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ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER 02/2008
OPENING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF
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PROJECT / TRAINING PROGRAMMES
The Laboratory offers project training for four months and one year for final year B.E., B.Tech., M.E., M.Tech./Diploma students in Electronics & Communication Engg., Instrumentation & Control, Computer Engineering, Information Technology and MCA.
Candidates can apply through their Institution only. The application should be submitted on the prescribed format and should carry a CV and due authorization of the Principal of their college. The closing date for applications of first block of four months projects (January to April) for B.E./B.Tech./MCA/Diploma is October 15 of the year. The closing date for the second block (15 August to 31st July; one year training for M.E./M.Tech programmes) is July 15 of the year. Applications received after the last date will not be accepted.
Project done by Trainees during 2008-09 click here
General Instructions
1. The completed application form as per the format given, duly filled in by the applicants, and approved by the Principal (or HOD) may be sent to
The Head, Academic Services
Physical Research Laboratory,
Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, 380009
Application Format
2. The selection will be based on merit with in an institution. The total positions will be spread out amongst the colleges.
3. Acceptance or rejection will be intimated to the applicant within four working weeks after the closing dates.
4. The selected applicants report to the Head Academic Services, with letters from the respective colleges/universities along with two photographs for verification of records and issuance of entry passes, Original / attested copies of mark lists of all the semesters, college Identification badge may be needed for verification.
5. During the Project work, the students should maintain strict discipline in the campus. They will personally be responsible for all their activities in the institute. Also, the students should wear the ID issued by PRL, and should strictly follow all security rules/guidelines, while in the campus.
6. The project done by the candidate will be reviewed by the experts towards the end of training period and after the recommendation from reviewers, a copy of the synopsis/summary of the Project work, certified by the Project Guide, should be submitted to Head, Academic Services, PRL, on completion of the Project Work, and before the end of the training.
7. The results will not be used / published in any manner without a written permission of PRL.
9. Hostel accommodation will be given only to the student deputed to work at Mt. Abu or Udaipur.
10. No stipend will be paid.
Contact: Head, Academic Services. Email: headas AT prl.res.in
The Laboratory offers project training for four months and one year for final year B.E., B.Tech., M.E., M.Tech./Diploma students in Electronics & Communication Engg., Instrumentation & Control, Computer Engineering, Information Technology and MCA.
Candidates can apply through their Institution only. The application should be submitted on the prescribed format and should carry a CV and due authorization of the Principal of their college. The closing date for applications of first block of four months projects (January to April) for B.E./B.Tech./MCA/Diploma is October 15 of the year. The closing date for the second block (15 August to 31st July; one year training for M.E./M.Tech programmes) is July 15 of the year. Applications received after the last date will not be accepted.
Project done by Trainees during 2008-09 click here
General Instructions
1. The completed application form as per the format given, duly filled in by the applicants, and approved by the Principal (or HOD) may be sent to
The Head, Academic Services
Physical Research Laboratory,
Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, 380009
Application Format
2. The selection will be based on merit with in an institution. The total positions will be spread out amongst the colleges.
3. Acceptance or rejection will be intimated to the applicant within four working weeks after the closing dates.
4. The selected applicants report to the Head Academic Services, with letters from the respective colleges/universities along with two photographs for verification of records and issuance of entry passes, Original / attested copies of mark lists of all the semesters, college Identification badge may be needed for verification.
5. During the Project work, the students should maintain strict discipline in the campus. They will personally be responsible for all their activities in the institute. Also, the students should wear the ID issued by PRL, and should strictly follow all security rules/guidelines, while in the campus.
6. The project done by the candidate will be reviewed by the experts towards the end of training period and after the recommendation from reviewers, a copy of the synopsis/summary of the Project work, certified by the Project Guide, should be submitted to Head, Academic Services, PRL, on completion of the Project Work, and before the end of the training.
7. The results will not be used / published in any manner without a written permission of PRL.
9. Hostel accommodation will be given only to the student deputed to work at Mt. Abu or Udaipur.
10. No stipend will be paid.
Contact: Head, Academic Services. Email: headas AT prl.res.in
Opportunities at PRL
Physical Research Laboratory, an autonomous unit of the Department of Space, Govt. of India, invites application for faculty positions from young and accomplished scientists with proven academic and research credentials in any of the following areas: Astronomy & Astrophysics, Solar Physics, Planetary Sciences, Space & Atmospheric Sciences, Geosciences and Theoretical Physics.
The positions are for young academics with two to four years of post-doctoral experience and proven record of independent research and publications. Suitable openings for more experienced persons with excellent track record are also available.
Applications should include CV giving full academic record, a list of publications in refereed journals, awards and honours, a research proposal (3-4 pages) that may be pursued at PRL, and names of five referees for seeking professional opinion. Applications can be sent by post to The Dean, Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad-380009, India, or by e-mail to dean@prl.res.in.
Physical Research Laboratory, an autonomous unit of the Department of Space, Govt. of India, invites application for faculty positions from young and accomplished scientists with proven academic and research credentials in any of the following areas: Astronomy & Astrophysics, Solar Physics, Planetary Sciences, Space & Atmospheric Sciences, Geosciences and Theoretical Physics.
The positions are for young academics with two to four years of post-doctoral experience and proven record of independent research and publications. Suitable openings for more experienced persons with excellent track record are also available.
Applications should include CV giving full academic record, a list of publications in refereed journals, awards and honours, a research proposal (3-4 pages) that may be pursued at PRL, and names of five referees for seeking professional opinion. Applications can be sent by post to The Dean, Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad-380009, India, or by e-mail to dean@prl.res.in.
CAREER GUIDE
CAREERS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT
[CAREERS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT]
CAREERS IN Renewable energy AND energy management
Dr Usha Bajpai
It is well known that energy sector has its own impact on the progress and development of any nation. The availability of various energy resources and in-house capability to use it in the appropriate manner for productive development of a nation is the key factor in the economic growth of the country.
The energy crisis all over the world in the seventies warned the mankind and forced to think about the appropriate utilization of the energy resources on the earth for the sustainable development. The energy crisis had led to many innovations as well as research and development programmes in all sectors related to the energy. With global climate change issues occupying a prominent position in science and technology, industry and international relations, the role of renewable energy, energy conservation and energy management has come into a sharp focus in recent years.
In India, the sudden increase in the price of oil, uncertainties associated with its supply and the adverse impact on the balance-of- payments position led to the establishment of the Commission for Additional Sources of Energy in the Department of Science and Technology in March 1981. The Commission was charged with the responsibility of formulating policies and their implementation, programmes for development of new and renewable energy apart from coordinating and intensifying R and D in the sector. In 1982, a new department, i.e., Department of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (DNES), that incorporated CASE, was created in the then Ministry of Energy. In 1992, DNES became the Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources. In October 2006, the Ministry was re-christened as the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (www.mnre.gov.in).
The Ministry of Power, Government of India set up the Bureau of Energy Efficiency on 1st March 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (www.bee-india.nic.in). The mission of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-regulation and market principles, within the overall framework of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 with the primary objective of reducing energy intensity of the Indian economy. This can be achieved with active participation of all stakeholders, resulting in accelerated and sustained adoption of energy efficiency in all sectors. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency co-ordinates with designated consumers, designated agencies and other organizations and recognize, identify and utilize the existing resources and infrastructure, in performing the functions assigned to it under the Energy Conservation Act.
