188 research outputs found
Potential and Prospects of Dairy Busienss in Uttarakhand: A Case Study of Uttaranchal Cooperative Dairy Federation Limited
No full textIndia is the leading milk producer in the world and the dairy cooperatives are the backbone of Indian dairy industry. This study has analyzed the inefficiencies existing in improving milk production, procurement pattern, marketing channels, and price spread of a dairy cooperative, Uttaranchal Cooperative Dairy Federation Ltd (UCDFL), also known as ‘Anchal’ in the Kumaun region of Uttarakhand and has proposed a model for eliminating these inefficiencies. It has been found that UCDFL is focused mainly on liquid milk marketing and has not adopted product diversification, which is the need of the day. Nainital and Almora districts of Kumaon region have been selected for the study; these cover almost 40 per cent of cattle population in the division, except Udham Singh Nagar. It has been found that due to insufficient margins, the number of agents working for other private dairies has increased. Different marketing channels for milk have been identified and price spread has been calculated for all the channels. Lack of business development services related to dairy industry has been found leading the farmers to disassociate from Anchal. The study has suggested that Anchal should evolve a definite policy with regard to procurement of milk in both lean and regular periods and to sustain its members, incentive package should be provided. Anchal should find ways to establish fodder banks at strategic locations for providing fodder during emergencies and periods of fodder scarcity. Local sale of milk at the society level should be encouraged to increase the popularity of Anchal brand.Agribusiness, Livestock Production/Industries,
Potential and Prospects of Dairy Busienss in Uttarakhand: A Case Study of Uttaranchal Cooperative Dairy Federation Limited
Full text linkIndia is the leading milk producer in the world and the dairy cooperatives
are the backbone of Indian dairy industry. This study has analyzed the
inefficiencies existing in improving milk production, procurement pattern,
marketing channels, and price spread of a dairy cooperative, Uttaranchal
Cooperative Dairy Federation Ltd (UCDFL), also known as ‘Anchal’ in the
Kumaun region of Uttarakhand and has proposed a model for eliminating
these inefficiencies. It has been found that UCDFL is focused mainly on
liquid milk marketing and has not adopted product diversification, which
is the need of the day. Nainital and Almora districts of Kumaon region
have been selected for the study; these cover almost 40 per cent of cattle
population in the division, except Udham Singh Nagar. It has been found
that due to insufficient margins, the number of agents working for other
private dairies has increased. Different marketing channels for milk have
been identified and price spread has been calculated for all the channels.
Lack of business development services related to dairy industry has been
found leading the farmers to disassociate from Anchal. The study has
suggested that Anchal should evolve a definite policy with regard to
procurement of milk in both lean and regular periods and to sustain its
members, incentive package should be provided. Anchal should find ways
to establish fodder banks at strategic locations for providing fodder during
emergencies and periods of fodder scarcity. Local sale of milk at the society
level should be encouraged to increase the popularity of Anchal brand
Low awareness of clinical research in India amongst final year medical students and physicians: Need for increased emphasis on clinical research in medical curriculum
No full textBackground: There is an increasing trend to undertake clinical trials in India, but its awareness among the health care professional remain far from satisfactory. Aim: To assess the level of knowledge regarding clinical research training amongst a group of Indian medical students and postdoctoral physicians who had already completed training in subject of pharmacology. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive questionnaire based study was conducted among university undergraduate medical students and postdoctoral physicians. Questionnaire was administered to 155 final year medical students and 33 postdoctoral physicians. Results: Out of 155 undergraduate students, for the statement regarding the concept of clinical trials, around 20.2% fell in the good category, 61.4% in the average category and 18.4% in the poor category. Regarding the statement about International Conference of Harmonization (ICH), 58.8% were poor responders, 28.7% were average, and 12.5% were good. The statements regarding the participation in the clinical research study showed that a majority was in the poor response category (89.2%) as compared to 9.8% in the good category. Conclusion: Boom in clinical research opens a door for job opportunities and advanced research. Teaching good clinical practice (GCP) guidelines at the most formative years shall go a long way in development of ethical and healthy learning environment for clinical research in the country
Capgras syndrome, diarrhoea, and hyponatremia
No full textWe present a case of a 56-year-old male who developed Capgras syndrome following hyponatremia consequent to dehydration. He was a previously healthy male who eventually developed secondary systematized delusions due to misidentification syndrome. This case highlights the need for evaluating the role of toxic/medical etiology in the causation of this syndrome that is more often encountered in schizophrenia
