Development Strategy for the Hill Districts of Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand, in spite of being a small state, has certain key features that make it distinct from other states of the country and highlights its potential for development. However, development has predominantly been in the plains, and the hill districts have been left behind. All the hill districts have subsistence farming as their main economic activity. Due to subsistence livelihood, migration and a remittance economy operate in the hill districts. They are land-locked with huge distances between the markets and resources. Because of these constraints, traditional agriculture cannot be the lead sector for development. Thus the state faces the challenge of promoting livelihoods to minimize migration through local employment and income generation, and to enhance the quality of life of people living in villages. The positive features of these hill districts are that they have enormous potential for tourism, a suitable climate for high-value agriculture, and a pleasant environment due to 60 pert cent forest cover. These have to be harnessed for a development strategy. The development strategy for Uttarakhand hills should be based on developing brand equity under the name of Organic Green State and an Uttarakhand Brand Equity Fund should be set up. This can be achieved by working towards this common goal through infrastructure development, tourism promotion, agriculture diversification, poultry- and wool-based livelihoods, and SMEs based on the above that capture linkages with industry and tourism.Uttarakhand, Development Strategy, Organic Green State

Stroke in Young in India

Stroke in young has special significance in developing countries. This is so because some etiologies like cardioembolic infections are more common than in developed countries, and the affection of economically productive group adds further to the overall disease burden. The paper discusses the burden of stroke in young and its implications in a developing country like India along with an approach to identifying different causes that are known to occur in this age group

Surface and dielectric studies of PVC-PVP blend films for green electronics

In the present communication, an attempt has been made to prepare and study surface and dielectric properties of polyvinylchloride-polyvinylpyrrolidone blend films. Surface properties such as water absorption, contact angle, surface free energy of the films have been measured to investigate the interaction of blend films with water. These measurements reveal that on increasing the weight percentage concentration of polyvinylpyrrolidone in polyvinylchloride, hydrophilicity of the films increases. The surface free energy increases with increasing concentration of polyvinylpyrrolidone in polyvinylchloride, which indicates that these films tend to adsorb more moisture and dust particles from atmosphere thereby affecting its ageing and rendering it degradability. Further the dielectric properties in the low frequency range (1 kHz – 2 MHz) have been studied. The results show that the dielectric constant, loss tangent and ac conductivity of blend films increase as the weight percentage concentration of polyvinylpyrrolidone is raised. Amongst various compositions of polyvinylchloride-polyvinylpyrrolidone films studied, it is the blend film having 50% weight concentration of polyvinylchloride and polyvinylpyrrolidone each which exhibits improved mechanical flexibility, better degradability and modulated dielectric properties. This biodegradable low-cost composition can find application in field of green electronics

Financial Performance Of Axis Bank And Kotak Mahindra Bank In The Post Reform Era: Analysis On CAMEL Model

The objective of this study is to Analyze the Financial Position and Performance of the Axis and Kotak Mahindra Bank in India based on their financial characteristics. We have chosen the CAMEL model and t-test which measures the performance of bank from each of the important parameter like capital adequacy, asset quality, management efficiency, earning quality, liquidity and Sensitivity. The present study is conducted analyze the consistency of the profitability of the Axis and Kotak Mahindra bank’s. It is analyses that the ratio of credit deposit is maximum of Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd and it shows efficient management of the bank. The ratio of earning per share is maximum for Axis Bank Ltd i.e. 50.28 and the ratio of return on Assets is minimum for Axis Bank Ltd. The CAMELS’ analysis and t-test concludes that there is no significance difference between the Axis and Kotak Mahindra bank’s financial performance but the Kotak Mahindra bank performance is slightly less compared with Axis Bank

Shodhana According to Ritu and its Clinical Significance: A Review

The natural health care system of Ayurveda places a strong emphasis on maintaining good health and a healthy lifestyle. Samshodhana and Samshamana therapies are primarily mentioned in Ayurveda as a way to normalize vitiated Doshas and maintain a normal state of health. Shodhana is a form of purifying therapy that rids the body of aggravating Doshas. Toxins are removed during Shodhana therapy, which also balances the Dosha. Panchakarma is described as a crucial Shodhana therapy that not only aids in maintaining general health but also helps in preventing and treating the harmful effects of numerous diseases. In this regard, it was also indicated to perform Panchakarma in accordance with the specific season. Similar to how a specific Panchakarma process was suggested in a specific Ritu, there are some Panchakarma procedures that should be avoided under specific seasonal conditions. The focus of this article is on Panchakarma and its unique seasonal practices, as prescribed in specific Ritu

In-situ polymerization of pyrrole in PVA-PVP matrix: Optimization of oxidant/monomer ratio and its effect on dielectric properties of polymer blend films

516-524Free standing and flexible polymer blend films of PPy (poly pyrrole) doped in PVA (poly vinyl alcohol) – PVP (poly vinyl pyrrolidone) matrix with varying concentrations of PPy have been prepared by solution cast technique at room temperature. In-situ polymerization of pyrrole monomer (Py) in PVA-PVP matrix has been carried out using FeCl3 as oxidant. The effect of monomer amount and monomer to oxidant ratio on the dielectric parameters (such as dielectric constant, dielectric loss, loss tangent, ac conductivity, complex electric modulus, complex impedance) of PPy doped PVA-PVP polymer blend films have been studied in the frequency range of 20 Hz to 2 MHz. Two different molar concentrations (0.15 M and 0.30 M) of oxidants have been taken and for each oxidant concentration, four varying concentrations of monomer have been used to optimize the results. The blend films having oxidant to monomer molar concentration ratio of 0.5 in both the cases (i.e. 0.15 M and 0.30 M) have been found to be smooth, flexible, mechanically strong and easy to process. These films have shown very systematic change and improved values of dielectric parameters within the experimental frequency range. Enhanced dielectric parameters (complex permittivity, ac conductivity and electric modulus) values for films having oxidant to monomer molar ratio of 0.5 suggest the organized growth of PPy chain in the matrix of PVA-PVP