The Energy Conservation Act provides for regulatory and promotional functions. The Bureau is involved in several regulatory and promotional avenues in energy efficiency and conservation. The Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC), 2007 was launched by the Government of India for new, commercial buildings having a connected load of more than 500 kW with the objective of bringing down the energy consumption of commercial buildings through efficient design.
With a view to build adequate technical capacity and develop economically viable renewable energy and energy efficient systems and compliance of laudable objectives of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, adequate scientific and technical manpower of all levels is a pre-requisite. Energy conservation and renewable energy utilization hold tremendous potential of employment generation and social entrepreneurship for human resources trained in almost all streams of engineering, technology, sciences and humanities. In fact, several self-employment opportunities in renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors for modestly-trained and self-trained human resources exist in all geographic locations of the country.
The organized training programmes in renewable energy and energy management sectors in Industrial Training Institutes and Polytechnics in India are to be initiated to develop the skills required in renewable energy and energy management fields. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is taking steps in this direction.
The post-graduate level of training offered by various universities and organizations are detailed below:
1. M Sc (Renewable Energy), Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow (www.lkouniv.ac.in).
2. M Sc (Physics, Energy Studies), Department of Pure and Applied Physics, University of Kota, Kota (www.uok.ac.in).
3. M Tech (Energy Studies), School of Energy Studies, Department of Physics, University of Pune, Pune (www.unipune.ernet.in).
4. Interdisciplinary M Tech (Energy Studies) and Interdisciplinary M Tech (Energy & Environment Management) School of Energy Studies, IIT, Delhi (www.iitd.ac.in).
5. M Tech (Energy Management) and M Phil (Energy and Environment), School of Energy and Environmental Studies, Devi Ahilya University, Indore (www.seec.dauniv.ac.in).
6. M Tech (Energy Technology), Department of Energy, Tezpur University, Tezpur (www.tezu.ernet.in).
7. M Tech (Energy Science and Engineering), Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (www.iitb.ac.in).
8. M Tech (Energy & Environmental Engineering), VIT University,Vellore (www.vit.ac.in).
9. M Tech (Energy Engineering), National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (www.nitt.edu).
10. M Tech (Energy Management), Mechanical Engineering Department, National Institute of Technology, Calicut (www.nitc.ac.in).
11. M Tech (Energy Technology and Environment Management), School of Energy and Environment Management, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal
(www.rgtu.net).
12. M Tech (Energy Engineering), Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal (www.manit.ac.in).
13. M Tech (Renewable Energy Engineering and Management) and PG Diploma (Renewable Energy)*, TERI University, New Delhi (www.teriuniversity.ac.in).
14. M Tech (Energy Science and Technology) and Certificate (Energy Management and Audit)*,Jadavpur University, Jadavpur (www.jadavpur.edu).
15. M Tech (Energy Management) and PG Diploma (Renewable Energy), Allahabad Agricultural Institute (Deemed University), Allahabad (www.aaidu.org).
16. M Phil (Energy), Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram (www.ruraluniv.ac.in).
17. M Phil (Energy), Centre for Non-Conventional Energy Resources, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (www.uniraj.ernet.in).
18. M E (Energy Engineering), Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore (www.kct.ac.in).
19. PG Diploma (Energy Management)*, Centre for Distance Education, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad (www.uohyd.ernet.in).
20. PG Diploma (Electrical Energy Management and Energy Audit) and Diploma (Energy Engineering)*, Annamalai University, Chennai (www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in).
*Distance Learning Programmes.
Besides the above indicative list, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has set up four specialized centres on solar energy, wind energy, bio-energy and hydro-energy as follows :
· The Solar Energy Centre (SEC), established in 1982, is a dedicated unit of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India for development of solar energy technologies and to promote its applications through product development (www.mnre.gov.in/sec).
· A Centre for Wind Energy Technology (C-WET), an autonomous organization under the administrative control of the Ministry, has been established in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and serves as the technical focal point for wind power development (www.cwet.tn.nic.in).
· The Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Renewable Energy (SSS-NIRE) is being established as an autonomous institution in district Kapurthala, Punjab. NIRE will serve as the technical focal point for development of bio-energy, including bio-fuels, and synthetic fuels.
· Alternate Hydro Energy Centre (AHEC) is established in the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee with initial sponsorship of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in the year 1982. The mandate of the center is to promote power generation through the development of small hydropower projects in hilly as well as plain areas and development of decentralized integrated energy systems in conjunction with other renewable energy sources e.g. biomass, solar, wind etc.(www.ahec.org.in).
Additionally, the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has been established as a non-banking financial institution under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for providing term loans for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects (www.ireda.in).
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency, within the framework of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 conducts the Energy Managers and Energy Auditors examinations for public and private sector industries and organizations regularly.
In terms of the Energy Conservation Building Code, 2007, several rating systems like GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) developed by The Energy and Resources Institute (www.teriin.org) and LEED India NC developed by the Indian Green Building Council (www.greenbusinesscentre.org) are being advocated.
Some other organizations offer short-time courses of various levels. Some of these organizations are :
a) National Productivity Council, New Delhi (www.npcindia.org).
b) National Petroleum Research Association, New Delhi (www.pcra.org).
c) Renewable Energy Centre Mithradham, Chunangamveli, Aluva (www.mithradham.org).
d) State nodal agencies of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy like NEDA, MEDA, GEDA, etc.
With a strong industrial base and successful demonstration of technologies in solar thermal, solar photovoltaics, wind, biomass and biogas, small-hydro and various energy conservation techniques, there are numerous career opportunities in the area of renewable energy and energy conservation and management. Since the problems of environment, pollution and global warming are in forefront today, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects are gaining momentum all over the world with increased career opportunities in renewable energy and energy management.
The Author is Coordinator, M.SC Renewable Energy Programme, Department of Physics, University of Lucknow
CAREERS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT
[CAREERS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT]
CAREERS IN Renewable energy AND energy management
Dr Usha Bajpai
It is well known that energy sector has its own impact on the progress and development of any nation. The availability of various energy resources and in-house capability to use it in the appropriate manner for productive development of a nation is the key factor in the economic growth of the country.
The energy crisis all over the world in the seventies warned the mankind and forced to think about the appropriate utilization of the energy resources on the earth for the sustainable development. The energy crisis had led to many innovations as well as research and development programmes in all sectors related to the energy. With global climate change issues occupying a prominent position in science and technology, industry and international relations, the role of renewable energy, energy conservation and energy management has come into a sharp focus in recent years.
In India, the sudden increase in the price of oil, uncertainties associated with its supply and the adverse impact on the balance-of- payments position led to the establishment of the Commission for Additional Sources of Energy in the Department of Science and Technology in March 1981. The Commission was charged with the responsibility of formulating policies and their implementation, programmes for development of new and renewable energy apart from coordinating and intensifying R and D in the sector. In 1982, a new department, i.e., Department of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (DNES), that incorporated CASE, was created in the then Ministry of Energy. In 1992, DNES became the Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources. In October 2006, the Ministry was re-christened as the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (www.mnre.gov.in).
The Ministry of Power, Government of India set up the Bureau of Energy Efficiency on 1st March 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (www.bee-india.nic.in). The mission of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-regulation and market principles, within the overall framework of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 with the primary objective of reducing energy intensity of the Indian economy. This can be achieved with active participation of all stakeholders, resulting in accelerated and sustained adoption of energy efficiency in all sectors. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency co-ordinates with designated consumers, designated agencies and other organizations and recognize, identify and utilize the existing resources and infrastructure, in performing the functions assigned to it under the Energy Conservation Act.
