EFFECT OF ORGANIC MULCHES AND LIVING MULCHES ON WEED INFESTATION AND YIELD OF MAIZE (ZEA MAYS L.) DURING WET SEASON

Mulching provides several benefits to the agro-ecosystem and plays an important role in integrated weed management system. To study the effect of organic mulches and living mulches on weed infestation and yield of maize, the experiments were conducted at the field of Department of Agronomy, Yezin Agricultural University (YAU) and Tatkon Agricultural Research Farm, Department of Agricultural Research (DAR) in Myanmar during wet season, 2023. In both locations, there were six treatments: control (no mulch) (T1), maize stover mulch (T2) and rice straw mulch) (T3) as organic mulches (8 ton ha-1), cowpea mulch (T4), green gram mulch (T5) and lablab bean mulch (T6) with the seed rate of each 10 kg ha-1 as living mulches by using Randomized complete block (RCB) design with three replications. In Yezin, the results showed that the lowest weed infestation was found in T3 followed by T2 among all treatments at all sampling times Among the selected living mulches treatments, the minimum weed infestation was observed in T4. The highest weed infestation was found in control (T1) in both study areas. In Tatkon, weed density was also significantly reduced by T3 and T2 at 15 days after sowing (DAS). After that, at 35 DAS, 55 DAS and 75 DAS, the better weed control efficiency was found in rice straw mulch (T3) followed by cowpea mulch (T4) and lablab bean mulch (T6). The minimum weed infestation was found in T3 followed by T4 and T6. However, the highest maize grain yield was observed in T4 in both study areas. Therefore, the cowpea mulch (T4) is suitable to control weed infestation and to optimize maize grain yield for sustainable maize cultivation of the study areas. Living mulch or organic mulch should be used in maize cultivation rather than without using mulch (control). Organic mulches should be used in places where living mulches are not suitable

CONSUMER PREFERENCES AND BUYING PATTERNS FOR WHITE DURABLE GOODS IN HARYANA

This study investigates consumer preferences and buying patterns for white durable goods in Haryana, focusing on demographic influences. Employing a descriptive cum exploratory research design, data from 120 consumers were collected via structured questionnaires, supplemented by secondary sources for context. SPSS software facilitated data analysis, including Frequency Analysis, ANOVA, and T-Tests. Findings reveal significant impacts of gender, age, and educational qualifications on consumer decisions. Gender influences preferences decisively, while age groups exhibit distinct buying behaviors. Educational qualifications also shape preferences significantly. These results reject null hypotheses for gender, age, and education, highlighting their pivotal roles in consumer behavior. Such insights are crucial for marketers and policymakers in tailoring effective strategies for the white durable goods market in Haryana, emphasizing the importance of demographic considerations in influencing consumer choices

MAHAMANA VISION AND NEP: A BLUEPRINT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION EXCELLENCE

The standards of higher education have been greatly enhanced by the 2020 New Education Policy and the Mahamana Vision of quality higher education. Numerous parallels exist regarding diverse aspects of high-quality tertiary education, which have been emphasised in this study to a greater extent. This, when properly implemented, will help in reducing the nation's difficulties regarding poverty, unemployment, and other social issues. Several pre-existing difficulties and their remedies have also been highlighted in the study

ROLE OF FINANCIAL ADVISORS IN SHAPING RETAIL INVESTORS INVESTMENT PERCEPTIONS

Financial advisors are crucial while making investing decisions. The study reveals that investors require knowledgeable and skilled financial advisors to help them manage the risk of their investments advise them on how to capitalize on market volatility, and recommend strategies for post-retirement, family responsibilities such as children's education and marriage, and age-related health issues.  When hiring financial advisers, investors take into account a number of issues, including the fees that are charged, the services that are provided, and the advisors' adherence to ethical standards. The investors are given a structured questionnaire to complete in order to gather the data needed for the study.  The study uses a descriptive research design. The study indicates that the investors expects that the financial advisor should discuss the risk & return associated with investments, should recommend good product, keep personal information safe and solve queries & doubts on time

ANALYZING THE FACTORS AFFECTING BUYING BEHAVIOR OF CONSUMERS: A CASE STUDY OF HARYANA

The growth of the internet has changed traditional business models, communication techniques, and shopping practices. The Internet has developed a new method of marketing and of connecting with consumers' purchasing patterns in Haryana. The goal of the current study was to identify the variables affecting Haryana consumers' purchasing decisions. A sample of 600 respondents, drawn from the three Haryana districts of Gurugram, Panipat, and Hisar, has been compiled. Based on earlier studies, a self-administered questionnaire was designed. According to the survey, there are primarily seven elements that have a significant impact on customers' purchasing decisions. The most important factors in influencing a consumer's purchasing decisions are product knowledge and advertising, whereas trust has the least impact

EFFECTS OF RICE HUSK ASH AND POTASSIUM FERTILIZER APPLICATION ON YIELD AND YIELD COMPONENTS OF RICE (Oryza sativa L.)

