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Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar

After independence, development of the rural sector was considered the primary concern of the Government of India. In 1949, with the appointment of the Radhakrishnan University Education Commission, imparting of agricultural education through the setting up of rural universities became the focal point. Later, in 1954 an Indo-American team led by Dr. K.R. Damle, the Vice-President of ICAR, was constituted that arrived at the idea of establishing a Rural University on the land-grant pattern of USA. As a consequence a contract between the Government of India, the Technical Cooperation Mission and some land-grant universities of USA, was signed to promote agricultural education in the country. The US universities included the universities of Tennessee, the Ohio State University, the Kansas State University, The University of Illinois, the Pennsylvania State University and the University of Missouri. The task of assisting Uttar Pradesh in establishing an agricultural university was assigned to the University of Illinois which signed a contract in 1959 to establish an agricultural University in the State. Dean, H.W. Hannah, of the University of Illinois prepared a blueprint for a Rural University to be set up at the Tarai State Farm in the district Nainital, UP. In the initial stage the University of Illinois also offered the services of its scientists and teachers. Thus, in 1960, the first agricultural university of India, UP Agricultural University, came into being by an Act of legislation, UP Act XI-V of 1958. The Act was later amended under UP Universities Re-enactment and Amendment Act 1972 and the University was rechristened as Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology keeping in view the contributions of Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant, the then Chief Minister of UP. The University was dedicated to the Nation by the first Prime Minister of India Pt Jawaharlal Nehru on 17 November 1960. The G.B. Pant University is a symbol of successful partnership between India and the United States. The establishment of this university brought about a revolution in agricultural education, research and extension. It paved the way for setting up of 31 other agricultural universities in the country.

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Subject: Clothing and Textiles × Author: Arya, Anuradha × Start date: 2005 ×
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    Design development for Pichhora through adaptation of Kumauni Aipan designs of Uttarakhand
    (G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2009-07) Arya, Anuradha; Anita Rani
    In India fabrics are enriched with a multitude of design consisting of figures, animals, plants, Gods, etc. reflecting the vitality of Indian people, their environment, social, cultural and political influences affecting the lives. In the present study, the folk art of Uttarakhand state, Aipan, was exploited for the development of the designs and their application on the customary apparel article of the state i.e., Pichhora of Kumaun region. The study was conducted in five districts namely; Udham Singh Nagar, Nainital, Almora, Pithoragrah and Champawat of Kumaun region of Uttarakhand state. The information was collected from housewives regarding prevalent designs of Pichhora and from shopkeepers & manufacturers on production and marketing practices adopted for Pichhoras to develop designs for Pichhoras through adaptation of Aipan designs and to prepare Pichhoras with selected designs using screen printing technique. Finally, the consumer acceptability of prepared Pichhoras was assessed. The results of study showed that the Pichhoras were purchased and worn by housewives on marriages and religious ceremonies by married women. Only warm colours were used owing to their religious significance and stylized and ethnic motifs were more prevalent. Majority of housewives preferred Pichhora embellished with kiran or gota on the edges and with sequins, beads and mirrors in body. In the market, Pichhoras cotton plain and chikan cotton were available. The production of the Pichhoras was done on the basis of market demand and order. Direct and rapid fast dyes were used by manufacturers for dyeing and printing, respectively. The cost of Pichhora was calculated by taking into account the raw material cost, labour cost and profit margin. The ethnic (chaukies) and stylized motifs (creepers) of Aipan were adapted for developing designs in two simplification and exaggeration ways and were got evaluated by experts of College of Home Science, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar. The selected design border, ooti and centre were arranged in different arrangements and these arrangements were evaluated again by the panel of experts. Finally Pichhoras were printed with two selected arrangements. These Pichhoras were highly appreciated and accepted by the consumers.
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    Exploration of aipan designs for development of handloom silk sarees with jacquard weaving
    (G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2017-08) Arya, Anuradha; Gahlot, Manisha
    India is a land of rich cultural heritage, which is enriched by myriad forms of folk arts as well. Folk art has always been great source of inspiration for the designers. Floor decoration is one of the important popular forms of art of many cultures in India. This is found in every part of India with different names like Alpana, Rangoli, kolam and Aipan also. Aipan is most popular floor art of Kumaun region of Uttarakhand which has great religious significance. Traditionally, it is drawn with geru and biwsar at places of worship, houses and main entry doors of house during particular religious ceremonies or auspicious occasions. The designs and motifs of Aipan are traditional in nature and possess geometrical figures, floral designs, symbolic motifs and figures of gods and goddesses. However, this art form has been on the decline with time but due to the inclination of people towards local arts, it has been thriving in product diversification. In the present study, an attempt was made toward the diversification of Aipan designs by using them for handloom silk sarees with jacquard weaving technique which provided a new avenue to this art form, to popularize it commercially in a well-established market. In the present study, the data was collected on the status of handloom weaving in Uttarakhand to identify the need of design development and product diversification. The motifs and designs of Aipan were adapted in three categories (buta, buti and border) for the designing of saree. The adapted designs were combined and got evaluated in five categories for designing of saree namely combination of buta, buti and border, single design, combination of buta and buti, combination of border and buti and combination of border and buta. The colour board with theme “Colours of Uttarakhand” was developed as a source of inspiration for selection of colour schemes which included colours of flora, fauna and arts and craft of the state. The selected six combinations were used for the development of thirty-six design arrangements of sarees using the preplanned colour scheme taken from colour board. Total six design arrangement were selected and used for the weaving of saree with two techniques such as amru/tanchhoi and extra weft figuring with cut float method. The digital library was also developed using NedGraphics for the preparation of graph and for the storage of designs for future use. The developed sarees were assessed on different parameters by experts, consumers (females) and retailers. The consumers (Homemakers and working women) and retailers of six cities from two districts (Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar) were taken for the assessment of sarees. Catalogue of saree was also prepared for the promotion of developed saree. Sarees were also given brand name along with the logo. The result of the study showed that the woollen handloom products play prominent role in Uttarakhand handloom sector. Traditional woollen handloom products were produced in high hill and mid hill region whereas cotton products were mainly found to be developed in Tarai region. In Uttarakhand, the production of silk handloom product was found very less therefore the need of product diversification was analysed and silk saree was developed using adapted Aipan designs on handloom with jacquard weaving. The market cost of saree was calculated by straight line method. Finally, the developed sarees were assessed for the acceptance. The experts highly appreciated saree 1 and 5 on different parameters such as aesthetic appearance, innovation, craftsmanship, and performance. They also found the cost of all sarees medium. The majority of experts also appreciated the attempt made in the present study. In case of consumers, the both (homemakers and working women) preferred saree 1 and 5 more as compared to others. It was also found that the preference of saree was depended upon the age and the income groups of consumers. Both the consumers found the cost of sarees as the medium. The retailers also appreciated the attempt made in the study and preferred saree 1 and 5 more. The retailers found the cost of all sarees as high and suggested to reduce the cost of saree for commercialization. The developed sarees can be commercialized in Uttarakhand region. It would provide the product diversification in Aipan as well as in handloom sector also and would definitely create awareness about the folk art among young generation.