The Energy Conservation Act provides for regulatory and promotional functions. The Bureau is involved in several regulatory and promotional avenues in energy efficiency and conservation. The Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC), 2007 was launched by the Government of India for new, commercial buildings having a connected load of more than 500 kW with the objective of bringing down the energy consumption of commercial buildings through efficient design.
With a view to build adequate technical capacity and develop economically viable renewable energy and energy efficient systems and compliance of laudable objectives of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, adequate scientific and technical manpower of all levels is a pre-requisite. Energy conservation and renewable energy utilization hold tremendous potential of employment generation and social entrepreneurship for human resources trained in almost all streams of engineering, technology, sciences and humanities. In fact, several self-employment opportunities in renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors for modestly-trained and self-trained human resources exist in all geographic locations of the country.
The organized training programmes in renewable energy and energy management sectors in Industrial Training Institutes and Polytechnics in India are to be initiated to develop the skills required in renewable energy and energy management fields. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is taking steps in this direction.
The post-graduate level of training offered by various universities and organizations are detailed below:
1. M Sc (Renewable Energy), Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow (www.lkouniv.ac.in).
2. M Sc (Physics, Energy Studies), Department of Pure and Applied Physics, University of Kota, Kota (www.uok.ac.in).
3. M Tech (Energy Studies), School of Energy Studies, Department of Physics, University of Pune, Pune (www.unipune.ernet.in).
4. Interdisciplinary M Tech (Energy Studies) and Interdisciplinary M Tech (Energy & Environment Management) School of Energy Studies, IIT, Delhi (www.iitd.ac.in).
5. M Tech (Energy Management) and M Phil (Energy and Environment), School of Energy and Environmental Studies, Devi Ahilya University, Indore (www.seec.dauniv.ac.in).
6. M Tech (Energy Technology), Department of Energy, Tezpur University, Tezpur (www.tezu.ernet.in).
7. M Tech (Energy Science and Engineering), Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (www.iitb.ac.in).
8. M Tech (Energy & Environmental Engineering), VIT University,Vellore (www.vit.ac.in).
9. M Tech (Energy Engineering), National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (www.nitt.edu).
10. M Tech (Energy Management), Mechanical Engineering Department, National Institute of Technology, Calicut (www.nitc.ac.in).
11. M Tech (Energy Technology and Environment Management), School of Energy and Environment Management, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal
(www.rgtu.net).
12. M Tech (Energy Engineering), Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal (www.manit.ac.in).
13. M Tech (Renewable Energy Engineering and Management) and PG Diploma (Renewable Energy)*, TERI University, New Delhi (www.teriuniversity.ac.in).
14. M Tech (Energy Science and Technology) and Certificate (Energy Management and Audit)*,Jadavpur University, Jadavpur (www.jadavpur.edu).
15. M Tech (Energy Management) and PG Diploma (Renewable Energy), Allahabad Agricultural Institute (Deemed University), Allahabad (www.aaidu.org).
16. M Phil (Energy), Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram (www.ruraluniv.ac.in).
17. M Phil (Energy), Centre for Non-Conventional Energy Resources, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (www.uniraj.ernet.in).
18. M E (Energy Engineering), Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore (www.kct.ac.in).
19. PG Diploma (Energy Management)*, Centre for Distance Education, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad (www.uohyd.ernet.in).
20. PG Diploma (Electrical Energy Management and Energy Audit) and Diploma (Energy Engineering)*, Annamalai University, Chennai (www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in).
*Distance Learning Programmes.
Besides the above indicative list, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has set up four specialized centres on solar energy, wind energy, bio-energy and hydro-energy as follows :
· The Solar Energy Centre (SEC), established in 1982, is a dedicated unit of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India for development of solar energy technologies and to promote its applications through product development (www.mnre.gov.in/sec).
· A Centre for Wind Energy Technology (C-WET), an autonomous organization under the administrative control of the Ministry, has been established in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and serves as the technical focal point for wind power development (www.cwet.tn.nic.in).
· The Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Renewable Energy (SSS-NIRE) is being established as an autonomous institution in district Kapurthala, Punjab. NIRE will serve as the technical focal point for development of bio-energy, including bio-fuels, and synthetic fuels.
· Alternate Hydro Energy Centre (AHEC) is established in the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee with initial sponsorship of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in the year 1982. The mandate of the center is to promote power generation through the development of small hydropower projects in hilly as well as plain areas and development of decentralized integrated energy systems in conjunction with other renewable energy sources e.g. biomass, solar, wind etc.(www.ahec.org.in).
Additionally, the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has been established as a non-banking financial institution under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for providing term loans for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects (www.ireda.in).
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency, within the framework of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 conducts the Energy Managers and Energy Auditors examinations for public and private sector industries and organizations regularly.
In terms of the Energy Conservation Building Code, 2007, several rating systems like GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) developed by The Energy and Resources Institute (www.teriin.org) and LEED India NC developed by the Indian Green Building Council (www.greenbusinesscentre.org) are being advocated.
Some other organizations offer short-time courses of various levels. Some of these organizations are :
a) National Productivity Council, New Delhi (www.npcindia.org).
b) National Petroleum Research Association, New Delhi (www.pcra.org).
c) Renewable Energy Centre Mithradham, Chunangamveli, Aluva (www.mithradham.org).
d) State nodal agencies of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy like NEDA, MEDA, GEDA, etc.
With a strong industrial base and successful demonstration of technologies in solar thermal, solar photovoltaics, wind, biomass and biogas, small-hydro and various energy conservation techniques, there are numerous career opportunities in the area of renewable energy and energy conservation and management. Since the problems of environment, pollution and global warming are in forefront today, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects are gaining momentum all over the world with increased career opportunities in renewable energy and energy management.
The Author is Coordinator, M.SC Renewable Energy Programme, Department of Physics, University of Lucknow
CAREER IN PLANT PATHOLOGY
Dr. Mamta Singh
The field of plant pathology offers a variety of different career. Many plant pathologists work in academia, state and federal government positions, as well as in the industrial and private sectors.
Plant Pathology is a branch of agricultural science that deals with the study of fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, and other microbes that cause diseases of plants. The branch focuses on understanding how hosts, pathogens, and environments interact to cause plant diseases and on understanding how to control plant diseases. A plant pathologist is a person who specializes in plant health much similar to a physician who specializes in human health or a veterinarian in animal health.
With this agricultural technology option, students who wish to work for various commodity, seed, and agri-chemical industries learn to apply these principles to scientific agriculture and plant medicine. Under the biotechnology option, students learn to apply these principles to modern biology and plant medicine. The latter option is recommended for students who wish to go on to graduate school or go to work right away in biotechnological firms, universities, or research laboratories.
WHO IS PLANT PATHOLOGIST?
A plant pathologist is a professional who specializes in plant health much as a physician specializes in human health or a veterinarian in animal health. Keeping plants healthy requires an understanding of the organisms and agents that cause disease as well as an understanding of how plants grow and are affected by disease. Through college courses in botany, microbiology, crop science, soil science, ecology, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, and physiology, students receive the necessary background for exciting careers in the interdisciplinary science of plant pathology. Most specialize by taking advanced college training for master's and doctoral degrees. Plant pathologists are employed by colleges and universities, state and federal government agencies, industrial firms, international institutes, and as private practitioners.
