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Not AvailableNorth East Hill (NEH) Region has adequate potential for developing horticulture. To enhance productivity and profitability in horticulture in this region, it is imperative to train the farmers. Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), the main outreach arm of ICAR train the farmers on need-based themes. There are 78 KVKs functioning in NEH region. To enhance the expertise of the KVK personnel in horticulture, it is necessary to train them regularly. To train the farmers and KVK personnel in NEH region in horticulture, there is a need to assess their training needs. With this view, a questionnaire survey was conducted with KVK personnel (42) to assess their training needs and the training needs of farmers as perceived by KVK personnel in NEH region. The results of the survey were analyzed to arrive at meaningful conclusions. The results are presented in this paper for sensitizing the training organizations in order to design effective training modules for stakeholders of NEH region in Horticulture.Not Availabl

Socio-economic Issues of Litchi Cultivation in Coorg Region of Karnataka.

Not AvailableLitchi one of the important sub-tropical fruits in India. Considering the time of flowering of Litchi in Coorg region of Karnataka, there is a high market demand for these fruits. Hence, a questionnaire survey was conducted to identify the socio-economic issues in Litchi cultivation among the Litchi growers (30) from Coorg region. The socio-economic issues in Litchi cultivation, motivational factors for Litchi cultivation, training needs of Litchi growers and extension activities preferred by Litchi growers etc. were identified through this survey. The data was analyzed through descriptive statistics. This paper presents the resultsof the survey, which may be useful for the stakeholders of Litchi cultivation.Not Availabl

Scientific health benefits of <em>Namakeen Chai/Jya </em> (salted tea): A traditional tea beverage of <em>Bhotiya</em> tribal community in higher altitudes of Uttarakhand

365-369Bhotiya is a primitive tribal community in the high altitude hills of central Himalaya. The community is globally well known for its ethnic knowledge. They have the old tradition of preparing beverage "Namkeen chai ” or “Jya ” (salted tea) which is considered incredibly energetic and nutritive for health. The beverage is prepared by using the Taxus baccata L. bark, milk, ghee, and salt. It has a noteworthy role in depicting the socio-economic and cultural life of Bhotiya tribe of Uttarakhand.  Biochemical analysis of the Taxus baccata bark was done to determine total phenolic content, total flavonoids and anti-oxidative properties. This paper deals with the documentation of procedure for preparing “Namkeen chai ” by the Bhotiya tribal community and its scientific health benefits