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- Evaluation of Technical Efficiency of Rice Farmers in Canal and Tank Irrigated Systems in Tamil Nadu
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1 Department of Physical Sciences and Information Technology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (T.N.), IN
2 Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (T.N.), IN
1 Department of Physical Sciences and Information Technology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (T.N.), IN
2 Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (T.N.), IN
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International Journal of Commerce & Business Management, Vol 7, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 343-348Abstract
The present study undertaken in Cauvery delta zone and Southern zone in the state of Tamil Nadu has estimated the resource use efficiency in rice production and has assessed the effect of farm specific socio economic factors affecting the technical efficiency. A stochastic frontier production function was estimated to determine technical efficiency of individual farms. The data were collected for two years from the Cost of Cultivation Scheme of Tamil Nadu Centre. The results of Cobb-Douglas stochastic production function indicated that the estimated parameters for seed (positive), labour hours(negative) and value of pesticides (negative) are significant and hence, playing a major role in influencing rice production under canal irrigation. But in the case of tank irrigation system the estimated parameters for fertilizers, labour hours, machine hours are significantly and positively influenced the yield of paddy. Moreover the marginal value product to input price ratios for the variables influencing significantly revealed that it will be profitable to increase the use of seeds in canal irrigation and fertilizer and human labour in tank irrigation system. The Z test results indicated that there is a significant difference between the average technical efficiency estimates between canal and tank irrigation systems.Keywords
Rice, Canal and Tank Irrigation, Technical Efficiency, Cobb-Douglass Production Function, Stochastic Frontier.
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- Hydrochemistry and Seasonal Fluctuation of Plankton in Arasankulam Pond at Veppampattu in Thiruvallur District of Tamil Nadu, India
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1 Department of Advance Zoology and Biotechnology, Unit of Human Health and Environmental Biotechnology, Presidency College, Chennai-600 005, Tamil Nadu, IN
1 Department of Advance Zoology and Biotechnology, Unit of Human Health and Environmental Biotechnology, Presidency College, Chennai-600 005, Tamil Nadu, IN
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Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol 10, No 3 (2011), Pagination: 467-470Abstract
The present paper deals with the study of physico-chemical parameters along with plankton diversity in Arasankulam pond situated at Veppampattu in Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. The fluctuations in physico-chemical characteristics were noted during the study period from January to December 2009. The results show that the zooplankton diversity was lesser as compared to phytoplankton. The plankton community showed seasonal fluctuations. The phytoplankton community was consisting of members of Bacillariophyceae, Chlorophyceae, Cyanophyceae and Euglenophyceae. The zooplankton community was represented by Cladocerans, Copepods, Ostracods and Rotifers. The ecological significance of the plankton diversity and the seasonal variation have been discussed in light of the available literature.Keywords
Arasankulam Pond, Hydrochemistry, Plankton Diversity, Seasonal Fluctuation.Full Text
- A Study on Health Insurance Policies with Special Reference to United India Insurance Limited
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The Constitution of India envisages the establishment of a new social order based on equality, freedom, justice and the dignity of the individual. It aims at the elimination of poverty, ignorance and ill health and directs the State to regard the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties, securing the health and strength of workers, men and women, specially ensuring that children are given opportunities and develop in a healthy manner.
India occupies 2.4 per cent of the world's land area occupied by 16 per cent of the world's population. India is the second most populous country in the world, after China. Roughly 16 million people are added every year, which is equivalent to the total population of Australia. Annually, world's population increases by about 78 million and India accounts for one-fifth of the increases.
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International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, Vol 1, No 8 (2012), Pagination: 228-241Abstract
"HEALTH IS WEALTH". Our health insurance makes healthier to the customer and also takes care of their wealth. The same way the health insurance makes the company to grow in all aspects and makes the service with smile. On analysing the scope of insurance is broad and miles to go. Hence the health insurance should be more essential and voluntary taking up the days are not far off.The Constitution of India envisages the establishment of a new social order based on equality, freedom, justice and the dignity of the individual. It aims at the elimination of poverty, ignorance and ill health and directs the State to regard the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties, securing the health and strength of workers, men and women, specially ensuring that children are given opportunities and develop in a healthy manner.
India occupies 2.4 per cent of the world's land area occupied by 16 per cent of the world's population. India is the second most populous country in the world, after China. Roughly 16 million people are added every year, which is equivalent to the total population of Australia. Annually, world's population increases by about 78 million and India accounts for one-fifth of the increases.
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Health, Insurance, Policy HoldersFull Text
- A Comparative Study of Technical Efficiency between Canal and Tank Irrigated Paddy Farms Using Corrected OLS Models in Tamil Nadu
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1 Department of Social Sciences, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Killikulam, Tamil Nadu – 628 252, IN
2 Department of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu – 625 104, IN
3 Department of Bioenergy, Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu – 641 003, IN
1 Department of Social Sciences, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Killikulam, Tamil Nadu – 628 252, IN
2 Department of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu – 625 104, IN
3 Department of Bioenergy, Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu – 641 003, IN
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Indian Journal of Economics and Development, Vol 5, No 10 (2017), Pagination: 1-6Abstract
Background/Objectives: To make a comparative study between canal and tank irrigation environments of paddy farms.
Methods: Corrected ordinary least square method was used to determine technical efficiency in paddy production in their respective irrigation pattern. Further the study has assessed the effect of farm specific socio economic factors affecting the technical efficiency. This study was conducted in Cauvery delta zone of seven TALUKS about canal irrigation and Southern zone of four TALUKS about tank irrigation. Ultimately, there were 218 sample points under canal irrigation and 106 sample points under tank irrigation for two years (2009-10 and 2010-11). The data were obtained from the cost of cultivation scheme of Tamil Nadu centre.
Findings: The results of Cobb Douglas production function indicated that seed, labour hours and pesticide cost are the inputs that significantly influence the yield of paddy in canal irrigated paddy farms; while, seed, fertilizer, labour hours are the are the inputs that significantly influence the yield of paddy in tank irrigated paddy farms. Besides, the qualitative variable namely education and seasons are significant in canal irrigated paddy farms while age and area were significant in tank irrigated paddy farms. The output oriented mean technical efficiency was found to be 86% in canal irrigated farms whereas 91% in tank irrigated farms. The study results also implied that in controlled irrigation condition namely tank irrigation, particularly in canal fed tanks when water availability becomes relatively more consistent, the yield levels were higher, and the mean technical efficiency was also relatively higher.
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Canal Irrigation, Tank Irrigation, Paddy Farm, Technical Efficiency, Corrected OLS Models.Full Text
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- A Study on Farmers Preference Towards Solar Water Pumps in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu
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1 Department of Agricultural and Rural Management, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, IN
1 Department of Agricultural and Rural Management, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, IN
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International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 9, No 2 (2019), Pagination: 65-68Abstract
Solar Power is the power generated through conversion of radiation from sun into electricity directly by photovoltaic arrays or indirectly using concentrated solar power systems. Presently, usage of solar power for the discharge of groundwater is gradually increasing due to increase in fuel costs. The objective of the study was to understand the reasons for adoption of solar water pumps among the farmers of Coimbatore district. Primary data was collected from 60 sample farmers through personal interview using well structured interview schedule. The results of the study revealed that availability of subsidy from the Government and low/zero maintenance cost were the major reasons for adoption of SWPs by farmers in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu.Keywords
Solar Water Pumps, Garrett Ranking Technique, Percentage Analysis.References
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