PLANT PATHOLOGISTS MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO KEEP PLANTS HEALTHY
Plant diseases are caused by a variety of living organisms (called pathogens) such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, phytoplasmas, protozoa, and parasitic plants, and by nonliving agents such as air pollutants, nutrient imbalances, and various environmental factors. New diseases and changes in existing pathogens remain a constant threat to our forests, food and fiber crops, and landscape plants. Development of new and innovative ways to control plant diseases is a constant challenge for plant pathologists.
Plant diseases may be managed by altering the host plant, the pathogen, and/or the environment. Examples include growing resistant plant varieties, planting pathogen-free seed or stock, applying a biological control agent, modifying environmental conditions to decrease disease, and using plant medicines that inhibit or kill the pathogen without harming the plant or the environment.
Considerable research is necessary before techniques can be recommended that will effectively manage plant diseases in ways that are economical for growers and safe for the environment and consumers. Effective disease management often varies from region to region due to differences in environment, soil type, cropping practices, and plant varieties.
In their work, plant pathologists cooperate with plant breeders and crop management, insect, and weed specialists in developing integrated, environmentally sound approaches to managing crops and their pests (including pathogens). Working together with other specialists, plant pathologists contribute to the production of a stronger economy, safer foodstuffs, a cleaner environment, conservation of soil and water resources, and the health of workers in farms, gardens, and landscapes. Plant pathologists and bioengineers also are cooperating closely in developing disease-resistant plant varieties, preserving food from spoilage, developing new strains of organisms for biological control, and even in developing composting processes for solid waste disposal.
Plant pathologists utilize modern scientific equipment and techniques to unravel the mysteries of how pathogens attack plants and to understand the effects of environmental conditions on disease development. Interactions between plants and their pathogens are studied at all levels of biological organization, from molecules to organisms to ecosystems.
Research laboratories are equipped with plant growth chambers where light and temperature can be controlled accurately, with scanning electron microscopes that provide three-dimensional images of pathogens on plant surfaces, with high-performance liquid chromatographs that provide rapid analysis of chemicals in diseased and healthy plants, and, of course, with computers for analyzing data. Techniques for nucleic acid hybridization and separation, plant tissue culture, serology, and other modern biotechnologies are utilized by many plant pathologists in their day-to-day activities.
Research is also conducted in the field under natural conditions and utilizes technologies such as volumetric spore trapping instruments to quantify fungal spores in the air over a crop canopy or field-based microprocessors that sense environmental factors and are used to assess the health status of plants in a field or region.
Plant pathologists employed by the Cooperative Extension Service, by industry, or as private practitioners work directly with agricultural producers, food processors, landscape and forest managers, or other professionals involved in growing or managing plants. In this role, plant pathologists function much as physicians or veterinarians in advising clients on the diagnosis and management of plant diseases. Many professionals rely on plant pathologists to provide books and pamphlets on plant diseases useful for operating clinics using modern diagnostic technology and for direct consultation in field situations.
Plant pathologists also teach in colleges and universities where they convey their knowledge of plant health to subsequent generations of plant pathologists and other professionals.
OPPORTUNITIES IN PLANT PATHOLOGY
Training for a bachelor's degree in one of the biological, chemical, or mathematical sciences at an accredited college or university is the first step towards becoming a plant pathologist. Certain employment opportunities may be enhanced by undergraduate coursework or a major in plant pathology. For example, plant pathology expertise is useful for farm and greenhouse managers, park and golf course superintendents, agribusiness sales representatives, and other biological science positions requiring a bachelor's degree.
Graduate work in plant pathology usually is essential to acquire sufficient knowledge of the science to obtain most professional positions. Most state universities with a college of agriculture offer advanced curricula leading to a master of science and/or a doctor of philosophy degree in plant pathology.
Employment opportunities include research, product development, sales, teaching, extension, administration, regulatory work, and private practice. Certain institutions also offer advanced degrees in crop protection or plant health that combine curricula in crop science, soil science, entomology, weed science, and plant pathology with practical experience to prepare graduates for careers as private or public practitioners of plant health management.
The expanding interest in the quality of our global environment and increasing global demand for high-quality food, fiber, tree and ornamental plants provides many opportunities for plant pathologists. These professionals often are sought by government and nonprofit organizations and corporations to participate in teams of specialists addressing international agricultural development. Such employment may be on a continuing or a consulting basis.
If you are interested in a challenging and exciting career in plant pathology, contact a plant pathology department in one of the state universities listed below for information on curricula and career opportunities.
AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITIES
| University | Address | Fax No. | E-Mail Address |
| | Jorhat 785 013 ( | 0376-320919 | |
| Acharya N.G.Ranga Agricultural University (APAU) | Rajendranagar, | 040-4015031 | |
| Birsa Agricultural University (BAU) | Kanke, | 0651-304451 | |
| Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) | Haringhatta P.O. Mohanpur, Nadia 741 246 ( | 03473-33275 | |
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| | Dantiwada, Sardar Krishi Nagar 385 506 ( | 02748-77002 | -------- |
| | Pantnagar | 05948-33473, 05948-33608 | |
| Haryana Agricultural University (HAU) | Hissar 124 001 (Haryana) | 01662-73552 | |
| Himachal Pradesh Krishi Viswavidyalaya (HPKV) | Palampur | 01894-30511 | -------- |
| Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya(IGKVV) | Krishak Nagar | 0771-424532 | -------- |
| Indian Agricultural Research Insitute (IARI) | Pusa, | | -------- |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya (JNKVV) | | 0761-343382 | |
| Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) | Vellanikkara, Trichur 680 654 (Kerala) | 0487-370019 | |
| Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth (KKV) | Dapoli 415 712 ( | 02358-82074 | -------- |
| Marathwada Agricultural University (MAU) | Parbhani 431 402 ( | 02452-45582 | -------- |
| Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV) | Rahuri 413 712 ( | | |
| | Faizabad 224 001 | 0527-814947 | -------- |
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CAREER IN NCC
By Col. S.K.Joshi, Shaurya Chakra, Sena Medal
The National Cadet Corps came into existence on 16 July 1948, under the 31st NCC Act of 1948, based on the recommendation of Pundit H Kunzru Committee. NCC was started with strength of 38,500 Boys Cadets. Girls Cadets were added in the Army Wing in 1949, Air Wing in 1950 and Naval Wing in 1952. In the initial stages, NCC was confined mainly to the urban areas. Today NCC has spread to every corner of the country, having more than 13 lakhs Cadets. The National Cadet Corps, which has both Boys and Girls as cadets, has the basic aim of developing the character qualities in the youth to make them good citizens of the society and worthy leaders of the future in every walk of life.
The National Cadet Corps is the only organization of its kind, which imparts Leadership, Discipline, Integration, Adventure, Military, Physical and Community Development training to over 13 lakhs youth of the country. The Youth of the country are the future of India. NCC is the organisation to install the values of “Unity and Discipline”- the Motto of the National Cadet Corps.
The NCC has a total of 765 units in India which encompasses 586 districts in the country, covering 6985 schools and 5159 colleges.
