Pest induced crop loss is on the rise despite increasing usage of pesticides. Fortunately, realization of the negative effects of chemicals (including on humans) shifted the focus to more reliable, sustainable and environment friendly agents of pest control - the Bio-pesticides. In spite of the...

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...

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) segment of the Indian economy is vast, with largest number of enterprises, very large numbers employed, highly dynamic in terms of the entry of new entrepreneurs and the exit of a huge number of enterprises annually. Data from the Fourth Census is...