agrochemicals market grew at a rate of 11% …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Predictive Farming Using Image Based Machine Learning
Abstract: Agriculture sector is considered as central pillar of Indian economics contributing approximately18% of total GDP employing almost 78% of rural population. Export of agro- based commodities hasincreased by 7-folds in past 1.5 decade. Therefore, it is necessary to uplift quality of agro-commoditiesproductions. Improving crop quality and quantity by sowing appropriate crop according to soil typeand weather condition become an hour’s need today. There are variety of soil series available in …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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COVID-19 Outbreak and Declining Growth in Hill Farming in Sikkim, India
Abstract: This paper represents the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on agriculture and farming of Sirisey localised in south district of Sikkim. The wide range of cultivated plants serves as major sources of income and employment to the people of the village. In this survey work the period of survey was divided into two slots, before the lockdown and the lockdown as well as unlock phases. A large number of marginal farmers …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Microalgae in Bioremediation of Waste water and Production of Bioproducts
Abstract: Domestic wastewater treatment and remediation is an exclusive practice due to substantial time and scheduling needed for fruitful management. Recent waste water treatment plants are extremely mechanical and costly to build and sustain. Maximum of the domestic waste water is considered feeble or average in strength with nitrogen levels between 20–40 mg/L and phosphorus levels between 4–8 mg/L[3]. These concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus are unwanted as they can lead …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 37–39 Read article
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Studies on the Effect of Coal Mining on the Water Quality Parameters of Lilagar River Passing Through Dipika Coal Field Area
Abstract: Lilagar river is a perennial water resource which is the biggest tributary of river Mahanadi in Chhattisgarh Lilagar river originates from Urta village near Pali in Korba district. The river flows through forest land, cropland and density populated rural areas. Mining of coal also causes pollution. Coal mine water is acidic in nature and dissolves the toxic elements like Cd, Pb and Al. water from river, pond and other sources …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Empirical Study of Flood in Western Maharashtra: Impact, Reason and Solution
Abstract: The current research attempts an empirical study of flood impact in western Maharashtra, as well as reasons and solutions. The most likely reasons of the flood crisis in western Maharashtra. Flooding has been severe in the Krishna-Panchganga Region in the years 2005, 2006, 2019, and 2021 in the latter part of July and August. Floods appear to be occurring with increasing frequency from one year to the next. They cause …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 57–65 Read article
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India: towards new and renewable energy sources for growing energy demand
Abstract: The availability of electricity in rural areas of India is still a distant dream. Energy plays vital role in achieving productivity, prosperity and comfort level of nation. Per capita energy is an indicator of the standard of living of people, energy acess of the people and growth of a country. Renewable energy is playing an important role in providing quality energy acess to these people which can help in mitigating …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Different Techniques and Methods Employed to Maintain and Provide Specific Environment In Bioenergy
Abstract: This communication discusses a comprehensive review of biomass energy sources, environment and sustainable development. This includes all the biomass energy technologies, energy efficiency systems, energy conservation scenarios, energy savings and other mitigation measures necessary to reduce emissions globally. The current literature is reviewed regarding the ecological, social, cultural and economic impacts of biomass technology. This study gives an overview of present and future use of biomass as an industrial feedstock …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 18–48 Read article
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Effect of Compression Pressure on the Strength and Fuel Properties of Maize Cob Briquettes
Abstract: Biomass can be densified under a high compression pressure or a low compression pressure. The type of raw material, moisture level, particle size, and form typically all influence how much pressure should be used. This study utilized maize cobs and waste paper pulp to produce briquettes which are seen as alternative fuels. The goal was to determine how compression pressure affected the strength and fuel characteristics of the briquettes that …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Study and Design of Permeable Pavement
Abstract: The purpose of this review paper is to study the advantages of the permeable pavement system and also understanding the current research works and line of works to recommend the future areas of research works. This review paper also defines the importance of permeable pavement systems in the sustainable drainage system in both the urban and rural areas for both the traditional and modern method and also discussed more on …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 34–42 Read article
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Farming on Phone: Understanding Cotton Farmers’ Intentions and Feasibility to Adopt ICT-based Agro Advisory Services in Maharashtra, India
Abstract: The use of ICT tools in the agriculture sector for rural farmers has emerged as a potential for empowering farmers and improving their livelihoods as the phone-based agro-advisory services provide farmers with access to tailored relevant information to help them make better decisions about agricultural activities, crop yields, and better management of natural resources. However, understanding the impact of social structure on ICT adoption and perceived impacts is important to …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 14–25 Read article
