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FARMERS CLUB/SCHOOLS
Introduction:
Orissa comes under typical tropical climate due to its proximity to the sea. Summers are very hot while
monsoons appear obliging for crop productivity. The state experiences three main seasons, namely summer
season, winter season and monsoons. However, for more than a decade, Orissa has been experiencing
contrasting extreme weather conditions: from heat waves to cyclones, from droughts to floods. The state has
been declared disaster-affected for 95 of the last 105 years. In the last four years, calamities have claimed
more than 30,000 lives. They have not only become more frequent, but have hit areas that were never
considered vulnerable. As a result, Orissa’s economy has been ripped apart.
Orissa is placed at the head of the Bay of Bengal where weather is formed. A slight change in the
sea’s behavior can have an immediate impact on the coast. The Bay becomes the centre of low pressures
causing heavy rains and cyclones in the sub-continent and especially in Orissa. These cyclones and
depression involve circulation over thousands of kilometers and form links between Orissa’s atmosphere and
the entire planetary circulation system. Going by the key parameters of climate like temperature and rainfall,
the climate may worsen in Orissa. The full impact of climate change does not show up immediately. It triggers
changes slowly but certainly.
So, the meteorology as a subject can be made instrumental in converting a farming community from a
passive recipient of information to active Information Technology (IT) users. There is a scope of increasing the
opportunity for participatory and interactive learning for farmers more particularly belonging to coastal belts
through Community Centers and Eco Clubs.
Project Objectives:
To provide opportunity for participatory and interactive learning for farmers’ club members/Eco Club
Members with a view to transform them from being passive recipients of information to utility oriented
activities.
To acquire Meteorological Data and develop acumen on Information Technology (IT) to help the local
society and armor the rural farming community for timely intervention of improved cultural practices.
To bring farmers club members and other associated rural community organizations at grass root
levels into networking relationship.
To monitor environmental trends, climate change and interpret region specific micro-level data base
on meteorology, climate and natural resources and related fields.
The natures of scientific problems proposed to be studied under this project are extreme weather
conditions like cyclone, flood, drought, heat wave, change in monsoon pattern etc. The suggested protocols
to be covered are:
“Dry Bulb Thermometer, Wet Bulb Thermometer, Maximum & Minimum Thermometer” are used to
measure the temperature and relative humidity.
“Rain Gauge and Measuring Glass” is used to measure rainfall amount
.
The duration of the project would be initially for Three year, which may be extended as per the
willingness of NABARD, IMD & DST.
Principal Investigator:
The Principal Investigator of this project is Dr. Sangram Keshari Nayak, Former Principal Scientist and
Head, Phy. Biochem & Environmental Science, Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack. He was in charge of
the “Agromet Observatory” setup in the institute and gained practical experience in analyzing weather data,
pattern analysis and behavioral change.
Similarly, the Co-investigator, Mrs. Minati Bindhani has been involved in PROBE-Orissa Programme
and other Science Popularizing activities since last fifteen years. She has coordinated many programmes &
projects of the Department of Science & Technology & other Department successfully.
The projects/programmes, which have already been accomplished in the proposed project area by
DST & other Department through Women & Child Welfare Society, are:
Celebration of Year of Scientific Awareness-2004 project for Students, Teachers, Public etc.
National Environment Awareness & Education Programme.
Promotion of Yoga & Naturopathy.
Understanding Nature: The Nature Study Programme for School Students.
Anti Superstition Programme/Learning Science by Doing for School Children.
Different Health Related Programme like: Malaria Control, AIDS Control programme, Sanitation
Programme, RNTCP, Safe Motherhood
Science Popularization programme on Pathani Samanta & his Contribution of the Modern Science
Celebration of National Science Day.
Road Safety Awareness & Education.
Petroleum Conservation.
Promotion of National Integration & Communal Harmony.
PROBE-Orissa Programme
Lecture Programme on Global Warming and Mitigation Options
Districts to be covered:
Budget:
NON-RECURRING
Sl.
Name of the Metrological Instruments for one Weather Station Amount (in `)
No.
1. Minimum Thermometer 1,750.00
2. Maximum Thermometer 1,750.00
3. Dry Bulb Thermometer 1,650.00
4. Wet Bulb Thermometer 1,650.00
5. Wind Vane 3,900.00
6. Cup Counter Anemometer 5,350.00
7. Rain Gauge 3,550.00
8. Stevenson Screen 11,150.00
9. Sun Shine Recorder 18,750.00
10. Evaporimeter 20,500.00
11. Global Positioning System (GPS) 30,000.00
12. Computer 35,000.00
TOTAL= 1,35,000.00
RECURRING
Sl. No. Descriptions Amount (in `)
1. Honorarium to Project Officer (One) for 03 Years 3,60,000.00
2. Training Workshop for Farmers / Public / Teachers, Organization of 1,50,000.00
Lectures Programme in Panchayat level and other Meetings etc. for
03 Years (Per year 2 nos.x 3 years=6nos.)
3. Honorarium to Resource Persons for 03 Years 60,000.00
4. Contingency for 03 Years 1,00,000.00
5. Travelling Expenses for 03 Years 1,00,000.00
6. Overhead Expenses for 03 Years 1,00,000.00
Total : - 8,70,000.00
Total Cost (Non-recurring & Recurring) = 10, 05,000.00
(Rupees Ten Lakhs Five Thousand only)