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MODULE – 1
1. PLANTATION AND ADOPTATION OF TREE Areca
nut plant
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The arecanut palm is the source of common chewing nut, popularly known as betel nut or
Supari. In India it is extensively used by large sections of people and is very much linked
with religious practices. India is the largest producer of arecanut and at the same time
largest consumer also. Major states cultivating this crop are Karnataka (40%), Kerala
(25%), Assam (20%), Tamil Nadu, Meghalaya and West Bengal.

Arecanut- Plant and Bunch ready for Harvest

Harvested bunch, single fruit and nuts

Betel leaves with arecanut and Disposable plates made from areca-Leaves
1.2 Climate

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The cultivation of arecanut is mostly confined to 28º north and south of the equator. It grows well
within the temperature range of 14ºC and 36ºC and is adversely affected by temperatures below
10ºC and above 40ºC. Extremes of temperature and wide diurnal variations are not conducive for
the healthy growth of the palms. Arecanut can be grown in areas receiving annual rainfall of 750
mm in Maidan parts of Karnataka to 4,500 mm in Malnad areas of Karnataka. In areas where
there is prolonged dry spell, the palms are irrigated. Due to its susceptibility to low temperature, a
good crop of arecanut cannot be obtained at an altitude of more than 1000 m MSL.

1.3 Soil
The largest area under the crop is found in gravelly laterite soils of red clay type. It can also be
grown on fertile clay loam soils. Sticky clay, sandy, alluvial, brackish and calcareous soils are not
suitable for arecanut cultivation.

1.4 Raising of Seedlings

Arecanut is propagated only by seeds. There are four steps in selection and raising of arecanut
seedlings viz., selection of mother palms, selection of seed nuts, germination and raising the
seedlings and selection of seedlings.
Selection of mother palm
The criteria for the selection of mother palm are; early bearing, regular bearing habit, large number
of leaves on the crown, shorter internodes and high fruit set.
Selection of seed nut
Fully ripened nuts having weight of above 35 g should be selected. The nuts selected should float
vertically with calyx-end pointing upwards when allowed to float on water. These nuts produce
the seedlings of greater vigour.

Primary and secondary nurseries

For obtaining good germination, the seed nuts should be sown as whole fruits. The nuts should be
sown immediately after the harvest in soil or sand and watered daily to get early and good
germination. The nuts should be sown at 15 cm distance in vertical position with calyx end just
covered. The beds may be mulched lightly using areca leaf or paddy straw.
After six months in primary nursery, the seedlings are to be transplanted to secondary nursery beds
of 150 cm width, 15 cm height and convenient length. A spacing of 30 cm between the seedlings
is considered to be optimum for a growth period of one year in the nursery. Polythene bags
(25x15cm, 150 gauge) filled with potting mixture (top soil : FYM : sand = 7:3:2) can also be used
to raise secondary nursery. Sprouts of 3 months old should be used. The secondary nursery should
be given a basal dose of decomposed farm yard manure@ 5 tonnes per ha. Areca sprouts and
seedlings are very delicate and do not withstand exposure to direct sunlight. Hence, proper shade
should be provided to the nursery.
The nursery should be watered regularly in the summer and proper drainage should be provided in
rainy season. The nursery should be kept clean by periodical weeding.

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Selection of seedlings
Twelve to eighteen-month-old seedlings are to be selected and transplanted in the main field.
Seedlings with maximum number of leaves (five or above), minimum height and maximum girth
are to be selected for planting. The selected seedlings should be removed with a ball of earth
adhering to the roots for planting.

1.5 Selection of site and layout

The crop thrives well in humid areas protected well against hot sun and heavy wind. Since the
areca palm does not withstand either water logging or drought, the site selected should have proper
drainage and adequate source of water for irrigation. Arecanut palm cannot withstand extreme
temperature and exposure to direct sun. So the site selected should have protection from southern
and western sides. The soil depth and the depth of water table are other two parameters to be
considered while selecting the site. The soil should be deep (preferably not less than two meters)
and water table should be sufficiently low for better root development. Aligning the rows in
northsouth direction with a deviation of 35º towards south-west lowers the incidence of sun-scorch.

1.6 Spacing
This depends on the rooting pattern of the crop along with the fertility and depth of the soil. The
studies conducted at different places with different spacing have revealed that a spacing of 2.7 m X
2.7 m is optimum for arecanut.

