Although Environmental Education is central to efforts in Environmental Management and Conservation of Resources, it seems to have suffered a serious flaw in approach. The approach in Environmental Education had always been condescending - the urban intellectuals patronizing the rural...

The reformation of the science and technology (S&T) system and the national system of innovation has been considered as the two most critical channels through which China promoted its economic and social reforms, and helped transformation into a dynamic market economy and its integration with...

During 1997 to 2003, the total livestock population has decreased by around 14.1%. Among cattle, the population of indigenous breed has decreased by around 7.6% while crossbreed cattle shows an increase of 12.6%. There are only 30 breeds of cattle and 6 breeds of buffalo registered along with...

Access to a steady supply of sufficient and clean energy is critical for all round development of every person, irrespective of social and/or economic status and geographic location. However, one needs to differentiate between the energy security of rural and urban areas because energy dynamics...

Owning a house ensures certain degree of economic as well as social security to a citizen. Providing weather resistant and hygienic accommodation to its citizens remains one of the most serious challenges India is facing today. The problem of inadequate housing is more acute in the rural areas...

An authentic source of information regarding new tools and techniques can enhance the applicability of the modern tools in rural areas. In the light of the National Sample Survey Reports, we outlined the flow of information about the new technology. As per National Sample Survey Organization...

Crop damages caused by pests contribute substantially to economic loss in agriculture. The conventional approach to pest control has been the use of chemical pesticides or adopting integrated pest management approaches. In the rural areas of north-east India, particularly the uplands,...

The concept of 'bio-village', though of recent origin, has gained much success due to its practical utility in addressing the issues faced by rural farmers across the nation. This concept advocates adoption of eco-friendly technologies and enterprise development based on biological resources,...

Estimated potential of solar energy in India is nearly 20,000 times more than the presently installed capacity of 137600 MW of electricity (as on 2005). Higher cost per unit is one of the limiting factors in harnessing the full potential of solar energy. A practical option to reduce cost is...