The NCC is staffed by 1697 Armed Forces Officers, 11093 junior and non-commissioned Officers of the Defence Forces, 34 Whole Time Lady Officers and 10351 Associate NCC Officers ie college professors and school teachers. In all, NCC has 92 Group Headquarters, 647 Army Wing Units, 58 Naval Wing Units and 58 Air Wing Units. For training of the staff, it has an Officers Training Academy at Kamptee and Women Officers Training Academy at Gwalior. NCC is funded by the Central Govt. and the respective State Govts. The Central Advisory Committee is headed by Defence Minister and the State Advisory Committee give impetus to the activities in NCC.
Categories in NCC
There are two divison/wing in NCC- Junior Division/Junior Wing at school level & Senior Division/Junior Wing at both school & college level. NCC cadet must be a student of either a school or college. ‘A’,’B’ &’C’ certificates are given to cadets after qualifying for these exams.
Incentives
NCC cadets are granted with some incentives in the form of scholarship. These incentives are as follows:-
Incentives provided by NCC Headquarters
Scholarship Scheme:
150 Scholarships to JD/JW and 100 scholarships to SD/SW of Rs. 2000/-each awarded annually to meritorious NCC Cadets who have undergone two years training with minimum 60% attendance.
*JD/JW- 10th pass with minimum 70% marks in aggregate.
*SD/SW- 10+2 or Pre-Degree/Pre-University/Diploma in Polytechnic, with 70% in aggregate of science stream & 60% of art/commerce stream.
Note: Relaxation of 5% marks for SC/ST. Bonus 10% marks on securing minimum percentage as above to SC/ST/OBC.
Financial help is given to the cadets & their families if they are injured during the training.
*Delhi:
- 1.25 lakhs (Due to high risk NCC activities).
- 1 lakh (During other NCC activities)
*Injury Reimbursement of upto Rs. 1 lakh for specialized treatment in case of permanent disability and upto Rs. 50,000/- for normal treatment.
Financial Support to NCC
Funding of the NCC is the dual responsibility of central and the State Governments. Financial support from both these govt. is therefore a mandatory requirement to ensure functional efficiency of the organization. The State Govt. bears the liability for the following expenditure.
*Pay and Allowance of State Government Employees in NCC Organization.
*Office Accommodation, Furniture, POL etc. in respect of Gp HQ and units.
*Refreshment, Washing and Polishing Allowances for NCC Cadets.
*Outfit and Outfit Maintenance, and Honorarium for ANOs.
*Pre-Commission and Refresher Training for ANOs.
25% of NCC Camp expenditure is bear by the State Government. The other 75% is reimbursed by the Central Govt.
Bonus marks are given in following vacancies:-
At the time of recruitment in the ranks in the Defence Forces, Cadets get bonus marks .
Soldier GD Category-In this category bonus marks are based on total marks secured in physical and written examination.
*NCC ‘A’ Certificate—5%
NCC ‘B’ Certificate—8%
NCC ‘C’ Certificate—10%
Soldier Tech/Clk/SKT/Nursing.Asstt: Bonus marks will be based on total marks obtained in written examination.
*NCC ‘A’ Certificate—5%
NCC ‘B’ Certificate—8%
NCC ‘C’ Certificate—10%
*Navy: Under mentioned marks are added for recruitment in Navy Direct entry Sailor and Artificer Apprentices
Certificate Sailor Artificer Apprentices
Certificate ‘A’ 02 marks 05 marks
Certificate ‘B’ 04 marks 10 marks
Certificate ‘C’ 06 marks 15 marks
*Air Force: Under mentioned marks are added to selection test marks of certificate holders:
NCC ‘A’ Certificate—3 marks
NCC ‘B’ Certificate—4 marks
NCC ‘C’ Certificate—5 marks
*Military Nursing Service:
One seat is reserved for B.Sc (Nursing) Course and 24 Probationer Nursing Course for NCC trained girls, possessing G-2 Certificate in order of merit.
Many incentives provided by the NCC cadets by Para Military Forces are as follows:-
BSF (Border Security Force)
NCC ‘A’ Certificate—4 marks
NCC ‘B’ Certificate—6 marks
NCC ‘C’ Certificate—10 marks
CISF (Central Industrial Security Force): Preferential marks to NCC certificate holders for recruitment in CISF
NCC ‘B’ Certificate—1 mark
NCC ‘C’ Certificate—3 marks
Coast Guard: Weightage of 15 marks to NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders for recruitment in officer cadre or ranks depending on education qualification.
ITBP (Indo Tibetan Border Police): Preference to NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders for recruitment in officer cadre of ranks, depending on educational qualification.
commission of cadets in Armed Forces as officers
*Army
NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders in age group 19-25 years are required to compete in UPSC examination for commission though IMA (Indian Military Academy) or OTA (Officers Training Academy).
32 Vacancies are reserved in regular course of IMA for ‘C’ Certificate holders] irrespective of position in merit, subject of passing UPSC examination and clearing SSB interview.
NCC Special Entry Scheme for SD Wings graduates in OTA in group 19-25 years with 50% marks, through DDG of states for direct interview (SSB) every year. The Cadets are exempted from CDS examination conducted by UPSC. The Cadets should have ‘A’ or ‘B’ grade in ‘C’ certificate examination.
*Navy
Upto nine vacancies per course for commission in Navy are reserved for NCC ‘C” certificate pass graduate cadets with B.Sc (Physics & Maths) or BE in the age group of 19 to 24 years and passed by SSB exempted from CDS examination of UPSC.
*Air Force
Pilots Course:- 10% vacancies reserved in each branch for NCC ‘C” Certificate holders. Not processed through UPSC examination.
Girl cadets also can get different jobs. Girl cadets may choose career as Army Officers, Whole Time Lady Officers and Girls Cadet Instructors (GCIs).
NCC cadets can get a good job more easily as compared to others. Private and Public Sectors give preference to the holders of ‘A’,’B’ &’C’ certificates. Many reputed companies like Reliance Group, Ambuja Group, Tata, Birla, Infosys and other MNC prefer NCC Cadets for different jobs. In this way NCC improves the status of the cadets in job market and helps them in achieving the aim of their life.
One can easily identify the NCC cadets in a job because an NCC cadet looks confident, disciplined, helpful and easily accepts the additional responsibilities.
By Col. S.K.Joshi , Shaurya Chakra, Sena Medal
Joint Director (Trg)
NCC Directorate
Old Sectt. Bulding
Delhi-110054
By Col. S.K.Joshi, Shaurya Chakra, Sena Medal
The National Cadet Corps came into existence on 16 July 1948, under the 31st NCC Act of 1948, based on the recommendation of Pundit H Kunzru Committee. NCC was started with strength of 38,500 Boys Cadets. Girls Cadets were added in the Army Wing in 1949, Air Wing in 1950 and Naval Wing in 1952. In the initial stages, NCC was confined mainly to the urban areas. Today NCC has spread to every corner of the country, having more than 13 lakhs Cadets. The National Cadet Corps, which has both Boys and Girls as cadets, has the basic aim of developing the character qualities in the youth to make them good citizens of the society and worthy leaders of the future in every walk of life.
The National Cadet Corps is the only organization of its kind, which imparts Leadership, Discipline, Integration, Adventure, Military, Physical and Community Development training to over 13 lakhs youth of the country. The Youth of the country are the future of India. NCC is the organisation to install the values of “Unity and Discipline”- the Motto of the National Cadet Corps.
The NCC has a total of 765 units in India which encompasses 586 districts in the country, covering 6985 schools and 5159 colleges.