1.6.1 Depth of planting

In well-drained soils and in the fields where proper drainage can be provided, deep planting is
preferred. Deeper planting provides a firm anchorage and larger volume of space for root
development. In areas where water table is high, shallow planting is preferred. Thus in
welldrained soils, planting at a depth of 90 cm is recommended and in heavy soils planting at a
depth of 60 cm is recommended.

1.6.2 Season of planting

In areas where South-West monsoon is severe, planting in the month of September-October is
recommended. In other areas planting can also be done in the months of May-June.

1.7 Nutrient Requirement

Annual application of 100 g N (220 g urea), 40 g P2O5 (200 g rock phosphate) and 140 g K2O
(235 g muriate of potash) in addition to 12 kg each of green leaf and compost per palm per year is
recommended. The fertilizers are to be applied in two split doses. One third of the fertilizer is
applied in May - June and two third along with the organics during September-October. Fertilizers
are applied in basins around the palm dug to a depth of 15-20 cm and 0.5-1.0 m radius leaving 20
cm from the base of the palm. After application, the soil is rolled up and covered with organic
matter and soil.

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Organic matter recycling

On an average, 5.5 to 6.0 tonnes of wastes are available from one ha of areca garden per year. This
can be effectively used as organic source of nutrients for areca palms. But direct application of
these wastes in the garden will take long time for decomposition and will not meet the nutrient
demand of the crop immediately. Hence, these materials can be composted using earthworms
effectively and used as organic manure in areca gardens.
To prepare vermicompost, areca wastes are chopped into small pieces of 10 cm and heaped. The
heap should be mixed with cow dung slurry @ 10 kg / 100 kg of waste and kept for two weeks
with sprinkling water daily. Then the chopped material is arranged in beds of one-meter width and
convenient length. Cement tanks or trenches can be used for this purpose. A layer of 10-15 cm
waste material is alternated with 2 cm layer of cow dung over which earthworms are released at the
rate of 1000 numbers per square meter. The wastes are converted into fine granular, odourless
vermicompost within 60 days. During this period, the earthworm population is doubled. About 8
kg /palm/year of vermicompost meets the crop nutrient demand in terms of nitrogen. The two
species of earthworms Eudrilus eugeniae and Eisenia foetida can be used.

1.8 Irrigation
Arecanut cannot withstand drought for a long time. Being a perennial crop, once affected by water
stress, it may require two-three years to regain the normal vigour and yield. The death of palms
due to moisture stress is also not uncommon. Irrigation intervals of 5 and 10 days were found
superior throughout the season. The quantity of water to be applied is about 200 lit per
palm/irrigation.
During the summer, majority of the farmers face scarcity of water and it will be difficult to supply
the required water to the palms. To overcome this problem, new irrigation methods were tried
which can save water without affecting the yield of arecanut. They are sprinklers and drip
irrigation methods. Sprinkler and drip irrigations can save 20 and 44 per cent respectively of
water.

1.9 Fertigation
Application of nutrients through irrigation water is called as fertigation. This procedure can be
profitably followed in arecanut. The studies at CPCRI have shown that in the initial stages of areca
garden only 75% of the recommended dose of fertilizer is sufficient when the fertilizer was given
through drip irrigation. The fertilizer should be split into ten parts and should be applied once in
20 days from November to May.

1.10 Arecanut based cropping systems

Arecanut is cultivated with spacing of 2.7 X 2.7 m provides ample scope for cultivation various
annual by biennial and perennial crops in the inter spaces.
Banana, pepper, cocoa, elephant foot yam, citrus, betelvine, pineapple etc. were found suitable for
inter/mixed cropping in arecanut. However, it is found that as the age of the garden advances, only
few crops can be grown profitably as mixed crop viz., pepper, cocoa, banana, lime and betelvine.

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1.11 Diseases
‘Kole Roga’ or ‘Mahali’ (Fruit Rot)

An affected nut with lesions (left). Infected palm showing characteristic symptoms of bud and
crown rot diseases (Right).
Koleroga or Mahali is a major disease of arecanut causing serious losses. The pathogen is a fungus
Phytophthora palmivora. Spraying the bunches with 1% Bordeaux mixture before monsoon
followed by another spray after 45 days is effective in preventing the disease. Covering the
bunches with polythene bags is an effective alternate method of control.
Yellow Leaf Disease
Yellow Leaf Disease of arecanut is characterised by typical yellowing of the lower whorl of leaves.
There is a gradual decline in yield. The pathogen is identified as Phytoplasma. It is spread through
plant hoppers . Practices for managing the disease are being evolved.