The pot and Field experiments were conducted at Department of Soil and Water Science (YAU Farm), Yezin Agricultural University to evaluate the effect of rice husk ash (RHA) and potassium fertilizer application on yield and yield components of sin thu kha rice variety. The pot and field experiments were carried out in the dry season (December to May) 2022-23 and wet season (June to November) 2023. The experiment using T1 - control , T2 - (92 kg K ha-1), T3 - potassium (46 kg K ha-1)+ rice husk ash (5 t ha-1), T4 - potassium (46 kg K ha-1) + rice husk ash (10 t ha-1), T5 - rice husk ash (5 t ha-1), T6 - rice husk ash (10 t ha-1). The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four replications. The both experiments result observed that highest grain yield was observed combined use in T4 - potassium (46 kg K ha-1) + rice husk ash (10 t ha-1),due to production of higher number of tillers hill-1, number of spikelets panicle-1, filled grain %, number of panicles hill-1. The minimum plant growth parameters and yield components were found from the treatments T1 (control). Therefore, the result found that highlighted that potassium fertilizer with rice husk ash should be applied at the rate of 46 kg K ha-1 for sin thu kha rice variety

छिंदवाडा जिले में कृषि उत्पादन पर सिंचाई की भूमिका

सिंचाई कृषि क्षेत्र में एक अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण प्रक्रिया है। जो फसलों को विकसित करने और उनकी उत्पादकता में सुधार करने में केंद्रीय भूमिका निभाती है। यह प्राकृतिक वर्षा की अनिश्चितता और अपर्याप्तता की स्थितियों में फसलों को आवश्यक जल प्रदान करती है जिससे फसलों का निरंतर और स्थिर उत्पादन सुनिश्चित होता है। इस जिले की अर्थव्यवस्था मुख्य रूप से कृषि पर निर्भर है, जिसमें विभिन्न प्रकार की फसलें जैसे धान, मक्का, कपास, सोयाबीन ,गन्ना ,गेहूं, चना ,मटर और दलहन के साथ ही फल -सब्जियां भी उगाई जाती है। इस जिला में वर्षा सामान्य होती है ,जिसके कारण सतही जल व भूमिगत जल का निरंतर  प्रयोग से जलस्तर में कमी देखने को मिलती है। उक्त प्रयोजन हेतु वर्षा जल की पूर्ति के लिए सिंचाई कार्य से उपलब्ध विभिन्न स्रोतों से (2015 –2018 त्रैवार्षिक माध्यमान के अनुसार ) 2,30,323 हेक्टेयर क्षेत्र में सिंचाई कार्य होता है जिसमें नवीन व पारंपरिक सिंचाई विधियां की सहायता से यह कृषि कार्य पूर्ण हो पाता है

HARNESSING INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS FOR HOLISTIC HEALTH APPROACHES IN PURSUIT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

This research paper makes a significant contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This explores the potential of integrating India's diverse knowledge systems. It has a primary focus on good health and healthcare. Exploring ancient medical practices for people's well-being and presenting them within the framework of sustainable development. This paper aims to provide insights to enhance global efforts to promote good health.   Consciousness of attaining God, the motivation to know oneself is through the mind. Only through the power of the mind can we attain the Lord. We can identify one effectively. Its demonstrative form is 'self-experience'. Everyone's experience is different. No one knows for sure where the mind resides in the body. It is only a subtle part of the body, it works with the body. However...it does have an effect on each other. Our body becomes sick. ...the mind also gets sick. If the body remains healthy, the mind remains healthy. A common man's mind is affected by something or the other during his difficult and happy occasions. Even when he is asleep, thousands of pictures stand before his eyes that attract his attention. That is why he is excited by unbounded emotions. In order to curb such unrestrained feelings, it has become very important to include yoga in school education. No, it has become a necessity for a while. Yoga means union. Yoga is the union of the human mind and God. Sadhana are necessary to awaken mental power. It is not possible to do too much sadhana in student life. But he has to do the sadhana of examination and study. By incorporating yoga into school life, tomorrow's teachers and education will continue to be on the path to salvation. Education is not only in a thoughtful and critical way but....true due to the adoption of the active yoga path, the path to self-realization is found

RETHINKING TOURISM’S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMY: A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH FROM INDIAN PERSPECTIVE

Tourism is a rapidly growing phenomena which became an integral part of our modern life. As its core, tourism involves individuals or groups travelling to new destinations, seeking experience distinct from their daily routines. It encompasses a broad range of activities which includes sightseeing and exploring new places, visiting historical and cultural sites, engaging in outdoor and adventure activities etc. The significance of tourism extends beyond personal enjoyment, as it plays a substantial role in the global economy. Tourism generates revenues, creates employment opportunities and fosters cultural exchange and understanding among people from diverse backgrounds. This paper examines the complex relationships between tourism, environment, and economy in India, using a sociological approach. The article mainly focuses on the positive and negative impacts of Tourism on environment and economy, types of tourism, schemes to boost tourism in India, challenges faced by tourism in India. Tourism can contribute to environmental conservation and economic benefits for local communities, but only if it is managed in a way that prioritizes social justice and environmental sustainability.  &nbsp

EVALUATION OF CONSUMER BEHAVIOR TOWARDS SHOPPING MALLS IN HARYANA: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS

The study, "Evaluation of Consumer Behavior towards Shopping Malls in Haryana: A Comprehensive Analysis," endeavors to delve into the intricate dynamics of consumer behavior within shopping malls in the region. The primary objective is to comprehensively evaluate and understand the multifaceted factors influencing consumers' choices and preferences in the vibrant retail landscape of Haryana. The research aims to unravel the impact of cultural influences, technological trends, marketing strategies, socio-economic factors, and ambiance on the decision-making processes of shoppers. Employing a combination of quantitative surveys and qualitative methodologies, the study seeks to capture the richness and diversity of consumer experiences. By analyzing a representative sample of participants across various demographics and geographic regions within Haryana, the research aims to uncover nuanced patterns and insights that contribute to a holistic understanding of consumer behavior. The findings of this study hold the potential to provide actionable insights for businesses, policymakers, and marketers, enabling them to tailor strategies, enhance customer satisfaction, and thrive in the dynamic and competitive realm of shopping malls in Haryana. The research contributes to the existing body of knowledge in consumer behavior studies, offering valuable implications for both academia and the practical landscape of retail in Haryana