The NCC is staffed by 1697 Armed Forces Officers, 11093 junior and non-commissioned Officers of the Defence Forces, 34 Whole Time Lady Officers and 10351 Associate NCC Officers ie college professors and school teachers. In all, NCC has 92 Group Headquarters, 647 Army Wing Units, 58 Naval Wing Units and 58 Air Wing Units. For training of the staff, it has an Officers Training Academy at Kamptee and Women Officers Training Academy at Gwalior. NCC is funded by the Central Govt. and the respective State Govts. The Central Advisory Committee is headed by Defence Minister and the State Advisory Committee give impetus to the activities in NCC.
Categories in NCC
There are two divison/wing in NCC- Junior Division/Junior Wing at school level & Senior Division/Junior Wing at both school & college level. NCC cadet must be a student of either a school or college. ‘A’,’B’ &’C’ certificates are given to cadets after qualifying for these exams.
Incentives
NCC cadets are granted with some incentives in the form of scholarship. These incentives are as follows:-
Incentives provided by NCC Headquarters
Scholarship Scheme:
150 Scholarships to JD/JW and 100 scholarships to SD/SW of Rs. 2000/-each awarded annually to meritorious NCC Cadets who have undergone two years training with minimum 60% attendance.
*JD/JW- 10th pass with minimum 70% marks in aggregate.
*SD/SW- 10+2 or Pre-Degree/Pre-University/Diploma in Polytechnic, with 70% in aggregate of science stream & 60% of art/commerce stream.
Note: Relaxation of 5% marks for SC/ST. Bonus 10% marks on securing minimum percentage as above to SC/ST/OBC.
Financial help is given to the cadets & their families if they are injured during the training.
*Delhi:
- 1.25 lakhs (Due to high risk NCC activities).
- 1 lakh (During other NCC activities)
*Injury Reimbursement of upto Rs. 1 lakh for specialized treatment in case of permanent disability and upto Rs. 50,000/- for normal treatment.
Financial Support to NCC
Funding of the NCC is the dual responsibility of central and the State Governments. Financial support from both these govt. is therefore a mandatory requirement to ensure functional efficiency of the organization. The State Govt. bears the liability for the following expenditure.
*Pay and Allowance of State Government Employees in NCC Organization.
*Office Accommodation, Furniture, POL etc. in respect of Gp HQ and units.
*Refreshment, Washing and Polishing Allowances for NCC Cadets.
*Outfit and Outfit Maintenance, and Honorarium for ANOs.
*Pre-Commission and Refresher Training for ANOs.
25% of NCC Camp expenditure is bear by the State Government. The other 75% is reimbursed by the Central Govt.
Bonus marks are given in following vacancies:-
At the time of recruitment in the ranks in the Defence Forces, Cadets get bonus marks .
Soldier GD Category-In this category bonus marks are based on total marks secured in physical and written examination.
*NCC ‘A’ Certificate—5%
NCC ‘B’ Certificate—8%
NCC ‘C’ Certificate—10%
Soldier Tech/Clk/SKT/Nursing.Asstt: Bonus marks will be based on total marks obtained in written examination.
*NCC ‘A’ Certificate—5%
NCC ‘B’ Certificate—8%
NCC ‘C’ Certificate—10%
*Navy: Under mentioned marks are added for recruitment in Navy Direct entry Sailor and Artificer Apprentices
Certificate Sailor Artificer Apprentices
Certificate ‘A’ 02 marks 05 marks
Certificate ‘B’ 04 marks 10 marks
Certificate ‘C’ 06 marks 15 marks
*Air Force: Under mentioned marks are added to selection test marks of certificate holders:
NCC ‘A’ Certificate—3 marks
NCC ‘B’ Certificate—4 marks
NCC ‘C’ Certificate—5 marks
*Military Nursing Service:
One seat is reserved for B.Sc (Nursing) Course and 24 Probationer Nursing Course for NCC trained girls, possessing G-2 Certificate in order of merit.
Many incentives provided by the NCC cadets by Para Military Forces are as follows:-
BSF (Border Security Force)
NCC ‘A’ Certificate—4 marks
NCC ‘B’ Certificate—6 marks
NCC ‘C’ Certificate—10 marks
CISF (Central Industrial Security Force): Preferential marks to NCC certificate holders for recruitment in CISF
NCC ‘B’ Certificate—1 mark
NCC ‘C’ Certificate—3 marks
Coast Guard: Weightage of 15 marks to NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders for recruitment in officer cadre or ranks depending on education qualification.
ITBP (Indo Tibetan Border Police): Preference to NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders for recruitment in officer cadre of ranks, depending on educational qualification.
commission of cadets in Armed Forces as officers
*Army
NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders in age group 19-25 years are required to compete in UPSC examination for commission though IMA (Indian Military Academy) or OTA (Officers Training Academy).
32 Vacancies are reserved in regular course of IMA for ‘C’ Certificate holders] irrespective of position in merit, subject of passing UPSC examination and clearing SSB interview.
NCC Special Entry Scheme for SD Wings graduates in OTA in group 19-25 years with 50% marks, through DDG of states for direct interview (SSB) every year. The Cadets are exempted from CDS examination conducted by UPSC. The Cadets should have ‘A’ or ‘B’ grade in ‘C’ certificate examination.
*Navy
Upto nine vacancies per course for commission in Navy are reserved for NCC ‘C” certificate pass graduate cadets with B.Sc (Physics & Maths) or BE in the age group of 19 to 24 years and passed by SSB exempted from CDS examination of UPSC.
*Air Force
Pilots Course:- 10% vacancies reserved in each branch for NCC ‘C” Certificate holders. Not processed through UPSC examination.
Girl cadets also can get different jobs. Girl cadets may choose career as Army Officers, Whole Time Lady Officers and Girls Cadet Instructors (GCIs).
NCC cadets can get a good job more easily as compared to others. Private and Public Sectors give preference to the holders of ‘A’,’B’ &’C’ certificates. Many reputed companies like Reliance Group, Ambuja Group, Tata, Birla, Infosys and other MNC prefer NCC Cadets for different jobs. In this way NCC improves the status of the cadets in job market and helps them in achieving the aim of their life.
One can easily identify the NCC cadets in a job because an NCC cadet looks confident, disciplined, helpful and easily accepts the additional responsibilities.
By Col. S.K.Joshi , Shaurya Chakra, Sena Medal
Joint Director (Trg)
NCC Directorate
Old Sectt. Bulding
Delhi-110054
THE “CITY OF DESTINY”, Visakhapatnam, one of the fastest growing metros of Asia, is tipped to be the next capital of Andhra Pradesh if a separate state of Telangana is formed.
It is located in a valley of the Eastern Ghats and faces the vast expanse of the Bay of Bengal.
The choice seems ideal.
However, this thought never crossed the minds of the stalwarts who were members of the Andhra Mahasabha.
Sir Bayya Narasimha Sharma, member of the Viceroy’s Council and member of the Imperial Legislature Council, always wanted a university in Visakhapatnam. But as capital, he preferred Kurnool, though he hailed from Vizag. Kurnool did indeed become the capital of Andhra Pradesh when the state was established in October 1953. The state capital was moved to Hyderabad only after the Telangana districts merged with Andhra Pradesh in 1956.
“He never thought of making Vizag the capital of Andhra since it was at one end of the state,” said B.N. Sharma, Sir Bayya’s grandson. “But I would be thrilled if the city is made the state capital now. It is one of the most peaceful cities in Asia.”
