ISSUE 7 - SEPTEMBER 2016

KOVISE FOUNDATION

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ISSUE 7                              SEPTEMBER 2016

DISCLAIMER

The Editorial Team had taken its effort is made to ensure that the information contained in the Newsletter is true. KOVISE Foundation and its Editorial Team are not responsible for the accuracy on otherwise of information provided in this e - Newsletter

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Editorial TEAM

Mrs.Surya Narmada

Dr.S.Srinivasan
Ms.Veena

Mr. Maharasan

Mrs.Sangeetha

Mrs. Viveka

Master.Pranav Inbavijayan

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KOVISE FOUNDATION   

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• Activities of KOVISE - 15 August 2016 to 14 September 2016
• Therapeutic Horticulture - Views and Discussion
• Mutualism of Plants and Humans
• Human Relationship with plants
• Connection between the life of Flora and Homosapiens
• Plant impact on humans
• Agriculture from childhood
• Farmers Diary -  தமிழக மண்ணின் பாரம்பரியம் மறக்கப்பட்ட மரங்கள்
• Advertisements & Classifieds
• Kid's and Youth Corner 
• Photo Mirage 

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Activities of  KOVISE - 15 August to 14 September 2016

• Sponsored a temporary living shelter using canvas for a family to safeguard them before the rainy season
• Prepared all stationary things for the administration of KOVISE
• Discussed with Solar Installing and Farm Security Companies on their products and implementation and thereby initiated a Project by name "Suryadev". Sponsors are invited for installing solar street lights in villages where street lights are few or none.
• KOVISE is giving hands on training to Interns from Tamilnadu Agriculture University in Therapeutic Horticulture and Toxic Free Farming Technology and exposing them to interact with various experts in the field too
• Initiated Refresher Courses in Toxic Free Farming, Therapeutic Horticulture, Interiorscape 
• Prepared and initiated the Trainer Development Programme . This programme emphasis on developing professionally certified trainers in specific subject as KOVISE strongly feels that if the trainers are able to perform well it will surely empower the subject and it benefits the trainer to take this as his career too.
• The persons who are interested in this Trainer Development Programme have to undergo the following:  Introductory Course, Basic Course and Advanced Course. 
• The Trainers are recognised as Basic Member, Associate Member and Fellow respectively by KOVISE according to the training courses they are eligible to attend. This will facilitate to take      assignemtns as Provisional Course Director and Course Director. Finally they can establish their training institute which can be recognised by KOVISE 
• THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN TRAINER DEVELOPMENT COURSE CAN CONTACT US THROUGH MAIL (kovisefoundation@gmail.com)

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THERAPEUTIC HORTICULTURE - VIEWS AND DISCUSSION

Horticulture is the art and science of growing plants. Therapeutic Horticulture is the practice of engaging people in plant or gardening activities to improve their bodies, minds, and spirits. Plant as medium has its effect on interlinking mind, body and soul and thereby improving the well being of the participant or client. Therapeutic Horticulture is a worldwide practice now recognized as an effective treatment for clients of all ages and abilities. It is used in rehabilitation and vocational centers; youth outreach programs, nursing homes and other types of senior facilities, hospitals (especially Veterans Administration facilities), Geriatric Care Centre, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Centre, prisons, schools, mental health centers, and botanical gardens. 

MUTUALISM OF PLANTS AND HUMANS

by

Ms.Bhavani Sugumaran, Intern

B.Tech (Horticulture) 2016

Garden is the instrument of grace. The relationship between people and plants are profoundly important.  One day I was totally confused with some personal problems. I went to garden for a class and we started doing field works. I took secateurs and started to prune the unwanted and diseased leaves from plants. After doing that I felt very light and relaxed. I got a clear idea about my decision. This shows the intimate relationship between plants and humans. Finally I conclude with famous quote of Mohandas k Gandhi: To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves... 

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HUMAN RELATIONSHIP WITH PLANTS

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Ms.Divya, Intern

B.Tech (Horticulture) 2016, TNAU

 I do not know why plants come out of the land or float in streams, or creep on rocks, or roll from the sea. I am entranced by the mystery of them and absorbed by their variety and kinds. When I was frustrated I entered into the garden. While seeing plants I feel very pleasant. The greenery of the plants gave me a thought of universal symbol of peace. The flowers in plants reflect love, softness and kindness. I feel the music of plants when it is swinging in air it enlightens my heart. This shows the relationship of humans with plants.