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Anabe
Anabe disease is caused by a fungus Ganoderma. It is controlled by root feeding with Calyxin
followed by Phytosanitation and isolation.
Yellow Leaf Spot
Seedlings exposed to the sun are susceptible to this disease. The disease is severe during summer
months and continue to infect seedlings until the onset of rains. Small brown spots on the
lamina, which later coalesce to form large blighted areas. Severely affected palms exhibit
shedding, drying and drooping of leaves.
Nut splitting
This is considered to be a physiological disorder rather than a pathological disease. The disease
characterised by the cracking fruits known as 'Anduadakke roga' in Kannada. The disease is known
as 'Achikeeral' in Kerala. This abnormality is seen in patches in individual gardens and is common
in young palms.
Premature yellowing of nuts followed by the cracking of fruits are other symptoms observed.
Cracks develop near the perianth end or at the base or at both sides. Kernel also at times exhibit
splitting.
Inflorescence die-back and Button shedding
Die-back of inflorescence due to the association of micro-organisms is reported to be associated
with the low fruit set in arecanut. About 60% of the palms in the states of Karnataka and Kerala
are infected by this disease causing severe shedding of buttons. No systematic survey has been
conducted to assess the crop loss caused by this disease. Yellowing and drying of the rachis from
the tip towards the base followed by shedding of female flowers (buttons).

MODULE – 2

2. HERITAGE WALK AND CRAFTS CORNER

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Madhugiri Hills:(Asia’s second largest monolithic hill)

Madhugiri is a city in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The city derives its name from a hillock,
Madhu-giri (honey-hill) which lies to its south. Madhugiri is one of the 34 educational districts of the Karnataka
state.

Madhugiri is located at 13.66°N 77.21°E. It has an average elevation of 787 metres (2582 feet).
Madhugiri Fort lies in Madhugiri which is in the Tumkur district in the State of Karnataka. Madhu-giri is a
single hill and the second largest monolith in entire Asia. The small town is at a distance of 100 kilometres
(62 mi) from Bengaluru and is famous for its fort and temples. Many tourists go to Madhugiri to visit the
fort, which is famous for its architecture. The fort, perched atop the steep slope of a hill, was built by the
Vijayanagar Dynasty.

As of 2001 India census, Madhugiri had a population of 29,215. Males constitute 52% of the population and
females 48%. Madhugiri has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%:
male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 67%. In Madhugiri, 11% of the population is under 6 years of
age. Notable Kannada actor Arjun Sarja was born here.

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2.2 Madhugiri Hills:History

Madhugiri Fort was built by Raja Hire Gowda of the Vijayanagara empire some time in the 15th century. But
back then, its ramparts were a simple work of mud and stone. In 1678 it was captured by Devaraja, the
Dalavayi or chief military commander of Mysore, though upgrades to its structure were made much later.

The task was taken on by Hyder Ali, a military chief who began his political career as a cavalier in the army of
the Kingdom of Mysore and gained the status of ruler by overthrowing the incumbent dynasty in 1761. He
added a host of watchtowers, arches and granaries to the fort then. It is believed that when he annexed Bidanur
(present day Nagara village in Karnataka) in 1762, Hyder Ali imprisoned its queen in this very fort. The ruler
was succeeded by his son Tipu Sultan, who carried the caretaking of the fort forward.

The walled fortress of Madhugiri hill is a work of cyclopean masonry with granite stones set in lime mortar.
There are three entrances, named Antarala-bagilu, Diddi-bagilu and the Mysore gate respectively. Sharing a
wall with the structure is a Jain temple and a little away one can spot the ruins of a Gopalakrishna temple. The
most famous temples on the site are those of Venkatramana and Malleswara, both constructed in Dravidian
style of architecture.

The interior of the fort is studded with brick built stepped wells that were once full of water from springs.
History says that the foundations of the fort were laid on a number of natural springs, which met all the water
requirements of its occupants. A number of water storage tanks can still be spotted on the slope of its hill.

