Krushna's Blogs

 Agroforestry and Carbon Trading in Mozambique Problem: In rural Mozambique, farmers face extreme climate problems like drought and floods. Most of them (about 98.7%) are smallholder farmers using traditional methods like shifting cultivation, which harms the land and keeps them poor. Solution: FAO started a long-term project (17–20 years) to promote agroforestry —growing trees along with crops—to improve the environment and farmers’ lives. The project is supported by the European Union , and private companies like Acorn and Plan Vivo help through carbon trading . What’s New or Innovative: Farmers plant trees and take care of the land, which helps absorb carbon from the air. This carbon absorption earns Carbon Removal Units (CRUs) that can be sold for money. Digital tools like mobile phones and e-vouchers help farmers register, receive payments, and get inputs. Farmer Field Schools (FFS) train them in agroforestry and sustainable practices. The income from sel...

 Silvopastoralism: A Win-Win Solution for Drylands in North Africa In many dryland areas of North Africa, particularly in Tunisia and Morocco , forest restoration efforts often come into conflict with the needs of pastoralist communities. While these communities rely on grazing lands for their livestock, governments are promoting reforestation to combat land degradation. However, without community involvement and sustainable practices, grazing can damage forest ecosystems. This article explores how silvopastoralism —the integration of tree planting and livestock grazing—offers a sustainable, cost-effective, and inclusive solution. Understanding Silvopastoralism Silvopastoralism is a land management system that combines: Tree cultivation Grassland restoration Controlled grazing of livestock When done responsibly, this system not only improves ecological health but also supports the livelihoods of pastoralists, ensuring a balanced approach to land use. Case Study: Tunis...

  Forests and Agricultural Productivity: Financing Conservation in Brazil's Agricultural Frontier Location: Brazil Partners: Woodwell Climate Research Center, Amazon Environmental Research Institute (IPAM) Between 1985 and 2022, over 13% of Brazil’s Amazon–Cerrado Region (ACR)—where the Amazon and Cerrado biomes converge—was cleared for agriculture. This included the loss of approximately 5.18 million hectares of forests and woodlands. Brazil’s economy heavily relies on agricultural commodities like soybeans. In 2022, a record soybean harvest contributed to a 2.9% rise in national GDP. However, increased deforestation —mainly for agriculture—has led to rising local temperatures and vapour pressure deficits , negatively affecting crop yields. Scientific analysis shows that forest cover explains nearly 30% of the variation in soybean yields across landscapes in the ACR, due to forests’ ability to cool and stabilize the local climate. Deforestation also reduces agricultural re...

  मुलत : भ्रस्टाचार की परिभाषा हम ऐसे कर सकते है की , किसी भी देश , प्रांत अथवा विभाग , जिल्हा , तालुका या गांव के लोगो द्वारा ऐसे कृत्य किये जाना जिससे वहा के परिसर की आर्थिक , सामाजिक , भौगोलिक , शैक्षेणिक , वैज्ञानिक , जैविक तथा अजैविक हानि हो I   साधारणता हमें भ्रस्टाचार यह शब्द दैनंदिन रूप से पैसा तथा आर्थिक संसाधनों से सबंधित सुनने को मिलता है I परन्तु भ्रस्टाचार केवल आर्थिक रूप से न होकर कही प्रकार का हो सकता है I उदारहण के तौर पर किसी कर्मचारीने ने निर्धारित समय परअपना कार्य पूरा न करना , हेतुपूर्वक कार्य विलम्बित करते रहना , अध्यापक लोगोंद्वारा सही समय पर सही ज्ञान छात्रों को न दिया जाना ये सब भ्रस्टचार के रूप है I जब कोई व्यक्ति न्यायव्यवस्था के नियमों के विरुद्ध जाकर आपने स्वार्थ की पूर्ति के लिए गलत आचरण करने लगता है उस व्यक्ति को हम भ्रस्टाचारी कह सकते है I हम निम्नलिखित प्रकार से भ्रस्टाचार का विभाजन कर सकते है I घूस ( रिश...

  Dr. Kris Gopalakrishnan (Chairman Axilor Ventures, Co-founder Infosys) delivers the CSIR Foundation day lecture at CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) on October 09, 2023. CSIR established on September 26, 1942, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) stands as a cornerstone of scientific and industrial research in India. Conceived with the vision of fostering scientific progress and supporting industrial development, CSIR has played an instrumental role in shaping India's technological landscape. Over the years, it has evolved into a network of 37 research institutes and laboratories, each specializing in different scientific domains. Dr. Kris Gopalakrishnan, began his talk by touching to the concept of ‘Dr. Mashelkars STIR concept for CSIR. He stressed the importance of periodic introspection and reinvention to remain relevant and to refocus life goals. He highlighted the economic transformation of the United States in the 20th century. He said. Th...