Education through ICT Initiatives during the Pandemic in India
No full textThe global crisis of the COVID-19 virus has impacted the Education Sector tremendously. It has presented the education community around the globe with numerous challenges in continuing the learning process. The Indian Education system has also experienced an irreversible learning crisis amid the pandemic. School closure across the country has impacted everyone's learning experience. The pandemic has forced the sector to shift to a virtual and blended mode of learning. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has helped the sector to survive and adapt to the new ways of online learning. The crisis has allowed various educational innovations to bloom. Stakeholders across the country have been trying their best to come together and innovate with various ways to support the students and teachers. Considering the various challenges of digital education in the country, efforts have been made by the country to optimize the potential of the existing and new educational platforms to be made available for everyone. During the pandemic, the country has witnessed a number of ICT driven initiatives on national, state, and individual levels. There has been a proactive approach in the education sector to utilize the maximum potential of technology to reach every learner. This paper examines a few such initiatives which have contributed significantly to making it possible for education to reach the remotest corners of the country with the help of technology-related tools
Phonemes and Allophones of Mexican Spanish
No full textDid you know that there are over 50 million Hispanics in the United States, and ⅔ of that population identifies as being of Mexican origin? As a double major in Spanish and Linguistics, I was interested in conducting a study in regards to the phonetics of Mexican Spanish to further flourish linguists\u27 understanding of dialectology across borders. For my study, I specifically wanted to find out if /tʃ/ and [ʃ] were separate phonemes or allophones of the same phoneme. My hypothesis was that /tʃ/ and [ʃ] would be allophones of the same phoneme because of them being postalveolar and having a similar sound. Participants in my study came from all kinds of different backgrounds. They all differed in gender, age, social status, and location. Question: Are /tʃ/ and [ʃ] different phonemes or are they allophones of the same phoneme? Question: Do people that live closer to each other speak the same? Question: Do boundaries like country borders, rivers, and mountains change people\u27s speech? My participants were asked to describe drawings, answer a series of questions, and read a short passage which I recorded and visited later to be able to do my transcription. I chose these methods to avoid the observer\u27s paradox which is when the speech of a participant is influenced involuntarily by the presence of the observer. By using these methods, I knew the participants would be less conscious of what they were saying so I would be getting more natural results. After transcribing and analyzing the data collected, it was evident that /tʃ/ and [ʃ] are allophones of the same phoneme since my study resulted in locating minimal pairs with the same meaning. An example of this would be mucho and musho. They both sound similar but changing the sound doesn’t change the meaning of the word
Guide for DIKSHA Implementation in Schools
No full textIn India, various ICT tools and platforms are providing an opportunity for educators to share and optimize resources among each other and helping to learn. The government has launched various initiatives like 'Digital India' campaign to take advantage of the larger scale penetration of the Internet to reach every corner of the country. DIKSHA platform is a part of one such initiative by the MHRD, envisioned as One - Nation - One digital platform serving as a digital platform for the teachers. The platform aims to create a repository of resources for educators and build a strong community. From its inception, DIKSHA has evolved and updated with various features and tools to make the platform more efficient. The document will guide the users to navigate through the platform and understand the prerequisites for the implementation of the DIKSHA platform in schools. The document will be useful for a diverse set of stakeholders, including teachers, school heads, administrators, parents, and students, for smooth implementation of DIKSHA platform
Information and Communications Technology for Teacher Training in India