There was a time when the stone walls of the mighty fort were considered impregnable. Even today, the
undisturbed detail of its masonry bears testimony to the truth of that claim. With the scorching sun and the
slippery climb, the ascent to the hilltop will be challenging to say the least. But try it for yourself, and maybe
by the end, you’ll feel the power its rulers might have felt overlooking the world below

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Madhugiri hill visiting:

Architecture
The fort has a unique architecture and is built using granite stones. It has a series of gateways, walls,
bastions, and watchtowers, and is a classic example of the military architecture of the bygone era. The fort is
surrounded by seven concentric walls, with each wall having a series of gates and enclosures. The walls are
so steep that it is almost impossible for an enemy to climb them. One of the most interesting features of the
fort is its massive entrance, which is called the ‘Diddibagilu’ or the ‘Gate of Hell’. The entrance is about 25
feet high and 17 feet wide and has a series of chambers
that were used to store ammunition, weapons, and food supplies. The entrance also has a secret escape route
that was used by the soldiers to escape in times of danger. The fort also has several water tanks and a temple
dedicated to Lord Gopalakrishna. The temple has beautiful carvings and is a fine example of the Hoysala
architecture.
Tourist Attraction
The Madhugiri Fort trek is a popular activity among tourists visiting Madhugiri. The trek is relatively easy
and takes about 2-3 hours to complete, with a distance of around 3.5 km. The trail to the fort passes through
some stunning landscapes and offers panoramic views of the surrounding hills and countryside. The fort
itself is a magnificent structure, with a series of gates, watchtowers, and bastions that were built during the
Vijayanagara Empire. The climb to the top of the fort can be steep and challenging in some parts, but the
views from the top make it all worth it. At the summit, visitors can admire the impressive architecture of the
fort, and soak in the breath-taking views of the surrounding landscape.
Culture
Madhugiri is a town that has a rich cultural heritage and is home to people from diverse backgrounds. The
town celebrates various festivals throughout the year, including the famous Kambadahalli Kere Utsava,
which is celebrated annually in January. The festival is a grand affair and attracts a lot of tourists from
across the state.

2.4 Madhugiri Hills Fort:

Madhugiri chieftains go by various names like Nada Prabhugalu, Gowdaru or Palegararu. The Midigeshi
kaifiyat gives some details about the Madhugiri chieftains. According to it, there were seven brothers.

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named
Karmayogi Sida Rameshwara. The eldest of the brothers was Veerapagowda. Pleased with their services,
the saint blessed and ordered them to proceed to Vijayanagara Kingdom. This they did so. They joined the
cavalry of unit of the Vijayanagaras under Sangam dynasty. When Delhi under Mallakhan attacked
Vijayanagara the brothers fought with courage and won.

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Madhugiri is one of the largest monoliths of Asia. But there is no banner or signboard in this area
to proclaim this. A short blue ASI board at Madhugiri foothills is the only introduction you get to
this mighty hillock. Trekking up the hill with its granite outcrops, sturdy lime stone fortifications,
temples, zig-zag boulders you get a feel of its grandeur. And perhaps of its ancient past. But no
brochures, guide books, audio guides or signage exists either to trek up this hill or give some kind
of information on its past.

However there is plenty of literature on Madhugiri. There are also books written by court poets, folk songs
and by Kannada writers like Masti Venkatesh Iyengar, Dodda Ranga Gowda on Madhugiri. There are
archaeological sources like inscriptions too that talk about the dynasties gone by. Foreign travellers have
commented about Madhugiri in their journals.
The hill fortress
Madhugiri is just 37 kilometres from Tumkur. This monolithic rock is 3935 feet high and sees many
tourists– especially trekkers and adventure groups in season. The granite outcrop stands majestically and
can be sighted from far. Madhugiri is surrounded by plenty of hill ranges- Devarayanadurga, Kortagere,
Siddarabetta, and Chennarayanadurga to name a few. In fact a traveller Buchanan says about this hillock,
“the view of Maddagiri hill on approaching from East is much finer than that of any hill fort I have seen.”
Perhaps it is these hill ranges that made Madhugiri, a giridurga or a hill fortress. On the east of Madhugiri
there is Penugonda hill, on west there is Sira,in north there is Nidugal and in south there is Kortagere. So
Madhugiri is ideal as a hill fortress. The rivers Jaya, Mangala, Kumudwathi flow here and are responsible
for its lush landscape.
Many dynasties ruled here if the inscriptions discovered are anything to go by. Madhugiri occurs in various
inscriptions of Gangas, Nolambas and Cholas. It comes across as a battle ground for the various battles that
were fought between Gangas and Cholas and Gangas and Nolambas. Memorial stones have also been found
there. During Chola period, the kings built temples like Choleshwara and constructed tanks like
Cholarayanakere. Inscriptions of Hoysala dynasty especially related to King Vishnuvardhana and Ballala III
also mention about Madhugiri. Many land grants were given in Madhugiri region by Hoysalas to vassal
chiefs for services rendered.

