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Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur

The history of agricultural education in Kerala can be traced back to the year 1896 when a scheme was evolved in the erstwhile Travancore State to train a few young men in scientific agriculture at the Demonstration Farm, Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram, presently, the Cropping Systems Research Centre under Kerala Agricultural University. Agriculture was introduced as an optional subject in the middle school classes in the State in 1922 when an Agricultural Middle School was started at Aluva, Ernakulam District. The popularity and usefulness of this school led to the starting of similar institutions at Kottarakkara and Konni in 1928 and 1931 respectively. Agriculture was later introduced as an optional subject for Intermediate Course in 1953. In 1955, the erstwhile Government of Travancore-Cochin started the Agricultural College and Research Institute at Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram and the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at Mannuthy, Thrissur for imparting higher education in agricultural and veterinary sciences, respectively. These institutions were brought under the direct administrative control of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Animal Husbandry, respectively. With the formation of Kerala State in 1956, these two colleges were affiliated to the University of Kerala. The post-graduate programmes leading to M.Sc. (Ag), M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees were started in 1961, 1962 and 1965 respectively. On the recommendation of the Second National Education Commission (1964-66) headed by Dr. D.S. Kothari, the then Chairman of the University Grants Commission, one Agricultural University in each State was established. The State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) were established in India as an integral part of the National Agricultural Research System to give the much needed impetus to Agriculture Education and Research in the Country. As a result the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) was established on 24th February 1971 by virtue of the Act 33 of 1971 and started functioning on 1st February 1972. The Kerala Agricultural University is the 15th in the series of the SAUs. In accordance with the provisions of KAU Act of 1971, the Agricultural College and Research Institute at Vellayani, and the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, were brought under the Kerala Agricultural University. In addition, twenty one agricultural and animal husbandry research stations were also transferred to the KAU for taking up research and extension programmes on various crops, animals, birds, etc. During 2011, Kerala Agricultural University was trifurcated into Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) and Kerala Agricultural University (KAU). Now the University has seven colleges (four Agriculture, one Agricultural Engineering, one Forestry, one Co-operation Banking & Management), six RARSs, seven KVKs, 15 Research Stations and 16 Research and Extension Units under the faculties of Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering and Forestry. In addition, one Academy on Climate Change Adaptation and one Institute of Agricultural Technology offering M.Sc. (Integrated) Climate Change Adaptation and Diploma in Agricultural Sciences respectively are also functioning in Kerala Agricultural University.

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Author: Aneena, E R × End date: 2008 × Start date: 2000 × Thesis Type: M.Sc ×
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    Nutritional profile of preschool children of fisherman
    (Department of Home Science, College of Horticulture, Vellanikkara, 2003) Aneena, E R; KAU; Usha, V (Guide)
    The present study entitled ''Nutritional profile of preschool children of fishermen community" was conducted among 100 preschool children of 4-5 years age group in the coastal areas ofThrissur district. Information regarding the socio economic conditions of the fishermen community indicated that the majority of them were Hindus. Joint family system was found in most of the families High educational status was an out standing feature observed. Poor housing conditions and living facilities were observed in majority of the households. Majority of the families earned between Rs.1500-Rs.3000.Food consumption survey revealed that all of them were habitual non vegetarians and rice and roots and tubers were the staple foods used. Fish was the most frequently used food item Foods like green leafy vegetables, vegetables, meat and eggs were rarely included in the diet. Dietary profile of preschool children indicated that all the food groups were far below the RDA except for pulses and fish. The nutritional intake was, satisfactory with respect to protein, thiamine and riboflavin Energy intake was found to be below 70 percent of RDA. Other nutrients like calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C were also significantly low. Mild symptoms of vitamin A deficiency as manifested by pigmentation in the eyes is an important feature observed in clinical examination. Majority of them had dental carries due to poor oral hygiene. More than 40 percent of children showed severe height deficit for their age, which may be due to nutritional, and other environmental factors. However, as per weight for age classification most of the children were coming under grade I and grade II malnutrition that had a significant relation with their nutrient intake showing the prevalence of current malnutrition. Distribution of children based on the anthropometric indices also revealed the prevalence of moderate malnutrition among preschool children in this community. The present study reveals that nutritional status of preschool children of fishermen community is not less than the nutritional status of preschool children in other rural poor communities of Kerala.