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Climate Change-Implications for Agriculture and Food Security
Abstract: Abstract The warning signs of global warming have appeared everywhere, right from increased concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, to increasing temperatures, and occurrence of extreme events like droughts, floods, intense rains, and cyclones, besides melting of glaciers and rise in sea levels. The objectives of this paper are to present likely scenarios, risks to agriculture, food security and livelihoods arising out of climate change in coming few decades. …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 4–32 Read article
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Review article: Worthwhile Safeguard of Soil in India – A Need for Future Juveniles
Abstract: Soil is a mixture formed by a porous matrix, which consists of air, water and biota and its severe degradation is a major concern that depends on several factors. Soil problems are due to diversity, water problems, distribution and specific vulnerability of soils. They also depend on geography, relief and climate. In India soil conditions are degraded and are even further worsen by human behavior. Soil is a major part …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Mapping Flood Risk Using Sentinel -1 Data: A Case Study of Niamey, Niger
Abstract: Flood events are recognised to be one of the most among the most catastrophic disaster in the world, with a consequential loss of lives, goods and services. Factors such as rapid urbanisation, lack of proper infrastructure development, insufficient consideration of the environment and the effect of climate change have made floods even more destructive, particularly for developing countries that lack the means to respond appropriately during such events. The impacts …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 14–26 Read article
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Trade and Commerce Membership Facilitation for Industries and Proposed System
Abstract: The project TCMF is required to create an online web form for industries to enroll themselves to register with the organization, which promotes the business of its registered members. The organization is a government of India Enterprise, which verifies the organization thoroughly before proceeding with its promotion. In addition to promotion it also facilitates many other services to its registered members. The web form will be self-explanatory to provide convenience …
Published in International Journal of Image Processing and Pattern Recognition · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 16–19 Read article
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Descriptive Analysis of Throughput Variations for Bengali Broadband Users
Abstract: Broadband Internet user base is growing at an exponential pace in Bangladesh. The Internet service providers (ISPs) are bringing ever faster broadband service offering to market. The service expectations of aspiring users are outpacing the service offerings from ISPs. The market pressures are forcing ISPs to sell their service offerings more aggressively, resulting in a growing discrepancy between consumer expectations and service offerings from ISPs. This discrepancy is often evident …
Published in International Journal of Broadband Cellular Communication · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Performance Analysis of OQAM Based GFDM 5G System
Abstract: ABSTRACT In the area of 5th generation cellular system many technologies have been introduced, in which Generalized Frequency Division Multiplexing (GFDM) is one of the promising technique which has far more better performance than OFDM based 4G cellular systems such as Inter Carrier Interference (ICI) and Inter Symbol Interference (ISI). In this paper performance of GFDM is applied with offset QAM technique the performance criteria are SEP which are analysed …
Published in International Journal of Broadband Cellular Communication · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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Review on Hybrid Solar And Wind Energy System
Abstract: Continuous power supply for peoples in remote ranges has dependably displayed an issue, where central grid power supply to all consumers is monetarily not possible in our nation. Goal of this paper is to concentrate on the studies conducted in order to optimize the initial cost and optimum utilization of available sources and reliable power supply to consumers in Indian scenario. The wind turbine generator (WTG) is the essential wellspring …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Hybrid System Modeling and Efficient Enhancement in Smart Village
Abstract: A smart village discerns about its citizens, available resources, schemes and applicable services. It knows what it needs and when it needs. Smart village initiative focuses on improved resource-use efficiency, empowered local self-governance, access to assured basic amenities and responsible individual and community behavior to build a vibrant and happy society. The economic part of the model calculates the fuel consumed, the kilo watt hours obtained per gallon of fuel …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Communication Channel Model between Two Neighbors in UAV Networks
Abstract: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle "UAV" networking is evolving as a major state of the art research field, thanks to the foreseen revolution in its applications. Enhancing the performance of such networks requires developing a channel model between any couple of neighbors within the UAV network. In this paper, we present a statistical signal reception model for the shadowed communication channel between two neighbors in a UAV network. In this model, we …
Published in International Journal of Telecommunications & Emerging Technologies · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 11–27 Read article