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There was a time when the stone walls of the mighty fort were considered impregnable. Even today, the
undisturbed detail of its masonry bears testimony to the truth of that claim. With the scorching sun and the
slippery climb, the ascent to the hilltop will be challenging to say the least. But try it for yourself, and maybe
by the end, you’ll feel the power its rulers might have felt overlooking the world below.

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MODULE – 3
3. ORGANIC FARMING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

ORGANIC FARMING
Organic farming is a system which avoids or largely excludes the use of synthetic inputs (such as
fertilizers, pesticides, hormones, feed additives etc) and to the maximum extent feasible rely upon
crop rotations, crop residues, animal manures, off-farm organic waste, mineral grade rock additives
and biological system of nutrient mobilization and plant protection

3.2 Need
Increase in population make compulsion to agriculture
Production , but to , increase it further , in sustainable manner.
Natural balance needs to be maintained at all cost for existence of life and property.
Agrochemicals which are product from fossil fuel and are not renewable and are diminishing in
availability.
It may also cost heavily on our foreign exchange in future.

3.3 GREEN MANURE

• Green undecomposed material used as manure is called green
manure.
• It is obtained in two ways: by growing green manure crops or by
collecting green leaf (along with twigs) from plants grown in
wastelands, field bunds and forest.
• Green manuring is growing in the field plants usually belonging
to leguminous family and incorporating into the soil after
sufficient growth.

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 • The plants that are grown for green manure known as green
manure crops. The most important green manure crops are
sunnhemp, dhaincha, pillipesara,clusterbeans and Sesbania
rostrata.

3.4 Basic Steps of Organic Farming

Organic farming approach involves following five principles:

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1. Conversion of land from conventional management to organic management

2. Management of the entire surrounding system to ensure biodiversity and sustainability of the
system
3. Crop production with the use of alternative sources of nutrients such as crop rotation, residue
management, organic manures and biological inputs.

4. Management of weeds and pests by better management practices, physical and cultural means
and by biological control system

5. Maintenance of live stock in tandem with organic concept and make them an integral part of the
entire system

3.5 Four principals of organic farming 3.5.1.Principle of health

Organic Agriculture should sustain and enhance the health of soil, plant, animal, human and planet
as one and indivisible. Healthy soils produce healthy crops that foster the health of animals and
people. Health is the wholeness and integrity of living systems. The role of organic agriculture,
whether in farming, processing, distribution, or consumption, is to sustain and enhance the health
of ecosystems and organisms from the smallest in the soil to human beings.

3.5.2.Principle of ecology
Organic Agriculture should be based on living ecological systems and cycles, work with them,
emulate them and help sustain them. This principle roots organic agriculture within living
ecological systems. It states that production is to be based on ecological processes, and
recycling. Nourishment and well-being are achieved through the ecology of the specific
production environment. Organic management must be adapted to local conditions, ecology,
culture and scale.

3.5.3.Principle of fairness
Organic Agriculture should build on relationships that ensure fairness with regard to the common
environment and life opportunities.
This principle emphasizes that those involved in organic agriculture should conduct
human relationships in a manner that ensures fairness at all levels and to all parties -
farmers, workers, processors, distributors, traders and consumers

It aims to produce a sufficient supply of good quality food and other products.
Natural and environmental resources that are used for production and
consumption should be managed in a way that is socially and ecologically just and should be held
in trust for future generations Fairness requires systems of production, distribution and trade that
are open and equitable and account for real environmental and social costs.