The sentiment is echoed by other senior citizens. “I have never seen any violence here in the last 50 years,” said one of them, now in his eighties. “Even bandhs here have been peaceful.”
The city has also made rapid strides in the last 40 years with good air, road and rail connectivity, and with the setting up of a host of industries and academic centres of international repute.
In July, the city drew the attention of the world after India’s first nuclear powered submarine INS Arihant was launched here.
Just a day before this event, the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) opened its laboratory, a prelude to opening its major facility at Atchyutapuram on a 2,800 acre site.
Apart from this, the Innovative University proposed in the union budget two years ago is also coming up on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam. There are noteworthy major developments on the industrial front too.
An extent of 5,449 acres in Achyutapuram has been allocated for development of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The government is expecting an investment of Rs 27,804 crore at this facility.
The Petrochemical and Petroleum Industrial Corridor covering coastal Andhra from Srikakulam district to Kakinada has also taken off.
The Pharma City being developed by the Ramky group, Apparel Park by Brandix of Sri Lanka and IT SEZs coming up on the hillocks of the Beach Road are also expected to accelerate the development process in the city.
The Visakhapatnam Steel Plant is in an expansion mode with an investment of Rs 12,000 crore. With the Eastern Naval Command guarding the seafront, the city would should be secure.
It is located in a valley of the Eastern Ghats and faces the vast expanse of the Bay of Bengal.
The choice seems ideal.
However, this thought never crossed the minds of the stalwarts who were members of the Andhra Mahasabha.
Sir Bayya Narasimha Sharma, member of the Viceroy’s Council and member of the Imperial Legislature Council, always wanted a university in Visakhapatnam. But as capital, he preferred Kurnool, though he hailed from Vizag. Kurnool did indeed become the capital of Andhra Pradesh when the state was established in October 1953. The state capital was moved to Hyderabad only after the Telangana districts merged with Andhra Pradesh in 1956.
“He never thought of making Vizag the capital of Andhra since it was at one end of the state,” said B.N. Sharma, Sir Bayya’s grandson. “But I would be thrilled if the city is made the state capital now. It is one of the most peaceful cities in Asia.”
The sentiment is echoed by other senior citizens. “I have never seen any violence here in the last 50 years,” said one of them, now in his eighties. “Even bandhs here have been peaceful.”
The city has also made rapid strides in the last 40 years with good air, road and rail connectivity, and with the setting up of a host of industries and academic centres of international repute.
In July, the city drew the attention of the world after India’s first nuclear powered submarine INS Arihant was launched here.
Just a day before this event, the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) opened its laboratory, a prelude to opening its major facility at Atchyutapuram on a 2,800 acre site.
Apart from this, the Innovative University proposed in the union budget two years ago is also coming up on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam. There are noteworthy major developments on the industrial front too.
An extent of 5,449 acres in Achyutapuram has been allocated for development of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The government is expecting an investment of Rs 27,804 crore at this facility.
The Petrochemical and Petroleum Industrial Corridor covering coastal Andhra from Srikakulam district to Kakinada has also taken off.
The Pharma City being developed by the Ramky group, Apparel Park by Brandix of Sri Lanka and IT SEZs coming up on the hillocks of the Beach Road are also expected to accelerate the development process in the city.
The Visakhapatnam Steel Plant is in an expansion mode with an investment of Rs 12,000 crore. With the Eastern Naval Command guarding the seafront, the city would should be secure.
“The Centre will initiate the process of forming the state of Telangana,” said Union home minister P. Chidambaram on the midnight of December 9. This matter-of-fact one-liner has perhaps brought to fruition the four-decade ‘on and off’ agitation. And perhaps not.
The struggle for separate Telangana, an erstwhile part of the princely Nizam state, has had a long history in which politicians and students have played an active role. This is also the case with the latest instalment which is still unfolding.
The bloody 1969 agitation, spearheaded by Marri Channa Reddy’s Telangana Praja Samiti (TPS), which led to 360 deaths, was no different. The same was the nature of the agitation ignited by the fast of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief K. Chandrasekhar Rao, which has caused more than 40 deaths, including suicides.
Students, employees, writers, poets, advocates, farmers, journalists, singers, cultural troupes and others were always part of the struggle.
Telangana, comprising 10 districts, was an independent state from 1948-1956 with Hyderabad as its capital.
The Andhra state was created on October 1, 1953 from the Telugu-speaking northern districts of the then Madras Presidency. On November 1, 1956 it was merged with the Telangana region of Hyderabad state to form “Vishal Andhra” (United Andhra Pradesh).
It was the first state in the country and was formed on the linguistic basis after the Gandhian revolutionary Potti Sriramulu died fasting on December 15, 1952 for the cause of a united state.
Although people of Telangana initially resisted the merger, they subsequently gave in following several agreements and assurances (the Gentleman’s Agreement, the Presidential Order, the 6-point formula) that their interests would be protected.
However, the then Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, was sceptical about the merger and the States Reorganisation Commission was also not in its favour.
It pointed out: “The educationally backward people of Telangana fear that they may be swamped and exploited by the more advanced people of the coastal areas.”
Leaders of Telangana complained from day one that all agreements were being violated. People were angry at the lack of implementation of “local reservation” policies. The discontent reached a flashpoint in January 1969.
“The actual trouble began in the Kothagudem thermal power station where non-locals got jobs at the cost of locals,” said Prof. Kodanda Ram, a Telangana activist.
Employees went on strike and the agitation then spread to Osmania and other universities in Telangana. Political leaders stepped in and it soon snowballed into a separate Telangana movement.
Kasu Brahmananda Reddy, who was the chief minister, tried to crush it. However, the movement was intensified by Dr Channa Reddy and others. There were deaths and was widespread violence.
Simultaneously, a Jai Andhra movement was commenced by Venkaiah Naidu, N. Chandrababu Naidu and Harirama Jogaiah. They opposed the division of Andhra Pradesh and the restoration of status quo ante for Telangana.
With the Congress leadership opposing the division, Dr Channa Reddy and others quit and formed the TPS. Despite electoral successes, the TPS gave up the agitation in 1971, much to the disgust of the separatists and merged with the Congress again.
The movement subsided although academicians such as Prof. Jayashanker, Bhoopathi Krishnamurthy and Keshav Rao Jadhav continued to argue for it. It was revived when K. Chandrasekhar Rao resigned from the post of deputy speaker and formed the Telangana Rashtra Samithi on April 27, 2001.
The TRS chose the democratic political process to achieve statehood for Telangana. It forged an alliance with the Congress in 2004, winning 26 Assembly seats.
However, the TRS broke away from the Congress after UPA-1 failed to move on the issue. It joined hands with Telugu Desam in 2009, but the alliance failed at the hustings. KCR did not lose heart, however, and finally pulled out his last trump card — fast-unto-death — which was launched on November 29.
Alongside, a violent student protest also broke out. The deteriorating condition of KCR and the snowballing agitation finally forced the Centre’s hand.
The struggle for separate Telangana, an erstwhile part of the princely Nizam state, has had a long history in which politicians and students have played an active role. This is also the case with the latest instalment which is still unfolding.
The bloody 1969 agitation, spearheaded by Marri Channa Reddy’s Telangana Praja Samiti (TPS), which led to 360 deaths, was no different. The same was the nature of the agitation ignited by the fast of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief K. Chandrasekhar Rao, which has caused more than 40 deaths, including suicides.