  पुण्याच्या इतिहासात विठ्ठल मंदिरांनी एक वेगळे अस्तित्व निर्माण केले आहे. पुण्याच्या वेगवेगळ्या भागात आपल्या विठ्ठल मंदिर दिसून येतात. त्यापैकीच एक म्हणजे लकडी पुलाच्या शेवटच्या टोकाला म्हणजे डेक्कन जिमखाना पुलाची वाडी येथे असलेले श्री खंडुजीबाबा विठ्ठल मंदिर. छत्रपती संभाजी महाराज किंवा लकडी पुलावरून डेक्कन बस स्टॉपकडे आल्यावर सुमारे २०-२५ दगडी पायऱ्या उतरून खाली गेलो, कि मुठा नदीच्या तीरावर निसर्गाच्या सानिध्यात हे मंदिर साकारलेले आहे. मंदिराचा जीर्णोद्धार झाला असल्याने मंदिराची ठेवणं आधुनिक पद्धतीची दिसून येते. मंदिराला प्रशस्त प्रांगण लाभले आहे. मंदिराला पेशव्यांनी अनेकदा भेट दिल्याच्या नोंदी सापडतात. मंदिराच्या गर्भगृहातच वै. हभप खंडुजीबाबा यांची समाधी आहे. या समाधीवरील खंडुजीबाबांचा मुखवटा त्यांच्यातील सांप्रदायिक अस्तित्वाचा खुणा सहज सांगून जातो. गर्भगृहासमोर असलेल्या सभामंडपात अनेक धार्मिक कार्यक्रम होत असतात. गर्भगृहाच्या लगतच विठ्ठल क्मिणीच्या काळ्या पाषाणातील मूर्तीचे दर्शन होते. रुक्मिणी विठ्ठलाची मूर्ती २००-२५० वर्षपुरातन असल्याचे सांगितले जाते. मुठा नदीच्या तीरावर न...

  India's rich culture, expressed through arts, literature, traditions, and more, is a valuable asset that attracts millions of people worldwide, contributing to the country's identity and economy. Preserving and promoting this cultural wealth is a top priority for India, as it plays a significant role in the nation's identity and economic growth, as reflected in the "Incredible India" tourism slogan. Promoting Indian arts and culture is crucial not just for the nation but also for individuals. Cultural awareness and expression help children develop a sense of identity, belonging, and respect for other cultures, contributing to their self-esteem and overall well-being. Additionally, arts play a significant role in imparting culture, enhancing cognitive and creative abilities, and increasing individual happiness, making it essential to offer Indian arts to students at all levels of education, starting from early childhood. Languages are closely tied to culture and ...

  King Khan Shah Rukh Khan’s Hindi Bollywood movie titled "Jawan" has been released recently. The film is produced by Gauri Khan. It is a thrilling and action-packed thriller directed by Atlee. Shah Rukh Khan plays a double role in this film and both his roles are completely different from all the roles he has played so far. A prison officer and Captain Vikram Rathore along with his team of six fighting girls try to do justice to a poor oppressed people in a hero style and his father is wrongly accused of being a traitor while he was in the army and tries to free him from that charge. Tamil star 'Vijay Sethupathi' has played the role of an arms dealer villain. "Jawan" is not just about action; it's a cinematic journey filled with pop culture references that add an extra layer of enjoyment for the audience. From references to popular shows like "Money Heist" and "Squid Game" to iconic films like "The Dark Knight Rises" and ...

  आपल्याला वर्तमानपत्रातून किंवा टीव्हीवरती किंवा मोबाईलवरती अनेक   खबळजनक , सनसनाटी , आश्चर्यजनक , अतिरंजित बातम्या पाहायला मिळतात जसे कि, सचिनने गायलं सीमा हैदरसाठी खास गाणं, अशी गर्लफ्रेंड नको रे बाबा!... पहा या गर्लफ्रेंडनी काय केल,  50 हजार वर्षानंतर हा धुमकेतू पृथ्वी जवळून जाणार , खुल गया सीमा हैदर और सचिन का छिपा राज, नेपाल से सनसनीखेज खुलासा, अगर सीमा सचिन को भारत छोड़कर सरहद पार गई तो क्या होगा?, 'लप्पू सा सचिन' कहने वाली मिथिलेश नहीं मांगेंगी माफी इत्यादी. अशाप्रकारच्या व्हिडीओजमध्ये  मनोरंजनाशिवाय काहीही अधिक आढळत नाही. किंबहुना आपण आजकाल दिवसागणिक एकतरी बातमी अशी पाहतो किंवा वाचतो ज्यात बातमी मूल्य नगण्य आणि मनोरंजन जास्त असते.   मंग प्रश्न असा पडतो कि यात बातमी मूल्य काहीच नाहीये मंग हे चॅनेल्स अशा बातम्या एव्हडा वेळ , पैसा आणि मनुष्यधन खर्चून का दाखवत असावेत ? याच उत्तर पत्रकारिता व जनसंवाद क्षेत्राच्या एका मुल्यामध्ये आहे. त्याच नाव "सनसनाटी" , अतिरंजितपणा   किंवा इंग्रजीमध्ये ' सेन्ससन्यालिसम ' असे म्हणतात. याला माध्यमांच्या सं...