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3.5.4.Principle of care
Organic Agriculture should be managed in a precautionary and responsible manner to
protect the health and well-being of current and future generations and the
environment.
Organic agriculture is a living and dynamic system that responds to internal and external
demands and conditions.
This principle states that precaution and responsibility are the key concerns in management,
development and technology choices in organic agriculture.

Wet waste management

Wet waste is all the garbage we generate that is biodegradable. This includes vegetable
peels, used tea, fruits and leftovers. This is basically biodegradable organic waste and can
also be composted. -Dry waste includes paper, glass, plastic, corrugated cardboard,
Styrofoam, rubber, metal and food packaging materials. Even milk cartons and parcels will
eventually be put in a dry trash can.  Benefits of separating Dry and Wet Waste: By
classifying the waste into different categories, it is easier to take advantage of its recycling
potential. Dry waste such as metal, aluminium foil, glass, fabric / fibre, Tetra Pack, and
plastic is not biodegradable, but can be recycled into new products. Biologically
compostable items such as aging foods, fruits, vegetable peels and flower waste fall into the
category of moist waste and, if properly managed, can be converted to gas. Waste
management starts at the household level, and is not that difficult to achieve. Even a few
minor changes can go a long way. Firstly, have two garbage disposal bins at home, one for
dry waste and one for wet waste. Items like aluminum foils, tetra packs, glass, paper,
plastics, metals, etc. fall under the dry waste category, whereas kitchen waste such as stale
food, fruits and vegetables come under wet waste. Our initiative in the campus : We
implemented the wet waste management in our campus by segregation initiative from our
hostelites and cafeteria

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 Before After

4.KRISHI HONDA[KANIVENAHALLI,KARNATAKA,INDIA]

Karnataka is predominantly an agrarian State. 80% of the area depends upon the monsoon for
agriculture. Quite often even the meagre water from the unpredictable rains just drains away.
People resort to digging bore wells indiscriminately resulting in the gradual depletion of the water
table. If the rain water is prevented from draining away and stored properly, the ground water table
gets recharged and the crops can get adequate water during critical conditions. Government of
Karnataka has initiated, as a part of the Suvarna Karnataka Year celebrations, an ambitious
programme to encourage the SC/ST and small and marginal farmers, who are solely dependent on
agriculture, to construct a Suvarna Krishi Honda by providing a maximum subsidy of Rs.9800 per
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4.1Objectives
 Recharge and rejuvenate ground water table
 Mitigate drought situations
 Provide water to people and animals during drought situations
 Improve farmers' economic conditions by encouraging agricultural productivity

4.2 Scope, Dimensions and Cost

 5692 village panchayats in 745 blocks coming under 176 taluks of the 27 districts of
Karnataka have been brought under the purview of this scheme.
 Krishi honda of minimum dimension 9 mtr length x 9 mtr width x 3 mtrs depth would be
built with inlet-cum-outlet and silt trap.
 The project details have been designed in keeping with the extent of dry lands, rainfall and
the farmers' economic conditions in each taluk. A maximum subsidy of Rs.9800 per unit
would be paid by the state government towards the cost of construction of these hondas.

4.3 Beneficiaries
Selection of beneficiaries will be done by the Watershed Development Department official on the
basis of technical feasibility. While selecting the beneficiaries, 40% have to be SC/ST farmers and
the balance 60% to be marginal farmers (owning less than one hectare) and small farmers (owning
less than 2 hectares). The cost of construction exceeding Rs.9,800 has to be borne by the
beneficiary.

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How does a Krishi Honda help a farmer's all-round economic development ?
 Stores water preventing it from draining away. Recharges ground water. Provides a good
water source to crops and cattle.
 Farmers can grow horticultural crops such as tamarind, jack, amla, lime and guava around
the krishi honda.
 Farmers can also grow Forest species such as jamun, teak, silver oak etc.
 lmporved varieties of fodder root slips Like signal, napier, guinea and rhodes could also be
cultivated around these hondas to Provide fodder to the cattle.

4.4 Implementation of the Scheme

 The Watershed Development Department with people's participation creates awareness
about water management, rejuvenation and recharging of ground water among the
villagers and encourage them to adopt krishi honda in their lands.
 Invites applications from the interested farmers and the selection is done based on
technical feasibility.
 Under guidance from the technical experts of the department and with the co-operation of
the field level officers the scheme is implemented.
 Since the water is constantly stored in the honda during the monsoon months, farmers can
also develop fish farming.

