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University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru

University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore, a premier institution of agricultural education and research in the country, began as a small agricultural research farm in 1899 on 30 acres of land donated by Her Excellency Maharani Kempa Nanjammanni Vani Vilasa Sannidhiyavaru, the Regent of Mysore and appointed Dr. Lehmann, German Scientist to initiate research on soil crop response with a Laboratory in the Directorate of Agriculture. Later under the initiative of the Dewan of Mysore Sir M. Vishweshwaraiah, the Mysore Agriculture Residential School was established in 1913 at Hebbal which offered Licentiate in Agriculture and later offered a diploma programme in agriculture during 1920. The School was upgraded to Agriculture Collegein 1946 which offered four year degree programs in Agriculture. The Government of Mysore headed by Sri. S. Nijalingappa, the then Chief Minister, established the University of Agricultural Sciences on the pattern of Land Grant College system of USA and the University of Agricultural Sciences Act No. 22 was passed in Legislative Assembly in 1963. Dr. Zakir Hussain, the Vice President of India inaugurated the University on 21st August 1964.

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Subject: Food and Nutrition × Author: RAVI, Y. × End date: 2017 × Start date: 2012 × Type: Thesis ×
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    PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE NUTRITION OF FARM WOMEN THROUGH NUTRI-FARMS IN CHAMARAJANAGAR DISTRICT
    (UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES GKVK, BENGALURU, 2017-09-09) RAVI, Y.; USHA, RAVINDRA
    Present study was undertaken to analyze the socio-economic and nutritional status of women involved in farm activities and to know the impact of nutri-farms on food, nutrition and health security. Using 300 farm women in Chamarajanagar district. Health and nutritional status assessment, food intake, nutritional adequacy and screening for iron deficiency anaemia and KAP study on health and nutrition was conducted. Women were categorized into Group I (Control), Group II (Nutrition education) and Group III (Nutrifarm intervention). Necessary inputs provided. Awareness was created to consume nutrifarm produce. The impact was assessed using nutritional and health status before and after establishment of nutri-farm. The results revealed that, as per the BMI classification, after the nutri-farm intervention and awareness programme, percentage in underweight and overweight were slightly changed and there was increase in the normal category (40% to 60%). In group III, mean intake of green leafy vegetables, other vegetables and fruits were found to be 42.17g, 36.47g and 17.33g respectively which was below the RDA. After the intervention, the intake of same food groups was increased to 83.50, 69.07 and 27.33g and a significant change in the per cent adequacy of energy, fiber, iron and vitamin C was found. Highest change was observed in the intake of iron (83.01 to 109.95). In group III, the haemoglobin status of the farm women were improved (Acceptable level: 37.00 to 57.00 %). The study has brought a positive change in the nutritional knowledge, attitude and practice of the focused group for dietary intakes. Indicating that the nutri-farm intervention made vegetables and fruits availability easier and cheaper.
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    NUTRITIONAL AND HEALTH STATUS OF STONE-CUTTERS: A STUDY IN DAVANAGERE DISTRICT OF KARNATAKA STATE
    (University of Agricultural Sciences GKVK, Bangalore, 2014-06-10) RAVI, Y.; Revanna, M. L.
    A study entitled "Nutritional and Health status of Stone-cutter" was conducted during 2013-14 at Davanagere District of Kamataka state. Nutritional status was assessed by calculating BMI (Body Mass Index), WHR (Waist-Hip Ratio) and WHTR (Waist-Height Ratio) as per Ashwell (2005) and Health status was as.sessed by estimation of haemoglobin level, clinical examination, morbidity status and occupational hazards. Significant difference existed in the intake of food as well as nutrients between the male and female stone cutters. Majority of the stone cutters were having normal BMI (58.33%), while 76.6 per cent of male workers had normal WHR, whereas 61.67 per cent female workers were having abdominal obesity and 58.33 per cent showed OK range with respect to WHTR. Among all the personal characteristics age, education, income and work experience had significant influence on nutritional status of the stone cutters. In case of health status, low level of haemoglobin existed among male subjects (73.3%) whereas deficient level of haemoglobin was found in female subjects (73.3%). Cent per cent of the stone cutters had dry and rough hair followed by dry and rough skin (97%). Most of the stone cutters were suffering from pain in hands and body ache. Majority of male (91.66%) and female stone cutters (81.66%) had incidence of occupational hazards. Nearly 47 per cent of the stone cutters had medium level of knowledge after giving the nutrition education. Hence the study concluded that, more number of female stone crusher were suffering from nutritional and health problems compared to male workers.