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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: Home Science Extension Education × Author: BHAGYASHRI, Y. NUKAPUR × End date: 2008 × Start date: 2001 × Thesis Type: M.Sc ×
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    PARTICIPATION OF RURAL WOMEN IN WOOL PRODUCTION
    (UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES BANGALORE, 2004-01-20) BHAGYASHRI, Y. NUKAPUR; CHHAYA, BADIGER
    A study on "Participation of Rural Women in Wool Production" was undertaken during 2001-2002 in Haveri district of Karnataka State. Sample consisted of 150 respondents 30 from five selected villages of Ranebennur taluka. Pre-tested interview schedule was used for collection of information. The results of the study revealed that 48.33 per cent of the respondents had medium flock size. A high participation was seen in wool production (54.67%) and sheep management (40%). Cent per cent of the respondents had participation in wool processing activity like grading, spinning and warping normally. Time spent in wool production activity was maximum (5 hr 2 min). In case of sheep management wife alone decisions was seen higher in sanitary and yard management (55%). Whereas, 66.67 per cent of the decisions were taken by husband alone in breeding of animals. Regarding wool production cent per cent of the decisions were taken by husband alone in weaving activity. Whereas, 96.67 per cent of the decisions were taken by wife alone in spinning activity. The returns per rupee of total cost of production of yarn was highest (Rs.1.46) in economic aspect of wool product. The major problems faced by rural women were allergy, cough, stomach ache, back ache, joint pain, asthama, eye itching and skin disease.