Study of biocompatible polymer blend films with tuneable band gap

795-803In present communication, an attempt is made to prepare and study structural, optical, and electrical properties of biocompatible polyvinylchloride (PVC)-polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) blend films taken in ratio of 1:1 doped with conducting polymer Polypyrrole (PPy).The XRD spectra revealed amorphous nature of all the films under investigation. The Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy (FTIR) study of conducting polymer doped blend films indicate a significant change in the intermolecular/intramolecular interactions taking place. The study on electrical properties of conducting polymer doped blend films show better conduction of current as compared to that of blend film without conducting polymer and dopant concentration dependent electrical conductivity and conduction mechanism. The results of optical study of conducting polymer doped blend films revealed the possibility of band gap modification from wide band gap to small band gap with suitable doping concentration. These biocompatible blend films with tuneable optical and electrical properties can be potential material for use in fields of photonic biosensors, solar cell and optoelectronics field

In-situ polymerization of pyrrole in PVA-PVP matrix: Optimization of oxidant/monomer ratio and its effect on dielectric properties of polymer blend films

Free standing and flexible polymer blend films of PPy (poly pyrrole) doped in PVA (poly vinyl alcohol) – PVP (poly vinyl pyrrolidone) matrix with varying concentrations of PPy have been prepared by solution cast technique at room temperature. In-situ polymerization of pyrrole monomer (Py) in PVA-PVP matrix has been carried out using FeCl3 as oxidant. The effect of monomer amount and monomer to oxidant ratio on the dielectric parameters (such as dielectric constant, dielectric loss, loss tangent, ac conductivity, complex electric modulus, complex impedance) of PPy doped PVA-PVP polymer blend films have been studied in the frequency range of 20 Hz to 2 MHz. Two different molar concentrations (0.15 M and 0.30 M) of oxidants have been taken and for each oxidant concentration, four varying concentrations of monomer have been used to optimize the results. The blend films having oxidant to monomer molar concentration ratio of 0.5 in both the cases (i.e. 0.15 M and 0.30 M) have been found to be smooth, flexible, mechanically strong and easy to process. These films have shown very systematic change and improved values of dielectric parameters within the experimental frequency range. Enhanced dielectric parameters (complex permittivity, ac conductivity and electric modulus) values for films having oxidant to monomer molar ratio of 0.5 suggest the organized growth of PPy chain in the matrix of PVA-PVP

Study of biocompatible polymer blend films with tuneable band gap

In present communication, an attempt is made to prepare and study structural, optical, and electrical properties of biocompatible polyvinylchloride (PVC)-polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) blend films taken in ratio of 1:1 doped with conducting polymer Polypyrrole (PPy).The XRD spectra revealed amorphous nature of all the films under investigation. The Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy (FTIR) study of conducting polymer doped blend films indicate a significant change in the intermolecular/intramolecular interactions taking place. The study on electrical properties of conducting polymer doped blend films show better conduction of current as compared to that of blend film without conducting polymer and dopant concentration dependent electrical conductivity and conduction mechanism. The results of optical study of conducting polymer doped blend films revealed the possibility of band gap modification from wide band gap to small band gap with suitable doping concentration. These biocompatible blend films with tuneable optical and electrical properties can be potential material for use in fields of photonic biosensors, solar cell and optoelectronics field

Prediction of severe adverse maternal outcome in women admitted in obstetric ward using physiological and biochemical parameters

Background: To study physiological and biochemical parameters to predict serious adverse maternal outcomes and to develop risk score using above parameters.Methods: This prospective study was conducted in 500 high risk pregnant women attending tertiary care teaching hospital. We noted physiological and biochemical parameters as soon as they were available .The primary outcome measures was “severe adverse maternal outcome(SAMO)” in form of one or more among  mortality, near miss morbidity and ICU admissions.Results: Out-off 500 women, severe adverse maternal outcomes were seen in 158 (31.6%) women. Most common cause of near miss maternal morbidity was hypertensive disease of pregnancy (62.7%) followed by major obstetric hemorrhage (18.9%). There were 33(6.6%) ICU admission, 23 (4.6%) maternal death and 153 (30.6%) near miss maternal morbidity. The most common cause of maternal death in our study was obstetric hemorrhage. The significant variables after multivariate analysis [temp, pulse, urine protein] were used  to devise a Maternal early warning score (MEWS) based on physiological parameters at score value of  ≥1/6 was found to have  sensitivity of 70% and specificity of 82% in predicting SAMO with AUROC of 0.76. The significant laboratory parameters after multivariate analysis were blood urea, serum creatinine, serum bilirubin and liver enzymes. The obstetric risk score (Maternal risk prediction score MRPS) which incorporated of these laboratory parameters in addition to physiological parameters has sensitivity of 82% and specificity of 75% with AUROC 0.79 value ≥ 2/18.Conclusions: The addition of laboratotory parameters to physiological variables improves performance of risk score to predict SAMO