No full textInformation and Communications Technologies (ICTs) are making major differences in the teaching approaches and the way students are learning. ICT enhanced learning environment facilitates active, collaborative, creative, integrative, and evaluating learning as an advantage over the traditional methods. Overtime, we have learnt that integrated teacher education initiatives brought more learning resources to the classroom. The new technologies and their effective integration with curriculum and classroom processes have presented enormous possibilities and have revolutionized teacher education at all levels. The recent ICT developments have allowed teachers to be imaginative, flexible, and willing to renew their vision of teaching and learning. The possibilities of integrating ICT tools by teachers and for in-service training and teachers' professional developments have undergone a revolution in the last decade. New Educational technologies in India have encouraged the adoption of new roles by the teachers to embrace new pedagogies and approaches. The New Education Policy 2020, gives immense importance to the interdependence of education and technology in the future. It emphasizes the role of ICT as an effective tool in facilitating teacher education and encourages the utilization of technology platforms for online teacher training. The policy calls for investment in digital infrastructure, development of online teaching platforms and tools, creation of virtual labs and digital repositories, training teachers to become high-quality online content creators, designing and implementing online assessments, establishing standards for content, technology, and pedagogy for online teaching-learning. ICT integration for pre-service teacher training programs plays a crucial to equip and prepare future teachers for the classroom, who are confident and competent about managing the change and influencing it for the better quality of teaching. Considering the future of using technology for teaching and learning is always ever-evolving and challenging. Teacher Education Institutes must create an environment for teachers to enable them to create an appropriate learning experience for teachers to enable them to create an appropriate learning experience for students in the new age of learning
Impact of ICT on Teaching Practices in India
No full textIntegration of Information and Communication in the classroom has been transforming the way learners are learning today. Teachers in India are also experimenting with innovative ways to teach with the help of ICT tools. They are leveraging various digital platforms for planning their lessons, delivering them in the classroom setup or virtually, and conducting the assessment as well. Educational technology is offering effective ways to reach different types of learners and assess their understanding in more than one way. Teachers' well-equipped preparation with ICT tools and facilities is one of the main factors in the success of technology-based teaching and learning. The Indian government has been persistent in implementing policies to encourage technology-driven innovations in the education sector and encouraging educators to adopt and integrate ICT. Although the perception of Indian teachers towards the use of ICT is positive, still need more support with the infrastructure and training especially in the rural regions. This paper will cover how technology has impacted the teaching practices, perceptions of teachers about the use of technology in the classroom, and their professional development
Role of Information and Communications Technology in Improving Equity and Quality of Education in India
No full textEducation is a fundamental right and is indispensable for the achievement of sustainable development. The role of ICT has enhanced and supplemented classroom learning and is an important tool to provide quality education for all. A good-quality education throughout the lifecycle, from early childhood through adulthood, can be a liberating process for individuals and it can act as a leveler and equalizer within the society. India has also made noteworthy progress towards the goal of Education for All' in the past years. Starting from Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan to the Right to Education Bill, the focus has been to ensure equal access to quality education for the children. ICT has been a significant enabler in enabling this movement. The New Education Policy 2020 (NEP), recognizes the importance of technology in aiding teachers, bridging the language barrier between teachers and students, creating digital libraries, popularizing language learning as well as ensuring greater access to education. Technology has made the learning space expand beyond the traditional classrooms. This has helped individuals to avail opportunities to continue learning throughout their lifetime. With the help of affordable smartphones, digital platforms, the geographical and economical barriers have been reduced to some extent. Advancements like QR embedded textbooks have made it possible to access high-quality educational content for the learners and teachers. ICT has the potential to alleviate or remove some of the barriers or constraints that prevent women and girls from accessing educational opportunities, such as illiteracy, poverty, time scarcity, sociocultural factors, mobility, and relevancy, leading to women empowerment and gender equality. It has brought education into homes and non-traditional learning spaces, where it can be accessed by girls and women. The digital tools and platforms have made education more inclusive as well, where children with special needs can study in a normal classroom environment. The country has acknowledged that EdTech isn't just about digitizing the content, but rather about providing unlimited access to learning which can be personalized and customized. This paper focuses on how technology has played a crucial role in bringing education to all and in improving equity and gender equality in India
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