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D. Gangopadhyay ¹, S. K. Dutta ¹, S. R. Chakrabarti ¹, S. K. Gangopadhyay ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Dairy Technology, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, P.O. Krishi Viswavidyalaya-741 252, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal, IN

Abstract

Rasogolla is a chhana based milk sweet highly popular in India, particularly in tine eastern states. Cow's milk is preferred over buffalo milk for preparation of rasogolla as it yields soft and smooth body and spongy texture. Market samples of rasogolla varies widely not only in chemical composition and microbial quality but also in Theological/textural parameters, flavour and appearance. Few attempts have been made in the direction of systematic study on quality of market rasogolla considering its chemical composition, microbiological standards and textural parameters.

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D. Gangopadhyay , A. K. Mukhopadhyay

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For any development facilitator, a potential paradox can arise when assisting in self-reliant participatory development. This occurs when the facilitator tries to help and encourage people to develop themselves and in doing so undermines their self-reliance and sustainability, the very aim of development. Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) exercise was carried out during 25 to 29 April, 2009 at Didhsari, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, India. Some of the critical factors like socio-economic condition of the village including present status of agriculture, education and health, poverty, unempolyment and livelihoods of the people and people’s perception on the Panchayati Raj Institutions were studied and analysed. Besides, a few self-sustainable and employment generation programmes were identified based on societal needs and an action plan was proposed through participatory approaches. The study would be helpful for the planners and administrators not only in better realisation of the socio-economic condition of the villagers but also in successful implementation of the proposed integrated approaches for sustainable rural development in Didhsari and surrounding villages.

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