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Juri Baruah ¹, Binapani Deka ¹, Krishna Baruah ¹, Pankaj Deka ¹

Affiliations
1 Krshi Vigyan Kendra, Jorhat, Assam, IN

Abstract

Communication is a two-way process. It is the meaningful exchange of information between two or a group of living creatures. The use of effective communication skills is an important social competency. An adolescent's level of maturity is closely related to levels of communication. Well-developed communication skills are essential skills for academic pursuits and for future life. Communication stands so deeply ischolar_mained in human behaviours and the structures of society. Communication skill is very much essential for village girls, because they are deprived part of population. One study was carried out on one hundred and fifty (150) girls within the age group of 10- 18 years from five (5) villages of Jorhat district of Assam. Villages were selected randomly from all the Developmental Blocks of Jorhat district of Assam. After collection of information, intervention programmes were arranged for these girls. Intervention programme included trainings in different areas, stories, lectures accompanied by charts, posters and other teaching aids were used for intervention. Slide shows were also arranged to impart information on different topics to improve their knowledge as well as communication skills. Their knowledge was assessed both before and after intervention. Significance difference was found between knowledge at pre and post-test in all the aspects.

Keywords

Communication, Skills, Adolescent Girls

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Pankaj Deka ¹, Rupam Borgohain ², Binapani Deka ²

Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (AAU) Jorhat Assam, IN
2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (A.A.U.) Jorhat Assam, IN

Abstract

The study was conducted at five randomly selected tribal villages of Jorhat district in Assam to identify the various constraints faced by the poultry keepers during the backyard poultry production. The analyses of data revealed that majority of respondents were of medium age group, had middle or primary level of education and lived in medium sized joint family. Agriculture was the major occupation and had medium livestock holding with more than 6 years of poultry farming experience. Poultry rearing was mainly tended by women folks with a flock size of 5-25 birds, reared in semi-intensive system with little supplementary feeding in terms of broken rice, kitchen waste etc. The production level observed was very low. Natural hatching was the main source of chicks. No systematic care was taken with regard to the diseases management and vaccination of the birds was also not carried out in all the villages surveyed. During disease outbreak, an ingenious method of isolating the healthy birds in temporary sheds constructed in the agricultural fields far away from the homestead is prevalent in the area. Direct marketing of birds was prevalent in the study area although middlemen also existed. The study revealed that high incidence of poultry disease, lack of suitable germplasm, non-availability of day old chicks round the year, lack of feed supply and limited scavenging area, lack of technical know-how, attack by predators, poor economic condition of the farmers and weak market linkage were the most serious constraints faced by the farmers. Introduction of hybrid variety suitable for backyard farming, skill up gradation on feeding, housing and disease prevention management, credit linkage and establishment of market linkages can bring about a significant improvement in sustainable poultry production of the down trodden tribal communities in Assam.

Keywords

Constraint, Tribal farmers, Backyard, Rural poultry

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Binapani Deka ¹, Rupam Borgohain ¹

Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Assam Agricultural University), Jorhat (Assam), IN

Abstract

Empowerment of rural women has emerged as an important issue in today. The economic empowerment of rural women is being regarded as independence for rural women. Rural women are becoming economically independent and providing employment opportunities to others through involving in micro entrepreneurship. Women's entrepreneurship contributes to the economic well-being of the family and communities and also reduces poverty. Self-help groups (SHGs) have smoothened the way for economic empowerment. Economic empowerment of rural women led to development of family, community, society, state and nation therefore it is very necessary to give keen of our attention over empowerment of women in the rural area for the real development of our country in all spheres. An SHG entrepreneur is someone that organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business enterprise. Today, more women are breaking free from the traditional, gender-specific roles and venturing into the business world. This study deals with empowerment of rural women through micro entrepreneurship development among rural women. This study was carried out to know the socio- economic background of the women SHG's, their knowledge, skills and earning capacity. The study also looked at the money management practices of women SHG members and their problems. On the basis of the findings that revealed limited knowledge of the women regarding value for savings, account keeping and financial liabilities. Only a few SHGs were found economically proficient.

Keywords

Problems, Opportunities, SHGs, Entrepreneurship Development.

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Binapani Deka ¹

Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, Teok (Assam), IN

Abstract

The production of banana in India is about 27.01 million tons from an area of 0.765 million ha. It provides delicious foods and good quality textile fibre. In most cases, after harvest of the fruits in banana plantations, the stems are wasted and billion tons of stems and leaves are thrown away annually. Such waste provides obtainable sources of fibres, which leads to the reduction of other natural and synthetic fibres' production that requires extra energy, fertilizer and chemical. Considering the pollution aspect of synthetic fibre, there is a need to search for nonconventional renewable resource for textile to give an effective solution. Banana fibres are good absorbent, highly breathable, quickly dry with high tensile strength, biodegradable and have no negative effect on environment. Utilization of banana fibre as cottage industry may explored for income generation by rural women. Trainings were conducted for extraction of banana fibre and preparation of decorative items. Significant difference was found between pre and post test which was carried out among 25 rural women of Romai area of Dibrugarh District. The ultimate goal of this endeavour was to upgrade the knowledge content about extraction of banana fibre, create awareness and full utilization of banana plants.

Keywords

Exploration, Fibre, Eco-Friendly, Waste Management.

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Binapani Deka ¹, Mousumi Phukon ¹

Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (AAU), Jorhat (Assam), IN

Abstract

Drying is the moisture removing process from the products. Drying is very important process applicable for agricultural and industrial products. Drying reduces the bacterial growth in the products. It will helpful for preserving the products for long time. Open air and uncontrolled sun drying is still the most common method used to preserve and process Agricultural product. But uncontrolled drying suffers from serious problem of wind born dust, infestation by insect, product may be totally damaged. Solar drying is the oldest method of products drying. Local made solar dryers have been developed and used to dry agricultural products in order to improve shelf-life. The objective of this study is to see the advantages of solar dryer on their effectiveness in the drying of agricultural products. The findings showed that the solar dryer is beneficial than the sun drying techniques. Solar dryers have shortcomings. They are of little use during cloudy weather. During fair weather they can work too well. Although solar dryers involve an initial expense, they produce better looking, better tasting, and more nutritious foods, enhancing both their food value and their marketability. They are faster, safer and more efficient than traditional sun drying techniques.

Keywords

Solar Dryer, Processing Perishable, Vegetables.

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