Students, employees, writers, poets, advocates, farmers, journalists, singers, cultural troupes and others were always part of the struggle.
Telangana, comprising 10 districts, was an independent state from 1948-1956 with Hyderabad as its capital.
The Andhra state was created on October 1, 1953 from the Telugu-speaking northern districts of the then Madras Presidency. On November 1, 1956 it was merged with the Telangana region of Hyderabad state to form “Vishal Andhra” (United Andhra Pradesh).
It was the first state in the country and was formed on the linguistic basis after the Gandhian revolutionary Potti Sriramulu died fasting on December 15, 1952 for the cause of a united state.
Although people of Telangana initially resisted the merger, they subsequently gave in following several agreements and assurances (the Gentleman’s Agreement, the Presidential Order, the 6-point formula) that their interests would be protected.
However, the then Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, was sceptical about the merger and the States Reorganisation Commission was also not in its favour.
It pointed out: “The educationally backward people of Telangana fear that they may be swamped and exploited by the more advanced people of the coastal areas.”
Leaders of Telangana complained from day one that all agreements were being violated. People were angry at the lack of implementation of “local reservation” policies. The discontent reached a flashpoint in January 1969.
“The actual trouble began in the Kothagudem thermal power station where non-locals got jobs at the cost of locals,” said Prof. Kodanda Ram, a Telangana activist.
Employees went on strike and the agitation then spread to Osmania and other universities in Telangana. Political leaders stepped in and it soon snowballed into a separate Telangana movement.
Kasu Brahmananda Reddy, who was the chief minister, tried to crush it. However, the movement was intensified by Dr Channa Reddy and others. There were deaths and was widespread violence.
Simultaneously, a Jai Andhra movement was commenced by Venkaiah Naidu, N. Chandrababu Naidu and Harirama Jogaiah. They opposed the division of Andhra Pradesh and the restoration of status quo ante for Telangana.
With the Congress leadership opposing the division, Dr Channa Reddy and others quit and formed the TPS. Despite electoral successes, the TPS gave up the agitation in 1971, much to the disgust of the separatists and merged with the Congress again.
The movement subsided although academicians such as Prof. Jayashanker, Bhoopathi Krishnamurthy and Keshav Rao Jadhav continued to argue for it. It was revived when K. Chandrasekhar Rao resigned from the post of deputy speaker and formed the Telangana Rashtra Samithi on April 27, 2001.
The TRS chose the democratic political process to achieve statehood for Telangana. It forged an alliance with the Congress in 2004, winning 26 Assembly seats.
However, the TRS broke away from the Congress after UPA-1 failed to move on the issue. It joined hands with Telugu Desam in 2009, but the alliance failed at the hustings. KCR did not lose heart, however, and finally pulled out his last trump card — fast-unto-death — which was launched on November 29.
Alongside, a violent student protest also broke out. The deteriorating condition of KCR and the snowballing agitation finally forced the Centre’s hand.
THE “CITY OF DESTINY”, Visakhapatnam, one of the fastest growing metros of Asia, is tipped to be the next capital of Andhra Pradesh if a separate state of Telangana is formed.
It is located in a valley of the Eastern Ghats and faces the vast expanse of the Bay of Bengal.
The choice seems ideal.
However, this thought never crossed the minds of the stalwarts who were members of the Andhra Mahasabha.
Sir Bayya Narasimha Sharma, member of the Viceroy’s Council and member of the Imperial Legislature Council, always wanted a university in Visakhapatnam. But as capital, he preferred Kurnool, though he hailed from Vizag. Kurnool did indeed become the capital of Andhra Pradesh when the state was established in October 1953. The state capital was moved to Hyderabad only after the Telangana districts merged with Andhra Pradesh in 1956.
“He never thought of making Vizag the capital of Andhra since it was at one end of the state,” said B.N. Sharma, Sir Bayya’s grandson. “But I would be thrilled if the city is made the state capital now. It is one of the most peaceful cities in Asia.”
The sentiment is echoed by other senior citizens. “I have never seen any violence here in the last 50 years,” said one of them, now in his eighties. “Even bandhs here have been peaceful.”
The city has also made rapid strides in the last 40 years with good air, road and rail connectivity, and with the setting up of a host of industries and academic centres of international repute.
In July, the city drew the attention of the world after India’s first nuclear powered submarine INS Arihant was launched here.
Just a day before this event, the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) opened its laboratory, a prelude to opening its major facility at Atchyutapuram on a 2,800 acre site.
Apart from this, the Innovative University proposed in the union budget two years ago is also coming up on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam. There are noteworthy major developments on the industrial front too.
An extent of 5,449 acres in Achyutapuram has been allocated for development of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The government is expecting an investment of Rs 27,804 crore at this facility.
The Petrochemical and Petroleum Industrial Corridor covering coastal Andhra from Srikakulam district to Kakinada has also taken off.
The Pharma City being developed by the Ramky group, Apparel Park by Brandix of Sri Lanka and IT SEZs coming up on the hillocks of the Beach Road are also expected to accelerate the development process in the city.
The Visakhapatnam Steel Plant is in an expansion mode with an investment of Rs 12,000 crore. With the Eastern Naval Command guarding the seafront, the city would should be secure.
It is located in a valley of the Eastern Ghats and faces the vast expanse of the Bay of Bengal.
The choice seems ideal.
However, this thought never crossed the minds of the stalwarts who were members of the Andhra Mahasabha.
Sir Bayya Narasimha Sharma, member of the Viceroy’s Council and member of the Imperial Legislature Council, always wanted a university in Visakhapatnam. But as capital, he preferred Kurnool, though he hailed from Vizag. Kurnool did indeed become the capital of Andhra Pradesh when the state was established in October 1953. The state capital was moved to Hyderabad only after the Telangana districts merged with Andhra Pradesh in 1956.
“He never thought of making Vizag the capital of Andhra since it was at one end of the state,” said B.N. Sharma, Sir Bayya’s grandson. “But I would be thrilled if the city is made the state capital now. It is one of the most peaceful cities in Asia.”
The sentiment is echoed by other senior citizens. “I have never seen any violence here in the last 50 years,” said one of them, now in his eighties. “Even bandhs here have been peaceful.”
The city has also made rapid strides in the last 40 years with good air, road and rail connectivity, and with the setting up of a host of industries and academic centres of international repute.
In July, the city drew the attention of the world after India’s first nuclear powered submarine INS Arihant was launched here.
Just a day before this event, the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) opened its laboratory, a prelude to opening its major facility at Atchyutapuram on a 2,800 acre site.
Apart from this, the Innovative University proposed in the union budget two years ago is also coming up on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam. There are noteworthy major developments on the industrial front too.
An extent of 5,449 acres in Achyutapuram has been allocated for development of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The government is expecting an investment of Rs 27,804 crore at this facility.
The Petrochemical and Petroleum Industrial Corridor covering coastal Andhra from Srikakulam district to Kakinada has also taken off.
The Pharma City being developed by the Ramky group, Apparel Park by Brandix of Sri Lanka and IT SEZs coming up on the hillocks of the Beach Road are also expected to accelerate the development process in the city.
The Visakhapatnam Steel Plant is in an expansion mode with an investment of Rs 12,000 crore. With the Eastern Naval Command guarding the seafront, the city would should be secure.
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