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6 articles for “Murshidabad”
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Uses Patterns of Pesticides by Rice Cultivators in Murshidabad District of West Bengal with Special Emphasis on Khargram, Nabagram and Sagardighi Community Development Blocks
Abstract: Background: Agriculture is the main occupation of Murshidabad. Varieties of crops, like paddy (Aus, Aman, and Boro), jute, wheat, mustard, potato, sugarcane, pulses, and different types of vegetables are produced in considerable amounts throughout the year in the district. Resource-poor farmers use pesticides as advised by the shopkeeper, who has little or no knowledge of pesticides. The indiscriminate use of pesticides causes great risks to the environment and our health. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Need for Documentation of Traditional Knowledge (TK) of Rainfall Forecasting in Murshidabad District of West Bengal: A Survey in the Light of the Attitudes of the Young Generation towards TK and the Need for Documentation of TK
Abstract: This study documents the traditional knowledge of rainfall forecasting in Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It explores the attitudes of the farmers, especially young generation of farmers equipped with modern and formal education, towards the Traditional Knowledge. Altogether, sixteen 16 different TKs relating to rainfall prediction have been found. The farmers in the study area predict rainfall through their observation, experiences and understanding of nature. Traditionally they use indicators like …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 88–95 Read article
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Unveiling Empowerment: Evaluating Entrepreneurial Effectiveness of Self-Help Groups in Murshidabad and South 24 Pargana
Abstract: Self-help groups (SHGs) have played an essential role in the socio-economic upliftment of society, especially in West Bengal over the last decades. Analytically discussing gender dimensions in the SHGs, this paper scrutinizes the efficiency of the two districts, namely, Murshidabad and South 24 Parganas considering certain parameters. Based on the analysis of the parameters of the empowerment indicators and socio-economic effects of the SHGs, the paper explains to what extent …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Statistics · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 23–33 Read article
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Public Libraries, Children, and Literacy Development in West Bengal
Abstract: This study aims to explore the initiatives which are taken by the public libraries in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal for the development of children education, recreation and relaxation. However, the scope of the present study is limited to the district of Murshidabad which has 21 libraries covering one district, three towns, two sub-divisionals and fifteen rural libraries. One of the investigators has personally visited these libraries and distributed …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Physiochemical Properties of Different Mango Fruit Varieties in Relation to Incidence of Mango Fruit Borer Autocharis albizonalis
Abstract: A study was conducted in several mango-producing areas in the districts of Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia and Midnapur in West Bengal during the month of April to June, 2013, to observe the infestation of fruit borer Autocharis albizonalis in eight folk varieties of mango (Mangifera indica L). Frequent observations on incidence of fruit borers showed that the larvae of fruit borer complete their larval stage within the fruit and damage the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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A Comparative Study on Infestation of Fruit Borer, Deanolis albizonalis (Hampson) between Some Folk and Commercial Varieties of Mango in West Bengal
Abstract: AbstractA survey was conducted in several mango producing areas in Gangetic West Bengal particularly in the districts of Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia and Midnapur during fruiting season from 2011 to 2013 to observe the infestation of fruit borer or Sulipoka, Deanolis albizonalis (Hampson) in eight folk varieties of mango (Mangifera indica L). In recent years the borer has assumed serious status causing damage to the maximum extent of 43% to the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–11 Read article