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5 .FOOD WALK

5.1 Pettah Food Walk

On this food walk we take guests on a journey across the old ‘Petta’ or City. We scoure the streets,
lanes & by-lanes within the erstwhile mud fort built by Kempe Gowda I in 1500s in search of the
tastiest vegetarian delicacies of Bengaluru. Some of the bakeries and restaurants here are nearly
100-year old. These food joints have die-hard foodies flocking despite the traffic chaos that plague
the area. In between bites of food, we give some bytes of the local history too.

Our first stop is a legendary sweetmeat store which doles out the best Kashi Halwa in town apart
from other delicious sweets and savouries. Next up we gorge on some tasty Kesari Baat at another
famous joint nearby. Further down the road, we stop at a place famous for its dosas which some
say might be the best in the whole of Bengaluru. Here we get to meet the owner & hear his
‘tea boy to restaurant owner’ story.

If your hunger is not yet satiated come along us to another 100-year old bakery and sample some
amazing naans (Indian wheat bread) and khatais. The grand finale is an idli (steamed rice cake)
joint where the idlis literally float in the chutney water.
We end the walk by with some nice parting gifts to you.
Category: Food walk; Pure vegetarian.
Time: 11:30 am onward, 3 hours' duration.
Location: Avenue Road.

5.2 Evening Snacks at Chamrajapet

Not many know about the iconic eateries in the Chamarajapet and Shankarpuram area of
Bengaluru. In this walk we take guests to sample the best chaats (Indian fast food) in this
part of town as well as other delicacies like idlis, vadas, dosas, etc. The walk starts from an

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iconic eatery which is more of a hole-in-wall kind of outlet doling out probably the best idlis
and vadas in Bangalore. Post this we stop at a legendary eatery that offers chaats.
We end the walk with the best dosas & rice baat from another small eatery close-by.
Category: Food walk; Pure vegetarian.
Time: 4:30 pm onward, 3 hours' duration.
Location: Chamarajapet and Shankarpuram.

5.3 Basavanagudi Breakfast

On a food walk, it is said, only the food should do the talking. And that sets the ground rule for this
exclusive vegetarian food walk. Come, taste some delicious khali dosa, neer dosa, set dosa, chow
chow baat, damrot, idli, poori-sagu, vada, rava idli, rava vada, nippattu etc between sips of
Mysore tea & south Indian filter coffee. If this doesn't satisfy your hunger, you can always grab a
Davangere benne dosa, a sagu masala dosa or a puliyogere.
As for the names of the outlets, our lips are tied. Come join this walk and discover the best places
to grab a veg. breakfast in this part of town.
Combine your early morning with a breakfast at some of the iconic and heritage food spots in
‘Namma Basavanagudi’.
Category: Food walk; Pure vegetarian.
Time: 7:30 am onward, 3 hours' duration. Location: Basavanagudi.

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CONCLUSION

VIEWS encourage civil societies and corporate to invest in Social Responsibility (SSR) concept to
promote SSR chapters at management and engineering college level. There is conformity on the
possibilities of the activity become self-sustainable because the establishment of the SSR chapters
has been federated and registered under Indian Trust Act as SSR Forum. Once the funding over,
every year the chapters will design projects in collaboration with NGO partners and conduct fund
raising activities at campus, funding agencies, government and other corporate sectors under the
SSR network with technical support from VIEWS and plans to replicate / scale the model in other
educational institutional also. Along with, the exposure to development sector creates job
opportunities to youth to work in development sector to work as a change agents. VIEWS will
work with the students of academic institutions by using self development and introspection as a
tools for building confidence and empowering the individual. Linked as part of a state level
network, these SSR chapters will undertake a common learning journey that enhances their skills in
leadership, inter-cultural awareness and project management. The involvement of youth activists
will itself inspire their peers. Since the program would be a voluntary effort, the right spirit will be
sufficient to get the youths to continue the work. The SSR Network will design a website and
create a student resource centre for community development activities. All the success stores and
issues will uploaded in social network and quarterly news letter will be designed and send to all the
stakeholders for exchange information and strengthening the program. After successful
implementation of this program, the SSR concept will be replicated and scaled in other academic
institutions at state level.

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