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CONNECTION BETWEEN THE LIFE OF FLORA AND HOMOSAPIENS

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Ms. Nandhini, Intern

B.Tech (Horticulture) 2016, TNAU

 As we all know plants play a major role In our day to day life, even In the food we consume, even as a medicine to cure our illness, even In the purpose of beautifying the place we live. The whole World looks very idle and ugly without the presence of plants. They have a special property or uniqueness in removing our sorrows, pain and to rectify our problems. No life in this World can exist without the presence of plants. The aesthetic value of plants gives a sense of joy and happiness.

This picture is a type of garden which heals a normal person especially the clients of horticulture therapy at different aspects. 

Nothing in the tree has something which gives a beautiful feel when we sit on a bench in the middle of an arboretum at the time of their resting period. It is not the tree without leaves It is the trees with lots of branches to admire at. Likewise each and every aspect of plants rules us every day in making our day a pleasant one. 

Life is bed of roses with thorns. Enjoy the sweetness of life by wiping away your negative thoughts, only then u can search your hidden life...

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PLANTS IMPACT ON HUMANS

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Ms.B.Vishudharani, Intern

B.Tech (Horticulture) 2016, TNAU

Starting from breathing humans and plants are interlinked. In those days, plants are directly used as a medicine like garlic has the effect to control stomach ache while tridax plant have the capacity to stop blood oozing out. This shows that plants surely have the capacity to heal the organs and sense organs. So, when you are depressed or tensed entering a garden or cultivable land will change your inner mind. The transformation of your mind is caused by the plant. That’s why many corporate are mainly concentrating towards landscaping in front of their garden. So, I conclude that really plants have really the positive effect on humans.

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  Agriculture from Childhood

Ms.Sangeetha Hariprakash M.Sc.,(IT) 

COO -  Logic Research Labs (Software Research & Development )

Email id: sangeethalrl@gmail.com

 Nowadays our lives merged with the latest technology and we all are living in the challenging environment and everyone is tied up with social media and communication increases globally. Each and every one having mobile phones, and thought it's our right hand. Everyone feels happy when our child talks and learns about the growing technology. How many of them teaches and question our kids where we get the food and where the food comes from? It is our major duty to teach our children the basic concept of agriculture and health conscious from their childhood itself. Technology and money is not an asset. The major asset we are going to give our next generation is  healthier food and disease free environment. Without healthier food how can one be smart and talented? We are all running like a horse in a single line. If we are running like this we have to spend money for oxygen and water in future. Does money give us  healthy and longer life? NO, We have to protect our future, and our next generation by teaching them the concept of agriculture from the childhood itself. In this challenging environment, agricultural education, particularly school - based programs will persistently play a vital role in the success and prosperity of humankind. Agricultural production and processing involves in all aspects of our daily life including clothing, diets, recreation and work option.

School Based Agriculture

We have to educate our children where the food comes from to live. By teaching  the concept of agriculture  in two levels. 

1. Elementary school level

At School level they have to learn about the natural resources and how plants and animals grow and how soil is formed and preserved. School based garden is very important. Special classes related to agriculture should be conducted weekly ones. Teachers should organize farm tours every year. Educational institution should allot a ground to students for growing vegetables like spinach, tomatoes, lady's finger, brinjal etc., inside the campus and also encourage students to pour water and monitor each stage of the growth and create interest to intake more different veggies. Project related to agriculture should give to the students. Encourage each kid to plant a tree every year. Teach kids important things about nutrition - like how and what you eat impacts how you feel. Get kids trying more kind of veggies.

 2. College level

At the college level they have to learn about Horticulture, Land management, Livestock management and train people in rural areas and do research in agriculture.

“In order to solve the fundamental real world issues, especially hunger globally, each and every one should involve in agriculture.” 

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Fuel Saving in a SHIP

Dr. Muniyandy ELANGOVAN, M.Eng, Dr.Eng

Maritime consultant (Naval Architect)

Email: Muniyandy.E@gmail.com

To operate a ship, running cost is a major expense and fuels itself 70% out of all. Every single percentage saving can bring few thousand dollars to ship owners.  Now a day, many regulations are coming from IMO to reduce co2 emission, which directly insists to reduce an operational costs. Let us see what are options can be considered to save fuel. 

1. Propulsion system: 

2. On board Equipment:

3. Technology into propulsion system and on board equipment

4. Voyage optimization

5. Use of renewable energy

Above topics cover major fuel savings, and detail study/research is necessary to achieve the targeted fuel saving. Instead of follow or obey the order from government or IMO, every ship owner has to come forward to reduce the fuels' consumption considering the future generation to have health life.

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KID'S & YOUTH CORNER

V.P.Ragesh 

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