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S. K. Goyal ¹, Nitin Goyal ¹, Subodh Agarwal ¹, Megha Goyal ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Business Management, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

India is the 2nd largest producer of fruits in the world. In this paper, an attempt has been made to analyze growth and to estimate the level of variability/instability in area, production and productivity of major fruit crops grown in India using the data for the period 2010-11 to 2018-19. The instability was estimated using Coppock's instability index. The study revealed that orange recorded highest growth rate in production (7.80%) followed by guava (7.01%), total citrus (6.97%), grapes (6.53%), etc. Banana is the only fruit crop under study which recorded negative growth in productivity (-0.35%). However, production increased at annual growth rate of 1.15percent which is due to area growth of 1.49 percent. The study further revealed that grapes recorded highest instability in production whereas orange recorded highest instability in area. In case of lemon and papaya instability in area contributed more than instability in productivity for causing instability in production whereas in case of orange, the instability in area and productivity was almost same. In case of all other fruit crops, instability in productivity contributed more than instability in area for causing instability in production. The growth rate of production of fruits can be increased through price incentives, farmers' education through extension services, better marketing infrastructure facilities, etc.

Keywords

Compound Growth Rate, Coppock's Instability Index, Fruits, Instability.

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Amita Girdhar ¹, Jyoti Pareek ¹, Suman Ghalawat ¹, Megha Goyal ², Subodh Agarwal ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Business Management, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Business Management, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana

Abstract

The main aim of this study is to present various issues and problems of vegetables supply chain in Fatehabad, a district situated in south-western part of Haryana. The purpose of this study was to see the issues perceived by the farmers in vegetable cultivation and to explore the link of the chosen characteristics of the vegetable growers with their problems. In this survey total 200 farmers were selected from various part of Fatehabad. Information about various aspects of vegetable supply chain management were collected, ranging from demographic to storage and transportation. It can be concluded that the supply chain of Vegetables is burdened with post-harvest wastages and losses due to long chain, dependency on chain, lack of transportation facilities, less efficient Mandi system, poor infrastructure of distribution, less adequate cold chain facilities, higher cost of packing, poor linkage in supply chain etc. It results in poor price realization of farmers on one hand and over prices paid by buyers on the other end.

Keywords

Supply Chain Management, Demographic, Transportation, Vegetables

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Megha Goyal ¹, Vinay Mehla ², Shivender Dhiman ¹, Ekta Yadav ¹, Suman Ghalawat ¹

Affiliations
1 CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana

Abstract

In this era of globalisation, it is very vital for Indian farmers to produce higher production within minimum cost by emphasizes the need to educate farmers for adopting improved technology. Vermicompost is superior among the most efficient methods for recycling organic waste as with the hefty use of fertilizers, the fertile lands were affected and as a result humans were immensely affected. It is an eco-friendly easy technology for handling biodegradable waste and encourage efficient recycling of biomass even generates income and employment for the rural poor is being promoted as a prudent option. The present study was conducted to Assess the Farmer's Attitude and Knowledge, Factors Influencing and Constraints faced by them in the adoption of Vermicompost in Jind district, Haryana. The findings of the study exhibited that the majority of farmers (82% & above) agreed that the use of vermicompost decreases the use of fertilizers, it also reduces the environmental pollution and improve the quality & quantity of output. Further validity and reliability of a questionnaire has been tested using Cronbach's alpha method. The factor analysis with 12 observed variables summarized in terms of three imperative factors with Cronbach alpha values .845, .836 and .674. Cronbach alpha for all the factors is greater than 0.6, hence questionnaire is reliable and strength of factor 1 is more with higher value of Cronbach alpha. The study has specified that majority of farmers (84%) were having moderate level of knowledge and a favorable attitude towards vermicompost technology. In addition, major constraints noted were- the non-availability of worms in nearby market, high temperature during summers and lack of knowledge about preparation of vermicompost. As a whole, the findings of the study concluded that food safety, better plant quality, environmental safety, nutrition content & improve soil aeration are effective variables with high factor loading. Vermicomposting technology is highly beneficial and helps in improving the economic status of the manufacturers and farmers. To remove constraints and for hastening the use of vermicompost, it is essential to train farmers, every stakeholder including farmers, governmental functionaries and non-governmental organizations should focus and organized efforts need to be taken to remove the constraints.

Keywords

Vermicompost, Assessment, Reliability, Factor Analysis, Farmer's Attitude and Knowledge, Constraints

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Megha Goyal ¹, Kulwant Singh ², Nitu Bhatnagar ¹, Ashish Shrivastava ³, Narayan Agarwal ⁴

Affiliations
1 Department of Chemistry, Manipal University, Jaipur., IN
2 Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur., IN
3 Skill Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, Gurugram, Haryana., IN
4 Department of Electrical Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur., IN

Abstract

The design and manufacturing of energy storage system (ESS) are essential for human society development. India has made significant efforts to improve its energy storage infrastructure. The main elements for energy storage development are batteries i.e., lithium-ion batteries (LIB), lithium air batteries, etc. and supercapacitors. As the lithium resources are specifically located in China, Japan, USA, and Chile, to reduce the dependency on these countries for lithium-ion battery, India must think about alternative material. Sodium-ion battery (SIB) is at the forefront of the development, and it aims at providing low-cost devices less affected to resources. This review paper addresses the fundamental principles, structure and focused on the components of sodium-ion battery. This paper also helps to address the electrolytes used in sodium-ion battery with their design and modelling. Current research and future directions has been discussed in this article for sodium-ion batteries.

Keywords

Energy, Batteries, Sodium, Supercapacitors, Development, Electrochemical.

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Anamika ¹, Suman Ghalawat ¹, Megha Goyal ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Business Management, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Tomatoes are one of the most important commercial crops grown in Haryana and its marketing plays a crucial role in the economy of the state. Due to its perishable nature, the marketing and disposal pattern requires a well-planned transportation system to ensure optimum quality tomatoes to ultimate consumers and less spoilage and losses. The present study was conducted in Kurukshetra, Karnal, and Yamuna Nagar Districts of Haryana. The data was collected from 70 farmers from each district making a total sample of 210 farmers with the help of pre-structured survey schedule to study. The results of the study concluded that the total production, farm retention, marketable surplus, losses and marketed surplus were 475.43 (100), 8.63 (1.81%), 466.80 (98.19%), 34.55 (7.27%) and 432.25 (90.92%) quintal per hectare at overall level. On overall basis, 82.08 per cent of produce was sold or disposed through wholesaler-cum-commission agents followed by 10.16 per cent of produce through retailers and 7.76 per cent of produce was sold directly to consumers. It was suggested to direct marketing strategies to avail significant profit. Tomato growers should sell their produce directly to consumers, retailers and processors, thereby eliminating intermediaries such as wholesalers, commission agents, traders and secure high profit margins for their produce.

Keywords

marketed surplus, marketable surplus, producers' surplus, farm retention, disposal pattern.

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